The scenic route intertwined with my thoughts, the vibrant colours of nature mirroring the whirlwind of emotions within me. Anticipation and a renewed sense of purpose buzzed through my mind as I pulled up to my grandfather's house.This was the moment I had been eagerly awaiting – the chance to share my newfound success with the man who had always believed in me.Stepping out of the car, my heart pounded with a mix of excitement and nerves. The front door stood before me and with a trembling hand, I reached out and pressed the doorbell, the sound resonating through the quiet air.One of the maids answered the door, welcoming me as she informed me of where my grandfather was.With everything that happened, I could not keep proper tabs on my grandfather but I was told he began showing improvement and decided to move back to his house with private nurses and doctors to tend to him.I heaved a deep sigh and as I pushed the door open, my gaze fell on my grandfather's face. The years had e

Nicholas was growing increasingly suspicious of Kiera's actions.Thanks to all Cristal voiced, he could not keep his mind from thinking so much about the issue.Did she really do it? Has she and Jace been having an affair? Did she know who he was the first time he crossed paths with Jce? Had she been playing him since?All these and more ran through his mind making it unable for him to relax.Feeling his frustration rising, he desired to confirm the truth about her investment and decided to inquire with her assistant.It did not take long for Nicholas to arrive at Campbell Group after leaving the house. Seeking answers, he approached Kiera's assistant, unaware of the instructions she had been given.“Good day. I would like to see Kiera. Is she in?” Nicholas asked.Lisa lifted her eyes to meet the person who had interrupted her work only to lay eyes on Nicholas.For a second there, Nicholas was sure he saw fear flash in her eyes before she masked it completely, keeping a professional o

On the other hand, Jace and Nicholas raced through the streets of the city independently, their minds teetered on the edge of panic and anxiety.The weight of the situation bore down heavily upon them, their expressions etched with worry and frustration. Each man had their own reasons for the urgency that fueled their hurried journey, a convergence of shared concern for the woman they both held dear.As Jace's car careened through the city streets, his grip on the steering wheel tightened, knuckles turning white. His eyes darted between the road ahead and his rearview mirror, anxiety fueling his drive but more so, the unsettling feeling of Kiera’s distress call nudged at his heart.“I need to be fast, faster, please. Kii, wait for me.”Kiera found herself swept away into the recesses of her mind, a vivid hallucination pulling her into a significant moment from her past. The time where it all began, one that rose from a love confession.It was as if time folded upon itself, carrying he

Kiera's eyes fluttered open, her surroundings a blur of sterile white. As her vision cleared, she realized she was in a hospital room, enveloped in an air of luxury.The pristine ward seemed incongruous with the tumultuous events that had led her here. She turned her head and caught a glimpse of her own pale reflection in the dressing mirror beside the bed, her appearance mirroring the fragility she felt inside.“Hmm…” Slowly she stirred awake, her eyes remained unblinking as her gaze remained locked on herself when suddenly, she heard Iris, voice from beside her.“Kiera?”Turning her head from her previous position, Kiera’s gaze locked on Iris who sat by her side, her eyes filled with relief and tears.At once she threw herself onto Kiera, clutching her tightly, her voice trembling with emotion. "Oh, Kiera, if anything had truly happened to you this time, I don't know how I could bear it. I've never been so terrified in my life."Kiera mustered a reassuring smile, her voice was soft

Kiera took a deep breath, her gaze steady as she met his bewildered stare. "Nicholas," she began, her voice strong and audible, "I didn't ask for your help because at that moment, I needed someone I could trust completely. I needed someone who would prioritize my safety above anything else."“How can you say that, Kiera? When have I not prioritized your safety?”The weight of Kiera's words hung heavy in the air as she laughed with a bitter edge unable to hold it in any more before focusing sternly on Nicholas.“Tell me, when did you prioritize me?” The bitterness laced every word she spoke, revealing the depth of her disappointment and hurt. "Or have you forgotten I did ask you for help before when we were married, Nicholas?" she began, her voice tinged with sarcasm. "But you never responded positively. Even at the lake the last time. Rather, I was always the first person you abandoned."Nicholas's features softened slightly and his heart sank as her words pierced through him. The pai