Shock rippled through me, like a cold wave crashing over my senses. How did she know about Adele? I had kept her existence a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few. Nathan, David, Addison, and Cameron were the only ones privy to that information. My heart pounded in my chest, fear and suspicion intertwining."Why do you care about Adele?" I asked, my voice barely concealing the tremor of unease.She shrugged nonchalantly, but her eyes betrayed a sinister intent. "Oh, just curious. After all, family is family, isn't it?"The implications of her words sent shivers down my spine. Was she aware of the connection between Adele and me? How much did she truly know? Questions swirled in my mind, each one adding to the mounting tension within me.Summoning my strength, I met her gaze with defiance. "You have no right to ask about Adele," I said, my voice steady despite the tumultuous emotions swirling within me. "She is my daughter, and she has nothing to do with you or your twiste
As we shared stories and laughter, I couldn't help but feel a flicker of hope ignite within me. Perhaps, amidst the shadows that plagued my life, there were still beacons of light, unexpected allies who could offer support and guidance.In the midst of our conversation, I caught glimpses of the other partygoers, their faces hidden behind masks of civility. Yet, with Mrs. Hampton by my side, I felt a sense of safety, a shield against the unknown dangers that lurked within the elegant facade of the gathering.Little did I know that this encounter with Mrs. Hampton would prove to be a turning point, a step closer to unraveling the secrets that had plagued my existence. For now, in her company, I allowed myself to revel in the simple joy of connection, finding solace in the respite from my tumultuous world.As the night continued, I couldn't help but be grateful for the unexpected encounter, a glimmer of light amidst the encroaching darkness. With Mrs. Hampton's friendship, I felt a renew
I hurriedly got dressed, the urgency in Cameron's voice echoing in my mind. As I made my way to the door, Lily appeared, her eyes filled with desperation and longing. She pleaded for me to stay, her voice laced with vulnerability and fear.I paused for a moment, my heart torn between the responsibility I felt towards Lily and the pressing need to address the urgency of the situation with Cameron. With a heavy sigh, I walked towards Lily, gently cupping her face in my hands."Lily, you know I care about you," I said softly, searching for the right words to convey my intentions. "But there are matters that need my immediate attention. I promise you, I'll check on you from time to time. Our child's well-being is of utmost importance to me."I placed a tender kiss on her forehead, my hand instinctively moving to rest upon her growing belly. The weight of the situation pressed upon me, but I knew I couldn't sacrifice my own happiness for the sake of obligation. It was a delicate balancing
187I arrived at the prison gates, a mix of anticipation and satisfaction bubbling within me. Seeing that fucker behind bars, facing the consequences of his heinous actions, was something I had longed for. As I stepped out of the car, my eyes caught a familiar sight—David, Chloe's lawyer, driving away from the vicinity. It struck me as odd, but I brushed it off momentarily, assuming it was merely a coincidence.The Warden greeted me with a stern expression, leading me through the cold and imposing corridors of the prison. My mind wandered back to David's presence, lingering doubts creeping into my thoughts. Why would he be here? The question nagged at me, refusing to be ignored.Unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I asked the Warden, "Excuse me, but I noticed David, Chloe's lawyer, leaving the premises. Is there any reason for him to be here?"The Warden's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze fixed on me as he led me down a dimly lit hallway. "David? He's Eduardo's lawyer. He's been han
ChloeI wrenched the phone away from my ears, surprised that Nathan wasn't picking up the phone. That bothered the shit out of me. What made me even more worried was that I had just left his company and his secretary had told me he was going out. Okay perhaps my decision to see him at the office had been totally whimsical. I had been around the area to attend to something Mrs Hampton wanted. When I'd seen his company gleaming in the distance, I had impulsively walked into it. Damn now I regret it. I just wanted to confirm if he was fine and I would leave. Yeah sure, you're definitely not doing this because you miss him. So what if I missed him? I sighed. He had been so busy with the Eduardo shenanigans that he barely had time for me. As if I didn't need his attention either. Holding the device tightly, I dialed his number on my phone again, heard it ring tirelessly and gave up. Nathan would see me when he was ready. I had to trust that and everything would be fine. Sighing wist
CHAPTER 188 NATHAN’S POV What was more unbearable than betrayal? I hadn't experienced this much pain since my parent's death, the two people I had trusted were Cameron and Chloe. They were the ones left in my life, they were the only people I could put my confidence in. Imagine losing one of them, the world was vicious and I was beginning to comprehend that. After going through all of this, I learned more than enough life lessons. Each step I took, either had a good or bad impact. Life was a risk itself which everyone took. I felt my knuckles pang as I clasped the steering wheel angrily, parking aggressively at a bar garage. I got down and headed inside, sitting somewhere, I ordered a cup of shot. “Shot please,” I whispered gently to the bartender who looked like it was his regular thing to do. He handed the little glass cup to me as I dawned on it in one gulp. “More!” I requested again as I continued to drink. The substance pricked my throat as I felt a bittersweet tas
CHAPTER 190 NATHAN’S POV Pain surged through my body as I woke up after hearing a knock on my door. “I brought you some pills for your hangover,” Cam said as he threw the drugs at me. Groaning as I tried to sit up, I swallowed the pills. “This is a good lesson, don't ever think drinking is the solution to every problem!” Cameron scolded me, making me chuckle. “Yesterday was cool,” I said as I gave him a grin before heading to the bathroom. After doing my routine, I got out more ready for today. I was going to confront Chloe today, I need to know whose side she is on. Grabbing my car keys from the table, I headed to the garage and drove speedily to my office. Taking long strides, I nodded my head to the greetings of my workers as I headed to my office. “Good morning sir.” my secretary stuttered as she quickly removed her makeup box from the table, giving her a hard glare, I ignored her and walked into my office. The electric alarm portended that it was time
CHAPTER 191 NATHAN’S POV I ruffled my hair as the thoughts of Chloe filled my head, what the heck was wrong with me? Trying to focus on the work at hand, I ended up requesting coffee from my secretary. “Are you okay sir?” she asked with worry as she gazed at my worried self. Not wanting to look weak in the presence of my workers, I shot a forced smile at her. “I am okay, just that I am working on a project and it is so tiring,” I answered as I collected the coffee from her. I had to lie, no one was to be trusted again and I promised myself not to be used as a pawn in anyone's life again. Chloe taught me a good lesson, I wasn't going to allow anyone into my life again. That was definitely the last time. It was better to stay alone than have lots of people around you because they were going to betray you the time you needed them the most Standing up, I paced around my room. “Why was this happening to me,” my emotions were at their peak as I thought about how Ch