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Kelly I wasn’t stupid. I wasn’t about to walk into Davis’s trap alone. But I also knew one thing, if we didn’t find my father fast, Davis would make sure I never saw him alive again. Thinking about it alone, brings me to my knees. Adrian’s grip on the steering wheel was tight as we drove through the streets. His jaw was locked, his eyes hard, watchful. “We need a lead,” I said, barely recognizing my own voice. “Something. Someone. He didn’t just vanish.” Adrian’s fingers drummed against the wheel. Then, he said.“I know a guy.” I exhaled sharply. That was all we needed. ……..The warehouse on the outskirts of town smelled like rust and gasoline. Dim lighting shined overhead, casting long, eerie shadows. And the man tied to the chair in front of us? He was shaking. “C’mon, Paul,” Adrian muttered, crouching down to his level. “You were Davis’s right-hand man for years. You’re telling me you don’t know where he is?” I watched as Adrian became a gangster while interroga
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Kelly I didn’t think Kate could sink any lower. But I should have known better. The second I stepped into the house, exhausted and desperate for a moment to think. The unknown number called and Davis’s voice crackled through my phone. "You might want to turn on the news."A sick feeling twisted in my gut as I grabbed the remote. The second the screen lit up, I knew. Kate was Live on national television. While I was fighting for my life, Kate was organizing a live broadcast.She sat at a pristine white desk, microphone clipped to her expensive blouse, her expression composed, but her words? They were designed to rattle me, and it did."My father is missing. And my sister, Kelly Brook, is hiding him."My stomach dropped. Ever since I became a public figure, right from my singing days to my political career, I never mentioned to the public that I had a twin. It wasn’t public either, because Kate disowned me as her sister, and she never wanted it public either, so why now?The re
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Kelly I had spent my entire life facing cameras. But this was different. This wasn’t a music concert nor a live broadcast. This wasn’t a scandal that would fade in a week. This was war, and the world was watching. The second I stepped outside, hundreds of voices crashed down on me. "Kelly! Did you manipulate your father’s will?" "Why are you avoiding the DNA test?" "Are you even legally entitled to his estate?" Cameras flashed, microphones shoved toward my face, the heat of the spotlights burning into my skin. I kept my face calm, unreadable. But inside? I was boiling. This was exactly what Kate wanted. She wanted me cornered. But I wasn’t going to let her win. I lifted my chin, walking up the stage, my heartbeat steady, my steps measured. Kate was already there, smug, composed, victorious. She wasn’t just enjoying this, she was thriving in it. And in her hand? Lay a white envelope. The DNA test or so…..Kate took the microphone, her expression full of fake sorrow."I
Last Updated : 2025-03-09The One He Let Go Behind the screen
Kelly “This is Kelly Brook on Channel 5 News,” I began, my voice steady even as my heart hammered. “Anderson Grant, America’s rising star, has filed for divorce after a decade-long marriage to Miss A, sources close to the couple confirm that this decision comes as a surprise to Miss A, who was not informed prior to the filing. I paused, panic rising. But I had to steady myself, I was on live television and nationwide, people were watching. "We’ll bring you more updates on this developing story, stay stuned!" The broadcast ended, and the moment the cameras switched off, I exhaled sharply. Peeling off my earpiece, I leaned back trying to control the anxiety clawing at my chest. Anderson wasn’t just a headline. He was my husband. My secret husband. For ten years, we had kept our marriage out of the spotlight. The world adored him, but no one knew he belonged to me. I had agreed to keep it private, thinking it would protect us. But now, I wasn’t sure if that secrecy had been
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Kelly I stumbled out of the hospital, clutching my arm where I had yanked out the IV. Blood trickled down, staining my sleeve, but I didn’t care. My head pounded with the weight of too many unanswered questions. I pressed forward, searching frantically for my car. I didn’t see him until it was too late. “Whoa! Are you okay?” I collided with someone. “I’m fine,” I muttered, stepping back and barely sparing him a glance. "Are you sure? You’re bleeding,” he pressed, but I shook my head, muttering another rushed apology as I brushed past him. Taking a few glances, I spotted my car by the driveway. I slid inside, holding my wrist to keep it from bleeding out. °○°○°○°○°○°○°○°○°○°○° The house was eerily quiet when I pulled into the driveway, the kind of silence that prickled at my skin. My heart sank when I saw my belongings piled randomly on the front porch. Pushing the door open, I stepped inside and froze. Evelyn stood in the middle of the living room—Aiden was cli
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Kelly His words hit me like a slap. I gave him everything, my time, my money, my heart and he had the audacity to act as if none of it mattered? How could he be so cruel, so ungrateful? After all these years, is this how he will repay me? Before I could reply, a slow deliberate footstep echoed through the room. I froze, dread coursing through me as I turned toward the source. Lucas, Anderson’s younger brother, stepped out from the shadows of the hallway, his head cocked at an unnatural angle, and that eerie, almost childlike smile playing on his lips. “Lucas,” I said carefully, straightening my posture. He took slow exaggerated steps toward me, he looked me from my head down to my chest then back to face. “Stay back,” I warned, raising a hand to stop him. “Oh, come now,” he said, his voice slipping into a softer tone that only made my stomach churn. “No need to be so cold. I was just going to say hello.” “I’m warning you,” I said firmly, my voice louder now. “Why so
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Adrian I shifted in my seat, stealing a glance at her as the car came to a halt. Her gaze was distant, her thoughts clearly elsewhere. She’d barely said a word since we left the scene with her ex, and honestly, I couldn’t blame her. “Where are we?” she asked suddenly, her voice pulling me from my thoughts. “Oh,” I said, gesturing toward the dimly lit street. “I was trying to ask if you’d prefer being dropped at a hotel or my place” I paused suddenly realizing how offensive that might've sounded. “Not that I meant anything by it—just offering options” She nodded, then I continued. “You seemed... distracted, so I figured I'd give you time to decide.” She sighed, her expression softening. “I understand. Thanks for your help.” Before I could move, she reached for the door handle, but I leaned over, stopping her. “Allow me,” I said, slipping out and opening it for her. Once inside the hotel room, I immediately grabbed the first aid kit and gestured for her to si
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Kelly I had spent my entire life facing cameras. But this was different. This wasn’t a music concert nor a live broadcast. This wasn’t a scandal that would fade in a week. This was war, and the world was watching. The second I stepped outside, hundreds of voices crashed down on me. "Kelly! Did you manipulate your father’s will?" "Why are you avoiding the DNA test?" "Are you even legally entitled to his estate?" Cameras flashed, microphones shoved toward my face, the heat of the spotlights burning into my skin. I kept my face calm, unreadable. But inside? I was boiling. This was exactly what Kate wanted. She wanted me cornered. But I wasn’t going to let her win. I lifted my chin, walking up the stage, my heartbeat steady, my steps measured. Kate was already there, smug, composed, victorious. She wasn’t just enjoying this, she was thriving in it. And in her hand? Lay a white envelope. The DNA test or so…..Kate took the microphone, her expression full of fake sorrow."I
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Kelly I didn’t think Kate could sink any lower. But I should have known better. The second I stepped into the house, exhausted and desperate for a moment to think. The unknown number called and Davis’s voice crackled through my phone. "You might want to turn on the news."A sick feeling twisted in my gut as I grabbed the remote. The second the screen lit up, I knew. Kate was Live on national television. While I was fighting for my life, Kate was organizing a live broadcast.She sat at a pristine white desk, microphone clipped to her expensive blouse, her expression composed, but her words? They were designed to rattle me, and it did."My father is missing. And my sister, Kelly Brook, is hiding him."My stomach dropped. Ever since I became a public figure, right from my singing days to my political career, I never mentioned to the public that I had a twin. It wasn’t public either, because Kate disowned me as her sister, and she never wanted it public either, so why now?The re
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Kelly I wasn’t stupid. I wasn’t about to walk into Davis’s trap alone. But I also knew one thing, if we didn’t find my father fast, Davis would make sure I never saw him alive again. Thinking about it alone, brings me to my knees. Adrian’s grip on the steering wheel was tight as we drove through the streets. His jaw was locked, his eyes hard, watchful. “We need a lead,” I said, barely recognizing my own voice. “Something. Someone. He didn’t just vanish.” Adrian’s fingers drummed against the wheel. Then, he said.“I know a guy.” I exhaled sharply. That was all we needed. ……..The warehouse on the outskirts of town smelled like rust and gasoline. Dim lighting shined overhead, casting long, eerie shadows. And the man tied to the chair in front of us? He was shaking. “C’mon, Paul,” Adrian muttered, crouching down to his level. “You were Davis’s right-hand man for years. You’re telling me you don’t know where he is?” I watched as Adrian became a gangster while interroga
The One He Let Go The phone call
Kelly The waiting room felt like it was closing in on me. The cold, white walls. The sound of fluorescent lights. The lingering scent of antiseptic, none of it felt real. The security footage kept replaying in my head, frame by frame. A man in a hoodie. A wheelchair. My father disappearing into the night, he’s probably not covered. Adrian was pacing beside me, his fists tight at his sides. His face was stone cold, we were waiting for the police, but what would the police do more than tell us to wait. "I should've been here," he muttered. "I should've….." Then my phone buzzed. Unknown Number. My chest tightened. Before I even picked up, I knew. I answered, my voice low, shaking even. "Hello?” For a second, there was nothing. Then—a low dark chuckle. Air left my lungs immediately. That voice…..the voice I had hoped I'd never hear again. Davis….. “Hello, Kelly.” A violent shudder ran through me. Like ice crawling up my spine. My fingers tightened around the phone. "Wher
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Kelly The moment I stepped into my father’s hospital room, I exhaled a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. My heart was still hammering from the text, but at least here, inside these four walls, I felt relieved. Or so I thought. But something was wrong. Very, very wrong. The room was too quiet. The sheets on the hospital bed were too smooth. The machines that usually beep softly were off. My stomach twisted. My father was gone. I blinked, my breath catching in my throat. No, that’s not possible, he was here just now. I turned sharply, scanning the room. The IV stand was still there, the pillows were still dented from where he had been lying minutes ago. I took a slow step forward, my mind racing. “Dad?” My voice was hoarse. Nothing. My pulse skyrocketed as my hands trembled at my sides. “Dad?” I called louder this time, my throat tightening. Nothing. Panic clawed its way up my chest, suffocating me. Where the hell was he? I spun on my heel, rushing toward the
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Kelly The moment my fingers gripped the hospital doors, I pushed them open and stepped out into the night. Cold air hit my face, but it did nothing to steady my trembling hands. My breath came in short, uneven gasps as I tried to process what had just happened. He was free, and he had wasted no time letting me know. My phone was still in my hand, the message glaring up at me. I swallowed hard, my heart hammering against my ribs. I needed to call Adrian. My fingers fumbled as I pressed his name in my contacts. It barely rang twice before he picked up. “Kelly?” His voice was sharp, alert. “Are you okay?” I tried to speak, but my voice cracked. “He’s out.” A brief silence. Then, his tone turned lethal. “What did you just say?” I sucked in a breath, my grip tightening on the phone. “Davis. He won his appeal. He’s out. And—” My throat went dry. “He texted me.” Adrian’s breathing turned heavy. “What did he say?” I hesitated before reading it aloud. “Did you miss me, K
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KellyI shouldn’t be here. That thought clung to me like a plague as I stepped into my father’s hospital room for the second day in a row. I didn’t owe this man anything, not my time, not my patience, and certainly not my concern. But somehow, here I was again, standing at his bedside, waiting for a truth I wasn’t even sure I wanted to hear. Dad looked worse than yesterday. His skin was pale, his features hollow, but his eyes, those sharp, calculating eyes, still held an unsettling expression. His lips curled into something that wasn’t quite a smirk. “Back again, Kelly?” I clenched my jaw. “I’m giving you the chance to finish what you started yesterday.” His expression changed, but he said nothing. I stepped closer, folding my arms. “You said I wanted to know the truth. Fine. I’m here. Say it.” Silence. His fingers twitched against the blanket, but he still didn’t speak. My patience snapped, I was getting tired of pretending like he wasn’t getting on nerves. “For o
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AdrianI was running out of options. Sitting in my office, staring at the endless reports on my desk, I felt the weight of frustration pressing down on me. I had been trying to find Evelyn, searching every lead, following every possible clue, but I was hitting dead ends. It was like chasing a ghost. I ran a hand through my hair, my jaw tightening. There had to be another way. If I couldn’t find Evelyn directly, maybe I could start somewhere else, somewhere closer to home. Maybe Kelly’s family held the answers I was looking for. I leaned forward, opening a new search window on my laptop. I’d never paid much attention to the Brook family’s history before, but now, something told me I needed to. I started with Jadeline Brook, Kelly’s mom. But her records were relatively clean, business dealings, investments, a sharp mind for profit. There was nothing too suspicious, at least nothing that connected to what I was looking for. Kate Brook. I didn’t even need to dig much into her. H
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Kelly’s POV Hospitals always made me uneasy. But I forced myself to move forward, gripping the bag of fresh clothes and fruit I had brought for my father. I had visited him a few times already, but it was never easy. I wasn’t sure if would ever be. Standing outside his room, I exhaled, pushing past the hesitation, and knocked lightly before stepping in. The sight of him, frail but still sharp-eyed, sent a familiar feeling of conflicted emotions through me. He was sitting up in bed, staring out of the small hospital window, lost in thought. When he heard me enter, he turned his head slowly, his gaze locking onto mine. And for the first time since I started visiting him…his eyes were clear. There was no confusion. No dazed look that came with his worsening dementia. He was present, and something about that unnerved me. “Dad,” I greeted softly, setting the bag down on the small table beside his bed. “I brought you some things. Thought you might want fresh clothes.” He didn’t
