“Do you want to give up now, daughter? Remember, you have come far in pursuit of loving Lucas. I suggest you work even harder,” Isabella said to Renee.Mr. Liam, sitting with his legs crossed, remarked, “It is still obvious that you can’t understand the writing. Lucas can’t love you in any way; you better seek another option.”“Father, I detest you for this,” Renee stood boldly and said to her father.“Well, daughter, that’s the reality. You see, I made the worst mistake by not allowing Lucas to show much of his potential, and I have come to learn from my mistake. I am not begging you to quit your persistence on a shadow but rather encouraging you to find something reasonable or get married to any of those who really want you,” Mr. Liam added.“Who on earth will take me for a wife at this point, seeing all that I have done? Father, if I can’t get or win Lucas’s love, then I remain single.”Isabella stepped forward, her voice gentle yet firm. “Renee, my dear, don’t let your father’s wor
“It is quite unfortunate that even the stubborn fly has refused to know that it is not needed,” Lucas mocked Renee while walking down to his office with his bodyguard.“And the stubborn fly knows exactly what it is doing,” Renee replied, standing her ground with a smile.When Lucas got into his office, he sat and pondered, “I think I have not done the needful to Renee; she seems to be stubborn and strong-headed. Nevertheless, I will make sure she regrets crossing paths with me.”While Lucas was speaking, Mr. Liam barged into his office, with the secretary trying to stop him. “Allow him, please,” Lucas said with a smile as he saw Mr. Liam.“Father, what are you doing here?” Renee ran quickly to stop him. “Do you want to ruin my plans?” she asked.“Oh, you have plans that only your family knows about?” Mr. Liam retorted.“Shut your mouth, Renee. You should know that I am fighting for your future, our future,” Mr. Liam shouted, while Lucas folded his hands and watched them argue.“What f
“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