Taking a deep breath, Ethan Wright carefully studied the surveillance footage from the First Diamond Hotel. He saw how Samantha had an encounter with her father, and they did not appear to have exchanged any words. Samantha merely froze at the sight of her father, and the great General Winfield Davis simply turned to enter the two-carat conference room again. His hand clenched into a tight fist before muttering, "He ignored her." He leaned back in his seat and repeated, "He just... ignored her... like she was nobody in his life." Ethan was already in his penthouse suite on top of one of the most luxurious residential buildings in the city. It was there where he had lived alone since he turned twenty-eight, no longer under the indulging of his parents. The second he arrived, he went straight to his study and repeatedly watched the videos sent over to him by the hotel manager. He did not know how many times he played it back, just zooming in and out of the videos, but he only stopp

FLASHBACK CONTINUATION: NEARLY SIX YEARS AGO.After entering the room, Samantha nearly fell on the floor while trying to balance herself. She was leaning against the wall with her hand, guiding her way inside the room.She had to acknowledge how badly drunk and intoxicated she was, all thanks to her stepsister, Annie. Aside from getting tipsy, she still could not get over the strange burning sensation on her body. She was still feeling excited and... hot all over. Her eyes narrowed at the dark room, barely able to see clearly. Only the lights to the bathroom were turned on."Clayton? It's me," she called with her voice trailing off. With hooded eyes, she carelessly made her way to the bed. Feeling the heat of her body, she just took off her clothes and while muttering, "I feel so hot... Aaaah... So hot... Clay. Clay?"Even if her supposed boyfriend was unresponsive, lying on the bed face down, that did n

At MEO Braeton Medical Clinic."Open your mouth, Kenzie," instructed Samantha while standing behind the laboratory representative who was to swab on the twin's inner cheeks. "Ah." Kenzie opened her mouth and giggled as she was being swabbed.Only after she was done did Kenzie react by giggling, "That tickles." Turning to her brother, she urged, "Your turn, Kyle.""What are we doing, Mom?" Kyle asked while taking a seat. "What is this about?""Ummm." Samantha suddenly had no words to say. It was because she had long lied about their father that it was difficult to explain, having a DNA test. "We are having a medical test, Kyle," Ethan interfered, seeing how Samantha was struggling to say the words. "We just need to check on some family history medical conditions."The earlier frown from Kyle disappeared, and he said, "Okay, Daddy. If you say so."Samantha was thoroughly relieved. It was thanks to Ethan's aid in addre

Serving a steamed grouper fish on the table, poured with oyster sauce and sesame oil, Ethan's expression turned soft, looking at his special dinner inside Samantha's home. It took him more than an hour to set-up Kenzie's dollhouse, even with the help of Kyle, who was pretty keen on identifying where the parts go to, despite being a boy with other interests. Samantha was unsure if Ethan was okay with the fish that she remarked while sitting next to him, "Mr. Wri - I mean, Ethan... You probably prefer Salmon, but I just don't have it right now. This is a grouper fish, but the red tomato kind so it's still good."Ethan Wright rarely smiled in his daily life, but he managed to pull through and looked up to Samantha's charming face. He said, "I also like this kind of fish."While he expressed words of acceptance, he sneered for a second before telling, "I - I just don't like soy.""Oh! Haha!" Diana, who was sitting across Ethan, could not he

While preparing breakfast the following day, Samantha was in a daze. Her mind just could not get over the mere peck she shared with one, Ethan Wright. The same man who happened to be the father of her kids. Her beautiful face was glancing at the kitchen wall, utterly in deep thought. After Ethan brought them back to the condominium that Saturday night, he explained that he wanted them to be convincing. Hence, the sudden and unplanned kiss. "Mommy! I don't eat burned eggs!" Scolded Kyle, seeing how his sunny side up was getting overcooked. "Oh! Oh, my goodness!" Exclaimed Samantha as she took out both eggs in the pan and throwing them directly into the garbage. Samantha wound up cooking another set of eggs for her children. "Thinking of... Someone?" Diana leaned over to tease, raising her. It made Samantha glare at her aunt and said, "No! No, not at all." After breaking two more eg