“Arrrhhhgggg!!!!” Scarlet screamed horrifyingly when she saw the car wanting to run over her. However, she felt a powerful force haul her out off the road with great speed. Gradually when she opened her eyes after feeling surprisingly unharmed. To her utmost shock, she found her body on the ground beside the road with Nicolas lay on top of her in a protective manner. “Ni–Nicolas?!” Scarlet gasped shockingly when her eyes came in contact with his. How many times would he save her from trouble? Nicolas gazed back at her blankly, obviously lost in looking at her face as he remained speechless. He had come to the supermarket to buy the teddy bears for the twins, and he saw the car almost running over Scarlet when he arrived. He was shocked to see her, and he ran toward her to help her since she was vulnerable and unconscious about what to do as the car sped towards her. Meanwhile, on the other hand, Sally who had failed to knock Scarlet down screamed in anger, using her rear mirro
The taxi driver drove down the long and winding road, with Scarlet inside as she took in the familiar scenery that led to her grandmother's residence. She was excited to see her grandma, and that familiar comfort she felt whenever she was visiting her grandma overwhelmed her. However, this visit felt different because of her earlier encounter with Nicolas, the thought of him was still weighing heavily on her mind. After the taxi halted beside the roadside, Scarlet took a deep breath as she hoped to calm her nerves before heading inside. She stepped and pay the taxi man before walking towards the residence. She knew her grandmother would be waiting for her, with, perhaps, a freshly baked apple pie and a warm hug, just like she always did. Scarlet smiled at the thought of her grandma's warm embrace, but her smile faded quickly as the memory of her Nicolas surfaced again.Nicolas is about to leave the country, and she couldn't shake off that disturbing sensation in her mind that sh
*SCARLET’s—APARTMENT... 8:35 PM* It was a dark night, Nicolas was driving Taylor back to Scarlet’s apartment. It was difficult for him to do, but he knew he had to and besides, he can't leave the country with him. A few minutes later, Nicolas arrives as he parked his car in the driveway.“We are home,” Taylor muttered sadly, and Nicolas sighed dejectedly on seeing his gloomy face. “Hey, come on,” he grabbed Taylor’s hand and he helped him out of the car. They both sauntered towards the door, and Nicolas stood at the doorstep, before placing a few knocks on the door. Holding his son’s hand tightly, Nicolas could feel the little boy's fingers trembling in his grasp as they both wait for Scarlet. Eventually, she stepped out, and she was at first startled when she saw them, and then her eyes locked intensely with Nicolas’s for a moment. "I have brought him home,” Nicolas said to Scarlet, his voice thick with emotion. Scarlet nodded her head silently, her eyes now drifting down
Veronica stormed out of Nicolas’s house, her anger boiling over as she made her way to the parking lot. The pavement crunched beneath her heels as she entered her car and slammed the car door shut and revved the engine. As she drove out of the driveway and made her way down the street, her grip on the steering wheel tightened, her knuckles turning white. She couldn't believe what Nicolas had done.“How could he choose Scarlet over me?!” She growled furiously, her anger building up. Veronica fumed behind the wheel of her car, gripping the steering wheel tightly as she drove to Harry’s office. How could Nicolas choose Scarlet over her? She thought over and over again. “Is it because she is the mother of his kids?” Veronica chuckled sarcastically. Finally, she pulled up to Harry’s office building and parked her car in the parking lot. Then when she stepped out, she stormed inside the company, her heels clicking on the marble floor.All of a sudden, Veronica halted on her track as
*NICOLAS–MANSION* Nicolas paced around his living room, fidgeting with his phone in his hands. He has just a day left, and he will be out of the country. He had been contemplating for days whether or not he should tell Sam and Dolly the truth about Veronica and that, she was also the one who had kidnapped Scarlet's kids. He knew he needed to tell Sam about Veronica’s act because it was the right thing to do, he needs to tell him that she was the one who was behind the kidnapped Scarlet’s kids. They need to be wary of her. After a few minutes of internal debate, he picked up his phone and dialed Sam's number.The phone rang a few times before Sam picked up."Hey man, what's up?" Sam's voice echoed through the speaker."Hey, Sam," Nicolas said, trying to keep his voice steady. "I was wondering if you and Dolly could come over to my place right now. I want to talk to you guys about something important.""Sure, we can. What's the occasion?" Sam asked curiously."Nothing really," Nic
*THE BROWN’s RESIDENTIAL* Veronica paced back and forth in her bedroom, her phone pressed against her ear as she waited for Harry to pick up. She was impatient and angry, and it showed in her voice when he finally answered."Well?" she snapped. "What's your answer? Are you going to get rid of Scarlet so I can help you in winning the contract? Or would you rather see yourself lose in front of the world?” There was a long pause on the other end of the line. Veronica could hear Harry's hesitation, and it only made her more infuriated."Come on, Harry," she spat. "I don't have all day. Make a damn decision."Finally, Harry spoke up. "Okay, Veronica. I'll do it. I'll get rid of Scarlet."Veronica felt a rush of satisfaction flood through her. Finally, Harry has agreed to get rid of Scarlet just like she wanted. "Good,” she said, a wicked smile spreading across her face. “Consider yourself the winner of the contract, and I assure you, you will have it in your palms in three days' time!”
*NICOLAS–MANSION* Nicolas stood in front of his spacious and luxurious wardrobe, staring at the endless rows of designer clothes and expensive suits. He knew he had to pack light, but the thought of leaving any of his precious belongings behind made him anxious.Of course, he would be gone for a long time... Niclalos started by selecting a few casual outfits, a few pairs of jeans, and a couple of T-shirts. He had always been a fan of the classic look, so he made sure to include a few button-down shirts and a blazer.As he continued packing, he couldn't help but think about what had led him to this moment... The pain of a broken heart had become too much to bear, and he knew he needed a change of scenery to heal.He paused for a moment, wondering if he was doing the right thing by leaving his life behind. But then he shook his head, knowing that he needed to take care of himself first.After he was finished packing, he grabbed his phone and dialed Gary, his cousin's number."Hey, it
*NICOLAS–MANSION* It was a beautiful morning, and Nicolas woke up from bed and headed to the bathroom. He feels a mix of emotions swirling within him since he was leaving the country today. The pain of his broken heart caused by Scarlet is still fresh and raw, and he knows that leaving to mend his heart will not be an easy journey. After bathing, Nicolas steps and goes to the closet to wear his dresses. Later on, he stands in front of the mirror as he takes a deep breath, and tries to focus on the task at hand.Just then, there's a knock on the door, and Nicolas realizes that it's Sam, who has come to take him to the airport. “Wait a minute!” He says and he quickly finishes getting ready and grabs his bags, ready to leave his room.As he steps out of the room, Nicolas can feel the weight of his emotions pressing down on him. He's not sure if he's ready to confront the pain of his failed relationship, but he knows that he must face it head-on if he wants to move forward.Getting
*NICOLAS’s—ESTATE, THREE WEEKS LATER* The sun had set and the moon was high in the sky as Nicolas played with his two daughters, Natasha and Stacy. They were giggling and running around, their childish laughter filling the room with joy.Scarlet emerged from their bedroom, decked out in a stunning black dress that hugged her curves perfectly and showed all her flawlessness. Nicolas's eyes widened as he looked her up and down, his heart beating faster at the sight of her."Wow," he said, his voice filled with awe. "You look absolutely stunning, my love."Scarlet smiled, feeling her cheeks flush with pleasure.“Thank you," she said, twirling around in front of him. "I wanted to look nice for Grandma's reunion party."Nicolas grinned, his eyes still fixed on her. "Well, you definitely succeeded. I'm a lucky man to have such a beautiful wife."Scarlet blushed again, feeling a surge of love for Nicolas. She leaned in to kiss him but was interrupted by the sound of their daughters' laug
*THE—CITY HOSPITAL* Scarlet's heart raced as she stepped out of the hospital. She was finally discharged, and after weeks of being cooped up in a hospital room, she was relieved to be out in the fresh air. Just as she sauntered towards the doctor's office, she felt a twinge of pain in her chest, a reminder of the accident that had landed her in the hospital in the first place.“Sally!” She folded her hands at the thought of her. Meanwhile, Nicolas was waiting for her outside the office, his face a mix of relief and concern. “How are you feeling?" he questioned her as he gave her a hug."I'm okay, baby,” Scarlet said, trying to sound more confident than she felt. "What did the doctor say?""He said you need to take it easy for a few days, but you should be fine." Nicolas took her hand and led her toward the other ward. “Where are we going to?” Scarlet asked him. “Let's go see your grandma," he replied. “What about Taylor?” Scarlet asked, she hadn't had the time to check up on h
*THE CITY—HOSPITAL* Scarlet slowly opened her eyes, feeling a dull ache in her head. She blinked a few times, attempting to focus on her surroundings, and then she realized she was in a hospital room.Confused and extremely disoriented, Scarlet tried to sit up, but her body felt weak and sore. She groaned, falling back against the pillow, and tried to remember how she got there.As if on cue, Nicolas walked in, holding a tray of food. When he saw Scarlet's eyes open, he hurried over to her, setting the tray on the bedside table."Hey, you're awake," he said, his voice gentle and worried. "How are you feeling right now?"Scarlet scowled, still trying to process everything as she looked at him. “What happened? Why am I in the hospital?"Nicolas sat down next to her, taking her hand in his. “Love, do you remember anything?"Scarlet shook her head negatively, “No, everything is a blur."Nicolas took a deep breath, his eyes full of emotion. "There was an explosion, Scarlet. Sally kid
*THE HERITAGE—POLICE STATION* Harry sat on his bunk bed in the dimly lit jail cell, his cousin Jade sitting across from him. They spoke in hushed tones, careful not to attract the attention of the guards."Jade, I need your help," Harry said, desperation was evident in his voice."What do you need, Harry?" Jade replied, concern inscribed on his face."I need you to get me out of here, without anyone knowing. Not even the cops," Harry begged him.Jade's eyes widened in surprise. "Harry, I can't just break you out of jail. That's crazy. You need to serve your time and face the consequences of your actions." he said. "I know, I know. But you don't understand what it's like in here. It's a living hell. I can't take it anymore," Harry replied, his voice breaking.Jade sighed. He knew Harry was in a bad place, both physically and mentally. He didn't want to see his cousin suffer, but he also didn't want to risk getting in trouble himself."I'll see what I can do, Harry. But I can't make
*THE PETERSBURG FAMILY*Sally got dressed early in the morning, feeling anxious about the day. She knew she had to start her plans and put them into action. First, she has Scarlet’s two children with her, Stacy and Natasha. And as for Taylor, Draco reported to her that he is unconscious and in coma. “I will have to kill him, I want to take every source of happiness from Scarlet before aiming at her.” She had been planning this for days, and her heart was pounding. Hence, Sally hailed a taxi to the hospital.As she rode in the backseat of the taxi, Sally's mind raced with thoughts of the boy's illness. She learned that he was Scarlet's favorite child, and she felt a pang of envy as she thought about the bond they shared.If only Scarlet knew she had a third child! Finally, the taxi pulled up to the hospital. Sally stepped out onto the sidewalk and made her way to the entrance. Entering inside, she asked the receptionist for the room number."Room 307," the receptionist said,
*THE BROWN’s—RESIDENTIAL* At Mrs. Brown's residence, Scarlet, Sam, and Nicolas were anxiously waiting for the police to arrive. They were hoping the police would catch the person who had poisoned Mrs. Brown. They were also worried about her critical condition at the hospital.Veronica, on the other hand, was feeling exceedingly nervous. She was the one who had poisoned Mrs. Brown, and she was frightened that the police would find out.Mr oaks would sometimes give her a reassuring glance that everything would be fine. As soon as the police arrived, and they began interviewing everyone about what had happened. They asked the group a series of questions, trying to gather as much information as possible."Can you tell us exactly what happened?" one of the officers asked."My granny drank the wine which was meant for me and she started screaming in pain before she lost unconscious on the dining floor," Scarlet explained.“We think someone poisoned her." she added. The officers nodded
*THE CITY—HOSPITAL* The ambulance arrived at the residence and Mrs. Brown was quickly rushed into the vehicle, with Scarlet riding along with her. On the hand, Veronica and Mr. Oaks followed behind in the car. Veronica is the one driving the car. Mr. Oaks continues to rant about the red wine and how it was meant for Scarlet."How could this happen? How could she drink the wine meant for Scarlet?" Mr. Oaks fumed, his face red with anger."I don't know, Dad. I didn't mean for any of this to happen," Veronica replied, her own voice shaky. She didn't want to harm her grandma. As the ambulance drove to the hospital, the tension inside was discernible. Scarlet was worried sick about her grandmother “Oh God, please be fine, Grandma,” she held her hand. When they finally arrived at the hospital, Mrs. Brown was immediately taken into the emergency room. Scarlet and the others waited anxiously outside, their hearts heavy with worry.As they waited, Scarlet couldn't help but think about
*THE BROWN’s—FAMILY* It was a quiet morning when Veronica slowly emerged from her room. She looked disheveled and as though she had been crying. She stepped out into the hallway and looked up to see Mr. Oaks, standing in front of her with a concerned expression on his face.Mr. Oaks noticed her and immediately felt a pang of concern. He slowly approached her and asked her, "Veronica, is everything okay?"Veronica perked up her eyes at him, her eyes red from crying.She replied, “I don't know, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately.""About what, dear?" Mr. Oaks asked knowingly.Veronica hesitated for a moment before eventually speaking to him. "About what you told me the other day.” She bites her lips and added. "About you being my biological father."Mr. Oaks's heart skipped a beat. He had been dreading this moment for days. He had known that eventually, Veronica would find out the truth, and he knew he had to tell her.... but he had hoped that it wouldn't be this painful.Gazi
*SAM’s—MANSION* Dolly and Sam arrived home after leaving Mrs. Brown resident, and Sam parked in the parking lot. Dolly was the first to step out of the car and she walked inside. And when Sam entered, he noticed that Dolly seemed dull and moody.“Hey, what’s going on? You seem a little off,” Sam asked her as he playfully ruffled her hair.“Dont worry, it’s nothing,” Dolly forced a smile and tried to play it off, they were both standing in front of each other. Sam could tell that something was bothering her, so he pushed on, “Come on, you can tell me,” he urged.Dolly hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up, she was fiddling her fingers. “Well, I don’t know how to start... Uh, I heard Scarlet and Nicolas last night. They were, uh, intimate,” she admitted, blushing.Sam’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. “Oh... I see. And that bothered you?”Dolly nodded, looking embarrassed. “Yeah. I don’t know why, but it made me feel... aroused. And it’s been a while since we’ve been inti