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★★★★"Payne," Dante whispered, his voice trembling as he nudged her shoulder. They were trapped in a small, dimly lit room, with a man slumped in a chair nearby, a gun loosely dangling from his hand.Payne's eyes fluttered open, and she froze when she saw Dante's face inches from hers. Panic surged through her, and she was about to scream when Dante swiftly clamped a hand over her mouth. "Look," he hissed, nodding toward the man. Payne's eyes followed Dante's gaze, and she felt a wave of fear wash over her. The man’s grip on the gun tightened even in his sleep, a stark reminder of the danger they were in.Payne swallowed hard, her throat dry, and looked back at Dante, her eyes wide with terror. "What do we do?" she mouthed, her lips forming the words without sound.Dante shook his head, his expression grim. "I don’t know," he whispered back. "They took my phone when they grabbed me." The memory of her own phone, taken from Nadia, suddenly surfaced in Payne's mind. She patted her jeans
★★★★ "Yelling at me won't change the fact that Dante got into trouble trying to sneak out to meet you," Cindy bared her teeth, her voice laced with venom. Jasmine's eyes flared with defiance. "You think this is about Dante? I can see right through you, Cindy. You're not concerned about him. You’re more interested in making me feel guilty. But guess what? That's not going to happen. No matter how much you think you can manipulate me, I won’t give you that satisfaction. Now, get out of my house," she demanded, her voice breaking as tears streamed down her cheeks. The worst part was the gut-wrenching realization that Dante had been desperate enough to meet her that he’d risked everything. Cindy's face twisted with rage. "You think you can just send me away with that pathetic display of yours? You’re not going anywhere with this little theatrical performance," she snarled. "As soon as we get our son back, we'll come after you and your family. I will make every effort to drive you out o
★★★★"Boss, I think something's not right. The cameras are down," said a man who had just returned from the room where the surveillance was being monitored. The man assigned to keep watch was nowhere to be found, and the screens were now a static mess."Where is Damon Colley?" the boss demanded, turning his steely gaze to another man who had been in constant communication with their contact tasked with collecting the money from Damon."He said Damon's location was close to him, anytime he will arrive with the money, which means he hasn't found us," the man replied nervously."Hmmmm... Get the helicopter ready. We need to leave as soon as possible," the boss muttered sternly, his unease palpable. Something about Damon's compliance in this ransom exchange had always seemed off. But Damon Colley wouldn't risk a mistake, not with his son's life on the line. The boss's mind raced as he barked another order, "Bring that boy and that girl to me.""Yes, boss," the man responded promptly. He h
★★★★ "Where is Damon Colley? Let him know his cleverness could cost his son's life. Ask him to show up, otherwise this little chick will drop into darkness within seconds," the boss shouted, his eyes scanning for Damon. One of Damon's men stepped forward, attempting to negotiate. "Keep your gun down. We'll give you money and a helicopter to escape." The boss's voice rose in a furious roar. "Call that bastard here, or he will lose him!" As if on cue, Damon appeared, unarmed and calm. His gaze, however, was anything but. Damon's voice cut through the tension, directed at both Payne and Dante. "Are you guys scared of a little blood?" Dante, trying to muster strength, looked at Payne. She, however, had fire in her eyes. "No. Don't let go of that man. He slapped Dante and pulled my hair. It's his fortune that I'm not a grown woman yet," she hissed, glaring at their assailant. Damon’s attention shifted to the man who had dared to slap his son. His cold eyes locked onto the target, maki
★★★★Jasmine arrived at the hospital, her heart pounding as she rushed to the floor where Dante and Payne were being monitored. The entire Colley family was there, their faces etched with worry and tension.Ignoring everyone else, Jasmine ran straight to Damon, her eyes wide with fear and desperation. "How are they? Are they alright? You know, don't you!" she demanded, staring into Damon's eyes, which mirrored her own struggle. "For God's sake, say something."Damon's grandfather, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes at Jasmine. He had always believed that everything wrong happening to his great-grandson was because of this woman. If it weren’t for her, Dante wouldn’t be in this situation. He watched her with a mixture of disdain and suspicion, his silent judgment palpable.Meanwhile, Cindy felt like she was sitting on a frying pan, the heat of the situation overwhelming her. She knew this wasn't the place for an outburst, but the tension was unbearable. The sterile environment of the h
★★★★ "Jasmine," Nadia whispered softly, touching her shoulder. Jasmine had fallen asleep beside Payne's bed, exhaustion finally overcoming her. She stirred, blinking sleepily, and found Nadia standing beside her. She turned her attention back to her daughter, whose steady breathing brought a sense of calm. "The doctor said she's absolutely fine," Nadia continued gently, "but she won't wake up before morning. I think you should take a rest. There's a canteen. Come with us." Jasmine shook her head, her voice quiet but firm. "No, I'm not hungry. You and Ceece go and eat." Nadia sighed, knowing how stubborn Jasmine could be. "The nurse already advised me to take you out of this ward. It's protocol. You can't stay here all night. Let's go. Payne is fine, and we can wait outside until the morning." Jasmine exhaled deeply, glancing once more at her sleeping daughter. Reluctantly, she stood up. "Alright, let's go," she said softly, stepping out of the ward with Nadia. "Is the Colley famil
★★★★"Alright, what do you want me to do?" the doctor asked, noticing the trepidation on Jasmine's face."I need you to conduct a DNA test. It's the only way I can uncover the truth," Jasmine replied earnestly."But this isn't allowable," he said firmly. "You cannot proceed with the test without the parents' permission. Have you discussed this with Damon Colley?"Jasmine followed him out of the lift, her expression tense and conflicted. "No, I haven't," she admitted, her voice trembling slightly. "There are still too many doubts, too much from my past that I can't reveal. I just need your help, Doctor."The doctor sighed deeply, shaking his head. "What you're asking is against the rules and regulations. It's not just about breaking hospital protocol—it could jeopardize my career if the Colley family finds out and takes legal action.""Please, Doctor," Jasmine implored, her voice cracking with desperation as she clasped her hands together. "I understand the risk, but this is incredibly
★★★★ As dawn broke, Jasmine returned to the hospital with Nadia and Ceece. The previous night, Nadia had insisted that Jasmine go home for some rest, convinced she needed a break. Now, armed with a collection of chocolates and a special gift that Jasmine was unaware of, they were back. However, upon entering the hospital ward, they were greeted by an unsettling sight. The ward was empty. Anxiety immediately gripped them, a myriad of fears flashing through their minds. Just then, a nurse walked by, and Jasmine hurried over to her, her voice tight with urgency. "Excuse me, can you tell me where my daughter is? She was in this ward." The nurse offered a reassuring smile. "Your daughter has been moved to room 401, along with the boy, Dante Colley. Both of the kids were throwing tantrums to see each other, so we had to put them together." "Thank you," Jasmine replied, relief flooding her voice as she wasted no time heading towards room 401. Nadia and Ceece trailed closely behind her.
★★★★ "Ellie!" Gary tried to approach Harley's mother, but he stopped him, saying, "Don't come close to mom. I didn't lay my hands on you just because of her even though I was on the verge of ripping your neck off your body. So, Again count yourself lucky!" Harley growled at his father. Just then, one of Harley’s men interrupted. "Boss, this woman is fainting!" Harley’s gaze shifted briefly to Amanda before he gave his orders in a cold, merciless tone. "Take her to the hospital. Make sure she doesn’t die, and ensure she gets proper treatment at our camp." Amanda tried to protest, but her words failed her as she collapsed. Without hesitation, Harley’s men carried her away, leaving the scene in tense silence. By that time, Harley's mom mustered up some strength and looked at her husband with pain and tears. Earlier, when Amanda said those things about Gary, she denied them without a second thought, even though somewhere in her heart, a bad feeling was swirling. But, in the end, she wa
★★★★"Are you hurt?" Harley asked, concern lacing his voice."Yeah, my foot," Nadia winced, her grip tightening around his neck. "I think something’s stuck in it."Without hesitation, Harley scooped her up in his arms, cradling her gently as he made his way inside, his jaw set with determination."It's Amanda, and she has more people inside," Nadia cautioned him so that he could have his gun ready."Humph!" Harley hummed only, then took her to a place where there was little light and a small place to sit. He carefully laid her down, turned on the phone's flashlight, and said, "Hold it up on your feet and let me see what it is?"Nadia's face was tired and sweaty, but her eyes were calm seeing Harley in front of her eyes. She got the phone and held it up, only then did they both notice a nail embedded in her left foot.As soon as Harley touched the nail, Nadia cried out, clutching his hair in her palm as her agonizing voice erupted, "Oh, it’s hurt!"Harley looked up at Nadia’s painful f
★★★★★ "I don't know how...." Harley's mother's hands were shaking as she held the gun in her hand. "There's no time for a lesson! Just put the muzzle on my handcuffs and shoot!" Nadia shouted, her impatience growing as Amanda's people could show up at any second. "Alright," Harley's mother muttered, exhaling sharply. She pressed the muzzle against the lock and fired without hesitation. The handcuffs snapped open instantly. Nadia forthwith ran to Amanda and pulled her back by her hair before Amanda could able to run out of the room. "Let me go, bitch!" Amanda protested, trying to scream. But Nadia held her back with her arm around her neck. Suddenly Amanda's men arrived with guns drawn. Seeing them, Amanda screamed, "Don't just stand there and help me!" She gritted her teeth and spat at the people who should have been running to her aid. "Don't come close to her if you want her alive and well?" Nadia yelled, holding Amanda tightly as she tried to strike a deal for them to escape.
★★★★★Meanwhile, Harley returned home and learned from the servant that his father had been awake for a while but had ordered no visitors until he permitted it. Ignoring the warning, Harley marched straight to his father’s room. Rather than knock, he pounded on the door.His father’s irritated voice boomed from within. "I warned you—I don’t want any interference! If you all want to keep your jobs, stay out of my business!"At that moment, Harley responded by firing on the door lock and then kicking it open. Gary ran to the corner in fear, his back hitting the wall. When Gary saw that it was Harley who had shot at the door, he blurted out, "What's going on in your head? You could have called me!" "Where are they?" Harley yelled with murderous eyes."Who are you talking about?" Gary replied, trying to sound calm, but miserably failed under his son's intense gaze. Harley clenched his teeth and rushed to his father, who tried to escape, but Harley grabbed him by his throat and howled, "
★★★★★ Jasmine was exhausted, thirsty and going through the ripping pain in her shoulder, but she made sure she reached out for her husband, who was looking for her crazily. "Hello... it's me!" Jasmine said in a tired voice and crawled away from the dead man. Since it was almost dark, she took refuge behind a tree and decided to stay there until Damon came. "Where are you?" Damon's harsh voice broke out, full of impatience and tension. "Come and get me. I am tired and I...I killed a man who wanted to kill me," Jasmine said, "Also a group of people took Nadia with them. She is in danger too. Bring men," Jasmine said, closing her eyes. "Hang in there!" Damon said. There was a sense of reassurance in his voice that calmed Jasmine and she replied, "Okay!" And she touched her shoulder where she felt pain. Meanwhile, Harley reached the mansion where Amanda's father was busy in the swimming pool with some young lady. As soon as they entered, they all started screaming in fear becau
★★★★★"I don’t know anything!" Harley’s mother stammered, her voice trembling as she scrambled towards Nadia, who sat handcuffed in the corner. "In my sleep, I felt someone’s hand on my face, and I jolted awake. I tried to fight, and Harley’s father did the same, but they injured him before dragging me out of the villa. It was dark outside.""I think it’s the same people who brought you here. They pretended to be the police and tricked me," Nadia said calmly as she looked at Harley's worried mother."How is his father?"Nadia felt bad hearing Harley's mother's worried voice."When I left the villa, a doctor monitored him and the doctor said he is fine and has no injuries," Nadia said."You are not lying to me, are you?" Harley's mother asked again just to believe Nadia was not saying the positive just to keep her calm."Why would I lie to you to keep you satisfied when both of our lives are at stake? I was thinking about your son. I'm afraid he won't deal with this situation patiently
★★★★Nadia didn't go to her house. Instead, she went to Jasmine's house. All the way she kept wondering if Amanda was really that stupid. Knowing Harley's nature, how could she dare to attack his mother, and why did she think that kidnapping Harley's mother would make it easier for her to get back into his life?When she was about to enter Jasmine's house, a police car blocked her way, which shocked Nadia, and she quickly got out of the car in confusion and asked, "What happened, Sir?!" At the same time, Jasmine saw Nadia and the police from the balcony, where she was walking with a coffee mug in her hand. So, she decided to go and see what the matter was."Are you Nadia Hazelwood?" a policeman asked.Nadia replied, a little nervously, "Yes, sir, I am Nadia Hazelwood. Is something wrong?""We found illegal substances in your house. You have to come with us to the police station," the cop said, showing off the handcuff to Nadia who could no longer stop herself from panicking as she mut
★★★★ As the morning dawned Nadia found herself pinned down by a strong arm around her waist and unable to breathe. But what scared her the most was the thought that Harley was naked. She moved quickly and looked under the sheets, but he wasn't naked; he was wearing his boxers, and she sighed with relief. Then she tried to push his hand out of her to get up, but he grumbled, "Let me hold you a little longer." "I have a lot of work to do; hugging won't buy me time," Nadia grumbled. "You work in my office, and as your boss, I am ordering you to remain on the bed with me; if you're so free, you can show me your care by kissing me," Harley said. "Stop your nonsense, Harley. Your mother will come anytime and I will feel ashamed," Nadia put her hand on his face and tried to push him away, but she couldn't. Though his sleeping face looked innocent and peaceful, which urged her to stare at him for a long time, she refused to do that since she was embarrassed to show her affection. Suddenl
★★★★★"Uh..huh! What did you hear him talking about?" Harley replied calmly."He was talking to someone in the garden who I couldn't see so I was standing near the wall and listening to their conversation, then I heard your father say that if that person can't achieve what he has been given to do then he should kill himself or your father will kill him," Nadia said with shock and fear in her eyes as she thought that Harley’s father was going to harm someone."Hmmmm... Dad is consumed by the greed to get the power. That is why he abruptly came here with Mom," Harley said, making his way to the bed, his hand unbuttoning his shirt, while he added, "Let him do what he wants. I'm glad you found something entertaining in this house!""How come you are so relaxed even after knowing all this? What if he is plotting something dangerous against you because I felt he has no sympathy for you or no care that you are his son," Nadia said impatiently putting both her hands on her waist as she did no