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TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 75 (Part II)
"You investigated and found this all in a short span of time?" I asked, shocked upon seeing the results of his short investigation. He crossed his arms, "That's what money does, Hazel. Now that I see that most of what you said to Athena matched them, my question is why?" "Why would Geraldine team up with Stephanie? She's your friend." At the mention of Geraldine's name and the word 'friend', all my suspicions since she started becoming agitated around me and her text message before I completely lost contact with her came back to me. Knowing the reason why, I just sighed. "Money," I mumbled. "Stephanie promised her money and threatened her. She used Geraldine's biggest weakness, her mother and brother." "She's wicked, isn't she?" he asked back, pertaining to Stephanie. I nodded, "First, she used my mother. And now, Geraldine. She's using the people close to my heart against me." "And that's one of the reasons why I hid mom and about us all these years. My competitors will
Last Updated : 2022-05-16TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 76
Caleb Craige's "So, you are not going to sue her?" Athena asked. Mirna and Len were present in my office in the penthouse, my lawyer was here as well for my consultation about the clause of the Non-Disclosure Agreement that Hazel broke. Atty. Lopez confirmed that we could file a lawsuit against her. She clearly broke the clauses of the agreement, and if ever I file a lawsuit against her, she would pay huge. And I knew she wouldn't afford it. I took a deep breath and shook my head, "No. I only seek Attorney's advice for future references or if ever I wouldn't be handle this situation anymore." "But I thought you are going to teach her some lesson." Mirna interrupted. "What happened now?" Ah, Mirna. She really wanted me to take any action for what Hazel did, but I knew she didn't mean it. It was just that, Mirna was so keen on getting rid of her not because she was an evil antagonist, but because she didn't like the idea of Hazel coming into my life ever since. But then,
Last Updated : 2022-05-21TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 77
Caleb Craige's "You know what... I don't understand why you are so into her. I mean, she betrayed you, it was clear although she didn't do all of it. She was still the one who wrote it. If she didn't write such in the first place, then, her friend and that Stephanie won't have the chance to use it against you and her. And now, look what happened." Mirna was at her daily complaint about why didn't I do anything against Hazel when it was clear that this was all because of her. She started all of these. I have told her already that Hazel admitted she was wrong and that was enough for me. I've been hurt enough when she walked out on me and after everything about her article, her perspective of me after finding out my past and all that. I didn't want to hurt myself more. Seeing her suffering in jail once I won in case I file a lawsuit against her would hurt me more. Maybe I was really a fool in love, but well, what can I do? And besides, I would like to talk with her once both of us
Last Updated : 2022-05-21TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 78 (Part I)
Hazel Quin's "He's coming soon. Don't worry now, okay?" I could help the nervousness I was feeling now that Athena confirmed that Caleb would be coming. Though I knew it would still take him time even if he used his connections to be able to fly here immediately and earlier, I could still feel the mixture of excitement, fear, and nervousness in me. "Athena, how did he react?" I asked. "Was he mad? Surprised? Happy? Or something? How does he sound when he responded?" She looked at me for a while, then chuckled and shook her head. "Come on, Hazel. I know what you are thinking. Don't worry, I know Caleb will take responsibility." "But I still want to know how would he react. What if—" "Okay, stop there." she moved to sit beside me and started caressing my shoulder. "Calm down, okay? Don't stress yourself. It won't be good for the baby." And how I am supposed to do that? My shoulders slumped in defeat. I was just enjoying my time in New York, slowly clearing up my mind,
Last Updated : 2022-05-23TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 78 (Part II)
Caleb Craige's "Mirna, I don't care if I have important schedules tomorrow and the next few days. And I don't care if I need to spend even millions of dollars just so I could fly to New York as early as possible." I blurted as I shut Mirna's protest that I couldn't go to New York and follow Hazel. "But—" "No more buts!" I aired. "Just do it. Now!" She didn't have a choice but to do what I told her. With a defeated face, she nodded and left to arrange my schedules. I sighed when she was already out of my sight, I knew she was against Hazel again. But she couldn't just dictate me now though I understand her. Hazel was pregnant with my child and nothing could stop me from going there. I don't care if I would lose one, two, or even three companies under Craige Inc. if I wouldn't attend the important meetings that were already scheduled. Hazel and my child were more important than them. I stared at the empty space of my office, I was still here and it was already nearing midnig
Last Updated : 2022-05-23TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 79
Caleb Craige's The flight to New York still took us time even when on a private plane. But at least, we arrived on time. My pilot made it 21-22 hours of flight with quick stopovers and though it was still long, I was thankful that it didn't take too long like those on commercial flights. "Thank you, you may come back to Australia if you want, or stay here. But I don't know how long I would be staying here, I'll take care of your fares." I told Dave, my pilot. He nodded, "I'll stay here for a day and come back to Sydney tomorrow." I nodded and let him be. My steps towards the exit of the port were big and quick and because of connections, thankfully, I didn't have to undergo several checkings that may take time as well. It would leave me no patience if ever. The cab that Mirna booked for me online was already waiting for me and I immediately rode on it, telling the hotel's address where Athena and Hazel were staying. "Will you please, drive faster?" I requested. "I need to get
Last Updated : 2022-05-24TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 80
"C-Cal?" I mumbled upon confirming that it was him. He smiled, genuinely and painfully. And maybe it was because I've missed that smile of him because it has been a while since the last time I saw that, or maybe just because of pregnant woman thing but nonetheless, his smile affected me and it made me smile as well. He looked surprised upon seeing me smile, then he mumbled, "Damn, I didn't know that your smile was a light to my dying and dark spirit." I didn't expect it when he leaned to kiss me. I was surprised at first but my heart and body just knew what to do, my arms immediately snaked in his nape and I kissed him back. It was a passionate and longing kiss. All the weight of what happened in the last few weeks was now just a small ball of cotton. It might be exaggerated of me to think and see it like that, but the hell with it. If only I knew his kiss would remove all my worries about all the problems we have been facing, I should have just kissed him from the start. Bu
Last Updated : 2022-05-27TCST 1: Secrets Beyond CHAPTER 81 (Part I)
I have known already that Caleb never wanted everything to happen between him and Callista. Neither of them wanted that to happen, they were both victims of broken families and poverty. But that was something I failed to understand the first time I found out about their affair. I was blinded by disgust and I was too shallow to understand that. "I do understand that you weren't expecting it and that you wouldn't understand it immediately. But what I didn't expect was what you did. I really thought that you have already gotten rid of that plan of yours." I was muted as Caleb told me how he didn't expect everything. He was shattered and broke when he found out that I told everyone about what I found out, though it wasn't me who published the article, I was still the one who wrote it. And he was right. We couldn't do anything now but to face everything because it was already here. Though we could have prevented it from happening, I could've prevented it if I wasn't reckless. "I'm
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Caleb Craige's "Is everything ready?" The staff is in charge of the dinner date I set up nodded with a smile. "Yes, sir. The dinner table, the lights, and the song that will play later." I nodded, "Okay. That's good." I handed him a generous tip which made him glad and I knew it made him more determined to do his work efficiently. After all, people just wanted their work and efforts to be paid fairly and appreciated, then they will do more. Fishing my phone out from the breast pocket of my suit, I dialed Athena's number to inform her that she could go and ask Hazel for a dinner now. I was glad when she told me she was already in my penthouse and convincing Hazel to go with her and the latter told her he'll ask first if I would let her. The thought of Hazel considering my decision first before deciding was boosting my pride and the chances of success for what I was planning to do tonight. It didn't take long before my phone vibrated and a text from Hazel came. Of course,
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It didn't take a week before I was discharged from the hospital. But prior to that, I was advised to take a bed rest because of my delicate pregnancy. Due to the stress I've experienced during the trials, there could be a possibility that the next time I bleed, we would lose the baby. Of course, none of us wanted that to happen so we followed the doctor's advice. Caleb became more caring than before and took an out-of-office work. Instead of going to the office every day, he did all his work at home, either in our room or in his library. His meetings as well were held virtually unless his presence was mandatorily needed. He never let me get out of his sight, he was eager to take care of me. Even the foods I was eating and my bath, he took care of them all. And who am I to complain if that was the case? My heart was overflowing with joy and I felt the love I never felt before. He was too caring and too good to be true. Now, I realized Athena's words before; Caleb would do anythin
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Caleb Craige's I didn't care anymore if my action of pushing Stephanie too much would backfire on me. The only thing on my mind then was to protect Hazel. "How dare you touch her!" I glowered. She shuddered upon seeing my angry state. My face was red in anger and it was no doubt that I could attack her anytime as if she was a little prey and I was the predator, but the guards held me. I was trying to control myself but couldn't, her image pulling Hazel's hair was still playing on my mind. The guards were having a hard time suppressing my moves to pounce on her when I heard Hazel's cry. "Ah!" All the blood drained on my face upon seeing blood dripping down her thighs when I turned to look at her. She was wearing a dress and with its light color, it wasn't hard to see the crimson color of the blood as she put her hands on her stomach. I was frozen on my spot and was unable to move for a while, until Athena, who came with us, shook me back to reality. "Come on, Hazel is ble
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And the busy days making everything better started. The first, second, and third court trials for the cases filed against Stephanie have been done and everyone could now see what would be the outcome of the trials. We have the upper hand. Stephanie was infuriated upon seeing me again with Caleb. Her fury that her plans failed was evident, it helped the court consider the decision earlier than thought. Her temper was a disadvantage for them, she was caught one time when she tried to hurt me. Good thing the guards and Caleb were fast enough to handle her. "You bitch! Do you think I would let you go just like that?" "You took everything away from me. You don't deserve to be happy, you are a dream wrecker!" During our second trial, Stephanie's lawyer used the mentally-ill card to defend her. It showed that Stephanie might be experiencing mental illnesses, she was thinking that the world was against her and it was because of me. She was obsessed with the thought that everything tha
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Attorney Lopez was in his mid-fifties but still looked young and masculine. It was no doubt that he had made several women cry in his youth. Len and I invited him into the living room after introducing myself to him. He already knew me because according to him, Caleb always mentioned my name whenever they were talking regarding the cases filed against Stephanie. "He was always saying that we have to win this so that everything would be fine again and he could focus on working on your relationship." A small smile made its way to my lips upon hearing that. He may look mad at me before but he was still thinking of fixing our relationship despite breaking his heart and his trust. Indeed, he was a good man. It was something I failed to realize before. Caleb wouldn't let me down. Instead, he would lift me up but not to the point that I would depend on him. That's just how he was, he was caring and loving in his own way. "Well, I actually don't know what to say about that. I didn't
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Hazel Quin's Caleb's tired body collapsed on the bed the moment we came home. It didn't take him long to fall asleep, he didn't even bother to change. Sighing, I moved and started undressing him and changing his clothes with a pair of sweatpants and a white t-shirt so that he would be comfortable as he sleep. He was slightly moaning as I changed his clothes but was unconsciously moving along with my commands, making my task easier. It wasn't surprising that he would be this tired. I knew what he has been doing since he arrived in New York. He was working almost all of the time while taking care of me and slowly putting everything back in to place. It may not look like I knew it because I was always asleep due to pregnancy hormones, but whenever I was awake, I could see the dark circles and his eyes. And whenever I would wake up suddenly in the middle of the night, I would see him working and focused on his laptop. His workload was too much now that Mirna wasn't helping him any
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Caleb Craige's "Just take these vitamins that I prescribed, avoid stress, staying up late, and don't tire yourself. Okay?" Hazel nodded as the ob gyne put her hands on the pocket of her gown after reminding us what we should do. This was Hazel's last day in the hospital and tomorrow, we'll be back in New York after she takes enough rest back in the hotel. Athena won't be coming back with us, she was now with her lover who just came here this morning to fetch her. Looks like they would spend some more time here before coming back to reality. I looked at Hazel who was still talking and asking Dra. Wrington, who until now still thought that Hazel and I were already married. None of us corrected her, I like how she addressed Hazel as Mrs. Craige. "If everything is okay now, I'll take my leave. Have a safe trip back to Australia." I nodded and thanked the ob before sitting beside my woman who was now getting ready to be discharged. The bills have been settled, we could go out any
