LYRA POV. I had like six beautiful gowns in front of me and like fifty of them inside my dressing room. When Anna said she will help me with the dress I didn't expect this from her.When she said she was going to handle everything. I believed her and left Everything in her hands and I don't understand what she did for the last two weeks."You love them right?" Anna asked, she was standing beside me. She had a measuring tape wrapped around her neck and pencil tugged in her hair."Anna" I don't understand why. "I know you are confused like me, just look at them they all are so beautiful to choose. I personally couldn't do it so I brought everything here." She tells me. I groan internally. "I wished you brought this yesterday." I told her. I pulled the towel from my hair so my hair would dry till the time I was done choosing the gown.I am so used to doing things naturally. Machine can wait till I master it. "I know right but you know you are not used to picking my calls and your Mo
LYRA POV. I trust you more than I trust myself. When something is about me I should be the one making the decision. This thought has crossed my mind multiple times."You look amazing. Turn around." Anna compliments me. I turn as per her request."You are deadly beautiful." Anna gasps as I turn around. I smile at her. I believe her because she has always told me the truth. I did see myself in the mirror but my confidence just goes down nowadays whenever I have looked at myself in the Mirror. The only happiness right now in my life is my parents. I gain confidence from them and they truly boost my morale. "You look great too." I compliment her and she blush. I look at her beautiful dress in a red gown which is hugging her body like a glove. Wait! Shoe."I know right! I am not good with heels." She says looking at her shoe. "It looks good by the way." I tell and we both start laughing."What are we waiting for, let's go see." Anna tells me and I strongly nod my head in no. "I can'
LYRA POV. Dad was standing with me all along until he received a call from Mom. Dad handed me the phone and I put it near my ear."Hey Mom." I say. "Hello Dear, we will be announcing soon. I have put Anna and Matthew to stay with you. If you don't feel Good then you can call us." Mom says with concern. "Yes?" She asks when I don't reply to her. "Hm." I answered her. I gave the phone to my Dad and they talked for a second and Dad hung up. I could feel the tension between them and it was because of me. Even when I am with them they don't seem to be at peace. "I will be back within seconds. Don't worry." Dad said to me and kissed my hand. Dad left me alone but Matthew joined. Anna was called to go so she had to go but she promised to come back soon. "Hey" Matthew greets. I just look at him. After the court hearing today will be the first day we will be talking. He would stay near me whenever I am taking lessons or going for a walk in the garden but never spoke with me. "I don't
LORENZO POV.There is nothing I can do to control myself now. It's beyond my control and to be Frank I want the monster to take over me because damage is all I want now.I see a rod lying on the floor. I pick it up and smack the car glass. Not enough I walk inside and see the Italian fucker who planned to destroy our ship again.It was fun to have them here because it was a very detailed plan which was planned by me to catch them and here they are. Italians are acting like rats these days. There's this rumour that their right hand has been kidnapped and he was the one who led these silly attacks so when the leader is gone there rats are causing problems.I remember his name, King Alphanzo. I remember Stepheno mentioning about him from what I know he isn't really the king of Italian Mafia. He is used just as a pawn to hide the real king. It was surprising how Walton got involved with them because according to their good image they would hate to get involved with the mafia. When I fi
WALTON'S MANSION.4:00 AM in the morning. "I will fucking burn Your defence Square and ISB for not being able to do a damm job. Do you think this is why I have been funding you? Bastards'' Mr. Ronald shouted at the officer in command. Well it doesn't seem to be the first time. He has been up to pretty high up officials too. The call of his anger has even reached the government and they send him a counsellor team to calm him but it looks like the counsellor needs counselling. "Sir, Please calm down, we are doing everything in our hand." Officer from ISB tried his luck. It's amazing to know how the International security Bureau is also working on the same mission. "Don't…" Mr. Ronald pointed his finger to shut the officers mouth. He further walked closer to him and spoke near his ear. "If anything happens to my daughter just remember I will destroy every single cell in your body." He said controlling his emotions but today was not his birthday so he wasn't throwing threats just for
LYRA POV. "How do you feel?" Anna asks. I turn my head away from her."Do you remember anything about that night?" She asks again and at this point I just want her gone. She had been asking this same question after that incident. It's been one week now. "I don't." I tell her well in reality I remember everything clearly even after I was given an injection.Dad had been going crazy after that event. He literally wants to bring all the first hand trained men to guard me. I did my best to stop him but he didn't listen. So, now I am in the garden with ten men babysitting me. The only difference is that they have turned their faces away and that doesn't really make me go easy.The weather is comparatively cold but I don't feel it. It rained yesterday with a thunderstorm. I was supposed to get scared but I didn't. Yesterday he was on the news channel, No I am sorry he was with the weather reporter. He spread awareness to the people about thunderstorms and even gave advice to cope up wi
LYRA POV. "You are upset now. I will come back later." I heard the door closing behind me and knew Dad must have gone out of the room. He already waited for two hours trying to talk to me and I think he made a good decision to go. I kicked my duvet out of the bed and it fell on the floor. I could hear noise outside my door. I got down from my bed and walked closer to the door.I pressed my ear to the door but heard nothing. I have to find out if Lorenzo did anything to him.The sight itself was so frightening and I am sure Lorenzo would not stay calm if he had done something to him. Lorenzo doesn't get angry easily but once he gets angry then no one can stop him from doing something. But still Even if did something against him he had no right to kill him. Lorenzo is acting on his own and Dad is helping him why? Dad will Never do something like that but things were right in front of my eyes. "Aaah if it continues like this then I will go crazy." I pressed my temple. I left like a
LYRA POV. Philip led the way and I followed him. We were walking across the hallway when I realised the maids were looking at us weirdly. Are they aware of Matthew? I mean they must know what is going on. Lyra, it's your Dad.Yes! It's my father and I don't think he will display his part of violence to his workers. I see them looking at us with side eyes. I just don't understand why can't these people speak up if they saw Dad doing something like that.Hold.They must know what kind of person my Dad is. I mean they had stayed with Dad longer serving him. Mom? No! I don't think talking to Mom about this will be a good idea. What kind of daughter I am, I don't even trust my own. I stopped walking. This is what Stepheno was talking about. I don't trust the people who have protected me. Philip turned to look for me when he realised I wasn't following him.He came near me and patted my shoulder and asked me softly. "What happened? Does your hand hurt, should I put bandage aid on it?"
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