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THALIA"Thank you for your cooperation, Ms. Carter.""No worries."After my statement to the police regarding the shootout incident in the amusement park that led to Frederick getting injured, the detectives left our home. As well as Uncle Michael, who was silent the whole time and busy on his phone.Since the incident, I couldn't pay a visit to my friend. I'm not sure if it's only me who can't enter his room or if they also forbid my brother Leander, who is Fred's best friend, to at least get a glimpse of Fred and know his condition. I don't even know if he's conscious now.Damn it.I watch Uncle Michael's car lead the way to the gate, following the detectives' car. His driver or bodyguard was really kinda familiar to me. I don't know where I saw him, though.I headed upstairs to peek at Mom's room if she had calmed down, but I saw her sleeping on the couch. With a sigh, I carefully entered the room and took a blanket to cover her up.She looks more exhausted than me.I was about to
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THALIAI brace myself while clenching my fists as I exit the car and walk to the nurse station to ask if someone is at Frederick’s room now. I'm here in the hospital where Fred was confined. He was still recovering from his injury.I didn't escape. I insisted on leaving home, of course, with my bodyguards, despite my brother's words not going outside the house without his permission.Again, I came here to see if he was alright. However, his father insisted on not letting me in his room. I'm also here to see Uncle Michael because I suspect him about Cassie's incident. It should be the driver who's at fault, and I knew that law enforcement already knew about the CCTV footage in our garage.“What are you doing here?”I turned around just to meet Uncle Michael behind me. His sour face seems not delighted seeing me here again for the second time.“I came here to visit Frederick–”He suddenly held my arm tightly and pulled me away from the nurse station. I couldn't resist him dragging me
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THALIA I stormed inside the house, furious at the fake news scattered outside. This will affect our name and business. But I'm sure Dad and Leander already made a move to stop that bullshit news.I saw Leander coming out from the dining room, holding an almost empty bottle of water.“How did he get out?” I started.“He has been removed from one of the persons of interest–”“Because of the CCTV? Because of his former driver?”His brows furrowed in confusion. “How did you know?”I scoffed. “I knew it! You know what, I've found–”“Pack your things first.”This time, I frowned at him. “What? Why?”“You are going to Paris?” He said as he walked past me and sat on the couch, devouring the remainder of the water.I followed him as I couldn't understand.“Paris? Is Dad free to leave the country?”“Just you and Mom.”I crossed my arms and scoffed in irritation. They are going to leave us out of their plan again.“No.” I gaze at him coldly. “I'm staying here.”He irritatedly scratched his tem
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THALIA Mom's eyes wavered while saying those words as if she already knew it would affect me. Well… it indeed affected me deeply, painfully. This whole situation made it even worse.I let go of my mother's hand, and I saw pain and sorrow flash through her eyes.Tears streamed out of my eyes as I looked down at my phone inside my bag.This was the first time I wanted something… someone. But everyone around me was against it. Why? What's wrong with what I wanted?“I hate business. I hate financing. I hate numbers. I hate going to high-end parties with those high heels and long dresses. I hate wearing makeup. I hate being called a princess. I hate the fact that I'm alive because my father is Caleb Carter. I hate being the shadow of Leander. I hate everyone around me controlling my moves–”Mother suddenly cupped my face and brushed my tears off of my cheeks.“I'm sorry, my baby.”“Mom…” I sniffed, trying not to bawl in the public. “He's the first valuable thing I choose willingly. He's
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THALIAMy heart palpitated uncontrollably as I couldn't get a grasp upon hearing his voice that I hadn't heard for days.“Da-Damon?”I cleared my throat as my words were stuck in my throat, afraid to come out for some reason.“Meet me. I'll send you the address.” “Wh– Hello? Damon?”I looked at my screen and was confused as to why he ended it abruptly. He sounded in a hurry and didn't even give a hint of longingness through his tone.Is he angry? Because Dad was released?After a few seconds, I received a message from an unknown number. It was the location and the exact time when we should meet. I checked the number and it was the number that Damon used to call me earlier.Ten later? That's too late. Damon never wanted me to spend a night outside“Sweetie?”I immediately hid my phone behind me. “Yes?”“Let's have dinner.”I threw my phone inside my handbag and followed Mom outside our hotel room. Mom was saying something while we were in the elevator, heading down to the restaurant
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ANASTASIA"Mommy?"My brows furrowed as I turned around and saw a little Thalia holding a white rose. A smile formed on my lips as I remembered how cute she was when she was a little.I was about to walk to her, but Leander's presence behind her made me teary-eyed.They are so young and innocent. I wish they didn't grow up and endure all these troubles we have as an adult.Suddenly, the twins ran away from me. I run after them, but they are slowly fading through the clouds until I can't see them.I jolted on the bed and gazed beside me. Thalia is not here."Lia baby?" I called as I stared at the bathroom door, but there was no sound coming from inside.I decided to get off the bed and open the bathroom. She's not really here. I went back to the bedside table and grabbed my phone to call her. As I see the time, anxiety delves into me. I immediately called her as I walked back and forth in front of the enormous window.I bit my bottom lip as her number couldn't be reached."Jeez, Thalla
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ANASTASIACaleb was about to pull me to go back into my car, but I stopped for the second time again. He looked at me with a frown, probably irritated at my stubbornness."I'm coming with you."He inhaled sharply. "No. Go back-""I CAN'T JUST WAIT THERE, CALEB!" He massages his temple as tears run down my face. "I will go with you whether you like it or not."I walked past him and entered his car with my arms crossed.It's my fault why Thalia went missing. I didn't make sure she was sleeping beside me last night. I was too tired from the stress of our situation and dozed off first without thinking Thalia might think of escaping and seeing Damon Kane without my permission.Not long after, Caleb enters the car with a frown. He summoned the NYPD and his men to go with us to the last location of Thalia's bodyguard.While we were on the road, I became uneasy in my seat seeing the secluded area we were in. Why would Thalia go here? She hates going to the place where there's a lot of grass a
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THALIAMy breath trembles as Uncle Michael pours the awful smell of gasoline a distance away from our feet. Is he trying to burn us alive? I can't believe this!"What have we done to you? My family treats you like a family!" I burst out in tears as I kept glancing at my unconscious brother beside me.He's not dead, right?I saw how Uncle Michael stopped pouring the liquid on the floor. He gazes at me, or should I say glare, with fury in his eyes."Family? Your father took something from me! Is that a family!!"I tightly shut my eyes in horror as his voice echoed in the whole place. Where are we anyway?"I don't know anything about the feud between you and my father!" I yelled back while I secretly gazed around, trying to figure out where we were.This is not a room, and obviously not a house. All I can see is steel everywhere; the walls, the roof, and the floor are made of steel as if we were inside a huge shipping container– shipping container?"That project was my idea!" I flinched
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THALIAAFTER A MONTH“After Michael Scott was found dead a week ago, Alfred Laverde was found dead in Whiteface Mountain in the town of Wilmington in Essex County.”Wilmington… That's where Cassie's accident occurred years ago.I avoided my eyes from the TV as my heart suddenly pounded frantically. Anyway, I continue tying the lace of my sandal while trying my best not to react as best as I can at the news.Since Frederick's father was found dead, I'm having a hard time forgetting that news. It breaks my heart to see Fred in tears while mourning for his deceased father.He actually didn't deserve it because he didn't actually kill anyone. Well, almost, and that's us. Still… Fred was a great friend and we noticed he's turning his back on us. Maybe he's blaming us for his loss.And now… my granduncle is also dead.I gaze at my mother, who doesn't even show any emotions while listening to the news. I don't feel the sorrow of losing him. He killed my grandfather, and to be honest, I shou
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THALIAMy eyes began to well up with tears of conflicting feelings. Anger, worries, and longing came out all at once. He disappeared without a trace after saying he would come back, and God knows if he’s alive or not. He made me fucking worried for nothing!“Where were you?” That was the only thing I asked.“I have to take care of something–”“Then why did you have to vanish like that?” My voice cracked up in the end as I failed to control it.He avoided my eyes with guilt lingering all over his face. I don't know what to feel. But there's only one thing I could figure out after seeing him again.“To protect you from harm.”I firmly shut my eyes, tears streamed down my cheeks as his words were like hitting my chest with a knife. All he could think was to be my protector, whereas here I am thinking he might have chosen the others over me.Am I being too selfish?I wiped my face as I looked around. Good thing my bodyguards are outside the university. “What happened to Uncle Michae
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THALIAI flinched as I was startled when my phone suddenly rang. I got up in bed, sighing as soon as I saw the time. It's almost three, but my eyes won't even close just a bit.My attention was switched to my phone, which still kept ringing. Who would call at this hour?I answered it without looking at the caller.“Wha–”“Thalia.”My brows furrowed at the familiar voice in the end. I checked the number, but it's unregistered.“Ca-Cassie?”“I'm sorry for barking at the wrong tree.” My jaw fell as soon as I confirmed it was her. I jump off the bed and gaze outside the window.“Where are you? Who's with you?” I desperately asked.However, I heard her chuckle and sighed deeply.“I intentionally took the chance that my mother used to work with Laverde and got in as their so-called illegitimate family member.”Her words left me baffled. So… she's not a real Laverde?“What's your reason?”“I have found evidence and took a chance to get closer to the enemy.”“Evidence of what?”“I only want
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THALIAI inhale sharply as soon as I exit the building. My chest feels heavy and tightened, and I don't know how to cope with the pain deep inside of me.My fingers firmly curled around the handle of my handbag.It's just my hunch. It's just my guts. It's just my suspicion that it was Damon. But why don't I feel this suspicion is real?I hate it.My phone rang, and Damon's secretary was plastered on my screen.“How was it? Is it Damon?”“No.”Then why did that jerk get Damon's phone?I scratched my temple as I walked to my car. I entered my car with a frown.“Where did that robber find it?”“He said a woman came and sold the phone.”I paused and confusedly thought about who that woman could be.“Woman? Who?”“He couldn't recognize her because she covered almost her face.”Why do people love covering their faces? Scared of the sunburn or hiding from the authorities?Since it's a woman, there's no way Damon is in trouble. So, I don't give a fuck with that woman who stole Damon's phone a
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THALIAOne week.It's been one week since Damon went missing. I even helped in looking for him but to no avail. Not even the authorities could find Damon Kane. There's no body or anything that can lead to his whereabouts. It was as if he vanished into thin air.I was depressed and cried every night while I had this hope every day of finding him together with the authorities.My parents and Leander didn't complain about how I poured everything into this search and rescue. They can see through me how desperate I am just to find him and I was hoping he's alive and in a safe place.Uncle Michael, who caused all of this, was on the run and hiding somewhere. Where's his courage to kill off my father's happiness now? Maybe he was also the reason why Leander's secretary was abducted and injured. Leander poured his soul into finding her but was also abducted by Uncle Michael. As of now, I don't know why Leander's secretary was abducted.I refused to talk to Frederick. Not because I hate his
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THALIAI mustered my courage to point my gun at the person who was about to invade the car, but I stopped to see someone as my reflection, sticking his head through the window.“Leander!”“Thalia? What the hell are you doing here?!”I immediately jerked off from the car but was greeted by a woman leaning at the car. She was wearing corporate attire without a coat, and a red stain was visible on her dirty, white sleeve. “Who is she?”“My secretary. She's injured.” Leander opened the door, and I helped him place the girl in the back seat.Why is his secretary here? Did he come to get her?A rustling sound inside the forest, followed by repeated shouts from men, made us freeze.“They followed us.” My brother growled.He pushed me inside the backseat and entered the driver's seat. He was about to start the engine hastily, but I immediately stopped him.“Wait, Damon is still not here!”“We don't have much time.”He shoved off my hand, but I stopped him again.“No! We need to wait for Dam
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THALIAI immediately wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me and kissing him harder than before. He lifted me and placed me on his lap, wrapping my legs around his waist. Our lips remained sealed. It was like we couldn’t get enough of each other, devouring one another. His hands were moving down, under my shirt, his fingers skimming over my skin, sending a rush of blood to every part of my body. His touch gave me the feeling of longing, and I relished every second he pushed his tongue and lips against mine. I lowered my hands and yanked his shirt up. He broke apart long enough to pull it over his head and toss it aside. His hands slid around my head, pulling me back to his mouth. I ran my hands down his abdomen. It was firm, with the perfect amounts of dips and ripples. His lips traveled down my neck and shoulders as he whispered sweet words in my ear. I gasped when he suddenly reclined the seat and softly moaned as I grabbed his face to meet my lips to communica
