Chapter: Epilogue: A New Dawn It had been ten years since Jason’s death, and life had moved forward for everyone. Pietro and Skylar, married for nine years now, had another child in addition to Aurelia. Their lives, once marked by turmoil, were now filled with love and growth. Sophia, their eldest at 27, was a successful businesswoman recently engaged to the renowned doctor Lucian Kings. She rivalled the dominant men in her field with ease and confidence. Jared, now 17, was on the brink of graduating high school, having grown into a smart, handsome young man with a heart of gold. Lorenzo, at 13, was the family’s biggest troublemaker. Skylar and Pietro had lost count of the times they’d been called to his school due to his mischievous antics. Yet, beneath his rebellious exterior, Lorenzo was a sweetheart, and fiercely protective of his siblings. Aurelia, at nine— almost ten years old, was the princess of the house. An absolute daddy’s girl, she possessed a level of sass and confidence that often left everyon
Last Updated: 2024-06-30
Chapter: The Edge of Redemption The Edge of Redemption Jason had been drifting in and out of consciousness for days. His condition had gradually been improving, and the doctors were hopeful. One afternoon, he finally opened his eyes, groggy and disoriented. The room was dimly lit, the hum of the machines a constant reminder of his fragile state. As reality hit him, Jason felt a surge of panic. He remembered the chaos, the gunshot, the pain. He realized he was still alive, and in his frantic state, he started gasping for air, his breaths coming in short, rapid bursts. His right hand instinctively went to his chest, clawing at the stitches that held his wound together. He tried to lift his left hand too, but the realisation that he had been cuffed, added to his panic. The pain was excruciating, but the emotional torment was even worse. He had survived, and he couldn’t handle the reality of his situation. He didn’t want to live anymore. Why was he still alive? A nurse entered the room to check his vitals, her c
Last Updated: 2024-06-29
Chapter: New Routine Initially, Skylar had thought it would take time for the children to get used to her attention being divided with the new baby, especially since her kidnapping. She was prepared for tantrums, jealousy, and all the difficulties that often come with a new sibling. However, it came as a shock and a relief when the children seemed to adapt seamlessly to the new routine.Skylar woke up early one morning to the soft cries of baby Aurelia. As she picked her up from the crib, she felt a wave of gratitude wash over her. They were home, safe, and together. Pietro was still asleep beside her, and she smiled as she watched him, knowing how hard he had worked to bring them to this point.Downstairs, the children were already awake and playing quietly. Sophia, was sitting at the kitchen table, sipping a cup of tea and reading a book. Jared, and Lorenzo, were building an elaborate Lego castle on the living room floor.Skylar walked in with Aurelia in her arms. “Good morning, everyone,” she said
Last Updated: 2024-06-28
Chapter: The weight of choices James and Catherine Reynolds approached Pietro’s home with heavy hearts. Since her discharge , Skylar has moved in with him. Although, they had already seen her at the hospital, this was the first time they would be visiting her at home. The past few months had been a whirlwind of emotions, and now, standing at Skylar’s doorstep, they felt a profound sense of guilt and sorrow. They had always hoped for a better future for their son, Jason, but his actions had shattered their dreams.Skylar greeted them with a warm, albeit tired, smile. “Come in, please,” she said, stepping aside to let them enter. James and Catherine stepped inside, looking around the home that had once housed a sombre mood, but was now filled with an air of healing and resilience.“We’re so sorry, Skylar,” Catherine began, her voice trembling. “We can’t express how deeply we regret what Jason has done.”Skylar shook her head, leading them to the living room. “Please, sit down. You don’t need to apologize. I k
Last Updated: 2024-06-28
Chapter: Heartfelt ConversationsSkylar and Pietro finally had a moment alone, a brief respite from the whirlwind of emotions and visitors that had surrounded them since her rescue. The hospital room was quiet, with only the gentle beeping of monitors filling the space. Pietro pulled a chair close to Skylar’s bed, taking her hand in his.“I’m so sorry, Pietro,” Skylar began, her voice trembling. “I should have listened to everyone. I should have stayed inside and rested, especially knowing the danger I was in. But I didn’t, and look what happened.”Pietro shook his head, his eyes softening with love. “No, Skylar. You don’t need to apologize. What happened wasn’t your fault. Jason’s actions were unpredictable. The important thing is that you’re safe now.”Skylar looked down, tears pooling in her eyes. “But I feel so guilty. I put our baby at risk. I- I didn’t even know I was pregnant. And I wasn’t there for our family.”Pietro gently lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. “Skylar, stop. None of this is yo
Last Updated: 2024-06-28
Chapter: A new reality After the initial shock of the entire situation, Pietro and Emilio began to process the reality that Skylar had been pregnant and had just given birth. The weight of this revelation hit them as they stood in the hospital nursery, staring at the tiny incubator where Skylar’s premature daughter was squirming around. Emilio approached Pietro, who was leaning against the glass, his eyes fixed on the little one. “She’s so tiny,” Emilio whispered, awe and sadness mingling in his voice.Pietro nodded, his gaze never leaving his daughter. “Yeah, she is. I can’t believe she went through all of this alone.”Emilio placed a comforting hand on Pietro’s shoulder. “None of us knew. If we had, we would have been there for her.”“I know,” Pietro said softly, his voice breaking. “I just wish I could’ve been there. I should’ve protected her.”“We all feel that way,” Emilio replied. “But right now, Skylar needs us to be strong for her and the baby.”Pietro turned to face his friend and hopefully,
Last Updated: 2024-06-27
Chapter: Chapter 138Tony sensed that Louis was being truthful. He knew that if he was indeed responsible for Lily’s kidnap, he wouldn’t deny it.“Fuck!” Tony hissed and punched the wall in front of him.“What the fuck did you do? Where did you keep her that she’d get kidnapped?” Louis asked, raging.Tony looked at the phone in his hand and ended the call. He had no use speaking to Louis if he wasn’t behind the kidnap.Tony looked around, searching for answers when a thought popped in.“If they weren’t sent by Louis but had the gang tattoo on their wrists, that means…..” His eyes widened as the realization dawned on him.“Fucking hell! Mehdi, you son of a bitch!”**After the call with Tony, Louis sat in his room, his mind racing as he struggled to process the news of Lily’s kidnap. He wondered who would have done that. For all he knew, he was the only one threatening her so who could this new person be?If she had been kidnapped, it would mean that she was out of his reach and he was not going to let th
Last Updated: 2025-01-09
Chapter: Chapter 137“You?” Lily’s brows furrowed in confusion as she stared at the man standing before her. It was none other than Mehdi King.His gaze was sharp on her and he had a sinister smirk dancing on his lips, the type that made chills run down Lily’s spine. She stared at him in disbelief but her heart shook with fear. She knew what kind of man Mehdi was so she knew that he was not to be messed with.“Did you do this?” She asked with fear in her eyes and Mehdi chuckled, his laughter cold and unbothered.“Do what you exactly?” He asked, feigning ignorance.“Did you bring me here?” She asked and then looked around to see the men behind him. That was when she realized how foolish her question was.Of course, he kidnapped her.“Why have you brought me here?! What do you want from me?” She said in a low but audible tone and Mehdi walked up to her and squatted down to her level.“Come on, Lily. There’s no need to pretend.” He snickered and fear flashed across her face.“What…what are you talking about?
Last Updated: 2025-01-07
Chapter: Chapter 136Tony arrived at the restaurant in less than an hour. The whole area was filled with panic but, not a single person was hurt. Tony looked around and realized that the scene looked too clean which meant that the thugs only came to get Lily. “The CCTV footage.” He said to Marcus who immediately nodded and went in search of the manager. Since Tony was well known in Paris, especially in a restaurant that was a few blocks away from his hospital, he was immediately granted access to the CCTV footage. Two minutes later, Marcus came back with the manager, a young French man with dark hair. He looked like he had run miles just to get to the main restaurant as he was sweaty and filled with panic but Tony knew that it was because of what had happened in his restaurant. “Mr Martinez…” He stuttered, shaking fearfully as he wondered why Tony was in his restaurant after such chaos. “The footage, now.” Tony requested. He didn’t have the time to explain to him as every minute he wasted could put Li
Last Updated: 2025-01-05
Chapter: Chapter 135Tony glanced at his watch as the meeting with the investors came to a close. He had met most of them at Mehdi’s party and to his surprise, they attended the event just because they knew he'd be there. They had been trying to get in touch with him for a while but, since Tony was not just a businessman but also a doctor, he was always busy. The meeting had gone well and he had successfully acquired over two billion dollars from fifteen of them to add to his company. ‘Looks like attending Mehdi’s party wasn’t so bad after all.’ He thought. “Alright. I guess we can call it a day.” He said and stood up, satisfied with the outcome and they all clapped happily. “Thank you for your time. My assistant will be in touch with you to finalize the paperwork.” He said with a confident smile as he shook their hands. He was the first to leave the conference room as he had a major surgery to perform in thirty minutes so, he needed to get ready. As he exited the building, his thoughts drifted to Li
Last Updated: 2025-01-02
Chapter: Chapter 134TWO DAYS LATER It was a Monday morning and the break from the hospital had come to an end. Lily woke up feeling restless. Since the party, she had been unable to sleep properly as the events of the Mehdi’s party continued replaying in her head. All she seemed to think about was Louis's words. It had been haunting her like a ghost and no matter how much she tried, she couldn’t shake it off. What annoyed her was that she didn’t know what he planned to do. She didn’t have a single idea so, she was scared he would strike at any time. “Get yourself together, Lily!” She tapped her cheeks with her hands as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. “Don’t think about it. Please, don’t think about it.” She whispered as she brushed her hair into place. “Focus, Lily. Focus!” She said own last time before going into the bathroom to get ready for the day. By the time she got out of the bathroom, it was already a few minutes past eight and she was to be at the hospital by 9 am. She dressed u
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
Chapter: Chapter 133As the party continued, Tony mingled with some of the people he was familiar with. He also made sure that Lily was by his side at all times.“Who is this beautiful lady, Tony?” Various people asked and he gave them the same response which still came as a shock to all of them.As the conversation with some of Tony’s business partners got more intense, Lily decided to leave them for a bit.“I’ll be in the restroom for a bit.” She whispered to Tony who gave a brief nod. His eyes followed her until she disappeared, making sure no one followed her into the restroom.As she walked, she couldn’t help but admire the hallway that led to the restroom. It had been decorated beautifully with flowers as though it was a part of the party hall.Mehdi might be a terrible person but he had good taste.She entered the restroom and to her relief, it was empty. She washed her hands for some relief and leaned on the wall, hoping to give Tony and his friends some time to finish up their conversation.A few
Last Updated: 2024-12-20
Chapter: Chapter 29Emilia’s POVMy eyes fluttered open, the blinding sunlight from the window causing me to close them back. I try once again, slowly this time until my eyes adjust to the light. The curtains had been drawn already, which meant that Kate was here a few minutes ago. Liam laid peacefully beside me, snoring lightly his arm wrapped around my small waist as though he was scared I was going to run away.I stretch my hand to the bedside table, grabbing my phone as I checked the time. It read 8:45am and I put it back, surreptitiously slipping out of Liam’s hold. I quickly head to the bathroom and take a quick shower, getting ready for the day. By the time I return, Liam was already up but he seemed to be on a call, only it wasn’t his phone but mine.“I’ll let her know. It’s up to her to decide that.” He says hanging up, his face turning sour as he stared at the phone.“Hey.” I say, moving towards the dressing table to dry out my hair.“Good morning, my love.” He greets and I have to h
Last Updated: 2023-09-19
Chapter: Chapter 28Emilia’s POV A few hours later, the door opens to reveal the doctor. A good looking middle aged man who looked tired. He takes his glasses off, handing his notepad to the nurse that followed behind. “Chris, how is she?” Mr Richard hurries over to him, the rest of us following behind. Seeing how they were on first name basis, it only meant that they were close acquaintances. “She is stable now. You brought her in just in time. One more minute and the story would have been different.” The doctor said with a sad smile. I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding, my entire body shaking from the relief. I take a quick glance at Liam to see that he had the same look on his face. “Thank you so much, Chris. Thank you.” Richard breathes out, giving the doctor a light tap on the shoulder. “Lucia is like a sister to me, Richard. Of course, I’ll always do my best to make sure she’s alright. You can go in to see her in a few minutes.” Doctor Chris says before leaving, a trail of nurses f
Last Updated: 2023-09-18
Chapter: Chapter 27Emilia Peyton “Mum. She..” Liam tries to say but his words seem to be stuck in his throat. My own heart had started beating at an uneven pace. I was praying earnestly in my heart that nothing happened to Lucia. “Talk to me.” I say, my hands going over to his. He was panicking at the moment, it wasn’t a pleasant sight. “She collapsed, Emilia. Hailey took her to the hospital and the doctor said that she might not make it.” He said. It was like a weight was dropped in my heart as I felt it sink. My hands immediately went up to my mouth, shocked my the news I had just heard. No, not Lucia. “We should go.” I tell him, walking over to the closet to get a few clothes. “Liam!” I yell. He was so out of it and I could tell that it was because of the terrible news about his mother but he needed to get it together. “I’ll be out in a few minutes. Get your things ready. We’re leaving.” I tell him as head for the bathroom to take a quick shower. We needed to be back at Liam’s house before th
Last Updated: 2023-08-05
Chapter: Chapter 26Emilia Peyton. “I love you.” His voice came out in a whisper but I heard it, thankfully. I could feel my heart beating really fast, but why? I already knew that he loved me but hearing him say it felt completely different. “I love you, so much, Emilia. I cannot say when exactly I began to feel this way but I know that my heart belongs to you. We got married because of a contract but this is me telling you to be mine, not because of a contract but because of the love that we share.” Liam said, his eyes showing how genuine he was. As he spoke, I felt tears begin to well up in my eyes. Hearing him make this confession was the only thing I had wanted ever since I found out how I felt about him. Liam is in love with me! Not knowing what to say I move closer to him and place a quick kiss on his lips. “I love you too, Liam. And, I already belong to you.” I tell him with a wide grin on my face. He looks at me with a happy expression as though he just heard the best news ever. “Thank you
Last Updated: 2023-08-03
Chapter: NOT AN UPDATE!!!!Hello Readers.I would like to sincerely apologize for the abrupt halt in the update schedule of Emilia. Due to some reasons I couldn't write but I would like to assure you that those reasons have been taken care of and from tomorrow, the 12th of January, Emilia will resume unfailingly with it's usual schedule of three chapters per week. We still have a really long way to go and I would love to journey with you guysThanks to those that messaged me privately to check up on me, I'm alright now you guys.I love you guys so much 💜.Though it's coming Late, Merry Christmas in Arrears and Happy New Year lovelies 😍😍Vee0522.
Last Updated: 2023-01-12
Chapter: Chapter 25Emilia Peyton Emilia snuggled even closer to what felt like a hard pillow but comfortable nonetheless. It had a certain warmth to it which she loved. Her eyes flickered open and she was met with an unfamiliar surrounding. It wasn’t until she felt something beating like a heart that she realized that it wasn’t a pillow but LIAM. Her eyes almost popped out of their sockets as she took in their present position. She was cuddled up against Liam, her head was on his chest and his legs were draped over hers while his hands were tightly around her. ‘ How did we end up in this position. ’She took the opportunity to examine his perfect face. He looked really peaceful when he slept, she had to admit. It was one trait she didn’t have. She always looked like she wrestled in her dream whenever she woke up. Maybe she was a normal twenty one year old after all. His lips were slightly parted, making him look sexy even while sleeping. She wanted to run her hands through his hair that was slightly
Last Updated: 2022-12-01
Chapter: Emma’s proposal “Lilian,” Emma said and William froze. He looked up at her with shock in his eyes, his hard wall shattering at the mention of that name. Emma smirked, enjoying the look on his face. “Does Garcia know about her or do I have to tell her myself?” William’s jaw tightened and he clenched his fists, full of fury. He didn’t expect her to have figured it out already. “What the fuck are you talking about?” He asked in a low tone, his eyes holding danger. Emma's brows lifted slightly and her smirk widened. “Playing dumb now, are we?” She asked and watched as William’s tension grew. “Okay.” She nodded and took a few steps backward. “I’ll make this easier for you.” She folded her arms and looked at him straight in the eye. “Does anyone in this family know that you have a hidden son with a woman named Lilian?” She asked again. “Fuck you, Emma,” William growled, his hands trembling. That was a secret he had buried long ago and hoped it remained buried but, here she was trying to ruin things
Last Updated: 2025-01-03
Chapter: Threatening William Emma arrived at the Wade Mansion an hour later. The moment she stepped out of her car and walked up to the doors of the house, she sensed that there was trouble. Rather than being scared and running off, Emma straightened her shoulder and walked into the house with her head up. “Lady Emma!” One of the maids rushed to her immediately after she stepped into the house. The maid looked like she had just seen a ghost. Her breathing was ragged her eyes were filled with terror. “Is there a problem?” Emma asked, wondering what was making her so frightened. “My apologies, my lady but, it’s Mr. Wade.” She said and Emma immediately knew she was referring to William. The maids referred to him as Mr. Wade and the other Wades as Sirs or young Sirs. “What about him?” She asked in a bored tone. “He has been looking for you everywhere for a while now. He is…. He is angry. He thinks you went into his study and stole some things. He has been raging since you disappeared.” The maid said, struggling
Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Chapter: Hidden Truth“Come, let’s go to my room. We should be careful, even in my house.” Anna said and led Emma to a guest room in the house.Even though she was now working with Emma to bring down the Wades, she wasn’t going to trust her fully as there was still a chance Emma might want to betray her. The only people Anna could fully trust were her sister and Tristan.She still had to be careful with others even though they seemed nice.“There’s a lot in here, Anna. William has more secrets than we thought.” Emma said as she placed the bag on the bed once they were inside the cozy room.“Show me.” Anna requested eagerly and Emma nodded as she started pulling out the items she had stolen from William’s secret room.“I didn’t even have enough time to go through them because of how many they are.” Emma shook her head and handed Anna a stack of files she had compiled.“I have gone through these though….they are terrible. I cannot believe he is respected in this country. Once this leaks, he will definitely b
Last Updated: 2024-12-04
Chapter: Caught!“Someone was in here!” William said angrily and stormed into the living room, his face twisted in rage. He didn’t want to cause a scene because there were secrets hidden in that room that no one was to ever find out and if Jacob or Garcia saw him getting so worked up about someone going into his room, they would wonder what was in it that he wanted to hide so badly. So, he called one of the maids and had her call the others to his study.“Get everyone to my study, now!” He yelled at the young maid who immediately scurried off to grab the other staff.The maids scattered at the entrance of his study, unsure of the source of his anger as they sensed trouble on the way.“Which one of you came into my study?!” He barked, his voice echoing through the four walls of the study.The maids exchanged confused glances as they silently questioned each other. Tracy, one of the older maids decided to speak up and save everyone from William’s wrath.“Pardon me, sir, but, none of us came into this fl
Last Updated: 2024-11-29
Chapter: A successful mission“Emma?” An overly familiar voice called out and Emma froze. When she looked up, she found William standing beside his son, Jacob. They both stared at her with suspicion as she never frequented the area unless she was being called.“What are you doing here?” William asked, narrowing his eyes at her Emma’s heart pounded harshly against her chest and her mind raced, searching for a lie to get her out of the situation she was in.“I…I..uh.. the thing is…” She stammered but couldn’t form any coherent sentence.“What are you doing in this hallway, Emma? You know it belongs to Father and I don’t think you were sent by anyone so what the fuck are you doing here?” Jacob yelled, his gaze sharp and full of suspicion.Emma knew that she had to say something fast if she didn’t want them to throw her out right there so, she said the first thing that entered her head.“I was looking for you, Jacob. I searched everywhere but couldn’t find you so I decided to come here since I know you visit here freq
Last Updated: 2024-11-26
Chapter: Unveiled SecretsEmma stared at the now-revealed door with her jaw on the ground. Her pulse quickened and her feet trembled but, she was determined to uncover whatever secret was hidden behind the door so, she stepped in. There was a dark hallway, the only source of light being a dim light which was at the end of the hallway. She finally reached the end of the hallway and a door came into view. Emma said a small prayer before reaching for the doorknob and to her surprise, it wasn’t locked. Her heart thundered in her chest as the door creaked open, revealing a small, dimly lit room. It was almost like a private lounge with leather couches, a glass coffee table, and a running air conditioner. The air in the secret room was cold with a faint scent of cigarettes. This meant that the room wasn’t abandoned. If anything, it was still very much in use. But she wasn’t there to gaze at the mysterious room so, she blinked and readied herself. “Alright, Emma.” She whispered to herself in a barely audible voi
Last Updated: 2024-11-25
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