"Yes," Kalvin's direct response shocked Kylie. She never thought that Kalvin had any feelings for her. He was just a good friend for her."Why didn't you pursue her then?" Mae asked again, her expression was serious. For a moment Kylie had a thought that Mae was doing it all with some purpose but she pushed that thought away. "I wanted to pursue her but she already had a boyfriend to whom she doted on. So I decided to let her go," Kalvin replied with a smile but the pain in his eyes didn't skip Kylie's eyes."If you get a chance will you pursue her now?" Mae asked again. Before Kalvin could answer, Kylie interrupted."What are you doing Mae? Stop all these jokes. Besides we have grown up now. Kalvin is a smart guy and he wouldn't keep those feelings in his mind up until now. And you know I am married already, so why are you making it awkward?" Kylie patted on Mae's shoulder. After finishing her words she gulped down the drink on her glass in one go. She didn't watch the emotion chang
The next morning Kylie got up with a throbbing headache. She massaged her temple to get some relief but it didn't work. When she was sitting on the bed holding her head, she heard some noise coming from the bathroom. Kylie's body became tense she swiftly got out of bed to check. Someone was indeed inside the bathroom. But who was it? Was Sebastian back? But he said he won't be back till the evening. Just when she was lost in thought she heard the sound of the door opening and Sebastian came out of the bathroom wearing just a single towel around his waist. Kylie's eyes lit up instantly."You are back?" she said with a wide grin but Sebastian completely ignored her and went directly to the walk-in closet as if he didn't notice Kylie. She frowned and waited patiently for him to come out after getting dressed.Soon Sebastian walked out wearing a pair of shorts and a T-shirt. Like before he ignored Kylie and walked to the dressing table and started blow-drying his silky hair."Am I invisib
Kylie got up from the cold floor suppressing the painful yelp and dragged herself to the bedroom upstairs. Sebastian's sudden mood change seemed very odd to her. Why did he become so angry at the mention of Kalvin's name?Kylie waited for a long time before she dozed off. When she woke up the next morning, Sebastian wasn't back yet. She dialed his number several times but no one responded to the calls. She finally gave up and thought about going to the company. He must be there since it's Monday. While getting out of bed, she realized the pain in her tailbone was still there. Ignoring the pain she got dressed and put on a pair of flat ankle boots to avoid the pain in her waist increasing from high heels.As soon as she reached Smith Corp, she took the exclusive elevator and pressed the button for the top floor. She nearly bumped into Paul while getting out of the lift. Paul's face was tired."Paul, is Sebastian in his office?" she finally asked him after dwelling for a while."Yes, bu
Kylie had a strange dream of her childhood. She was running around on the beach when a few people abducted her and forcefully pushed her inside a dark room. In her dream, she cried a lot for her parents but no one came to save her."Mommy, Daddy," Kylie cried before waking up from her dream. She was welcomed by a white room. Glancing around she realized she was in a hospital and recalled the event from her office. Her pale face became wrinkled as she frowned remembering how Sebastian blamed her and called her names."You are up? How are you feeling now?" Sebastian was waiting beside her bed all day. He went out a few minutes ago to receive a call. When he returned he found her frowning. Kylie turned back towards him after hearing his voice and her frown deepened."What are you doing here? Weren't you calling me names earlier?" she asked in fury. Sebastian became conscious of her health. doctor reminded him several times that her brain wouldn't be able to take any stress. So she should
Coming out of Kylie's hospital room, Sebastian made his mind to forget everything about their past and never ask her anything about it."As long as she doesn't cheat me, I can forget her previous life," he muttered under his breath before striding towards the elevator with his long legs. He went to the nearby convenience shop to buy some toiletries for her. She needed to stay in the hospital for a few more days so she needed her daily necessary items. Sebastian picked each item carefully, he remembered the brand he saw her use and bought them according to her choice. Then he went to the counter for check out."Your girlfriend must be very lucky to have a thoughtful boyfriend like you. I had been seeing you for some time now and by how carefully you picked every item that only showed how much you love her," the old cashier aged over fifties commented when Sebastian passed his card for the payment. He smiled and replied politely to her."These are for my wife, ma'am," he said."Oh, my
Sebastian walked inside the cabin after saying goodbye to Cindy. He sat beside Kylie's bed with a heavy mind. She was sleeping soundly like a sleeping beauty. He couldn't help but reach out his hand to touch her face. His finger brushed lightly against her skin, caressing her slightly pale face."I promise you that I will find out the truth behind the reasons for our falling apart. Whoever played tricks with our lives has to pay the price with their blood. I will make you the happiest person so that you can forget about all the bad things of your past," he planted a soft kiss on her face. When Kylie woke up the next morning she couldn't move. She could smell the familiar scent but something was holding her in her place restraining her from moving. She opened her eyes to see Sebastian's handsome face. Then she realized she was sleeping on top of him, her head was on his chest and his hand was holding her waist. Kylie abruptly threw Sebastian's hand around her waist and sat up. This m
"Sebastian killed my father?" Kylie muttered through her ragged breathing. The video from the unknown person was footage of her father's hospital room. In the footage, Sebastian switched off the machines attached to her father's body and removed his oxygen mask. Within a few seconds, her father stopped breathing. How could he do this? Was he also a cold-blooded murderer like his father? Kylie couldn't take it anymore and passed away."Kylie, Kylie, open your eyes," Sebastian patted her face several times before Kylie opened her moist eyes. Sebastian heaved a sigh of relief."What happened to you? I came here looking for you and found you unconscious. Did you have another attack?" he asked with concern. Kylie reached out her hand to touch his face. How did she fall for his fake love and concern? He killed her father and was now showing concern for her. What an impressive actor he was."You said you would take me to meet my parents, didn't you?" Kylie asked composing herself."Yes, I did
"Sir, you have a meeting in the afternoon with the foreign delegate, before that you have a lunch meeting with one of our clients," Paul informed Sebastian about his schedule. Sebastian didn't respond to him, he was engrossed in the report in his hand. Paul sighed, he felt sad for his boss. If it wasn't for that accident three years ago and the disappearance of Mrs. Kylie then his boss wouldn't be a workaholic like this. "Mr. Smith," Paul said clearing his throat a bit louder. Sebastian frowned before rising head from the report."Any news on Kylie?" he asked and that was the most dreaded question Paul was facing for the last three years."Sir, our people are constantly searching but still they couldn't find any trace of Mrs. Smith. Police already lost all hope and closed the case. According to them, Miss Kylie didn't survive the fall and her body may have been washed away by the water. Why don't you also stop waiting for her," as soon as those words left Paul's lips, he heard a loud
"Mr. Smith, I just received a call from the secretarial office. Miss Lawrence's assistant asked for your appointment for a meeting. She wants our company to work on their promotional advertisement in New York," Paul informed Sebastian."Contact her and schedule a meeting for tomorrow," Sebastian said. After thinking momentarily, he added, "Also, ask Cindy to join the meeting with me.""Okay, sir," Paul nodded and left. Sebastian thought for a long moment about the similarities between Kate Lawrence and Kylie. Though their faces were somewhat similar, their personalities were far apart. That's why he asked Cindy to join the meeting. He wanted to see Kate's expression after meeting Cindy; since the latter was Kylie's long-time best friend.While waiting for her assistant Christine inside the car, Kate Lawrence checked the time on her limited edition wristwatch. She reached New York the day before yesterday. It had been hectic for her to go around between her new mansion and setting up h
Lying in the VIP ward of the hospital, Mae was playing with her mobile. Whereas Sebastian was sitting on the attached lounge working on his laptop. Mae was frustrated, she worked so hard to make Sebastian fall in love with her but he only thought of her as a friend. "Wasn't a Kylie enough in her life that a new threat Kate Lawrence appeared out of nowhere with the same face?" Mae muttered under her breath. She wanted to scratch the face of Kate so that nothing would remind Sebastian about Kylie. When she was plotting in her mind, she heard the sound of the door opening. Someone entered the front lounge. Because of the closed door of her room, she couldn't see the person but only heard muffled voices.
Mark Lawrence turned to his daughter with a questioning gaze. Kylie gave him an assured look with a smile. She didn't want her father to worry about her."Sure, and make sure you take good care of her. She is my only daughter," Mark said with a hint of authority making sure to let Sebastian know that Kate Lawrence wasn't someone he could play with. She was the precious daughter of Business tycoon Mark Lawrence."I would take good care of Miss Lawrence," Sebastian said before facing Kylie. Mark glanced at his daughter again before leaving them alone. "May I Miss Lawrence?" Seba
"Kate, I have guests who want to meet you," Alan said as he approached Kylie with Mae and Sebastian. Kylie's eyes changed several expressions sensing the presence behind her. First, her eyes became tensed and then cold before they turned lively. She turned around with a glass of red wine and a smile plastered on her glossy lips.Mae froze on her place seeing the familiar face before her eyes. She never thought she would see that face ever again. She was both shocked and scared of the face standing in front of her. Meanwhile, Sebastian was composed and calm compared to Mae. He had seen Kate's face before, he was just observing her expression and body language to confirm his suspicion."Kate, this is my best friend from school, Sebastian Smith; I have told you about him before remember? And she is Miss Mae Wiggins, the only daughter of Mr. Wiggins from the Wiggins Group," Alan introduced the guests to his cousin."Hello, I am Kate Lawrence. It's a pleasure meeting a great businessman li
"Hey, Mark, is it true that you found your long-lost daughter?" asked Senator Jackson to Mark Lawrence. The were very old friends."It's true. We almost lost all hope of finding her. You know how hard we tried searching for her after her kidnapping. Finally, Alan found her recently in New York. She managed to escape from the kidnapper and a kind couple rescued her and adopted her. They raised her as their own daughter," Mark Lawrence replied with a heavy heart."It must have been tough for poor Kate. However, I am impressed that she managed to become a successful designer. My daughter loves the dresses Kate designs," Senator Jackson praised Kylie with admiration. Mark Lawrence felt proud of his daughter."Well both me and Lily are proud of her. We are also looking for a potential life partner for Kate. Do you have someone in mind that is suitable for her?" Mark asked. He was aware of Kylie's tough life with Sebastian, thus he took the matter of finding a life partner for his daughter
"Did he recognize me?" Kylie was standing at the entrance of the garden. Seeing Alan returning she asked him."As expected, he suspected you. everything is going according to your plan. I told him you would need his help establishing your new branch there," Alan responded. The usual playfulness of his face was replaced with seriousness."Of course, I would take his help to destroy him," Kylie smirked with a scoff. "Do you think you could suppress your feelings for him when you would meet him? You loved him for four long years," Alan asked placing his hands inside his pockets."All the feelings I had him before were washed away in that river when I fell. I only have one feeling for him now and that is hatred. Don't worry about me," she said sitting on the swing in the garden."Have you ever thought from a different prospect? What if it wasn't him? What if he was also being deceived by Mae and his father just like you?" Alan couldn't help but the question that had been bothering him fo
"Hey, Mom and Dad, did you miss me?" Kylie chimed as soon as she entered the Lawrence Mansion. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence were having their evening coffee in the living room. Their faces lit up when they heard the voice of their beloved daughter."Kate, you are back. I missed you a lot honey," Mrs. Lawrence said and went ahead to hug her. "You just saw her this morning, Aunt Lily," Alan said leaning against the door frame."How could I not miss my precious daughter? I haven't seen her for twenty years. When I found her after all these years, you are taking her away again," Mrs Lawrence complained to Alan. She wasn't happy that her daughter was going back to New York. She had searched for her dear daughter for two decades after her kidnapping, Now that she's back after going through the dark part of her life, she should stay with her parents and enjoy a blissful life instead of going back to get revenge. Mr. Lawrence knew well what was going through his wife's mind so he decided to join in
Kylie's P. O. V"How could he kill my father? He's a bloody monster," cried my heart out sitting on the passenger seat of Mae's car. She didn't utter a single word from the moment we got inside the car and I was grateful to her for giving me some time alone.I don't know how long I cried until there weren't any tears left in my eyes. Mae was still driving the car. I wiped the tears from my eyes being composed after crying all my emotions out. Then my eyes landed on the road ahead of us. I wasn't familiar with this road."Where are we going, Mae?" I asked turning back to her but her expression was cold. She wasn't the cheerful Mae I had met before. Her eyes were like a maniac. I was feeling afraid suddenly."Mae, stop the car, I am not feeling good," I said grabbing her hand but she shoved my hand off."Do I look like, I care what are you feeling?" she asked raising a brow. I wasn't expecting this reaction from her so it made me shocked for a few seconds before the reality struck me."
"Sir, you have a meeting in the afternoon with the foreign delegate, before that you have a lunch meeting with one of our clients," Paul informed Sebastian about his schedule. Sebastian didn't respond to him, he was engrossed in the report in his hand. Paul sighed, he felt sad for his boss. If it wasn't for that accident three years ago and the disappearance of Mrs. Kylie then his boss wouldn't be a workaholic like this. "Mr. Smith," Paul said clearing his throat a bit louder. Sebastian frowned before rising head from the report."Any news on Kylie?" he asked and that was the most dreaded question Paul was facing for the last three years."Sir, our people are constantly searching but still they couldn't find any trace of Mrs. Smith. Police already lost all hope and closed the case. According to them, Miss Kylie didn't survive the fall and her body may have been washed away by the water. Why don't you also stop waiting for her," as soon as those words left Paul's lips, he heard a loud