Two weeks laterKyle sat in the corner booth of a café, staring into his cup of coffee, lost in thought. It had been weeks since he had last seen his sons, and since he had taken Edselyn to court for joint custody. Despite his lawyer's assurances that they had a strong case, he remained skeptical. After all, he was up against the richest man in the world—a man who had everyone in his pocket, who was both feared and admired, and who seemed untouchable. Kyle felt like prey before a predator, and the thought only deepened his hatred for Sinjin.Sinjin could have any woman he desired with just the snap of his fingers, yet out of billions of women on Earth, he chose Edselyn. Kyle briefly wondered when Edselyn had started dating Sinjin, as the last he had heard, Sinjin was in a relationship with an A-list actress. However, that relationship had ended when the actress rejected Sinjin and chose to be with his best friend instead."You just had to go and marry someone like him, Eds," Kyle mut
"Eds!" Sande burst into the office, holding her phone and looking frantic. "Have you seen the news?"Eds glanced up from her computer, puzzled. "No, what news article?" she asked.Sande hurried to her desk and thrust her phone in Eds' face. "Look at what Kyle did. Reporters will be swarming here soon, wanting your opinion."Eds' face went pale as she read the headline, and she felt faint reading the full article. She was stunned by Kyle's blatant attempt to draw attention, dragging his own children into the spotlight. He probably thought it would earn him sympathy from people, not realizing he was harming his children in the process.Ex-Fiancé of Billionaire Sinjin Santillan's Wife, Kyle Neeson, Sues for Joint Custody, Claims Ignorance of Children’s ExistenceBy Damian Knight "In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Neeson, the ex-fiancé of billionaire Sinjin Santillan’s wife, has filed a lawsuit seeking joint custody of their children, claiming he was unaware of their existence until r
Rhett, Adella, and Eds turned when they heard Sinjin’s voice. His eyes were fixed on Adella with a fierce intensity, making her go pale and causing her mouth to open and close like a fish as she struggled to speak. Sinjin slammed the door behind him and strode towards the desk, placing his hands on it in the same manner Eds had earlier. This time, however, Adella’s eyes widened with fear at the barely restrained fury in her boss’s gaze. The last time Sinjin had been this angry with her was over his mother’s blind date arrangements, but even then, she had never felt fear like this."I asked you a question," Sinjin said through clenched teeth. "Who do you think you're talking to like that?""Um... I'm sorry, sir, I was only..." Adella stammered, swallowing nervously. "I thought she was lying.""Look at my left hand and tell me if you've ever seen me wearing a ring before last year."Adella had noticed the ring when Sinjin returned from his trip this year; it resembled a wedding band, b
Billionaire Sinjin Santillan warns reporters: leave my wife and family alone, or face the consequences“In a stern message to the media, billionaire Sinjin Santillan has urged reporters to respect the privacy of his wife and family. Santillan expressed his concern over the increasing media attention directed at his family, emphasizing that he would not tolerate any further intrusions.The business mogul made it clear that there would be consequences for those who fail to heed his warning. "My family deserves their privacy," Santillan stated. "Any reporter who bothers my wife or children will face serious repercussions."The billionaire's statement comes after increased media attention and speculation around his family's activities. Santillan emphasized the importance of separating his public life from his family, stressing that their well-being is his top priority.This move by Santillan has sparked discussions about the boundaries of press freedom and the protection of privacy for pu
Eds was attending to a client upstairs when she heard a commotion downstairs. Excusing herself, she went to the balustrade to see what was happening. To her surprise, Brendan Santillan was arguing with Sande, who was trying to calm him down as the amused customers looked on.Apologizing to her client, she quickly headed downstairs to intervene before Sande lost her patience and the situation escalated. Eds was well aware of Sande’s hotheaded nature and knew she wouldn’t hesitate to either punch the man or throw him out of the shop, regardless of his age.Eds asked Brendan with a smile, "Mr. Santillan, what brings you here? Let's go to my office and discuss..." Brendan spat venomously, "You!" before raising his hand and slapping her. The customers gasped in shock at his behavior, and even Sande was left speechless, staring at him. Brendan then demanded, "How dare you hit my wife? What gave you the right to hit her?!"Eds stood frozen, her palm against her stinging cheek, staring at B
A week later The courtroom was a grand, wood-paneled space with high ceilings, dominated by the judge's bench at the front. The Merendran flag and the state flag flanked the bench on either side. The audience seats were packed with onlookers, mostly friends and family of the involved parties.Kyle Neeson sat at the plaintiff's table with his attorney, Mr. Goulding. Opposite them, at the defendant’s table, were Edselyn Santillan, her husband Sinjin, and their attorney, Ms. Rodriguez.The courtroom was silent as everyone awaited Judge Caldwell's arrival. When she finally took her seat and reviewed the case file, she glanced around the room, taking note of the palpable tension in the air.Judge Emily Caldwell, an experienced and stern figure, was a friend of Sinjin's father, but she wasn’t the type to let personal connections influence her judgments. Known for calling a spade a spade, it was this integrity that made Sinjin appreciate her and feel relieved that she was presiding over the
Edselyn was unusually silent on the drive home. They had been swarmed by reporters outside the courthouse, but he'd let Caralisa handle the situation while Kyle eagerly embraced the media attention, knowing it was a rare opportunity for him, and one he'd never get again.Sinjin, usually confident and unflappable, felt a growing nervousness that he hated as he glanced at Eds who was staring out of the window. This situation was making him sweat, something he wasn’t accustomed to. Unsure of what Edselyn was thinking, he hesitated to ask her anything, waiting for her to speak first.When they arrived home, they exited the car and entered the house in silence. Sinjin followed her upstairs to their bedroom like a lost puppy, unable to shake his unease."Are you really mad at me?" Sinjin asked, breaking the silence.Edselyn removed her shoes and walked barefoot to the walk-in closet, putting them away. She took off her earrings, placed them in a box, and shut it without saying a word."Edse
Two weeks laterThe tension in the courtroom was palpable, almost tangible enough to be sliced with a knife. Sinjin and his attorney, Caralisa Rodriguez, stood off to the side, deep in discussion, while Eds conversed with Sande as they all awaited Judge Caldwell's entrance. Meanwhile, Kyle appeared calm and composed, confident in his victory. He knew he was the biological father of Troy and Tristan, and there was no way for the Santillans to challenge that fact.When Judge Caldwell entered the courtroom, everyone returned to their seats, and the court clerk announced, "All rise," prompting everyone to stand in respect for the judge. After she took her seat, the courtroom settled down as the proceedings began.This second hearing was even more crucial than the first, as it would decide whether Kyle would be granted joint custody. Although Kyle was confident the judge would rule in his favor based on the previous hearing, he hoped to secure enough visitation time to make it feel as if