The sudden giftEsther's heart raced with apprehension as she stared at the mysterious gift on her bed. She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that washed over her. Why would Lucas, her former partner, send her a gift now, after all this time? And why choose to make contact in such a cryptic way?With trembling hands, Esther picked up the letter and unfolded it, her eyes scanning the words carefully. As she read, her blood ran cold."Dear Esther," the letter began, written in Lucas's familiar handwriting. "I hope this gift finds you well. I've been thinking about you a lot lately, and I wanted to reach out and reconnect. Do you miss me? Don't worry I'm coming soon."Esther's mind raced with confusion and fear. Why was Lucas suddenly reaching out to her now, after they had parted ways so long ago? And why choose to do so in such an off manner? What's he up to? Has he been watching her?”He started recalling how their relationship was, Lucas had been very controlling and selfish.

The unknown callerAs the interview drew to a close, Esther felt a sense of pride swell within her. She had faced her fears and came out stronger on the other side.And as she looked at Kim standing beside her, she knew that together, they could overcome any obstacle that stood in their way.As Kim and Esther made their way out of the building, they were greeted by the flashing lights of cameras and the murmurs of the crowd. Their relationship had already sparked widespread interest, and the news of their appearance on the podcast had only fueled the frenzy.Esther glanced at Kim, her expression a mixture of surprise and concern. "Wow, this is... unexpected," she remarked, her voice barely audible over the clamor of the crowd.Kim nodded, a wry smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Looks like we're making headlines," he replied, trying to sound nonchalant despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside him.As they approached their car, the buzzing of their phones intensified.

A visit to the stationWith his mind made up, Kim dialed the police chief's number, his fingers tapping anxiously on the screen as he waited for the call to connect. After a few rings, the chief answered, his voice authoritative and commanding."Chief Reynolds speaking," came the gruff voice on the other end of the line."Chief Reynolds, it's Kim Slate," Kim began, his voice steady despite the unrest brewing inside him. "I need to report some threats I've been receiving."The chief's tone softened slightly as he listened to Kim's explanation, his concern evident in his response. "I see," he said, his voice grave. "Tell me everything, Mr. Kim. I'll make sure we get to the bottom of this."Kim narrated the series of threatening messages he had received, detailing the menacing tone and the explicit threats made against him and Esther. He didn't hold back, laying bare the fear and uncertainty that had been plaguing him ever since the messages began.As Kim spoke, he could feel the weight

The man behind the mask In the grand Larkin mansion, Miller sat on the plush sofa in his room, from the sounds of his voice and face, it was obvious that he was frustrated and desperate. He stared out of the window, his brow furrowed with worry as he spoke into the phone, his voice doctored with urgency and anger."Lucas, tell me, how are the plans progressing? I haven't been getting good reports. Kim and Esther are still very much together, what is happening?" Miller demanded, his tone brimming with impatience.On the other end of the line, Lucas's voice crackled with frustration. "It's not going as smoothly as we hoped," he admitted, his tone tinged with annoyance. "Kim is proving to be difficult, and Esther is no walk in the park either. I guess she loves it a lot and wouldn't want anything to mess with it."Miller's jaw clenched at the news, his anger simmering beneath the feeling. "Difficult?" he snapped, his voice rising with each word. "I paid you good money to handle this sit

The new caseThe Slate Family……The next day, Kim found comfort in staying with his parents. They insisted he remain with them until Esther recovered and the whole saga cooled off. At the Slate mansion, while Kim’s parents were consoling him, Kim pleaded in between tears for his parents to allow Esther to stay with them for added security."Mom, Dad, I can't bear Esther being alone, her apartment isn't safe. She needs me, I put her in this situation, please can she stay here till she's fully strong? We can provide more security here," Kim implored.Mrs. Slate nodded with understanding. "Of course, dear. Esther is like family to us now. You don't have to worry about that. We'll take care of her."Mr. Slate placed a reassuring hand on Kim's shoulder. "We'll ensure she gets the best care possible, son. You have our word."Grateful for their support, Kim expressed his thanks. "Thank you, Mom, Dad. I don't know what I'd do without you."Kim breathes out, knowing that Esther would be in go