Lily's Pov I later decided to speak to Ray Manchester, so I picked up my phone again and called him. "Hello, Mr. Manchester," I said. "How are you, Miss Anderson?" he asked. "I'm good. I want to get to know you more, that is, if you don't mind me invading your privacy," I said, going straight to the point. There was a pause, and I wondered if I had said something wrong. "Are you still there?" I had to make sure I was still speaking to someone. "Yes, yes," he answered when he heard my voice again, which may have woken him up from his thoughts. "Can I get to know you?" I repeated my question patiently, trying to make him say yes and . "Of course, you can. I also want to get to know you, but I was surprised that you asked first." "I'm a woman who knows what she wants and goes for it," I said. "And right now, I am what you want," he asked. "Yes, for now, you are what I want. I wish you were here," I said, even though I didn't believe in wishes and all but really wanted him here ri
Mrs Anderson Pov I thought I killed her but no she just have to live, why can't she just die, ' I can't believe that bitch is still alive after everything I did to get rid of her, "James you need to do what you did to her mother to her as well " I yelled I know I shouldn't be shouting at my husband but what can i do, he caused this anyways, he fathered that bitch to beg with, she is an evident to proof that my beloved cheated on me, not that I mind this much in this past, Everything he did in the past was so that I could live in luxury " you know that's impossible, she don't even trust me like her mother, she won't even come back here . I can't kill her from afar without people suspecting anything. And ever since she came back from the hospital She is being acting weird, she is no longer living like a robot, now she cares about the empire I'm beginning to think she feels now" How can she suddenly feel, if she does then she may avenge her family as well as herself, this is b
Matilda (Mrs. Anderson) Pov I feel guilty seeing my daughter worrying about my husband, and I always do my best to make sure she's not worried. "Helena, love, go to your room. Your father and I will make sure everything is okay. That's a promise. And no matter what it takes, we are going to make sure you become the real heiress to the Anderson empire. Now, go to your room and freshen up. Everything is going to be okay, baby," I said, trying to calm her. The least I can do right now is to calm my baby girl. I know she may be nice at times, but when she loses her temper, she finds it hard to control it. "Alright, mother. Love you." After making sure she had entered her room, I faced my husband. "Whatever you need to do, be fast about it." James Pov When the doctor announced her death, I finally felt free from my late wife's shadow. No matter how hard I tried, I was never as good as her. Her daughter, Lilianna, was just like her in every way. The only difference between them was t
Third person Pov A board meeting was organized for the collaboration between the Anderson Empire and the Manchester group of companies. Some board members from the Manchester group of companies were quite surprised with this new development, while Anderson's finds it had to be believed. Just two days after their CEO promised to find investors, she found the biggest and the richest company in New York to invest. They still find it hard to believe that she was able to fulfil her promise. The Manchester never expected their president to collaborate with a falling empire like the Anderson, but his sudden decision to invest was bewildering. Know that the person behind the Anderson success is dead and her father not a good leader nor a businessman. They just hope that their president does no ot invedt much into a falling empire. They believe there must be a reason for this decision that he made without in forming them, all the decision he has made concerning the company in the past had
"Shall we begin the meeting?" Ray finally said Although the Manchester were displeased with the way she spoke to them, they could only keep quiet for the sake of their president. The Anderson were not really offended with her arrogant attitude cause they knew that was who she was and how she spoke. " Mr Ray and I have gone through all the necessary formalities, as well as the project plans and the proposal together, and he has shown the documents to his lawyers for confirmation. We concluded that the project should I go on, and the profits shall be divided 70/30, 70 for the Anderson 30 for Manchester group of company, the idea was the Anderson Empire to begin with and your company is just investing and should expect nothing but the profits so all you get is that much, thank you" Unbelievable everyone find it hard to believe if they have already made a decision concerning this on their own, so why organise a meeting to begin with? They have already decided on their own perspective.
Helena Pov Although my life seems to be a mess all because of Liliana, I know I still need to put up my fake facade. Here I am to see my Daddy in his office, I really need an excitement in this my boring life... I can't keep hoping that things are great were as everything always ends in chaos. " Be careful, miss." I looked up to see whom I just bumped into only to see the most handsome man I've ever seen in my life. He practically left me dump stock, and I believe and drool right now. "Hi, a mmm hmm I'm.... God please help I don't really know what's going on with me like I can't introduce myself, I'm short of words, nothing is coming out of my mouth, I don't know how to stretch my hands to him to introduce my self... why can't I tell him my telling my name is it ? Oh my omg what is going on with my heart is pounding, oh my gosh, gosh, what is going on. "Well, miss be careful next time," Oh my, even his voice is so sexy. He tried leaving, but I stopped him instantly "Excus
Lilly Pov9 p.m. was the time we both decided to meet up for our date and it will be at his place, I could have suggested having the date in a restaurant but I sort prefer the idea of having the date at is place. And considering that I'm a well known figure, and lots of reporters wants to know every details about me and what I've been up to, with my death been announced everywhere and no one knew about I'm still alive other than the stakeholder present during the board meeting. I'm not really sure what to expect but i'm certain that i will be having a great time no question asked, maybe I should invite him over next time at least I won't bother dressing up, and I put on the first dress i lay my hands on inside the closet and let my hair down for the first time since I came in this body... I'm not a big fan of makeup and jewelries or dressing up in a fancy manner, I should probably find other men to kiss in order to have more choices for comparison,' Will I feel what I felt with R
Ray's point of view: As I waited for Lilly to arrive, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Excitement, nervousness, and a hint of possessiveness. I had been thinking about our last encounter nonstop, and the thought of her becoming mine is exciting at the time. It feels like I'm about to win the greatest gold medal ever When she stepped out of her car, I was taken aback by her beauty. Her hair was down, and she wore a simple yet elegant dress. She smiled, and my heart skipped a beat. "Hi," she said, approaching me. "It's really nice seeing you again." I was taken aback by her directness when she asked for a kiss. I stumbled over my words, trying to process her request. But as I looked into her eyes, I knew I couldn't resist. As we kissed, I felt a rush of emotions. Possessiveness, passion, and a deep connection. I didn't want to share her with anyone. I could she even nurse the idea of such. When we finally broke apart, I knew I had to tell her how I felt. "I forb
“She was poisoned. Now, who are you?” the voice answered before shooting back a question.Liliana’s thoughts raced as she tried to make sense of the voice’s revelation. Poisoned? Her? The concept didn’t fit the narrative she had assumed—this body, Liliana’s body, was supposed to be impervious to toxins.“She was poisoned by her family,” the voice repeated with cold certainty, as if the explanation were simple and unquestionable.Liliana’s fists clenched, anger surging. “That’s impossible,” she hissed aloud, her voice trembling. “This body has built-in resistances. It’s practically untouchable unless…”She trailed off, dread creeping in as the horrifying possibility dawned on her. “Unless it’s self-destruction,” she whispered. “The pill.”“What pill?” the voice asked sharply, curiosity lacing its tone.Liliana’s lips pressed into a thin line. “Just forget it,” she snapped, unwilling to give the voice more ammunition. She shifted the topic quickly. “Have you dealt with the Andersons yet
Ray gazed at her face, hoping to see his old Lily, but the one standing before him seemed guarded and unwilling to open up."I'm really okay," Lily said, though she couldn't convince him. It like seemed annoying or threaten him, triggering the body thief. She must truly love him.Ray nodded in understanding before asking. “Can I take my bath?“ he felt uncertain about his next move. If she didn't want him to bath, then so be it. What mattered most was her health, well-being, and safety. Even his own discomfort was insignificant and could be ignored at any time.Lilly couldn't help but smile hearing what he said: "You must really love her."‘Her’ what her, why is she referring to herself as a third person’ Ray thought.“I love you” he said Ever since their conversation at the hospital, he couldn't shake off the feeling that this woman might be different. It was as if she had some kind of personality disorder, like two people were living inside her or two personalities were at war.‘He
“Aww, cutie pie, you shouldn’t dare me like that. I dare—and I will.”The words left her lips with a teasing smirk, but before she could relish her triumph, a sharp, searing pain erupted in her head. Her body jolted violently, like an unseen force had reached into her core and seized control. She gasped, her eyes widening in panic as her limbs shook uncontrollably.It felt like her skull was being split apart.‘You need to know your limits and behave yourself, or I will send you back to wherever you came from,’ a cold, sinister voice boomed inside her mind. The sound reverberated like hammer blows, each word driving shards of pain deeper into her brain.“No!” Liliana choked out, clutching her head as her body convulsed.“Lilly—Lilly! Lilly, please look at me! Open your eyes! Are you okay?” Ray’s voice cracked, frantic as he knelt by the bed, gripping her trembling shoulders. His calm composure shattered like glass.One moment, she had been teasing him, and now she was violently shakin
It had been two hours since the heads of the kidnappers inexplicably exploded in the torture room—something impossible, something unimaginable to mankind.Like, how the hell do people’s heads just blow up like they’re firecrackers?Whoever was after his baby girl’s life wasn’t ordinary. Ray was sure of one thing: his wife knew more than she was letting on. Her psychologist was coming over tomorrow, and he could only hope she would open up to him. This new version of her was terrifying in ways he couldn’t put into words. She had taken down six hefty men as if they were toddlers.It didn’t add up.Looking at her past self—the woman she used to be—she had always seemed weak and harmless just emotionless, someone who didn’t even know how to throw a punch. The investigation into her past showed nothing about her having fighting skills. Nothing.Before leaving, Ray had instructed Damon to contact a team of forensic pathologist to perform an autopsy. He needed answers. Anything. With that do
Back in the Lab“This is bad. Very bad,” Grey muttered to himself, tapping frantically at the keys on his laptop.He stared at the monitor in disbelief. The system was back online.“What… how…?” he stammered, his eyes wide with horror. He had been trying to deactivate the radiation sequence—he was sure of it.The screen flickered. A new message appeared, bold and cold:“COMMAND OVERRIDDEN. OPERATION EXECUTED.”Grey’s breath hitched. His trembling fingers hovered uselessly over the keyboard. Whatever had happened, it was far beyond his comprehension. The hackers had reached into their system like ghosts.Before he could process the full extent of the failure, the lab door slammed open.Matt stormed in, his face flushed red with anger. “What the hell just happened, Grey?” he barked, his voice sharp enough to cut steel.“I—I disabled it!” Grey stammered, jabbing a finger at the monitor as if to defend himself. “I swear I deactivated the sequence! Someone else—” His voice broke off, his h
The warehouse was cloaked in darkness, its oppressive silence broken only by the steady drip of water from a corroded pipe. The stench of rust, mildew, and blood lingered in the air, a nauseating prelude to the carnage within.Six men sat bound to metal chairs in a grim row, their heads slumped forward in exhaustion. The metallic bands around their foreheads hummed faintly, the only sound betraying the deathtrap concealed within.Jerry paced the room, his boots clanking against the concrete floor as he barked orders to his underlings. “Clip their tongues,” he snarled, his voice sharp and commanding. “Make sure they can’t bite down and die on their terms. These bastards don’t deserve an easy way out.”A sinister grin played on his lips as he turned back toward the men. Their battered faces showed defiance even in their broken state. Jerry liked it when they resisted—it made breaking them all the more satisfying.But then, something changed.A faint flicker of red danced across the meta
Matt’s pulse quickened as he stared at the footage. The “pet,” the most prized creation of their master, was not supposed to care. Her emotions—or lack thereof—were engineered to perfection, ensuring blind loyalty and unwavering execution of orders. Yet there she was, her face flickering with a softness he had never seen before, an almost protective rage as she shielded one of their captured men.Grey turned the screen toward him, rewinding to the critical moment. “See that? Right there,” he said, pointing at the pixelated image. The pet, with her fluid movements and deadly precision, should have eliminated the threat without hesitation. Instead, she had hesitated, even turning her weapon on their own operatives to protect the man.“This is no malfunction,” Grey continued, his voice shaky. “Something inside her is… waking up.”Matt rubbed his temples, his mind racing. He needed to contain this before the boss found out. Any sign of imperfection in his creations was not tolerated, and
“The Manchester family has them,” a tall man with curly hair muttered, his voice tense.The man seated in the center of the room barely moved, his presence radiating authority. Lounging back in his oversized leather chair like a king surveying his domain, he lifted his gaze to the curly-haired man, his expression sharp with disdain.“And what does my pet have to do with them?” His deep voice rumbled through the room like distant thunder. “Do they even know who they’re messing with?” he fired, each word cutting like a blade.Matt, the curly-haired man, flinched slightly but held his ground. The tension in the room was palpable, the air heavy with unspoken consequences.The boss’s jaw tightened, his gaze darkening as he processed the implications. The Manchester family. Their meddling was not part of the plan. They were powerful, yes—but so was he. “What are they trying to achieve by getting involved?” he muttered, almost to himself.Matt cleared his throat, knowing he had to answer car
“Who are you?” Lilly turned abruptly to Ray, sitting beside her in the private jet. Her voice was sharp, almost accusing.Ray blinked, startled. Since takeoff, she’d barely acknowledged his presence, staring out the window or resting her head back like he didn’t exist. Why the sudden question?“I didn’t say anything,” he replied carefully, his brow furrowing when her intense gaze didn’t waver.‘I’m in your mind, dummy.’What the hell? Lilly flinched. Did that voice just call me a dummy?‘Yes, I did. And you still haven’t answered my question.’ The voice was colder this time, almost impatient.‘Body thief,’ Lilly shot back in her mind, defiance surging. If she wanted to play games, fine—she wasn’t backing down.‘The fact that you’re calling me that means you already know who I am,’ the voice retorted smoothly. ‘I have no memory of you, but clearly, you remember me.’‘Duh! Of course, I do,’ Lilly fired, sarcasm dripping from her thoughts. ‘I’m the one in charge of this body now. But bef