ROBERT'S POV
I was taken aback when Jenkins announced Dr. Joshua's arrival. What was he doing here? I had always seen him as a rival, vying for Ariana's attention. And now, he was here? He was the last person to see her before she went missing, Ariana had gone to see him before being driven home by the chauffeur. I had gone in search of him at Graceland but had been told by his front desk officer that he was on leave. Part of me wanted to meet him in anger but I controlled myself and asked Jenkins to send him in, my mind racing with questions and doubts.
"Who's this fellow?" My dad asked.
"A doctor", I replied curtly.
As Dr. Joshua entered, I cou
ROBERT'S POVMy world came crashing down as the detective's words sank in. "A body...a woman's body...not sure if it's Ariana." I felt like I was suffocating, like there was no air left in the room. I lunged at Detective James, grabbing him by the collar, my eyes blazing with desperation."Where is she?" I demanded, my voice hoarse with fear. "Take me to her, now!"My father and Dr. Joshua rushed to calm me down, trying to pry me off the detective. "Robert, listen, we need to stay calm," my father said, his voice firm but gentle.But I couldn't calm down. I was beyond reason. I had to see Ariana, and I had to know if she was alive.Detective James, still looking uneasy, explained how they found Ariana. "She was abandoned in an alley, barely conscious. We think she's been there for hours, maybe even days. She's in critical condition, Robert."I felt like I was going to collapse, my legs trembling beneath me. My vision blurred, and my breath caught in my throat, making it hard to breath
ROBERT'S POVBefore I could comprehend what was going on, she slipped back into oblivion. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. I stood up, my mind racing, my heart sinking."What…what…what just happened?" I stammered, but no one answered. I began to yell, demanding an explanation. "What's going on? Why doesn't she remember me?"Josh moved close to me, trying to calm me down, but I wouldn't be reasoned with."Get the docto
ARIANA'S POV I slowly opened my eyes, groggily taking in my surroundings. I was in a hospital room, but I had no idea how I got there. My mind was foggy, and my body ached all over. I tried to remember my name, my family, my life...but everything was a blank slate.As I looked around the room, my gaze landed on a little boy with big brown eyes and curly golden hair. He was staring at me with a mixture of confusion and concern. But as our eyes met, something sparked inside me. I remembered him. I didn't know who he was or our relationship, but I knew I loved him deeply."Nate?" I called.
ROBERT'S POVI rushed forward, but Margaret was already on the floor. I was alarmed and disoriented, unsure of what to do. I quickly called Josh on the phone, and he guided me through the steps to revive her.As Margaret came to, she began to lament. Her voice was heartbreaking and cut through my heart like a knife."Robert, you can't let this happen to us. Vanderbilt Holdings is our legacy. You can't fail me."I felt trapped, unsure of what to do next. My desire was to hold Ariana close, to hug her tightly and never let go. I missed her like mad, but how could I hold someone who didn't even know who I was?
ROBERT'S POVI stood there, frozen, as Odette's words hung in the air. She hung up and turned to face Mr Winters.Mr. Winters' eyes narrowed, his expression serious. "What is it, Robert?" he asked, his voice low.I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "It's nothing," I said, trying to sound nonchalant. "Just Odette trying to blackmail me."Mr. Winters' eyes widened. "What does she have on you?"I hesitate
ARIANA'S POVI tossed and turned in bed, my mind a jumble of fragmented memories and sharp pains shooting through my head like lightning bolts. Sleep was a distant dream, a luxury I couldn't afford. My brain was a battlefield, with memories fighting to surface, but I couldn't grasp them. They taunted me, leaving me with more questions than answers.Who am I? What happened to me? Why can't I remember anything?The questions swirled in my mind like a vortex, sucking me down into a dark abyss. I felt like I was drowning in a raging sea.
ARIANA'S POVI had no idea why Rob was screaming. Who was Odette and why was he so shocked? I wished I had answers to all these questions. I wish I knew things. I wish I could remember something. Anything. I wanted to. So I could make sense of all that was happening around me.The silence in the room was deafening. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, but my focus remained on Robert. His intensity, his passion, his determination to protect me—it was overwhelming. This was my husband. This handsome man, with his perfectly chiseled features and piercing eyes, was my husband. In that instance, I felt a strange pull toward him, a magnetic attraction that made my heart race.
ROBERT'S POV"...We go live now to our financial expert, Joseph Smith, who has been following this story. John, can you tell us more about the implications of this scandal?"Joseph Smith appeared on screen, looking grave. "Thank you, Bob. Yes, this is a developing story, and the implications are huge. If the allegations are true, it could lead to a complete loss of faith in Robert Stone's leadership and a massive exodus of investors. This could ultimately lead to the downfall of both Vanderbilt Holdings and Stone Enterprises."The anchor nodded, "And what about the impact on the stock market, Joseph?"