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Eva’s days weren’t hard just monotonous but for someone like Eva whose sole existence was based on being the centre of attention, this was worst than death. She tried to get on I12’s good books without making any progress. The only proof that she existed, and that life was going one, was her increasing tummy. No one cared about Eva’s disappearance, not even the brother whose success was written with her life. The saddest thing was that he never bothered to even enquire where she was, when she failed to return home. He knew that she had been kicked out of Walter residence and the only place she had to go was their home and yet he didn’t even give it a second thought when she didn’t turn up for days. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months and yet no one seemed to remember the existence that was once the life of every party in the elite society. Finally, Eva’s delivery date arrived; although Eva would never have chosen to give birth to this child, as time went by, so did her f
Eva couldn’t come up for a reason for why I12 would want to harm their baby; he didn’t seem like someone who hated children, nor did he seem to hate their child. She waited for a week hoping to ask I12 what the reason was, but he never came to visit after she saw him the day she came out of the theatre after delivery. A week later as Eva was about to be discharged, the nurse told her that there was a visitor for her. Eva didn’t care about her image and ran towards the direction that the nurse pointed out. No one had come for her in the last four months. Why would anyone other than I12 look for her? She knew that it was I12; today she had to ask why they made her give birth early putting both the child and her in danger; she had to ask why he didn’t even allow her to see her child once. However, nothing ever seems to go her way since the day she was kicked out of Walter residence. Contrary to her expectations, it wasn’t I12 who was asking for her. It wasn’t even someone she knew. She
Eva sat staring at the disappearing back of the heartless man who had used and thrown her away. It had always been she, who was arrogant; she who used and discarded people… he was the first… and to think that it was just a worthless fool who was serving besides Chris…. She had stooped so low… how unbearable! Eva sat on her prison bed as she unfolded the envelope and carefully took out the letter that was a few stacks of paper. A wry smile hung on her face as she saw the handwriting; she knew the owner of the writing. She had a faint glimmer of hope that I12 had finally found his conscience and had written the things he couldn’t tell her due to being monitored. Looks like her charm wasn’t that great after all… she couldn’t even capture the heart of a shadow guard; did she overestimate her charm when she thought of capturing the second young master of the Walters? Twenty years should have taught her that but she still couldn't comprehend this. The letter started off describing their h
Three years later passed away in a blink of an eye; Chris and Emile were planning to move back, with everything going back to normal between Chris and his mom although Emile wasn’t as close as to Elizabeth as the other daughters-in-law, but who could blame her? How could anyone be close to someone who collided with others to kill her children? It was already magnanimous on Emile’s part to not drive a wedge between Chris and Elizabeth. House of Dupont, Burke and Walter fashions had already become a prestigious existence in the fashion world; The complete shopping experience for clothes regardless of the occasion while catering for all social classes was the speciality of House of Dupont, Burke and Walter fashions. The eighteen-storey building was a shopping heaven of fashion regardless of your budget; Each level was dedicated to type and price range of clothes. The top floors which catered for elites in the social circle with the added benefit of getting one of a kind, clothes designe
Emile had a readymade alarm; even though her husband doted on her without a bottom-line and would disturb her beauty sleep, her little elves didn’t have that awareness. Ever since they were capable of crawling, they would crawl over to mom and dad’s bed for having their special good morning tickly cuddle time as soon as they woke up. “Good morning mommy and daddy” the duo chorused as they jumped on to the bed, to land perfectly right in the middle Emile and Chris. “Good morning treasures” Chris laughed as he caught the two cannon balls, stopping them from crash landing on his precious wife. Chris was especially good at making double catches, he has had 2 years of training, how could he not? “Is it morning yet?” Emile opened one eye in a narrow slit before cuddling the naughty little elves “Sleep…. sleep, mommy will wake you when it is morning.” “Lazy mommy, uncle sun has been shining brightly since a long time.” Emm sat up and complained blinking her beautiful big eyes. She was an
Chris and Emile followed behind Raphael after informing Eli that they were going to Dupont estate and to inform the kids that they would be back shortly. Raphael didn’t go to their normal living space but walked towards the apartment in the West wing. He stopped in the living area, just outside the door of one of the bedrooms. “Once I remove my mask, I might not have to explain my identity.” Raphael chuckled with a rare hint of playfulness before removing his mask. “You…. you….” Emile stuttered with her eyes wide open in shock; Chris’s facial expression was also one of shock although his reaction wasn’t as exaggerated as Emile. The face that was revealed in front of them was an aged version of Chris…. to be more precise, an aged version of Adam…. The lines added due to the years didn’t reduce his handsomeness in the least, instead it added the charm of wisdom. “Are you Chris’s grandfather?” Emile blurted out stupidly, her expression more sillier than her question. “No but I am….
“Rufus Roman, a tall fair man with a slender frame and scholarly aura was very well behaved and gentle in the early days. He surrounded and flattered Bridget like she was the light of his life. Whether it was on campus or in the streets, their coincidental meetings were a daily occurrence, and it didn't seem to raise any suspicions for my elder sister who was naive to the affairs of the world of men.” Raphael continued with his story. “He had my elder sister eating out of the palm of his hand with ease and no matter how much father and I objected, it didn’t seem to deter elder sister’s affections. She was convinced of his undying affections for her.” “He then came up with the plan to marry my elder sister secretly, convincing her that we would all accept him once they had a baby. My gullible elder sister agreed but the bastard got her pregnant with Adam even before he married her.” “Helpless, father and I could only agree. But he started to show his fox tail around this time. He dem
The next morning, Chris’s villa was bustling with noise and people. All the Walters, young and old along with Neil, Adrian and his family were all present to welcome back Chris and his family. Elizabeth and Emile maintained civility throughout the get together. Normally Emile would avoid interacting with Elizabeth by not going to social gathering hosted by the Walter main house or leaving early; but now she was stuck being the host. Even so she managed it beautifully without causing any awkward moments for Chris or embarrassing Elizabeth. Adam’s smile widened as he nodded in appreciation of his youngest daughter-in-law as he saw her carry herself with elegance and dignity. He knew his son was outstanding in every way, how could his choice of his life partner not be outstanding? Adam’s attention was soon attracted to Night Wing who was being dragged by the mischievous elves. He watched the duo curiously wondering they were up to. Luckily for him, they stopped a few steps away from hi
“This has nothing to do with my daddy. We are the ones who bought our mommy back.” Chris Jnr stood tall as he crossed his arms and looked at Grandpa Holston in anger; Emm, too had the same expression, her face red with anger. If it was another occasion, everyone would have laughed looking at the 1-inch dwarfs who were protecting their daddy behind them. “Great grandpa…. didn’t….” Grandpa Holston couldn’t bear to see the accusatory anger in the eyes of his most precious great grandchildren; he could bear anything; he was ready to bear the curses of the whole world when he decided to close his eyes towards his grandson’s action, but he didn’t factor in his great grandchildren. “You know what you did.” Chris Jnr retorted without giving him any face; his daddy, mommy and little treasure were his bottom line. “I don’t think you want me to glorify it by spelling it out for you.” “Big treasure….” Chris called out, a restraining command in his tone. “Hymph!” Chris Jnr hmphed as he turned
“The old master Holston is here.” The butler announced breaking Chris and Henry’s stalemate, “Can daddy’s big treasure go and play with the others?” Chris asked in a gentle voice. Big treasure pouted, clearly refusing to walk away as he knew what great grandpa was here for. He hesitated for a minute before resolutely shaking his head in refusal and ditching Chris for the first time since he was born and walked over to take a seat on the sofa all by himself, with his head held high and lips pursed stubbornly. Just as Chris was thinking about how to coax big treasure, he heard another set of tiny steps pitter pattering towards him; his heart literally sank as he turned around to face the culprit. He could face almost anything that life throws at him without batting an eyelid except for these two little ancestors…. He was bound to be at loss, every single time. “Is little treasure late?” Emm asked Chris Jnr worriedly, without sparing a glance at her daddy and unreliable mommy. “I hea
The rest of Burkes followed suit without waiting for either Chris or Emile to respond; curiosity had gotten the better of them.Little baby was not stupid. How would he dare question little aunt? He looked over nonchalantly before making a gesture with his meaty fingers to indicate payment.“What do you want?” Both Harry and Addison asked in excitement.“I am very rich for the time being, so I will let Leo choose.” Little baby responded with a smug look and passed the honours to Leo.“Take us all on the trip to the Alps when fifth Uncle Walter is taking them.” Leo didn’t have to think as he told Addison what he wanted.Addison agreed without a second thought and walked back into the room the adults were seated, humming a song only to be despised by his mother, which he totally ignored and sat down happily with a thick skin.The fate of the rest of the Burke brothers were similar; no one was spared. Henry who was complacent looking at the miserable fate of his brothers, got a rude wakeu
“Where are you going?” Henry teased as he caught the little overlord and hurled him in the air.“Put me down.” Bruno frowned, flailing his legs anxiously “I haven’t finished discussing with little uncle.”Everyone laughed as Henry put Bruno down, who promptly ran to Chris, looked up at him curiously, awaiting his decision.“Hur…hur…hur….” Chris chuckled “How would I dare renegade on a promise to our little overlord?”“Then when can we go?” Bruno asked seriously, taking no offense to the title, to him, this was recognition of his ability.“When we get back and whenever you say the word.” Chris never had any qualms indulging his nephews and nieces.“Where are we going?” Leo asked curiously.Bruno looked towards Chris who shrugged “It’s up to to the owner of the reward to decide, I am just the charioteer.”“Then let’s go to the ocean king’s castle.” Bruno didn’t have to think twice to make a decision.Chris “”Everyone burst out laughing, only the little ones looked curiously at Chris.“I
He was smart enough to decipher big treasure's cryptic message that he could find the answer by testing them himself, after sulking for a while, thinking about big treasure’s words over and over again. He rushed to Chris’s room once again, pulled Big Treasure aside and whispered hurriedly before running away. He then ran off to the apartment where the Burkes where resting. He went over to call Leo and Liam to play with him in the backyard with a crafty look in his eyes. All the Burke kids followed Leo and Liam to play, the main intent for the older kids following them was to keep them safe.He turned around to look at Leo with a guilty look in his eyes as he asked cautiously, “Would you stop talking to me if you find out that I landed you in trouble to test you?”“Why do you want to test me?” Leo demanded with a frown.“Because it is very important to me.” Bruno blinked his eyes, lowering his gaze as he whispered, “Like life and death situation that grown-ups talk about.”“Well, in tha
After the excitement died down, everyone decided to go out, sight-seeing, like proper tourists. Adam invited his friends who politely stayed back at the hotel sensing that Adam and the rest had family matters to sort out, to join the group. Just like that, the Burkes, Walters, Adam’s three friends, the two masters, Chris’s senior brother, Bai-Min and Lai-Li set off on their wild-life adventure, that they had booked with one of the tour groups. It goes without saying that the group included Adrian and his little family and Neil who dragged Chiara along with him. What was unexpected was that Emm pulled Amy, Abbey’s assistant to tag along with them. Luckily for Amy, she had Beth who got dragged into the family outing by Marcus to keep her company. Her boss had ditched her without a conscience the minute her ‘knight in shining armour’ appeared. On their return trip, even though they were all chatting, what attracted everyone’s attention was little treasure’s soft cute voice “Daddy, is it
The next morning, everyone was in high spirits without even a trace of the anxiety that passed through; although they were still waiting for an explanation, a closure to whole saga. The breakfast table was lively and cheerful. “Son, tell me is Emile really pregnant?” Elizabeth couldn’t hold herself back anymore. She asked once everyone had settled in the lounge area to relax after breakfast. “Um” Chris nodded although he was displeased inwardly; he wondered if his mother had truly changed or whether she was about to revert to her old ways. “Tell us how you know what was wrong with Little aunt.” Miles piped in from the background, turning everyone’s attention towards big treasure and little treasure, after being signalled by Marcus. He didn’t know why eldest brother wanted him to divert the topic, but he still obeyed. He didn’t always have to know the reason; eldest brother was in charge; he would follow whatever eldest brother asked him to do. “Daddy was too lost. We knew we had to
Outside the room, Chris Jnr finally managed to coax little treasure and sighed in relief. There was nothing he could do about it, his little ears and heart hurt from listening to little treasure’s wails. He would compensate his little brother in other ways. “How is your mommy?” Chris asked once little treasure had been coaxed. “She is fine.” Chris Jnr thought for a minute before answering; his mommy looked fine, she was sleeping peacefully. He leaned forward, close to Chris, gesturing little treasure to come close and whispered with a soft voice “Daddy, I touched a dragon.” “A what?” Little treasure’s eyes widened, surprise mixed with disbelief, reflecting in those adorable eyes. “Um” Chris Jnr nodded with all seriousness in affirmation to little treasure but not before he gestured little treasure to be quiet. “Daddy, are dragons real?” Little treasure leaned even closer as she whispered. “Maybe…” Chris shrugged before closing his eyes and mind linking with the two treasures “Da
“Jnr might be a good option.” Chris’s master slowly opened his mouth once he finished sifting everyone’s faces through his mind.Hua Yueren lifted his eyebrows questioningly.“He has been around her while she was away. Naturally, the apparition although only a figment of Azure’s consciousness, it will still be sharp enough to sense a friend from a foe. Also, since he is her biological son, his spirit must have a lingering smell of her essence.”Hua Yueren nodded; he didn’t have any better solution. They would re-think their plans if this one backfired.Chris’s master transmitted his message to Spector who promptly brought Chris in, in his usual manner of teleportation.Chris Jnr greeted the two masters and stood straight, neither servile nor overbearing, quietly waiting instructions; his demeanour brought a glint of admiration to the eyes for both men.“Son, can you see the apparition surrounding your mother?” Chris’s master knelt beside Chris Jnr so that he could level his gaze with h