Tom returned to his desk after leaving Stefan's office. He held his head high with a grin adorning his lips. He hadn't been as happy as he was in a very long time.The idea of becoming the right-hand man to Stefan appealed so much to him. He would be in power and would gain the respect of everyone. The thought alone sent a surge of adrenaline through his veins, fueling his ambition like never before..Ariel would stand before him and call him, "Sir Tom," and then his supervisor would also address him that way. He could only imagine. Sitting back in his chair, Tom felt a mix of excitement and apprehension swirling within him. His hot was contagious as his colleagues couldn't stop staring at him. They must be wondering what was making him smile so hard.This promotion, this opportunity to rise in the ranks, it was everything he had worked for. Yet, as he gazed out of the window, his mind couldn't shake off the weight of the task that lay ahead.His phone beeped, interrupting his thou

Stefan wore a pleased expression as Tom relayed the news of Stella's interest. He patted him on his shoulders with the same weak smile on him. From the look of it, satisfaction didn't linger in his eyes for long. Tom had done so well for a start, he was going to admit that but that wasn't all he wanted. He desired more than mere interest from Stella; he wanted assurance from him that she would be eliminated from the picture entirely and in the shortest while positive. Clearing his throat, Stefan commended Tom for his efforts but made his expectations crystal clear. He wanted Stella gone, and he wanted it done swiftly. The air grew tense as Stefan dangled the promise of a hefty reward: half a million for Stella's demise."If you achieve success with what I asked of you,then I wouldn't hesitate to bless you with half a million dollars," Stefan said as he rubbed his palms together.Tom's eyes widened at the mention of the substantial sum, his face lighting up with a mixture of greed

Stella ignored the pain and shoved it to the back of her mind. She thought it was a normal feeling that was going to leave as quickly as it came but she was completely wrong.The pain within her intensified, a relentless force gnawing at her from the inside. It threatened to turn her world upside down and was quickly attaining success with it.It didn't take long before the agony became too much to bear, and she collapsed in her office with a loud thud.Her secretary who had come to ask her some important questions walked into the room and was met with a shocking sight – Stella sprawled across the floor, her face contorted in pain. It was unbelievable and her jaws fell in dismayed."Are you alright ma'am?" She asked. That must have been the most gullible question Stella ever heard."Do I look… look okay to you?" Stella managed to say, wincing in the pain that that threatened to consume her.A surge of panic overcame the secretary, who immediately called for help. The urgency in her vo

Zen was seated by Stella's side and had heavy eyes. He had barely slept as he hope she would suddenly wake up and speak to him..He reeked of exhaustion and not an iota of strength was left in him. He exhaled with his eyes flickering incessantly.Suddenly, he noticed Stella's eyes move. He became agitated as he waited to see what was going to happen. He took a deep breath with his hands rubbing against each other.Zen's heart leaped with joy as Stella's eyes fluttered open. She stared around,her gaze filled with confusion and uncertainty. The sight of her awakening filled him with relief. His prayer had been answered and he didn't realize when he rose to his feet and began to dance. Stella ogled at him as she tried to understand what was going on but to no avail. To an extent, he made her smile even though it was unclear to her.With tears of gratitude welling in his eyes, Zen enveloped Stella in a tight embrace, his heart overflowing with emotion. The weight of the past hours seeme

Stella's hospital room was like a safe haven for her, a place where she could find peace amidst all the troubles surrounding her. With Zen always nearby, she felt a sense of safety she hadn't felt in a long time. His constant presence was like a ray of hope in the darkness, reminding her that she wasn't facing her struggles alone.Zen's protective instincts went into overdrive as he watched over Stella, making sure she got the care and attention she needed. He only allowed a few trusted individuals to enter the room, keeping the outside world at bay to protect Stella's privacy.Even though Stella sometimes protested against Zen's protective measures, deep down, she appreciated his dedication to keeping her safe. She found solace in his unwavering commitment to her well-being, knowing that he would do whatever it took to ensure she was okay.While Zen stepped out briefly to get some food for Stella, a sudden knock on the door shattered the quiet atmosphere of the room. Stella's secreta