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Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Invitation
The taxi stopped in front of the luxurious hotel Anthony had sent the address to, its gigantic presence looming over Calista and sending waves of unease through her. She stepped out, her chest heavy with a mixture of frustration and apprehension.She felt frustrated because she couldn’t think straight after her brief encounter with her father, and apprehensive because she feared she might yield to her father’s reasoning for their separation if she stayed long enough to hear him out.Then she remembered—she hadn’t talked to Ranya about Anthony’s invitation.Reaching into her bag for her phone, she intended to try Ranya again, only to be met with the black screen of a dead battery. A frustrated sigh escaped her lips.“If I had known my phone was this low, I’d have charged it in the cab,” she muttered, slinging her bag over her shoulder. But it was too late to dwell on it now. She needed to deal with Anthony and return to her café as quickly as possible. There was no point in prolonging
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Good. Let the show begin.
Signoral’s phone buzzed on her desk, vibrating against the polished mahogany surface. The number on the screen confirmed it was from one of her men. She answered with a sharp edge to her voice.“Speak.”“Ma’am, Calista was spotted entering the hotel. She’s definitely with Anthony now.”A slow, wicked smile spread across her face. “Stay on standby,” she ordered. “I’ll handle this. Don’t interfere unless I give you the signal. I don’t trust Anthony to finish the job on his own.”Ending the call, she leaned back in her chair, steepling her fingers in thought. For a moment, she allowed herself the satisfaction of imagining Calista’s helplessness. But there was no time to revel in fantasies—she had work to do.She picked up another phone and dialed. The screen lit up with a conference video call, connecting her to the Chinese associates she had been negotiating with for years. Ranya had stretched this deal longer than necessary with his refusal to accept their marriage. But not anymore. Sh
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Vivian
Ranya paced the penthouse relentlessly, his normally composed demeanor shattered by frustration and worry. The room buzzed with tension, the air thick with unease. Valerie, Lynn, Mr. MacQuoid, Lena, and Damian watched him, exchanging uncertain glances.The relentless ticking of the wall clock only added to Ranya’s torment. His fists clenched and unclenched as he tried to suppress the surge of emotions threatening to consume him. Now and then, he shot a sharp, impatient glare toward Lynn, who was furiously typing on his laptop, attempting to locate Calista.Valerie sat stiffly on the edge of a sofa, her tablet balanced on her knees, while Lynn typed on his laptop. Mr. MacQuoid stood by the large window, his gaze fixed on the city lights below as if they held the answers he desperately sought. Lena, who had followed Ranya when he came to Calista’s café, sat by the cushion, staring at Mr. MacQuoid, while Damian lingered near the doorway, exchanging worried glances but saying nothing. The
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Dallas, Texas
14 Years AgoDallas, Texas"This is so good," Mrs. Beverly said, her eyes fixed on the delicate strokes of the brush as Ranya's mother worked tirelessly on the portrait.Eleanor smiled, though the weight of her thoughts seemed to reflect in her features. "Isn't he just the most handsome boy? My Ranya..." Her voice trailed off as she added the final touches to the painting. It depicted Ranya with his confident grin, the one she cherished so dearly. She hoped it would be a birthday gift he would treasure forever.Mrs. Beverly chuckled softly. "You've done such a beautiful job capturing him. He'll love it, I'm sure. Have you told him yet?"Eleanor's hand paused mid-stroke, her smile fading. "Told him what?""That he's going to have a baby sister," Mrs. Beverly said with a knowing glance, her hand gesturing toward the ultrasound scan on the nearby table.Eleanor's gaze fell to the black-and-white image. Her fingers lightly brushed her stomach, and a deep sigh escaped her lips. "Not yet. I
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Evil
Signoral’s sleek black car glided silently along the deserted road leading to her private property on the outskirts of Texas. Inside, she sat with an air of smug satisfaction, her lips curling into a cold smile. The plan had fallen into place, and now it was time to savor her victory. She would ensure Calista understood her place and that Anthony paid the price for defying her.The car had halted at the gates of an imposing estate hidden behind high walls. Signoral stepped out, her stilettos clicking on the gravel as she approached the dimly lit room where her captives were held. Two guards opened the heavy steel door, revealing Calista and Anthony tied to chairs. The room reeked of dampness and despair, its faintly flickering light casting eerie shadows across the walls.Calista had lifted her head, her face pale but defiant. Anthony, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, had glared at Signoral with unwavering resolve.He had been beaten on her command. She had wanted him to
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Parting gift
“Calista, you can’t succumb to this madness,” Anthony said, his eyes fixed on her as they were both untied from the chair.“Why not? Aside from being a slaughterhouse, it doubles as a pleasure house. You have nothing to worry about,” Signoral mocked, watching them as Anthony tended to his wounds.“I’ll give you both all the time you need to ‘love up.’”Calista’s face burned with anger and despair as she stared at Anthony, still bruised and bleeding from the earlier beating. His pained expression, however, wasn’t for his injuries but for the words Calista had just spoken.“I’ll do it,” she repeated, her voice trembling. “If it stops this madness, I’ll agree to her terms.”Anthony’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Do you even understand what you’re saying?” he demanded, his voice raspy but resolute. “You’re willing to destroy yourself for her sick games? And Ranya? Have you thought about what this would do to him?”Calista’s gaze faltered, her lips trembling. “I don’t have a choice,” she wh
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Wedding
“The wedding wouldn't be held in Washington as I promised. We will have it here." Ranya ended the call with Signoral, his jaw tightening as the anger he had bottled up turned into weariness. The room fell silent for a moment, all eyes on him. Damian, Valerie, Lena, and Lynn exchanged wary glances, their expressions a mixture of concern and disbelief. "You didn't ask if she was doing okay…" Mr. MacQuoid's voice broke the silence. He couldn't help himself. His daughter was being held captive by someone who used to be her best friend. Ranya glanced at Mr. MacQuoid, knowing the man felt guilty and was beating himself up over Calista's kidnapping. Perhaps if he hadn't called her to talk about leaving Ranya, things wouldn't have escalated the way they had. "No," Ranya replied curtly, shoving the anger and worry aside. "Hearing her voice will only make me do nasty things I'd definitely regret." And that was the truth. He wouldn't be able to bear it if her voice betrayed any uneasin
Last Updated : 2024-12-13Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Calista
Calista sat in the dimly lit room, her arms wrapped around the chair as the evening deepened into night. Anthony sat across from her, his expression torn between guilt and frustration as they both stared at nothing in silence. Signoral's guards loomed near the door, their presence a constant reminder of her captivity. Calista glanced at Anthony, her annoyance simmering beneath the surface. "Why?" she asked, her voice low and angry. Anthony raised his head and turned to her. Bruises marred his body from the beating. "Why what?" Calista turned away, her chest tightening. She couldn't shake her growing resentment toward Ranya. He hadn't even tried to reach out or threaten Signoral on her behalf. Did he even care if she was okay? He had told her the night before that he couldn’t breathe if she wasn’t near… but he sounded like someone who had enough oxygen to last him forever, even without her by his side. Her mind drifted to Signoral’s earlier words after she had ended Ranya’s
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Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Forever, My Love
The hospital buzzed with urgency as medics wheeled Calista into the emergency room. Tubes snaked across her fragile body, her face pale and lifeless. The doctor barked orders to his team, his voice sharp with authority.“She’s in critical condition! We need to stabilize her heart!”Ranya stood frozen in the hallway, his hands trembling as they clutched the edges of his blood-streaked jacket. His throat burned from inhaling smoke, but the agony in his chest far outweighed the physical pain. He paced, his eyes darting to the operating room’s red light. Every second felt like an eternity.When the doctor emerged, his face grim, Ranya rushed toward him, gripping his coat. “Save her!” His voice cracked, raw with desperation. “Do whatever it takes. I’ll pay any amount, give up anything—just save her!”The doctor placed a firm hand on Ranya’s shoulder. “We’ll do our best, but her heart is weak. She’s on life support now. The next 24 hours are critical.”Ranya staggered back, the weight of th
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Fury
Ranya gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles white with tension as he pushed the car to its limits. The tires screeched on the asphalt, leaving behind faint trails of smoke as the vehicle hurtled through the deserted road.His heart pounded violently against his ribcage, every beat a painful reminder of the urgency that gripped him. The image of Calista’s face - her laughter, her warmth - flashed before him. He gritted his teeth, muttering to himself.“Hold on, Calista. Hold on for me,” he whispered, his voice a mix of desperation and determination.Lynn’s voice crackled in his earpiece, updating him on the location. “Boss, the building is fully engulfed. Be careful.”“Careful?” Ranya barked back. “She’s in there, Lynn! Do you understand what that means?”Lynn’s silence was answer enough. Ranya’s foot pressed harder on the gas pedal as he weaved through traffic. His mind raced with worst-case scenarios. Was she alive? Was she trapped, crying out for him? The thought of her s
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Chairman Hamilton
The whole crowd stirred the moment the old man spoke up, his voice reverberating through the grand hall. Chairman Hamilton, with trembling hands, pointed toward Signoral, his face etched with desperation. “Tell me now!” he rasped, eyes gleaming with unshed tears. “What did you do to my Allen?”Allen had always come to him in dreams, begging him to remember. Yet he would wake up to find his mind a blank slate—unable to recall anything.The guests murmured among themselves; the atmosphere turning electric. Whispers of confusion, disbelief, and anticipation rippled through the sea of faces.Signoral’s face turned pale, but she forced herself to remain composed. Clutching Ranya’s arm, her nails dug into his skin as she hissed under her breath, “Ignore him. Let’s finish this wedding. Now.”Ranya shoved her hands away and turned to her with a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes. “Afraid to lose, Signoral?” he asked mockingly, his lips twitching as he pressed a small button on his earpiece. “Ly
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Wedding
The wedding took place in the sprawling outdoors of a luxurious estate in Texas. Guests from across the globe - politicians, business moguls, and celebrities - graced the event. Despite the short notice, the wedding was a spectacle of grandeur. Ornate decorations, pristine floral arrangements, and the soft hum of a live orchestra created an enchanting ambiance. Ranya stood at the altar, his tailored suit exuding elegance, but beneath the surface, a storm of emotions churned. Worry for Calista tightened his chest with every passing moment. He fought to maintain his stoic facade, yet memories of his promises, and the potential consequences of this union—haunted him. Thoughts of Calista filled his mind: her smile, her trust, and the despair she must have felt. His hands, clasped tightly in front of him, trembled imperceptibly, a stark contrast to the composed image he projected. With every glance toward the arriving guests, the whispers of his conscience grew louder, questioning h
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Talk of the devil.
Signoral stood in front of the full-length mirror, her reflection a striking vision of elegance. Her white gown, meticulously crafted with intricate lace and shimmering beads, hugged her figure as though it had been made for her alone. Penelope and a small team of stylists hovered around her, making final adjustments to her veil and train. The air felt stiff, not just from the preparations, but from Signoral's brewing thoughts. She couldn't help but feel something was wrong. But she had made Penelope check over and over for any sign of leakage whatsoever. Charlotte, too, had seemed to be in good health, but she hadn't wanted to take any chances. That was why she had wired a lot of money to her, with stern warnings that she had to disappear for good this time. Her phone buzzed on the vanity table, drawing her attention. She picked it up, glanced at the caller ID, and swiped to answer. Charlotte's voice came through, sharp and accusatory. Talk of the devil. "Signoral," Charlott
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Disappointed
The following morning, preparations for the wedding were in full swing. All of America buzzed with shock at the whirlwind announcement of Ranya and Signoral's wedding. Speculations ran wild, and everyone had an opinion about the sudden turn of events. Some believed Ranya was erratic, incapable of making rational decisions. Others celebrated, claiming that Signoral had finally secured her rightful place by his side. Meanwhile, a considerable number expressed disappointment, having grown fond of Calista and rooting for her relationship with Ranya. The media frenzy was unparalleled. Paparazzi and journalists flocked to both the Lewiston Estate and Signoral's residence, hoping for an exclusive statement from either of them. As expected, Signoral basked in the attention, offering vague yet tantalizing comments to reporters. Ranya, however, maintained a strict low profile, refusing to entertain any questions. Five hours before the open-air wedding—the most talked about in America—the
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Shadows and Secrets
Washington, D.C."Did you do as I instructed?" Mr. Lewiston's voice emerged quietly, his hands working diligently on his laptop as he screened through the files the caller had sent him. "Yes, sir," came the composed reply of a woman from the other end of the call. "I sent you every single detail, including the supplements injected into his system. I had one of my men verify the data—it’s accurate." "And the real heiress?" Mr. Lewiston asked, his tone dropping lower. There was a brief pause before she responded. "She was spotted in China, sir, with your sister," she said, hesitating slightly. "But the authorities were already looking for her. I was about to make provisions to get her out, but they're out already... Mr. Windsor used his jet to take them out. They're on their way to Texas as we speak." "Good work, Rena," he said, leaning back in his chair as he moved his fingers away from the keyboard. His fingers tapped rhythmically against the desk while he processed the inform
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Calista
Calista sat in the dimly lit room, her arms wrapped around the chair as the evening deepened into night. Anthony sat across from her, his expression torn between guilt and frustration as they both stared at nothing in silence. Signoral's guards loomed near the door, their presence a constant reminder of her captivity. Calista glanced at Anthony, her annoyance simmering beneath the surface. "Why?" she asked, her voice low and angry. Anthony raised his head and turned to her. Bruises marred his body from the beating. "Why what?" Calista turned away, her chest tightening. She couldn't shake her growing resentment toward Ranya. He hadn't even tried to reach out or threaten Signoral on her behalf. Did he even care if she was okay? He had told her the night before that he couldn’t breathe if she wasn’t near… but he sounded like someone who had enough oxygen to last him forever, even without her by his side. Her mind drifted to Signoral’s earlier words after she had ended Ranya’s
Fading Embers: The Search For Lost Love Wedding
“The wedding wouldn't be held in Washington as I promised. We will have it here." Ranya ended the call with Signoral, his jaw tightening as the anger he had bottled up turned into weariness. The room fell silent for a moment, all eyes on him. Damian, Valerie, Lena, and Lynn exchanged wary glances, their expressions a mixture of concern and disbelief. "You didn't ask if she was doing okay…" Mr. MacQuoid's voice broke the silence. He couldn't help himself. His daughter was being held captive by someone who used to be her best friend. Ranya glanced at Mr. MacQuoid, knowing the man felt guilty and was beating himself up over Calista's kidnapping. Perhaps if he hadn't called her to talk about leaving Ranya, things wouldn't have escalated the way they had. "No," Ranya replied curtly, shoving the anger and worry aside. "Hearing her voice will only make me do nasty things I'd definitely regret." And that was the truth. He wouldn't be able to bear it if her voice betrayed any uneasin
