EthanI was engrossed with work in my study room when my phone rang. Seeing Jay’s name on the screen brought an instant smile to my face. “Hey, buddy,” I said, leaning back in my chair. “Mr. Ethan,” Jay’s voice came through, calm and cheerful. “Uhm... Can I spend the night at your house?” I blinked, surprised. Jay wants to spend the night at my house? Is Sonia aware of this or Am I dreaming? "Hey, Mr. Ethan. Are you there?" “Yes.. Yes of course you can if your mom is okay with it.” I said, my voice slightly trembling with emotions. "I have already discussed it with my mommy,” he said quickly. “She’s not around, she has traveled and I don’t want to sleep alone in this big house.” I felt a sudden rush of emotions, joy, excitement, and disbelief within me. “Of course, Jay. Get ready. I’ll come pick you up right away.” I barely waited for his response before hanging up. My heart raced as I grabbed my car keys and headed out the door. **********I drove as fast as I could, m
Ethan Jay stared at me, waiting for an answer. His eyes were so much like Sonia's, curious but guarded. I set my glass down and wiped my mouth, trying to keep my voice steady. “Jay, it’s… complicated,” I said, unsure of how much I should tell him. Jay looked at me with a serious face. “But you still like her, right? I mean… you drew her picture and you said you miss her.” I swallowed hard. How could a child see through me so easily? Is Jay really a child or an adult in a child form? “I do, Jay,” I admitted. “I miss her a lot. And I regret hurting her more than anything in the world.” He studied me for a moment as if he was trying to decide whether or not to believe me. Then he nodded. “Then fix it,” he said, gazing straight into my eyes, like it was the easiest thing in the world. His actions surprised me. He has a mature mind and I couldn’t help but smile at his innocence. He's more mature than his age. “I’ll try,” I promised, even though I had no idea how to make it
Sonia "We missed you so much," Gloria said repeatedly, her voice filled with emotion. I smiled as I hugged them back. They were once my maids, the ones who always kept me company whenever I felt lonely. I have missed them so much. I pulled back, blinking away the tears that were threatening to come out of my eyes. “It’s good to see you both,” I said, my voice barely audible. But as I looked around the room again, I couldn’t ignore the ache in my chest. I was once the mistress of this house. Now, I am just a visitor. "Uhm... Where is Jay?" I asked softly. Vanessa smiled warmly. "Young master is still asleep in the master bedroom.” The master bedroom? My heart skipped a beat. Ethan let him sleep there? I tried not to overthink it, as I decided to go to Ethan's room and get my son. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed down the staircase. I spun around to see if it was Jay but I froze when I saw Ethan. He was walking down the stairs, his hair still damp from a shower. He w
Sonia The next morning, I walked into the office, trying to push away the heaviness that had settled in my chest since leaving Ethan’s mansion yesterday. Work was my escape, my safe space, and I needed it now more than ever.The moment I stepped inside, Tara’s face lit up. “Ms. Sonia! You’re back!” she exclaimed, rushing over to hug me as if I had been away for months. Her excitement made me smile. “I’m back,” I said, with a chuckle. “I hope everything’s on track?” I asked as she pushed the door to my office open and we both stepped in. “Yes, but we only have two days until the presentation,” Tara reminded me, pulling out my chair for me. I nodded. “I know. Don’t worry, we’ll be ready before then.”Her eyes brightened with excitement when she heard me.After sitting down and taking the coffee that Tara made for me, I went through some documents before I made my way toward my team. As soon as I stepped into the design room, a wave of warmth greeted me.“Ms. Sonia!” someone called
Sonia My heart pounded as I stood up and peeked outside, but the hallway was empty. “Stop it, Sonia,” I whispered to myself, placing a hand on my chest to calm myself. “You’re just tired.” I shook off the nerves and returned to my desk. But as I sat down, my phone buzzed. I grabbed it, expecting a message from Jay or Caro. But my stomach dropped when I saw the screen. Private Number.I hesitated before answering. “Hello?”There was silence on the other end. Then, a faint breath. “Hello?” I repeated, my voice trembling this time but still, there was nothing. I hung up and set the phone down, but the uneasy feeling in my chest only grew stronger. Something didn’t feel right. My heart thumped in my chest as I stared at the door, my ears straining to catch any other sounds. Tina had told me I was the only one left in the office, so who could be out there? I swallowed hard, my hands trembling as I tried to finish packing up my things. I needed to leave as fast as possibl
Ethan I sat at the head of the table, staring blankly at my workers who were making reports. Today is the end of the month general report with the heads of departments and they are here to give their report. The voices around me blurred into the distance as my mind drifted back to Sonia. I couldn’t stop thinking about the way she had looked at me yesterday after asking if I was still engaged with Celine. Her eyes were searching mine, desperate for answers I couldn’t give. Her question haunted me. I froze when she asked. I wanted to deny it, to tell her that Céline didn’t mean anything to me anymore, but the words wouldn’t come out. I saw the hurt, the disappointment in her eyes and the look in her eyes when I stayed silent... it shattered me, it broke my heart into pieces. “What do you think, sir?" The sound of someone calling me snapped me out of my thoughts. One of the staff members had asked for my opinion, but I didn't even hear a word of what he said. I felt a little
EthanI stepped out of my car, my nostrils flared with rage as I stared up at the sleek glass building in front of me. This is the company that had been stealing contracts from me, the company that thought they could double-cross me in the business world. I can't wait to see the man behind this. I'm ready to tear him apart if he doesn't give a genuine reason. My phone buzzed. It was Dave, sending me the company’s address again, but I didn’t need it. I am here already. I adjusted my tie and pushed through the glass door open. The receptionist immediately stood and greeted me politely, her voice slightly trembling. “Good morning, sir. You are welcome to D and G company.”I nodded once. " I want to see the CEO,” I said, coldly. She pointed to the elevator. “His office is on the top floor."I didn’t wait for her to say more. The elevator doors opened and I stepped in. I clenched my fists. My thoughts raced. Who the hell is this CEO? Did he think he could come out of nowhere and
Sonia I woke up feeling completely drained, my body heavy with exhaustion. My head throbbed as I sat up, struggling to shake off the unease that had settled deep in my chest. I dragged myself to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my face, hoping it would jolt me awake or at least wash away the lingering fear that clung to me but it didn't. I was dressing up after taking my bath when my phone buzzed. It was a message from a private number. Again? I hesitated before picking it up, my fingers trembling slightly as I checked the screen. “Watch your back, Sonia.”I shivered, my body trembling with fear as the phone nearly slipped from my hands. I'm sure this message was from the same number that called me yesterday at the office.I clutched the phone, my mind racing. The sound I heard at the office, the door creaking open before Alex arrived flashed in my memory. I had convinced myself it was nothing, just my nerves playing tricks on me. But what if it wasn’t? I was still tr
Sonia The soft creak of the door jolted me out of my sleep. My eyes felt heavy as I forced them open, adjusting to the dim hospital room. For a moment, I panicked but then I felt the warmth beside me and turned to see Jay, sleeping peacefully. A small smile tugged at my lips. I have been singing to him, hoping it would comfort him but I didn't realize when sleep took over. “Good evening, Ms. Sonia.” The gentle voice made me turn and I saw a nurse walk in, the same one who was with the doctor earlier. She had a kind smile on her face as she approached me. “How are you feeling Ms Sonia?” she asked. I rubbed my temple lightly and smiled. “I feel better but I still have a slight headache.” She nodded. “That’s normal for now. I’m here to give you an injection and some medicine but you will need to take them after eating.” I watched as she prepared the syringe and I sighed softly. “Alright.” The sharp sting of the injection made me wince but I remained still. After she ga
Sonia "Mommy!" Jay’s voice rang through the room as he ran toward me. I blinked in shock as I couldn't believe, "Jay!" I gasped, my heart nearly bursting with emotion as he opened the door and ran towards me. I pulled him into my arms, holding him so tight as if I was afraid he would disappear again. Tears blurred my vision as I felt the warmth of my little boy against me. He is real, He is here. I pulled back slightly, my hands shaking as I checked his body. "Are you okay? Did they hurt you? Tell me, Jay, are you alright?" Jay nodded with a small smile. "I’m okay, Mommy." But my heart ached in pain as I looked at him, fresh tears welled in my eyes. He was so thin. His once chubby cheeks had sunken in and there were bruises on his arms. My heart clenched painfully. How could Daniel do this to a child? Did he have no conscience? A sob escaped my lips as I cupped Jay’s face, gently rubbing my thumb across his bruised skin. "I’m so sorry," I choked out. "I should have
SoniaMy body trembled as I held Ethan’s cold hand, my fingers tightening around his as if I could keep him from slipping away. Tears streamed down my face but I couldn’t stop them. "Drive faster, please!" I urged, my voice breaking. The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror and gave a quick nod. “Yes, ma’am.” The car sped down the road, the city lights blurring past us. My heart pounded with every second that passed. Ethan is barely holding on, his breathing weak. The sight of the blood that soaked the seat made my stomach churn with fear. As soon as we drove into the hospital building, the driver quickly parked the car and Ethan’s men wasted no time. They opened the doors and ran inside. Moments later, they returned with four nurses pushing a stretcher. The car door swung open and they carefully lifted Ethan out, placing him onto the stretcher. I jumped out right after, grabbing his hand as they wheeled him inside. His fingers were ice-cold. “Ethan, stay wit
Sonia I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Ethan. Like, Ethan is here to save me? It felt like a dream. My heart pounded as relief flooded through me. I have lost all hope of escaping Daniel but Ethan is able to find me. How did he even find this place? Well, that is a question for another day. But then, my relief turned into fear when I saw his right arm wrapped in a bloody soaked cloth. He was hurt. I wanted to ask what happened but there was no time. I have to get away from Daniel first before he does something worse. One of Ethan’s men grabbed my arm, pulling me away. I was ready to run, to leave this nightmare behind but then, I heard a sharp groan of pain. I spun around and my whole body shivered in fear when I saw Ethan as Daniel stabbed him. I froze, my breath hitching as blood poured from his side, soaking his shirt. “No!” I screamed, trying to break free. I fought against the guard who was holding me but he tightened his grip. “It’s dangerous! We have to go!”
DanielPanic swept through the room as the sound of gunfire echoed. My heart raced as I reached for my gun, my eyes scanning the chaos. One of my men ran outside to check and quickly returned, his face white with fear. “What’s going on?” I asked, my voice calm as I tried to keep my frustration in check. “We’re under attack,” he said, almost breathless. Damn it! I knew it. This has to be Ethan's doing. I pulled my gun out, my mind racing. Marcus told me the security is tight so how did they get through? How did they get through my tight securities? I couldn’t waste time thinking about that now. I have to move fast. Gunshots rang out again, and panic spread like wildfire. People screamed, running in different directions, desperate to escape. The sound of bullets echoed through the air. I turned to Sonia, who was frantically searching for an escape before she could make a move. I grabbed her wrist. She struggled, trying to break free, but I held her tight. I grabbed he
Chapter 116 EthanThe man smirked. “Did you really think you could walk in here and go scot-free?” I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to stay calm. The rage inside me burned like wildfire but I can't afford to lose control. “I regret not killing you when I had the chance,” I said through gritted teeth. The man chuckled. “That’s why a man should never be too trusting.” His eyes darkened. “Now, hand over the boy or I’ll shoot.” My fingers secretly twitched over the gun in my back pocket. I could take him down in an instant but Jay is too close. If I made one wrong move, he could get hurt. I started to lower Jay to the ground. “No, Daddy!” Jay whimpered, clinging to me tightly. His small hands trembled as he gripped my shirt. His wide, terrified eyes pleaded with me. I cupped his face gently. “Jay, do you trust me?” Tears welled in his eyes but he nodded slightly. “Yes.” “Then do as I say.” Reluctantly, Jay loosened his grip. The man grinned. “That’s more like it.”
EthanI stormed Daniel’s mansion with my men, my body burning with rage. The moment his guards spotted us, they opened fire. "Fools," I muttered, my eyes contorted with rage. I didn’t hesitate as I pulled out my gun, aimed and fired, taking down the bastards who dared to stand in my way. They were nothing but obstacles... mere distractions. My goal is clear and that is to get hold of Daniel. I wanted to be the one to kill him, to put a bullet in his skull and watch as the light fades from his eyes but no, I have something more important to do and that has to do with finding Jay first. I clenched my jaw, my grip on my gun tightening. I turned to Dave, my most trusted man. “Take two of your men and get Sonia.” My voice was cold, unwavering. Dave gave me a curt nod. “And if you see Daniel,” I added, my voice dripping with venom, “kill him.” "Yes, boss." Dave didn’t need to be told twice. He understood. Daniel didn’t deserve to breathe, not after what he did to Sonia... Not
Daniel The sharp beeping of my alarm clock jolted me out of sleep. I groaned, blindly reaching out to silence it with a slap. The noise stopped but the lingering annoyance didn’t fade. Blinking, I forced my eyes open and glanced at the time, 6 AM. A slow smirk curled on my lips. "Today is the day."Without wasting time, I swung my legs off the bed and headed straight to the bathroom. The cold water jolted me fully awake and a rush of excitement coursed through me. I still can't believe that In just a few hours, Sonia would be mine and mine alone.As I stepped out of the bathroom, steam rolling off my skin, I spotted Marcus walking in. He carried an expensive suit in his hands, already dressed in his expensive attire. "Good morning, boss," he greeted me with a respectful bow before placing the suit on my bed. I nodded in acknowledgment, moving toward the mirror as I started getting dressed. "How are Jay and Alex?" I asked, fastening the buttons on my shirt. "Jay’s been
Daniel As we approached my mansion, the security checkpoint unexpectedly signaled my car to stop. My jaw tightened. They had never stopped me before. Everyone here knew who I was, so why now? Didn’t they recognize my car? A police officer knocked on the window. I let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing my temple before lowering the window. “Good evening, sir,” the officer greeted respectfully. I frowned, giving him a brief nod. This man is new... I have never seen him around before. “What is the meaning of this?” I asked, my voice cold. “Why are you stopping me?” “My apologies, sir,” he said, keeping his tone formal. “I’m just doing my job.” My blood boiled at his words but I forced myself to stay calm. I smiled coldly. “Alright. How can I help you?” “We just need to check your car’s particulars… and the trunk,” he replied. My heart pounded. The trunk.They can't check the trunk. If they did, they would find Alex's unconscious body that was stuffed inside. A