“Have you seen what you’ve turned me into, Father? A ridicule before Lucas, whom I’m supposed to hold down as my man,” Renee demanded, her voice trembling with frustration.Her father, his face flushed with anger, retorted, “Haven’t I told you before that you’ve lost your senses? How dare you barge into my sitting room like that! And is Lucas the only man on Earth?”Renee’s eyes blazed with defiance. “You don’t understand, do you? Lucas is not just any man. He’s the one I love, the one I want to be with. But you, with your stubborn pride, have made me a laughingstock!”Her father’s fists clenched at his sides. “Love? You call this love? It’s nothing but infatuation. You think you know what’s best for you, but you’re just a child, Renee!”“I’m not a child!” Renee shouted, her voice echoing through the room. “I’m a grown woman, capable of making my own decisions. And I choose Lucas!”“Over my dead body!” her father roared, stepping closer. “As long as you live under my roof, you will fo
One day, during one of her visits, Xavier shared a new plan with Evelyn. “Evelyn, I need you to help me prove that I am a fit father. We need to gather evidence that shows I can provide a stable and loving home for my son.”Evelyn nodded, her resolve strengthening. “I will do whatever it takes, Xavier. We will fight this together.”They began working tirelessly, gathering character references, improving their home environment, and documenting every positive aspect of Xavier’s life. Evelyn even reached out to a lawyer who specialized in family law, hoping to build a strong case for Xavier.Meanwhile, Vera, who had initially been wary of Xavier’s intentions, began to see the genuine effort he was putting into proving himself. She started to reconsider her stance, realizing that perhaps Xavier truly wanted the best for their son.As the court date approached, tensions were high. Evelyn and Xavier stood side by side, ready to present their case. The courtroom was filled with anticipation
While Xavier and Renee remained in jail, Xavier demanded to speak with Renee during their break hour, but his request was ignored. Meanwhile, Vera’s heart grew heavier as she thought about how to help Xavier. “Yes, he was my husband, the same man I have this son with. But I began to hate him the very day he betrayed me,” she confided in Jessica, Lucas’s lawyer.“Do you still love him?” Jessica asked.Vera reluctantly smiled. “The question is tempting. Though I still love him for the sake of my child,” she replied.“I can help you, even though the case seems unattended to,” Jessica assured her.“Norah was the one who orchestrated this. She wanted to use this opportunity to pin Renee in jail so she wouldn’t disturb her marriage with Lucas,” Jessica explained.“The evidence that Xavier and I stole from Renee is real, unless you have other means to help out,” Vera admitted.“Don’t worry, I will convince the judge when we next meet in court,” Jessica promised.The next day, Vera decided to
Ms. Jessica had a talk with Lucas. “Lucas, you don’t need to worry. I believe my next move with the judge will leave him no option but to declare Xavier free,” Ms. Jessica said confidently.“You know why I want Renee to remain in jail. I don’t mind if she rots there,” Lucas replied coldly. They continued their conversation, plotting their next steps.Meanwhile, at Vera’s house, Vera confronted Evelyn. “I advise you to find another place to stay. This is my house, and I can’t share it with someone who has snatched my husband,” Vera said firmly. As they were talking, there was a knock at the door.“Come in,” Vera said after peeking through the peephole. “Good morning, Mrs. Norah,” Vera greeted as Norah entered. When Norah saw Evelyn, she felt a surge of anger.“What are you doing here, Evelyn? You homewrecker! Do you think I’m doing this for you? No, it’s all for Vera and the child she has with Xavier. Even though I wanted Renee to end up in jail, Evelyn, I won’t take it…” Norah was cut
Norah, hearing what Vera has done and her good heart towards Evelyn's, then called on Vera. "I have seen that you have decided to pay good for evil, but get this at the back of your mind: Evelyn won't in any way allow you to have Xavier back, not when he is strongly in love with her." She said it with a moody face. "I have taken off my mind from Xavier; what I did was to secure the child and his mother, especially the child. I know Xavier might have gotten children from different women, which happens to me and Evelyn, but in other words, I will allow him to do that which is in his mind, and for Evelyn he can go on getting married with her." Vera said to Norah, who was already pitying her."I know you must be thinking about me and my son." Vera asked her. "Yes, what about him?" "I will protect my son the way I want; Xavier won't set his eye on him." She replied, Norah. A few minutes later, Mr. Liam at his house met with Amos. "Has this become a tax you can't handle? This is my only
In the courtroom, Ms. Jessica stood confidently before the judge. “Your Honor, my client, Xavier, did not steal from Renee. Renee willingly handed him the money under the influence of love. They were in a relationship, and it is not uncommon for partners to share financial resources.”Amos, the opposing lawyer, rose to his feet. “Your Honor, this is a clear case of theft. Renee did not give Xavier the money willingly. He manipulated her emotions and took advantage of her trust. We have evidence of text messages where Xavier coerced Renee into giving him the money.”Ms. Jessica countered, “Those messages do not prove coercion, Your Honor. They show a couple discussing their finances. Moreover, Renee never reported the money as stolen until after their relationship ended. This indicates that the money was given freely during the course of their relationship.”Amos responded, “Your Honor, the timing of the report is irrelevant. The fact remains that Xavier took the money under false pret
"Evelyn, you better understand that no one will tolerate your foolishness. I treated you like a sister, but you ended up betraying me, thinking you could surpass me," Norah said, her voice dripping with disdain.Evelyn remained unfazed and replied, "I don't care what you think about this. But get it into your head that I, Evelyn, don't give up easily. Xavier can't leave me, not after I have a child with him."Norah laughed mockingly, "Oh, Evelyn, you're delusional. Do you really think a child will keep him with you? You're just a phase he will soon forget."Despite Norah's taunts, Evelyn was determined. She met with Xavier later that day, her resolve unshaken. "Xavier, we need to talk," she said firmly.Xavier looked at her, a mix of confusion and concern on his face. "What is it, Evelyn?""It's about our child," she began, her voice steady. "You can't just walk away from us. You have a responsibility."Xavier sighed, "I know, Evelyn. I promise to take responsibility for the child."B
“Vera, it has always been you, my darling. You and only you in my life,” Xavier said softly as he found Vera at home, looking sad.“You claim to love me, yet you still give Evelyn attention,” she complained, her voice tinged with hurt.“No, darling, I have been her worst nightmare since she decided to be the trouble I face,” Xavier replied, trying to reassure her.“Who kidnapped her child?” she asked, her eyes searching his for answers.Xavier took a deep breath. “Vera, I don’t know anything about the boy’s kidnapping,” he said, his voice steady. But deep inside, he knew everything about it. Whenever he had private time at the office, he would call the child’s nanny to check on the boy’s well-being.Meanwhile, Evelyn stormed in, her face flushed with anger. “Vera, you kidnapped my child!” she accused, pointing a finger at her.Vera stood her ground, her eyes blazing. “I did no such thing, Evelyn. I would never harm a child, let alone kidnap one. You have no right to accuse me without