“Noah! Just trust yourself, you are much more capable than you imagine yourself to be. Your grandpa needs some time to relax now, it has been a very long life for me, son. Now it is my time to take my retirement and hand over everything that belongs to you to you–”“I understand your concerns grandpa, but all I am saying is, regardless of whatever uncle Otis and aunty Viola have done, why does Liam have to pay for it? He also deserves to be a part of this business, just like he is a part of our family…”Noah interrupted his grandfather without even realizing it, as the question started to pinch him until he uttered it. He had been trying to understand all the points that his grandfather had been trying to explain to him, in direct as well as indirect ways since they had met.After hearing all of them straight from Warner’s mouth, he kinda understood almost everything. Especially after seeing that the maid who was supposed to have died all those years ago, all because of him– was aliv
Noah took one glance at Eliana's eyes, and that's all it took for him to sense what she wanted.Without turning away from her or breaking eye contact, he started to speak to the staff members who were standing behind him while holding the medical supplies. “Leave, right now. And update me on the location of the doctor, why is it taking this long for him to come–”“It's okay! Call the doctor and tell him that there is no need for him to arrive. And also, close the door on your way out.”Eliana spoke over Noah's command before the staff members could have gotten the chance to reply and accept the order.She waited for them to leave the room with impatience and anxiety; even though Noah was trying his best to hide it from her eyes, she could notice the frustration and the helplessness on his face.This was something she hadn't ever seen on his face even when he didn't have a penny in his pocket– so then, why was he this helpless when he was the only heir of an entire Empire?As soon as
Eliana closed the gap between them within moments as she pulled Noah into a hug, rubbing her hands softly on his back. She found her voice after a few minutes. “It's okay Noah… it's okay, I am not mad at you that you have hidden all of this from me. It's just that, if you had told me about it already, we might have done something about it together. We are a team, right? Then why do you have to go through all of this alone?”Noah tightened his grip against Eliana's waist, releasing all the tension he had been holding in for so long. Feeling overwhelmed, all he could manage to do was murmur in a low voice,“Thank you!”As soon as she heard Noah whispering a thank you, she started off on another tangent, feeling miffed. “Noah, seriously! You will thank me for doing the bare minimum, when you have been doing everything to save this relationship of ours? I don't even know what I have done, to get someone you in my life… the most caring and loving life partner in this entire world–”"Giv
Everyone had gathered back at the breakfast table, and before anyone could break the silence, Otis took the initiative, his voice filled with relief.“Dad! I have talked to Liam, and he will be here before the evening party. I spoke to him last night, he's also very happy for Noah– after all, they are brothers.”“Yes! Even though they are originally cousins by relation, but I have always taught my son that Noah is his brother.”As soon as Otis completed his sentence, Viola spoke up proudly, lifting her chin, and giving a pointed look to Warner.“That's a good thing. So when will Liam be here?”Warner asked, concentrating on his food.“He has boarded the private jet already. He will be here by three- thirty this afternoon.”“Alright." Warner said, taking a sip of his coffee before turning his attention to Noah. “Noah, make sure you eat your breakfast well, son. We have got some important matters to discuss, and we will continue where we left off.”“Okay Grandpa.”Noah replied with a n
Noah’s voice cracked as he continued screaming for help, tiring out his lungs continuously. Finally, the doctor arrived, pushing through the tense atmosphere and panic- stricken staff. “Mr. Kingsley, please step aside and let us check.”The doctor instructed as soon as he saw Warner's condition, and the fact that Noah was holding his hands like he was not ready to let go of them at any cost. Yet, as the doctor spoke again, Noah quickly stepped aside. The examination was a little too swift, and when the doctor looked up, his face was grave.It didn't take him too long to announce;“I am sorry to say, but Mr. Kingsley has suffered a stroke. We need to take him to the hospital as fast as we can, or else his condition will worsen rapidly.”The announcement shook both Noah and Eliana to the root. Meanwhile, across the room, Otis and Viola were still trying to console each other and compose themselves; too consumed by their own grief to be aware of their surroundings or process what was h
The doctor placed a comforting hand on Noah's shoulder and spoke gently.“Be rest assured, Mr. Kingsley. We'll do the best we can. We won’t let anything happen to Mr. Warner."With that, the doctor and his team entered the operation room, leaving Noah, Eliana, and Stuart waiting outside the operation theater in anticipation.Their anxiety was building with every passing minute; three agonizing hours had passed this way, but no one came out to tell them anything that was going on inside.Noah or Staurt had not sat down, even for a minute; both of them were too worried to even notice the strain on their legs or even breathe. Thankfully, it was an autonomous process and was taking place in the background without any external effort, or else, they would have stopped doing that as well.Eliana paced nervously, alternating between trying to comfort Noah and Stuart and tamping down her own fears. However, attempts to calm them down were not quite successful.Beneath his steely exterior, Noa
Noah quickly pulled away from Eliana and turned to the junior doctor, as he asked;“What …what did you say, how is my grandpa?”“Sir! He is finally out of danger. His condition has finally stabilized and he will be back in his senses in a few minutes, or a few hours at maximum, but right now he is looking for you.”“Okay, I am coming right away.”Saying this, he looked at Eliana and she nodded softly as he entered the room.Warner was lying on the bed, semi- conscious. His face was looking pale and haggard, like he had been sick for years and had aged a whole ten years within a few hours.But still, Noah was at peace, as his grandfather was out of danger now, and he knew that he would recover gradually from here.He sat on the side chair by the bed and pulled Warner's hand in his own, making him aware of his presence.Sensing him near his bed, Warner managed to open his eyes and a faint voice called out;“Noah!”“Yes grandpa! I am here, your Noah is here.”He replied as quickly as he
Noah was understanding each and every word that Warner was saying, but there was a part of him which still didn't want to believe them… the little boy who had been thrown out into the world without his family didn't want to believe his grandpa's words.There were many cons for believing them, and the worst of it was that because of this news, he would have to accept the fact that his brother was not with them anymore.However, he didn't want to disappoint his grandpa, either. Shrugging away his worries and fixing a smile on his face, he spoke;“I know grandpa! But right now, you need to rest, so don't think about business right now… just rest.”“Yes, my dear… I will. But tell me, how are Viola and Otis? He… he was their only son. Please tell me they are okay too?”He asked, as he was really concerned about his step son and daughter in law. Even though he was well aware of their reality, this wasn't the time to judge and treat them according to their past actions and greed.“The staff