Nancy stood there silently. Ellis scoffed and pulled out his phone. He called for two cars to take us to the hospital and have Nancy looked over. I held Ken's hand, keeping my distance. This was between Ellis and Nancy. I didn't have to get involved. One car took Nancy with a maid to bandage her hand. I rode in the second car with Ellis and Ken. "I'm sorry I ever doubted you," Ellis said. He took my hand and kissed the back of it. I smiled weakly. "I can't understand how complicated this is but I hope you trust me and trust us.""I do." Ellis sighed and shook his head. "I feel like I don't know Nancy at all. She isn't the same woman she was all those years ago.""I'll admit, I was a little confused. The way you described her, well, she hasn't acted like that around me at all," I said. I rubbed the back of Ellis's hand with my thumb. "I remember her being so sweet, simple, and innocent. She was kind and gentle. Not this manipulative, angry person. How could I no

I threw Ellis's shirt on the floor. He growled, pleased, and grabbed my hips, flipping me over roughly. He pushed my shirt up my back and placed a trail of hot, wet kisses along my spine. I writhed in his grasp, moaning and pushing my hips up as his lips moved down my back. He placed a kiss on my sacrum and groaned, his hands tightening around my hips. Then he ran his nose up my spine, causing me to squirm more. "I'd love a little girl, as pretty as her mother," Ellis purred, nipping at the back of my neck. I turned onto my back, and wrapped my legs around his waist while he pulled my shirt over my head. "What about another boy?" I asked. I ran my hand down Ellis's cheek and hooked my finger in his mouth. Ellis smirked and sucked on my finger. I moaned and arched my back, my legs trembling around his hips. He grabbed my hips and pulled my pants clean off in one, swift motion. Then he grabbed my knees and pulled my legs apart. His eyes gleamed brightly and I c

**Ellis POV"O-Olivia, I can't understand… What about Ken?"Olivia was frantically screaming into the phone. I couldn't understand what she was saying. It all sounded like gibberish. "K-Ken is… h-he's m-missing," she sobbed. "What!?" I asked, my hand tightening around my phone. "H-he's…" she trailed off, sobbing more. There was a shuffling sound and then Jenny spoke. "Ellis, Ken is missing. He disappeared from the boutique. The police are on their way," Jenny explained. "I'll be right there," I growled. I called my driver and had him take me to the boutique, telling him to ignore stop signs and red lights. I didn't care what fines I had to pay. My son was missing!First Nancy stole some documentation, now, my son was gone. I didn't think it was a coincidence. If Claire was right and Nancy was acting out someone else's orders, a man she loved, I could think of only one who would care about the information in the document that was stolen. Olivia was sobbi

"Oh, baby!" I cried. I knelt down and grabbed Ken, hugging him close. "Mommy, you're hugging too hard," Ken whined. I didn't let him go. I just kept squeezing him. "I was so worried about you! Why did you leave the dress store?" Worry and anger mixed together with my relief. I never wanted to let my son go again!"I… I…""Olivia, you don't need to smother the boy," Ellis chastised. He put a firm hand on my shoulder. Sighing, I slowly released my son. I put my hands on his shoulders and looked him over, checking for any marks or bruises. "Are you sure you're okay?" I asked. Ken shrugged and nodded. I kissed his cheek and stood up. Ellis picked Ken right up and gave him a hug. "I want to take you to my private doctor to get a checkup, okay?" he asked. When Ellis hugged Ken, I saw how he closed his eyes and breathed a huge sigh of relief. I didn't always get to see him being emotional and vulnerable. Smiling lightly, I put my hand on his arm. "Do I hav

**Olivia POVEllis seemed almost despondent by the words, and I had felt the same. He said the thing I was hoping he would never have to say out loud. Yet, here it was.We would have to call off the engagement.I tried my best to remain calm because we were in the middle of an engagement party! I had guests and appetizers… a band was playing happy music for a celebration! Now we had nothing to celebrate and I couldn't tell anyone about it.I knew the panic on my face became more apparent as I worried about how to break the news. I buried my face into my hands for a moment, knowing my mother would have a fit if I told her the engagement was off.It's not like I could answer questions, either. I didn't know what was going on. Later, I could speak with Ellis in private. I had to deal with the party guests first but I didn't have the slightest idea on where to start."Mommy," Ken breathed, pressing his hand on my leg in concern. "What's wrong? Are you and Daddy not—""Hey, everything is fi