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In the soft morning light, Rose dropped off her smart little son, Tristan, at school. As she parked the car near the school gate, they engaged in a meaningful conversation about his father. That's when Rose understood she can't escape this forever. "Mommy, when is Daddy coming back from his trip? I miss him," Tristan asked with a hint of sadness in his voice.Rose paused for a moment, feeling a pang of guilt. "Daddy is still on his trip, sweetheart. I'm not sure when he'll be back, but I promise you, he loves you very much."Tristan looked at her with innocent eyes. "But I want to see Daddy. Why is he always away?"Gently, Rose explained, "Sometimes grown-ups have important things to take care of, and they have to go away for a while. But no matter what, I'm here for you, and I love you more than anything in the world."Tristan seems to not be happy still. He didn't want to make his mother sad so he tried to smile."It's okay Mommy. I understand. I'll be going now. Bye mommy!" "
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Nicholas accompanied by Edwin and James, arrived in Vernice City for the school meeting, where he has to show as the chairman. They also had a few business to do so he won't leave immediately. The city's atmosphere was different from what he was used to, but he found it strangely relaxing, a contrast to his typically demanding and fast-paced life. Nicholas decided to venture out on his own after they settled down at his house, needing some time away from the constant presence of his men. He stumbled upon a quaint cafe tucked away on a bustling street and decided to step inside for a cup of coffee. Sitting at a table outside the cafe, Nicholas observed the streets with a detached yet curious gaze. He found himself appreciating the city's unique charm and its people, each lost in their own little worlds. This place feels too familiar. As the cafe staff that served him his coffee were good. Nicholas couldn't help but notice their genuine smiles and warm demeanor. Althou
The Great Seducer 79
Tristan was picked up by Rose today. He seemed all bubbly as he ran towards his mother's car. Rose doesn't understand why her son is in such a good mood when he wasn't all happy in the morning. She watched as he stopped with his little adorable legs in front of the car. "What is with him now? I wonder what happened that he's this happy." She got down from the car, he ran into her arms. She caught him and swirled him around. She also got bubbly because of seeing her son's smile. "You seem so happy today my darling," she questioned him as she gently placed him down. "Tell me the secret of your smile." He smiled widely with his teeth showing, "It's you mommy! I missed you!" She burst into laughter, seeing her son's sense of humour is back. "Who is teaching you how to flirt with your mom, you little angel?" She tickled him playfully, he laughed out loud. "Let's go inside the car. You'll tell me everything on the way home." "Yes mommy." He politely an
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For the next few days, Rose noticed that Tristan didn't mention the chairman again. It seemed like the chairman's visit to the school had been a one-time thing, and Tristan had moved on to other things that caught his interest.As the day camp for the kids approached, Rose made sure to prepare Tristan for the exciting day ahead. She packed his lunch and double-checked that he had everything he needed for the camp.On the day of the camp, Rose dropped Tristan off at school early in the morning. The school was buzzing with excitement as the kids gathered for the day's activities.Rose had a conversation with Tristan's teacher, Ms. Johnson, before leaving him at the school. She wanted to make sure that Tristan would be well taken care of during the camp."Thank you so much for organizing this day camp," Rose said to Ms. Johnson. "I know Tristan is really looking forward to it."Ms. Johnson smiled warmly at Rose. "You're welcome, Rose. We're excited to have Tristan and all the other kids
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Rose had gone to a meeting with a possible investor who liked her cafe. She had rejected a lot of them before because all of them wanted her. But this new investor seemed to be promising so she heard him out. She did not know that time has gone too much. She realized that she has not gone to pick her son up from school. She rushed to the school to get her son only to be told he was in the chairman's house. Now she is face to face with her nightmare. Why didn't she think of it? Her son suddenly has chemistry with a stranger! The chairman happens to be Nicholas? Her heart pounded so loud, her knees felt weak that she immediately fell on her knees. Her eyes felt like gauging out of her socket. She looked at Nicholas who is also in shock to see her. Her body trembled so much that she felt trickles of sweat coming down her face. She isn't prepared. She never prepared to see him now. Especially not showing him her son so soon. She wanted to hide Tristan so Nicholas would neve
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Nicholas drove Rose back to their home, an uncomfortable silence filled the car. It had been a long time since they had seen each other, and the emotions between them were tense and uneasy. Tristan, sat quietly in the backseat, observing the strained atmosphere. He still wasn't able to get over what Nicholas did to his mother. As they pulled up in front of the house, Tristan's eyes welled up with tears. He witnessed Nicholas mistreat his mother during their brief encounter, he can't forget it. Without saying a word, he ran out of the car and rushed into the house. He didn't want to take another look at Nicholas. Rose looked after him with concern, feeling guilty for exposing their son to the awkwardness between her and Nicholas. "I'll go talk to him," she said, her voice soft and apologetic. Nicholas nodded, his own remorse evident on his face. "I should have handled that better," he admitted, regret filling his voice. "You have to cut him some slack. He has missed his father so
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Kay knocked on Rose's door with a concerned expression on his face. He has been calling her since he arrived but she wasn't picking up. He was worried because he got information that Nicholas came to this city. That's why he rushed over to look for her. When she opened the door, he could immediately tell that something was bothering her. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked gently, stepping inside.Rose sighed, her shoulders slumping with the weight of her emotions. "I don't know," she admitted, feeling a mix of confusion and anxiety. "Nicholas found us, and I don't know what to do."Kay's eyes narrowed, his protective instincts kicking in. "He hurt you, didn't he?" he asked, his voice tinged with anger.Rose shook her head. "No, not physically," she replied, "but things got heated, and Tristan saw it all."Kay's jaw clenched as he tried to process the information. "I can't believe he'd do that," he muttered, feeling a surge of anger towards Nicholas.Rose let out a sad sigh. "I don't k
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As Rose entered her home, her mind was still spinning with the weight of the conversation she had with Nicholas. She was torn between the past pain and the glimmer of hope that they could find happiness again. As she turned around, she saw Kay waiting for her, concern evident in his eyes."Hey, Rose. How did it go?" Kay asked gently.Rose took a deep breath and sank into a chair, feeling the weight of the decision ahead of her. "It was... overwhelming," she replied honestly. "Nicholas wants us to give it another chance, to be a family again."Kay nodded, understanding the complexity of the situation. "And how do you feel about it?" he asked, trying to gauge her emotions.Rose hesitated, her heart conflicted. "I still love him, Kay," she admitted, her voice soft. "But I'm scared. Scared of getting hurt again, and scared of hurting Tristan."Kay sat beside her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I understand," he said gently. "You have to do what feels right for you and Tri
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