Back at the station, Inspector Ramirez proceeds to interrogate Rachel in his office. As he walked in, the tension in the room magnified. Inspector Ramirez, noticed the fright in Rachel eyes. Meanwhile, Elsa kept a confident expression. Inspector Ramirez was very smart and calculative, he knew the exact way to get the truth from anyone, so he saw Elsa's boldness as a piece of cake. "Good evening, Rachel. Thank you for agreeing to speak with me." He greeted as he took his seat. "We don't have time for courtesy. Straight to the point." Elsa snapped. "Cool your veins, Lawyer." Ramirez replied giving her a stern gaze. He leaned forward, hands clasped, and with an authoritative voice, he began, "Rachel, I want to start by saying that I believe you're intelligent and resourceful. I'm not here to intimidate or manipulate you. My goal is to uncover the truth." "Okay." Rachel whispered through her teeth, feeling more tensed than before. Ramirez leaned back to his chair, eyes still
The evening air was thick with tension as Rachel and Elsa walked into the Norton Mansion. The weight of the Interrogation at the station hung over them like a cloud, and neither spoke as they made their way inside. Ramsey was waiting for Rachel at the entrance to their quaters, his face drawn in pain, but his eyes still sharp with suspicion. He motioned for Rachel to follow him for a private talk, a quiet urgency in his gesture. Elsa gave them space and went inside to meet the rest of the family. Rachel hesitated for a moment, she was already tired of answering questions, but if there was anyone who deserved answers right now, it'll be Ramsey, so, she is patient enough for that. Ramsey, held her hand and led her to the cottage, where Dwight and Mandy had initially lived. He wanted a more confined place for their discussion, and the cottage does the bet.he closed the door behind them and slowly lowered himself into a battered chair, grimacing as the pain shot through his heart. Th
The seer’s cryptic words clung to Ramsey’s mind as he left his shop and climbed back into the cab. His eerie voice echoed in his thoughts, *“Bella will come again. She’ll return the day her corpse is buried.”* He couldn’t shake the chill that ran down his spine. It made no sense, and yet, there was a flicker of hope buried deep within him. After all, the seer had been right before. He clung to that shred of belief as the cab sped toward Davis’s house. Arriving at Davis’s place, Ramsey walked in, his face still pale from the conversation with the seer. Davis was waiting for him, he had prepared a nice dinner for Ramsey to chill out. “Thanks for honouring my invitation, brother” Davis said, giving him a warm hug. He pulled him into the living room, ushering him a chair. “I ordered your favorite beer, you'll love it.” Ramsey sat down, the weight of the day finally crashing down on him. “I can't believe she's gone,” he said softly, his voice laced with sorrow. “My Bella's, GONE!!” t
Later that night, Dwight made his way to the jail hospital where Mandy was being held, she had fake fainting, so she could be in a more comfortable space. The cold, sterile environment did little to ease the tension that hung between them as he walked into her room. Mandy looked up from her bed, her eyes narrowing as Dwight approached. “I've been waiting all day!” Dwight smirked, pulling up a chair beside her. “I’ve been working behind the scenes, making sure everything’s falling into place. You could say I deserve a little applause.” Mandy raised an eyebrow, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. “You’re serious?” “I’m always serious,” Dwight replied, leaning back in his chair. “I’ve made sure Cain’s in the clear, and you won’t have anything to worry about either. Everything’s been handled.” Mandy let out a smile, extending her hand toward him. Dwight met it with a firm grip, and they gave each other a victorious high-five. **** The dim, sterile light in the
The interrogation room was cold and sterile, just like the memories that haunted Ramsey Wendel. He sat across from Cooper Wayne, the lead detective on Bella’s murder case. Ramsey’s eyes were hollow, his face pale, and his entire posture sagged as if the weight of the world rested on his shoulders. He hadn’t been himself since Bella’s death. He was lost in the void, and the pain lingered like a wound that refused to heal. Wayne, observed him carefully. The silence in the room was thick, but Wayne was patient, knowing that Ramsey would eventually start talking. “Mr. Wendel, we’ve invited you here today to clarify some things about the recent events,” Wayne began in his calm, calculated voice. “Inspector Ramirez has gathered some valuable information, but we need your side of the story. Take your time, and start from the beginning.” Ramsey exhaled slowly, his eyes fixating on the table as memories flooded back. His voice, when it came, was low and tired. “It all started long before th
Cain lounged in his apartment, sprawled on his worn-out leather couch, eyes fixed on the television as the sound of some mindless show filled the air. The room was dimly lit, a faint glow from the streetlights outside casting long shadows on the walls. His mind drifted between thoughts, but one thing was certain—he didn’t feel threatened. After all, he had played the game well enough, or so he thought. Suddenly, a loud knock echoed through his apartment. Cain sat up, startled, his heart skipping a beat. Another knock, this time louder and more forceful. “Cain Bryant! This is the police! Open up!” a commanding voice shouted from the other side of the door. Cain’s breath hitched as panic surged through him. He stood frozen for a moment, his mind racing. How did they find him? What did they want? Before he could react, the door was kicked open with a crash, and three officers stormed into the apartment, guns drawn and flashlights cutting through the darkness. “Hands up where we
Mandy sat on the hard, cold bench of the holding cell, her hands resting on her knees, staring at the pale walls. The chill of the cement floor seeped through her shoes, and the dim light flickered above her, casting eerie shadows. Her mind raced, unable to rest for even a moment. She thought about the trial, the accusations, and how everything had spiraled so fast out of control. How had she ended up here, from being the wife of a billionaire to a woman awaiting trial for a murder she hadn’t committed?... The sound of keys jangling pulled her out of her thoughts. Inspector Ramirez approached the cell, his stern face revealing no emotion. He stopped in front of her, clipboard in hand. “Mandy,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “Your hearing is in three days. You should contact your lawyer.” Mandy looked up, her eyes tired but defiant. “I don’t need you to remind me,” she replied coolly. “I’m well aware of what’s coming.” Ramirez gave a curt nod, tapping the clipboard with his
Ramsey, paced around his apartment, the silence amplifying his thoughts. His mind was a whirlwind of confusion and lingering emotions. He had to figure out how his stolen phone ended up on his couch, lifeless and powerless. The absence of any power source left him in the dark, both literally and metaphorically. “What do you think happened?” Ramsey asked, gesturing at the phone as if it might answer. Davis shrugged, still trying to process it. “Maybe someone just wanted to mess with you. Or maybe… maybe it’s all connected somehow?” “Connected? How?” Ramsey frowned, not buying into any conspiracy theories. “All I know is that it vanished, and now it’s back here with no explanation.” As they moved deeper into the apartment, Ramsey's eyes fell on his bedroom door. He hesitated, feeling a bit insecure—incase the house was haunted. When he opened the door, the sight before him struck a chord. Bella’s clothes were strewn across the floor, tossed in haste as if she had been searching
The dining room was filled with an unspoken heaviness as Rachel, Elsa, and Uncle Mark gathered for lunch at the Norton's Mansion. Uncle Mark, leaning back thoughtfully, looked at each of his daughters with pride and empathy. Breaking the silence, he gently asked, “What’s the way forward, girls? Where do you see yourselves, now, after everything?” Elsa spoke up first, her tone determined yet reflective. “I’ve always dreamed of becoming a lawyer,” she began. “But I’ve seen what it takes to make a real name as one… the compromises, the shortcuts. I can’t become someone like Stefano McReynolds. Modeling, on the other hand,” she continued, a flicker of newfound confidence brightening her face, “it feels natural. I’ve realized it’s something I’m genuinely good at, and I want to give it everything I’ve got.” Uncle Mark smiled, his eyes warm with approval. “Elsa, whatever path you choose, know I’m standing behind you. Follow your heart, and the rest will fall into place.” Elsa’s cheeks
Dwight was just about to leave Mandy’s rehab ward when he found the doctor waiting at the entrance. He quickly stepped aside to speak with him, concern clouding his face. “Mandy’s recovery is going well, doctor,” he began quietly. “But she’s having episodes of memory loss. She can’t remember certain events… especially losing our child. What do we do now?” The doctor raised an eyebrow, a thoughtful look crossing his face. “Does she remember having a baby at all?” “Yes,” Dwight admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. “But she believes the baby is still in the incubator. I… I told her that, hoping it would ease her mind.” The doctor nodded, a plan forming in his mind. “In that case, there might be a way to help her continue healing,” he said carefully. “If she can’t recall losing the baby, then… adopt a newborn. Present it to her as her own child.” Dwight stared at the doctor in shock, the idea hitting him like a wave. “You mean… find a child and pretend it’s hers?” “Yes,” the doc
The atmosphere in the courtroom was thick with tension as Serena stood before the jury, her once-proud demeanor shattered. Today was her hearing, and she faced charges for the murder of little Bella, a robbery, and the ruthless crime she had framed Peter Allison for. Serena shifted uncomfortably, her hands vibrating as the judge prepared to read the verdict. The foreperson of the jury rose, casting a sharp glance in Serena’s direction before delivering the final judgment. “The jury has found you guilty of first degree murder. I hereby sentence you to twenty five hundred consecutive life sentences plus a thousand years.”She turned to face Serena, her face beet red with contempt like there was more of a personal grudge between them than a federal case. "Once you pass away, you will receive an attempted escape charge with an additional two hundred years added to your sentence which you will begin serving in the afterlife once you get hell." Her eyes were fierce and full of resentment
Dwight picked a lighter from the kitchen and headed back to the living room.The flames from the lighter flickered in the dimly lit room as he approached Ramsey, who lay slumped and bound in the chair. Without a hint of hesitation, Dwight flicked the lighter, setting Ramsey’s hair alight in an instant. The fire crackled to life, devouring the strands and singeing his scalp, sending smoke spiraling into the air. Ramsey screamed, his voice hoarse, begging, pleading for Dwight to end it all. As the fire died, leaving Ramsey’s head charred and his spirit all but shattered, he let out a ragged sob. His skin, bruised and torn, showed a ghostly paleness beneath the streaks of blood. He could feel his strength slipping away, the life draining from him with each passing second. Desperate, he attempted to bite his tongue in a last effort to escape the torment, but his body betrayed him; his jaw trembled, teeth chattering too weakly to do any real harm. For a long moment, Dwight just stood th
Ramsey’s body shook, his tone barely concealing the fear behind his words as he looked up at Dwight, shackled and bound. He swallowed hard, watching Dwight rummage through the backpack filled with a disturbing array of tools, each promising a unique kind of agony. “What do you want?” Ramsey asked, forcing a calmness into his tone that belied the terror swirling inside him. Dwight chuckled darkly, shaking his head. “What do I want? really? Ramsey, you seem to have cheated the face death so often that you now think you're unkillable. Am I right?” He tilted his head, a sinister glint in his eyes. Ramsey attempted to use psychology to save himself. “I know you, Dwight Mendez,” he said, his voice feigning familiarity. “You’re not like me. You’re a good man, a better man. You’re not capable of killing anyone.” Dwight laughed, but it wasn’t the laugh of a man who found amusement. It was cold, devoid of warmth, and filled with pain. His gaze flickered to Hannah’s lifeless body sprawle
Dwight pulled into the driveway of his mansion, his mind set, heart hardened. This night, there was only one objective: justice for Mandy, for Bella, for everything Serena, Hannah, and Ramsey had taken from him. He strode inside, up the grand staircase, and into his private study. With quick precision, he unlocked his safe, pulling out a small, polished handgun. As he tucked it into his coat, his thoughts were interrupted by a quiet voice. “Sir,” one of the maids approached, her face filled with worry. “We’ve been searching for Clara for days. She’s disappeared without a word. We think…we think maybe she ran away with Hannah.” Dwight’s expression didn’t change; he simply gave a curt nod. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll find her.” The maid looked on, unsure, but Dwight had already turned, a cold resolve in his eyes. Tonight, he would tie up all loose ends. As he drove, Dwight made a stop at a small, dimly lit store, where he gathered an arsenal of tools designed to inflict slow, prec
The hospital room was dimly lit, quiet except for the steady hum of machines. Bella had been taken to the morgue, her tiny body lying cold and alone, while Mandy lay unconscious, her face pale and sunken, a single bandage wrapped around her head where doctors had inserted the tubes needed for her life-saving surgery. Dwight paced the hallway outside, his hands clenched, jaw tight. The doctor’s words echoed in his mind, each one like a hammer blow. Traumatic brain swelling. Ventriculostomy. Critical condition. He’d paid for the surgery without hesitation, willing to give anything, everything he had, to keep Mandy alive. But his heart ached with the weight of sorrow, an emptiness that seemed to stretch into every corner of his being. Finally, after endless hours, a nurse stepped out, her eyes soft with sympathy. “Mr. Mendez, Mandy’s surgery went well. She’s resting, but…” She paused, hesitant, before continuing gently, “Her condition is very fragile. You need to be prepared for when
With all the strength left in her bones, Mandy shouted “Bellaaaaaaaaaaaa!” She got up, trying to reach out to carry her baby, but the scene was too gory, the image of her scrambled daughter on the floor was too horrific. She fell backward, her body slumping to the ground before Dwight could reach her. Her head struck the pavement with a sickening thud, and she lay motionless, her face pale, eyes closed, as if the life had drained out of her in that single, heart-wrenching moment. “Mandy! No, please, Mandy…” Dwight’s voice was choked, his hands trembling as he knelt beside her, gently shaking her shoulders, begging her to open her eyes. His vision blurred with tears as he pleaded. But she didn’t respond, her stillness heavy with finality. Nearby, Ramsey was frozen, his eyes locked on the lifeless form of his daughter. It was as if his mind couldn’t process the horror before him, his body rooted in shock, consciousness slipping. His face was empty, expression hollow, every inch of h
After studying their faces, Serena let out a cold blooded laughter that showed mockery. Mandy, Dwight, Ramsey, Hannah—all stood frozen, watching her every move. Davis, desperate to put an end to this, bolted down the stairs from his balcony, reaching out to grab her. But before he could touch her, Serena twisted away, her scream cutting through the tense air. “Back off, Davis!” she snarled, brandishing the knife to Bella’s tiny neck. The crowd held their breath, their horror clear as Serena’s grip tightened on the little girl. “Davis, Let her do what she wants,” Ramsey urged, his voice shaking, "Please don’t make her angry, my Bella...” Serena’s lips curled into a satisfied sneer, feeling the control she held over them. Without loosening her hold on Bella, she began to back up the stairs, her eyes locked on everyone below. “I’m going back to Davis’s place,” she declared, her voice sharp with threat. “I'm going to pick up the Mendez company papers . I’ll take them with me—or th