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The door to the detention room opened, and Martha turned to see two detectives walking in. “Take her away,” one of them said to his colleague, who approached Martha with two officers. “What? I didn’t admit to anything! You can’t—” “You’ll wait for your lawyer in jail,” the detective said, gathering all the documents and leaving while Martha struggled to free herself. Imagining herself in an orange jumpsuit, Martha couldn’t take it. In a desperate move, she grabbed the officer’s gun from his holster as they tried to take her away. “Madam, don’t do something you’ll regret,” the detective warned, watching her carefully. “I want my lawyer!” she demanded, pointing the gun at her own side. “Madam, don’t—” “My lawyer! I’m not going to jail!” she screamed, her anger rising as the detective sighed. “Your lawyer will fight for your innocence while you await trial, ma—” A gunshot rang out, and the room fell silent. The hallway was silent for a few seconds before the detective immediate
Last Updated : 2024-09-21LOVE AFTER BETRAYAL Shattered loyalty 2
Simon, who saw the doctor leave hurriedly, rushed upstairs to deliver the news about Martha that he had received from the detective. As he opened the door, he saw Alex in his vulnerable state, shaking and murmuring. “Shit,” Simon cursed under his breath. The last time he remembered Alex having an attack, he couldn’t come out of it, even with his medication, until his wife helped him… Simon quickly moved to Alex’s side, cautious yet determined. He had seen Alex like this before, in a state of inner turmoil, fighting against his own mind. Memories of the last time surfaced—how it took hours before Alex calmed down, and only with Hazel’s help. Now, without her, Simon feared this episode could escalate. “Boss, you have to focus. Look at me,” Simon said softly but firmly, trying to ground him. He placed a steadying hand on Alex’s shoulder, but Alex’s trembling didn’t stop. Alex’s breath came in ragged bursts, his eyes unfocused, lost in memories that clawed at him, threatening to pu
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It had been a week since the attack at Alex McCollum’s mansion. The cops were still searching for the assassin crew, while Martha remained in their custody, hospitalized.Hazel was now two months pregnant, and her morning sickness grew worse by the day. This made it impossible for Harden to leave her side, and she couldn’t chase him away because he was the shoulder she leaned on during this difficult time.It was sunrise. Despite the cold air conditioning in the room, Hazel felt hot. Her stomach was cramping as if it were her first day of a period. Her face was flushed, and her skin felt as hot as a tomato. She had been going to the bathroom multiple times.Harden squatted beside her, watching as she rubbed her stomach.“The doctor is on his way,” he said, rubbing her hands.“I’m scared, Harden. I don’t want to lose this child. I don’t know if God is punishing me for considering an abortion at the beginning. Please,” she whispered, tears rolling down her cheeks.“Don’t worry, you won’
Last Updated : 2024-10-04LOVE AFTER BETRAYAL Unraveling ties 2
“Okay, okay, fine. One million dollars, at least to help with Mr. Collins’s expenses. Please, he has no one else,” Kira pleaded. “Publish them, and—” “Wait! Are you guys so stingy that you can’t pay a reporter a million dollars to—” “We’re not criminals, Kira. Go ahead, publish what you want. But remember, we already know everything. If you manipulate the facts to favor yourself, so that my boss or the company gets hated, I won’t just come for you. I’ll come for your mother,, that little baby Kamala, and your sick father. All of them,” Simon said coldly. Kira gasped, her face turning pale. “How do you know about my—” “Think twice,” Simon cut her off, then turned and walked away. As he exited the restaurant, he bumped into someone. Their eyes met, and Simon’s expression shifted to one of shock. “Godfrey?” Simon called out in disbelief.The cell room was loud from the scream of the person being tortured, Alex white office shirt was already stain with blood from pulling out the f
Last Updated : 2024-10-04LOVE AFTER BETRAYAL Shadows of Hawaii
Night had already fallen as the McCall private jet soared toward Honolulu International Airport. Hazel, who had been sleeping for hours, finally stirred, her body feeling more relaxed than it had in days. She yawned, stretching, before noticing Harden watching her with a smile. “You’re awake,” he said softly, his voice warm. Hazel blinked in confusion, her brows furrowing as she glanced around. “An airplane? What am I doing on a plane?” she asked, turning toward Harden, her blue eyes filled with questions. “Harden?” she repeated, her voice rising slightly. “What am I doing on an airplane?” Harden smiled calmly. “I promised to take you to my grandmother’s poetry museum, remember?” But Hazel didn’t seem reassured. Her expression remained skeptical. “Harden?” she called his name again, still trying to piece everything together. “We’re on our way to Hawaii. I wanted to fulfill your wish of staying far away from Alex,” Harden explained gently, but Hazel only sighed, turning her back
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The room was silent before the captain stood up. He looked at the two men who sat in silence before he spoke. “As03, you carried out this job over twenty years ago. You should solve it and let the organization be free from whoever Alex McCollum thinks he is,” he said, and the man nodded. “Yes, sir,” As03 replied, then As01 left with the guards following behind him. “This is bullshit. This organization has been secretive for so long; this will make it difficult for us to work swiftly. Do you think Alex will sit and watch you come for him without reacting?” As02 asked, but As03 didn’t respond. Instead, he stood up and was about to leave. “I lost my most important men because of him. He should pay,” As03 said, but As02 grabbed his hand. “Revenge is the beginning of a downfall,” As02 warned. “He came for revenge. He should receive a welcome gift from me,” As03 said before leaving. The McCollum jet had already left New York, headed for Hawaii. Alex sat calmly with his iPad, continui
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Everything Simon was saying was like a breeze in Alex’s ears, as all he focused on was the picture, not the subject that came with the email. “Boss, I think the assassin is aware of the madam as your wife. They are coming for her, and I think they know about her…” “Is my wife pregnant?” Alex’s voice was quiet and cold as he kept staring at the photo, which made Simon look at it again. He looked at the picture again before he gasped. “Is that Harden?” he asked, and Simon nodded, biting his lip. “Ye… yes, boss, but the subject is what we should be worried about. We need—” “Shut the fuck up, Simon!” Alex raised his voice, and Simon immediately apologized. “I’m sorry…” “Send guards to pick her up. She’s in Hawaii, that’s the Honolulu Museum,” Alex said, clenching his fists. Simon nodded, typing on his phone, and immediately sent the message, glancing at his boss, whose face had become red. “How many hours do we have?” Alex asked, and Simon checked his wristwatch. “Two hours. We
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Hazel’s luscious lips parted, but words couldn’t come out. She stood holding her stomach as she watched Alex, then sighed. She wondered why she became scared of him, not that he saw her cheating or she admitting having anything with Harden, why does her heart feel like she betrayed him. “I think coming to talk to you was a bad idea. I’m leaving,” she said, but Alex kept looking at her. “Hazel Smith, get into the bathroom,” he said, his voice cold and firm. Hazel frowned. “I’m not here for silly things, Alex. You refuse to let go of me. You kept coming after me, and I’m here to tell you—” “You are here to stay, Haze,” he interrupted, not using the comforting tone he used to talk to her with. “Alex, this is not necessary. I’m not staying. I’ve made up my mind,” she said. “Get into the bathroom while I’m still within my controlled zone. I hate his scent on you. I’m keeping my sanity together after watching him touch you. If you want me to listen to whatever reason made you agree to
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Grace was embarrassed. The look on Alex’s face made her immediately hide her phone. Alex scoffed, then sat back, watching as Grace swallowed hard.“I’m so—”“Is your salary not enough?” Alex asked, causing Grace to immediately bow her head.“I lost my previous phone, boss. I was planning to get a new one once I go out with Madam. I’m sorry, boss,” Grace immediately apologized.“I asked a question,” he said quietly.Grace raised her head, then immediately bowed again.“It’s more than enough, sir,” she said, bowing her head as she bit her lower lip.Alex nodded, then opened his wardrobe and brought out a new phone and a SIM card.He unboxed the phone, turned it on, and installed a personal tracker. Then he placed it on the table. He picked up his phone, activated the SIM card, and set it down. Looking at the still-embarrassed Grace, he spoke.“Fix this on my wife’s clothing, somewhere she can’t see it,” he instructed.Grace bowed and carefully picked up the SIM card.“Thank you, boss,”
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The night was quiet. The butler and Grace looked at each other—what were they going to do with all this food and cake on the table? They knew their boss and madam were not coming downstairs anymore tonight. Grace looked at the butler, who sighed.“What a waste,” he whispered, and Grace nodded in agreement.“Is it okay if I package them and take them to the mansion? My colleagues will be excited to eat it. Since the boss isn’t there, they only eat regular meals,” she said.The butler nodded. “But keep the cake. The madam might want it,” he said, then helped Grace package everything while they cleaned up.Back upstairs, the room was warm and quiet. The only noise was the soft moans escaping Hazel’s lips as her neatly pedicured fingers traced against Alex’s skin.“Ah…” a breathy moan escaped her lips as Alex’s body moved in a slow, rhythmic way with hers.“Oh, Alex… goodness,” she gasped as his pace remained steady and torturous.“I love you,” Alex whispered as he pushed himself deeper i
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The large governor’s dining room was eerily silent. Camila cleared her throat and smiled, but the look on Mrs. Governor’s face was far from pleasant.Harden scoffed, adjusting his suit.“With all due respect, Mrs. Governor, since my family is here, please do well to explain why I should be accused in such a manner,” he said, smiling at her.“My wife is angry about our current situation, and during the investigation, your name has come up frequently. She might have misunderstood something,” the governor said calmly.Mrs. McCall scoffed.“Well, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be true. After all, he’s the reason his father committed suicide,” she said, making Harden scoff even harder.Without a word, he stood up and left. Camila immediately rose from her seat as well.“Forgive our abrupt departure, Your Excellency,” she said before rushing after Harden.“Please, let’s eat, sir,” Mrs. Governor urged. “I understand how you feel, and right now, I feel the same way. He has hidden
LOVE AFTER BETRAYAL Christmas Eve
Hazel frowned at the gift box in front of her. The last time she heard of Kayla, she was with an actor in Hollywood, and her mother had been sentenced to jail for the murder of Alex’s mother. She looked at the butler before nodding at him.“Open it,” she said.The butler nodded and began to open the box. Inside, he found a beautifully crafted old Italian-designed vase. Hazel’s frown deepened. The butler gently placed it on the table before taking out a letter from the box.“There’s a letter, madam,” he said.Hazel took the letter, unfolded it, and began reading.“Hey Alex,It’s been a while. I’m doing fine here. Martinez is taking good care of me. I hope Hazel is doing well too. I know she will never forgive me for the past.The vase you’ve been asking about since childhood—the one my mother told the maid to throw away, calling it old and disgusting—the one with your mother’s name on it…I know you might have forgotten about it. After my mother ordered the maid to discard or break it,
LOVE AFTER BETRAYAL It’s a prank
The two people became confused about what to do as Hazel kept crying in pain. Immediately, Grace grabbed the mansion phone to call Doctor Frank while Alex carried Hazel, rushing out of the mansion. At that moment, Hazel burst out laughing.“I got you,” she said, making Alex frown even more.“It’s a prank, baby. I’m fine. I just wanted to see how worried you’d be,” she said, laughing, but Alex didn’t find it funny. Grace held her chest and sighed in relief.“It’s funny to you? You…”“Babe, come on. It’s a prank. I’m perfectly fine, my love. Don’t frown at me like that, Alex,” she said, smiling, but Alex didn’t respond. Instead, he dropped her down and walked back into the mansion.“Madam, it’s not as funny as you think it is. We were…”“Come on, Grace, you both are unbelievable. I said it’s a prank,” she said, walking into the mansion.“Alex, baby. My heartbeat. My love,” she called out, but Alex didn’t respond.She walked into his study and saw him sitting silently on his couch.“I wa
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Hazel looked at Dr. Frank with her eyes wide open as he kept rubbing her stomach until he officially confirmed he could hear two heartbeats.“Congratulations once again, Mrs. McCollum,” he said, helping Hazel up.“So, what is it, Frank? Is the baby healthy? You said two heartbeats—am I having twins?” she asked anxiously.Dr. Frank nodded, and Hazel teared up, covering her mouth with her hands.“Twins? Is it a boy and a girl, two girls, or two boys?” she asked, her excitement evident.Dr. Frank chuckled at her enthusiasm. “Well, it’s a boy and a girl.”Hazel gasped and covered her mouth again in excitement. “Please don’t say anything to Alex. I want to surprise him with it,” she said.Dr. Frank nodded. “Of course, ma’am. Congratulations once again.”He helped Hazel walk back to his office, where Grace and the guards were waiting.At the General’s villa, Gloria sat, looking around. The luxurious, old-money-style villa made her wonder who had invited her over.“Please come with me, ma’am
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The sunshine streamed brightly through the curtains in the spacious bedroom, casting its warm rays on Hazel as she slept. Her elegant facial features twitched slightly under the light before her long lashes fluttered. Finally, she opened her eyes. Her luscious lips parted as she slowly came back to reality.Hazel yawned deeply, then sat up.“Good morning, madam,” a familiar voice greeted her, prompting Hazel to frown as she turned toward the figure.“Grace?” she exclaimed in surprise.Grace stood in her maid’s uniform, bowing her head respectfully.“Give me a hug, Grace. I’ve missed you so much,” Hazel said, her eyes welling up with tears. Without hesitation, Grace stepped forward and embraced her.“Please don’t cry, madam,” Grace said gently, rubbing Hazel’s back. “I wouldn’t know what to say to the boss if he walked in and saw you like this,” she added anxiously.“Don’t mind me; this pregnancy makes me so emotional,” Hazel said, wiping her tears. “It’s been months, Grace. How are yo
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The doors to the dining room opened, and three men in black suits entered silently, their imposing presence casting a shadow over the room. Alex smirked, his tone ice-cold. “I mean, Mr. Lark, that your time has run out.” The assistant paled, his hands trembling as the men in black closed in. *Outside the Villa* A convoy of cars pulled up near the entrance to the McCollum estate. The general, sitting stiffly in the backseat of his car, glanced at his assistant. “I don’t think it’s wise to approach the villa uninvited,” the general said, his voice calm but firm. “Shall I write to Mrs. McCollum, then? Ask about her health and that of your great-grandchild?” the assistant offered. The general nodded, his lips curving into a rare smile. “Yes, do that. And… one more thing. Have you found her mother?” “Yes, sir,” the assistant replied. “She’s currently in the city.” “Invite her to the villa,” the general said, his expression unreadable. The assistant hesitated. “Are you sure, sir?
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Simon immediately followed Alex’s instructions. As expected, Alex approved of the arrangements. The drive back to the villa was dead silent. Hazel held Alex’s hand tightly, watching him carefully for any unusual signs that might necessitate returning to the hospital. “When are the workers in the mansion coming back?” she asked, breaking the silence and earning a small smile from Alex. “They’re already back. I just want us to stay at the villa until you give birth,” Alex replied, his tone calm. Hazel sighed. “It’s lonely in the villa. At least in the mansion, the maids keep me company when you’re away.” Alex nodded thoughtfully. “I don’t trust them with you. They might accept money to hurt you. Let’s stay here until our child is born,” he said, lifting her hand to his lips and planting a gentle kiss. “And the scan?” Alex asked, watching Hazel closely. “You remember?” Hazel responded with a smile. “Of course. I dare not forget anything about you,” he said, making Hazel blush. “I
