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Shadows Of Deception Chapter 81
Adrian's POVI was taken to the police station in a nearby city and locked up in a cell, where I noticed two other individuals who appeared angry and agitated.Oh God, how did I end up here? I’m a billionaire, the son of one of the wealthiest men in the city, and I run a company known throughout the state. Tears streamed down my face, and my eyes were filled with pain over everything that was happening to me. My life had become a mess due to my grandfather's misguided plans and the suffering caused by our family lawyer, Maxwell.As I sat in the cell, memories flooded back of how he had faked a DNA test to claim that Vanessa was Ivy, the woman my grandfather had arranged for me to marry on my 29th birthday, before all the wealth tied to the company and properties will be handed over to me.I wish my 29th birthday had never come, as it marked the beginning of a series of problems. Even after marrying Vanessa, there was never a moment of peace at home, forcing me to often seek refuge wit
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Ivy POV I took my phone to call Adrian's lawyer, Gabriel, to check on Adrian's situation. He answered and said he was on his way to my house before hanging up.In less than 30 minutes, someone arrived at the gate. When I opened it, it was him. I was puzzled about how he knew my address since I knew he had never been here and I hadn’t given it to him. I wondered if Adrian, who was in police custody, might have told him. But I didn’t bother to ask; it wasn’t important to me right now. What mattered was finding out how the father of my children was doing in police custody. I had a restless night, and I wouldn't be relieved to see him resting there again.As I prepared to open the gate for lawyer Gabriel, I thought to myself, "Hey, sir." We exchanged greetings, and I mentioned that this was our first time meeting. "Yes! Ivy," he replied. I was surprised he knew my name. "Alright, let’s go inside where we can sit comfortably and talk," I suggested.Once inside, I asked Lily and Ethan to g
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Maxwell POV I got dressed to head to the office, and my driver took my briefcase to the car before opening the door for me. The gateman greeted me with a wave and a "good morning" as he opened the gate, but I didn’t respond; my mind was preoccupied with my long-term plans. I was determined to do whatever it took to achieve them—I had come too far to turn back.I told myself that no one would stand in my way, not even Ivy. I would deal with her later. My intention was not to eliminate her, but she had become a threat to my ambitions. I could silence her for good. These thoughts consumed me until the driver honked in front of the office gate, snapping me back to reality. I had arrived at the office, lost in my own thoughts.I went straight to my study to turn on the TV and catch up on the news. To my shock, I saw Levi and the others being paraded as criminals. The journalist reported that they were the terrorists disrupting our peaceful city. He mentioned that they would be charged in
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Ivy's POV I hurried to the children's room after hearing a loud shout coming from there. My heart raced with worry, unsure of what had happened to Lily or Ethan.With a surge of fear, I flung the door open, only to find them both playing and laughing. "What was that shout about?" I asked. "Nothing, Mom, we’re just playing," they replied. I let out a sigh of relief as I left the room, thinking how these kids would give me heart attack if something had happened to them. I had rushed in here as if something terrible had occurred. I reminded them that there's no school tomorrow."Why, Mommy?" they both asked in unison. "Because you’re going to the police station to see your father." They jumped up in excitement, seemingly forgetting about school. "So you’re both happy you won’t be going to school tomorrow?" I asked. "Not really, Mom. We’re just excited to see our dad," Ethan explained."Mom, you know we’ve always treated him like our uncle before he went to prison," Lily added."Alright,
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Dr Collins POVAs Collins was moved from the ICU to the surgical room, he felt grateful for his swift recovery and thankful to God for a successful surgery. "Hey honey, I can see you're overwhelmed by how quickly you've recovered," I said to him. "Yes, Margaret, you could say that again. I can't wait to leave here so I can check on Ivy and the kids. They feel like my grandchildren now." "I feel the same way, Collins," I replied."So, how is Adrian's case progressing?" he asked. "I received a text from Ivy this evening saying that Adrian will be going to court next week. She mentioned that she just got the message from Adrian's lawyer, Gabriel.""Oh, poor son. They didn't agree to his bail?" "No, Collins. Also, we will be the third and fourth witnesses in court, so you need to recover quickly." "Yes, Margaret, I have to, because next week is right around the corner.""Who are the first and second witnesses for Adrian?" "Ivy and the maid. Ivy and Gabriel discovered that the chief maid w
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Maxwell POV After my recent meeting with Caleb, I found myself in my study, reflecting on how my long-held plans are finally becoming a reality. I thought to myself, after decades of effort, my ambitions are coming to fruition.I am determined to eradicate the entire Blackwood and Grant families. However, I will spare Ivy's twins, as I know Adrian isn’t their biological father. But I will ensure they endure suffering, both during my lifetime and beyond. Their pain will persist. I plan to adopt a child who will inherit all my wealth and the fruits of my labor. Ivy's children will serve as maids, attending to me and my child for the rest of their lives.As for Caleb, he is a loyal and intelligent individual who will remain my personal assistant. Vanessa has always been my plaything; at my age, I have no interest in marriage. She will continue to be my concubine until I am satisfied. Once I become the heir to the Blackwood family, I will take care of both Vanessa and Caleb, but they wil
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Ivy's POV Lily and I created a Facebook account, and while browsing profiles of the people answering Hawkins, we came across someone who resembles her. I suggested to Ethan that we should message this person, as she looks like Mrs. Hawkins from the pictures on Dad's phone.Yes, Lily, I sent her a greeting, but I haven't received a response yet. I introduced myself using a fake name and pretended to be an elderly woman. Lily found it amusing. I believe she'll respond; at least, I hope so.Before long, she replied, and I asked if we could be friends. She agreed. I inquired about her job, and she mentioned that she is currently unemployed.I offered to help her find work and noted that her face seemed familiar, asking if she had ever worked for the Blackwood family, as she reminded me of someone I had met there.She paused before responding, asking which Blackwood family I meant. I clarified that I was referring to the Adrian Blackwood family from years ago, wondering if that was where
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Adrian's POV Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes we face challenges we never anticipated. I trust that God knows what’s best for us. Tears streamed down my face as I struggled to contain my emotions upon seeing Ivy.The kids rushed towards me, wrapping their arms around me tightly. It was a difficult moment for me. "Daddy, we’ve missed you!" they both exclaimed, their voices filled with emotion. For the first time, my children recognized me as their father, even though I was in prison.I thought to myself, what a life this is. The very children I longed to be with are here, yet I’m unable to embrace them fully. I pulled them closer to me."My sweethearts, remember that Daddy loves you, okay? I won’t be here for long. Soon, I’ll be back home with you both." "Okay, Daddy," they replied, their faces etched with sadness and frustration.I glanced up to see the love of my life, her eyes filled with tears. From the moment we had that one-night stand, I knew I had fallen for her. I hug
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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
