Kyle bowed his head down after a slap landed on his face. “What did you just say? Yanna… What do you mean you can’t find her?” Isabella dropped to the couch as tea fell from her other hand, falling perfectly on her lap. Kyle panicked when the scorching hot tea sipped slowly on her cloth but the woman could not even react to it as her state of mind was elsewhere. “Madam! Are you hurt?” Kyle asked again and again but the woman did not respond to his cries. She could not even hear him. Her mind is full of horror as she thinks about what could have happened to her precious daughter. “Where the hell is Yanna? Where is my daughter?” she repeatedly asks as her eyes wander outside the bright garden. “What happened here?” William, who was about to talk with his wife, rushed to Isabella when he saw the commotion. He totally forgot his business and snatched the hanky that Kyle was wiping his wife’s lap with. It bothered him but Isabella is his top priority. “Isabella? What happened?” “Hey?”
“Averill,” Noah called her name as she walked to and fro while they’re outside the emergency room. Paulo is being treated inside.Noah was against them going here personally but he cannot leave Averill alone with the man. He does not know what Paulo would do nor who he really is. He hasn’t done his investigation yet. Whatif Paulo is an accomplice? Noah cannot let Averill be with a murderer.“Can we sue that man?”“John? Nah, it would just be a headache,” Noah said casually. He doesn’t really wanna deal with the Hulsons right now. He got a lot on his plate.“But this is overboard, Noah,”“He deserves it,”“What?”“You knew, didn’t you?”Averill remained silent. She already deciphered what Noah is talking about and she got no excuse. She really knew about the secret relationship of Yanna with Paulo though she’s not really sure whether it was a secret.“Where’s Paulo?!” A woman in hysterics rushed inside the hospital, she looked like she just got out of a meeting. It was Paulina, Paulo’s
“You look like you’re in a good mood,” Kieffer noticed Averill grinning like a kid who won a candy basket in a halloween party. Averill smiled at him. Kieffer was stunned, the effect of her smile on him never changed even after Averill is married to his cousin.She still gives him the butterflies. Kieffer looked away and focused on the road. He’s driving Averill to the company meeting that his father asked him to. When they arrived there, Noah was waiting at the entrance of the building, holding a white rose in his hand.He looks like a model who’s just out of a magazine paper that sold out for a million copies because he’s in the cover page. He’s grinning like a kid while playing with the flower in his hand. He looked up when a sports car parked in front of the building, spitting out a beautiful woman in a casual white dress. Averill tucked her hair behind her ears when the wind blew as she found her eyes landing on the man in his casual suit.“Noah?”“Averil–” Noah was feeling a mi
“My goodness! Where have you been, my daughter?!” Isabella cried when Yanna entered the house. She smiled at her but nearly fainted when she tried walking again.The whole mansion was in chaos as they started attending to the woman. This has never happened before. Yanna never ran away from home so they thought she was kidnapped but by the looks of it, she simply ran away.When she woke up, a visible worry from her parents’ face welcomed her and she cried in silence as her mother hugged her tight.“Tell anyone and I will make sure you end up in jail. You and that jerk, Paulo,”“Paulo has done nothing wrong, Noah! Leave him alone.”“I don’t care. Hahh, do you think I’d ever listen to you again?”Yanna felt like her world shattered with those words. She never encountered a man as unpredictable as Noah Dalton. Was it perhaps a wrong move to fool the man? Indeed, she should have never dealt with him.She should have clung with another wealthy man. This is all Noah’s fault though, ‘This is
The whole Hursen household was in chaos when Yanna and John announced their engagement. The young CEO kissed the back of Yanna’s hand as she giggled in his silliness. It was the happiest day of her life after being released by Noah’s captive. Little did she know… the days in which she could grin like crazy is being counted…“What wedding?” Averill asked, aching all over her body after what happened last night. She blushed when she saw Noah’s nudity early in the morning.“Put on some clothes, jeez, Noah!” She threw a pillow at him and hid inside the blanket. She could hear Noah laugh as he slid inside the blanket, hugging her from the back.“Noah!”“What? You enjoyed last night, Avi,” he chuckled, proud of how he performed on the bed. He immediately cupped her chin and devoured her lips again, like a hungry predator who did not satisfy himself with the last feast.“Noah!” Averill pushed his head away but the latter was stronger and pinned her hands on the sides. “You are my wife, Av
“What?” Noah looked at Karl when he reported that Averill had left the villa. He was not going to report it if it was just Averill but she was picked up by Kieffer .Noah took his phone and checked for messages. He sighed when he saw two missed calls from Averill and a message saying that she needed to attend a charity ball this evening with Kieffer. A charity ball that she used to attend when she’s still an actress.“She informed me,” Noah said to Karl and his secretary nodded. He swiped his tablet for the next report though he’s really not sure for the reasons why Noah wants this one.“Are you sure you want Ms. Yanna to marry John Hulson? My brother is a bit… ehem, he’s violent and obsessive,” Karl mentioned and it was no news to Noah’s ears. It was something he deliberately thought about before sending the woman to jail.He will make her pay in jail but not today, not yet.“Clear my schedule for tonight,”“But you are needed in the investment meeting with foreign delegates,” Karl i
News of Noah donating a huge amount of money to a charity event spread like wildfire. People are complimenting him as some news speak highly of him. None of these mattered though. Noah glanced at Averill, they are currently having dinner and the news is playing just right in front of them. They decided to eat at home, Averill cooked for Noah but he could not find himself complimenting her explicit cooking because he’s still bitter with what happened last Tuesday. “You’re already done?” Averill asked when Noah stood up with his plate. Averill glanced at the plate and hid her smile when she saw that he had finished everything. “It’s bland,” Noah suddenly said. Averill blushed in embarrassment! It’s bland? Her cooking? She was so sure he liked it because she kept observing him while eating but now he’s telling her it’s bland? Averill looked down to her plate. “Sorry, I wasn’t a pro in cooking. Maybe we should just hire a chef,” Noah furrowed with that. He wants to compliment her but h
Averill looked at her watch as she waited for Kieffer. He’s supposed to pick her up so they could visit an orphanage together, it was one thing they always do whenever they have free time this time of the year ever since they met. A loud horn from outside is her cue, she went out, locked the doors and walked to his car. “Hop in,” Kieffer said, opening the door like a gentleman he is. Averill glanced at the trees outside as she opened the window of his car. She missed this. A ride within nature, feeling free from all the stress. It had been a long year for her… “I missed this,” Kieffer suddenly said, breaking their silence. Averill chuckled, how could they think the same way? “Why are you laughing?” Kieffer glanced at her, still focusing on the road. “I was thinking the same,” “So you miss me too?” Kieffer asked. Averill stared at her for a long while before Kieffer chuckled. “I was just kidding.” “I’m sorry, Kieffer,” “No. I apologize, Avi. I’m wrong in that part. I know you lov
Noah woke up early and left the villa before even Averill got up from bed. He left a note on the table and a massive box in the living room. He drove to a building not too far from the villa he bought. “You look relaxed. Are you even sure about this?” Karl asked him. Brian and the gang are also there, preparing for Noah’s wedding. The man in his white tuxedo smirked, “Never been sure in my whole life, Karl.” “Tsk.” He went to his stylist and asked for a perm. Brian went beside Noah and tapped his shoulder, “You need to buy me a yacht if she doesn’t say yes.” “That woman loves me. You buy me twenty-five percent of the shares in your new business.” “That’s pretty— tsk, deal. Might as well be your wedding gift.” He followed and excused himself after receiving a call. Noah smirked, realizing who called his casanova friend. “Clayton,” “I will attend your marriage. I just need to finish this.” “That’s why you should have told her what you felt.” He stared at Noah and ignored him after
Averill’s POVI was busy reading through the reports about my hotel. I had left it to Leon for a long while. Funny how I told him he was fired, but he kept coming to the company and managed it while I was busy doing things for myself. I would have never come this far without him.“Coffee?” Leon asked. He placed a hot coffee macchiato on my desk. He could pass as a barista, if not a lawyer. I thanked him without looking at him because my eyes were still busy reading. I can’t help but focus on these things.“I heard about his proposal,” I stopped scanning through the files, looked at him, and smiled. I raised my brows, waiting for what he would say next. “Why did you reject him?”“Do I need a reason not to?”“You love him—”“How’d you know that?” I smiled. Leon stared at me before looking away, putting down his coffee. “When you fired me, you were too emotional. Aren’t you being emotional as well when you rejected his marriage proposal? I thought you loved him and that you sacrificed
“I love you,” Noah muttered as he kissed her deeply. He kissed her passionately, moving his lips gently as he caressed the back of her head. Noah continued until the two of them were out of breath.He stared at her golden eyes, “I love you, Avi.” he repeated, claiming her lips once more. “I love you,” he whispered between their kisses. Averill tried to push him, but he gently pulled her to his chest.He hugged her and buried her face in his body. “I love you.” Again, he told her. Averill still has yet to respond to him. Noah loosened the hug as he gently held her shoulders.Noah looked at her and wiped the tears that fell from her eyes. His thumb gently against her cheek as tears fell from his pitch black eyes as well… like crystals under that sunny afternoon… they cried.“A-Are you c-crying?” Niana approached the two of them. Noah and Averill looked at their daughter, who was also about to cry, confused as to why her parents were weeping. They smiled, gently slipping their hands agai
Noah’s POV I stared at my daughter, sleeping soundly on my lap. She had played all day with the dog we brought from Hawaii. We’re currently in the UK. Thankfully, she wasn’t looking for her mother much. I just won’t have any more excuses had she asked once more. I have a hunch on where Averill might be, but I want to give her more time. I don’t know why she had not even met with Niana. I know she loves our daughter. I know she loves her with all her heart and won’t abandon her. No way that is not the Averill that I know. The Averill that I fell in love with has so many flaws… but she’s not an irresponsible mother. She’s sometimes selfless to the point where even I would pity her helplessness. Averill is a woman who would not care even though she’s hurt. And she’s also the type of woman who would stand firm if anyone vital to her was hurt. I did not love her because she was perfect but rather because she was so perfectly imperfect that even though her flaws were visible, her pure
Averill woke up with someone stroking her hair. “Noah?” Surprised, she saw Noah beside her, sitting on the bed. Looking at her, smiling with his teeth. “Good morning, Avi.” “Avi?” Averill looked at Leon, who was currently feeding her. It had been a day since she was admitted. She fainted after donating blood to Noah while she was injured. “Did Noah wake up?” Leon shook his head. He tried feeding her again, but Averill looked away. “You need to eat.” “I did my best. Why is he not waking up?” “His body needs rest, Averill. And you do too. Eat, I am begging you.” “I’m not hungry.” Leon sighed at her response. After fainting from fatigue, she did not sleep a wink overnight. She would have stayed by Noah’s door if she had not fallen to the floor. Waiting for the man to wake up. Noah’s grandfather came later that evening. He deliberately stopped Averill from coming to Noah’s room. He was so mad when he heard what had happened to his grandson. “I told you enough to get away from my
Leon drove as fast as he could when he heard the news about Averill. He could not believe they had just left the woman there. He heard about Noah’s condition but still! Was it too hard to get the woman as well? Leon parked recklessly in front of the cafe. Some men barged in his direction, attacking him with metal pipes, but he was way faster than these men. He punched and kicked and pushed… It took him five minutes before he could enter the facility. And his blood boiled when he saw Averill looking so lost in one corner. He scanned the room, and there was Kyle, looking at Isabella fiercely. Looked like they had an argument. “WHO KILLED MY DAUGHTER?!” Isabella shouted. Leon looked around again and saw a woman lying dead on the floor. ‘So she died. What a waste.’ Leon thought, thinking about the charges he could have done to put the woman forever behind bars. “You’re still thinking of Yanna in this situation? For Pete's sake, Isabella! They are holding you as their hostage!” “I do
Kyle’s eyes were sharp as he stared at the woman’s crying face. His jaw clenched as he gritted his teeth. He could feel his muscles tremble in anger. Why is another man touching what was his? Why are they touching Isabella? What is going on here? He could not think straight. He stared at the gun in his hand and looked at the three people that were left on his side. In an instant, he pointed the gun at them. Karl was alarmed by his sudden movement but was immediately caught off guard when Kyle killed the three remaining people on his side. Why? Why did he kill them? Karl could not wrap it around his head. Why would Kyle Jackson kill these people when they are his allies? This is crazy. Kyle Jackson is an absolute madman with lots of screws lost in his head. Karl signaled his men to approach Averill and Noah. Kyle is yet to notice them. He is still busy looking at the men which he killed. “One more step, and you’ll follow them.” Karl’s men halted. Was he watching? Jackson was watch
Averill looked at him with wide eyes. She could feel her entire body go cold as she trembled hands touched Noah. “Are you okay?” Noah asked, still worrying about the woman, albeit the circumstance. “What are you even saying? Why did you do that?” She cried, Averill saw Yanna pointing the gun at her, but Noah was too fast to cover her from the bullet. And in a blink of an eye. Everything happened. “No… no… no, no, no, NO!!” Everyone looked at Kyle when he started acting odd. His eyes shake as he stares at the two people on the floor. One is covered in blood while the other is covered in tears. Kyle’s hands were shaking. He pulled his hair and glared at Yanna. “You! “How dare you!” he shouted. “How dare you touch my target!” His eyes were dark as he pinned his nails on Yanna’s arms. He could see nothing but the fact that Yanna pulled the trigger against Averill, and it hit Noah. His targets were touched by another person. Kyle is this type of crazy person. He never wanted anyone t
Mason did not move, Kyle was too swift that he did not notice him in front of him and grabbed his gun. They fought with each other as Kyle’s men started swarming with the other men that were left in Noah’s group. Chaos started to sip in, plates and glasses were shattered. Tables were wrecked. Chairs were thrown.It was total chaos inside while the men fought each other. Noah hugged Averill in one corner. “You should have not said that. You were provoking him!” “Why are we here, Noah?”“What?”“We’re here to get Yanna. But what are you doing?” Averill looked at him. She pushed him away from her. “Stop protecting me. When we learned about Kyle, we expected this already, that’s why we asked Shiloah to bring her to New York.”“Averill—”“If you’re gonna tell me to be careful. I am. I am already doing that so stop being a coward. We just need Yanna. You’ve let her loose for so long.” She stood up and walked away, she grabbed a stick and went her way to Yanna.Kyle was there, sitting by th