Everyone was surprised by what ma'am Miguel said. They remembered her telling them on fateful day that Feran was only still standing high and making way because his grandfather had his back. She had told them that he was a nobody and he would let them be if he loses his grandfather who was his mentor and biggest support someday and they all believed her. But now they regret it.Laura was the most shocked person in the family. She believed she had underestimated Feran too and for the third time. She felt like a big fool because she ought to have known best."Now look what that rotten bastard has done," Mark groaned. His girlfriend whom he has recently engaged, making her his fiancee, attempted to cool him down by touching him but he flinched. "We've lost our potential clients!""I thought he would stop coming after us? Now he has pulled a string to ruin our entire family. This is bad for us," Clara said"You all better not step on my toes by crying, whining and groaning like dogs! I'm
Laura was very happy that her grandmother believed in her. She was more confident than ever to prove her worth to her. When she left her grandmother's room, she was informed that her parents had gone home. She got out of the house and called Elijah."Elijah, I want you to do something.""What do you want? I already talked to Feran.""Make a post," Laura sneered. "A demeaning post about the Andersons. Feran's qualities should be questioned in the post too. Make it as soon as possible.""Okay. I got you.""Good," Laura muttered and ended the call. She got into her car and drove off. The following day,she was driving to the company when she got a message from Elijah. She pulled over to the side of the road and read the message. A smile appeared on her face when she was done reading the message and she headed to Feran's company instead.Feran stepped out of his car that morning with Jeana when the driver pulled up in front of the company. They were about to head into the building when Fe
Jeana slowly stood up, speechless. She didn't know what to tell them."Feran is receiving treatment in London? How's that possible? You said he only went there for check up, right?" Zoey asked. Jeana couldn't say a word but nodded."Ummm, actually," she managed to say after gaining her voice. "Please excuse me. I would like to see my sister off." Jeana took Kayla's hands and took a step to leave but stopped when it dawned on her that it was the first time they were meeting Kayla so it would be improper to make her leave without introducing her to them."I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce my sister to you guys," she apologized to Anna, Zita and Zoey who were still dumbfounded."Well, this is Kayla and she's…""Uh, I already introduced myself to them when I arrived," Kayla interrupted her with a smile. Jeana felt a bit embarrassed but shrugged it off the very next second. She stared at them one last time and gave a weird giggle."Sorry, I totally forgot that you all already met my sister
"Jeana, please speak up," Zita urged, making Jeana feel more tended. Jeana didn't know what to say. She had no idea what her mother-in-law had heard her talking about with Fernando before walking in. She didn't want to have herself in a complicated issue.Zita on the other side had only just walked to the office door and had only heard Jeana's last sentence before she rushed in demanding to know what that they were keeping from them."Mother-in-law, it's really nothing serious. Um, Fernando." Jeana stared at Fernando and gestured at him to leave before gesturing at the seat for Zita to sit down. When Zita sat down and Fernando walked to the door. He looked back at Jeana who took the next seat and signaled to her not to say anything then left."Jeana, talk to me…""Mother," Jeana said, placing a hand on Zita's hands which were lying on her laps. "I'm not keeping anything from you. ""Then what were you and Fernando talking about before I walked in? You told him that you both shouldn't
Laura simply knew it would be best to not say anything concerning her plan B. She glanced at everyone in the study and inhaled before talking."Grandmother, I guess there's supposed to be something we can use to bring Feran and his entire family down. I think they could be a secret that can ruin Feran's reputation. I just need to learn about it and after that it would be a cake." Laura smiled and shrugged. Ma'am Miguel gave her a worried look and she rolled her eyes to her mother. "Don't worry, grandmother. I'll find a way," she assured and they all went silent, not uttering a word against Laura.Two days later, the Anderson family were having dinner in the evening. They all had a gloom on their faces which didn't sit well with Jeana so she decided to cheer them all up."Hello everyone, what's with the faces you all have now? You guys should cheer up, please.""Jeana, don't try to change our mood, please," Zoey requested in a calm way. "Dear, it's been going to a week now and we've n
The next morning, the Anderson family were having breakfast, quietly at the dining table. Sir Leo cleared his throat when some of the members of the family were almost through with their food and he is said:"Jeana, you had Feran brought back from London. He's in the city, right?"Jeana dropped her spoon and stared at Zoey. Just like she had thought last night, Zoey or her daughter, Anna must have told everyone before she arrived at the dining room about her entering the house quietly last night and what she BB told them about Feran.Zoey felt a bit bad for telling the family about seeing Jeana returned late last night and about Feran so she decided to apologize."Jeana, I'm sorry if you think it was wrong for me to tell everyone about what you said to me and Anna last night. They just needed to be aware that Feran is back in the city.""It's okay, Aunt Zoey. You did nothing wrong," Jeana said with a smile. She looked at everyone and nodded. "Yes, I had Feran brought back to the city
"Why shouldn't we call the police?" Lovisa asked and Jeana shook her head."I'll just get her out of here," Jeana said. She grabbed Laura's arm and pulled her along with her out of the house.Laura groaned when Jeana walked out and tossed her like a paper ball, letting go of her."Don't you dare show up here again or the next time you do,I won't be lenient and I'll make sure you leave this house in a police car that day, and that is a promise not a threat, Laura. Be warned," Jeana said, pointing at Laura. She attempted to head back Inside but Laura stopped her."Hey, Jeana, what do you think that your secret will stay hidden forever? That's laughable, you know." Laura chuckled as Jeana flicked a stare at her. "What secret are you talking about?" Jeana asked, acting oblivious of what Laura was talking about."Stop acting dumb. I know you're keeping something from everyone. You and Feran are hiding something from your family. And, tell me something. Why are you keeping Feran's were abo
After receiving Laura's call in his study, Elijah arranged the files on his desk to rush out to go meet up with her. He arose from his seat to leave the study when his driver, Thomas,walked in with some files."Good evening, boss. Your P.A just dropped these files, they need to be signed by you,boss, " Thomas informed. "I'll do that later or tomorrow morning. Right now, I need you to take me somewhere and…" Elijah abruptly paused and stared at a letter at the edge of the table. "Just forget it. I will drive myself. Leave the files.""Boss, your P.A said it was urgent and I think it would be good if you sign it now so I can go give it to him at his place.""That idiot," Elijah groaned, sitting back. "I'm surely going to fire him when my plan works out well and I grow the company after getting what I want from that chump, Feran," Elijah muttered and gestured at Thomas to drop the files for him to sign. Thomas walked over and stood next to him, helping him turn the document pages where
Laura couldn't believe what Elijah had asked for. His eyes were gloomy and filled with the intention to kill, and she knew that this was not going to end well. Having the kind of feeling of somewhat fear in her, her heart throbbed furiously, as the words sank deep and her head absorbed the thought of what he just said. How come he still wanted to kill Feran? She didn't understand what the hell he was talking about. Her eyes twitched as she heard the words, and her heart couldn't take it fully. "I'm not going to do what you say, Elijah. I can't believe you still want to take Feran down. What the hell are you doing? I know you don't know what you are doing, or maybe you don't know the repercussions of it. You should stop having those sinister thoughts in your head, Elijah, or you might end up killing your already black soul," she said. "You know, I only spent a year in jail and did you know what I was thinking all those while? Feran. I was thinking of how to destroy him. I think
"Elijah has escaped. I'm sure he's going to think of hurting one of us," Zoey said, getting scared. "No, Aunt. He won't hurt any of us," Feran said. He quickly called Fernando, who had taken Lovisa and his son, Frazier, to the mall. He ordered him to get them back home safely and ended the call after telling him to tighten the security of the house when he returns. Zita eyed Laura. "I'm sure you know that he was going to escape, right?" "You can't be trusted, Laura. You're a sly woman!" Zoey's accused. "No, Mrs. Anderson. I had no idea. And you don't have to worry. Feran is here. I won't think of joining hands with Elijah to cause harm to any of you because you all are genuinely good," Laura said. "I know my presence is not that appreciated here so I would like to take my leave so you guys can celebrate the girl's birthday well." "Sorry about the accusations, Laura," Jeana said. "Can't you stay for a while?" "I would have loved to but I need to head somewhere else urgently, I'm s
Laura was speechless for a while after Mary revealed who sent the flowers. Unlike her mother who was obviously In a rage, Laura found it so nice of Feran and Jeana to send her flowers."Give me the card," Laura asked, stretching out her hand to Mary."Laura, you shouldn't…" Mitchel paused and glared at Mary as she gave the card to Laura.Laura smiled and read the message on the card.'Hello, Laura, we are saying a big congratulations on your safe delivery. Though it's a bit late, try to overlook the time you got these flowers and rather accept it with our sincere joy for you. Hope your child is doing well. Do take care of yourself. Our regards to your child. Your well-wishers…. Jeana and Feran.'A drop of tears rolled down Laura's cheek and Mitchel was surprised when she lifted up her head, Laura chuckled and sniffed."I can't believe they would wish me well and send flowers to me. This is really great.""What's wrong with you, Laura?" Mitchel asked, jerking up to her feet. "What's go
A month later, Feran got a call from one of the companies manager. He received some bad news that one of the company workers had stolen an important journal. "What's wrong?" Jeana asked after they had breakfast. She saw the look on his face despite him telling her that all was well, she still didn't believe him."I'll go to work now." Feran arose from the couch and went to the bathroom to ease himself, when he came out, he saw Jeana dressed up."Are you going somewhere?" He asked. She gave him a strange look and nodded."Your sisters will be visiting soon. You don't need to go over there to see them." He thought she wanted to go pay her sisters a visit."I am not going to pay anyone a visit. I'm coming along with you, Feran," she said."Excuse me?""Yes?""What did you just say?""You heard me right, Feran. Let's go to work." Feran took.his office bag."No. You are going no where with me," Feran refused."What is wrong with you, Feran?""You are pregnant, Jeana. You shouldn't be work
Silence filled the room after Laura had left. One after the other, they all came forward to apologize to Jeana."Jeana, dear. I'm sorry I didn't even utter a word when you left," Greg said. "Please forgive me.""No, Uncle Greg. You did nothing wrong." Jeana shook her head."We all didn't bother to check things from your perspective but kept quiet after Zita humiliated you and asked you to leave," Zoey said and sighed. "Jeana, I'm sorry. I'm the worst person to you.""Come on, Aunt. You're my best person," Jeana flattered."Laura had good timing but her future is ill-timed now. That sly woman should never have anyone to call 'love'. She doesn't deserve anyone's love," Anna said."You all don't need to apologize, please. I'm the one expected to apologize. I didn't even get to apologize properly to you all before leaving the house. I'm sorry I deceived you all. Honestly, I didn't want to do that before. I wasn't going to keep the truth from you all for long. I wanted to tell you all befo
Laura couldn't bring herself to admonish herself nor could she believe that Feran had any evidence of her. She felt he was lying and was just trying to mess with her mind to force her to spill out the truth."What are you talking about, Feran?" She asked when she found her voice. She glanced at everyone and fixed her gaze on Zita whose stern look was pushing her to quiver but she clenched her fists, lifting up her chin and shaking her head. "F…Feran is saying something which I can't understand. Feran, stop it, okay?" She pointed at Feran. He held her finger and pulled it down.He took out a report from an envelope and held it up to her face. "This is your original pregnancy test." He gave the report to Zita."Laura is actually five months pregnant now. She lied that she was six months pregnant and brought a made-up pregnancy report."Zita went through the report and gave it to Zita who went through it and passed it onto the other family members."Lie! You're lying, Feran! You want to
Feran was in his office when Fernando walked in to give him some new information."Sir, I've been keeping an eye on Jeana as you said," Fernando informed."How's she doing?""She and her sisters are struggling to live.""What?" Feran arose, mystified. "It's been two months since we parted ways and she hasn't bothered to call or come to me for help.""I know her well not to have another misconception about her. Sir, Jeana is a woman of self-respect and values. I'm sure she doesn't want to have anything to do with you again so as to not cause any problems."Feran sighed and sat down. "What has she been doing to sustain herself and her sisters?""She's been working in a cafe as a waitress for over a month now. Her immediate younger sister, Kayla, also started working a part-time job.""What else do you have about her?""I don't think she's in a good shape. She looks tired sometimes when I see her.""Maybe I'll pay her a visit soon.""Sir, you've got some businessmen to meet in the next t
When Laura entered the car to head back to the Anderson house, her phone beeped. It was a message from an unknown number. She guessed who the sender was before opening the message.'Meet me now in the jailhouse,' that was the message. Laura tossed her phone to the seat and locked her fingers."Elijah," she muttered.The driver tilted his head and asked her."Ma'am, did you say something?""Hm, no. Start driving," Laura said. While he was driving back to the Anderson house, she thought of a way to get him to stop the car and leave so she could go to see Elijah. She didn't want the driver to take her there because she knows for sure that Feran was going to know about it and would find out that she came to visit Elijah, and if that happens, he might start thinking there's a connection between her and him and start doubting her.She didn't want any of that to happen. She thought harder when the driver was just ten minutes away from the house and finally sneered when she got an idea.She s
Anita was surprised and so excited that she kept stealing glances at Feran while he was driving. She couldn't believe he was taking her out for the first time. She wondered if his mother had asked him to.When she got a hunch that Feran's mother, Zita, must have asked him to look after her well and make her happy, she smiled broadly at Feran who returned her smile with a fake half smile that seemed genuine to Anita.While Feran kept driving, then it hit Anita. She glanced at him and saw he had a smile on his face. She was amazed and wondered if he had any other intention. 'No, he wouldn't be thinking of dumping me elsewhere, would he?' she thought, and glancing at Feran, chills went down her spines. She recalled how her family treated him. The times he was maltreated by her family, all flashed in her mind and her lips parted when she recalled when he promised them that he was going to get revenge and make them pay."Feran, where are you taking me to?" She asked suddenly, panting. Fe