It was a typical busy day at the N.C Corporation, with people bustling around, attending to their tasks. Suddenly, an unusual silence fell over the office. Everyone turned their attention towards the entrance as a strikingly beautiful woman, Kendra, made her way into the building. Whispers filled the air as people couldn't help but comment on her elegance and charisma.Kendra exuded confidence and poise with every step she took. Her fashionable attire, impeccable hair, and makeup, along with the alluring scent of her perfume, made her the center of attention. The rhythmic clicking of her high heels echoed through the office as she purposefully walked toward Sebastian's office.Without bothering to knock, Kendra entered Sebastian's workspace. He looked up from his desk, surprised by the sudden intrusion.Kendra looked at Sebastian with a pout on her face. "But Sebbie, I came all the way here to see you. Don't be so cold.""I told you, Kendra. We're strangers now," Sebastian replied, h
Ramona walked into the office, feeling a sense of relief as she saw her colleagues' friendly faces. Everyone was happy to see her back, and they greeted her with warm smiles and words of encouragement. It was clear that they had missed her presence during her absence.Working in the strategy and development team meant Ramona had a busy day ahead of her. The team had several meetings scheduled, and they also planned to have lunch together later in the afternoon.*******As Ramona settled into her chair at the cafeteria table, she couldn't help but feel grateful for her colleagues' support. Their genuine concern and kind words made her feel valued, and she knew that her sudden departure had left them with many questions.Drew, true to form, didn't hesitate to bring up the subject. "You know, you can't just disappear and reappear like that, Ramona. We were worried about you!" he blurted out, earning him a swift reprimand from Britta, who promptly smacked his arm and cautioned him with
The next day at work, Ramona felt optimistic as she walked into the office. Her meetings with colleagues were productive, and she was eager to tackle the tasks Britta assigned to her. Sitting at her desk, she reviewed her notes from the meeting and started working diligently.A soft voice called out, "Ramona, could you please help me with something? I need a second pair of eyes for a quick cross-check." It was Shirley, her coworker. Ramona nodded and made her way to Shirley's desk.Standing behind Shirley, Ramona examined the work she needed assistance with. As she went over the details, a smile appeared on her face. "You're truly talented, Shirley. I can't help but feel a little envious," Ramona teased playfully.Shirley let out a giggle, her fingers gently stroking her long, dark hair. "Thank you, Ramona. I must admit, I'm rather accustomed to receiving such compliments," Shirley replied with a bashful grin, continuing to stroke her hair.Ramona noticed that Shirley had a habit of t
Monday lunchtime at the N.C Corporation's cafeteria was buzzing with employees, including Ramona and her colleagues. They were having a fun chat and laughing at their jokes about Shirley, who was known for being very competitive.Ramona sat at a table with her colleagues, enjoying their lunch break. The atmosphere was relaxed and jovial, with laughter ringing through the air as they cracked jokes and shared stories about their weekend adventures.As they conversed, the topic shifted to Shirley, a notoriously competitive colleague known for her envy of others' successes. The group playfully teased one another, imagining the absurd lengths Shirley might go to in order to outshine them.Lunch hour came to an end, and everyone began to gather their belongings and return to their respective departments. Ramona, her spirits lifted from the enjoyable lunch, exchanged friendly goodbyes with her friends and started to make her way out of the cafeteria.However, just as she was leaving, Ramona
One week after Kendra and Harry's devious pact, Ramona and Sebastian settled into their usual morning routine.The sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across their bedroom as Ramona prepared for work. Sebastian, already dressed as they both jammed each other in the hallway.Ramona hurried to his side as she held his hands smiling as they went downstairs heading to the dining table.They took a seat, and Lady Mary dished their light breakfast which was tea and bread. Ramona smiled at Lady Mary as she greeted her warmly and she responded with a big sincere smile on her face.Ramona and Sebastian had their breakfast and amidst the breakfast, Sebastian break the silence that was in the dining room."I'll drop you off at work today" "No there's no need, I'll sort myself" She protested."I insist Ramona"Ramona considered the offer, touched by Sebastian's words. "That's so sweet of you. I'd love that."They finished their breakfast and gathered their belongings before h
Two weeks after the accident, Ramona was still at home because her arm was not fully healed yet. She could not go to work but she was happy to have Lady Mary by her side who showed more support to her. Lady Mary never left Ramona side for a minute as she stayed with her so she won't get bored.In the afternoon, Lady Mary and Ramona settled onto the living room couch, wrapped in cozy blankets, as the sounds of a romantic comedy filled the room. A warm bowl of popcorn rested between them, their hands instinctively reaching for the comforting snack. Despite the ache in Ramona's arm, she found herself smiling as Lady Mary chuckled silently.As the movie drew to a close, suddenly Ramona glanced at Lady Mary, a mischievous glint in her eye. "You know what would make this afternoon perfect?" she asked, her voice tinged with excitement. "A sweet treat, freshly baked and still warm from the oven!"Lady Mary's eyes sparkled at Ramona's suggestion, she's ready to do anything for Ramona that wi
Ramona dragged her tired feet towards the office lounge, desperately craving the energizing taste of a steaming cup of coffee.Her colleagues had left for lunch, but she decided to skip the meal, opting to stay behind and tackle some pile of paperwork on her desk. Her injured arm, wrapped in a bright white sling, served as a reminder of her unwavering dedication to her job, even in times of hardship.The aromatic scent of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air as Ramona entered the lounge, the clinking of ceramic mugs and the gentle hum of the coffee machine drowning out the lingering silence. She carefully poured the black liquid into her favorite mug, the heat radiating through her fingertips and offering a moment of warmth amidst her hectic day.Just as she raised the mug to her lips, a familiar voice startled her from behind."Having some coffee during the lunch break?"Ramona turned, coming face-to-face with Brett. His eyes held a glint of amusement as he observed her bri
As the evening sky darkened and the city lights began to twinkle, Ramona returned to her home, a sense of relief and contentment washing over her soul.The day had been filled with a whirlwind of emotions, and workload, and she looked forward to the solace of her own space.Her feet carried her body swiftly up the stairs, the anticipation of a warm, comforting shower propelling her forward.Stepping into her bedroom, Ramona quickly strip off herself off the clothes she wore, letting the clothes fall to the floor in a heap. She made her way to the en-suite bathroom, the cool tiles soothing against her bare feet. As she turned on the shower, the room began to fill with steam, the gentle hiss of water cascading from the showerhead a soothing balm to her frayed nerves.Closing her eyes, Ramona stepped beneath the stream of hot water, allowing its warmth to envelop her in a cocoon of tranquility. The tension in her muscles began to reduce, and she took her time, luxuriating in the simple
As the day drew near to dusk, the earth cast a dark cloud in the sky, telling the little foxes to go for a rest.At HILILi Estate that night, the whispers of two adults could be heard from a corner of the garden. The whispers were accompanied by sweet kisses and giggling of two lovers, who hid themselves in their warmth inhaling the breath, from each other’s nostrils as they stood gazing uninterruptedly at each other's eyes.However, the aura inside the house was pretty tense as the voice of a woman screaming her life out, and of children jumping in merriment could be heard from the large living room of the opulent home.Amidst the ruckus from inside the building, Ramona and Sebastian wrapped up themselves disregarding the distraction from the kid. They trusted Lady Mary and Dianna to handle the situation. The moment was blissful as the family came to understand why they must forgive each other and allow love to lead.The reconciliation between Ramona and Sebastian affected everythi
Despite the hurt in Belle’s heart from a broken friendship, she still gave Ramona a hug when they got home.In her confusion, Ramona didn't know that her new boss was a friend of Deacon. According to Deacon, Scott told him about the feelings he had grown for Ramona but only got to know the truth after he showed Deacon a picture of Ramona he took while she wasn't aware.That day as Romona stepped her foot to the home she once found comfort and solace, a drop of tears tickled her eyes. Belle’s home still bore the love and warmth she knew even after five years.Belle, after a warm treat, poured out all her grievances at what happened five years ago. In a heated conversation, Belle asked Romana if she had been pregnant with Sebastian before she left the house.The air still as a question that would clear the doubt of everyone was thrown at Ramona. With hands clenched to each other, Ramona let out her answers shocking everyone and confirming Sebastian’s words earlier. For days now, Seba
That day, the sky cast bright lights on the roofs of the city, calling it a quiet day from dusk to dawn.It's been a week since Ramona and her family moved from Australia to New York City. Having made enough money to sustain their livelihood, they rented a cozy apartment far from every tiny thing that had to do with Sebastian and the Sinclairs.Having spurred herself to cater for her kids without exposing them to Sebastian and his family, Romona decided to work harder for her money, while Lady Mary took care of the kids.Luck played its way around herself and Dianna as they got picked by Quib Technology, one of the most popular companies in New York City after the N.C. group. The company’s pay was mouth watery too so Ramona didn't have to worry. That morning while it was day's break, Romona got up from bed to the kitchen, trying to get a lot fixed before going off to work. She loved her new job but it was a bit strenuous yet, she had no will.For days after the encounter with Sebasti
Standing dumbfounded by the hallucinating scenery that was yet to unfold before Sebastian, he lifted his numbed cold feet, increasing his pace to meet up with the woman who just walked past him a while ago.In an attempt to re-identify with the woman, Sebastian called,” Ramona” His breath longing for clarity and confirmation at the people he just saw. Sebastian’s voice echoed deep into Ramona’s soul sending an impassive sensation into her once-broken heart. With eyes filled with tears in an overcome battle of forgiveness from the past, Ramona made a slow turn, avoiding the interruption from the busy airport. Having Kain, one of Sebastian’s heirs in her hand, Ramona with her head buried on the floor, stood face-to-face with Sebastian, her body longing for his warm hug.The noise from the busy airport and the trailing sound of luggage struck yet, a certain acute silence swept both Sebastian and Romona's feet as they stood to face the reality that now seemed clear before Sebastian’s e
The morning sun rose down the earth that morning, calling it a Monday morning in New York City.Being the only one left in the grand house at HILLI Estate, Sebastian has learned by compulsion how to go shopping and make his food without the help of anyone. Five years of Ramona's departure taught him a lot about life. Since he had wiped off all his enemies, his life has been peaceful without him having to be bothered about foes threatening his life anymore.He has been conceiving the thought about getting a child lately seeing that he was childless and needed an heir over all he has. Having resolved to go back to his formal way of life, Sebastian had decided never to get married again but to adopt a child for himself. That morning as he was preparing to go out, he got a text from Elon telling him about the business meeting he was having the next day in Los Angeles and his flight had been scheduled to leave that day.Vaguely unaware of these plans, Sebastian angrily calls Elon back to
The day became brighter as Romona's babies began to increase in height and so Romona began to feel the need to introduce them to their father. The winter season was over and Romana could not believe it was five years already. Lady Mary has been pestering Ramona on the need to go back to her husband and makeup with him but Romona has been adamant claiming she could raise her kids alone.As the family sat in the living room, Kayla, the one female amongst the boys came crying to Ramona, reporting Kain and Kelvin, her older brothers to her Mom.“ Mom, Kain takes to and doesn't want to give it to me” Kayla cried more, her eyes seeking comfort and justice.Lady Mary being a grandmother figure to the little children, carried Kayla and consoled and wiped off her tears. Soon, the two boys, Kain and Kelvin came running toward Ramona and Lady Mary.“ You boys, don't make your sister cry next time again, okay?” Lady Mary warned, putting Kayal down to have a word with Romona.Chuckling, the boys
In Australia, the buildings and roofs were covered with the first drop of snow reminding the residents that Winter was here. The previous season, Autumn, was favorable to Ramona and Her newfound family. Ramona glanced at her protruding baby bump and smiled. She was in her EDD. She couldn't believe that it was nine months already and she was expecting the arrival of her newborn.She rubbed her stomach with extra happiness ringing in her heart. That morning, Ramona sat on the bed of their three-bedroom apartment, heavy from the weight of her pregnancy. Australia has been a home of safety and protection for Ramona and her unborn. Life in New York City tore her to the bone but she was shielded from All of that tempest immediately she arrived in Australia. Ramona could still remember the one man she had ever loved. The scars and tumult were imprinted in her memory forever but the joy of his seed, ready to be born gave her a new hope. Her pregnancy was the only remains of Sebastian in
That morning, Brett, without any expectations, did come earlier to the company like everyone else. Engulfed by a serene environment with no tempest, Brett resumed his duty but was taken aback when Elon burst into the office with two policemen by his side and under a cold breath, he muttered”, What is happening here? What are you doing here with these men, Mr. Elon?” his eyes sparkled, fear written in them.“ You are under arrest, Mr Brett. You are advised to remain silent because whatever you say shall be used against you in the court of law” One of the Policemen said.Perplexed at the situation, Brett with up with yes fixated on Elon while his hands were handcuffed. “ This had been your plan all along, right? “ Brett with wide eyes glared at Elon, his breath, thrusting up and down like he would swallow up anyone who came to him.“Please take this man away. He had caused the CEO and the company too much havoc” Elon beacon on the policemen and walked away. Cold, shaken, and broken, Br
That day as Sebastian left Belle’s, he returned to the company to reflect on how foolish he was to have conceded with Kendra’s presence around him. The snake showed up at a challenging time to wreck what he suffered to build for years. After the day’s work, Sebastian stumbled into Brett taking a stroll outside the company to get a cab. He guessed his car developed a fault seeing Brett had never taken a cab home before. Without uttering a word to him, Sebastian zoomed past.Brett, for a second, stood gazing at the rate at which Sebastian’s car sped before retiring back to his phone. Belle’s phone conversation with Sebastian earlier was the reason he permitted Brett and Kendra another chance to breathe sterile air before he took his last revenge on them.For the wound in his heart, he planned to slaughter Brett and Kendra but at the mercy of Belle and Deacon, he spared them to take a night to tour the city otherwise, they might not get the chance to ever catch a glimpse of nature fo