"Ah, look who's back." Leonard was the first to say something as he glanced back at the couple with a smile. Although everyone could tell it wasn't a genuine smile, Leonard just didn't care. Queenie who had taken her daughter up walked past Chloe and Jeffery and walked up the stairs. She hadn't been to the house before but she could remember which room was which because the Verlice had built the house with the same pattern as the one they had built in Maile when she was a child. She remembered there was a room where she played with Pierce back then and headed towards it. She got to it to see elderly Mrs. Verlice reading goodnight stories to the two boys and by the looks of it, they seemed to be feeling drowsy. So instead of walking in, she held onto her daughter and walked down the stairs where she met elderly Mr. Verlice on the way. "Queenie." The man exclaimed when he saw her and smiled broadly, stretching his wrinkles. "I didn't know you were going to come." "It was an impro
An eerie silence descended in the dinning room for a long time as each and everyone of them all had something going through their mind. Queenie lowered her head and revealed a smile. When she raised it up again, she grabbed her glass of wine and proceeded to give a toast. "It's something I've always wished to do ever since I was a child and I'm more than happy to see it coming true. Congratulations to us, honey." She said, and clinked glasses with Pierce who had also taken up his glass. Although at a loss, he played along knowing Queenie had a reason for acting this way. He added a perfunctory smile as he replied, "You have a way with your surprises, don't you?" "Yeah, congratulations to you too." Leonard, who had gotten out of his shock also toasted, lifting his glass to clink with Pierce and Queenie. The dinning room went silent again, this time, no one had the thought to pick on the couple again as they all wondered about how to get close to Queenie. However, there's always
Liam blinked his eyes repeatedly as he stared at Cole whose blood had formed around his head. He had gotten to Cole before the man realized what was happening. He had no idea how he did it, but he was thankful he was the one who made it out alive.The scene which he had been trying to bury for so many years flashed past his eyes. The maniac who bolted into an orphanage and shot down several children out of rage. He had vowed not to ever shoot a gun again as he was often reminded of that incident but most of all, he was afraid he'd lose control of himself and do the same thing again. "Follow the sound of the gunshot!" He heard behind him and instantly realized he was still on the run. He threw down the gun as he wasn't planning on killing any other person, then ran through the clear path. He found himself on a lonely road and despite being weak, continued running until he saw a truck coming towards his direction. The elderly man driving the truck slowed down upon seeing a haggard
Audrey lost control of the car for a brief moment and it swerved numerous times. They were close to a cliff and any small shove, they'd be tumbling down the hill. "Do you have a gun?" Liam suddenly asked and she glanced at him for a few seconds. Without a word, she pointed at the secret compartment in front of him. He reached into it and coupled together the gun in there, then filled it with bullets.. "I'll take care of them, just focus on getting us out of here alive." He said and poked his head out of the car's window. His first shot was directed on the head of the other car's driver. It met him in the skull and his blood spattered around the glass. The occupants of the other car were busy saving their lives that they no longer paid any attention to them. "Great job." Audrey said as she swerved into the middle of the road again and sped up. She drove all the way to Jessica's street before stopping the car. "Wait for me." She said to him and alighted from the car. She walked t
The hall was silent for a few minutes as most people murmured about the exorbitant amount which the old building was bought for. Serenity soon returned to the hall when the next item was displayed. Pierce glanced at Queenie again wondering why she wasn't taking any interest in any of the items being auctioned. Soon, they got to the last item. It was a serum which was said to be the cure to heart problems. Although the glass was just 150ml, if the recommended amount was taken, it could cure heart problems. It was a full set of six and Queenie hadn't picked interest until she looked at the projector to see one of the components in each bottle was something she really needed. "Because of the uniqueness and effectiveness of the Miracle Serum, the starting price is $100,000." The auctioneer said. Each and everyone of them seated in the room were all famous and wealthy. But money didn't always mean good health. Even though they didn't need the Miracle Serum, they could always sell it l
Raphael stepped into the auction hall and repaired the smug expression on his face. He saw the space beside Natasha empty and raised a brow in surprise. Didn't Queenie say there was someone taking his place? What he didn't know was that the man had only just left the hall before he showed up. This was a plan crafted by Queenie and she was sure to perfect it. When he got to his seat, Natasha turned to him and whispered, "What's up with you? This is the third time you're leaving." Raphael rubbed his eyebrows slightly and gave her a fake smile. "Everything is fine. I just had to use the restroom." Natasha didn't take her eyes off him like though she suspected something. Seeing this, the man quickly added, "It must've been something I ate this morning." Natasha didn't say anything as she saw Queenie walk back to her seat. Pierce walked in minutes later and sat next to her. She was quick to notice the tension between the two and it remained that way until the auction ended.Queenie wa
Next Day at the Verlice's Mansion"Are you two sure about leaving with the children? We can take good care of them until you two are more free." Langdon said worriedly, seeing Pierce and Queenie leaving. "We won't be gone for a long time, grandfather." Pierce said to Langdon but the elderly man pretended not to hear him and turned to Queenie. Upon seeing the attention was on her, Queenie sighed and glanced helplessly at the elderly man. "Mr. Verlice, I hate to refuse your offer. As Pierce said, we need them to do something for us. It's urgent but it'll also be quick and they'll be back here before you know it." Clearly seeing that they weren't giving in, Langdon leaned back but heaved a sigh of satisfaction in his heart. He had heard about the unstable marriage they had and hoped it was just a rumor. He had always wanted his grandson to end up with Queenie. So when he heard they had gotten married two years ago, he was more than thrilled to accept the news. Despite the side talks
"Will you be doing the test yourself?" Pierce asked after dropping Aaron off in a ward. "Yes." Queenie replied and headed to the head doctor's office. Pierce was the major investor in the hospital, hence, she was sure he'd agree to her request. "I'm going in alone." She said when she placed a hand on the doorknob. Pierce wanted to say something but she raised her brows in provocation. Left with no choice, the man sighed and slipped both of his hands into his pocket. "Fine, I'll go stay with the children in Aaron's ward." He conceded and walked back. Queenie chuckled and turned the doorknob. She met the scene she expected; Dr. Saltzman making out with a woman who came for an antenatal check-up. She had gone through a few things about and noticed he had a record of impregnating women whose husbands couldn't impregnate them. She also knew a certain pregnant woman would be in at the moment which was why she insisted on going in alone. Although Pierce wouldn't really care about the