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"Lucas!"He turned to see Denise standing by his car."Hurry up!" Denise called out. "we are going to be late for my antenatal appointment!"Lucas looked back at the windows of the Maybach and took a slow step back."Lucas! Now!" Denise demanded again, her voice echoing louder this time."I'm coming!" Lucas called back over his shoulder.Saul lay back against the headrest heaving. Though the aphrodisiac had finally eased after their passionate encounter, the hangover left his body exhausted and completely drained.He turned his head slowly and fixed his gaze on Kim as she sat up, fixing her tangled hair."Kim..." Saul murmured. "Take me home... please."Kim paused, turning to look at him. "Saul... I don't even know where you live.""I'll direct you," he pleaded weakly.Kim looked at his exhausted face and sighed. . "Alright."Saul closed his eyes as Kim started the engine and navigated the Maybach out of the Orchids Group garage."What actually happened, Saul?" she asked, keeping her

Kim sat back in her chair, absorbing every word."I'll... let my friend know," she murmurs as her gaze drifts past Saul, staring blankly at the ceiling as his words replay in her head..sweat equity, active contribution, paper trail.Her mind slipped back to when she was fresh out of school, full of ambition and devotion. Lucas had taken her hands, his smile warm and persuasive as he invited her to join Orchids Group, his father’s struggling company. She had thrown herself into the work, pulling endless late nights and pouring every ounce of her talent into bringing the company back from the brink of bankruptcy. She had happily given up better job offers, believing with every fiber of her being that she was building a future with her man.Then came the proposal and the secret marriage, a diamond ring, a champagne toast, and a stack of papers. The prenup."It's just a routine legal document, sweetheart," Lucas had whispered kissing her forehead as he handed her the pen. "My father’s boa

"Do you even know what she did?!" Lucas demanded furiously as he glared up at his brother.Saul walked slowly into the dining room, his eyes fixed on Lucas."Whatever she did, she is still part of the Jordan family," he said. "You treat her with respect.""She tried to poison my wi… my mis… my girlfriend!" Lucas stammered, visibly confused over whether to call Denise his wife, his mistress, or his fiancée in front of the entire family.Saul steps between Kim and the two security guards. He threw a single side-glance at the guards, who immediately let go of Kim's arms and scrambled backward in fear."Lucas, you should be far more concerned about taking your mistress to the hospital," Saul blurted out.Lucas carried her up into his arms, pushing through toward the doors.As Lucas carried Denise hurriedly toward the doors, Denise leaned her head over his shoulder. Through her teary eyes, she caught Kim's gaze, and a triumphant smirk flashed across her face.Saul turned his eyes onto the

Anita Brown couldn’t shake the thought of what happened at the family dinner in Jordan manor.The way Saul had stepped into that room furiously between Kim and those guards, had sent a chill down her spine. The way he commanded them to let Kim go wasn't the tone of a brother-in-law maintaining family order. It was the tone of a man defending what was his.There is something between them, Anita thought, Something far deeper than family duty. I need leverage over Saul. And if Saul won't tell me, someone who follows him everywhere will.That was how she ended up at Paul's apartment complex. Paul knew every drop-off, every late-night destination, and every secret trip Saul made. If anyone held the key to what was happening between Saul and Kim, it was him.Determined to get answers, Anita knocked sharply on the apartment door."Come in!" Paul’s voice called out from inside, assuming it was the delivery driver bringing his takeout. "Door's unlocked!"Anita turned the handle and stepped ins

"How do you know she's on her period?" Lucas asked, looking at Saul. "How could you possibly know that, Saul?"Saul didn't blink. He quickly hid his panic and brought back his calm, confident attitude, fixing his suit cuffs."I heard her on the phone two days ago," Saul answered. "She was calling the pharmacy while I was in the company. You don't need to be a doctor to know that taking blood from a weak, exhausted woman is dangerous.. for her, for Dr. Evans, and for our family name."Lucas clenched his jaw. The answer made sense, but the anger Saul had just shown still felt wrong.Lucas reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. "I'm calling the pharmacy to check her medical records…"Before he could press a button, his phone rang, breaking the tension. Lucas looked down at the screen. The caller ID read: Denise.He answered immediately. "Denise? What's wrong?""Lucas... where are you?" Denise cried frantically through the speaker. "The pain is back! The doctor said my levels d