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Lyra hastily took a cab to her workplace to avoid queries from anyone in the Monroe's mansion. She doesn't know if she could tell the Chairman about what she overheard or not.Her racing heart became normal when she got to the public hospital she worked for. Her fingers shivered as she tried to dial the police's phone number. “Is this the right thing?” she asked herself. She sighed and put her phone in her handbag.“I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. Without evidence, I will look like a fool to the world,” Lyra thought. She walked into the office room with her face fixed on the floor.Her office was a small space with five other nurses. When she walked in, a male nurse reached her. “Why are you late to work? The Doctor asked about you. You are lucky I covered for you,” Richard whispered. Richard is the only friend Lyra has in the public hospital and he is the only male nurse. The other nurses are nothing but backbitters.“Thank you so
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The car dealer's eyes sparkled with excitement, he impatiently handed over the car keys to Lyra. “It’s sold,” The car dealer exclaimed, barely able to contain his happiness.Diana's soul was angry, she threw Liam's debit card to the ground and stormed out. Liam took his debit card that was on the ground and ran after his darling Diana.Lyra was overjoyed, she was successful at getting back at Diana for her betrayal. “This is just the beginning, Diana,” Lyra smirks. She pushed Harrison's arm from her waist.Harrison leaned forward, “Don't ever try to use me to get back at your Ex again.”Lyra looked away.“You know so much about me,” she giggled.“Adrian, drive this home.” She asked, walking elegantly towards Harrison's vehicle. Adrian slightly bent his head.A smile crept on Harrison's face “I love her attitude,” he said to himself and hopped in his vehicle. In the car…Harrison couldn't focus when he
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Lyra stepped out of her limo and took in a deep breath. The glittering light of the city spread out before her. She adjusted her evening gown, fixing a smile on her face. As she approached the penthouse, she could hear the sound of laughter and music drifting through the air. The door was thrown wide open, it looked like a club to Lyra. It was a get-together party that took place in one of Monroe's penthouses.As she got into the penthouse, her senses were attacked by the bass music vibrating in her body and the lights were flashing in time to the beat.The air was filled with alcohol and perfume. Her palms were starting to sweat but then she took a deep breath, deciding to make her way through the crowded party. She looked around for Harrison and it was in vain.Lyra grabbed her phone from her purse to call Harrison. She paused, remembering that she didn't have his phone number. “Harrison should have waited for me,” she grumbled.
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Lyra's brows knitted in a frown, moving her glare to her phone. “The General Secretary?" she thought, her heart racing in fear.Lyra's phone buzzed with an incoming message. Her eyes glanced down the screen and she quickly grabbed it, assuming the new message was from the same unknown number. A broad smile spreads across her face, the new message was from Elsa.“I'm discharged today,” Lyra read out, excitedly.With a heavy heart, Lyra placed her phone on her chest. She was damn worried that the pictures would leak out and was overjoyed that her mother is healed.What would become of her if Elsa or Harrison found those pictures? Lyra has to find a way to get rid of it as soon as possible.Lyra stormed out of her room, her phone clutched tightly in her hand. She stopped in her tracks, noticing that the party had died down. The partiers were gone and the maids were now busily cleaning the remains of the party.Lyra paused her lips i
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Harrison froze and stared with wide eyes, he couldn't believe what he was hearing. “What?" He struggled to speak, his voice weak and trembling. “How could you say that?" Harrison shouted, grabbing the doctor's collar. Tears fell from his eyes unchecked as he violently pulled the doctor by his collar. “Mr. Harrison," The General Secretary moved into the argument, pulling Harrison's hand away from the doctor's collar. “No, this can't be true," Harrison sobbed as the General Secretary sat him down. Lyra's shoulders slumped- disappointed that she wasn't of any help. She moved closer to the opened ward, her ocean eyes peeking through the white transparent door to see the Chairman, she wasn't allowed inside.“Is the Chairman dead?" A voice said, footsteps moving closer from behind. Lyra was startled, she turned at the familiar voice. Ethan walked toward the General Secretary, transforming his smile into a frown. The General Secre
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The black bag suddenly opened, spilling its contents to the ground. The lady's hands and legs were chained together. She struggled to release herself from the chains but were too tight.She struggled to cry out but duct tape muted every sound she made.The lady who has been bound and gagged is Natasha Armstrong, a junior maid in the Monroe's mansion. The General Secretary suspected that Natasha had eavesdropped on his private conversation on the phone and he wanted to make sure that she would never be able to say what she heard.Natasha's nameless status made it an easier decision for The General Secretary to dispose of her, her absence would go unnoticed. The General Secretary crouched down, close enough to see tears drop from her eyes. He ripped the duct tape from her lips, ignoring her noiseless cry.“Thanks for saving me, Sir," Natasha said, her weak voice trembling with fear. The General Secretary's smirk grew ev
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The door flung open and Ethan walked in, blinking with fake innocence. “Is everything alright?" Ethan asked, sounding casual. Ethan's eyes landed on the bed sheets, he sighted Lyra shifting a phone under the bed sheets. Lyra took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. “Yes," Lyra said. She noticed Ethan's eyes were fixed on the phone under the sheets. She had to bring out the phone. “Uhm…I just needed to check the time," Lyra lied, forcing a giggle.A smile plastered on Lyra's face as she returned the phone to the doctor. “How's my sister-in-law?" Ethan asked, sitting close to Lyra.“She just needs to rest," The doctor said, “I will check on her later.” He left the ward, leaving Ethan and Lyra alone. Ethan's eyes never left Lyra.Lyra sat up on the bed with her lips pursed in a tight ball. Her angry gaze sliced at Ethan, forcing him to speak up. “You should have accepted my marriage proposal instead. Harrison doesn't even
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“You see, Crocodiles like I and Ethan won't think twice before we tear you apart," Harrison whispered in Lyra's ears. She felt his hot breath on her cheeks, his voice starting to scare Lyra.Lyra shivered, scared of those words that sounded like facts. It was clear that Harrison was trying to scare her but Lyra was ready for whatever was ahead, she tried to hide her fear. “The head maid had packed your things, you are longer needed in my house. I hope we never cross paths again,” Harrison said, his voice low and assuring. It was a clear goodbye from Harrison.He doesn't want to involve Lyra in his dirty games and thirst for power. Letting Lyra out of the game is the best option he could think of.Harrison turned his back, walking away. It felt as if a string wrapped around his waist, pulling him back to Lyra. He moved away slowly, trying to ignore the undeniable pull.Lyra's eyes fell on the floor, her hands clasped before her body.
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