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THE FAMILY MEETING

CHAPTER 150: THE FAMILY MEETINGKIMBERLY:Damien and I woke up early because grandma had told us on the phone that she wanted us at the estate this Saturday morning for a crucial family meeting. I dressed in a simple cream blouse and jeans, nothing fancy. Damien wore grey sweatpants and black t-shirt.Damien looked calm beside me, but I could tell he wasn’t. His fingers tapped restlessly against his knee as the driver pulled up to the estate.When we arrived, everyone else was already seated. We greeted grandma and Kelvin before we sat downGrandma Evelyn sat on her favorite armchair, her posture firm and graceful like always. Roland, Barbra, and Faith were already there. Damien’s father, Kevin Carter, sat quietly near the fireplace, scrolling through his phone like he’d rather be anywhere else.When Grandma cleared her throat, the room instantly fell quiet.“First,” she began, her voice calm but strong, “I want to thank God for saving my grandchildren, Kim and Damien.”Her gaze shift

HOSPITAL CHAOS

CHAPTER 151: HOSPITAL CHAOSDAMIEN:Roland didn’t waste another second. He helped Faith to her feet, but she was crying too hard to stand. Two of the servants came running and carried her out while Barbra followed, still yelling at me over her shoulder.“You’ll pay for this, Kim! I swear it! If anything happens to the baby in her womb, you'll live to regret it.”The moment the front door shut behind them, the living room went dead silent. The only sound was the clinking of the fallen mug being cleaned up by a servant.Kim just sat there, and I could see her heart pounding so hard I thought it might burst. She turned to me, whispering, “You believe me, right? You know I didn’t do anything. I didn't make the coffee. I only helped to serve it.”I took her hand, squeezed it gently, and said softly, “Of course, I believe you.”Grandma let out a heavy sigh and rubbed her temples. “What a mess,” she muttered. “That woman never stops bringing chaos into this family.”“Grandma,” Kim said quiet

FAITH WASN'T POISONED

CHAPTER 152: FAITH WASN'T POISONED DAMIEN:“Was Faith poisoned?” I had asked the doctor.The doctor looked between Kim and me for a long moment, his face unreadable. Finally, he sighed and shook his head. “No,” he said softly. “There was no trace of poison in her system.”Kim gasped quietly beside me, and I could tell she felt relieved.“Then what happened?” I asked. The doctor was someone I knew during my college days and I was hoping he would do me this favour.“Why are you more concerned about this than her husband?” the doctor asked.I swallowed. “Doctor, we're family. I'm very concerned because if she got poisoned in our family home, then I need to do something about it fast.”“Well,” the doctor said, lowering his voice, “what we did find was… unusual. There’s a trace of a contraceptive substance in her bloodstream. A strong one. It’s interfering with the pregnancy. The baby’s heartbeat is weak — there’s about a ten percent chance of survival.”Kim blinked, her lips parting slig

DISCOVERING A SECRET

CHAPTER 153: DISCOVERING A SECRET DAMIEN:Finally, the footage appeared — hundreds of thumbnails, each representing an hour of camera feed. I selected the ones covering the guest wing, kitchen, and living area — the places Faith mostly stayed.As I clicked through, I saw Roland pacing the hallway with his phone in hand, then the maid — short, dark hair, I think her name’s Clara — walking in and out of Faith’s room. Nothing suspicious at first. But I kept watching.Then something caught my eye. Roland stopped Clara at the hallway corner, where the camera barely reached. I zoomed in, enhanced the clip, and hit play.Roland’s voice was faint but clear enough when I turned the volume up.“You know what to do, right?”“Yes, sir,” the maid said nervously. “But… isn’t this risky?”“You just do what I said,” Roland snapped. “Make sure she doesn't suspect a thing. And please don't get caught. If you do, don't mention my name. Or I'll make sure you don't survive another day. Once you've done y

THE BOARDROOM SHOWDOWN

CHAPTER 154: THE BOARDROOM SHOWDOWNDAMIEN:It's finally time for me to return to work after two weeks of staying at home, enjoying what could be described as a honeymoon with my wife. We no longer looked malnourished because of the days we spent in the forest. And Kim had been wonderful, taking care of me like I was truly her baby.That morning, I woke up before my alarm. Sunlight slipped through the curtains, shining on my face brightly. I opened my eyes, ready to face the day. I lay there for a few seconds, staring at the ceiling, trying to gather the strength to go back to work.Carter Corp used to feel like mine. Now, I wasn’t even sure what it was anymore.When I finally got up, Kim wasn't in bed and the smell of fresh coffee could be smelled from the kitchen. So I went to the mini kitchen upstairs to check on her. Kim was already in the kitchen, still in her night robe, her hair tied up in a messy bun.“Morning, handsome,” she said with a soft smile, sliding a steaming mug towa

YOU'RE AFRAID YOU'LL LOSE?

CHAPTER 155: YOU'RE AFRAID YOU'LL LOSE?DAMIEN:“Enough!” Grandma’s voice cut through the tension like a blade. “This is not a playground. You’re both grown men.”My father, Kelvin, finally spoke, his voice heavy. “Boys, this has gone far enough. We’re making the family look bad.”I turned to him, frustration bubbling up. “Dad, Roland’s been messing up the Carter family name, lying to the board, and sleeping with the staff in my office. He doesn't deserve the seat. He just wants the title because he thinks it gives him the right to do whatever he wants.”Kelvin held up his hand. “We’re here to resolve all that. And shouting won’t fix it.”“Then what will?” I asked bitterly.“Roland,” Grandma called him. “You're known to be reckless. I don't feel confident leaving this company in your hands. You have to step aside. Damien is the rightful CEO and will continue to be.”Roland shook his head. “I'm not stepping aside, grandma. Damien has been running this company for years and there's noth

MAYBE YOU SHOULD LEAVE CARTER CORP FOR ROLAND

CHAPTER 155: MAYBE YOU SHOULD LEAVE CARTER CORP FOR ROLAND DAMIEN:I was a bit surprised when I told Roland he wasn't going to remain in my office and he just said it didn't matter where his office was as long as he was still the CEO. I didn't know he had already vandalised my office.As I opened the door and stepped into my office after the board meeting, I froze.“What the hell…”For a moment, I just stood there, my hand still on the door handle, staring at the mess in front of me. My office looked like a war zone. The chair was snapped clean in half, the desk was cracked down the middle, and files I’d carefully arranged the last time I was here were scattered everywhere, torn to shreds. My glass plaque, the one that read “Damien Carter — CEO, Carter Corp” lay smashed on the floor, broken into ugly little pieces.I felt something twist inside my chest. My chest heaved with anger at first, and a deep, cold disbelief. Then I laughed sarcastically. Roland already knew he was a loser.

THE MEMORIES

CHAPTER 157: THE MEMORIES DAMIEN:“Maybe you should leave Carter Corp for Roland,” Kim had said after I took the glass of water she offered me.My grip on the glass tightened. “What?”“I just…” she bit her lip, looking uneasy. “I’m tired of all this, Damien. The stress, the family drama, the constant fighting. I just want to enjoy our marriage in peace.”I stared at her. “So your solution is to walk away and hand everything over to him like a coward? To let him gloat in victory?”“I’m not saying you should hand it over,” she said quickly. “I’m saying maybe it’s time to let go of the company. You’re still rich, Damien. You said it yourself. You have investments, properties — you could start something new. Maybe a tech company, or even an advertising agency. You could make your own name outside the Carter mess.”I shook my head. “No way.”She sighed. “Damien…”“I built that company from the ground up,” I said, my voice firm. “Every major deal, every partnership, every expansion — I mad

A VISIT FROM THE PAST

Chapter 158: A Visit from the PastDAMIEN:I had just started eating my lunch when the butler walked in, his face looking calm. “Sir, there’s someone here to see you,” he said, bowing slightly.Kim and I exchanged glances. I sighed, wiped my mouth with the napkin, and said, “Bring the guest in.”The butler nodded and walked off. I took another bite, trying to guess who could possibly show up at this hour.When the butler came back, the person behind him made me freeze. It was James Walker — Kim’s father.“Dad,” Kim whispered, already rising to her feet. But I pulled her back down.For a moment, silence stretched across the room as James stood like a statue. Kim leaned toward me and whispered, “How did he even find this place?”I whispered back, “I have no idea.”James moved closer to the dining entrance, his eyes darting from me to Kim. He looked older than I remembered — grey spreading through his hair, his face sharper, meaner maybe, but there was something softer in his eyes this

WHY TELL US ALL THIS NOW?

CHAPTER 159: WHY TELL US ALL THIS NOW?DAMIEN:James Walker sighed and rubbed his forehead. “She wanted me to help her get rid of you, Damien. Said if I did that, she’d make sure Carter Corp no longer owned twenty percent of Walker Enterprises. That was her deal.”I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “You were actually considering that? You were willing to help destroy your daughter’s husband just for money?”He looked down at his plate. “At first, yes. But I never actually went through with it. When I realized how far Barbra was willing to go — I backed out.”Kim shook her head. “Then why was I targeted too, huh? Why did I have to suffer for something I didn’t even do? You even tried to have me kidnapped on a Saturday morning while Damien and I were taking a walk.”James sighed. “That was my mistake. I just wanted to scare you. Keep you from getting involved when Damien was gone. I didn’t mean for it to go that far.”I slammed my fist on the table, making the plates rattle. “You se

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