Damien had a scoff on his face, what his grandpa just said to him still rings in his head. First, he tried all he could to get hold of every single empire owned by Vladimir because he knew his mother died because of his father's affairs with his stepmother. The product of that affair which is his stepbrother and sister is now used to threaten him not only that but he is being forced to marry the woman who just betrayed him. He chuckled relaxing his back on his exotic office chair before he stared at the photo on his desk.
The beautiful smile of the woman in her early thirties made Damien close his eyes. “Mom, I promise to get you justice, I thought Grandpa was on my side but it seems, just like you were betrayed after all you’ve done for them. They are turning their back on me too but don’t worry too much, your son is no weakling.” He said using his slim masculine fingers to touch the picture. Meanwhile, At the Gladys Vladimir hospital, Aurora's unconscious body has been arranged and fixed into a presidential suite. Simon watched the doctor check on her life-supporting machine before he carried his phone and called his boss. “Boss” he called after the call was picked and without waiting for a response, he began to speak. “Sir, the girl has been transferred and we are at the family hospital. Also, the CEO of the Theatre Group asked for dinner to… “I’m not interested. Also, cut off any latest investment we already made. I’m not investing in anything movie.” He said and hung up for Simon to sigh biting his lower lips. After Damien hung up, he called Mason. “I’m upset Damien, you didn’t pick up my call or call me… “Let’s race,” he cut in and hung up then carried his coat and left his office. Mason looked at his phone chuckling. “I’ve been waiting for you to say this.” He said standing up from his office chair. He knows Damien's race to let go of some things he doesn’t want to react to. “Cancel any meeting today,” Mason said to his assistant before he left his office. It was 7:30 pm, Agatha took an excuse and closed early because she wanted to find the taxi that took Aurora yesterday night. After calling the New York taxi transportation center and also giving them the plate number, a number was sent to her which she called. “Hi, good evening. I’m calling to know where you dropped the girl you picked up at Western restaurant last night.” She said for the taxi to respond. “Newston Street block nine I guess,” he said for Agatha to sigh. “Ok, thank you,” She said and hung up. Immediately she called Audrey but the number didn’t go through. “Does not exit?” She asked after calling the number. She did it again multiple times and it kept saying the same thing. “Audrey, what have you done to Aurora, she’s an orphan for Godsake” Agatha whispers biting her lower lips before she calls a taxi. “Newston Street” she called then stepped in. At the Vladimir villa, a young blonde-haired girl at age twenty-two walked towards the lounge area where her mother sat with Beverly. “Mom” she called sitting on the couch, her striking resemblance with the older lady would make anyone know that they are mother and daughter. Her beautiful hazel eyes looked at Beverly who had changed her clothes as she would be spending nights with them. “Tomorrow is your movie premiere, I heard Damien backed off the investment. That’s a huge loss but still, the rumors going on make me wonder if it’s true” she said for Beverly to frown. “What rumors?” Clara asked. “Damien broke up with you because you cheated that’s why… “How dare this useless internet user, they think they know everything about me,” she said tearing up. “I was even thinking about it, Damien is my brother and I know him well he doesn’t act this heartless unless he cannot physically hurt the person. Unlike Daniel” she said for her mother to frown. “You don’t dare compare Damien and Daniel together Camila, they are half brothers for a reason. I won’t let my son be so heartless like your idolized elder brother because I see no reason you love your half-brother more than your brother.” Clara angrily said for her daughter to stand up. “He’s teaching me a lot,” Camila said chuckling then left the lounge for Beverly to break down into new tears. “Stop my dear, your mother has called and I told her you are ok. Don’t worry, Grandpa Vladimir gives him one week to decide on marriage with you or he loses the family inheritance.” She whispered for Beverly to feel a sense of relaxation then she hugged Clara. At Huston racing field, Mason gulped a full bottle of water after they’d been racing for hours. “Common man, don’t use anger to exhaust me,” he said breathing hard while Damien removed his helmet dropping it on his race car. “I have been expecting to hear something bad happen to Micheal,” Mason said for Damien to chuckle. “It won’t be satisfying putting him down at once. Inch by inch” Damien said for Mason to chuckle. “And Beverly? I just can’t believe that girl for a second.” He said for Damien to close his eyes. “I know you loved her man but women… “My mother is the only woman I love and who truly loves me. That’s how I picture the world I’m in and with Beverly's disgusting act, I have finally believed it” he said for Mason to hold and squeeze his shoulder. “So what are you going to do with old man Vladimir's request I’m very sure Daniel is excited to see you out of that seat.” He said but Damien didn’t respond “Have you found out who sent the video?” He asked but still got no response and instead, Damien wore his helmet. “No man, I’m going home, I’m exhausted,” Mason said watching Damien who entered his race car and zoomed off. “Stubborn man “ he whispered wearing his helmet stepped into his sports car and zoomed off chasing after Damien. At Newston Street, Agatha stopped at block nine and then walked towards Aurora's little apartment, she knocked, and after a few seconds, a girl opened making her frown. “Is Audrey at home?” She asks for the girl to shake her head. “Wait, I think I know you. Sarah, Aurora's best friend” she said for the girl to sigh. “Yes, she’s missing and Audrey has been looking for her all day. I’m here to help make something” she said for Agatha to look at her frowning. “Can I come in?” She asks Sara to shake her head. “I said Audrey is not around. You can drop your number, I will call you when he’s back” she said for Agatha to nod scoffing. “I will be back, he has my number, tell him to call me,” she said looking at the girl. She doesn’t look like someone sad because their best friend is missing instead excited. She sighs walking down the street. “Poor Aurora” she whispered walking away. It was raining heavily, Aurora couldn’t feel her feet as she had been running for half an hour. She doesn’t know why she was running but she knows she’s hurting from something bad that happened to her. She decided to cross the highway when she felt herself floating in the air and as she was coming back to the ground, Aurora opened her eyes gasping for air while tears rolled down from her eyes. “You are awake,” a nurse who came to check on her said smiling but Aurora looked confused. The sunlight from the down-to-ceiling windows made the room very bright. She looked around still lying down. She didn’t recognize anything and this made her look at the nurse who was checking her drip stand. “Where am I?” She weakly asked for the nurse to smile at her. “You have been sleeping for almost two days. Wait I will call the doctor” she said smiling at Aurora before she walked out of the ward room. Aurora kept looking around confused. She tried to remember what happened but every time she closed her eyes, it was her in an accident. “Welcome back Miss,” the doctor said smiling. “I’ve called your guardian and they will be here. Do you remember anything or what happened to you?” He asked Aurora to try sitting up which the doctor helped her. “Accident” she whispered for the doctor to nod. “Anything else?” He asked but Aurora shook her head. “What’s your name?” He asked Aurora to look around before closing her eyes. “Aurora” she heard a female voice calling as she giggled but the image was too blurry for her to recognize. “Aurora” she whispered for the doctor to sigh then he looked at the nurse. The door of the wardroom opened and Damien with Simon walked in, he looked at the fragile-looking girl who looked lost, her beautiful blue eyes stared everywhere in the room including him. “What’s her name?” Damien asked for the doctor to sigh. “Aurora, that’s the only thing she could remember apart from the accident. With this, it’s a temporary memory loss and within six months she will gain others back” the doctor said for Damien to nod. Simon walked towards Aurora smiling at her. “Welcome back” he whispered for Aurora to look at him. “Since you can’t remember anything from your past, my boss wants you to sign a six-month marriage contract so he can take care of you legally.” He said for Aurora to look at Damien but the cold eyes of the man made her bow her head. Without saying anything or asking any questions, weakly, she signs at where Simon points for her. The doctor and nurse both smiled at Aurora who still looked dazed and confused. “Congratulations Mrs Vladimir,” Simon said while Damien left the ward room without saying a word…..Stella held Aurora’s hair as she threw up heavily in the toilet.“Gently, madam,” Stella said calmly, running her hand through Aurora’s hair like a mother would.“I feel like I should throw up everything in me. The first time wasn’t like this,” Aurora whispered quietly, and Stella nodded.“Every pregnancy comes with its own symptoms. That’s why every child has different attitudes,” she said with a smile.“Then I hope he takes after his father, not my weak self,” Aurora said, standing up.“Both of us in one child would be better, my love,” Damien’s voice sounded from behind, causing Stella to turn and bow her head in respect.“Good evening, sir,” she greeted.“Leave us. I’ll take it from here,” he said. Stella nodded, bowed again, and left.“Damien,” Aurora called tiredly.“It’s okay, my love,” he said, washing her face and mouth.“We’ll be leaving for London, where you’ll stay until the child is born,” he said, and Aurora frowned.“Why? I’m fine here. I—”“It’s for your protection, Au
The room was cold. Ciara walked in with a maid, then sighed.“Open all the curtains,” she said, then walked towards Camila.“You have to eat,” she urged, but Camila didn’t respond.“If you don’t, I’ll report you to Damien,” she added, prompting Camila to finally sit up.“What’s wrong with you? It’s been three days since the kidnapping, yet you’re still punishing yourself. Damien promised to find those involved. Or do you not trust your mighty brother’s strategy anymore—”“At least he cares about me. What do you care, huh? If it’s not Daniel, do you even care? Since he brought me here, did you check on me apart from today, when Dad reported I refused to eat or bathe? Where’s the favorite son now? Huh?” Camila cut in angrily.“I’m sure you know where Daniel is. And I’m not going to fight you or Damien about his whereabouts, because one thing is sure—he won’t kill his brother.”“Oh, that’s how sure we were that none of us could kill Grandpa… until you did,” Camila cut in again. Ciara cle
Agatha and Aurora couldn’t sleep. Aurora hadn’t heard anything from Damien about Camila. It was already dawn, and Stella served them hot tea as they both sat in silence.“Who would want to hurt her? She was supposed to leave today. We were supposed to see her off. I hope Damien ripped out their hearts,” Agatha said angrily.“I’m suspicious of Daniel. He disappeared after Damien’s attack, and Grandpa left nothing in his name. I’m sure he wants revenge on Damien, knowing how much he loves their sister,” Aurora said anxiously.“Have you heard from Naomi?” Agatha asked.“No… Last time, Mason said he divorced her,” Aurora replied.“Yeah, same thing. And he’s been visiting my restaurant frequently these days. I’m feeling awkward, Aurora,” she said, prompting Aurora to sigh and look at her.“I’ve never hidden anything from you, and I don’t think I can hide this one,” Aurora said, making Agatha look at her in confusion.“What’s going on?” she asked, worried.“Before Camila called, Damien and
Aurora sat gently beside Damien, her eyes meeting the gaze of the elderly woman who kept staring at her.“So much like Jane,” Simon’s mother whispered, prompting a sigh from Simon.“Mo—”“Please, allow her,” Aurora said just as the waitress walked in and served their meals. After she left, the room fell into silence.“Do you know my mother?” Aurora asked. Simon’s mother glanced at her son, hesitating to speak.“My wife asked a question, Mrs. Gabriel,” Damien said firmly. The elderly woman sighed.“I took Jane in when she came to New York, five months pregnant. At the time, my son was staying with his father,” she explained, and Aurora frowned.“Did my mom tell you who my father is?” she asked again, watching the woman hesitate.“She never wanted you to know. His wife paid her off and made her promise never to show up in their family. So she…”“Did she say who he is?” Aurora pressed. Damien sighed, already knowing the answer.“Honey,” he said, holding her hand gently, “we didn’t come h
It was 4pm already, everyone began to wrap up their tasks for the day. Aurora yawned and stared at the strategic plan template on her laptop. She still needed a highlight on it, she guessed she’d send it to Simon to help explain.As she packed her things for the day, Collins walked up to her.“Do you need a ride?” Collins asked but Aurora shook her head.“No, I’m good. After lunch, I didn’t see Ghafar again.” Aurora said, placing her laptop in her bag.“He was demoted to the junior team. The team leader didn’t announce it yet because he wants to find out why the sudden decision, but word going around says it came from above… like the chairman himself. There’s a rumor that the previous supervisor didn’t leave a good remark about him.” Collins said.Aurora sighed deeply. She knew the reason… and she was getting pissed.“Have a nice day, see you tomorrow.” she said quickly, then rushed out.“What’s wrong with her?” Marvel asked walking up to Collins.“I explained Ghafar’s situation and s
Aurora couldn’t believe what had just happened to her. She kept breathing heavily after Matilda stormed out of the meeting room. Sitting down, she held her neck, still shaken, when Marvel—who had forgotten her water bottle—walked in and frowned. “Are… you okay?” she asked, walking towards her previous seat. “Did Matilda threaten you?” she asked again, prompting Aurora to raise her head. “Goodness, why are you so red? Did she choke you?” Marvel asked. Aurora nodded, still clutching her neck. “She does it to every female staff in the team,” Marvel sighed. “Don’t bother reporting to Mr. Stanley—he won’t do anything about it.” “Did… argh…” Aurora groaned, holding her throat in pain. “Sorry, I’ll send for a pain reliever. You can stay here to avoid the rest of the team asking questions,” Marvel offered, making Aurora sigh and close her eyes. She wasn’t even worried about that. What she truly feared was Damien seeing her like this. That would lead to serious trouble. “Marvel! There