The General turned the doorknob and swung the door open, only to find himself startled by the unexpected visitors who stood before him. Mr Arnold stood tall and imposing, with Mr George Blackwood at his side. Before the General could utter a word of greeting, Arnold stormed past him and into the living room, his eyes scanning the space in search of someone.Alonso, who had been enjoying a moment of peace and quiet, was taken aback by Arnold's sudden arrival. The man demanded to know why Alonso had been ignoring his calls, but the young lad was too frightened to respond. Perry, who had been present in the room the entire time, felt her heart race as she watched the tense exchange unfold.Arnold's attention turned to Perry, who was stunned to see him standing there. Ever since the conference meeting, she had been plagued with a flurry of questions that she had wanted to ask both him and Mr Blackwood. It seemed as though the heavens had answered her prayers by bringing them both to her d
Philip found himself in a state of lingering distress after almost losing out on a major business deal, the traumatic shock of which still weighed heavily upon him since he dropped the call.In this fragile state of mind, he was subjected to the spectacle of his mother's latest scandal being broadcasted on national television. Though he knew her intentions were pure, the timing and manner of her actions could not have been more inappropriate.Frustrated and angry, Philip confronted his mother demanding an explanation for her actions. However, she appeared unresponsive and hung up the phone without a word. In a rush of emotion, Philip hastily dressed himself and made his way to the office, in search of a solution to salvage the situation and save the business deal he had worked so tirelessly for.The clients had generously granted him a second chance, but time was of the essence, and the meeting was only a few hours away.As Philip headed to the office, his mind was consumed with anxie
Alonso's house…The atmosphere in Alonso's luxurious home was tense and charged with emotion. Perry's voice cut through the silence, breaking the spell that had settled over the group after the shocking press conference.She couldn't believe the audacity of that "evil woman," as she called her, to come on national television and label Alonso a murderer. The anger and hurt were written all over her face, and the others could sense the depth of his pain.The news of Betty's accusations had spread like wildfire across the internet, with opinions sharply divided. While some praised her courage and boldness, others condemned her for tarnishing the Montillo family's name.As the group tried to make sense of the chaos unfolding around them.“so when is the date fixed for the wedding?” Arnold's insensitive comment threw them into a frenzy. The question of when the wedding would take place was the last thing on anyone's mind, and the abrupt shift in conversation only added to the already fraug
Accompanied by Mia, Perry made her way to the office while the rest of the group Alonso, and General, headed to the hospital to gather information about the autopsy process. The group parted ways as they each went to their respective destinations.During their walk, Mia informed them, “Your press conference has been scheduled for three o’clock in the afternoon”. Perry was taken aback by the suddenness of the announcement and expressed her surprise. She was already feeling hesitant about the upcoming press conference, but Alonso intervened and comforted her. Placing his hand gently on her shoulder, he reassured her that everything would be alright and that she should simply follow his lead.Despite Alonso's comforting words, Perry still felt uneasy about the situation. However, as she turned to face Alonso, she caught a glimpse of the locket that hung gracefully from his neck. The locket evoked memories from the past and momentarily distracted her from her worries.Overcome with emoti
As Perry and Alonso's lips met, their connection was intense, and time seemed to stand still. However, the moment was short-lived, as Perry was taken aback by the sudden kiss, leaving her uncertain about how to respond. She nervously twirled her hair, attempting to compose herself amidst the crowd's cheers.With suave and sophistication, Alonso reached out for Perry's hands and led her into the conference room. Their love was palpable, as he pulled out a chair for her, and the flashes of cameras illuminated the room from all angles. Reporters eagerly awaited their chance to ask questions, their hands raised high in anticipation."Before we open the floor to any inquiries, we would like to share the purpose of this press conference," announced Alonso, casting a quick glance at Perry. He reached for her hand, which lay delicately on the table, and embraced it in his own, eliciting a radiant smile from Perry.Alonso cleared his throat, commanding the attention of everyone in the room. "L
Alonso could feel the weight of everyone's eyes on him, and he knew he had to choose his words carefully. "Mrs. Betty's accusation is entirely false," he stated calmly, his voice projecting over the noise of the crowd. "I had no hand in the Chairman's death, and I have nothing to hide."However, the room remained tense, and Alonso could sense that his words did little to ease the mounting suspicion of those around him. As he looked around the room, his mind raced, trying to figure out how he could prove his innocence.The woman persisted with her questioning, "So, how do you plan to prove your innocence?"At this point, a man from the crowd interjected, "Certainly not by planning a wedding, right?" His words resonated with the others present, and they nodded in agreement. The room fell silent as Alonso took a moment to collect his thoughts before answering.Perry's voice was choked with emotion as she addressed the audience. "The cause of my father's death will be made public when all
"Excuse me, Mr Montez," an officer called out, seeking to draw the man's attention. Alonso's mind had wandered, and he was sitting there, visibly frustrated. "I have something to show you," the officer added, handing over a mobile phone.Alonso watched as a young reporter, who had captured the scene with his phone, presented the footage to him. As he watched, his expression shifted from one of shock to one of disbelief, and he turned to the General, who appeared equally stunned."What on earth is this?" he exclaimed, his eyes remaining fixated on the screen. "That's Perry!"The video depicted a black Nissan Maxima pulling over, and the driver pointing a gun at Perry. However, Mia had intervened and taken the bullets meant for Perry. Shortly afterwards, two men dressed in black, their faces concealed, emerged from the vehicle and forcefully dragged Perry inside.Alonso's mind was reeling as he watched the horrifying scene play out. The implications of what he had just witnessed were gr
Perry knew that throwing money at her captors may not be enough to secure her release, but that didn't stop her from begging for mercy. "I can pay you double," she pleaded loudly, desperation edging into her voice, "please don't hurt me." The tears began to build up in her eyes as she awaited a response."So, how much do you have?" One of the men asked teasingly, enjoying the power he held over her. Perry hurriedly offered to pay whatever they wanted, hoping it would be enough to secure her release.But her attempts at bargaining fell on deaf ears as the men's intentions became clear. "How about a night?" one of them asked with a mockingly suggestive tone, causing both captors to erupt in laughter. Perry realized with growing dread that they had no intention of releasing her, no matter how much she offered to pay.Frustrated and afraid, Perry decided to try a different approach. "You bastards," she cursed at them, "Do you know who I am? Do you know whose daughter I am?" She yelled, at