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LIAM. “Tina!” The name tore from my lips at the sight before me. There on the floor was my wife, lifeless. White foam leaving her mouth as she vibrated and shook while clutching onto a white container. “No, no, no,” I cried and rushed to her, upon recognizing the container. “It was rat poison.” One of the housekeepers had unintentionally let a rat in here some years back and had gotten the rat poison to get rid of it. After her grandson, whom she brought to work, almost swallowed the poisonous pills, I locked it up in here. Why didn't I think of that before locking Tina in here?” “Tina! Baby, please don't do this. Why would you do this?” I cried, clutching her convulsing body in my arms. “Get 911!” I yelled at my guards who watched in confusion. Just as I was yelling, her body became limp, the convulsion stopped and her eyes stayed open, blank and lifeless. “No, baby. Don't do this, please!” The words left my mouth on their own accord. “I'm sorry, I've been a fool. I'll chang
ONE YEAR LATER LIAM It has been a year since that incident. One whole year of regretting, tormenting and resenting myself. Each day, I'm reminded of how I caused Tina’s death. I live in guilt and self-hate. I was the reason for her demise, she died at such a young age, all because of me. Sitting there, in my office. My thoughts trailed to that horrible day, everything unfolded. “I'm sorry sir, she didn't make it,” the nurse’s words resonated in my head. “What?” That day, I watched them wheel my wife out of the OT, covered and lifeless. I had broken down and screamed, held her cold hands and bawled my eyes out, but it was of no use. She was gone. “You bastard, what did you do to make her end her life like this,” Ethan had yelled that day and attacked me. Punching and hitting me with whatever he could grab. I left the hospital that day, battered and bloody. Ethan and his mum denied me access to Tina’s body. That was the last time I saw her. During her funeral, I wasn't allowed in
LUCAS WRIGHT “Boss, we just got shocking news,” one of my men said, walking into my room. “What news?” “Liam just took over and is the new CEO of the company,” he spilled the news. My grip on the glass in my hand tightened. “That weakling didn't deserve to take over. He didn't deserve to have any access to father’s property. He chose a foolish woman over getting revenge for Dad’s death.” “What of Marcus?” I asked. “He hasn't made any more yet.” “Keep watching him and update me when he finally strikes,” I instructed, walking over to my balcony. The sound of the door shutting announced the departure of my guard. I relaxed my back against the rails, staring down at the city. I left Australia about a year ago, that bastard who didn't deserve to be called a Mills threatened to hand me over to the police as the wanted guy in Tina Mills’ sex video. Previously, I had arranged and made a desperate guy take my place after almost being caught by Ryan Mills, I knew I had to make a move
TINA “I'm going out with Ethan later today,” I announced, stepping into the living room where my mum, dad and Ryan were seated watching TV. “I'm not letting you step out,” Ryan declared, rising from his seat. “I didn't ask for your permission,” I retorted, glaring at him. “It's been a whole year already, are we going to keep doing this?” Ryan asked, coming to stand in front of me. “I don't care how long it has been. You cut off ties with me without a second thought. You all abandoned me and only showed up when you thought I was dead. Probably to bury me,” I remarked. “Look, Tina, we…” “Hold it there, mum. I went through hell just because I was born to you, you and your freaking husband. All those times, you never cared. Not even once did you all try to reach me. I battled for my life in the hospital, but someone else came to my rescue before you. You all….” I pointed at them. “You don't deserve me. I regret being born into this family!” I yelled, my eyes glistening. For the pa
LIAM Tiffany’s sudden visit and unexpected revelation evoked a lot more emotions in me. I wanted to see Tina and affirm that she was really alive, but at the same time, didn't want to. I felt like she had deleted me from her life, I was horrible to her and I totally understood if she didn't want me near her. But then, I wanted to catch a glimpse of her even if it was just once. I let myself wallow in torment since the moment Tiffany left my office, constantly battling with my emotions regarding whether to contact Tina or not. Just this morning, I made up my mind to just see her from afar. I contacted Tiffany. And she informed me of Tina’s plans for the day. “She was going to be at Ethan’s new Hotel and then go to his private beach later,” she had informed me and even went as far as handing me the keys. I arrived at the private beach earlier than I had intended to, I was so jumpy at the thought of seeing my wife again. Upon arriving there, I realized that Tina and Ethan were yet to
TINA I stood next to Aunt Hailey in front of the OT, I couldn't believe I was back here again. This time to save the same person who had come to my aid back then. Tears were trailing down my cheeks. “My baby,” Aunt Hailey kept crying. Her cry broke me, it made my heart bleed so much that I broke down. I couldn't restrain myself, I cried out. “Ethan, you have to live. You have to survive,” I clutched my heart. “You promised to take Blake and me out when he clocks one, you have to keep your promise, you can't back down now, Please,” I let myself fall to the ground. And wailed even more. “Baby,” a familiar voice I was sure we all were craving to hear called out. “Victor,” Aunty Hailey called and sprang up at the sound of the voice She threw herself into Victor’s arms and broke down all over again “Ethan…my son, he is in there…ba..battling for his life,” she cried. “Don’t worry. Ethan is a strong guy. He has my genes, I'm a strong man, you know,” He joked trying to lighten the mo
LIAM After running into Victor and hearing about Jessica, I decided to instantly leave the hospital to avoid drama, but then, I ran into the press outside. Since I had no security with me and wasn't in the mood to deal with them, I dodged them and went to one of the balconies in the hospital. The hospital was mine, so, no one questioned or said a word. Sitting there and looking down at the city, I heard Jessica’s loud voice, she seemed to be cussing at Tina, and it made me leave my hiding place. I watched the family drama unfold from afar, soon Tina walked towards my direction, making me step back and hide for a few minutes, only to come out and run into the press mugging her. “Put me down!” Tina yelled. I didn't say a word and carried her towards the car. She couldn't struggle or try to make me drop her, because of Blake in her arms. Pulling the car door open, I gently made her sit in the passenger’s seat and buckled up the seatbelt. “Liam Motherfucking Wright!” Tina yelled. The
LUCAS My flight landed earlier today, I had come to specially watch the Mills mourn from afar. My men had contacted and kept notifying me of everything. When Ethan was shot, I was informed and right now, I was on my way to the hospital to watch them grieve. Just as I was about to get into my car, my phone rang, it was one of my men. “Ethan survived the shot,” he announced. “What the fuck are you trying to say, you mean you couldn't get a simple job done?” I busted in anger. “He is currently in a coma. I have my men at the hospital, we’d make sure he leaves the hospital in a coffin,” he swore. Hanging up and mumbling about how foolish these boys were. I mean left to me, I would have done a great job, Ethan would have died instantly. If not for Liam’s threat to expose me, I would have done the job myself. I changed my mind at the last minute since there was nothing to watch at the hospital, I decided to go see Marcus and probably congratulate him on becoming the CEO of the company