Episode 11 ************* Emily's house 🏘️Emily rushed out of her bedroom, her briefcase in hand. "Mom, I've got to run! Wish me luck!" she called out as she hurried past the dining room.Mrs grace, looked up from her coffee. "Emily, slow down! Don't you want some breakfast before you go?""No time, Mom. I've got to catch the bus." She said rushing to the door.Her sister, smiled and gave her a thumbs-up. "You'll do great, Em!" Zander and Ash, looked up from their cereal. "Mom, good luck!" Zander said with a smile while ash waved her hand excitedly.Emily smiled and blew them a kiss. "Thanks, guys! I'll see after school, okay?"She rushed out the door, her heart racing with anticipation. She had been preparing for this interview for weeks, and she was determined to nail it.As she walked to the bus stop, she went over her notes and practiced her responses. She felt confident and prepared, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of nervousness.*** " Wait sir!
Episode 12Landon pulled up in his car and noticed Emily sitting at the bus stop, tears streaming down her face. He quickly got out of the car and rushed over to her."Emily, what's wrong?" he asked, concern etched on his face.Emily looked up, startled, and tried to compose herself. "I...I just " she stammered. Landon noticed the curious glances from passersby. He quickly stood up and helped Emily into his car, wanting to shield her from the prying eyes."Let's get out of here," he said gently. "We can talk in the car."As they drove away, Emily broke down again, and Landon let her cry. He didn't know what had happened, but he was determined to be there for her. he made a quick stop at a pharmacy to pick up some pain relievers and calming tea for Emily. He could tell she was exhausted from crying and needed something to help her relax.Once they arrived, Emily finally felt safe enough to let go of her emotions. She broke down in Landon's arms, sobbing uncontrollably as he held her
Episode 13**Landon's house Landon kept staring the porridge slowly but his mind wasn't on it. He still couldn't get the look of Emily's face earlier out of his mind. He kept sighing and spacing out. "Ouch!" a drop of porridge splashed on his hand. He quickly put off the stove and put his hand in the sink letting the water cool it down. " It's just like that day..." He whispered to himself. >> Six years. Night 🌠 "Hmmm, perfect. " Landon grinned as he looked at the building once more before locking it. He was about to mount his bike when his phone rang. "Uh?...em, I wonder why she's calling this late" he said smiling to himself, he cleared his throat and answered." Hi em, what's up I was just about to go home and..." He was still talking excitedly until Emily cut him off "Lan..." She called, her voice shaking, his eyes widened immediately. "Hello, Em, what's wrong?..." he tightened his hold on the phone already scared. " Lan...I...I ne
Episode 14* Starlight companyTrevor sat down comfortably in his office watching Ryan on tv. " Wow president, you're really amazing... it's a good thing you hired a reporter to be among them" frank, Trevor's assistant said with a sly smile and Trevor smirked." Tshh, it's nothing besides...this is what the public really wants to know isn't it. I know Ryan's team would have made sure no reporter ask the most important question so I...just helped out a little" he said and burst into laughter, frank joined him too and he stopped to look at him" And who said you could join me to laugh" he asked with disgust on his face. " Forgive me sir" frank apologized and he scoffed." Will you get out of here and let me watch in peace!" " Yes sir" frank said with a head bow and left the office." Nonsense" Trevor hissed and faced the television.Last Reporter: "Will you apologize to Mr. Trevor, the one you punched. Trevor's smiled wildly when he heard this question. * good, answer Ryan...* he
Episode 15**"Now, tell me the real reason why you didn't come home yesterday?" Lily asked and Emily choked on her tea. " Wha...what are you talking about I. Failed my interview that's why..." " Just cut it out and tell me the truth, now" lily said staring at Emily suspiciously.* gosh those eyes of her's are something else, who does she take after* Emily blinked rapidly avoiding her sister's piercing eyes."I failed my interview and hanged out at Landon's place, why... anything wrong" she said and Lily scoffed. " Sis, you know you're a terrible liar right so please don't try to bring up an excuse, just tell me the truth" she said and Emily sighed" I don't know what you want when I've already said everything" she said again and took a bite out of her bread "Hmmm, I won't force you to tell me anything but she should know by now I always satisfy my curiosity" she said stressing the curiosity part before going to her room. Emily just sighed. Just then a text entered her phone
Episode 16Little Bloom kindergartenRyan walked into the classroom, scanning the room until his eyes landed on Ash, playing alone with blocks. He smiled.He approached the teacher, who was busy helping another student. "Excuse me, why is that little girl playing alone?" he asked. "Well, she doesn't seem to like playing with the other kids, except for her brother," she replied, "That's not true! It's the others who don't like playing with her!" Zander shouted from the backThe teacher tried to talk, but Ryan held up his hand, excusing her. He walked over to Zander and bent down to his level, . "What's your name, and your sister's?" Ryan asked, his voice gentle Zander hesitated a little before answering."I'm Zander and my sister's name is Ash." He answeredRyan's face lit up with a warm smile. "Nice to meet you, Zander. And Ash is a beautiful name for a beautiful girl."Zander's face relaxed, and he smiled back at Ryan. "Yeah, she's the best."Ash, who had been playing
Episode 17Zander couldn't wait to share the news with his mother,As soon as she got home from work, he exclaimed, "Mom, Mom! Guess what? Mr. Thompson offered you a job!" He said excitedly while ash kept smilingEmily looked at the business card, confused. "Ryan Thompson? I don't know who that is, Zander. How did you meet him?"Zander explained how Mr. Thompson had visited their kindergarten class, and how he had taken a special interest in them. Emily's eyes widened in surprise."And he offered me a job? Just like that?"Zander nodded. "Yes, Mom. He said he wants to help us. He was really nice, and Ash likes him too." He said and Emily looked at ash who nodded excitedly.*. Who was this stranger, and why was he so interested in helping them?*She thought. Feeling a mix of gratitude and wariness."Okay, Zander. I'll meet with him. But I'll be careful, okay?"Zander grinned, relieved. "Okay Mom. You'll see. He's a good guy."Emily smiled, trying to reassure herself. She stared
Episode 18 Taste and Table Restaurant. Flash back, two days agoLily sat at the restaurant, sipping her coffee and observing the scene before her. Her eyes landed on three ladies who were giggling and laughing, their eyes fixed on London who was immersed in his work unaware of the giggling Ladies.They were clearly admiring him. Lily smirked when an idea hit her.She watched as the ladies left the restaurant, and then she made her move. She approached them outside, a sly smile spreading across her face."Excuse me, ladies, I couldn't help but notice the way you were looking at the chef back there. Are you interested in getting to know him better?"She asked smiling sweetlyThe ladies exchanged nervous glances, " And who are you?" One of them asked eyeing her. " Me, am his sister" she answered proudly immediately the ladies eyes widened and they came closer to her." Really?" " Yes of course, do even know his name?" Lily asked and they nodded no. " He
Episode 56 Alex's Place Alex tapped her feet anxiously as she looked at her phone screen, her eyes scanning the list of trending topics. She was afraid Sophia had carried out her threat of exposing her to the public and now, she was terrified that her name would suddenly appear on the list, her reputation ruined forever. She bit her nails, her mind racing with worst case scenarios. " That bitch.." she cursed silently as she remembered Sophia words at the station yesterday. ' I asked you to send me a lawyer not send yourself' ' if you don't get me out of here then I'll expose all your dirty little Secrets to the public so that everyone will see just how bitchy you really are, be warned Alex!' " Argh I can't take this anymore" Alex said ruffling her hair frustratedly." Alex!...Alex!" She heard Ethan's voice and her heart jumped into her stomach, from his voice she could tell he was very angry. " Ethan... gosh why's he here" she stood up nervously. Ethan barged
Episode 55 " Boss is leaving?...but why?" Emily asked still not believing what pat just said to her. " Why does he want to leave the country? The case have been solved already!" She added but pat responded with a scoff." Don't be so naive, even if the case have been solved it doesn't change the fact that Ryan took on a risky decision all because of you" pat said coming closer to her " my uncle got furious with his behavior and is now sending him away!" She half yelled, tears already welling up in her eyes. Emily Shaked her head slowly before looking at her " can't you stop him? Am sure he won't go if he doesn't want to..." " You think we haven't tried that" pat cut her off " my aunt and I have tried to convince him but he won't budge and do you know why?" She asked but Emily just stared at her." Because he's broken Emily, Tyler told me about you two....look am not forcing you to love my cousin since love can't be forced but at the same time, what you're doing to him is so unfair
Episode 54************* The guy took a deep breath. "Well, I thought you were among those women who came to him a few days ago, and that's why I ran away." He explainedLandon's eyes narrowed. "What women?" He scratched his head. "A few days ago, my brother suddenly paid a huge sum of money for our dad's medical bills, but when I asked him how he got it, he didn't tell me. Then I saw him talking to two women in front of the hospital, and they looked suspicious."Emily's eyes narrowed. "Do you recognize them?"The guy shook his head. "I can only remember one since I saw her face clearly, but the other one had big, dark shades on and had her back facing me, so I couldn't see her face properly." He answered but before she could ask another question her phone rang."Hello, Vera...""Emily, we found the culprit," Vera said over the line, her voice excited.Emily's eyes widened. "Really? How? When?""Today. You remember I was doing a vlog that day, right? Well, turns out I had left
Episode 53Emily's eyes dropped, her gaze falling to the ground as she struggled to process her emotions. His words were like a balm to her soul, soothing her hurts and making her feel seen and heard.She looked up at Ryan again, her eyes searching his face for any sign of insincerity. But all she saw was genuine emotion, a deep and abiding love that seemed to shine from his very pores.Emily's heart skipped a beat as she felt her defenses begin to crumble. She had thought she was immune to Ryan's charms, but now she wasn't so sure."Boss...I" she whispered, her voice barely audible." Don't you have any feelings for me at all?..." He asked cutting her off guard again with those piercing deep blue eyes of his that seemed to see through her. " I can always wait for you" he added, his voice low and husky.Emily took deep breath before replying " Boss...am sorry but I don't have any feelings for you and I never will, please don't wait for me" she said and with that Walked out on him.
Episode 52 Ryan's place * ... even I can see how much he loves you, so why can't you?* Tyler's words played in her head as she stood in front of Ryan's door unsure of what to do once she steps inside. " Okay... just, be yourself" she muttered before opening the door thanks to the spare key Tyler had given her earlier. Emily entered the house and was immediately hit with a strong smell of wine. " Gosh, he has been drinking again" she squeezed her face when her eyes landed on the empty bottles of wine on the table. " Maybe I shouldn't be here" she turned to leave but Ryan came downstairs that moment. " Emily?" Her heart skipped a beat as she turned to face Ryan. He looked disheveled, his hair messy and his eyes bloodshot. The smell of wine emanated from him, and Emily's concern grew."Boss" she muttered trying to keep her tone neutral.Ryan's
Episode 51The Next DayThompson Mansion ************ " Pat are you ready, let's go now" Patricia heard her aunt call from downstairs. " Uh..am coming aunt just a minute!" She answered before facing her phone. " Where the hell are you Ryan" she muttered nervously. She had called Ryan last night and told him about his mom's outburst and wanting to see Emily. Ryan got mad on the phone and said he would come in the morning.**********" Mum" Ryan called as he stepped into the house and Mrs maria turned. " Ryan?...what are you" she paused " did pat call you?" She asked raising an eyebrow." That's not the issue here...why do you want to meet with my PA?"" Well I want to know what she did to make my son Lose his senses to give up such an important position in the company!" She snapped but Ryan rolled his eyes. " If this is about the company then talk to me not her" he said and she blinked in surprise." Just who on earth is she that's making you like this huh?" " It's non of your
Episode 50 Thompson industries ******** " I'll take responsibility for this" he said and everyone looked at him like he grew some horns. " Ryan!..." Alex called but he stood up, his face serious. " I'll take responsibility for this incident and resign from my position as CEO" he dropped the bombshell and everyone's eyes widened." You don't have to do that Ryan" "This issue doesn't concern you" " Yes Ryan please reconsider your decision "Alex stared at Ryan anxiously as the board members tried convincing him but knowing Ryan, he would never go back on his word unless a miracle happens." Don't do this Ryan" she begged then her gaze fell on Emily and she glared at her with pure hatred. " Why are you trying to defend someone like her!... she's just a no body! So why..."" Enough!" Ryan snapped angrily cutting her off, his deep voice echoed through the room making everyone flinch. " I've made my decision so don't question me" he said with a cold voice, if looks could kill Ale
Episode 49 Ethan Place Patricia was helping Ethan dress his wound after driving him to his house. Though it was a slight cut on his arm, maybe from when he tried dodging the knife. Pat was cleaning the wound carefully and gently, trying her best not to hurt him further. She was also trying not to cry as she sniffed occasionally. Ethan couldn't help but stare at her in awe. "Why are you crying?" he asked. "I...I'm not," she answered, her voice shaky. "But you are," he scoffed. "Stop crying already, it doesn't even hurt much," he said, looking away. "Ah!" he shouted when Pat pressed down the bandage. "Why are you shouting? I thought you said it didn't hurt," she spoke innocently, not looking at him. Ethan gasped in shock. "I'll go get more bandages," she said, leaving the room. Just then, he heard a buzzed sound and picked up the phone. "Oh, it's hers," he said, making to drop it back but saw a message: "_How was our acting? Not bad, huh? Send us our balance now._" His brows
Episode 48" Thank you very much for your time sir I'll be going now" Ethan said as he shook his client's hand. He had just finished a meeting concerning his father's company. Even though he is a playboy he doesn't joke when it came to business. He finished and was about entering his car when he spotted someone familiar. " Patricia?..." He muttered staring at her. She was across the street so she didn't see him." What's she doing here" he wondered but then Shaked his head " it's none of my business" he got into his car to start the engine but stopped. He saw two strange guys following Patricia and he knew she was in trouble. " darn it" he cursed under his breath, he didn't want to get involved with her but the same time he couldn't watch and allow something bad happen to her. Without much thought he got out of the car and went after them.** Patricia turned a corner but suddenly found herself face to face with two menacing figures. They were standing in front of her with thier