Upon seeing Nolan, Sara's eyes darted toward the entry door, as if searching for Yohan. Her face paled with fear and panic at the prospect of facing him.
"How are you, Madam?" Nolan asked with a gentle smile.
Sara managed a sad smile and replied, "I'm fine. You're here..." She couldn't help but inquire.
"I went to get cigarettes for Sir," Nolan explained.
Sara furrowed her brow in confusion. Bruno didn't smoke. Then... was Yohan already here? But she hadn't seen his car. Maybe Nolan had used his car to get the cigarettes.
Sara's throat felt dry, and Natalie quickly sensed her anxiety.
"They're in the study room," Natalie informed Nolan.
Nolan nodded and proceeded to the study room.
"Sara, Bruno called Ricky here to discuss something. I'm not sure what it's about. They've been in there for a while," Natalie explained.
Sara could hardly catch her breath after receiving confirmation.
She saw Assistant Nolan walk into
After two months…At night, the sky became like a beautiful painting with colourful lights called the aurora. The lights looked like ribbons dancing in the sky, and they painted the night with colours like green, purple, and blue. It was like a magical show in the quiet night, telling stories about the wonders of space.Yohan stood in the bedroom, gazing at the breathtaking natural scene through the glass wall. In his hand, he held a glass of whisky, and the other rested casually in his pocket. His eyes appeared dark and tinged with red, his lips pressed firmly together. It was impossible to discern his thoughts. He was dressed in a sleek, long black coat that draped over his tall frame, paired with well-tailored black trousers that accentuated his long legs. His overall appearance exuded an air of enigmatic allure, making it difficult to look away from the striking figure he cut against the stunning backdrop of the landscape.At that moment, Assistant No
It was around six in the evening when Yohan Dixon stepped out of the meeting room, a cigarette already lit between his fingers. He walked briskly towards his office, exhaling smoke, and inquired impatiently, "When is she going to arrive?""I've tried calling her multiple times, sir. She's not answering," Nolan replied."Then go to Cerate Solutions and fetch her," Yohan ordered.Nolan hesitated before delivering the news, "Sir, she's not at Cerate Solutions, and she's not in Vento City either."Yohan came to an abrupt stop, his face registering shock. He turned to Nolan, demanding, "Where the hell is she?""I tracked her location, sir. She's in Ang City."Without wasting a moment, Yohan headed for the exit, and Nolan followed closely behind.It took two hours to travel from Vento City to Ang City, and during that time, Yohan remained completely silent. Assistant Nolan drove in silence, sensing that Yohan was not in the mood for convers
Sara had two compelling reasons for leaving Vento City and settling in Ang City. Firstly, she knew that Kevin often stayed at his hotel in Ang City when he returned from France before their marriage, and she didn't want to miss a chance to see him. Secondly, Ang City provided convenient transportation options to Vento City, ensuring she could easily commute if needed. She continued working at Cerate, handling all her tasks online. In case of emergencies, she could always go to the office without any trouble. Her daily routine involved working from home during the day, getting groceries in the evening, and cooking her own meals.Yohan had already learned about all these details. Sara's impact on Yohan was more potent than any drug.How could Yohan possibly control himself after catching a glimpse of her again?He couldn't resist the urge to see her again. For three days, in the evening, when Sara returned home with her groceries, Yohan began to follow her. Every
In Vento City…It was eleven o'clock at night, and Ryan Jenkins was in the back seat of a car, talking to Gracie on his phone."Sweetheart, don't be mad," he said.Gracie replied, sounding frustrated, "You never have time for me and our daughter. You're always busy shooting, and just look at the time now. You haven't even made it home yet. Jemma was already asleep when you left in the morning, and she is asleep again before you get back. I'm telling you, she's gonna forget what her father looks like."Ryan's heart warmed even more when Gracie got angry. He smiled and playfully said, "Well, if she doesn't sleep, how are we gonna have more kids?"Gracie let out a deep sigh. "You're impossible."Suddenly, Ryan spotted a familiar black, fancy car parked near a bar."Wait a sec," he exclaimed, "Ricky? What's he doing here?"Gracie asked, concerned, "What's going on, Ryan?""Pull over to that bar," Ryan instructed the d
In France…It was a beautiful yet freezing evening. The sun had already set, but its last rays still touched the earth. There stood a tall and handsome man beneath the open sky, right in front of a charming white statue positioned in front of a bungalow's entrance. He had on a long, warm white coat, a white roll-neck jumper, and black pants. He looked stylish and captivating, puffing on a cigarette while smoke rings danced around his head. The man was none other than Yohan Dixon himself.Soon, a white car pulled up in front of the bungalow, and Kevin Johnson stepped out of it. He spotted a familiar figure standing on his property. It didn't surprise him; he knew Yohan had a way of showing up anywhere. Kevin walked over to Yohan, who handed him his cigarette, blowing out smoke rings and gazing straight ahead. Both men exuded their charm, standing side by side, stealing the night's breath and beauty. They stared straight ahead, and Kevin took a deep drag from the
"He headed to Sa's house once he got here," Nolan replied."Damn it! Drive to Sa house. Tell the team to get there ASAP. He's in danger," Yohan ordered.Nolan was initially taken aback by Yohan's urgency, but he quickly started making calls to relay the instructions.Yohan continued to call Kevin repeatedly, but each time, his phone went straight to voicemail. As the car approached the bungalow, Yohan's eyes widened at the sight of black smoke billowing into the sky. The smoke was emanating from Kevin's residence, Sa House."Why's there smoke rising?" Yohan demanded to know.Nolan, while attempting to track Kevin's last known location on his phone, raised his head and was taken aback when he saw the direction they were headed.The car drew nearer, and now flames were visible amidst the smoke. The wailing sirens of fire trucks became audible, and Yohan's heart raced in his chest.Sa House was engulfed in a devastating blaze. Firefighte
"Ricky," Natalie said softly as Yohan sat down beside her, heaving a deep sigh."How is she?" Yohan asked in his hoarse voice."Her fever has subsided for now. She's grieving, trying to conceal her pain," Natalie replied."Where is she?" Yohan inquired."Over there, standing for quite some time," Bruno answered, gesturing in the direction Natalie had indicated.Yohan's throat tightened as he saw the slender figure with a noticeable baby bump standing near the glass wall, her eyes dry and distant as she gazed outside.Yohan hung his head and let out a heavy sigh. Seeing Sara's condition was painful for him, which had kept him away from Dixon Villa for two days. However, his emotions eventually got the better of him, and he couldn't stay away any longer."She might insist on leaving, but make sure to keep her here," Yohan requested."We won't let her go anywhere. She's already endured so much pain. We can't bear to see her suffer a
In a while, Sara Owen arrived at Café Banso to meet Gracie, who was accompanied by her adorable daughter, Jemma. Seeing the child, Sara couldn't help but feel emotional. Every time she saw kids, it reminded her of her late daughter, Rose. As she watched Jemma playing, Gracie gently held her back, preventing her from approaching Sara, preventing her not to hurt Sara."Are you going for checkups or have you made work your everything?" Gracie asked.Sara chuckled, "If I skip checkups, Aunty will get all worked up, and Uncle will lecture me for an hour."Gracie smiled, "I'm glad you decided to live with them. They love you like parents, and it makes me so happy. And just imagine, when you have a child, they'll be over the moon."Sara looked thoughtful, "I can't even fathom the bond that has developed between us."Gracie leaned in, "But what's your plan for the future? You're still young. It can't be all work, Sara."Sara sighed, "Right no
"How... How is that possible? I remember, we chatted the morning I got attacked. You were the one telling me the baby was all healthy. What the hell happened?" "Maybe it's just my rotten luck, Jemma. But seeing you with Sunny, I can't help but be grateful you made it through and had a healthy baby." "Oh, Jia..." Jemma enveloped her in a tight hug, both women clinging to each other as tears flowed freely. Meanwhile, Noah reached the October Villa. As he approached, Yohan shot him a glare colder than a snowstorm. "Dad... Mom..." Noah greeted them, his eyes darting around to gauge the situation. Sunny was playing with Yohan. Noah swallowed hard, sensing trouble. "How can you be so careless, Jimmy? Why'd you let Jemma come here alone at this hour? You know the danger's not over yet," Sara scolded, her tone edged with worry. "Mom, I didn't want her to come, but she insisted..." "You're avoiding the situation, Jimmy. You can't change the past, but you shouldn't be dodging what's happ
"Jimmy, it's been days. I want to see her and the baby. What's the big deal?"He sighed, "I promise, we'll go later. I just need to sort some things out first."Jemma, growing more anxious, insisted, "But I've been waiting, Jimmy. I can't wait any longer. What's going on?"Noah, worried about her mental state, softened his tone, "Listen, babe. Trust me, I'll take you to see Jia, okay? I don't want to rush into things."Jemma, feeling a pang of doubt, couldn't hold back, "Are you hiding something from me? Why won't you just take me?""No, Jemma, it's not like that.""Jimmy..." her eyes turned tearful."Okay. I'll take you out to dinner tonight, at October Villa. Jia's staying there, and we can see her afterward. Deal?"Jemma hesitated for a moment, then agreed, "Okay, dinner it is. But you better not forget about it.Noah smiled, relieved that he had managed to divert her attention, "I won't. Now, let me get going, okay?"Jemma agreed, watching him leave for the office. As the door clo
Noah trudged back from work, the day's burdens still hanging on his shoulders. Opening the bedroom door, he caught sight of Jemma singing a lullaby to Sunny in her sweet voice. Emotions surged within him, and he quietly closed the door, not wanting to disturb their tender moment.Sinking into the living room couch, Noah leaned back with a heavy sigh. Guilt and regret enveloped him as he grappled with the reality of their situation. Conflicting emotions swirled as he recognised the joy in Jemma's happiness but couldn't shake the haunting feeling that everything was amiss.Jemma placed Sunny in the cot and, on her way to the kitchen for water, found Noah sitting in the dimly lit living room, a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whisky in the other. She touched his shoulder, and he opened his eyes, extinguishing the cigarette and placing the glass on the table."Tired?" she asked.Noah sighed deeply, rubbing the gap between his eyes. "Is Sunny asleep?"Jemma nodded, her palm on his che
The next morning dawned, casting a feeble light across the hospital room. The oxygen mask, a constant companion in her struggle for breath, had been removed, leaving her vulnerable in the stark hospital room.As Jemma slowly opened her eyes, the sterile scent of the hospital greeted her senses. Her gaze fell on Noah, sitting at the edge of the bed, his face etched with a mixture of exhaustion and sorrow. Desperation flickered in her eyes, and as she tried to speak, her voice emerged as a raspy whisper, "Jimmy... where's our baby?"Noah's heart clenched at the question, the weight of the unspoken truth hanging heavily in the air. He hesitated, avoiding her gaze, and gently urged, "Jemma, just take it easy. You need to rest."But Jemma, fueled by a mother's instinct and the gnawing fear that something was amiss, persisted, "Jimmy, please, where's our baby? Why won't you tell me?"His throat tightened with the burden of the truth he wasn't ready to share. Trying to divert her attention,
In the quiet aftermath, the doctor delivered a bittersweet message – Jia had given birth to a healthy baby boy, and she was fine. The family found themselves torn between joy for the new life and grief for the loss of Jemma's child. The terrace became a haven for Noah, who stood near the railing, his hands tucked into his pockets, gazing into the vast darkness.Jacob approached silently, standing beside him.Noah's shoulders slumped, burdened by the weight of the night. Understanding the unspoken unrest, Jacob placed a hand on Noah's shoulder."It's tough, Jimmy," Jacob finally said.Noah remained silent, still lost in the abyss of his thoughts."It's okay, Jimmy. It's not your mistake." Jacob added."You shouldn't have brought Jia here," Noah mumbled."I couldn't lie to her, and... I couldn't stop her," Jacob replied."How's she?" Noah asked, his voice strained."She's fine. Delivery went smoothly, not too hard on her. It's life.""How's the baby?" Noah's voice caught in his throat.
On a lovely evening, Jemma, bored at home, craved ice cream. Spontaneously, she called her driver and headed to the best ice cream spot. The cool sweetness lifted her spirits, turning a mundane evening into a delight.As Jemma indulged in her favourite ice cream, she decided to tease Noah, ignoring his earlier warnings about venturing out alone. Clueless about the impending twist in her evening, she initiated a video call, capturing the picturesque scene of her enjoying the sweet treat.Noah's face lit up when he saw Jemma's call, and his initial joy was evident as he glimpsed her savouring the ice cream. A smile played on his lips. However, his expression shifted when he noticed the unfamiliar surroundings and the people bustling behind her.Concern etched across his face, Noah interrupted her playful banter. "Jemma, where are you? You're not at home, are you?" he asked, his voice betraying a mix of worry and irritation.Jemma, still in her carefree mood, laughed, "Relax, Jimmy! Just
Yohan looked straight into her eyes, "Your mother didn't make a mistake giving birth to you and your brother. Being a mother ain't a mistake. The real mistake is not being able to bring a child into the world. And you didn't make a mistake wanting to bring life into this world."Jia lowered her head, tears welling up."He's a good guy. I'm proud of you."Jia rested her head on his shoulder, and he tightened his grip on her hand, patting it with his other hand."Jimmy's mad at him, not at you or your child. They're buddies. They'll figure it out.""Thanks, Dad."…Noah stepped out of the bathroom, catching sight of Jemma massaging her own feet. With a quick stride, he approached her."What are you doing? Lie down," he insisted, guiding her to lean back onto the bed. Noah grabbed a cushion, placing it behind her for support. Carefully, he lifted her leg, settling it on his thigh, and started massaging it gently.Jemma looked at him deeply, a gentle smile playing on her lips, radiating w
"Jimmy, just hear me out. It's true. It's Jacob, but...""I don't want to hurt you. Back off," he warned, and Sara covered her mouth in shock at the revelation."Mom, get her out of here," Noah yelled at his stunned mother. Jemma wasn't giving up, clinging to his arms to stop him."Jimmy, please... don't be so furious. At least try to understand. We can talk.""Jemma..." his dark eyes sent shivers down her spine, and she realized the magnitude of his anger.In the bedroom, as Jia and Jacob heard Noah's furious voice, Jia clutched Jacob's hand in fear. "Jacob...""Don't worry, I'll talk to him. Let me go.""No... no... please... please, Jacob..."Jacob gently released his hand from her grip and stepped out of the bedroom. Noah caught sight of him, and his anger surged."Freaking scoundrel!" Ignoring Jemma, he shoved her aside and lunged at Jacob."Jimmy... Jimmy..." Jemma screamed, almost drowned out by the chaos.Jacob attempted, "Jimmy, let's talk, okay.""I'll kill you!" But Noah un
"You won't do anything to him, brother. Please..." Jia approached him in fear."I'll kill that coward, Jia," Noah gritted his teeth, eyes blazing with anger."He's not a coward, brother.""This is pure cowardice. Who the hell leaves you in such a condition?" he shouted angrily."No brother, don't do anything to him. Please... he was going to tell you...""When? After the baby's born? It's been seven fucking months, Jia!" he screamed, shaking her. Jemma approached Jia, holding her shoulders, and said to Noah, "Jimmy, don't scare her. We can talk calmly.""I'm warning you, Jemma. Ask her who he is or get her ready to see his dead body in twenty-four hours."Saying that, he stormed out of the apartment furiously, leaving everyone shocked and scared. Jia sobbed, holding Jemma's hands, "Jemma... please... tell brother not to do anything to him... please... Jemma...""Calm down... calm down, Jia... don't cry... I'll talk to him."Jia rushed to Sara, stumbling into her legs, "Mom... please..