Travis regarded Annabelle with a hint of skepticism, as though she had just revealed something utterly perplexing. “You had a feeling I’d be here today. I didn’t inform anyone, not even Devon,” he stated, his brow furrowing with confusion.In response, Annabelle sported an innocent smile and casually remarked, “I was tipped off by one of the security guards. I requested that they notify me whenever you decided to set foot in this mansion. I was genuinely surprised when I received the information.”Travis let out a resigned sigh and nodded. “Well, I came here for—”“Business, I know,” Annabelle interjected, her tone understanding. “That’s okay. We can grab a meal later in the day.”Travis scrutinized Annabelle for a moment, seeing how serious she was about wanting to hang out with him. He glanced at his wristwatch and replied, “I do have an appointment right now, Anna, but once I’m finished, we can go out for a drink or something.”to conceal her bubbling excitement, her lips gently ni
Anna observed Travis and Devon as they entered the restaurant, a somewhat strained smile gracing her features.As they approached her, she couldn't help but let out a somewhat awkward chuckle, her attempt at concealing her surprise, "I didn't know Devon would be here too."Devon, understanding the underlying tension, gave her a knowing look and gently shook his head. He proceeded to take a seat across from her. However, just as Travis was about to sit down beside Devon, Anna interjected, her tone suggestive, "Why don't you sit beside me instead?"Both Travis and Devon exchanged bemused glances at her in response to her remark. Devon, unperturbed, quipped, "What's so special about the chair beside you, Anna? Let's not make a fuss, Travis, so just sit."Clearly irritated by Devon, Anna huffily took her own seat, though reluctantly. Travis followed suit, sensing the unspoken tension between Anna and Devon. Perplexed, he inquired, "Is something amiss here?" His attention was now fixed o
Travis couldn't help but furrow his brow as he observed the unfolding drama between Olivia and her mysterious companion, Ben. The man was grinning smugly and held Olivia's face, asserting his dominance in a rather possessive manner.With a concerned expression, Ben questioned, "So, now you're mine, Olivia, but it vexes me that you're still with another man. A man of my stature, Benson Jones, doesn't share his woman with other men. It's a blow to my pride."Eager to reassure him, Olivia hastily responded, "Oh no, Ben, my love, you don't need to worry. I haven't allowed that worthless guy to touch me since we've been together. I couldn't possibly open myself to such a pauper; my body belongs solely to you, Ben. You're the only one it will ever serve. Trust me, you have my full devotion!"Travis couldn't help but mutter to himself, finding the situation oddly comical.Olivia continued her explanation, "To be honest, I've been contemplating ending things with him for a while. I used the e
Dear readers,I had initially planned to write this, but it slipped my mind, and I promptly uploaded the other chapters. I noticed your comments in Chapter 121, requesting more chapters, and I understand your frustration. The truth is, I've been grappling with writer's block while juggling my school commitments. I apologize for not being able to concentrate fully.That's why I'm making an effort to upload up to five chapters today and potentially more in the coming days.I sincerely hope you won't abandon my book, as I have no intention of leaving it incomplete. I'm committed to seeing it through to the end....Edwin's day had been clouded with anger ever since his unexpected encounter with Travis at the mansion. The way Travis had addressed him with a sense of dominance, as if Edwin were nothing more than a child, had been infuriating.He couldn't bear the constant humiliation he felt, all courtesy of Travis. It had become increasingly unbearable for him.After much contemplation,
Edwin.The name echoed in Travis’ mind like a haunting refrain as he departed from the hospital, his head swathed in bandages. He couldn’t afford to linger, though, because unfinished business called to him, compelling him to make a swift return home.As he made his way to the car, Damien, who had been a steadfast presence throughout the ordeal, voiced his concerns. “Are you certain you shouldn’t stay back and focus on your recovery? You still don’t look well,” Damien said, his tone laced with genuine worry as he held the passenger door open.Travis acknowledged the concern with a weary sigh, locking eyes with Damien before getting into the car. “I appreciate it, but I need to head home. I’ll get myself checked at the hospital once I’m back in Grove City. I can’t stay away any longer; my family needs me.”With a nod of understanding, Damien slid into the driver's seat, firmly shutting the car door, and ignited the engine as they began their journey toward the Danforth Manor.As they c
"Why are you here, officers?" Bianca inquired, a mix of fear and curiosity evident in her voice. Deep down, she had an inkling that the matter concerned her son, and it didn't bode well.The two male officers bowed slightly in apology as they began to explain, "We apologize, Mr. Danforth, but we received a tip, and it's our duty to follow up on such leads—"Curiosity piqued, Leon interjected, "What tip are you referring to?"One of the officers disclosed their motive with a solemn expression, "Drug-related activities. We received information indicating that your son, Edwin Cooper, is potentially involved in drug trafficking. We are here to search his belongings for any evidence." Edwin's mouth dropped open in sheer shock, and he glanced at his mother, who wore an equally perplexed expression. At that moment, both mother and son were utterly bewildered by these allegations.Leon, frowning in disbelief, asked, "And you have a search warrant to conduct such a search?"The officer prompt
The turbulent scene played out in the Danforth residence, leaving Bianca in a state of disbelief and agony as she witnessed the apprehension of her son. Her voice rang out, a desperate plea for justice, as they forcibly dragged Edwin away from their home. “This is unbelievable! No, my son is innocent!!” she cried out in distress, desperation overwhelmed her as she beseeched Leon to intervene. “Oh, my God, what the hell is happening?! Leon, do something, please!!!”Leon, weighed down by the gravity of the situation, responded with a heavy sigh and a contemplative gaze. He had never anticipated that their day would culminate in such a shocking revelation.He lowered his gaze, grappling with his thoughts. “What do you expect me to do about this, Bianca?! Your son was caught red-handed!”Expressing her disbelief and frustration, Bianca couldn't help but let out a scoff as she questioned the shifting dynamics. "Oh, now he's my son, huh? He's no longer your son but my son, huh?"Leon, ackn
Joanna swiftly intervened as she heard Jakob's confrontational remarks, "Jakob, maybe it's not the best way to address my husband. Our marriage is really not your concern. This is just a reconnection between friends, right?"Jakob let out a sigh and shifted his attention to Joanna, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. "You're right, Joanna. I should heed your advice, shouldn't I? You're the kind of woman whose words should be heeded, to be honest."Travis observed as Jakob casually placed a hand on Joanna's shoulder, an action that fueled his mounting irritation. With a stern huff, he declared, "I insist that you leave my house immediately."Both Joanna and Jakob responded with identical expressions of surprise, uttering in unison, "What?"Travis, with an unwavering frown, regarded the pair and emphasized, "I clearly said, Jakob, or whatever your name may be, leave my house this very instant. Get out!"Travis’ audacity left him momentarily speechless. "How dare you, Travis, try t