Alex spent the next two days at home happily. Each time Luna asked him if he wasn't going to work, he said no, "This feels like I'm finally getting my honeymoon, so let me enjoy it a while longer."On the night before he was to resume, he told Luna, "I need to say something to you.""I'm all ears," Luna replied.Alex hesitated because he didn't want Luna to worry, but at the same time, he wanted her to be conscious of her safety. He had gotten a few bodyguards for himself and also instructed them to keep an eye on her until he took care of his enemies. However, he still believed that she needed to know so she could be extra cautious."Someone wants me dead," he said.Luna gasped, "What? Who would want you dead and why? Why does someone want to kill you?"Seeing her restless expression, Alex said, "Just calm down, okay? In the accident I had back then, someone deliberately tampered with my brakes.The person wanted to kill me, so I had to pretend that I didn't know what happened and to
Luna quickly hung up on Cyrus. She couldn't understand why he was able to even reach her. Alex had told her that Cyrus had been taken care of by Miriam and won't be bothering them again.Thinking back to his words, she began to laugh. This was the same Cyrus who had rejected their child. For years, she tried to get him to pay child support, but he refused to do so and even wished that Claire would die. Now he claimed she was his daughter and wanted to take responsibility.She decided that she won't even bother Alex with something so stupid. Cyrus was just desperate, and there was nothing he could do to her. With this thought, she went back into the room to meet Alex, smiling."So..... that was Allison. She wanted to find out what's been happening. You know I haven't called her in a while, so I filled her in and she was very happy for me," Luna said.Alex smiled and pulled her into his arms. "As long as you're happy, all those who care about you would be happy too."Luna looked at him,
Ethan paced up and down in his cell, feeling profoundly upset. He had not expected Alex to issue an order for his arrest. Despite being in there for two days, he had not been able to secure his release. The only person he could reach out to at this point was his grandfather, who he knew held influence over Alex. It was all his fault. If he had acted fairly and justly, things would not have escalated to the condition he was currently in. He had called his grandfather, and the latter had promised to come and see him. Thus, he awaited his grandfather's arrival impatiently.A few minutes later, his grandfather finally arrived at the station, and Ethan was brought out to see him. His grandfather folded his arms, staring at Ethan without displaying any compassion in his eyes. In response to the cold look emanating from his grandfather, Ethan scoffed. "Don't tell me that even now you're still taking that bastard's side," Ethan exclaimed.His grandfather slapped him and sternly asked, "Ho
As the interview of Alex's grandfather went viral, everyone began making fun of Cyrus. At this point, Sylvia also saw the interview and was surprised. She had thought that Alex had killed Cyrus. If she had known he would make it out alive, she would not have absconded with all his money. She quickly picked up her phone and called him, wanting to know if it was possible for them to continue from where they left off. However, the moment Cyrus answered the call and heard her voice, he said, "Bitch, go to hell.""Calm down Cyrus, listen to my explanation," she said. "I had to run for my life. Alex wanted to kill me.""Are you deaf? I said go to hell!" Cyrus repeated himself before hanging up. He knew that she was useless to him at this point. She couldn't do anything for him. She had already taken all the money he made from Miriam, and what he had left was what he got from selling off Miriam's sex videos. If he let her back into his life, what was the guarantee that she would not steal
While Cyrus was busy complaining about how Tom had betrayed him, Alex angrily walked up to him and slapped him so hard that he fell on his back. The officers rushed to his side and quickly handcuffed his hands. At that moment, Alex recalled the recent conversation he had with Tom. Tom had called him, and when Alex answered, he asked, "What do you want? Should my arch-enemy call me?"Tom laughed, saying, "Come on, Alex. Yes, we hate each other and are rivals, but you know we're the ones keeping each other in business.""You're right about that," Alex replied, "but if you're calling me, something must be happening.""Yes, guess who asked to meet with me today.""I'm not good at guessing. Why not tell me?" Alex replied."Ethan, your cousin.""My cousin? What did he want?" Alex asked."Well, Ethan wants you dead.""Ethan wants me dead?" Alex smiled, asking, "Is this a joke or something?""Come on, Alex. You know I don't joke about serious matters. We're always serious with each other, w
FIFTEEN YEARS LATERClaire gazed at her reflection in the mirror as she prepared for her wedding. Once the makeup artist finished, she smiled and picked up her veil. At that moment, her father, Alex, knocked on the door. He entered the room, and upon seeing her, his eyes welled up with tears as he hugged her."You're so beautiful, princess," he whispered. "This day is one of the happiest days of my life.""Thanks, Dad," Claire replied, her voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Dad. None of this would have been possible without you."As those words left her lips, Claire's mind wandered back to a few months earlier. Ever since she had started college, Alex had encouraged her to learn about business, hoping that she would eventually take over from him. Although her younger brother had also shown interest in the family company, Alex believed Claire had greater potential. She had begun working alongside him and had grown into a successful businesswoman. Eventually, Alex had entrusted
After hearing Lucas's words, Claire broke down in tears. She was surprised by the things he had said – that he was threatened to marry her. She had thought her Dad merely spoke to his family, and he agreed because of the benefits he would enjoy as her husband. She knew he didn't love her, and she didn't expect him to act as though they were in love. But she was ready to win his heart and do anything for him. However, hearing his words only broke her heart. She also never knew that there was someone else in his life. If she had known, perhaps she would not have made such a request to her father.She thought about picking up her phone to call him but changed her mind. That wasn't the solution. Her father loved her so much that if she cried, even because of Lucas, He might take out his anger on him."What do I do?" she wondered. "We've only just gotten married today. Everyone was at the wedding, so many people were congratulating me. But it turns out that I'm nothing but a joke."After
ONE YEAR LATERClaire got up from the bed and looked at the time; it was a few minutes past ten. She had waited for Lucas until she eventually slept off. She looked out the window and saw that he had driven in. She was surprised that he was back home.He barely spent a night at home, and each time he did, he stayed in the guest room. This time she was determined to get him to look at her. She had made a lot of plans, even bought his favorite perfume to use on her body. She also wore sexy lingerie, as she had read a lot of blogs and gotten tips on how to get his attention.After this, she walked over to the guest room to meet him. She held the handle of the door, hoping that it wouldn't be locked. When she pushed the door, she realized it was open and smiled. She walked over to the bed and saw him.He was lying down with his back on the bed and his face looking up. She took off the outer part of the lingerie, which covered her body, leaving herself with only the panties and bra top.As