"Yes, it's urgent...We're heading home now...Alright." Elaine Carlton has just informed the patriarch John Carlton and is telling him to meet up with them in their Residence to better explain the situation to Vanessa.
In the other car, Regina made calls to her husband Vergil and their son Osmond, telling them to head to Carlton's mansion.
It was better for those involved on that day to be present.
As for the two young ladies, Chantal and Diana, the matriarchs are still contemplating on how it should be told to them.
What's more important at the moment is answering Vanessa's questions.
"Mom. We're here." Chantal called out Vanessa's attention. The woman was still shell-shocked. Chantal held her mom's hand and squeezed it. "We're here, mom."
Vanessa snapped out from her trance and let herself be led inside their family's mansion where she grew up.
As soon as Chantal left, the elders wore a somber expression. Nobody knew where to start. After what seemed like an eternity, Vanessa finally spoke, breaking the silence in the room. "I don't understand. I swear I only have twins. There wasn't any indication of it being triplets during my pregnancy." Vanessa remembered. "I swear I only pushed out two babies." Osmond looked towards the elders, seeking help in explaining the details. "That's because you only have twins." Regina finally said. Vanessa's mouth was agape in shock. "What?! But I have Chantal and Diana." The room was quiet. "Are you saying that one of them isn't mine?! Did you take someone else's baby to replace the one I lost?!" Vanessa stared at them incredulously, standing up from the couch and paced back and forth. R
A week before the court date, Clara Holt arranged a secret meeting with a security guard from Hopton Research Institute. They were in a busy night bar. The security guard was young, around her age and looked to be in need of extra cash. Hence, this "small favor" that Clara is asking is most welcome. "Are you sure the recording was successfully deleted?" Clara asked in a hushed tone. The young man grunted. "Of course. I deleted it as soon as you said." His hand itched, waiting to receive the payment. Clara made sure to search his eyes for any lies. Seeing none, she was relieved. She then took out her phone and proceeded to send the money through the app. "Alright. It's settled then. Nobody should know about this. Get it?" Clara tried to sound firm. "Of course." Seeing that the mon
Inside the courthouse, the persons involved, people from the media and the jury are already seated inside. They chatted among themselves. After the ceremonies took place, the judge started, looking intimidating in his black robe and looking arrogant. Clara's lawyer was a lawyer for the public. He took up the case just because she approached them. When he was reviewing the case, he was determined to win. Atty. George Stanley was still good with his job. All he can think of now is to not let Diana go scot-free for harming patients. "Do you or do you not admit that you were neglectful in your duty as a Medical technologist?" He probed. "No. I did my job to the best of my ability." Diana couldn't afford to waver in her words. She knows that her words will be used against her if there was even a slight hesitation. Which is why he tried to grill Diana a
At the Winchester Family's mansion, Osmond was in the living room reading a newspaper while also having the television on for news. Vanessa was on a loveseat across from him, reading a magazine. They were quietly doing their own thing when the news about the case involving Diana popped up on screen. Osmond's ears caught the piece of news and he set down his newspaper, now paying attention to what was being said. Vanessa also heard this and started to listen. Their eyes were wide with shock. They were not aware that Diana was involved in a case like this. She never made mention of it. Nevertheless, it looked like the situation had been settled and the decision was favorable to Diana. However, this doesn't change the fact that the Winchester Family name got involved. At this, Osmond immediately called Di
It was Sunday morning when Henry picked up Chantal from the Winchester Family's mansion. They were scheduled to appear for a fitting for the wedding gown. The maid of honor Beatrice and among other bridesmaids, Leah were already on the way to the Bridal gown shop. They were also scheduled to fit their dress for the event. Troy and the other groom's men were already waiting in the shop as well. Since it is tradition that the groom can't see the wedding gown before the actual day, they will be separated once they get inside the shop. "Are you excited?" Henry asked. "Of course! The day is getting closer. I can't wait to be your wife." Chantal was beaming at Henry. The other chuckled. "I can't wait to be your husband, too." Chantal stared at Henry lovingly as she held one of his hands as the other was guiding the steering wheel.
Riing! Riiing! Diana's phone kept buzzing in her ear. When she picked up her phone, it showed a video call being made through Chatify. Lucas was calling her. Checking that it was already past noon, Diana combed her hair with her fingers and attempted to fix herself first before answering the call. Only then when she accepted the video call. On the other line, Lucas was in casual clothes in his home. A pool can be seen in the background. "Hey.." Diana greeted. "Did you just wake up?" Lucas frowned. He could see that Diana's eyes were puffy and red, her nose was also red. "Are you feeling sick?" "No. No. I'm not sick. I just woke up, yeah." Diana sat up, hugging a pillow. "Hmm.." Lucas searched Diana's face. "Is something wrong?" Diana didn't answer for a while. "No. I'm fine."
A month has passed in a flash. Diana was already used to working in Forrest Research Institute. She already knows her way around the building and has settled to her routine. During lunch break, she would join Kate and Miriam at the cafeteria. Their group even expanded when Katherine Atwood, the girl wearing glasses before and had a confrontation with Bryan Cook and Clara Holt previously, actually got hired that day. Now there are two Kates in their group, which is why they adapted a habit to calling Katherine Atwood, Kathy. Their two male colleagues, Liam Branigan and Rupert Greaves would occasionally join them for lunch as well. Overall, Diana gets along well with her colleagues, letting her focus on her work and prepare for the exam for Medical Laboratory Scientist, which is getting nearer. Meanwhile. the Winchester Family's mansion was bustling with activities.
The wedding went by without a hitch. Even the reception ran smoothly. All eyes were on Chantal and Henry. The newlyweds went around the room, giving toast to every table and taking pictures with them. The guests were enjoying the activities, signing the book with well-wishes, dining, conversing with old and new friends, and participating in the games. It was towards the end of the program when Chantal was suddenly feeling queasy, taking the attention of everyone in the event. Beatrice and Leah, who were always at her side, passed her the bucket right away, to which Chantal dumped all the food she ate. "Belchhhh" "Ahhh" "What happened to her?" "Is she okay?" "Is it something she ate?" They eyed their plate with fear.
Lillian, Ernest and the rest arrived at the airport and were quickly assisted through the process. They were able to leave the airport and head to their residence easily. Adrian looked around and saw that everything seemed strange in his eyes. Nothing was familiar to him. It was when they were finally close to the mansion when he recognized the structure. He had dreamt of this place so many times. It had become hazy at some point. But now, he could see that this was more or less the place he lived in before he was taken. It had some new additions along with other changes such as the paint and the landscape design. But the overall structure was the same. As they entered the gates, he saw that there were a lot of people outside of the house. They were lined up even in this cold weather. Most of them seemed to be wearing uniforms under their black coats. The only ones who looked different than the others were the three couples and two young men. “Ah.. Everyone’s here.” Emma smiled
Adrian and Violet were apprehensive when they saw the big plane that they were going to ride on.Fortunately for them, they were flying through the private plane of the Lovell family, else, they would be even more embarrassed by the way they were acting.To their memory, this was their first time being on any plane.That simply was not true for Adrian, as the family had gone on vacations before that needed the plane. It’s just that this memory may have been forgotten by Adrian already.As for Violet, this was her first ever flight.They at least knew what a plane was.They were only anxious as to how they would feel once they’re already up in the air.Lillian and the rest tried to distract them from these thoughts.Hugh and Leroy offered them some wine and snacks.Emma and Priscilla showed them the movies they could watch on the screen in front of their seat.Lillian especially made sure they felt warm and comfortable, giving them blankets and pillows, showing them how to recline thei
“Yes, Dad. Alright–Mn..Goodnight.” Lucas said to Hugh on the phone.Hugh had called him to let him know that they would be heading back in the morning with Adrian and his friend, Violet.Hugh and Leroy’s secretaries have received updates regarding a background check on Violet’s family.They’ve decided to let Violet stay with the Lovell family as a guest.In the residence, there’s usually only the elders living with their staff. Usually, it would be busier during holidays and if there are any special occasions. In those times, everyone would gather in the residence and stay in their rooms reserved for them.Lillian and Ernest have held out hope that Adrian would return to them so they never thought of letting anybody else use it.Lillian would personally clean it and it was only in the later years that she let her staff help her.She wanted to preserve whatever remaining scent Adrian had left.There were times when she would burst out in tears, realizing that she could no longer recall
Soon, the driver, John Garcia, pulled up outside of the hotel where Lillian and the rest were staying.Adrian was no longer as anxious as he was half an hour ago, still he could still remember the bullets trying to penetrate through the car and the explosion after those goons’ cars had collided.Detective Jones glanced at him, noticing how pale Adrian was.Still, he commended him for not breaking down and not getting in their way.And also, because of him, they were able to rescue so many people who have been missing for years.Perhaps the Mayor might even think of rewarding Adrian because of his contribution.At the moment though, it was inappropriate to bring it up, given what the man had just experienced.So after escorting them to the hotel, Detective Jones left them, joining the other Officers with the rescued people.It was a field day for the reporters, gathering outside the police department.On the televisions of most households, they showed several people with their heads lo
As John Garcia was driving the car forward, everyone in the car held their breaths.They already knew that those people were Mortimer’s men. They could only play along for now, hoping for them to think that Adrian was in the other cars.But then–that possibility is very low.The black car they’re in was far from ordinary upon close inspection.And like clockwork, shots rang.Adrian ducked, covering his head with his arms.John Garcia gripped the steering wheel while Howard Dawson and Detective Jones cocked their guns.A voice of one of the policemen came on the comms. “Keep going. Follow the second group!”No matter what, they couldn’t let Adrian and the people who had just been rescued be in Mortimer’s hands again.John Garcia didn’t hesitate and quickly sped on.Mortimer’s men have picked the road where there’s only farm crops on each side, the road only leading one way.The city was still quite far so blending in or hiding in some alleyway would still be impossible.For now, they s
The drive was calm, with John Garcia, the driver not making any stops if he could help it.The car could drive even without gas as it can run on solar power.It could be recharged at a charging station, could store gas and could be powered through solar. This is all thanks to the upgrades done by the Lovell Technologies.With the drive being calm, Adrian fell to sleep.Even Detective Jones dozed off as well, his head hitting the window a couple of times.An hour into the drive, the car suddenly beeped in alarm.Adrian and Detective Jones groaned, having been woken up by the alarm.“What is it? What’s happening?” Detective Jones asked.“There seems to be an accident up ahead.” John Garcia answered, pointing at the GPS shown on the screen in front of him.“Is there another road we can take?” The bodyguard, Hoyt Cole asked.“This is the only road back to Westbury..” John Garcia answered.“Maybe the road is not totally blocked–” Detective Jones said.“Alright then–we’ll keep going..”“Sta
After canvassing the full layout of the building and accounting the number of people inside, Detective Jones and the other Officers made their strategic plan.An hour later, they made their move.Adrian was made to stay in the car while he viewed their perspective from the tablet device.He was given eyes for different cameras. Two more Officers were also monitoring it from their tablet devices.They compared every person found to the sketches from Adrian’s description of the people held captive. And also of the ones Adrian said were the people who ordered them around.Adrian watched as the trained Officers infiltrated the area covertly.CCTV cameras were hacked and made to play the same view over and over again.They knocked out the guards with tranquilizers, making sure they wouldn’t be waking up so soon.They were separated into groups. One made way to the sleeping quarters of the captives, another entered the main building, and another surrounded all possible exits.There were onl
Adrian held her hand, squeezing it.At that moment, Hugh returned to the room and was startled by the silence.“What happened?” He asked. His eyes wandered to Violet who now had her head lowered, her hand covering her eyes and her shoulders shaking.‘Is she crying?’ His brows furrowed.“Violet just remembered what happened that time when she was taken away.” Emma summarized it for him.He nodded. “By the way–I’ve just received information just now. Violet–it has something to do with you. If this is not a good time, I won’t say it.”She looked up, quickly wiping her tears with the cloth napkin.“No, please, I want to hear it.”Hugh nodded.“What is it, Hugh?” Emma asked.“It’s about her family.”They all glanced at Violet, gauging her reaction.“I remember–my mother died that time.” She said.Hugh nodded, confirming what she had remembered.Her heart fell. Deep inside, she was hoping that she was wrong. That she remembered it wrongly.Tears continued to fall down her cheeks. The napkin
Knock. Knock.“I’ll go get it..” Emma said.She opened the door and saw her younger brother, Adrian.“Ah.. Adrian.. What is it?”Adrian was startled.He stepped back to check if he knocked on the correct room or not.“You have something you need from Violet?” She smiled.His brows shot up. “Oh. Um–I was going to bring her to the dining room.”“Ah.. I see. Well, just in time. We’re done here as well.” Emma smiled. She turned her head and called over. “Come on you two..”“Okay!” Priscilla said. “Let’s go Violet..”Priscilla brought Violet over.Adrian was struck for a moment when he saw Violet.He had never seen her so dolled up.Her hair was beautiful and so is her overall look. Her face was even more beautiful than usual.Violet’s head hung as her cheeks blushed bright red.Adrian cleared his throat.“Let’s go..” Adrian tilted his head.“Mn.” Violet nodded.