“Where are you, Bryce? I said come….”“Someone’s tailing me!” Bryce cut in, glancing to the side mirror. The car was still behind him.“Okay, ahh, I’m going to make some phone calls. Where are you right now?” “On my way to the Eleventh Street.”“Good. Just keep going,” Jim hang up and called someone. When Bryce passes by the Eleventh Street, a group of bikers came out in every corner and apposed the car. More bikers came out blocking the car’s way. Bryce took his chance and switched his gear, turning to an alley that pass through Jim’s building apartment. He quickly drove in he parking lot and ran took the elevator to the fifth floor where Jim’s unit was. “Jim! Open up!” Bryce knocked hard on the door. “Jesus! Bryce! You scared me. I told you it’s not safe outside. I’m glad you’re safe.”“Thanks to you. I know those bikers are your friends. I wouldn’t get away without them. Anyways, what do you want to tell me?”Jim click the recordings from the Country Inn and showed i
Dad! Can we talk?” Fabe interrupted Massimo in his virtual meeting with the triad members. “Later, princess. I’m in the middle of….”“I want to talk now! Please.”Massimo excuse himself and attend to Fabe. Lecturing her secretly for meddling in his meeting. “Did you know about the bombing?” Fabe confronted. “What bombing?” “Bryce. Their hotel room exploded. Do you know anything about it?”“I am not aware and why would you think I did it?” Massimo pulled her out of his office. “I was just asking. How about the triad? Dad, someone ordered to kill him and I want to know! You promise me he won’t be harm. If something happens to him, the wedding is off!” Fabe said and walked away. Stephen came in and was about to join the virtual meeting, but heard them talking. Massimo caught his attention and ordered to look into the bombing. “I want to know if the triad is behind it. I did make myself clear regarding Bryce. We can’t afford any complications right now. Don’t let your sis
Jim was dead. He’s got bullet wound in his head and chest. Cali found him on the floor, drowning in his own blood. “Stephen, he’s dead,” Cali said, calling his brother on the phone after seeing the body. Stephen reported it to his police friend and told Cali to leave the apartment before the police arrive.On the way, Cali tried to call Fabe and Bryce but they were out of reach. They are probably sailing far from Italy by now.“Who could possibly killed Jim?” Stephen mumbled, pacing in his office. Jim was a good investigator for the triad and knows everybody. If you wanted to find a person went missing on the street, he is the right guy to ask. Massimo initiated an emergency meeting with the triad to discuss about Jim’s death. He pointed an assassin on the lose to kill their men and asked the members if they ordered the kill, since he’s connected to Bryce Hamilton. And speaking of Bryce Hamilton, Massimo also pointed out the issue being connected to Nova and the possible rea
Fabe woke up to the sound of waves splashing against the shore and the pelican’s cawing cry as they feed on the fish by the sea. The white sand caught her eyes and the crystal clear water. She knew the place. That magnificent landscape and serene skies. What a paradise. Fabe breathe the fresh air. “Caribbean Island,” she uttered with a smile, “Caribbean Island!” She rushed outside and found Bryce playing with Liam. “Bryce! Caribbean Island? Seriously? This is your getaway plan? My dad knows this place. This is his favorite vacation spot! He will find us.”“Not if he didn’t know. We’ll blend in and live like the locals here. He wouldn’t know unless someone will tell him.”“Great. What an idea?” Fabe went back inside the yacht and took her big hat to cover her face. Anticipating that someone would recognize her. After bidding goodbye with the boat captain who were friends with Jim, Bryce took them on a small cabin near the beach where he rented for a year. Jim helped him l
“Jim is dead,” Fabe immediately search the news online about his death. Reports said that he was found dead in his apartment with bullet wound in his head and body. His case was still under investigation and the police were clueless. “How am I suppose to tell this to Bryce?” Fabe mumbled. She left the internet café and went to the nearest telephone booth, dialing Cali’s number. If there’s one person she knows that would keep her secret, that is her brother who also shared a secret with her.Fabe listen to the voice first to make sure it’s Cali who answered the phone before she speak out. “If you are with them, pretend that I am your coach,” Fabe said confirming Cali’s voice.On the other hand, Cali exited Massimo’s office after knowing it was Fabe. “Where the hell are you? Please tell me you’re with Bryce, so I’ll stop worrying here.”“Yes I am with him and sorry about the mess. I didn’t know his plan. How’s everything back there?” “Crazy. Dad misses Liam, but I’m glad
Putting on his high heels and skimpy clothes, with heavy makeup that covers all the angles of his face, Cali performed again as the queen of the drag show. Dancing to the Spice Girls' song beat, he was incredibly graceful and energetic. The crowd went wild for his comeback, being off the limelight for a while. He was the best performer in the club. Many of his supporters wanted to meet the real drag queen, but he refused every time. As much as Cali enjoyed performing on stage, there's another side of his personality that he maintained. An image as the badass kicker in the mixed martial arts arena. He was a famous fighter in Italy. Cali never loses a game. Not even once. He was dubbed as the bas ass kicker because every time he stepped into the arena, he always won it. And Massimo has never been so prouder of his achievements. Making his name in the field of martial arts. On top of that, Cali was also a well-known artist and opened his own gallery. His piece of art costs around half
Roll’s boxing arena. The place where Cali spent his teenage years when in Italy. Confused by himself, he joined boxing until he was drafted in mixed martial arts. Mix martial arts became his domain. He soared high and became famous in that field. Until he met Alden at the gym one day. He wasn’t aware of his job, but when he was invited one day, Cali fell in love in drag show. It took him a year to gain courage to embrace his true self and became the drag queen. *******“Alden!” Cali immediately recognized him as soon as he entered the arena.Alden was left tied on a chair in good shape. He was unconscious and pale when Cali took him, rushing him into the nearest hospital. Cali called Jerry, one of the performer at the club who were close to him and Alden as well. But Jerry knows about Cali’s real identity especially being member if the triad. Unlike Alden who was an open book, Cali hesitated to share his real self to him. Thinking he might avoid him. “What happened to him,
Fabe watched Cali's fight. As expected, he won. But there were times when she thought he would lose the game, then recovered after a few seconds of being pinned down. Cali was always calm and confident in fighting. He was never scared and easily picked up the opponent's movement and strategy.He's bothered, Fabe thought, and decided to go downtown and check her email. Cali doesn't know about the phone Billie gave her, but it's better that way. "Hello?" Cali noticed the call from an unlisted number. "For a moment, I thought you'll lose the fight. You're not focused, Cali. What's up?" "Princess! Thank God you called! I've been waiting for your call for a month. How are you?""Very good. You tell me about yourself. What'd bothering you?" Cali explained to her the email, the threats, and what had happened to Alden. He was in anguish to go back to Italy immediately."So Stephen didn't know yet. You have to hide, Alden. Whoever is doing this will use him to get to you. To tie your neck
“It’s a boy!” the doctor announced their baby’s gender. Stephen was so happy to witness his baby’s first ultrasound. Listening to his heartbeat was a music to his ears. He was crying the whole time. “Thank you, for giving me a reason to live, and be better,” Stephen kissed Georgina’s forehead. “When I give birth, would you be here?” Georgina held his hand. “Of course. Everyday,” Stephen palmed her cheek.“Thank you."Stephen called Massimo as promised to inform him about the gender of his baby. Like them, he was ecstatic, and delighted to know it was a boy. “Dad, will you disowned me of I tell you that I still love Georgina?” Stephen asked, turning the speaker on. Georgina was shocked to hear that from Stephen. Fabe squeeze her hand, “You are part of this family after all.” “Son, I know you love her. You can’t lie to me. I know all of you. Go ahead, but this won’t be easy, son. The long distance.” “I think I could wait, dad. That is if I’m still alive. Our only hope is the paro
"You're pregnant?" "Yes, with Stephen," Georgina took a seat, "I was supposed to tell her after the press conference, but this happened." "I'm sorry. I couldn't do anything for you. Ri….” "Ri?" Fabe cut in. "Ri, Irene, or Eerie. She is one. I called her Ri. My sister from another mother. Torelli married another woman after my mother died." Georgina shared her story with Fabe. Since they discovered her real identity, she has no reason to hide anymore. Irene had loved Bryce since they were a kid. When Torelli left to pursue his mafia business, Georgina and Irene were adopted. But they knew they were sisters and still communicated with each other. When Irene moved to London, she constantly discussed marrying Bryce after college. But then he married Fabe. It broke her heart, and she vowed to get him back. When Fabe left, she was the happiest to be with Bryce again. But she knew he loved her and was obsessed with Nova. Irene found out that Bryce was in love with Nova, who was also
Eerie saw the news. Georgina was arrested and detained in jail. Alessandra Dorso accused her of killing Gemma and Sophie Hamilton. "Dad, we need to help Georgina. Send her a lawyer or bust her out!" Eerie called him, demanding immediate action for her sister. "I did. They are also searching for you. That woman you commissioned to kill Nova failed. She killed their friend! What were you thinking? If you want things to be done, do it yourself!" Torelli snapped. "They can't find me. Moira doesn't know where I am, and Georgina won't talk. So I need you to help her and get out of that prison!" "I am doing my best okay? Massimo had ordered a thorough search for our family. They know who you are now." Eerie paused a little. "How?" "The investigator, Jim. He left a file containing all the information about you and Georgina, including your birth certificate. At least, that's what the lawyer told me. They have strong evidence against you and your sister." "Then bust her out of pris
The guard restrained Georgina and dragged her out. "Hey, let go of me! Stephen!" Stephen stopped, listening to her. "What is happening? Stephen!" Georgina shouted, fighting back. The guards are forced to handcuff her to ensure she won't escape. They took her to the waiting room while waiting for the police. The reporters filmed everything. It escalated and made the headlines after an hour. Everyone wanted answers. Massimo called Stephen. He was in his office hiding, crying. "Dad," Stephen sobbed. "I know, son. Your siblings will be there. Calm down, okay?" "What did you find out?" "Georgina is Irene's older sister. Irene and Georgina is Torelli's daughter. Irene and Eerie are one person, and she was the one who killed our Liam." His secretary knocked on the door and informed him that the police had arrived. Stephen nodded and ended the call. He told the guards to show them, Georgina. "Don't let her out. My lawyer is on the way. He's working on the arrest warrant," Stephen h
Alessandra was referring to the woman in the television. The announcement started, and Georgina was focused on the screen. She was introduced to the public as Stephen’s fiancé. Gerard took the remote control, and paused the recording on the tv. “Her?” Fabe and Bryce point their hand on Georgina’s face.“Yes, her. Georgina Stanford. Gemma found out her name when she was on the news as the acting CEO of Donovan Corporation.”“Is she positive that it was her?” Massimo said, almost choke his own words.“Yes. You can see her video recording ones my phone turns on.”“Oh, God.”Gerard return to the computer, and Sander’s app flashes on the screen. He click it, and saw what he was busy doing running in the background. “Ah, you have to see….”“We have a matched!” Sander prompted.Gerard showed Cali the match. There’s a video of his past recordings in his house where someone broke in, and left a brown envelope. Another video was when Stephen and Georgina visit last night. The mat
“Who is that, Cali?” Stephen was stunned by his reaction. “It’s Alden. He’s coming back to Italy,” Cali lied.“Stephen and Georgina are with you?” Jonathan asked, confirming the voices he heard. “Yes, Alden. I’ll pick you up at the airport.”Jonathan ended the call. Cali pretended that the call was still ongoing, and talk sweetly. He then ended the call with an endearment. He saw Massimo’s eyes rolled hearing the I love you word coming of his mouth. “Dad, whether you like it or not, his going to be my fiancé soon,” Cali said, annoyed by his father’s reaction. “I didn’t say anything bad, and yes, I accept your new self, but getting married? Please, Cali, I’m old. Don’t give a heart attack.”“Whatever, dad.”Georgina excuse herself to go home early. She wanted to relax herself for the big announcement tomorrow. Stephen also excuse himself to drive Georgina home, and remind them all for the event. “Cali, who called you?” Fabe confronted him. It wasn’t Alden that’s for sur
“What! How? Who took her?” Billie lifted a shoulder. “How did they know? Alessandra’s identity is classified, and the only person who knows about her is Jonathan, and us!” “Can you ask Jonathan if he mentioned it to anyone?” Bryce inspect the pocket of the dead man on the floor. “He won’t do that I’m sure.”Bryce showed the identification card to Fabe. It’s not Italian. He was from Russia, all of them.“Tell the maids to call the police. I don’t want to stay here, and deal with this,” Fabe told Franco. Franco went back upstairs, and instructed the maids to call the police and report the kidnapping. The maids run together downstairs. Franco started to the door when he heard a noise to the other room. He draw out his gun, and slowly entered the room. It came from the walk-in closet. Franco kick the door, and held up his gun. “Holy crap! Moira, what are you doing in here? I almost killed you!” Franco breathe out roughly, shaking himself. “Sorry, I was searching for evid
Alessandra replayed Gemma’s video. It was taken the day before she died. She was crying as if Gemma already knew her death was coming. They were best friends since high school. Gemma was the only child, and so was Alessandra. Gemma defended Alessandra from the bullies in school. Since then, they were inseparable. Alessandra recalled the time she last saw her best friend alive. There were loud knocks on the door that night. Alessandra was getting ready for bed, and heard it. Her maid informed that it was Gemma. She was restless. Alessandra led her in her room. Gemma was crying, pacing around. “Gigi, will you please calm down. I’m getting dizzy watching you. What’s the problem?” “Sasa, I need to tell you something, and I want you to record me with your phone,” Gemma took her phone beside the table of her bed, and had it over to her.“Hold on, why would I do that?” “Just do as I say!” Gemma yelled.“Fine,” Alessandra started the video recording.Gemma cited her name fi
“Oh, my God,” Cali gasps, opening his messages, and viewed the woman’s picture with her name, “We got her.”“Who?” “The woman who sent those rocks,” Cali showed Fabe the message. She check the picture. It was the same as the scanner. Her face was zoomed in that clearly showed her face, and her name, Alessandra Dorso.“Who send this to you?” Cali checked the number. It was new. “I don’t know.”“It doesn’t matter. Now we know what she looked like. Cali send this to us all.”“Copy that,” Cali sent the picture to the group. “How are we going to find her?” Moira was bothered how to find a woman overnight in that big city.Cali shrugged, facing her, and started to his room, when the number who sent the picture called him. “Hello? Who is this? And how did you get that picture?” “I’m sure you know how.”“Jonathan? Good riddance! How did you found about that woman?” “What?” Fabe gestured Cali to pass her the phone, “Jonathan? Where are you? We need to talk.”Jonathan didn’