The night is star-studded as the celebration of the founding anniversary of the Wright Group of Companies was taking place two weeks after Lucien's return.With all the prominent figures of the country, not to mention the Wright themselves, media companies are stationed all over the place to document the whole event. Field reporters try to find spots to do live reports aired on respective media stations. Camera flashes were blinding but guests never failed to pose for photographers stationed at the entrance. The once-a-year celebration of the Wright Group of Companies is one of the major events the country has been looking forward to. Socialites, politicians, celebrities, and different members of society have been eagerly waiting to receive the invitation months before the event. Only prominent figures and chosen few are given invites.Lucien arrives with his parents and Samantha. He and his father indulge the press with a reserved smile and a casual nod while the two women waves and
Though stunned by the boy's statement, guests can't help gushing at his cuteness. They are looking at the spitting image of the CEO with the same aura and it's quite astonishing. Lucas Alexander Wright is effortlessly trying to be serious like a real man but he looks more adorable than intimidating.After he counters the one who spoke, he continues to walk toward the front with Wright security following behind. Unaffected by the attention he was getting.Lucien watches his boy with pride together with the rest of the family. The Board of Directors who are all present at the event were all staring at him with questioning eyes. They were aware of the CEO having a wife but they didn't know he also has a son, more so a spitting image of him. A few feet away from his father Lucy hastens his steps with a smile on his lips."Papa..." his smile is priceless and it's making his father swell with pride and happiness. "Hello, my little CEO" Lucien, for the first time with witnesses, wears a te
The couple left the party with the sleeping boy in the CEO's arms. Despite having two nurses to attend to Lucy, Lucien and Lexie made sure to look after their son. Lucy fell asleep midway, so Lucien carries him around while greeting and talking to guests. It's been a successful event, but guests prefer to gawk at the family instead of enjoying the party as they are supposed to do. They seem to not get enough of the CEO having a real-life doll for a wife and a son who looks exactly like him.Even prominent personalities are snooping at the CEO's affairs, still in awe of the surprise. And tonight is also everyone's ultimate chance to witness the unknown side of CEO Lucien Wright. How he is as a father and a husband. From all the things they got to know about the CEO, one particular revelation prevails. He is a perfect family man. A hands-on father and an attentive husband. Though his son has been well-behaved, he has been very inquisitive. But he patiently indulges. Explaining all the
"I'll do it, sir" Lexie dashed to open the door for the old man who struggles to push it open. He is supporting his weight with a cane while his other hand was holding a cup."Thank you, dear" tender smile framed his old wrinkly face. "Who is with you, sir? You should not be going out alone" she smiles while she helped him with his cup. The old man holds onto the wall after his hand were freed."I just want to look around while I'm in the area. It's lonely being alone in my room. I want to see the beauty around" his voice is gruff but it's filled with tenderness. Staring at the man's face, her heart went out to him. Indeed, loneliness lay beneath the bitter smile he tries to adorn his old face. She wonders where his family is. He is too old to be left alone. "I'm waiting for someone, but he will not be around for at least an hour. We could sit together if you won't mind" she suggested not realizing why she did it. Her heart just went out for him. She was orphaned at a young age and
"Mom called, she ask if we could gather at home for dinner," Lucien told her after placing a kiss on her lips. "Sure, that would be great. We haven't invited them since we moved in" she smiles while rounding her arms around his neck. She finished her schedule for the day so she decided to pick up Lucien from the office. "I missed you, my doll. How's your day?" snuggling her face, he asks. "Great, Dom and I visited the new place he plans to do his exhibit. And I met an old man at the cafe, we talk while I'm waiting for Dom. I'm just so stupid to have not asked his name" she amusingly relayed while Lucien gently pinch her nose, sharing her amusement. "Our little pumpkin did not bother you?" he worriedly asked while leisurely rubbing her hips."He behaved the whole time" she tenderly smiles, holding her flat stomach. She's only thirteen weeks pregnant but their son is constantly making his presence known."That's good, he knows, mama is quite busy" he smiles while he straightens on h
"You know him, my doll?" Lucien curiously asks while intently staring at his wife and his grandfather. "He is the old man I talk to at the cafe while waiting for Dom" she explains. "But, why is he here?" bewildered, she looks around the men and her mother-in-law. Thus, a conclusion formed in her mind."Sir...?" with her eyes fixed on the old man, she waited for the confirmation. "Your prayer is stronger than mine, Madame Wright. I've been praying for decades to have my daughter's forgiveness but got none. Not until you assured me of praying for her forgiveness. I should have met with you earlier. You seem to be a strong ally of heaven to have easily be granted of your prayers" the old man, with his tender smile, fondly explains. Lexie stares at him for a long while. Her mind is busy connecting dots and the result made her smile."By the way, it's Carlos Petrov, I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself to you earlier at the cafe" Carlos slowly walk, meeting Lexie and Lucien halfway."
"Don't let your selfishness ruin their happiness" with a clenched jaw, Donovan grimly mutters.It was past midnight and they were back at the safe house. Everyone had settled in their rooms except for him and Sullivan who went directly to the liquor bar after they arrived. "Mind your own business, Van" the other man dangerously warns without looking at him. His eyes were fixed on the glass he was holding. "It's my business..." with his chilling cold tone, he retorted."You forgot who brought them to you. It's my responsibility, it's my conscience at stake. And don't fucking tell me I'm a Petrov with a stone-cold heart. They are already family...they deserve to know" he counters, undeterred by the man's warning."I will give you within this month. You know what I would do after this month is over" standing, he looked at the solemn man across from him. Silence rules before he walks away, leaving Sullivan with his thoughts.It's been a while since Donovan left but he remains unmoving.
Tears brimmed her eyes as she stare at the gentlewoman in front of her. She fervently blinks, trying to clear her vision. The tears threatening to fall fell like a downpour from the sky. Despite the tears, her vision is crystal clear. It's the face she will never mistake for anyone. It may have withered through time but its beauty hasn't faded.Eleven years, eleven long years she hasn't seen the beautiful face she longed to see."Hello, dear. What's wrong? Are you hurt?" her voice, her soft melodious voice seems to fill the void in her well-being.Though the old woman look so worried and conflicted, she was surprised by the unfamiliarity in her eyes. Seemed to not recognize her. Tears stream down her face at the realization. She feels lightheaded, her feet lost their strength. With her feet wavering, Lucien instantly rounded his arms around his wife who is painfully sobbing. He doesn't understand what's happening but seeing Zia break down is like a boulder hitting him hard. He never