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Lila took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come. She knew that Alexander was involved in something dangerous, or better yet, something dangerous was about to happen to him, and she couldn't afford to hesitate any longer."Okay," she said, her voice firm. "Where do you want to meet?""There's a café on 5th and Main," Alexander replied. "I'll be there in half an hour."Lila hung up the phone and quickly made her way to the café. As she waited, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease settle over her. She didn't know what Alexander was going to tell her, but she knew that it was going to be important.When Alexander finally arrived, he looked tired and drawn, his eyes haunted by the events of the past few days."What's going on, Alexander?" Lila asked, her voice barely above a whisper."I need your help," he said, in a low voice. "There's a group of business rivals who are trying to take over my company. They've threatened me, and they've even gone after my family. I d
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The conversation continues… with Doyle and Gabriel"But that's not why I called, baby, you see, I have missed you and your touches. Sometimes I wonder how she left you and why," Doyle said on the phone to Gabriel."Baby, I know I have also missed you, but I don't want us to mess this up, and please, I have begged you not to remind me of my past with Lila, it was in high school,", he added."Okay Love", she consented to his request"Hope you're not calling me from the mansion," Gabriel quickly asked."Yes, I am, but no one is around," she said."Well, maybe not this time because we have to be careful, Alexander is not a weak bait, and you know that, if he finds out you're deep in this, he would not be merciful, I know him, you know him too, and we have both heard stories, Gabriel
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Lila and Alexander drove in silence, both lost in their thoughts. They were on their way to meet with someone who might be able to help them with their situation. Alexander had been vague about who this person was or what they could do, but Lila feels he could be trusted. As they pulled up to a small house on the outskirts of town, Alexander turned to Lila. "Stay in the car," he said firmly. "I'll be back soon." “But let me come with you”, she responded immediately, but he insisted she stays in the car. Lila nodded, feeling a sense of unease settle over her. She watched as Alexander got out of the car and walked up to the front door of the house. He knocked twice before disappearing inside. Lila waited for what felt like hours, her anxiety growing with each passing moment. She couldn't shake the feeling and urge to go inside and find out what was happening and that something wasn’t wron
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Lila woke up to the sound of her phone buzzing on the nightstand and realized she was in a medical facility. She groggily reached for it, rubbing the sleep from her eyes."Hello?" she answered, her voice rough with sleep."Lila," Alexander's voice came through the line, urgent and panicked. "How are you feeling, I dropped you at a nearby clinic so you could some rest and get your self checked out.""I guess i'm fine, she said" as the doctor walks in to check on her. "Good Morning Ms Cathleen" the doctor said as he approached the bed stand. There was a shock on her face because that wasn't her name and before she could reply Alexander cuts her short - "I gave them another name before I left so you couldn't get to be traced""Oh I get it now" she said feeling relieved. "Let me call you back Alexander, the Doctor needs my attention now" "Okay, please be safe and tell me whatever it is", the phone ends and the doctor continues with Lila."Hello Cathleen, I won't be expecting my monthly
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Gabriel Duval sat in the backseat of his white 1995 Bentley Continental R. He collects antique, old huge toys, and this was the perfect choice for the occasion. He was meeting with a rich buddy, one who knows Alexander but is unaware of Gabriel's scheme against him. He was a bystander in the midst of the commotion, just knowing the two billionaires, Alexander and Gabriel, as his pals. He was enraged because his history was still like a possible present with a flaw. The woman he had loved had a new partner and had moved on quite quickly. "Yes, it was high school, but I never got over you Lila," Gabriel reflected. Gabriel already knew Alexander at this time, but Alexander knew nothing about him owing to Doyle, his new girlfriend. He was buried in his thoughts as he sat in his car, recalling how he met Doyle and where all these plots and schemes to bring Alexander's empire down had originated. **FLASHBACK ON HOW HE MET DOYLE** As Gabriel hastily traveled along the city's congested
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Lila felt her heart race as Alexander swerved the car to avoid the oncoming vehicle. She clung to her seat, her knuckles turning white as they careened around a bend."What's that you want to tell me Lila," Alexander said through gritted teeth. He was already angry Lila nodded, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. She could see the other cars in her rearview mirror, its headlights flashing ominously. She didn't know how to start the story. Should she start with the fact that she was already 1 month pregnant, was she supposed to start with her already growing suspicion with Doyle and the picture she had found laying on the floor when she got to the house.She was tensed buy knew the right time was either now or never. As she took a deep breath…Lila gathered her courage and took a deep breath, preparing herself to reveal the truth to Alexander. But just as she was about to speak, a sudden screeching of tires and a blaring horn interrupted her thoughts. She turned her attention to the ro
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As they arrived at Alexander's mansion, Lila felt a sense of relief wash over her. "We are safe, for now" Alexander says. Only thing left was how to deal with Doyle."Now we know where the information has been leaking from" Lila added as she hugged Alexander closely. They had to be perfect with their double deception, they only have to outplay the players of this dangerous game of desire.But as they stepped inside, Lila knew that their troubles were far from over. The secrets they had uncovered threatened to destroy everything they held dear including the new baby, and she didn't know if they could survive the flames that were sure to come.As they settled in for the night, Lila couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden beneath the surface of Gabriel's empire, and if they were ready to face the consequences of their actions.Lila spent the rest of the night pouring over the documents and files they had obtained from the investigator as be promised. It was clear that G
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As he sat there thinking, he slowly drifted into his thoughts. As he remembers he on night affair he once had with Doyle.**FLASHBACK**"Hi, I am Doyle and I was asked to see you by the receptionist about the opening for a persona assistant". She smiled as she extends her hand for a handshake with Alexander.It was winter time and the snow was heavy, revealing Alexander sipping his coffee and watching the show cover cars parked around the streets.It was a skyscraper with 60 floors in the middle of New York. He loved Americano…Alexander returned the smile and shook Doyle's hand warmly. "Nice to meet you, Doyle. Please, have a seat," he gestured towards the plush chairs in his office. The panoramic view of the snow-covered cityscape from his window provided a picturesque backdrop for their conversation.As Doyle settled into her seat, Alexander began the interview. "So, Doyle, tell me a bit about yourself. What experiences do you have as a personal assistant?"Doyle straightened up an
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Gabriel's reaction from the text he got from Doyle was beginning to wear out, even Bill Stevens had no clue things would get this messy. "I thought the trap for the sex scandal was enough, why would you sex pet go that far Gabriel" Bill leaned close to Gabriel and whispered from his teeth. As they continue to talk and frown over Doyle's decision to abduct Lila, a decision she has never told anyone about. She just changed the narrative of their blackmail and things were about to take a different turn. Another text came in on Gabriel's phone and it was Doyle again. It's been months since they started the plot to bring down Alexander's Empire and this was not part of what they say coming. It was a new twist.Gabriel's heart pounded as he read Doyle's latest text. "Lila is pregnant," it read, causing a mix of shock and confusion to wash over him. He turned to Bill, his eyes wide with disbelief."Did you see this?" Gabriel showed Bill the text, his voice trembling with anxiety.Bill's fa
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The driver was confused. He knew he had to run for his life. This has been a plan between him and Doyle; she has used him. All she did was give him a big tip, and he agreed to share their location. She insisted it was Alexander's order to make sure Lila was safe.Immediately after Lila's head was covered and taken away into the black van, he abandoned the car and fled. Doyle had asked the men to kill him to cover her tracks, but he sensed it and ran for his life, but he was already in the mix. Meanwhile, Lila was regaining consciousness. Things were beginning to make sense to Lila as she recovered from the coma she was in after the shock of the accident that led to her abduction.As her eyes began to open under the black veil covering her head, she could feel a throbbing pain in her temples. The realization of her abduction slowly dawned on her, along with the memories of the accident that had led to this terrifying ordeal. Panic surged through her veins, but she fought to keep it a
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Lila was already on her way to see her parents, spend time with them. Her dad was late, and her mom had already remarried to Fred while she was away with her brother in the city. She had decided to go by road with the thought that the long trip could calm her down after the recent events. Everything had happened so quickly.As the driver made his way back to New York, her mom wasn't aware she was coming home. She gently placed her head on the window of the passenger's seat and slowly drifted into a calm sleep. Without any harmful thought, she slept off as they drove through various cities.Unknown to her, Doyle had planned something else, and this time it wasn't even known to her assistant Gabriel. It was already past 09:00 when tragedy struck.It wasn't until a black sedan overtook the car that a black van appeared right behind them and hit the vehicle. Lila woke up with a shock, her head dashing slightly against the window to give it a crack."What's going on, Who are these people",
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The clock ticked away the minutes in the dimly lit room as Alexander and Lila anxiously awaited any news from Simon Thompson. The weight of the threatening messages hung heavily in the air, suffocating their hopes for a peaceful life together. Every passing second felt like an eternity, filled with uncertainty and fear.Lila continues her painting as a means to take her mind off the whirlwind of issues plaguing their peace.Finally, Alexander's phone rang, breaking the tense silence. He grabbed it eagerly, his hand trembling with anticipation. It was Simon."Alexander, I have an update," Simon's voice cracked through the phone. "We've traced the source of the messages to an encrypted server, but the location is masked. It seems we're dealing with a highly skilled individual or a well-organized group."Alexander's heart sank at the news. The threat was far more sophisticated than they had anticipated. "Simon, we need to find them quickly. Lila and our unborn child's safety is at stake.
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Lila sat by the edge of the luxurious pool, her feet gently skimming the water. Her mind was filled with a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, and she couldn't help but question the path she had chosen. The weight of their dangerous game and the secrets they had uncovered threatened to suffocate her. She needed clarity, a moment to gather her thoughts amidst the chaos that surrounded them.Lost in her contemplation, Lila began to engage in a conversation with herself, seeking solace and understanding."Why did I let myself get tangled in this web of deception?" she whispered softly, her voice carried away by the gentle breeze. "I thought I knew who I was, but now everything feels so uncertain."She closed her eyes, allowing the warmth of the sun to caress her face. Memories of her life before Alexander flooded her mind, reminding her of the simplicity and innocence she had once cherished. The revelation of Gabriel's involvement and the dangers that followed had shattered that innocence,
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As they arrived at Alexander's mansion, Lila felt a sense of relief wash over her. "We are safe, for now" Alexander says. Only thing left was how to deal with Doyle."Now we know where the information has been leaking from" Lila added as she hugged Alexander closely. They had to be perfect with their double deception, they only have to outplay the players of this dangerous game of desire.But as they stepped inside, Lila knew that their troubles were far from over. The secrets they had uncovered threatened to destroy everything they held dear including the new baby, and she didn't know if they could survive the flames that were sure to come.As they settled in for the night, Lila couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden beneath the surface of Gabriel's empire, and if they were ready to face the consequences of their actions.Lila spent the rest of the night pouring over the documents and files they had obtained from the investigator as be promised. It was clear that G
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Lila felt her heart race as Alexander swerved the car to avoid the oncoming vehicle. She clung to her seat, her knuckles turning white as they careened around a bend."What's that you want to tell me Lila," Alexander said through gritted teeth. He was already angry Lila nodded, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. She could see the other cars in her rearview mirror, its headlights flashing ominously. She didn't know how to start the story. Should she start with the fact that she was already 1 month pregnant, was she supposed to start with her already growing suspicion with Doyle and the picture she had found laying on the floor when she got to the house.She was tensed buy knew the right time was either now or never. As she took a deep breath…Lila gathered her courage and took a deep breath, preparing herself to reveal the truth to Alexander. But just as she was about to speak, a sudden screeching of tires and a blaring horn interrupted her thoughts. She turned her attention to the ro
