"Ernestine, can I see you?" Ryan asked calmly."It's the weekend and I don't leave my house on weekends for work at the office," She said with an attitude."Well it would interest you to know that you are a primary suspect for making my grandma ill so it's either you come here or I come to you and trust me coming to you won't be great," he said and his voice was dangerously calm as if he was trying to pick the perfect words to make her skin crawl with fear."Here I am sir" she rushed in when as though she was concerned.Ryan didn't want to be all chatty so he went straight to the point " Ernestine, what did you put in the crab sauce during the twins' birthday that caused my grandmother to have such severe allergies and be put in intensive care? The maid said you took it upon yourself to prepare that dish" Ryan asked " I apologize for what happened to your grandmother, but I want to assure you that I used the ingredients I always do when making crab sauce. I used butter, white wine,

"Something just came up," Alan said.Even if he didn't want to be involved in the things of his underground investigations, there was no way he qoylsnt want to get to the bottom of this."Okay fine, I'll be down there". Ryan turned and kissed Stacy and then told his mother he was heading out.Nobody talked about it but Arianna was the most affected.She had become too quiet and was only meditating or better still just in her feelings.Arianna sat by her mother's comatose bed, head bowed in prayer. Tears stung her eyes as she begged for her mother to awaken and be healthy again. She pleaded for another chance to make up for the years of estrangement that had kept them apart. Arianna wanted to restore their bond, to show her mother how much she truly cared and — perhaps most importantly — to prove that she could be the daughter her mother had always wanted. She pressed a hand to her mother's forehead and wished with all her strength for a happy ending. Maybe then they could drift aw

Ryan stormed into the office, his mind still reeling from the news of his grandmother's recent death. When he was greeted by Ernestine, his assistant, the sound of her voice sent him into a rage. He fixed her with an icy glare and said, "You're fired. I don't want to see you around here anymore. It's too soon for me to be reminded of her passing." he said the last part in a whisper."What?!" She asked." Did I do something wrong?" her treacherous voice sounded as though she was hurt.Ernestine stood there in shock, unable to comprehend what had just happened. She had been working with Ryan for a year and three months now and had always done her best to provide him with the best service possible. But now, it was all gone in an instant.And well she knew what had caused it but this was the kind of reaction she wanted something to fuel her anger even more so she could carry out her revenge to the fullest.Ryan could feel his anger subsiding slightly as he saw the hurt and confusion on

Emilie Ryan's estranged wife sent an annoying condolence text message regarding his grandmother's death. This was especially insensitive as she had caused a rift between Ryan and his grandmother when he had even gone forward to marry her before their divorce. Even though it was a condolence, her tone was inappropriate and did not reflect any actual sympathy towards Ryan or his now-deceased grandmother.In an attempt to add insult to injury, Ryan's ex-wife reminded him that she had taken nude pictures of him while they were together. She threatened to sell the photos to the tabloids unless he gave in to her demands. This was a cruel and spiteful act and only served to further reinforce how little respect she had for Ryan and his family.The text message was meant as revenge for Ryan having ended the marriage and refusing to give her even a tiny bit of his fortune. It was a reminder of the power dynamic between them, with Ryan having no choice but to capitulate to her demands or ri

Arianna had been feeling incredibly guilty for what her words had done to her husband Louis' feelings. She knew that she had to make up for it and show him how much she loves and cherishes him. To do this, she decided to set up an especially beautiful dinner for the two of them.From the freshest ingredients at the local farmers market, Arianna prepared a delicious meal for Louis. Along with the main course, she also created an array of tasty sides, as well as a delectable dessert - all carefully selected to match their tastes. She went out of her way to set a romantic mood, dimming the lights and lighting some scented candles, setting up a small bouquet, and playing soothing music in the background.When Louis arrived home, he was astonished at the lovely sight before him. Arianna had gone out of her way to create an atmosphere of love and comfort. He could see the effort that she'd put into the meal, not only in its taste but also in the presentation. His heart filling with w