Griffin arrived at Elizabeth's residence, his eyes fixed on her with a cold intensity. Elizabeth's face was etched with fear and desperation as she saw the photo in Griffin's hand—Matthew and Joseph, her husband and son, being held captive by Griffin's men."You've already taken them," Elizabeth said, her voice trembling with rage and helplessness.Griffin smiled, his eyes glinting with triumph. "I have. And if you want to see them again, alive and unharmed, you'll do exactly as I say."Elizabeth knew she was trapped. If she went to the police, Griffin would hurt her family. If she didn't comply, Griffin would hurt them anyway."What do you want me to do?" Elizabeth asked, her voice barely above a whisper."I want you to go to Nicholas's parents," Griffin replied, his voice dripping with malice. "I want you to find out where Sarah is. And I want you to report back to me."Elizabeth felt a surge of anger and hatred towards Griffin, but she knew she had to play along. For now."P
Sarah sat on top of Nicholas, her legs straddling his hips. Their lips were still locked in a passionate kiss, their tongues dancing together.Nicholas's hands roamed over her back, pulling her closer. Sarah's arms wrapped around his neck, deepening the kiss.Their bodies swayed together, lost in the moment. The world outside melted away, leaving only the two of them, suspended in this moment of pure passion.Sarah's hair cascaded down around her face, veiling her features. Nicholas's fingers gently brushed the strands back, revealing her radiant smile.His eyes locked onto hers, filled with adoration. "You're so beautiful, Sarah," he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.Sarah's cheeks flushed, her heart skipping a beat. She leaned in closer, her lips inches from his. "I love you, Nicholas," she whispered back.Nicholas's hands cradled her face, his thumbs tracing the contours of her cheeks. He gazed into her eyes, his own shining with love. "I love you too, Sarah," he replied, h
Elizabeth entered the study, her eyes scanning the room as she stepped inside. Olivia Hill sat behind a large, ornate desk, her eyes fixed intently on Elizabeth.The room was dimly lit, with only a few rays of sunlight peeking through the heavy curtains. The air was thick with the scent of old books and leather, and the flickering flames of a small fire danced in the hearth.Olivia's expression was unreadable, her face a mask of calm composure. She gestured to a chair opposite her desk, her voice low and even. "Please, Elizabeth. Sit down."Elizabeth's heart pounded in her chest as she approached the chair, her eyes never leaving Olivia's face. She sat down, her hands clasped tightly together in her lap.Olivia leaned back in her chair, steepling her fingers together as she regarded Elizabeth. "So, you're here about Sarah," she said, her voice neutral.Elizabeth nodded, her voice trembling slightly. "Yes. I want to know what's going on, Olivia. Why is Sarah involved with your son?"Ol
Griffin strode towards Nicholas, Sarah, and his grandmother, his eyes fixed on the couple with an unnerving intensity. His guards followed closely behind, their guns trained on the group.Sarah's eyes widened in terror as she stared at the guns, her mind racing with the thought of being caught. She had been so careful, so meticulous in covering their tracks. How had Griffin found them?Nicholas's hand tightened around hers, his eyes locked onto Griffin. "How did you find us?" he demanded, his voice firm.Griffin's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with triumph. "You shouldn't have underestimated me, Nicholas," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "I have resources and connections. And I always get what I want."Sarah's eyes darted between Griffin and the guards, her heart racing with fear. She had never felt so trapped, so vulnerable.Nicholas's grandmother stepped forward, her voice firm. "Griffin, stop this. You're not welcome here."Griffin's gaze flicked to her, his e
Sarah walked away with Griffin; Nicholas's eyes blazed with desperation. He took a step forward, his legs pumping as he tried to run back to her."Sarah! Sarah, don't go!" He shouted, his voice echoing through the air.But Griffin's guard was too quick. He raised his gun, pointing it at Nicholas's head, and then swung his arm, striking Nicholas in the chest.Nicholas stumbled backwards, his eyes flashing with pain. He fell to the ground, gasping for breath as Griffin's guard stood over him, his foot raised to deliver the final blow."Leave him alone!" Sarah screamed, her voice piercing the air. "Griffin, stop him!"Griffin's gaze flicked back to Nicholas and then to his guard. He nodded, his voice dripping with malice. "Let him go. For now."Griffin's guard hesitated for a moment and then backed away, his eyes fixed on Nicholas. Nicholas struggled to his feet, his eyes blazing with fury."Sarah!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the air. "Sarah, come back!"She sat in the car wit
Nicholas floored it, his car speeding down the winding village roads as he chased after Griffin's vehicle. He could see Griffin's car ahead, Sarah's frightened face visible in the passenger seat. Suddenly, another car swerved into view, Griffin's men inside. They were trying to block Nicholas's path, but he was determined to get to Sarah.Nicholas expertly maneuvered his car, dodging the other vehicle's attempts to slow him down. He kept his eyes fixed on Griffin's car, his heart pounding with fear and determination.Meanwhile, back at the estate, the police had arrived and arrested Griffin's men, who had been left behind. Elizabeth, James, and Olivia were there, watching as the officers took the men away in handcuffs.Elizabeth's face was etched with worry. "My son and husband are still in Griffin's custody," she told the police. "They need to be saved."But Nicholas didn't care about any of that right now. His only focus was on rescuing Sarah. He pushed his car to its limits, the en
They stood there, locked in a fierce staredown, Sarah's eyes beginning to well up with tears. She was exhausted, emotionally and physically drained from the ordeal. Griffin's grip on her arms tightened, but he didn't seem to notice the tears streaming down her face.Without a word, he reached up and gently wiped away her tears, his fingers tracing the contours of her face. Sarah's eyes fluttered closed, and for a moment, she felt a spark of hope. Maybe, just maybe, Griffin truly did care for her.But when she opened her eyes and met his gaze, she saw something there that made her heart sink. It was a mixture of possessiveness and obsession, a look that seemed to say he would stop at nothing to keep her by his side."Sarah, listen to me," Griffin said, his voice low and husky. "I know you think I'm crazy that I've done all this for revenge. But the truth is, I've done it all for you. I love you, Sarah. I love you more than Nicholas ever could."Sarah's eyes flashed with anger, and she
Griffin's eyes widened in shock, his face twisting in a snarl. "Sarah!" he spat, turning on Sarah.But Nicholas was already moving. He launched himself at Griffin, tackling him to the ground. The two men crashed to the pavement, punching and kicking as they rolled around.Sarah stumbled back, her eyes wide with fear. She had never seen Nicholas like this before. She had never seen him so angry or so determined.Griffin's face was a mess of blood and bruises, but he refused to give up. He kept fighting; he kept punching and kicking.But Nicholas was too strong. He pinned Griffin to the ground, his eyes blazing with fury."It's over," Nicholas spat, his voice low and menacing. "You're not going to hurt anyone else. Not today. Not ever."Griffin's eyes flashed with anger, but he knew he was beaten. He lay there, panting and helpless, as Nicholas stood over him, victorious.Sarah stumbled forward, her eyes fixed on Nicholas's face. She had never seen him like this before. She had n