Kryss arranged a meeting with Hanna's parents.He was perching in his swivel chair inside his office."Sir, Mr. and Mrs. Courtland just arrived." his secretary notified him."Let them in." he fixed himself."Hanna together with her parents blew inside his office. They were all smiling with satisfaction.Hanna was about to kiss his cheeks, he dodged. Hanna's parents was dumfounded considering his reaction."I'm sorry. I wasn't just expecting that." he reasoned out.Hanna regained her composure."That's fine. How are you? " Hanna inquired."All good. Thanks for asking and Thank you for coming." he stated."Kryss we won't beat around the bush. We would like to withdraw all our investments."Mr. Courtland pronounced."For what reason?" Kryss remained composed and calm but deep inside him he was afraid if they will drop out. They are his major investors."You've been so busy in New York and lost focus in the business." Mrs.Courtland said."I handle the company well even if I am away and bes
Three days after Hanna's parents inflicted the deal Kryss weighed everything. He loved Hillary so much more than his life. He wanted to protect her in everything but she seemed to disregard his feelings for her. Since the Courtland's didn't provide him different option he required to grant their request to saved his company. He will get engage to Hanna as soonest possible. He was away from any social media platforms since he arrived in New Zealand. The crowded media updates will just exhaust him.Tonight, they will be announcing their engagement in the press. Hanna visited him in their house."Good morning Uncle Andrew." she greeted Kryss's father."A pleasant day to you too." he responded."Where's Kryss?" she inquired."He is in his study room." Andrew replied."Can I get inside?" Hanna asked. Andrew nodded.After few knocks. Kryss spoke up."Come in." He wasn't anticipating Hanna to visit him earlier than expected."What are you doing here?.he demanded."Tonight is the engagement
After the successful engagement of Kryss and Hanna, Kryss planned to go back in New York. He was edgy about Hillary's welfare recalling the scene that they have in the event hall previous year anyhow the company had unresolve concern that he required to deal with.Kryss was sensible that the Courtland's won't permit him to do so knowing the spreading rumors in the internet about him and Hillary. Coming from eminent family, they put so much value to their image. After fixing the issues in the company he will shove off to New York. Marcus was incapable to protect Hillary if any dilemma occurs.On Kryss's suite Hillary was packing all her belongings. She don't want to see Kryss anymore. The scene that she spotted in the television displeased her. On the news, the girl held his arm and he was staring at her amorously."He is such a skirt-chaser." she uttered with discomfort.Hillary fetched her last stuff and put it inside her bag and sighed. She doted her eyes to every corners of Kryss s
After two months of continued therapy Marcus's condition improved. He can walk in short distance and in a slow pace. Hillary and Marina cared for him very well.Marina was observing at her two friends who were very affectionate to each other. Hillary was feeding Marcus and they were laughing together. The two were both unaware that Marina was envious about it. She took a photo of them silently and posted it on her instagram account."I love you Marcus but you pay no attention to me." Marina mumbled bitterly.Days went fast. Hillary most of the time assisted Marcus for his therapy and his day to day activities."How was the investigation?" Marcus asked Hillary in between their conversation."No new updates yet. Don't think about it for now. Just focus on recovering for yourself. It is important that you can walk back normally again. Right Marina?" Hillary spelled out smiling peeking at her friend."AHH, yes. That's right so we can tour around the city again. Hillary was right." Marina
Kryss arrived in New York. As he enter his suite he still scented Hillary's sweet aroma. He was dying to see her. He touched the bed where she used to lay down and make love with him. "I missed you so much." he whispered. He touched the bracelet in his wrist and concealed it under his pillow. He laid down in bed and fall asleep because of exhaustion.In Los Angeles.Thea Chen looked like a prisoner of her own home. Her every move has been monitored. CCTV's were everywhere in the house including her own room and space. Out of Hillary's awareness, the people whom her mom live with were their real enemies but Thea Chen was completely abreast of the set up. She don't have the courage to voice out the truth to her own daughter. Thea was a detainee of her own home, own wealth and own power.She pretended that she was sleeping when someone blew inside her room. She overheard the conversation."Yes boss, copy. She's sleeping now. " said the girl that she assumed was Bridgette, their new ma
Kryss started the investigation concerning Hillary's father. He sensed that Hillary's life is in real danger. Kryss wanted to investigate everything. Confusion about Hillary's real identity troubled his thoughts. A lot of troubles occured. Since Edward was in Los Angeles helping Hillary's company so Kryss hired another investigator whom he directed to killed Marcus too. "That damn Marcus!" He thought.He was able to tracked down where Marcus rented place was but he don't want to bother them at the moment. He desired to find out the truth first.According to his investigator that Hillary kicked off the investigation of her own as Kryss expected. What bothered him was that the lack of evidence for the case. Kevin Chen was very famous in business industry so why was that his brutal death seemed to be a wind which instantly passed by."No one knew about his death?" Kryss interrogated his investigator."Just the family, the cops, us and some of his business partners.""It's impossible.""
Few days after, Kryss obtained some informations concerning the investigation. In addition to that Erica showed him the duplicate copy of the CCTv footage from Janna. At first he was astonished for unexpected results he acquired. He requested to re-investigation to avoid any discrepancies. Afterwards they unveiled same informations again. He planned of founding from there to proceed with his next move.As he drafted his next plan Marcus presence in Hillary's life bothered him. "They can't be together." Kryss thought.Marina, Marcus and Hillary were perching inside Marcus suite when they heard loud knocks. Marina stand up to open the door when Kryss figure appalled all of them. There was a cramped atmosphere after.To break the awkward silence Marcus spoke up."What are you doing here? Sorry to say but Hillary had given up on you. You cheated on her. You asshole! You are a piece of shit.! " Marcus shouted out of his anger."Marcus." Hillary eyeing him with a warning look."Sorry, I ju
Kryss often visit Marina in the suite and it pained Hillary to the bones but she had to conceal what she felt in front of everyone.She don't want to give Kryss the satisfaction of seeing her in a vulnerable state. They usually went out for movie dates and shopping."Once I serve justice for my dad's death I'll leave this place as soon as possible." Hillary uttered in her thoughts.Kryss and Marina invited them to an overnight outing in one of the famous resorts in Manhattan."C'mon, this would be fun." Marina verbalized."What do you think, Hillary?" Marcus inquired asking for Hillary's opinion. Hillary was moved with how Marcus valued her opinion in the first place."Sure. Anyway, it's been long time since we visited a resort in LA." she voiced out."Great. It's all set then." Marina was indeed happy that both her friends agreed. Although the sudden appearance of Kryss and his instant confession of interest to her still confused her but she believed that Kryss liked her. "He was spo
It was Hillary's wedding day. She was inside Chen's mansion. Her make up artist kept complementing her angelic face. She looked so innocent and drop dead gorgeous. As she watched her reflection in the mirror she can't stop herself from thinking about Kryss. She was sad that they didn't ended up together. It was her wedding day but an arranged marriage.She thought "not all love stories have happy ending. Not all prince charmings who became heroes became fated with their princesses. This is the reality. Her life is like a movie. Lot of twists, suspense and unexpected climax.She hoped that one day Kryss will find the best bride. He deserve that. He was kind, selfless, handsome, thoughtful , any woman can dream of."Oh, wow. You look so beautiful today. My baby was now a grown up woman. You will build your own family from now on. I'm so excited what's waiting for you in the future.". Thea complemented as she checked on her.Thea was wearing a cream silk dress, below the knee length and
As per the request of the other party Hillary's wedding don't have pre-nuptial photo shoot as what Hillary wanted too however the celebration will be special in a Citizen News Hollywood. Marcus as Hillary's brother don't want her to get stressed before the wedding. He insisted on being hands on for the wedding."It is the gift that I can give to you. Plenty just give me this. " Marcus insisted and later on Hillary gave in."Just give me the list of your guests so I can put it in the invitation." Marcus requested and Hillary nodded. Marcus was asking some help from his friends. He didn't get any wedding coordinator. It is his sister's wedding. He wanted to give her the best knowing they have been away for so long. Hillary deserves the best.Marcus met the investors too so he can have their suggestions regarding the venue, the designs and the food to be served. He met the groom too and they got along well together.Hillary being so stressed for the passed months of his life was enjoyi
After Marcus's revelation Hillary decided to visit the orphanage and thanked them for all the things they have done for her and Marcus.She blew inside the gate and looked for the two people who happened to be her so called parents inside the foster care.As she was wandering around looking for them she spotted a familiar figure who was sitting in the bench talking to the children."Brother, brother do you have a girlfriend?" asked the oldest one in the group. Thean just messed up his hair."You are way too young to think about that for now. Focus on your dreams first." he stated.They were very happy babbling with him. The other children were gesturing him to Hilkary's location without being unaware that they are pointing at her. Kryss turned her back and there he saw Hillary standing staring at him. He grabbed the chance to marched going to her location."Can we talk?" Kryss requested her and Hillary nodded. They settled in the bench located in the corner of the orphanage."How are
After the celebration of Marina's birthday which was successful everyone went to their respective homes except for Allie. She wanted to attend Hillary's wedding before heading back to New York.Marcus requested Hillary if he can have alone time with her and she granted his request. Marcus picked her up in the Chen's mansion and bilndfolded her."What's this? Are you making fun of me? Just be sure I can't kick your ass." Hillary warned him."Stay still." Hillary felt that Marcus settled her to his car. "Don't dare to play with me Marcus. " she spat out ."I don't dare." he replied calmly.Hillary felt that the car started and they were riding to anywhere? She don't know. All he knew that she trusted Marcus with all her life. Now that he had done many things for her. It was an enough reason for her to trust him all the way. Hillary fall asleep during the rise "Hillary wake up " Marcus shaked her off.They went out of the car and Marcus brought her somewhere."Where are we going?" Hil
Thea received the call from Hillary notifying her that she will come home Kryss, Marcus , Marina and new friend.She prepared a savory meal for them. As part of celebrating the victory of the case she filled the table with imported dishes. Thea was good at cooking. Her real husband taught her.As Hillary and her friends step foot into their mansion, the smell of flavoursome dishes filled their nostrils."Hi mom." Hillary greeted her mom." Thea granted everyone a warm welcome..She noticed how good looking Kryss was. Now she knew the reason behind why Hillary fall in love with him. He was such a drop gorgeous creature in the world.After their savory meals Hillary and the rest settled in the sofa. The appeared to be a big and happy family together.Thea showed them pictures when Hillary was young and when she spotted Hillary's photo with her and her husband. She can't stop herself from being sad so she sighed. She also shared how bubbly Hillary's character was.Thea explained why they
Few days after, their awaited day has come. Kevin and Erica granted a public attorney to defend themselves. As they entered the court they spotted the judge on his seat. Kevin pulled a deep breath. Not long after Hillary, Marcus, Kryss, Marina and Allie went inside and he was shocked however he kept silent. Despite that he planned murdering Hillary before but he won't deny the fact that she meant something to her. They've been together for quiet long.Good morning everyone please settled in.This was the third hearing and so everyone was present. They have given each other's side chances to speak and showed their evidences. Hillary's side provided ample of evidences in front of everyone. Hillary was given a chance to speak. Her eyes kept rolling down her cheeks as she was speaking.She looked at him with so much pain. Pain of betrayal and pain of losing her love one's. Kevin pitied her that he did those things to her. Being with her for sometime he can tell that Hillary was indeed a
Erica was very upset for what happened to her insid Ethel jail..She wondered what might happened to her daughter Allie. She wasn't anticipating that she will go against her in time.. She wondered if her daughter have loved her for real. She used to kept her inside their old house. The reason behind why she didn't allowed her to wander around and socialized with people was that Allie might reveal her secret mission. Working with Kevin was her only way to survive in her day to day activity.At first when she was detained she was furious why on earth Marina found the courage to go against them but later on being in jail thought her so many lessons in life. It helped her reflect on her life big time. Her experience inside the jail wasn't good at all.. It was a great torture to her that she was forced to clean the toilet and smell the foul odor inside. Giving them food that was out of her taste was a disaster to her too but she was left with no choice, she needs to survive. Life has taught
Kevin Chen was detained in the cell. All his life he wasn't expecting that as a known business tycoon this is how his life turned out to be. He was so furious with Marcus, Kryss, and Marina who put him behind the bars."I'm going to go out here." he assured himself.He was trying his best to convince the officer that was assigned to him if he can call anyone but his demand was denied.Kevin Chen has a lot of connection..If just by once he will have access to them then it's for sure that he can get out of the jail. He promised himself that he will kill everyone who made him suffer inside the jail."Hey dude, what's your case?" The leader of prisoners asked Kevin. His name was Ricardo.Kevin as a domineering CEO of Chen's don't mind other people. Instead of answering Ricardo he instantly ignored him.All prisoners who were completely aware of Ricardo's stand in the jail urged him to respond."Hey, answer him. He was asking you " Seth demanded. Kevin was not get used being ordered like
Hillary landed in New York. She notified Marcus that she was on her way so they kept Marina for a while because of his made up lies.Three soft knocks can be heard in Marcus suite."Hillary is that you?" he asked instantly."Yes so open the door now." she responded.Marcus was so jovial to see Hillary's Georgia's face. He pulled her into a deep hug."I missed you." he told her."I missed you more." Marcus noticed that Hillary was scanning his suite. He knew that she might be looking for Kryss."Anyway Kryss was.." Marcus was quickly cut off by Hillary."I didn't came here for him. Can we go to Marina now? And also I want to know why she got arrested?" Hillary raised her brows. Marcus gestured her to sit down so she quickly followed ."Hillary listen to me.." Marcus was holding Hillary's hands."Please don't be angry to me. I lied to you. Marina wasn't arrested..." Marcus began. There and then after he confessed Hillary kicked his groin."I hate you. You made me travel all the way from