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2023-12-07 18:54:56Everyone's eyes moved to the door.
The head maid's breathing quickened as she whispered to the junior maid beside her to assemble the workers. The junior maid took quick steps inside and summoned all the workers.The staff aligned in a row and gave a bow, awaiting the Chairman's arrival.Several men in black suits marched into the mansion. They orderly stood at the entrance, staying against the wall.The Chairman was carefully wheeled inside by his assistant and his general secretary at his side.The Chairman was calm as he had a subtle look at his environment. “Good. I'd like the temperature to be a bit cooler,” he ordered and some sweating maids rushed to get it done.“What's going on?” Lyra scratched her head with her brows slanted, it was like movies becoming reality in her eyes.Harrison was calm and for once a genuine smile spread on his face. He took quick steps to the Chairman, “It's good to see you, Dad.”
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With her little medical knowledge, Lyra didn't believe the doctors when they said the Chairman's condition was caused by stress. It doesn't make sense to her that stress alone could cause such a serious condition. “Why would the doctors lie?” Lyra thought. Trying to keep an open mind, she entered the Chairman's room with Harrison. The Chairman was open-eyed, his eyes stared blankly into the distance as if he couldn't focus on the present moment. He sat up on the bed when he caught a glimpse of Harrison.Lyra's brows creased. She expected a monitor, breathing tube, and other equipment that monitors the patient's well-being but these essential equipment were absent. Lyra shifted her gaze to the Chairman, “How do you feel now, Chairman?” “I don't understand,” the chairman grunted.Harrison interrupted their conversation, “You're just stressed, Dad. The doctor said you need some rest.” The Chairman lay o
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Lyra hastily took a cab to her workplace to avoid queries from anyone in the Monroe's mansion. She doesn't know if she could tell the Chairman about what she overheard or not.Her racing heart became normal when she got to the public hospital she worked for. Her fingers shivered as she tried to dial the police's phone number. “Is this the right thing?” she asked herself. She sighed and put her phone in her handbag.“I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. Without evidence, I will look like a fool to the world,” Lyra thought. She walked into the office room with her face fixed on the floor.Her office was a small space with five other nurses. When she walked in, a male nurse reached her. “Why are you late to work? The Doctor asked about you. You are lucky I covered for you,” Richard whispered. Richard is the only friend Lyra has in the public hospital and he is the only male nurse. The other nurses are nothing but backbitters.“Thank you so
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The car dealer's eyes sparkled with excitement, he impatiently handed over the car keys to Lyra. “It’s sold,” The car dealer exclaimed, barely able to contain his happiness.Diana's soul was angry, she threw Liam's debit card to the ground and stormed out. Liam took his debit card that was on the ground and ran after his darling Diana.Lyra was overjoyed, she was successful at getting back at Diana for her betrayal. “This is just the beginning, Diana,” Lyra smirks. She pushed Harrison's arm from her waist.Harrison leaned forward, “Don't ever try to use me to get back at your Ex again.”Lyra looked away.“You know so much about me,” she giggled.“Adrian, drive this home.” She asked, walking elegantly towards Harrison's vehicle. Adrian slightly bent his head.A smile crept on Harrison's face “I love her attitude,” he said to himself and hopped in his vehicle. In the car…Harrison couldn't focus when he
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Lyra stepped out of her limo and took in a deep breath. The glittering light of the city spread out before her. She adjusted her evening gown, fixing a smile on her face. As she approached the penthouse, she could hear the sound of laughter and music drifting through the air. The door was thrown wide open, it looked like a club to Lyra. It was a get-together party that took place in one of Monroe's penthouses.As she got into the penthouse, her senses were attacked by the bass music vibrating in her body and the lights were flashing in time to the beat.The air was filled with alcohol and perfume. Her palms were starting to sweat but then she took a deep breath, deciding to make her way through the crowded party. She looked around for Harrison and it was in vain.Lyra grabbed her phone from her purse to call Harrison. She paused, remembering that she didn't have his phone number. “Harrison should have waited for me,” she grumbled.
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Lyra's brows knitted in a frown, moving her glare to her phone. “The General Secretary?" she thought, her heart racing in fear.Lyra's phone buzzed with an incoming message. Her eyes glanced down the screen and she quickly grabbed it, assuming the new message was from the same unknown number. A broad smile spreads across her face, the new message was from Elsa.“I'm discharged today,” Lyra read out, excitedly.With a heavy heart, Lyra placed her phone on her chest. She was damn worried that the pictures would leak out and was overjoyed that her mother is healed.What would become of her if Elsa or Harrison found those pictures? Lyra has to find a way to get rid of it as soon as possible.Lyra stormed out of her room, her phone clutched tightly in her hand. She stopped in her tracks, noticing that the party had died down. The partiers were gone and the maids were now busily cleaning the remains of the party.Lyra paused her lips i
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Harrison froze and stared with wide eyes, he couldn't believe what he was hearing. “What?" He struggled to speak, his voice weak and trembling. “How could you say that?" Harrison shouted, grabbing the doctor's collar. Tears fell from his eyes unchecked as he violently pulled the doctor by his collar. “Mr. Harrison," The General Secretary moved into the argument, pulling Harrison's hand away from the doctor's collar. “No, this can't be true," Harrison sobbed as the General Secretary sat him down. Lyra's shoulders slumped- disappointed that she wasn't of any help. She moved closer to the opened ward, her ocean eyes peeking through the white transparent door to see the Chairman, she wasn't allowed inside.“Is the Chairman dead?" A voice said, footsteps moving closer from behind. Lyra was startled, she turned at the familiar voice. Ethan walked toward the General Secretary, transforming his smile into a frown. The General Secre
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The black bag suddenly opened, spilling its contents to the ground. The lady's hands and legs were chained together. She struggled to release herself from the chains but were too tight.She struggled to cry out but duct tape muted every sound she made.The lady who has been bound and gagged is Natasha Armstrong, a junior maid in the Monroe's mansion. The General Secretary suspected that Natasha had eavesdropped on his private conversation on the phone and he wanted to make sure that she would never be able to say what she heard.Natasha's nameless status made it an easier decision for The General Secretary to dispose of her, her absence would go unnoticed. The General Secretary crouched down, close enough to see tears drop from her eyes. He ripped the duct tape from her lips, ignoring her noiseless cry.“Thanks for saving me, Sir," Natasha said, her weak voice trembling with fear. The General Secretary's smirk grew ev
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The door flung open and Ethan walked in, blinking with fake innocence. “Is everything alright?" Ethan asked, sounding casual. Ethan's eyes landed on the bed sheets, he sighted Lyra shifting a phone under the bed sheets. Lyra took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. “Yes," Lyra said. She noticed Ethan's eyes were fixed on the phone under the sheets. She had to bring out the phone. “Uhm…I just needed to check the time," Lyra lied, forcing a giggle.A smile plastered on Lyra's face as she returned the phone to the doctor. “How's my sister-in-law?" Ethan asked, sitting close to Lyra.“She just needs to rest," The doctor said, “I will check on her later.” He left the ward, leaving Ethan and Lyra alone. Ethan's eyes never left Lyra.Lyra sat up on the bed with her lips pursed in a tight ball. Her angry gaze sliced at Ethan, forcing him to speak up. “You should have accepted my marriage proposal instead. Harrison doesn't even
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Lyra sat in her softly lit room, cradling Kai against her chest, the peaceful rhythm of breastfeeding soothing them both. She looked down at his tiny face, cherishing the moment. The sound of a gentle knock interrupted her reverie.“Ma'am?” The head maid poked her head in, a warm smile on her face. “I’ve prepared Kai’s bath. Shall I set it up?”Lyra beamed, “Yes, please. Thank you.” The warmth in her heart felt like a shield against the world outside.But just as the head maid turned to leave, a firm knock echoed through the door, making Lyra’s heart skip. "I'll get it," the head maid said, striding toward the door.As she swung it open, her face froze. Her lips, once curved in a warm smile, now parted in a silent gasp. Her eyes widened, and her brow furrowed, as if the sight before her had sucked the air from her lungs.The two officers stood at the entrance, their eyes scanning the foyer. "Is Lyra Monroe available?" one of them asked, his voice firm but polite.The head maid's ex
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Lyra stepped into the head maid's house, the wooden floor creaking softly under her feet. The scent of fresh linen filled the air, mingling with the faint aroma of herbs from the kitchen. As she took in her surroundings, her heart raced. Everything felt so familiar yet distorted.Without warning, she burst through the door. “Who are you?” a strange woman’s voice cut through the silence, her voice sharp and demanding.Lyra froze, her heart pounding in her chest. The stranger stood in the middle of the room, arms crossed, her dark hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall. “This isn’t your home. You can't just barge in,” the woman asserted, her gaze piercing.“I—” Lyra stammered, confusion swirling in her mind. Just then, a wailing cry pierced the air, a sound so distinct and haunting. She turned instinctively. “That sounds just like Kai!” Panic surged through her.As she turned, her eyes landed on the head maid, who stood at the far end of the room. In her arms, cradled
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The Nurse's expression softened as she grasped Lyra's trembling hands. "I'll help you, Lyra. I promise."Together, they emerged from the claustrophobic room, into the cabin's narrow hallway, where warm sunlight streaming through windows cast a golden glow on the worn wooden walls.As they emerged into the bright afternoon, Lyra's gaze met the breathtaking sunset.Golden hues danced across the sky, and a gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers.Lyra's lips curved into a radiant smile. "I'm finally free," she whispered, heaving a sigh of relief. Lyra was so eager, eager to have her Kai in her arms.Lyra's gaze faltered, dropping from the sun's intense glare to Oscar's unexpected presence. His darkening frown made her heart stutter. Her eyes widened, shock freezing her face.His menacing gaze locked onto Lyra like a vice.Lyra's breath caught. Fear clawed its way up her spine.He sprinted towards them, his boots pounding the earth."Run!" The Nurse yelled.Lyra's pu
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Ethan's face contorted, his eyes flashing with anger. "What? You bitch," he snarled, his low tone vibrating with anger.Piper's eyes widened, and she took a hasty step back as Ethan charged towards her."Stick this in your skull," Ethan rasped, his finger jabbing at Piper's face. "I'm your boss."But Piper's voice cut through the tension, rising in defiance. "Boss, my foot! I no longer answer to you, and neither will anyone else.Ethan's face darkened, his eyes blazing. His arm cocked back, then snapped forward.Piper's head jerked sideways, her cheek reddening as Ethan's palm struck it. She leaned back, her body tensing to dodge, but Ethan's slap connected with a sickening crack.Her head jerked sideways, cheek flaming red. Her legs buckled, and she stumbled backwards, arms flailing for balance.Piper's hips collided with the iron chair, sending her crashing to the floor. Her skull cracked against the chair's edge, the impact resonating through her entire body.Blood burst from the g
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Oscar paced outside Lyra's room, his voice low and reassuring. "She'll heal soon. She'll forget about Harrison."The nurse approached. "Who's Harrison, sir?"Oscar's expression darkened. "Don't ask silly questions!" he snapped.The nurse retreated, taken aback.Oscar's eyes clouded, memories swirling. Lyra still clung to the past, to the child they shared – Kai. A silent prayer formed on his lips: "Let Kai be gone, sever the tie."A faint cry pierced the air. Lyra's voice, calling out."Harrison...."Oscar's frown deepened.He summoned the nurse. "Give her a sleeping dose. Now."The nurse hesitated, eyes wide. "I don't think she needs sedatives, sir."Oscar's concern etched his face. "What if she harms herself? I couldn't bear it."Oscar's hand slipped into his jacket, revealing a gun. The nurse's eyes widened. "Inject her with the sleeping drugs," Oscar growled, his voice low and menacing.The nurse trembled, her hands shaking as she prepared the injection. Together, they burst into
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Harrison strode through the mansion's hallway, his footsteps echoing off the marble floor. His conversation with the Head Maid still weighed heavily on his mind. He had decided to leave Kai in her care, ensuring his son's safety.As he passed a junior maid, he asked, "Is Lyra back?"The maid's eyes dropped, her voice barely above a whisper. "No, sir. She's been out since...since you left."Harrison's gaze stayed on the maid before he continued to Lyra's room. A sly smile spread across his face as he entered.Harrison's gaze swept the room, his eyes lingering on the bare corners, the unobtrusive moulding, and the elegant furniture. No telltale lenses or discreet cameras marred the refined decor.His focus narrowed on Lyra's privacy, not security. He sought a way to monitor her, to safeguard her well-being without intrusion.His eyes settled on a drawing portrait hanging on the wall. He approached it, his fingers deftly removing the frame's backing. A tiny camera slipped into the space
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The headmaid's footsteps echoed through the hallway as she approached Harrison. Her voice trembled. "Your son...Kai."Harrison's eyes locked onto hers, anticipation building. "M-mine?" The Head Maid's hands clasped together. "I saved him, sir. Lyra's baby. I couldn't...save her, and it feels like she's mad at me."Tears welled up in Harrison's eyes, streaming down his face. Joy and relief washed over him. "Thank you," he whispered, voice cracking. "That's...awesome." The pitch in his voice increased. "Can I please see my Kai?"The Head Maid nodded, leading Harrison to her modest home. Inside, a woman sat on a couch, cradling Kai. The woman's gaze met Harrison's, and she gently excused herself, covering herself with a blanket.Harrison's eyes widened as he took in the scene. The woman was breastfeeding his son, Kai."I'm sorry," the Head Maid said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I had to wet-nurse Kai. He wouldn't have survived without breast milk."The woman handed Kai to Harris
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Piper strolled into the garden, a bright smile on her face. She struggled to walk confidently and bravely like Lyra. The Head Maid, hastened towards her, arms open wide. "Oh, Ma'am. You survived! I'm sorry I couldn't save you at that time," she exclaimed, enveloping her in a warm hug.Piper's body stiffened, her smile faltering for a moment before she said to herself, "Act like Lyra!""Hey, stop crying," Piper said, attempting a casual tone, but her eyes darted around, uncomfortable as a Maid was hugging her.The head maid's tears soaked through Piper's clothing, leaving visible stains. Piper's gaze dropped to the damp spots, her lip curling in distaste.She swiftly disengaged from the hug. "Ugh, that's disgusting!" Piper blurted, taking a step back.The Head Maid's face fell, her eyes welling up anew. She tilted her head, a hesitant smile on her lips. "I'm sorry. I was just overexcited to see you."Piper's expression softened slightly, struggling to keep her act like Lyra and her vo
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Harrison's eyes pleaded for understanding, his voice laced with hurt. "You gave birth to our child and didn't think to tell me? Is that how much you hate me?"Piper—now masquerading as Lyra—avoided his gaze, her eyes scanning the room as if searching for an escape. Her fingers drummed a staccato beat on the armrest."Ah... it died," she stammered, the words tumbling out hastily.Harrison's face crumpled, pain etched on his face. "What happened? How..." he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Piper's gaze darted around the room again, her mind racing. She couldn't reveal the truth—that her child, now over five years old, was safely tucked away, unaware of this charade."I... uh... complications. I wanted to tell you, but I was scared that you would hate me," she stammered, her voice lacking conviction.Harrison's eyes narrowed, his expression sceptical. "Complications?" Harrison's voice exploded in a disbelieving shout like he just had a deep thought about it. "Our baby died?" His
