Lily, Danica, and Kael were picked up by a shuttle service and driven to the resort area from the island's dock. Danica's true identity still perplexed her.
"Miss Danica!" gasped the staff member, the person who came to pick them up.
Her friend said, forgetting the teen's name. "I told my dad I would go back today."
“I am the one who will be paying Kael's firm, and then my daughter claims she works under him, which, incidentally, made me pay for you as well!"Lily seemed alarmed by the rage she detected in Danica's father. The man’s loud voice triggered her anxiety. Terrified, she gripped Kael's arm, not realizing her fingers were digging into his skin. The memory of how angry Mr. Martin was flashed through her mind. The man struck her with anything he could get his hands on, including his cane.
"I want these two autograph chairs in the pool area," suggested Danica, pointing to an item on an iPad, which displayed an in-pool luxury lounger to Kael. They were shopping for appliances from a trusted supplier.Kael turned his attention to the space around the pool before examining the chair Danica intended to place there."Hmmm... I'd like those
Dan, please… talk to me, please. I didn’t do anything to that woman! Please trust me. Let’s talk! That was Brian’s latest message to Danica. She broke up with Brian after discovering that he had played a role in Lily's predicament years ago. Their one-year relationship had been great until it wasn't. His friends were insane! She had once celebrated Brian's birthday with them, but she had never suspected that they were keeping something secret.
During her time at the Arvesso's Resort, Lily excelled in her work, making an effort to put aside the issues she had left in the city for two months. She had little trouble selecting the finest furnishings and appliances and formed good relationships with Kael, the rest of the staff, and the Arvesso family. Although she didn't need to stay on the island for the entire two months, Lily chose to do so, given the troubles that Kenneth and his friends were facing. Mr. Arvesso welcomed her with open arms and allowed her to stay as long as she wished.
"Brother, where do you think Drew will take Lily?" Danica asked her big brother, Orion, with a frown. He was ten years older than her. Just like their dad, Orion treated her like a princess. "No, that's not my question—why are you here with Drew Walton?" "Because Drew is my boss."
During midnight… Soft kisses on Lily’s lips roused her from sleep. Her past stirred within her, briefly triggering anxiety, but she quickly realized it was Drew snuggled up to her. Even though it felt like a dream, her body recognized his touch. "I thought I was dreaming," Drew murmured, smiling between the kisses.
"Your mum is a whore! She got pregnant by someone else and then begged my husband to raise her child!" Mrs. Martin said before pointing her fingers at Drew. "And you, you have the guts to live like a prince, whereas your insane mother shoved Cristina out of the Walton Group's building! Don't you know that?” Drew was resisting the urge to hurt her stepmother. Lily had a sense that both this woman and her dad harbored intentions to utterly shatter her, but the reality of the situation caught her completely off guard.
Kael observed the hurt in Faye's eyes after his mother introduced Danica as his girlfriend. Earlier, he had felt uneasy and wanted to correct his mother, but he didn't want to upset her on her birthday. "Yes, I was hurt! Is that what you want to hear? And then, what's next?" She was right. What would happen next? Due to his lingering attachment to
Months before Lily and Drew's wedding, With Kael's assistance, Lily and Drew moved to a new home near Burnham's villa. It was more spacious than their previous residence, but Lily had already embraced the idea of living in a larger home than her husband desired. She began the process of registering her business with Danica's help, while her sister had decided to focus on their newly opened resort on the island. Drew was reluctant to utilize Kael's services, but Lily had no one else she trusted more than him, despite his issues with her sister. "I've accepted your dad's offer to lead the engineering team for his project in Melbourne, Australia," Kael informed Lily as they toured their completed new home. "I didn't inquire about what transpired between you and Danica because I'm also concerned about Carmela and Kenneth's situation. What happened, Kael?" "Lily, I didn't betray your sister," Kael retorted. "But that doesn't mean you didn't hurt her," she casually obse
Lily observed through the bedroom window that Drew and Mr. Walton were engaged in a serious conversation. Danica approached her, saying, "By the way, sis, here are the items you asked me to purchase," as she handed her a brown paper bag taken from her purse. "Did you inform Orion?" Danica shook her head. "Good! If you tell Orion, he will surely inform Drew." "Why don't you want to tell Drew? He's your husband, right?" Danica asked, furrowing her brow. "I don't want to pressure him. Besides, I want to be certain first." Danica rolled her eyes. Lauren and Kori were occupied with their child, while Orion, Finn, and Brett were by the pool, conversing with Mr. Arvesso. Lily quietly entered the master bedroom, with Danica following closely behind. In recent days, she has been experiencing morning sickness. There were even moments when the car’s scent on her way to work made her feel nauseous, and she ended up vomiting at the office. She retrieved the pregnancy test
The police identified Keith, the person who attacked Drew and Lily's house, just a few days later. Brian's car's dash cam was on, as he had thought he was only going to be at Drew's house for a few minutes, and it captured Keith on his motorcycle, including his license plate. After investigating Keith, they discovered he had been sending nasty messages to Brian. Carmela's case was reopened, and Faye apologized to the nurse after speaking rudely during their last meeting. Just as Lily had suspected, Carmela was under immense pressure from the public, the court, her family, and her job at the hospital. Most people didn't believe Carmela, which only added to the pressure she was feeling. She had indeed been lying and sought Kenneth's attention, but couldn’t believe she would end up being a victim. As Lily knew, Carmela had a strong attraction to the doctor. Many complicated things happened, but Lily achieved her goal. She knew that Kenneth's group was in trouble, especially with
Danica continued to tremble with fear, sadness, and heartache, overwhelmed by everything that had unfolded that day, until Kael arrived, accompanied by Faye. Her tears flowed even more freely because it appeared as if they were confirming what Lily had told her. She had believed the man was still in Hong Kong. The woman radiated unwavering confidence as if she were prepared for battle at any moment. They all entered Lily's house to inspect the contents of the USB drive provided by Brian. Sitting on the bench, tears welled in her eyes, and she couldn't bring herself to look at Kael. In reality, she sensed something unusual in his demeanor. It was as if he was weary at that moment. Kael approached her while they were outside. "Are you okay, Dan?" She shook her head as she wiped away her tears. "Is there something bothering you?" Kael asked. She stood up; her need for the truth pressing. "All I want is the truth, Kael. Did you have a relationship with Attorney Faye?" Th
[This chapter may be unsettling for some readers due to the uncomfortable situations encountered while uncovering the truth in the evidence.] Lily has yet to recover from the assault by an unknown assailant. Brian was rushed to the hospital, even though he was already lifeless. When they spoke to the investigating officers, they explained Lily had asked Brian to come over, despite a restraining order preventing him from approaching her. "Ms. Lily, isn't Brian a suspect in the recent case involving Ms. Carmela? Why did you agree to meet with him?" the investigator inquired of Lily. "I know... He's my sister's ex-boyfriend. He requested a meeting with us, claiming he had something to share... I personally chose to meet at our house because my husband and my brother Orion are here. I didn't consider the restraining order because I wanted to know what he had to offer." "And is that the USB your companions are referring to?" Lily nodded. "Do you mean that Mr. Brian Mendoza cam
Danica invited Lily to go out after being feel devastated with Carmela’s case. They were shopping for clothes when they talked about Kael. "Do you have a crush on Engineer Kael?" Lily asked the young woman. "Huh? No way! Why would you ask that?" Danica replied, with her cheeks turning red, clearly avoiding the question. "Because I wouldn't blame you if you did. Kael is kind, handsome, and has a good life, and a strong family relationship... Most importantly, I want to know if I need to protect your feelings. He's still in love with Faye Burnham." Her sister froze in her tracks. "T-the lawyer?" Lily nodded. "But doesn't she have a fiancé? Isn't Faye getting married? And how did they even start a relationship?" She gently ran her fingers through Danica's hair. Lily was aware that her sister was beginning to develop feelings for Kael, even though she denied it. "Unfortunately, they have a history. Lauren's family was overly meticulous due to their family issues in the pas
Kael met Faye in another country and listened to all her complaints. He allowed himself to silently grieve for the man she was planning to marry while Faye sobbed. Now, he understood why Faye no longer wanted to go back to America. In a little while, he ordered food to be delivered to the room because he doubted whether Faye could eat at the hotel’s restaurant. She barely touched her own order either. Kael joined her in watching a movie on the television before informing her that he was going back to his room. It was already midnight, and they both needed to rest. "Can you stay?" Faye asked. "Faye..." Concern etched on Kael's face. His mind was now firmly set that it would be wrong if something were to happen between him and Finn’s sister. "Faye, I am dating someone," he stated firmly. The shock was written all over Faye's face. She pressed her lips together and didn't know what to say. "Danica? The woman you were with at the birthday party? Is it her?" "Yeah...
Lily felt sad when Carmela withdrew the case, leading her sister to stay at home with Drew.Danica had a surprise in store for Kael, who was about to move into the house next door; a gift from her father. She was thrilled because she would be the one to decorate and arrange it.As some belongings arrived, she started arranging the furnitu
A lot transpired in Carmela's case, and it was quite chaotic. However, what Lily didn't anticipate was Carmela, the woman who had filed the case, withdrawing her case against Kenneth's group. This came as such a shock to Lily that it was emotionally painful. She felt the urge to cry out of frustration."I'm going to Faye's office," she told Drew. They had been resting at home for a couple of days, and she felt within herself that she was ready to confront whatever the problem was. She needed to face this before she could truly accept it.