Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Preacher’s Daughter: Stolen By The Enemy: Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

{Faith}My skin crawls with unease. I stutter, “W-why are you calling me?”“Oh, you poor thing. Don't you know why your boyfriend did?”“Give me that!” Ace snatches the phone from me.“Hey, you dick! How are you enjoying your orange khaki?”A laugh reverberates from the phone. “It’s not bad actually. Just sucks that they put me in one without a proper trial.”“That’s because of the damning evidence! They can't have you walking around. You are a danger to mankind.”Marcello chuckles. “You think this minor setback is going to keep me down? Newsflash, boy. I, Marcello Conti have been in this business long before you were even born. I will rise again.”“Stop bluffing.”Marcello laughs out loud. “Oh, dear boy. Just a warning. Keep that little puppy of yours on a leash…”Ace glances at me. “Because if you ever turn your back, this fox would be right in the corner to tear her into pretty little pieces.”The line goes dead.Shivers run through my entire body. One word rings in my ears like a

{Faith}“What lawsuit?”The woman on the other end sighs. “As I said just now, I am Odette St. Clair’s lawyer. Mrs. St. Clair has decided to sue you for rights over the trust your late father created in your name. Since they were still married at the time of his death and she raised you, she wants 70% of the five million dollars.”“Seventy percent!” I exclaim, glancing at the phone number on the screen. “Is this some kind of a prank? You guys can't be serious!”“Miss, I did not call to fight you or prank you. Just called to inform you of my client's plans. If you don't mind, could you please provide your address so we can mail the necessary papers to you?”“I do mind! I will not be giving Odette a single cent out of that trust. She’s a thieving cheat. Tell her that I said she can kiss my ass!”I aggressively press the red icon on the screen.“Hmm… who are you threatening with such a good time?” Ace asks from behind.My whole body trembles with rage as I turn to look at him. “I am not

{Faith}Fear grips me. I flick the envelope off my lap. It falls to the lawn.Allison picks it up. “Let me.”“No, it may be a letter bomb.”She scoffs, breaking the seal. She peers into the envelope before taking out a document. Her face twists almost immediately. “A court summons?”I snatch the document. My eyes catches Odette’s full name on the first page.“That bitch has got some nerve.”Allison swirls her fist. “We should pull up at the house and beat the shit out of her!”I can't help laughing. “Since when did you become a gangster?”“This isn't a laughing matter. You shouldn't allow her to do this.”“Oh, I won’t. I am gonna fight her with my last drop of blood.”Allison claps. “That’s the spirit. That thief needs to be put in her place once and for all.”Going to court is the last thing I want. I already have a lot going on in my life. But if this is the price I have to pay to protect my money, then let the games begin.“Odette is not going to know what hit her. By the end of t

{Ace} Breezing through the hallway from the garden, I grab my car keys from the antique shelf in the living room and head out to my car. “Wait up!” Jerry calls from behind. The air in the car is rather warm. I am strapping on the seatbelt when Jerry reaches the driver’s window. He knocks on the glass frantically until I wind it down. “Faith is standing right in the garden, waiting for you to say the two magical words. I know the fake wedding is not ideal, but this could really be the start of something serious for you both. Why are you running away?” “I am not.” “Then go back! Isn't this what you have always wanted?” “Kourtney is in trouble. I need to get to her.” “What!” He blinks in disbelief. “You are leaving Faith because of Kourtney? Did you hit your head or something?” “I don't have time on my hands.” I look towards the mansion. “Take care of her while I am away.” “No! You stay here and take care of her yourself!” “Again, I have to go.” His frown deepens. “If you sta

{Ace}Kourtney’s jaw drops for the two of us. She stiffens, looking up at Faith’s weird smile. “Oh, thanks…”Faith looks past our heads to the sun shining outside in the sky. “It’s a beautiful Sunday, isn't it?”“Y-yeah…” Kourtney responds.She leans to the side and whispers, “What’s wrong with her?”I wish I knew. I am just as confused as you are.“Hey, Faith,” I say.Holding the hems of her beautiful pink dress, Faith descends the stairs while humming a familiar busy sound, “Hmm hmm hmm hmm….”Didn't she hear me?“Fai—”“Suz!” she calls out towards the kitchen. “I am off to the garden. Remember we are supposed to water the new flowers together.”Bang! Came Susan’s response.Faith twirls like a princess. Skipping and humming again, she glides towards the side door.“Faith.”“Come on,” Kourtney grabs my hand, stopping me. “Let’s leave her to do her work.”She points at the three large suitcases. “Come help me settle in. I have lots of stuff.”My eyes remain fixed on the side door. I d