Lucas continued, "They underestimate our love and they will never break us." Sophia looked up at him with tears in her eyes, grateful for his reassurance. "I'm scared, Lucas," she admitted. "I don't want to lose you or Ava." "You won't lose us," he said firmly. "I won't let anything happen to you or our daughter. We'll face this together and come out stronger. I promise." Sophia hugged him tightly and he held her close. They stayed like that for a few minutes, feeling the warmth of each other's bodies and the comfort of their embrace. In that moment, nothing else mattered except each other. Eventually, they pulled away from the embrace and Lucas looked at Sophia with a soft smile. "We should get some rest now. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day." Sophia nodded in agreement, grateful for Lucas' support and unwavering love. She knew that no matter what challenges they faced, as long as they were together, they could overcome anything.Lucas stood up from the bed and walked over to

Lucas's POV "Are you mad? You can come, but don't bring Sophia along. I'll kill you if anything happens to her," Leon threatened. I couldn't believe how foolish he was. Had he not thought it through? We needed to stay one step ahead of those people and keep running. "I thought you were smart, but all you know how to do is open your big mouth with your empty brain. Do you think I'll risk her life for anything?" I retorted, clearing my throat. "What's your plan? Let me hear it," he asked. Thank God he was willing to listen, though he was still a fool. "Do you think they wouldn't find another way to catch up with us if we didn't show up? But they can't harm Sophia. We can stand out and attack them unknowingly. You can finally get rid of Emma without killing her. I know you really wanted to kill her, so we can turn this back on her, and she’ll be sent to jail. Mrs. Logan can still go with her. But if she doesn't, we can deal with her later," I said, scoffing. "That sucks. It seems l

Author POV"Who are you? Are you Emma?" she asked, terrified. And the person laughed in her shadow."So you want to know who I am? Sorry to disappoint you, that will be in your next life," the voice said huskily."Why don't you come out and face me? Why are you hiding under your shadow?" Sophia gathers some courage. The person walked out of his hiding place, masked. She saw the structure of a man. She was thinking it was Emma, but seeing the structure of the person right in front of her was terrifying. Could it be that it was Leon? Maybe he wanted to get rid of her but was pretending. Different doubtful thoughts keep bumping into her brain. She almost collapsed but gathered some courage and wanted to run away."Don't move an inch," he said, pointing a gun at her. Her heartbeat rose as she slowed her pace in fright."My job was to kill you," he said with a cold, raspy voice that sent shivers down Sophia's spine. "We never had any scores to settle. I tried too hard to kill you earlier,

Believe me, I understand your concerns, but rest assured, I Lucas is fully capable of fulfilling his duties as CEO. And if you have any doubts or questions, I'm always available to answer them," Leon continued, trying to reassure the shareholders. The shareholders seemed to be collectively taken aback by the sudden change in Lucas's demeanor. However, they didn't bring up the topic of Lucas's supposed hospitalization again. Instead, they went straight into discussing the company's future plans. Leon quickly realized that the shareholders' concerns weren't entirely unfounded. There were a few areas where the company was lacking, and some crucial partnerships were on the verge of collapsing. But Leon was determined to turn things around. He used his vast knowledge of the industry and his expertise in strategic planning to convince the shareholders that the company was on track for long-term success. He also assured them that despite his recent health scare, he was fully committed to th

Author POV Sophia's eyes followed Adam's brisk pace as he walked towards the exit. She observed the group's movements and body language, the tension between Leon and Adam causing a palpable discomfort in the cramped emergency ward. The hospital's harsh lighting glared off the walls, casting shadows on the faces of the people in the room, accentuating the weight of their expressions. The smell of disinfectant lingered in the air, almost suffocating at times, as hospital personnel moved around them, working to save lives. Sophia's heart tumbled in her chest as she watched the actions of her friends. She wished she could intervene and alleviate the situation, to restore the peace that they all needed. But she kept quiet, knowing that one wrong move could spark further tension. Though she remained silent, her gaze flitted from person to person, studying their body language and facial expressions. She took in each detail, trying to understand the weight of the situation. "Because I am t