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Gael's eyes immediately sought hers, sensing her distress. He closed the door behind him and walked over to where Elma sat, his face etched with concern. "Elma, what's wrong? I could feel your pain from the moment I entered the mansion. Please, talk to me."Elma forced a smile, trying to mask the turmoil within her. "Oh, Gael, it's nothing. Just a bit tired, that's all."Gael frowned, unconvinced. He knelt in front of her, gently placing his hands on her knees. "Elma, you can tell me anything. I want to be there for you, to support you. Please don't shut me out."Elma looked into Gael's caring eyes, feeling torn. She wanted to confide in him, to share the burden she carried, but she couldn't bear to burden him with her troubles. "Gael, really, it's fine. Just some silly thoughts running through my head. I'll be okay."Gael's concern only deepened, and he leaned in closer. "You know you can trust me, right? We are in this together, as partners. Whatever is bothering you, we can face it
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Elma took a deep breath as she sat at the dinner table with Gael, Kim, and Mrs. Edgar. The elegant dining room was adorned with exquisite decorations, and the atmosphere was filled with a mix of anticipation and tension. Elma couldn't shake off the feeling that something unexpected was about to unfold.As the meal began, the conversation flowed naturally, with Mrs. Edgar and Kim discussing various topics. Elma listened attentively, trying to maintain a polite and composed demeanor, despite the unease gnawing at her insides.Kim's voice rose with excitement as she turned to Mrs. Edgar. "You know, Mrs. Edgar, I've been thinking a lot lately. I would really love to have kids someday. I can imagine how fun and fulfilling it would be. Don't you think so?"Mrs. Edgar smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Oh, absolutely, Kim. Being a mother is an incredible experience. The joy, the love, and the growth that comes with raising children... It's truly magical."Elma's heart sank. She cou
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Mrs. Edgar's eyes widened, realizing her slip of the tongue. She composed herself and tried to backtrack, but the damage had been done. The room fell into a heavy silence, broken only by the sound of Kim scrambling to her feet, a mix of fear and defiance in her eyes. Kim, still visibly shaken, hid behind Mrs. Edgar.Gael's mind spun with a whirlwind of emotions. He felt a surge of betrayal, questions flooding his thoughts. How could his own mother keep such a secret from him? And why would Kim choose this moment to reveal such information? He turned his gaze from Kim to Mrs. Edgar, his voice strained but controlled. "What did you just say, Mum? Is it true? Is Kim...?"Mrs. Edgar lowered her head, her voice trembling with guilt. "Gael, I... I didn't plan for it to come out like this. I wanted to find the right moment to tell you, to explain everything. But it seems fate had other plans."Gael's mind whirled with a mix of emotions—betrayal, confusion, and anger. The revelation that Kim
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In the days that followed, the weight of the situation continued to bear down on Gael and Elma, casting a shadow over their lives. Elma, consumed by a mix of emotions, withdrew into herself, seeking solace and clarity in solitude. She found solace in the quiet corners of their home, where she could escape the constant turmoil and find a moment of respite.Gael, deeply concerned for Elma's well-being, respected her need for space and silence. He understood that she needed time to process everything that had transpired and find her inner strength. With a heavy heart, Gael watched as Elma secluded herself, her absence echoing through their once vibrant home.The days stretched on, each one blending into the next, as Elma struggled to make sense of the chaos that surrounded her. She couldn't shake the hurtful words and actions inflicted upon her by Gael's mother and Kim.Elma's longing for fresh air and a change of scenery became unbearable. Her days of isolation had taken a toll on her s
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The drive to Chloe's place was a mixture of anticipation and unease. Elma's mind swirled with questions and doubts, but the thought of seeking solace in the embrace of her friend provided a flicker of hope amidst the darkness that had engulfed her life.Arriving at Chloe's apartment complex, Elma parked her car and made her way up to the familiar door. She knocked, her heart pounding in her chest, and waited anxiously for Chloe to answer. Moments later, the door swung open, revealing Chloe's warm smile."Elma, come in," Chloe said, opening her arms for a comforting embrace. ". What's been going on? You sounded really troubled on the phone."Elma stepped inside, feeling a sense of relief wash over her as she embraced Chloe. Tears threatened to spill once again as she stepped back, her voice wavering as she began to recount the events that had transpired."Chloe, it's... it's a mess," Elma began, her voice laced with pain. "I overheard Gael and his associates talking about a blogger who
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"Do you think he could truly see me as his wife, as the mother of his child? Or am I just a temporary solution to his problems?"Chloe's gaze softened, her voice filled with empathy. "Elma, only Gael can answer those questions. But I've seen how he looks at you, how he treats you with tenderness and care. There's a chance that he may come to realize that what he has with you is more than just a contract."Chloe's reassurances offered Elma a glimmer of hope, a belief that perhaps her relationship with Gael held the potential for something genuine and lasting. It wasn't a guarantee, but it was a possibility worth exploring."I can't make this decision for you, Elma," Chloe said gently, sensing her friend's inner turmoil. "But whatever you decide, remember that you deserve a future that brings you happiness and fulfillment, with or without Gael. You have the strength to navigate through this, and I'll be here to support you every step of the way."Elma looked at Chloe, gratitude welling
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"I have no idea who would do such a thing," Kim replied, her voice laced with frustration. "It's shocking to me too. But rest assured, Mrs. Edgar, I won't rest until I get to the root of this. I will find out who is behind it and make sure they pay for interfering with our plans."Mrs. Edgar's voice carried a mix of concern and caution. "Be careful, Kim. We are dealing with powerful individuals who won't hesitate to protect their own interests. This turn of events shows that we have adversaries lurking in the shadows. We must tread carefully and gather as much information as possible before making any moves."Kim nodded, her determination fueled by a burning curiosity to uncover the truth. "I understand, Mrs. Edgar. I won't rush into anything blindly. I'll discreetly investigate this matter, dig deeper into the background of the blogger and anyone associated with them. There must be a connection that leads us to the person who orchestrated this betrayal."Mrs. Edgar's voice held a not
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As Elma sat in her room at the mansion, her mind was consumed with thoughts of Gael. She had seen the news of Kim's pregnancy leak, and though she knew it was a fabricated story, it fueled her determination even more. She couldn't let Kim beat her in this game; she needed to find a way to get closer to Gael, to make him see her in a different light.Elma's friend, Chloe had advised her to take matters into her own hands, to seize the opportunity and create the circumstances that would bring her and Gael together. Their suggestions ranged from elaborate schemes to simple seduction, but Elma knew she had to tread carefully. She didn't want to appear desperate or manipulative like Kim.Elma's heart raced as she heard the knock on her door. She hadn't expected any interruptions in the solitude of her thoughts, and the sound caught her off guard. With a deep sigh, she muttered to herself, "Who could be knocking at my door in this house? Go away, I'm not hungry."“No, Its me Kim”, the perso
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Gael stepped out of his luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom, and as he reached the towering glass building of his company, he put on his professional demeanor, his face a mask of authority and determination. He was not willing to entertain any unprofessional gestures today, especially after the chaotic morning he had.His personal assistant was waiting for him at the top floor, a tablet in hand, and a respectful smile on his face, as the elevator doors opened."Good morning, Mr. Edgar," his PA greeted him, his voice composed and professional."Morning," Gael replied with a nod, acknowledging his presence. "What's on the agenda for today?"He quickly briefed him on the day's schedule, the important meetings, and the urgent matters that required his attention. Gael listened intently, absorbing the information, and mentally preparing himself for the day ahead."We also received an email from the bloggers," his PA mentioned hesitantly, knowing the stress Gael had to put up with when handling
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Kim woke up and stretched her arms to touch Gael on the other side of the bed but she didn't feel him there.So she immediately opened her eyes to see for herself, Gael had left already."Damn it!" Kim said. "Such a jerk!" She cursed out.She got up from her bed and went to take a shower, after showering she went to the living room to pick up her phone.Dialed Gael's number countless times but he didn't pick up Out of frustration she dropped her phone and went back to her room to get dressed to head to Gael's office. ******Elma had just woken up when she heard a knock on her door.Wondering who it could be, she opened the door without asking, and it was Linda."Linda? What's the matter?" Elma asked, confused."About last night's dinner, ma'am, Mrs. Edgar loved it and wants me to keep preparing it often," Linda said."You told her I made it?" Elma asked, scared at first."No ma'am, not at all," Linda reassured her."So what do you need me to do?" Elma asked, still not getting the
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"How? What happened? You never believed me when I told you, so why a change of mind now?" Kim asked, her voice tinged with both surprise and skepticism."She knew you were pregnant. My Mother was right. She overheard us in the dining room when my mother said it," Gael explained, his tone carrying a mix of frustration and resignation."Oh my God.. I'm sorry Gael, I was only speculating though… I wasn't sure, I didn't know it'd be true," Kim replied, attempting to appear remorseful, but her eyes betrayed a different motive."It's alright Kim, it just hurts," Gael confessed, turning to face her with a mix of vulnerability and disappointment in his eyes."I know… I know Gael, but I want you to know I'm here for you. For whatever you need, anything at all," Kim said, her voice seductive as she tried to seize the moment.Gael looked at her deep in the eyes, a swirl of emotions evident in his gaze. "Anything? Anything Kim?" he asked, his eyes filled with a mixture of longing and conflict."
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Linda hesitated for a moment, torn between telling the truth and protecting Elma. "I didn't know you'd like it, ma'am. I always try to cater to your exquisite tastes and stick to the meals I know you prefer," she explained, carefully choosing her words.Mrs Edgar nodded thoughtfully. "Well, I must say, this was a pleasant surprise. You should definitely prepare more of this in the future," she said."Yes, ma'am. I'll make sure to include it in the menu," Linda replied, though she knew that Elma might not always be available to help her in the kitchen.As Mrs Edgar finished her dinner, she requested more roasted vegetables, thoroughly enjoying the delightful meal prepared by Linda and Elma unknowingly to her."Could you serve more roasted vegetables Linda," Mrs Edgar said."Of course, ma'am," Linda said with a smile, glad that Mrs Edgar enjoyed the meal. She quickly served more roasted vegetables for her.As Mrs Edgar continued eating, Linda asked her if there was anything else she cou
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Gael descended the staircase, his expression clouded with anger and frustration. As he reached the bottom, Linda approached him, informing she had already served his dinner,"I won't be eating, Linda," Gael declared sharply, his mind preoccupied with the turmoil of emotions.Linda stood there, taken aback by his sudden change in demeanor. She couldn't fathom what could have triggered such a drastic shift in his mood.Without further explanation, Gael swiftly made his way towards the door, his eyes still burning with anger.Once outside, he immediately summoned his car keys, his urgency evident in the way he called out, "My keys!"A security guard promptly approached him, handing him the keys to one of his luxury cars."Sir, would you like us to tail behind?" the security guard inquired, concern etched on his face.Gael shook his head, dismissing the offer, "No, I'm fine."He swiftly positioned himself behind the wheels and drove out of the mansion, the engine roaring to life.As he d
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"Who's there?" Elma called out."It's me, Gael," Gael said."Come in, I'm actually in the bathroom," Elma said aloud.Gael opened the door and stepped into Elma's room, scanning the surroundings with a smile.Elma had tastefully rearranged her room, creating a more beautiful and cozy atmosphere."It looks wonderful, Elma," Gael said, appreciating the effort she had put into the room's makeover."Thank you," Elma replied, stepping out of the bathroom, now fully dressed.Gael's eyes lingered on her, and he couldn't help but admire her elegance.Elma gestured towards a comfortable chair by the window, inviting Gael to sit."Please, have a seat," she said warmly.Gael settled into the chair, feeling the pleasant ambiance of the room surround him."I want to talk to you about something Elma," Gael stated."Okay what's that?" Elma asked, listening attentively."Uhm.. Kim is pregnant," Gael said and paused, waiting to see Elma's reaction."I know," Elma said plainly."You know? Wait you knew
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Gael got down to the ground floor from the elevator, and as soon as the doors opened, he was greeted by a swarm of reporters. Flashing cameras and microphones surrounded him, all eager to get a statement about the rumors circulating in the media."Mr. Gael, Mr. Gael!" one of the reporters called out, pushing forward to get closer to him.Gael took a deep breath, trying to remain composed despite the overwhelming attention. He knew he couldn't avoid the questions, so he approached the reporters, maintaining a professional demeanor."I understand that there are rumors circulating about my personal life," Gael began, his voice steady and firm. "I want to assure everyone that I take my responsibilities seriously, and any allegations being made are false.""But Mr. Gael, is it true that Kim is pregnant?" another reporter pressed, trying to get a direct answer.Gael remained poised, carefully choosing his words. "My private life is just that - private. And I would appreciate it if you wou
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Kim spent her day in her apartment, desperately trying to erase all traces that led to her spreading the false news of her pregnancy. It was all a scam, a desperate attempt to keep Gael from leaving her completely.Exhausted from her efforts, she fell fast asleep. However, her slumber was short-lived as her phone rang, jolting her awake."Hello, who's this?" She asked, checking the caller ID, but there was no name displayed."It's me, the blogger. The news has been taken down because we received a bigger offer," the voice on the other end said."What do you mean by a bigger offer? Do you know how much I paid you the last time??" Kim asked, irritation creeping into her voice."Yes, ma'am, but there's nothing we can do. It's the highest bidder or nothing, and this time around, the highest bidder came with a warning that if we were to put it up again, we'd be sued," the blogger explained.Kim sighed, frustration evident in her tone, "I can't believe this!""That's why I called. It was n
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Mrs Edgar arrived at the office to see her son, Gael. "Is my son in the office?" Mrs Edgar asked the receptionist."Ma'am, you're welcome ma. Yes he is, he just got out of a meeting with the Investors." The receptionist said."Alright, thank you." She said and walked majestically to the lift to Gael's office.She entered and pressed the button for the last floor.As the elevator got to the last floor and the doors opened, she was greeted by the busy and professional atmosphere of his office. The PA led her through the sleek and modern space, passing by dedicated employees engrossed in their work.As she approached Gael's office, she could hear the muffled sounds of phone calls and the click of keyboards. She took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself to have a meaningful conversation with her son about Elma."Gael's PA knocked on the door before opening it slightly, announcing, "Mrs. Edgar is here to see you, Mr. Gael.""Oh, thank you. Let her in," Gael said.Mrs. Edgar entered
