Rita's heart pounded in her chest as she searched for the right words to say. She could feel the weight of her secret pressing down on her.Has Jaden found out about her pregnancy?No, he shouldn't.Taking a deep breath, she decided to hide this secret from Jaden.She didn't need his empathy or anything he compensates for her because of the baby.If he doesn't love her, so be it, she will be an independent single mommy."Jaden," she began, her voice strong and determined, "There’s nothing I need to tell you now that we are on separated paths."Jaden looked up to her eyes as he held her hands, disappointment etched across his face. "I just worry about you, Rita. You look tired."Rita hesitated for a moment, gathering her thoughts. She had built a web of lies, one leading to another, and she was determined to keep it up."Thank you, but you don't have to do that now," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.She felt a sting in her heart.If Jaden had cared about her before, maybe
As the wedding show began, the audience in the hallway was very anxious for Amanda's team always brings out the best in all her wedding shows.But, something bad happened today being Saturday. Anita, the model for the Runway wedding show fell sick all of a sudden."Hello! Am I speaking with Miss Amanda?" The caller asked confidently."Yes, please who are you?" She answered."It's me, Anita." She replied.Before she could continue the call Amanda cut her short asking her about her whereabouts for the crowds are waiting for her as the show is about to commence."Yeah, I know ma'am and that's the major reason we are having this call ma'am. I'd love to inform you that I won't make it to the wedding show today." Anita weakly spoke to her over the phone.Amanda was shocked with sweat of disappointment from the saddening news she just heard from one of her best models in her brand.Never in her entire life have she thought that her brand would be this incompetent, most of the prestigious men
As Rita made her way through the swarm of reporters, she could feel the weight of their expectant gazes upon her. She took a deep breath, determined to maintain her composure despite the chaos surrounding her."Excuse me, Miss Thompson," one reporter called out, thrusting a microphone towards her. "Can you explain why Vivian's name is signed on YOUR design drafts?"Rita looked directly into the camera, projecting confidence as she spoke. "First of all, thank you all for being here. I understand that this situation may seem confusing, but I can a*sure you that there has been a misunderstanding."The reporters exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued by Rita's calm demeanor.Sensing their anticipation, she continued, "Vivian and I were never friends in college, I don't even know her at all and these design drafts were a collaboration between I and my team of designers. We worked on various projects together, and this wedding dress design was no exception."A murmur of surprise rippled
Rita couldn't stand the false accusations she had received from the press and Vivian, so she angrily opened Amanda's office door."Ma'am, can you believe what's happening outside? Do you think I did it? How can someone so cruel and irresponsible frame me up? She even came prepared like, who does that? I can't believe all these is happening. Probably, it's because of my generosity." She was walking around the office as she kept talking to Amanda."Listen to me Rita, if no one else can trust you, please have it at the back of your mind that I sincerely and I'll always trust you. I know that you didn't do that and we both will work together until we get the root of the matter." Amanda rea*sured Rita."Thank you so such. It means a lot to me,” Rita said, "But I don't think I can wait any longer. I have to confront her. Let me talk to her face to face, woman to woman, why she did that and who sent her!""Do you know her place? How can you even get to her place when you don't know her?" Ama
Days turned to weeks and Rita started recovering quick. Noah was all by her side, giving her the moral support.As Rita stepped out of the police station, her mind was still reeling from the events that had unfolded inside.Early Morning of Friday, she got a Police summons demanding her to come to the police station for some interrogation. She obliged immediately and went straight into the police station.To her surprise, Jaden was waiting for her by his car, leaning against it with his hands in his pockets. The streetlights cast a soft glow on his face, accentuating his features. His eyes met hers, and there was a mix of concern in his gaze."Hey, Rita," Jaden said, pushing himself off the car and taking a step towards her. "I thought you might need a ride home. It's late, and I don't want you walking alone."Rita knew accepting his offer could complicate things further. She needed to be clear about her intentions, especially after the argument between her and Jaden."No thanks," she
After Jaden left, Rita went to Vivian's ward and demanded to know why she had framed her."Hey! Vivian I mean zero harm. I seriously want to have a word with you." Rita said as she slowly pushed the door to avoid any sound making.Upon seeing Rita, Vivian became fearful to leave."Leave here Rita, get out of my sight! I don't want to see you witch, you murder and a thief." She kept shouting and yelling at the top of her voice.As she kept shouting continuously and screaming at the top of her lungs. The nurses and Doctors at the hospital couldn't take it anymore, so they ordered Rita to leave and never return.One week later, Rita received news that she was being charged with murdering Vivian.Rita sat in the small, dimly lit detention room, her hands trembling with anxiety. The weight of the murder charge pressed heavily on her shoulders, and she couldn't shake off the feeling of injustice that had consumed her ever since that fateful encounter with Vivian.As she stared at the cold,
Rita's nerves were at an all-time high as she prepared to present her designs in the preliminary round of the prestigious Paris Design Competition. The weight of the situation felt even heavier as she realized that some of the most renowned designers in the industry were also participating. Doubts gnawed at her confidence, but she knew she had worked tirelessly on her collection, and she had to give it her all.As the show commenced, the models strutted down the runway, showcasing the creations of the various designers. Rita's eyes darted from one judge to another, trying to gauge their reactions to her work. The room was filled with tension and excitement as the fate of each designer's dreams hung in the balance.Suddenly, Rita's heart sank when she spotted Jaden among the judges. The memory of their encounter in the hotel suite resurfaced, but she pushed it aside, determined not to let his presence distract her. She couldn't let him have any power over her aspirations.She forced he
Rita's heart was torn between conflicting emotions. She hadn't expected Noah's confession, and even though she had grown fond of him, the recent encounter with Jaden had stirred up old feelings and doubts. She couldn't help but glance over at Jaden, who was now walking hand in hand with Percy, feeling a mix of longing and sadness.As Jaden and Percy disappeared from sight, Rita felt the need to distance herself from Noah. She released his hands gently, her mind racing with thoughts of self-doubt and guilt."Noah, I'm sorry," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "I shouldn't have let things go this far. I can't use you to forget about Jaden. It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to me either."Noah's expression softened, and he reached out to gently cup her face, his thumb wiping away a stray tear."Rita, you don't need to apologize. I knew you were trying to find your way through the past, and I wanted to be there for you. My feelings for you are genuine, and I don't regret expre
Rita handed over the recorded phone conversation to the police, accusing Noah and Percy of kidnapping. They were taken into custody for questioning.Inside the small, sterile interrogation room, Detective Rodriguez eyed Noah and Percy sternly. "Gentlemen, you're both aware of the serious allegations against you. Rita claims she has evidence of your involvement in the kidnapping. Care to explain yourselves?"Noah exchanged a tense glance with Percy before sighing heavily. "Detective, this is all a misunderstanding. We were never involved in any kidnapping. Rita is just trying to pin something on us."Percy nodded in agreement. "Absolutely, Detective. We may have had some disagreements with Rita, but kidnapping? That's a bit extreme."Detective Rodriguez leaned forward, his gaze unwavering. "Rita seems pretty convinced that you two are responsible. And this recorded conversation she handed over, where you discuss the 'plan' and even mention the victim's name, doesn't help your case."No
The powerful will to survive continuously fueled Rita, and she had to make sure Jaden knew that she was the little girl who saved him back then. Just then, Rita heard Jaden's voice, calling out to her repeatedly. She desperately wanted to respond, but she realized she didn't have the strength to speak.As the haze of exhaustion blurred Rita's vision, she managed to raise her hand weakly in an attempt to signal Jaden. He rushed to her side, his expression a mix of relief and concern. "Rita, you're awake!" he exclaimed, gently grasping her hand.A faint smile tugged at the corners of Rita's lips as she mustered the energy to whisper, "Saved... you." Her voice was barely a whisper, but the words were enough to convey her message.Jaden's eyes widened with understanding, memories of that fateful day flooding back. "You're the one who pulled me out of the river when we were just kids, aren't you?" he asked, his voice filled with amazement. "I've always wondered who that mysterious girl was
Rita's eyes fluttered open, and she found herself in a dimly lit room. Percy was sitting beside her, concern etched on his face. "Rita, are you alright?" he asked, his voice filled with worry.She took a deep breath, her memories still swirling in her mind. "I... I remember," Rita whispered, her voice quivering. "I remember everything now, Percy."Percy's eyes widened, a mix of surprise and relief washing over him. "You do? That's incredible, Rita. What do you remember?"Tears welled up in Rita's eyes as she recounted the memories that had flooded back to her. "Jaden... the mountain... the kidnappers. I remember saving him, guiding him down the slope," she said, her voice trembling. "And the necklace, Percy. It was Jaden who caught hold of it, not you."Percy's expression darkened, his grip on the necklace tightening. "Rita, you don't understand. I... I did what I had to do to protect you. Jaden was too weak, and I couldn't let him have it. It was for your own safety."Rita looked at
Percy intervened, shooing Noah away to buy some food for Rita. Percy had long desired to get rid of Rita but had always failed. She played the victim, revealing Jaden's information to Noah, aiming to gain his trust and work together to abduct Rita.Percy's patience had worn thin, and she saw an opportunity to finally unravel the tangled web Rita had woven. As Noah reluctantly left to fetch the food, Percy leaned in closer to Rita, her voice a low and dangerous whisper."Your little games won't work anymore, Rita," Percy hissed, her eyes piercing into hers. "I know your true intentions, and I won't let you manipulate Noah any longer."Rita's façade crumbled, her eyes darting around as if searching for an escape. She was cornered, and Percy knew it."You can't prove anything," Rita stammered, her voice shaky.Percy's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "Oh, but I can. You underestimated me, Rita. I've been gathering evidence of your deceit for quite some time now."Rita's defiance wavere
Rita's head spun as she tried to make sense of the situation. She blinked, trying to process the unexpected alliance between Noah and Percy. The room felt heavy with tension, and Rita's heart raced as she looked from Noah's eyes to Percy's determined expression."Rita, you have to understand," Noah began, his voice strained. "I never wanted any of this to happen. But you insisted on being with Jaden, and that tied your fate to his."Rita's eyes narrowed as she absorbed his words. "Tied my fate? What do you mean?"Percy chimed in, his tone calmer than Noah's, but equally serious. "Jaden possesses a power that could reshape the world, but it comes at a great cost. And you, Rita, unwittingly became part of that cost when you chose to stand by his side."Frustration bubbled within her, and she clenched her fists. "So, what? You two decided that locking me up was the solution? That destroying Jaden would somehow fix everything?"Noah's gaze softened, but his grip on his emotions remained t
Percy visited the hospital to see Jaden. He told her that he had completely lost patience with her and warned her that if she dared to harm Rita, he would not spare her.Percy pa*sionately questioned how Jaden could treat her like this, forgetting that she had saved his life.Percy's words hung in the air, tension thickening with every pa*sing second. The sterile hospital room seemed to close in on them, its cold white walls reflecting the emotional turmoil that swirled within. Jaden's gaze remained fixed on the floor, unwilling to meet Percy's accusatory stare."Percy," Jaden finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper, "I know you're angry, and I understand why. But you don't understand the complexity of the situation."Percy clenched her fists, struggling to contain her frustration. "Complexity? Jaden, Rita is innocent in all of this. She's been through enough, and she doesn't deserve your wrath."Jaden's eyes flickered briefly, a hint of regret fleeting across her features. "Y
Rita and Jaden sat across from each other in Jaden's spacious office, a map of the exhibition area spread out before them. "This powder might hold the key to unraveling the mystery," Rita mused, her brows furrowed in concentration.Jaden nodded, his eyes fixed on the map. "It's clear that someone intentionally tampered with the dresses. But why? And how does it connect to the models' asthma?"Rita leaned forward, her fingers tracing the outline of the exhibition booths. "The powder could be a trigger, something that aggravated their asthma and caused the accidents. But who would want to harm them? And why would they target the wedding dresses?"Jaden leaned back in his chair, his expression thoughtful. "We need to find out who had access to the exhibition area that night. Let's start by reviewing the surveillance footage."Rita nodded and pulled out her tablet. "I've already instructed the team to retrieve the footage. We should have it soon."As they waited, Jaden's gaze drifted to a
The doctor informed Rita that Jaden had woken up. Rita was aware of the recent events, which had been a significant blow to Jaden.She comforted him, a*suring him that everything would eventually get better.Jaden wished for Rita to take the children and leave the country. He a*sured her that he would handle everything. Noah wouldn't give up easily, and Jaden didn't want Rita to become a pawn in Noah's game. He feared that Noah might use Rita against him, putting him in an even more vulnerable position.The doctor's words hung in the air as Rita absorbed the news. Jaden had finally woken up, a flicker of hope in the midst of their tumultuous situation. She had seen the toll recent events had taken on him, the weight of it all etched into the lines on his face. With a determined resolve, she entered Jaden's room, her heart heavy but determined to be the pillar of strength he needed.As she walked in, their eyes met, and a bittersweet smile played on Jaden's lips. Rita could sense his l
Percy leaned in, her voice a mere whisper, "Rita, think about it. With your parents' connections, we could make a difference. Save Jaden's company, his reputation."Rita's eyes flickered with a mix of uncertainty and determination. "But Percy, it's not that simple. I can't just walk away from Jaden when he needs me the most."Percy's brow furrowed. "Rita, I understand your loyalty, but we're talking about saving everything he's worked for. And your children's future too. This might be the only way."Rita shook her head, her voice growing firm. "No, Percy. I can't turn my back on him. He's innocent, and I won't let him go through this alone. We've faced challenges before, and we'll overcome this too."Percy's gaze softened as he reached out to hold Rita's hands. "I admire your dedication, Rita. But you're risking everything—your family, your children's well-being. Don't you want to secure their future?"Tears welled up in Rita's eyes as she looked down, struggling to find the words. "O