Adele was shocked, what she just heard was like she was standing in front of God and he just sent her to hell. She doesn’t know what to do or how to tell Harden that she can’t follow the kids to their grandmother and what the scenario is looking like is as if she’s not going then the kids can’t go. She sighs after minutes of thinking. “Ok sir” she whispered for Harden to look at her. He stares at her for some minutes before looking away. Since she arrives at his mansion, the scent of his baby's mother has been lunging around. It has been getting him curious but he doesn’t want to bluntly ask her. Every time, she passes him or stands beside him during his therapy session, the scent lingers. He has wondered if she uses the same scent and what type of unique scent smells so good. That night, he sniffed in her scent that even in his dreams, lingers around his nose. Adele wanted to leave since Harden didn’t say anything, she bowed her head to leave when she heard him stop her. “
It was morning, Adele woke up and prepared the kids for school, and Maria sat and watched as prepared them. “ how do I look grandma?” Zia asked Maria as she flaunted her pretty school uniform in front of her grandmother. Her red mixed-with-black hair was dressed with beautiful butterflies to match her uniform and her pretty socks. Maria smiled pecking her forehead. “Beauty my dear, like the princess that you are,” she said for Zia to chuckle. Adele followed them to the car where the driver drove them out. Immediately she went back to the mansion to prepare their things as she would be going back to Harden mansion. “Today should be the last day I will see you. You are too ugly to be my grandchildren's maid. Drop your resignation letter once you go back to my son's home. I will reward you handsomely for your services and time spent on them” She heard Maria speak as she looked at her. “I’m sorry ma, I can’t,” she said for Maria to smile. “I understand. They love you because
At the McCall enterprise vice president's office, Albert sat down with his son facing him, he tapped his fingers on the table sighing. “That old wrinkled bitch, how dare she think she can turn the board members away from me, I thought you said you have Lisa around your fingers Daniel?” He asked his son who stood up sighing. “Yes I do Dad, she’s not a problem. The problem is the governor who also has a share in the company. You know how much he adores Harden's dad, and the accusations of killing Uncle Gerald are still lingering. We need a lot of supportive allies. I can’t wait to be the president and let Harden know that, even if I’m not regarded in the family, I’m still smart and smarter than he can imagine” he said for Albert to scoff. “What if we invite him over for dinner?” Albert asks his son who chuckles. “Dad. Mr Governor won’t…. “He’s a human, all it needs is just persuasion” Albert confidentially said. At one of New York's elite Lounge, Maria sat with three other ladies
Harden was shocked, his hands held tight on his wheelchair wheel as he looked at Adele, her face, her hair, the color of her eyes. It’s all different from the girl he was shown to be the mother of his kids. As she nervously looks at him, he sees his little daughter in her. “What’s the meaning of this? explain to me, are you the sister to the mother of my twin?” Harden asked as he was confused at the looks. “I have no sister, I’m Adele Hennston, the mother of the twin,” she said for Harden to scoff. “Jokes,” he said for Adele to shake her head. “It’s not a joke, I’m the… “Shut the fuck up, their mother is dead, she died while giving birth to….. “No, it’s all lies, Harden. Your mother kept me away for the nine months I was pregnant with the twins. I never wanted you to know when I found out I was pregnant but she insisted I give out the babies and act dead towards them or not she would kill them and also kill me. I didn’t want anything to happen to them that’s why I stayed
Harden bows his head as everything about his life for the past five years is turning a new leaf. If it comes out to be true, he can’t explain how he will react not just to his mother but to his trusted assistant. “Ah,” Adele gasped as the needle pierced into her skin to drag out some blood for testing. “Daddy” they all heard Zia's little voice call as he tiny step rushed towards the study. Immediately, Harden rides his wheelchair to the door. He opened it and drove himself out closing it behind him. “Daddy!!” Zia hugged her father giggling. “Where’s Miss Maya, I made something for her” Adele heard her daughter say which made her smile. Franklin looked at her as he gently removed the needle from her skin. “They have gotten fond of you,” he says for Adele to nod. “He thought them little manners” she responded for Franklin to chuckle. “If what you said is true, a new chapter will begin, and trust me, for you, it won’t be easy. I will do the test and hope for a good result
The dining hall was silent, Adele's ears were ringing from the thunderous sound that landed on her face. Amid the quiet room, Zia's crying voice brought back the atmosphere and Harden rode his wheelchair towards his crying daughter. “Come honey” Harden tried to carry his daughter but she ran away. Zayn also left the adults who stood in silence. “Thomas” Harden called his butler who rushed towards him. “Take Amaya out of here, she’s suspended,” he said for Adele to look at him. “You are suspended until further notice. Mom” Harden called looking at his mother. Adele couldn’t hold her tears so she left in running tears. “My maids are not for you to hit mother,” Harden said for Maria to scoff. “She dares talk back at me Harden, how dare…. “She’s doing her job mother, her job is to take care of the twin no matter what, she’s doing her job,” Harden said for Maria to scoff. “I see. Then it’s her job also to talk back at me right? Is that the reason she got only a suspension?
Gwen happily sat facing Zach who arranged his suit after sitting down. She last saw Harden when she was seventeen and that was when his mother invited her over for dinner warning her to stay away from her son. She felt heartbroken but also understood after his mother explained to her why Harden did not need a woman in his life. She left to never look back but every day, she hoped he would come looking for her, anytime she saw him on TV, the love they once shared had a renewing day. Even after hearing he had a secret marriage with one of New York's popular models, she cried but still felt one day Harden McCall the guy they both had a high school love would come back to her. She smiles still looking at Zach as deep down she prays this is a welcome to the McCall. “My madam wants you for dinner this evening, it’s very important, Note that you might not be coming back anytime soon.” He said for Gwen to look at him. “What’s with the dinner and me not coming back?” She asks for Zach
The gym was filled with awkward expressions from the men around while they looked at laughing Harden. Harden laughed so hard that tears began to fall from his eyes, Aiden knows this is no laughter but a disguise for tears because of the betrayal from his assistant. After a few minutes, Harden stopped and fell into silence before he scoffed. “You are suspended, you know too much to be fired,” he said for Simon to immediately begin to plead. “I’m sorry boss, I only followed the chairwoman inst… “Is my mother your Employee? Was she the one who taught you your job? Was she the one you swore your loyalty to?” Harden asked squeezing the papers in his palm. “Get the fuck out, seeing you irritates me, Simon,” he said for Simon to bow his head. “I’m sorry boss,” he said for Harden to chew his jaw. Simon kept kneeling with his head down. “Leave Simon, once your suspension is over he will let you know,” Aiden said for Simon to sigh. “Yes sir,” he said standing up.“Before you f
“Mrs. McCall,” he called out, prompting Adele to turn. He handed her a small red box. “What is it, Harden?” she asked, collecting the box. Opening it, she found a remote key inside. “Congratulations on your vacation home, Mrs. McCall,” Harden said, watching her gasp as her eyes widened. “Harden!” Adele burst into tears, shaking her head as she glanced between the key and their surroundings. “This is too much,” she whispered, overwhelmed. Harden chuckled and pulled her into a hug. “It’s yours, honey—your vacation home. I’m just a guest here,” he replied, as Adele cried even harder. “I don’t deserve this, Harden. It’s too much,” she said, and Harden gently wiped away her tears. “Yes, you do. You’re my wife, even though we haven’t gone to the altar yet,” he said with a soft laugh. “You gave me kids I never imagined having at this point in my life. You stood by me until I was back on my feet. Yes, Adele, you deserve this. It’s yours. Do you think you don’t?” he asked, and in respon
At the McCall family mansion, Gwen sat on the balcony, her mind swirling with thoughts. Maria had left earlier for the elite women’s meeting, and Nana had gone for her daily check-up. Since last week, ever since that night with Harden, Gwen’s body hadn’t felt right. For the past three days, she had been feeling nauseous and weak. She wondered if she had fallen ill from being locked in that dark place Harden had imprisoned her in.Sipping her juice, Gwen tried to push away the uneasy feeling. Just then, the butler approached her.“Madam,” he called, causing Gwen to look up.“Yes?” she responded, her brow furrowed.“There’s an elderly man outside the villa asking to see you,” the butler said politely.“Who is it?” Gwen asked, confused.“Mr. Martinez,” the butler replied, watching as Gwen’s expression changed to one of shock.“What? How did he find this place?” she gasped, hearing her father’s name.“Tell him I’m not here,” she ordered quickly.The butler nodded. “Yes, madam. I will let
The room was silent. Adele’s shoulders had been tense for a while, but she eventually relaxed, her eyes fixed on Harden. The thought of her being the reason for his issues with his best friend ran through her mind. She had also caused him to keep his mother away from his home. A small smile crept onto Adele’s face as she shook her head.“No, baby,” she whispered, prompting Harden to frown.“No?” he asked, and Adele nodded as she looked at him.“He has asked me, but I told him he’s mistaken, and I don’t have a sister,” she said, and Harden nodded in response.“Get ready for bed. I have some work to do,” he said, turning around, but Adele held his hand.He turned to look at her. Her green eyes stared at him, making him smile.“Make me sleep,” she whispered, causing Harden to chuckle.“I should make you sleep, hmm?” he chuckled again, pecking her hands while slowly bringing his head closer to her face.“I want to take you somewhere tomorrow,” he whispered, and Adele nodded in response.“
As Harden approached the lounge, he noticed Adele speaking to Aiden. He walked closer, catching the tail end of their conversation. There was an unusual tension in the air.“What’s going on here?” Harden asked, his voice stern, as he observed them both fall silent. Adele turned towards him, and he frowned upon noticing the faint bruise on her lips.“What happened to your lips?” he asked, concern lacing his voice.“Nothing, baby. I’ll be upstairs. I won’t be joining the dinner,” Adele replied softly, forcing a smile before she turned and walked away. Harden watched her go, his frown deepening, then turned back to Aiden.“Speak. What is going on?” he demanded.“Nothing serious,” Aiden replied, smiling to cover his unease. “I thought I had seen her at the fashion house before, but she said it wasn’t her.”Harden scoffed, his expression hardening. “I hope so. Don’t make me doubt you, Aiden. You know I respect what we have—don’t make me draw lines. She’s my wife, do you understand? If it’s
Grace stood frozen, her eyes wide with shock as her hand flew to her cheek, still stinging from the slap Adele had just delivered. Her disbelief quickly turned into fury, and with a growl, she lunged at Adele, but Austin was faster, stepping between them and holding Grace back.“Get off me! Let me go!” Grace shrieked, struggling against Austin’s grip. “How dare you slap me, you witch!”Adele scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain. “I’ll slap you again and again, Grace. I’ve seen this jealousy in you since we were five years old. You’ve always wanted what’s mine, always furious when men preferred me over you. Is spreading lies about me all you can do now that you can’t make me leave Harden? I expected more from your petty, envious self.”Grace’s face twisted in rage, but Adele pressed on, her tone unwavering. “I’ve always loved you, Grace. I’ve always put you first. I broke up with anyone you didn’t like, and quit jobs you got me fired from, all because you couldn’t stand to see me s
The sun shone brightly, and its rays fell on a curly-haired girl sleeping, due to the sudden bright sunshine, Gwen turned away and then she slowly opened her eyes. Immediately she sat up looking around.She was back to her home, she immediately came down from her bed rushing outside. Her father just finished preparing breakfast when he saw her. “Papa” she called for her father to sigh. “What happened? Why am I here?” She asked looking confused. “You’ve been sleeping for a day,” he said for Gwen to frown. “A day?” She asks for her father to nod. “Breakfast is ready?” He said for Gwen to frown. “How did you find me papa?” She asks for her father to look at her. “I came from the store at night to see your dirty body lying unconscious at the door. Gwen, you are all I have please, I don’t want you to be hurt. Leave those rich people alone,” her father said for Gwen to shake her head. “Papa give me your phone, I want to speak with Sebastian,” she said for her father to shake
The evening was warm, it could be cold outside but in the cabin of La Cuisine a five-star restaurant, was warm because Harden couldn’t get his hands off his wife. “ Harden, common” Adele chuckled as Harden was kissing her neck. “What?” He murmured for Adele to sigh. “The food has been served for almost fifteen minutes now, it will get cold Harden,” Adele said for Harden to look at her, “you don’t want me huh?” He asks for Adele to sigh. “ of course I do but not in a public place. “ I’ve waited five years to be on my feet and be all over you but now, you don’t want me,” he said plumping his lips while he sat up for Adele to sigh. “It’s not like that, we are in a restaurant,” she said for Harden to turn towards her. “ and so? Even in a public bathroom, I don’t mind” he said this time his slim masculine fingers began to unbutton her office pants and then slowly zip them down. “ Harden are you this shameless?” she asked looking at him while he focused on her abdominal a
Adele was dressed in a beautiful white dress, her curly red hair was gelled and packed backward with a center parting, and her little to no makeup let her pale skin look very beautiful. Harden smiled looking at her, he arranged his wristwatch before he bent down to help her buckle her white shoe. Adele smiled as she looked at him, after he was done, he knelt on one knee opening a red box with a diamond ring. “Be mine forever” he whispered for Adele to blush, she gave Harden her ring finger and he fixed the ring in it before he stood up. “It’s beautiful,” she said for Harden to smile. “Just like you,” he said pecking the ring on her finger. “Let’s go” he gave her his hands which she held on to and they left. Downstairs, Zia and Zayn were on their assignment when they saw their parents walking down. “Dad” she called running towards him. “Honey how are you” Harden hugged his daughter who kept hugging him. “Are you going out?” She asks for Harden to nod. “Yes, you both b
Sandra was shocked by Harden's words, she smiled standing then walked towards Harden. “ Mr McCall, did I do something wrong?” She asks for Harden to look at his butler. “Now,” he said for his butler to ask Sandra to come with him. “Please, if I should leave I deserve to know why,” she said for Harden to nod. “ I have kids and letting them sit around someone with an inappropriate dress is not among my parental training so leave,” Harden said for Sandra to sadly nod. She looked at her red mini handless gown. “ It's a family dinner, not a club night” Harden added for Sandra to sigh “Harden” Adele called walking downstairs. After Harden bath her, she couldn’t sleep deep anymore. As she came down the stairs she saw Sandra which made her frown. “ good evening Mrs McCall” Sandra greeted. “ Harden what’s going on? I thought we were having Dinner and not a club” she said for Harden to nod. “But Dad… “ quiet Zia, I’m still upset with you,” he said angrily at his daughter.