The moment Edward and Lilith saw a well dressed couple in the church they followed them. Once inside, the two kids couldn't help but marvel at the luxuriousness of the wedding.At eleven o'clock, the music started playing. Then, Jaden and Percy stepped onto the stage. Jaden looked elegant and noble, his black eyes revealing an impenetrable depth of emotions. Beside him, Percy resembled a princess, gazing affectionately at the man before her. They were ready to make their vows.Edward leaned in and whispered to Lilith, "Can you believe how extravagant this wedding is? It's like something out of a fairy tale."Lilith nodded, her eyes wide with awe. "I know, right? And look at Jaden and Percy, they seem so perfect together."As the couple exchanged their vows, a hushed silence fell over the church. Edward watched Jaden's face closely, noticing the way his expression softened as he looked at Percy. "It's amazing how much they love each other," he mused.Lilith smiled, her eyes misting up
Rita settled into the backseat of the taxi, her heart racing as she clutched Edward and Lilith tightly. The events of the morning had left her head spinning, and she couldn't shake off the feeling of disbelief that had washed over her when she saw Jaden standing there, at his own wedding, ready to marry someone else. As the taxi pulled away from the venue, she finally found her voice."Edward, Lilith," she began, her voice tinged with a mixture of sadness and determination, "I know you must be confused about what happened back there. Mommy is just trying to do what's best for us."Edward, his brow furrowed, looked at his mother, his eyes searching for answers. "But why were you crying, Mom? And who was that man you bumped into?"Rita let out a deep sigh, her gaze fixed on the pa*sing scenery outside the window. "That man, Jaden, used to be a very important person in my life, a long time ago. We had a relationship, but things didn't work out. Seeing him getting married today was a shoc
Rita knew she couldn't escape anymore. She decided to stay temporarily with Jaden and figure out her plans later."Edward and Lilith Come over here."- she said to them as they hurried up to come and meet her." I want you both to know that we won't be traveling out again I want you both to say with this man for some time.""Beautiful Kids, let me introduce you to myself properly. My name is Jaden and i'm a business Mogul. I prefer keeping it shot that way. "- he said to them as he adjusted his shirt." Mummy is there anything bothering you that made you take this ma*sive decision. Anyways, that aside I want you to know that if Jaden mistreats you or handle you any how, I'll definitely treat his Fu*k up. "- he said to his mum as he gave Jaden a wicked look.As Rita settled into Jaden's modest car, the tension in the air was palpable. Edward's protective instincts were on high alert, and Lilith's wary eyes darted around the unfamiliar surroundings. Jaden cleared his throat, attempting t
Several minutes later, Jaden's grandmother arrived at the villa. She was angry about Jaden's sudden departure from the wedding and came specifically to find out what had happened.Jaden brought Edward and Lilith to meet his grandmother. Seeing the two adorable children, his grandmother was taken aback and momentarily forgot to question Jaden. She suppressed her inner excitement and happily inquired about the names of the two children, engaging with them in conversation and play."Jaden, these little ones are simply precious!" Jaden's grandmother exclaimed, a warm smile spreading across her face. She knelt down to Edward's level, her eyes twinkling with delight. "And what's your name, young man?"Edward's eyes widened as he looked up at her. "I'm Edward!" he said, his voice filled with innocent enthusiasm. "Jaden's my mum friend"Jaden chuckled softly, ruffling Edwards hair. "That's right, buddy. And this lovely lady here is my grandmother."Lilith who had been observing the interactio
The news of Jaden's sudden departure from the wedding became a hot topic on social media, with netizens speculating about the reasons behind it. Rita glanced at the news but didn't pay much attention, as she had her mind focused on her design drafts.Rita's nimble fingers traced the intricate lines of her design drafts, her mind consumed by the interplay of fabrics and hues. The rhythmic sound of her pencil scratching against the paper was a comforting backdrop as she sought refuge in her creative sanctuary. The news of Jaden's unexpected departure from the wedding had stirred a frenzy of speculation on social media, but Rita remained blissfully detached from the digital chatter.Across the sunlit studio, her a*sistant, Sarah,couldn't help but break the silence that enveloped the room as she quickly called Rita"Have you heard about Jaden's abrupt exit, Rita?"Rita's gaze remained fixated on her sketches as she replied, "Yes, I caught a glimpse of it on my feed. Seems like everyone has
As she was contemplating her escape plan, Rita visited her parents with Edward and Lilith. They hadn't heard from Rita in a long time. Over the past five years, they had aged significantly due to missing their daughter excessively. Rita looked at her parents' heads full of white hair, feeling guilty, but she had no other choice.Sitting in the cozy living room of her childhood home, the air was thick with a mix of tension and nostalgia. Rita's father, John, cleared his throat, breaking the uneasy silence. "Rita," he began, his voice trembling with a blend of joy and sorrow, "we've missed you so much."Rita's mother, Margaret, wiped away a tear as she gazed at her daughter. "It's been far too long, sweetheart," she said, her voice cracking. "We were worried sick about you."Rita's heart ached as she looked into their eyes, seeing the years of pain she had caused. "I know, Mom, Dad," she replied, her own voice quivering. "I never meant to hurt you, but I had to go. I had to protect you.
Rita panicked, desperately trying to find a way to escape. However, the cement continued to pour, forcing her and the children into a corner. Rita felt hopeless and apologized to the two children. She shouldn't have brought them back; it was her foolishness, and everything was her fault.Rita's heart raced as the cement encroached on their small corner, the cold, gray sludge inching closer with every pa*sing moment. Edward's grip on her hand tightened, his eyes wide with fear, yet his voice remained steady as he spoke, "Mom, we can't give up now. We have to keep believing that help will come."Lilith nodded in agreement, her small frame shivering against Rita's side. "Yeah, Mom. Edward's right. We're a team, and we'll get through this together."Rita managed a weak smile through her tears, her children's unwavering faith in her filling her with courage. "You're both so brave," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the ominous rumbling of the pouring cement.As they huddled toge
In the middle of the night, after Rita and Jaden came back from the hospital.Rita was awakened by Jaden urgently, who urged her to leave immediately as there were a*sa*sins nearby.Rita's heart raced as she absorbed Jaden's words. "a*sa*sins?" she whispered, her voice quivering with fear. "How did they find us?"Jaden's eyes held a mix of concern and fear"I don't know, Rita, but we can't stay here. We need to move quickly if we want to stay ahead of them."Rita nodded, her mind racing to process the urgency of the situation. "Where do we go?"Jaden's jaw tightened as he thought for a moment. "There's a safehouse I know of, not far from here. It's hidden deep in the forest, off the grid. We should be safe there.""But what about Edward and Lilith?" Rita's voice cracked as she thought of the children.Jaden reached out and placed a rea*suring hand on her shoulder. "I've already taken care of that. They're in good hands, Rita. The hospital director owes me a favor. He'll keep them hidden
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