Alle Kapitel von Fractured Hearts : Kapitel 21 – Kapitel 30

As Rosie stepped out of the office, she was greeted by Arabella's enthusiastic, yet accusatory, presence. Arabella jumped in front of her, clapping her hands together."You dirty woman!"Rosie took a startled step back, her eyes widening in shock. But upon recognizing Arabella, she swiftly composed herself, a bright smile spreading across her face. "Look who we have here. It's the Muppet."Arabella's face reddened with indignation. "How dare you!" She spluttered. "How dare you call me a Muppet! I'm not immature, I'm mature!"Rosie nodded knowingly, a sly smile still plastered on her face. "The truth is always bitter, I didn't expect you to accept it easily," she uttered and took a step closer to Arabella. "Why are you here? Did you come all the way down here just to greet me?""Greet you?" Arabella repeated, scoffing. "Why'd I waste my time coming to greet you?"Rosie's smile never wavered. "Okay, so why are you here?" She asked, her tone light and playful.Arabella's response was imme

Rosie snorted softly. "Do for you?" She said, her tone skeptical. Archie nodded, and her expression turned dismissive. She scoffed again, shrugging a shoulder. "Don't be ridiculous. You know as well as I do you're not in a position to offer me anything," She turned to the police officers. "Take her away, please," she instructed, her voice cool. "I'll be busy all week, so don't release her until I come to bail her out myself." "You–" Clementine wanted to protest, but her words caught in her throat. Her eyes widened in desperation as she stared at Archie. "Do something, or are you just going to let them take your mother away in your state?" she demanded, her voice rising. Archie let out a soft sigh. "Please... anything you want. I'll do it." Rosie's gaze lingered on him, her expression turning pitiful. "Okay…" She said, pausing briefly as her eyes darted between Clementine and Archie before settling on Archie. "Get on your knees, clasp your hands together, and beg me desperately…"

Dominic thrashed about, desperate to break free, but the man's grip was like a vice. His arms wrapped around him like a straitjacket, making it hard to lift his hands. "Why'd you have to show up now?!" The man bellowed. Dominic didn't back down. "Who are you?" He growled. He squirmed and twisted, trying to shake the man off, but he held tight. Finally, he managed to wriggle free, and the man stumbled backward while he gasped for air. As he turned to face his attacker, the man sprang to his feet and shoved him hard, making his head crack against the couch, and he crumpled to the floor, clutching his forehead as pain washed over him. The room spun, and his vision blurred. He tried to push himself up, but his body felt like lead, and even lifting his head seemed impossible. As he lay there, his eyes half-closed, he saw the man pull out a knife and start walking towards Rosie's room. With a surge of adrenaline, he forced himself to move. Gritting his teeth, he hauled himself to

"Thank you," Rosie said, her eyes shining with gratitude as she wrapped her arms tightly around him. But she quickly pulled back, her face falling. "I'm sorry." Dominic smiled. "It's fine." Her gaze lingered on his, her expression searching for something more. He understood the unspoken question in her eyes. "What do you want to say? Talk to me." He encouraged. She raised her gaze. "Why did you leave me alone yesterday? You promised never to forsake me, but after a little argument, you just left me... Is that how you're supposed to act? Hun? How can you get angry when I'm angry?" Her questions tumbled out.His face broke into a warm smile. "I wasn't angry at you, how dare I do that to my sister?" He teased. "I just gave you some space, I thought you needed. I left because I didn't want my presence to irritate you further. It hurt me to see you like that."Her face lit up, appeased by his excuse. "Okay, but don't do that again.""Okay," he nodded understandingly. "But will you get

Dominic pulled into the Maximo company parking lot, his arrival drawing attention from the employees on the ground floor. They paused their activities, watching as he strode confidently past them and into the elevator. As the doors slid open on the fourth floor, Esther emerged from Reginald's office to greet him. "Good day, sir," she said with a slight bow, her voice respectful. He approached, his stride purposeful, and nodded slightly in response. "Good day," he replied. "I'm here to see the chairman.""He's inside, waiting for you," she said with a warm smile, gesturing over her shoulder with her thumb. "Let's go in.""Okay" Dominic replied, following Esther into the chairman's office. As they approached the door, she opened it for him, allowing him to enter first. He nodded his head slightly in appreciation. "Thank you," he said, stepping inside. As he entered the office, Reginald looked up from the file on his desk, closing it with a deliberate motion. "Welcome, Dominic," Reg