LOGIN~Dawson mansionDubois sipped from the tea cup before him while Dawson sat before him with unreadable expression.“Did you see the news?” Dubois asked“You mean Ms. Winthrop?” Dawson moved in his seat.“Of course” he placed the cup on the table“Well, I haven’t been for a while, I had no idea she was with you” he said“I wouldn’t have come if I didn’t like you as an old friend, Dawson” he said “Winthrop lost because of Moretti. I gave her everything she needed, Influence, evidence and even a weapon but she ended up like that with Moretti moving an inch” he said.“Do you think Adrian didn’t plan this years ago? Winthrop got obsessed with Moretti to the point she couldn’t think straight and ended up taking her life” he said“What am I trying to say, Dawson?” he leaned closer, resting on the table “Your daughter, she’s this close to falling completely into Moretti’s trap. And I’m sure you knew exactly what happened to Winthrop, will she actually take her own life?” a smile curved up his
~NightDubois’ car drove into Dawson’s mansion and came to a stop in front of the building.Mara got out first and opened Dubois’ door. He got out, his eyes squinted as he stared at the mansion for a while.He walked in, the guards by the door bowed as he walked in.He got in with a smile, then spotted that familiar face.“Dawson” he greeted and went in for an embrace“Why the sudden visit?” Dawson askedDubois took a seat“I should ask why you suddenly disappeared” Dubois said with a soft chuckle.Cassian was In Rivera’s house, searching every shelf and drawer“Where the hell is it?” he kept searching “Did she find it?” he asked before going up to her room.Adrian was in his car then held a spy camera chip he had found in Rivera’s house.He got home to Ashley. While she looked through the files on it, Adrian stood behind her“It has been deactivated” she said“Of course” Adrian walked away.“What are you going to do now” she asked“I already made my move” he said “Let the next player
Adrian walked through the mansion doors, calmly like something heavy had been lifted off his shoulder.Carolina stood at a distance then walked towards him"What? Are you going to tell me I'm wrong..."He said when she slipped into an embrace, wrapping her arms around him, her head placed on his chest."I'm sorry" She saidAdrian stood there, holding his breath, afraid his mask all fall the moment he breathes against her.He pulled away" what are you sorry about?" He asked"I don't know" She said.Adrian walked past her " for protecting me" She said "you faced Rivera instead of leaving me to her" She saidAdrian faced her" Then promise me" He said"What?"" You wouldn't keep anything away from me anymore. You won't go where you're not supposed to and you won't think of facing it all by yourself" He saidCarolina lips parted"You can't?" He asked" I promise" She said.His hand reached for her hair"Good" He said and walked away, into his room.Adrian leaned against the door, his ey
The conference hall was filled with reporters and other people ready to listen to Rivera's statement.Adrian was home, in the living room, sitting in front of the television.He head was leaned on his hand, staring expressionlessly at the screen.Dubois sat in his study, the screen at a distance with Rin and Cassian behind him.Cassian glanced at Rin who had no idea of what was going on.The conference meeting started. Reporters began throwing their questions at her. The flashing of cameras blinded her view.She began her speech then grew silence fell on the conference room.Ashley walked downstairs with Carolina and met Adrian watching the news. They stood behind him and watched too."...when I found out, I couldn't understand why Adrian would do something like that. A woman's feelings is..." She said when the screen behind her lit up.A smile crawled up Adrian's face.Carolina saw it.Rivera was about to continue when she heard her own voice from the speakers"I want you to make thi
Adrian remained in his study till midnight.He glanced at his watch then left his study.Carolina stopped him"Can you explain what's going on now?" Adrian hissed sharply"Move or it will be what no one can explain" He said and left the mansion.Carolina looked at Ashley who stood upstairs" I'm sorry" She mouthed.Adrian got to the park and located the slide.Beneath it was an envelope. Sealed.He took it and left. On his way back, he thought "if this is fake, who am I kidding?" He opened it up in and they were records of Rivera Withthrop.Everything about her and her family. Even Adrian didn't know this much.Adrian studied the papers for hours and what it contained was more than enough to bring her down and finally break from her.But, wasn't it too much?Ashley came in and closed the door behind her"You're not keeping any explanation from me, what's going on?" She askedAdrian held the tip of his tongue to his upper teeth"what are those?" She asked, looking above his shoulder.
Adrian closed the distance between them and took her phone"The whole city knows" She looked at him with panic in her eyes.Justin tugged at her clothes" found out what Mommy?" He asked.Adrian squatted to Justin"Nothing" He said with a smile "Are you hungry? Let's eat something" He took his hand and placed Carolina's phone in her hand"Can you not talk about it" He looked at her like he wasn't bothered before walking out of the office.They sat at the restaurant, Justin ate on his own while the other two were silent. Carolina's brows remained knitted while she ate and Adrian constantly looked up from his plate at her.He took his phone and soon dropped it. Then, a message notification popped up on Carolina's phone(We'll talk about this at home. Take Justin home, I'll be back late)— AdrianCarolina looked at Adrian who got up from his seat"I have a meeting now" He ran his hand over Justin's hair before leaving.His eyes followed Adrian's back as he walked through the doors. "Are
MORETTI MANSION~~ MORNING Carolina shifted on the large bed she was lying on, her head hurt and her ankle stung as she tried to move. She opened her eyes slowly, only to shut them again as the rays of sunlight flashed across her face. Sitting up carefully, she finally opened her eyes and looked
DAWSON MANSION CAROLINA'S MANSION~~~ NIGHT The noise downstairs was deafening to Carolina.The laughter, music, clinking glasses, voices calling her name everything blended into one unbearable sound. Maids had been knocking on her door for over an hour, begging her to come downstairs, but Carol
TWO WEEKS LATER For two weeks, Adrian had not returned to the mansion, according to the butler, he had left for a business trip in China. The mansion no longer felt as foreign as it once had. Carolina had memorized every hallway, every staircase, every silent corner of the estate. In the afterno
DAWSON MANSION The Dawson mansion was in chaos exactly the way Carolina had imagined it would be. Servants rushed through the halls in panic, guards stormed in and out of the mansion, and the atmosphere was so tense it felt like the entire house could collapse at any moment. Mr. Dawson stood in







