Alex sighed with a moody expression, shaking the glass of beer in his hand, his elbow placed on the round table separating him and Liam.Elena hasn't really been on talking terms with him and he hated it, although he understood."Um, aren't you interested in what I called you here to say?" Liam questioned with a frown on his face.Alex looked at him and nodded. "Yeah. Just go ahead. I'm listening."Liam equally nodded. "So I did as you asked. I investigated Cora and the late Evan Miller.""Okay. What did you get?""I traced them to country D where they once resided. It turns out Cora was a barren woman. Evan Miller brought a baby home one day and in no time, that packed out." Liam informed.Alex nodded. "So, she was found by Evan Miller."Liam equally nodded. "Yeah, although..." He lowered his gaze. "According to some neighbors, someone else equally asked who they were."Alex furrowed his brows in confusion. "You mean there's someone out there investigating the Millers.""Not sure how
Xander and Amy weren't in the house and that's because Alex took them to his mother. He had a place to be with his wife as plus one and he felt happy about it.It's been so long, though he never had a need to celebrate since he lost her. All he did was out of self-pity. He was miserable.As he sat patiently for her to walk down the stairs with his sister being her fashionista, his phone began to ring in front of him. It was the guy. Sanchez.He answered the call and placed it on his ear. "Been expecting your call."Sanchez nodded, looking around in case anyone was coming toward his side. "I know but I had to be careful. I told my boss, Jaguar that you don't seem to be hiding anything." He said in a hushed tone.Alex nodded. "Good, so anything yet? Anything that could be of help?""Not yet..." He straightened up and smiled at his fellow guy. "So, when should we meet, my love..." He asked cockily.Alex frowned in disgust. "What?"The guy shook his head and walked past causing Sanchez to
The night went smoothly, there were smiles on both their faces as they danced to the rhythm of the instrumental song playing. Her hands were wrapped around his neck and hands were around her waist."Me, you, being back together, good, right?" Alex questioned even though he knows her answer.Elena nodded. "Yeah. It is good."Alex smiled since he likes hearing when she agrees with him. "I'm glad to hear that."Elena smiled back and they kept dancing, moving in sync.Someone cleared their throat trying to gain their attention, but they were lost on each other. It felt like nothing could disturb the moment they were having."Excuse me." Someone said, then she patted Alex which definitely gained his attention.They both stopped and looked at the person. "Can I help you?" Alex asked, annoyed.The lady chuckled. "You don't remember me?"Alex furrowed his brows in confusion. "You are definitely not familiar and I know everyone I engage with.""Then you're not good as you thought, since you s
"WHAT!!"Elena walked out of the closet with bulging eyes and turned, giving Alex an icy stare. "What the hell are you insinuating, Alex? Are you saying...are you saying..." She kept trailing off cause it felt hard to spit out and her anger was already over the place."We're still married," Alex answered her deciding to spill the beans. It was high time he let everything out.Elena's jaw gaped as he confirmed it. She shook her head still finding it unbelievable. "No, no, Alex, why? You were so hellbent on making do with me, so WHY?" She yelled at him. "I know it wasn't accidental."Alex nodded. "I planned on coming back to you anyway. Even if it were to be true, I still couldn't let go of you and I wasn't sure I'll be angry at you for too long."She scowled at his explanation. "And what if I had gotten married to someone else?" She questioned him with raised eyebrows. "Ah?" She added."I would have been informed. That won't happen without me knowing." He confessed arrogantly.Elena sh
Brian Jordan arrived at Robert's early in the morning which surprised him. He told him he had something very important to discuss with him. Something he couldn't stop thinking about.He saw two kids playing in the dining as they walked to the garden and he got confused. "Who are those kids?"Robert looked at the kids, then at him. "My grandkids. Alexander's children."Brian gaped. "Oh. So, they're also Elena's kids?"Robert nodded, although looked confused since he remembered Elena. "Yeah. Let's get to why you're here."Brian equally nodded and they walked toward the garden. They entered under the shade and sat on the chairs. "So, what's important that you need to tell me?" Robert began."It's about Elena," Brian said going straight to the point. "I have a feeling she's my daughter."Robert's brow creased and he chuckled finding it funny. "Your daughter?" He shook his head. "Don't think so, she's got her own family."Brian sighed. "Well, I investigated her, Robert. I found out she was
Tucking his kids in the back seat, Alex entered his car and called Liam. He's been curious about how the raid went but this new information he received from his dad has taken over his train of thought.Liam finally answered his call as he walked out of his captain's office. "Why didn't you pick up my call earlier?" He asked as he got to his desk."Talking to my dad, how did it go?"Liam nodded. "It went well. We got them all, and no one escaped. We also confiscated all the drugs in their hold.""That's good news. Have you gotten any information from them?"Liam shook his head. "That's the problem. No one is talking. They're all quiet.""They're probably scared.""Still, we're trying to get information from them. We caught them red-handed, there's nothing they can do to get themselves out of it."Alex nodded. "Alright. Just keep me updated.""I will."As Alex hung up, he looked out the window and he heard his name."ALEX!"He frowned wondering why Andrew is calling him, so urgently. He
Andrea opened the office door of Elena who was overseeing some paperwork for her new restaurant. Elena looked up and smiled. "I was informed of your visit."Andrea nodded and dragged a chair. "I saw what happened between you and my brother. That girl that came between you two..."Elena shook her head. "Don't worry, we've solved the matter and as it turns out, I and your brother are still married."Andrea's mouth fell open in shock. "What?""He never took it to court. He threw it into the ocean."Andrea blinked and looked away still in shock. "Wow. That brother of mine."Elena nodded. "I know, right? Though no one has to know, especially our enemies."Andrea equally nodded. "Talking about enemies, the main reason I came here was to tell you that that girl that came between the both of you wasn't ordinary, it was planned."Elena furrowed her brows in confusion. "Planned? What do you mean?""I knew I saw your mother in that event but it wasn't that clear. After you guys left, I followed
Alex opened the envelope in his hands and brought out the document that was brought to him, engulfed in curiousness.He unfolded the paper and stared at the one important word. He dropped it down and took his phone, screening out his father's name then he made a call.After two rings. "Hello, dad.""Alex. You hardly call except if it's something important. What's up?" Robert asked."I need to speak to godfather. It's something important.""Is it what I think it is?" Robert asked again.Alex nodded. "Yeah. I don't have his number so tell him we need to meet at Haven, an hour from now.""Alright then. I'll convey that."Alex nodded again and hung the call-up."Is that..."Robert turned and looked at his son, Andrew."Was that Alex on the phone?" Andrew asked.Robert nodded. "Yeah. We were both talking about something important, why?"Andrew shook his head. "Nothing. I've just been trying his number but he's ignoring my calls."Robert rose a brow. "Oh. You know your brother is still angr
"Boss, just give me the go-ahead and I'll kill Andrew this instant," Jaguar stated with a sneer formed on his face.The boss shook his head in disagreement before looking up at Jaguar. "I've told you, Jaguar, bring him to me instead. How hard could that be?""Well, boss, it wouldn't be due to friendly conversation. If I'm gonna bring him here, it will be out of duress. I just wanna be sure if that's what you want."The boss gave him a blank look, his mind going to different places as he pondered on the statement, then he let out a wry chuckle. "I need information from him, Jaguar. He's the only way right now to know what's going on out there. I hate the fact that I know nothing.""We can force things out of him..."The door suddenly opened, causing the boss to look and Jaguar to turn toward it. They were both surprised at who decided to visit."You don't have to," Andrew noted with a smirk written on his face.The boss furrowed his brows in confusion. "And what does that mean, Andrew?
It was late at night, Alex and Elena were lying on the bed with Alex facing the ceiling and Elena's head and hand placed on his body. It was quiet for a while, especially since he has things to think about.Not just their impending problem but there is also work. He just couldn't wait to clear the danger out of his family so they can just peacefully live."Are you awake?" He asked."No," Elena answered, her head still on his chest, counting the steady beats of his heart."There's something important I want to talk to you about."Elena furrowed her brows in curiosity and rose her head up to look at him. "About what?""He looked at her. " I uh, I found your dad."Her eyes widened and she sat up. "What?"He nodded and equally sat up. "Yeah. I found him.""Who...who is he?" She quickly asked, needing an urgent answer."My godfather, Brian Jordan. I'm sure you've met him."Elena blinked and looked away, remembering the man. She swallowed as she kept thinking about him like his image was go
Brian entered the coffee shop and spotted Alex so focused on his tablet. He's been wondering what serious conversation Alex wanted to lay on the table. He knew everything with Alex was serious.He walked toward the table and sat down. "So, I'm here."Alex dropped the tablet on the table and looked at him. He wanted to hit the nail on the head. "The last time we talked, I told you about someone who seems to be after your daughters. I told you I know you know who is after them."Brian grimaced, looking confused. "Yeah, but I didn't get it.""Who took your girls away from you?" Alex questioned.Brian sighed. "It was someone I know who has a vendetta against me. Although there was no evidence to prove it, I know he kidnapped my children.""Who is he then?" Alex inquired."Jacob Jefferson. Once a friend, then he became an enemy."Alex bobbed his head, digesting his words. "Jacob Jefferson. He's the boss.""What boss?""The mastermind. The reason why everything happened. You must have thoug
Alex alighted out of his car and hurriedly walked toward his porch since he knows Elena was there waiting for her. As he arrived, she immediately pulled him into a hug. "You're here at last. I've been waiting."Alex nodded, caressing her back. "I know." He pulled her away a little so he could look at her. "Are you okay, though?""I'm terrified, Alex. They said those people were after me. Someone died, why the hell are these things happening?" She anxiously replied.Alex shook his head. "Still figuring things out, really. It had to have been the main mastermind behind it. I just don't know why he's after you. Soon I will though."Elena sighed. "Okay. Let's...let's go in. You should freshen up too. The kids will soon be back from school."Alex nodded. "Okay." They walked in, holding hands, then his phone buzzed.He stopped in his tracks as he saw it was a message from his brother."What's it?" Elena asked him."Andrew sent me a message. He's been trying to talk to me for a while now." A
Elena smiled at the cashier as her goods were given to her. "Thanks." She said, taking it and leaving the grocery store.The bags were immediately taken by the guards Alex placed for her protection. "Let's hold them for you." One of them said and the other took them.Elena smiled and nodded.A call on her phone made her stop and she took it. "Hello, who's this?""It's your assistant, ma'am. I'm wondering how long you'll be back with the groceries. You could have just let me do the job."Elena chuckled, taking slow steps. "I guess. That will be after I slowly get used to getting someone to buy my groceries. I'm already out though, I'm just going to my car.""Okay."Elena nodded and hung the call-up. She looked at one of the guards. "The car?""Henry is bringing it." The guard informed.Elena nodded and stood as she waited.Just as immediately, she instinctively ducked and yelped at the sound of a gunshot hitting the glass doors. "Oh, God." She gasped as the gunshot kept coming."Ma'am,
Cora phoned Brian excessively but nothing and it bothered her. She wondered why he was ignoring her and it infuriated her.She sucked from a straw the coffee she ordered and leaned back against the chair. Looking at the door at any sudden chime of the bell expecting Brian to walk in.She sighed since deep down she knew he won't come. She messaged him too but of course, he should also not give a damn about her messages.She shudder to wonder why he was being that way toward her or did he find out things about her. Did he investigate who she is and ended up left in the lurch? It had to have been the circumstance.She groaned realizing she was failing. It's not as if she lied that much. What rotten thing is there to dig up about her?Or did he get tired? Did he get fed up or he just doesn't want to involve himself with another woman since according to him, his heart is forever for his wife? She cringed at that thought.She's gonna have to come up with something else and this time, she ca
Alex opened the envelope in his hands and brought out the document that was brought to him, engulfed in curiousness.He unfolded the paper and stared at the one important word. He dropped it down and took his phone, screening out his father's name then he made a call.After two rings. "Hello, dad.""Alex. You hardly call except if it's something important. What's up?" Robert asked."I need to speak to godfather. It's something important.""Is it what I think it is?" Robert asked again.Alex nodded. "Yeah. I don't have his number so tell him we need to meet at Haven, an hour from now.""Alright then. I'll convey that."Alex nodded again and hung the call-up."Is that..."Robert turned and looked at his son, Andrew."Was that Alex on the phone?" Andrew asked.Robert nodded. "Yeah. We were both talking about something important, why?"Andrew shook his head. "Nothing. I've just been trying his number but he's ignoring my calls."Robert rose a brow. "Oh. You know your brother is still angr
Andrea opened the office door of Elena who was overseeing some paperwork for her new restaurant. Elena looked up and smiled. "I was informed of your visit."Andrea nodded and dragged a chair. "I saw what happened between you and my brother. That girl that came between you two..."Elena shook her head. "Don't worry, we've solved the matter and as it turns out, I and your brother are still married."Andrea's mouth fell open in shock. "What?""He never took it to court. He threw it into the ocean."Andrea blinked and looked away still in shock. "Wow. That brother of mine."Elena nodded. "I know, right? Though no one has to know, especially our enemies."Andrea equally nodded. "Talking about enemies, the main reason I came here was to tell you that that girl that came between the both of you wasn't ordinary, it was planned."Elena furrowed her brows in confusion. "Planned? What do you mean?""I knew I saw your mother in that event but it wasn't that clear. After you guys left, I followed
Tucking his kids in the back seat, Alex entered his car and called Liam. He's been curious about how the raid went but this new information he received from his dad has taken over his train of thought.Liam finally answered his call as he walked out of his captain's office. "Why didn't you pick up my call earlier?" He asked as he got to his desk."Talking to my dad, how did it go?"Liam nodded. "It went well. We got them all, and no one escaped. We also confiscated all the drugs in their hold.""That's good news. Have you gotten any information from them?"Liam shook his head. "That's the problem. No one is talking. They're all quiet.""They're probably scared.""Still, we're trying to get information from them. We caught them red-handed, there's nothing they can do to get themselves out of it."Alex nodded. "Alright. Just keep me updated.""I will."As Alex hung up, he looked out the window and he heard his name."ALEX!"He frowned wondering why Andrew is calling him, so urgently. He