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Alice considered turning him away, but resigned to endure it for the last time. With her impending marriage to Andrew, relief was on the horizon-soon, she wouldn't have to tolerate Mason's presence.In the secluded basement 5, void of onlookers, she glimpsed Mason in the distance. Approaching him, she demanded, "What's the reason for dragging me here? What more do you want?" Mason responded by hurling a phone at her, causing her to flinch, yet she managed to catch it.Examining the screen, she was startled to find a slideshow featuring pictures of her and Andrew. Realization struck: Mason had been surveilling her all along."How could you betray us, Alice, after more than 3 years together?" Alice clenched her fist, rallying herself."Why would you do this? Explain," Mason demanded, seizing her arm and pinning her against his black gypsy. "Speak up.""Mason, you're hurting me," Alice protested, attempting to break free, but Mason's grip only tightened."Am I hurting you, or is it the ot
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Andrew Persuaded
"I've remained true to myself all along. Neither have I altered my ways, Dad, nor have you. That's precisely why I've made the decision to move out, relinquishing the opportunity for you to witness my life.""No, not at all. The person you used to be never disrespected Dad. This change occurred after you married that actress," Martin raised his voice again. Alice and the doctor stood by, silently overhearing the unfolding conversation."Enough with the cliché in-law behavior, Dad. You both went too far last night," Andrew asserted, and Alice visibly reacted.'How did he learn about last night when I never said a word to him? Ahh, it must be Bella. Why did she have to reveal everything?' Alice fidgeted with her fingers, consumed by nervousness.The young doctor positioned himself beside Alice, scrutinized her, and then gestured towards the closed door with his forefinger. "Are they discussing you?""No, absolutely not," Alice hesitated, fabricating her response."You're not being honest
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Family Conflict
"You are good for nothing, you idiot. I wasted my money on you."The accomplice of Monica yelled at a guy furiously."Ma'am, I did as you said. The guy replied fawningly."What did you do? I informed you about Alice and Mason's secret meeting in the basement, and you even got late." The caller yelled again."I got late because I was at work, but I still clicked Alice Cooper's intimate pictures with Mason Rex and immediately sent them to Andrew Kingston." The guy retorted. He got annoyed."Was it worth it?" Alice and Andrew exited the hospital hand in hand, heading to their lunch meeting together. The caller clenched her fist in frustration."Andrew trusts his wife; it is not my fault. That was my last assignment, and I am not going to work for you anymore."It was a loathsome assignment, one the individual had no inclination to pursue, but he exonerated himself."You can't get rid of it. You still have many things to do for me and..."The guy didn't listen further and disconnected the
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Behind the Questions
'Andrew, while you may trust your wife and overlook those unpleasant pictures, your family might not be as understanding. I've done what I can; now it's let's see how you handle the situation and reassure your worried family.'Andrew rubbed his forehead, seeing all the family members looking at him tentatively."This isn't Alice, right, Andrew? John asked first, with some hope."She is Alice, but... Andrew replied truthfully, but was cut off by Benjamin."Oh, she must be acting. Somebody pranked us by sending the click of her movie scene, right?" Benjamin said this and looked at Andrew.Andrew nodded his head."No?""No, it's not. He is Mason Rex, her ex."Andrew was again cut off by John."I see, it's an old picture with an ex; let's slide the matter then. Everybody has their past."The entire family looked at each other, nodded their heads, and sighed."But grandpa......." Andrew was spilling the beans, but John didn't let him talk."Andrew, please identify the person responsible fo
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Spousal family meal
"Having learned quite a few undisclosed facts today, may we anticipate any additional revelations, ma'am?" the interviewer questioned."I wasn't glad to keep such a thing, but my hands were tied." Alice said it with remorse."Oh, I see, then, what made you reveal this now, publicly?""I am compelled." Alice replied with a lot of thoughts.She was actually pushed by Mason to take this drastic step to control his wildness, but she was still hesitant to make her private life public."Compelled? That's shocking. Can you elaborate, please?""Ahh, I never imagined to bring this stuff of my life in front of an audience of the country, but I went through so much lately, which I am not comfortable disclosing.""I just want to warn them through this channel about those who take advantage of their partner's blind trust in them. To be noted, it's not only for men but for women as well. Cheating was never a compulsion but an option.""Even if your love fades, never betray your partner. Deception i
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Philanthropic Alice
"You can consider me an orphan." Alice answered to Marie, which stunned everybody."What?" "An orphan?""How could that be?"A soft tumult broke out."I'm unable to comply with that request. You have cousins; surely, you must have family and relatives. I want to meet them," Marie asserted firmly."They might be somewhere in the world, but I am not interested in knowing their whereabouts, nor am I pleased to talk about it, please." Alice said sternly:Everybody was taken aback. For the first time, they found Alice rude; otherwise, she was always polite, even against Martin and Sophie's many harsh remarks. She didn't blow up."Alice, why are you getting upset at the mention of your own parents?" Bella asked."Don't you have any sour points in your life that you hate to even think about?" Alice said and darted a quite cynical glare at everyone, then resumed eating."Irrespective of the situation, they're still your parents. Even if you've cut ties, I'm sure they weren't thrilled about i
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Smell A Rat
A few minutes later, Alice and Andrew called it a night, she kept the phone, and she crashed, even when Bella was trying to talk to her."Ahh, she slept too fast; what a wasteful moment." Bella mumbled to herself and closed her eyes.When the sun rose, Alice opted for a baby white silk blouse and a striking red pencil skirt. She tied her hair into a chic high ponytail and completed her look with gracefully simple yet sophisticated formal jewelryAs she applied some final touch-ups, Andrew emerged from the dressing room in a sharp navy blue suit. He quietly approached her from behind, wrapping his arms around her waist in a tender back embrace.Alice pouted. "Andrew, let go of me; you will ruin my makeup.""So be it; your bare face looks much prettier." Andrew said and pecked her right cheek.Alice let out an exasperated sigh. "This is making me cringe." She moved away from him and hurriedly finished her makeup."What made you romantic early in the morning?""I am seizing the time I ha
Last Updated : 2023-10-27Bound By Paper Hearts Saved By Men In Black
'Do as I said, then hit me up.' She sent a text to the goon and switched off her phone.Alice's eyes darted around with a hint of concern as she tried to speed through this secluded area. But, out of the blue, a rapid suv pulled up in front of her car, forcing her to abruptly hit the brakes. The sudden stop resulted in an unsettling jolt for everyone inside."What the heck..." Bella mumbled and looked out of the window.The six body-bulit guys, with long hair, beards, and tattoos all over their bodies, jumped out and approached them. They seemed like thugs.Bella and Alice were petrified while exchanging a look, but Alice pulled herself together."Don't come out." Alice locked all the doors and was exiting, but Bella held her hand."Alice, don't step out; they don't seem like local hooligans.""Don't sweat it; it's going to be ok. Fortunately, they don't look loaded," Alice assumed, getting out of the car.The ruffians pounded on Bella and her nurse's door, but they paid no attention
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Listening to lawyer Jones's argument, Alice and Vicky held their heads. They were at a dead end when a sudden voice made them jump in surprise."Pardon the interruption, but I have evidence that exposes Mason Rex not only as a bad father but as a genuinely awful person," Andrew declared with a sense of outrage upon entering the courtroom.Alice and Vicky exchanged surprised glances before turning their attention to Andrew, whose expression was stern and his eyes blazed a fierce red. Even Mason and Jones were visibly shaken, captivated by the intensity emanating from his fiery gaze.The judge glared at him and massaged his temples. "What's going on here? Mr. Kingston, maintain order in the court or face removal. Defense counsel, enlighten us on this new development." His irritation heightened with the persistent interruptions.Vicky was completely in the dark about what Andrew was talking about, rendering him dumbfounded. He looked at Andrew and the judge with a zipped mouth, like a de
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"I may not have singled out your name, but to the plaintiff's lawyer, your statement carried significant weight."Vicky's remark triggered laughter in the courtroom, leaving Jones feeling offended."Excuse me, we don't need to play a cheap trick when truth is our ally. Mr. Rex is Emma's biological father, and a parent needs no justification to reclaim their daughter.""Your honor, I earnestly implore the court to weigh Mr. Rex's blood relation to the child and render a decision in his favor. Allow an anguished father to reunite with his daughter."Jones, at this moment, had no recourse but to go to court, relying on Mason's biological fatherhood as the sole influential factor in tilting the case in their favor.Vicky sighed and shook his head, accustomed to Jones's theatrical displays and feigned emotions aimed at swaying the court."What if there's a legitimate reason?" he questioned, raising an eyebrow."What?""What if I propose that even a father like Mason may have a rationale fo
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In the courtroom, Paul Rex brought to light a new revelation, a piece of knowledge shared among Alice, Andrew, and Vicky. Yet, their challenge lay in the absence of concrete proof to back up the information they possessed."Point duly noted, Your Honor. Mr. Mason Rex professed a profound love for his ex-wife and conveyed regret for the child. However, this revelation unveils a contradiction—indicating he was never genuinely inclined towards marriage or assuming responsibility for the child but was compelled to do so."Vicky's words stirred a reaction from Mason, who hastily stood up to defend himself. In response, Jones gestured for him to exercise caution and avoid actions that could prove unfavorable in the proceedings."What unfolded next, Mr. Rex?" Vicky shifted his focus back to Paul, encouraging him to pick up where he left off."I deeply regret coercing this troublemaker and hoping he would reform for the well-being of his wife and child. Sadly, my choice subjected the poor wom
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Vicky vented his simmering rage over Mason's intricate web of lies about his relationship, a revelation that outpaced even the awareness of his legal representative."Your Honor, the accused asserts a lack of recollection regarding the breakup with Miss Cooper. Nonetheless, the truth emerges: he terminated the relationship upon her refusal to endorse his company as a brand ambassador. This is what he is not in a position to accept. Subsequent revelations exposed his infidelity during the course of their relationship.""Miss Cooper, left with no recourse, exposed his misconduct, resulting in the loss of his company. In retaliation, he targeted Miss Monica after their marriage, subjecting her to a tumultuous and distressing life."Vicky's statement was left incomplete as Jones abruptly rose and began applauding. Departing from his usual objections, he introduced a surprising and unconventional method of interruption that caught everyone off guard."Lawyer Jones, can you please put words
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"Your honor, before we commence today's proceedings, Miss Cooper would like to make a request to the court," Vicky stated after bowing to the judge.Mason and his lawyer exchanged glances, and Jones threw them a look that said they were pulling the same stunt, but he made it clear it's not going to fly in court—different day, same old song.The judge gave a nod of approval, granting permission for the request.Alice sauntered up, taking her spot in front of the judge after shooting a quick nod. Feeling the weight of onlookers' stares, she nervously licked her lips, sensing the heat in the room.The seasoned stage and on-camera pro, unafraid in the limelight, is now grappling with stage fright for the first time. However, driven by her love for her daughter, she pushes through.Alice let out a deep breath, mustered her courage, and started speaking. "Your honor, during the previous session, Attorney Jones claimed I'm unfit as a mother for Emma, and even...""Your honor, objection. What
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Alice and Andrew stepped out of the elevator onto the 52nd floor of the Royman Hotel that evening, ready to meet Mason. Thanks to Vicky's setup, the ball was in Mason's court."Sunny, any hunch on why Mason opted for our hotel meet-up instead of his office digs?" Alice queried as they strolled in."The thief thinks everybody steals. I reckon Mason Rex's a bit wary, fearing we might have some tricks up our sleeves for this meeting. So, he's strategically set it in our territory to clear his name if anything fishy happens," Andrew mused with a touch of suspicion.He read Mason's cunning mind like an open book."Hmm, you are right.""Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Kingston."Mason awaited them in Andrew's exclusive waiting lounge; spotting their entry, he rose, extending his hand for a shake. Andrew, a bit iffy, eventually gave it the nod."So spill it, Alice, what's the rush for this impromptu meeting? Worried that the verdict tomorrow will swing my way and your little angel, oops, I mean my darli
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"Your honor, it's crucial to acknowledge that Miss Cooper opted to prioritize her public image over the well-being of the infant.""That's wrong......" Alice attempted to protest, but Jones kept firing questions with a booming voice. "Why'd you stroll out with the baby solo without giving a heads-up to your folks or security?""I went with Emma to the restroom, but she bolted unexpectedly while I was washing my hands. Despite my quick commands, being small and flickering, the little baby wouldn't listen, so I had to dash after her urgently, without alerting anyone to the sudden twist of events." Alice spilled the beans without holding back."Your honor, it's worth emphasizing that the defendant isn't just self-centered but also an inattentive mother, incapable of looking after a one-year-old child," Jones remarked, a broader smirk evident on his face.Once again, he slyly targeted Alice, preventing her from defending herself. "Miss Cooper, in the interview, did you really discuss a o
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Alice and Andrew were stunned to see the director of Sunshine Orphanage appear as Mason's witness."Your honor, I'd like to point out that this woman is Mrs. Green, the director of Sunshine Orphanage—the entity the defendant manipulated to falsely assert her adoption of baby Emma. Yet, Director Green's statement provides a stark contrast," Mr. Jones explained.The judge peered over his glasses at the individuals before him and declared,
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"I'm the poor man whose daughter you've absconded with, masquerading your adoption as a virtuous act. You're the very definition of an opportunist," Mason hissed, an insidious smirk creeping across his face."Your words hold no weight. She's my child, and you're nothing but a loathsome fraud and betrayer. I'll ensure the truth prevails in court."Alice couldn't contain herself when he claimed Emma as his own, but when she tried to object, Mason's unscrupulous grin remained unshaken.
