Alphonse Monroe could hear his heartbeat as a gun was pointed at him. He raised both of his arms in surrender. Behind him his brother laid unconscious and wounded while his brother's girlfriend tried to put pressure on the wound.
He stared at the girl in front of him. "Please put the gun down I know we can talk about it." He started to reason with her. "We can talk about it! Do you think i would believe that because of her my career is over my life is over" the woman stated as she tightened her hold on the gun.
He looked at the woman and felt a chill down his spine. This was the woman only moments ago was delivering a speech on the importance of kindness and helping orphaned children. But now as he stared at her the kind eyes were now filled with hatred and cold fury.
"Alphonse I don't know why you and your brother keep on protecting her. Why is she so special!? Do you know because of her your children were sold and my best friend died" she explained
"Children?? What children? you must be out of your mind" Alphonse stated observing the famous starlet in front of him.
Hearing Alphonse obliviousness the startlet couldn't help but laugh as she nodded to the bodyguard beside her. The bodyguard pulled out a folder and throwed it infront of him. He knelt down and picked it up.
When he opened it and looked at the content his hands started to shake. Inside was a detailed investigation on a event 13 years ago.
"Is this...this...true!?" He asked the starlet "of course it's true. You were so fooled both of you and your brother were fooled. Because of her your two children were sold, grew up in the province forced to work. They were born so unlucky" The starlet explained.
"My best friend died at the age of 18 giving birth to twins. She was cast out of her house and died a week after giving birth. She had loved your brother and she was foolish but I know she would never seduce him like that. But that night she was given drugs and she was scheme by that woman. All because she admired your brother her life was cut short. She died with only her nanny and her children. Did you know that she had dreams she wanted to be a chef. Claire Steven what did Yui Sato do to you? What did she do to you for you to ruin her life?" The starlet stared at the woman kneeling behind Alphonse.
"Now I will end you for her, for me, for the twins and all the people you hurt." The starlet aimed at the woman and pulled the trigger.
Alphonse Monroe didn't know if it was instinct but he turned around and protected Claire Steven. All of the sudden he felt a piercing pain before darkness filled his vision.
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Elizabeth Torres wanted to cry as she read the last few chapter of her current favorite novel. Her heart felt like it was also breaking into pieces.
She was currently reading 'The Film's Emperor Love' a stereotypical cliche romance novel.
The story revolved around the love story of Robert Monroe a rich film emperor from a prestigious family and Claire Steven a B-list actress who came from a simple background. The book narrates how they fight for there love against all odds.
But she wasn't focused on the main protagonist but on the Second Male Lead Alphonse Monroe. He was the kind older brother of the Male Lead who also loved the Female Lead. It was so touching reading about his unconditional and selfless love for her. But her heart broke for him because no matter what he does she will never choose him.
"Why can't Alphonse get a break" she couldn't help comment. She was currently on her way home from school. She slowly scrolling thru her phone when she heard a loud honk of a truck.
As she looked up from her phone she couldn't help stopping in her tracks as she saw a wild truck rampaging thru the road straight towards her.
"aahhhh"
"Waah... waah... waah..."It all happened in a blink of an eye. The rampaging truck hit her and her body flew a meter away.
Elizabeth felt pain all over her. It was excruciating but she couldn't scream or shout. People surrounded her and she heard them speak but she couldn't understand them.
Slowly her vision became hazy and she only felt pain.
This was the last thing she remembered before she was engulfed by darkness.
Alphonse Monroe slowly opened his eyes and stared at the white ceiling. He touch his chest as he remembered the pain he felt moments ago. He looked at his bedside table. He stared at the clock and couldn't help but grabbed it. He inspected it and felt himself disoriented.He went back to 13 years in to the past. He pinched himself and felt pain. It wasn't a dream he was given another chance to live.He stood up and walked towards his small desks. He grab a pen and a paper and he started writing down his dream.He tried to recall the last moments in his life and felt himself cry. He was foolish and blind. He pried himself for being smart yet he was use as a pawn for 15 years. He needed answers but most of all he needed to verify if he had children.He took his phone and dialed a familiar number. After 3 rings the call was answered "Young Master good morning" his secretary greeted. "I need you to investigate something for me...
Holding tightly to her hand she and Alec leaned against the wall."Sister are we going to be okay?" Alec whispered while squeezing her hand. "Don't worry Alec we will be alright" Lilian comforting her brother.Looking at her brother she couldn't help but squeal inside how adorable her brother is. It was slowly sinking in as she recalled her last moment as Elizabeth. She remembered the pain she felt and how she was enveloped in darkness.Recalling the plot and her tragic end she vowed that she will change her fate. With eyes burning with passion she smiled at Alec and hugged him."Children what are you doing here?" They both turned to the side door and a beautiful middle aged woman was carrying a trash bag."Auntie please help us we are going to be trafficked" Lilian explained Natalia Garcia was shock at the sight of the two children huddled up together. They were both disheveled and wearing clothes that have seens better d
The lobby become quiet and everyone stared at the children and the laughing man infront of the reception desks.Lilian was beginning to panic if they couldn't meet Alphonse Monroe today they would be in big trouble."What is going on here?" a deep voice disrupted the silence. The three people infront of the reception desk looked at the 3 men approaching them. In the middle of the trio was a old man he had a striking aura around him that exluded aura. On each of his side were probably his bodyguards wearing black suits and matching black ear pieces in there ear.The mister beside them immediately straighten his posture and bowed. "CEO Monroe good afternoon" he greeted. "Lu Zhipeng what is going on here? why are you laughing like a monkey in my lobby?" CEO Monroe stated staring at the young master Lu."I am sorry CEO Monroe but this children are trying to play a prank on Brother Alphonse they are telling me that he is there father" Lu Zhipeng ex
Alphonse Monroe pulled a few documents from his pocket and handed them to his father. As his father took the documents and scanned them.He observed as his father clench the papers. "This is the intial information Secretary Li gather he would investigate futher in the next coming days" he explained "I would like to ask for leave father for me and Secretary Li? I need to take care of my new found children and for Secretary Li to investigate and dug up some things for me""If this is all true then tell Secretary Li I want everything he finds out too" his father stated his cheeks slowly turning red from anger."Take Zhao and the children home you could start your leave the day after tomorrow. Tie loose strings here and you can take 3 weeks off."His father instructed "Thank you father then I will take my leave" he excused himself.Alphonse Monroe closed the door and looked at his secretary who was waiting patiently for him at the side."I g
Emerald Garden was a big villa with three buildings. The main house, the guest house, and the servant quarters. It had a traditional architecture with lush gardens and ponds. It was an ancestral home of the Monroe.They were originally a family of officials and scholars but later on they also ventured into literature and trade. The family group now became a congolomerate one of the biggest in the country. They have invested in many different business and now were one of the most affluential family in the country.Alphonse Monroe carried a sleeping Lilian inside and Alec followed behind them. He slowly held on to Alphonse's trousers as they walked inside the magnificent entrance.Waiting by the door was the housekeeper Aunt Mai, who was surprise to see the two children but she was a professional so she just smiled and asked if she could carry the little girl. "Let me take the little girl Young master Alphonse" she offered opening her arms.
Lilian Monroe slept peacefully she was exhaustion from the day's activities and her eyes close.She dreamt that she was floating and before she knew it she arrived at the scene of her death.She saw herself laying on the sidewalk her phone meters away from her. Many were also hurt and injured from the truck. The truck that hit them was on the side. The driver talking to police and many people circled around the scene. Moments later an ambulace took her but she knew she would be died on arrival.Hours passed before her dad arrived, soon after her stepmother and her stepbrother too. When they saw her, unexpected her father cried and wailed leaning against her stepmother.Many people looked at them but she couldn't help but sneered at him. He was crying yet when she was alive he didn't pay any attention towards her. She felt like an outcast in her own home.Elizabeth mother died when she was 10 years old not even a year a
Alphonse held one child at each hand Alec on his right and Lilian on his left. The trio walked around the ground's of the Emerald Garden. He showed the children the fonds and they watched as the gardener fed the fish."Does the Young Miss and Young Master want to try?" The garderner offered them some fish food. The two children happily agreed and held out their small hands. Each got a little bit of fish food and they scattered it and when the fish huddled infront of them. They smiled observing the shiny fishes eating.After a few minutes Alphonse looked at his watch and signaled for the kids. "Come on it's my turn to feed you two munchkins" He explained leading them to the dining room.But before they could reach the entrance to the main house. They stopped as a car approach them. Slowly the door opened and CEO Monroe went down the car.CEO Monroe looked at the trio holding hands and smiled. The twins were now cleaned and wearing t
Alexander Monroe woke up excited for the day's excursion. He hurriedly went to the office looking forward to going home at lunch.His Secretary George stood at the side and observed his boss wondering if there was any occassion. He had been working for CEO Monroe for almost 45 years. He had memorized all of the important dates for anniversary, birthdays, and holidays. He tried to remember there was a holiday or occassion he forgot."I am going to take my grandchildren shopping today" CEO Monroe stated looking at his Secretary. After 45 years they were so familiar with each other he understood the invisible question his secretary wanted to ask. "Now give me those papers the faster i finish the faster I could go home"Meanwhile in Emerald Garden the twins just woke up. It was around 10am and the two held hands as they walked down the stairs. They were guided by Butler Wu to the dinning hall.When they arrived at the dinning hall they
"Lilian come on sweetheart let's go" Sophia Monroe held her hand and the trio walked inside with Director Howard and the others."What's wrong?" Alec asked his sister. He was worried seeing that Lilian was lost in thought. "Big sis?""I am fine Alec don't worry" Lilian reassured her brother. The Monroe grandmother and grandchildren were escorted to the back of the orphanage. There was a big vacant space at the back of the orphanage it usually empty but today it was filled with tables filled with food, balloons, and many fun activities.Alec eyes filled with excitement when he saw the different activities laid out for the children. Meanwhile Lilian looked around until she saw the rare and beautiful heterochromia eyes of Theodore Jameson Bently.He was the villain in the second half of the story. He would try to ruin the lives of Robert and Claire's children, in the end of the book he would be sent to jail and be found beat
She failed she needed to accept the truth. It's been weeks since Qing Lian visited the house, she needed to aceept that maybe her Dad and Qing Lian didn't have fate. She still remembered her dad talking to her about her mission on finding a new love for him. (Flashback) "Sweetheart do you really want a mother?" Alphonse asked "What do you mean Dad?" she replied looking at her father with a confuse expression. "I found this in your room" He handed his daughter her stepmother criteria. She took the paper as she read the familiar paper her eyes widen. "Um Dad,...dad you .....see..um" Lilian didn't know what to reply as she stared at the paper in her hand. "I know Daddy is being a little selfish but sweetheart I don't want to share you and your brother to anyone." he started to explain. "But you share us with grandpa and grandma" she retorted making Alphonse smile and squeeze her noise. "Cheeky" he commented.
When they arrived at Henry's place. Qing Lian and the driver carried him inside. As they laid him on the bed the driver excused himself while she helped him take off his shoes and socks.Henry Qin felt someone tugging him and he slowly opened his eyes to see Qing Lian. He smiled in surpise and slowly pulled Qing Lian towards him. "Mr. Qin let me go" She tried to get away from his embrace but he held on tighter. "Mr. Qin please let me go" she repeated as he tried to untangle his arms around her."No I don't want to let you go" Henry stated as he tighten his embrace. "Goodnight Lian" he whispered before falling asleep.Qing Lian tried to get away but to no avail. SHe realized that the more she struggled he tighten his embrace and before she knew it he even wrap his legs around her. Before she knew it she feel asleep.The stars watched the two sleep until the sun rise and Henry Qin slowly opened his eyes to his surprise he found Qing
"Sofia... this is!?" Qing Lian couldn't believe her eyes as she stared at the paper. "I don't believe it" she said as she felt tears falling from her eyes. Sofia Monroe smiled at the girl infront of her. Qing Lian read the papers again. She couldn't believe it Madam Monroe paid all her debts. "I promise you Mrs. Monroe I will pay you back" She vowed as she couldn't help but hugged the Monroe matriach. "Don't worry about it Lian" Madam Monroe comforted the girl as she cried in her arms. When Qing Lian finally calmed down she felt herself blushing from the embarrassment. "I am so sorry Sofia I ruined your shirt" she looked down ashamed at her actions. She couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. "Tell me Sofia if you need anything I will definitely return this favor. I will pay you back" she stated. "Don't worry about it Lian why don't I tell you a story. When I was your age I was also in your position. My father was an alcoholic and a gambler when
"This is my mother's herb garden" Alphonse explained pointing at the small enclosed plot of land with the array of different herbs and spices. Alphonse was taking the twins and Qing Lian around the grounds. They were currently behind the main house.Qing Lian looked around the vast grounds in awe. Since she became the chairman's secretary, she was able to visit a lot of beautiful homes and this was probably the prettiest she has seen. "Thank you for the t
Alphonse sat in a chair beside Lilian's bed. "Are you sure sweetheart you are alright? Does it hurt anywhere?" He asked his daughter as he gently patted her head. "Don't worry Daddy I am alright" she assured her father. Lilian turned around to face Alec who wanted to sleep together."I am fine Daddy Alec so let's sleep. I can't wait to go out with grandma tomorrow" She stated as she closed her eyes and soon she fell asleep. Alec beside her watched his sister and still felt a little guilt of being useless."Alec don't worry" Alphonse walked towards Alec's side and kneeled down. He stared at his son and gently smiled. "Don't worry have fun and just be a kid, your father is here to protect you and your sister." He vowed.Alec tears fell and he whimpered as he hugged his father. "I am sorry Daddy I couldn't protect big sister" he cried "I wanna become stronger""Sshh...sshh...don't cry Alec you will become stronger.....sshhh.....Daddy. is here" Al
The children and their grandfather were seated in a booth. The twin's happily ate ice cream, as their grandfather fondly watched them.He felt his heartache as he saw the bruises on his granddaughter. "Are you alright Lilian? Are you sure? Do you want grandpa to talk to that Briana girl?" CEO Monroe asked feeling unsatisfied and bloodthirsty for revenge."I am alright grandpa even if we asked Briana to apologize to me it wouldn't be sincere. I just wish for her to leave me alone, she doesn't matter to me. I only wanted to protect Alec and the kitten" Lilian explained as she took another bite of her chocomint ice cream.Alexander Monroe stared at his granddaughter and patted her head. 'She is wiser than her years' he thought. But he still felt unsatisfied, this was his precious grandchildren."Eat, eat, if you want some more just tell grandpa" CEO Monroe encouraged them to eat some more ice cream. "So tell me how is school lately? a
The two little girls were seated outside the Principal's office. "This is your fault" Briana stated while pulling her tongue out. Lilian just ignored her while tapping her watch.'I am alright don't worry' she messaged Alec."Hey, Listen to me" Briana pulled one of her ponytail. Lilian glared at her but before she can say anything Briana's father arrives.When her father saw her his eyes widen. Both children were bruise and had bandaids every, Vincent immediately lift up his daughter. "Daddy she hit me" the little girl pointed at Lilian and cried."Shh...Daddy is here" Vincent comforted his daughter as he glared at Lilian. "Daddy...daddy..."Briana sobbed as her father comforted her.Lilian stared at the father and daughter feeling a little envious. But she shake it off and returning the glare that Mr. Veros is giving her.Teacher Mikaela entered the waiting area with the Principal. "Mr. Veros thank you for coming
"Lilian Alec come here Dad wants you to meet a few people" Alphonse called the twins over. The twins were getting their backpacks and stuff for school. After putting on their matching backpacks they walked towards their father.Alphonse was with 2 other people. He was happily chatting with the two when the twin's arrived. Lilian and Alec smiled when they saw the familiar face of Granny Wu's son."Uncle Jin" both of them greeted, as they hugged their uncle. "You guys grew bigger since the last time as you"Wu Jin commented. "One day I will be taller than you Uncle Jin" Alec proudly stated. Wu Jin smiled at Alec's determination and he couldn't help but ruffle the little boy's hair. "What are you doing here Uncle Jin?" Lilian asked as she stared at Wu Jin and the mystery lady beside him."Lilian Alec I have good news for both of you. Starting today Uncle Jin and Aunt Tanya will be with you when you go out of the house" Alphonse explained introducing Tany