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The bodies

Penulis: Ayrene N.
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-22 23:04:54

“There's something here!” One of the men called out making Luke still as he heard his statement. As they all gathered on the wide pathway leading down to the mines, two bodies lay there.

Luke squeezed himself among the crowd, his insides shaking.

“Oh my God, Jordan?” Luke called, as he noticed Jordan's still form laying there lifeless. Next to him was a lady who was turning her back to them.

Luke felt tense as he thought of Ashley, the woman looked like Ashley from her body.

“Ashley?” Luke called out pulling the woman so that she looked up making the men gasp as a whole pale face came into view. Luke shrugged his shoulders sighing in relief at seeing the dead woman's face.

“She's dead! As for Michael, well, his heart is barely beating,” one man announced as he checked their pulses.

Feeling as if laying on the smoothest wool Ashley stirred slowly, a smile falling on her lips. She opened her eyes slowly, monitoring the magnificent place.

Her mind suddenly registered what had happe
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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   I'll make him pay

    Lindsey ran into the hospital in panic, having heard of the updates. Luke hadn't called yet, making her even more worried. “Nurse, nurse, was there a man and woman admitted here?” Lindsey asked in panic, hoping she would get to see Ashley quickly. “Miss, we have received quite a number of patients today, so would you at least give me a name?” The nurse inquired looking at her in concern. “Um it's Jor… Michael and Ashley, they were found in the old mines?” Lindsey said, looking at her as she looked through the computer. “Ooh, the patients from the mines, yeah, well, Michael was admitted, but the woman was already passed on when they found her,” the nurse explained, making Lindsey stagger in shock. “No…no…” she rumbled in disbelief as she tried to get a hold of something, anything to support her. “Ma'am, are you okay?” The nurse asked, riding from her seat in concern. Just then Luke walked in stopping for a moment as he spotted Lindsey. “Oh my, Lin!” He called out to her, as he

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   How dare you!

    Andrew threw the mug he held in his hand across the room. “That son of a b**ch! What did you just say? He survived?” Andrew asked again, looking at one of his men in fury. “Yes sir, although there were complications he'll undergo an operation,” the man reported, his head lowered in both fear and respect. “Here are my direct orders, Mark! Make sure he doesn't make it out of that hospital alive!” Andrew said, clenching his fists in anger. “Yes sir!” The man replied headrail out of the room but stopped midway to the door as Andrew continued. “And take one of the best men with you, there is no room for failure understood?” Andrew bellowed, making the man nod vigorously. All his men feared him for being merciless. No one offended him and continued breathing for another day. Andrew logged into Ashley's security footage the site he saw disturbed him. He quickly made his way out of his office trying to keep as calm as possible. Ashley, on the other hand, sat on the concrete cold floor

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   I'll have his head!

    “How's he doing?” Lindsey asked as she stood next to her husband. Luke just looked at Jordan back to the machines after his surgery. He hadn't woken up yet and the doctors elaborated on complications that occurred which may delay his consciousness. “He is doing fine according to the doctors,” Luke answered, fighting the painful lump that stuck to his throat. Hamilton stood by the doorway looking at the man who his daughter adored more than anything. Watching him unconscious for almost thirty hours made him think of Ashley, who was still missing. “Lin, how are the kids holding up?” Luke asked, his tired features showing evidently how he hadn't rested since everything started. “They are okay, but they are starting to ask questions, sooner or later, we need to tell them,” she said, patting her husband's back gently. Looking at him get so lost in this case made her feel bad. “Look babe, I think you should take a day and rest or…” Just then his phone vibrated showing a text message w

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Shut up, woman!

    Pulling into the Matthews residence, Lindsey held a serious frown covering her face. That girl was never going to see the end of her if she didn't produce Ashley's whereabouts. She looked around carefully, noticing evening was approaching. She had to be first so she would go back to check on the kids. Lindsey caught Christine's figure at the corner of her eye sneaking out of the compound. As Mrs. Matthews approached her, Lindsey smiled at her but couldn't wait. She rudely got into her car and drove off, leaving the woman shocked at her behavior. She waved at her through the window, her car driving out of the compound. Lindsey caught the taxi that Christine entered, making her grin evilly. “You can run b**ch, but you can never hide from me… I got you,” Lindsey muttered to herself, feeling proud she caught the sneaky lady. Half an hour on the road, Lindsey didn't anticipate she would still be following her on. Checking her GPS they were driving more away from Sierra. “Where the

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Hell hole

    Ashley stood there in awe looking at the magnificent outfit that lay before her. She had been moved here for an hour now her room had a surveillance camera. Whatever was going on tonight had to be big for her to be dressed like a queen. She was used to exquisite dresses, and she knew an expensive one when she saw it. Slowly slipping into the bathroom she couldn't help but sigh in relief when she noticed no camera. At least they decided to give her some privacy or so she thought. Minutes later she stood by the look looking alluring like she owned the night. For some reason, she wanted to make him remember this night. A soft knock at the door made her furrow her eyebrows confused. “Come in,” she hummed, fixing a loose hair strand that fell on her cheek. Ashley heard the door click open but didn't bother checking who it was until she felt hands slim waist. “You look sexy,” Andrew complimented as he smiled through the mirror. “Thank you,” Ashley replied, forcing her lips to curve

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The horrifying event

    “No!” Ashley suddenly exclaimed as she felt Andrew's breath on her neck. “Hey, hey, calm down, I was only teasing you, come I'll take you to the main place,” Andrew said, chuckling at her terrified face. Ashley silently thanked her stars for the save, but she also knew the night was young so much could happen. She needed to be on her guard all night. Taken by her thoughts she didn't notice Andrew taking her to a more settled room, calm music, men, and women that looked wealthy. Ashley couldn't help but spot some popular old billionaires and businessmen. “What is this place?” Ashley couldn't hold back the question that had been circulating her head ever since she entered the building. “This is where we make the most money,” Andrew said smiling as he started to greet some men in gestures. Ashley looked at him confused at his statement. “There are rules here, whatever you see don't ask any questions, stay composed,” Andrew earned sternly switching to his cold ruthless side. Ashley

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The Ambush

    As her body bumped up and down in the large arms of the strange man, Ashley couldn't hold back her screams. No matter how loud she screamed the noisy bar was much louder and anyone would have mistaken that as fun. “Please let me go,” Ashley pleaded, her teary face unhidden. As she felt her feet hit the ground, she closed her eyes, noticing the restrooms. Nobody would hear her there, compared to the gigantic man she was nothing. “Miss Ashley, open your eyes,” the man said, husky but gentle. Ashley didn't know if she had hit her head to the extent she was imagining her own things on the verge of death. But as large arms shook her shoulders violently she confirmed she was nowhere near to hallucinating. Opening her eyes slowly in shock, Ashley looked at the man before her. ‘Was he trying to get her comfortable before killing her?’ thoughts filled her head as she looked at him suspiciously. “Miss Ashley, I am with the FBI, and we've come to rescue you and the girls,” the man announ

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-27
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Waking up in a strange place

    Ashley fluttered her eyes open, her body feeling strangely rigid. The past events slowly crowded her brain, making her body stay on alert. This time her surroundings were quiet with no bullets flying around. A sudden thought came to her mind, making her sit up quickly. ‘Lin? How was Lin?’ She thought as she carefully set her feet on the ground to survey the unfamiliar room. “Hello?” She called, noticing no cameras in the plain-looking room. ‘Where was she?’ She couldn't help but wonder. She pushed the door open slightly, her feet wobbly, probably from not walking for quite a while. Likewise, she also heard voices along the hall which had locked rooms along it. ‘What was this place?’ She thought as she pushed a door which surprisingly opened. Ashley looked inside only to see a neatly made bed with a monitor machine? This place looked nothing like a hospital, it was too quiet. “Excuse me, Miss, may I help you?” A lady dressed in a nurse's uniform asked her, making Ashley sigh in r

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Breaking out

    Luke felt frustrated as Jordan couldn't pick his phone trying it on more time not realizing it was calling from a dustbin container. “Come on, man pick up,” Luke muttered, fidgeting with his fingers. After realizing there was response at all. He quickly dialed another number, “hello, Ashley I have to tell you something.” Ashley shrugged her shoulders putting the phone on speaker for Lindsey to hear. “What is it Luke, we're listening,” Ashley said as they both listened attentively. “Look, I've been trying to call Jordan, but he's not picking up, and…” Luke said in panic, but Ashley couldn't hide back her words as she interrupted him. “Funny because he called me just ten minutes ago,” Ashley said, her voice full of scorn and mockery. “Ashley you're not listening, Jordan is in danger, the woman who was selling him the villa is an imposter,” Luke said as he paused as if letting the information sink in. “Villa? What Villa?” Ashley asked, feeling confused as to why Jordan would be

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Take him upstairs.

    The sirens died down, the atmosphere clearing off the danger. Ashley released a breath she didn't even know she held as she heard the shooter had escaped, but the police were in pursuit. Luke walked towards her, his body looking tense from the sudden attack. The guests out in the parking lot were lucky to have not been shot. Inside the hotel, Lindsey and the other guests held their hearts in their hands, silently praying for safety. “We have to talk,” Luke said, helping Ashley up from behind a car where she had taken cover. Ashley nodded with her panicked and aching heart at a loss. As the environment was announced safe, the guests finally let out sighs of relief. Lindsey ran out in panic to check on her husband and her best friend. Hamilton followed, his horrified face telling it all. As they all embraced and confirmed each other's safety, Hamilton shrugged his shoulders. “Are the children okay?” Ashley asked, looking at her dad in fear. “Yeah, actually I just got a message t

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The call

    Lindsey walked up to Ashley, who was standing waiting for her with a smile on her face. “Shady business, huh? That was your cover-up, really?” Lindsey mocked as she went to her, her question making them both laugh. “I know, you know I'm not good at hiding things,” Ashley said, hugging her tightly. “Congratulations sweetheart, it seems we have a wedding to plan,” Ashley said excitedly, but the worry in her voice was unmistakable. “Thanks sweetie,” Lindsey asked, but she couldn't miss the slight smile on Ashley's face as if something were disturbing her. “What is it, Ash?” Lindsey asked, holding her arms. “It's nothing, I just miss Jordan, it's been two weeks, and he still hasn't mentioned anything about coming back from the trip,” Ashley pointed out, her eyes portraying her worry. “I'm sure he'll come back, I heard Luke say something about him getting tied down by something important,” Lindsey let out, making Ashley feel her heart slightly hurt. ‘Why would he tell Luke and not

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   She said, Yes!

    The two friends paved outside the bathroom door feeling anxious. The sound of the timer went off making them stand at attention as if they were policemen on duty. “That's it, go in and check Lin,” Ashley said, nagging her hand forward. “No, I think you should check Ashley,” Lindsey refused blatantly, looking at her friend in worry. “Okay, how about we go in together?” Ashley suggested making them walk into the bathroom slowly. Ashley let her eyes fall on the two kits laying on the sink. Seeing two lines on it, she gasped loudly. Lindsey, on the other hand, looked away from the sink feeling scared and tense. “Lin look!” Ashley exclaimed excitedly but found her looking the other way. Shrugging her shoulders she soothed Lin's back, “sweetheart, you have to turn and see, what's the matter?” Ashley asked, holding her in concern. “Well I don't know if I'm ready to be disappointed Ash, I really want this to be it,” Lindsey said, her eyes swelling up in tears. “Only one way to find ou

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The surprise

    Ashley rushed down the stairs quickly as she planned for the big day ahead. After tossing and turning for the better part of the night she came up with something. Lindsey at first thought it was crazy and rushed, but Ashley wanted to at least make something memorable before they left. Her eyes caught Jordan, who was surprisingly quiet except for the kiss he placed on her lips before he left the room. “Hey, love,” she greeted, noticing he was donned in a going out outfit. “Heey, you're awake early after the long night?” Jordan pointed out as he kissed her on the lips passionately. “Yeah, so are you. Heading out?” Ashley asked, looking at him from head to toe. Jordan laughed nervously, brushing it off bluntly, “No, your dad wants me to accompany him to town to run some errands.” “Ooh that's good,” Ashley replied, not wishing to talk too much. Jordan looked at her, his face gloomy as if something were disturbing him. He felt like he always felt on this very day every year: Alone.

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   It's really him

    At the dinner table, Ashley and Jordan kept stealing glances at each other. The sexual tension between them, undeniable. “Mommy, you promised we would have a movie night before we left,” Brandon said, looking at his mom with pouty lips. “Yeah mom, you promised,” Shane chipped in clasping his hands together. Ashley bit her lips, considering the big plans they had for tonight. “Sweetheart I don't think tonight's a good time for that, how about we do it after we get back to the city?” Ashley suggested hoping the kids would accept. “No, you promised, and you always tell us it's bad to break promises,” Brenda protested, making Lindsey nudge Ashley's arm playfully. Looking over to Jordan, Ashley was stunned to see him pretending to mind his own business as he chewed on his steak. Receiving no reinforcement on the table, Ashley chuckled, “okay, you can have the movie night, a promise is a promise.” She pointed out, biting her lip as she swore to make Jordan suffer for leaving her in t

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Pleasure in the fields...

    One week down the line, Ashley couldn't help but smile as she saw Lin walking towards her. “I can't believe we are actually leaving in two days,” Ashley said, as she admired the environment. “You know the countryside isn't as bad as I thought,” Ashley added, making Lindsey smile as looked out in the fields too. Both of them being near to death shook them pretty well. “Yeah we should probably hold off on coming here next time,” Lindsey contradicted her statement making Ashley laugh. “I thought your dream future was here? What happened?” Ashley teased knowing how Lindsey was for the idea to visit the place. “Stop it, maybe in a few more years I would consider coming back here,” Lindsey said looking out into the plain fields. “Lin?” Ashley called looking at her in a serious and concerned face. “Yes, Ash?” Lindsey replied, looking at her with her eyebrows furrowed. “I never say this enough, but you are not just my best friend, you are my sister and I love you so much,” Ashley said,

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Stop or I'll shoot

    Ashley held in her breath as she crawled back on the dusty concrete under the parked truck. She held her mouth in shock as she saw Andrew look under one of the two trucks. Just two trucks to hers, Ashley crawled back slowly and carefully praying she wouldn't get caught. As she heard his sinister laughter die down, she froze on the spot. “Bring me that torch! She's somewhere here,” Andrew announced, standing up to get the light. Ashley quickly took the opportunity to slowly slip into the nearby bush and hit the scattered forest. Under the dim moonlight it was easy to make out shadows and that made her fear for her life. “Boss, she's not here,” one of the men said, looking at his Boss in fear. “This way, she just went this way into the forest!” Another man announced, making all the men rush towards the forest. Ashley ran until her lungs burned out, making her stop to breathe, feeling like she would pass out. Jordan and Hamilton listened carefully to the sounds through the phone.

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Hiding...

    “Love? Is that really you?” Jordan asked, his face litting up in both disbelief and joy. Jordan put the phone on a loudspeaker for Hamilton to listen in. “Sweetie is that you?” Hamilton asked his watering up in excitement. “Yes, I ran away from Andrew, I'm currently at a police station…” Ashley explained everything over the phone. “Forget about tomorrow I'll be there in a few hours,” Jordan interjected. He couldn't let her stay at that place. “Yes honey, we are on our way, stay safe,” Hamilton confirmed as they both set out towards the car. Luke overheard the commotion and decided to check what was going on. Only to find his dad and Jordan on their way towards the main door. “Dad? Jordan? Where are you heading to?” he asked, looking from the first floor. “Ooh, son you won't believe this, Ashley has just called, she's safe,” Hamilton said, his tone full of pride and happiness. “What? Are you sure it's her? Jordan?” Luke asked, looking between the two in confirmation. “We are

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