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"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,
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Instead of getting better Anita was deteriorating because the poison had somehow managed a few organs and had to be operated upon.She had relapsed twice after showing that she was improving and the scan from the echogram showed damaged cells because she was a seventy-year-old woman it didn't help matters at all."What can we do doctor?" Arianna asked in a low voice.She and her mother had just started making up and even. though she had yet to warm up to her husband at least they were getting somewhere for her to just now lose her over some food poisoning junk."We could go in and operate but the chances are probably 80-20 meaning she might die during the process" the doctor responded."No you can't say things like that, the money is available and you can do this please you can do this," Ryan said his calm humble side coming out as he almost pleaded with the doctor to do something."Yes Sir, we know the money is available but still if we don't do our job judiciously and well she might
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"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
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Ryan had been frantically rushing to the hospital all morning. It was the news he had been dreading since his grandmother was hospitalized last week—she had slipped into a coma, with doctors having no idea when she would wake up again. With every mile he drove, his anxiety grew more intense. As Ryan arrived at the hospital, he ran inside towards his grandmother's room. When he reached it, his heart sank—his grandmother was still in her coma. But as he looked closer, he realized that she was beginning to open her eyes. Ryan could hardly believe his eyes as he watched his grandmother regain consciousness. She slowly began to focus on him, before giving him a faint smile and speaking his name. With sudden joy, he realized he'd made it just in time. However, even as Ryan basked in his joy, his grandmother soon began to close her eyes once more. With a heavy heart, he realized that although he had made it just in time, his grandmother only had moments left. He held onto her han
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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
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Ryan was starting to become increasingly distant from his wife, Stacy, and his kids. This was due to the immense grief and anger he felt over the death of his beloved grandmother. Ryan had been especially close to her since he was a child, so he found it hard to cope with her passing. His inability to manage his emotions led him to become untalkative and avoidant of his family.Stacy was understandably worried as she had never seen her husband act this way before. She felt that Ryan was retreating further and further away from her, while she desperately wanted to help him work through his sadness and let go of his deep-rooted hurt. However, Stacy's attempts at communication usually ended in arguments, with Ryan too overwhelmed and shutting off to open up."Dada" the baby called out from the baby monitor and Stacy hearing that thought maybe Ryan could have a change of heart or even have a melted soft spot by hearing his baby call his name first.Rather he hissed and left the room.
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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
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When Ryan got home that evening he realised his wife was still up dressed sexily and in lingerie.He was contemplating if he should kiss her or hug her or just look at her.They even decided role play like she would have to be the one to chase him as he did when he wanted her to be his lover. All of a sudden wanting her to chase him became bizarre, in a contemporary world it was the man who did the chasing. "Let's have a night out" Ryan suggested."You mean like now?" she asked."No not right now tomorrow, why not we never go out partying and it's the weekend let's try something new, let's go out with friends" Ryan pressed and she accepted.She had never seen this side of him so she obliged.They had a quickie and after that agreed to start afresh so they started the preparation for a first meet-up with some casual friends at the famous La Cave five-star restaurant the next day in the evening it was a weekend so she didn't have to bother so much about going to work early or a meeting
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The End"She has been apprehended and the court hearing would happen sooner than you think," Ryan's lawyer told him.Emilie had been caught trying to sign fraudulent documents under the guise of having a partnership with Ryan.The terms of the contract didn't make sense to him hence the reason why Ryan had alerted the security and when She was arrested she kept saying what he owned was supposed to be hers too.Turns out that on Aria's wedding day, Emilie had followed the kids right up to their honeymoon suite but the security was super tight she couldn't harm anyone so she left and came back when it was time for Asher's private wedding and stj no entrance was given to her so she tried to go through his assistant at work she had insisted Ruan signed fhs papers because they were important for some partnership since Ryan was using her company models for his products.Fortunately, Ruan was one to be meticulous and precise with the documents he went through and discovered some loopholes whi
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Ethan and Aria's small beachside wedding was a dream come true. The couple had always been enamoured with the idea of exchanging vows with the ocean as their witness. They chose a resort that was known for its classy and esthetical decorations, which added to the overall ambience of the wedding.The resort was decorated with beautiful white and blue flowers, which blended in perfectly with the oceanic backdrop. The chairs were draped with white satin covers, and the aisle was fashioned with a white runner carpet. The stage where the couple exchanged their vows was adorned with a floral arch that matched the rest of the decor.The couple's guests were treated to a beautiful view of the beach and ocean while they enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The catering was provided by the resort's top chef, who prepared a delicious menu of seafood and fusion dishes that left everyone wanting more.The wedding planner ensured that everything went smoothly, from the music to the lighting. The D
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As Aria walked into the dimly lit restaurant, she spotted Ethan sitting at a table near the window. He stood up as she approached and pulled out her chair. As they sat down, they couldn't help but admire the view of the city skyline.The waiter came over to take their order, and Aria noticed Ethan's eyes light up as he saw the menu. She knew he was a foodie and loved trying new things. They ordered a bottle of red wine to accompany their meal, and the conversation flowed easily.As they ate, Ethan entertained Aria with stories of his travels and adventures. She loved listening to him talk, and his enthusiasm was infectious. They talked about their shared love of music and even sang a few lines of their favourite songs together.After dinner, they decided to take a walk down by the river. The moon was shining brightly, and the stars were twinkling in the sky. They walked hand in hand, enjoying the peacefulness of the night.As they strolled along, they came across a street musician pla
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After their college years, they had done lots of things already so it didn't mean anything anymore as Aria took her father's car to go see her boyfriend Ethan at his hotel.They had been together for all three years although long distance and having missed each other it was time for some loving."Mama I will be back in the evening going to see Ethan he just returned from Italy" Aria said as she took her car keys from the table and went out the door before Harmon could respond.When she got to the hotel room door she knocked and the moment he opened it up he pulled her in with a hot kiss and she knew he had missed her as much as she had missed him, she wanted to pull away but she didn't want to spoil the moment with questions so she continued with the kiss forgetting everything around them.Aria didn't even know when he had locked the door but she knew her legs were wrapped around his waist and he had her against the wall.Thank God she didn't put on a bra it was easy for him to find h
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Eden's heart raced as Asher's words echoed in her mind. She couldn't believe that he loved her, and her emotions were overwhelming. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she tried to process what had just happened. She had never felt so loved and cherished before, and it was a feeling that she never wanted to let go of.As she looked into Asher's eyes, she knew that he was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She took a deep breath and told him that she loved him too and that she never wanted him to let her go. The words felt so right coming out of her mouth, and she knew that she meant every single one of them.Asher pulled her close, and Wden could feel his strong arms wrapped around her. She felt safe and secure in his embrace, and she knew that she never wanted to let go. They stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, just holding each other and feeling the love that they had for each other.As they finally pulled apart, Eden could see the tears in Asher's eye
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Since Teddy had requested for the couple to come down home and had exactly had time to go meet up with him. because of their busy schedules.Seeing that he had been diagnosed and might just end up dying without having to apologise Teddy resolved to write a letter to the Ashtons.He had been treated badly as he was in the prison cell.He had been raped and molested by his fellow inmates who knew him to be a drug lord and also whom he had annoyed at a point.Teddy had developed Pile and now he was diagnosed with colon cancer and was about to die but his conscience wouldn't let him he had to apologise to those his actions had hurt.Emilie had listed him and made him understand that she was out to make his life a miserable hell even though she was pardoned.Emilie had also not forgotten to let him know that she had plans of ruining Ryans's life still as she still had more of a grudge and had him in mind.Teddy wanted to do what was right when it meant doing it for the last time before his
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Three years later The time after his university graduation his parents had urged him to go further in his education with a master's degree but he took the money and brought fraudulent documents home making his parents happy he had gotten admission into the university to get a master's certificate but after all semesters passed and he didn't bring any results to attest that he was going to school after much follow up he came clean and told his parents he wasn't going to school and everything that was happening was all a lie.Asher's parents were mad at him for days but later they forgave him and that's when he brought up the idea of joining his friend in graphic design Asher had his condo but recently he kept talking about moving in with Ruby instead of the other way round and his mother was not liking it seems Ruby was not who she claimed to be she was manipulative and everyone but Asher was seeing beyond her ploy. Ruby was Asher's girlfriend they had dated the entire time he was in
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It was a week to Prom and Eden had not been asked to the prom yet and neither had Asher.Well, his case was different he had been asked but just he didn't feel like going with the rude and obnoxious females who asked him.It was kike some sorry of competition amongst them to see who he would choose to go with."Man Lerish asked you to prom and you refused? Men something has got to be wrong with you" his friends scolded as the popular cheerleader asked him to the dance but he rejected her proposal."Because I have someone in mind already and y'all would see her" he replied and continued with his lunch.Asher had always been close to his mother, and her advice had never steered him wrong. So when she suggested he do something special for Eden, he knew he had to follow through. With the dance before their graduation just around the corner, Asher started planning how he could make it a night to remember for Eden.Despite the teasing and bullying she had endured from other kids at school,
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Louis Ryan's stepfather had been working hard on a project for the past few months, and it was finally paying off. He had landed a big deal that was going to bring in a lot of money for the family. To celebrate this achievement, he invited the entire family over to his house for a celebration. The weekend was chosen for the party, and everyone was excited to get together and enjoy the festivities. The family had not seen each other in a while, so this was a great opportunity to catch up and spend some quality time together.On the day of the party, the family gathered at the park for a family picnic. The weather was perfect, and there was a lot of food and drinks to go around. The kids were playing games, while the adults chatted and enjoyed the sunshine.As the day progressed, Louis Ryan's stepfather announced the big news to the family. He had landed a deal that was going to bring in a lot of money for the family, and everyone was thrilled. They raised a toast to his success and sp
