After Julie and Oliver talked on the rooftop, they returned downstairs where Adamson was alone drinking coffee. "You won't be able to sleep after that," said Oliver, "I avoid drinking a lot of coffee because sometimes I suddenly have palpitations.""Same. Caffeine causes palpitations so better avoid drinking too much coffee," Julie said then took her bag from the locker. "No problem even if I drink a lot of coffee, I'm already suffering from insomnia," Adam drained his coffee from the mug and looked at the two. "By the way, congratulations to us today. We earned $10,000 with our delicious pastries and they also liked the coffees, now we know what the customers here in our neighborhood want. We will expect that we will have many more customers in the next day and let's remain our teamwork for a better outcome of this business," Adam is happy to inform their progress and he appreciates the efforts of his co-workers."I'll pray that the success of this shop continues, and I have other
Adamson was a good friend but all his intentions changed when Carter Thompson took control of his actions.He was forced to cover up Carter's dirty mission of destroying Oliver to protect himself and help him with his mission, he was afraid that Carter would expose the things he had done. He didn't mean what he did in the past but it's too late to fix everything because Carter already has his secrets. And one mistake, all of the stinky secrets he hides will come out. "This is an easy thing for you, Adam. Just watch over them and report to me whenever Oliver has plans. You can take advantage of them because you have a history, you're close to them especially to Oliver while that girl Julie. Check on her, better get to know her, she might know a lot of secrets about Merideth. I hope they won't suspect you of hiding something. Just be careful of your actions, and the words you'll say and act innocent as if you knew nothing," Carter ordered him who wanted to spy on his step-brother and
"Are you okay Adam?" Oliver asked noticing that he was deep in thought. "Yeah, I-I'm fine," Adam answered even though the truth is not okay because of the problems he harbored, but it was visible in his eyes that he was feeling sad. "You also look pale," Julie took out some lip balm from her bag to put on Adam's pale and chapped lips."What are you doing? What the hell is that!" He flinched but she pulled him and their face got closer, "Stay still." She also commanded."This balm helps to moisturize your lips when it's dry and chopped," she said and Adam gulped looking at her and rubbing his lips using her fingers, he couldn't explain what he feels when his heart start beating faster. He was mesmerized looking at her round face, almond eyes, and a little bit of glossy pink lips. Just now he saw her face close up, and he realizes she was pretty attractive. Oliver, who was looking at the two of them, grinned as if his ship was sailing. "You two look good," he teased and they both ga
Oliver hurried out of the apartment because he wanted to go somewhere, when he came out he saw a woman who was out of balance on the wet road so he immediately came to catch her. "Careful on your steps Julie," he warned and gently stood her up, "Take slow when you walk on the road especially when it's raining so you don't get into an accident." Luckily, Oliver caught her or he would have hit her head on the pavement. "Oh..yeah s-sure. I-I'm sorry if I make you worried," said Julie, her cheeks blushing and she nodded noticing Oliver's hood, "I guess you're going somewhere tonight?" She also notices him as if he is in a hurry. "I'm on my way to Uncle Fred's tailoring shop to get some clothes sewn," replied Oliver, who was preoccupied with something else, like fixing his things such as clothes, "I have some old clothes that are ripped, I don't want to throw them away so I'll have them sewn, I can still use it again." "Hmm..okay, that's good so take time and also take care Oliver," Ju
Mr. Frederick was amazed to know that the man he was facing was the baby his father saved in the past. "Are you kidding me? This is so unbelievable!" He was happy to touch Oliver's face, "It's a miracle you're alive, everyone thought someone had taken the child," The old man's memories were still fresh in his mind that he had helped find the missing baby of a woman who had been mercilessly killed. It was the year 1992. People heard a loud gunshot and they found a dead woman in an alleyway bathing in her blood with an umbilical cord visible between her thighs. While a man was found holding a shoe but was also dead. It was a crime of passion and when the police investigated, they caught the real culprit who was an obsessive stalker of a woman who was a bar worker. They also learned that a man who died tried to help the woman but the man was also shot by the gunman. They are looking for a missing baby that the victim gave birth to in the middle of the killer's pursuit of killing her.
"What do you mean by that? Like my enemy is around me? It might be my friends?" The old man nodded and he assumed that Oliver trusted his friends completely."It's dangerous when you're sleeping with an enemy. You have no idea that they're already standing in front of you but stabbing you when you turn your back. You became a fool laughing around them, sharing many things with them, and the worst thing they can do is act innocent, so you wouldn't suspect their actions." It would be so scary when the person who is going to kill you is only around you. Oliver quiver not because of the cold weather but frightened of the impossible possibilities. He only has two friends, the baker Julie Andrews and the businessman Adamson Clark. Adam was the suspicious one while Julie is just innocent but there's something Oliver wants to know about her."You're making me overthink," he laughed while rubbing his thigh, "Yeah friends can betray, they can do something against their will or it's their choic
The blue suit was perfectly fit for Oliver and the watch added elegance to his look. His father chose it to give to Oliver as a present but Adamson did not follow his order to send it to his son. Mr.Thompson waited at the Casino last night but the person he was waiting for did not come and had no idea about the box. Adamson drives to Oliver's apartment to deliver the box from the CEO. He tried to keep the matter a secret from Carter but he was pissed off when he notices that there is a car following behind him. "F*ck it!" He stopped driving and parked for a while in front of the tailoring shop. He didn't get out and just stayed inside while typing a message to Carter but suddenly someone called. ''Where is Oliver?'' Mr. Thompson asked Adamson through the phone. He was inside the Casino playing poker while waiting for Oliver,'' Oliver did not accept your gift. He hates receiving gifts from you. He just threw it away,'' said Adamson, he threw the gift in the trash and did not inform
The sky is clear and the large buildings lined up in the city can be seen outside the glass. "How's your work?" Carter asked sitting around in his swivel chair. He saw Adamson looking at him indifferently. "They didn't see each other. I lied to your dad about it. I throw the gift and Oliver didn't even see that thing," Adam answered as he put down some files related to their work at the company, "Here are the files I retrieve. " "Good. Make my dad believe that Oliver will just waste his time ignoring his efforts like to turn him off. Dad will be pissed with that kind of attitude," Carter laughs as he imagines his dad being mad at his stepbrother for being ungrateful. He's been spying on his dad these days, he just wants to destroy his plans for Oliver. He is annoyed that Oliver is stealing his dad's attention, and he is also afraid of the time when the public will find out about the man he stepped on was a son of a CEO. "Let's see if your dad will unlike him," Carter walked away b
Oliver walked into the computer technology company feeling a strange mix of excitement and apprehension. After all, he had been away for a couple of months on summer vacation, and he was worried that he might have missed out on some critical developments. However, he was also eager to get back to work and tackle any new challenges that awaited him.As he walked through the corridor, he couldn't help but notice that things looked different. There were some new employees who seemed to be busy working on some project, and there was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. He made his way to his office, where he was greeted by his colleague, Karen."Hey, Oliver, welcome back!" she said, giving him a warm smile. "How was your vacation?""It was great, thanks," he replied, feeling a little awkward. "But I'm glad to be back here.""Good to hear that," Karen said. "There's a lot of stuff that we need to catch up on, so let's get to work."As they settled down in their chairs, Oliver felt
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, surrounded by a sea of clothes and souvenirs from the past two weeks aboard the cruise ship. He had been having the time of his life, soaking up the sun and enjoying all the activities the ship had to offer. But now, it was time to face the inevitable - packing up and heading home.He let out a deep sigh as he began sorting through his belongings, separating the clean from the dirty and the souvenirs from the necessities. As he worked, his step-brother Carter walked into the room, a smile on his face."Hey man, how's it going?" Carter asked, taking a seat on the edge of Oliver's bed.Oliver sighed again. "I'm good, just trying to figure out what to pack and what to leave behind. I can't believe the trip is over already!"Carter nodded sympathetically. "I know, it went by so fast. But hey, at least we have some awesome memories to take home with us, right?"Oliver smiled at that, grateful for the reminder. "Yeah, you're right. It really has been an am
Oliver was thrilled when his stepbrother Carter invited him to join him on their weekly swimming trip. Oliver didn't have a lot of experience swimming, but he loved being in the water, and he was excited to share this activity with his family. He planned to bring Samantha, his fiance, along for the ride as well.When they arrived at the local pool, Carter was already there with his wife Merideth. Oliver and Samantha greeted them warmly and settled in for a fun day of swimming.As they waded into the pool, Oliver looked around at the other family members who had joined them. There were aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all gathered around the edge of the pool, watching the swimmers with great interest.Carter and Merideth were naturally the strongest swimmers, and they wasted no time showing off their skills. Oliver and Samantha watched in awe as they glided effortlessly through the water, diving and doing flips with ease.As they swam, the group chatted and laughed, sharing sto
As Oliver and Samantha walked onto the deck of the cruise ship, they were greeted by the sparkling sun rising over the horizon. The sky was painted with a stunning array of orange, pink, and purple hues, while the gentle waves of the ocean rocked the ship in a soothing rhythm. Oliver was overcome with a sense of peace and contentment as he looked out at the vast expanse of water, feeling grateful for this moment in time with his beloved fiance by his side."What a beautiful sight," he whispered, grasping Samantha's hand tightly.She smiled up at him and nodded in agreement. "It's breathtaking. Thank you so much for bringing me here, Oliver. This is the trip of a lifetime."Oliver beamed with pride as he led Samantha to a table overlooking the ocean. They sat down and glanced over the extensive breakfast menu, eager to indulge in the delicious cuisine that awaited them. Just then, they heard a familiar voice greet them from across the table."Good morning, lovebirds!" Carter exclaimed,
Oliver had always been fond of Samantha. They had been engaged for six months, and their families had already arranged the wedding. Although everything was going fine, Oliver was a bit apprehensive about some of Samantha's qualities. It wasn't something he could easily explain, but he always felt a little uncomfortable when Samantha was around.Oliver's family had planned a family vacation out of town, and they were all excited about it. However, Samantha had insisted on joining them on this trip. Oliver wasn't expecting her to come along, and he had mixed feelings about it. He loved spending time with Samantha, but he also wanted to have some time alone with his family.Samantha had been invited by Carter, Oliver's elder brother. Carter had explained to Oliver that Samantha would be joining them so that he wouldn't feel left out on the trip, as everyone else had partners. Oliver was grateful to Carter for this gesture, but he was still unsure about how to behave with Samantha during
Oliver leaned against the railing of the cruise ship, breathing in the salty sea air. He looked out at the vast expanse of blue before him, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. He had always been drawn to the ocean, to its wildness and its beauty, and it was one of the things that had compelled him to accept his stepbrother's invitation to join them on this journey.As he stood there, lost in his thoughts, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind him. He turned to see his stepbrother, Jack, and Jack's wife, Sarah, walking towards him."Beautiful, isn't it?" Jack said, standing next to Oliver and gazing out at the sea."Yeah," Oliver replied, nodding his head. "It's incredible."Sarah stepped closer to them, a small smile on her face, but Oliver could see the tightness in her jaw, the way her eyes narrowed slightly when she looked at him. He knew she didn't like him, didn't approve of him, and he couldn't help but feel like an intruder in their family."It's lovely, d
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, staring blankly at his phone. The message from his step-brother, Carter, still flickered on the screen."Hey, man. We're planning a family vacation and we want you to come with us. Think about it, okay?"It had been three days since the message arrived, but Oliver couldn't make up his mind. He felt both honored and hesitant at the same time.Oliver was a bastard. His mother had an affair with a married man and Oliver was born out of wedlock. His father left them shortly after he was born and his mother struggled to make ends meet on her own. When Oliver was ten years old, his mother met and fell in love with a man named Richard. Richard had a son already, Carter, who was six years older than Oliver.At first, Carter and Oliver got along really well. Carter was the older brother Oliver had always wanted, and Richard was the father figure he had always needed. But as they got older, Carter became distant. He went to college and started a career, while
Oliver had been out of the game for a while, but he couldn't deny the thrill of being back in the game. As a computer architect, he had worked on some of the biggest projects in the industry, and now, he was eager to see what the future held.He couldn't help but smile as he walked into the offices of his new company. The energy was palpable, and he knew that he was going to enjoy working here. As he made his way to his new office, he noticed a lot of changes in the industry.The technology had evolved so much over the years, and Oliver couldn't help but feel a bit behind the times. However, he was ready to learn and work hard to catch up.As he settled into his new office, he noticed that his step-brother, Carter, was the CEO of the company. He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about working under his step-brother, but he knew that he had to put those feelings aside and focus on the job.A few days into his new role, Oliver bumped into Carter in the hallway. He noticed that his
Oliver sat in his apartment, staring at the saved CCTV footage on his laptop screen. He had been watching it over and over again for hours, trying to figure out if he recognized the person who had tried to burn down their building.Carter, his stepbrother, walked into the room and sat down next to him. "Anything new?" he asked.Oliver shook his head. "I've watched this thing a million times and I still can't make out his face. But I know he's in this building somewhere."Carter leaned forward and looked at the screen. "Maybe we should start asking around, see if anyone saw anything."Oliver sighed. "We've already asked everyone in the building. No one saw anything."Carter crossed his arms. "Well, we can't just give up. Our home was almost burned down. We need to find this guy and make sure he doesn't try anything like this again."Oliver nodded. "I know, I know. It's just frustrating."Carter stood up. "Come on, let's go talk to some of the neighbors again. Maybe someone will remembe