I can say for free to you that Amira is a cold-hearted bitch. 🥴🥴 Hmm, Karina and Aidan are in the kitchen. What do you think is likely to happen between them??
Karina, unable to keep silently watching him cook, demanded to have a taste of what he was making, thinking it was nonsense. Aidan shook his head, but before he could stop her, she eagerly scooped some of the food with a spoon. Aidan turned back just in time to see her choke on the food, prompting him to quickly grab a bottle of water and assist her, rubbing her back lightly.As Karina drank the water, she was surprised to find herself staring at Aidan, who was looking at her with concern in his mesmerizing blue eyes. Their gaze locked, and the tension in the air grew palpable. As Aidan slowly took the glass from her, Karina felt her heart racing. She realized their lips were dangerously close, and though she wanted to push him away, she found herself frozen in place.Their lips brushed against each other, sending a jolt of electricity through Karina's body. She pushed him back abruptly, her hands shaking. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean..." Aidan started, his voice filled with regret.Kar
Zora was speechless, her mind racing with questions. She stared at Sophie in disbelief, prompting Sophie to quickly interject, "Please, don't tell Mommy about it."Nodding absentmindedly, Zora mulled over Sophie's request, still trying to process the unexpected revelation. Sophie turned her gaze to the window, silently hoping for one last glimpse of Aidan, but the car pulled away, leaving her to wonder about the wonderful mysterious man who had crossed her path once again.Later in the day, Karina's fingers danced over the keyboard as she navigated through her system, her focus momentarily broken by Gina's entrance. Gina's playful tone drew a smile from Karina as she teased, "Fashionably late, aren't we, Karina? The mighty CEO and heiress of Everhardt Group."Karina chuckled, giving a light-hearted excuse. "Blame it on the unpredictable traffic today. Took a wrong turn and almost got lost."Gina's laughter filled the room, and she quickly shifted the conversation to business. "Well,
Noticing Aidan's prolonged silence as he dropped his gaze, Amira leaned in, rubbing his cheek affectionately as she made him look at her. He could see the raw desire in her eyes. He wanted to distance himself from her, but she stopped him and repeated, "I’m going to give you twenty million dollars, my love."He pinched his nose as she held his face firmly, whispering seductively into his ear, "I’m willing to write the check right now and even add some tips if only you could refrain from soothing me at this moment."His brows creased as she took his hand and trailed it on her thighs. "I want to feel your intoxicating touch again," she said hoarsely, "I want your fingers working their magic inside me."Maintaining her smile and holding his gaze, she was about to guide his hand between her thighs, but he pulled away and jerked up, to her surprise."You’re a bitch," he said tersely, stomping out of the room.Amira blinked and straightened up, biting her teeth in boiling rage. She slowly sa
On a lovely afternoon, Karina laid Sophie on her bed, hoping she would take her siesta, but Sophie was a bit unwilling."I want to play hide and seek with Aunt Phoebe or you," Sophie said, her eyes pleading."You need to sleep first," Karina replied gently. "After an hour, you can play after having a rest."Sophie nodded obediently but asked, "Can you stay with me?"Karina hesitated. "I have something to do in my room, but I promise I'll come back to check on you soon."Sophie smiled. "Thank you for picking me up from school today and not going to work."Karina smiled back and nodded. She wanted to ask Sophie why she had lied about her encounter with a man at the supermarket the other day but decided against it. Instead, she said, "I'll likely stay home for a couple more days so we can spend time together."Sophie's face lit up with elation. Karina pecked her on the forehead, pulled the duvet up, and stood up. She walked to the door, which was slightly open, and watched as her daughte
Aidan started walking around, searching for Sophie. As he wandered through the hospital, he caught a glimpse of Karina sobbing and embracing Zora. Recognizing her and noticing her other family members, he wondered aloud what they were doing there and why they looked so worried. Phoebe approached, answering a call. Aidan thought of calling out to her to ask what was happening, but someone brushed past him hurriedly. It was Gina. She met up with Phoebe a few steps away."What happened?" Gina asked, her tone petrified."Sophie had an incident," Phoebe cried. "She probably fell down the stairs and is now in the ICU."Gina gasped in astonishment. Overhearing their conversation, the package containing medicine slipped from Aidan's hand. He rushed toward them, pushing past them as he headed for Karina in a surge of panic."Karina!" he hollered, causing her to turn. As he reached her, he grabbed her arm. "What happened to Sophie?"Karina's teeth gnashed as she stared at him with resentment,
Doctor Anderson emerged from the ICU, his expression calm but tired. "The blood transfusion was successful, and Aidan will be out soon," he informed them.Karina, Zora, and the rest of the family uttered silent prayers of thanks, relief flooding their faces. Back in the ICU, as the medical personnel who had carried out the operation began to leave and some nurses started cleaning Sophie up, Aidan got off his bed. He walked up to Sophie and gently took hold of her tiny hand, which now had tubes inserted. He exhaled deeply, feeling his heart ache merely by looking at her—the same cheerful girl who had eased his burdens and given him incredible joy just a few days ago. It broke him to see her lying motionless.In his thoughts, Aidan wondered if what happened to her was truly an accident. He wanted to peck her forehead, but Dr. Anderson returned and gently urged him to go and rest in an empty ward if he felt dizzy."I’m fine," Aidan insisted. "Will she be okay?"Dr. Anderson nodded. "The
As the sound of Lucas' car driving away filled the quiet living room, Anita rolled her eyes in a distressing manner. She then turned to face her mother and started whining, "I hope Sophie doesn't die."Juliana appeared surprised, which shocked Anita. "Why do you say that?" Juliana asked, her voice tinged with confusion.Anita huffed, adding, "I want Sophie alive because even if she dies now, Karina won't give up on her."Juliana's brows wrinkled as she struggled to understand her daughter's words. "What do you mean?"Anita sighed and indirectly said, "No family would easily give off their young dead daughter's healthy heart to save another child."The realization hit Juliana. Anita managed to smile, placing a hand on her mother's shoulder. She said in a low, cold voice, "Karina is definitely not going to sign off her daughter's heart to save Lilly even if I cry my eyes out. I don't want to go and do something drastic, like exhuming Sophie's corpse to take her heart. That might have po
A tense silence filled the room. Amira, trying to process what she had just heard, whispered to herself in disbelief, "Karina's daughter is alive?" Noticing Aidan glancing at her, she quickly composed herself. "Aidan, explain this to me. Karina had a child?"Aidan nodded. "Yes, a daughter."Amira, struggling to maintain her footing, feigned concern. "How is she?""I donated blood for her, and she's stable for now," Aidan replied, his voice strained.Cruzita huffed, her frustration boiling over. "You're being paranoid over someone who might not even be yours."Aidan faced her, his expression hard. "I feel a strong bond with Sophie, even if I've only met her a few times. Whether she's mine or not, I'll still consider her like my own and won't tolerate anyone speaking ill of her."With that, he turned and left for his room, leaving them all bewildered. The room was filled with a heavy silence as they tried to process Aidan's unwavering resolve and deep emotional connection to a child he m
A Few Months LaterLife had started to return to normal for Karina and Sophie. Sophie, with the help of therapy and the constant support from Aidan and Karina, had begun to heal from the trauma of her kidnapping. They spent their weekends visiting parks, and museums, and sometimes just enjoying quiet family picnics, which helped Sophie find joy again.Karina and Aidan, too, had found a new rhythm in their relationship. They decided to set aside their past differences and work together for Sophie’s happiness and welfare. Aidan's family, especially his mother, Cruzita, had also mended fences with Karina. The shared goal of giving Sophie a stable and loving environment brought them closer.Meanwhile, Lilly had undergone her transplant surgery, thanks to the Everhardt family's efforts in finding a suitable donor. Her recovery was a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.During these months, Anita and Amira faced their trials. Amira’s defense team, led by her best lawyers, had fought tirelessly t
The atmosphere was charged with a mixture of dread and desperate hope, a battle of wills playing out in the room.The men appeared, one of them carrying Sophie on his shoulder as she squirmed and cried. Karina called out desperately, "Sophie! Sophie!"Anita's expression turned concerned as she watched the scene unfold, her eyes flickering between Karina and Sophie. “I’m doing you the honors because I’m a mother too. Use this moment well and say goodbye properly to your daughter.” She signaled to the man, who dropped Sophie down and the other went and untied Karina. The little girl ran to Karina, her face tear-streaked and trembling.“Mommy, I missed you,” Sophie cried, trembling.Karina managed a smile through her tears, cuddling her daughter tightly.“Don’t worry, darling. I’m here. Nothing will happen to you.” She scanned Sophie’s face, then shot an angry look at Anita. “Why does my daughter look like this? What have you been doing to her?!”Anita shrugged nonchalantly. “Just keep
Karina watched with teary, weary eyes as Anita paced impatiently. Lucas stood nearby, his face a mask of frustration. Juliana returned, her face pale as she informed them that Lilly was ready.Lucas sneered at Anita. “Where are your men? They should’ve been here by now.”“They’re coming. They should be—” She was cut off by a knock on the door.Anita took a step forward, but Lucas stopped her with a raised hand. He went to open the door and returned with two burly men in tow.“What the heck kept you guys?” Anita snapped.“Sorry, ma’am. Traffic was a nightmare,” one of the men apologized.Anita hissed. “Fine. Lucas, they’ll go get Sophie now.”Lucas nodded, watching them head upstairs before turning his gaze back to Karina, who was sobbing and staring at him with a mix of sorrow and betrayal.“Lucas, I never thought you could do this to me,” she choked out, her voice trembling with a mix of desperation and heartbreak.He leaned forward, feigning remorse. “I’m sorry, love. You know I ha
Anita asked, tensed, “What are we going to do?”“Tie her up!” Lucas commanded. He dragged a chair and placed Karina on it, securing her tightly with ropes. “Where are your guys who are supposed to take Sophie to the facility?” he grumbled.“They are on their way,” Anita muttered, nervously glancing at Karina.Lilly appeared, her eyes widening in horror as she saw Karina, who was now bleeding from the head. “Mommy, what happened to Aunt Karina?”Lucas flicked his gaze at the girl, snarling, “Ugh, this girl. Take her to her room and get her ready, Mother!”Juliana quivered and walked to Lilly. “Let’s go, my dear,” she said softly, leading Lilly upstairs as Lucas continued tying Karina to the chair.In the Everhardt mansion, Aidan walked into the house. “Where’s Karina?” he asked Gina.“She went to the office about 30 minutes ago,” Gina replied.He nodded and turned to leave but stopped as Georgia walked in with some files in her hands. “Georgia, have you seen Karina?” he quickly asked.
Aidan and Karina arrived at the Everhardt mansion, the tension palpable between them. Aidan got out of his car and quickly walked up to her, his tone urgent. "Karina, I think we should inform Inspector Kai."Her eyes widened in surprise. "No. We shouldn't.""What? Why?" Aidan asked, bewildered."Lucas is no fool," Karina explained, her voice steady but tense. "He might have figured that I didn't just come to his family's house looking for him. I'm sure Anita told him already that she saw me at the hospital, and then he figured out that he messed up by lying to me twice."Aidan shook his head in frustration. "So, what are we going to do? Stay calm when Sophie's earring was lying in their house?"She sighed deeply, struggling to keep her composure. "Aidan, we shouldn't react impulsively. Lucas shouldn't think that I'm suspecting him."Aidan eyed her with concern. "Are you scared of him or what?""I'm just considering the odds and possibilities now. What if… my daughter is in that house
Karina answered it, faking her cheerful voice. "Hello, Lucas.""Hi, Karina. Uh, sorry but you can't see Anita or Lilly."Her brows creased. "What? Why?""They left the country. They went to Switzerland.""But you said we could have dinner with them, Lucas.""Yes, I had no idea they left. I just called my mom and she told me about it."She nodded. "So, when did they leave?""Last night, yeah."She nodded. "Okay. It's fine. Let's talk later." She ended the call and groaned. "He lied again."Aidan asked, "What happened?""I saw Anita and Lilly less than an hour ago, and he said they left last night," she concluded.Aidan's expression turned grim. "He's definitely hiding something, Karina.""I feel so too. I need to go over to his family's house.""I'm coming with you.""But you're going to stay outside and hide. Paraventure Lucas shows up, he shouldn't see you."He agreed, and they left. Aidan followed Karina's car as she drove to the Salvatore Mansion.When Karina arrived, she placed so
The air in the room shifted, charged with a new, tense energy.Lucas's face darkened, his jaw clenched tightly."Karina?" he muttered, half to himself, half to Amira. The intimacy between him and Amira shattered instantly, replaced by a complicated mix of fear, guilt, and anger.Amira pulled back slightly, her eyes wide with surprise and worry. “What do we do?" she whispered, her voice trembling.Lucas took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. "Stay quiet," he ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument. He disentangled himself from Amira, his expression hardening as he prepared to face whatever was waiting for him on the other side of the door.Lucas started heading to the door and halted. He spun and gestured at Amira to go hide somewhere. She quickly grabbed her clothes and ran off, her footsteps light as she disappeared into another room. He exhaled deeply, trying to steady himself."Lucas, are you there…?" Karina's voice was tinged with impatience."Uh, I'm coming!" he ca
Anita held Lilly’s hand tightly as they walked into an examining room in an extinguished hospital owned by the Algernon family. She had brought Lilly for a discreet proper checkup. She had been meticulous in ensuring this visit would be confidential, preparing for the upcoming transplant surgery. After the doctor had thoroughly examined Lilly, they all returned to his office, a tense silence hanging in the air.The doctor sat behind his desk, looking over Lilly’s charts before raising his eyes to Anita."So, Mrs. Anita, when is Lilly scheduled for the transplant?"Anita forced a smile, her mind racing for a believable answer. "We’re taking her to England for the transplant. A hospital there has found a suitable donor."The doctor frowned, clearly puzzled. "England? Which hospital, if you don't mind me asking? We need to transfer her medical records and ensure they have all the necessary information."Anita’s responses became increasingly evasive. "It's a private facility. They’ve as
Soon, Amira matched Lucas’s vigor, her enthusiasm doubling his pleasure. He growled and moaned, “Good girl, keep going.” She finished, then licked him from his V-line up to his chest, biting his nipples. Lucas groaned, his body tensing with the mix of pleasure and pain.“You’re not scared of me?” he muttered hoarsely.Amira smiled naughtily. “Why would I be? I know you won’t kill me.”He nodded, kissing her forehead. “I won’t. You're just different.” They started kissing passionately, their lips moving in a synchronized dance of lust and dominance. She asked between breaths, “How?”He chuckled, pulling back to look at her. “Everyone considers me a monster.”They locked gazes, Amira’s eyes piercing into his as she smirked. “We’re alike. Raymond used to be someone special to me before. I loved and adored him.” Her tone turned flat and callous. “But I killed him.”Lucas grinned. “I’m not like you, darling. I don’t kill the ones I love. Only those who give me trouble.”She started care