MasukThe door opened without a knock, the hospital chairman, Mathias Forest, looked up straight with a frown. Jace walked in, his expression so cold that it made Mathias get up almost immediately. He moved out of his chair to meet him.“I’m here to find out a truth” he said before Mathias could speak to greet him.He paused, staring at him, wondering why he looked so impatient and overly cold. “What is it?”Jace’s jaw tightened, his throat bobbed as he opened his mouth. “Did my father ever conduct a D.N.A test?” Mathias’s face changed swiftly, color drained slightly and he tried to mask his shock but Jace caught it.“D.N.A ?” he asked to lie but it was too late.Jace shut his eyes, trying to process the news, he opened his eyes, looking firm and ready to know the truth. He moved to the desk and Mathias instinctively stepped back.“What did the result say?” he asked quietly.Mathias’s lips parted, no sound came out. “Jace, I don’t think this is something we should discuss so casually. Th
The garden was quiet, washed in the soft glow of the late afternoon sun. The breeze carried the faint scent of flowers, and the wooden swing beneath the old tree creaked gently as it moved.Katrina was sitting on it, her fingers held the ropes loosely as her feet pushed lightly against the ground.Jace was standing behind her, his hand rested on the rope, and the other on Katrina ’s shoulder as he gave the swing a slow push.“Higher” she said, her voice light and playful. Jace glanced at her. “It’s already too high, you’ll fall”“I won’t” she replied, turning her head slightly to look at him, she pouted a little. “You’re here, aren’t you?”For a moment, he stared at her, then he pushed a little harder. The swing moved forward, and Katrina ’s soft laughter broke into the quiet garden.For a while, she enjoyed the moment, each time she came back, her hair brushed lightly against his arm.Finally, he made her slow down, and she turned to him again with pouting face. “It’s my turn” Ja
Morning sunlight spilled across the hallway at the same moment two doors opened. Katrina stepped out first, she wore a soft ivory blouse tucked into a fitted beige skirt, her hair fell neatly over her shoulders.Then another door opened, Jace stepped out, he paused when he saw her.He was also wearing a tailored ivory shirt, the sleeves rolled neatly to his forearms, paired with dark trousers. Katrina paused staring at their outfit, wondering if it's too much. They had decided to match today, like couples do. Jace walked toward her without flustering, his eyes swept over her once, slowly, quietly approving.Then he took her hand. "Let’s go.”Their fingers laced together and she took a heavy breathe before following him down the stairs.They hadn’t even reached the last step when the atmosphere downstairs changed.At the dining table, Jennifer sat with a cup of coffee in her hand. Margot stood beside her, placing a plate down.Jennifer’s gaze lifted first, her eyes fell on their jo
The engine hummed softly, the quiet sound filling the car as Holly adjusted her grip on the steering wheel. Her fingers were firm around it, her knuckles faintly pale against the leather.Beside her, Ray didn’t fasten his seatbelt immediately. He eyed her carefully.“Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked at last, his voice edged with worry. “We don’t have to, if you’re not ready... " he tried to dissuade her. Holly kept her eyes on the road ahead. Her posture was straight, almost stubborn, like she was bracing herself against something only she could feel. "I’m sure,” she cut him short.Ray heaved down, not sure he want to do this, he slowly fastening his seatbelt. “Okay,” he said softly. “I’m right here.”Holly inhaled, slow and deep, then turned the key, the engine came alive. She pressed the pedal gently, easing the car forward. At first, her movements were careful and controlled, she took slow turns and steady acceleration. The car rolled smoothly along the quiet street.
Jennifer stood beside the glass, her arms folded tightly, her fingers pressing into her sleeves as if holding herself together.Her reflection stared back at her, composed but her eyes betrayed her, anxiety flickered there.Paul had been caught. Everything had collapsed faster than she expected. If he talked… if everything was traced back to her—The door swung open and she turned sharply, Jace stood at the entrance was Jace.He didn’t step in immediately, he simply stood there, his tall frame rigid, his expression colder than she had ever seen it.There was no anger burning in his eyes, just disappointment and that frightened her more.“Jace" she began, forcing calm into her voice. “You should knock... "The door shut behind him with a heavy click. He walked toward her. “You have been busy behind my back"Jennifer try not to give herself out. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” she replied smoothly, lifting her chin. “If this is about that man, I already heard the police arr
By the time they returned from the beach, the sun was already dipping low. Everyone was exhausted.Their hair were damp and laughter lingered between them as they stepped into the beach house..Blake grab a bottle from the table to drink and Ray asked for one. He was about to grab it when Daniel also asked for one too.He decided to grab one for everyone instead, tossing it to each of them. They gulp it down slowly, having their fill.“Holly, can you please order pizza?” Blake said as he drank.Not more than five seconds, their faces furrowed into an unpleasant countenances. They all turned to look at one another, their vision blurred in an instant.The room tilted and heavy dizziness hit them at once. The bottles dropped their hands, hitting the floor before their bodies did.A minute later, the back door opened slowly, Paul stepped inside. His footsteps were calm, unhurried. He looked around at the unconscious bodies scattered across the living room and kitchen.A slow smile spread
After accepting the inheritance, Lily ’s mother was taken immediately to the VIP room for treatment.She was asked to move into the Holloway mansion now that she was the legal owner. Since she was already homeless, Lily moved in immediately.The housekeepers all came out to welcome her as the new o
She rushed forward quickly. “What is she doing here?” she screamed, turning back in fury to Lawyer Callan.“Her presence is vital, for this will to be read” Callan answered.Sean arched a brow, having a bad feeling about this. But he sat down patiently, his eyes moved away from Lily .“She’s not ev
Thunder growled across the sky, Lily looked up, her throat tightening as she stood in front of the Holloway’s mansion. The gigantic house that her mother had pleaded with her to move into but she had refused.She was happy that her Mum found her happiness but she couldn’t bear the rumors and whacki
Katrina rushed shakily into the funeral home, looking into the rooms, finally she arrived at room one and her eyes caught the picture displayed up. Her shoulders fell as she walked slowly into the large room, her eyes blurred for a second as her tears fell heavily. She got closer, her hand slowl







