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“What do you mean she’s gone?” Jason asked, confusion creasing his eyebrows. “There’s a possibility of kidnapping,” Adan answered since Ryan was ignoring Jason. "She's not in the restroom and her phone was found on the floor."Jason’s furrowed eyebrows tightened and worry crept into him. He remarked, “That’s not possible. Lora has security always following her around. They are disguised most of the time but they are there to protect her in case of anything.”“That wouldn’t matter if a criminal is determined to kidnap someone,” Adan said just as Ryan stormed out of the restroom. “Ryan! Where are you going?” Adan called after his friend worriedly. “To check the CCTV,” Ryan replied through gritted teeth, his wounded fist leaving a trail of blood in his wake. They all went to the CCTV room while everyone in the hall wondered what was happening. Where did Ryan run off to and what about the engagement?Ivy clenched the arms of her wheelchair tightly as she endured the looks of pity from
The familiar voice sent a chill down Lora’s spine. “Ivy?” She asked, squinting her eyes to see properly. The woman crouched down to meet Lora’s stunned gaze, her sharp facial features becoming clear. She had a wicked smile on her lips and her eyes glinted with murderous intent. “The one and only,” Ivy remarked, smirking wickedly. Lora’s eyes widened into saucers. She asked, “You can walk?” Ivy laughed out loud. She shook her head and stood up straight before walking somewhere to turn on the lights. Looking at Lora’s wide eyes, she said, “Of course I can walk. What did you think? That I’m disabled? Is that why you thought you could steal Ryan from me?” “I never stole anyone from you-”“Oh, but you did! Everything was going well until you showed up! I hate you as Lora and I hated you as Larisa!” Ivy yelled hysterically. “Do you know what I did to make Ryan notice me? Who do you think you are to drop from nowhere and steal his heart so easily?” Lora frowned, not understanding Ivy
On their way to the location, Ryan’s heart kept beating like a drum. Every second that passed felt like a lifetime. What if they were too late again?What if he couldn’t save Lora and lost her again?All sorts of thoughts reeled in his mind, his heart clenching in pain. He screamed at the pilot through the headsets. “Can this thing go faster? Hurry, Lora is in danger!” “Ryan, calm down. Do you want us to crash? The helicopter is already fast enough,” Adan reasoned through the headsets. “Calm? I can’t stay calm, Adan! I just found out Larisa is still alive and she got kidnapped! What if something happens to her again? I’ll never forgive myself!” Ryan yelled, tears rolling down his cheeks. The sound of the helicopter drowned out his voice as it flew through the sky. ‘Larisa… please be safe.’‘I swear I’ll make it up to you with my life. Please… don’t die.’It didn’t take long for the helicopter to land near the warehouse. However, Ryan’s heart sank when he saw the flames that had e
Lora’s heart dropped to her feet when Ryan’s eyes closed. She panicked, her stomach churning with fear and worry. Was he dead?She shook him slightly and called out with a trembling voice. “R-Ryan…”Silence. “Ryan… wake up, you’re scaring me!” Lora cried out, her voice hoarse from the smoke she inhaled. She couldn’t move because of the heavy oak beam that had pinned Ryan and herself to the ground. It was supposed to fall on her but Ryan used his body to prevent that from happening and got hurt instead. When Lora tried to move the beam, she felt a warm liquid on Ryan’s back and her heart raced like a galloping horse, worry and fear creeping into her. He was bleeding heavily. “Ryan!” She called out, tears rolling down her cheeks when she realised he had put his life on the line for her. He was willing to die… for her.Lora’s heart clenched in pain, her tears soaking her face. She felt helpless.Luckily, help came quickly. Firefighters barged into the warehouse with hoses and axes,
"You're still my wife, Lora... we never got divorced," Ryan pointed out, his eyes locked with Lora's. Now that he was sure she was the one, Ryan had no intention of letting her go. He didn't care if she dated someone else... she was his wife and he would do whatever it takes to take her back. Lora’s heart skipped a beat at Ryan's words. He was right but...She glanced into Ryan’s gray eyes, conflicting emotions flickering through her. Sighing, she said, “I’m not Larisa anymore… the person you were married to no longer exists.”When Ryan frowned, Lora added, “Just pretend that Larisa is dead and I’m someone else named Lora Davis. You and I ended a long time ago and I moved on with Jason.” Ryan’s heart sank to the pits of his stomach. He tried to get up but pain shot through his body and he groaned from the pain. “Mr Kingsley, can you stay put? You’re going to open the wound on your back!” Lora scolded, her eyes flashing with worry. When Ryan saw her expression, he smiled and asked
Ryan’s jaw clenched and dead silence fell upon the room as he tried to take in Lora’s words. 'So, Ivy has been lying to me all this while? How long has it been since she could walk?' Ryan mused, disappointment creeping into him. It all made sense… Ivy’s refusal to hire experts who could treat her legs. The way she insisted on always being treated by her physiotherapist and no one else… Deep down, he had been suspecting that there was something wrong. Even if she refused Ryan's help, Ivy was from a wealthy family and they couldn't fail to find expert doctors who could help her walk again.However, he couldn’t directly ask about it since she got hurt because of him… it would make him look ungrateful if he became suspicious. Who knew she had been lying to him for so long? It made him wonder just how many lies she’s told. “Lora… I’ve really been a fool. To think I hurt you a lot all because of Ivy’s deception... I swear, I’ll never forgive her for this. She’s going to pay and regret
At the Williams’ mansion. Ivy paced around in her room, her heart racing erratically. She hadn’t heard anything about Lora. Was she dead?What if she got saved on time like six years ago?Ivy’s stomach churned. She had to make sure Lora was dead because she already knew her secret. Leaving her room, she went to her father’s study. “Dad, can you find out from your friend, Mr Davis if Lora is still alive?” Ivy asked her father. David Williams frowned. He glanced at his daughter and questioned, “What did you do?” “I… she was getting in the way. I had to get rid of her-”“I told you not to get involved in such things! Didn’t I say I would handle it? Why couldn’t you make Ryan fall in love with you after the path that we set for you? You wasted it and his heart got stolen by someone else!” David yelled, his nostrils flaring in anger. “I tried, Dad! I did everything I could but even the guilt of my legs couldn’t make Ryan love me! I was desperate… please find out for me. She can’t sta
Charles Kingsley narrowed his eyes. He glanced at Lora and asked, “Why not? In the eyes of the law, you two are still husband and wife.” “Um-”“Grandpa, Lora and I will work things out by ourselves,” Ryan said and Lora gave him a grateful look. “If you say so… I’m just glad that Larisa is alive! So, when am I meeting my grandkids?” Charles asked and Lora’s eyes widened. “You even know about the twins?” Lora’s face had a question mark. Did Ryan’s grandfather ask someone to investigate her?Charles nodded proudly and answered, “Of course. I found out first before everyone else. However, I won’t tell you how… it’s a secret.” “Twins? What twins?” Diane asked, feeling confused and then a lightbulb went off in her head. Her mouth rounded in shock before she exclaimed, “You and Ryan have twins? So, I’m an aunt?” Lora nodded, a smile forming on her lips at the thought of her children. She replied, “Yes. A boy and a girl. I’m sure they will be happy to meet you, Diane.”“Ah! I can’t wait!
Lora was dressed in a black and white pencil dress that day, so it was easy for Ryan to have access to her core. When he slid his hand under her dress and up her thigh, Lora trembled as tingles coursed through her. She bit her lower lip and involuntarily clamped her legs shut, trapping Ryan’s naughty hand between her thighs. “Don’t hide from me,” Ryan said in a low, husky voice before slipping his hand out and carrying Lora bridal style. He placed her on a reclining leather couch and got down on his knees, settling between her legs. Lora blushed when Ryan slid his hands under her dress and began to take off her panties. As he did this, Ryan glanced up at Lora, smirking when he saw her blushing. “C-Can we turn off the lights?” Lora requested, her heart pounding hard in her chest. Touching her core was one thing but having Ryan’s face on it was another. She was so nervous. Ryan let out a low chuckle just as he slid down Lora’s panties completely. “I want to see all of you, baby
“A movie date?” Lora asked when she looked at the theater in front of them. “Yes… it’s during the week and it’s not crowded, so we can watch a movie. I would have wanted to book the whole place but I thought you would love to have a full experience,” Ryan replied, smiling. Lora glanced at him and said, “Since when are you into movies? You used to say they bore you.”Ryan chuckled awkwardly and replied, “I’m still not into movies but for you, I can watch a thousand movies if it means it would make you happy.” Lora smiled faintly. She recalled how she used to arrange for movie date nights, however, Ryan wasn’t into that in the past. In fact, they never went on dates or hang out together. However, it was different this time. Ryan was making the effort and she appreciated it. “So, what are we watching?” Lora asked as they walked towards the counter to stand in line just like everyone else. Ryan glanced at the screen and said, “Well, I don’t know what you like. We can watch a romantic
“What? Ryan told you to be ready to get eaten?” Bianca exclaimed and Lora covered her mouth with her palm, looking around to make sure no one had heard her. “Sshh, you don’t have to announce it to the whole world,” Lora replied, her cheeks flushing pink. It was lunchtime and Lora met her best friend, Bianca Jones, for lunch and told her about Ryan’s words. Bianca whistled and replied, “You’re so lucky, my friend.”“Why? Because I’m going on a date?” Lora asked, her eyebrows creasing. “No, silly,” Bianca rolled her eyes. “Do you know what he means by, be ready to get eaten?"When Lora shook her head, Bianca added, "It means he’s going to eat you down there.” Lora gasped, her eyes widening. An image flashed through her mind and her face flushed again. Looking at her friend, she asked, “What? Why would he do that?” “It’s part of lovemaking, my friend,” Bianca said. She leaned over and whispered, “We need to visit a spa before lunch hour ends to... you know… make sure it’s smooth and
"Diane Kingsley? Is she Ryan Kingsley’s sister? Did she just call Miss Davis her sister-in-law?" Someone whispered. "I did hear of the scandal that Ryan was once married to Miss Davis. Have they made up?" "Does that mean the Kingsley group will be in alliance with the Davis & Co. Company? This is good for us!""Wait!" Craig yelled. "This isn't the matter we are here to discuss. Miss Davis ruined the company’s reputation and she has to go to prevent the VIP client from suing us.""Why would I sue my sister-in-law's company? Are you crazy, old man?" Diane said. She then turned to look at Lora before whispering, "Ryan told me you made up. Congrats! I'm so happy to see you two together again." Lora smiled and blushed. "I see he couldn't wait to tell the world, huh?" "He's so happy, you have no idea," Diane whispered before turning her gaze to the rest of the room. "I came here today, not to watch my sister-in-law get bullied, but to deal with the bastard who stole my customised design
“I second that. Lewis Hendrix would lead the company better.”“There’s been one issue after another ever since Miss Davis took over the position. I think it’s sufficient to say that she’s failed to run the company.” “That’s right. We don’t have funds to use on lawsuits. Who’s going to fix this mess? Our reputation will go down the drain.” The shareholders kept airing their views after Craig’s statement. Seated on one of the chairs around the long table, Lewis had a victorious smirk on his face as he watched the scene unfold. It was exactly as he had planned. This time, not even Jack Davis would be able to stop his daughter from being fired. The company’s reputation was going to be destroyed once everything blew up and Lora would have no way out of this. Ruining the company's image was enough for the board members to fire Lora Davis without waiting for the chairman's decision. Secretly taking out his phone, Lewis sent out a message. When he received a response, he smirked before c
“A trial period?” Freya Davis asked with a raised eyebrow. Ryan nodded and replied, “Yes, Ma’am. I know nothing I say right now will make you change your mind about me. So, I’ll show you that I’ll make your daughter the happiest woman in the world.”“And you only need thirty days to do that?” Freya questioned. “What if you’re just pretending in that thirty days?” “I can never pretend with Lora… I love her. I may have realised too late that she was very important to me, but I’ll make it up to her for the rest of her life,” Ryan proclaimed. Freya sighed, her brows creasing. She looked at Ryan and studied him intently before her gaze softened ever so slightly.“I see,” she remarked. “Since you’re offering thirty days to prove that you’re worthy of my daughter, I’ll give you a chance.”Ryan’s eyes lit up but before he could respond, Freya added, “But… If you fail to make Lora happy or if you hurt her again, I want you to leave her alone forever and never bother her again.”Ryan gulped,
“I can’t wait to have you and our children home, baby. I hate having to drop you off,” Ryan said after they got out of the car when they arrived at the Davis mansion. He sighed and added, "Being a gentleman is hard." Ryan walked Lora to the patio of the mansion and coiled his arm around her waist, pulling her close.“I wish you stayed with me tonight,” he remarked in his sexy husky voice.Lora smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, looking up at him.“I know but... I have to tell Mom and Dad about our reconciliation first. Dad may have said that he won’t interfere but Mom won’t be so easy to convince,” she replied.Ryan sighed again before saying, “I know. I noticed her reluctance to accept me last time. But I’ll do my best to win her over... if it means I have to eat a hundred chillies-““Don’t even think about it, Mr Kingsley!” Lora scolded. “Try another way... not one that will put you in harm’s way.”“Are you worried about me?” Ryan asked, arching an eyebrow. “Of course I
Although Lora and Ryan had been married and living together for three years in the past, their love-making wasn’t that great due to the lack of love and affection in their relationship. So, Lora didn’t really have the chance to explore her sexuality. She was reserved and inexperienced. However, as Ryan used his fingers to pleasure her down there, she felt like her veins were about to explode from the intense electric currents sizzling through her. The feeling was foreign, yet it felt so good. All she could do was scream in ecstasy. Lost in the throes of pleasure, she forgot about her shyness and rode Ryan’s fingers like a pro… taking what she wanted like the Queen she was. It was like her body had a mind of its own, setting the pace for what felt good for her and Ryan read her so well, moving in sync with her body. Lora had no idea one could seek pleasure like this. Happy tingles coursed through her and she didn’t know where they began or where they ended. Every part of her felt
“Why do you keep looking at me like that?” Lora shyly asked, her face flushing pink. Ryan smirked before saying, “I just can’t believe how beautiful you are.” They were seated on a two-seater couch after their heartwarming reconciliation. Lora rolled her eyes. She remarked, “You don’t have to sweet talk me anymore… I’ve already agreed to give you a chance.” Ryan frowned. He wrapped his arm around Lora’s waist before pulling her close so that her back was resting on his chest. “Hey… your wounds-”“Sshh, the wounds are healing, I’m fine,” Ryan said. He wrapped his arms around Lora’s waist before placing his chin on her shoulder. “Just because I won the election, does it mean I have to stop campaigning?” “What?” Lora laughed. The sound of her laughter tickled Ryan’s heart. How long had he longed to hear that sound in his house?Lora pulled back to look at him over her shoulder and asked, “What kind of comparison is that?”“The most logical one,” Ryan replied, smirking. “I was campa