~~~~~ Dennison Enterprise ~~~~~"Mr. Lycan explain to us, what is happening to the company. Mr. Lycan, you bragged about making the company enter new heights, tell us what is happening." "The stocks are falling daily, there is no standard reason for why? Tell us what is happening to the company." Reporters asked various questions about Lycan who was climbing out of the car, Lycan is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Dennison and the elder brother of Sophia and Alice. He had blue eyes as Alice did and also beautiful facial features, his hair was dark in color making him stand out from the rest people in his family."The news is also spreading that your younger sister cheated with the fiance of the eldest? Mr. Lycan is this true, is this the reason why the wedding was called off at the last moment? Is this the reason for the stocks falling?" "The videos posted by your younger sister on her Instagram page, tell us is that true? Was the youngest daughter of the Dennison making out with her sister
~~~~~ Downtown Apartment ~~~~~ 3 am.Sophia groaned from the mosquitoes biting her body, her hands ran down her body in an attempt to get rid of the mosquitoes. After countless trials of getting rid of the mosquitoes, she sat up from the bed in anger and frustration. Her eyes drifted to Jade sleeping and snoring peacefully and her lips curved up in disgust, she rolled her eyes at him. He was the reason she was here in a downtown dump, if he hadn't been so angry and talked as he liked to his father then they would not have been in the situation. She climbed down the cranky bed, and barefooted she walked towards the window to stare out with mosquitoes still biting her body. She had no clothes to change into, she had only two clothes and they were both dirty leaving her only in her bra and panties. The stupid hotel they paid to stay in that was called an apartment had no blankets to offer except the dirty towels in the bathroom, if only Jade hadn't been so angry to nag at his father o
~~~~~ Hawthorne Business Empire ~~~~~ Arnold climbed down from the car, the door was held open by Trevor. His eyes gazed at the tall and large building before him, this was his empire an empire from where he could rule the world. He took a step forward to go into the large building with Trevor and three bodyguards behind him, the large sign on the building which was flashing ' Hawthorne Business Empire ' sparkled with a bright white and Golden light indicating business opened. The door was pushed open by the securities with their head bowed down in greetings to Ace. Arnold gazed coldly at them without so much as a nod before stepping into the huge building, his face knitted into a deep frown gazing at the ladies in the hallway. The excessive smell of various brands of perfumes, deodorants, and makeup made him feel nauseous. The ladies in the hall turned towards the door as he walked in, they bowed their heads in greeting him also trying to show off their cleavage. Only a few women w
~~~~~ Hawthorne Business Empire ~~~~~Arnold glared suspiciously at his elder sister, his expression was severe he guessed who his sister was bringing into his office and his expression darkened at her thoughts. Becky! That name immediately flashed in his mind making him clench just in anger, Becky was his sister's best friend right from high school. She had been in the same class with him and had kept clinging and pestering him whenever she saw him or came to his house, he had only kept tolerating her because of his sister and finally, after high school, she, traveled abroad to study while he went to California.Ariel smiled at Arnold's expression, she knew he was not a fan of her dear friend but what could she do? Her friend had begged and pleaded with her to allow her to get close to her brother, Becky loved her brother and it was something that Arnold knew too. "Arnold why don't you brighten your expression? You can't face your guest with that kind of face... " Ariel trailed off w
~~~~~ Arnold's Mansion ~~~~~Alice woke up groaning from the aches she felt in her body, her eyes were shut by the flash of light before her eyes. She shut her eyes for some seconds before opening them once again, her eyes stared up at the ceiling before turning to stare at her surroundings. She glanced around the room trying to figure out where she was, she recognized this wasn't the room she was locked up in. It had more design and also had a refined look unlike the other, as she sat upright to stare properly across the room a sharp pain shot through her hands."Ah! Oh my God!" She cried out in a scream notifying the maids at the door that she was awake, they all quickly rushed into the room. Alice glanced at the hand that pain shot through a moment ago, she glanced with a confused expression. She wondered why there was a needle pierced into her skin with a normalized drip, her eyes turned towards the door when it clicked open. "Are you alright young miss? Please lie back down, yo
~~~~~ Arnold's Mansion, Arnold's room ~~~~~"I will do it. I will marry you, I will become your wife and give birth to your child." Alice dropped the bomb, she closed her eyes as she said that to him. Her heart was running a thousand miles in seconds, she took in anxious breaths. "What?" Arnold gasped out in a momentarily stun mode, his eyes were slightly widened and his mouth a little agape. "What did you just say? I think I heard something wrong." He muttered repairing his expression into his cold and expressionless face, his eyes narrowed slightly on her face.Arnold was suspicious of her suddenly agreeing to his request, so he was giving her a chance to speak out at once. Alice rolled her eyes when he asked her to repeat her words, she wondered if he was deaf or pretending to be so. "I said I will be your bride, in other words, I have agreed to marry you and do as you say. I am ready to give birth to your child or even children but that's all on one condition..." Alice remarked, g
~~~~~ Daniel's Hospital ~~~~~"Doctor, you need to check on the patient. His condition is not stable, his monitor is beeping out of order." Nurse Nani informed Terry who was busy playing games on his cellphone. He had gotten to the hospital 30 minutes ago after his talk with Ace.Terry sprung up from his chair at once, he placed his phone down on the table and rushed out towards the elevator with the nurse behind him. "Brief me on his situation? What happened?" Terry queried the nurse."Doctor I don't know what happened, he was alright till an hour ago. His condition didn't show any signs of complications at first, but a few minutes ago he still convulsing on the bed." Nurse Nani spelled out the situation to Terry."Convulsing huh? Press the button, we need to go down there fast. Get a BIC injection ready and also a sedative to calm him down. He can't convulse at this time, this is bad." Terry ordered Nani, muttering the last past to himself.Can't nodded and turned to the elevator bu
~~~~~ Maxwell's Mansion ~~~~~ Night.Natalie walked back into Maxwell's room after taking her bath, a towel was hanging from her chest to her waist. Her flaming red hair was wet and stuck to her face, she held a towel in her hand using it to dry her hair. She had searched through Maxwell's room but found no clothes she could wear.Walking towards the door, she attempted to open it and walk out of the room to her room or find a maid to get her some clothes when Maxwell entered the room. Her lips parted in surprise and shock, she quickly veered around showing her back to him. Maxwell cleared his throat in embarrassment when he saw she was still naked, preferably half naked he would say. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to leave the bathroom like this. There were no clothes for me in the bathroom, so I wanted to get some." Natalie muttered to clear confusion in the air.Ahem! "Oh! Sorry, I will ask the maid to get you some clothes. Wait here don't come outside." Maxwell mumbled walking tow
Alice’s Promotion:Meanwhile, Arnold's father, impressed with Alice's dedication and competence, names her as the new CEO of the Hawthorne corporate empire. This chapter emphasizes Arnold's father's trust and affection for Alice and lays the groundwork for her new role as the company's CEO. In the aftermath of the chaos that had befallen the Hawthorne business empire, a ray of hope emerged from the gloom. Alice, a persistent and diligent employee, had piqued the interest of Arnold's father, Charles Hawthorne. He was impressed by her unwavering passion and skill and identified in her the attributes required to drive the company forward. Charles had seen Alice's unshakable commitment personally. Following Lily's sad death and Samuel's subsequent imprisonment, Alice remained a pillar of strength, guaranteeing the steady operation of the firm. Her tireless efforts and superb leadership abilities had not gone unnoticed by Charles's keen eyes. One afternoon, when Alice was working at her de
Father's Fury:Lily's father, driven by grief and anger over his daughter's sad death, pursues justice and vengeance. Fueled by his emotions, he takes matters into his own hands, determined to hold those guilty accountable. However, his intentions for vengeance are derailed when he is charged and imprisoned for fraud. This chapter looks into the father's desperate quest for justice as well as the ramifications that result. Samuel, Lily's father, was hit hard by the news of her sudden demise. With grief and rage intertwining within him, Samuel became seized by an intense desire for justice. He refused to accept her awful destiny as an accident and was determined to discover the truth about the events that led to his daughter's death. In the days that followed, Samuel dove into a world he never imagined he'd visit. He worked diligently to gather evidence, examine witnesses, and piece together a seemingly never-ending jigsaw. Sleepless hours were spent poring over records, photographs, an
Lily's Downfall:The discovery of Lily's relationship with Arnold's cousin upends her luxurious existence as a supermodel. The media frenzy and public scrutiny have ruined her reputation and career. Lily becomes insane as a result of her inability to cope with the unexpected setback. The chapter delves into her inner anguish and how it leads to a fatal vehicle accident that ends in her untimely death. Lily had always been a symbol of beauty and achievement. Her face appeared on magazine covers, her runway walks captivated audiences, and her every move was watched by loving followers. However, the discovery of her relationship to Arnold's cousin broke her seemingly ideal existence, throwing her into a dark abyss of depression. As the media frenzy grew, headlines screamed allegations, and cameras followed her every move. Lily's world disintegrated under the weight of public scrutiny, and the once-glamorous supermodel became a target for criticism and derision. The walls of her magnificen
Arnold's Cousin:Exposure Arnold had always thought his family was normal, with no skeletons in their closet. But on that terrible day, his life crumbled into a thousand pieces. It began like any other day: Arnold awoke to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. Little did he realize that his cousin's dark secret was about to be revealed, tearing the fabric of their seemingly idyllic existence. As Arnold walked downstairs to the kitchen, he noticed the tension in the air. His parents were crowded together, their faces filled with worry. Arnold approached them with caution, sensing something was amiss. "What is going on?" "Why do you both appear so troubled?" Arnold inquired, his tone tinted with apprehension. His mother looked at his father, her eyes heavy with despair. "Arnold, we have something to tell you. "It is about your cousin, Mark." Arnold felt his heart skip a beat. Mark, his cousin and childhood playmate, was always mischievous but never malicious. He couldn't compr
A New Beginning:The thundering thunder of gunshots rang across the courtyard, and the pungent scent of cordite stung Arnold's nostrils. He clutched Alice against him, ready for the inevitable shower of bullets that would rip through their bodies and end their lives. But the onslaught never arrived. Bewildered, Arnold opened his eyes to see the mercenary firing line swaying in bewilderment. Their raised weapons' barrels were aimed skyward, sending columns of smoke harmlessly into the night air. Alice awoke in his arms, her eyes wide with the same bewildered apprehension as they gradually untangled themselves from their protective hold. The remaining henchmen in the courtyard were in chaos, their attitudes ranging from combat-ready to completely disoriented. A low, rumbling cadence of rotor blades reached Arnold's ears, quickly increasing in loudness. A big black helicopter banked over the estate, its running lights strobing crimson against the clouds of bitter smoke that remained in t
The Final Showdown:The sleek black automobile raced through the night at breakneck speed, its tires screeching as Alice blasted around bends with reckless accuracy. Arnold's knuckles were white on the door handle, his body tight like a bowstring in gloomy expectation of the upcoming struggle. Finally, the formidable gates to Harris' huge estate appeared ahead, flanked by armed soldiers in defensive positions. Alice grimaced as she pressed the pedal, sending the automobile rushing toward the entryway like a bullet. "Get down!" Arnold yelled, grabbing her by the shoulders and yanking them both into a defensive huddle as bullets exploded. Bullets ricocheted off the strengthened chassis as they smashed through the gates, scattering shattered metal and splintered wood. The car fishtailed wildly before Alice regained control, the tires wailing in protest as she slid across the courtyard in a spray of debris. More armed guards approached them from all sides, raising their firearms and aimin
Arnold's Awakening:The heart monitor's steady beep was the only sound in the dimly lit hospital room. Arnold's unmoving figure appeared pallid and emaciated against the stark white blankets. Tubes emerged from his body, carrying vital fluids and medications. Alice kept a single watch at his bedside, her eyes swollen from sleepless nights and a constant stream of tears. "You have to wake up," she said softly, grasping his limp hand. "The kids need you. "I need you." As if responding, Arnold's fingers trembled almost slightly on her hand. Alice's head jolted up, and new tears welled up as she examined his face, looking for any additional indications of consciousness. Arnold's eyelids flickered open gradually and painfully. He blinked owlishly, his brow furrowing in puzzlement as he took in the sterile surroundings. "A...Alice?" His voice was barely more than a croak. "Arnold!" She leaned closer and cradled his face in her quivering hands. "You are awake! Oh, thank God, you are awake!"
Risky Confrontation:The information I had gathered against Damian and Lily felt like a lead weight in my hands as I walked into the heart of their operations—a generic office building that served as the facade for their massive criminal empire. My instincts told me to turn back and wait for the authorities to handle this sensitive case. But a deeper, more basic drive pulled me forward: a burning desire to look into the eyes of the monsters who had attempted to destroy my family and demand answers. My stomach churned with a horrible sense of anticipation as I walked through the magnificent lobby, my heels tapping on the polished marble with each determined stride. I could feel the weight of interested eyes on me, wondering what business a hugely pregnant lady had in this den of dishonesty and deception. If only they knew the truth: the unassuming figure in front of them was a lady forged in the fires of adversity, a force of nature propelled by unbreakable love and an unflinching sens
Unveiling the conspiracy:The farther I went into Lily and Damian's convoluted web, the more I felt like Alice falling down the rabbit hole, with each new revelation more weird and unnerving than the last. Financial data, once a jumble of numbers and figures, began to take on frightening new significance as patterns formed, portraying a picture of systemic fraud and embezzlement on a scale I couldn't fathom. Damian's deceit appeared limitless. He'd spent years painstakingly siphoning money from the Hawthorne empire, using a large network of shell businesses and offshore accounts to hide his activities. And Lily, that nasty snake, had been his willing accomplice, her beauty and guile providing the ideal distraction as Damian worked diligently to undermine Arnold's authority from within. As the scheme unfolded before me, layer by layer, I felt a surge of righteous rage rise in my chest. How could these horrible, soulless animals attempt to destroy what Arnold and I had built? How could