Woah! That wasn't expected! What will Lila say? Do you think she'll say the truth?
30Raw shock whipped into her face as she pushed herself away from me. She pretended to be nauseated by my question and turned around to act like she was throwing out as she also made those noises. "Like you? Keep dreaming, Panther! Who would like a playboy like you? You are a good friend... But boyfriend? Eww. I don't want to end up with aids. No, thank you." She said with an attitude and though I should feel humiliated, I was relieved to hear that. I pinched her chin to look at me and again she gave me that flustered look. But I wasn't fazed because I now knew her feelings towards me. "I'm glad that you don't see me that way, Lila. It's a favour you're doing on me." I smiled at her. "What if I really liked you hmm?" She asked teasingly and I left her alone. With a scoff I turned back to dry my hair, "As I said, you're doing a favour on me by not having such feelings for me. But if you did," I looked at her through the mirror, my eyes glowing darkly, honestly. "I would have hate
31"Do I look rebellious or not?" Kyle asked while fixing his t-shirt, looking in the rear view."You look horrible!" Lila exclaimed but deep within she couldn't help but admire how the tee clung to his torso like a second skin.His abs and the yummy hard plains of his chest were highlighted while the savage strands of his smooth straight hair fell on his eyes. He could pose for a clothing brand or simply just submit his photos to a modelling agency. His physique triggered dirty thoughts and if he posed for a brand, then he could easily bring in traffic and customers willing to make purchases if that helped them get a glimpse of him."That means I do look rebelliously annoying. Cool! My father will swoon at my look." Kyle said and prepared to get out of his seat.On the contrary, Lila tamped down her desire to grab his jaw and plant a kiss on his lips. She saw him leave and the minute he stepped out, he sighed as her eyes fluttered dreamily.'Fúck, you make me feel like a man obsessing
32Tania stared at him in horror. This man wasn't the man she fell in love with. This was a demon. The black eyes glaring at her made her throat dry. She tried to crawl out from under him except that Kyle held her in place."I hate your mother... I hate your father. I will kill your brother at the first opportunity I get. What makes you think I feel otherwise for you? The extent of my hatred for you is beyond your comprehension. You want to know why? Because you're cut from the same cloth as your mother. You can't be someone's wife. Women like you don't make home, you break them. You will be a homewrecker someday in the future just like that woman. What makes you think I'll give you any chance to prove that you can do otherwise?"Tania gasped as hurt shimmered in her dark green eyes. Quivering tears cascaded down her cheekbones as she turned pale."I'm warning you, Tania, stay away from me... And stop messing with people I consider my family. If I see you around me again, you’ll wish y
32"We've performed the surgery and luckily her blood group was available in the blood bank. There's no need to worry, Mr. Panther, your daughter is safe. She'll be shifted to a normal ward very soon." The doctor said with a smile before he retreated.Kyle, who had been standing away from the operation theatre let out a breath of relief. He looked down at his shoes as he turned around to leave. He came down to the side of the hospital building and slumped against the wall.He took out a pack of cigarettes and lit up one. Taking a huge drag, he ran a hand through his hair.He had been shaken out of his wits when he saw Tania on the floor of her room in blood. Foolish girl! Kyle snickered as he let out an outraged breath. She almost dragged him into a family drama he was not ready for."Kyle," Kyle didn't move even after hearing his name being called.A hand on his shoulder stiffened him. He refused to turn around. Kyle took another drag from his cigarette and blew out a puff of smoke.
34Karson wiped the corner of his eyes with his thumb. Those memories made him weak and emotional. Sophia was his life. He wouldn't have married Ruby and taken in the son she brought if it wasn't for Sophia. She put a condition to marry her and take them in, and that she would come back when she felt fine. She said that Karson would be unjust to his other son and the woman he impregnated because he couldn't care less to use protection. But once he married Ruby, Sophia sent Divorce Papers through her lawyer and never came back. She just disappeared. She had left a message for him through her lawyer that it was his punishment for not keeping his díck in control during business trips. But Karson had told her it was a mistake. He didn't know when and how it happened. His drink was drugged and he didn't recall anything. Sophia was just too infuriated to listen. What's more, she also intended to take Kyle with her— their only son, the souvenir of their love. But he didn't let her take t
35Kyle stopped in front of his car in the parking lot. The minute his gaze fell on the front windscreen, his heart stuttered in guilt and desperation. He forgot everything about Tania's stupidity and the heated conversation he had with his father. All that came to his mind was that woman he hit days ago by the same car. He was taken back in that moment. Kyle grazed a hand over the windscreen. He had seen her that day but he was on a phone call, and missed to control his car in time, thus, hitting her over. He clearly remembered the blood he'd seen on the ground under her. And that letter... Kyle sighed guiltily. He still read that letter every night to remind himself of the blunder he had made so he would never stop from looking for her. He owed her. He owed her for killing her baby and insulting her by offering her money in exchange for the baby's death. Dialing Titus' number, he put the phone to his ear. Titus picked up the phone at the third ring and greeted him, "Good evenin
1Jasmine wiped the tear about to fall from the corner of her left eye as she looked forward. That's what she was going to do after the experience she had today— look ahead of her. She fisted her hands to her sides, watching as impatient vehicles zoomed past her on the busy road. The black and white strips of the zebra crossing made her temples ache. The same black and white dots started blinking and throbbing on the border of her vision. She felt the smooth texture of the parchment she was holding burn in her closed palm— it was the gift she had prepared for her husband. Pain tore through her as the smoothness of the paper turned into unbearable heat. Her hand shook, but she didn't let her grip loosen or more tears fall. 'It's useless to cry on a man who compared my womb to a barren land!' She reminded herself. However, his words triggered emotions she was battling to keep buried in. Tears blurred her vision as her emotions rose up through her like a tide. Jasmine couldn't help b
2When Jasmine stirred back to her senses, she found herself on a hospital bed. The back of her left hand was covered with an IV needle. She tried to move when a man's emotionless voice shook her to the core."Don't move! You just had a miscarriage."The words skipped her heartbeats. Her breathing came to a halt as her throat closed up. Jasmine wanted to cry but her tears had dried up.She sat rigidly like a model used in art studios for painting. Her mouth was sealed tight and her cheeks drained of color. Although the disclosure of the miscarriage weighed down on her, she didn't feel a single ounce of remorse. Miscarriage. For some women, 'miscarriage' was a word filled with trauma and pain. Women who couldn't get pregnant even after trying a hundred times, doing a hundred things, prayed for a miracle to happen to get pregnant. To such women, the mere mention of 'miscarriage' would bring overwhelming anxiety and trauma. But then there were some women who didn't want to do anything
35Kyle stopped in front of his car in the parking lot. The minute his gaze fell on the front windscreen, his heart stuttered in guilt and desperation. He forgot everything about Tania's stupidity and the heated conversation he had with his father. All that came to his mind was that woman he hit days ago by the same car. He was taken back in that moment. Kyle grazed a hand over the windscreen. He had seen her that day but he was on a phone call, and missed to control his car in time, thus, hitting her over. He clearly remembered the blood he'd seen on the ground under her. And that letter... Kyle sighed guiltily. He still read that letter every night to remind himself of the blunder he had made so he would never stop from looking for her. He owed her. He owed her for killing her baby and insulting her by offering her money in exchange for the baby's death. Dialing Titus' number, he put the phone to his ear. Titus picked up the phone at the third ring and greeted him, "Good evenin
34Karson wiped the corner of his eyes with his thumb. Those memories made him weak and emotional. Sophia was his life. He wouldn't have married Ruby and taken in the son she brought if it wasn't for Sophia. She put a condition to marry her and take them in, and that she would come back when she felt fine. She said that Karson would be unjust to his other son and the woman he impregnated because he couldn't care less to use protection. But once he married Ruby, Sophia sent Divorce Papers through her lawyer and never came back. She just disappeared. She had left a message for him through her lawyer that it was his punishment for not keeping his díck in control during business trips. But Karson had told her it was a mistake. He didn't know when and how it happened. His drink was drugged and he didn't recall anything. Sophia was just too infuriated to listen. What's more, she also intended to take Kyle with her— their only son, the souvenir of their love. But he didn't let her take t
32"We've performed the surgery and luckily her blood group was available in the blood bank. There's no need to worry, Mr. Panther, your daughter is safe. She'll be shifted to a normal ward very soon." The doctor said with a smile before he retreated.Kyle, who had been standing away from the operation theatre let out a breath of relief. He looked down at his shoes as he turned around to leave. He came down to the side of the hospital building and slumped against the wall.He took out a pack of cigarettes and lit up one. Taking a huge drag, he ran a hand through his hair.He had been shaken out of his wits when he saw Tania on the floor of her room in blood. Foolish girl! Kyle snickered as he let out an outraged breath. She almost dragged him into a family drama he was not ready for."Kyle," Kyle didn't move even after hearing his name being called.A hand on his shoulder stiffened him. He refused to turn around. Kyle took another drag from his cigarette and blew out a puff of smoke.
32Tania stared at him in horror. This man wasn't the man she fell in love with. This was a demon. The black eyes glaring at her made her throat dry. She tried to crawl out from under him except that Kyle held her in place."I hate your mother... I hate your father. I will kill your brother at the first opportunity I get. What makes you think I feel otherwise for you? The extent of my hatred for you is beyond your comprehension. You want to know why? Because you're cut from the same cloth as your mother. You can't be someone's wife. Women like you don't make home, you break them. You will be a homewrecker someday in the future just like that woman. What makes you think I'll give you any chance to prove that you can do otherwise?"Tania gasped as hurt shimmered in her dark green eyes. Quivering tears cascaded down her cheekbones as she turned pale."I'm warning you, Tania, stay away from me... And stop messing with people I consider my family. If I see you around me again, you’ll wish y
31"Do I look rebellious or not?" Kyle asked while fixing his t-shirt, looking in the rear view."You look horrible!" Lila exclaimed but deep within she couldn't help but admire how the tee clung to his torso like a second skin.His abs and the yummy hard plains of his chest were highlighted while the savage strands of his smooth straight hair fell on his eyes. He could pose for a clothing brand or simply just submit his photos to a modelling agency. His physique triggered dirty thoughts and if he posed for a brand, then he could easily bring in traffic and customers willing to make purchases if that helped them get a glimpse of him."That means I do look rebelliously annoying. Cool! My father will swoon at my look." Kyle said and prepared to get out of his seat.On the contrary, Lila tamped down her desire to grab his jaw and plant a kiss on his lips. She saw him leave and the minute he stepped out, he sighed as her eyes fluttered dreamily.'Fúck, you make me feel like a man obsessing
30Raw shock whipped into her face as she pushed herself away from me. She pretended to be nauseated by my question and turned around to act like she was throwing out as she also made those noises. "Like you? Keep dreaming, Panther! Who would like a playboy like you? You are a good friend... But boyfriend? Eww. I don't want to end up with aids. No, thank you." She said with an attitude and though I should feel humiliated, I was relieved to hear that. I pinched her chin to look at me and again she gave me that flustered look. But I wasn't fazed because I now knew her feelings towards me. "I'm glad that you don't see me that way, Lila. It's a favour you're doing on me." I smiled at her. "What if I really liked you hmm?" She asked teasingly and I left her alone. With a scoff I turned back to dry my hair, "As I said, you're doing a favour on me by not having such feelings for me. But if you did," I looked at her through the mirror, my eyes glowing darkly, honestly. "I would have hate
29 Kyle's POV When I woke up, the sky was bright and the warm rays of the sun shone off the ceramic vase holding big blue flowers near the window of my room. I looked at the clock on the wall and my jaw dropped. Fifteen past one! Damn, I was supposed to be at my father's house for breakfast. I got out of the bed hurriedly and dashed inside the shower for a quick bath. Lila was going to accompany me to breakfast. I wonder why she's not here already. Lila. My lips curved into a grin as I massaged shampoo into my hair, thinking about her. It's not like I need her to go with me to breakfast. But she still wants to go because she feels overprotective of me as if I'm her sister, not the other way around. The thing is, she doesn't like Tania and her behaviour around me. She hates it when Tania throws herself on me and acts all lovey dovey as if we could be an item if she tried harder to pursue me. Nothing will ever happen between her and me. Tania is the daughter of the woman who destroy
28Kyle's POVThe last few days have been pretty rough for me. I barely ate food or met my friends or anyone else given I was locked up in my cabin taking back to back conferences or online meetings with overseas clients. Being the CEO of the rapidly rising business group is not easy, but I have to do it anyhow. This was my dream, after all. To be so successful that I wouldn't have a single second to think back about my past. I wanted this life and I have it. In the past few years I worked on climbing every ladder I could to make my name. I left no stone unturned, and in fact, there were no more rungs left after all these years of working so hard. I've climbed all the ladders that were there and now I'm aiming for whatever is there beyond the zenith of success I've achieved. But I wish my mother was alive. I wish I could show her what her departure did to me. What her decision of divorcing my father led me to become. I'm a heartless mercenary today. A man so focused on doubling and
27"I had no other choice. But it wasn't as terrifying as it sounds after we've found a way out." His lips curled into a dark smirk that made shivers erupt in my body. "My father can't go to bed without drinking. So Lucy makes sure he's utterly drunk before they get into bed." "Then a maid that we've hired to replace Lucy jumps into the bed with my father. She leaves only in the morning and then Lucy pretends that it's been her with him. This way she avoids my father from trying to touch her.""But those kisses in public? The way he gropes her ass in the parties, doesn't that infuriate you?" "Not as much as the thought of Lucy going back to GoldenRidge to her oppressor's brother." He shrugged coolly. "I can handle my father touching my woman more than other rascals. Not that my father's done anything more than that. He thinks he has Lucy at his mercy, but you know the truth." It makes sense. It's better to have a single bite of a tasty cake than to never have it. Vince is enjoying L