**Olivia POVI was kept waiting in a locked room until a burly man who looked like a bodyguard came to collect me. I bypassed people in the strip club, who were giving me curious gazes as I asked for help or someone to call the police. No one moved to help or seemed concerned about what was happening to me.I was pulled along until we were outside in front of a town car that I recognized. A moment later, Bennett Klein emerged from the car and took me by the hand to guide me to take a seat inside. I began to relax, the softness of the leather seats comforting me as my racing heart began to slow and stopped pounding so heavily.Bennett made his way to the other side of the car and took the seat next to me before the driver pulled off. I sat still in a daze from being kidnapped and sold, but sitting in the back seat of this town car, I was feeling much safer than before.Sitting next to Bennett had me still on edge, but it felt better than where I imagined I could have ended up, especi
Seeing Bennett wave and get into the car helped with the anxiety that I’d felt over the last several hours.Once he pulled out of the parking lot and sped away, I felt even better. I breathed a big sigh of relief as I continued to hang on tight to Ellis. I enjoyed feeling his arm around my back. Feeling the light breeze around Ellis and me made me feel calmer too. The small breeze kept me cool too, considering how I sweat when I get nervous sometimes.“Go ahead and go back to the estate. I will be there shortly. Wait for me there,” Ellis instructed his bodyguard.I saw the bodyguard nod and head back to the car. Seeing the bodyguard take the driver out of the trunk did make me feel a little better as well. Whether someone did something wrong or not, I didn’t believe anyone deserved to be inside a trunk.I saw the bodyguard push the driver into the back seat and then he got into the driver's seat. The car drove off rather quickly. I could hear the wheels peel out and a mark could be
**Ellis POVRelief washed over me as I watched them take Brenda away. Just knowing that she would be gone and also face justice for everything that she has done to my family made me feel better. A long sigh escaped me as I turned and kissed Olivia on the cheek. I could see that she too felt better and safe once again.As I turned my face back around, I saw Joan's face become pale white. Like she just saw a ghost. Her eyes looked wide like a deer in headlights. Her mouth dropped open and she put her hands to her face.I could see her start to shake with fear as she stood near the door. She looked like she didn't know what to do or what to think at this point. Maybe she felt that she just lost her only friend and the battle. But I didn't know for sure. At least not yet.I cleared my throat and spoke once again. "So, let's talk about you, Joan. Have a seat." I pointed to the couch."Me? I don't know what there would be to talk about. I've been here the whole time. I just wanted what's b
**Ellis POVJoan laughed hysterically as she watched Olivia fall to the floor, dripping in blood. She waved the gun around like she was enjoying the scene unfolding. Joan danced around and laughed as she twirled around the coffee table.I rushed over and lunged at Joan. We both flew towards the couch. Thankfully, I fell on top of her. Now with my hands, I knocked the gun from her grip and grasped her wrists. I yanked her arms up over her head and held her down.Hearing a gunshot, the servants rushed into the living room. All of them looked shocked as they saw the scene. One of the staff hurried to the closet and found some rope. He yanked the rope out and rushed over to the couch."Tie her up!" I yelled to my staff member.The staff member nodded and put the rope onto Joan's wrists. He made sure to keep it tight around Joan's wrists. Once that was in place, I removed myself from Joan. I rushed over to Olivia who cried in pain. I could see the blood flowing out of her arm. It looked l
Kevin whipped his head up rather quickly as he heard those words. His eyes widened in shock.She continued on, "Ken would be thrilled to have a playmate. I know he gets lonely sometimes too. We have an extra room, so it would not be a problem."Kevin shook his head in disbelief.When he didn't initially respond, she quickly said, "But if you don't want to, it's okay too. There is no pressure." Kevin looked between Olivia and me. "Can I really come to live with you?"I cocked my head in confusion. I wasn't sure why he had asked that. "Why couldn't you, buddy?""Well, I am under eighteen. Can I come stay with you?" Kevin asked."I don't see why not. You're my half-brother." I smiled at him.Kevin's face lit up and he smiled happily. He threw his arms into the air and gave a happy shout. His eyes glowed with happiness and relief. He nodded happily at Olivia and me."Yes, I would love to stay with you! This will be exciting! Ken is a good little guy and we both like board games. Thank yo
My phone buzzed loudly seconds later. I didn't expect to hear it inside my hospital room, especially since I didn't even know what had happened to my phone. I looked at Ellis and arched my eyebrows in confusion. I pointed to the sound of the buzzing.Ellis let go of me and hurried to grab the phone. "I found your phone. Brenda and Joan kept it hidden. You should take this call." He handed it to me.I looked at the screen. It showed up as a name I knew well. It was Jenny! I put the phone call on speaker."Hi, Jenny! How are you?" I said happily."How dare you ignore my calls! Why did you ignore my phone calls? I've been trying to reach you?" Jenny scolded me."I-I-I am sorry, Jenny! I just have been busy," I stuttered."Well, I've been worried. You normally answer my calls. Or at least call me back. But you never did. What the h*ll is wrong?""N-n-nothing. Just busy, that's all.""Well, I've missed you. When are you coming back?""Not sure.""Something wrong? You seem off.""I've jus
I raised my hands up and my mouth dropped open in shock. Ellis put Ken down and Ken ran toward me. He came to me as I was standing right by the couch. Before I could sit down, he jumped right into my arms."Easy boy!" Ellis pulled Ken away. "You need to be gentle with your mommy.""How did you get here? Where are your grandparents? Is everything okay?" I asked, looking between Ellis and Ken for answers as I sat down on the sofa.Ken sat beside me on the couch. Ellis still stood by the couch and I looked up at him. My eyes widened and I arched my eyebrows anxiously."Your parents are fine, Olivia. I realized that it has been a while since we saw Ken. I talked with him while you were in the hospital. He missed us both so much and wanted to come here, so I asked Luke to bring him here. I just didn't expect them to show up and surprise us like this today. I figured he would arrive tomorrow or in another couple of days. Surprise!" Ellis exclaimed loudly with a wide smile.Seeing my son aga
**Olivia POV"I wish we could have stayed in the villa," Jenny said with a pout on her face as she came rushing into the kitchen."That's only because you want to be close to Gordon," I teased her."It's all because of Jesse. He is the one who ruined it!" Jenny exclaimed loudly.Jesse walked into the kitchen just then and she pointed her finger toward him. "You're the reason we have to be in this mansion and not the villa."Jesse's mouth dropped a notch at the comment. After that, he pointed to himself and said, "Me? Of course, it's not my fault! Ellis practically begged me to come over and cook for Olivia. He said that Olivia was now pregnant and craving my cooking.""I didn't crave for–" I started to say.Jesse winked at me while I talked and then interrupted me. "Just admit it. My cooking is the best. Isn't that right, Jenny?"I didn't say anything. Staying silent would probably be the best choice. I didn't laugh either, unlike Jenny and Jesse. I don't know why, but I began to feel