Malik, the elderly man who owned this casino and was working under the manager who Zayden shot, asked, "So you're the ones who threatened my men?"
"We don't like small talk. Where are Darius Eleazar and Isabell?" asked Zayden.
Malik, who was lighting his cigar, laughed over there. "Calm down for a moment, Mr. Zayden Sanders. Yes, if you're not patient and in a hurry, it's true, as rumoured." Malik laughed at that.
"Look, Mr. Zayden; I didn't buy them cheap. So, yes, I can't just hand them over to you that easily," Malik said with a cunning smile.
Zayden was well aware of the games and cunning of people like Malik.
"So, how much should I pay?" Zayden asked.
"I believe you have a lot of money. What would you like in exchange for your project in the Lausanne area? I guess that's only 3% of the giant company you own," Malik said with a cunning smile.
Zayden, of course, wouldn't give up Lausanne because it was Olivia's favourite place and
Archil and Marcelo, on the other hand, carefully stepped into the casino's basement, a location they had previously identified based on directions from Dimitri obtained through CCTV footage that was successfully hacked using Malik's laptop.They conducted this investigation with outstanding skill, considering that every step must be taken with full calculation in order not to arouse suspicion. Upon arrival, the two felt a much different atmosphere; the basement was buried in thick darkness, giving a very strong, suffocating impression as if holding dark secrets inside.The cold, damp stone walls created an eerie atmosphere, while the sound of their footsteps was loud in the dense silence. Archil and Marcelo stepped carefully, continuing their search towards the designated point, as if prepared for any eventuality that might come their way. Every step, every second, was part of a larger plan, and they realised that in this silence, any slightest noise could trigger unwa
"Zayd, please hold on," Olivia sobbed as she ran with the movement of the gurney that was being pushed by the nurses through the hospital hallway to help Zayden.Her hands were shaking, and her sobs were so loud that they were filled with pain and frustration. When they brought Zayden into the operating room, Olivia stopped following and stood outside, the door shut tight, her sobs echoing. She sat on the floor, feeling devastated, and her sobs were heartbreaking. She looked down at her hands, which were covered in Zayden's blood."Why?" she thought. "Three people sacrificed their lives to protect me. Why am I so useless?" She blamed herself for not being able to do anything."Son, control yourself. Zayden is resilient; he will undoubtedly survive and navigate through his critical period," a person said, stroking Olivia's shoulder, prompting her to raise her head. Meanwhile, Bastian stood there, already dressed in surgical clothes. Bastian himself would perform
"How long are you going to sleep like this, Zayden?" murmured Olivia.Olivia sat beside the gurney where Zayden lay unconscious, gazing at her with a hopefulness that seemed to fade with time. In the cold, sterile silence of the hospital room, the sounds of the medical machines were a reminder of the fragility of a life suspended between hope and despair.Tears streamed down her cheeks, signalling the depth of pain and devastation she felt at the sight of Zayden, the person who meant so much to her, lying helpless. In her heart, Olivia prayed that Zayden would soon open her tightly closed eyes, drive away the shadows of darkness that enveloped her consciousness, and return to her arms. Every second that passed made her more immersed in feelings of anxiety and worry, guessing what was going on inside Zayden's mind.Her presence beside her lover was the only light in the darkness, and Olivia couldn't imagine a world without Zayden. She tried to stay strong, even a
"You should eat first," said Olivia, who was arranging food for Zayden. By now, Zayden had been moved to the presidential suite inpatient room. The room was larger and very luxurious. It didn't look like a hospital room.Zayden, who was sitting on a gurney, watched Olivia, who had been busy taking care of him since he woke up yesterday. The woman turned a tray toward Zayden and placed it on the table that had been set up."Eat," Olivia said, smiling at the sight of Zayden in front of her.Instead of picking up a spoon, the man stroked Olivia's jaw."You're okay, right?" Zayden asked."Yes, I'm fine," Olivia replied."This is Jonathan's problem. Are you really okay?" Zayden asked.Olivia was silent there, the look in her eyes clearly showing a deep sadness that she couldn't express in words."I know this must be really hard for you," Zayden added."Yes, it's quite hard and I'm devastated," Olivia murmured. "After all this time, we've only met and said hello now. And in that short time,
"I hope everything goes well," Olivia murmured.Olivia stared at her reflection in the mirror with a mixed look of sadness and tension on her face. She was wearing an all-black outfit that made her look elegant, yet with a hint of mystery, plus her long hair was tied up neatly, creating an aura that seemed to hint that there was more than just sadness inside her.Zayden gave a warning of what might be coming."You should be prepared, Oliv," he said in an urgent tone. "When people find out that you, as a member of the Eleazar family, are still alive, there's going to be a huge stir. People will be clamoring for information, and you know, even though this funeral is private, it's still curious because Jonathan is Eleazar's heir."Although the funeral was being held privately, with limited invitations, Olivia could feel the tension in the air. The cunning of the press and their desire for sensationalism made her uneasy. It may have been a very emotional time
"W-what are you, Olivia?" now began to come from Isabell's lips."Yes," Olivia replied, trying her best to hold back the emotions and feelings that were churning inside her."Oh my God!" Olivia was surprised when Isabel lowered her head and cried there. She sobbed even more there without being able to say anything.Darius, who had been frozen in place, walked over to them. He embraced Isabell's body, which was shaking violently as she cried."All this time, we only heard about you and made sure you were safe. We never thought we would have the chance to meet you, son," Darius said, his tears falling there.Olivia felt like she was in a strange and very unfamiliar movie, where everything that happened around her seemed like a far-fetched scenario, but her heart ached deeply, as if something was tearing her apart from the inside.In front of her eyes, two strangers, whom she had thought of as shadows in the past, now stood with tears streaming
"It's true what Zayden said; the news spread very quickly," Olivia murmured when she saw the news that was currently going viral on social media."The recent news circulating among the public about Darius' eldest son, Eleazar, has led to various speculations, especially regarding the figure who was seen accompanying Zayden Sanders during the funeral. Many suspected that the mysterious figure was Mrs. Olivia Sanders, who was previously rumored to have passed away. After some investigation, it was revealed that Mrs. Olivia Sanders is actually the daughter of Darius Eleazar, which is a very surprising fact. If proven true, it would bring a new dimension to the long history of feuds between the Sanders and Eleazar families. The tension between the two parties has been ongoing for decades, and Olivia's presence at this emotional moment raises important questions. Is this tragic moment a trigger for reconciliation between the two families? In this context, the relationship between Bastian S
"Uncle, I want to see Jakson," Ariana said to Lukas."To see Jakson? But Ari and Zayden didn't allow you to meet Jakson. Jakson is different from Jonathan," Lukas said. "Jakson might hurt you, but Jonathan won't; that's why Zayden gave you permission to go back and forth with Jonathan.""I want to see him. There are still things in the past that can't be resolved," Ariana said. "I'll be safe, so let me go see him."Lukas looked confused and then sighed. "Uncle will give permission, after you get permission from your dad or Zayden," Lukas said. "I'm sorry, but Jakson is really a hardened criminal who might harm you, Ari. Once you get permission, Uncle will accompany you to see him; now Uncle will contact Bastian or Zayden to get their permission," Lukas said."Alright, let me ask for their permission," Ariana sighed."Alright then," said Ariana as she moved away from the most terrifying and highly secured detention room for a criminal of Jakson's ca
It was late at night, and the atmosphere around the Sanders mansion was getting quieter, as if the world outside had fallen asleep. Inside the spacious garden, there were Zayden and Olivia, who were enjoying a leisurely walk in the garden area.The pitch-black sky with no stars seemed to envelop them in a romantic atmosphere that made their hearts flutter. Zayden's embrace on Olivia's waist, who is pregnant, never leaves, signaling a deep love and a sense of protection that is irreplaceable, like he is a protector who is ready to face anything for the happiness of his wife and their future baby.“It's quite cold tonight,” Olivia said.“Do you want to come in?” Zayden asked.“No, I don't. I want to enjoy this relaxing situation with you,” Olivia said with a gentle smile.“If you feel tired, just say so. We can stop and sit down; don't push yourself, especially since you're pregnant with twins,” said Zayden.“No need to worry. I'm a strong mom-to-be,” Olivia chuckled. “Daddy is Zayden S
A few months later... “You're so beautiful, Ivy. And graceful, of course,” praised Olivia as her belly grew quite large. “I'm so fluttery, sis. Isn't my appearance embarrassing? I'm not used to dressing like this,” Ivy said very nervously there. “Of course not. I've taught you how to walk gracefully and quietly. So, don't let me down, okay?” Olivia said, making Ivy's face even more nervous. Ivy still couldn't believe that, like a dream, the day would come when she would tie the knot with Clif. Imagine that the man she had always rejected as a child, growing up together in Black Cat, would now be her husband.In the past, Ivy had always envisioned her life as that of a devoted bodyguard, protecting her superiors relentlessly, thinking of it as her life's purpose. She thought, Why bother thinking about love and relationships when there are more noble pursuits?However, all that starts to change when he has to be the bodyguard of Olivia,
“Mr. Zayden!” the call stopped Zayden who was walking in the corridor of the United Kingdom royal mansion. He was slightly startled and immediately stopped his steps, turning his head curiously towards the voice calling his name. At that moment, his eyes caught a group of women with big smiles on their faces, feeling a mix of confused and uncomfortable. “What's wrong?” he asked, trying to maintain a cool tone of voice despite feeling disturbed and uncomfortable inside. Suddenly, the swarm of women approached eagerly, each clutching a colorful bouquet of flowers, where the fresh scent of roses and lilies seemed to fill the air, plus some neatly wrapped gifts. Zayden had never imagined that he would be surrounded by fans from all walks of life, and perhaps because he had already won several tournaments, things felt a little different. One of them, with curly hair and sparkling eyes, stepped forward and handed over the large, beautiful-loo
“Oliv!” Zayden arrived at the room Olivia was in, his body covered in sweat and his breathing ragged from running from the field to this resting place. He had really had a grueling time on the field, contributing to every play. With his t-shirt soaking wet, Zayden felt extremely tired, but somehow, out of concern, he didn't care. When the door to the room opened, the fresh scent of air conditioning greeted him, and there, he saw Olivia asleep on the bed with her eyes closed. Ariana seemed to have just finished checking on her unconscious wife. “What about her? What's going on?” Zayden asked Ariana with concern and a very troubled look in his eyes. “Calm down, your wife is fine,” replied Ariana as she put the medical equipment back into her bag. “What's wrong? She wouldn't have fainted if she was fine,” Zayden protested in annoyance. “Calm down, Zayden. Olivia threw up quite a lot and collapsed from exhaustion,” Aria
“Wow, that looks like it's going to be interesting,” Kimberly said, looking at the field with enthusiasm. She kept looking at her husband, who was already preparing on the field with his team.“They're so dashing,” Evelyn said.“Hopefully this time they will win,” said Olivia.“You guys just calm down. They will win; they never lose. In fact, you should be worried about their opponents; after all, why do they continue to compete if it is clear who will be the winner?” said Ariana.“As usual. They just want to charm and show off their skills,” said Javeera.“So is it going to be boring?” asked Kimberly.“Of course not. When they show up, we'll enjoy it. Yes, that's another advantage of our husbands,” said Javeera, making the others chuckle.Olivia looked up at Zayden, who was wearing a blue cap and a white and blue team uniform that matched her perfectl
However, seeing the enthusiasm of the people around her, she began to feel excited to join in the fun, looking forward to the matches that were about to begin and feeling the warmth of togetherness amidst all the flashy crowds.“Olivia, come here,” Ariana called.“Can I sit with the ladies over there?” Olivia questioned Zayden.“Go ahead. I'm getting ready for the tournament,” Zayden said.“All right. I hope you do well,” Olivia encouraged her husband.Olivia sat down to join the women and immediately started talking about the tournament.“What tournament is being held today?” Olivia asked.“An object-shooting riding tournament,” Ariana replied.“They're going to be cowboys,” chuckled Rainy, Javeera's sister.And there was a sound from the podium area in the field area, signaling that the long-awaited tournament was finally about to begin
The following day, after breakfast, Zayden went with the men to do some horse riding and archery training. It turned out that they didn't have that much time to walk around. Ariana joined Olivia, and the women were practicing shooting exercises in the training room.“Oliv, can you ride a horse?” asked Ariana.“I've tried; it's just that I haven't ridden a horse in a long time,” Olivia replied.“I'll ask the ranch manager to prepare a horse that is completely tame for you. After shooting practice, would you like to try riding a horse? asked Ariana.“Yes, Sis.”Olivia saw Ariana as more cheerful, as if the burden on her shoulders had just been lifted from her. Even after the incident, Olivia did not expect to be close to Ariana again.The atmosphere inside the shooting range practice room mesmerized Olivia as soon as she entered. The room was much larger than she had imagined, complete with all the sop
“Is this the United Kingdom's royal house?” asked Olivia when they arrived.“Yes, this is the United Kingdom. Zayden replied, "This is the home of Archil and Javeera."In front of Olivia stood a United Kingdom royal castle that really fascinated her, like it came from a fairy tale she read as a child. The building was towering, with magnificent architecture that made anyone feel so small, coupled with ornamental details that emphasized the luxury typical of the British kingdom. Several formally dressed guards stood guard at the entrance area, looking dashing and serious, as if guarding the precious secrets kept within the castle's walls.The large windows gleaming in the sunlight added a sense of elegance to the building, making Olivia imagine how beautiful the view inside would be. And let's not forget the luxurious cars lined up in front, shiny and expensive-looking, making Olivia even more amazed. All this time, she thought the Sanders resid
"I can finally face the person who killed my husband!" Ariana exclaimed, causing Jakson to open his eyes. He was surprised to see Ariana standing in front of him, and behind her, Zayden, with her sharp eyes."Wh-what are you doing here?" asked Jakson, becoming agitated. He started to struggle, but the chains binding him were strong enough to overwhelm him."Am I wasting my time rebelling when I know I can't escape?" Ariana said this as she walked out of the cell. After a few seconds, she returned with a golf club and a whip in her hand."What do you want to do? Why are you carrying that?" asked Jakson apprehensively."Why do you feel scared just by looking at this?" Ariana inquired. "Didn't you arrogantly kill my husband and make Olivia hurt?" Ariana was very annoyed. "Don't tell me you're scared because you saw this.""Zayden Sanders! Please give me a chance; I can definitely be of use to you. Make me your partner; I'll definitely be more useful t