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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
Ashton's Empire 65
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
Ashton's Empire 66
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.
Ashton's Empire 68
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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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
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When Emilie got back into their hiding spot Teddy was so furious at her that he called her incompetent and stupid."Emilie, what kind of wife are you? I can't believe you were unable to kidnap the one-year-old from the hospital. It was a simple task that required minimal effort, yet you couldn't even manage that. Your incompetence is astounding. What happened to you? You used to be so capable and efficient. I trusted you to take care of this task, but you failed miserably. I'm beginning to wonder if you are even capable of anything anymore. This isn't the first time you have let me down. I am seriously questioning our relationship right now. I thought I could count on you to take care of something so obvious. It is like you don't even care if I succeed or not. I am so angry with you right now that I can't even think straight. I don't know why I even bothered to marry you. You have proven to be unreliable and completely worthless to me. I have no use for someone who fails at every a