As they left the interrogation, the three men smiled, having gotten what they wanted.“So it's true. Frederick did work with that guy,” Nicholas said, his anger simmering as he remembered the documents Christian had shown him.“Given the timeline, it’s clear that that was the work of that group’s previous leader, but I’m sure if we shake things up, we might find something good and locate the current leader,” the detective remarked.“I’ll inform Jayden to keep him updated,” Christian said.“Hey, what are we going to do with those two?” Nicholas asked, glancing at Vanessa and Frederick, who were already looking annoyed and frustrated from being confined in those rooms.“I’m only interested in Frederick since we technically already have Vanessa’s confession,” the detective stated.“I’ll come in with you guys,” Nicholas offered.“No,” Christian and the detective said simultaneously.“But I was with you for the twins’ interrogation of the twins,” Nicholas argued.“Yes, but it’s goi
“Wow… it’s beautiful,” Caroline said, admiring the stunning piece[I like it too.]“Excuse me, how much is it?” Caroline asked, clearly interested in the necklace.“Sorry, miss, but it’s not for sale.”“What… um, then why are you showing it to us?” Caroline was confused, thinking the salesperson was mocking them.“...” Deborah smiled at her friend’s reaction and then tried to get her attention. [Carrie, he means you don’t need to know the price because it’s already yours.]“What…?”“That’s right. Happy birthday, miss,” the salesperson said, showing that Caroline’s name was engraved on the pendant.“But…,” Caroline was speechless and looked at her friend. “Did you…?”[It’s a gift from Jayden and me.]Caroline smiled when she heard that, feeling tears well up as the salesperson took the necklace and fastened it around her neck.“Thank you,” she said, touching the jewel now hanging from her neck. “Now I see why you pointed out this store, you sneaky little thing.”[Yeah, and w
During the party, Jayden, Christian, and Nicholas stepped out onto the balcony to talk privately.“Wow... who would’ve thought something that seemed so simple could get this crazy?” Jayden sighed.“Definitely,” Christian agreed. “I’m trying to stay calm, but I’m actually pretty scared. A lot of lawyers have disappeared when their cases crossed paths with that guy. And I... I can’t bear the thought of something happening to Caroline.”“Is that why you rushed to buy the house?” Nicholas asked, raising an eyebrow.“Yes, the security here convinced me.”“Relax, buddy,” Jayden said. “I doubt he’d risk attacking one of my properties. My family has the resources to play this game of war with his group for a long time.”“Even so, Jayden, don’t take any unnecessary risks,” Christian urged.“Don’t worry, I know how to take care of myself and—” Jayden stifled a yawn. “Well, it’s getting late,” he said.“You’ve caught the pregnancy symptoms, huh?” Nicholas joked, noticing Deborah had also
Deborah: Because you love shopping and sales.Caroline: Hey! Don’t judge me. You know they’re my weakness, and everything has a use sooner or later in my house :P. But hey, how about we order pizza and have dinner at your place with the four of us?Deborah: Sounds good. If you want, I’ll pick up some drinks and snacks to go with it.Caroline: Excellent ;D. Alright, I’ll let you go. I’ll never finish packing otherwise :/Deborah: Good luck :,DWith that, Deborah smiled and glanced at the time before locking her phone. She realized she had gotten so caught up in her work that she was already late for lunch.“James, we’re eating out today,” she thought to herself, rubbing her belly as she grabbed her purse and headed out to eat at one of the nearby restaurants.As she walked, she took her time browsing the various food stalls, eventually settling on a burger place.When she entered, she noticed the family-friendly atmosphere, complete with a play area for kids, making it a popular
Deborah was quite scared. She had no idea who this man was, what he wanted from her, or where they were heading.The worst part was that when he forced her into the car, they took her bag with all her belongings, leaving her only with her notebook and pen to communicate.She glanced at the man entrusted with her bag. He was a burly figure, hiding his identity behind dark glasses, with a gun visibly hanging off his belt. She discarded the idea of trying to retrieve her belongings. She didn’t want to expose herself to that kind of danger—especially since she wasn’t alone.Feeling a wave of anxiety, she protectively placed her hands over her belly.“Relax, I’m not going to hurt you. I just want to talk,” Brandon said, noticing her fear. “Remember, you need to stay calm for little James’s sake.”[How do you know my baby’s name?] she wrote.“As I said, you’ve been hard to find. I’ve had people watching you for a long time, but the opportunity to borrow you for a private conversation h
They entered a room that looked more like an executive office in a high-end corporation than a warehouse. It was furnished with top-of-the-line office furniture, including a large black leather sofa.“Go ahead, make yourself comfortable,” Brandon said, guiding her to the sofa.Deborah settled into the indicated spot, watching as the blond man moved to the desk in the room, retrieving something from the drawers before returning to her side.He handed her a box and then sat down directly across from her.[What’s this?] she wrote.“Let’s just say this is the reason I’ve been looking for you.”She was even more confused by his words but, seeing the look in his eyes, she opened the box to examine its contents.The contents didn’t seem extraordinary or special—just two letters, a folder with some documents, and a jewelry box.The jewelry box caught her attention as it was identical to the one her mother had owned. Upon opening it, she could confirm that it was her mother’s, filled wi
That same morning, Christian and Nicholas returned to the police station to interrogate Frederick."My strategy worked. He looks like a raving lunatic now," the detective said, amused, pointing at Frederick babbling to himself as they watched him through the one-way mirror."He deserves that and more," Nicholas said."Yes, but we’ve noticed that he and his wife are now suffering from hallucinations," the detective added, sounding a bit worried."Why do you say that?" Christian asked, concerned."With the threat of Vox trying to kill them, we installed security cameras to monitor them. When we reviewed the footage this morning, we discovered their strange behavior," the detective explained, opening his laptop to show them the video.“Damn you! Hey! You idiot!” Frederick shouted hysterically, banging on the bars of his cell. “Those morons left me isolated... What… You shut up! You’re nothing more than a damn illusion…!”"Who is he yelling at?" Nicholas asked worriedly, searching f
"So you're saying the pressure drove them crazy?" Christian commented with a grimace. A good lawyer could use that as an excuse to get them released."I doubt that's it. I think guilt is eating them alive," Nicholas opined."I agree with Nicholas. Those greedy bastards murdered a father and daughter just to steal their money," Christian said, contemplating the legal arguments and responses he could use for this situation."Well, in any case, let's go interrogate him. Don’t worry; I’ve already asked a doctor to be on standby in case this guy loses it and we need to sedate him," the detective said, getting to his feet.Fortunately, Nicholas managed to convince the detective to let him join them in the interrogation room."You! What do you think you're doing—Ah! This is inhumane! How dare you... I’ll sue you for mistreating me like this and..." Frederick began to rant, but his words were silenced by the sound of the folders the detective threw onto the table."You've got quite a thi