Chapter 104Ryan sat frozen, his eyes locked on Mrs. Jessica as she unraveled the dark and tangled web of his family's past. The shock of what she was saying hit him like a tidal wave, leaving him reeling with disbelief and confusion.“I knew your father had skeletons in his closet,” Ryan muttered, shaking his head slowly, “but I never imagined it would be this bad.”Mrs. Jessica’s eyes were weary, filled with years of pain that she had buried deep inside. “Ryan,” she said softly, “you were just a child when all of this happened. You couldn’t have known. But the truth is, your family has done unspeakable things.”Ryan shifted uncomfortably in his seat, trying to process it all. “So, my father… he forced you into a relationship?” He glanced at Luca, who remained silent, watching the conversation unfold with a grim expression.Mrs. Jessica nodded, her voice filled with a mixture of shame and bitterness. “I didn’t want to do it,” she explained. “I knew it was wrong. I knew being involve
Mrs. Jessica sat at the edge of the old, creaking hospital bed, her frail hands trembling as she reminisced. Her eyes, tired from years of pain, glistened with unshed tears. It had been so many years since Mr. Kendrick took her other twin, Ivy, and not a single day passed without her feeling the crushing weight of that loss.“Ever since Mr. Kendrick took Ivy,” Mrs. Jessica began, her voice hoarse from the memories she had buried for so long, “I haven’t been the same. Every day, I wake up thinking about her. What does she look like now? What has she become? Does she know I exist? Does she remember me?”Ryan watched her closely, a knot forming in his throat. The weight of the revelations from the previous night still hung heavy in the room. His mother had torn apart this woman’s life, and now, here she was broken, yet still standing, fighting for her daughter. He couldn’t help but feel responsible for the pain his family had caused her.“Mrs. Jessica, I’m so sorry for everything,” Rya
The room was dimly lit, with long shadows cast by the single chandelier that hung overhead. The scent of cigars and expensive cologne lingered in the air, a silent reminder of the wealth and power that surrounded the table. Victor sat at the head, a self-satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he swirled his whiskey glass, the amber liquid catching the faint light.Around him sat his most trusted associates—men and women who had aligned themselves with him in the hostile takeover of Kendrick Enterprises. Each of them had played a crucial role in toppling the once-mighty empire, and now they were ready to reap the rewards.Victor cleared his throat, drawing everyone’s attention. “Gentlemen and ladies, we’ve gathered here today to discuss our next move. As of now, we are officially in control of Kendrick Enterprises.” He raised his glass, a sharp glint in his eye. “And I think it’s time we made some changes.”The room erupted into murmurs of approval, with heads nodding in agreement. S
The room was dimly lit, with long shadows cast by the single chandelier that hung overhead. The scent of cigars and expensive cologne lingered in the air, a silent reminder of the wealth and power that surrounded the table. Victor sat at the head, a self-satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he swirled his whiskey glass, the amber liquid catching the faint light.Around him sat his most trusted associates—men and women who had aligned themselves with him in the hostile takeover of Kendrick Enterprises. Each of them had played a crucial role in toppling the once-mighty empire, and now they were ready to reap the rewards.Victor cleared his throat, drawing everyone’s attention. “Gentlemen and ladies, we’ve gathered here today to discuss our next move. As of now, we are officially in control of Kendrick Enterprises.” He raised his glass, a sharp glint in his eye. “And I think it’s time we made some changes.”The room erupted into murmurs of approval, with heads nodding in agreement. S
“What about Ivy Kendrick? She’s been spending time with Luca, and from what I hear, she’s not exactly on board with this new regime. If she starts poking around, we could have a problem.”Bella scoffed. “Ivy Kendrick is an airhead. She’s more interested in playing dress-up and partying than running a company. Let her play her little games with Luca. She’s no threat to us.”Victor frowned slightly but didn’t argue. “We’ll keep an eye on Ivy, just in case. If she starts to become a problem, we’ll deal with her. But for now, our focus should be on draining the accounts and preparing to release the evidence.”Damien raised his glass. “To the fall of Kendrick Enterprises.”The group clinked their glasses together, the sound of their toast echoing through the room like the ringing of a death knell for the Kendricks.As the night wore on, the conversation grew more animated, with the associates discussing the finer details of their plan. Each of them contributed their expertise, ensuring tha
The hospital room was dimly lit, only the soft hum of machines filling the silence. Ryan Kendrick lay in the bed, his face pale but his sharp eyes alert. Luca sat beside him, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, listening closely as Ryan recounted the fragmented memories that had finally started to return to him.“So, you remember everything?” Luca asked, keeping his voice low. His eyes scanned the room, almost as if he expected someone to be listening in. Ryan nodded slowly, his voice rough from disuse. “Almost everything. It’s still fuzzy in parts, but I know enough to understand what’s going on.” He shifted slightly, grimacing from the pain in his side. “I need you to promise me something, Luca.”Luca’s brow furrowed, concerned. “What is it?”Ryan took a deep breath, glancing towards the door before meeting Luca’s gaze. “You can’t tell anyone I’ve regained my memory. Not yet.”Luca blinked, surprised. “Not even Ivy?”Ryan’s expression hardened. “Especially not Ivy.”Luca le
“I have recordings, Ryan. Of Victor and the others. They’re planning to empty the company’s accounts and expose your father’s dirty dealings to ruin his name. They think they’ve already won.”Ryan’s face hardened further, a dark storm brewing in his eyes. “Good. Let them think they’ve won. It’ll make it that much sweeter when we take them down.”There was a pause, the weight of the conversation hanging in the air. Luca shifted in his seat, thinking about the gravity of their situation. This wasn’t just about saving Kendrick Enterprises—it was about taking back control from everyone who had betrayed Ryan.“So,” Luca began cautiously, “how do we go about this without tipping anyone off? You know your mother is going to be watching closely. If she senses anything, she’ll act.”Ryan’s eyes narrowed, his mind already working through the details. “We need to make her believe she’s in control. Let her think everything is going according to her plan. Meanwhile, we gather our evidence, quietl
Ivy paced the polished marble floors of the Kendrick mansion, her phone pressed tightly to her ear as her heart raced. The voice on the other end of the line was cold, indifferent, delivering a message that felt like a punch to the gut.“I’m sorry, Ivy, but we have no choice. Effective immediately, you are relieved of your position with the agency. The accusations of stolen designs are serious, and we can’t afford to keep you on under these circumstances.”Ivy’s breath hitched in her throat. “Stolen designs? That’s insane! I’ve been loyal to this company for years. I created those designs myself!” Her voice shook with disbelief, and her hands trembled as she struggled to maintain composure.“Ivy, the evidence is all over the internet. We’ve received multiple complaints from other designers. You’re trending on every major blog and social media platform right now, and it’s not in a good way. Our hands are tied.”The call ended abruptly, leaving Ivy staring blankly at the phone in her h