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Michelle stared at Alex, her fingers tightening around the photograph. Chloe, much younger, standing beside someone she didn’t recognize—but the resemblance was uncanny. There was no denying it. It was definitely one of Chloe's parents or relatives.Her pulse pounded. “What do you mean by, ‘who she was supposed to be’?”Alex exhaled sharply, rubbing the back of his neck. “Michelle, Chloe isn’t just some ordinary girl with a lost past. She wasn't just an adopted child, she came from a family so powerful and dangerous that most people don’t even say their name out loud.”Michelle’s grip on the photograph tightened. “That doesn’t make any sense. Chloe was adopted as a baby. She doesn’t even know who her real parents are.”Alex gave a humorless chuckle. “Yeah? Well, someone sure as hell knows her.” He motioned toward the photo. “And they’ve been waiting for the right time to find her.”Michelle felt a lump form in her throat. “Who are they?”And why are they looking for her?Alex hesitated
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A heavy silence filled the hospital room, thick with the weight of Miranda’s revelation.Michelle’s mind raced. Raymond’s family… connected to the people Chloe had been running from? How was that possible?Chloe was trembling, her breath uneven as if the air had been knocked out of her lungs. “That doesn’t make any sense,” she whispered.Miranda’s smirk deepened. “Oh, sweetheart. The truth rarely does.”Michelle’s jaw tightened. “You’re lying.”“Am I?” Miranda tilted her head, her amusement only growing. “Then by all means, keep digging. But don’t say I didn’t warn you when you find yourself in danger.”Before Michelle could fire back, Miranda turned on her heel and strolled out of the room, leaving behind a suffocating tension.Michelle barely noticed Chloe’s shaking hands clutching the blanket. Her own thoughts were spinning too fast.She needed answers. And she needed them now.Michelle stood outside Alex’s apartment door, her heart pounding. She had spent the last hour pacing, try
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A chilling breeze swept through the hospital parking lot as Michelle stepped outside, her thoughts still tangled from her conversation with Alex. The revelation that Chloe had been hidden—erased—only made things more complicated.But why? Who was after her? Why did they need to hide her existence? And how did this connect to Raymond’s family?She exhaled sharply, gripping her phone. She needed more answers.A vibration in her palm made her jolt. A message.Miranda: Told you to stop digging. But since you won’t… let’s play a game.Michelle’s pulse quickened as a second message came in—a picture.Her stomach twisted. It was the hospital’s front entrance, the shot clearly taken from a distance. Chloe was in the frame, just barely visible as she walked along the pathway, completely unaware of the danger she was about to find herself in.A sick feeling settled in Michelle’s gut.Miranda was watching.Chloe wrapped her arms around herself, breathing in the crisp evening air. She had been re
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The hospital’s dim hallway buzzed with quiet activity as Michelle sat by Chloe’s bedside, her mind racing. The attack earlier had really shaken her to the core, but it had also ignited something within her—determination. The determination to find answers and reveal their dirty deeds, even though she knew she was putting herself in danger by doing so. Chloe had barely spoken a word since she returned to her hospital room. The doctor had treated her scrapes and bruises, but the fear in her eyes remained. What had just happened had truly shaken her. “Are you sure you didn’t see their face at all?”Maybe their eyes or anything that can be used to identify them? Michelle asked, keeping her voice steady. Chloe shook her head. No “They wore a mask. But the way they moved—it wasn’t random. They wanted to make sure I didn’t survive.” If those couples hadn't shown up when they did, maybe I would be dead by now. Michelle clenched her fists, a mixture of anger and dread settling in her chest.
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A cold wind swept through the streets as Michelle sat in a quiet café where she was waiting for Alex. She had called him to meet her, her fingers curled around a steaming cup of coffee. She barely tasted it—her mind was elsewhere, filled with thoughts. So many things were going on in her head. Alex’s words repeatedly echoed in her head. "You don’t understand the people you’re messing with." He hadn’t been exaggerating. The deeper she dug, the more tangled this web became and the more she felt uneasy. And now, with Chloe’s past connecting to the Hawthorne name, it was clear—this wasn’t just about Miranda, Eleanor, or their schemes. It was way bigger than that. The bell above the café door chimed, snapping her out of her thoughts. She looked up to see Alex approaching, his expression grim. He slid into the seat across from her. “Tell me you’ve stopped digging.” Michelle shook her head. “Tell me why you won’t just tell me the truth.” Alex exhaled sharply. “Because you don’t wan
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The tension in the boardroom was suffocating. Every eye in the room was on Michelle, some filled with suspicion, others with outright disdain. She sat rigidly, her fingers curled into fists beneath the table as Eleanor, poised and elegant as always, placed a stack of documents in front of her. “I think we can all agree,” Eleanor said smoothly, “that a breach of this magnitude is unacceptable.” Murmurs of agreement rippled through the room. Michelle swallowed hard. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”What was happening? What's Eleanor up to this time? She thought. Eleanor’s lips curved into a mockery smile. “Then allow me to enlighten you.” She gestured to the screen at the front of the room, where a series of emails and encrypted files were displayed. “These records show that confidential company data was accessed using your credentials and from your office laptop. And, as you can see, they were transmitted outside of Hawthorne Enterprises.”Which means these files were sent o
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The night air was thick with the weight of Michelle’s thoughts as she sat in her room, staring at the files in front of her. It had taken hours of combing through records, searching for patterns, but now—she had found something. Something undeniable. Raymond’s grandfather had business ties with Chloe’s real family. At first, she had assumed it was just financial dealings—normal business involving old partnerships, maybe even loans. But the more she dug, the more unsettling the truth became. It wasn’t just business. It was more than just business. The Hawthorne family had systematically dismantled Chloe’s family’s power, seizing their assets under the guise of “strategic mergers.” And then—in between all of this , Chloe had disappeared. Michelle’s breath came out unsteady. It couldn’t be a coincidence. Eleanor and Miranda were fighting so hard to bury this secret because they knew and that was why they wanted to kick her out of the company. They knew she was close to the truth a
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The warm glow of the city lights spilled through the penthouse windows, casting long shadows across the sleek, modern space. Michelle sat stiffly at the dining table, her laptop open before her, the weight of her discoveries pressing heavily on her chest. She had barely slept since finding the files linking Raymond’s grandfather to Chloe’s family. And now, with that cryptic warning message still lingering in her mind, she knew she wasn’t the only one looking. A knock at the door shattered the tense silence. Michelle’s breath hitched. It was late—too late for casual visitors. who could it be? She wondered. She stood cautiously, her pulse quickening as she approached the door. When she opened it, her stomach twisted. Miranda. What was she doing here? Disheveled. Pale. A fresh wound on her shoulder. Michelle’s grip on the door tightened. “Miranda, what the hell are you doing here?” Miranda let out a shaky breath, stepping inside without waiting for permission or being invited in.
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By late August, the city had a warm, golden glow. Tree leaves were deep green, and the air smelled of fresh grass and roses. Michelle sat in the nursery watching Olivia try to build a block tower, while Oliver knocked it down. Her belly was getting bigger, firm under her dress, the twins moving and kicking inside her. The house was quietly waiting for their arrival. This time felt different—more real, more intentional. Raymond came in, wearing a T-shirt and joggers, with a tray of a smoothie and banana bread. Here’s your afternoon treat, he said, smiling. Michelle laughed, taking the tray. You’re getting good at this. I’m adjusting, he replied, sitting beside her and wrapping an arm around her. How are they?She looked at the twins. Olivia builds like an architect. Oliver takes down like a demolition crew. Raymond chuckled. Just like us. Exactly. They watched the twins bicker, laugh, and then work together briefly. I’ve been thinking, Michelle said, sipping her smoothie. After the bab
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The gentle clinking of silverware and quiet background conversations created a calm atmosphere. Michelle stirred her lemon slice in her sparkling water at the café where she had met Eleanor the day before. This time, Raymond was with her, offering quiet support. Across the table, Eleanor appeared calmer and less businesslike than usual.First, Eleanor began, placing her hands on the table neatly, thank you both for meeting me again. I know this isn't easy. Raymond nodded. We’re here because it’s important to Michelle. Michelle looked directly at Eleanor. You mentioned wanting to discuss more beyond just the plans. Eleanor smiled slightly and took a sip of her drink. Yes. Yesterday was about the project, and today... I want to be more open. Less formal, if that’s okay.Michelle nodded. Go ahead. Eleanor paused to gather her thoughts. I spent a long time building my reputation and company, and I put up a wall between myself and others. I thought it was necessary because successful women
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The morning after Chloe’s magical wedding, Michelle woke up to soft sunlight streaming through the windows. The apartment was quiet and peaceful. She noticed the gentle rustling of sheets as Raymond stirred beside her. Michelle lay still for a moment, her hand resting on her flat stomach. Her thoughts wandered to the tiny life growing inside her. It had been Ten weeks. There was no visible bump yet, but tiredness and occasional nausea kept reminding her of the changes happening in her life.Raymond turned towards her, eyes still sleepy, but a gentle smile on his face. You okay? he asked warmly. Michelle nodded. Yeah. Just... thinking. He gently tucked stray hair behind her ear. About the baby? About everything, she replied. The wedding, Chloe, us... and becoming a mom again. Raymond held her hand under the covers. We’ll be great at this. Even better than before. I promise you, he said. Looking into his reassuring eyes, Michelle felt a wave of calmness. You’ve changed a lot, Raymond. H
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Michelle sat in silence beside Raymond as he drove them home from the Hawthorne estate. Her eyes were on the distant city lights, but her thoughts were elsewhere. Eleanor’s words played in her head—gentle, trembling, and unexpectedly sincere. The apology. The confession. Her plea to be in her grandchildren’s life lingered in Michelle’s mind. She still hadn’t given Eleanor an answer. Raymond glanced at her periodically, hands steady on the wheel, his concern clear.You've been quiet, he said softly. Michelle blinked, offering a faint smile. Just… thinking things over. He reached over, giving her hand a supportive squeeze. Whatever you decide about my mother, I’m with you. No pressure. No expectations.Michelle felt grateful for his understanding. Eleanor had caused a lot of pain in the past. But today, for the first time, Eleanor appeared to Michelle not as the distant matriarch of the Hawthorne family but as a woman attempting to make amends, perhaps too late. A buzz from her phone br
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The imposing gates of the Hawthorne estate loomed ahead, a symbol of power, legacy, and so much pain. Michelle sat stiffly beside Raymond in the back seat of the black SUV, her hands folded tightly in her lap. Her heart pounded as they passed through the gates, the familiar driveway lined with perfectly manicured hedges looking as pristine as ever. But to Michelle, it was a battlefield. A place that held memories she wasn’t sure she was ready to confront.Raymond reached over and gently took her hand. We don’t have to do this if you’re not ready. Michelle shook her head, her voice quiet but firm. I am. I need to hear what she has to say. He nodded, understanding. No more running. No more avoiding. They had made their decision, and now it was time to face the woman who had once tried to tear them apart.As the car rolled to a stop in front of the estate, the front doors opened before they even stepped out. Eleanor Hawthorne stood in the grand entryway, her posture poised but noticeably
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The following morning, Michelle sat in a plain, white hospital room, holding tightly to Raymond's hand. The world outside felt distant and quiet. She focused on the small screen in front of her, where the doctor prepared to confirm something she sensed deep down. You're about seven weeks pregnant, the doctor said softly yet clearly. The ultrasound shows a healthy pregnancy, and everything looks good.Michelle's heart raced with mixed emotions: excitement, joy, and a touch of disbelief. She had suspected she was pregnant, but hearing it made everything real. She was going to have another child. Beside her, Raymond smiled gently at the screen, brushing his fingers against hers to show his support. She turned to him, her eyes sparkling with happiness despite some lingering nerves. We're having another baby, she whispered, her voice barely audible. Raymond's eyes softened, and he leaned in to kiss her forehead. I know. And I couldn't be happier.A small laugh escaped her, feeling the weig
