THIRD PERSON POV.Stepheno stopped Lorenzo and Lorenzo stopped when he heard his voice. It was an immediate response from Lorenzo.He had never heard Stepheno use this tone to him but now that he did Lorenzo felt the need to address him."You have to speak now." Stepheno told him. Lorenzo turned to face him and looked at him and took a deep breath."About?" Lorenzo asked, putting his hands inside his pockets."Everything." Stepheno told him. Stepheno had a face that said he wasn't going to leave it here.He wanted to know everything. He had enough of the lies Lorenzo had told him. "I have told you everything I know," Lorenzo said to him. Stepheno closed his eyes."No Lonrenzo you didn't tell me anything. In fact you have lied to Me. Walton about Your and Lyra's last encounter." Stepheno told him slightly in anger."Lorenzo, it's enough.. You agreed to help her but forgot how you treated her." Stepheno told him this time, raising his temper."I have never once treated her badly," Lore
ARNOLD WALTON POV.I cut the call enough though I was not very willing to but I cut the call. Lyra needed time for the information I have shared with her. Stepheno messaged me saying they were not going to tell her Anything it was my job to tell her the truth and he was right. I should be the one to address her. I was battling with myself whether to visit her tomorrow or not. I never have imagined my daughter would stop talking to me and the thought was hurting. I couldn't sleep, my eyes didn't let me. I felt like I have failed to be a father again. My mind kept repeating the video about five year old Lyra. It was my biggest failure in my life. Lyra was just a little child who had no idea about the things happening to her and I knew somewhere it was all my fault.I won custody and got Lyra under my parenting but I couldn't even give her one good thing. I didn't even have the guts to talk to Lydia about the decision I took for our daughter alone. Lydia has been very supportive abo
ROTHSCHILD MANSION. Stepheno couldn't get any sleep. He was restless and his mind was busy thinking about various things. Lorenzo couldn't sleep at all. He knew he had to confront Lyra but he had no idea how he would.His unsaid feelings were making him guilty and on the other side he just wanted to turn around and run away from everything. Lorenzo has to tell Stepheno the truth. It was of no use hiding it. Apart from the two, Lyra went to sleep. It wasn't one of the best but she was glad her eyes caught off and she could rest. Lyra knew Ellen was a considerate and wise woman so she trusted her wardrobe for a time being. Lyra hated shopping before and it's the same now.She finishes her morning routine and walks downstairs. Like her house there isn't any lift but a walkable staircase connecting to different floors. She looks around the house because yesterday she didn't get any time or energy to do it. It's a nice house with a nice creative design. She knew the credit belonged to
THIRD PERSON POV.They both entered the study room together. Lorenzo walked towards the mini bar of the study while Stepheno took the seat on the coach.Their study room was designed based on Greek architecture the interiors comprise a natural colour palette, in a symmetrical balance through shape, pattern and textures.It is also a shelf design by Stepheno. His creation was itself unique and precious and he had no wish to sell any of his ideas.Lorenzo was seen preparing a drink. Stepheno saw how Lorenzo was lost in the drink."Lorenzo?" Stepheno called him. "Hmm" Lorenzo answered him with a sigh. It was clear that Lorenzo was wounded inside but he had never once shown others how deep his wound was. "I just want you to know that I will understand you." Stepheno said, looking at him. Lorenzo brought the drink and kept it on the table. He then took a seat opposite to him. The drink was needed because of the news Lorenzo was going to him. Lorenzo was tensed that he couldn't even mak
THIRD PERSON POV. "I don't know what you are saying." Lorenzo told him and walked towards the mini bar."Do You Love her?" Lorenzo took the bottle and opened it and drank it Fully. He didn't know how to answer the question. "Lorenzo, why are you helping her?" Stepheno asked him. Lorenzo remained quiet. He can never answer that. "Tell me you don't love her." Stepheno said to him."I don't know." Lorenzo said slowly. This was not the answer he wanted to hear and so the hurricane rising inside him came to the surface and Stepheno punched him hard and fast. Lorenzo let him punch. Lorenzo fell on the floor but Stepheno didn't stop. Stepheno punched him again and again until he saw blood coming out of his face. Stepheno stopped himself and pulled him up. "I will call the doctor." Stepheno said."Don't. I want to feel the pain." Lorenzo said and coughed out blood. "Next time I will break your bones." Stepheno told him and Lorenzo smiled at him. Lorenzo has wished for pain for a long
LYRA POV.I made the decision and for the first time I feel confident about it. Earlier I thought to call Dad and ask him about the meeting with Draven Walton and his wife.But my mind wouldn't permit me to. I trusted my Dad's decision and whatever he is doing for me but I wished he would have told me.I know my life has always been on a rough road so it was not going to be easy to start a normal life. It had a cost to be paid. I didn't tell anyone and took Stepheno's car from their massive garage and now I am on my way to meet them.I was familiar with the roads of my house now that I am on an unfamiliar road it's kind of freaking me out. The phone vibrated in my lap and I looked at the caller ID. It was my Dad. I don't why I chose to ignore him and didn't receive his call. The drive to the place was long. Seven was driving me to that place. I couldn't talk to Dad about him personally but he sent me mail about him and I went through it very carefully.Looking at the achievement he
LYRA POV. They were concerned for me I thought. Again my prediction are always wrong so I think I need to cross check again. "I also believe I am not ready for the world but…I am doing this project." I told her with a smile. I didn't wish to sound rude.Her facial expression changed and the smugness on her face told me that she wasn't happy. I wished Dad was here then she wouldn't dare to talk to me this way. "I am glad you accept that you are not ready." She told me. I didn't quite get her. Accept? I narrowed my eyes at her words. What was she trying to imply. She noticed question arising inside me. She was about to say when Draven stood up from the chair. He was taking slow steps and when he reached he told Seven to go out of the room. "I would like to speak to Lyra alone." Draven said and I low-key didn't want Seven to go. I signalled him to not leave but I think he misunderstood my sign. "I will be out." Seven replied with a smile.I wished to wipe that smile off his face
LYRA POV. I hated myself for thinking to much. I should trust my parents. They may hide things from me but they have proved they cared for me.I can tell it because nobody in the world cared for me but they did. I was just on the floor when I heard the door open. Thinking it must be them I got up in a rush because I didn't want them to see me like that.I was a bit clumsy because as I was getting up I hit myself in the corner of the table. The sharp edge of the table made me yelp in pain. My head banged into it so hard. I almost felt like my skull crack. I groaned in pain and rubbed the area I was hit."Are you okay?" Seven rushed to my side and pulled me away from the table. "You have to go to the hospital." Seven told me. I looked at him a bit shocked.There was no need to go to hospital for thing like this. It was just a small matter. "I am fine." I told him. Just some ice cubes on it will make it better. "You are not." He said to me and helped me get up on my feet. I had not
LYRA POV. Who is crying? Stop it.Again that loud voice.What are you injecting in me? "Lyraaa.." They take my name."Hmm." I say."Doctor..Doctor." someone yells.Stop being loud I want to say but before that I really want to see the face of the person who is shouting near my ear. "She opened her eyes." Mom.She was crying. I see dark circles around her eyes. "How are you feeling dear?" She asks and just then Dad comes beside her.The doctor comes in and checks on me. She gives a report about me and I hear her.I do feel weak because of the antibiotics in me. I was shot with two bullets. One of them just passed through my skin while the other Injured my arms. Right to be specific. There's a high chance that I won't be able to lift heavy things or work from them. I am happy because I never loved to work but a corner of my heart feels sad. After the doctors left. Mom cries her heart out telling me how I was knocked out for six days and how Loren went crazy seeing you lying in be
LYRA POV.It's the day we return back home. Three days here were the best days. Lorenzo feels like a family to me and I have discussed this with no one so far.It's just my feelings. I think it was the best decision to give him a chance. His anger is not in control fully but I know he will never take such measures on anyone."It's time to go, Sweetheart." Lorenzo calls me. I smile at him and walk to him."Can I kiss you?" He asks and that's the best thing about him. He never does something without my consent. "Hmm." I say. "I'll take that as yes." He says and kisses my lips. I don't think I have ever received so much love on a kiss.He never once made me feel like he was taking advantage of me but always showed me love and nothing else."Are you Miss Walton?" A sudden knock on my door makes my heart Jump out my chest."Jess, Yes I am in." I shout at the door. "Miss Walton is safe. I repeat, Miss Walton is safe. Secure the area." I panic when I hear his tone."Stay here." Loren says
LORENZO POV. Mr. Walton called me this morning when I was inside the warehouse doing my morning exercise. We tried everything on them but none of them gave us the name of the mastermind behind all this.The only thing they ever say is that he is someone closer than we think. Mr. Walton wanted me to get to his house as soon as possible. I know it was because of Lydia. After turning the whole world around we found her.She still hasn't explained to us why she was staying in such a place when she had everything. This made me doubt at her but Mr. Walton didn't look like he was leaving her there.I only help back because of Lyra. She has been dying to see her and after she went through I can't let her suffer more.If she wants something then she will get it. I reached the mansion. Nothing really changed except the security.Mr. Walton updated the security and I don't think anybody will ever try to sneak in. "Good morning Mr. Walton." I greet him. I see Lydia descending the stairs. I don
LORENZO POV.How dare he enter my territory without any fear and think I would leave him just like that.Here I am in Romania waiting inside the private jet to get the signal so I can enter the country without notice. "I don't think we will get more time." Beck says and he is right."I'm sure we will have enough time to finish him." I say and they all nod in response."I still can't believe you guys pulled out of the saloon. I have been maintaining my image and you guys trashed it today." Oreal said annoyed at us. Well she can't be blamed.The only girl who doesn't care about what people think is Lyra. I don't think anything is affecting her now. She is very busy now with the new project and lots of things.I really admire how she is giving her best in everything. I have seen her design and it's just amazing. Her design stands apart from everyone. "Great, 2 hours." Paul announces and I smile. "Get going boys." Stepheno calls out in sleep and we enter the Romania border. We have alr
LYRA POV. I was getting ready in my room and my mind wouldn't allow me to think about anything else. I trust whatever Dad told me but I still want to know the truth. I talked to Dad about Andrew and I am happy he helped me clear things about everything. I decided to call Andrew by his name because he didn't really deserve to be called father. Mom was on her way here that's what Dad told me so I didn't call her.I know what this meeting was about but there was this feeling inside me which was making me nervous for some reason. Lorenzo was going to be with me and I have to say. That movie night showed me a gentler side of him. He is an angry man but the way he is learning to control himself makes me happy.It's his progress and he is successfully completing it. I wonder if I will ever overcome my fears. I know my strength but I am also afraid of my weakness."Little Bud, are you done?" Dad asked from the door."Argh…Dad not again." I say looking at myself for the last time in the mi
RONALD WALTON POV. I have been thinking how to keep Lyra away from everything going on. I don't want her involvement in anything. So I have decided that it will be today.Today is the day I will announce it to the world. That's final I have decided."Good morning Mr. Walton." My P.A greets me through the call. "Good morning. I would like you to arrange an urgent meeting with the BOD and then I want the legal department and Planning department to be present in the meeting." I told him.Generally, I allow room for mistakes but today I don't think I will be able to tolerate anybody causing any mistakes."When are we planning to have this meeting? Sir?" He asked. I thought about it and calculated it roughly."3pm. Conference hall." I said and cut the call. If Stepheno is tapping my call I will kill that child this time."Send Stepheno in." I say and the phone starts ringing."Hello Mr. Walton" He greets."I will be visiting Lyra today." I say and he replies quickly."Dew will be accompan
STEPHENO POV. He was still on the cloth he wore last. He didn't look like the age he should look and that surprised the rest of the room."It's an honour to meet you Mr. Walton." Oreal spoke for everyone in the room because the boys went all mute for some reason.The one who looked lost was Paul. His presence affected him the lot. Oreal took a step towards Mr. Walton and greeted him and then the rest followed except Paul. The hatred was what was blocking him. "I think I remember you…." Mr. Walton said when Paul wasn't moving from his place."Paul Klein." He addressed himself."Yah right, I didn't think you would be related to Rothschild." He said and his words did shock me. I wonder if that is a diss or compliment. "It's nice meeting you in person." Paul said coming out from his place. He then extended his hand and Mr. Walton took it gently and shook his hands like he was his close associate.I wanted to introduce everyone personally but he was in a rush for some reason. I cut the
STEPHENO POV. We have been trying to track Mr. Walton's location for hours and it's a very difficult task as his location keeps fluctuating with every passing minute.It's sure that he had some kind of protection installed in his device that is helping him to cover his tracks. I wonder what Mr. Walton is upto that he needed this type of security. Kia and Pual are working hard too but the results are not something we are proud of. We tried finding Lydia Walton and were quite successful until the signal failed.It looked like someone was trying their best to cover them both and that man was faster than us. In all the mess I texted Lorenzo and updated him about the issue here. He too was frustrated after hearing the result. "Hey! How about we take a break?" Kia asked me, I nodded my head and he walked out of the room with his cell phone.Among all, Kia was really giving up his precious time because his wife was pregnant and no woman would want her husband away in his time.I should t
LYRA POV. I walked towards my bed for support when my entire body collapsed on the floor and I hit my head on the concrete. The pain I felt made me scream out that I heard footsteps approaching my room. I held my head so tightly thinking it would reduce my pain even though I knew nothing was going to happen. "Are you okay?" I heard their questions. My full focus was on my head so I didn't reply to them but I did nod my head. " Please don't cry." He coaxed me and it was not something people have done for me. We both were sitting on the floor, him being in front of me. "It hurts." I tell them and cry in front of them like a kid. "I will get some ice for her." Matt says and he walks out of the room leaving me and Lorenzo. "Show me where you are hurt?" Lorenzo asks softly and I look at him with tears filled in them. I remember what he warned about crying earlier. "Everywhere" I tell him and tears roll down my cheeks like rain."What did I say about crying the last time?" He asks