Tyler POVAfter everything I saw in that notebook, I could only do one thing: I went to Ethan's house. My hands clenched into fists when he didn't open, and in anger, I kicked it, breaking it from the outside, then I entered the living room. He was sitting in the armchair, with a bottle of whiskey beside him."Do you like what you saw, Tyler?" he asked, staring at the ceiling with a cynical smile on his lips.I could have killed him right there, but I restrained myself. It won't be that easy for him; I'll make him suffer, I'll make him pay for betraying my trust."Why?" I asked, trying to contain my anger."I don't like you. It's as simple as that. I envy everything you have, and I don't think you deserve to achieve anything. You've always had everything handed to you, easily. That irritates me. You never had to work hard to get anything in life, unlike me!" he shrugged, indifferent, and placed the gun on the table."No, Ethan, you don't like yourself, and that's why you want what you
Emily POV"Next time, help Tyler think straight. Kidnapping other people's children solves nothing," Luke says, making me laugh a little. Truth be told, Tyler wasn't thinking at all."You can count on it," I say, crossing my arms, thoughtful."So, how is Caroline's son?" he asks."Deep down, he knows very well what's going on, just doesn't quite understand. I think he'll be fine. He's the strongest child I've ever seen in my life.""Are you going to stay here at the hospital?" he asks, looking around."Yes, Luke, I have patients. Thanks for coming to pick up the body. And please, do something decent," I say, turning my back, ready to return to work."You're still very beautiful," he whispers, biting his lower lip."And still married."We laugh, and then I leave the waiting room for good, leaving him alone. I decided to go back to David; as it's not safe for him to remain in the hospital, Tyler suggested he stay at home. I could take care of him from there, and he'd also be safe from E
Tyler POV"Davi and Olivia are already asleep. At least try to talk to her," I say as I leave."Goodbye, Tyler. Have fun, okay?" Justin said, slamming the door in our faces."They're already quite grown up," Emily comments."But Justin is slow, and everyone knows it," I chuckle to myself. "Let's go already!"She gets into the car, a little sulky because she wanted to drive, but I didn't let her. It was funny how beautiful she looked when she was angry, her wine-colored dress with a beautiful neckline that accentuated her curves, and her breasts almost bursting out of the dress. I bit my lower lip, holding back from grabbing her right then and there."If you run a red light, I'll get out of the car and go back home," Emily grumbled, crossing her arms."No stress, my love," I said, smiling.I drove for twenty minutes until we reached the restaurant. If I had skipped that bunch of lights, it would have been faster, but I really wanted nothing to come between us tonight. We arrived at the
Jade POV"david!" I call, trying to wake him up - "david, wake up my love!- What happened, auntie?" he asked, startled, rubbing his eyes, still drowsy."Get up, quickly. I'm taking you for a walk.**"Why are we at my father's house, auntie?" David asks as soon as we enter the house."Well, son, this is your house too," Ethan's voice sounded high-pitched."Don't worry, David, I'm going to stay with you," I said, trying to reassure the child who was already squeezing me. to reassure the child who was already squeezing my hand in a sign of nervousness, or perhaps fear."Go and play in your room david, I have to talk to aunt jade" ethan says and without blinking, david obeys him.I follow the little boy with my gaze until he climbs the stairs with difficulty and disappears into the hallway."You did a good job, I have to admit, for someone who's dating Justin, or rather used to. You're very intelligent.""You know I don't do it for free, right?" I smiled mischievously and approached hi
Emily's POV:"Let me see if I understand this correctly," Josh asks, somewhat confused. "Jade is cheating on Justin with Ethan and on top of that, she took David to him?""No, no, no. She tried to call me but couldn't say everything," I explain."Oh my God!" Josh exclaims."Calm down, Josh, don't think the worst," I say."What we need to do now is get both of them out of that house. If Jade is a danger, we'll find out, but for now, it's her and David who are in danger," Tyler says, calming everyone's nerves in the room. He has the power of a leader, that's undeniable. Tyler is a natural-born leader.However, Jade and David are my main concern. I can't help but worry about the boy's recovery, but on the bright side, I take comfort in knowing that Emy is with him. Even if she's really with Ethan, I know her very well; I know she wouldn't hurt a fly."I think we can include you on the list of those in danger, Tyler," Josh stands up, looking at his phone with a worried expression."What h
Jade POVThroughout the whole day, Ethan didn't do anything to me or to David, which makes everything even more like a horror movie. At night, the beasts usually attack.I went downstairs to get dinner for David since it was a bit difficult for him to go up and down the stairs, and I preferred him to stay in his room rather than bumping into Ethan around the house. I didn't even want to run into him myself, so I quickly grabbed David's plate and hurried back with the tray to the room."You don't need to rush. You'll end up dropping everything," Ethan remarks as I approach."I intended to avoid that," I say, trying to dodge him, but he stops in front of me."I won't hurt either you or David, you can relax," he assures."You've hurt him once already, Ethan," I say ironically."I like you, Jade. Whatever you ask of me, I'll be more than happy to do," he adds, with a hint of seduction in his voice.I thought of saying something, but I let it pass and continued on my way to David's room. H
Ethan POV"You should forget about this idea of taking down Mitchell," Caitlin says, throwing herself into the chair and spinning it around."And why should I do that?""You already have everything, Ethan. I don't understand this obsession with Tyler.""You. You're one of the reasons," I reply sharply."Why dwell on something that happened years ago? We were both young.""He abandoned you, Caitlin.""And I've already moved on, little brother! You should do the same. Caroline is already dead; you've had your personal revenge. Enough with the deaths.""I don't want to kill Tyler, I just want to take everything from him," I shrug."You need help."I laugh."No, Ethan. I'm serious, you really need help.""When are you going back to Canada?""Are you kicking me out already? I want to spend more time with my nephew," she pauses, "I should kill you for almost killing a child.""He's not your nephew.""I couldn't care less about that, you idiot. He's an innocent child, and now, thanks to you,
Emily POVAs dawn broke, I decided to go after Jade myself. I know she's not bad; she must have a good reason for all this. I parked the car in front of Ethan's house for hours until she finally came out into the garden. I approached her. I got out of the car, carrying a gun located at my waist."Jade?"She turned around, startled."What are you doing here?" she asked nervously."It doesn't matter. Is Ethan here?" I asked, hiding among the furniture with the gun in hand."No, he's not," she replied weakly."Great! Let's get David and get out of this house."Even after hearing me, she remained stunned. She didn't even move."What's wrong, Jade? Where's David?""Calm down, Emily! I'll take care of him," she replied nervously, her face flushed."What do you mean?" I asked, confused."I'm not leaving, Emily!" she said firmly.***"Why the hell did you decide to go there alone?""Because I felt like it," Tyler," I reply, dry and angry. "What do you mean, Jade doesn't want to come back?"
### Pov Olivia"Are you ready, my daughter?" my mother asked, gently tapping on the door.I finished putting on my hat and nodded. She took my hand and led me to the car, where my father was already waiting in the driver's seat. We arrived early at the cemetery, and for now, only Justin and Ingrid were there, both with expressions heavy with sorrow as they gazed at the coffin.We approached slowly, and they greeted us with somber looks."We're burying him in an hour... you didn't have to come so early," Uncle Justin said sternly, trying to hide the anger and pain in his voice."She wanted to come say goodbye," my mother replied, looking at me with an encouraging glance. She signaled for me to approach the coffin.With a heavy heart, I took a few steps toward David's coffin. Each step felt heavier than the last. Ingrid placed her hand on my shoulder and tried to muster a smile. "He would have liked to see you one last time. He loved you, Olivia," she said, her voice trembling but since
### POV Olivia"Antony..." I murmured nervously, looking at his body lying in front of me. Tears blurred my vision, but I couldn't waste any time."Come on, Olivia, we don't have much time. Forget about Antony, he's gone now. You need to live!" David said, gripping my arm tightly and dragging me towards the trees."How did you find me?" I asked in surprise, hearing footsteps of people running after us."I tracked your phone," he said seriously, looking for a place for us to hide."But it's turned off. They removed the SIM... and there's no internet signal here..." I grumbled, confused."I put a tracker on your phone," he replied."Oh my God, you creep, why did you do that?" I let go of his hand, stepping back in fear.David took a deep breath for a moment and looked at me seriously. "Olivia, I did it because I love you. I couldn't stand seeing you pining over Peter. That day, when I saw you kissing him at your father's house, since that day I felt hatred, resentment. I wanted to kill
### POV Tyler"Are you crazy? That man is a scumbag! How can you do business with him?" Emily nearly vomited with indignation when I told her who my new ally was."I know," I replied, trying to stay calm. "But if we want to get our daughter back, he's the only person who knows Ethan's location. Remember when I asked Antony to check all the warehouses in the city? We found out that guy was the only one Ethan was doing business with. The frequency and his employees were so discreet it was almost imperceptible." I shrugged and collapsed onto the bed, exhausted. "Any news from Josh and Justin?" I asked, noticing the worried look on Emily's face. She shook her head, confirming there wasn't."Anne can't stop crying. She's having to deal with everything alone. To make matters worse, Noah keeps saying Ethan is his father. She's devastated, and Ingrid can't stop looking for her kidnapped niece," she replied sadly, the pain evident in her voice."That's all the more reason I need to rip the hea
### POV Tyler"So, what do you intend to give me in exchange for this information?" the fat man with his cane asked suspiciously, his small, calculating eyes fixed on me."I'll release some of your men I've captured and stay away from your business for at least three months. You'll have carte blanche to do whatever you want during that time," I replied seriously, taking a sip of the whiskey on the table."Tyler... Tyler... who would have thought that after all this time, you'd come to me proposing a deal..." He laughed cynically, his eyes gleaming with malice. "What do you want with Ethan?" He raised an eyebrow, clearly suspicious."That's none of your business! It's personal... I want to know if you accept my deal," I responded curtly, shrugging, not caring about his suspicions."Tyler... Tyler... you’re as arrogant as ever!" He shook his head, thoughtful. "Do you think I'll let you come into my house and deceive me? Have you and that worthless Ethan made some kind of deal to take me
**POV Olivia**I woke up again feeling dizzy, with lapses of memory, alternating between waking and falling asleep without being able to keep my eyes open for long."Look, the little princess is awake!" Alana entered the room with a cynical look, while my hands and feet were tied to the chair, preventing me from escaping."This won't end like this. What have you done to me? Why do I feel so..." I couldn't finish the sentence. My lips were numb, and my mouth tingled."Sedated? Perhaps because you're under the effect of sedatives. We already know you're a match, but we had to run a lot of tests to check if your bone marrow is in good condition, considering the amount of alcohol you consume at your father's parties. We'll need at least two more days to detox you from all the medications. Don't worry, this is the last sedative!" She winked, applying that greenish liquid into my bloodstream again."My bone marrow? What do you want with it?" I asked, trying not to succumb to the anesthesia c
**POV Tyler**"Tyler... Tyler, wake up!" I heard a female voice beside me, shaking my body. The voice seemed distant, and I felt weak. After much insistence, I slowly opened my eyes. The brightness hurt my retinas. The room was all white, filled with equipment. I tried to move, but felt something attached to my arm. Then, a gentle touch on my face and a tight hug."Tyler... I thought you were dead. I'm so happy you're alive!"I opened my eyes and saw Emily in tears, her face red and swollen, looking like she had been crying for hours. I looked around and realized I was strapped to a hospital bed, with various machines monitoring my vital signs."What happened? How long have I been here?" I asked desperately. Emily stepped back, swallowing hard."Seven days. You've been in a coma for seven days. Josh and Justin still haven't woken up. The doctor said they're in critical condition, worse than you... we don't know when they'll wake up," Emily replied, lowering her head."No... that's imp
**POV Tyler**With my heart racing, I got into the car and started the engine. As I drove through the nearly deserted streets, a fierce determination took hold of me. No matter what it took, I would bring Sara back safely. Josh and Justin were my closest friends, and I knew I could count on them.When I arrived at the meeting point, I saw Josh and Justin already waiting. They looked at me seriously, ready for what was to come."We're going to get Sara and make sure she comes home safely," I said, looking at both of them."We're with you, Tyler," Josh replied firmly. Justin nodded, the same determination reflected in his eyes.We arrived near the warehouse, having meticulously planned every detail. There were a few men at the back of the building, and I had positioned some patrol cars at key points on the streets to prevent possible escapes. After rescuing Sara, the plan was to interrogate one of Ethan's men and find out what he was planning and why he was so fixated on Noah."Let's go
**POV Olivia**"It's better this way, honey. We need to trust your father. He wants the best for us," my mother said, smiling and stroking my hair as I lay on the bed, crying in anger.She wiped away one of the tears running down my face and suggested, "How about we watch a movie together? It's been a while since I arrived, but we haven't had time to do normal mother-daughter things. We've been apart for so long... I want to know more about you," she smiled, excited."Thank you, Mom... I would love that," I replied, a slight smile forming on my lips, and she nodded.As soon as she left the room, I sent a message to Peter, asking if he knew anything. I fiddled with my phone to pass the time while my mother made popcorn in the microwave. Finally, I received a message."Do you want to find that bitch Sarah? And your dear friend David, who betrayed you? Come to Xavier Marques Street, near the dark alley. I'll be there and take you to them..."There was no sender. It was another one of tho
**POV Tyler**"Okay... Does Emily have a twin sister that her father sold to a couple when she was born?" I asked again, shaking my head, unable to believe my own words."Yes, Alana Parker was a victim of human trafficking..." Olivia replied seriously, while Emily swallowed hard. "She helped me find my mom, but now it seems like she wants some kind of payment for her help..." Olivia finished her sentence."What does this crazy woman want? Money? Could she be working for Ethan?" I stood up from the table nervously, unable to stay still."I don't know... I didn't go with her... but she really wanted me to," Olivia muttered, hugging Emily, who didn't want to let go of her."Alana is dangerous. I always suspected her and doubted she was on our side. I don't know what she wants, but we have to protect our daughter, Tyler!" Emily said nervously.The anguish in Emily's eyes was evident. She clearly didn't want to lose Olivia after already losing so many years of raising her."Emily, we will