Bryce couldn’t afford not to see Fabe and stand by outside her office. He thought everything was doing well with the two of them, but after his kidnapped, she’s been so distant, and it's killing him. Fabe’s car pulled over in front. He rushed out of his car and ran to her. When she saw him, she panicked and hurried inside, but Bryce caught her. “Fabe, why are you avoiding me?” Bryce held her hand, stopping Fabe from going. “I am not, Bryce. I am very busy at the moment. You can set an appointment if you want to meet me.” “Oh, yes, you are. Why? Is this about my kidnapping case?” “No, and I am telling you, I am not avoiding you. It so happens that I am very busy with the fashion show’s preparation. That’s all!” Fabe glanced around. There are cameras everywhere, and Massimo will know it. “I don’t believe you. You know something I don’t!” “What are you talking about?” Fabe pulled her hand away. “I know you saved me.” “Oh, God, Bryce! Not with your Nova again! This is insane!” “A
Michael Belton. His office resides at the center of the city. A businessman owned multiple commercial spaces for rent, one of which was the North warehouse. Cali and Fabe dressed in fancy suits to impress Michael Bolton, who only cares about money. Their wigs and makeup disguise them as movie directors. “Mister Landers and Miss Simson. A pleasure to meet you two. Have a seat," Michael snapped his finger, and his assistant offered them some wine which the two declined, "So, you wanted to rent my warehouse to shoot a movie? Wow, who are the actors?" "Famous and infamous actors. I am sorry we are not allowed yet to disclose the information about this new movie," Fabe feigned, seeing the excitement on Michael's face. "Breach of contract," Cali quickly added. "Oh, sure. I understand. But perhaps I can drop by during the shooting and take some photographs. Will that be possible?" "Of course. We can pull some strings," Fabe smiled, "Shall we get down into business?" "Absolutely!" Micha
At dinner, Jonathan keeps throwing stories about Fabe and him growing up together. Even implying how they knew each other a lot and support one another, and mention about her marriage and turning her backs on her fancy life, which Fabe interrupted. “I don’t think that would be necessary, Jonathan. They heard enough. Let's not dwell in the past,” Fabe glared at him in contempt. “Why shouldn’t we? Past is part of our life and that made us what we are today,” Jonathan admonished. He wanted to grill Bryce and his family for what they did to Fabe five years ago. “Who wants dessert?” Lyla passes the cake on the table but no one pick it up. Master Rafael doesn’t like the conversation and tries to change the topic asking Bryce about business, but Jonathan quickly turn it down. Wanting to push the topic about their mistreatment with Fabe. “That’s enough, Jonathan!” Fabe said firmly and slap the table. Jonathan back off and change the topic. Offering Liam the dessert, though the kid
"Why not? Fabe, your life might be in danger. We can't just let it go!" Bryce held out his hand, pointing in the direction where the guy ran."I can handle this. I don't need anyone's help."Bryce threw his hands in the air as Fabe walked out. He couldn't understand her decisions, but Bryce was worried the guy would come back and harm them."I know what you are thinking, Bryce. Let me handle this. What difference does it make if we report it to the police? They can't even solve your case!'"At least we can request for them to protect you and my son. I am only looking out for your safety.""Trust me. I got this."Bryce wanted to press her, but he knew Fabe wouldn’t give in. Instead, he offered to sleep on the couch to guard the house. Immediately, Fabe called Cali and told him what had happened."Wait, let me check the camera. I downloaded it on my laptop," Cali got up and went to his desk. He searched for Fabe's camera in his applications and reviewed the recordings, "That was not a
“Cali? He knows who I am. All this time, he knew,” Fabe cried, calling her brother. “Oh, my. Where are you?” “I’m on my way home,” Fabe sobbed.“Okay, calm down. Turn back around. Go to the club and I’ll meet you there.”Fabe quickly drifted her car around in an empty street, going to the club’s direction. While driving, her last conversation with Bryce clouded her mind. The part where he admitted loving her all these years pains her. Truth is, she never stop loving him as well. But the pain in the past haunts her. Afraid to open her heart again and fail. At the club, Fabe ordered ten shots of tequila while waiting for Cali. She wanted to forget her feelings and the pain. A guy approach her and offered another round of drinks. Fabe didn’t even bother to look at him and accepted the offer. Fabe was about to drink the tequila when suddenly, someone slapped her hand and punch the guy on his face.“What the fuck!” Fabe look up and saw Bryce, “Bryce?”“I followed you here a
Massimo cussed out seeing Bryce with Fabe and Cali. Their car was covered with bullets and Cali got shot on his arm. “What the heck happened?” Stephen immediately helped Bryce with Cali. Putting him in bed, “Ava, get some wine and knife!” Fabe went to the kitchen and gathered the things they need to treat Cali. Massimo alarmed all his men to be alert for a possible attack. “Are you going to remove the bullets using that? That’s a lot of pain!” Bryce blurted out seeing the wine and knife. Stephen ask him to hold Cali, while Fabe gagged his mouth with a towel. “Hold him tight,” Stephen instructed Bryce.Stephen lit the candle and heat the knife. Then use it to dig out the bullet in his arm. Afterward, he pour the wine directly to the wound and stitch it. Cali scream and thrash in pain. Fabe made him drink antibiotic capsule while Stephen continued stitching. After a few minutes, Cali drift off. “Check on him every thirty minutes and dress his wounds. If he started to have f
Fabe fleeted to the hospital. Cali got a high fever and were convulsing. The doctor said that he got some infection and needed a higher dose of antibiotic, injected to his fluids. “Will he be alright?” Fabe held Cali’s hand asking Stephen. “He will be. Dad assigned nurses to watched over him exclusively, and our men are scattered in the hospital. His doctor was also informed. No one can get near him aside from the assigned health care.”“That’s good to know. We are not taking any chances with Eerie,” Fabe kissed Cali’s forehead and left. Her connection with them must stay hidden at the moment.At home, Fabe put on her spandex suit and mask. She was about to head out, but Massimo caught her.“Where are you going, Ava?” “Search for Eerie.”“Stop! You will only make things worst. Cali is now in the hospital, do you want to go next? Think of Liam.”“Dad, what are you afraid off?”“Nothing. But they know you and I’m sure they know about your son. Think about it.”Fabe ponders
Bryce felt unsettled knowing Fabe hurt Jonathan and could possibly retaliate again. Cali saw it on his face.“Don’t worry, Bryce. Jonathan is still alive. For now. If he ever do anything stupid, my sister will definitely kill him.”“It’s so weird hearing that. The Fabe I knew was submissive and….”“Weak?” Cali cut him, “She was trying to change that time. You should have seen her in the field. She was unstoppable.”“Well, you trained her hard.”“Dad did, and with constant training and exposure. She became the best. But only love can distract her like that.”Fabe came back with the doctor and check on Cali. It was also time for his medicine. Then Cali fell asleep again because of the medicines administered in him.“Are you going home?” Bryce asked Fabe. “No. I’ll stay here and watch Cali.”“Then I’ll accompany you. But dinner?” “Sure.”The two decided to go at the nearest restaurant from the hospital. Bryce ordered steak and veggie salad for them and while waiting, he open