. Damon I woke up to the shrill sound of my ringtone. I hissed as I flung it somewhere on my nightstand I would look for it later. It kept ringing and it started getting me irritated. I blindly searched for it. I fumbled for the phone on my nightstand, answered it, and was greeted by the voice of my father-in-law. "Hello?" "Damon? Can I speak to Elysia?" Her father's voice boomed over the phone. "She isn't here," I said. I couldn't care less about where she goes or what she does. "Oh, I...I thought she was with you." His voice trembled, a dead giveaway that something was wrong. "No, what's going on?" I asked, instantly awake and alert. "She never came home last night and we can't find her anywhere." His voice cracked at the end. He didn't finish the statement when I was already up from bed, my snide comment was biting me in the ass. A chill ran down my spine. Every in my body screamed at me to go look for her. I told my father-in-law I would be there as soon as possible a
Elysia When I woke up later in the day, I was overwhelmed with my emotions trying to get the best of me. I felt ecstatic that Damon finally allowed me to move back in but furthermore I was happy that he was willing to work through our issues. I had my things moved and I was back in the house the same night. My lips thinned when I remembered that Zara was going to be living with us. I wasn't comfortable with that and I made it clear to him. He promised to figure something out until she decides to leave. I woke up early this morning, eager to start my day. I was determined to make breakfast for Damon and myself, hoping to surprise him with my cooking skills. I decided to make omelets with ham and cheese, accompanied by a fresh fruit salad and a warm cup of coffee. As I cooked, the sizzling of the eggs in the pan and the aroma of the coffee filled the kitchen, bringing a smile to my face. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I placed the plates on the table, admiring my work
Elysia I sat in Macy's office, feeling overwhelmed with emotions. She had just told me about the journal and how I write in it whenever I am sad. Curiosity getting the best of me, I decided to take a look. I opened the safe where she kept it, and began to read through the pages. As I flipped through the pages, I stumbled upon a section dedicated to my ex-fiance, Jackson. My heart sank as I read my words, filled with pain and confusion. I wrote about visiting his house and finding him with a pregnant woman. The thought of him cheating on me was devastating. "I went to the house today, to see how Jackson was doing, but he was with a pregnant lady, who seems to be due in a few months. How is that supposed to happen when we only just broke up two months ago? Did he cheat on me? If he did, now I will never know. I guess it's better this way, maybe I wasn't destined for happiness" How come I don't remember this? It was obvious now that Damon forced me into the marriage, but why? I coul
Elysia I was a little tired as I walked up the driveway, Macy was kind enough to let me know things that I told her and it made me understand some things Damon had said to me in the past. I walked into the house, feeling exhausted from spending the day with Macy. But as soon as I entered, I was met with a loud argument. Zara and Damon were shouting at each other, their voices echoing through the living room. "I can't take this anymore, Damon! You're always belittling me and making me feel worthless!" Zara exclaimed. Damon just stood there with a smirk on his face, not caring about the hurt he was causing. "You can't just leave like that!" Damon was saying. "Watch me!" Zara shot back, her voice high and angry. I frowned, trying to understand what was going on. Then, Zara noticed me and her eyes narrowed. "I can't deal with this anymore," she said, grabbing her bags and marching past me. "Zara, wait!" I called after her, but she didn't stop. The door slammed shut behind her, leav
Damon I arrived at the office, my thoughts still lingering on Elysia's words from the night before and the strained breakfast conversation this morning. I tried to shake it off and focus on work, opening the files spread out on my desk. As I read through the documents, I felt a sense of unease in the pit of my stomach. Elysia's words echoed in my head, "Damon, we need to talk about us." I sighed, running a hand through my hair. I settled back into my work, determined to push Elysia's concerns out of my mind for now. I couldn't afford to get sidetracked, not with so much work to do. I shook my head like I wanted to get rid of her in my head. I reached for my pen, ready to sign the documents spread out before me. Just as I was about to make the final stroke, the door to my office burst open, and in walked my assistant and best friend, Julius. "Hey, Damon!" Julius exclaimed, a huge grin on his face. "Guess what? I asked Katie to marry me and she said yes!" I jumped up from my seat,
Elysia My heart pumped faster as his lips touched mine, I opened my mouth eagerly to receive his kiss. He placed a hand on my thigh, I lifted it to wrap my legs around his waist. He backed me into a wall, my back arching as his tongue delved into my mouth. I moaned slightly when his fingers brushed against my back. He broke the kiss off. It's been so long. I felt my heart start to pump faster as his lips neared mine. I could feel the heat radiating off of him, and I leaned into the kiss. As our lips met, I opened my mouth eagerly, eager to receive him. His hand was on my thigh, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. I lifted my leg, wrapping it around his waist, pulling him closer to me. I could feel his hardness pressed against me, and I moaned softly into his mouth. "I've wanted you for so long," he whispered against my lips, his breath hot and heavy. "I've wanted you too," I replied, my voice just as hushed. He lifted me, pressing me against the wall, and I wrapped my leg
Elysia. I woke up to the sound of Damon knocking on the bathroom door. I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. I looked around and I was sure I slept in the tub. I stumbled over to the door to open it and was met with Damon's rough and swollen eyes. "Elysia, are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face. He searched my body with his eyes to tell himself that nothing happened to me. I looked down, feeling ashamed and embarrassed. "I don't know what happened," I said, my voice trembling. "I just felt like I was being...raped." Damon's face remained passive but he took a step back. " Elysia, I'm so sorry. I would never do anything to hurt you." Tears started to stream down my face, and I couldn't hold back the sobs that were threatening to escape. "I know, I know. I just...I don't know why I felt like that." Damon took a step forward and pulled me into a hug. "It's okay," he whispered. "Everything's going to be okay." I cried into his chest, grateful fo
Elysia I was in the kitchen, whipping up a delicious meal for breakfast when my phone rang. I quickly wiped my hands on a towel and reached for my phone, expecting it to be my husband or Macy. But to my surprise, it was Hector. My heart pumps fast, my hands got clammy and I wiped them immediately. I cleared my throat before I picked it up. "Hello?" "Elysia, I need to see you," he said, his voice cold and menacing. "Hector, I am bus..." "Or else I'll release those videos of us." He interrupted. My heart lurched as soon as he said that. "Now get your ass here." He growled. My heart sank. I tried to stay calm and collected, but my hands were shaking as I asked him what he was talking about. "You know exactly what I'm talking about," he said. "Those videos of us that I have stored on my computer. I'll release them to the public if you don't do as I say." I hung up the phone, my mind racing. What was I going to do? I couldn't let those videos get out, they would ruin my reput
Elysia's pov Damon turned towards me, his expression still unreadable. "If you want to be the CEO, Elysia, you're going to have to work for it. You'll start as my assistant, and we'll see how you handle the job. If you prove yourself, then maybe we can talk about making you the CEO." I gritted my teeth, my fists still clenched. I couldn't believe that he was making me jump through all these hoops just to prove myself. "I don't need your help, Damon," I spat out, my anger boiling over. "I can do this on my own. I don't need you to hold my hand and guide me through everything." Damon's lips quirked up in a small smile. "Is that so? Well, then. I guess we'll see how well you do on your own." He walked towards the door, turning back for a moment to add one final remark. "But just remember, Elysia. This is my company as much as it is yours. And I won't let you ruin it." I watched him leave, feeling a mixture of anger and frustration. I couldn't believe that Damon was making things so
Elysia's pov "I can't believe you're doing this to me, Damon!" I yelled, my frustration and anger mounting with each passing moment. "You know how hard I've worked to build up that company, and now you're telling me that I'm not fit to take over? That's complete bullshit!" Damon's expression remained calm, but I could see the hint of irritation in his eyes. "Watch your language, Elysia," he said firmly. "You're not doing yourself any favors by acting like this." I didn't care. I was too angry to care. "You know what, Damon? Screw you!" I spat, my voice rising with each word. "Screw you and your stupid mother! She've been trying to steal my company for months, and now you're using my memory loss as an excuse to take it away from me. You've taken over my family's company, and now you are doing this to me as well. Well, I'm not going to let that happen." Helen, who had been standing beside Kylian, stepped forward, her face twisted in anger. "You're lying, Elysia," she said, her voice
Elysia's pov "Take the money and move," he said, his voice shaking. I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I took the bag and slowly backed away. The man followed me, his gun still trained on me. As I spun to my right, and I saw his car parked just a few yards away. He motioned for me to follow him, and I complied. We walked in silence, the only sound being our footsteps and the occasional sound of a car passing by. When we got to his car, he opened the trunk and told me to put the bag inside. My hands were shaking as I tried to lift the heavy bag. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my leg. I looked down and saw a gunshot wound. I stumbled, trying to stay upright, and the bag fell to the ground. "Come on, hurry up!" he shouted. I struggled to pick up the bag, feeling the blood soaking through my pants. Eventually, I managed to place the bag inside the trunk. I turned to face him, my eyes blurry with tears of pain and fear. But then, something strange happened. The man was lying
Damon's pov My heart skipped a beat as my father rushed into the room with a gun in his hand. I had never seen him so unhinged before, and it scared me. "Father, put the gun down," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "This isn't the way to handle things." But my father was beyond reason. He pointed the gun at Quincy, his eyes blazing with anger. "You'll pay for what your father did to me!" he shouted. I could see the fear in Quincy's eyes as my father took aim, and I knew I had to act fast. I lunged forward, grabbing my father's arm and trying to wrestle the gun away from him. "Stop it, Father!" I yelled. "This isn't the answer!" But my father was too strong for me, and he pushed me away with a fierce shove. I stumbled backwards, watching in horror as he pulled the trigger. The sound of the gunshot echoed through the room, and for a moment, everything was still, as my father shot at the roof. I felt sick to my stomach as I realized what had just happened. The board members
Damon's pov It was morning, and Elysia looked radiant as she sat at the breakfast table, sipping her coffee and nibbling on a croissant. But even as I watched her, something nagged at me, deep in my heart. Had she remembered? Had she figured out what I had done? As she rose from the table and headed upstairs to change, I took a deep breath and tried to shake off my anxiety. But when she reappeared, dressed and ready to go, my nerves were still on edge. I tried to put on a brave face as we headed to the living room, where our son Ian was playing with his toys. But I could feel the tension between us, and I knew that something was off. As I settled onto the couch, my phone beeped with a new message. I glanced over the screen, and my heart skipped a beat. It was from Julius, "Quincy Randolph, is at the transportation company, he held an open meeting. Where are you?" My eyes turned red with anger. How dare he? How dare he try to steal my company out from under me? I stood up, my
Elysia's pov As I drove down the road towards the beach Helen had picked, I encountered heavy traffic. The cars moved sluggishly, causing me to feel restless and anxious. I kept checking the time on my dashboard, hoping I wouldn't be too late. Finally, I reached the beach, and as expected, Helen was already there. She had parked her car and was waiting with a big bag by her side. As I parked my car beside hers, I noticed that the beach was empty, with no one around except for us. It was just afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly, casting a warm glow on everything around us. I got out of my car and went over to Helen, feeling curious and a little apprehensive. "Hey Helen," I said, "where are the company documents?" Helen looked at me with a strange expression on her face, and then suddenly went down on her knees. "Elysia," she said, "I can never hand over those documents to you." "What?" I said, feeling stunned. "What are you talking about?" Helen opened her bag, and my eyes
Elysia's pov We were so excited but then, we excitement quickly fades as I realizes that they will need to open the safe. I takes a deep breath and looks at Macy with a worried expression. "I don't know how to open it. Maybe my fingerprint will work?" I suggests, beginning to stamp my fingers all over the safe. Macy shakes her head, "I don't think so, it's probably not set up to recognize anyone's fingerprints but the owner's." My heart sinks as I realizes Macy's words are true. I give up, tears forming in my eyes as I contemplates the idea of forcing a memory I might not even remember. Macy notices my distress and quickly thinks of a solution. "Instead of that, let's try all birthdays. We'll start with your parents and sister, then move on to Kate's brother, Adam, Damon, and Ian." I nods and they begin trying all possible dates, but the safe remains locked. Frustration builds up as they try over and over again. My anxiety worsens with each unsuccessful attempt. Just when we wer
Elysia's Pov "I don't know what you're talking about, Damon," I say, my voice shaking with fear. "Please, you have to believe me." Damon looks intrigued by my denial, and for a moment, I think he might let me go. But then he shakes his head and releases his grip on my arm. "Fine," he says, his voice cold and distant. "Go." I rub my wrist slightly, trying to ease the pain where his fingers had dug in, before turning and walking slowly out of the room. Once I'm outside, I break into a run, my heart pounding in my chest as I race towards my car. I can feel the fear gripping me as I drive out of the villa and onto the street. My hands are shaking on the steering wheel, and I find it hard to catch my breath. As I drive across the bridge, my mind is a blur of emotions - fear, anger, and confusion all mingling together. And then, suddenly, I can't take it anymore. I pull over to the side of the road and jump out of my car, gasping for breath. I stand there on the bridge, the wind whipp
Elysia Pov I felt a lump in my throat, as though I had always suspected that Helen had a wild side, but I didn't want to believe that she would sleep around with anyone. "Do you have any proof?" I asked hesitantly. Macy then said, "Actually, Elysia, you secured pictures of Helen with some guys a while ago. Don't you remember?" I shook my head, feeling a wave of confusion wash over me. "I don't remember that, Macy. You know I lost my memories." Macy sighed and said, "That's right, I forgot. Look, Elysia, let's go to the office tomorrow, and I'll help you go through all the files and paperwork. We'll see if we can find any evidence of what Helen is up to." I nodded slowly, feeling grateful for Macy's help. "Thank you, Macy. I don't know what I would do without you." Macy laughs, "You don't have to thank me, Elysia. We're friends, and I'll always be here for you, no matter what." "Macy, I talked to Helen earlier, and I threatened her. I told her I wanted the company, but she said s