"Mr. Knight, it looks like someone intentionally tempered with the elevator. Look at this wire. Someone used scissors to cut it. This ceased the electric supply to the elevator and it stopped abruptly" the elevator maintenance guy shared what he found out.Nikolai didn't like what he heard. 'People in this company feel like Ivy is their punching bag. It's time to set some rules in place ' he thought darkly."I temporarily fixed this wire so that we can help the lady who is stuck in the elevator. It will take a couple of minutes to restart the elevator" the maintenance guy said.In the elevator, suddenly the lights came back to life. Ivy blinked her eyes to adjust to the light. Before she could gather her bearings, the elevator started moving and before long the elevator doors slid open in the lobby.Ivy was still disoriented. So the doors opened, she saw a man standing with his legs apart and his palms buried in his slack pockets. For a moment she mistook the man as her best friend J
The next morning, Ivy requested Shawn to drop her near the venue where the design competition is held. It was still early, but she doesn't want to do anything wrong. All the costumes and the necessary items were already sent near the venue. Moreover, she couldn't sleep the previous night. She was worried about Jason. He is her best friend and the only male with whom she was comfortable with. No one knows that she developed deep seated fears because of what she witnessed ten years ago. She saw the brutality of the four men and how Nikolai's mother was tarnished. At times, Ivy still could hear Mrs. Knights cries for help ringing in her ears. Since that night, Ivy started to steer clear from men. Her interaction with them is as minimal as possible. And she would always try not to anger them. She is scared that they would do something bad to her if she angers them. "Ivy?" Luna's voice snapped Ivy out of her head.Ivy shook her head to clear her mind from the past. "Luna, you are here t
"Quick, Kneel and beg Miss Stella right away" Josh demanded again.Ivy couldn't do anything to persuade Stella. She has nothing to convince the model. Her pride is already battered by how Josh and others treat her in the company. She is not going to lose much if she kneels and beg Stella now. This would be the most degrading moment of her life and she might never be able to forget this day and this moment. But she is helpless. She cannot let this affect the competition or she can pay fifty million.She looked at Luna, who is giving her guilty looks. Everyone else stopped what they were doing and are now watching her most humiliating moment. She closed her eyes tightly and willed herself not to cry. Slowly she started going down to her knees.Stella looked smug while Josh is smirking. Luna is guilty. While the others are watching everything with amusement. But before Ivy's knees touched the floor, a firm hand stopped her descent by holding her elbow and pulling her up back to her fee
No one moved a muscle after both Josh and Stella were thrown out of the company. This is how Nikolai deals with people who try to outsmart him. He is known for his ruthless reputation. He proved it once again."Get back to your work. We have to show to attend" Nikolai snapped.Immediately everyone got back to their work. Ivy and Luna looked at each other, still reeling in shock. Ivy pinched herself hard to wake herself from this alternate world. But nothing changed. Nikolai was still standing right infront of her. She never thought that he would help her. This is really a shock to her."Are you planning to stand there all day?" Nikolai asked Ivy.Her already wide eyes became comical. She shook her head. At once both Luna and Ivy jumped and moved at once. They both collided with eachother in their haste to get back to their works. Both of them stumbled. But soon righted themselves. After a couple of minutes, Ivy realised that they don't have a show's topper as Stella was fired. She
"New designer, Ivy Johnson" When Nikolai introduced Ivy as the designer, she was pleasantly surprised. She was not expecting him to acknowledge her work. Just like how Josh did, she thought Nikolai might downplay her part. But to her surprise, he proudly announced her as a designer who is capable of designing dresses to compete in such a prestigious competition.The sounds of applause that echoed all around her made Ivy extremely emotional. She never thought that she might get a chance to present her designs at such a platform like this. The admiration she was receiving now made her skin break into goosebumps. She looked at Nikolai with gratitude and some complicated feelings.'Who are you? You kidnapped me and held me captive against my will. You don't have to help me today. I already agreed to help you. Moreover you have Jason as a hostage to hold against me. Then why? All my life I lived under the fear of the knight family. I only ever had one dream. And that is to become a good d
"Miss Johnson, do you know who I am" Richard asked Ivy with an even tone, but he couldn't hide a hint of displeasure upon her dismissal. But Ivy is too scared to care about offending him. She couldn't wipe away the memories of that night and the face of the man with a mask from that fateful night. 'Can it be a coincidence? How can this man resemble so much with that monster from that night. Am I over thinking? But not only Mr. knight, I lost so much that night' she thought as the images of that night started to play in her mind. Fear like she never thought she would experience again started to make her feel paralysed. The images of her mother leaving her last breath made her feel breathless. She found the restrooms and locked herself in one of the stalls, hiding from that man and trying to make sense of what she just saw. 'I am trying to forget everything from that night. Too much is riding on the truths from that night. My night mares started to become better. Dad is trying his b
Nikolai looked at Ivy. She looked dishelved. Her once beautiful dress is torn, her hair is a mess. Her shapely legs are on display. He noticed that one of her calf is bleeding. There are several red marks over her legs and thighs. But still he liked her appearance. She is looking like an innocent rabbit, pure, and very attractive. Despite her half nakedness, what caught his attention is her tear strained cheeks. He can guess that she cried long before Stella attacked her. He approached her slowly. He removed his suit jacket and draped it over her body. Before her body could get used to the warmth of his jacket, he invaded her personal space. He squeezed her cheeks between his fingers. She flinched when he touched her. But he didn't let go of her cheek. "Why were you crying? You were happy before you met Richard. Are you acquainted with him before today?" he inquired calmly. His tone is neither gentle nor harsh. Ivy became pale when she heard his question. She gathered the name of
Ivy felt the warmth under her fingertips where they are gently placed on Nikolai's chest. And she cannot ignore his hands that are carrying her. Her head is tucked under his chin and she could feel him everywhere at once. The breath she is taking is intoxicated with his woodsy scent, which is different from all the other expensive perfumes and deo's she smelled before. She is surrounded by him all over. His gait is steady and confident, even though he is carrying her. Something stirred in her stomach. His touch and this felt different from everything she has ever experienced before. Even with Jason, there is a comforting warmth mingled with familiarity. But with Nikolai, it's different. He managed to unlock his car door and gently tucked her inside. This is so unlike the man who kidnapped her a few days ago. He is being gentle. What she noticed is that, he is not looking anywhere near her exposed thighs. Stella tore her dress in such a way that most of her thighs are exposed to his e
After three years...Nikolai and Ivy were relaxing outside their family vacation home. Their two year old daughter is seen playing with Noah, who is all too happy to indulge her every whim. She is the apple of Noah's eyes. The fact that she resembles a lot like Ivy added a lot to his pampering. He will not say no to anything she asked of him. "I am happy" Nikolai confessed out of the blue" Ivy gave him a surprised look. "I never thought I would be able to find someone who would understand me the way you do. You share my past and my pain. You never judged me for my actions. You supported me in everything I did. But the feeling of revenge will keep a fire of anger burning inside you. What we never realise is, that fire will burn us as well. I never had a peaceful day before I kidnapped you. I ran after my past to avenge my parents. Life was filled with bitterness and anger. But now, it's filled with love and laughter. Because of you. I am so happy that I kidnapped you that day" Niko
Ten years ago.... In the Knight mansion... "What? Forgive him? Samuel, have you looked at what William did to his wife? He killed her. How can anyone forgive a monster like him?" Nikolai's mother demanded angrily. Samuel is not happy to hear this. "We are friends. Let's just forget all that and get back to normal" Samuel suggested and tried to use the friend card. Nikolai's mother shook her head with displeasure and sadness. "She was my friend too Samuel. And she begged me to help her. What did she do to deserve such a fate? I am not letting him go. He has to be punished" she insisted. Samuel lost his cool. He looked at Nikolai's father for help, but he didn't get any. It's clear that Mr. Knight is supporting his wife. "So be it" with that said, Samuel slapped Nikolai's mother hard across her face. She stumbled and fell down on the floor. Nikolai's father lunged at Samuel, but Coco and Mills appeared from nowhere and grabbed him from behind. "You brought this upon yourself"
After Nikolai and Ivy left, Coco was scared half to death. He was standing on the thin and narrow ledge while Rattle snakes were hissing just a few feet underneath him. To his horror, those snakes are not content in staying there. They are crawling up the wall and on to the ledge where he was standing. He tried to scare the snakes away. And he succeeded a few times before one of the snakes refused to leave the ledge. It started coming closer and closer to him. In his haste to move out of the way, he tumbled and fell onto the floor where so many snakes are there. The moment he fell, all the snakes bit him at once for scaring them and hurting them. "Ahh..." "No.." "Help..." Coco tried to pull himself over to the ledge again, but was unable to do so as he started to lose control over his limbs. His limbs started to go numb and paralysed within minutes. He fell back over the snakes once again. But this time he found himself unable to move. He is still alive, but he couldn't move. Not
In the warehouse, Coco is restrained to a chair. Despite being at the mercy of Nikolai Knight, he was looking very smug and happy. He is a very cunning man who can twist any kind of situation to his advantage. Just like how he did it with Nikolai. The previous day, when Nikolai came to see if he came back to his conscience, Coco started to sow seeds of discord and doubts against Ivy. Twenty four hours ago... 'You don't know what Ivy is like. She is not right in her head. Jason knows it better. That chip tampered with her mind and made her insane. What would happen if her mind becomes unstable in the future? Do you want to risk it?' Coco started his manipulation. Nikolai was quiet, not speaking a single word. When Nikolai was silent, Coco thought that Nikolai was buying his words. 'We had to admit her with a shrink so that she could feel better. There were days when she would even forget to do basic things like taking a bath and eating. You lost your family, are you willing to mar
When the beauticians were finished, Ivy looked extremely beautiful. Just as beautiful as a bride. The blue diamond studded necklace is both subtle and elegant, matching with the earrings. Ivy never dreamt about how she would look as a bride. But now, looking at herself in the mirror, she wouldn't have imagined her better than this. "This would complete the look" with those words, a veil was draped over her head, surprising Ivy. Now she is looking like a bride who is about to be married in a moment. Ivy is confused. All of this started as a dress trial, where she ended up like a bride instead. "Luna..." Ivy turned to ask Luna what was going on, but she noticed belatedly that Luna is no longer in the room and even the beauticians are leaving. No one gave Ivy a chance to think more about what is happening around her. Instead, Noah walked inside the room in his tux and his hair combed back neatly. He trimmed his beard and moustache. He is looking younger and better than how she r
After taking away Coco under the guise of attempted Suicide, they made it look like Coco's condition is not stable. They arranged a dead body which resembled a bit like Coco, but a bit darker in colour. The doctors already lied to Coco's wife that Coco's body turned dark due to the kind of poison he took and she believed him. After a couple of hours, they will declare that he died and will keep the body in the morgue for an autopsy, as it was a suicide case. After the autopsy they will bandage the body after that so that no one could recognise that the dead body doesn't belong to Coco. On the other hand, the real Coco is in Nikolai's warehouse. Still unconscious after drinking the spiked juice Ivy gave him. In the meantime, Nikolai looked very content for the first time in ten years. His heart was not chaotic and demanding to see the blood of those people who killed his parents. He is relaxed without the burden of his revenge weighing him down. "What are we doing here?" Richard a
Coco was feeling sad after Jason was taken away to an asylum. His wife was not pleased, but he couldn't do anything. "So much money and so many connections. But now, nothing is useful. No one can bring my son's sanity back" he thought sadly to himself. He vaguely heard the front door of his home being opened and closed. But he didn't give it any mind. He is not happy with the recent events. Until a voice greeted him. The voice of the person whom he heard almost a decade ago. "Long time no see Carlos" Noah spoke up, startling Coco. Immediately Coco snapped out of his daze and looked at the man who was supposed to be in an asylum, but somehow was standing inside his home. "Noah? You? How did you come here? Did you escape from the asylum?" he inquired with shock. Noah smirked. "Why should I run away? I am not mentally retarded in the first place, am I?" Noah asked with a smile and made himself comfortable on the couch. Coco wheeled his wheelchair closer to Noah. He still couldn't
"I still can't believe that Carlos and Jason did all that. I used to feel like, Jason is the most genuine person and I was very happy that he was there to take care of you when I couldn't. To hear that they did all this and manipulated us to this extent, it's shocking" Noah spoke up after a long silence. After the initial fear and anxiety that made Noah almost paralysed with how petrified he was in Nikolai's presence, he recovered slowly. The funny banter between Richard, Nikolai, Philip, Shawn and Bryan made his anxiety go down a little. And when Ivy reprimanded all of them and asked them to get out, they all obeyed without another word. After they left, Noah relaxed even more. The fact that his daughter has the authority to command the most feared man in the city and he simply obeyed made him assured that things are not as bad as he assumed them to be initially. After that, Ivy showed him to his room where she filled the wardrobe with new clothes for him to wear. He took a showe
"Facility? You mean an asylum?" Coco asked with shock. Philip nodded his head gravely. "It's for his own good Mr. Carlos. If he is not treated immediately, no one can tell what he would do and whom he would hurt in the future. He just assaulted you today. He might kill you tomorrow if he is not treated properly. His condition will only deteriorate from here. It's not safe for you, or anyone in your home. If he manages to get out of the house, he might even hurt a passer-by. It will only give you unnecessary headaches. I am sure no one would want a potential lawsuit on their heads" Philip thoroughly scared Coco. Coco is conflicted. Jason is his only son and the heir of his fortune. He cannot possibly send him to an asylum. Ivy saw the hesitation on his face. It's clear that he doesn't want to send his son to an asylum. 'He readily trapped my father in a mental institution, and was ready to send me there as well. But now he doesn't want to send his son? What a joke. I was someone's