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Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 71
Alex, searching for the source of Maria's concern, asked cautiously, "Did Isabella put you up to this?" Maria, with a hint of surprise, replied, "What... no. I haven't even seen her since all this went down." "Okay... looks like she's really moving on," Alex mused, a mixture of emotions playing on his face. Maria reached out, gently holding his hand."You'll be okay," Maria assured him. "Yeah... sure," Alex responded, his tone betraying a touch of skepticism. Maria, sensing his inner turmoil, continued, "So what are you doing here?" Alex explained, "You know, just to cool off some steam." Maria raised an eyebrow. "Okay, but I thought you said you do that with your boys."Alex sighed, "Yeah, most of them are married, so I let them be." "Right. Listen, if you need someone to talk to, I'm here," Maria offered. "I know, thanks Maria, you're a good one," Alex acknowledged, appreciating the genuine concern in her words. Maria stood up and hugged him, saying, "And take it easy on the drinks.
Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 72
Amidst the quiet serenity of the park, Alex, feeling a need to clarify his intentions, insisted, "Look, I just want to be nice to you, is all." Bambi, still processing the unexpected offer, replied cautiously, "Okay, but I don't know you like that."Respecting her hesitation, Alex decided to reveal a bit more about himself. "Okay, you know what, look up REED Group of Company. My dad owns it, and now, I'm the acting CEO. And a position is open for you, if you're interested." Bambi's eyes widened, a mix of surprise and skepticism in her expression. "Who are you?" she questioned.Alex, with a warm smile, revealed, "I'm Alex Fitzgerald." Bambi, realizing the magnitude of the situation, said, "I think I'm gonna have to look you up when I get home." Alex nodded, encouraging her to do so. "You do that." Bambi, feeling overwhelmed, asked, "Okay, but can I at least think about this? It's too much to process right now.""Hey, hey, take your time. You don't have to give me an answer right away,
Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 73
The morning light filtered through the curtains, gently illuminating the room where Isabella found herself. The unfamiliar surroundings sparked a momentary confusion as she blinked away sleep, trying to make sense of her location. A serious headache throbbed at her temples, adding to the disorientation.Pushing herself up, Isabella surveyed the room, her gaze taking in the subtle luxury and elegance that hinted at a different environment from her own. She cautiously stepped out of the room, encountering Ruben's maid in the hallway. "Where am I?" she inquired, her voice a mix of bewilderment and concern.The maid, respectful but composed, replied, "Mr. Oscorp's house, ma'am. Do you need me to get you something?" Isabella's eyes widened with realization. Ruben's house? Disbelief and regret flooded her thoughts. "Can I get water?" she requested, needing a moment to collect herself.The maid nodded and hurried off to fulfill Isabella's request. Alone in the hallway, Isabella couldn't fath
Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 74
As Isabella attempted to find solace in the embrace of sleep, a persistent knock echoed through her room, disrupting the fragile peace she sought. Groaning, she mustered the energy to answer, opening the door to find her mother standing there. "Mum, what's it?" Isabella asked, her voice tinged with a mix of weariness and irritation.Eleanor, unimpressed with her daughter's greeting, entered the room with an air of authority. "Is this how to greet your mother? Rude!" Isabella rolled her eyes but chose not to engage in a morning quarrel. "What do you want, Mum?" Eleanor got straight to the point. "Where did you go last night?"Isabella, quick on her feet, responded, "I slept over at Kia's." Eleanor eyed her daughter with a raised eyebrow. "Wild night, huh?" Isabella, feeling no inclination to share the details, simply replied, "Really wild."Not one to dwell on her daughter's escapades, Eleanor shifted the conversation. "Well, Maria is downstairs to see you." "Maria? What's she doing he
Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 75
As Alex savored the rich aroma of his morning coffee, the butler entered the kitchen with a respectful greeting. "Morning, boss." "Good morning," Alex replied, taking a sip of his coffee. The butler, with an air of concern, inquired, "How was your night?" "Not bad," Alex responded casually. Sensing a deeper inquiry, the butler continued, "Well, I came to check in on you last night. You were not in your room. Everything okay?""Of course," Alex reassured him, a slight smile on his face. "Had to take care of some things last night." The butler nodded in understanding. "Okay. Your mother wants to speak with you about the company." "Alright," Alex acknowledged. "Tell her I'll join her in a few, and please, be present there." "Very well, sir," the butler replied, then promptly left the kitchen. As Alex took another sip of his coffee, he couldn't help but marvel at the contrast between his current life and the one he had known before.In the elegant living room, Grace, Alex, and the butler
Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 76
The rain drizzled lightly as Maria approached Zac's house, as she drove in the quiet street. She pulled her coat tighter around her, a futile attempt to shield herself from the damp chill. Frustration marked her face; her attempts to reach Alex had been in vain, his number persistently unreachable.With a determined resolve, Maria reached Zac's doorstep, her knuckles rapping a staccato on the door. The door swung open, revealing Zac's puzzled expression. He seemed genuinely surprised to see her, his eyes widening momentarily before he awkwardly closed the door and promptly reopened it, as if uncertain about his actions.Maria's brow furrowed at the peculiar encounter, and she couldn't help but blurt out, "Hey, what's going on?" The confusion lingered in her voice as Zac, still slightly befuddled, stammered a response, "Hey, umm...sorry, I just...didn't know...umm...you're Alex's in-law, yeah?"Nodding in confirmation, Maria replied, "Yeah, I was here the other day with your friends. R
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Maria couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions—relief that Alex was safe and on his way, yet a lingering sense of curiosity about the events that had unfolded. "Is he okay?" she asked, unable to conceal her concern. Zac nodded, a reassuring smile on his face. "Yeah, he's on his way here. Said he called the guys too."As the door swung open, revealing a rain-soaked Alex, Zac greeted him with a hearty welcome. Pleasantries exchanged, Alex's eyes widened in surprise as he spotted Maria in the room. "Hey, Maria! Good to see you. What are you doing here? Are you two...?" he trailed off, leaving the question hanging in the air.Maria, her hands slightly raised in a defensive gesture, responded with a chuckle, "Oh God, no. I mean, he's not bad, but not what you're thinking." Alex nodded, a hint of amusement playing on his lips. "Right."Curiosity lingering, Maria got straight to the point, "I've been trying to get a hold of you for a while now. Everything okay?" Alex reassured her with a
Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law Chapter 78
A heavy silence descended upon the room, broken only by the pattering rain outside as Daniel, the outspoken one, voiced the collective shock. "Hold on, you mean to tell us you've been lying to us all along?" Alex, his gaze steady, responded, "I didn't lie. I just didn't want this part of me out."Zac, recalling Maria's revelation, interjected, "Maria did mention it when she was here. I said it can't be true." Aaron, catching up on the unfolding drama, queried, "Maria was here?" Zac sighed, "Long story."Daniel, attempting to maintain order, exclaimed, "Guys, hold on! Alex, what other thing did you keep from us about you that we don't know?" Alex's voice, tinged with regret, replied, "This is the only thing, and my ex-wife doesn't know about this either."John chimed in, "So you've been fake with us all along?" Alex defended himself, "Again, guys, I wasn't. I only did it to protect myself." Daniel, seemingly unconvinced, retorted, "Yeah, but we've all been buddies for years now. How ar
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As Kia's words hung in the air, Isabella felt a mix of anger and disbelief swirl within her. She struggled to find her voice amidst the chaos of emotions brewing in the room."Okay, Isabella, I apologize. I know I shouldn't have done you wrong like this, But you don't even like the man." Kia's voice broke the tense silence, but Isabella could sense the insincerity dripping from every word."Shut up! Shut up now or else I'll make sure you're wounded," Eleanor snapped, her eyes flashing with fury."You'll do nothing of such, Eleanor. If you don't want me to take back everything I've done for you," Ruben's voice cut through the tension, his gaze stern as he addressed Eleanor's threat."So what now? You two are couples?" Jessica's incredulous voice added to the cacophony of emotions filling the room.Ruben nodded solemnly. "Yes. And she's carrying my child," he admitted, his words hanging heavily in the air."What?!" The collective gasp from the others echoed through the room, mingling wi
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As the night wore on, Isabella found herself unable to find solace in sleep, her mind plagued by the events of the previous day. Thankfully, Jessica remained by her side throughout the long hours, offering a comforting presence in the darkness.As morning dawned, Isabella stirred from her restless slumber, her eyes heavy with exhaustion. Turning to Jessica, she attempted to put on a brave face, determined to face the day ahead. "Jess, you can go home now. I'm okay," she insisted, her voice tinged with a sense of determination.But Jessica wasn't about to leave her friend's side so easily. "There is no way I'm leaving you by yourself, babe," she countered, her tone firm with resolve. "You need someone with you right now."Isabella sighed, knowing that Jessica wouldn't budge on this matter. "But I'm okay, though. We need to go to work, in fact," she argued, her mind already turning to the tasks that awaited them."Not today," Jessica insisted, her gaze unwavering as she reached for her
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With tears blurring her vision, Isabella drove aimlessly through the night, her mind consumed by a whirlwind of emotions. She didn't know where to go, but eventually, she found herself pulling up to her own house. The familiar sight brought little comfort as she stepped out of the car, her heart heavy with grief.As she pushed open the door, still consumed by her tears, Isabella's eyes fell upon Tes, standing before her with bags and luggage in hand, a look of determination on her face. Confusion clouded Isabella's features as she struggled to comprehend the scene unfolding before her."What are you doing? Where are you going?" Isabella demanded, her voice cracking with emotion.Tes met Isabella's gaze with a mixture of sadness and resolve. "Is everything okay, ma'am? You're crying," she observed quietly.Isabella's frustration boiled over as she lashed out at Tes, her voice tinged with desperation. "Where the hell are you going, Tes?" she yelled, her words echoing in the empty hallwa
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As Isabella bared her heart to Alex, her words hanging heavy with emotion, Alex couldn't help but chuckle nervously, a mixture of disbelief and uncertainty swirling within him."Isabella, what about your husband?" Alex countered, his voice tinged with apprehension as he sought to deflect the weight of her confession.But Isabella refused to be deterred, her gaze unwavering as she reached out to grasp his hand firmly in hers. "Alex, don't deflect, please," she implored, her voice filled with quiet determination. "I think about you every single day since you left, makes me wonder if you do the same too."Alex's heart constricted at her words, the memories of their shared past flooding back with bittersweet clarity. "You know what is funny is the fact that you have the audacity to tell me all these after everything I have been through because of you," he retorted, his tone tinged with bitterness."Don't say that. You know you weren't completely honest," Isabella countered, her voice soft
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As Grace's questions hung in the air, Alex exchanged a meaningful glance with the butler and Bambi, silently conveying the gravity of the situation. Sensing the tension building, Grace's patience wore thin as she demanded answers."What is she talking about? What about the company?" Grace pressed, her voice edged with frustration.Alex hesitated, weighing his words carefully before responding. "Mum, I promise I'll tell you everything when we get home," he reassured her, his tone earnest."Why not here, hun?" Grace insisted, her tone growing more insistent by the second."Now is not the time or place. Let's respect our friends, Mum," Alex replied gently, his eyes pleading for understanding.Rolling her eyes in exasperation, Grace begrudgingly acquiesced. "As soon as we all get home, you start talking," she declared firmly."Okay, Mum," Alex agreed, his tone tinged with a hint of resignation.Just then, a welcome distraction presented itself as Rich and his wife came into view. Sensing
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As the morning light filtered through the curtains, Isabella stirred from her slumber, her senses gradually awakening to the sound of the alarm clock. Beside her, Ruben leaned in to plant a tender kiss on her cheek, his voice filled with gentle insistence."Babe, you need to get up," he murmured, his breath warm against her skin."Good morning, baby," Isabella replied with a sleepy smile, her voice soft with sleep. "What time is it?""It's 9," Ruben informed her, his tone tinged with urgency. "We need to go get ready.""I agree," Isabella concurred, her mind slowly shaking off the remnants of sleep as she reluctantly pushed herself out of bed.As they both began the familiar routine of getting ready for the day ahead, Ruben's phone buzzed with an incoming message. With a quick glance, he checked it and swiftly composed a reply, his fingers moving with practiced ease.Curiosity flickered in Isabella's eyes as she watched him, a hint of concern creeping into her voice. "Who's that?" she
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As Alex meticulously adjusted his tie in front of the mirror, his mind buzzed with thoughts about the day ahead. It was the Harringtons daughter's wedding day, a momentous occasion that he had eagerly anticipated despite the whirlwind of responsibilities that had consumed him at work.Grace entered the room with an affectionate smile, her eyes twinkling with pride. "Look at my handsome son," she beamed, admiring Alex's appearance. His smile widened at her words, a flicker of warmth amidst the nervous excitement."Mum, are you ready?" Alex asked, his voice tinged with anticipation. "Because I'm picking Bambi on our way to the wedding."Grace chuckled, her laughter echoing through the room. "I just need to wear my dress. I don't want to wear it yet until I'm sure you're ready.""Okay, Mum," Alex replied, a hint of impatience in his tone. He glanced at the clock, aware of the ticking seconds slipping away. Just then, the butler entered the room."Good morning, everyone," the butler greet
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Alex's eyes widened in surprise, a mixture of curiosity and concern flickering across his features. "Who?" he demanded, his voice laced with urgency.Layla leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Let's just say, it's someone you never would've suspected," she teased.Alex's eyes widened in disbelief as Layla revealed the culprit behind the company's turmoil. "It's Becca," Layla stated matter-of-factly."I knew it! I had my suspicions!" Alex exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice. He clenched his fists, his mind racing with a mixture of anger and vindication.Layla's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You knew?" she questioned, incredulous."Yeah," Alex admitted, his tone somber. "We had some trouble months back, and all directions were leading to her, but we were unable to find any evidence."Layla's expression softened as she processed the revelation. "And you're just telling me this now?" she asked, a hint of reproach in her voice.Alex's shoulders sagged
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Alex's mind was a whirlwind of worry and frustration as he sat at his desk, poring over legal documents and making frantic phone calls to his lawyers. Each attempt to reach them only resulted in unanswered calls and mounting frustration.With no progress in sight, Alex's last hope rested on Layla and whatever information she had managed to gather. He dialed her number, his fingers tapping impatiently against the desk as he waited for her to pick up."Layla," he greeted as soon as she answered. "What have you found out?"Layla's voice came through the phone, filled with determination. "Hey Alex, I'm just on my way to your house. Don't leave."Relief washed over Alex as he replied, "I'm right here. I'll wait for you."They exchanged brief goodbyes and hung up, leaving Alex to anxiously anticipate Layla's arrival. As he waited, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at him.Seeking solace, Alex reached out to Bambi, his voice filled with apology and concern. "Babe, I'm just
