CHAPTER 170Diego I continued, "Babe, this is not what you think I can explain," but Serene only sent me a fierce glance before turning to face Sofia."It appears that you enjoy stirring up problems, don't you?" I was somewhat relieved that someone finally received what she deserved when she said that, and before she could reply, two smacks fell on her face.“How dare you?" I stopped Sofia's attempt to smack Serene by holding her hand.“Don't even think about it," I warned.I hoped she had remained silent, but she added, "Let go of me, just watch what will happen when Max finds out about this.""What did you just say?" Serene asked, walking closer to Sofia."Max is coming for the two of you, so your fiancé will regret having you smack me," Sofia remarked.Damn, couldn't she just keep quiet? I don't even know how I'm going to explain things to Serene."Sweetie Max is busy having the best experience in jail. I would not mind taking you there once you pass by the mental institution, okay
CHAPTER 171Serene When George called to inform me about Sofia, I was still eating dinner together with Miguel and Charlotte. Sofia appeared to have forgotten that I was the reason she eventually gained some attention and a few gigs that aided her financially, so I simply had to go get her. Not to mention the money I paid her when she lied to me about being pregnant with Diego. Instead of attempting to outbid me for Diego, she should just be appreciative and back off. When I arrived at the casino, the bartender informed me that Sofia and Diego were in some room. I was first full of hostility, but as we approached the door, I heard Diego pleading with her to stop, but she persisted, so I entered.Diego was overcome with terror, but it did not matter since I had to deliver Sofia a nuclear slap, and I succeeded. The fact that she wanted to smack me back was unbelievable to me. I mean, who does that? She would require critical treatment if one of my guards touched her, judging by the way
CHAPTER 172Serene "Do not forget to miss me OK," I said to Miguel after giving him a tender kiss."I won't, Mommy; I love you, Daddy," he told Diego as the driver began driving them to the airport.Diego and I went inside and took seats in the living room. I wondered when he was going to depart for the meeting since I had a plan to find out what he was keeping from me, but my main concern was destroying whatever surprise he might be preparing. "Honey, shall we send Mia to spend time with her family?" I asked him since Miguel had gone to the Bahamas with Charlotte and Andrew."Yes, I am here to take care of you. Therefore, I believe it is a fantastic idea," he agreed.I already had enough maids, and Mia was exhausted from all the hassle Miguel had caused her. So I got up and went upstairs to see if she was there, only to see her departing Miguel's room."Hey, I need to talk to you," I started, and I could see she knew exactly what I wanted to say."Madam, please, I want to stay and t
CHAPTER 173Nelly I was still enjoying some snacks in the living room when Sandra came to join me. I could tell she wanted to start a gossip, but I was not interested because I could not understand why she detested Sofia so much. Serene dared to slap Sofia, and she did it twice. I can only imagine what she is going through though she deserved it. "I had no idea you also watched the series," Sofia began.“I do, it's just that I've been focused on some stuff that I didn't get to," I reacted."I see, have you checked on Sofia? I heard Serene gave her two slaps, which I believe she deserved," Sandra commented."Yes, I did, but I have not heard the whole tale; I am not sure why she keeps tormenting Diego.”"As if you did not do the same when you were into him," she said, reminding me of how protective I was back when Diego was still in my grasp."That was when I truly needed him for survival, but now that Sofia has seized that space, do yourself a favor and keep your calm before we all ge
CHAPTER 174SERENE Diego has been home for hours and hasn't yet left. How am I meant to figure out what is going on? I stepped into our room and chose to straighten the curtains first before putting the cushions on the couch. I was still standing when my phone rang, and I instantly answered the call from my manager at Hotel Dynasty. "Hello, Ms. Brights. I hope everything is well," he remarked before I assured him that everything was OK."I would like to ask if you have granted Mr. Simon access to the private room since you last suspended him?" he inquired."No, I have not granted him access until the damage from his previous stay is 70% discomfort," I said."Okay, madam, thank you; I believed you did and was going to let him and his visitor in," he added."I believe I gave you the response you required; please don't," I responded as the phone ended.Mr. Simon has been taking advantage of our cooperation so severely that the last time I let him access the private room, many items were
CHAPTER 175Serene When we got home, I could not bring myself to look at Diego; after everything we had been through, he had to go get them out without thinking about our safety; what if they planned another attack or did something worse? I was about to give him a lecture, but my frustration drove me to lock myself in Miguel's room. "Serene," I heard Diego call as he knocked. "I know you are in there; please hear me out," he begged, but I simply sobbed in silence.“Serene, please open the door. I can explain," he added, but I just couldn't.Why on earth would I want to open it? Knowing how much backstabbing and pain I have gone through, freeing a woman who nearly killed my stillborn Miguel and a man who asked a doctor to leave a blade in my father's body is something Diego, of all people, should not have done. He even gave them shares, why? I rose from the bed and wiped my tears before opening the door."I am sorry, please," he murmured, his tone low and remorseful, but I just did no
CHAPTER 176Serene "Please have a seat," I murmured to Rina, who appeared fatigued and in discomfort.I could see she had been through something I could not comprehend. Given her warm and joyful personality, how could her fiancé have the audacity to lay a finger at her? I do not understand why males behave recklessly at times, especially when they discover someone prepared to be submissive. "I am very sorry," I murmured, taking a seat after asking the doctor to arrive.“It's OK Ms. Brights it's all my fault I thought money was everything, but it cost me everything I did not anticipate," she murmured, laying her palm on her lips to keep her sobbing in. I encouraged her to scream it out."It is okay, you do not have to blame yourself for that bastard's actions; you are still young, beautiful, and lively," I comforted her, even though I did not like how she constantly sang about wanting to be a millionaire's wife. Seeing her weep after what he had done to her made me feel horrible. I am
CHAPTER 177Serene "Do not take it," I murmured, putting aside the phone after I turned it off."I can not believe he tricked me into believing he loved me when all he wanted was for me to reveal all I knew about you," Rina sobbed."It's OK I am pleased you made the proper decision to return before he did something worse," I responded."May I come in?” the maid knocked with a tray."Yes, please bring that; I am sure Rina is hungry," I responded, accepting the tray from her as she passed it to me.Rina smiled at me and remarked, "You are the finest version of a sister.""Keep quiet, silly girl, and take your food OK," I murmured, attempting to feed her, but she snatched the spoon and ate on her own."Come on madam, I will manage, and I appreciate everything you have done for me this far," she added."OK, it is becoming late; I will just close the windows and go ask the guards to keep vigilant since your fiancé may do anything odd," I remarked, walking out after closing the windows.I
CHAPTER 222Diego The dense air in the cell filled us with the smell of moist concrete. Our little lamp kept flickering as if replicating our heartbeats. I sat on one edge of the bed, with the small piece of paper I had written on the desk beside me. My fingers ran over the phrases I would be holding back.Serene If you are reading this, it means trouble has arrived at your doorstep, and I am sorry I can not do anything about it from behind these cells. I first doubted George, but after hearing the reports, I wish things had not ended this way.Kyrell is not who he claims to be, and neither is Charlotte. There are so many wolves in sheep's clothing in your group, and I despise the notion that they are individuals you trust. Please look away from everything and everyone.I didn't kill Selene. I swear on the lives of our unborn children. I am not sure how long it will take for the facts to emerge and prove my innocence. I want you to remember that my love for you is within. I am confi
CHAPTER 221Serene Kyrell caught me on time, and I am glad since I would be in the hospital right now if it had not been for him. After breakfast, we went to my study as usual, but something looked strange. He was not acting like himself; it was as if something had gone wrong. Knowing him, I knew he would not tell me unless I continued to probe."You should start talking already, Kyrell Harrison," I murmured, not bothering to look at him."What would you want to hear?" He answered with his gaze fixed on whatever he was now reading."I do not know. I think you are not being rational with me, and it is written all over you, Kyrell. At least I am not blind. What is going on?""Seriously, now, Serene? I think you're just overthinking. I am all right, just trying to focus," he said, but it was not convincing enough."Okay, I guess I will have to tell you that I did not buy it, so start talking and stop playing," I said, sitting up straight and facing him."Serene, my heart is aching and I
CHAPTER 220Serene "Calm down, Serene; we will work something out," Kyrell replied when we arrived home."I know, but I thought this would be the end of it all, but it wasn't!" I said.“It's OK. I know how it feels, sweetie. I am sure Diablo found out and fled before we even arrived," Neina commented."How is this possible if we are the only ones who know everything?""That is a simple question to answer," Kyrell said, and I quickly caught up on his response."Wait, are you telling me that we have an inside source among us?""Yes, the possibility is high since there was no way the building could have been located unoccupied when the majority of the broken phones used to call us were discovered inside," Kyrell added."Wow, it is much more terrifying, but who could that be? I mean, we do not even let a maid hear about this type of thing?""I am not sure, but we will find out. For now, you should get some rest and prepare to catch that traitor tomorrow," Kyrell remarked as he was about
CHAPTER 219Nelly I can not believe Serene's Managing Director had the guts to disrespect me like that, and Max, who was a shareholder in that firm, is now so worthless that they have banned him from returning. I am only grateful security did not arrive and chase us out like dogs since the humiliation would have been horrible. I took a seat on the sofa sinking deep into my thoughts, since I still had no notion who the black-suited man's master was.But Serene's fooling with him provided us the opportunity to receive free money simply for agreeing to work with him. I just pray nothing goes wrong, since this may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance.Sandra yelled out my name, "Nelly Mendoza!" as she took a seat with the cushion on her legs.“What? I do not recall inviting you to join me," I said, giving her a disdainful look."I know, and if it is the $100,000 that is bothering you, swallow your pride and maintain your attitude toward Sofia because I am not on your level, OK.""What? Do you
CHAPTER 218Serene It was pouring so hard that walking outside was difficult, but my heart was with the man Kyrell and I were using as an asset to get to Diablo. If he turns on us, I will be destroyed, and the lives of so many others will be jeopardized.“Hey, are you OK?" Grace inquired, coming into my office with a glass of juice."Yes, I am all right, and thanks for the juice. I've not had this in a while." “Serene, you need to get serious. I'm not letting you treat my girls like that."“OK, madam, your wish is my command." "I will see you at supper," Grace remarked before walking away.I took another sip from my glass and continued browsing through my papers until Kyrell intervened. "What in the name of madness is wrong with you?" I inquired as he entered my office, dripping wet.“I…I am sorry that I could not wait, Serene," he said, holding up a file."What's that? I mean wait, is that my family's black file?" I inquired, recognizing it since I assumed it had been burned in th
CHAPTER 217Nelly Sofia has been messaging Kyrell for over a week now, but he continues to blue-tick her messages. I knew asking her to abandon him would be a poor idea, so I considered meeting with George to see if he might help us get to Kyrell, but he appeared to despise Kyrell to the core, and I am still not sure why.I assumed George was a placid person, but he was not easily deceived. "I do not have time for your proposition, Nelly, and we are not meant to be seen together.". Please go before you make the incorrect impression.”What the heck? He's asking me to leave."George, calm down. I am not here to make trouble. My friend genuinely likes Kyrell, but he—"“Nelly, I know you are a crafty lady, but if your buddy understands what is best for her, tell her to stay away from Kyrell, OK," George replied, putting on his glasses and heading to his Jeep.I was ready to walk away, cursing the fact that I had not received anything from him when someone yelled my name. "Yes, do I know
CHAPTER 216Serene The cold walls of the visiting room felt life-threatening. The air was saturated with disinfectant, and hopelessness hung over me. I had not seen him in months, since the day I came for closure."You know what, I believe coming here was a bad idea; let us go back," I said to Neina, who helped me up and walked out of the visiting room.I felt I was ready to meet Diego and maybe talk to him, but that feeling vanished as soon as my sister's memory entered my thoughts. "It is okay, Serene; do not be so harsh on yourself; you will be OK," she comforted me as we got into the car."Madam, do you want me to drive home or continue with the schedule?" the chauffeur asked."Continue with the schedule; I need to check in on the progress of my Empire," I said.The automobile started, and I hurriedly covered my eyes with dark glasses so that no one would think I was sobbing. We got to the Empire and Rina was so excited to see us. She handed me the flowers and presents they had p
CHAPTER 215Serene There was no way I was going to allow my little prince to stay sad so I played a surprise while he was at breakfast. The door opened, and Miguel stepped in, his eyes wide open.“Woah, mommy, is all this for me?" he asked, running to the lion toy I got him."This is beautiful, it looks just like Mufusa,” he said, rubbing it's hair."I am pleased you like it; will you forgive Mama now?" I asked when he nodded before I hugged him."You did not have your breakfast today; let me go get it for you," he said, racing out, and I instantly had to warn, "Be careful, dear."“Did you just bribe my nephew?" Charlotte asked as she walked in."No, Ms. Charlotte Brights, I do not engage in unethical behavior," I said, and she just gave me a serious look, as I had not addressed her in that manner in a long time."Ms. Brights, please come to my office," the security operator called into the microphone, and I raced out.I went into his office and watched a live video of the drone ente
CHAPTER 214Serene I woke up around sundown, I discovered that Kyrell had departed to meet Diablo, and since everyone was happy, I did not want to say anything about what was happening. "Ms. Brights, the security operator, would want to show you something," a maid told me before I approached him.I came into the room without thinking about what may be going on and discovered that he was zooming in on what I recognized as a drone. “Wait, is that a drone?" I inquired, realizing the background was that of my mansion."Yes, ma'am, I believe someone is watching us; I have seen this thing in roughly 5 images," he remarked, showing them to me."That is horrible; do you have any clue which way it is heading?" I asked as we couldn't see the angle properly. “I think it's from the east." "I will contact an expert to come check on everything, so please keep your eyes on that screen," I added before walking away.Diablo has now begun employing drones on my residence, indicating the level of dan