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Emerald’s head pounding as she slowly came to feel the cold, damp air filling her lungs. Her eyes blinked open, adjusting to the dim light of a single bulb swaying overhead. She found herself in a grimy, windowless room, the walls stained and bare. Panic surged through her as she realized she was tied to a wooden chair, her wrists and ankles bound tightly with rough, cutting rope.She struggled against her restraints, but the rope dug painfully into her skin, making her efforts futile. Her mind raced, trying to put back together the pieces of memories of her abduction—the sudden yank as she stepped out of the Uber at the grocery main office, the rough hands dragging her into a van, and the oppressive darkness that followed after the man beside her gave her a hard slap on her cheeks after trying to fight them when she heard the men talking about Ace.Young Morgan’s heart pounded as she looked around the room and felt more scared. The only exit was a heavy steel door, and there was no s
“Where have you been, dear?” Asked Merly. She just left the kitchen and was about to call Emerson for breakfast when Emerose came in from outside.“Nothing,” the eldest Morgan answered before she went straight to her bedroom.“Are you not going to eat yet?” Her mother asked but didn’t bother looking at Merly, who shook her head and went to their bedroom to call her husband.The couple were eating when they heard a knock on the door. They looked at each other before Emerson motioned Merly to get up and check who was knocking. Merly sighed as she walked to the door and opened it.“Good morning. Is this Ms. Emerose Morgan's house?” Merly’s eyes widened, and she wanted to say no since it was the police who were asking, and she started to feel worried. “What do you want from her?” she asked bravely, but fear engulfed her. “We need to invite her to the police station.” “What? Why? What did she do?” She asked continuously and decided to close the door, but the police were alert and immedi
“Make sure that woman will rot in jail!” Jessica told her son angrily, who nodded his head. Because it was the weekend, Jace and his family went to the old Higginson mansion to visit his parents, who missed Ace so much. “Why don’t you let our grandson stay here and let us care for him while you handle the case?” she added.“Mom, we can’t do that. He has his grandfather and great-grandfather who wanted to be with him as well. Another thing, I can’t afford not to see and play with him for a day; how much more, Emerald?” Young Higginson replied, knowing his wife would never agree with his mother's request.“I’m sorry, dear, I didn’t think about that. I should have known because I also didn’t want to be away from my sons when they were Ace’s age.” Jessica said, looking at Emerald apologetically.“It’s okay, Mom. I understand how much you wanted to be with Ace as well. I’m the one who should be sorry since I can’t grant you your request.” Emerald replied in a low voice. She didn’t want to
“How about the other properties? Do they really have nothing left after I took the grocery?” asked Emerald. She was in the meeting room of the ACEGame building with Creep and Daryl, talking about the assets that the Morgans left with after losing the Family Grocer to her.“I made an initial investigation to know if they will be capable of getting up,” Daryl replied,“And?” she asked curiously.“With the information I’ve gathered, I don’t think they will still have a chance to recover without anyone helping them.”“Why do you say so?”“As you already know, they are now living in a rented apartment, and according to their neighbors, they frequently heard Mr. and Mrs. Morgan fighting over daily expenses. Their financial situation seems to be dire.” Daryl answered, but Emerald couldn’t help but feel worried. She’s not that bad to wish the worst for the family she grew up with, but she also doesn’t want to put her family at risk because of them.Emerald's heart tightened. The Morgans had b
As Jace and Liam stood inside the opulent but eerily quiet mansion, they could feel the weight of anticipation hanging in the air. Their team—private detectives and police officers—was combing through the sprawling rooms and corridors, searching for any clue that could lead them to Dr. Sanders and Lucy.Jace held his phone tightly, waiting for Emerald to pick up on the other end. When she finally answered, her voice echoed with concern. "Hi, dear wife.""Yes?" Emerald replied."You see, Liam and I are on the outskirts of the city next to ours with the detectives and the police.""What? Why? What are you doing there?" Emerald asked continuously, worried. "Are you alright?" she added."Yes, I'm fine, we're fine. But the thing is, we tried to locate the location of the device Dr. Sanders used in contacting your landlord. And we think we found it.""Really? Then, did you find Dr. Sanders and Mom? Jace, what did you find?" Emerald's voice trembled with a mixture of fear and hope."No, not y
The group led by Jace stayed in place while waiting for Detective Ronnie and Cedrick. Young Higginson didn’t want to miss the unfolding events because he was eager to bring the good news to his wife. Despite his worries, he tried to remain calm, as Liam, who was with him in the car, reminded him.Meanwhile, inside the Red House, Detective Ronnie and Cedrick sat on a long couch facing a sizable stage. They knew what kind of establishment the Red House was and what was inside.A waitress approached them and offered them drinks, which they accepted. Due to the nature of their work, they were used to drinking and didn’t get drunk easily, so they drank while ensuring they were still doing their job.The two wondered why no women were dancing on stage, even though people were inside. They looked around and noticed that the customers with them didn’t seem to care.“Maybe it’s not yet time for the women to perform,” Cedrick said, looking at Ronnie. “It happens; the women perform only at certai
Cedrick continues going down the narrow, dimly lit stairs behind the old bookshelf. Each step creaked softly beneath his weight, echoing in the tight space. He held his breath, hoping no one above could hear him. The air grew colder as he went further down. He felt relieved that he had managed to send Ronnie a message and hoped he would also start informing the others.At the bottom, Cedrick pushed open a heavy wooden door and stepped into a room that made him pause. The place had been transformed into something that looked like a hospital room. The center has white walls, medical equipment, and a single hospital bed. On that bed lay Ember, unconscious and pale. He walked slowly to her side, his heart pounding. He reached out a hand to check her pulse, but a voice stopped him. "Who are you?" The voice was shaky, full of fear.Cedrick turned quickly to see a man in his white polo and black pants standing near a table covered in medical tools. The man's eyes were wide with panic, and he
Emerald sat on her chair in her office at ACEGame, her eyes fixed on the glowing screens. Creep continued hacking every CCTV around the Red House just in case their enemy decided to transfer Dr. Sanders and Ember again. Despite the bustling activity around her, Emerald felt a gnawing sense of dread. She hadn't gone home, staying close and connected to her husband, where she could be updated in real-time.She wanted to know what was happening on Jace's side and ensure he was also okay. Young Morgan was worried about her husband, too, so she was thankful that he took Liam with him. Emerald was busy thinking about the love of her life when her phone buzzed."Jace, any news?" she asked after she quickly answered when she recognized Jace's number. Her voice was tight with worry."We found them, dear wife," Jace replied, his voice steady and reassuring. "Cedrick located Dr. Sanders and Ember. They're at the Red House."Emerald let out a shaky breath, relief washing over her momentarily befo
MATURE CONTENTThe newlyweds returned to Jace’s mansion. He insisted they stay there because it was their home and where Emerald belonged. They were in their bedroom, and the next day, they would fly to Switzerland for their honeymoon.“I’m so happy you’re mine now, dear wife.”“I have always been yours, Jace.” Young Higginson smiled and cupped his wife’s face with both hands. Before the wedding, he had said everything he wanted to, including the reason for the suffering he caused her and how regretful he was.“I never thought you’d be mine again. Yes, I want you, and I love you. I thought you could never forgive me, as you said before you left. That thought wouldn’t leave my mind, and it made me fear that even if you came back or I saw you again, your love for me would be gone. That you wouldn’t want to feel that way about me again,” Jace said emotionally to his wife.“I tried, but I failed. I don’t know what it is about you, but that’s how I feel. I feel incomplete without you, like
It's "D Day," and Emerald stood before the large mirror, staring intently at her reflection. She couldn’t believe that today was the day of her wedding to the man she loved the most. At first, it was only a dream, but now, in just a few moments, she would be walking down the aisle to meet the only man who had ever captured her heart.They were already married, but for Emerald, this day was different. She thought that if they had a wedding ceremony before, it might not have been as special as today, with her real parents and loved ones present and Jace’s parents and families.“Mom,” Emerald said as she saw her mother, Ember, get in and stand behind her, smiling.“The stylist is here to get you ready. Are you prepared?” her mother asked with a smile, which Emerald returned with a sweet smile and several nods. “You don’t seem excited at all, do you?” Ember teased.“I can’t help but be excited, Mommy.” Emerald's eyes were shining brightly like stars in the sky at night.“That’s exactly how
Everything has become easier for Emerald. Her mother, Ember, now lives with her and looks after Ace when she and Jace are at the office.Mr. Landers and Mr. Ferguson are also doing well. The two will return to Italy to manage their business there. They invited Ember to join them, but she declined because she wanted to stay close to her daughter and grandchild.Mr. Ferguson had no choice but to let his daughter go, but Mr. Landers didn't want to accept it. He wanted to be with the woman he loved and had been searching for so long. So, after appointing someone to manage his company, he will return to L.A. to be with Ember for good and to propose marriage.Meanwhile, the police continue to search for Emerson, who has completely escaped after passing through a road without CCTV coverage. Creep also continues searching for routes where Emerson's vehicle could have passed.Emerose and Merly are still furious at the precinct about what happened to them. They never expected to end up in jail,
MATURE CONTENTThe two of them kissed passionately, neither wanting to stop. They were both burning with desire, and their hands began to explore each other's bodies. Jace managed to slip one hand under Emerald's blouse, causing her to arch her back."Hmm..." Young Morgan moaned as she felt her husband's fingers playing with her nipple after he unhooked her bra. Jace lifted her and placed her on a sturdy kitchen table.Emerald spread her legs to position Jace between them as he unbuttoned her blouse. She was excited and couldn't wait to feel the pleasure that her husband was planning to give her."I was planning on pampering you the whole day, dear wife. And that includes making love with you." Jace said after they momentarily stopped kissing as they gasped for breath. He was looking at Emerald with so much love, affection, and lust rolled into one."Don't just make love with me, Jace. Fuck me too. Fuck me like you never did before," Emerald said, almost delirious, as her husband's mo
"Where are we going?" Emerald asked her husband in surprise. She thought that after leaving the precinct, they would head straight to their offices. But she noticed that her husband was taking a different route."After all the stress you've been through, I think you deserve a break. Don't think about work for now," Jace replied, glancing at her after ensuring the road was safe. Emerald rolled her eyes at him, which made both of them laugh. "Kidding aside, dear wife. With everything that happened, you've been through so much worry and stress, so I want to make you happy and take care of you today.""It's up to you, I'm just worried about your company," Emerald replied with concern."Just like you have Creep, Daryl, and Elise in your companies, I also have Kyle. I can rely on my friend, so you have nothing to worry about," young Higginson explained. "Besides, it's not like I do this every day."Emerald didn't respond and just let her husband do what he wanted. She knew there was nothing
Emerson was now being hunted by the law. What happened was that he was about to visit Ember in the secret room when Jace saw him. The old Morgan wondered why the billionaire was there, but he chose to run when young Higginson tried to approach him.Meanwhile, Merly was causing a scene at the precinct after she was picked up by the police from their apartment. Mrs. Morgan couldn’t believe that her husband could do what the police were accusing them of. She vehemently denied the allegations about them being involved in Ember’s kidnapping.After the doctor discharged Ember from the hospital, everyone went to Emerald’s house. They were extremely happy, especially Ace, who couldn’t believe how large their family had grown. He used to live with his Mom and a few friends and didn't expect to have many grown-ups to be added to the people who loved him.“I’m so happy that you still succeeded despite everything that family put you through,” said Ember tearfully as she gently stroked Emerald’s c
Dr. Sanders and Ember were already eating while Cedrick just watched them. The doctor offered him food, but he let them eat instead. He wasn't hungry yet and was used to situations like this, sometimes going three days without eating due to investigations. He figured the two needed it more, especially if things got chaotic when Ronnie received his message."Isn't it a bit late for breakfast?" Cedrick asked the doctor. He thought Emerson had been depriving him of proper nourishment. He admired the doctor for not giving up on Ember after all those years he cared for her."This is the usual time they bring my food," Dr. Sanders replied. Cedrick said nothing further and went to the door, leaving it slightly ajar, hoping to hear something from either above or below.He knew the police might arrive at any moment, so he began to prepare himself. He needed to protect the two of them as best he could. Not because it was his job but because he wanted Mr. Landers and Ember to reunite. He wanted t
Just as the vehicle finally disappeared from their sight, Jace received a call from Ronnie. "Sir, the warrant has been approved. We're heading back there now.""Okay, thank you very much," replied Young Higginson. Ronnie said something else, which Jace just acknowledged. After ending the call, he turned to Liam and relayed everything the detective had said."I hope their leader is there too," Liam said, sighing."I hope so," Jace agreed, then looked back at the establishment and waited quietly.Liam also stayed silent, thinking that once all this chaos was over, he might be able to return to Italy. He knew and accepted that there was no chance of rekindling things with Emerald since Jace would never let them get separated. He felt thankful that the woman he loved would finally be happy, even if it wasn't with him.Meanwhile, Emerson had just entered Madam Z's office and received the news that police had come to their club the previous night wanting to search it. "What? Why are you just
"Do you think it will send?" Cedrick asked anxiously. Dr. Sanders had returned and said that he left the cell phone on top of a high cabinet, which the doctor believed wouldn't be noticed by anyone since the detective assured him it was on silent mode."I think so because the signal bar went up when I checked. I just panicked when I heard footsteps approaching. I can't afford to be caught, especially if the message wasn't sent successfully," the doctor said, thinking it was better than getting caught.Cedrick and Ember nodded, understanding Dr. Sanders' predicament. He wasn't used to such situations, so they could only rely on prayer for the success of their actions. As much as they wanted to do more, they couldn't risk each other's safety.They were nervous as they waited, knowing it was still early. Cedrick pondered the possibilities his colleagues outside might have done and shared them with the two. "If Ronnie received my text last night, he likely informed Mr. Higginson and the ot