“Woah!” Alina squealed. She rolled down the window and was ogling at the beautiful seaside view outside. As per his promise, Jason was taking Alya and Alina out on vacation. They would be staying at his old manor at Aston Island which was six hours away from the main capital.
Even though it was a tourist spot, Aston Island was also known for being a hotspot for some of the most prominent firms to set up their factories there. The factories were located far from the beach so that the beauty of the place was not distorted.
Alina was breathing in the fresh air. The mix of salt and seaweed scents calmed her nerves and she was happily watching the deep blue sea just beyond the horizon. She felt the warm sunlight on her skin while the air cooled her down.
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Jenna looked around and stealthily got into her car. It was past 9 PM and she received a call from Karl’s partner about the money.For the past few days, she tried to reach Jason but his phone was switched off. She contacted David but he informed her that Jason was in mourning because his fiance was found dead and they were trying to keep the affair private. They did not even inform the Tang’s because grandpa Max was ill lately and the shock could kill him.It did not matter to Jenna as long as Alya was dead. They could hide it from Max as long as they wanted but she was also in a hurry to get rid of Cain. He was becoming an eyesore for her and the wedding was only two weeks away. She must break it off at all costs and get back together with Jason.She was
“Oof!” Alina exclaimed and slumped on the couch. After she had woken up from her nap, all of them went out to see some sights on the island. Jason took them shopping at the local mall where the girls bought a lot of things and then they visited the safari park. Alina ran around in excitement, awed by the different animals there.Finally, after a long day, they returned home and the little girl was tired. Jason and Alya smiled at her. She was already fast asleep on the couch, lightly snoring.“I’ll tuck her in bed,” Jason sighed. “You go and freshen up.”“Okay!” Alya said, pecking him on the lips before heading for their bedroom. She was a little excited to spend some alone time with Jason. Upon Malorie’s sugge
Cain was in his office, working on some files when his phone rang. It was the doctor who checked up on Billy the night before.“Yes doctor,” he greeted over the phone. “Is everything alright?”“As I suspected, Billy has measles,” the doctor said. “Thankfully, it’s a mild case and I also took his blood samples. Just make sure he takes the medicines on time and that he is fed plenty of liquids and food. Once he recovers, I’ll schedule a vaccination shot. I’ve emailed you the reports.”“Alright, thanks.”He hung up the phone and opened the email. Cain read the reports until he reached the blood group of Billy and frowned.
Jenna and her mother Camelia were in their living room with James. They were quiet while James flipped through the catalogue consisting of wedding dresses.“We’re going to go with this Versace gown,” he stated and pushed forward the catalogue. Jenna glanced at the frilly wedding gown with a long bridal train.“I don’t care!” she hissed. “This is pointless. You know that we have so much work at the office! Planning for a wedding is taking up too much-”James picked up the catalogue and threw it at his daughter. Jenna dodged in time, the book nearly hitting her head. Camelia yelped and rushed forward to aid her daughter but Jenna waved off her hands. She was glaring at her father who was now furious.
“Woah!” Alina gasped at an elephant which was raising its trunk to drink water from a pond. They were at the safari park and planned to spend the whole day there. Alina had never been to a safari park and was excited to see the animals roaming so freely.“Don’t get too close,” Jason warned. “They don’t like it.”They were standing at a distance, watching a couple of elephants bathe in the water with their offspring. An elephant was spraying water on her baby with her trunk. Alya was also watching in awe as the family had their own fun in the water.“This is so cool!” she squealed. Alina was using a pair of binoculars to zoom in on the other attractions.&ld
The media was in a frenzy with the sudden demise of James Park. They crowded around the building where James Park suddenly suffered from a heart attack and was declared dead on the spot. Cain received the news from Monty and rushed to the Parks’ office to find that it was true.Aaron also reached the spot and was shocked at the death of his business partner. He approached his son who was standing only a few feet away.“How did this happen?” he demanded.“They said it was a heart attack,” Cain stated.“Heart attack? James Park was a health conscious man and had no prior heart condition! How can a healthy man just die of a heart attack?”
The next three days were filled with a sense of dread and anxiety. Jenna and Camelia were visited by hundreds of relatives who sent their condolences over James’ death. While Camelia showed some grief, Jenna was impassive. She ignored all calls from Aaron Tang and asked the man named Lowell to reach Jason. No matter how many times she tried to call Jason, he was still unreachable.He should be consoling me now! She fumed. Even in death, that b*tch Alya was taking him away from her. But James’ death gave her an opportunity to dump Cain and chase Jason again. She was now sure that nothing would stand in their way.After a hasty funeral, the relatives left. Media houses were trying to reach Jenna but James’ secretary barred them from entering the office or the house.“They want complete pr
Malroie was watching the news, filled with dread. Over the past week, there was nothing other than James Park’s sudden death which had caused the business world to go into a frenzy. The stocks of his company fell and it was acquired by the notorious research firm owner, Heath Seo. Jenna took over the business and the Tang’s were in great debt. If there was no additional investment, the Tang’s were going to be ruined.The reporters were crowding outside Cain’s office. They hounded him as soon as he was out.“Mr. Cain, what’s your next strategy to pull this business together?” the reporters demande.d “Can you save the company?”“Is it true that your wedding to Jenna Park has been called off?”“Can you
*Three Years Later*Jason was pacing back and forth outside the operation theater. His heart was anxious but thankfully, it was not in pain like the other times. However, it was extremely cold thanks to what was going on inside.“Relax uncle!”He looked around to see a spunky eleven year old girl with long, curly hair and the same blue eyes as him. Alina had a growth spurt over the past three years. She was now almost reaching his shoulder.“Aunt Alya will be fine!” she told him. “If you get too anxious, she’ll only panic.”“I can’t help it!” he scowled. “And kids shouldn’t be here! Why aren’t you at school?”
The sun was shining brightly in the sky. Its lights fell on the series of tombstones in the graveyard. Colorful flowers were blooming all around the family which was standing next to a pair of graves with a shared tombstone. Despite the nice weather, the family was solemn as they paid their respects. The tombstone had a writing on it:“Here lies Sheila and Charles Wang. Loving parents and good people. Date 19XX to 20XX”Max dabbed his eyes, lamenting the loss of his granddaughter and her husband. Cain and Jason told him that they died in a car crash and also revealed that Alina is Sheila’s daughter who was being taken care of by her uncle and his fiance. Jason and Cain stood on his sides with their lovers. Alina was kneeling in front of her parents’ graves, silently crying.“I miss you
Alina woke up in the hospital. She was heavily sedated; Jenna’s beating had caused her arm to be fractured.“Alya...sis…” she mumbled.“I’m here.”The girl’s eyes flung open and she was delighted to see that Alya was there with her.“You’re here…” she whispered, reaching out for Alya. Alya smiled and took her hand.“I am. You should rest.”“How long have I been here?”“Almost two weeks,” Alya said. “You were badly hurt by Jenna.”“But...Aunt Jenna
Jason and Cain sped towards the factory. Cain was on the phone with his men, giving them instructions.“My men just informed me that Heath Seo was spotted outside that factory we’re heading to,” Cain told him. “How did you know he’d be there?”“I just do,” Jason muttered. Cain was suspicious but he did not ask anything else. He had filled in Jason about what happened at the Tang mansion that morning and even though Jason was tense, he was also worried about Maxwell.“Looks like grandfather took this well,” he muttered.“Well, he never really liked my mother in the first place so he wasn’t too sad seeing her leave,” Cain remarked. They were now about to leave the main city but the factory was st
Jason pulled up in front of a restaurant when he suddenly felt the familiar sensation in his heart.“Agh!” he winced when his chest became cold. He was gasping for breath and closed his eyes to lay his head on the steering wheel.“What the hell?” he muttered. “Why is that sensation happening again?”He touched his heart and it was colder than the earlier attacks. Jason was sure that it was a warning sign and that Alya was in immense danger. Flashes of her running through the rain were popping in his head.“Why is she outside?” he whispered. He was so engrossed in his pain that he did not notice a familiar Maybach pulling up behind his car. There was a knock on his window and to his surprise, it was Cain.
*Few Hours Ago*Monty arrived at the place where Jenna called him. It was a narrow alley located within an industrial area where several factories were meshed together. The buildings were in a series of rows, put side by side. A small dockyard was situated at the end of the place where a few ships were anchored.The workers had gone home for the day because the sun was setting. The gloomy clouds hovered in the sky, indicating that it was going to rain that night. Monty looked around for Jenna and finally spotted her standing a few meters away. He slowly walked towards her.“You called for me?” he asked.Jenna was wearing a pair of large sunglasses and she took them off to examine him.“Did you fi
Malorie quietly followed Cain to the patio and waited for him to talk. He was quiet for a while before turning to face her.“You should have told me about this,” he began. “That my mom was threatening you. We could have worked something out.”“I wanted to find our child first,” she replied in a small tone. “If I had told you, she might have gotten alerted and killed Billy. I couldn’t take the risk.”Cain stared at her for a while before sighing. “We’re both idiots,” he muttered. “We talk about being on our own but in the end, we let my parents manipulate us…”Malorie was staring at her fingers, unable to understand what to do. So many things had happened and it was going too fast.
Dahlia was hosting her regular afternoon tea with the socialites at her home. As a tradition, she hosted these gatherings every week with the elite class women so that she could increase her network and influence. Despite the setback with the wedding, she was now more determined to match Cain up with someone even more influential than Jenna.“Mrs. Wang, I hear that your daughter Catherine is coming back to town!” Dahlia was saying. They were sitting in the living room, sipping tea and having cakes. Butler Austin put the trays of food in front of them and stood aside.“She is,” Mrs. Wang replied. “For a business deal.”“I hear that she is now a very renowned interior decorator,” Dahlia remarked. “Maybe we should have her over for dinner sometime next week? I&rsquo
Malroie was watching the news, filled with dread. Over the past week, there was nothing other than James Park’s sudden death which had caused the business world to go into a frenzy. The stocks of his company fell and it was acquired by the notorious research firm owner, Heath Seo. Jenna took over the business and the Tang’s were in great debt. If there was no additional investment, the Tang’s were going to be ruined.The reporters were crowding outside Cain’s office. They hounded him as soon as he was out.“Mr. Cain, what’s your next strategy to pull this business together?” the reporters demande.d “Can you save the company?”“Is it true that your wedding to Jenna Park has been called off?”“Can you