"Can I have a word with you, Sir Samuel? I just want to talk to you about something" Lucille rushed towards Samuel, but his security blocked her from getting closer. "Can't it wait, Director Randle? Schedule an appointment with my secretary once I am in my office. I dislike being ambushed" Samuel cast a short glance at her before turning away. He had just arrived at the company and had not yet made it to his office. But he has to stay outside to wait for the familiar vehicle to arrive.With his hands inside his pockets, he stand casually at the entrance of the Petrov Petroleum building. "This is about my father, Sir Samuel. Please, help us. He is already dealing with declining eyesight and a serious medical issue. He cannot survive in prison. Please help me to get him out of jail" Lucille desperately begged despite being held by one of the security to stop her from approaching Samuel. "Director Randle, your father confessed his crime in front of the entire nation. The authority no
"The President has a press conference" Larry announced the instant he entered the CEO's office.Vasili looked across to Samuel, who was already wearing a grim expression."Let us find out what he has to say" Samuel motioned for Denver to turn on the screen. Everyone in the room turned to face the monitor, no longer surprised of what they would see."I am personally pained and dismayed by the Petrov family's decision to withdraw the bounty for Poison Ivy's capture," President Borodin stated solemnly in his speech."The government does not have such a resource to continue this plight, as all government funds are allocated to Poison Ivy victims. The government is struggling to win this fight, and the strongest ally we have seemed to have turned their backs on us" The man let out a strained sigh as he looked at the camera."I felt betrayed""The people of this country feel betrayed"Following the president's last statement, there was a wave of grumbling among the media.While the venue
"Samuel Petrov"A weak, pained sound pierced through everyone's ears as the camera focused on the woman's damaged, bruised face."What did Samuel Petrov do with you, Miss Randle?" President Borodin inquired, concerned, but the woman had already passed out. People from the media crowded the small hospital room to take a peek of a woman with different medical devices attached to her body. Her face has been battered and assaulted severely. Traces of violence can be found throughout her body. "Now, do you know what that despotic family is capable of? Miss Lucille Randle is their employee and the daughter of Mr. Greg Randle, who was the suspect in the Petrov Pharmaceuticals poisoning incident a few weeks ago. This is certainly an act of revenge against the Randle family" President Borodin became enraged and pointed to the camera and the bed where Lucille's unconscious body lay. "They are not satisfied with putting the old blind man in jail. They exacted their revenge on his daughter,"
"Who are you?" President Borodin quickly rises from his seat when an unfamiliar figure entered his suite. "The new maid, Mr. President" she timidly smiled with her hands clasped in front of her. "I didn't call for anyone. Leave" he harshly dismissed her, sitting back to enjoy his drink. "But I want to keep you accompanied, Mr. President" she insisted with a meek smile. President Borodin turned to look at her with narrowed eyes, attempting to assess her. "Whoever you are, I am not interested with your company. You leave right now or I will call security to drag you out" he snarled aggresively, clenching his jaw. "You are sent by the enemy. No servant is daring enough to enter my suite without being summoned," he said, staring at his phone on the table. It was just at arm's reach, but would it make a difference if he could grab it in time to notify security? With the woman already inside his suite, just one possibility remained. "Who sent you here? Only the Petrov family
"Power...and money..." a sinister smile carved his lips. "They have it all, leaving nothing even to the ruler of this country. The president and the government has become useless because of that family who act like rulers" he furiously gritted his words. "If previous presidents were content being the shadow of that despotic family, I am not. I will not allow the Petrov family to rule over my domain! Their reign must be ended!" He was outraged, and his thunderous voice resonated in the four corners of his suite. "I am not going to bow to them like the rest!" He finished with a deadly scowl. "By playing dirty? By betraying them while they are simply attempting to aid the country and safeguard its citizens?" She retorted harshly. "As head of state, the president should rule the country with absolute authority. Those Petrovs behave like monarchs, rendering the government powerless." He scorned in disgust. "Now I have found a means to ruin them. And it is Poison Ivy." He deli
"You are the Posion Ivy those bastards were talking about" President Borodin softly muttered, his eyes wide in disbelief."The one who killed the entire brothel with the air of death." His brow furrowed as he whispered. "But you were just a child ten years ago," he says, still trying to figure out what is so bizarre about the situation. "I just turned twelve" she affirmed with a wistful smile while closely watching his expression. "How could a twelve-year-old do such a horrific crime?" He scoffed, clearly doubtful."Well, after they killed my family, they brought me before their king. He said I am beautiful and will attract many men just like my mother. They forced me to wear attractive garments from whores that did not even fit me" She casually shrugged off."They presented me to the king as a virgin gift, but he is unable to do anything since I am trembling violently. He was pissed," she laughed at the recollections."He beat my hands and walked away. But that was the chance I ne
"Mr. Samuel Petrov, what can you say about President Borodin's arrest?""Will his arrest have an impact on the charges brought against you on behalf of Miss Lucille Randle?""How do you feel about the President's actions against the Petrov family?""What are your thoughts on the President's scheme to tarnish the Petrovs' reputation?""What steps will the Petrov family take to seek justice for the current smear campaign launched by President Borodin against your family?" "President Borodin has been claiming that the Petrovs sent Poison Ivy to create havoc inside the presidential palace. He is alleging that Poison Ivy forced him to execute the awful act of poisoning the entire presidential palace."Samuel was released following several hours of interrogation. His counsels never left his side until the authorities had nothing else to ask.It was a time-consuming process that proved useless after yielding no evidence linking Samuel Petrov to the charges regarding Lucille Randle. His gri
As Denver mentioned the previous night, Samuel and Kamilla's photos and videos made a headline the following day.The spectacle of the firstborn heir being in a serious relationship generated more exciting news than President Borodin's arrest and his dreadful predicament, being in coma.Though the photographs and videos are restricted and do not reveal any significant information about their relationship, various speculations has spread like wildfire.Some people are delighted at the news, but many remain skeptical. Especially those who had already did a background check on Kamilla.Brows were raised in mockery as they discovered the fourteen-year age difference between them. Kamilla was accused of being a sugar baby and a gold digger online.Since she arrived in the morning, she could feel her coworker's strange glances at her and hear the hushed murmurs circulating within the company, but she chose to ignore them."Will the Petrov family accept her despite her lack of a reputable ba
"But...? What is the but, Lia?" Samuel repeated, and tears began to obscure his vision.He has been trained to see all sides of situations and he consistently demands it regardless of its outcome. Their family waited in trepidation, afraid to even move. Every passing second is torture to everyone's sanity.Lia wiped her tears away and took a quick breath to alleviate the uncomfortable lump in her throat. "Dr. Rene Rechner modified the patented medicine used to wake up Grandmother Andrea." Lia earnestly explained, her eyes fixed at Samuel.At the mention of the drug developed by Dr. Rechner piqued everyone's interest, most particularly Samuel."Two of the triplets shared the same placenta and the other one has her own" Lia gently smiled."My princess got separated from her brothers" Samuel softly mumbled."Yes, and we almost lost her" Lia bitterly whispered, letting out a deep breath. "It was a nightmare. Reviving a fetus smaller than my knuckles was a scene I would rather forget. T
"It is taking so long," Samuel heaved a sigh and muttered, burying his face in his palm.The grueling wait is wreaking havoc on his sanity. It has been four hours and there is no indication of anyone leaving the operation room. "They have to make sure Kamilla and the babies are all right, Sam," Lexie said, rubbing his back to reassure him. Dinara is on the other side of him, doing the same to her son. "We shall keep praying for all of them, Sam. May all of the medical team be shone with divine wisdom that only the heavens could bestow. May Kamilla and the three babies be given the strength to endure" Lexie tenderly whispered with closed eyes. Before Lia, Dr. Rechner, and Abby took Kamilla to the surgery room, the entire family had arrived, including the Wrights and the Steels.Vasili and the other Petrov men arrived three hours later. But they made sure to check in with the others on the ongoing procedure since it started. "They are not done yet?" Vasili asked his brothers the ins
Kamilla had extensive monitoring to ensure she was ready for a cesarean section. Her blood pressure, however, has proven to be the most difficult obstacle. "Sam, go lay down next to Kamilla and sleep. Something is upsetting her, causing her blood pressure to fluctuate. I believe you are the one causing her distress," Lia mumbled sympathetically as she approached Samuel."What exactly do you mean, me?" Samuel was perplexed as he pointed to himself."Kamilla is exhibiting symptoms of stress. She may be lethargic but she is conscious, Sam. She knows exactly what is going on around her" Lia patiently explained, staring straight into his eyes."She knows when you are not eating or sleeping. She could sense your distress and guilt. She knows when you are drowning in work and not taking care of yourself the way you used to." Lia bitterly smiled, seeing his perplexity."She is aware of everything, yet she has no control over it. She cannot take care of you while fighting to survive and beari
"How are you, Babe?" Samuel approached the bed and leaned in to kiss the peacefully sleeping figure on it.He carefully took a seat next to her and hovered above her, his elbows propped up to support his weight. He longingly stares at her beautiful face, seemingly memorizing every detail of it. He received no warm response, as he usually does, but he continued to gently kiss her pale face."I finished some important meetings earlier and started handing over some of my tasks to Denver," he smiled as he planted a kiss on her slightly parted lips. "Starting tomorrow, I will be working from home. I will not leave unless absolutely essential, Babe. We will be together all day," he inhaled deeply with closed eyes, immersing his fatigued senses with her soothing natural scent.He just finished showering alone. It was extremely lonely going about their daily routine without her, but he will persevere. He will wait for her.Yesterday was a mix of joy and doom for him. He found Kamilla had b
"Good day, Madame Kamilla," staff greeted as she make way to the private elevator with her security. "Good day," she remarked with a courteous smile and a kind nod to everyone. Her presence inside Petrov Petroleum's main office has become more frequent in recent days. It had been four months since her wedding, and she was now undergoing rigorous training under all Petrov senior scientists, as Doctor Lia had planned for her. They are preparing her as future chief scientist at the facility. She was doing well in her training, except for her odd yearning to see and smell Samuel every now and then. She was trying to concentrate on her work, but she couldn't resist the impulse to meet with Samuel. So despite the hassle of traveling to the main office from her location, she would make the effort to visit him. However, unlike most days, she felt a little lethargic. She woke up fine earlier. However, when she arrived at the facility, she felt an unusual tightness in her gut. She tried
"What are your plans, Kamilla?" Vasili asked as he stared at the stacks of stones in front of them."I just want to bring my family home" Kamilla smiled bitterly. Today, after ten years, she went back to Monte Cristo a week after the wedding. They arrived at dawn at the mainland's airport and traveled for four hours to Monte Cristo. The sun had already risen and they could clearly see the forest and wreckage of her previous home. Not only Samuel accompanied her but the Mafia Boss, Vasili and his queen, Doctor Amelia, Denver, Carl, Dalton, the Stepanov siblings who are nowhere to be seen around them, and several of their men. Monte Cristo is already a foreign land to her and the Petrov will not allow her and Samuel to return without the Wolf, some of their cousins and their men. Her heart sank to the depths of the ocean as she stared at the makeshift tomb she had built for her family ten years ago. The stones she placed have now become rubble on the ground. The passage of time ru
"Wow, its huge. Thick and long" Kamilla's eyes widened in awe as she stared at the sandwich placed in front of her. A surprisingly large hungarian sausage.Inquisitive eyes darted to her, and as soon as they noticed where her gaze was directed, their brows arched in mischievous delight. "Looked familiar," Abby giggled, her face flushed. "Add a little inch and a bit of thinkness, it is what it is. What do you think?" Lia inquired thoughtfully, her gaze likewise directed at Kamilla's plate."Yeah, I think so too" Kiera nodded while fixing her eyes at the same spot of everyone's interest."That is a lot to consume and its massive. I cannot imagine how it will fit in your mouth" Arah exclaimed, astounded at the generous portion.Kamilla turned to Arah with her Bambi eyes. The rest followed and something just dawned on the four of them. Arah did not seem to figure out what they were talking about. "Yeah, its huge and long, but do it inch by inch, Dr. Arah. I can barely take half of it;
"Ella, we came here to discuss something with you." Kamilla halted her steps and stared at the people who had been stopped by her security. She had not seen them in months. Whatever their reason for seeing her, she is uninterested. By the look at their disdainful expressions, she could tell nothing had changed. They remain hostile to her. So it was surprising that they wanted to speak with her despite their strained separation. "I have a meeting with important people in just a few minutes, Mrs. Baranov. I am sorry, but I do not have time to spare" she explained calmly before continuing to walk. "No time to spare? Such arrogance!" Cynthia Donlov was aghast, glaring at her. "Show some respect, Ella. At least to our parents," Celine said irritably. Kamilla let out an internal grunt but continued on her way. She continues to walk with all of her security, making certain that no one approaches her unnecessarily. "You have gotten more haughty after your marriage to Mr. Samu
"I am a mere twenty-two-year-old who is her own hero. I fought my own battles and protected those who are dear to me. Until I met a knight in shining armor. My champion, Samuel Petrov. He came at a perfect time, just when I thought life had forsaken me" Kamilla started her vow with a shaky smile.Following the lengthy wedding ceremony, they both signed the marriage certificate, which was facilitated by the Petrov counsels, and now they stand before the guest to proclaim their vow.Samuel reached out for her cheek and caress it with his thumb. A soft smile carved his lips as he watched her snuggle against his hand with eyes closed. Their magical moment left their family in tears, as well as guests in awe."He is a ferocious warrior, feared by everyone. But, for me, he is the most gentle and loving soul. A respite to my troubled spirit...an antidote to my poisonous existence" she charmingly smiled and showering the man across from her with her loving gaze. The family exchanged furtive