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Raymond paced back and forth in the room, gripping his phone tightly. Sebastian was seated behind Victor’s desk, focused on the surveillance cameras from Chloe’s hotel in Paris. The atmosphere felt heavy, as if something significant was about to unfold. A flash drive holding crucial information lay untouched on the table, but their main concern at that moment was Chloe. She’s still in the hotel, Room 403, Sebastian reported, his eyes darting across several screens. No signs of forced entry, nothing unusual in the hallway... for now. Raymond halted his pacing and spoke with determination, Keep watching her closely. If she moves, we need to be alerted instantly. Sebastian glanced up briefly, I advised her to stay put. But as you know, Chloe acts when she believes she can solve a problem. Victor joined the conversation, arms crossed. What if Roxanne left a clue? Maybe an address or some kind of breadcrumb that Chloe might want to follow? Raymond rubbed his forehead and murmured, She pr
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Chloe took a careful step backward when Isabella Hawthorne entered the dim hallway..Chloe,.Isabella repeated, her voice smooth and very calm. You look like you've seen a ghost. I might have, Chloe whispered, eyes wide with surprise. She quickly tucked the letter into her coat pocket, her fingers shaking a bit. Why are you here, Isabella? I could ask you the same thing,"Isabella replied with a small smile. She glanced around at the old, run-down apartment building, clearly not impressed. This isn’t a safe place for someone like you. Chloe didn’t respond. She stood stiffly, her thoughts racing. How did she manage to find me here? I'm in Paris for work, Isabella continued in a casual tone, brushing her coat sleeve like there was dust on it. I got information saying you might be in danger. I didn't get a name, just a number and an address. I came to check on you. Chloe raised an eyebrow. Someone told you I was here? And you just came? Wouldn’t you have done the same? Isabella's smile di
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Michelle dropped the phone, and it made a loud noise when it hit the marble floor in Victor's office. Her heart was beating so fast it hurt, and everything around her seemed to spin. Raymond quickly stood up and reached for her. Michelle? She barely heard him. They... took the twins. What? Raymond's shock turned to deep anger, like a father who felt a deep, primal rage. What do you mean they took the twins? Michelle looked at him, her face pale, and she was breathing in quick gasps. Someone—someone pretending to be my assistant went to the daycare. They had everything—papers, ID, even a fake signature of mine. Victor stood still, deep in thought. This was planned out. Done by experts. No ordinary person could manage to do this and get away with it. Raymond pulled out his phone, already giving commands. Talk to security at the daycare. Get the video footage now. Cover all exit routes. Airports, train stations, roads. We need to find them. Michelle clutched her chest, struggling to br
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Michelle looked down at her phone, still replaying the strange voice that had just spoken to her. If you want your children back, you’ll come alone. Those words were etched into her memory, bringing fear and worry to every thought. But she didn’t tell Raymond immediately. She simply couldn’t bring herself to do it. Sitting tensely in the backseat of the car, she felt detached from everything. Her fingers shook slightly as she set the phone in her lap. The car moved steadily, and Raymond was by her side, quietly simmering with a dangerous sort of anger. She knew it wasn’t worth the risk. If speaking up led to any harm to her children, her heart would never recover. Her stomach churned, and she turned to gaze out the window, trying hard to keep her face neutral. Just keep it together a little longer. She told herself. But Raymond was too perceptive to miss the signs. His eyes flicked toward her, narrowing. Michelle? She stayed silent. What was that call about, Michelle? She didn’t resp
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Michelle's heart was pounding loudly, almost like a drum inside her chest. Isabelle's voice was cold, more than just a chill—it felt like a snake wrapping around her bones. You took the life meant for me, I'm supposed to stand by my brother. Isabelle said angrily, her eyes burning with hatred. You don't fit into our world, Michelle. Even though Michelle's voice was shaky, she stood her ground. Your world? The world of lies and cruelty? Yes, I don't belong there. Isabelle smiled slyly. Don't pretend to be a hero. You think love could make you belong? Raymond was mine to guide and shape. I was with him as he built his legacy—and then you came along and changed him into someone we can't control anymore. It's all your fault. That's because he doesn't need to be controlled anymore, Michelle replied. He needs love and support, not manipulation. Unmoved, Isabelle tilted her head. Touching. But love doesn't run businesses. Power does, and right now, I have all the power. In hiding, Raymond
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The loud noise from the gunshot echoed throughout the warehouse. Dust hung in the air, almost like time had stopped. Michelle's ears were ringing, and her heart was racing as she quickly looked towards the sound. Raymond remained standing. Calvin stumbled back, clutching his shoulder where the bullet had just grazed him, bleeding through his clean suit. You son of a— he growled angrily. Raymond didn't give him a chance to finish. He moved forward, his gun still pointed at Calvin. Go ahead, keep talking and I'll make you bleed faster. Calvin's smile faltered, his pain showing in his eyes, but only for a second. He stood up straight again, filled with something darker than hatred. You won't win, Calvin said with a hiss. Even if you kill me now. You've already lost everything important. Michelle gasped softly. Raymond...But before she could say anything else, Calvin pulled a black phone from his pocket and held it up for them to see. Raymond's eyes narrowed. What are you doing? Calvin
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Michelle's heart pounded as she felt the cold touch of the gun on her back. She wanted to react, but knew that any wrong move could be dangerous. So, she stayed completely still. She took a careful, shaky breath and let her legs give out underneath her. She pretended to faint. The guard was surprised when she suddenly dropped forward. Hey— he said, reaching to grab her arm, which caused the gun to lower just enough. That slight moment was all Michelle needed. Quickly, she twisted her body and knocked the gun away with her elbow. The gun fell to the ground. Acting swiftly, she kneed the guard hard in the stomach. He groaned and stumbled back. Michelle immediately reached for the gun just as everything around them turned chaotic. The warehouse lights flickered wildly and an alarm blasted through the air. The noise was mixed with radio chatter and the sound of running feet. The main lights went out, replaced by a dim red emergency lights casting strange shadows on the walls. Michelle h
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The night’s chill clung to Michelle, even after leaving the warehouse. Safe in the penthouse, wrapped in soft clothes and holding her twins, the uneasy feeling wouldn’t go away. The quiet seemed too loud, and the calm too misleading. Raymond had shut the blackout curtains tightly and put a trusted security team around the building. He wasn’t taking any chances, not after what they had discovered. Sitting on the sofa, Michelle gently rocked the twins, her mind racing. She watched Raymond pace the living room, his tension visible as he held his phone. The buzzing phone stopped Raymond. Michelle looked up, worry in her eyes. Who is it? she asked softly. Raymond checked the screen. Damian. He paused before picking up. Raymond, Damian’s voice was urgent. Listen, I just left a confidential meeting. The Ashfords are moving things behind the scenes. They’ve been meeting quietly, shifting stock. Something big is coming. Raymond’s jaw tightened. Are they backing Calvin? “Worse,” Damian explain
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The Hawthorne estate was full of activity that Saturday morning. Gentle music from a string quartet could be heard in the gardens as staff rushed around setting up floral arrangements, hanging golden balloons, and pitching elegant white tents with pastel ribbons. This was no ordinary celebration—it was a double event.Raymond had meticulously planned everything for the special occasion: a grand birthday party for Oliver and Olivia, along with a surprise announcement about Michelle's latest accomplishment. He wanted everyone to know that his wife was not only the love of his life but also a trailblazer in her field.Michelle stood on the balcony outside their bedroom, holding Oliver while Olivia held onto her leg. The twins were dressed in matching birthday outfits—Oliver in a tiny navy-blue suit with suspenders, and Olivia in a lacy blush dress that matched the roses in Michelle’s hairstyle.“They’re going to steal the show,” Raymond said softly as he wrapped his arms around her waist
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Michelle kept looking at her phone after the call ended. Her heart was racing, and her mind was filled with thoughts. Adrien Vale—yes, the famous Adrien Vale—wanted to be her mentor. He saw her not just as someone’s wife or daughter-in-law but as a talented architect with her own ideas and potential.Eventually, she turned to her friend Chloe and her sister Millie, her face glowing with disbelief.“Well?” Chloe asked eagerly. “Don’t keep us waiting!”Michelle tried to speak, but it felt unreal. “Adrien Vale wants to mentor me. He saw my work and has offered me a summer mentorship in London.”Millie gasped. “Adrien Vale, the renowned architect?”Michelle nodded, still surprised. “Yes, that one.”Chloe squealed, grabbing Michelle’s hands with excitement. “This is incredible! Many architects dream of meeting him, let alone working with him.”Michelle nodded, wiping her misty eyes. “I don’t even know how he got my portfolio…”Millie smiled warmly. “You’re that talented. Your work stands o
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The afternoon sunlight gently warmed the sunroom where Michelle lounged on a wide cream loveseat. Beside her, a folder held important trust documents. Olivia slept peacefully in her crib, thumb in mouth, while Oliver quietly amused himself with a rattle.Across from Michelle, Chloe let out a whistle after finishing Eleanor’s letter. “Wow, Michelle! This is incredible. A trust fund and to support your firm? That's huge!”Michelle tried to absorb it all, her smile a mix of disbelief and happiness. “I know, it feels like a dream.”Chloe leaned closer, resting her chin in her hand. “And Eleanor did this all on her own? Even after everything?”Michelle nodded. “She couldn’t change the past, but she wanted to give something that mattered, something lasting.”Chloe’s eyes gleamed. “Well, she absolutely succeeded. You’re going to create something amazing with Davenport Designs. That name sounds impressive.”Michelle laughed. “It sounds too formal. I want it to feel softer, more like me. I pla
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Michelle read Eleanor’s note again, tracing the beautiful handwriting with her eyes. Her heart was a mixture of emotions. It felt so strange. Words from someone she used to fear and misunderstand now felt like a gentle comfort. The apology wasn’t flashy or begging for understanding; it was honest, vulnerable, and human.Did she really write this? Michelle asked quietly, looking up at Raymond, her fingers brushing the paper’s edge. She did, Raymond replied, gently tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear. Jonathan gave it to me today, together with that pocket watch.Michelle's gaze shifted to the watch, which gleamed softly in the afternoon light. It was a symbol from the past, now unexpectedly connecting her to Raymond’s family—not through marriage or duty, but through acceptance. She said I gave you something she never could, Michelle said, her voice filled with emotion. Peace. Family. A future.Raymond nodded, his hand wrapping around hers. And she's right. You’ve given me every
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The morning sunlight created long, golden shadows on the private golf course behind a quiet estate just outside the city. Raymond swung his club smoothly, and as the club hit the ball, a soft sound filled the air, sending the ball high into the sky. Nearby, Jonathan watched with his arms crossed, a small smile on his face. You still have that perfect Hawthorne swing, he said as Raymond stood up straight. Raymond chuckled and stepped aside. I had a good teacher. Jonathan grabbed his club and aimed for the green. I wasn't always a good teacher, but I tried. I realized the real legacy wasn't just in the business; it was in the people who kept it going. They played a few more holes quietly, with the occasional laugh shared between shots. There was no stress or business talk—just a father and son reconnecting. At the eighth hole, Jonathan finally spoke. Eleanor has made her decision. Raymond looked up, surprised. She and Isabella are moving abroad to someplace quiet and peaceful. She wan
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Raymond sat on the edge of a marble bench outside the café, holding his phone to his ear. Millie's voice was steady, but there was a hint of sadness that lingered in his mind. I’ve been thinking a lot, she said. I really needed to talk to someone who knew me before I lost my way. Raymond looked up at the golden afternoon clouds. I’m here, he said softly. Tell me what’s on your mind.After a pause, Millie continued quietly, I’m not proud of my actions, Raymond. What I did to Michelle and you—I've spent too long being angry and jealous, fighting pointless battles. Now I wonder what I was trying to prove and to whom. Raymond let the silence linger, giving her words space. You have your own journey, he said gently. Seeing it takes strength.She sighed. I wanted you to know I’m trying to be better. For me, not anyone else. Maybe one day, Michelle will see that too. Time can soften things, Raymond replied. And Michelle… She's compassionate. Millie laughed softly, almost surprised. Yes, she
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A few months had passed quietly since that emotional night at the Hawthorne estate. Raymond and Michelle finally felt relaxed and happy, as if wrapped in a warm, comforting blanket. The tough times were over, and their days were now filled with love, growth, and new memories. Their twins, Olivia and Oliver, were almost one year old—a big milestone that brought both laughter and a bit of chaos into their lives. But in a fun way.Raymond was deeply involved in a new project at Hawthorne Enterprises. This project was a departure from the stressful boardroom battles of the past. It represented a new beginning, supported by forward-thinking investors who believed in Raymond's vision and leadership. A key figure among these investors was Victor Calloway, a trusted family friend whose support came at just the right moment.On a calm Thursday morning, Raymond was in his office reviewing design proposals when he received a message from Victor. It said, Can we meet? There’s something I think yo
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The grand entrance hall of the Hawthorne estate looked like it hadn't changed in years. The ceiling was high, a beautiful crystal chandelier hung from it, and the shiny marble floors all showed the family's rich and powerful history. But now, the air felt different, as if something important was about to happen. Michelle held onto Raymond’s hand tightly as they entered. Her heart was beating quickly with nervous excitement. She had been here before, but now everything was different. She was Raymond’s wife and the mother of his children, standing as his equal. Whatever happened in this meeting, she wouldn't face it alone. Isabella stood near the door, looking small in the enormous room. She no longer wore fancy clothes or makeup. Today, she looked normal and tired. Her blouse was neatly pressed, but her sagging shoulders and lack of perfume made the room feel quieter and more serious. Thank you for coming, Isabella said softly. I wasn’t sure you would. We weren’t sure we should, Ray
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Life had taken a pleasant turn for Raymond and Michelle, allowing them to slow down and appreciate the small joys. After experiencing a period filled with stress and constant busyness, they now savored the calm. Their home, once bustling with work calls, had transformed into a sanctuary filled with the gentle songs and laughter of their young children, Olivia and Oliver. The twins were growing quickly, filling each day with new surprises. Olivia loved playing games, especially hiding behind the curtains and jumping out with a loud Boo! to startle her brother, which made both of them giggle endlessly. Oliver, determined to keep up with his sister, had finally learned to walk without tumbling over. He proudly marched around the house, holding random objects like they were treasures. Michelle cherished these daily joys—morning giggles, warm hugs, and the comforting smell of pancakes. Their home had become a world of its own, with each day bringing new firsts. From first words to first
