Lemuel had ordered some drinks, and after a long time, all five friends finally got together. It had been a while since they graduated from the university, and they didn't see each other often after going their separate ways to work. Lemuel was into hacking, while Kelvin and Laura were into acting. Edward was involved in business, and Josephine was into politics. Surprisingly, Anna was also into business, but what united them all was the fact that they were undercover military soldiers, a position one would never expect them to have. Anna, the quiet and calm one, was sipping her drink as if she wasn't part of the group. Kelvin and Laura suggested singing karaoke, and Lemuel agreed, along with Josephine. As usual, Edward waited for Anna to express her opinion. Lemuel, desperate for Anna to participate, begged her on his knees, remembering the past when she had excluded herself from similar gatherings and games. Edward would also abstain, causing Josephine to find a reason not to partic
"What do you think, will she like it?" the old marshal asked Charles. "I'm quite certain she will like it. But you should know that she has become increasingly difficult to please lately," Charles replied. "That's very true. But we'll have to wait until she sees it first, right?" the old marshal said, contemplating the situation. "Of course, master," Charles said with a gleeful expression. He had been eagerly waiting to give this gift to Anna, his granddaughter, for quite some time. However, there never seemed to be a good moment. But now, he had decided that it was time to present it to her, especially since she had been showing a growing interest in seeing things for herself. While the old marshal and Charles were engaged in their discussion about the gift, Anna entered the room. Her arrival immediately dampened the atmosphere, as her mood was clearly sour. Observing this, the old marshal discreetly signaled for Charles to fetch some chocolate from the kitchen. He knew that it s
Back in New York City, Ava had been eagerly anticipating her dinner with Nagid for some time. However, five days had passed, and she hadn't seen him anywhere. It seemed as though he had vanished into thin air. Nobody knew where he was, and even her colleagues couldn't help her locate him.Ava had come to realize that he wasn't the one they were after, and she wanted to see him and make him hers. But he was nowhere to be found. Determined to get some answers, she returned to his office and inquired about his whereabouts. Unfortunately, his secretary gave her the same response."Boss isn't available at the moment. If you have anything to relay, you can leave a message, and he'll get back to you when he returns," the secretary informed her.Ava wondered how she was going to wait for him for such a long time. The only other place she could think of to inquire about him was the Thompsons' residence. And so she made her way there.Upon arriving, she encountered the only person present in the
Emma remained silent, unwilling to say anything that would bring trouble to her father. She was a self-centered person and knew that her father was currently her only source of support, at least until she found someone else she could rely on. Ava, being skilled at reading minds, sensed Emma's intentions of saving herself. However, that was not Ava's concern. Her primary goal was to find Nagid's whereabouts. Since he wasn't the person they were after, she had a chance to pursue him. Who knows, perhaps she might even marry him in the future. The mere thought of the cold Nagid smiling at her and asking for her hand in marriage excited her. Silently, Emma took out her phone and shared the address with Ava after obtaining her number. Ava glanced at the address and no longer felt the need to linger there. She stood up and left without uttering a word to Emma. Ava no longer saw her as significant. However, just before she walked out the door, she stopped in her tracks and turned back. "I be
Gold knew that with this action, she would learn almost everything that was going on, assuming she was in close proximity to that mysterious man. Ava looked at the animal that had attacked her with some unknown magical ability. This was the fox they had been pursuing, which increased the likelihood that Nagid was the same person. The fox only approached that specific individual they were after and didn't go near anyone else. Gold quickly darted away, using its magical powers to strike Ava before disappearing from her sight. "Really?" Ava exclaimed in shock. The sudden revelation astonished her. The fox wasn't just a magic-wielding creature; it could also vanish. If she had been convinced before that this was the fox they were after, this move confirmed her suspicions. Ava was fortunate to have overheard her boss and the man who concealed his face discussing the magical abilities of this fox. It would be great if she could disclose its whereabouts to them. However, Ava thought about N
All the ladies present looked at Emma in shock. Could it be true? Was there a chance for them if Emma and Nagid got divorced? They all secretly wished that what Lisa, the media princess, was saying had some truth to it. Every lady present had a crush on the incredibly handsome Nagid ever since. It was a pity that he fell for Emma and married her. "You guys are divorced! Why didn't you say anything about it to any of us?" one of her girlfriends asked, hitting at the underlying desire they all had. They all wanted a piece of Nagid for themselves. Emma wasn't oblivious to their intentions. This was the same scenario from years ago, before she married Nagid. All these ladies wanted Nagid to themselves. She couldn't forget when one of them went as far as faking an ailment, expecting Nagid to show concern. But as we all know, Nagid didn't buy into the ruse, leaving her to pretend she was dizzy. Just when it seemed Nagid was about to catch her, Emma felt an intense pain at the back of her h
Emma hurriedly drove home and went straight to her room. She took out her phone and made a call, unable to believe that the once-envied Emma Thompson was being treated this way. Ever since her mother's affair had been exposed, everything had been falling apart, including her relationship with Nagid. She had a sinking feeling that she was about to lose everything. Emma tried calling her father, but no one picked up. She knew without asking that he was probably with his mistress. He would call back later and make excuses about being busy with work. Left with no other option, she decided to call the only person who might be able to help her. However, even he didn't answer the call, likely occupied with something else. Feeling desperate, Emma realized that she had to take matters into her own hands. She needed to find out who the spy in the house was. She stepped outside and observed the servants, but none of them appeared suspicious. They had all been working for the family for a long t
Emma stared at Cecilia in utter disbelief. What was her mother talking about? How could she claim that Tony wasn't her father and that someone named Will was? "What are you talking about, Mother? What do you mean I'm not Dad's child? Then whose child am I?" Emma demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of confusion and anger. Cecilia remained silent, her gaze fixed on the window. This was her chance to finally reveal the truth to her daughter. "Tony is not your father. Will is," Cecilia finally revealed, her words hitting Emma like a tidal wave. The revelation sent shockwaves through her, causing her to almost collapse under the weight of the truth. Deep down, she had already suspected that Tony might not be her biological father, but hearing it confirmed was devastating. No, this couldn't be happening. Emma's mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions. She looked at her mother, her eyes filled with a newfound hatred. She wanted to strangle her, to rid herself of this painful truth.