Who had locked them in?Chase made to push the door but it was stuck.Oh God! He gasped, sweat trickled down his body rapidly. Why would someone do this? His heart pounded, his chest tightened painfully. His belly knotted, and he felt like throwing up. There was this intense wave of fear that swept over his body in an unexpected torrent.He staggered back, a serious impairment– the inability to move his feet, or hangs or even speak. He clenched and unclenched his jaw, trying to relax, shake it off, but it hit with a higher force.It transported him into another time, the past, against a closed door in a dark room, and he was all alone. He felt immobile, paralyzed to a point. He could barely breathe, he felt like dying and everything was happening in this rapid sequence, then all at once in a crazy twirl.Hailey stared at Chase in shock, fear gripping her as she watched him fret. She panicked also, rushing to his side, she made to reach him, but stopped."Sir? Sir? Are you okay" she ask

Chase could barely sleep last night. He had been putting several calls, his head of publicity calling several news organisations to put down the possible publication of any of those news stories.He didn't come down for dinner, and he had gathered Hailey didn't either. He could not begin the to imagine how disoriented she would feel. He saw how scared she had been when the cameras came up and began flicking.She had buried her face in shirt, her hands around him tightening in fear. He could feel her shaking visibly. And although her body pressed against his did not stop stirring in his body, he knew they were in a hot soup.Gratefully for the rapid intervention of Leo and his security team, he was certain they did not capture Hailey's face. He could not risk that. He was used to having his picture of front pages of magazines and newspapers, but he didn't want Hailey to be dragged. His daughter could be affected, and he would not want these vile people dragging his little girl into this

"She must stay far away from Chase" That didn't seem like a tough thing for Hailey. Although, she was sad they could not strengthen their new bond. She was grateful she could stay, and then continue her investigation."That wouldn't be a problem. She knows what to do" Ciara accepted on behalf of her friend."So we are clear?" Natalie emphasized, eyeing the quiet Hailey in disgust."She got it" Ciara forced through her teeth, drawing Natalie's expression to her face. Her eyes blazed angrily at Natalie."Does she?" Natalie challenged."Drop it, Nata–" Chase began to say, when Hailey spoke up."I understand, clearly," She said. Her anger was directed to Natalie, and she had promised herself to deal with the other lady when the time was right."Good," Natalie said with a devilish smirk. "Now we are clear on this, you can retire to your room. I would like to talk to my Fiancé in private" She emphasized on the last part with a possession that pricked Hailey.Obviously helpless, and in no moo

Chase couldn't help the glowing feeling in his heart as he stared at Hailey learning how to skate. She wasn't a professional but she was doing her best.He noticed every little detail; from the way, her hair was flying in the wind to the way her smile reached her eyes. She was very beautiful, there was no doubt about that. He knew he shouldn’t be feeling the way he was feeling about her but he couldn't help himself. The heart decides who to love.His brain froze at that thought.Love.He couldn't possibly be in love with Hailey, there was a lot at stake here.He had to get his head in the game so he could focus on Natalie and get what he wants with her.“Dad, watch out!”Chase blinked just in time to avoid a collision with another skater but he ended up stumbling and falling with Hailey.They rolled down the hills all covered in snow. He was so focused in his head he didn't know when he had almost bumped into someone.“Are you alright?” he asked Hailey.She giggled. “This was fun. I

While Chase's eyes were on the zooming cars that passed, his mind was totally elsewhere. He didn't know what to do.How could he have let himself fall in love with her? He knew that he couldn't marry anyone else. It was either Natalie or the family business that drowned. How did he let himself fall for Hailey?He couldn't marry her. That would mean calling off the wedding with Natalie. And that also meant letting the family business drown. He couldn't afford it.He sighed and rubbed his forehead. This was a disaster, he was a disaster. He had no idea what he was to do.The car stopped and he stepped out of the car and entered the house.“Good evening Sir.” Hailey said with a smile but he kept on a straight face and walked ahead, ignoring her greeting.She frowned and shrugged. He was probably in a bad mood.****“Hey Nat.” Natalie faked a smile at Chase.“When are you going shopping for the white dress?” Natalie whipped her head up to chase, surprised.“Why do you suddenly want to go