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Chapter 89: The Weight of Blood (2)

There was a beat of silence, then Mr. Henderson, sensing her need for a moment of solitude, simply nodded and ushered Eva towards the hospital entrance. Alone for the first time that day, Flora took a deep breath, the weight of the situation settling upon her shoulders. She pulled out her phone, a single name on her mind. He picked up on the first ring. "Hello, you. Today’s the day of the paternity testing, isn’t it?" he asked, his voice calm and reassuring. She could hear the concern in his voice, and for a moment, she wanted nothing more than to crumble and let it all out. "Yes. I'm scared of what the results will say." She released a shaky breath. "I'm terrified, actually. What if… what if the results say…" she trailed off, unable to voice the fear that ate at her. “Sometimes I think it might have been better to stay in the dark.” Damien’s voice was soothing. "You know Alice would never let you live in peace. Whatever the test results say,
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Chapter 90: Unfriendly Gestures (1)

Three days. Seventy-two agonizing hours stood between Flora and the truth. Eva had become an elusive shadow, flitting between Flora's penthouse suite and the company's legal team with a dogged determination to ensure the paternity test results would not be compromised. "I'm taking every precaution imaginable," Eva had assured Flora, her brow furrowed with worry. "Alice wouldn't hesitate to pull a fast one if she could." Flora stared at the television screen, barely registering the vibrant colors and cheerful sounds emanating from it. She knew Eva was doing her best to protect her, but the waiting, the uncertainty, and the isolation gnawed at her relentlessly. Left alone in the vast, echoing penthouse, she felt the weight of the waiting press down on her. The phone clutched in her hand felt oddly heavy. She sighed and glanced at it, her finger hovering over Damien's contact. She missed him, craved the sound of his voice, the comfort of his words. But a
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Chapter 90: Unfriendly Gestures (2)

The man she had met in her father's hospital room looked bored, but his expression changed instantly when their eyes met. His face lit up with a grin that sent a wave of shock through Flora. "Cyprus?" Flora's voice was barely above a whisper. Olivia beamed. "Flora, this is my very dear friend, Cyprus Blackwell. Cyprus, this is my sister, Flora." Cyprus’s grin widened. "Livi, I already know Flora. We met at the hospital." He turned to Olivia, his eyes twinkling. "Is this the sister you were talking about, the one you’re trying to make amends with?" Olivia blushed, a rare sight that made Flora's eyebrows shoot up. "Cyprus, don't embarrass me!" She turned to Flora, a sheepish smile on her face. “Come on in.” Flora hesitated but then climbed into the car, settling into the backseat. She tried to mask her discomfort, but her mind raced. Internally, she scolded herself for assuming the friend would be a woman. Still, she could not have gue
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Chapter 90: Unfriendly Gestures (3)

Flora hesitated but eventually joined in, her curiosity piqued. The reader, an older woman with a cryptic smile, laid out the cards and began to speak in a soft, melodic voice. Flora listened, half-believing, half-amused, as the woman spoke of new beginnings and unexpected allies. As they left the stall, Flora’s mind drifted back to the impending test results. The tarot reading had been a fun distraction, but reality loomed heavy over her thoughts. Sensing her mood shift, Olivia looped her arm through Flora’s. "Hey, let’s grab some ice cream. There’s a stand over there that makes the best gelato." Flora allowed herself to be led to the ice cream stand, appreciating Olivia’s efforts to keep her spirits up. They ordered their gelato—pistachio for Flora, chocolate for Olivia, and mint for Cyprus —and found a spot to sit and enjoy the treat. As Flora savored the cold, creamy dessert, she felt a sense of gratitude towards Olivia. Despite their rock
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Chapter 90: Unfriendly Gestures (4)

Her words seemed to register finally. The playful glint in his eyes dimmed, replaced by a flicker of annoyance. He sighed, a touch of frustration marring his features. "Fine," he conceded, stepping back with a curt nod. "Have a good night, Ms. Wicks. See you around." With a pointed goodnight, she turned on her heel and walked into the lobby, not giving him a chance to respond. She could feel his eyes on her as she made her way to the elevator, her mind racing. Should she tell Damien about Cyprus's advances? It felt trivial in the grand scheme of things, a mere blip in the chaos of her life. Yet, the way Cyprus had looked at her, the way he had dismissed her boundaries, left a bad taste in her mouth. Would Damien understand, or would this complicate things between them? As the elevator doors closed, she leaned against the wall, trying to calm her racing heart. By the time she reached her penthouse sui
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Chapter 91: The Verdict (1)

Sleep came easily that night, a deep and dreamless slumber that left Flora feeling refreshed when she woke the next morning. As she stretched away the remnants of sleep, yawning as she did so, the suite was eerily quiet, and Eva was nowhere to be seen. Flora padded into the kitchenette, the polished granite floor cool against her bare feet, and began making herself a cup of coffee. As the bitter liquid invigorated her senses, she pulled out her phone. Her thoughts wandered to the looming paternity test results. In a few hours, her world could potentially crash down around her.She found it strange, almost disconcerting, how calm she felt now. The past few days had been a whirlwind of nervous anticipation, a constant knot of anxiety churning in her stomach. Yet, here she was, facing the precipice with a sense of… stillness.The events of the previous day played back in her mind like a disjointed film – the dazzling displays of the fair, the awkwardness with Olivia and
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Chapter 91: The Verdict (2)

The chrome doors of the Equinox Centre hissed open silently as they approached, ushering them into a world of cool marble floors and gleaming silver accents. A hushed efficiency permeated the air, adding to the weight of anticipation settling upon Flora's shoulders.She and Eva navigated the confusing corridors until they reached a sleek, mahogany-paneled door marked "Conference Room A." A nervous tremor ran through Flora's hand as Eva gently nudged the door open, revealing the scene within.Inside the sleek, glass-walled conference room, Mr. Henderson and two other lawyers were already seated. Their faces were a mix of curiosity and veiled anticipation. Then there was Alice, perched precariously on a plush chair, her signature flamboyant attire on full display today. A matching set of emerald earrings and necklace glittered with an almost garish brilliance against her heavily painted face. Flora’s eyes were drawn to her stepmother’s ostentatious display, a stark contr
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Chapter 91: The Verdict (3)

Eva reached out and squeezed her hand, her face a mask of shock and sympathy. "Flora," she began softly, "breath. I need you to breath."Alice's laughter grew louder, more vindictive. "I knew it! All this time, you were nothing but a fraud, a parasite leeching off my husband’s fortune!"Mr. Henderson shot Alice a warning look. "Mrs Wicks, that's enough."Ignoring him, Alice stood, her eyes gleaming with triumph. "Finally, justice is served. You have no right to anything in this family, Flora. You should know without me having to tell you that it's time you pack your things and leave."Cyprus, who had been silent until now, stood up, his expression unreadable. "Flora, I’m sorry."Flora couldn't bring herself to look at him. Instead, she turned to Eva, seeking some semblance of support. "What do we do now?"Eva, ever the calm and collected lawyer, took a deep breath. "We contest this. We demand a retest. This could be a mistake, a mix-up. There’s no way we’re g
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Chapter 92: Missing Damien (1)

The car ride back to the hotel was a silent journey, the only sound the hum of the engine and the occasional click of the windshield wipers against the rain-streaked glass. Flora sat in the backseat, her gaze fixed on the passing cityscape, her mind a whirlwind of emotions. Her silence was strange, compared to the jubilation and relief she just moments earlier. Her mind buzzed with conflicting thoughts, worries gnawing at the edges of her consciousness. Eva, seated beside her, glanced over frequently, her concern growing with each passing mile. She had expected Flora to be excited, even overjoyed, now that it had definitely been proven that Edgar Wicks was her biological father. This revelation meant there was nothing stopping Flora from taking the reins of Defendwise Ventures while her father remained unconscious. Yet Flora's muted response left Eva unsettled."Are you okay, Flora?" Eva asked softly, hoping to coax some reaction out of her friend.Flora gave a small,
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Chapter 92: Missing Damien (2)

Damien's brow furrowed. "What kind of advances?" His voice was tinged with a hint of wariness.Flora's voice was barely above a whisper. "He’s been overly affectionate, and it makes me uncomfortable. I made it clear I’m not interested, but he doesn’t seem to be backing down."Damien's face darkened, a mix of concern and anger flickering in his eyes. "Flora, you shouldn't have to deal with that. Did he do anything inappropriate?"She thought back to Cyprus's words that evening he'd dropped her off at the hotel after the trade fair. "No, not exactly. Just made me uncomfortable," she replied, her voice steady. "I'm worried, Damien. I’m worried he’ll think I encouraged it, especially with us being apart. And then there's the fact that I'll be here, running the company. It’s going to be hard on us."Damien's expression softened. "Flora, listen to me. You haven't done anything wrong. You're not responsible for his actions. And as for us, we can handle the distance. We’ll m
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