Zion’s POV “Hello!” I couldn’t help the wild thumping in my heart as I waited to hear Andrea’s apology. I could send her the tickets and ask Killian to bring them over with him! “Dad? It’s me, Zayden. How are you? I’m missing you.” My little boy’s sweet voice brought me to my senses. The way he was whispering, it was clear they were calling me in Andrea’s absence. “Hey, buddy! I miss all of you very much. I wish I could come over to get you, but I have broken my bones from the car accident. It’ll take me almost two months to heal!” A gasp escaped Zayden. It was obvious they had no idea about my accident. “Oh, I’m sorry I can’t help you when you need me, Dad.” I could feel his grief as he tried to choke back the helpless tears. “Hey, it’s okay buddy. I have hired help to look after me. Just keep calling me and I’ll get better soon. So how are you and Adrian?” “Addy is here. He wants to talk to you, Dad. Hurry, Mom will come for her phone any minute.” He passed the phone to Adrian
Zion’s POV The next few days, my defense case received a setback as Mr. Dimakos battled for his life in the hospital. Although the police nabbed the car, the driver was absconding. The traffic police had footage of the driver at various crossroads. He was none other than the local hitman Helix Fotios whom the Hellenic Police had been hunting for quite some time. A manhunt started in the city and its surrounding areas for Helix. There was a monetary reward announced for anyone who could inform the cops about his hideout. At the police headquarters, they tortured Kostas Papandreou for more information, but the man died in custody before opening his mouth. His mysterious death was a colossal blow to the cops, as it proved there was a traitor amongst them. A secret investigation was launched and. Eros and Killian were the prime targets now since they looked after my case and my business. I was worried about them, but I was helpless. All I could do was to arrange for bodyguards for both
Andrea’s POVI waited patiently for his declaration of love. My last message was enough to instigate anyone to confess, but maybe not Zion Concorde. I didn’t care if Sebastián loved me! All I cared for were Zion’s feelings for me. If he loved me, why couldn’t he confess? Didn’t he know how much I was dying every day waiting to hear him say those three little magical words to me? Was it so difficult to say, I love you, Andrea? Please come back to me! I want an actual relationship with you! When Sebastián could say it every day, why couldn’t Zion say it even once in the last seventeen years? I waited in vain. There was utter silence from the other side. Zion didn’t reply at all. Tears pooled in my eyes as I lay on the bed to spend another lonely night. Ever since I left Athens on the spur of the moment, I had been dying of guilt. The wish to fly to Zion and take care of him was so strong, it took all my willpower to restrain the urge. Under the circumstances, Sebastián had become a
Zion’s POV A Month Later I was well prepared as I headed to the court for my hearing. With heavy police protection, Eros and I walked in with Mr. Petridis and his team. Our defense was strong, and I knew I would be acquitted. After twenty minutes, just as I had expected, the magistrate accepted the evidence and acquitted me. I was now a free citizen, acquitted of the murder charge I hadn’t committed. There was a country-wide alert issued for the capture and arrest of the real culprits, Delia Kayakos and her mafia family! The moment I emerged from the court, the reporters flocked to me. Thankfully, they left me after a brief interview. With the property case hearing scheduled ten days later, I left for my office, escorted by four bodyguards. Mr. Petridis recommended to me an excellent attorney who would fight for my inheritance. I had no proof before, but now I did. The case was uncomplicated and I would surely get back everything. Eros came over in the evening on his way home. He
Andrea’s POV My phone buzzed with Knox’s call for the fifth time as I quickly wrapped up my work at the office. I knew what he wanted, and I wasn’t entertaining his wish to return home early and gear up for my engagement party. Did I ask for an engagement party? I only agreed to get engaged to Sebastián on one condition. Knox would have to invite Zion over to my engagement ceremony! My heart skipped a beat at the thought. I had to challenge Zion to keep his promise to come over and abduct me! It was the only reason I had agreed to this engagement. It was the only way to get Zion here. I had it all planned out. This time, I would make him confess in front of all! Excitement coursed through me at the thought of seeing him again. I hardly thought about what I would do if he didn’t come over. No, he had to come here and get me. I was sure he wouldn’t let me get engaged to someone else. However, instead of a small ceremony with the family, Knox arranged for a mega event, inviting peopl
Andrea’s POV “What the f*ck are you doing here, Concorde? I don’t remember having invited you,” gritted out Sebastián while Zion and I were engaged in a staring contest. “I don’t need an invitation, Conrad. I’m here for my family.” Not once did his attention deviate from me, as if he had expected me to retaliate. The twins clung to him and he held them close. “Dad! I’m so happy to see you,” said Zayden, clinging to his leg. “Me too. Dad, let’s go,” said Adrian, clinging to the other leg. “Andrea, let’s go,” said Zion, grabbing my hand. Sebastián panicked, and the others rushed towards us, noticing the commotion. “She isn’t going anywhere with you, Concorde. It’s our engagement today! Leave right now or I’ll call the cops.” Sebastián pushed Zion, trying to extricate my hand from his hold. “Stop, Sebastián. Let me handle this, please.” I wanted Zion to confess before I left with him. How did he expect me to just leave and be his fake fiancée all my life? “How will you handle it?
Andrea’s POV He didn’t reply, but smirked instead. Afterwards, I hardly got a chance to talk to him. We boarded Zion’s private jet three hours later, ready to fly home. A sense of completeness engulfed me after years of upheaval. I felt like I was finally going home with my boys. I sat down, feeling lethargic after succeeding in my mission. The twins were still bursting with energy, although it was well past their bedtime. I let them enjoy with their father. “Wow! Is this jet yours, dad?” asked Adrian, inspecting every nook and corner with Zion. “Yes, but now it’s ours.” He glanced in my direction, and I smiled at him, watching him interact with the twins. We really looked like a happy family! At that moment when our eyes connected, I felt the sparks of electric charge get transmitted between us. I was dying to feel his lips on mine after his heartfelt confession! I knew he did too, his gaze sweeping over me briefly. “Did you make this, dad?” asked Zayden, running his fingers ove
Andrea Cromwell’s POVMy phone buzzed incessantly as I wrapped up the design I had been working on since morning. As the Founder and CEO of Ratio Architects, I didn’t have a moment of respite! I preferred it that way! Keeping myself busy helped me mend my shattered heart. It took me five long years to achieve my dreams. Yes, I was proud of my achievements! Entrepreneurship was an arduous journey with more bumps than a smooth sail, but I had soldiered on single-handedly. I was grateful to Sebastián Conrad, the CEO of Conrad Architects Worldwide, for giving me an opportunity! The alliance with Conrad got me a regular flow of work, money, fame, and success. When I started, I had nothing apart from a broken heart, tears, and a difficult pregnancy to deal with. It was a fierce battle for me so far, but I emerged as a winner! I could prove to the world that it wasn’t so easy to break me. I glanced at my phone to notice my grandpa Vincent Cromwell’s number flashing across the screen. A se