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ONE YEAR LATEREvelyn got to the airport, and dialed her best friend's number.It rang twice before it got connected so she said pouting"We are here at the airport Lee, where are you?" "I am two minutes away, just relax" Lee said"You should have been here by now" Evelyn said"I am sorry for not keeping to time your Majesty" Lee said and she chuckled She and Wade walked hand in hand outside and saw Lee, Zach and some bodyguards waiting.As soon as Evelyn saw Lee, she hugged him, "I miss you my cute and adorable knight" she said"I miss you more, you sure have grown. I mean you look even more chubbier..." Lee said admiring her, and Evelyn blushed"Come on guys, Let's go.." Wade said breaking off their little reunion. They all entered into their various cars and they sped off."Why didn't you bother to come visit in Columbia are they still tailing you?" Evelyn asked"You have no idea" Lee said"Haha, that's the most funny thing ever, well I am back and that's all that matters" Evel
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At the restaurant Evelyn sat down waiting for her friend.The waiter came and asked politely, "What would you like to order ma'am?""Oh just get me a cup of coffee while I wait for my friend""Okay coming right up"After some minutes it came and she smiled and took a sip. It hit the spot perfectly.Britney came to the restaurant 15 minutes late but the joy of seeing her friend after a longtime covered her tardiness. She stood up and they both hugged each other like two rabbits wrestling.They then sat down and began discussing"Do you still work with Mrs Anders?" Evelyn asked"Nope, my man told me not to work anymore" Britney said"Wow!! That's so cool" Evelyn said"Thank you dear, speaking of men, how is your Eric?" Britney asked"Let's not talk about him" Evelyn said"What did he do? He came looking for you at the restaurant by asking me your whereabouts. So I gave him Lee's contact and address because I didn't even know where you are. I thought since he didn't come back he must ha
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The day finally came for Evelyn Mills to take over the company.So she walked graciously into Aragon's holdings and called for a board meeting, after all, the company is in her name now. The highest shares is hers, so she can summon for an emergency board meeting anytime, anywhere.She sat down confidently in the seat as the CEO of the company, some of the board members were not in support of the change in ownership of the company.Some came late, because they don't acknowledge her as anything.So after an hour, the seats in the conference room was filled up except one.Evelyn stood up gracefully, her hair let loose she was wearing a red corporate suit and matching pants and a black ankle high heeled shoes. She said"I am Evelyn Mills, the owner of this corporation and I will not stand being disrespected by your lousiness. I called for a meeting an hour ago, and it took another hour for you all to assemble?""Miss Evelyn, you have no right to call us just because you are the new own
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"Evelyn just say the word, what can I do to have you back to myself? I can't do anything without you, I waited and searched for you but couldn't find you.""..." The silence from Evelyn, the way she showed no emotions made Eric sad and heartbroken. He hates it when she gives him silent treatment always have.As soon as she got off the Elevator her guards arrived and escorted her to her car, opened her door and she entered without sparing him a glance.Eric left the company dejected, though his guards keep tailing him from behind but they dare not make themselves known.Evelyn got to the hotel first and entered into her room'What is he trying to do? After abandoning me to myself to die he is sorry? Was he expecting me to run into his arms after what he did? He must be crazy to think that' Evelyn thought and went into the bathroom to wash up.Eric came hours later with a big bouquet of her favourite rose and dropped it in front of her door, and slipped a note into her room as he alway
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The next day Evelyn went to work and shortly after some guards came to her hotel and packed up her belongings and moved them to her newly purchased residence.ARAGON'S HOLDINGSEvelyn was going through records of employees in the company and she couldn't find anyone that will be a 100% loyal to her, so she was almost giving up when someone walked into the company, dressed in a corporate outfit and came to her.Evelyn looked up only to be met with a familiar face."Hi, you look familiar, are you Amanda?" Evelyn said"Yeah, I thought maybe you wouldn't recognize me anymore since we only just met a couple of times" Amanda said"I hardly forget a face dear, so tell me what brings you here?" Evelyn asked"I am looking for a job." Amanda bluntly said"Job? Why? Thought you were working for the Aragons?" Evelyn asked"Well, I stopped working for them for a while now." Amanda said"Come with me, let's talk in my office" Evelyn said "Sure" Amanda followed her to her office and said"This is
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Dan was on his phone, he was supposedly resting after a tiring day at his company, when a text entered it was from an anonymous source.YOU ARE AN ADOPTED CHILD, JACK SMITH."What are they saying?" Jack muttered'Who is this? This can't be true, I better call dad and ask if this is true.' Jack thought He dialed his father's number immediately, he picked up"Jack my boy, how are you doing over there? People keep singing praises about your new company. You are making both your mum and I proud each second" Aaron said"Dad" Jack said"Yes son, what is it?" Aaron asked"Is mum there with you?" Jack asked "No, she is in the kitchen" Aaron answered Innocent"Okay I want to ask you this and I hope you tell me the truth" Jack said"Alright what is it son?" Aaron asked yet again"Dad, am I an adopted child? Do I not share the same blood as the Smiths? Am I an outsider?" Jack asked"Who told you that?" Aaron asked surprised "Just answer my question, dad am I adopted?" Jack asked again hoping
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Monica who had went to fill the forms at the counter, while she was at it her phone rang it was her dad.."Hello dad" Monica said"Monica dear, Jack has been shot" Aaron said"I know dad, Vincent already told me, I am at the hospital" She replied"How is he? Tell me" Cecilia said amidst tears"He is out of danger mom, but he is in a coma now." Monica said"Oh no, my poor boy." Cecilia said crying "Dad, tell mom I will rake care of him." Monica said"Alright dear, the weather isn't good else we would have been there by now and all the flights have been put on hold." Aaron said"Okay" Monica replied"One more thing dear, Jack knows." Aaron said"Knows what dad?" Monica asked"Jack knows he is adopted." He said"Oh no" Monica said"Please watch over him, I'll have to take care of your mum you know how she is." Aaron said"Alright Dad" Monica said and hung up.Monica came back from the reception desk and saw Evelyn pacing about and walked up to her, to confront her, she asked"What are y
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Monica was shocked beyond words as she watched Eric leave the restaurant in an angry mood, she has never seen him that way, it was like he was another person.She got up took her phone from the table and left the restaurant back to the hospital. She has been too far away from her brother.When she got there she found Evelyn holding on to her brother's hands looking at him with sour eyes.She understands deeply how she felt, knowing she hasn't set eyes on her brother for years only to find him lying down on an hospital bed and in coma.She walked up to her, although she is still upset Eric chose this young lady over her. But seeing her looking pitiable with baggy eyes, she felt sorry for her and said"You can go home to refresh yourself and come back tomorrow morning okay? I will watch over him." "No thanks, I am not leaving him for one minute" Evelyn saidLee walked in to the hospital in an attempt to get her home to eat and wash up. But his plans proved abortive.She stayed for hours
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"Uncle Aaron?" Evelyn said surprised he was there and not at the wedding Hall."The guests are all growing impatient out there so I drove here only to see you both admiring each other" Aaron said"Why must you always be there to cause a nuisance old friend?" Edmund said"Silly you, we made a promise to always do things together and this is no exception" Aaron said glaring daggers at EdmundEvelyn smiled showing off her cute dimple looking at the two older men bickering in front of her. Yes, she might have lost her biological dad when she was eight but now she gained two more.They entered into the car and sped off towards the wedding hall.In the wedding hall, Eric became nervous, he just couldn't contain it.'Where are you? I don't get all this separation stuff, we could have just come together but no they won't let us' Eric thought.Lance noticed how Eric was since he was his best man for the day and said"Will you lighten up? Your bride is not running off you know?" "Just shut up
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"Its been almost a month now are you still thinking about it?" Evelyn asked her best friend Lee"Why are you so intent on asking this of me?" Lee asked "Because I want my kid to grow up in a peaceful environment, I want its godfather to be at peace with it's father." Evelyn said"What... What do you mean? Are you?" Lee asked"I am pregnant" Evelyn finally said"Again? Oh good gracious this is great news." Lee said happily, they both thought she will never be able to bear a child, because of the news that doctor Mariana told them about her womb almost damaged. "I know right?" Evelyn said smiling"How far gone did the doctor say?" Lee asked"Almost a month" Evelyn said"Does he know about it?" Lee asked"Not yet, I just came from the hospital and went straight here... I needed to see you and break the news to you." Evelyn said "Wow!! Come here" Lee hugged Evelyn and the latter said"I know you are hurting and all but please stop clinging to the past, your dad wouldn't want you to be
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They went home that night and Eric was so dejectedEric then asked his fiancee"Babe...""Yes love?" Evelyn said"Um... do you know why Lee hates me?" Eric asked"Oh... um it was because of something you did to him when he was younger." Evelyn saidEric was confused hearing this so he said,"Younger? I am not sure I have met him before dear." "You have... years ago, but then he got angry since then." Evelyn said"I still don't recall" Eric said"Actually you were the one who killed his family?" Evelyn finally said"What? How come I don't recall any of this?" Eric asked"Okay Lee's full name is Lee Zhou" Evelyn said"The Zhou's? No wonder" Eric said sad"Do you remember now?" Evelyn asked"Yes I did a terrible thing that day, please help me talk to him dear... I need to make amends" Eric said"Okay, I'll support you... I'll call him to meet up tomorrow or next then you both can take it from there.""Thanks love" Eric said sulking, feelings of guilt clouded his thoughts as he recalled
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Over the months, Lee found love in Amanda's eyes and they both began dating.They began knowing things about themselves, Lee opened up to Amanda about everything from how he lost his family to the Aragon's and how far he has come.Lee brought Amanda to his dojo for the first time today."Wow!!! This place is beautiful" Amanda exclaimed"Master Lee welcome" A student said bowing and left Amanda was surprised to know that Lee had such side to him"Whoa!! Well, I love your dojo Master Lee Zhou" Amanda said teasingly"Thank you Miss Amanda Barry" Lee said"So Master Lee, care to teach me the ways of martial arts? I want to be able to teach our kids too" Amanda said after admiring the people training"You are one silly woman you know that?" Lee said"And its all for you and you alone" Amanda said They both chuckled.~~~Evelyn was at Eric's mansion the one he purchased for them both, she was in the kitchen about to do the dishes when Eric came and said"Babe?""Yes dear?" Evelyn replied"
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Rumors had it that Wendy opened her eyes, this made Evelyn's heart boil with rage.'Will I never get rid of you? You feel like you have nine lives don't you?' Evelyn thought.She began looking for a way to be able to meet her one last time so she puts an end to her.Hours later, Evelyn excused herself and went in search of Wendy's room wore a doctor's outfit with a nose mask and walked into room 12 when she knew that no one was in there.She then walked up to the bed where Wendy was laying and a feeling of excitement as well as fulfilment overwhelmed her so she walked up to her and to her surprise, Wendy's eyes opened.This made her smile even more, she removed her nose mask and said"Wendy Aragon, how are you feeling? I am sure your entire body is paralysed now"Wendy wanted to close her eyes but Evelyn tapped her face to keep her awake and said"I am not done with you witch, so you can't die just yet. You need to look at the one who caused your downfall, it is I Evelyn Mills. So tak
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"Hey handsome" Amanda said over the phone"Hi Amy" Lee said"Where are you?" She asked"On my way to get lunch for Evelyn" Lee said plainly"You really care about her, huh?" Amanda said"Yeah I do, but why do I sense a little bit of jealousy?" Lee said"Well you can't blame me. Ever since I saw you at the company I felt a connection between us" Amanda said"Oh me too, I felt it too." Lee said"So... What should we do about it?" Amanda asked "Not sure, still thinking." Lee said"Alright handsome, say hi to Evelyn for me." Amanda said"Why do you sound so tired?" Lee asked"I am in the company, doing some stuff for her she needs time to be with her brother." Amanda said"Have you eaten yet?" Lee asked"That depends, are you going to take me out?" Amanda said"I could order a take out and come to the company so we eat together, what do you say?" Lee proposed"I think I will love that, I am in." Amanda agreed"Alright, will come to you in two hours time, I need to get Evelyn some food."
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Two hours later, ambulances were headed to the Villa, because the head of the guards William, had called them.Edmund was coughing out some white foams from his mouth, it was a pitiable sight. Since he was the one who ate last he was still coughing.Wendy on the other hand was already unconscious on the bare floor of her room.They carried them both on the stretcher and took them to St. Mark hospital the same hospital Jack Smith was admitted.They took them to the operating room after doing their job in stabilizing them they brought them out and kept them in private wards.William had called Eric but he wasn't in anyway interested in listening to what he had to say so he didn't pick up. He then called the eldest child of the Aragons to inform her of their parent's situation."Ma'am Camilla" Williams said"Yes?""Your parents are in the hospital""What? Why?""I don't know why but they are both in a critical condition right now" Williams said"I am on my way" Camilla said and hung up a
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THE NEXT DAYEric drove Evelyn to the hospital, they got there before dawn, she needed to see her brother. Evelyn got down and went inside, while Eric drove home he needed a change of clothes, he was on bath robe he couldn't possibly walk into the hospital looking like that.Monica was sitting by his side all through the night.Immediately, Evelyn walked in through the hall way Lee spotted her and walked up to her and said,"Your eyes are baggy did you not sleep? Have you been crying?""I am fine Lee, I am okay.. How is my brother? Is he up yet?" Evelyn asked as she walked into his ward."Not yet" Lee replied"What about the person who did this? Have you found them?" Evelyn asked"Not yet Wade and Zach are still searching" Lee answeredMonica overheard the conversation and felt the need to tell them so she said,"I know who hurt my brother""Who?" Evelyn asked angrily"Its Wendy" Monica replied"Wendy again? How did you find out?" Evelyn asked"Jack's bodyguard caught the assassin an
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Evelyn's bodyguards brought in Eric who was drenched in the rain into Evelyn's room."He is burning up Ma'am Evelyn" Drew a guard said"Alright I'll take care of him" Evelyn said"Are you sure ma'am?" He asked "Yes Drew I'll manage.. You can take the rest for the night off you look more tired, I don't think I am in any sort of danger tonight, I think I can manage." Evelyn said"Okay ma'am" Drew said and turned to leave when Evelyn said"Yeah, tell everyone to ease up on guarding tonight its pouring outside okay?""I will ma'am" Drew said and left to inform the other guards to rest from their duties for the night"Ma'am Evelyn ordered this?" One of them asked"Yes she did" Drew replied"She is so kind" Another said"Come on, its been a long day, get some sleep" Drew said and they all went to their various rooms.IN EVELYN'S ROOMEric kept mumbling some inaudible words this frightened Evelyn.She moved closer to him and pulled off his suit and shoes from his feet, pulled out his pants
