Chapter 65Lucien POV…I left the basement and returned to the master bedroom. Camila was still sleeping and Liam was trying to draw her blood.“That won’t help!” I spoke. When I saw such a long needle pierce her frail arm, I felt like it was my heart being pierced.“Have you found out anything?” Liam asked and shiny light flashed across his face. He could not hide the expectation on his face.“Things are a lot more complicated than I thought but I think that you have found yourself a test subject!” I said and I saw him frown.“What test subject? What do you mean?” he asked.“There is a living test subject that you can work with, maybe it might speed up your progress. It is someone who has already been exposed to the damn light!” I spoke.“You mean Camilla?”My body released a ruthless aura when I heard him, “don’t even think about it!” I said in a taciturn voice.“Who then?”“Marcus!” I uttered the name through gritted teeth.“You mean he has already been exposed to the modified UV l
Chapter 66Lucien POV…The following morning…After talking to Liam and hearing that the has been up the whole night with his team and has made a lot of progress, I could finally give a relieved sigh. How I wished that I was also a doctor so then I can help them speed up the process!Since they were progressing well and he even assured me that there will be some positive news after a few days, I felt that it was about time I officially took over the office. Although I wanted Camilla to be by my side when I am sworn in, I guess that I have to wrong her again since I cannot make her wake up now!After what happened last night on the Internet, I am sure that no one will have any objections to me being sworn in as mayor. My innocence has been proved and the apologetic messages filled my messenger to the brim.Lenox and everyone who was behind him had their reputation flashed down the drain and their families and business were on the verge of collapsing.As for the Crawford corporation, I
Chapter 67 Lenox POV… I looked at the trending news and I knew that everything was over. There was nothing I could do. Although Martin, Thompson and the Moore family were also in the limelight, the damage caused on them was very little. I tried calling them but I realized that all their phones were switched off. I definitely knew that I had already been turned into the scapegoat. But how can I fall alone? They are the ones who made me do everything that I did. How can I watch my family fall apart while they enjoy their lives? I had just taken my car keys when Dylan entered my office panting. “What is it?” I asked with a frown on my face. “Outside… outside…!” “What is outside?” “The company has been surrounded by the reporters and they are causing commotion outside. They are demanding that you go outside!” Dylan said. “How did they come here so fast?” I asked. When I came in the morning, it was very quiet, how comes the company has been surrounded by the reporters? “The news
Chapter 68Lenox POV…When we finally broke through the crowd and left the company, I heaved a huge sigh of relief. This is something that I have never experienced in my life and I still have some lingering fear in my heart.I wonder what could have happened if they had managed to force me out of the car. Maybe I would have joined my father in the hospital.“Where to?” the driver asked.I contemplated for a while before answering that question. I was planning to go and see Elisa and his father, but now that my father has been admitted and my mother was not in the right condition, I did not know what to do for a moment.Should I go and visit my father first in the hospital, or my mother who is trapped in the house? But my sister said that our home is surrounded by the reporters, and from my almost near-death experience just now, I don’t think that it is a good idea to go to my family home.That will be another suicide mission and I am not ready to die yet, especially without a clear pi
Chapter 69Lenox POV…I looked at my withered father being taken to the intensive care unit and I felt even more guilty. My father has always been in robust health and I have never seen him this weak!His eyes were closed and his face was pale without blood. I followed the nurse all the way to the intensive care unit but I was not allowed to enter. I could only watch through the glasses as different machines were connected to his body.It is only now that I realize how stupid I have been. I should have resisted the old foxes with their tempting offer, now look at what I have done to my parents and my whole pack!After dad was taken care of in the ICU, I finally had time to go and look for my mom. I don’t know how I am going to face her and if I will have an answer to any of the questions, she is going to ask me.“Bro, don’t worry. I am sure that our parents will understand. What we have to do now is find the culprit who is trying to tarnish our reputation!” Emily said and I only stare
Chapter 70Lenox POV…After reading through the report, I returned it to where it was without missing a bit. I don’t know why Elisa hasn’t told me anything up to now when she is already two months pregnant. It can’t be that she has also found out about it just recently.I waited for a while longer before I heard footsteps outside the room and I knew that she was coming. I sat up straight and waited to give her a surprise.She entered the room, and as expected, she was surprised to see me. I saw shock, panic and fear flash through her eyes briefly and I wondered what it meant.I saw her gaze move towards the drawer that was having the pregnancy report for a second before she looked back at me.Her reaction gave me a bad feeling and I felt that something was not right.“You… why are you here?” she asked, and her flustered expression only made me more suspicious!Why does it feel like she is very much surprised to see me in her room? it is not the first time I am coming here unannounced
Chapter 71Lenox POV…I sat on the leather chair in the study room without saying anything. The air was stifling and it gave off a heavy feeling.“What brought you here?” Martin broke the ice and asked in an emotionless voice.I looked at him as if I was seeing him for the very first time since I was born. He has aged just in a few hours and even his ruthless aura has dwindled a little.“don’t you guys think that you have gone overboard with your words and actions? Don’t you think that the three of you owe me an explanation!” I said through gritted teeth.I was really trying my best to not go up and just strangle him to death. My parents were battling for their lives in the hospital, but they are here pretending like everything that is going on has nothing to do with them?Aren’t they very pretentious? Hah, should I help them contend for an Oscar!“I don’t understand what you are talking about!” and he even has the guts to tell me this, the audacity!“Hah, Martin don’t get me started.
Chapter 72Lucien POV…It has been two days since the online community started the bloody war of shredding some bastards apart. I looked on with disinterest, not offering any comments even when faced with the media.Camilla has been in a coma for three days now, close to four, but thank the moon goddess, Liam said that they have some good news and he will be coming over today.I could not weight for her to wake up. Although I see her every day; I feel like I still miss her dearly.Zelma was the most worried because her birthday will be in four days’ time and if her sister hasn’t woken up by then, I don’t know what will be of her!But I am confident that she will be awake by then. Since Liam has already gotten the antidote, then it will only be a matter of time.As for the people Marcus talked about, I haven’t seen or heard anything suspicious. Even so, I will not let anything happen to her no matter what.At night in the master bedroom…I stood nervously beside the bed as I watched Li
Chapter 123 (THE END)!!Jared POV…With the pregnancy news, the wedding preparations began.Actually, I had already started preparing one year ago when Zelma told me that she wanted to see the fields in South America and ride the horses. It was one of the places she wanted to visit and she wished that we could our wedding there.The preparations were in the last stage and it was done after one month.I had not planned to hold our wedding in such a hurry but because she was pregnant, we had to do it when it was still convenient, or else it would be hard for her to move around in the later stages of the pregnancy.Camilla was already heavily pregnant but she insisted on tagging along. There was nothing we could do about it.On the day itself…The weather was very sunny, just perfect for an outdoor wedding. Lucien was my best man and I was sitting on my chair nervously, listening to his nagging. I was about to marry the only woman who could make my heart race and blood boil, how could I
Chapter 122Jared POV…I have never felt this bad. It was only thirty minutes but I felt that I have been waiting for eternity. When the doctor finally lifted his head, I rushed over without hesitation. "Doctor Smith, what is wrong with her?" I inquired. I was so nervous that I held my breath for a moment."Young master, don't be nervous, nothing is wrong with the young mistress." The doctor and I looked at him as if he was joking.Nothing wrong with her? Then why would she be puking her guts out?"Are you a sure doctor? Earlier she…!""I am sure. She is totally fine, just a little exhausted. As for her vomiting, I think that she might be expectant." The doctor said and I felt my heart stop beating for a moment."What did you… what did you just say? Expe what?""Young master, I said that young mistress might expectant. The hormones in her body trigger the vomiting, which is a common occurrence when one is pregnant.""Are sure about that?" My head was buzzing with different sounds and
Chapter 121 Zelma POV… The huge dining table was filled with all kinds of dishes. From seafood to western cuisine. It was simply a feast to a foodie like me.On the huge table was Damon, Jared's father, sitting at the main seat. On his left was his wife Sara, who was Jared's mom, and my mother-in-law. The one next to him was her sister, Jared's aunt, and some other core members of the pack.On Damon's side, Jared sat next to his father and I naturally took the seat beside him. Camilla was sitting beside me and next to her was try them Lucien came last. It was a family gathering so, everyone at the table was an important member of this family."You did well tonight." Jared's mom said as she looked at me with a gentle smile."Thank you, mom." I lowered my head and said in a shy voice. I was not used to calling her mom yet, especially in front of so many people, so it sounded a little unnatural."Good, good girl. Let us eat before the food gets ready. Everyone has been busy the who
Chapter 120 Zelma POV… After seeing my sister, I was much more relieved and my tensed heart finally relaxed.I knew that Jared's parents were doing what was best for us and they will never do anything to harm me but regardless I was still considered new to this place. Having a familiar face around was the only thing that I needed."You guys talk but don't take too long. Zelma, you have to finish your makeup, the party will be starting soon." Jared said. I looked at him with grateful eyes as he dragged everyone outside the room, leaving only me and my sister.The moment I heard the door close from outside, I immediately threw myself at my sister without caring about anything."Sis, thank you for coming," I spoke, letting my tears flow freely on her shoulder. If someone asked me why I was crying, I would surely have nothing to say. I just wanted the moment I saw my sister enter the room. Maybe just missed her too much."It is okay. You need to be careful." My sister said, caressing
Chapter 119Jared POV…It was great that this little girl had graduated. We could finally go home and start our life. I have been with her for more than two months, from the time she started preparing her exams to the time she graduated. I left the pack matters to my father and I have never felt so relaxed in my life.My mother had been nagging for a long time so we had no choice but to take the next flight out of the city the moment the graduation ceremony ended.I wanted to celebrate with her but my mother said that they have organized everything so, we could only go back.It was not far from school to my home and we took approximately one hour on the plane. The driver was already waiting when we landed so we went home directly.“Why do I feel so nervous.” Zelma said and I looked at her.“Why are you feeling nervous? It is not like it is your first day going home!” I spoke.“I don’t know why I am feeling that way. My heart is just a little nervous.”“Just be yourself. You know how m
Chapter 118Zelma POV…I was busy with exams and graduation and before I realized it, one month had gone by in flash.I was sitting in the graduation square with Jared and other grandaunts. He had already graduated a year ago and he was just here accompany me.“I can’t believe that I am actually graduating. It feels like yesterday when I remember the first time I set foot in this school.” I lamented as I looked at my excited classmates. I had been here from primary to high school and now I was graduating.It was a little hard to part with people that I have known for years and I felt a sense of nostalgia, just thinking about how I will not be able to see them again.“I was only a little girl when I joined this school, but look at me, all grown up and about to receive my graduation certificate.” I spoke, looking at Jared who was sitting beside me with a calm look on his face.“Did you feel this excited when you were graduating last year?”“What was there to feel excited about? It was s
Chapter 117Lucien POV…After venting, I felt much better. But after looking at her eyes that were filled with guilty, I felt that I have done something wrong.Why would I reprimand her? I loved her so much that even seeing her frown made my heart hurt. wouldn’t I have just given in one last time. I know that she did not mean it but I could not keep my displeasure this time round.I have been looking forward to this day and I had not even gotten time to give her the surprise that I had prepared for her before it got ruined. I was just in a bad mood, and felt pretty bad about it.Seeing her throw herself at me and apologize, my anger dissolved to nothing. I have already pampered her to this stage, who else could I blame? I guess that I will just have to get used to it.I was about to say something when I heard her ask if she could make it up for it. I swallowed the words that I wanted to say swiftly and I looked at her in anticipation. I never imagined that she would be able to reflect
Chapter 116 Camilla POV… Hearing that my darling son missed me, I did not even have the zeal to travel the world anymore. I just wanted to fly to his side right at that moment.The next morning, I looked at Lucien who was all gloomy as we went to board our private plane. He did not seem very willing to go back, but what could I do when my heart had already flown to where my son was. I could not just say no to him when he already acted so cute."What's up?" I asked. He had been looking outside the car window on our way to the airport, not uttering even a single word."It's nothing." He said in a glum voice. He was clearly throwing a tantrum although he did not want to admit it."You look unhappy. Is it because our honeymoon was interrupted?""It is nothing." Seeing that he was not willing to talk about it, I stopped asking....The flight was very comfortable and we soon reached city N. When we arrived home, I immediately went to find my son for a hug without caring about anything.
Chapter 115Lucien POV…Having finally heard her say yes I do and seeing her bearing my family heirloom on her slender finger, I could finally firmly believe that she is mine, for life! It has been quite hectic ever since we met, a lot of things happening, but we could finally relax and enjoy a few days of happiness on our honeymoon.“What are you staring at?” I asked Camilla who was looking outside the window. It was already the morning of the following day and the weather was really great.“I can’t believe that we are officially husband and wife already,” she said. I had just come from the shower so I walked over while drying my hair.“I thought that you had already gotten used to the title already,” I said calmly, casually throwing the wet towel on the sofa in the room.“Yeah, but it still kind of feels different. I am now bearing your mark. Although it is not some kind of tattoo or something, it still symbolizes that we belong to each other.”“Did you want a tattoo?” I inquired.