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"Her name is Hawkins, boss. Please call her to prepare all the maids; I need to see them." "Alright, boss," I replied.As Caleb stepped into the hallway to contact the head maid and arrange for the other maids, I leaned back in my chair, contemplating how my entire plan would unfold. I hoped that Levi and the others had successfully reached Dr. Collins' house to carry out the abduction. I wanted that woman and her husband taken care of. Last time, I had let them go, but this time, I would deal with them decisively."Caleb..." I called out his name down the hallway. I was eager to hear how the arrangement with Adrian Blackwood's chief maid had gone so I could execute my plans without delay. "Boss," he responded from the hallway. "You called for me?" "Yes! How did the call go?" I asked. "It went well, boss," he replied. "She was upset about arranging a meeting with the other maids, but we’re heading to your house to meet them right away. I've already instructed her to come with the oth
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Ivy's POVI was still trying to reach Dr. Collins and her husband, but there was no response. I felt hopeless and didn't want Lily and Ethan to see me like this in the morning when they woke up."Ivy, you need to stay calm," Adrian said. "I'm here for you and the kids, honey. The police will handle everything. I believe we'll hear some good news by morning.""Adrian, I've been trying to call her all night after she reached out to me, but I couldn't understand what she was saying. I think the old Barrister Maxwell has kidnapped them to get back at us. You know they’re innocent, right? Dr. Collins is like a mother trying to help her daughter. She doesn’t deserve this…” Tears streamed down my cheeks."Ivy, we shouldn't blame ourselves too much. Instead, we should pray that nothing happens to them. I've already contacted the police, and I trust they'll arrive in time."Adrian's words were so comforting that I wiped my tears and offered a silent prayer for Dr. Collins and her husband. I kn
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Dr Collins POV Collins and I remained calm as we listened to the voices coming from inside the compound, trying to anticipate what would happen next. They were still debating how to open the door when one of them suggested using the master key they had brought with them.When Collins and I overheard their plan to use the master key to unlock our entrance, my anxiety and fear heightened."Collins, they want to open our door now," I said to him. "Relax, honey. I believe the police will arrive before they get inside," he reassured me."Let's head upstairs to our room and lock the door. At least by the time they get the there, the police will be here," Collins suggested. "Okay, honey, that sounds like a good idea," I replied.We quickly went upstairs and locked the door to our room. From there, I could hear voices in the living room. They were asking where we were and if anyone was home. We tried to stay silent in our room. One of them remarked, "I think we’ve just wasted our time; nobod
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Maxwell POV As I celebrated my victory at the bar, reveling in the success of my meticulously executed plans, I felt ecstatic, especially knowing that the maids would be testifying against Adrian. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. After years of strategizing, my efforts were finally paying off. I thought to myself, "Let’s see who can stop me now," not even the so-called Dr. Collins, who has become Ivy and Adrian's savior. I chuckled again.I decided it was time to head to my room to continue the celebration. Just a few minutes after I arrived, Caleb called. "Boss, the boy has gone on the mission," he informed me. "That's great news," I replied. "Now we just have to wait for them to return with good news." "Okay, boss," he said before ending the call.I realized I needed to invite Vanessa over to make the celebration complete. I pulled out my phone and called her. She answered promptly. Vanessa has been my companion ever since I took her in from the orphanage. She assured me she wou
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Ivy POV As Adrian and I were dropping the kids off at school, we headed to Dr. Collins' house to find out what had happened. I had been trying to reach her since last night, but there had been no response, and I wanted to ensure she and her husband were safe.While we were on our way, I received a call. I looked at my phone and saw it was Dr. Collins, so I answered immediately. "What happened?" I asked her. She explained that her phone was on silent because of the thugs who had come to her house recently."Where are you now, and what about Mr. Collins?" I inquired. She informed me that Mr. Collins had been shot by the thugs and was currently in the hospital. "I'm on my way to the hospital with Adrian right now," I said before the call ended."Ivy, what’s going on?" Adrian asked. I told him that Dr. Collins and her husband were at the hospital because Mr. Collins had been shot by the thugs yesterday. I suspected they were sent by the old Barrister Maxwell and Caleb; no one else would
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Dr Collins POV I was filled with anger and frustration over everything that had transpired in the hospital. I couldn't understand how the elderly Barrister Maxwell could be so heartless and cruel to Adrian Blackwood and Ivy. This was the same man whom Adrian's grandfather had trusted implicitly, allowing him to manage his wealth.I couldn't fathom why he was going to such lengths over an inheritance that wasn't even his. I thought to myself that he had even resorted to bribing people to testify against Adrian, hoping to have him arrested and imprisoned. He truly seemed like a devil incarnate, devoid of any compassion.The nurse in the emergency room brought me back to reality when she said, "Ma'am, the surgeon is here and will prepare your husband for surgery." I nodded in response.I approached Collins' bed and sat behind him, gripping his hand tightly to share my warmth. "Collins, please wake up. The surgeon is here to operate on your leg. You've been like this since we arrived. I
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Maxwell POV I asked Caleb to try calling again because I couldn't figure out why their number wasn't going through. I was pacing around my study, my brow furrowed and frustration evident on my face. What if they had been arrested?"Boss, their numbers are still off. Do you think they might have been taken by the police?" I asked Caleb. "Let's wait to hear from the police to see if they’ve been arrested," he replied.Suddenly, a police officer approached me. "Hey, you! What's your name?" he demanded. "I'm Levi," I responded. "You don’t want to tell me who sent you, do you?"The officer handed me my phone and instructed me to unlock it. I complied and returned it to him. He began sifting through my messages but found nothing of interest. When he checked my missed and received calls, he noticed the numbers labeled "Future Deal 1" and "Future Deal 2." He called "Future Deal 2," and the person answered immediately."Your friends are here at the police station. You told them not to mention
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Ivy's POV I pulled up in front of the gate at Lily and Ethan's school. Adrian and I walked in, unaware that Lily had spotted us from a distance as we entered, with Ethan following closely behind her. I hugged them tightly before they both dashed over to Adrian, who embraced them just as warmly.“Mummy, Uncle, what happened? You both came late to pick us up from school,” they asked in unison. “Oh, my little cuties, I’m so sorry for being late. Mummy and I got caught up with some things,” Adrian explained.“Uncle, what happened to your hand?” Ethan, always the observant one, noticed the bandage and cotton wool on Adrian's hand. “Oh, my boy, it’s nothing to worry about,” Adrian reassured him. Ethan forced a smile, clearly not satisfied with that answer.Adrian then lifted both kids into the car parked outside, making sure they were comfortably seated in the back before heading to the driver's seat. I joined him and whispered, “Adrian, you know you’re not strong enough to drive. I didn’t
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Ivy's POV It wasn't long after a delightful dinner in our new home. Lily and Ethan were thrilled to finally be in their father's house. The maids made sure to direct everyone, including Dr. Collins and her husband, just as Adrian had instructed. I had no idea Adrian had such a talent for decorating and arranging a home. The last time I was here, I came as a maid, but now I was the lady of the house.So much had changed around the house, and I was genuinely happy that we were living as a joyful family. I went to check on Dr. Collins and her husband to ensure they were comfortable. "Ivy, thank you so much for making us feel at home. Adrian, your house truly feels like an estate," she said with a smile.I mentioned that we needed to start preparing for the wedding since it was approaching quickly. "That's true, Ivy," she replied. I knew Adrian had told me not to worry about the arrangements because he had hired people to handle everything, but as the host of the occasion, I still felt r
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Adrian's POV After winning the court case in my favor, I started to envision a new life with Ivy. It's time to make her my wife officially—there's no reason to delay. She has choose the date for our wedding, and I'm determined to make it a beautiful and glamorous occasion for her and our children.I need to secure my father's company and properties now that Barrister Maxwell and Caleb have been arrested and are facing their consequences.I felt immense joy knowing that Ivy and the kids are finally living with me, but I want to take them to my mansion, where they truly belong and can be well taken care of. I also need to find Mrs. Hawkins, my chief maid, to reward her for maintaining her integrity and not compromising herself for money.I will hire new maids to serve my queen, Ivy, and our children. I want her to have no worries; she deserves to be treated like the queen she is.With all these thoughts and plans in mind, I hurried to the shower to get ready before heading to my grandf
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Ivy's POVThe court session concluded, and everyone was dismissed as the case came to an end. Adrian and I emerged victorious. Barrister Maxwell, along with Caleb and Vanessa, was taken away after the judge found them guilty on all counts. The judge then announced their sentences.I rushed to hug Adrian tightly, fully aware that nothing could ever come between us. Dr. Collins and her husband were pleased for us, relieved that their sacrifices had not been in vain. I felt no sympathy for those who had wronged us; they deserved to face the consequences for the deaths of my parents and siblings."Ivy, where are the kids?" Adrian asked. "The officers went to Barrister Maxwell's house to bring them back," I replied. We remained in the courthouse area, celebrating our victory as more people came to congratulate us.I was still pondering what had happened and who had sent the messages to the thugs holding me captive, prompting them to flee. My thoughts were interrupted when a police van arri
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Maxwell's POV We all took our seats in the courtroom, waiting for the judges and my lawyer to arrive. I had confidence in my lawyer; I knew he wouldn't let me down since I had paid him well. Adrian had been instructed to bring forth all his witnesses, which he did.I was taken aback to see Mrs. Hawkins, the head maid, among them. "How is she a witness for Adrian?" I asked Caleb, who was sitting beside me. "I have no idea, boss," he replied. "But she wasn't there when you paid all the maids and Vanessa to testify against Adrian," I whispered. "You're right, Caleb."So she went behind my back to conspire with Adrian, her employer, to testify against me. I resolved to deal with her after this. As each of Adrian's witnesses was called to give their testimony, it became clear that only Dr. Collins had any evidence to support the allegations against me. The judge asked if I had sent thugs to her house to threaten her and even shoot her husband. I denied everything, even though I knew deep
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Adrian's POV I turned and realized it was already morning—the day of the court case. I felt a surge of joy and excitement as I awaited the officers to call me so we could head to the courthouse. My thoughts drifted to Ivy and the kids, and I hoped Ivy would be there to testify against the old Barrister Maxwell and Caleb. Her testimony was crucial for my chances of winning the case.Before long, an officer arrived to escort me to the courthouse, which was only a short distance from the police station. I was taken to a waiting area where I would be called when it was my turn to testify against Barrister Maxwell and Caleb. While I was there, my lawyer, Gabriel, entered and introduced himself as my legal representative.Dr. Collins and her husband arrived shortly after. I spotted them from a distance, as I wasn’t allowed to approach them. I was happy to see them, but my joy felt incomplete without Ivy's presence. As I continued to ponder Ivy's absence, Austin and the chief maid, Mrs. Haw
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IVY'S POV I was held in custody at the old Barrister Maxwell's instruction. I wasn't given any food or water, but somehow, I managed to endure for days without it. I have no idea where the strength and resilience to survive in such conditions came from.The thugs were incredibly harsh with me, even denying me the privacy to relieve myself. But that wasn't my main concern. I wasn't meant to be here for this long. I've been in this custody for three days now."Hey, woman, you want to implicate us, right?" one of the guards said before leaving the room where I was being held. I overheard the leader telling his men that they had received a message from the Barrister to let me go because the police were coming after them.What could be the reason for this sudden change of plans? I wondered. Perhaps the court case was turning against Barrister Maxwell and Caleb, and they wanted to avoid being implicated. That seemed likely; otherwise, what could explain this abrupt shift?"Can you at least
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Maxwell's POV I took the kids away from Ivy to put my plans into action, especially since Adrian is going to court tomorrow and Ivy is already in my custody. I’m curious to see how she will testify against me.The driver skillfully navigated the busy streets as we made our way to the house, ignoring the chatter and screams of the kids I had taken from Ivy.“Hey, little ones, we’re home now. Feel free to think of this as your new home,” I told them. They didn’t respond or show any signs of acceptance; instead, they just stared at me. “Let’s go. We can’t stay here.”“Listen, the sooner you start seeing this place as your new home, the better it will be for you, because soon I will be your new parent.”“You can never be our parent, you evil man! After everything you did to Uncle Adrian and our mom, there’s no way you’ll ever be our parent!”“Let me show you to your new room,” I said to the kids, but they refused to go inside, so I had to insist.Lily and I were in the room that the old
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Adrian's POVI was in excruciating pain for days because I had been hitting my hands against the wall. My heart felt heavy with pain and betrayal as I found myself in this situation. I couldn't help but think about the suffering Ivy and the kids must be enduring at the hands of that cruel Barrister. I wished for an end to all of this.Lost in my thoughts, one of the officers approached me and said that a man and a woman were there to see me. I wondered who they could be. The only relative I had known since my parents and siblings died in a plane crash was my grandfather.Summoning the courage to follow the officer, I was shocked to find Dr. Collins and her husband waiting for me in the visitor's center. I was relieved to see that Mr. Collins was doing well and could get around with crutches.At least I had people who could testify against the old Barrister Maxwell and Caleb in court tomorrow.When Dr. Collins saw me, she began to cry. I realized she hadn't seen me since I was imprison
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Dr Collins POV Collins and I grew increasingly concerned as Ivy's number remained unreachable over the days. I decided to call lawyer Gabriel to get an update on Adrian's case. He assured me that the case was just around the corner, with only two days left. I expressed my gratitude for his efforts to expedite Adrian's court proceedings.I shared everything I had discussed with lawyer Gabriel with Collins, emphasizing that the court date is just two days away. I told him that we should consider going home since the court case is imminent. We still haven't heard from Ivy, and the police have not provided any updates on locating her and the children.We cannot allow the old barrister Maxwell to gain the upper hand in Adrian's case. I suggested we ask the hospital to discharge him tomorrow since it's getting late today. Collins agreed that it was a good idea.Additionally, we need to check in with lawyer Gabriel to see if he has managed to contact the chief maid, Mrs. Hawkins, to serve a
