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Trace of ink Break Down
Chapter 42: Break DownNick froze as he hear him say. While her curiosity roused in just a snap. “Who?” She was too distracted by the sudden problem and forgot about the evidence taken. How it was taken? Who gathered all of this? She realized that her gun was in her apartment and the only person who could enter her apartment was…“Nick Kingston Hernandez.”“No!” Nick suddenly shouted, she took her hand off him and look into his eyes. “I did not- I mean. Let me explain. I was investigating, yes but-”“You are trusting the wrong person here, Miss Fuentes.” He cut him off and Fera felt betrayed.“What? Of course not. It was stolen from me!” “So you gathered all of it!” Fera lost her cool, she was beyond furious and he couldn’t look at her eyes straight.“I was trying to help you, but then this happened.” “BEHIND MY BACK!” She screamed. He flinched as she snapped him out. He couldn’t speak more ‘cause she might shout again. Policemen came and they made him leave. They said it'
Trace of ink His Frustration
Chapter 43: His FrustrationHE was driving undeniably fast, her furious face was in his head. All he saw was the road. While his hand was gripping tight the steering wheel. He couldn’t shake off words from his head. He was confused why he felt that way, he felt scared when he saw her disappointed and betray face. The guilt was eating him up.He got into Ben’s house and went to his bathroom. He washed his face with cold water multiple times. He could get enough and kept washing his face. Until he took a long breath. “She needs me, I know.” Then her cousin Fred came into his mind. He’d surely help. He thought, he saw how worried he was when she was abducted. He wiped his face and ran out to his car. But then stopped when he reached the doorway when he remembered that he didn’t know where to find him. “Holy Crap.” He saw a car approaching and saw his cousin, Ben. He walked back into the house and sat on his couch. “How did it go?” Ben asked him the moment he saw him on his co
Trace of ink The Trio
Chapter 44: The Trio They stopped for a few seconds and, “HA! HAHAHAHAHA. You what? Love her? Can you even hear what you are saying, young man?” Her sarcastic remark made him feel insulted. “I know what I am saying. I don’t care if you believe me or not.”“Well, then keep your heart out of this ‘cause she doesn’t need that. What she needs is only peace of mind not a war of love. If this is a love story, this is where you broke her heart for betraying her.” And she even pushed his chest using her pointing finger. “You’re not getting the point! I was investigating to help her, I’ve seen her cry and wrecked. I know it was because of her past so I thought I could help her by giving justice to her parent's death. But then this happened, I got all those pieces of evidence easily and it was stolen from me, now they are using it against her with my name on it.” Her eyes were staring at his while he was explaining, making sure he wasn’t lying. She put her gun down and looked down. “Yo
Trace of ink Work Mode
Chapter 45: Work Mode As she opened the room, Ben was standing by the doorway and looking at her. He steps back and lets her in. She pulled her shirt down to straighten it before walking in with a serious expression. He then closed the door and turned off the lights. “Why do you have to turn off the lights?” She asked in annoyance. And he pointed to his computer, it was now glowing. Since all of them had knowledge about hacking especially Lora, Ben let them use his other computers. “Benjamin Leonardo,” he introduced himself and offer a handshake. “Loraly De Jesus.” She knew how to be professional and she saw him being like that so she accepted the handshake. Ben was in the middle while Loraly sat on his right and Nick sat on his left. “As for now, we all had her personal information and basic details. Unless you know something that could up that could be useful.” Ben said and it was obvious that he was talking to Lora. Even if it was Nick who was desperate to work on it. He ha
Trace of ink Suicide Attempt
Chapter 46: Suicide AttemptFera’s POV“I am their daughter, I am not the one that will ruin their name.” She whispered as she fell into sleep. In her head, the image of her mother being loved by people cause she save lives kept flashing. People are sending gifts, some are inviting her to their wedding. A lot of them donate a huge amount of money which she gave to the different foundations, making her an angel to everyone. She was indeed kind and sophisticated. ‘Smile didn’t give me that look.’ she whispered in her ears. It was her birthday party and everyone was there, everyone she doesn’t know. After a jaw-numbing smile after an hour of picture taking, she was left at the corner. Her parents were nowhere to be found, they were entertaining their guests when it was her birthday. It did look like a birthday party but it wasn’t. It was business stuff, different negotiations happened.While her father was somewhere with his business partners, they run the party and the party was
Trace of ink Lead
Chapter 47: LeadBen’s POVBen choose to stay out of the room, he was watching them through the glass of the door. He watched how worried they are. His eyes fell on his cousin who lost his cool and was mad at the girl lying on the hospital bed, who he also love the most.‘This man will never think twice to share his knowledge about this with her.’ He thought and then he turned to the girl who was holding Fera’s other hand. ‘No one could ever read every Fuentes and their trusted people. Knowing she was the most trusted secretary of Mr. Fuentes, she wouldn’t stand where she was standing for nothing.’ He calculated her every move, small but he couldn’t estimate her experience.He got his phone out and messaged Nick that he was heading out. He randomly choose a room and got in there, he removed his pajamas, and he was wearing ready-to-go clothes inside. Then he had thrown it into the trash bin in that room. He waited until someone got in, he acted as if he was busy on his cellphone.
Trace of ink Probable Witness
Chapter 48: Probable WitnessBen’s POVHe checked his phone to check for any updates from Nick. But he saw nothing so he went to the hospital security system and watched where he was. Then he saw Nick out of the room with Lora. “I missed something.” He mumbled and searched the footage of the previous hours and saw the footage of Fera waking up. ‘Scared that the killer might die?’ The first words she spoke since she woke up stopped them. ‘Ironic.’ She even commented when she heard no response. ‘What the hell are you talking about? No one is a killer, I know you didn’t do that.’ Nick took a step closer and tried to hold her hand but she moved it away. ‘Miss Fera, how are you feeling? I know this is hard but I am doing everything I can to get you out of this situation. I’m sorry you have to be in here.’ Lora said with a straight back and even lower her head to show respect. ‘No need, Lora. You have worked enough for my family. Do yourself a favor and leave it. I have prepared
Trace of ink Reymondo
Chapter 49: ReymondoNick’s POV“Who are you?” A deep voice of a man resounded followed by a faint footstep. Nick's frustration rose, ‘If he was just silent, we wouldn’t be heard right away.’ He mentally cursed Ben. His eyes widen when he suddenly stood and showed himself. Nick didn’t have the chance to grab him. “Good afternoon, sir. I am actually here to arrange a little survey. We received a report that this house was abandoned by an unidentified owner. My bad, I am Albert Temosa.” He heard him say so he was left with no choice but to stand and act calm. He saw him extend a hand for a handshake to a man that was in his forties holding a forty-five caliber gun.The old man didn’t look either convinced or suspicious to them, he looked at Ben straight without expression and accepted his hand. “Here’s my ID,” he even showed a fake ID while Nick looked around the house and check everything. He walked to them and extended his hand to Reymondo. “Kingston,” he only said and he acc
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Trace of ink Epilogue
Chapter 72: Epilogue“Wow, the beauty still falls in love with the beast?” Little Laire amusingly said after her father finished reading the story. “Dad had read that story for a millionth time,” Laike the other little girl boringly whined and pouted. “Like, it’s the love story of our parents.” She exclaimed and Nick cringed his forehead. “Dad isn’t a beast, that’s not true.” Laike pushed her which made Nick nod and agreed with her daughter. “Mom is, it was just a little twisted.” Laire and Nick’s eyes widen and turned to his wife who was busy cooking for dinner. “Did I hear that right, Laire!” “I would very much happy to be excluded from this narrative,” Laike said and jumped down the chair. “Shut up, you’re not Taylor.” Nick only crossed his arms looking at his children. “Well, at least I’m gorgeous as her,” Laike said and placed her palm on her hip. “Well, we’re twin, what a shame.” Laire rolled her eyes with her twin’s nonsense remark. “You copied my face whe
Trace of ink Clearing Operation
Chapter 71: Clearing OperationShe went back to the car and found that Lora was out of nowhere. “Where’s Lora?” “Brought a coffee for you.” He said and she opened her laptop. A smile instantly formed on her lips. “Gotcha.” She whispered when she saw the one who was following her. “Did Fred stop following me?” “Yes, you’re on your own now, according to him,” Bald replied to her. “Prepare yourself, we’ll conduct a little clearing operation.” Soon as Lora got into the car she threw the coffees out and Baldo drove fast to chase the one who put poison in her drink. “Who’s that? Is it Constancio?” Lora asked but Fera shook her head and change her clothes. Prepared her gun and wore combat shoes. “I think it was him who killed Nana Felly.” She dropped and Lora started changing her clothes too. Baldo used to see Fera change but Lora was a little distracted. “Eyes on the road!” Lora shouted when he almost bumped a car in front. He traces the other direction to corner the motor
Trace of ink Terms and Conditions
Chapter 70: Terms and ConditionFera’s POVShe was looking at his text message, it said ‘Our flight will be today eight pm, will you be there?’ She didn’t reply whether she’d be there or not. He called but she only watched it ring and didn’t pick up. She looked out of her window, she was in her pajamas still even though it was noon. When she promised ‘all yours,’ she meant it. Still, it didn’t mean that she’d be active. She was all his by heart and by soul not by her, the whole she. “The word us has ended when Fera Luzares has fallen.” She knew that no one, not even herself could love her. She opened her laptop and she saw an email too. It was from Lora and quoted, Nick, wants you to read this.’ She didn’t open the letter and proceeded on checking the data. She checked the company's situation. Two of her stakeholders pulled their shares. Didn’t want to get involved in any issue. “Good to see you, Lora.” She greeted before Lora could address her. She was visibly surpris
Trace of ink Confrontation
Chapter 69: ConfrontationFera’s POV“Good morning, Miss Fera.” Baldo greeted her as he stood beside her bed. “I want to leave now.” She dry voice has returned, the chill that it brought was there too. I little glee Baldo felt when he confirmed that she was finally back. “I have arranged the bills, should I wait outside?” He answered and she nodded, he walked back out of the room and she change her clothes with the clothes he brought. She was wondering, why Lora didn’t come to get her. Without further orders, they drove away from the hospital. “I want to see, Fred.” He immediately turned to the other lane and drove to Fred’s penthouse. It seemed quiet and calm in his pad. “Are you he’s inside?” “He knew that you’d come for him.” She went out of the car and entered flawlessly into his penthouse. As she reached his room, she didn’t bother knocking and harshly opened it. She stepped back enough to reach Baldo’s gun behind her. “Miss-”“Shh, wait outside.” And she enter
Trace of ink Left Out
Chapter 68: Left OutBen’s POV(Before the hearing)He went to his car and watched Lora open the main door. He could drool over the Fuentes mansion, if a white house was full of white then the mansion was all black. They used to stay here and this house was off limits to anyone, it was a privilege for him to see. Their penthouse used to be the show house but this one. Only the Fuentes and their servants could enter here. He fixed his shirt as if he was about to meet the president. “You won’t see anyone in there, don’t be nervous.” She said and opened the house. He was greeted by a spacious living area with a grand stair beside him. The gigantic chandelier above was unbelievably huge. The black wall and black glass walls around were overwhelming. The crimson black couch was inviting and black glass center table with a black flower vase on a gray mat. “Aren’t you going to investigate, Ben?” She asked which snapped him back to reality.“Right, I want to see her room.” The f
Trace of ink Night Full of Grief
Chapter 67: Night Full of GriefFera’s POVA hard slap planted on her left cheek, ‘Shameful! Haven’t I told you to take care of our name?’ That memory would never leave her alone. She would bow her head and say sorry. ‘Protect our name,’‘Make our family proud,’‘You are Fuentes, act as it.’ Words that she had been holding since then, she was tired of those rules and limitations. Deafening her in her dreams. “I’m sorry, dad. I should have protected your name. They dug up all that past we hid.” The angry face of her father was in her head. She could hear her father’s voice all over again, he was mad, very mad, and would slap her across her face. ‘Careless,’‘Weak!’‘Does crying will fix a thing?’ His words were hunting her, she buried her face in her pillows. The annoying beep beside her added frustrate her more. The pain still felt the same, it was the same pain when she realized that her mother was dead and her father died. Fate had been playing her life too much.“F
Trace of ink In The Shadow
Chapter 66: In the ShadowFred’s POVIn his office, he was looking out of his window. A stick of cigar in between his finger. He blew the smoke out and put the cigar in his ashtray. ‘Look after you cousin, Fred.’ His father’s words were still in his head. She was the first lady Fuentes in the bloodline. She was sheltered and overprotected by them she had been the apple of their eye. Fred was the one who would walk after her where ever she goes. Her innocent era was enough, he knew that he need to unleash the evilness in her to survive the coming war. Normal life didn’t exist in the world she was born. Until he saw Nick, the man that created a place in her heart. The man that was willing to save her from dirt. He knew that if he would give him a little glimpse of her past he would scratch for more. He knew that his dear feeling for Fera would be enough to save Fera from that past. He knew how stubborn she was and when she decides, she rarely change it. He needed to break her
Trace of ink Behind The Mask
Chapter 65: Person Behind the MaskLora’s POV“Are you happy now, Fred?” She shouted making the man stop walking but he continued walking for a second. “I can’t believe you are this manipulative, Fred. Really? Your own cousin!” But he was still walking straight to his car so she ran to him. He opened the door of his car but she pushed it back to close. “Do you really want to be on my way?” His warning voice was never dangerous as this. She secretly gulp and moved away from his car. “I never imagine you are this evil, Fred. You are EVIL.” He turned to her which made her step back. “We not just me, Lora. You know that.” “I may do evil things but I never wronged or harm innocent as Fera.” Then slammed the door of his car and took a step toward Lora. “Fera isn’t innocent, watch her run her own kingdom and everyone will bow down even I. Letting her fall in love with the peace of normal life and what? Leave everything her father’s enemy to me? I have my own enemy, Lora, and I
Trace of ink The Truth
Chapter 64: The Truth“That’s just a poem! A mere imagination, how come a law graduate would think art could be a piece of evidence?” She even insulted him but it appeared lame as to how she acted. “Proceed to the last poem,” Benjamin said and everyone let him, some were holding their smile back, thinking Benjamin was just desperate to win.“He’s high, but he’s low, But he’s the best dad.He loves me so muchAnd that’s all I knowSo I hide the whistleCause I’ll Never BlowDad loves me So I’ll be the good Daughter as I should be.” He turned to Fera who was smiling in triumph. “You are hiding the evidence,” Ben said but she shook her head. “No evidence needed here, we can not win this by those lame poems, Ben.” She whispered but everyone heard it. The door suddenly opens and Nick came in. He was holding a white porcelain jar. Her eyes widen as she saw it. “I think I have the evidence.” He said and walked to Ben. He handed it to him and all of them saw how surprised she wa
