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Andrea stood in her office, pacing nervously. Soon, her phone buzzed in her hand. She looked down at it and bit her lips, almost tasting blood.She took a deep breath before dialing the number she had saved under no name. As the line rang, her heart raced. The blackmailer had made his demands clear, but she still wasn't assured he'd leave Gemma alone. Even after she met his demand.The phone clicked, and a cold, detached voice greeted her."Did she take the bait?"Andrea swallowed hard, her fingers trembling as she gripped the phone. "She’s going to take a break. She’s focusing on her husband now, just like you wanted…..You have a week, maybe more to carry out whatever plan you have,” she took a deep breath.“But I’m warning you…" Her voice trembled and she tried so hard to remain still. "Don’t harm Gemma. I’ll do whatever you want, but she doesn’t deserve this. She has been through a lot, just leave her alone after this,” she pleaded.There was a pause on the other end of the line
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Gemma didn't want to spend too much time at the office. Even though she listened to Derek and left like he asked her to, she still couldn't stay without worrying about how he was faring.“Maybe Andrea was right, I should have just stayed back home,” she mumbled, rising from her seat.She was done here. The company seemed dead, since she told Nathaniel she was taking back her product and wasn't going to let it get launched here. Since no launch was forthcoming, work was slow and she knew Nathaniel and the executives must be working on coming up with an alternative plan. Picking up a few files from the table and shoving them into her handbag, Gemma found her way out of her office and headed for the parking lot.“You're needed in the meeting room,” James suddenly approached her.“Oh, you've turned into an errand boy?” Even though she wasn't in the mood for trouble, Gemma couldn't let go of a chance to talk down on James. Sylvia might have fueled him to hate her, but that doesn't make hi
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Still seated right next to Elena, Sylvia could only curse her luck. She was prepared to leave Elena for maybe just an hour, since it was clear that the spoiled brat wouldn't be waking up anytime soon. But then after getting to know the identity of Elena's so-called husband, Max suddenly decided he wasn't going to leave the hospital until Elena wakes up. According to him, Ricardo Brown was scared of him and wouldn't make an attempt to take Elena while he was here.All this meant nothing to Sylvia, all she wanted was to go find Gemma and hopefully bond with her while discussing Elena's misery. But quite sadly, she couldn't leave the room or show that she had the least interest in Elena's health. Nathaniel wanted them to keep on the act until he got the whole board of executives by his side. And sincerely she was tired of the act.“Sir, the men are here again. They are causing a scene outside the hospital,” one of Max's men rushed in and broke the news.Sylvia could only sigh. It wasn't s
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Driving to Derek's office was nowhere near fun for Gemma. Ever since she got married to Derek, he drove her around. All the times she came to his office, he was always the one behind the wheels. And today, she had to drive there herself. She could feel loneliness gripping her. It brought tears to her eyes. All these while, Derek did a lot and she never really acknowledged them. Now she was seated in this vehicle alone. She finally realized how much help he has been and all he has done for her. No wealthy man in the whole of Atlanta and beyond can vouch that they spend quality time with their wives. But Derek did all that, despite his busy schedules.“I love you, Derek. So much that I think I might lose my mind,” she mumbled out loud.Even though he wasn't there with her, it won't stop her from professing her feelings to him.Getting to the company, she found her way to the parking lot, Logan was already waiting. He watched her get out of the car after parking it.“Hi, Gemma,” he smiled
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Once Gemma got home, she wasted no time in heading to the bedroom to find Derek. The living room was filled with his greedy family like she expected. She didn’t bother indulging in any conversation with them and simply headed up the stairs, but they seemed to have a different plan.“How can an ordinary housewife walk past us without acknowledging us!” One of the old men spat.Gemma didn’t spare him a glance and simply continued climbing up the stairs.“Well, Derek allowed her to work. The disrespect is expected,” another added. But that was the least of Gemma's worries, as far as she knows these men were simply here to eat off crumbs of her husband's wealth, so talking back and exchanging words with them was simply being foolish.Getting to the hallway, she headed for their room, but then a figure tapped her from behind. Turning around, she came face to face to Derek's father. After the little drama the other night she hadn't seen him again. Seeing him now made her wonder what he wante
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After getting that call from Andrea, Logan was so restless that he did bother to go back into the building to get his jacket. The weather was cold, yes. But he was going to endure because of Gemma. The last thing he wanted was to see his sister whom he had just found, get hurt. Getting into his car, he turned it on and stepped on the accelerator. Andrea's message popped into his phone at that moment, she had jusy texted him her location. He sped like never before and soon he arrived at the location Andrea sent. It was a really dark alleyway and it bothered him so much. How much danger was Gemma in that made the lady request to meet somewhere as discrete this. Looking around the place, it was so dark and stunk. It sincerely gave him chills. The place was so dark that if someone were to pass right next to you, you wouldn't see the person's face.“I'm here, where are you?” He texted her. Not sooner had he done that, someone tapped his shoulder.He instantly turned on his flashlight.“Sor
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It has been 2 days since Anna got buried, things were nearly going back to normal. Derek's family had already left the house, except for his controlling father who didn't seem like he was ready to leave anytime soon.Derek and Gemma were seated inside their room, he had taken a week off from work and had urged Gemma to do so. At first she didn't, but because she knew what he was going through, Gemma agreed and stayed back. Seated on the bed with her head resting on Derek's chest, she listened to his steady heartbeat while staring into space.Ever since Derek's father decided to stay back, Gemma limited the number of times she goes downstairs, the man was simply after her life.“Logan called while you were in the bathroom,” Derek said, making Gemma turn in his direction, waiting for his next words.“Well, your product has been approved and will be launched soon, thank you sweetheart,” he kissed her cheeks.She smiled in contentment. “No, thank you, Derek. For giving my product a chance
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“I got you flowers, Elena. To show my sincerity to you. I'm so sorry for hurting you,” Gemma said, placing a bouquet if rose she had gotten earlier on the desk next to Elena.“What?” Elena was stunned and stared at her. First she apologized and bow she bought her flowers.“What are you up to, you nasty bitch!” Elena fired glaring at her.Even Derek stared at Gemma wondering what she was up to. Everything she did now was completely a surprise to him. They never discussed it and not once did Gemma mention wanting to make peace with Elena. When she made him stop to get some flowers, he thought it was for herself, probably to make Elena jealous or something. Not once did it cross his mind that they were actually for Elena.“What are you up to, Gemma,” he thought, staring at her.“I came here hoping you'd see my sincerity, Elena….”“If you think acting this way will make me not press charges against you, then you're in for a big surprise,” Elena glared at her.“I understand how you feel Ele
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Dressed in a sweatpants and tee-shirt, Logan got off his car and found his way into Braun Companies. Walking in there, he met the receptionist at the front desk.“I'm here for the CEO. Where is his office?” He asked.At first the woman failed to recognize him as this would be her first time seeing him in anything other than a business suit.“Do you have an appointment with him?” She asked.“Do I need an appointment to see him?” Logan asked back, giving the woman a death stare.“I'll inform him of your presence,” she backed down, picking up the telephone.“Show him to the CEO's office,” she instructed one of the security guards, who quickly bowed at Logan before leading him away.Logan had a grim look on his face as he approached Nathaniel's office.Andrea had tried to persuade him not to confront Nathaniel but he didn't want to hear any of that. He could provide shelter for Andrea if her life was ever in danger because of this. After all, it would be his payment to her for having Gem
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After the incident at the Ferguson’s mansion, Logan couldn't put aside the nagging feeling he kept having. Maybe, James wasn't the one who made an attempt on Gemma's life this time. It could have been Nathaniel. Judging from what Andrea told him, his dad could've been behind the threat.His fist clenched as Andrea's trembling words resonated into his mind. The weight of her revelation made his chest tighten with anger and disbelief. Nathaniel, his own father, was plotting against Gemma, his only daughter! The thought alone was enough to nearly make him lose his mind.He could picture Andrea saying every word of Nathaniel's foolishness.Andrea wiped her tears, her hands shaking. "He said if I didn’t cooperate, he’d ruin me, Gemma, my career...everything. I didn’t know what to do, Logan. I thought I could handle it, but now I realize I’m in over my head."Logan took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. "Start from the beginning," he urged, his voice steady. "What exactly has N
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Leaving the bed was like a chore to Gemma. All she wanted was to lay back there and have a well deserved rest. Her life has been on a roller coaster these past few weeks and to top it all, she was going back to work in just two days. She was going to face her crazy father. “Oh, lord,” she could only mumble. She could feel her head begin to ache, making her sigh.“What's wrong?” Derek asked, approaching her.Gemma shook her head.“Nothing, I'm just tired,” she told him.“You know you don't have to go welcome my dad's kids. You can stay back. I'll be back before you know it,” Derek offered and tried to make her lay back down.“It's nothing. I should see them,” she got off the bed, slipping her legs into her flipflops.“Let's go,” she gave Derek a small smile.Derek could only sigh.“How about I carry to downstairs,” he winked at her.Gemma gave him a suspicious glare.“No, I'm good,” she rolled her eyes at him.“If you say so,” Derek shrugged, then winked at her.The couple found their
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“Derek, about the guy you took hostage yesterday,” Gemma tried starting up a conversation with Derek.It was already morning but the events of the previous day was still fresh on her mind.Her words made Derek look at her.“You already know James sent him. Why else are you still keeping him here. You can hand him over to the police and get James too,” Gemma complained, staring at him.“We already spoke about this, Gemma. The police won't be able to do a thing…at least not now,” Derek shrugged.“What do you mean?”“You think a guy like this will easily give out James’ name? You're smarter than this, sweetheart…Just let me handle it my own way,” Derek said, gently patting her hair.“But…” Gemma tried to counter.“Just forget it, Gemma. Besides, James shouldn't just be punished. I just don't want him to end up arrested by the police and then he goes to jail and sort…where he might likely get parole or even escape. I want him gone forever. I want him gone from the surface of this earth.”G
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Back at the hospital, Elena sat staring at her phone. She had just called Gemma but then it was as if Gemma didn’t want yo speak with her. Gemma had hung up and now her number isn't reachable. Which only meant one thing, Gemma had turned off her phone to avoid speaking to her.“So much for wanting to be at peace with me,” she mumbled.Seated right beside the bed, Sylvia couldn't help but glare at Elena. Her entire Praters had been for the girl to just die but that didn't happen. Now, she was stuck here, having yo look after her to protect her family.“Mother, Did Gemma say anythinhg while I was unconscious?” She turned in Sylvia's direction.“No, I made her leave. That girl is absolutely horrible. Stay away from her. She means no good…”“Mother,” Elena tried to cut her off, but Sylvia wouldn't let her say a word.“Forget all about the reconciliation and sisters nonsense she talked about. You two can never get along. You’re kind and worlds above her while she is merely beneath your toe
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“I think Elena is awake,” Gemma mumbled, showing Derek the caller ID.Derek sighed. He wasn't going to let Gemma step foot out of the house, at least not today.“Let me have the phone, Gemma,” he muttered.Before Gemma could find time to react, he took the phone from her and hung up the call, then proceeded to turn off the phone.“What are you doing?” Gemma was surprised by his actions.“I can't let you go out. At least not today. I need to know what else that darn brother of yours is up to. Until I'm able to figure that out, you'll remain in here!” Derek declared, his eyes never left Gemma as he made these declarations.“Derek…” Gemma tried go argue but he cut her off.“Please, sweetheart,” he held her shoulders and stared right into her eyes“I already lost you once. I can't lose you again. Heavens gave us a second chance to be together. We can't ruin it. We can't mess it up. We have to be together for as long as we can. Just listen to me, please my love. I promise once all this is
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The mansion was suddenly alive with chaos. The sharp sound of gunshots echoed. Derek grabbed Gemma’s arm and pulled her deeper into the walk-in closet, shutting the door and grabbing his gun from a hidden compartment in the corner.“Derek!” Gemma yelled out, trying to push the door open and rush out.“Stay in there, Gemma. Do not come out until everything dies down,” Derek ordered her for the first time, his voice firm, leaving no room for argument.Gemma’s heart pounded as he stepped out, locking eyes with her one last time before closing the closet door.The sound of Derek’s footsteps faded into the background of muffled voices and the relentless pounding of her own heartbeat. The entire place was completely quiet for a few seconds, adding to Gemma’s fear. But then all hell broke loose once again. The unmistakable clash of bodies followed by the deafening discharge of another gunshot filled the air. Gemma pressed her hands to her ears, trembling. A loud thud reverberated through the
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“Derek!” Gemma's voice squealed as they exited the bathroom. Derek had just grabbed her from behind.“What?” He asked, acting nonchalant and oblivious of where his hands were rested.“Get your hand off me,” Gemma attempted being serious and strict.“Or else what?” Derek raised a brow, adjusting his hands on her butt. “You're shameless,” Gemma could only shake her head, hitting his hand off and heading for the closet.“Whose fault? You turned a holy man like me into something else. You have to bear the consequences," Derek shrugged, following her into the closet. Since it was a walk-in closet, there was more than enough space to contain the two of them as it was practically a huge room on it's own.“Let me cream your body,” Derek offered, leaning against the wall and watching Gemma pick out pajamas. “I can do that myself, you shameless man,” Gemma rolled her eyes.Once she got the pajamas, she tried walking out of the closet but then Derek had other plans.“What if I tie up your hands
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As Gemma headed up the stairs with Derek, she could feel the weight of Nora’s words and the relentless back-and-forth they’d just had. Her mind kept replaying the moments she once shared with Nora, back when she thought they’d always support each other. Now, with each step, she felt the growing realization that their friendship had become something that would never be. At least to her, she was never going to have anything to do with Nora. Once they reached their room, Derek closed the door behind them, leaning back against it with a sigh.“Are you okay?” he asked softly.Gemma nodded, though her expression said otherwise. “It’s just… Nora, she…she hurt me,” she stuttered.Derek placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “You’ve been through so much just for her. You don’t owe her anything, Gemma. She is my sister, not yours. You're not obliged to have a good relationship with her. If she’s choosing the company’s interests over your well-being, then let her go.”Gemma nodded.“You’re rig
