Chapter: Chapter 78It was a beautiful wedding day, set in a charming open area surrounded by tall, swaying palm trees that gently rustled in the warm breeze. The sun shone brightly, casting a soft glow over the small gathering of finely decorated chairs and tables. The decorations were simple yet elegant, perfectly complementing the serene atmosphere. White linen draped gracefully over golden chairs, each adorned with delicate sprigs of greenery and small white flowers, adding a touch of nature to the setting. A golden arch stood at the front, decorated with flowing white fabric and clusters of vibrant blooms in soft pastel colours. The small tables were dressed in light-coloured tablecloths, each holding a single vase filled with fresh flowers, bringing a pop of colour to the scene. Flickering candles were placed on the tables, ready to light up as the sun began to set, casting a warm and inviting glow. Steadily, the guests began to find their seats, creating a cozy atmosphere filled wit
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Chapter: Chapter 77SIX MONTHS LATER “There has once again been a notable increase in the stock sales of the F&S corporation, which is currently in partnership with the well-known Te-Sumi company. The stocks are rising at a remarkably fast pace, and it is advisable for anyone interested to—”The driver lowered the volume of the radio as the passenger he was carrying wanted to make a phone call.Seated behind him was Mr. Te-Sumi, accompanied by another man who was the one making the call. After finishing his conversation, the man turned to his boss, Mr. Te-Sumi.“I believe we don’t need to attend the meeting anymore, sir,” the man said confidently. Mr. Te-Sumi raised an eyebrow, indicating that he was curious and wanted to hear more about this statement.“Mr. Sullivan has finally woken up. With that, there’s no longer a need for us to meet with the board to discuss the idea of bringing in a new chairman,” the man explained, a hint of relief in his voice.Mr. Te-Sumi nodded in understanding. “I see your p
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Chapter: Chapter 76Serena slowly opened her eyes to find herself staring at a bright white ceiling. A delicate chandelier hung gracefully from above, casting soft light around the room. She felt the tightness of an oxygen mask over her face, and a wave of dizziness and nausea washed over her. Confusion filled her mind as she wondered, where was she?It was obvious she was in a hospital ward, the sound of a beeping monitor beside her providing a rhythmic backdrop to her thoughts. She attempted to sit up, but her body felt heavy and unresponsive. What had happened to her?As she lay there, still and quiet, her memories began to flood back. She recalled the terrifying moment when Elene had her in a chokehold, while Frederick desperately tried to save her. She remembered they were talking a lot, but Serena could barely hear them as she struggled to break free from Elene’s tight grip. That was when Elene shot her and she collapsed.She attempted to lift her body once again, but it felt impossible. “Troy?
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Chapter: Chapter 75A scoff slipped out from Elene’s lips. “After all these years, Frederick, it really took you this long to remember?”“You’ve changed so much,” he replied, trying to process his memories.“I had to change. It was necessary for me to stay close to you without raising any suspicions. Now, where were we? Ah, yes. I was about to ask you to leave peacefully, or else it won’t just be Serena who gets hurt.”Frederick let out a sigh. “I’m afraid I can’t do that. I can’t leave her.”Elene’s expression hardened, her brows knitting together in fury. “Oh, so you’re declaring war between us right now, are you?”“There won’t be any war, Elene. You need to let Serena go, and we can sort out whatever issues we have between us, like—”But before he could finish, a loud gunshot rang out, followed by a piercing scream from Serena. Elene had shot her in the other leg.“Serena!” Frederick shouted, sprinting towards her despite Elene now aiming the gun at him. Just as she was about to pull the trigger, Fred
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Chapter: Chapter 74After the reunion, Frederick turned to one of the men who had come with him and instructed him to take Dhoti and Troy outside for their safety until he could return with Serena.However, Dhoti was not on board with this plan. “I want to go with you. Serena is still somewhere in here and I can't just leave her behind,” she said, her voice filled with desperation and concern.“Sir,” one of the armed men called out to Frederick, “the rest of our team has arrived.”Frederick nodded in acknowledgment. “Make sure to inform them to carefully observe the entire building. Search every nook and cranny and ensure that everyone is accounted for,” he instructed the man, who then stepped away to communicate via a burner phone.Frederick then turned his attention to Dhoti, speaking earnestly, “I care for Serena just as much as you do– and I love her deeply. You have to trust me, Dhoti. I will bring her back safely.”Dhoti hesitated for a moment, weighing her options, but eventually nodded, albeit re
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Chapter: Chapter 73The room was cast in a soft, dim light, but the entrance remained shrouded in shadows. As the figure who had spoken stepped further inside, the first thing that caught Serena's eye was a striking head of red bobbed hair.That alone made Serena freeze on the spot, confusion setting over her as a sense of realisation and surprise washed her.As the light illuminated the person’s face, Serena confirmed it– Elene.Her eyes widened in disbelief, and her heart began to race uncontrollably. “It’s you?” she whispered, still grappling with the shock of seeing her.Troy pulled his mother closer to him, clearly frightened by the familiar face that had just emerged. Serena noticed his reaction and shot a fierce glare at Elene.“What have you done to my son?” she demanded, her voice laced with anger and fear.Elene simply smiled, a chilling expression that sent shivers down Serena's spine. “Oh him? Well, let me see how I can explain this. We had a little game, and he pissed me off, so I decided t
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Chapter: Chapter 7“It’s about time we put an end to all this nonsense,” she whispered as she began to walk closer to him, gripping the knife tightly and aiming to stab.But just as Emilia was about to plunge the knife into his skin and pierce his heart, she was startled by a loud cry in the distance. It had started again…the cries. She heard them almost every night. Her heart began to race as yet another cry echoed through the air. Fear gripped her, and she stared down at the knife in her hands.What are you thinking, Emilia? she suddenly scolded herself. You have an opportunity now to regain your freedom, and you’re actually reconsidering it?Determined, she shook her head and took her stance once more. As she aimed the knife high, preparing to lower it into his chest, a louder, more intense cry pierced the silence.Once again, she froze and quickly dashed to close the door. But the cries didn’t stop. They were loud, frightening, and filled with desperation. It sounded as if someone was crying out fo
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Chapter: Chapter 6The sound of doors creaking open and a deep male voice speaking, jolted Emilia awake from her sleep. She quickly glanced at her clock on the bedside table and noted that it was past midnight. This left her feeling uncertain; she wondered if she was just mistaking or if it was one of those strange sounds that freaked her out.She lay still for a moment, straining to listen more closely. Then she heard it again—the voice. This time, there were multiple voices, as if a group of people were having a conversation. She came to a realisation that it could very well be Damon and Mike.In a rush, she jumped out of bed and dashed over to her wardrobe. She rummaged through her clothes, her heart racing, until she finally found what she had been searching for.It was a flimsy nightdress, bright red and completely see-through. She quickly took off what she was wearing and slipped into the nightwear, then covered it with a long robe that trailed along the floor behind her.With a sense of urgency,
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Chapter: Chapter 5“I need to talk to Marcule Hales right now! You have to let me in!” Dante said urgently, standing outside the grand Voss mansion. He directed his demand toward Melita, the head maid and caretaker for Sarah.On the other side of the door, Melita hesitated, feeling unsure about whether to allow him entry. “Sir, I’ve already told you that Mr. Hales is not available at the moment. Why aren't you listening?” she replied, her voice tinged with frustration. She couldn’t help but wonder what was driving Dante to be so insistent that he wouldn’t simply leave and come back to see Marcule later.“Then please just let me in. If Marcule isn’t home, I would like to speak with Emy,” he pressed on, his tone unwavering.Melita let out a tired sigh. “I’ve already explained that she isn’t here either. They’re both out right now. I haven’t seen Emilia for days.”“That’s exactly why I’m here,” Dante insisted, his urgency growing. “She’s impossible to reach, and she hasn’t shown up for work in days. That
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Chapter: Chapter 4Damon's gaze locked onto Emilia's once more, but she quickly averted her eyes again, a habit that seemed to puzzle him. Ever since they sat down at the table, she've been throwing him weird glances. He arched an eyebrow at her unusual behavior before shifting his focus back to the document he held in his hands.They were seated across from each other at a long, polished table, while a man in a sharp suit stood beside Damon, the one who had handed him the paperwork just moments before.“Is she the daughter of Marcule Hales?” Damon inquired of the man next to him. However, before the man could respond, Emilia interjected, “Actually, I’m his stepdaughter.”Damon turned his attention back to her, realization dawning. “So, you are Emilia Hales…”“Voss! It’s Emilia Voss. I refuse to go by that man’s name,” she interrupted him sharply. The man standing beside Damon looked at Emilia with surprise, clearly taken aback by her boldness in interrupting Damon while he was speaking.Damon set the
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Chapter: Chapter 3Emilia looked defeated and depressed as she was taken out of the car that she was forced into earlier. The night was dark now and the moon was nowhere to be seen. Probably hiding behind a cluster of clouds.She let herself be carried away by both men, surrendering to their grip as they took her into the shadows of the mansion. At that moment, she didn't bother to fight back any longer.Emilia couldn't help but notice that there were dim lights hung at the gate but there wasn't a single light outside the mansion itself. It was a detail that stood out to her, even amidst the overwhelming emotions clouding her mind.The entire building loomed before her, dark and mysterious, both inside and out. They led her up a long flight of stairs and finally into a room. They unceremoniously tossed her onto the bed before leaving her alone in the room. She heard the unmistakable sound of keys turning in the lock, sealing her in.What now, Emilia? What now? The thought echoed in her mind, heavy with
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Chapter: Chapter 2In the early hours of dawn, Dante was wide awake, preparing to leave his apartment. He couldn’t shake the feeling of unease as he thought about why Emilia had called him to pick her up from a hotel at this time of the day that had just begun.There wasn’t anything inherently wrong with that, but the time of day, combined with the urgency in her voice as she insisted he hurry up, had him wondering what might have gone wrong.He stepped out of his apartment, which was one of a hundred rooms in the tall building, and made his way to his 2010 Honda Civic. He climbed into the driver’s seat, turned the key in the ignition, and listened to the familiar sound of the engine roaring to life. With a deep breath, he pulled out of the parking lot and onto the road.After about twenty minutes of driving, he arrived at the grand hotel where Emilia was waiting. He parked the car and sat there for a moment, glancing around as he reached for his phone. He dialed Emilia's number, and just as the phon
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