Chapter 51When Rican returned to the room, the mess around him was a stark reminder of the chaos he'd unleashed. Broken glass, clothes scattered, and furniture thrown around in fury—it all came back to him in flashes. His body ached from the exhaustion of his rage, and his mind felt numb, replaying the nightmare which happened a minute before then his eyes landed on Alessa.She was now fully clothed, sitting at the corner of the bed with her head tucked between her knees, her arms wrapped around her legs as if trying to shield herself from the world. She looked so small, so fragile, like someone who had been through the same storm and was just as worn out by it. He could see her shoulders trembling slightly, even though she tried to hide it.Rican let out a weary sigh. He was tired—tired of all the screaming, tired of the accusations, tired of his own anger. His body was drained, his mind numb, just like Alessa. He wanted peace, but he wasn’t sure if it was even possible
52.Alessa laid on the bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind refusing to quiet down. Sleep was far, every haunting thought that swirled in her mind. The moments at the party played over and over like a broken record, but no matter how hard she tried, the details remained blurry, frustrating her even more.She struggled to piece everything together, trying to remember every small interaction, every face. It was as if the fog clouding her memory was deliberate, blocking her from the truth. Then, her thoughts drifted toward Xavier. ‘Was it him?’ she wondered, trying to recall if there had been any signs, anything suspicious in his behavior. But nothing stood out. Xavier had never given her a reason to doubt him before.And then, like a bolt of lightning, a memory flashed through her mind."Hey, let’s have a party!"- Sia had insisted that night. Alessa had initially refused, saying she wasn't in the mood, but Sia had been so persistent, almost forceful about it.Alessa was always
Chapter 53.Rican grabbed her wrist with an iron grip, dragging Alessa down the hallway toward their room. She stumbled, desperately trying to keep up, her voice hoarse from pleading, "Please, Rican, please! You have to believe me—it’s Sia! She did everything! Please, just listen to me!" Her words were frantic, her voice breaking with each step, but the more she begged, the angrier Rican became.Her attempts to free herself only seemed to fuel his rage, each accusation against Sia pushing him closer to the edge. He finally flung her onto the bed, the impact knocking the breath out of her as she landed hard, her body bouncing slightly on the mattress. The door slammed shut behind him with a deafening thud, sealing them inside, away from Sia, who had followed them down the hall. He wasn’t about to let anyone else interfere. Not now.Alessa lay frozen for a moment, her heart pounding, her body trembling with fear and exhaustion. She hadn’t eaten, hadn’t rested; she was drained,
54As the nurse labeled the blood sample, Rican’s gaze remained fixed on Alessa, his expression cold and hard. Alessa could feel the tension in the air, the way Rican’s anger lingered in every breath he took. The nurse, trying to stay professional, turned to him after sealing the sample.“How long will it take for the test results?” Rican asked bluntly, never looking away from Alessa.The nurse hesitated, sensing the pressure. “It usually takes around 4-5 hours,” she explained calmly, her eyes flicking between the couple.“I want it done in half an hour,” Rican demanded, his voice sharp and unyielding, finally turning his full attention to the nurse. The intensity in his gaze made her falter.“Sir, there are protocols we need to follow. We have to collect all the data and send it to the lab. I’m afraid you’ll need to—”“I said half an hour. Am I not clear?” Rican’s voice dropped lower, more threatening this time, his patience clearly wearing thin.Alessa sat silently, too af
Cahpter 55Alessa sat on the bed, nervously biting her lip, her eyes glued to the ticking clock. Her mind raced, repeating the same words over and over again, “I didn’t do anything. Nothing happened. Nothing.”But no matter how many times she reassured herself, her heart still felt like it was sinking into a pit. She couldn’t breathe properly, each second dragging on like an eternity. Her eyes darted to Rican, who stood silently by the door, leaning against the frame, his arms crossed, unreadable as always. She wanted to call out to him, to ask him to sit beside her, to feel some sort of comfort, but her voice was stuck in her throat.Every tick of the clock felt like an hour. The wait was unbearable, but along with the desperation to see the report, an overwhelming fear crept into her mind. What if it didn’t prove her innocence? What if something went wrong?Her thoughts froze the moment she saw Rican push himself off the door frame, straightening up. He slid his hands out
55It’s been a week since I’ve been trapped in this house, confined to these walls like a prisoner. I’m allowed to roam freely, but only under one cruel condition—Rican must never see my face. He said I disgust him. Every time I think of those words, my heart aches a little more.He’s barred me from using any electronic gadgets. No phone, no laptop—nothing that could connect me to the outside world. I have access to the TV, but what’s the point? It only serves as background noise to my endless thoughts.I still remember that night—the night we got the report. The memory of it plays in my mind like a broken record and it still shiver my soul.:After stopping his car, Rican didn’t give a damn about Alessa as she was full tired of all the crying and screaming. The whole ride she rant about one stuff, “Please believe me, I didn’t do anything.” But Rican no, he’s not going to buy this lie again.He didn’t have to drag her in home as he knew she was going to follow him on her own,
Chapter 57“Hey my son”- a man who embraced his son with open arm, a huge smile on his face as The old man’s eyes shone with pride,, His father’s grip on the stick was as steady as the smile that stretched across his weathered face as his other hand hugged Xavier.“You’ve made me proud, son. So proud,” Jacob repeated, his voice filled with satisfaction. “You’ve done it—you’ve achieved the dream I had for so long.”- his father Jacob made a statement with huge grin on his face.Xavier’s chest tightened as he heard the words. the praise he had chased after for years, was finally here, but something in Xavier’s heart still felt hollow. He forced a smile as his father pulled back, clapping him on the shoulder.Yes, Jacob the same guy who framed Emily for the murder of mother of Stefano Rossi and after everything Stefano and his friend Liam or others caught him unfortunately he escaped from their prison.May be he escaped but the fire was in his heart or mind didn’t dimmed a bit i
58 . James stormed down the hallway, muttering to himself, “Why the hell do I have so many problems? My life sucks… sucks!” His steps grew faster as his irritation flared up. “Today, I swear, I’m gonna kick his ass. I’m out here busting mine, working every single day to lock down that business deal, and he’s off drinking his life away. Unbelievable!” It had been a week since James last heard from Rican. Every time he called, it went straight to voicemail, and not once did Rican bother to call him back. Today, though, he finally got a call from him, but—surprise, surprise—not a single word on the other end. “Unreal!” James grumbled, clenching his fists. James opened the door, stepping inside only to be met with near total darkness. “Rican? Why the hell didn’t you turn on the lights?” James called out, but there was only silence. Frowning, he pulled out his phone, turning on the flashlight as he reached for the light switch. His eyes went wide at the sight: the room wa