LYRA POV.I am doing it for myself. This is the only time I could get the answer. If it's not now then I don't think I will be able to do it again. I have to know the truth and it's for the best. I was so nervous around him. I was trying my best to push all the negative thoughts aside. I didn't dare to look at him, not even for once. My question did take him by surprise. He didn't answer me at first. I was maintaining a good distance from him. I tried to be less suspicious. I gave him time thinking he will give me the truth. I always questioned myself why I was saving him from Dad when I was clear that he did his best to kill me.I know he had tried to take my life. Why was I hiding him and from whom? Why haven't I talked to Dad about him? "Why aren't you answering?" I said, I was going to get this answer out from him. "I want to hear the truth, Loren." I said to him, he looked at me and for the first time in a while our eyes locked. His phone started ringing. I sighed looking
LYRA POV. I was listening to him patiently. I didn't know this all was going on behind my back. If only I knew they cared for me this much then the willingness to live would have been more. "It was half of Walton's industry." He told me. My jaw dropped when I heard what he said. Half of Walton's industry. That's a lot to put up for someone like me. I never knew I was that worth. "What?" I asked him, shocked. That was a lot to take in. That was a lot to give in prize. It made me think about what my parents were putting in. If my parents were going to give half of Walton's industries then why did they keep me away from my parents when they knew what they could get in return. "Our relationship with your father was hanging on a Cliff. In case something went wrong that time your Father would have made sure to punish us." He told me further. "We just wanted to be solid in this matter." Lorenzo told me. I was so into myself that I lost the ability to hear. "My parents were ready to
LYRA POV.The only sound we could hear was the sound of the clock ticking. Lorenzo went silent after I charged him with my words. I wondered if he would even tell me the truth after this."I don't know what to say." He said with a heavy sign and rubbed his face. "I know this has been hard for you and I also know my words will not take back your sufferings but please give me one chance to show you that I am with you. I promise I will not let anyone take you from your family." Lorenzo said to me.He was continuously looking at me while I was looking everywhere other than him. He asked for a chance and I don't know if I was ready to give him that. I already gave him many chances. It was difficult enough to trust them when I first saw them. They were rich and dangerous. Now things have changed and we both are on the equal plank then why it was difficult for me to give him a second chance."I don't think I could give you a second chance anymore." I told him directly. I was firm on my de
ARNOLD WALTON POV.I am in the toughest period of time. It's unbelievable that I am not able to fix the broken part. It's bad that I am struggling and it's getting worse with respect to time. Lydia must be at home by now. I haven't told her about Lyra staying with Rothschild's.I hope she doesn't freak out when she hears about it. I know she would be very upset with my decision and I have no idea how I am going to face her."Sir, we have the footage." Philip informed me. "Good." I tell him, it's the footage of the hotel where Draven took Lyra. I had to see the footage to make sure that Draven wasn't involved in hurting Lyra. I don't doubt him but when it comes to my daughter I don't think I can spare anyone. "Sir, I think our Princess is not comfortable living there." Philip said, looking at me through the rare mirror. I understand his concern but as her father it's difficult for me to see her hurt. It's for her good and I don't have a say in his comment."I understand your conce
ARNOLD WALTON POV. I decided to tell Lydia everything which has been going on till now. She should now have full access to the information I have about our daughter. We soon entered our room. The house was silent like always. I have made sure that all the bugs are destroyed by now.I called a special team which destroys the bug in a way that the person receiving the information from the bug will think that it's the virus."First you have to listen to me. Is that okay?" I asked, looking at her. "Where is Lyra? Draven and Celesty asked for her and I told her that she was taking her therapy lesson." Lydia said to me. "Lyra is not here." I told her. She raised her eyes at me."She is with Rothschild's." I said to her and her eyes widened at the mention of their name. "Why would you send her there?" She asked me in a whisper. "I had no option but to send her there." I told her. Her face paled out and I know why.It was Rothschild's who gave us information about Italy. They knew where
ARNOLD WALTON POV. I know Andrew wasn't a good father nor a good husband but I have seen her dislike change to hatred.It all started at the time of Lyra's custody. I never wanted to put up a fight against his husband but after holding Lyra in my arms things changed.Lydia was never the one to deny Andrew but when it was about Lyra she didn't stay quiet and I was happy to see her standing up for her daughter. Even though Andrew never cared for Lyra on the day of custody he showed his willingness to keep Lyra. "Ronald, please take me to Lyra. I want to see her." Lydia pleaded in front of me. "I can never stop you from seeing your daughter, it's just that it will be good if we go tomorrow." I tried to make her understand. I can't take her now. People who are against it are very clever. I am sure they would have found news ideas to harm Lyra. "Why not Now!!" She screamed at me. I looked at her worried."Lydia, if you act this way I can't stop you. There is a reason I can't allow yo
LYRA POV. I kept my head dug in between my legs. It was getting difficult for me to breathe and my panic attacks were on the surface. My breathing hitched when I heard Lorenzo scream. He didn't only scream, I felt him roar. I close my eyes ready to get whatever is stored up for me. My eyes were closed so tightly that my eyes started to hurt. "Hey?" He asks in a rough voice yet gentle tone. I feel his hands stroking my hair slowly."I am Sorry…I didn't mean to scare you." He sounded guilty where I was not able to process his words. I didn't dare to lift my head. I couldn't gather myself to open them. He was reminding me about things that have happened to me. "Get…o..u..t." I barely said that. I wanted him out of this room, out of my sight and If possible out of my life. "What's wrong?" He asked in urgency. "O.ut" I told him. I was desperate for air and hopeless for peace. It was only for a week. "Lift your head Lyra…" Lorenzo told me but I didn't hear him. I ignored his words
RONALD WALTON POV.I replayed the footage and got from it. The video showed that Lyra was right and I was wrong.I looked at it a couple of times and Philip was there with me the whole time. "Your brother will never hurt your daughter." Philip said after a few seconds."I know that." I tell him softly. I rubbed my eyes because of how hard I had focused on the screen and got nothing."You had a daughter right?" I asked him. I suddenly remembered his Resume where he mentioned his daughter.I remember it very clearly because that was the reason I called him for the job. I thought one father can only feel the other father's pain."I did." He replied and I shut my mouth."I am sorry " I told him. "She was in the last stage of cancer when I joined here." He replied. I don't remember him mentioning that or else I wouldn't have him. "Your wife?" I didn't mean to invade his privacy, it's just that I should know my workers."She walked on me when my daughter left the world." He told me in a
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