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AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty three
THE EAGAN'S MANSION "What the hell do you know mean Sybil is missing" Rose shrieked, her heart thudding wildly against her ribcage. "I should be asking you that. You said you had this under control and that Kehlani was watching over her" her husband yelled, then stopped to glare at her. "I can not believe the level of your carelessness. It has been a whole freaking week and we're just finding out now, all because of the doctor's scheduled visits!"Rose couldn't believe it, and she couldn't help her mind going back to the last conversation she had with Kehlani. No, it wasn't her. She couldn't have done it. Not after all the threat to take her life if she ever went against their order. "Kehlani gave me her word! I even threatened to kill her if she betrayed us and she got on her knees and begged...""And will that help our situation now!" He thundered, then roared before punching at the wooden sculpture that stood closest to him. "Do you have any idea what would happen if Sybil were
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty four
********Zach glanced up from his laptop as he heard the sound of footsteps approaching his desk. Zach's eyes widened when he saw Kushi and he quickly got to his feet."You can seat down. I have a feeling this is going to take a while" Kushi said with a sigh as she dropped into the empty chair. "My legs are freaking killing me".Zach reluctantly sat down, his gaze darting to the door before they settled back on Kushi."My assistant would have been running after you by now".Kushi smirked. "I threatened to pluck out her eyes if she followed me, also I trust you told her after my last visit not to try to stop me"."I told her countless time before that... She just doesn't like you"."I don't like her either," Kushi said with an eye roll, then she sat straighter, her features becoming serious. "I heard Miguel is on tour again".Zach threw his hand in the air comically. "The freaking story of my life. I'm used to it now though, so I'm cool. He is out having fun, while I am here, all by my
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty five
SYBIL EAGAN POV "No! Don't. Ugh," I screamed as Dian splashed a huge amount of water in my direction. The pellets hit me in the face, blinding me and I spluttered, wiping my face so that I could see again. I frowned at him and he just threw his head back, laughing. The naughty twinkle in his eyes made my insides feel funny. "That's so not fair. You're stronger than me" I told him and he just laughed again. "You could always get your revenge by splashing right back". "That's what earned me the last one" I yelled indignantly and he grinned as he swam closer to me. "You're so cute when you are pissed," he said, then bopped my nose and I smiled as we stared into each other's eyes. My heart thudded, almost painfully as I waited for him to lean in and kiss me. He pulled back instead and I couldn't help the ugly feeling that unfurled in the pit of my stomach. "Let's get you out of the water.. I do not want you getting sick". I scoffed, pushing out of his arms, then waddled my way to
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST ALL ODDS Twenty six
HELAENA POV He was smiling again. And I itched to know why because just some weeks back, he'd looked so sad that my heart ached for him.I'd been watching him and I hated the fact that he'd turned me into a stalker and a liar. Kushi had come to me to ask about I and Dian's status just a few days back and I had lied to her face that we were back together, without feeling any remorse. It was because I believed we were going to be. Sybil was gone, and there was nothing to be done about it. Dian just refused to accept it. Not a lot of people knew about their history and there were only bits and pieces from the news, but I'd been digging, and I wondered if everything he was doing was out of guilt, or a sense of duty. If he thought the scandal pushed her to kill herself then that would explain his obsession with finding her, but something told me that it was much deeper. However, lately, there have been some changes in Dian's attitude that made my hackles rise. Something was up with him
Last Updated : 2024-10-29AGAINST 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
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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
