Later that night, they returned home, and Sofia couldn't shake off the fear. Shawn stared at her with amusement as they went inside.Just then, Rachel appeared, her tone unlikely. "Where have you been, Shawn? I was worried about you, and you didn't answer my calls."Shawn raised an eyebrow. "I went out to see a movie with Sofia. Is there something wrong?"Rachel's gaze turned cold, her eyes fixed on Sofia. "I thought something had happened to you."Sofia noticed Rachel's glare and avoided her gaze. "I'll be in my room," Sofia said, rushing upstairs.Shawn turned to Rachel. "You didn't tell me you were coming."Her voice turned defensive. "I didn't plan to. When I couldn't get to you, I was worried, and I decided to come check on you."Shawn's demeanor turned dismissive. "You shouldn't have. I'm not a kid." He walked away, leaving Rachel staring after him, her eyes narrowed in frustration.____ Days later, Sofia was taking a nap at the poolside when Rachel approached her, her face
The next morning, Rachel and Shawn sat at the dining table, eating their breakfast. Rachel's expression turned serious, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Is there something you want to tell me?" she asked, her voice laced with suspicion.Shawn raised his face to hers, his eyes questioning. Sofia, who was coming down from her room, stopped to listen to their conversation, her eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before her."What do you mean?" He asked, his brow furrowed. "Tell me, Shawn, what is your relationship with Sofia?" she asked, her voice unlikely. Shawn returned to his meal, his eyes avoiding Rachel's. "Answer me, Shawn," She yelled, her voice rising.His eyes snapped up."Can you just keep it down?" he asked and she scoffed, her face reddening. "Keep it down? You expect me to keep it down when you are obviously cheating on me with that... slave?" she spat, her eyes blazing with anger. "Don't you dare address her as slave," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "What righ
Sofia and Nina spent the sunny Saturday at the beach, lounging on colorful towels and sipping coconut water. Nina had suggested the outing, and Sofia had invited Mabel to join them, but Mabel was unable to make it due to an errand for her mom.As they basked in the warm sun, Nina gazed out at the waves, her eyes squinting slightly. "Today seems to be filled up a little," she said, taking a sip from her coconut water. "You have been here before?" she asked, her brow furrowed slightly.She nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "Yes, Sam and his fiancée love coming here, and I always tag along."Sofia's gaze returned to the ocean, her eyes gazing out at the horizon. "That's good," she said, her voice soft, as she sipped her coconut water. "This is my first time, actually," She said, her voice tinged with a hint of surprise. "Really?" she asked, her tone incredulous. She nodded, a small, wistful smile on her lips. "Yes, when you mentioned the beach, my mood lightened up," s
The next morning, Shawn woke up beside Sofia, having cuddled her all night after calling one of the female staff to change her clothes. He sat upright on the bed, his gaze fixed on Sofia, who was still deep in sleep. His face softened as he covered her properly with the blanket, then stood up and left.Meanwhile, Rachel was on the phone with her mom, her face reddening with anger."Yes, he didn't sleep in the room with me, I gave him the juice, he drank it." She said on the phone, her voice rising.Shawn approached his door step and was about to enter when he heard Rachel on the phone talking. He paused, his ears perked up, and listened."I added the substance to his juice, I served him, and he drank it all. He could have come to me instead. I saw him in Sofia's room last night, cuddling her in his arms. It means he slept with her. My plan has been ruined! What do I do now? If he finds out what I did, I will be doomed for it." She exclaimed.Shawn's face darkened as he interrupted
At the dining table, Sofia avoided eye contact with Shawn, who kept smirking at her. "What did you do to Rachel?" she asked, her brow furrowed in concern. "Back to where she belongs." "What are you going to do now?"She asked, Her gaze remained fixed on her plate. "Focus on you." Sofia's head jerked up, her eyes widening in surprise. "What, are you surprised?" "What do you mean?" Her face scrunched in confusion. "Exactly what you heard." His tone was matter-of-fact. His eyes remained fixed on Sofia, his gaze piercing. "Please don't focus on me." "Why not?" He teased, his tone playful. "Can we change the topic?""Do you want to?" He smirked, and Sofia scoffed, continuing to eat.___Two days later, Sofia and Mabel chatted at the canteen. Mabel's face was etched with concern. "I know what my sister did was wrong, but she won't stop regretting her actions." "Yeah, it's a good thing Shawn didn't drink the juice." "Who did?" Her eyes narrowed. "I did."Mabel's eyes wid
Shawn and his men kept doing everything possible to find Sofia, and the police were involved too.Mabel returned home that day, her face etched with sadness, and her family wondered what was wrong with her.Mrs. Ruth's brow furrowed with concern. "What's wrong? Why are you looking like this?"Mabel's eyes dropped, her voice barely above a whisper. "Mom, something went wrong."V's face twisted with curiosity. "What happened?" "It's Sofia, she is missing."The family exchanged confused glances.V's eyes narrowed. "Missing? How?"Mabel's face fell, her eyes welling up with tears. "No one knows where she went, there is no trace about her."Rachel's face was skeptical. "How is that possible? Did she run away?" "I don't know."Mr. Mark's face was thoughtful. "I am sure she ran away." "I don't think so, Sofia will never run away, why will she even think of running away?" Mabel said.V's face was speculative. "Probably wants to be free from Shawn."Rachel's face nodded in agreement. "Ex
Shawn was still in deep depression and frustration when his cell phone rang, he picked it up quickly, knowing it was one of his men. After talking for a while, his face twisted in anger, and he rushed out of the house.Soon after, he arrived at a warehouse where his men told him where they were. They bowed to him, and he was surprised to see the school professor and another guy beaten to a pulp, with blood on their bodies.Shawn's face was a mask of fury. "What's going on here?" he asked.One of his men stepped forward. "We found out they are responsible for the missing of Miss Sofia and some other ladies."Shawn's eyes narrowed. "How?""The guy on the right-hand side confessed to being sent by this man here to get five ladies for human trafficking. We happened to see him enter the school premises through the street CCTV camera, and he was looking suspicious the same day Miss Sofia went missing."The man explainedShawn's face darkened, and he moved to the professor. The professor co
After their intensive kiss, they fell asleep cuddling each other. Some moments later, Sofia's eyes fluttered open as she recalled the moment between her and Shawn earlier. She wondered if it was a dream. She tossed to face him and stared lovingly at him as he was sound asleep with his arms still wrapped around her.A soft smile played on her lips. "Who could think a cold-hearted man like you could have a peaceful sleep like this?" she muttered, her voice barely above a whisper. She giggled, playing with his lashes."Despite being old, you still know how to sweep a lady off her feet, don't think you have won me over, Shawn. You still got to push harder," she smirked, her eyes sparkling with amusement.Shawn's eyes suddenly snapped open, and Sofia was taken aback. "Really?" he smirked, his eyes crinkling at the corners. He tossed her onto the bed and pinned her hands above her head. Sofia's eyes widened in surprise. "What are you doing? I thought you were sleeping," she gulped, he
Several months later, three women's tummies had grown bigger, and they were due for delivery. They went out to their favorite cafe to hang out. Sofia's face glowed with excitement as she chatted with her friends. Nina's eyes sparkled with amusement, and Mabel's face lit up with a warm smile.They were engrossed in sweet and teasing conversation, their laughter filling the air. Their assigned bodyguards stood a little far from them, watching the surrounding area with alert expressions."Yeah, I remember that...." Sofia paused, her eyes widening in discomfort, as she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. Nina and Mabel stared at her, their faces reflecting concern."Are you ok?" Nina asked, her voice laced with worry.Sofia's face scrunched up in pain. "I don't think so, I just...." She got interrupted as Nina noticed her water broke."Your water broke, Sofia!" Nina exclaimed. "What does that mean?" she asked confusedly, still wincing in pain.Nina's expression turned excited. "It means
As the wedding commence, guests began to arrive, the exclusive wedding hall was abuzz with excitement. The walls, adorned with intricate gold leaf patterns, seemed to shimmer in the soft light, while the polished white marble floor gleamed like a canvas of elegance. The ceiling, a majestic dome-shaped wonder, was adorned with delicate crystal chandeliers that refracted the light into a kaleidoscope of colors.At the far end of the hall, a majestic archway, decorated with fresh flowers and greenery, served as the perfect backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the soft hum of chatter and laughter.Mabel, resplendent in her stunning lace mermaid dress, stood poised at the entrance of the hall. Her delicate cap sleeves and sweetheart neckline framed her face, while the fitted bodice showcased her curves. The flowing train added a touch of drama to her overall look, and the intricate beading and sequins sparkled under the ligh
Weeks later, everything was set for the wedding. The venue and preparations were all in place, and the ladies' wedding gowns, along with their men's suits, had arrived from Dubai.The ladies, accompanied by their mothers and Rachel, arrived at the shop to try on their wedding gowns. They entered the fitting room, eager to see how they would look.As they emerged from the fitting room, they looked stunning in their gowns. Rachel's eyes widened in amazement. "Oh my! This is so beautiful."Mrs. Ruth's face lit up with excitement. "You girls look so perfectly gorgeous in these!"Diana beamed with pride. "You three are, without a doubt, the most beautiful brides in the history of California." The ladies burst into laughter.Sofia's face glowed with happiness. "The dress is pretty; we love it."Rachel smiled, her eyes sparkling. "It's going to be so much excitement on that day."Mabel's eyes lit up with a mischievous idea. "Can we take a picture and send it to them?" Sofia and Nina nod
Everyone was preparing for the wedding. The three ladies met with the wedding planner, accompanied by their men. The wedding planner was giving out the details of how he would plan the wedding, and the guys were listening attentively.Shawn's eyes were wide with interest, Jeff's eyebrows were raised in approval, and Troy's face was set in a thoughtful expression. In contrast, their women looked bored and disinterested.Sofia's eyes began to droop, Nina's head nodded forward, and Mabel's eyelids fluttered closed. The planner continued talking nonstop, oblivious to the women's tiredness.Shawn noticed his fiancée's fatigue and decided to intervene. "We have heard everything you have said, and we like the idea, do you guys agree?" he asked, turning to Jeff and Troy.Jeff nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, we love everything you have been saying."Troy smiled, "Just go ahead with everything and tell us how much it will cost."The planner beamed with happiness, "Ok, I will. Thank you."Shawn
Days passed, followed by weeks, and Sofia dropped by her family's house for a visit. As she walked in, her family's faces lit up with warm smiles."How is the baby doing?" Diana asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement."Do you guys care about the baby or me?" she asked, feigning a frown, a playful pout on her lips.Her family chuckled, and Lucas reassured her, "Of course, we care about you," his voice filled with warmth. "Well, the baby is fine and growing up every day," she said, her eyes shining with pride. "We can see that," grandma said, smiling.As they continued eating, Lucas brought up the topic of Sofia's upcoming wedding. "By the way, Shawn stopped by two days ago to discuss the marriage process," he said."Yeah, he told me," she said, a small smile playing on her lips. "Have you two decided on a date yet?" Grandma asked, her voice filled with anticipation. "Not really, we'll come up with a date soon," she said, smiling reassuringly.Her family smiled, seeming to
Annabelle was locked in a dark room, tied up to a chair. She struggled to get loose, her face contorted in fear and desperation. "Let me out!" she cried out, her voice hoarse from screaming.Two of Shawn's men entered the room, their looks stern. "Will you keep it down?" one of them yelled, and Annabelle flinched, her eyes wide with fear."Why am I here? Why tie me up?" she asked, her voice shaking. "To teach you a lesson and for crossing the line."The second guy sneered.Annabelle's face twisted in anger and fear. "What is that supposed to mean? Let me go!" she cried out, but the men sealed her mouth shut, silencing her. She kept struggling, but the men left her alone.About 10 minutes later, Shawn entered the room, a smirk spreading across his face as he saw Annabelle dozing off on the chair. He nodded to his men, who woke her up roughly.Annabelle's eyes snapped open, and she met Shawn's smirking face. Her look was a mixture of fear to anger."Hey," Shawn said, his voice drippi
Troy couldn't catch up with Mabel as she took a cab and drove off. He entered his car and drove after her.Shawn and the rest came out of the bar, sighing in relief. They took their women and left the bar.Mabel got home and paid the cab driver before rushing inside. Her face was streaked with tears, and her eyes were red from crying.When her family tried to approach her, she ran to her room and locked the door from the inside."What's up with her?" Rachel asked, confused.Then Troy rushed into the room, his face worried."Troy, what's going on?" Mr. Mark asked. "It's just a little misunderstanding."He said.He rushed off to Mabel's room, and her family stared confusedly at him. Mabel leaned against the wall and sobbed quietly.Troy knocked on the door, his face etched with concern. "Mabel, please open up and hear me out."Mabel's voice was laced with anger. "Go away!" "Please, just hear me out, please!"V came over with a spare key. "Here is the key." "Thank you."He said, his e
Mabel was having breakfast with Troy and Leo at the dining table, her mind occupied by the incident of yesterday. Her eyes were distant. Troy noticed that she wasn't eating"Is everything okay?" he asked. "Yes."she forced a smile, her eyes avoiding Troy's. She stood up to leave, her movements abrupt. "I will just go get ready for school.""You didn't even touch your food." His face showed concern. "You don't like it? I will prepare whatever thing you want to eat right now." "There is no need for that, I am not hungry." She replied firmly. She smiled forcedly and walked away. Troy and Leo exchanged a worried glance. "You should go check what's wrong with her? It seems she's bothered about something." Leo said calmly.Troy sighed as he stood up to leave.Troy entered the room to see Mabel packing her bag, her belongings scattered around her."Babe," he said, moving to her and holding her hand.Mabel's eyes flashed with a mixture of emotions, but she didn't meet Troy's gaze."What'
Mabel and Sofia were dozing off in class, their eyelids heavy as the lecture droned on. Sofia's bodyguard watched with amusement as they struggled to stay awake.He smiled knowingly and moved to them, his eyes scanning the room to ensure he wasn't interrupting. The students looked on, intrigued."Let me have your phones," he said politely, his voice low.Mabel's eyes fluttered open, confusion etched on her face. "Why?"The bodyguard's expression turned helpful. "You two are dozing off while the lecture is going on, so let me have your phones and record the teaching."Sofia's face lit up with gratitude. "Oh, okay."Mabel and Sofia handed over their phones, unlocking them before giving them to the bodyguard. He turned on the voice recorder and placed the phones on the table in front of them.Mabel and Sofia smiled gratefully at him, relief written across their faces.The bodyguard returned to his position, a hint of a smile still on his face. The students were amused by what he had do