“Old Master, Lady Amanda was admitted again in the city hospital.” Uncle Ben bowed politely.
“Hmmm” the old man gave a soft reply.
“Do you want to schedule a visit?” Uncle Ben was waiting for a positive reply from the old master.“No” the old man said coldly.
“Who’s in-charge?”
“John Fields, he’s with her right now” Uncle Ben was hesitating to divulge the presence of Mark Mills.
“And my grandson?” his eyes was now sparkling with longing.
“You have a new friend? That’s great son” he is usually snobbish towards other people.“What’s his name?” Mark was having a bad feeling about this.When he looked at Adam for more details, the other guy just shrugged his shoulders. He didn’t noticed Jack met a new friend except for the old man who was at the lobby vending machine.“I forgot to ask. He left the hospital already” he was sad when he thought he will not see the old man again. He liked the old man, he was funny.“What does he look like?” Mark was persistent.“Uhm. Well he is old but very strong. His clothes have holes and his teeth are yel
John was confused when he saw her look. Did something happen again?He could feel the sexual tension between the two people but no one said a word.“What does Benson Wilson want?” John wanted to break the silence while they were settling down in the dining area.Mark couldn’t help but bite his lips while waiting for her answer.“Uhm, just checking. He thought I was hiding from him when I did not reply to his messages” Amanda said casually.“And Benson is who?” Adam wanted to join their conversation.“My date this Friday” she sighed at the thought.
“Amanda, do you like me?” the mysterious man smiled at her warming her heart.“Yes” she smiled coyly.“It’s my dream to travel the world. Do you want to join me?” his charm could make any woman’s heart melt.“Yes, Harley, I will follow you anywhere” she hugged the man but when man suddenly turned into a black smoke leaving her alone.Another scene flashed in her vision, she was giving birth to Jack when she heard the doctor saying “oh poor child, he was conceived with a sick father. He has a borrowed life”“Jack! Jack! Give me back my son” Amanda was fighting with the doctors in her dream.
The next day, Amanda woke up when she heard a loud snore beside her. She tried to remove the man’s heavy hand on her waist when the man spoke.“Stop moving, woman” his husky voice behind her ears quickly sent goosebumps on her hand.“Remember, you’re the one who requested not to be left alone” he sat up and looked at her red face while raising his eyebrows.“Yeah, I remember. Thank you, I slept well” she sat up grinning while wrinkling her nose.“Well, I didn’t. You used my arm as a pillow” he massaged his sore shoulder while stretching his arms.His action caused his muscles to flex and Amanda just stared
When they reached the breakfast café, they caught everyone’s attention at the sight of the lovely family. They were wondering if there was a prominent family visiting the area. They could not recognize anyone of them and when they acted like normal people, the spectators went on their way and didn’t bother them anymore.When they settled in their table, both Mark and Amanda took off their sunglasses revealing their handsome and angelic face. The waiter immediately took their order and as usual Mark wanted to take their family photo for his album.At the corner table, an old man was gazing at them with an inquiring look.‘Is this the same man with Amanda at the airport?’‘Ben
“Who’s the guy?” Uncle Ben still hasn’t given him a clear explanation.“He’s the young master from the Mills family. Mark Hunter Mills” Uncle Ben said softly.“Mills, hmmmm” Sebastian Golding thought the Mills have agreed to marry with Goldings.He initially thought if Amanda would not come back, he would marry his other daughter to the Mills.‘It’s very complicated when you want to control everything, isn’t it?’ Uncle Ben could not air his thoughts out loud. He’s courting death if he did so.“Are they in a relationship?” he is in a dilemma.
“Hi sister Amanda, I’ve read from the review that you are the best therapist here in Metropolitan. I have a tight schedule so I was wondering if you can service me today? I will compensate you handsomely if you agreed” she is now playing the innocent and sweet actress for her image.Anyone who could see this scene would think that Valerie is such a sweet teen idol the way she communicates with the ‘commoner staff’.But Amanda knew it was all an act.This girl is a cold-hearted bitch who couldn’t care less about other people. She will only do things that will benefit her.And right now, her presence would only mean trouble for Amanda.Wh
“Why would I call her?” he asked innocently.“Didn’t she ask you?” she glared at him.When she realized her action, she immediately composed herself and tried to lighten her mood.“If I will call everyone who asks me to call them, I won’t be able to work” he tried to calm her down.“Then you admit you have a lot of people asking you to call them?” she was jealous again. She could not help it. She thought if Valerie would really make a move, she might be able to attract Mark.“???” how could she twist his words against him?“It’s not goo
Just as announced, the Golding-Mills wedding will be held on the first day of Spring.Since Amanda’s body was still very weak, they decided to hold the wedding in a private ceremony in the Golding estate.Only the big four families were present.The Henleys, the Smiths, the Mills and the Goldings.Valerie came back from abroad as a maid-of-honour while Monica, Fiona and Brenda were tasked as bridesmaids.In the groom’s entourage, Dexter Henley is the best man while Jake, Simon and Adam were groomsmen.Jack carried the ring while the cute little Penny showered the aisle with flowers.Amanda looked like a goddess in her white dress.Her hair was adorned with flowers matched with a simple make-up.When Penny saw her, she immediately ran to her mommy and walked beside her.Jack looked confused and also wanted to join the girls but he knew this is an important event.He went to the girls and led Penn
The guards immediately secured Harley and Meredith and the whole household was turned upside down.When Amanda opened her eyes, her arms felt numb.There was an IV drip attached to her left arm.She tried to sit up but she felt dizzy instantly.When the door opened, John Fields came in with a food tray with a big smile on his face.“You, my lady, should eat more healthy foods.”“I heard you’ve been nibbling on bacons when you’re bored?” John smiled at her warmly.“Oh John, help me call Mark. I have something important to tell him” she said excitedly with a weak body.“John, I think Mark is Jack’s real father”“I know it’s a long shot. But it’s worth to run a test” she thought she said her words properly.Harley’s blurred words were echoing in her mind.‘Tattoo on lower abdomen’‘Jack of d
“They say that it’s takes a village to raise a child” General Mills said meaningfully.“It seems like you need the whole country to raise yours” he roared with gritted teeth.This is not acceptable to him.He was initially fond of Amanda and he really likes her but this action is really serious.She should not play with people’s lives no matter how repulsive they seem.“Feel free to take her” Sebastian said while scratching his head.He also doesn’t know how to save his face right now.Even though they are good friends with the Mills family, everything can be put aside if it concerns a person’s life.The old men were still bantering about Amanda’s action when they heard Mark laughing from the guest room.“I told you she’s getting bolder” he said to the old master Golding.“She’s, she’s done this before” he s
The next day Amanda woke up in a happy mood.She rang her bell and ordered the servant for her breakfast.“Get me Nellie” she said when she was greeted by a new servant.“My lady, I’m afraid Nellie won’t be able to serve you anymore” the servant said with tearful eye.“Why?” she asked in confusion.“She’s being punished my lady, in the garden” the servant could not help her tears anymore.“She will be beaten to death if she did not reveal who ordered her to assassinate young master Mills” the servant said pleadingly.“A-a-assassinate?” she said in shocked.How could it be?She only ordered Nellie to drug the young master and to sleep with him.She never ordered for an assassination.Is it possible that someone wanted to murder young master Mills?She could not be implicated, but she could not let Nellie die beca
“Meredith could not bear a child; I always knew your eggs would come in handy”“We hired a surrogate to conceive the child”“The father comes from a rich family.”“Either family, we could ask for support for the child” Harley said shamelessly.“Why use other person’s sperm then? If you want to have a child with Meredith why use other people?” she asked in disbelief.“Believe it or not, I don’t want Jack to know that he has half-siblings” Harley tried his best to show his sincerity.“Half?” she scoffed.“Why? Are your offspring only consist of upper or lower part?”“How could you call someone ‘half’?” her hatred is visible in her cold stare.“I know you don’t want to believe me. Anyway, I’m not from a rich family” he said self-deprecatingly.“But for our s
Mark felt goosebumps in his arms.He looked inside the house wanting to curse at the old man.“I asked grandpa to bring me” the little boy said defending the old man.“Well, he shouldn’t. Not without me or your mom”“Whatever Harley said to you, just ignore it. Don’t let it affect you, okay?” he hugged the little guy tighter.“It’s okay, dad. I just looked at him.”“We didn’t have any resemblance at all” he said while kicking the ball up and down.“Does mommy know?” Mark doubted Amanda would agree to this meet-up.“No, she said she would stay in her room until the announcement has been cancelled”“Knowing her, she won’t come out anytime soon” he chuckled at her mom.“Jack, what does he looked like? How did you feel when you saw him?”“Were you excited?” he som
“Would you like to send a reply?” Jack enquired referring to the letter.She scribbled some notes and passed the paper to Jack.“Let the servant send it. You don’t need to go there yourself” she reminded him.“I want to go. Unless you want to play ball with me?” she just grins at Jack.Jack knew she wouldn’t play outside with him.“When are you coming out of your room?” Jack was about to leave when he turned around to ask her.“When they retract the marriage announcement” she said honestly.Jack just shrugged his shoulder then close the door.He went directly to the old master’s study room and knocked.“Grandpa, can I meet Harley today? Mom doesn’t want to leave her room until the announcement is cancelled” he started.“She said that?” the old master wanted to confirm.Although he has expected Amanda
She hasn’t finished her slice when she heard a knock and her father came in.When he saw what she’s eating, he immediately ordered the servant to take it away.“Where did you get this rubbish?” the old man asked.“This is not from the kitchen. Who gave it to you?” he looked around and found the open letter.When she still did not reply, the old master summoned Uncle Ben.“Fire the servant who brought her food” Uncle Ben immediately nodded his head.“I-I-I bought it. The servant has nothing to do with it” she would not allow the poor girl to get fired.“Fire the whole kitchen staff” Uncle Ben again nodded his head.“You still want to lie to me?” Sebastian challenged her and started reading the letter.She could only press her lips in defiance.“Mark sent it for me” she admitted instantly when she saw Uncle Ben pulling ou
“Golding? Mom, are you related?” he asked in confusion.“Yes” both Goldings replied casually.“We already tried to trace it before haven’t we Sebastian?” Mrs. Mills recalled their relationship.“Yes, I think our common ancestor is 10 generations back. But then, who cares” Sebastian agreed.“Your mother treats me more of an enemy instead of a relative, anyways” he just shrugged his shoulders.“Don’t worry son, everybody is related to everybody in Diamond Country” General Mills added.“That’s why it’s important to handle your matters cautiously” the general sighed.“Dad, I need to talk to Meredith. I need to know if there are other people who used my seeds” he explained.“No one used your seeds. I made sure that the clinic would seal your donations and not to release it before”“Tsk, wha