She stood there with heavy eyes, gazing at the spot where Liam had just passed. Travelers hurried by, people moving from security, and a slight bump from someone sent her straight to the floor, her gaze still fixed on the exit. Tears streamed down her face. Bystanders looked at her, gossiping among themselves. As they gossiped within earshot, "Why is that young woman on the floor, looking as though her world just shattered?" a woman with an oval head and loose short jeans asked, her voice filled with curiosity, glowered in disgust at Natalie while asking aloud "Her world has indeed shattered, my friend. I saw her trying to pass through the boarding gates, calling out someone's name with cries, but she was stopped by the security men immediately," another person with a small head and big body chimed in. "The man might have left her behind, telling lies that they were traveling together," she added. "Hahaha, this technique used by these men has been around forever. They lure you into

"It's been a long time, Karl. I haven't seen you in ages," Richard said as he walked into his mansion with her. (Karl is both Brindle and Richard's friend.) "I know, Richard. I left after your dad's funeral. I've been a bad friend," she smiled and admitted. "Welcome to my humble abode," he said. "Thank you so much," Karl said as she scanned through the house. "Wow, you've really made it," she added, sitting down on a chair. "I'm really sorry I couldn't help when your dad lost everything and you guys were thrown out on the street," Karl said remorsefully. "You don't have to worry. It's all in the past. Look at us now," Richard replied. Karl nodded and smiled at him. "How was your experience when you went to Mexico, Richard?" "Mexico?" Karl asked, looking confused. "Yes, Brindle told me you were in Mexico some time back..." "Was I?" Karl said, still looking confused about what he was saying. Brindle spotted them from the stairs. As soon as she emerged from her room, her heart

"Where are you going, Grandma Leta asked as she entered Liam's room. "Is everything alright, my love? Say something to Granny, talk to me, my love. You know I'm worried," she continued, knocking on his bathroom door. "Okay, okay, I'm sorry na. Forgive Granny for tricking you, huh? Say something, my love, hear me out" she pleaded, standing outside the door. The door opened, and Liam stood there with swollen, flushed eyes, looking emotionally drained and dressed in new clothes. "Are you going somewhere?" Grandma Leta asked, noticing his packed bag. "I'm going back to China," Liam replied, stepping out of the bathroom to grab some files from his drawer. "Why? You just came back this morning," Grandma Leta said, walking over to him. Liam continued picking up his files without saying a word. "Won't you say something to Grandma? What are you going to do there?" she asked, clearly worried, as she held onto him to face her. "I have to go look for her," Liam explained, kissing her foreh

"I just hope she doesn't come back to Canada ever again, at least not until I find out who was after her life," Rose said to herself as she moved around her room, arranging things and talking aloud. Suddenly, a knock on her door echoed through the room. ''Coming'' she shouted and walked towards the door. "Ahhhhh!" Rose screamed in fear, and the knocker also screamed, "Ahhhhhhh!" in response, equally startled. Rose quickly slammed her door closed, then opened it again, screaming once more, "Ahhhhh!" as she closed it again. Still in disbelief, Rose reopened the door cautiously and still saw Natalie standing there, she touched her "You scared me," Rose said, as she scanned around her surroundings before swiftly tagging her in the room. "What are you doing here in Canada, Natalie?" Rose asked, her voice breaking a bit. "Why are you acting like you're not happy to see me again?" Natalie replied with a slight chuckle. "Girl, come on, you know I'm always happy to see you," Rose said,

Her voice took on a falsely sweet tone as she breathed out. "Hey, sorry I didn't tell you about my business trip. I got a call immediately after you left for your flight to the UK, and you know it's a big opportunity for me, so I didn't want to lose it," she said.After Richard spoke for some time, a mixture of grief evident in his voice, he told her what had happened."What?! You mean Tina is dead and gone?" she said, her lips curling with a cold smile. "How can this happen to her? Such a determined and hardworking young lady, what a cruel world we live in" Brindle said on the phone.Richard's voice trembled over the line. "I can't believe she is gone. She was more than a worker to me, she was family," he said."I can imagine what you're going through right now, and I'm sorry for not being around to support you," Brindle said."Thank you, I know you will, Brindle," he replied, his voice oddly calm. "And don't worry, I won't rest until I find out whoever is behind this. Justice will be