🏵️ CHAPTER 98 🏵️"For years I was hurting because of what you did and even though I wanted the pain to go away, it didn't. It got to a point where I had to give up trying. I gave up trying to move on " A strand of tears finally rolled down Denzel's face but he quickly wiped it off..."I taught that hating you the more will make the pain go away or make it stop somehow but then I realized that it didn't solve anything. It only made the pain worse ""Then someone helped me realize that I was the one slowly killing myself. I was the one causing myself pain because I refused to let go of the past. It was only then did I realized that if I want to be truly happy, then I have to let go of the hatred I had for you or anyone who has ever wronged me " Denzel bit his lip and looked down."So you're wrong, Hanks. I didn't come here because I was forced or compelled to. I didn't come to see you just to fulfill all righteousness ""I came here because I want to move on. I came her
🏵️ CHAPTER 99 🏵️ By the time everyone was done celebrating the family reunion, it was already very late so they all decided to spend the night at Mr. Brenton's place. It was an amazing night for the old man, one he hadn't experienced in almost twenty years of his life. Even the maids and servants could testify that they haven't seen a night like this. Denzel left the dining table and went to the quiet and cool garden. He just wanted to have some time to himself and so he left without alerting anyone. The cold stared at space with his hands inside his pockets. His mind wandered to old memories, the last memory of this place he could remember. He couldn't believe how much things have changed. And he couldn't believe that a day like this would come. A day when he would ever forgive his father. Thinking about it now, Denzel realized it wasn't as hard as he taught it would be. Yeah, it wasn't easy but it wasn't impossible either. And now that he has finally forgiven his father, the c
🏵️CHAPTER 100 🏵️ TWO DAYS LATER The entire family stood, holding each other close as the priest did the final rite of Late Mr. Brenton. Denzel, Mrs. Brenton, Lena, Gavin, Susann, Aria, Mrs. Amelia, Mr. Thomas, and a few relatives, were all present, dressed in black and heads bowed in sadness and sobbing. Gavin held Mrs. Brenton as the old woman cried her heart out, Gavin too not being able to hold back his tears. Denzel on the other hand just stood and watched his father’s coffin being lowered to the ground of the cemetery and covered in hips of sand before his grave was branded, without even blinking an eye. The cold man was still finding it difficult to believe that he was gone. No! To him, it felt like a dream, a nightmare that he was pleading and begging to be woken up from. Why?! Why now?! Why did he leave him, of all time, now?! Why must it be now that he has finally forgiven him? Why must it be now that he has decided to finally move on? Why must it be n
🏵️ CHAPTER 101 🏵️Lena arrived home and was surprised to see that Denzel was already home. He was in the kitchen, fetching a glass of water for himself. Lena smirked to herself and tiptoed to where he was. Standing on her tiptoe, she reached out and covered Denzel's eyes from behind."Knock, knock. Guess who it is? " Denzel scoffed to himself. He held her hands and released them from his eyes. In a swift motion, he carried her and placed her on the kitchen counter before coming in between her legs. Lena giggled."It's none other than my short Pikachu " Denzel answered making Lena pout with a frown."I'm not short " She mumbled with a sad pout."Oh really? You couldn't even cover my eyes without raising your feet " "That's because you're too tall! You're the problem here not me " Lena huffed with a deep frown. Denzel smiled at how adorable she looked with her cheeks puffed up and red in anger.He leaned forward and placed a kiss on her cheeks, grazing his teeth lightly on t
🏵️ CHAPTER 102 🏵️ "This photo is lying. I didn't kiss Richard, I will never do that! Believe me, Denzel, this photo is fake. Nothing of the sort happens between me and Richard! " Lena defended immediately, her heart hammering hard against her chest. "We only hugged as old time friends. Whoever sent you this photo is trying to frame me, Denzel. He or she is lying!..." "I know, Lena! " Denzel cut Lena off immediately. "Do you think I will just believe some random photos sent to my phone from an unknown? My trust in you isn't that vulnerable! " " Listen, Lena. I know that these pictures are either photoshopped or taken from the wrong angle. And I think I know the person sending me these pictures but that's not my point " Lena let out a deep heave and her mind relax instantly. "I don't trust another man being with my wife. It's not that I don't trust you, I just don't trust that friend of yours, and neither am I going to trust any man that tries to get close to you " "My point
🏵️ CHAPTER 103 🏵️"You don't know how happy I am to finally meet with you, Denzel ""I missed you... so fucking much " Harley mumbled with eyes glittering in tears as she made to hug Denzel but he immediately stepped back."Don't even think about it, Harley. I didn't call you here for this " The cold man glared sternly and the smile on Harley's lips fell flat in disappointment."Denzel... " She made to hold his hand but Denzel signaled her to stop."Stop your nonsense and let's get this whole discussion over with " The cold man was getting irritated.Harley swallowed back the tears threatening to fall and nodded."Why did you want us to meet then? Why did you call me here if you don't even want me to hold you, Denzel? Do you know how much I've missed you? Your touch, voice, eyes, everything? ""Let me hold you, please Denzel. Even if it's for a second, please... " "Listen to me, Harley ""I called you here to tell you one thing and that is for you to stop " Harley
🏵️ CHAPTER 104 🏵️"Believe it or not..."Ian is just using you, Harley. He's just using you to get what he want like he once used you. But I know that you're smart enough to know when to stop. I know that you're much more than Ian's puppet. At least that's one thing I can say about you " "The Harley I know... isn't like this. You're much more than a villain. So move on, Harley. I'm sure that you will find someone that will love you the way you want and give you everything I couldn't give you "Denzel let go of her shoulder. Harley on the other hand was already choking on her tears. Still, she couldn't deny Denzel made a point."I'm sorry. I'm really sorry " She looked down in shame and cried."It doesn't matter, Harley. I've already forgiven you so your apology doesn't mean anything to me neither does it affect me in any way ""I might have spoken to you in a soft tone. But believe me when I say... "Harley looked and was surprised at how stern and deadly Denzel's
🏵️ CHAPTER 105 🏵️Eloise and Charlotte where both seated at the living, staring at their phones which were placed on the center table. They were both tapping their feet impatiently on the tiled floor, rubbing their sweaty plans together like they were both expecting a call.Well, they were expecting a call.The two women had placed Dragon Empire for sell since they both couldn't even manage it. They needed the money for something else. Like Charlotte would always tell Eloise,"What's the point of trying to save an empire that was long gone and cannot be saved? It will only end up making us waste a lot of money we would use for something more important. So why not sell the empire and eat the money? "For months, they've kept Dragon's Empirr for sell and many businessmen had shown interest but none had agreed to buy it. Either they end up changing their mind at the dying minute or they suddenly loose interest in it.But lately, a serious buyer had shone interest and t