Madam Katie was ready to go for Claire’s event, she was not in the mood to attend but seeing what Carina had already set in place, she knew that Claire would not be in her right state of mind and she wanted to witness that too, Madam Katie was getting ready when her eyes caught Martin and Carina outside the windows, She watched them as they chat, She didn’t know how to describe the energy they had, it was something she couldn’t wrap her head around, Martins wasn’t the one to do anything for any woman, he was cold-hearted around women and he only dated for the fun of it or whenever he wanted to charm the girl into making her family do business with him, it was safe to say that martins had never been in love before so she wondered why he was a different person when he was with Carina. “ I will never understand these young ones “ Katie chuckled, She was already late for the event but at least she was going to steal the spotlight. “ Madam … The car is ready “ Her driver informed her and
Madam Katie arrived at Claire's event, her anticipation tingling with the expectation of drama to unfold. She knew that Claire and Luke wouldn't be able to produce Carina, making the situation rather amusing for her. As she was escorted to her table by the ushers, Madam Katie instructed one of them to inform Claire that she wished to see her urgently.The usher scurried off to find Claire, who was engaged in a hushed conversation with Luke and Nelly in a corner. Claire's face paled as she heard the message from the usher, realizing the gravity of the situation. She turned to Luke and Nelly, panic evident in her eyes."What are we going to do now?" Claire whispered frantically, her mind racing with possibilities.Nelly, always quick on her feet, chimed in with a suggestion. "Why don't I act as Carina?" she suggested, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Madam Katie won't notice the difference, and it's our best shot at pulling this off, especially with Leah out of the picture."Luke nodde
Even though Claire was ashamed of herself, This was a deal that was going to shake her companies and she had boasted about it to her father in law , The man Claire feared the most was her father in law , If this doesn’t go the way she had painted it to be , She will be labeled as incompetent and her father will give her a earful. “ I need to speak to her “ Claire said going after Katie , Luke grabbed her by the wrist intending to stop her . “ Mom …Let’s stop now , it’s getting embarrassing, What are you going to do ? Throw yourself at her ?” Luke said running his hand through his hair in frustration, He was frustrated and what he could only think about was how this would have been a complete success , if carina hadn’t messed it up , it was her fault things were not going as planned , He wanted to punish her for it . “ Your grandfather is going to make me go through hell , if I don’t make this one work , Luke.. I have to do if “ Claire ran to chase after Katie , Luke clenched his fi
As Madam Katie finished her conversation with another guest, Madam Claire hurried over, desperation evident in her eyes. "Katie, please, I need to talk to you," she pleaded, reaching out to grab the hem of Katie's dress.Katie turned to face Claire, her expression cool and composed. "I'm sorry, Claire, but I don't have time to chat right now," she replied dismissively, trying to extricate herself from Claire's grasp.But Claire refused to let go, her grip tightening on Katie's dress. "Please, Katie, this is important. My father-in-law will ruin us if we don't secure this deal with you," she implored, her voice trembling with urgency.Katie raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes. "Your father-in-law wouldn't be too pleased to hear about what you and Luke did to Carina, now would he?" she remarked casually, her tone laced with sarcasm.Claire's heart sank at the mention of Carina's name, her guilt washing over her like a tidal wave. "That's irrelevant," she insis
" There is more " Madam Katie smiled and I moved closer to her , I wanted to hear it all ,I was glad to see that she had made Luke and his mother see shame and my sister too ,I hated all of them and I just couldn't wait to pay every one of them back in their own coins. " So I met with the prime minister, You know him don't you?" Madam Katie asked and I nodded , it's not like I knew the prime minister personally or met him before,I only had a glance of him once at Luke's family party and on the news. " I have seen him once or twice, Mostly on television though" I replied and she nodded. " I met him at Claire's birthday, Claire surely have her connections,The party was choked with personalities" " Was it fun for you ?" I asked teasing her and she scoffed." I mean it was fun to see them beg, You needed to see Claire, She grabbed the hem of my dress and gave me those eyes,"Ohhhhh help me ,my father in law ..Bla,Bla,Bla " " Do you know what her son did ?He came to the front of my car
Madam Katie had made plans to host the prime minister and his daughter at her house for dinner because she wanted Maddie and Carina to get along,She made observation that Carina had no friends and Maddie,Will….Maddie also had no friends, Maddie was in a relationship too but her husband was cheating with her a popular actress and it caused stir online because Maddie was a popular business woman,She took a paused and now decided to pursue her economics degree. "Maddie! I'm so glad you came" I stood behind Madam Katie as she welcomed her guest.I didn't care to be heard or seen ,I was just doing this because Madam Katie said she wanted to introduce me to someone and although I wasn't the social type because I had anxiety and all of that ,I was open to change now. " So Maddie,I want you to meet my goddaughter,Her name is Carina…Carina,This is Maddie" Madam Katie introduced us. I knew Maddie at least I was familiar with her face on Tv but I'm not sure she knew me . " Heyyy ... .I have s
I chuckled at Maddie's blunt assessment of Luke, finding solace in her understanding. "Yeah, he's a real piece of work," I replied, shaking my head. "You have no idea what I went through when I was married to him."Maddie leaned in, her expression sympathetic. "Tell me about it," she said softly. "I'm sure it wasn't easy."I took a deep breath, my mind flashing back to the countless arguments, the emotional manipulation, and the constant feeling of being trapped in a loveless marriage. "It was a nightmare," I admitted, my voice tinged with bitterness. "He was controlling, manipulative... a complete nightmare to live with."Maddie nodded in understanding, her gaze filled with empathy. "I can relate," she said, her tone solemn. "My ex wasn't much better. Cheating, lying... you name it." I listened intently as Maddie shared her own experiences, feeling a sense of kinship with her despite our different backgrounds. It was strangely comforting to know that I wasn't alone in my struggles,
I woke up on my birthday with a sense of gratitude washing over me. Closing my eyes, I whispered a quick prayer of thanks to God for pulling me out of that unhappy home. As I descended the stairs, the aroma of something delicious filled the air, and my heart skipped a beat. Madam Katie was in the kitchen, cooking up a storm."Madam Katie, what are you doing?" I exclaimed, rushing over to stop her.She turned to me with a warm smile. "Relax, Carina. It's your special day, so I thought I'd treat you to breakfast."I couldn't help but smile at her thoughtfulness. Sitting down at the table, I watched as she served me a mouthwatering spread of pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit. As I dug in, Madam Katie disappeared for a moment, only to return with a pile of beautifully wrapped gifts."For me?" I gasped, my eyes widening in surprise.Madam Katie nodded, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "Of course, dear. It's your birthday, after all."Tears welled up in my eyes as I tore open the first gif
Dear Diary It’s been three years since everything changed. Sometimes I still marvel at how quickly life can transform from chaos to calm, from pain to peace. I’m sitting in my room now, surrounded by the comforting hum of everyday life, and I feel compelled to capture this moment, to reflect on how far we’ve come, Everyday I wonder if it's a dream but I don't think I want to ever wake up from this dream,I am finally happy, Over the years things have changed but let me take you on the ride. Martins and I are happily married,Ohh and our wedding was the talk of the town, Every day with him feels like a blessing. We have twins now, A beautiful girl and a boy, Their laughter fills our home, and watching them grow has been one of the greatest joys of my life, Leah won't stop thanking us for giving her siblings, She has settled into junior high school remarkably well. She’s blossomed into a bright, confident young woman, and I couldn’t be prouder, The stigma that her father was a murder
I felt a surge of excitement that I couldn’t contain. I wanted to share the incredible news about our engagement with the people who had supported me throughout this journey. Without hesitation, I reached for my phone and dialed Madam Katie’s number.“Hello?” Madam Katie’s warm voice greeted me.“Madam Katie! It’s Carina,” I said, barely able to keep the excitement out of my voice. “I have some wonderful news to share with you!”“Oh, Carina! What’s going on?” she asked, her tone immediately brightening.“I’m engaged!” I blurted out. “Martins proposed to me tonight here in Jeju, and I said yes!”There was a brief pause before Madam Katie’s delighted gasp came through the line. “Oh, Carina, that’s wonderful! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you both.”“Thank you! I wish you could have been here to celebrate with us,” I said, my voice filled with happiness. “We had a perfect evening. The setting was beautiful, and the proposal was just as magical as I’d hoped it would be.”“I’m sure it
Martins and I had spent a perfect week exploring the island, soaking in its natural beauty, and trying out new experiences. Today was our last day, and I couldn’t believe how quickly the time had flown by. I’d been recording every moment for a special video, capturing the highlights of our trip.After finishing up my latest video segment about our visit to a stunning waterfall, I was excited to see what Martins had planned for our final evening. He had hinted at a surprise, and the anticipation made my heart race.As we walked back to our accommodation, Martins was unusually quiet, his gaze occasionally shifting to me with a secretive smile. I couldn’t help but wonder what he had in store. When we reached our place, he helped me get ready, making sure I looked my best for whatever the evening had in store.A private car soon arrived to take us to a special restaurant Martins had booked. The ride through the picturesque streets of Jeju felt almost surreal, with the soft evening light c
Carina and Martins prepared for their much-anticipated trip to Jeju Island, the air was filled with a mix of excitement and relief. They had dropped Leah off with Mandy, who was more than happy to look after her. Carina had managed to give Leah a quick hug and a few reassuring words before they left. The bittersweet feeling of leaving Leah behind was softened by the knowledge that she was in good hands. Mandy and Leah stood at the airport, waving goodbye as Carina and Martins made their way to the boarding gate.The airport was bustling with activity, but Carina felt a sense of calm wash over her as they approached the gate. She and Martins had been looking forward to this trip for weeks. It was their chance to unwind and escape the chaos that had dominated their lives recently.As they boarded the plane, Carina felt a flutter of anticipation. She and Martins settled into their seats, and Carina glanced around the cabin, noting the comforting familiarity of their private space. The pl
yMartins had sent a message about a special trip we were taking together to Jeju Island. I couldn’t wait to escape, even if just for a little while. As I approached the front door, I could already feel the excitement bubbling up inside me.Martins greeted me with a warm hug as soon as I walked in. His eyes sparkled with genuine happiness, something I hadn’t seen in a long time. “You made it! I was starting to think you might change your mind.”“Never,” I said, smiling up at him. “I wouldn’t miss this for the world.”We shared a soft kiss, and it was like the world outside ceased to exist. All the trials and tribulations seemed to vanish for that moment, and it was just the two of us. Martins took my hand and led me to the living room where soft music played in the background. He had set up a cozy space for us to unwind. There was a bottle of wine chilling in a bucket, and he poured us each a glass as we settled into a slow dance.The music was soft, almost ethereal, and as we swayed
The gala party incident had become the talk of the town. Social media buzzed with clips of the shocking revelations and the dramatic arrests of Luke, Claire, and Nelly. News outlets dissected every detail, and the public eagerly awaited the legal proceedings. Carina's bravery in exposing her tormentors was widely praised, but now, the focus shifted to the consequences for those who had wronged her.Claire was the first to be investigated. She sat in the interrogation room, her face a mask of defiance. Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, she maintained her silence."Mrs. Grant, we have substantial evidence against you," the lead detective said, his tone firm but not unkind. "Your best option is to cooperate."Claire’s lawyer, a sharp-eyed man in a tailored suit, leaned forward. "Claire, listen to me. The evidence is irrefutable. If you plead guilty and cooperate, we might be able to negotiate a lighter sentence."Claire’s eyes flashed with anger and fear. She looked at her l
I woke up on the morning of the gala with a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation. Today was the day we would finally expose Luke, Nelly, and Claire for their crimes. But first, I had to make sure Leah was safe. Mandy and I drove to her niece’s house, where Leah would stay for the night. Mandy’s niece was a sweet, responsible young woman who adored Leah, and I felt confident she was in good hands. “Thank you so much for taking care of her,” I said to Mandy’s niece as I hugged Leah goodbye. “Of course, Carina. She’ll be safe with me,” she assured me with a warm smile. Leaving Leah behind, I drove to the event hall where the gala would be held. The place was a hive of activity, with people bustling around, setting up decorations, arranging seating, and checking sound equipment. Everything had to be perfect for tonight. I walked around, ensuring that all the preparations were on track. Satisfied with the progress, I headed back home where my fashion designer was waiting for me.
I sat in Madam Katie’s cozy living room, the weight of anticipation heavy in the air. Mandy, Martins, and Madam Katie were with me, all of us gathered to watch the video that Miguel had sent. The room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the screen in front of us. My heart pounded in my chest as I pressed play, and the recording started.Miguel's face appeared on the screen, his eyes filled with a mix of regret and determination. He began to speak, detailing his involvement in Luke’s dirty dealings, Nelly’s scheming, and Claire’s cold-blooded actions. As the video played, the room grew eerily silent, each of us hanging on every word.When the video ended, I looked around at the others. Mandy’s face was pale, her eyes wide with shock. Martins sat with his head in his hands, and Madam Katie had a look of grim determination.Martins was the first to break the silence. “I can’t believe it. My own sister... she killed her husband.” He looked up, his eyes meeting mine. “She acted so de
Carlos felt a strange mix of satisfaction as he walked into the headquarters of the Mexico police. After days of meticulous planning and gathering evidence, he was finally ready to bring Miguel down. The evidence he had collected was damning, enough to put Miguel away for life and bring justice for all his victims. Carlos handed over a thick file to the lead investigator, a stern-faced woman named Inspector Rodriguez."We've been looking for Miguel for a long time," Inspector Rodriguez said, flipping through the documents. "This is exactly what we needed."Carlos nodded. "I'm ready to play my part. I have been undercover as Miguel's right-hand man for some time now. I can lead him right into your trap."Inspector Rodriguez looked at Carlos with a mix of admiration and concern. "You know the risks, Carlos. If Miguel suspects anything, you're a dead man."Carlos's jaw tightened. "I know. But this is the only way to bring him down."The next day, Carlos slipped back into his undercover