Mrs. Rose paced outside Mr. Kendrick’s hospital room, anxiety biting at her. She watched Ivy from a distance, her mind racing with everything that had been spiraling out of control since Ryan’s accident. Bella, of all people, was now claiming to be in charge of the Kendrick empire. She couldn’t believe it. The idea made her stomach churn with disgust.“Ivy,” Mrs. Rose called out softly, gesturing for her daughter to come over.Ivy glanced up from her tablet, hesitating for a moment, then followed her mother into the quiet hallway.“What is it, Mom?” Ivy asked, her tone cautious.Mrs. Rose took a deep breath. “I heard from the staff that Bella is in the company. She’s been acting like she owns the place. Is it true?”Ivy’s face tightened. “Yeah, Mom, it’s true. She’s in Dad’s office as we speak. She and some new faces are practically running things now.”Mrs. Rose’s heart sank. Betrayal burned through her chest. “I knew she was ambitious, but this… this is something else. How could
Mrs. Rose stormed out of the company, her heart racing, palms sweating, as the weight of the situation sank in. Bella had caught her completely off guard at the company earlier, and now Ryan's health state was the final nail in the coffin. "How did Bella know about the affair with Parker?" That thought kept bouncing around her mind. Was it possible she had more dirt on her or was this just the tip of the iceberg? She clenched the steering wheel, driving back to the mansion.Once inside, Mrs. Rose sank into a plush armchair, rubbing her temples, attempting to process everything. The shock of losing control over both her personal and professional life gnawed at her relentlessly. The affair with Parker was meant to be her secret, no one was supposed to find out. And now, everything was slipping out of her hands, and the worst part was that Bella held all the cards.Meanwhile, at the hospital, Ryan stirred once more, slowly opening his eyes to see Ivy standing by his bedside. Confusio
Ryan stared up at her, his expression dazed. “Iris…?”“Yes, it’s me,” Bella cooed, pressing a kiss to his forehead. “We’ve been through so much together, but now we can finally be happy.”Ryan’s brow furrowed as if trying to remember. “What… happened to me?”“You were in a car accident, darling,” Bella replied smoothly. “You were on your way to meet me. I was pregnant, and we were going to start a new life together.”“Pregnant…?” Ryan’s voice was weak, his memory faltering.“Yes, but don’t worry,” Bella said, her tone softening. “We have everything we ever wanted. I’ll take care of you.”As Bella continued to weave her web of lies, Ivy and Mrs. Rose reentered the room, their expressions tense.“Chapter 82Ryan blinked as he lay in the hospital bed, still groggy from the medication and the accident. His head throbbed, and the unfamiliar faces around him seemed like ghosts from another life. The only name that rang clear in his muddled mind was "Iris." It was the name he clung to, the onl
She had overheard enough of the conversation to know what Bella was doing. “What’s going on here?” Ivy asked, her tone sharp as she shot Bella a pointed look. “Bella tensed but didn’t look up. She continued holding Ryan’s hand, her fingers wrapped around his possessively. “We were just talking, Ivy. Ryan’s starting to remember things.”Ivy folded her arms, glaring at Bella. “Remembering what? More of your lies? Ryan, you need to be careful about who you trust right now.”Ryan looked between the two women, his mind spinning. He still felt so lost. “I don’t understand,” he muttered. Bella leaned in closer, whispering in a voice meant only for Ryan. “She’s always had issues with me, Ryan. But I’ve been patient. I know she cares about you, but sometimes she just doesn’t understand how hard it’s been for us.”“Hard for us?” Ivy snapped, stepping closer to the bed. “You mean hard for you, Bella. You’ve always been selfish. Everything is always about you.”Ryan winced at the tension, not
The door to Ivy's suite slammed shut behind her as Bella followed her inside, her eyes glinting with cold determination. Ivy’s heels clicked against the marble floor, her steps quicker than usual, her mind racing with frustration and disbelief at Bella’s audacity. She had barely made it halfway to the living room when Bella’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and mocking.“You’re not going to walk away from this conversation, Ivy,” Bella hissed, her arms crossed over her chest. “We need to talk.”Ivy turned on her heel, fury flashing in her eyes. “There’s nothing to talk about, Bella. I’m done playing your little game.” Her voice was steady, but there was an underlying anger that simmered just beneath the surface.Bella raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at the corner of her lips. “Oh, I think there’s plenty to talk about. You’ll want to hear every word I have to say.”Ivy scoffed, folding her arms tightly across her chest. “You’re delusional if you think I’m going to keep up wit
“So, what now?” Ivy finally asked, her voice laced with resentment.Bella took a step back, her demeanor calming now that she knew she had won. “Now, you play your part. You’re going to keep your mouth shut about Iris, and you’re going to help me maintain this illusion. If you do that, your father’s secrets stay buried, and Kendrick Enterprises remains in the family.”Ivy narrowed her eyes. “And what happens to Iris? The real Iris?”Bella’s smile faded slightly, her eyes hardening. “Iris is gone. She’s not coming back.”Ivy took a step closer, her voice steady despite the storm raging inside her. “You’re going to make sure of that, aren’t you?”Bella didn’t flinch and didn’t break eye contact. “If I have to,” she said coldly.Ivy felt a chill run down her spine at the finality in Bella’s voice. She had suspected for a while that Bella had something to do with Iris’s disappearance, but now she knew. Bella wasn’t just playing a game—she was willing to go to any lengths to secure her pla
The cold, sterile air of the hospital was suffocating. The relentless beeping of machines filled the silence, echoing in the hallways. Mr. Kendrick sat in the waiting area, his eyes fixed on the clock, watching the minutes tick by. He had just received the devastating news. His son, Ryan, had woken up, but something was terribly wrong. Memory loss.The words lingered in his mind like a curse. How could this happen? How could his son wake up from the coma and not remember his father, his own life? It was all too much. The company was crumbling, Bella and her brother were taking over, and now Ryan—his one and only son—was lost in a fog of amnesia.The door to the waiting room creaked open, and Parker stepped in, his expression as grim as ever. He had been Mr. Kendrick’s trusted friend and family doctor for years, but even he couldn't mask the concern etched on his face."Mr. Kendrick, we need to talk," Parker said, his voice low, almost hesitant.Mr. Kendrick didn't respond. His gaze
This company—this empire—belongs to us now."Her brother turned to face her, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "What do you think about Ivy?"Bella shrugged, her smirk widening. "Ivy’s too busy being her naive little self. She might suspect something’s wrong, but she doesn’t have the guts to do anything about it. And as for Mr. Kendrick… well, he’s too focused on his poor son to even notice what’s happening right under his nose.""Good. Then we’re in the clear," her brother said, taking a seat across from her. "But we have to be careful. Luca’s still around, and he’s not as easily fooled."Bella’s eyes darkened at the mention of Luca. She knew he had always been loyal to Ryan, and if anyone were to figure out the truth, it would be him. "Don’t worry about Luca. I’ll handle him."Back at the Hospital...Luca raced through the hospital corridors, his heart pounding in his chest. He had just received the call—Ryan was awake. After weeks of uncertainty, his best friend was finally conscious