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Teddy and Ernestine had been looking forward to watching the luncheon of the invention being aired on television. It was an event they had both been curious about, wondering what exciting new inventions would be unveiled.When the show began, Teddy and Ernestine were excited to see what was revealed. Unfortunately for them, it was Ryan and his family's invention that took centre stage. Seeing the success of their adversary filled them with a range of emotions from anger and bitterness to envy and hatred. Both Teddy and Ernestine felt like all their hard work had been for nothing as Ryan and his family seemed to gain recognition and acceptance for their invention, something they had failed to do. The injustice of it all only seemed to increase their rage.As Teddy and Ernestine watched the show, their anger and hatred towards Ryan and his family continued to intensify. In the back of their minds, they each could not help but develop a desire for revenge against the family they now v
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It was a long time coming.Ryan had to come down and see if they could make sure Emilie betrayed those she was working with in a bid to get those whom she was with.Ryan and Lilian were discussing his plan to come down to the site where they had kidnapped Emilie when suddenly the conversation shifted to Emilie’s fate. Lilian asked Ryan if he was sure he wanted to go through with it, to which Ryan replied in the affirmative. Ryan then suggested to Lilian that he disguise his voice and call Emilie in the shadows of another room, asking her to betray Teddy in exchange for her freedom. Lilian was taken aback by this suggestion but ultimately agreed as she felt it was the only way to get the job done swiftly.So, Ryan proceeded to make the call to Emilie, ensuring she didn’t recognize his voice. He told her that if she betrayed Teddy, then she would be released right away. Emilie, of course, refused the offer, not wanting to be a part of the betrayal but still being left with no other o
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The police had opened an investigation and of course, Emilie didn't want to comply.Ryan had given instructions for her to be tormented until she opens her mouth and named her friends also so that they would use word of mouth and the video evidence to make sure it corroborated. Emilie was in police custody, feeling overwhelmed and fearful. She had been interrogated by the officers for hours, but she refused to talk regardless of their harsh treatment. She didn't want to give any information away and instead chose to take whatever punishment was coming her way on her own. Even with the intimidating questions and the gruelling interrogation, Emilie refused to break down and tell them what they wanted to know. She was determined not to involve anyone else in her mess and kept her secrets close to her chest.The officers tried every tactic they could think of to get her to talk, but she remained silent. They searched her house and belongings, hoping to find something that would reveal w
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"Who are you? where are you taking us to? Stacy kept shouting as she was not okay with her kid's screams."Please don't hurt my babies I beg of you" she pleaded."Anything you want I'll give to you please just don't hurt them please" she begged."Would you shut up woman you are too noisy and you shall die because your husband is too nosey and couldn't mind his business and let us be" Leslie screamed at her.For a moment she was quiet but after some time she heard Aria call her."Mama why are we here, is it a trip to Disney?" the little girl asked her mother who was blindfolded."No baby don't worry Daddy would find us and we would be out of here in no time okay?" she tries to console them but it wasn't working as kids they wanted the freedom to run around and their mother could hardly do anything but sit back because her hands where bound and she was blindfolded.Suddenly she felt a presence in the room and chills ran through her body she was scared."Who are you and what do you want?
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Stacy held her two kids close to her in the darkroom of their captors. As she cradled them, fear and sadness washed over her like a wave. She had no idea how long they would be held or what might happen to her family, and she was desperate to protect them. All she could do was sit with them and silently wish and pray that they would be saved.The darkness of the room seemed to press down on them, and Stacy fought the urge to scream out against the injustice. All she could do was hug her children tight and hope for the best. Even then, she was worried her kids would become malnourished from not eating the food provided by their captors. She didn't want to expose them to any potential harm, but neither did she want to risk their health.Stacy blinked back tears and tried to remain brave for her children. She looked at each of their faces, remembering all the joy and love she felt for them. Despite the dire circumstances, these moments with her beloved children comforted her and gave
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Emilie had done some terrible things to her ex-husband Ryan, and she was feeling the weight of her actions in her prison cell. She had never taken responsibility for her choices, so it felt almost foreign to her to be contemplating making things right. She had been manipulating Ryan for years, and he had undeservedly suffered for her selfish reasons. She hated herself for her actions and desperately wanted to do something that could make up for her wrongdoings. She had heard the stories from the inmates around her of people getting their sentences reduced, or even being released due to a full confession of their wrongdoings. Emilie was starting to believe that this was her only option; confessing her crimes and hoping for mercy. She began to argue with herself, debating the pros and cons of going to the police. What if they didn't believe her? What if they thought that she was just trying to get out of her sentence? She asked herself these questions over and over again until f
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Emilie sat in her cell wearing her prison uniform, staring at Alan with an expression of confusion and hurt. She wanted to understand why he had lied to Teddy and herself, pretending to be their friend while he was a private investigator. She sighed heavily and shook her head. “Alan, why did you have to lie to us like that?” she asked softly. “You...you said you were our friend.” Alan remained silent, avoiding her gaze. Emilie continued to look at him expectantly. “We trusted you, Alan,” she said, her voice filled with pathos. “We both thought you were a nice person. Why did you do it?” Alan slowly looked up at her and sighed. “Emilie, I'm sorry I lied to you. I know it was wrong, but I had no choice. I needed to get to the truth.” Emilie narrowed her eyes. “But why? What did you need to find out?” Alan shifted uncomfortably before finally speaking up. “I was hired by your ex-husband as you can see to get information about your family. It was my job, Emilie. And I had to find
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Ernestine and Teddy had taken it upon themselves to watch the news since they knew what was going to happen and within seconds they turned on the television it seemed it brought a glimmer of hope to them as they saw a picture of Emilie showing she was free and from what they knew she wouldn't have anywhere to go to.Ernestine and Teddy were ecstatic when they heard the news that Emilie was released from police custody. It had been a tense few days for them, worried about what she might reveal to the authorities about their activities. This meant that she must have not told the police anything about them, which was a great relief.As soon as they heard the news, they started to relax a bit and each of them let out a long sigh of relief. Both of them were grateful that Emilie had kept her promise not to reveal anything to the police. This would make it much easier for them to keep their secrets safely tucked away.Ernestine and Teddy discussed the possibility of Emilie getting into trou
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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
