What truly happened in the hospital after Selene's birth? Who manipulated things in the shadows?
“Isn’t it so convenient?Celeste, your shamelessness is truly unprecedented.” Christopher’s words made no sense to Celeste, as she was convinced that she was the victim in this case, and not him. She believed she might have committed her own sins in the past, but she didn’t deserve to be treated the way Christopher did to her.“Why am I suddenly shameless?Chris, don’t tell me I’m just supposed to suck it up because you say so.You took my daughter away from me.And, for twenty straight years, I was mourning my loss, while you and your freaking wife enjoyed your life as if Celeste didn’t exist. Must you punish me in this way?Doesn’t bearing you a child earn me forgiveness after everything that happened?Would you be this way if I had aborted the baby?”Celeste kept throwing question after question, but Christopher didn’t respond to a single one of them.“Shut the fu*k up, you bit*h!How dare you use that tone on me. Or, Are you still delusional enough to think that the fourteen-ye
“What do you mean, Dad? What can you not speak about?” Declan wasn’t convinced about his father’s response but became more restless at his hesitation. Paddy Grayson never kept him in the dark about anything he asked about. The man treated Declan like a treasure, giving him everything he needed and more. He noticed that whatever his father was hiding could only be forced out of him when he was brought to speed with everything that had been happening to him lately. “Someone tried to kill me, Dad. Again!” Declan spoke in a neutral tone, his gaze fixed on his father’s tense face. “Yesterday, my friend, Dr. Leonardo was attacked while driving my car. We both knew I was the target. It was perfectly staged as an accident, just like the first time. What happened twenty years ago has repeated itself, but this time, I won’t be silent. So, if you have something to say to me, now should be the time, Dad.” Declan declared once more, his words ringing in his father’s ears. “Someo
“Dad…?” Declan called in a careful voice. He wanted to hear what he just said a second time. He wanted to be sure that he wasn’t dreaming. He needed to be certain that he wasn’t a dreamer who could finally wake up to the harsh realities of life. He finally wanted to confirm that he wasn’t a sinner who didn’t just sleep with his niece, but he also couldn’t get her out of his mind, no matter how much he tried to. A huge blow had just been dealt to Declan, but unlike other people, he was rather happy that he wasn’t a true Grayson. It only meant that he was free to do anything he wanted. To be with whoever he wanted, even if it was Celeste’s daughter. “I’m free to date Selene. I can be with her without worrying about a thing. I just need him to confirm this. I need to be sure…” With a suppressed grin, Declan called out once more, “Dad? Can you repeat everything you just said?” He questioned with an expectant gaze, and Paddy could only release a huge sigh and remark, “I’m sor
“Chloe…” Declan called out to his daughter as soon as the line got connected. She was glad to receive her father's call but could also tell that something was amiss when she heard his suppressed voice over the phone. After exchanging brief pleasantries, he quickly cut to the chase, “I cannot reach Selene on the phone. Do you have any idea why?” He sounded calm and collected, but Chloe knew it was just the calm before the storm. She knew the two had already broken up, so, she couldn’t understand why he would complain of being unable to reach her. “Dad, I thought you two already broke up. Why do you want to reach out to Selene?” Chloe wasn’t happy that her father kept the issue of their complicated relationship away from her. Still, she realized it would have been a challenging topic to breach, so, she didn’t hold it against any of them. However, that didn’t prevent her from pulling her father’s legs a little. Besides, he was hard on her when she messed up some time ago. Lo
“So, what do you think we should do now? My manager didn't say anything about the artist pulling out in the long run. I'd like to know, was it because of the money?” As Nathan asked this, he had a shocked expression on his face, unable to understand why a newbie would have issues with the pay. Most established artists in the industry would even rush to be his backup singer. However, the unpalatable experience with them compelled him to pull away, making everything strictly business between them. “Tsk!Let's just say, he got too greedy for his own good.” Selene responded disinterestedly, her nonchalant attitude not escaping Nathan's eyes. “So, who do you have in mind?I'm sure you have more than one candidate in your agency, right?After all, you are not the hottest artist at the moment for no reason.” Nathan said with a wink. He wanted Selene to complete the process and help him get someone she could trust. The project was going to be a long one, and he had plans of going on
“I don’t believe this. Why would Selene have another attack at this time of all times?” Chloe’s heart was in her mouth as she thought about the commotion that may have ensued at the restaurant. Funny enough, Nathan chose her Dad’s restaurant to have a reunion with Selene, and she just couldn’t understand the coincidence. She is certain she would have refused the offer if it was her, but Selene just happened to be one headstrong and daring entity that wouldn’t give a fu*k about what unimportant people had to say about her. Since she already broke up with Declan, she had no plans of worrying or even caring about what he had to say. After all, his restaurant was as much a public place as a shopping mall. There was no way she was going to hide from the young man because they broke up. “Shit! Why is his car here? Don’t tell me…” As soon as Chloe pulled into the parking lot of her father’s restaurant, she spotted her father’s Cadillac parked in the garage. She knew at a glance th
Declan's gaze on Boris urged him to step on the gas. He had no time to waste, as he needed to satisfy his woman as soon as possible. “How did you cope all this while, Bunny?How did you survive all the attacks before now?”Declan’s gaze bore into her, but Selene was unaware of it. She only knew she needed help as soon as possible, and even though she roamed her hands all over his body, she was still in a daze about who was holding her.After all, Declan had stayed away from the love of his life for so long that at a point in time, he felt he was going to die without her. Holding her in his arms right now gave him so much peace that he could just keep her that way, resting in his arms for eternity. However, they had an important business to attend to.It didn't help things when he cast his mind back and realized he was her uncle. However, in light of the current revelations, Declan knew for a fact that nothing could stop him from being with Selene anymore. Not even Selene herself cou
“Shit! OMG! What have you done, Selene! Shit! Who did you end up with last night?” Selene reprimanded herself for being too careless and falling into the hands of a random man. Again. She met Declan in a fit of drunken stupor, on the night her scumbag boyfriend dumped her. It was her twentieth birthday, but he didn’t even give a damn. Now, ecstasy kicked in once more and she ended up in the arms of another stranger, causing her to feel totally cheap and slutty. Even though she already had a headache, she believed strongly that a more painful ache was coming her way soon enough. “Tell me I didn’t end up with Nathan last night. Fu*k! That would be too awkward. Shit!!! Shit! Shit! Shit! How on earth do I face him after today?” When she raised her head and roamed her gaze throughout the place, Selene’s brows were suddenly drawn together in confusion, wondering if she was just seeing things. The shape and decorations in the bedroom looked just as she had remembered it,
“Doctor, am I okay? I'm not dying of any terminal illness, right?” Miranda had a plaading gaze, hoping his next words would encourage her. She was all alone in this world - without a family to call her own. She didn't even know anyone who could tell her about her past, as she suffered from amnesia. Despite everything she's been through, Miranda longed to live and have her own family. She wasn't ready to die so young, not when she didn't have a love life or any children to remember her by. Her greatest fears have always been dying without anyone around to remember her. Meanwhile, the prospect of being in a relationship scared her in a way she could never explain. Leonardo was the first man to get her body to respond to him, and she finally admitted she wasn't a lesbian after all. However, he ended up hurting her so much that she got panick attacks sometimes, by just remembering him. She has avoided him since that day, not bothering t find out anything about him.“Calm down, Miranda
“You’re awake,” Miranda spoke in a low and detached voice, making Leonardo aware that she regretted their encounter as much as he did. He looked the young lady up and down, taking in the hickeys and other marks he left all over her body.Watching her stand at the entrance of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around her body, he wondered why she seemed so nonchalant about what happened between them when he felt she was as regretful as he was. Droplets of water trailed from her hair onto her body as her chest rose up and down. When he took in the sight of water droplets settling on her collarbone, before getting lost in the towel around her chest, he gulped uneasily, sensing that his little member was getting giddy at the mere sight of Miranda in a towel.Leonardo’s mind suddenly had a fleeting thought. “Vilma never had such an effect on me.” However, as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he chastised himself for comparing Miranda to the gold digger. He didn’t notice that he
“Aaaaahhhh!!!” A slim and tall middle-aged man lay sprawled and naked on the ground in Bloomsbay Central prison. It was his cell room, but a few male prisoners who seemed to be with their boss surrounded him. Two men stood to his left side, as three others stood to his right. “Why do you keep screaming like a sissy, huh?” The leader roughly hit his ass with his right foot, exchanging a discreet glance with one of the three men, who began to undress himself.“Well, you just served two of us, and there are three more to go. So, suck it up and do your duties. I don’t want to gag you. Your groans are such a turn-on.” The man licked his lips and signaled the naked man to proceed, and the man began to scream once more. One would have thought that the guards outside the cell room would intervene in the illegal activity that was currently going on. However, they rather served as their lookouts, watching to ensure that the road was clear, and no superiors witnessed whatever was going on.Th
“How are you feeling?” Lulu asked as soon as Gilbert stepped out with a bandage wrapped around his right shoulder. The look of concern on her face shocked the young man so much that his guilt knew no bounds. “I’m fine. No need to worry about me,” Gilbert responded wryly, wincing from the sharp pain that just assaulted his body. What happened a few hours ago suddenly threw Lulu’s mind back, causing her gaze on him to be unreadable. She thought she was going to die, but Gilbert jumped and took the bullet for her. It still felt so surreal, as Mercedes aimed for her heart, and Lulu thought it was the end. Right now, Lulu saw Gilbert as her saviour, and nothing he said could deter her. Boss Vicker jumped in front of her when they were involved in an accident a few days ago. The heaviness in her heart at the thought of her husband lying in a coma because of her was unbearable. Dr. Leonardo mentioned that if Vicker Greenwood didn’t wake up before the day ended, it would only mean
In the forecourt of the Diaz Cartel mansion, numerous members trooped to the place, bidding farewell and giving their last respects to the figure who used to stand tall and lead them in all missions; dangerous and regular alike.Rafaela Diaz was a woman like no other, and it irked the young and old members of the cartel that a sickness like cancer was what it took to bring her down this way. She survived where many failed, but she still couldn’t conquer cancer. A young man stood before her picture, wept his heart out, as the others stood strongly behind him like a pine. Rafaela was the only mother figure he knew, but she was also gone.“Sé que era un niño muy testarudo, pero aun así me trataste como a tu hijo. Este mundo será difícil sin ti, pero sé que aún me cuidarás desde el más allá. Que te vaya bien, mamá. (I know I was a very stubborn child, but you still treated me like your son. This world will be difficult without you, but I know you'll still watch over me from the beyond. F
“What happened?” Declan asked the nurse as soon as he arrived at his mother’s ward. He feared what he might meet there, so he chose to first ask the nurse before going in. “The patient suffered an adverse reaction after her chemotherapy session in the morning. She’s stable now, so you can see her. Please go in. Dr. Leonardo would explain further.”The nurse directed Declan to his mother’s ward and watched him step away with heavy footsteps. Declan was worried about how long his mother would hold on till the baby was born.Dr. Leonardo gave them big news on the day they discovered that the babies in Selene’s womb could help cure Rafaela’s leukaemia, as he confirmed them to be a match. As a result, they have been hoping and praying that Rafaela should be around long enough for the child to be born. That way, they would have two bundles of joy, and still be able to save his mother also. Declan stood outside his mother’s ward, as he watched Dr. Leonardo busied himself with his mother. S
“Good morning, lady and gentlemen,” The company lawyer greeted, as soon as everyone was seated. He roamed his gaze across the room and realized that everyone was staring at him with expectant gazes. “As stated in the document in my hand, the CEO, Vicker Greenwood, declared that if anything were to ever happen to him, his wife, who is majority shareholder in Hidden Gem Entertainment, should assume the role of CEO. According to the decree of the CEO, I welcome the interim CEO, Ms. Lucinda Greenwood.”Lucinda walked in under the scrutinizing gazes of all the shareholders. She had so much grace and poise that no one could doubt her. However, it was still their money in question, and they still had to be careful about who they endorsed. “Greetings.” Lucinda spoke up as soon as she took her seat at the head of the table. She took in their shocked gazes and enunciated, “You don’t need to trust me. All I expect of you is to trust my husband’s judgments. If he has taken this company from gra
“Grandma, why are you still awake?” Selene walked toward Rafaela, who sat on the sofa, checking the door to see whether it was them. She was surprised at the level of stress she was putting herself through.“I couldn’t sleep,” Rafaela responded, her gaze on Selene’s stomach. “When I heard the news, I got scared.” She confessed. The woman thought it was Selene and her son who were involved in an accident, and even when she found out that it was someone else, she still didn’t feel okay. Her rich Spanish assent always made Selene love the woman more and more. However, she kept praying to the heavens that she would wait till she delivered her child, so that they could help treat her leukaemia.“So sorry. I thought you were already sleeping.” Selene responded sincerely. Rafaela never stayed up beyond nine, as they prescribed a lot of bed rest, so her condition wouldn’t worsen. Hence, when Selene and Declan exited the award venue, she thought about checking on Rafaela, only to conclude tha
“Doctor, h… how is my father?” Gilbert arrived at Elite Touch Medical Centre and introduced himself as Boss Vicker’s son. The nurses quickly showed him where his father was, as even they were wondering why no one had come for the couple yet. Lulu’s mother didn’t stay up, as she was an early sleeper and equally an early riser. Dr. Leonardo squinted at Gilbert and asked coldly. “Who are you?” Gilbert felt a bit embarrassed, as he was sure that Dr. Leonardo might have heard about him and his sister’s treacherous activities already. He was even the one who discovered what was wrong with his father before Vicker left the country to seek treatment elsewhere.“I know I’m the last person you wish to see here, but believe me when I say I really want to know how my father is doing. No evil intentions attached. “Dr, Leonardo watched him wordlessly, before turning toward Selene and saying, “Lulu is fine. We’re doing our best to save the baby as well. I believe her husband shielded her with his