Entering the room, Jennifer calmly guided Mia to the couch.Once seated, she initiated the conversation. "How was work today?"Mia responded with a cute smile, "Well, it was stressful as usual, but..." she trailed off."Hmm," the older woman nodded in understanding.Twitching her lips, she said, "I'd like to express my gratitude for rescuing me that night, helping me to the hospital, and covering my medical expenses. Thank you so much."Mia beamed with smiles, "Ah, it's nothing, Mom. All that matters is you're alright."Eyeing the girl skeptically, Jennifer continued, "The reason why I called you here is due to an important matter. There's something I need you to do for me."Mia's expression turned serious upon hearing this. "Anything. I'll do whatever you ask of me."Inhaling deeply, Jennifer dropped the bombshell, "Divorce my son."Initially, Mia felt she hadn't heard her mother-in-law correctly. Chuckling anxiously, she asked, "Whaaat did you say?""Divorce Shawn. That's what I wan
In an unusual silence, Shawn found himself without words."Why hide it from me? Why reveal it now?" He questioned.Jennifer's expression dropped as she murmured sadly. "I’m sorry, Sunshine.”"But you have to do this. Marry Yvonne. It was your father's dying wish—a commitment to the Davis family. We owe it to his memory."Despite this, Shawn remained resolute, stating, "I don't care. I'm already married."With that, he marched out of the room.Jennifer slumped into the chair, feeling helpless. Now torn between her late husband and her living son, she wondered what course of action to take.Exiting his mother's bedroom, Shawn made a beeline for his study. Settling into his chair, he lit a cigarette, inhaling long puffs. The revelation of a contract existing since before his birth fueled his anger—how could he have been left completely unaware until now.What fueled his anger further was the realization that his father had scripted his future before his very birth.Was the weight of Beat
"What did you just say?"The girls turned in the direction of the voice, and upon seeing its speaker, they froze.Unknown to them, Charlotte George had been standing on the side for a while. Upon hearing Veronica's last sentences, she couldn't help but be dazed.She approached them on her heels, asking keenly, "Vee, what did you just say? Who is married to who?"Veronica bit her lip and glanced at Mia. What was she to do now? She had inadvertently exposed her friend's secret. Guilt washed over her.However, Mia offered her a gentle smile, acknowledging that every secret would eventually come to light sooner rather than later. She turned to face Charlotte, saying, "Actually, I'm married, Ma'am. I'm married to Shawn Mandez of Beats Corporations. I know I should have told you... It's just my personal life... I wanted to keep it a secret—"Before she could finish, Charlotte rushed forward and engulfed her in a tight warm hug.Mia froze, exchanging confused looks with Veronica.After a wh
"What do you mean?—I had her abducted!"Vivian's head spun and she felt an immediate wave of sickness hit her."Where is she now? Where did you take her?" She spoke urgently, throwing on a jacket and grabbing her phone from the bed.Barbara scoffed, "You want to go and save her? After what she did to you? Impossible!""What? What exactly did she do to me? Who said Shawn Mendez was mine to begin with?! Just tell me where you took her." Vivian pleaded helplessly."No!"Barbara was determined to keep the girl in her grasp. Opportunity came but once. “We have her already. ..”“No?” Unable to contain herself any longer, Vivian asked in a low voice, "Aren't you ashamed of yourself?""What did you say?" Her mother was stunned."I asked if you aren't ashamed of yourself! Do you ever think about me at all? About my feelings? Ever since we started living in this house, it's been torture for me! You're my mother, yet you aren't." Vivian sobbed softly, "Getting pregnant by your helper's husband—s
As Shawn turned the doorknob of the next door, relief washed over him as he spotted his wife, Mia."Mia!" His heart raced as he hurried into the room.There she lay, lifeless on the ground, her hair disheveled and covering her face."Baby," Shawn gently shook her, pulling her close and tucking her fallen strands behind her ear.Upon seeing her tear-stained face, his heart twisted. The girl's eyes were red, and her puffy cheeks revealed she had been crying for quite some time.Without hesitation, he embraced her tightly. "I'm so sorry, Little One. It's my fault."Mia clung to her husband, gripping his back as her tears flowed. She wept until she could weep no more. After regaining composure, she whispered in a raspy breath, "I thought you weren't going to come.""I'll always come for you, my baby," Shawn reassured, kissing her hair. “I’m deeply sorry. This will never happen again. I promise.”With care, he lifted her into his arms. Exiting the warehouse, his men gladly cleared the pat
As it was already late into the night, Shawn asked Madam Susan to prepare a room for his sister-in-law. Mia, exhausted from the draining events and aided by her husband's medicine, didn’t take long before she drifted into a deep sleep.The next morning, Vivian bid farewell to her sister before departing. However, prior to her departure, she retrieved a file from her vehicle and handed it to Mia in her bedroom."This belongs to you," she said, smiling. "Be good, okay? If you need anything at all, give me a call, and I'll be there in a second."Mia returned her sister's smile, and both girls waved each other goodbye.As Vivian left the bedroom and made her way to the front door, she encountered CEO Shawn in the lounge, sipping on a cup of coffee.Bowing, she hesitated before sharing her thoughts. "CEO Shawn, you might not know, but you once saved my life twice." She offered a small smile. "I believe fate brought us together, because now, here we are, in-laws." She chuckled nervously.Af
Stella and her younger siblings were bewildered to see Madam Mandez. She was meant to be deceased—three years prior, they attended her burial ceremony. How was it possible for her to stand before them now?Their astonishment outweighed any excitement, rendering them unable to leap towards her in joy at the unexpected reunion after several years. Was she a ghost?"Master Davis, Madam Davis," Jennifer greeted with a subtle smile, gesturing for the visitors to take their seats.Madam Davis closed the gap between them, taking Jennifer's hands in hers and patting them comfortingly. "It must have been challenging for you these past few years. Are you alright?"She and her husband had learnt that the woman didn’t die in the accident and had been in a coma all these while, only waking up recently…Jennifer Mandez nodded, "I'm fine, thank you, Natasha. Please, take your seat."Madam Davis nodded and then took her seat beside her husband.“It’s good to see you're doing well. However, we've come
Three years prior,As an intern, Charlotte found herself working late into the night on this particular day. Upon completing her tasks at B.Y TV building, she headed out. As she walked down the road, a young man approached her."Miss, Master Davis would like to see you. Please, come with me."Upon hearing this, Charlotte felt a mix of surprise and anticipation.The Davis family had consistently opposed her relationship with Damien, and the reasons remained a mystery to her. Perhaps, they were here to reconcile with her. That was her initial assumption.She promptly followed the man to the car, her heart beating rapidly in her chest as she got in."Uncle, Aunt," she bowed politely.Master Davis and his wife cast disdainful glances at the girl.“The reason we summoned you today is straightforward,” Madam Davis spoke. “Sever ties with our son. We don't want you for him.”Upon hearing the woman's heart-wrenching words, a wave of sadness engulfed Charlotte. "Wh-why? Did I do something wron