Kinsey embraced Connor tightly, her heart swelling with love and relief at seeing her nephew's bright smile despite his illness."Hey there, my little warrior," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "I've missed you so much."Connor beamed up at her, his eyes shining with joy. "I missed you too, Aunt Kinsey! I'm so happy you're here."As he hugged her, Kinsey couldn't help but marvel at his resilience and strength. Despite everything he was going through, Connor remained determined to stay positive and cheerful.Squeezing him gently, Kinsey pressed a kiss to his forehead. "You're such a brave boy, Connor. I'm so proud of you."Connor grinned, his excitement palpable. "Where's Uncle Brandon? Is he coming too?"Kinsey's smile faltered slightly at the mention of Brandon, her thoughts drifting back to their strained relationship and the events of the past few days. She hesitated for a moment before responding."Not today, sweetheart. He is on a business trip with his boss," she sai
Kinsey arrived home with Brandon waiting in the living room. "Brandon," she uttered with surprise. "When did you come home?" She asked excitedly, but Brandon's demeanor wasn't what she expected.Brandon looked at Kinsey up and down, sizing her up. "It's late. Where have you been?" His voice cut through the tension in the room, sharp and accusatory.Kinsey felt a pang of unease, sensing the anger simmering beneath his words. She hesitated, unsure how to respond, her mind racing with excuses and explanations.She was dumbfounded at how insensitive Brandon was. He had been gone for days, and that's all he had to say. He doesn't even care about asking how she dealt with her loneliness and her problems when he was away."I...I was at a business event," she replied tentatively, her voice faltering under Brandon's intense gaze. "I was asked to attend a business event by our company."But Brandon's eyes narrowed, his expression unreadable as he stepped closer to her. Kinsey instinctively back
Bella hesitated for a moment before responding. "There is one VIP client I'd like to refer to you, but I need to confirm it first," she said hesitantly. "You're so good at this job that you're the only one I can think of working with this high-value man.""High value man?" Kinsey repeated. "That sounds interesting to me. I'll do that as long as he pays me a good amount of money, and it's not like a mafia or a syndicate or criminal activities."Bella sighed on the other line. "I'm sure he pays a good amount of money, but you need to be very careful with this client. He doesn't do illegal kinds of stuff but could be very strict. Are you sure you'll get back to work this time? You've been...""I will, Bella," Kinsey interrupted, her desperation evident in her tone. "I don't have any other options right now. Please, I'll do anything to take care of Connor."There was another pause before Bella finally relented. "Okay, Kinsey. I'll see what I can do. But promise me you'll be careful.""I p
As Brandon observed Kinsey and Karl together, a surge of conflicting emotions churned within him. Anger, betrayal, and hurt mingled with a sense of disbelief, clouding his thoughts and vision with a veil of bitterness.Seeing Kinsey in Karl's arms, her expression filled with gratitude and relief only fueled Brandon's sense of betrayal. He couldn't shake the feeling of disappointment, threatening to drown him in resentment.Without a word, Brandon turned on his heel and silently made his way out of the hospital, his footsteps heavy with the weight of his emotions. He couldn't bear to confront Kinsey, couldn't bear to face the truth of what he had witnessed.Seeing his boss coming back a few minutes after he entered the hospital, Max knew something wasn't right. Wasn't the boss so worried about his wife and Connor? Why did he leave the hospital so soon?"Let's get out of here," Brandon ordered as he got in the car. Max didn't dare to ask and immediately reignited the car engine.As they
"It's nothing, Kinsey. Just go to bed," Brandon said finally. His words were dismissive, his tone laced with annoyance as if her presence was an inconvenience.Kinsey's heart clenched at his indifference, the sting of his rejection cutting deep. She wanted to confront him, to demand answers, but the hurt in his eyes silenced her. Was this how little she meant to him?Sensing the tension, the woman attempted to interject. "Hi, my name is Chelsea..."But Brandon's sharp look silenced Chelsea before she could speak even more. Kinsey felt a surge of resentment towards the young woman, though she knew deep down that Brandon was the one at fault."Fine, Brandon. If that's what you want," Kinsey said. Her voice trembled with unshed tears as she turned away, her steps heavy with the weight of disappointment. This is what he meant, he makes the rules but he was exempted from it.She retreated to her bedroom. Alone in the darkness, Kinsey struggled to make sense of it all. How could Brandon dis
"No. Aunt Kinsey is not allowed to have another man," Connor interjected angrily. "Aunt Kinsey, does Cooper want to be your boyfriend?"Kinsey's heart ached at Connor's innocent question, his words carrying a weight she hadn't anticipated. She struggled to find the right response, her mind racing with conflicting emotions."Cooper is just a friend, sweetheart," Kinsey replied softly, her voice laced with uncertainty. "He's helping you because he doesn't want to see you suffering again."Connor's brows furrowed in confusion, his gaze searching Kinsey's face for reassurance. "But why did he send you flowers, Aunt Kinsey?""It's just a gesture of friendship, Connor," Kinsey explained, forcing a smile despite the heaviness in her heart. "Sometimes people give flowers to show they appreciate each other."Connor nodded, though Kinsey could sense his lingering curiosity. "Okay, Aunt Kinsey. But I still think Uncle Brandon is the best for you.""I'm already married to your Uncle Brandon," Kin
Kinsey's heart shattered into a million pieces at Brandon's words."What did you say?""You heard me, Kinsey," Brandon replied sternly."No," Kinsey refused to believe. "Is this one of your jokes?""Do I look like a joke to you?" Brandon said questioningly. "I am with you because you're a sexy and beautiful woman, nothing else. Besides, we have a contract," he added.Seeing Kinsey truly hurt struck Brandon's heart immediately. He was left with no choice. Kinsey disrespected him as a man and as her husband."Brandon, how could you say that?" she choked out, her voice trembling with a mixture of anguish and disbelief. "Is that all I am to you? Just a pretty face and body you can have whenever you want?"Brandon's expression remained stoic, his eyes betraying a hint of remorse beneath their hardened facade. "Not only that. You broke the rules, Kinsey," he replied, his voice tinged with pain. "Lately, it feels like that's all we have left between us."Tears welled in Kinsey's eyes as the
“That is none of our concern, Kinsey. Just do the things needed for our client's request,” Bella reminded Kinsey."I understand, Bella," Kinsey agreed. Bella doesn't know she is already married to a Simons. Now, she has to keep it that way until she finds out what the two Simons did to be investigated by a high-value client."I appreciate your trust in giving this high-value client's job," she said, her voice filled with sincerity.Bella's response was swift and unwavering. "Trust me, Kinsey, I wouldn't offer you this job if I didn't think you could handle it," she said firmly. "Just be careful, okay?""You know how discreet I could be, Bella. This is my expertise," Kinsey said confidently. She had been doing this job for years until her sister, Alexa's death."Good. For this job, you'll get a million dollars.""What?" Kinsey was shocked for a moment. "That's big for this small job.""Well, for you that's a small job but for them, it's not. They've been doing the digging for weeks wit
Brandon and Kinsey slowly cut into the cake, and as the slice was pulled away, a collective gasp filled the room. The inside of the cake was a brilliant blue."It's a boy!" shouted Taylor, throwing her hands up in celebration.Those who had bet on a boy cheered, while those who had hoped for a girl joined in the joyous laughter. Cooper lifted Connor into the air, both of them laughing with excitement. "I have a playmate," Connor shouted.Brandon laughed and then turned to Kinsey, his eyes misty with emotion. "We’re having a son."Kinsey's smile was radiant. "Yes, we are. I can’t wait to meet him."Amelia clapped her hands, beaming with joy. "Congratulations! A little boy is going to bring so much happiness into your lives."Chelsea hugged Kinsey tightly. "I'm so happy for you both. This baby is going to be so loved."Grandpa Benjamin's eyes twinkled as he motioned for everyone to gather around. "I have a special gift for Brandon and Kinsey," he began, his voice warm with affection. "I
"If you ever look at her like that again, I will make your lives here like hell. Don't test me," Brandon said as he stepped forward, his voice low and menacing.Thomas and Johnny exchanged a wary glance, the threat in Brandon's tone cutting through their bravado. They knew all too well the reach of Brandon’s power, even within prison walls."Alright, alright," Johnny said, raising his hands in mock surrender. "No need to get all worked up. What do you want, Brandon?"Brandon took a deep breath, trying to control the anger boiling inside him. "I want to know why. Why did you kill my parents?"Thomas's face twisted with bitterness. "Elliot was always the golden child, wasn’t he? Dad’s favorite, the one trusted with everything. And what were we? The leftovers. We had to scrape by while he got it all handed to him."Johnny nodded, his expression mirroring Thomas’s resentment. "We hated him. We hated how he looked down on us, how he had everything we wanted. But we never meant to kill your
In the morning, Brandon gently caressed Kinsey’s scars, his fingers tracing the faint lines left by Blair’s brutal whipping. His jaw tightened as he thought about the pain his wife must have endured. His heart ached, a mix of anger and sorrow. He would make sure Blair paid for what she had done."Good morning, beautiful," Brandon whispered as he noticed Kinsey slowly flickering her eyelids open.Kinsey smiled, her cheeks flushing pink at the memory of the passionate night they had shared. They had both been insatiable, rediscovering each other most intimately. "Good morning," she replied softly, her voice filled with contentment.Brandon’s eyes softened as he looked at her. "How are you feeling?" he asked, his tone gentle."Better," Kinsey said, her smile widening. "Especially after last night."Brandon chuckled, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "I’m glad to hear that. What do you want for breakfast? I can have anything you like brought up."Kinsey’s face turned serious as she propp
For a moment, time seemed to stand still. Brandon's eyes widened in surprise, then filled with a joy so intense it took his breath away. "A baby?" he repeated, his voice choking with emotion.Kinsey nodded, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes. "Yes, Brandon. We're going to have a baby."A broad smile spread across Brandon's face, and he let out a joyful laugh, lifting Kinsey off her feet and spinning her around gently. "We're having a baby!" he exclaimed, his voice ringing with excitement. He set her down carefully, cupping her face in his hands and kissing her deeply.Kinsey melted into the kiss, feeling the warmth of his love and the reassurance of his touch. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. "I was so nervous to tell you. I thought you wouldn't like to have a baby yet," she admitted, her voice soft against his lips.Brandon pulled back just enough to look into her eyes. "Nervous? Kinsey, this is the best news I've ever heard. You've made me the happies
The soft murmur of conversations and the clinking of champagne glasses filled the elegant ballroom where Taylor and Daniel’s wedding was in full swing. Brandon couldn’t take his eyes off his wife, Kinsey. She looked stunning in the custom gown he had arranged, a delicate creation that seemed to shimmer under the soft lights. Brandon himself was dressed in a tailored suit that complemented her dress perfectly, a symbol of their unity and love.As they stood together, Kinsey glanced up at him, feeling his gaze. "You look absolutely beautiful," Brandon murmured, his voice filled with admiration and love. "I can't believe how lucky I am to have you by my side."Kinsey blushed, a warm flush spreading across her cheeks. "Thank you, Brandon. You look incredibly handsome too. This suit... it’s perfect."Brandon smiled, his eyes twinkling with affection. "I wanted us to look our best tonight. It’s a special day for Taylor and Daniel, and I wanted to make sure we could celebrate it fully, as a
As Brandon and Kinsey stepped through the door of the Simons' Mansion, the last person they expected to see was Cooper. The man stood in the foyer, his posture tense but his eyes determined."Cooper?" Kinsey's voice trembled with shock. "What are you doing here?"Brandon’s initial reaction was fury. "What the hell are you doing in my house without any prior notice?" His voice was hard, filled with protective anger.Cooper raised his hands in a gesture of peace. "Please, Brandon, Kinsey. I know this is unexpected, but I need to talk to both of you. It's important."Brandon crossed his arms, his jaw tight. "You've got five minutes. Make it quick."Cooper took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Kinsey’s. "I'm here to tell you the truth about Connor. He’s my son, Kinsey. Alexa and I... we were together."The words hung in the air like a bombshell. Kinsey’s knees buckled, and she stumbled back, leaning against the wall for support but Brandon was quick to help her. "What? Connor... your son?"
Olive paced back and forth in the living room, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at her husband, Jonathan, who sat calmly on the couch. The tension in the room was palpable, a storm of emotions ready to burst.“How could you, Jonathan?” Olive’s voice was sharp, almost a hiss. “How could you not let me talk to Brandon when you met him? Do you even care about Blair? She’s our daughter, and she’s been rotting in jail with no bail for days now!”Jonathan sighed heavily, running a hand through his thinning hair. He looked exhausted, a man burdened with too many troubles. “Olive, it’s not that simple. Blair has committed serious crimes. Kidnapping, detaining, whipping, and attempting to murder Kinsey… She’s lucky she’s even alive.”Olive’s eyes filled with tears of frustration and anger. “I know she’s done wrong, but she’s our child! I can’t just sit here and do nothing. We need to beg Brandon to drop the charges. It’s the only way to get her out.”Jonathan shook his head, his expres
Kinsey lay awake, Brandon's words echoing in her mind. "Jealous" Was she jealous? She couldn't deny the pangs of hurt and anger that had surfaced when she saw Chelsea with Brandon, and the thought pissed her off.Another thing that's bothering her is Taylor's wedding. She had promised Taylor and Daniel that she would bring Brandon to their wedding, but her pride kept her from asking him. Her mind churned with conflicting emotions, preventing her from finding peace.Morning came too soon, and with it, a heavy sense of unresolved tension. Kinsey dragged herself out of bed, her eyes heavy from lack of sleep. Determined to resolve things, she decided to talk to Brandon about the wedding. She steeled herself and walked to their room, only to find it empty.Her heart sank a little. "Where could he be this early in the morning?" she muttered.As she headed to the dining room for breakfast with Connor, she felt a mixture of disappointment and anxiety. Sitting across from Connor, who was cheer
Kinsey stood among her colleagues, her emotions a turbulent mix of anger, hurt, and embarrassment. As Brandon introduced himself with his usual charm and confidence, her mind replayed the memory of Chelsea in the elevator, each repetition stoking her resentment.Brandon tried to catch her eye, his smile warm and inviting, but she turned away, her face a mask of indifference. Internally, she was seething.The memory of Chelsea's face haunted her. "I’m visiting a friend on the top floor," Chelsea had said, the implication clear. Kinsey had been so naive, so stupid to trust Brandon, to confess her feelings to him. She felt a deep sense of betrayal and embarrassment.Kinsey felt insecure in every way possible. Chelsea is more fitting for Brandon. They match in status, in every way that counts. Unlike her, poor and stupid, abandoned by her own family.As Brandon spoke to the employees, detailing his vision for the company and his plans for the future, Ki