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Chapter 41:The Whispers Break

Daisy hurried through the mansion, panic rising in her chest. She had to find John. He had to know what was happening. The sitting room was empty. She turned in a circle, searching frantically, before she caught a voice down the hall. Following the sound, she stopped in front of Mr. Daniels’s room. She took a deep breath before opening the door. Inside, John was standing near the wall, tense. Mr. Daniels sat propped up on his bed, wires and a beeping machine at his side. His face was pale, but his eyes were sharp. Daisy stepped in slowly. “You’ve heard the scandal, haven’t you? There are so many signed documents, and from reliable sources—” Mr. Daniels straightened against the pillows, his voice still strong despite his frailty. “I need to see Sam. Now. And call Austin and Anna to this room quickly.” “Yes, sir,” John said, already moving toward the door with his phone in hand. --- Racheal’s hands were sweaty as she gripped her phone, scrolling without focus. Who can help me? Wh

Chapter 42 : Chaos Erupts

Everybody was on edge, the Daniels mansion erupted into panic. Staff rushed from room to room, searching every corner as if Rachel might suddenly appear from thin air. Doors slammed, voices echoed down the halls, and heavy footsteps thundered up and down the grand staircase. Austin moved slower than the rest. His steps dragged as he paced the corridor, every sound around him muffled under the weight of his own thoughts. His eyes flickered toward the old basement at the end of the hall. A single wooden door, dusty and ignored by everyone. He knew she was down there. She was still safe—for now. He clenched his fists, forcing himself to appear calm, while inside his chest his heart hammered. The staff tore through the mansion, but none of them went near the basement. Nobody dared. Everyone knew Mr. Daniels had forbidden it. For years, that part of the house remained locked away from curious eyes. To them, it was untouchable. And so, despite their frantic search, Rachel remained hidden.

Chapter 43 : The Escape

The loud scream from upstairs sent a chill straight through Austin. He didn’t think twice before sprinting toward Mr. Daniels’ room. When he burst through the door, his heart stopped. Mr. Daniels lay motionless on the bed, his skin pale and his lips trembling. The doctor was already there, pushing injections into his arm one after another. “We need to get him to the hospital—now!” the doctor shouted. A few maids rushed in. They began unclipping wires, rolling the bed carefully toward the hallway. The machine’s beeping had gone wild. Everyone was shouting at once, trying not to lose control. “Move! Make way!” John barked as the group struggled to maneuver the bed down the staircase. Austin stood frozen for a moment, his legs weak, his breath shallow. His grandfather—the man he had fought so hard to protect, to reason with—was now barely breathing. Guilt and disbelief hit him at once. This wasn’t supposed to happen. If only she had been honest. If only Rachel had told him the tr

Chapter 44 – The Truth Between Us

It was close to dawn when the doctor finally came out of the ICU.Austin had been sitting there for hours, his leg bouncing restlessly, his hands buried in his hair. The hallway smelled like antiseptic and fear.“Doctor,” he said, springing to his feet. “How is he?”The man looked worn out, dark circles carved under his eyes.“We didn’t lose him,” he said, rubbing his forehead. “But he’s in a coma. We can’t say when he’ll wake up. Could be ten months… could be fifteen.”Austin froze. His body felt hollow — like someone had reached in and scooped everything out.He sat back down slowly, elbows on his knees, eyes fixed on the floor tiles. He didn’t hear Daisy sobbing quietly beside John. He didn’t hear the machines beeping down the hall.Everything sounded far away — like he was underwater.After what felt like hours, he stood and walked out of the hospital.The cold air hit him like a slap. It was still dark, the streets empty, the world quiet. He just needed to breathe… to think… to g

Chapter 45 – On the Run Again

The car rode for over two hours, but the silence only grew heavier. Austin didn’t say a word, and Rachel didn’t dare to ask where they were going. She just watched the road fade into emptiness until he finally pulled over in front of an old wooden shed. He got out first, scanning the area carefully before walking toward the house. Rachel followed, her eyes filled with confusion. The place looked deserted—surrounded by trees, wind, and nothing else. He unlocked the door and stepped inside. Rachel hesitated, then closed the door behind her. “What is this place?” she asked quietly. “You brought me to the middle of nowhere. What if I need help?” “There’s a small town about twenty minutes’ walk from here,” Austin said flatly. “If you really need anything. But I doubt anyone here will recognize you.” Rachel’s eyes slowly moved around the room. It wasn’t what she expected. Despite being hidden, it looked well prepared—like someone had designed it as a secret retreat. There was a larg

Chapter 46: Family Ties

Austin stood there, trying to breathe, but everything around him felt like it was collapsing. His eyes lifted slowly until they met John’s cold, tight face. “Austin,” John said firmly, “you have to be strong. He—Sam—is the reason we are in this mess. Imagine what that girl could have done… how she easily fooled us all. We need to find someone else to hire. Someone to track Rachel down and make her pay for everything she’s done to this family. No one just lies their way in like that and gets to walk away.” Austin’s jaw tightened. His voice came out low. “But John… you saw what happened to her. You saw what Luke did to her after her father died. Rachel was his family. They abandoned her.” “And how does that justify her lying to us?” John asked sharply. “How does that excuse the chaos she brought into this house? We have bigger issues now. You need to focus on the company. With Mr. Daniels in a coma, we need someone to step in as CEO until he wakes up—God willing he does. You must be

Chapter 47:A Time Like this

Linda’s breath hitched as she stepped closer to the window, gripping her phone tighter. “Are you sure where she is… is actually safe, Austin?” Austin pressed his fingers into his forehead, exhaustion weighing on his shoulders. “It’s nothing fancy,” he murmured, voice low. “But it’s manageable. For now.” He pushed open the hospital doors and let the cold outside air hit him, cooling the fire in his chest. “Here,” he said. “This is the location.” He sent it. Linda checked the map and froze. “That small cottage? Near the coast?” “Yes.” “Austin… Dad could show up there anytime. That was Grandfather’s favourite place before Grandma passed.” “I know.” His voice dropped to almost a whisper. “But he hasn’t gone there in years. The renovation stopped, and the whole area’s been abandoned. Nobody uses it anymore.” “It’s still not safe.” Her tone hardened, fear mixing with determination. “Austin, I’ll find something better. I think there’s an underground apartment in Grandfather’s o

Chapter 48: Into Hiding

Austin walked as fast as he could, trying to disappear from John’s sight. He didn’t want to stay another second. If John looked at him too long, he might see that something was wrong. He entered his car quickly and shut the door. For a moment, he just sat there, staring at the steering wheel. What was he doing? Was this right? Was he betraying his own family? Should he inform the police about Rachel’s whereabouts? He exhaled slowly. This wasn’t her fault. Whatever happened before, she didn’t deserve to be hunted like this. Everyone deserves a second chance. He started the car and drove. Two and a half hours later, he arrived at the coast . He stayed inside the car for about five minutes, staring at the house in front of him. The place was quiet. Once he stepped out, there would be no going back. He walked to the door and knocked. After a few seconds, the coded lock clicked, and the door opened slowly. Rachel stepped out. “I don’t think you’re safe here,” Austin said immed

Chapter 49:Eyes everywhere

Austin barely slept. By morning, his nerves were frayed thin. He stood in his study, staring at his phone, rereading the short message Rachel had sent an hour ago. I’m fine. It’s quiet. Too quiet. He locked the screen and exhaled. He couldn’t go too long without checking on her. The bunker was secure — but paranoia had its own voice. And today, John was watching him. Downstairs, the mansion felt heavier than usual. Staff moved carefully. Security had doubled overnight. John was already in the dining hall when Austin entered. “You’re leaving later?” John asked casually, sipping his coffee. Austin nodded. “Jet’s at four.” John’s eyes lifted slowly. Studying. Measuring. “You seem… distracted.” Austin forced a small smile. “You buried someone you fought to protect. Tell me you wouldn’t be.” John held his gaze for three seconds too long. Then he looked down at his phone. It buzzed. Once. Twice. John’s expression didn’t change — but his fingers stilled slightly before he u

Chapter 50:Almost Free

Austin locked the door behind them. Rachel stood near the window, arms wrapped around herself. “You should eat,” Austin said gently. “I’m not hungry.” “You look weak though.” She didn’t argue this time. He went into the kitchen and came back with something simple — warm rice and grilled chicken. Nothing fancy. Just comfort food. He placed it in front of her. “Sit.” She hesitated, then sat. For a moment she only stared at the plate. “I feel like if I relax, something bad will happen,” she whispered. Austin pulled a chair closer. Just enough. “You’re safe here,” he said quietly. She looked at him. “Are you sure?” Then he said softly, “I’m here. That’s what I’m sure about.” She finally took a bite. Small. Slow.After a few minutes she asked, “Why are you helping me?” Austin leaned back slightly. “Because no one helped you.” That hit her. Her eyes became glossy but she didn’t cry. Instead, she kept eating.A soft silence filled the room. For t

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