It was like living in a prison, they always brought my breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a particular time. It was never a minute later. I was allowed to go outside but only to a particular spot which was a mini garden the rest were off-limits to me. I could go into the kitchen because Leon doesn't go there and the living room also but the rest of the house I wasn't allowed to go there even the big library I would love to explore and get lost in the books there was out of bounds.I usually spent the whole day thinking of ways I could bring the Genreys to the ground, I didn't know how it could work out. They laughed in my face when I told them that they would get what was coming to them, when I told them I would be the cause of their ruin I was nothing just as I said there was no way I would be able to bring them down on my own, I would just become a subject to their mockery it would be like throwing stones in a pond to kill a fish all it those is cause a splash.Then a thought dropped i
LEONI wanted to laugh right in her face when she said she could help me walk again. Was she serious? Did she think I was that gullible? The only way she could make that happen would be if she had some kind of magic powers or maybe if she was a witch. The whole thing felt ridiculous, almost like a joke. Maybe she thought I was so desperate to walk again that I’d cling to any shred of hope, no matter how far-fetched it sounded. But I wasn’t that person anymore. Part of me wondered if she was trying to mess with me, to play some cruel game or maybe she was trying to play around with me because she thought I was desperate to walk again.When the accident happened, and the doctor looked me in the eyes and told me I would never be able to walk again, I didn’t take him seriously. I brushed off his words like they were nothing, convinced he didn’t know what he was talking about. In my mind, I believed there had to be a solution. I had the money, after all, money could fix anything, couldn
Naya I took my phone and switched it on for the first time in a long while. Ever since I got the call from the doctor, that was the last time I recall using my phone. It was even quite surprising that it didn't go missing.I needed to start researching different therapies that could help Leon. I wasn’t ready to give up not yet. Maybe if I prepared a detailed presentation, outlining all the possible treatments and how we could begin them, it would convince him to at least try.Before I dropped out, my major was human physiology and physiotherapy, so I wasn’t completely clueless. I understood how the body worked, especially the vital nerves that send signals from the brain to the legs. I knew about the importance of neural pathways, muscle stimulation, and regeneration. I remember reading about experimental treatments, stem cell research, and advanced physiotherapy techniques.There had to be something, some breakthrough I could find, no matter how small, that could give us a starting
When I got to my room there was a dinner gown on my bed with a pair of silver heels and a little note that read “for today”Who was he to pick out my outfit for me like I was some doll for him to dress up, I wanted to rebel and wear something else but I needed to gain his favor in a way so I had to bend to his will.I opened the jacket carefully, revealing the gown inside. It was a stunning, full-length black dress with a single strap that draped elegantly over my shoulder. The fabric was soft and smooth, hugging my body in all the right places while flowing down into a graceful hem that just brushed the floor. Tiny black beads were sewn all over the gown, catching the light with every movement and creating a subtle shimmer, like stars scattered across a midnight sky. The neckline was simple yet sophisticated, dipping just enough to hint at elegance without being too revealing. I didn’t want to arrive looking plain or unremarkable. I wanted to make a statement. I wanted them to see
Nick helped Leon out of the car and into his wheelchair while I waited so we could go in together. The venue was a big ass mansion the type that you see in movies, it was so high that I had to tilt my neck to see the top of it “Here,” Nick said “What?” I asked not getting what he was saying, my mind was else were trying to calm my racking nerves, I couldn't let it get the best of me. “You would be the one to wheel him in,” Nick said“Oh okay,” I said taking the handle of the chair from him“Whose house is this?” I leaned in and asked Nick, there was no use asking Leon anything, he made a very simple question seem difficult so I rather direct my questions to someone willing to answer them“This is the Valois mansion, the home of Kane Valois before he passed” he explained to me in an almost whisper. That made sense that it belonged to their father because of how massive it was“Can you stop gossiping and let us go in?” Leon said making me roll my eyes at him“You’ve got this” Nick sa
The silence turned into whispers some were whispering while others were snickering to one another at what I said, I began to regret saying it like that it made it sound like I was thrilled to be a part of their weird family but I just said it because I didn’t want to refer to myself as a Genrey so I went with Valois but that was my new identity regardless of what they thought.“I’m sorry” I whispered to Leon who had been quiet the whole time he was probably holding himself back from reacting to my nonsense. He told me to stick with him and it seemed I was doing too much.“About what?” He asked, I couldn’t tell how he meant it, his face was just blank no emotions on it “For talking too much,” I said“I didn’t complain” he simply said and continued facing ahead, he didn’t say it with words but it was a go-ahead to keep going. If Leon didn’t care then there was no reason for me to be quiet “She didn’t lie did she, she is now part of the family and we should welcome her with open arms,”
KAYLAI was excited to go for the dinner we were invited to by the Valois, it was supposed to be a dinner to welcome Naya into their family which I didn't care about ever since what happened at the funeral that she kept cursing us out calling mom and dad by their names made every tie will have with her break.Not only was she an ungrateful piece of shit, she kept making it seem like we were the ones that killed her stupid sister when she should be grateful to us for ending her pain once and for all. I'm sure Nyla would be grateful to us for ending the treatment.I would always blame my parents for picking them up in the first place, a bunch of ungrateful brats. I was so happy Naya got what was coming to her now she had to spend the rest of her life with that creep, or at least three years. The contracts stated that divorce could only happen after three years of marriage and three years was a long time.“I can't wait to see how drained and disgusting she looks,” I said to myself smilin
The car ride back home started silent, I was itching to say something but I didn't know how to start. I kept stealing glances at Leon who had his head rested on the car seat with his eyes closed“What do you want to say?” he asked with his eyes still closed startling me“Um thank you,” I said “For what?” he asked opening his eyes to look at me“For standing up for me” I whispered“What?” he asked“I said for having my back,” I said and he didn't say anything again“Thank you” I whispered again“I am married to you sadly, it wouldn't be a good look for me to let people shit on my wife,” he said plainly, he just had to ruin it. He should have just kept it to himself than open his stupid ass mouth“Don't look at me with those eyes, I was just saying” he said with a little smile at the corner of his mouth. I rolled my eyes at him and the car went back to being silent“Have you thought about what I discussed with you?” I asked“I don't recall having a discussion with you,” he said, he wen
LEONThe anger in her voice was very loud and clear, I had never seen her like that it was like watching a different person but in a good way. Although it happened at a rough time she had the last laugh and it was so satisfying to watch. Their faces as they watch every word come out of her mouth, they must have forgotten she wasn’t the same girl they taunted and trampled on. They thought her words were just her bluffing because they thought she was weak and there was nothing she could do to them.And she showed them, they didn’t know how much she gave her all into making sure she brings them to their downfall, how persistent she was during that period was what drew me to her. I was so proud of her because she fought that battle against them and she won after they laughed in her face repeatedly, now it was left to them to waste away wishing they could go back in time and not get on her wrong side.She laid in bed and just stared at the ceiling without uttering a word and I sat beside h
I sat on the hospital bed staring into the distance while Leon sat beside me, he looked down and troubled, that it made me feel horrible. He also lost the same way I did but he was only trying to make me feel better while he battled with his own grief internally. I couldn’t even hold him and tell him everything would be fine, my mind wasn’t in the right place, we both needed each other and I couldn’t be there for him.“Have you had anything to eat?” I asked and he turned to me quickly surprised to hear me speak“Don’t worry about me I am fine” he said giving me a little smileHe still had his head wrapped with bandages and he hadn’t had any rest yet, his eyes looked red and heavy.“How could I not? Just look at you we went through the same thing and you are still trying to look after me when you are also hurting” I cried“Naya” he called cupping my face in his hands“Look at me, I am fine as long as you are fine,” he said the tone in his voice breaking my heart even further “But I’m
KAYLAIt was like a dream, one minute I was planning a holiday to escape everything that had been going on around me, and the very next minute everything was taken away from us. It was frustrating when our accounts got frozen but in my head I expected it to get fixed. Dad would take care of it was what I said. But it was like someone was actively working extremely hard to bring us down, I would never forget how Dad got arrested. I was still in bed when I heard a loud bang from downstairs, I was so confused and scared but I ran down the stairs to see what it was about just to see a sea of policemen storm into the house and whisk Dad away before we could react. Mom had to go around taking loans to afford a lawyer, it was embarrassing and unbelievable. I couldn’t wrap my head around how we could fall so fast, it didn’t happen with warning or little but everything happened at once and too fast for me to process. I cried myself to sleep every night because mom kept saying stuff like I ha
NAYA Being in that ward tied to the damn drip and the continuous beeping that filled my ears made me feel like I was being held captive. I wanted to leave the damn environment but they didn't want to let me leave. “I can’t stay here it is suffocating, I need to leave,” I said to Nick “Just a little more while and you will go home” Nick answered his voice laced with pity “I can’t, it feels like I am being held captive. I hate it here” I sobbed “How about we get some air outside” he suggested “Alright” I mumbled He took a wheelchair and tried to get me to sit on it when I stopped him “I can walk” I kicked the chair away as I got on my feet “Careful” he rushed to my side to assist me but the look I sent his way made him know better than to hold me I lost my baby and that was hard enough, staying in bed made me feel more helpless and way worse than I already was “Leon is now the CEO,” Nick said beside me “That’s good” was all I said It was good news but right
I headed back to the hospital so I could be with Naya while Nick could carry on sorting everything out, the evidence was clear and inevitable. The only way Jennifer could avoid getting arrested was if the evidence was destroyed and that would never happen not on my watch. I got down from my car and before I could step in an older-looking man with specks of grey hair scattered over his hair stopped me with his both hands stretched out by his side “Where is my daughter?” he asked a whiff of his alcohol-filled breath hit meI tried to walk around him and leave but he rushed and stood in front of me again asking the same question “Where is my daughter?!” he asked shouting this time“Go find your daughter or whatever else where to leave me and get out of my sight before I punch you in the guts” I threatened through my gritted teeth, I was in no mood to deal with a drunk“If you don't take me to her now I will come back with the press,” he said pausing me in my tracksWhat was the fucked
LEONIt was hard watching Naya devastated and broken and once again it was me who put her in that position. Just after celebrating that we were going to be parents it was taken away from us. It hurt so much but I couldn't show that in front of her, I had to be strong for her but I was moments away from slipping. I wanted to scream and crush them both to crumbs even after being named CEO. That wasn't enough, I need to finish them off for good.She clung to me tightly but didn't say a word after she cried her eyes out and I held onto her not letting her go. I couldn't tell her the good news since the moment had been stolen away and it didn't even sound like good news anymore with what we had going on. Our bundle of joy that we rejoiced over was gone, and I couldn't begin to imagine the pain that Naya was going through.“Congratulations boss you did it” Nick whispered once Naya fell asleep “Doesn't feel like a victory” I breathed out, he was talking about me becoming the new CEO of Valo
NAYAI slowly opened my eyes, my vision blurry at first. Everything around me felt hazy like I was trapped in a dream I couldn’t wake up from. I tried to make sense of where I was, but the steady beeping sound filling my ears told me all I needed to know. I was in a hospital.I felt something strapped to my face and instinctively reached up, pulling down the oxygen mask. My body ached, but I ignored the pain and tried to sit up. The moment I moved, a sharp sting shot through me, making me wince.Before I could push myself any further, I heard hurried footsteps. Nick rushed to my side, his face filled with worry.“You are up,” he said happily “Stay still I will go get the doctor” he whispered“Where is Leon?” I asked but he rushed out to get the doctor I winced at every movement I made every part of me hurt and there was a throbbing in my head that didn't want to go away. Every time I close my eyes I see flashbacks of the car ramming into us, I thought that was it, I genuinely thoug
RYANIt felt like I was in a trance state not only did I watch Leon walk in and destabilize everything I also watched him get elected as CEO out of fifty board members forty-nine of them all voted for him while I got one, just one fucking vote and that person was my mother. All my plotting and trying to protect my position and he just came out of nowhere and took it away from me like it was nothing.I had questions How long has he been planning for?He had a whole secret company and now an investment company? He was out to get us for good and he won. he fucking won.More than anything I felt like a failure, the smirk he had on his face kept replaying in my head. I wanted nothing more than to bury my nose in cocaine and do whatever came to mind. I wanted to strangle him with my bare hands and watch his life slip out of him.“Can you fucking answer me?!” I heard my mom shout. We were in the basement parking lot of the company waiting for the reporters to clear out before we left, the
LEON“Let me fucking go” I hissed at the doctor trying to clean up my wounds“But sir you are bleeding,” he said“I don’t fucking care!” I roared “I want every doctor in this hospital to attend to her, she must wake up or I would burn this place to the fucking ground!!” I shouted, there was a banging in my head as I spoke but I ignored it. I had to make sure Naya was fine“We have been able to stabilize her, we can only hope that she wakes up,” he said slowly like he was scared of the words as they came out of his mouth“Don’t tell me that! I would pay any damn amount just make sure she is fine and she wakes up please” my voice cracked as tears filled my eyes, it was unbearable to keep watching her lay still like that“What is going on? What happened?” Nick rushed in looking between me and Naya“We will try our best you have my word,” the doctor said I crashed on the couch holding my head tightly trying to stop the banging that refused to stop“Why hasn’t this been covered up?” Nick