"To get to the bottom of this, I need to go to Santa Monica." Nicole decided the move when she learn of the massive movement of investment of her clothing business to anonymous recipient, although it's not the complete amount it might deplete their resources should the rest of her investors pull out their support, and worst if they will be faced with lawsuit."I'm coming with you." Tristan declared."But you have to oversee your business." Nicole contradicted."Sweetheart our company has already overcomed the difficulties brought by that woman. Besides I cannot allow you to go to war without a shield. That would be me. I'm sure this is not a simple theft.""Thank you Honey. I need your support especially now that I am getting heavier with our baby." "Good, because I won't take no for an answer." Nicole appreciated her husband support. She lean over to give him a kiss. Then she remembered."What about the twin's ever since the attempts on their security, I cannot afford to let them
"Within an hour the room filled with employees working in different branches of Nicole's fashion Business Company. But Nicole didn't see Bianca she must have stayed in Helen's office.She is sure that the woman had not yet left the building Tristan ordered security to watch out for the woman.An hour and a half passed and the meeting started. She was surprised that there were a lot of new faces. She introduces herself as the sole owner of the business and required everyone to submit once more their credentials and resume' Which was met with complaint. But she remain steadfast in her decision. After the meeting she conferred with Helen which the Later was indignant at how Nicole show mistrust on her managing the business."What do you mean, I mismanage the company? Are you forgetting that it is originally my company that I handed over to you? Is this how you show your gratitude to me for helping you?" Helen was over the top with anger after feeling embarrash Infront of the employ
"Why Helen are you still denying everything?" Morgana confronted Helen with all that she knows but she continued to deny. " Because you are fabricating a story that makes me look that I am the traitor to my own granddaughter. After everything that we have been through in building this company you have the nerve to say it to my face? What do you get out of this?" Helen defended." I don't have personal interest in this besides the pay for my work. Because all I say is true I have proofs!" Morgana is feeling that her injuries are taking a toll on her She tried to control the nausea she is feeling. But she doesn't want Helen to get away from her crimes. "I think that this should better be cleared up." Tristan finally speak."What do you mean? That you believed her? My word against hers! Nicole how could you after all I have done for you?" Helen accused. Nicole feeling lost between her sympathy for her grandmother and the evidence against her pointing to her involvement on the anomal
"please Tristan I want to know." Nicole beg."Sweetheart the doctor advice not to give you stress it's not good for the baby."""Do you think I can relax when I don't know what's happening around me?" She reacted."Let me handle everything." Tristan insisted."Don't you think I deserve to knowl?" Nicole stubbornly reply."You deserve to know, I can understand that. But to put our child and your life in danger is what I am worried about . The doctor said you had to many things on your mind that are stressing you out. How many times have you collapse? That is you body is sending you signal that you are not okay. Please for your sake and the baby avoid stressing yourself."The lenghly scolding that Tristan gave her make realized that he is right. She unconsciously had been putting herself and the baby at risk."Honey can I asked you something?" Nicole looked at her husband appealing."What is it?" "Can you tell me why did you say? That I put my trust in the wrong people." Tristan
"I don't know what to say. Sweetheart, but we are working to investigate everything. If your mother is still alive, I'm sure there's no other decision she would have but to go home to her family. Otherwise she has a good reason why she didn't do just that." Nicole feel sad even though she had vague memories about her mother she long for the feeling that somehow she had someone she can tell things that she can not share with her husband."I hope that this questions will find it's answers." She sighed. Tristan looked at her simply wondering when can he get away with the guilt that he deny her of the knowledge about her mother."Just try to keep from being stress I think there will come a time that all this things will be all behind us."In another place Terence is furious about the news. " What she had been uncovered?""Yes boss, That woman Nicole's assistant spilled her secret!" "How come she knows Helen's secret?" Terence wondered why a simple employee could uncover the secret th
The process of finding proofs of Sam and Helen involvement to Terence Black had so many twist and turn but failed to satisfy their goal. Helen and Samantha applied for bail but only Helen was able to pay for her bail.Disappointed Sam felt that Terence had withdrawn his support to her. "I am sorry Sam or Geena. I can represent you and defend you as Geena Blake we can find loop holes in your case. But you are convicted as Samantha grey your previous identity, and the prosecution had your DNA results that matches with your new identity as Geena Blake." Her lawyer explained to her."What happens now Attorney?" She asked feeling low and helpless."Since you are convicted as Samantha you have to serve that. While we appeal for that case, we will be facing your identity theft and accessory to the crime of Terence Black, If he will be found not guilty then you are free. But if he is found guilty then your in big trouble. You will still have to defend yourself from using the identity of
Athena hardly accepted her fate.The first thing she decided was to go back to her family but she learn that Joshua had taken a mistress in her place. Jonathan layed everything the truth and the circumstances that lead to her accident for her to decide.It took months for her to decide to stay with her father. She also felt responsible for Jonathan becoming crippled after saving her from the planned accident. Jonathan had lost the used of his left leg, but never the will and the spirit to protect his daughter.After months of discernment of what she is going to do she finally asked her father if she can join his security agency.He personally trained her from hand to hand, combat, weaponry and strategies to managing the business. Athena's came to the decision when she realise that if her father's enemy came after her who knew nothing about her roots. The more it is possible that Nicole her daughter who is innocent is in danger and chances are will one day be a target.She secretly ch
"Daddy look at how huge Snow has become!" Moira ran towards the beast who after a few weeks have grown bigger.Although the animal is considered dangerous the children can easily approached and play with it they touch it and rub it's fur and the animal seems to like it and welcome their presence.Everytime Nicole looked at the animal she recalled what her children said but, with different account. Thinking about it. it might be true that Moira saw Helen. But why did she retreat.She wonder if Mark really saw Athena, she knows that Athena was in the area. But what could be the reason she hurriedly left. No matter what she had said that she was with the other group it cannot deny the fact that Mark heard her ordered her men to refrain from shooting. Could it be that Mark had mistaken in seeing Athena? Why? "Ohhh I should erase this speculations from my mind." She told her self recalling what Tristan told her to stop thinking of things that leave her stressed out."What do you mean th
"Helen is not actually your grandmother." Tristan revealed."Tristan!" Jacob reacted "What? What do you mean? If she's not my grandmother then who is she. Why did she have to pose as my grandmother. The pictures... I can't believe it.""You heard me right sweetheart. She is not related to you.""How did you know it? You're not pulling my leg Tristan? This is not funny." She warned."You're right this is not a child's play. How did I know it? Let me tell you a story." He said after shaking his head in denial with her accusation."Tristan, son this is not the right time." Jacob advice."Grandpa, I might as well enlightened her. Because I have been carrying this in my chest for so long that it bothers me. Besides my love I think that you should know the truth to avoid being betrayed once more." He turn to Nicole after replying to his grandfather."Then enlightened me..." She challenged but a bit intrigued to what Tristan has to say."Helen is not your grandmother. At least not the Hele
"You mean to say that you decided to drop all charges against that woman, just so you could have enough evidence to nail my grandmother to imprisoned her?" She is indignant that Tristan will attempt to make a move behind her back."Sweetheart, it's not that I single out Helen. But in the long run you will learn why I'm doing it.""Then tell me now! Don't keep me in suspense." Her anger has not yet dose off."Nikki my dear, there is just things that we thought that you are not ready to know. I myself would like to let you know of a big secret but that is depends on what your response might be." Jacob join in explaining to her which she tone down a it.'But grandpa isn't it right that I should also be aware of what is happening around me. I have the right to know, don't you think. it's my life." She said emotionally."What do you want to know?" Jacob asked gently."I want to know why Tristan is pinning my grandmother? Is there something that I don't know? I mean she must have done w
"Are you sure about it grandma?" Helen and Terence were discussing some procedures she is willing to undergo."Of course! It's not that I haven't done it before." She replied enthusiastically."Grandma you have done it too many times I'm afraid that there will come a time that me myself won't be able to recognize you. There is still be a consideration if you will be able to pull out your new identity."Don't you worry about me. I am a good actress , remember? Just keep that woman hidden and don't let her escape until I will be successful in my mission. Besides if I have to change my appearance, to avoid being caught, it should be put into good use. Just remember all of the things I do is for your sake." She told Terence."After the surgery, Helen Hayes will be a memory only to the people who are closely related to her. Ha ha ha ha! And a new chapter is about to begin. I welcome myself back to the lives of Nicole and her children."Their evil laugher mingled together creating an
"How did it go grandpa?" Tristan asked his grandfather."As expected she took the bait. She had no choice. I told her you're not interested anymore." The old man replied."Good I think we can find something in her confession to reopen Helen's case." Tristan replied. He had asked his grandfather to faced Sam. Knowing that she will feel anxious to cooperate, because he is not interested in her cooperation."Look Tristan are you sure we are doing the right thing?" "What do you mean grandpa. Do you doubt this move?" Tristan suddenly asked his grandpa if he had a change of heart. He knows how much he dislike Samantha."There's nothing I wouldn't do for Nicole and your children. But to help that woman to avoid serving her penalty. She might turn her back to us Nicole especially. We all know how much she hates your wife." Jacob explained.""We are dropping the charge that involves the embezzlement, and some minor charges. But the capital crimes like attempted kidnapping and the present as
Samantha in her cell anticipating her vistation, waits patiently for the guard to notify her that she had visitor she had sent a message yesterday for the second time. it has been months since Tristan offered his help with condition. Now she finally decided hoping that his offer still stand.She was holding on for Terence to help her but the last time she had contact with him is through his lawyer saying that he is pulling out as his lawyer because Mr. Terence Black has drop his support for her."What do you mean that he has drop his support." She angrily snapped at the lawyer."I'm sorry Miss, I need to make a living I have many clients waiting in line for my services to represent them in court. But Mr Black notified that this month's pay is the last coming from his pockets should you want to continue my services you will have to compensate." The lawyer said vaguely. He is a middle age man with ample experience on court battles, and he should have made progress on her case but Saman
Mark and Moira had gotten over their ordeal when they were almost kidnapped by Helen's men. With the help of Psychological therapists, hired by their father the twins were back to their normal activities. With the help of Snow the White Lion cub that had steadily growing, the twins treated their ordeal as a natural occurence. Tristan hired a trainer that will help the children understand the nature of the beast.Snow also comfortable with being treated as a pet. She also possess a mild temperament and showed no difficulties being domesticated.Mark opened his drawer to get his underwear when he touch something and pull it out, he recalled it was a pouch he found when he explore the cave looking for a hiding place should the kidnappers found and enter the cave. While his sister was sleeping beside the lion cub. He look again at the pouch and studied it's appearance. It has an indentation of a letter that look like a letter R or a B or maybe it's the number 8. He is not sure.He was i
Helen couldn't believe that the pouch was missing, it contains as far as she knows the origin of the Blackburn family. Maybe some secrets and the heirs of the family's treasure.She paces back and forth, thinking of what happens if the pouch fall on the hands of the enemy."I can't hardly believe it!" She kept on murmuring to herself."Grandma stop! You're giving me headache." Her grandson sitting on the couch trying to relax complain."I just can't believe that someone might have taken that pouch. You see it was this close, for us to bury the Blackburn family tree, remove their Identity eery one of them, and pluck them out of our way." Helen said."Why is it important to find that pouch?" Her grandson finally asked."It contain the recordings in a micro chip that contains all the necessary information how they run their business their allies and enemies." She replied , but still anxious and continue to pace back and forth."If ever it will be found, I think the info it contain woul
Helen immediately after leaving the mansion, set to go to back to the cave where she saw the lions. She brought with her the two men who earlier had been the ones who tried to kidnap the twins.Knowing the direction it didn't take to long for her to reach their destination. She immediately enter the cave and look for the beast. She had her tranquilizer darts ready to fire should she saw the animal.But she didn't see the animal as she goes deeper inside the cave arm with tranquilizer darts and flashlight."Ma'am the animal, it was wounded. maybe it already died." One of the man with her said. He wanted to get out of the dark cave fearing that the animal may be lurking in the dark, ready to pounce once he had the chance. He still recall how the animal ripped off parts of his friend's body."Wounded! Who wounded the animal?" She said angrily."We didn't have the choice, he is attacking us" the man defended weakly."You shouldn't hurt the animal they tend to became wild if they were str
Nicole was surprised to hear Tristan's voice. "What are you doing Sweetheart. She is under a restraining order banning to approached you!""But Honey it's grandma Helen. I missed her." Nicole pleaded with her husband."We will be violating the order if we tolerated her action." Tristan can't hardly tell Nicole that she is in danger with the other woman."Why Tristan , do you think that I can afford to leave my granddaughter alone because of some suspicions that were fed to her by those people who thinks that I have ulterior motives in helping her before when it was supposed to be your obligation as her husband?" Her long explanation aimed to accused Tristan's past shortcoming to raise Nicole's distrust towards her husband."She is hardly alone. She had people around her who loves her care for her and will never betray her." Tristan retaliated equally with Helen's words."So you are saying I betrayed her?" Helen reacted."Grandma please." Nicole appealed to her grandmother not to ma