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AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty seven
KEHLANI POVRose was looking for me. I could feel it in my bones and I knew it wouldn't be long before she found me. Eunso was already complaining about having to help me keep eyes on my company, and she'd sent a recent email to the new laptop I acquired that she would be going on vacation soon.I was also running out of money but I knew if I so much as used my credit or debit card, they would find me in the blink of an eye.I didn't know what to do. I didn't have many friends that I trusted. Rose could get them to do anything she wanted just by offering them money.I hoped Sybil was safe wherever she was, because if she was dead then that would be a disaster.I got up from the chair and walked to the mini bar and poured myself a drink. Gulping down the content does not quite take the edge off and I ended up pacing the length of the room."What the hell do I do now huh... If I keep staying here, I am going to starve to death. I can't believe I got myself involved in all this. I should
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty eight
DIAN ANGELO POV I thought I had been careful, but I guessed I was not, because if Helaena had figured that I'd been a bit suspicious then what about Eagan and his wife? If they found out I'd been the one to take Sybil, I was sure they were going to do whatever it took to prosecute me for abducting her, and without Sybil getting her memory back, there'd be no evidence that they were really behind everything. It would only be my words against theirs.Lucas was working on gathering evidence already, but it was not going to be enough to put them behind bars considering the level of influence that they had. Sybil had to testify against them about what they did to her that made her lose her memory... And if she still couldn't remember, then there was nothing to be done. Sybil had to regain her memory for us to stand a chance of winning against her parents, but... I didn't want Sybil to gain back her memory, and that was the worst. I sighed, setting aside the drinks in my hand, and dragge
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty nine
SYBIL EAGAN POV."I really want to surprise him, but I don't know what to do," I told the only friend- Kayla- I'd made who could speak English fluently. She'd been helping me with cleaning and she was so nice to be around, I found myself sharing with her some of the things that bothered me. "When will he be back?" She asked, almost conspiratorially and I laughed."Tonight. He promised to get me a painting. The truth is..." I paused, not knowing how to word my thoughts, but Kayla urged me on with her eyes. "You can tell me anything Sybil. You never know, I might be able to help".Inhaling shakily, I turned to face her and a worried look entered her gaze, probably from the tension she perceived rolling off me in waves. "Well, since I and Dian got here, we haven't... We haven't been intimate..." I rushed out and Kayla's eyes widened."What! Aren't you two husband and wife?" I wanted to tell her we were not, but I just nodded along because I loved that she would think that Dian and I
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Thirty
SYBIL EAGAN POVThe events I remembered varied in their intensity, and some were more vivid than others. But it all ended with me feeling a terrible loss after being left at the altar with no explanation from Dian except for the horrible message he left for me with the priest. Zach sat in the corner looking out of it, but I could feel his rage from the way his finger were clenched tightly together. His gaze was directed at the ground in concentration and I wondered what he was planning in his headKushi was more verbal and wore her anger on her sleeve. Both of them hated Dian and from what I could remember, I had an idea why and I couldn't blame them. Kushi stepped closer to me all of a sudden and I could tell from the way her eyes twitched and her lips quavered that she had a difficult time finding the right emotion to portray.She wasn't the only one though. I was in a daze. My head felt fuzzy, and my emotion was scattered all over the place.One thing was certain. My whole night
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Thirty one
DIAN ANGELO POV.Kehlani was dead. The news had come as a shock, but it wasn't enough to keep the press off my case, mostly because Helaena had granted them an interview where she confirmed that we were back together. It was infuriating, and I knew I had to give a statement or the whole fiasco would never die down. And I didn't need the scrutiny, especially after learning of Kehlani's death.The cops had said it was a homicide, but deep down I could tell who was behind it. The Eagan's. But why would they take it so far? Did Kehlani threaten them- that was the only reason that made sense. It was the only thing that would explain why they took such a drastic measure. Or maybe they were just pissed that she didn't look after Sybil well enough and she disappeared because of her negligence. Whatever it was, Kehlani did not deserve to die... There was also a tiny part of me that felt mildly responsible. But I couldn't dwell on it. I had other pressing problems. The paparazzi were making it
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Thirty two
SYBIL EAGAN POV The quietness that descended after my speech was deafening, and the reporter's eyes widened comically in shock. I could see some of the staff furiously typing on their laptops- I knew they were all writing about me. "Pardon. Did you just say you were abducted" she asked incredulously and I clenched my fist as my hands trembled. The memory of everything I'd been through threatened to overwhelm me, but I was done with being weak. I've already been taken advantage of, my head had been messed with and I'd been lied to. It was time to fight back, and I promised not to spare anyone that deserved it. I held the woman's gaze, forcing myself to sit straighter, showing no fear. "Yes, I was. I've been kept against my will for the past six months" "This is..." The reporter sputtered for words frantically. "Wow... I can't believe this... This is mind-boggling... But how did you get away... How did you escape your abductor and do you know who they are? If you were held for su
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SYBIL EAGAN POV"I can't believe your parents. Do they even feel any remorse at all" Kushi fumed, her hands poised and clenched as if she wanted to strangle something.My eyes got blurry all of a sudden, the hot tears that I refused to let out burning my irises. All I wanted to do was just curl up and sleep for hours. I could still see the broken look in Seth's eyes as I pushed him away and stumbled into Zach's car, who immediately drove us off the venue. It wasn't him. I had been about to break down and I knew another second in his presence and pretending to be fine was going to be the last straw that broke me to pieces. I couldn't allow that, not after holding it together for so long.Kushi took a cautious step towards me as if she was afraid that any sudden movement would jar me. She didn't have to. I didn't think anything could shock me more than my parents did. "What are you going to do now?" The question was tentative, rubbing me all the wrong way. Did she think I was just goi
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Thirty four
SYBIL EAGAN POV"Sybil" he started and my hand flew across his face. The sharp sound of my palm striking his cheek left me frozen, and we both stood shell-shocked staring at each other.And then he grabbed my wrist- catching me by surprise- and pulled me until I laid flushed against him, and his arms crushed me even as I started to struggle to get free from his hold. "What the hell do you think you're doing!" I yelled, twisting and yanking myself until he let go of me. I panted, staring at him incredulously. But the raw look of pain in his eyes had me taking notice and my heart clenched furiously in my chest. No, not again. I couldn't... I won't fall for it ever again.He made to grab my wrist again and I stepped back, my whole body shaking as if I'd been doused in icy water. I tried to get it under control but I couldn't. I was so mad, so damn furious that he had the guts to come here, after what he did. "Please, Sybil... You need to hear me out first. I was going to tell you ever
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DIAN ANGELO POV The guest were starting to arrive and so were some of the reporters. The hall was immaculate and the decor was amazing, and I was sure Sybil was going to love it. It had been a struggle not to call her when all I wanted to do was to hear her voice as soon as I woke up. My gaze roamed around the audience as Lucas walked toward me, grinning from ear to ear. "This place is amazing man!" He exclaimed, looking around in awe. "You went all out for this wedding, so I'm sure Sybil going to fall harder for you" I grinned. "I hope so. How do I look, do I look good" "Hey, my team took care of you, there is no way for you to look bad after that" he bragged, then glanced around. "I don't see Zach or Kushi around, does that mean Sybil is not here yet? The wedding starts in an hour right" Lucas said, glancing back at me. The thought had crossed my mind, but there was still time so there was no need to panic. "You don't think she's getting cold feet do you?" I asked and Lucas m
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DIAN POVIt was our wedding day and my heart felt like it was going to rip out of my chest with how nervous I was.Sybil and I were finally going to be together, legally and forever, and as I took in the beautiful sunrise and the breeze that blew over the flowers in my garden, I knew it was going to be an awesome day.Turning from the window, I shut the curtains, then proceeded to get ready for my big day.I could hear my other family members that had come to attend the wedding moving around the house, and it brought back nostalgic feelings. It felt really nice to have their support, and that too after years of not keeping in contact with any of them.The door to the bathroom flew open and I whirled to face Lucas who had a wild grin on his face. "My man!" He exclaimed, then pulled me into a hug, before he let go, then proceeded to look me over. "You look good, man""I try" I grinned, then frowned. "But you said you had like a big investigation and wouldn't be able to make it to the w
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SYBIL EAGAN POVWe won the trial and the feeling was surreal.I knew Father had thought he was going to win because he was friends with the judge, and when he hadn't, the look of utter horror on his face had been fucking priceless.Still, winning the trial hadn't been an easy feat but through the cooperation of Mother and her confessions, they were able to arrest the henchman that had killed Kehlani, the doctor that prescribed the wrong drugs to mess with my head, and also uncover documents showing just how far they had gone just to be where they were.They both were proven guilty of murder, attempted murder, abduction, and other numerous crimes that cropped up all through the duration of the trial.Both of them were sentenced to life imprisonment but Mother was given the possibility of parole for confessing and aiding their investigations, but she could only apply after serving thirty years of her sentence. The whole thing left me with mixed emotions, and I was only able to endure be
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SYBIL EAGAN POV A MONTH LATER******"Welcome home" we chorused once Dian stepped into the house, the confetti stick in our hands going off and Popping loudly, making us flinch and then burst out laughing.Dian joined in, his gaze roaming around the room in awe as he took in the decorations. He'd spent weeks recuperating in the hospital until he was fully able to walk on his own and now he was back home, perfectly healed and healthy. His aunt that had traveled to come to see him rushed to hug him, and Dian's eyes widened when he saw her. The hug lasted for some seconds before he let go."Oh my beautiful boy," she said looking him over. "I am so glad you are ok. You look so much better than the picture on the news... I was so worried Dian""I am doing ok Aunty. I am so glad you are here" he said, his eyes filling up, and they hugged again. Kushi and Rohan welcomed him next, then Zach, and then me."We're so happy you're back man, you scared the crap out of us. I really thought you w
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SYBIL EAGAN POVI had thought mother would put up more of a fight, but that didn't seem to be the case, instead, it was father who was fighting tooth and nail to exonerate himself.But I was sure he knew that he was fighting a losing battle especially after the hitman confessed that it was Eagan who paid him to kill Dian.The date for the trial had already been fixed and was going to take place soon. In the meantime, they were being held in detention. They were going to have a hearing in a few hours to determine if they would be granted bail or not, and I hoped to God that they weren't, because I knew if they were released, they'd have more time to scheme their way out of the whole situation and I couldn't have that. But judging from the uproar the clip had caused and the sudden surge of other victims coming forward to accuse them of heinous crimes, I was sure they preferred to stay in detention than out there, facing the angry population. Mother had requested to talk to me and I kn
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****It was all over. The guards had managed to get Rose out of the hospital back to the house but she knew that it was only a matter of time before the cops came for them. The clip had gone viral despite all her effort to contain it and she was sure that everyone probably hated them, and were already speculating on the list of crimes they might have committed.It was all Eagan's fault. If he'd just done what she'd asked of him, they wouldn't have been in this mess.The bastard he'd sent to kill Dian hadn't even been able to get away and he was already in custody. Rose knew that there was no way he was going to keep his mouth shut, especially once the news spread that they were going to be investigated for a murder case and also the abduction of Sybil because she was sure they would be, soon. And Dian was still fucking alive. Rose dragged my hand through her hair, then inhaled shakily, the air not being quite enough to stave off the feeling of suffocation.The cops would probably st
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SYBIL EAGAN POVThe constant buzzing sound in my ear, as I spoke with the doctor grew until I thought I was literally going deaf, and I could feel my heart still pounding furiously within my chest, making spots swim around the edges of my vision. The doctor's hands landed on my shoulder and I flinched, gaping wide-eyed at him as my vision cleared a bit. He'd been saying something... I just couldn't remember what it had been. "You're still in shock, you should rest for a while and have someone else...""No! Just tell me. I can handle it" I got out steadily even though my whole body was trembling. I was still wearing my blood-soaked dress. Dian's blood. Everything that happened after Dian got shot was a blur of screams and frantic movements, and more shouts for someone to call the ambulance. They had arrived in time, and I could tell that those that were still in the building probably didn't know that anything was going on outside, since not a lot of crowds gathered, which I was thank
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SYBIL EAGAN POVIt was Kushi and Rohan's wedding and as I watched the two couple smiling at each other, I couldn't help the smile that tugged at my lips. Everything had gone perfectly without a hitch, and for that, I was glad because I still couldn't get past the threat my parents had made. The ring Dian had given to me was in my purse and I'd already decided to wear it. What we had was beautiful and I didn't want to waste any more time not after all that we had been through, and what we'll probably go through in the future since I was sure Mom and Dad already got the lawsuit, and I knew the case would soon be in the news, since they were public figures, and father was running for the presidential election.The news would carry it creating more exposure and there will be a lot of court hearings, but it would all be worth it. They had to pay for what they had done if we ever wanted to be happy.Dian walked up to me and took my hand."Are you having a good time?" He whispered as he pu
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SYBIL EAGAN POVMy parents were the absolute worst. I couldn't believe what they'd done even as I and Dian stared at Mom and Kehlani talking in the video that Kehlani had sent, admitting to their crimes and also threatening to kill her if words ever got out about what they had done to me. Something wet trailed down my cheek and then I was being pulled into the warm chest of Dian. I felt too raw, and it was like Dian knew what I needed because he tightened his arms around me until I could feel him all around me.When I was done, he let me go and I just stared straight ahead, different thoughts swirling around in my head. "This is all that we need to put them away, Sybil. This is the evidence we have been looking for. There is no way they won't get convicted for their crimes if we submit this as evidence"I nodded, wrapping my hand around myself. "You are right about that. This will be undisputable".I could feel Dian's gaze peering at me, even though I wasn't looking at him. He took
