The atmosphere in the Storm mansion was awfully quiet and sad. The day had come to finally hold the burial ceremony for Daniel Storm. Grief and sorrow covered the faces of many as they boarded their cars. Kyla glanced at the mirror to admire the necklace that Liam had given her that morning.Her lips curved up at the twinkly amber color in the middle of the necklace. It had been a week since she got discharged from the hospital. Nothing much came from the investigation of the company's fire. Kyla let her fingers run through the necklace around her neck looking in the mirror with admiration.“Beautiful,” Liam muttered behind her, making her smile broaden as she turned to look at him.“Yeah it's gorgeous, thank you,” Kyla acknowledged walking towards him.“Not the necklace, I'm talking about you, you look stunning, nothing can overlap your beauty my love,” Liam said, placing a light kiss on her lips. His eyes having a distant cold emotion that Kyla could tell he tried to conceal.“Th
As the car pulled over at the mansion, the kids alighted, quickly running to the house. Everyone had a long, busy and sad day. Liam ran his hands through his hair, feeling his heart relax as he spotted the car Kyla came in earlier. Surprisingly, Mr. Vane got out of the car, walking towards the house without saying a word to him. The awkwardness between them settled deep into their hearts. As Liam pushed the door behind him, he was met by the quietness in the living room. All he could hear were the kids already in their playroom calling out to their mother.Liam walked to the counter pouring out drinks for both himself and Steven Vane.“Let's toast to the life well lived of my father,” Liam broke the silence as Mr. Babe accepted the glass.“To an honorable man,” Mr. Vane said as they toasted before gulping down their drinks.“Daddy? Daddy? Didn't you say mom was already home, she isn't in her room,” Dylan came down quickly looking at his father, his eyes displaying confusion.Liam lo
Liam paced around as he inspected the security men feeling furious when he noticed something amiss. Something he should have avoided at all cost. “Where are all the new men I hired this morning?” He asked for the fourth time as all the men looked down. None having any explanation of what happened. Liam swept everything on his desk angrily, it was clear as day the new men were Blake's men, how could he even be so careless! “Calm down, at least now we know where to start,” Mr. Vane, who surprisingly took all this well, comforted him.Liam glanced at Mr. Vane in gratitude, his support especially at such a time meant so much to him. Once again detectives flocked the Storm residence, but this time looking for Kyla. No calls or threats were made yet, but they all had hope something would come in.Liam gave all the details as the investigation team jotted down everything they needed. The doorbell rang, ushering in a panicked Amber and Justus. Liam couldn't help but feel bad on seeing his
Tears ran down her face as she felt helpless. Feeling the man's hand go higher to her inner thigh she threw her legs, resisting managing to throw him off her. Her tied legs couldn't do much to help her nor could her hands which were in the same condition. “You're a feisty one! But guess what, I brought something to help you stay silent princess,” the man said as he gathered himself revealing a piece of cloth. Kyla looked at him in horror knowing that it was meant to drug her from the way he held it ready to mask her nose with it.“Please don't, if Blake finds out, he'll kill you!” Kyla tried to scare the man away, but the man bellowed out in laughter as he continued moving towards her like a predator would a prey.Kyla saw he was not relenting, making her coiled herself even more tightly as if that would help her.“Don't look scared of me, let us enjoy together while you're still alive, do you think Boss will keep you alive for long?” The man mocked stopping at an arm's length from
Liam paced in the living room as the activation appeared to be having issues. The detectives termed it as maybe the place his wife was being held didn't have enough network or something.It was morning already after waiting all night for the device to somehow have some connection, everyone looked exhausted.A small hand talked to him on the shoulder, making him turn. “Hey champ, you're up early? How was your sleep?” Liam smiled as he greeted Dylan who had sleep bags under his eyes. He looked as if he hadn't slept well at all.“Daddy, did mommy come home already? I need to show her something I made for her at night,” Dylan said looking at his father in hope.Liam ran his hand through his hair not sure what to answer as by now everything was pretty clear his mom was nowhere to be found.“She'll be home soon champ, meanwhile why don't I make you breakfast?” Liam said, feeling his heart twist as he gave his son some uncertain hope.“No, I don't want breakfast, I want my mommy!” Dylan yel
Liam tapped his fingers impatiently on his lap as the car took yet another turn in the outskirts of the city. It appeared Blake had gone through every trouble to take her far away. “Liam calm down, I'm sure we'll find her safe and sound,” Mr. Vane said, tapping his shoulder comfortingly.Liam nodded in gratitude, but he couldn't get rid of the anxiety he felt. “I pray so Sir, I pray so…” Liam replied, his thoughts wandering off. “Come on, I think we're past the Sir line, just call me dad, I'm practically like your father,” Mr. Vane said, taking Liam by surprise as he looked at him with his eyes wide.“Are you sure that's okay?” Liam asked, looking at him in confusion.“Yes, son, it's okay, and no matter what, I know Kyla and the baby will be safe,” Mr. Vane said, smiling at him.Liam froze beside him at his statement as he turned quickly to look at him, all his attention fixed on him.“What did you say? What baby?” Liam asked, his eyes wide in shock.Mr. Vane closed his eyes tightly
Panic set inside her as Blake pulled her towards a hidden door that appeared to lead to the backyard of the mansion. “Where are you taking me?” Kyla asked but received silence as an answer.“Start the car!” Blake ordered shoving Kyla into the awaiting car in haste.Kyla's eyes grew wide as she heard gunshots from afar. The sound making her recall the day her kids were taken, the way things went down. What fascinated her was the fact that the same man who wanted to kill her wanted to take her with him this time.Kyla put her hands on her chest to try and soothe her breathlessness. She froze the moment her hands touched her neck realizing that her necklace was somehow no longer there. The idea of it coming off as she was being dragged along made her heart ache. That was the only thing she had received from Liam, she didn't want to part with it. It gave her comfort when she felt lonely most times, but now it appeared she lost it.Blake, on the other hand, appeared restless as he kept g
Kyla cracked her eyes open slightly, furrowing her brows from the bright white light in the room. It took her a while to process what was happening. Her dad! “Dad?” Kyla muttered, but her voice came out croaky and strained. She tried calling, but no sound came out this time, her throat feeling as if someone had dragged bags of sand through it. Kyla couldn't push the image of seeing her dad lying on the floor bleeding. She had to go see him no matter what. He had to have survived for the sake of her sanity. Something heavy on her bed side made her freeze as she tried to sit up. Kyla popped her head letting her eyes search for whatever it was that was restricting her movement. Her eyes rested on Liam who appeared to have fallen asleep with his brows knitted in worry. Kyla stirred trying to stay in a comfortable position as she watched him carefully. He had really gone through a lot in the past few days. She couldn't trade him for anything in the world. Liam could have sworn h