Claire is compassionate, kind, caring and has the perfect husband or so she thought. But shortly after her marriage to the CEO of one of the largest architectural companies in the west coast - she sees just how far that could be from the truth. A previous love of Claire’s husband named Charlotte threatens to steal her husband. Will Claire lose Leonardo in the process of finding herself or will she fight for her marriage? And what truths will be revealed along the way?
View MoreI was thrilled to hear my babies were healthy and developing and even more so, when I the doctor informed me that they were boys - just like I dreamed of. I couldn’t wait to share the news with Elena and Charlotte. As we ready to leave, I see Leo watching me extremely. I’m sure the news has him feeling as though he needs to do more to protect me.“Can we see Elena?” I ask as we get in the car to leave.“Of course.” He replied without so much as a disagreement. I’m sure he thinks that Elena would convince me to come home but my decision wasn’t wavering at this moment. We drive back to Leo’s home and I see a pair of eyes watching from the window. She had been expecting me long before I decided to come. Leo assists me out of the car and I walk to the front door which is already open as I near it. “Ms. Claire, how are the babies?” “They’re good. I have some news for you?”“You are coming home?” She asks hopefully as she waits for me to announce the news.“No.” I nod sadly and try to s
I see the way Nathan looks at her and it makes me just as uneasy as it did when Jordan looked at her the same way. I recall working with Nathan Carter on a few projects - his construction company was very meticulous in doing their work by a high standard of ethics - a trait I had admired although I spent very little time in letting them know that. As I grab Claire’s things, I see Nathan is watching her make her way to the car and I feel a pit of jealousy growing. Claire seemed to like his company and that didn’t sit well with me. I wanted Claire to see that I wasn’t going anywhere - not to be distracted by her best friends’ uncle and especially not when she was carrying our children. As I walk past Nathan, I stop to give him a look.“Is there a reason that you’re still watching my wife?” I ask calmly as to establish his position.“Just want to make sure she makes it to the car alright.” He doesn’t seem to hear the disdain in my voice and as soon as Claire makes it into the car, he tu
After Mason leaves, Jasmine takes the liberty of stepping out of the living room to call her security and request more men be posted at the property at night. I didn’t think it was necessary after I had seen their efficiency with the police the other night and with the everlasting fear that I’ve felt these last few months. I see Leo called but I felt it was a waste to answer. He still wanted to protect Charlotte and I had no say in the matter.“Hey, are you okay?” I look up to see Nathan is looking at me with the same look of concern I’d become so accustomed to.“I guess. This is just my new normal as of right now.”“It doesn’t have to be. You can file charges.” He says confidently.“I’m assuming Jas told you what I’ve been going through?” It didn’t bother me. Jas wanted him to be aware because we were all staying together and it’s only fair that he be aware of the danger that might surround him here.“She did. She didn’t want to but I think she felt obligated since I’m staying here.”
I have one of the men in my empire pick me up at a bus stop just five miles short of the cemetery. Switching vehicles was crucial to being undetectable. I walk in with a black umbrella, sunglasses and a leather jacket. I search for the plot of charlottes mother through many tombstones and find her plot. A glorious granite slab encased in metal fencing. I find the key hidden under the first two steps. The plot was more of crypt but I expected nothing less coming from a rich embezzler.I read the tombstone as I pay my respects and make the sign of a cross across my chest.‘Here lies Charlene - a beloved wife, a carrying mother and a beautiful soul. May she rest in eternal peace.’Such kinds words for a woman who birthed what has now become an evil spirit. The fear she must have felt as her daughter set her ablaze out of jealousy. I look at the back of the stone and find a small inscription just as the bottom right corner. It was almost invisible to the naked eye. Just like her father sa
I watch the news as I have the housekeeper clean the broken glass from bedroom vanity. I’m left speechless as I watch the next new report.‘We are standing here today in front of the County Jail. Just earlier this morning around one in the morning, an inmate took advantage of a power outage and successfully escaped. Authorities are currently looking for this inmate to ensure the safety of our community. Here is a picture of the inmate at large, please call the anonymous tip line if you see this man.’The photo was Francisco. I had just seen him and my father and he’s now a fugitive. I check my phone and see no missed calls or messages. If he’s free, why hasn’t he called? And why didn’t he mention his plan to escape? Does this have something to do with this Dalia woman?Suddenly, I receive a text message from an unknown number.‘How sweet of your lover to run free. But please know, he cannot protect you.’I’m confused by its warning and decide to answer.‘Who’s this?’ I type back and w
I’m just finishing a business meeting at my office when I see a message from Claire. I’ve been trying to keep myself busy while I wait for her to walk to speak with me and I’m glad to see shes texted me.‘Mason will be calling you soon and the doctors’ office called. We have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow to learn the gender of the babies.’ “What the hell?” I whisper to myself as I read her message. Just as I finish, I receive an incoming call from Mason.“Hey man, Claire told me you planned on calling. Is she okay?” I ask, skipping the pleasantries.“Hey, she’s doing alright. I came to Jasmine’s to speak with her about something important. Are you busy?” “No, I just finished a meeting.” I wait for him to respond.“Okay. I’ll see you in your office in about five to ten minutes. You might want to pour a glass of scotch.” He hangs up and I find myself grabbing two glasses and waiting for him to arrive. Did Claire decide to file charges against Charlotte against my wishes? What
I wake up to Jas answering the gate and checking the cameras. She’s taken up napping with me to make the babies and I are doing okay and I liked the company.“It’s Mason? Should I let him in?” She asks groggily. “Sure.” I say as I wrap myself back in the blankets.“Wait, why is here?” Jas shoots up instantly as she thinks about her question.“We don’t know until he comes in. I’ll get the door.” I say as calmly as I can. I get up slowly and stretch as best as I can with my growing belly. I walk out the room.I open the door just as Mason reaches the door and I see stress plastered on his face. “What’s going on?” I ask as I let him in.“We should have a seat, Claire.” He hands me a juice with a small smile. “I didn’t forget your juice.”“Thank you. Let’s go sit.” I lead the way to living room and I watch Mason as I sit down.“I don’t think this is directly related to you but I think it’s important that you know. Francisco escaped custody last night during a power outage at the county
After careful consideration, I’ve planned the perfect escape. I had Roman send out a message to my men to cut the power at the jail. In doing so, all cells will unlock for exactly two minutes, that is enough time for me to escape my cell, run to the cathedral and climb into the vent that leads directly to the front entry wing. Then I just have to sneak a key card from one of the guards and quietly make it through four sets of doors and run.Charlotte’s father left pretty clear instructions. The gold was hidden very carefully and my job was to unbury it using the rhyme left on the back of Charlotte’s mother’s tombstone. He assured me that Charlotte never knew about it and never took the time to see her mother’s grave either so it is still untouched. As the guards do their rounds, I hunch under the blankets to appear sleeping. I had to wait until one in the morning but it would worth it if it means I can save Charlotte from herself and stop Dalia from setting fire to my empire.I lay in
It only takes about two hours to unpack my things. After Celeste had filed for divorce, I decided to place most of my things in storage for the time being. I thought our divorce would have gone smoothly but she’s made a habit of asking for more assets at the end of each mediation. Her reason for our divorce was that she wanted a more consistent partner but I found that to be false. I offered to take her everywhere with me and thrived to spend more time with her but she seemed uninterested. Always wanting to stay by herself and her friends.“This everything?” I hear Jas ask as she helps me finish hanging up my clothes in the large walk-in closet.“Yup. I have everything else in storage.”“Are you okay?” She asks as she shits down on the corner of the bed.“I think so. It’s been a rollercoaster of attorneys and mediations but it’s almost over with.” Truthfully I just reached out to Jasmine and disclosed to her about my divorce but this had been ongoing for over a year. I was ashamed tha
At 3 AM, I had awoken to the ringing of a phone, rustling of the sheets and the thunder humming outside my bedroom window. It didn’t take long to recognize the ringtone I heard and understand what was happening in that moment. That was Charlotte’s ringtone. Charlotte was my husband Leonardo’s childhood sweetheart, and she had made a habit of calling my husband to her side at every opportunity even in the most impromptu hours of the night. And Leo had made a habit of being completely available after every call - explaining why he had personalized her ringtone in the first place. I listen at his side silently, waiting for the moment he would refuse to run to her side. A wishful thought I knew would never come to fruition. “Don't cry, I'll be there soon." After a few simple words, Leo quickly got up and prepared to go out. He hadn’t noticed I had been listening or conscious at the moment. “Are you leaving?” I say through a yawn. Being pregnant made me especially tire...
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