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The men from the health department that went to search Krisville Hospital returned to their office looking very unkempt.Their colleagues glared at them with obvious irritation as soon as they saw them.“What happened to you guys? I had to cover up for you guys while you were away, I hope you brought back some goodies for me.” One of the officers asked them with excitement. He believed that such a quiet task that took so long was sure to bring a huge compensation.The leader of the team jerked the officer by the collar, “Do we look like we had fun where we went to?”The officer swallowed hard, realizing that things had not gone as planned for them.“My apologies then. I misread things,” he responded with a forced smile as the leader of the team released him.He had more problems on his hands than a nosy colleague. Ethan had evidence that could put him and some of the others into a lot of trouble. His thoughts now were how to retrieve them.But how was he going to accomplish that? He t
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“How could she be broke when she is married to a man like your Father?” Ethan tried to stop Loretta's thoughts from running wild. He knew it would do her no good at this point.“Maybe she just wanted to see things for herself before she left. I'm sure she's been hearing of the great things we've been doing here and out of curiosity she decided to move around to see things for herself,” Ethan further explained.Loretta thought about his words for a moment and suddenly nodded in agreement, “Yeah, you may be right. That might be the reason.”An hour later, Ethan was sitting in his office when he received a message from Leo.Ethan furrowed his brows as he read the message. “So it was you after all?” He whispered with a mischievous grin.Meanwhile, at the Lopez family estate, Sarah could be seen pacing around in deep thought. She was becoming more impatient by the day.“Mother…. What is it? Why are you pacing again?” Samantha asked as she walked into the living room.Sarah frowned at Saman
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Sarah sat next to an unfamiliar tall figure, smiling at Loretta as they both stepped into the house.“Darling, you are here. And you brought him…good!” She spoke to Loretta but glared at Ethan at the last part of her statement.“You sounded like you had something important happening here,” Loretta responded, scowling at the unfamiliar face that was staring at her.“Yes, darling. Come let me introduce you.”Sarah responded, taking Loretta's right hand.Samantha walked in at that instant and frowned.“Mom, I thought we were having a family dinner? Who is this?” Samantha asked, staring curiously at the figure that sat in their living room like he owned the entire estate.“Not now, dear,” Sarah responded to Samantha in an impatient tone.The entire house looked spectacular that evening, as Sarah had demanded that the house be specially prepared and the maids had worked tirelessly to make that happen.“Loretta darling, I want you to meet Nash…Nash Barrington, sole heir to the Barrington's
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Ethan shot Sarah a disdainful glare.“What concern of yours is that?” Sarah shot back.“He's been away and he's back. That's what's important!”Nash chortled, feeling slightly embarrassed, “I'm sure he meant no harm,” he told Sarah while acting humble.“He's probably too intoxicated by his new role as the head of operations to see clearly. He must think I'm on the same level as him. Some of us were born into wealth and power so it's nothing to us. We fly in and out of Stanberry at will,” Nash's pretense evaporated as easily as it had come.“Oh Nash, please don't pay him any attention. I had something special prepared for you,” Sarah gestured to the dining room as she took Nash's hand.She also invited Ian and her husband, “Father, Darling, please, the table is set.”A few seconds later, everyone was seated while the maids hurriedly came out to serve the dishes.There were all kinds of food from baked bread to roasted lamb, omelet, stuffed chicken breasts, sausages, and even meatballs,
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Nash fought hard to maintain his cool despite Ethan's comment.“You shouldn't talk to important people that way! Haven't you got any manners?” Sarah jumped in as she attacked Ethan.“You should let the young men be. They are only having a simple conversation.” Ian smiled, enjoying Ethan's response to Nash.Sarah glared at Ethan in anger and frustration.Samantha on the other hand, quietly watched everything. She recalled her mother's initial emotional state and she wondered if it had anything to do with what was happening at dinner.“Father is right,” Maurice chipped in.“They are two young and vibrant businessmen. So they are probably just bonding.”Ethan chuckled slightly at Maurice's remark and wondered if Maurice even knew the woman to whom he got married to.“So Loretta, we should hang out one of these days. We could spend the day on my yacht,” Nash's slightly tensed voice sounded.Loretta froze briefly but quickly shook out of it, “Sorry, but that won't be possible. I'm very bus
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Sarah took the envelope from the maid and peeped into it.A frown was suddenly visible on her face as she took out the contents of the envelope.Sarah’s expression instantly changed as she glared at the paper in her hand.At the bottom of the paper was a warning from Ethan which read, “Don’t forget I still have these!”The paper carried records of several of her financial misdeeds.Sarah’s lips began to quiver as she hurriedly returned the paper to the envelope.Everyone at the table couldn’t help wondering if all was well with Sarah.Sarah gave off a forced smile as she struggled to recompose herself, assuring everyone that she was all right.Ethan and Loretta stood up at that instant to leave.“We have to go!” Loretta quickly announced.They both said their goodbyes as they exited the house.Loretta appeared to be in deep thought as they drove to the Villa.She was unusually silent and would occasionally let out deep sighs.At some point, Ethan had to ask her if everything was all r
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Sarah chortled as relief flooded her. Nash had said exactly what she had been hoping to hear.“Of course, you have my assurances. She will be yours!”Meanwhile, Donnie Wilkins was in one of the warehouses belonging to the Wilkins family, giving some men instructions when a middle-aged man walked up to him.Donnie chewed the candy that had been dancing in his mouth before he spoke, “You had just one simple job to do and that was to retrieve the hospital from a scoundrel but instead you facilitated things for him. Tell me why I shouldn’t cut you down right there where you stand.Despite the size of the man, he didn’t dare to look at Donnie in the eyes, “Please Mr. Wilkins, it wasn’t entirely my fault. He had evidence against me. He had the whole damn thing in a video that he was going to publicize if I didn’t do what he asked.”The leader of the team that had searched Krisville Hospital, begged Donnie. Donnie was a well-feared and respected member of the Wilkins family and wasn’t one th
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Loretta was startled, “What is it?” Is there a problem?”Ethan slapped the car's stirring, “I didn't refill the gas!”Loretta sighed, “Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm sure it must have slipped your mind….”She was still speaking when she suddenly yelled, “Oh, look! There is a gas station ahead!”Ethan followed her finger and heaved a sigh of relief when he spotted the gas station.He swung into the gas station and stopped close to one of the pumps.Loretta decided to visit the mall at the gas station and pick up a few things.Since Loretta was taking a little while in the mall, Ethan decided to join her.On entering the mall, Ethan found Loretta with Farrell and from the look on her face, she was being held against her will.“What are you doing here? Ethan asked Farrell with clenched fists.Farrell let out an arrogant chuckle, “Me and your girl here were just getting more familiar with each other. Isn't that right sweetheart?”“Let her go! I won't say it again.” Ethan barked at Far