Denver was able to file a bail request. All of Levi's men testified against him and proved that Denver was just another man Levi lured. The situation got worse when one of their men spilled out Naomi's name as their financer. Now, the media are all targeting the most famous woman in New York when it comes to business.
After his family posted his bail, Denver went back to his own home. He was barred from leaving New York, even for vacation. But Denver was okay with it. What's important is that he's out. What he just doesn't understand is why did that man wait for weeks before talking? He could have just struck a deal with the police and talk.
"Hello, Denver."
Hearing that voice made Denver involuntarily swallowed his own saliva. He never met him, but he knew what he could do. Denver already heard so many things about him. But hearing his voice directly talking to him, it felt like his death sentence has been signed for him.
"Gonzalo? How did you get here?"
Naomi was sent to the same precinct where Levi and Denver are currently detained. Their arraignment will happen next week. After that, they will be transferred to where they will be permanently incarcerated. Naomi was already dreading the fact that she will face long prison time.Her band of lawyers couldn't do anything to get her out of jail. Something is wrong, and she can feel it. For Naomi, it is impossible not to get what she wanted. And with the last name Floyd, the impossibility of not getting what she wanted doubles up. But ever since Levi was arrested, her connections, her money, her last name never worked."I can't stay here! I will not stay here!" Naomi angrily demanded to her lawyers."It's going to be a long and hard fight, Naomi. And it's going to be messy. Children's welfare and protection organizations are protesting against you. Media vultures are swarming around this case. They will not let you out easily." One of the lawyers said."What
Patricia found Gonzalo standing by his mother's grave. It's the first time she saw him on that part of the estate. There are several instances when Patricia wanted to see it, but she always ended up stopping herself. She was not that far, and she can see him perfectly. He looked so peaceful and contented.Gonzalo never talked about his mother. And Patricia never bothered to ask. She doesn't want him to that she is too nosy. Patricia wanted to give him the choice. She wanted Gonzalo to voluntarily open up to her."Why don't you approach him?" Josh asked her. He was doing his rounds when he saw Patricia watching Gonzalo from afar."I don't want to disturb his moment with his mother," Patricia responded, still staring at Gonzalo."You two keep on assuming things about each. Boss will see you alone, we will tell him to approach you. Then he will say no, you want to be alone. Hmmm, things you do for love."Patricia stared at Josh after hearing what he s
Naomi was lying on her bed, thinking about what comes next once she was transferred. Growing up in peaceful surroundings, Naomi never even experienced slapping anyone. How can she survive being in prison with dangerous people?Levi and Denver have been transferred. Now it's just her in a cold cell. Alone and lonely, losing her mind by the second. She has to get out. She needs to get out of prison."Naomi Floyd, you have a visitor." A jail officer announced as he opened her cell.Naomi was not expecting any visitors, that's why she was confused. When she arrived at the visiting room, she found a woman that she never met before. She looks beautiful, but Naomi can't see anything special about the woman."Who are you?" Naomi asked the woman sitting in front of her."Hi, I'm Angela Maxford. And we have a lot to talk about."Naomi's forehead creased when she heard what the woman said. She never met the woman. But she remembered hearing the last na
Darryl went back to Jericho. Gonzalo wants him to get more information about Angela. Darryl can see why. Gonzalo is in denial. Despite all the proof he presented, he can't accept the truth. But Darryl can't blame Gonzalo. What he uncovered is something that is not easy to accept.Gonzalo also wants him to monitor Angela Maxford. He knew that Angela visited Naomi Floyd in jail. For some reason, Gonzalo thinks that Naomi and Angela would conspire against Patricia. Something that Darryl finds possible. Because Angela told him everything. Even the growing relationship of Patricia with Alexander and Franklin Maxford."Why do I have to handle this job?" Darryl complained to himself as he unpacked his things in Angela's cabin. Darryl is the kind of person who would rather massacre people than play-pretend to an emotionally damaged woman like Angela.But he doesn't have a choice. If Gonzalo wants something done, it should be done. Or there will be a price to pay. And Da
Patricia just woke up and was about to get out of her room when she received a call from an unknown number. At first, she hesitated but eventually, she then pressed the answer button. And the voice she heard on the other line was very familiar to her."Patricia? Is that really you?" Tears immediately threatened to from her eyes."Who are you?" Those words almost came out as a whisper."Baby? Oh my God! Baby, it's really you!" Her hands started to tremble."Who are you?" Patricia asked again, but this time she can no longer hold back her tears."You're breaking my heart, baby. Please tell me you remember me." The voice on the other line started to crack. It sounded like crying."That's impossible. You're dead. Dad said that you died in the hospital. I was on vacation. Dad sent me away with my friends. When I came back, you were cremated. You had cancer, and you died!""I can explain everything, baby."Patricia almost jumps in sh
Patricia's POV after Gonzalo left the mansion. "Patricia? Is that really you?" Tears immediately threatened to from her eyes. "Who are you?" Those words almost came out as a whisper. "Baby? Oh my God! Baby, it's really you!" Her hands started to tremble. "Who are you?" Patricia asked again, but this time she can no longer hold back her tears. "You're breaking my heart, baby. Please tell me you remember me." The voice on the other line started to crack. It sounded like crying. "That's impossible. You're dead. Dad said that you died in the hospital. I
Levi was working on the construction group in prison. He was allowed to join the team renovating a shed at the back of the prison. Levi doesn't want to work, but he doesn't have a choice. Instead of sitting in a corner alone and being picked on by other inmates. He just got out of the infirmary with three broken ribs."Hey, pretty boy. Break time."Levi saw the other inmates putting down their tools. So he did the same. He walked out of the shed and into the grass field. Some of them took out their cigarettes, others took out their stolen foods. Levi can still feel the pain on his sides, but he was trying to ignore it."Hey, pretty boy. Come here." One of the inmates from the renovation team called his attention."Can I help you?""No, but I can help you. I can get you out of here.""What are you saying? Do you mean helping me escape?""Exactly.""But I will be a fugitive. The law will hunt me down."Yes, that's true. Bu
Tasha asked Patricia if she can stay with her parents for a little bit longer. Tasha missed them so much. And after what happened, she wanted to be with them more often to ensure their safety. She feels afraid that something might happen to her parents if she's not with them. Patricia allowed her to be with her parents, and Tasha has been staying with them for four days. Her parents, especially her dad was so happy. They watched their favorite movies and ate their favorite food, which her mom used to cook for them. Tasha was able to attend the Sunday mass because of them. "Tasha, honey. Would you like to come with us? We're going out to see a movie." Her mom asked after peeking inside her room. "But it's your date night, guys," Tasha responded while lying in her bed. "It's okay, sweetheart. You can come with us. It can be our date night. Come on." Tasha's dad suddenly appeared behind her mother. Tasha smiled before responding. "Alright, give m
Dear my beloved readers, I am doing major revisions to improve this story. I want to deliver to all of the best story possible. There will be some additional scenes, some additional characters, and I will remove some scenes or characters that are not needed. You guys don't have any idea how much I appreicate all of you. I aill be publishing a whole lot of stories, so just hang in there, and we still have a love journey to go. Thank you for your patience, and I love you guys! Stay tune for more! Your loving author, Ally Ocampo 😘
Early in the morning, one of Gonzalo's servants knock on their bedroom door. There was a delivery dropped off at the gate addressed to Gonzalo's name. It was a sealed long wooden box, only larger than a coffin by one or two inches. Nobody touched it yet, because they were all waiting for the two bosses to come down. A putrid smell is coming out from the box, and all of them are too familiar in such smell. The moment Gonzalo and Patricia came down to the living room, they immediately gave the order to open the wooden box. And, no matter how strong their stomachs are, seeing what was the content of the box rattled them. "Oh, God! That's Benson." One of their men exclaimed. "I'm going to skin those bastard alive!" Another one yelled out of anger. "Calm down, boys. This is a good thing. He is running on blind rage, and his tripping. A rabid animal is easier to hunt because they don't have strategy anymore. They are working on rage." "Does that mea
Tasha was shocked about everything that followed after knowing the truth about Patricia's identity. As complicated as it is, she didn't realize that it could get anymore messed up than it already is. But, the funny thing is, Franklin didn't waste time claiming what was his. He came to Valenzuela estate with a hundred of his men, all armed, and prepared for war.She honestly felt scared that chaos would erupt, more so when Gonzalo went out to meet him. Franklin threatened to kill everyone at the estate if Gonzalo won't give Patricia to them. But, when one of his announced that Patricia was spotted running away through the southern part of the wooded area surrounding Gonzalo's property.If not for Darryl who took her deep into the woods where he told t
Life is a one big maze. Every turn we take lead us to another path. Patricia's life is the definition of one big maze. From the moment that she was conceived in the womb, there has been so much complication in her life. Even the way that her lineage started was complicated.Her real name is Patricia Zaragoza Maxford. The only daughter of an heir, and heiress of two powerful underground organization. The first born of the most powerful family in Jericho, California, Franklin Maxford. And, the heiress of the biggest mob group in Spain, Violet Zaragoza. After Violet's father died, she was forced to find a suitable husband to strengthen their organization.But, something happened that made things complicated. No one has any idea how it started or why, even the who. The once one happy, and powerful family got separated. It's like a classic fairy tale story. The king, and queen lost their one and only princess. The kingdom fell into a dark era, and lost their only hope.
Life is a one big maze. Every turn we take lead us to another path. Patricia's life is the definition of one big maze. From the moment that she was conceived in the womb, there has been so much complication in her life. Even the way that her lineage started was complicated.Her real name is Patricia Zaragoza Maxford. The only daughter of an heir, and heiress of two powerful underground organization. The first born of the most powerful family in Jericho, California, Franklin Maxford. And, the heiress of the biggest mob group in Spain, Violet Zaragoza. After Violet's father died, she was forced to find a suitable husband to strengthen their organization.But, something happened that made things complicated. No one has any idea how it started or why, even the who. The once one happy, and powerful family got separated. It's like a classic fairy tale story. The king, and queen lost their one and only princess. The kingdom fell into a dark era, and lost their only hope.
New Mexico became Levi's new home. While keeping his true identity hidden, he's enjoying his brand new life. Working at a meat factory, he also maintained his relationship with the child he helped. They always meet every night in front of the kid's house. They would eat snacks, and exchange stories.Even the kid's parents met Levi, and loved him immediately. He felt like having his parents back. Feeling the love of a mother, and a father, who would give advice about life. Being born as a privileged kid made him blind to the struggles of people born in the lower class of society. It made him think that life is always easy, and that everyone always has a choice."Carl, come on, shift's done. Time for some booze."Carl is the name that Levi chose to be his new name. It's far different than his true name, and he even grew his beard to change his appearance. It's not that he's afraid of getting caught. He just enjoys his life so much that he doesn't want it to end. T
-Flashback-What does being a father means? Is it providing everything that your family needs? Or maybe giving them a home that can call their own? Perhaps, loving them is enough? But, is it right that a father was a son first? With a mother who loved him more than anyone in this world? A woman who taught him how to be a man with dignity, compassion, and love?What would a man do if he was placed in a situation where he needs to choose? The family that he didn't want, or th mother who alway loved, and cared for him? What was the choice for him?With breathes so deep and heavy, that it could almost be heard outside the house, Gonzalo sat on the floor. His hands were shaking, and his body was covered in sweat. It's like he just woke up from an endless nightmare. Because, the moment that he saw his wife, and child, his reaction turned to utter shock."What have I done?" His eyes was dancing, more like drowning in fear, confusion, and grief. And, when the tel
The Maxford estate is one of the oldest property in Jericho. Parts of it has been renovated multiple times, but the family maintained the original style and design of the entire property. And, the most beautiful part of the Maxford estate is the well garden. A three hundred-year-old well, crafted by the best mason, and blacksmith in town, long before it was called Jericho.Now that the truth has come out, Franklin is hell bent on finding what really happened to his wife. He wants to know what happened to their child. If it was born, or of it died. For twenty-five years, he thought that his wife died of child birth. That the baby brought to them was the reason why his beloved wife died. Franklin tried to love her, to see her as her child. But, everytime he looks at Angela, all he could see was his wife not being with him. Not only that, whenever he lay on his bed at night, he would think about Angela. Asking himself, is the death of his wife the only why he can't love her?
-Flashback-Gilbert Just got home from a business dealing with his boss, some of their best men. Violence was not part of the plan. However, there unforeseen events that occurred, and one sassy response led to insults, until the first shot was fired. Bloodshed was indeed unavoidable."Oh, my God! Are you okay?""It's not my blood. I'm fine, babe.""Thank God."Deborah hugged Gilbert after ensuring that he wasn't hurt. The moment that her heartbeat turned to normal, she remembered her surprised. The memory of Gilbert's look when he said having a child is his greatest dream is still fresh in his mind."What are you doing?" Gilbert asked in confusion while watching her rummage through her back."Here,""What is—you're—is this—"Deborah smiled widely after seeing his reaction. Gilbert was bewildered as he stare at the pregnancy test. His reaction was a mix of shock and utter happiness. He even needed to fin