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Chapter 71: A Night of Dread (1)
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The phone call to Damien felt like a lifetime ago, each passing minute stretching into an eternity. Flora, with the cashier's phone clutched tightly in her hand, tried to calm her racing heart after seeing the intimidating men. Catarina stood beside her, her usually composed demeanor replaced by palpable fear. The dim hum of the fluorescent lights and the sterile smell of the store did little to alleviate their anxiety.
Every second felt like an eternity as the intruders drew closer, the quiet ticking of the clock above the counter echoing ominously in her ears. She took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves.The tranquility was abruptly shattered as the store's door was flung open with a forceful bang, swinging wildly on its hinges. Four men - apparently there was a fourth man she had not seen earlier - each wearing grotesque masks of various cartoon characters, burst inside. These weren't your average robbers; they moved with a predatory purpose that sent shivers down
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Flora’s eyes welled up with tears, the magnitude of Catarina’s loyalty and bravery in the face of such danger nearly breaking her. She couldn’t help but sob quietly, a mix of fear, relief, and overwhelming gratitude. She was quickly silenced by a rough shove from Sco*by , who sneered, "Save the tears, lady. You’ll need them later."They were led out of the store, Flora propelled by a gloved hand on her back, and towards the waiting blue jeep. Flora’s legs felt like lead, each step a monumental effort against the tide of terror washing over her. The night air was cold, biting against her skin as she was pushed towards the car. She threw one last glance at the convenience store, where the cashier watched helplessly from the window, his face a mask of pity and fear. A small part of her was relieved that at least he hadn’t been hurt because of her.The men roughly shoved Flora and Catarina into the back seat of the jeep. Flora stumbled, falling against the leather seat, and Cata
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The agonizing car ride stretched into what felt like a hundred years. Each bump in the road sent a fresh jolt of fear through Flora. How long had they been driving? Her legs felt cramped from being crammed into the back seat and she had lost all sense of time. Her surroundings were a blur of terror as she sat trembling in fear beside Catarina. Her heart raced in her chest, echoing like a drumbeat in the stifling confines of the blue jeep. The blindfold pressed against her eyes, blocking out all light, leaving her with nothing but her racing thoughts and the dread of what awaited them. She couldn't tell how long the drive lasted. It felt like an eternity as the vehicle sped through unknown terrain. The rough fabric of the blindfold irritated her skin, and the ropes binding her wrists chafed painfully. She could feel Catarina's warmth next to her, the maid's breathing quick and shallow, mirroring her own fear. Suddenly, the jeep jerked to a halt, and Flo
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Their captors' footsteps receded as the door slammed shut behind them, the sound echoing through the hollow space.Flora wasted no time. In two swift strides, she crossed the room and engulfed Catarina in a tight embrace, wrapping her hands around her tightly. Catarina's body was shaking uncontrollably, and Flora could feel the rapid rise and fall of her chest as she struggled to keep her composure.“Catarina, are you alright?" Flora whispered, her voice thick with concern."Miss Flora," Catarina's voice quivered, her breath hitching with suppressed sobs, "what do you think they want from us? Why are they doing this?"Flora shook her head, her mind a whirlwind of chaotic thoughts. The men's appearance was as much of a puzzle to her as it was to the maid. Who were they? Why had they brought her here? Was Tilly Goodman behind this, or was this something entirely new, another layer to the tangled web she found herself ensnared in?Flora wished she had an answer, but
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Fear was a constant companion in the suffocating silence for Flora and Catarina. They were huddled together in the dimly lit room, their breaths shallow and their hearts pounding in unison. The air was thick with fear and the pungent smell of dampness. They had been here for hours, but it felt like an eternity. Flora's eyes darted around the room, searching for any sign of hope or a potential escape route. Catarina, her loyal maid, clutched her hand tightly, her knuckles white with tension. They sat backs to the wall, eyes flitting nervously towards the heavy metal door. Every rustle, every creak of the old building, sent a jolt of adrenaline through them. The silence was finally shattered by the screech of the rusty lock. The door swung open with a bang, revealing a single figure – the man in the M*ckey M*use mask. The incongruity of the cheerful mask and the grim situation sent a shiver down Flora's spine. Without a word, the masked man str
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"Good evening, Flora," he said, his voice smooth and measured. "I trust you're not too uncomfortable?"Her head snapped up so fast she was surprised her neck didn't break. Her eyes went wide as she stared at the newcomer. Flora's breath hitched. It couldn't be. The voice, distorted by the mask, was unmistakable – Henry. Her ex-husband. Disbelief battled with a cold dread in the pit of her stomach.That was Henry's voice.Flora's eyes widened in shock. "Henry?" she gasped, her voice barely above a whisper.The man removed his mask, revealing the smirking face of Henry, Flora's ex-husband. His dark eyes gleamed with a mixture of amusement and malice. Disbelief battled with a cold dread in the pit of her stomach. Henry tossed the mask to the dirty floor. It landed near her feet with an unpleasant clattering sound.“Well, well, Flora. Surprised to see me?" Henry taunted, his grin widening.“I'm disappointed in myself for thinking that you'd be far too smart to pu
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Flora's mind whirled with anger and betrayal. "You think this will end well for you, Henry? You're deluding yourself."Henry chuckled, caressing Esther's hair. "Oh, Flora. Always the optimist. But you're wrong. This is just the beginning."“Why, Esther?" Flora pressed, her voice trembling slightly. "Why help Henry? Why believe his lies?"Esther's gaze flickered towards Henry, then back to Flora. A flicker of defiance sparked in her eyes, a warped sense of loyalty.”Because you're a wicked harpy, Flora," she declared, her voice tight with conviction. "That's what he says. You're trying to ruin his life, take everything away from him. I couldn't just sit back and watch him suffer because of you. Because of one little mistake. I love him, and I was going to help him get what he deserved."Flora's eyes widened. Henry, a master manipulator, had spun a web of lies, and Esther, blinded by misplaced affection, had fallen prey to it. The woman who had worked for her, serv
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“Of course not. I haven't gone through all this trouble for a meager slice of the pie." He leaned forward again, his voice turning cold. "Second, you will hand over all your shares in Sungate Manufacturing to me. And third, you will stop this ridiculous merger with Equinox Celestial. My company will not be subject to such a silly change."Flora's blood ran cold. He wanted everything – her financial independence, the company she'd helped build, and control over her business decisions. "You're being unrealistic, Henry," Flora countered, her voice tight with suppressed anger. "That 'silly change' is the same thing that has saved the company YOU put in hot water. And the alimony is not even a fraction of what I rightfully deserve for all you've put me through. It's mine - the cars, the houses, all of it -and it's not going anywhere."Henry's masked face contorted in a brief flash of fury. "Don't be naive, Flora. What's the point of handing you all that wealth on a silver p
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Days passed before the door to their dirty prison opened again. Flora's mind was a whirlwind of plans and possibilities as she sat in the dimly lit room with Catarina. The rhythmic click of the approaching footsteps sent a jolt through Flora. This time, she was ready. As the footsteps grew closer, she knelt beside Catarina, her voice a soothing murmur.“Catarina, don't worry," she whispered, squeezing the maid's hand reassuringly. "They'll take me again, but I'll be back. Stay strong, my friend."When the door creaked open and the masked man appeared, Flora gave Catarina a reassuring smile.Catarina's eyes filled with tears, but she nodded, her faith in Flora unwavering. "Be careful, Miss Flora."Flora squeezed her hand tighter, willing her own strength to flow through their bond. The masked man, his silence deafening, barked an order. "Let's go."Catarina stumbled to her feet, her eyes fixed on Flora. Something flickered in her eyes as she rose to her feet and
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Hello everyone, Ena here! Phew, this has been quite a journey. I can hardly believe that we've reached the end of this story together. What started as a simple idea has grown into something so much more, and that’s all thanks to you readers and your support. Thank you for sticking with me and I'm grateful to every single one of you. Though we’re closing this chapter, I hope this isn’t goodbye. I have more stories to tell, and I’d love to share them with you. I'll be back soon with an even better book. Until next time 💛 All my love, Ena Starr.
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Two Weeks Later The evening had settled into a comfortable warmth as Flora parked her car in the driveway of Damien’s estate. The sky was a gentle gradient of fading sunset hues, a perfect close to what had been a long but fulfilling day with Eva. They had been going over the offers from several publishing houses and TV studios, that wanted to monetize Flora's experience with Alice and Janice. It had been exhausting, but there was a sense of peace that came with knowing everything with Alice was truly over. Justice had been served, and Flora was finally free. With a content sigh, she gathered her things, pushing open the front door. The house was unusually quiet, save for the faint rustle of the breeze outside and the distant clinking of glass from the kitchen. A cozy warmth greeted her, the familiar scent of home wrapping her in comfort as she stepped inside. "Hello?" she called out softly, slipping off her shoes and setting
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Flora’s breath caught in her throat, but she held her composure, her hands clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white. She cast a glance across the courtroom and met Alice’s eyes. There was no fire in them, no anger or hatred. Only resignation. This was her fate, sealed and unchangeable. Alice would spend the rest of her life in jail. There would be no escape, no return to the life she once knew. She would die there, alone. The judge then turned her attention to Janice, who sat trembling in her seat. “As for Janice Holden,” the judge said, her tone unwavering, “for the charge of conspiracy to commit murder, and for the misuse of her professional authority as a nurse, resulting in the death of Vera Wicks, this court finds the defendant guilty.” Janice sobbed openly as the judge delivered her sentence: twenty-five years to life, with the possibility of parole only after serving the minimum term. But even with parole, Janice would never fully escape her crimes.
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The next few days blurred together, filled with a whirlwind of action and emotion as Flora set the final stage for justice. Filing the formal report against Alice was both cathartic and devastating, but it was something Flora knew she had to do. This was the final step in a journey that had begun when her life was torn apart by betrayal, and now, she was finally fighting back. Alice was arrested almost immediately after Flora's report, and to everyone's surprise, she didn’t resist. For the first time in their long and painful history, she didn’t fight back. There were no screaming matches, no attempts to manipulate or twist the situation in her favor, no venomous remarks hurled in Flora’s direction. Instead, Alice turned herself over with an unsettling calm, submitting a written confession detailing her involvement in both the death of Flora’s mother and the accident that had left her father a prisoner in his own mind. Flora knew Alice’s cooperation wasn’t born
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A chill ran down her spine, and she stammered out the first question that came to mind. “Olivia…are you—”Before she could finish, Olivia let out a bitter laugh, the sound filled with a weight of sorrow and exhaustion. It wasn’t a happy laugh, but one of disbelief at her own situation.“Yes, I’m pregnant,” Olivia confirmed softly, cutting off Flora’s stumbling attempt to find the right words. She rubbed her palm lightly over her stomach as if to comfort herself more than anything else. “And before you ask, it’s Cyprus’s.”Flora’s breath caught in her throat. Cyprus. Of course it was his. Her mind flew to that one disastrous night that Olivia had had with the arrogant vice president of Defendwise Ventures.“Olivia…” Flora whispered, her voice thick with disbelief. “What are you going to do?”The question hung in the air like a fragile thread, and for a moment, Olivia seemed lost, her gaze fixed on some distant point beyond the supermarket, beyond the immediate rea
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Olivia’s face was puffy, her eyes rimmed red and swollen from crying. She looked utterly devastated, her usual composed demeanor shattered. Her bottom lip quivered as she attempted a smile, but it was weak, trembling at the edges. "Flora," Olivia whispered, her voice cracking. Flora stepped forward, unsure whether to close the distance between them or keep some space. She could see the exhaustion written across Olivia’s features, the turmoil swirling behind her eyes. For a moment, neither of them spoke, the weight of what had brought them here pressing down on both of them. Olivia broke the silence first, her voice barely above a whisper. “I—I didn’t know.” She choked on the words, shaking her head as fresh tears welled in her eyes. “I didn’t know what my mother was capable of. I swear to you, Flora, I didn’t know any of it.” Flora stood still, absorbing Olivia’s words. She wanted to believe her. Desperately. But the betrayal of the past day,
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The buzzing of Flora’s phone startled her out of her thoughts. It was Olivia. The message read:“Can you meet me in thirty minutes? There's a small 24-hour supermarket called "Pinegrove Market" not far from the estate. I’ll be there. Please, Flora, I really need to talk.”Flora’s pulse quickened as she read the message. Thirty minutes? She glanced at the clock. It was late, and while her body still ached with exhaustion, the urgency in Olivia’s words cut through any hesitation. Something in her gut told her this couldn’t wait. Without overthinking it, she typed a quick reply:“I’ll be there.”She stood up from the couch, assessing her loose pants and short-sleeved top. They would have to do for such an impromptu meeting. She padded quietly upstairs, not wanting to disturb the peaceful quiet of Damien’s home. He was fast asleep, one arm draped over his eyes, his breathing steady and calm. Flora felt a pang of guilt for slipping out, but she had to do this. Bending dow
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Just as the words left Eva’s mouth, the kitchen door opened, and Damien stepped inside. He looked at Flora, his gaze soft and warm, and without a word, he crossed the room and kissed her gently on the temple. “Eva’s already started drafting the court papers,” he said, finishing Eva’s sentence. His voice was calm, matter-of-fact, as though they were discussing something far less monumental.Flora blinked, still processing everything. “Has Alice made a move since we left the estate?” she asked, her voice quiet but steady.Damien shook his head. “No,” he replied. “I think she knows this is the end for her.”The weight of his words settled over the room, and for a moment, there was nothing but the soft sound of the stew bubbling on the stove and Whiskerton’s contented purring. Flora exhaled slowly, a mixture of relief and exhaustion washing over her.That night, after dinner had been cleared away and Catarina and Eva had gone off to bed, Flora sat alone on the couch in t
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Flora blinked, her eyes stinging with fresh tears. She knew who had orchestrated this—who had called Catarina and Eva, who had made sure that when Flora woke up, she wouldn’t be alone. It had to be Damien. He had seen how close she was to breaking, how much she needed the people around her now. Swallowing the lump in her throat, Flora looked between Catarina and Eva, her lips trembling with a bittersweet smile. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you for coming.” Catarina patted her cheek affectionately. “You’re stuck with us now,” she said with a soft almost motherly smile, before turning back to the stove to finish serving the stew. “Now, sit down and eat before you collapse. I made your favorite.” Flora’s stomach growled again in response, and she let out a soft laugh. Their presence, combined with the savory aroma of the stew, filled the room with a sense of comfort that Flora hadn’t realised she'd been craving .
