Nicole look at the bunch of keys in her palm, trying to decide what to do. Suddenly her phone ring taking her out of the dilemma. "Hello." She answered."Miss McBride. We tried to contact you in your hotel room but you are out. You are wanted by the CEO in his office please report as soon as possible." The voice of his secretary said."Okay, I'll be there." She answered "What does Tristan wants? " She thought. If it refers to the development of setting up the branches of her boutique in different stores and hotel own by the company the transition is going out smoothly. It cannot be about the divorce plans he is having? If so Nicole brace herself for the coming face off. She had also have her demands that her husband must meet, before she signs the papers.Moments later. Tristan's secretary guided her to the office of Tristan. She knock and open the door, when they heard a reply from inside.Nicole's heart is beating fast anticipating the meeting. This is the first time they meet
"She owns company shares more than any investors we have." Tristan declared that made Sam tremble in disbelief."What? I don't believe you!" She lashed at him."Believe what you want Sam. Nicole owns half of the company and if you keep this up she might change her mind in signing the divorce agreement.""No! You are saying this just to stop me from bullying that bitch.""Just stop! Please stop. I have more in my plate now. So leave and give me that peace of mind, even for a moment.""Are you throwing me out of your office?" Instead of replying Tristan called his secretary in the interphone. "Please come and show Miss Grey out.""No Tristan you can't do this to me, I make sure you regret this!" Samantha was still yelling after she was ushered out of the room. Tristan slumped at his chair and massage his head."How long has this been going on with Samantha. She use to be easy and fun to be around but now she is giving me headache, worries and anxiety." He realized."Has it been t
This is great Mum" The twins remarked simultaneously in awe. Nicole brought them in the biggest and famous amusement and theme park in Santa Elena as to Adonis recommendations. She herself didn't know about this place as a child she vaguely recall being in this kind of place . Of course in Santa Monica where the kids grew up there are limited theme parks and nothing compared to this magnitude."I don't recall having this theme park before Ado." She voiced out her thoughts Adonis."It was started to build just about months when you dissapeared. A year later it was completed. But it almost wasn't able to operate .""Why?" "There was a despute between the partnership of the Hewitts and the Georges." "You mean this park is own by the Hewitts?" She was shocked."Partly. I guess the old Mister Hewitt intervene. So the Georges agreed to continue with the project." Adonis explained.So this is the project that were discussed during their meeting with the George couple.Nicole recal
Nicole and her kids were back in Santa Monica, but the issue surrounding their father's identity has not yet been resolved."I Think you should tell them the truth. " Helen told her. "I'm going to tell them but not yet grandma I'm still waiting for Tristan to present the divorce paper. I need to claim my inheritance before our marriage will be dissolved. I don't want him and most of all I don't want that mistress of him to get hold of what my parents has left for me." "I think if you are waiting for him to make the first move, you've got a long time waiting." "Why?""Because if he wants divorce, he would made a move already. I think he had second thoughts.""I mean why would he have second thoughts? He wanted it for a long time.""I don't know dear but I feel that he wanted to have a hold on you.""For whatever reason that might be I would not initiate the dissolution of our marriage.""Right dear don't allow him to demand the conditions. As of now you have the aces.""I know, a
Tristan did not waste anymore time he called his private investigator. For an update on his wife's activities."I don't think that is a good idea sir." Charles told his boss."Why do you say that?""Sir your PI and Samantha has a friendly relationship, and I have as discovered that he is divulging his discovery to her. Maybe I am wrong but I think you should get another person to do this without telling her." "Are you saying that Sam control his reports to me?" "I'm afraid so.""How dare you Charles involved yourself in my private affairs!" Tristan felt betrayed that his trusted man doesn't trust his girlfriend."I am just looking after the affairs of the company , but I cannot dismiss the fact that Samantha has a great influence on your decisions. It can affect your ability to run the company."So you think that I'm not capable of making my own decision without the interference of Sam, is that it?""No sir, what I'm saying is that you are so in love with that woman that you overl
Jacob have already left for Santa Elena, with the promise to come back and visit his great- grand children. The twins had wonderful time with their great-grandfather."I guess this is it grandma. She told Helen."I wish you good luck. Don't worry about the kids." Helen bud Nicole goodbye on her mission back in Santa Elena.A few hours later she is Infront of Tristan in his office. "To what do l owe the honor of your presence in my office dear wife?" Sarcastically Tristan greeted her."Spare me your sarcasm dear husband. We both know why I'm here.""I don't think you miss my presence, so I think it has to do with bussiness. I already asked Charles to handle anything that has to do with our business partnership." "I know that. That is why I also advise my assistant to handle anything that has to do with our business partnership." She replied using his own words. Tristan smirked."So why are you here? I thought you said that, the divorce issue will be handled with your lawyer?""It se
"What! You weren't able to achieved what you are supposed to do?" Helen's voice reverberated on the phone. When Nicole called them that night."Samantha arrived and I had to leave to avoid conflict." "So what are you planning now? ""I will try again grandma.""Good." They continue their conversation about the kids who were sleeping by the time she called. Just as she hang up the call her phone rang again. "Who can it be?" She wondered looking at unregistered number of the caller."Hello?" She replied."Hello Nicole, it's me Tristan." His voice was clear and strong." What is it you want Tristan?" She is excited but she doesn't want to give away any clue."Can we meet tomorrow after work at dinner?""Are you inviting me to a dinner date? I wonder what would Samantha Grey would say if she learn that her boyfriend is having a dinner date with his wife." She taunted him."I just wanted to have an arrangement with you regarding the divorce. But if you want to assume that it's a dinn
Tristan and Nicole both turned in surprised looking at towards the door. But Tristan recovered quickly. "Nicole meet Anna and Anthony George. You remember them do you?""Of course, she remembers us, we just met a few weeks earlier." Nicole stood up to welcome the couple with Anthony shaking her hand and Anna kissed both her cheeks. Tristan look startled.While Nicole at the back of her mind she is surprised and anxious asking herself. "Is my plan going to fail before I even started?""Nice to meet you again Nicole, actually We were just passing by when we saw Tristan entered the place so we engage him in a friendly conversation until we invited ourself to join your dinner date. He he he." Anthony is such a darling that Nicole doesn't hold it against them when they barge in they supposed to be private meeting."Oh no problem with that, you're welcome to join us. Isn't it Honey? " Tristan sweet and affectionate tone made Nicole realized that the couple doesn't have the knowled
Nicole was surprised by the sudden gesture by her husband. It was easy to think that he may have developed an affection towards her . But judging by the way he stayed by Samantha's side and how he tolerated her cheating on him. Not even his gestures of affection can erase the doubts in her her mind. Even though she's beginning to grow some feelings on him. She must fight it to avoid get hurt once more.The following day Tristan make true to his promise to entertain the twins. He spend the whole day with them. The twins were happy by the look on their faces even Mark who is aloof towards his father showed a subtle happiness playing with Tristan. Nicole observed that the wall of ice the child has erected between him and his father is slowly thawing.Even Jacob silently observed the interaction between the father and son, and the result is giving him greater hope for the future. The days that followed everything had been smoothly, Tristan went and come back home regularly to Hayes res
Nicole started to feel anxious panic hits her turbulent mind about the situation they are in. But most of all she feared that Sam's threats are now a reality.Her mind tries to contradict to the obvious reasons to the disappearance of the twins. She didn't feel that in her fears resulted to the tears that form and threatened to release showing her vulnerability."What time have you realized that they are missing? " Tristan asked Ginger."About two hours ago." Ginger replied."And you never thought of informing us about the situation!" He raised his voiced in anger."We didn't thought that they were missing since I saw them running around earlier playing.""What about their nanny?" "She asked for a day off to visit her family. She said that her mother is sick, Nicole gave her the permission to go home." Nicole nodded absently acknowledging.Tristan mobilized the staff to go and look for the twins. He even call the police to report their disappearance. However they have to wait for so
Nicole stood calmly as Sam holds a knife against her throat. She sensed that the woman is determined to get away from the situation using her.Any wrong move from her will truly slashed her neck. The worst is it might even cost her life. She never expected the woman to be carrying bladed weapon, didn't the security check her and her belongings.But on second thought, it might be because she just ignore the security, even when they tried to stop her from entering.They may not be able to check on her."Sam don't do this it will just make your situation worst. Spare Nicole, it's me who wronged you."Tristan was agitated seeing the sharp blade of Sam's knife in his wife throat. He regreted taking this woman for granted. At that moment he thought that if anything would happen to Nicole is totally his fault he will forever carry in in his conscience.The security and the police hesitated to advance towards the two ladies in case Sam felt threatened and decide to hurt her hostage."What's
Nicole's cold demeanor worries Tristan he decided to speak to her after the kids were asleep." Nicole let me explain what happened earlier." He began."Is there something that needs to be explain?""Of course you must have thought that she was invited because of my connection with the Georges, Anthony and his wife.""Well, isn't it?""No she came as a plus one for one of the invited guest. Whatever the the reason or circumstances on her appearing on that celebration I knew nothing about.""It doesn't matter whatever the reason why she is there. But it remains in my opinion, that you have chosen her over us. Over your children." She immediately corrected her words to disintagling her personal feelings towards him."How could you say that?" Tristan had to asked how could he explain and make her believe that things had ended between him and Sam long time ago."You left with her amidst the people around especulating what is the real deal about you and her, about us your family me and
"what seem to be the problem Samantha afraid to pick your own size. So pathetic you chose to level yourself with helpless kids." Nicole's words embarrassed her."You! Aren't you ashamed to raise such a notorious kid?" "Speak for yourself aren't you feel jealous that I have kids to raise unlike you?""Look at yourself Nicole you are dress fine to cover your black heart your are nothing but a treacherous jealous person whole stole other woman's man seduce them with your innocent beauty." "By other woman you mean yourself. But I don't want to have a word battle with you with all this people around." Nicole turn and take her children with her but Sam didn't have enough, she pulled Nicole back, that make her lose her balance. She closed her eyes and released both her kids so that they will not fall with her.But the dreaded fall didn't materialize. A strong arms and sturdy chest catch her fall. She open her eyes and came face to face with Tristan."Who tried to bully my wife?" He aske
Nicole 's life had become peaceful when Tristan move in the her home. The kids arrived happily especially Moira.She realized that her daughter wanted to be with her father eventhough she holds the greatest weight on the twins affection.However in the case of Mark he still aloof to his father reaching out to him. Tristan understand this since his son is an intelligent child he must have form his opinion about his father early on. The only consolation is Mark is very close to his great-grandfather and this is something that Tristan would not take away from him.He would try his best to win the boy's love and respect.On the day of the Georges anniversary and renewal of vows. The family went together earlier as they are part of the entourage. Everyone applauded the twins' part especially Moira's beautiful gown as well as her mother's and the Hewitt's twinning attires to go with the motifs of the wedding they were even impressed when they learn that it was all designed by the younger
"What?" Nicole recalled the things that her grandmother told her. She look at Tristan. "What have you done?""Didn't I told you that your life is in danger because of your ancestors involvement in the mafia crime family?" "Oh that...""Did you think that I was just kidding?" Tristan is bewildered by her nonchalant reaction."No, I don't think that you are kidding because I've done my own investigation, and what I learned supports your story.""You don't want to do something about it?""Look here Tristan! What do you expect me to do. Do you want me to expose myself to them and put my children's life in danger?" She replied."No I expected you, if I were you? To come to your husband, that's me to help you out, and seek protection!""Easy for you to say, Mr high and mighty Tristan Hewitt. Do you think I would do that, pop up on you and say 'Dear husband I'm back because I need protection you see you fathered my children and our life is in danger. Besides you already told me that.' ""
"Guest? Who ?" Nicole immediately rise from her bed. She was anticipating that Tristan had come to set the record straight about what they have discussed. But she was dissapointed to see Anna and Anthony waiting on her living room. "We are sorry to pop up without calling, we may have disturb your beauty sleep." Anthony said to which his wife agreed with a nod."Oh no problem Anna, Anthony I have a restless night that's why I was late getting up." She was glad that she took the time to fix her appearance and conceal the fluffiness of her eyes but she was sure that the couple noticed the dissapointment in her expression expecting to see someone else." So what brings you here? Is there something I can do for you?" She said smiling the enthusiastic faces of the couple is very infectious."Santa Elena has become our favorite place so we decided to dropped our invitation personally and change the venue of our renewal of vows. So you don't have to fly to attend our original venue." A
"What you are saying that Tristan didn't asked you to continue working for him?" Samantha asked Tristan's private eye who is doing the investigations for him."I don't know Sam. Maybe he suspects that I only doctored my report to him." The man replied. He one of Samantha's boytoy."This doesn't look good." Samantha told herself or it could also mean that he is not interested in pursuing in knowing the whereabouts of Nicole. She convince herself. "Yes that could be it, since they already met, that bitch! She had the gull to demand that Tristan handed over the money that she didn't worked hard to expand." She told the man on the other end of the line. She is unable to comprehend that finally Tristan is fed up of giving her chances. If her being with another men doesn't bother him before, why should it bother him now. She thought.While Sam is battling with reasons and possibilities in her mind. Tristan and Nicole reach a decision to postpone their divorce plan. She decided to go