Anna sat alone in her dimly lit room, the soft glow of her phone illuminating her face as she mindlessly scrolled through her social media feeds. Her once vibrant and expressive eyes were now clouded with sadness, and her radiant smile had faded into a mere memory. The room now seemed to echo with the hollowness of her heart. The wedding dress that hung in the corner served as a painful reminder of the day that had turned into a nightmare. As she scrolled through her phone, Anna's thumb hesitated over Lucas's name. They had shared so much, and yet, he had betrayed her in the worst possible way. She swiftly blocked him, determined to erase any trace of him from her life. Her mother's voice echoed from the other side of the door, asking if she was hungry. "I made Spaghetti bolognese. Your favorite" her mother called out but Anna simply ignored it. She wanted nothing to do with the world outside her room. She partly blamed her mother for the turmoil in her life right now, she partl
Aaron hesitated for a moment, his fingers trembling slightly as he held the phone to his ear. He took a deep breath, steadying himself before pressing the answer button. "Aaron, it's Anna."Aaron's voice held a trace of surprise. "Anna? This is unexpected. How have you been?"Anna felt a lump form in her throat as she replied, "I've been... not well, Aaron. I've been going through a lot lately, and I... I've been thinking about so many things."Concern filled Aaron's voice. "I'm sorry to hear that, Anna. Is there something specific you wanted to talk about?"Anna's voice wavered as she continued, "My life, Aaron, it's... it's falling apart. I can't explain it all over the phone, but I need to talk to you about something important."There was a pause on the other end of the line before Aaron responded, his tone cautious. "I see. Anna, I'll listen. I'm willing to meet with you and talk, but I have to admit I'm skeptical. After everything that's happened..."Anna interjected quickly, "I
The day had arrived for Aaron's meeting with Anna, and it coincided with an important business appointment he couldn't afford to miss. He had meticulously planned out the logistics, ensuring that he would be able to meet with Anna without drawing excessive attention to himself. That morning, as he prepared to leave, Helen lay on his bed looking like a contented cat. She watched him as he got dressed. "You sure you don't want me to come with you?" She asked. He gently placed a soft kiss on her forehead , their eyes meeting."Helen, I appreciate your support, but today, I think I can handle the meeting on my own. You've taught me all I need to know. It's something I need to handle on my own. How hard can it be anyway?" He chuckled. Helen looked concerned, "Are you sure, Aaron? I've always been there to assist you, and I don't want you to be alone if things get difficult."Aaron smiled warmly, "I know, Helen. I believe I can handle it. I promise I'll update you afterward." "Alright L
Anna stood alone at the café, her shock and disappointment gradually giving way to a sinister smile that played upon her lips. As she sat down, a well-dressed man approached her table, holding a phone discreetly.Anna leaned in, her voice low as she asked, "Did you get all the angles right?"The man nodded, a hint of a knowing smile on his face. "Yes, everything's in order, just as you requested." Anna's eyes flickered with anticipation as she looked at the pictures on the phone. She focused on the ones where she had kissed Aaron, her smile growing wider. "This will make an interesting headline," she mused, a mischievous chuckle escaping her lips.Her thoughts then turned to the woman Aaron was now dating. She wondered about her background, her motives, and her appearance. Was she from an elite family like Anna's own, or was she with Aaron for his wealth? Anna couldn't help but be curious. Was this woman younger, more beautiful? The questions swirled in her mind, and she made a silen
Anna sat before her computer screen, watching as the pictures of her and Aaron's passionate kiss went viral. A smile slowly curled upon her lips as she reveled in the chaos. She was delighted with the turn of events, fully aware that Aaron's girlfriend would be far from pleased."This is perfect," she whispered to herself, her voice filled with triumph. "Aaron can't escape me now. He'll have to come back to me."Getting back with Aaron was her primary objective, and she was determined to make it happen. She had seen the pictures, and she knew that Aaron had not lost all feelings for her, no matter how hard he tried to deny it."I'll find out who his girlfriend is, that's for sure. I need to know my competition. Is she from an elite background like me? Or is she just after his money? Either way, I'll make sure she knows that Aaron belongs with me." She was not about to let this opportunity slip through her fingers. Aaron Churchill was going to be hers once again, and she was ready to d
"Helen, have you seen the new manager?" Lily asked. The last thing Helen wanted right then was to pull her gaze away from the new project proposal request she was reading through, especially as the meeting was about to start. After leaving Aaron, Helen secured a position as a copywriter at a reputable marketing firm and she put all her attention on her job, if only to forget her heartache. “Helen,” Lily grumbled at Helen's silence.She turned a full smile ready for her. “I’m sorry,” Helen apologized.“I just got this brief from Henry, and I have to get up to speed before the meeting starts. I don’t know why he would send it so late to us.”“Marlow took a few days off,” Lily answered, referring to the team's head, Henry’s secretary. “And a bunch of people also got sick on the executive floor. They’ve been out of the office for days. A flu bug is going around.”Helen lifted her head and gave Lily full attention. “What bug?”"The flu. It started in the media and operations team. Mariah
Helen had just arrived back home, exhausted from a long and tough day at work. As she settled onto her couch, her phone began to ring, and she was pleasantly surprised to see Tracy's name pop up on FaceTime. It had been a while since they had a proper chat, so the call was a welcome end to her day.With a sigh of relief, she answered Tracy's call and settled in for a conversation. Tracy's voice filled the screen, asking, "How was your day?"Helen let out a tired chuckle. "Tough," she replied, empathizing with her friend's demanding role as a mom handling toddlers all day. Then, she couldn't help but bring up her new boss. She quickly filled Tracy in on the details."Do you think he's interested?" Tracy asked, her curiosity piqued.Helen shrugged her shoulders, unsure of her boss's intentions. "Who knows? His hand on my shoulder was quite unprofessional."Tracy attempted to offer some reassurance, suggesting, "Maybe he was just being extra friendly."Helen acquiesced to that possibilit
Anna's determination to reclaim Aaron fueled her relentless pursuit of information. It wasn't long before she discovered the whereabouts of a domestic worker from Aaron's mansion. Armed with the knowledge of where to find her, Anna contacted the worker and arranged a secret meeting.They met in a quiet, dimly lit cafe, where Anna promised the worker a generous sum of money in exchange for information. The worker, a middle-aged woman with tired eyes, agreed to share what she knew. Anna leaned in, her voice low and persuasive. "I need to know who Mr Churchill is dating. Money is not an issue for me."The worker, her gaze cautious, replied, "I've seen things, Miss Anna. Aaron spent most of his time with his PA, Helen. It was obvious they were involved romantically."Anna's heart sank at the confirmation of her suspicions. "Helen," she repeated, her voice dripping with disdain. "Tell me more about them." The worker hesitated for a moment as if weighing the risk of her disclosure. "They w
Weeks passed, and the world seemed to have returned to some semblance of normalcy. Anna was receiving treatment in a psychiatric hospital, where she struggled to come to terms with the fact that she had lost everything. Meanwhile, Henry's whereabouts were still unknown, and the search for him had gone cold.Lucas had been discharged from the hospital, and he was determined to start over.Suarez had returned to his job as a detective, eager to put the past behind him and focus on the future. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't forget the case that had brought so much turmoil into his life. Henry was still out there, somewhere, and Suarez couldn't rest until he was brought to justice. Meanwhile, Danny and Soli had moved far away from the city, hoping to put the past behind them. Aaron watched as Helen played around with their son, a wide grin spreading across their faces. The little boy's laughter filled the room, and everyone in attendance seemed to be genuinely happy. But de
Ariel stood by the desk, watching Lucas with an air of suspicion. He seemed to be acting strange and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. “Mr Churchill left a while ago," she said, her voice carefully neutral. Lucas’s brow furrowed and his lips pursed in thought. He seemed anxious, almost twitchy, and it set her on edge. “Is there anything you'd like me to tell him when he returns?" Lucas paused, his expression unreadable. “No, there's nothing," he said, his voice tight. “Thanks” Ariel nodded, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right. She watched Lucas leave her desk, there was something up with the way he asked for Aaron’s presence Finally, she couldn't take it anymore, so she made a straight dial towards Aaron. Helen could feel the warmth of Aaron's body as he wrapped his arms around her. She let herself relax into his embrace, feeling safe and protected. “Are you hurt anywhere?" Aaron asked, his voice gentle but urgent. Helen shook h
Anna had majestically returned to Aaron’s mansion like nothing happened, without being discharged from the hospital. Light makeup and a nice dress fixed her physical state but definitely could not take away the misery she was feeling in her heart or make the earlier scenery disappear from her memories. Julian’s brother, Danny had abducted her while doing some grocery shopping, she tried fighting off the young man all by herself but ended up losing her child before Lucas could come to her rescue. Lucas had overheard Henry encouraging Danny on the phone to take his revenge on the real killer of his brother Anna and with a flash the young man went after her. The thought of prison terrified Anna, she would be at the mercy of the system. She knew that she couldn't bear the thought.But there was another even greater fear. Aaron would find out the truth about the miscarriage. He would discover that she had lied to him, and she couldn't bear the thought of losing him.Her mind raced, try
"The press conference has been getting a lot of positive feedback, sir," Ariel said, looking at the numbers on her screen. “Views are well into the millions, and the comments have been overwhelmingly positive." Aaron looked up from his laptop, a slight smile playing on his lips. “That's great to hear," he said, his voice warm with approval. "You did a fantastic job putting that together." Ariel blushed at the praise, feeling a rush of pride. "Thank you, sir," she said, her voice full of gratitude. "I'm glad to be of service."As Aaron looked at Ariel, his eyes caught on a small bump in her stomach. It was barely noticeable, but it was there. And it reminded him of Helen when she was pregnant with their son. He remembered the joy he had felt, the anticipation of becoming a father, and then the thought of having another baby with his ex-wife. He pushed the thoughts away, not wanting to dwell on the past. But they lingered, just beneath the surface.Ariel cleared her throat, breaking t
As Anna sipped her wine, she couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. She was surrounded by opulence and luxury, but she knew that the man she was with was evil. Henry studied her, his eyes narrowing.“You only ever visit when you need my help," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "What do you want from me this time?"Anna's fingers curled around the stem of her wine glass, and she took a deep breath. Anna smirked at Henry's words, allowing him to bask in his pride. He dared to imply that she was weak, without even saying it outright. But Anna knew better. She was a woman who had been through hell and back, and she wasn't about to let an old man like Henry tell her what she was or wasn't."It would be the other way around, Mr. Neville," she purred, a faux smile on her lips. Henry's eyebrows shot up in confusion. He wasn't sure what Anna was getting at.“You're the one who needs my help," she said, her voice cold and confident. Henry couldn't help but laugh. "You've got to be kidding
News reports of Dragon's image flashed across the screen, the word "WANTED" in bold letters underneath. A reward of a billion naira was offered to anyone who could provide information that would lead to his capture. Grandpa Adolph shook his head, a look of concern on his face. "That's an awful lot of money to put on a murderer's head," he said, his voice heavy with worry. "What if someone gets hurt in the process?""I know it's a lot of money," Aaron replied, his brow furrowed. "But we have to do everything we can to bring him to justice and also whoever is instructing to kill. He's a dangerous man, and we can't let him get away with what he's done. I know it's risky, but it's the only way we can make sure he's caught and punished for his crimes."Grandpa Adolph sighed, knowing that Aaron was right. But he couldn't shake the feeling of dread that was settling over him. He knew that this was only the beginning and that things were about to get much worse. “I hope you know what you
“Sit down, boy” Henry barked, his voice filled with irritation. Lucas was pacing the room, his hands running through his hair, his face pale and drawn. He looked like he was about to have a panic attack. “I can't," Lucas said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I can't calm down!" Lucas exclaimed, his frustration spilling over. "Your lackey killed someone! The plan was to beat him up, not to shoot him !" He glared at Dragon, who stood sheepishly next to Henry.Henry's face hardened, his eyes blazing with anger. "So, are you guilty?" he demanded, his voice cold and unforgiving.Lucas looked down at the floor, unable to meet Henry's gaze. The truth was, he was guilty. He had been a part of this, even if he hadn't intended for things to go this far. But he couldn't bring himself to say it out loud. "The inspector deserved what he got," Henry sneered, his words dripping with hatred. "If he dies, it's a win for us. He won't be able to tell anyone what he knows." Dragon nodded ea
It was late at night, and Suarez was still hard at work, even though he'd rather be home in bed. But the pile of unsolved cases on his desk was a constant reminder of the work that still needed to be done.Just then, there was a knock on his door. “Come in," he said, not looking up from his work.It was Ritz, his partner. "I'm heading out," he said. "Are you coming?""I'll be right behind you," Suarez replied, still focused on the task at hand."Don't work too hard," Ritz called out as he left the office. But Suarez knew he wouldn't be able to follow that advice. He was too determined to solve these cases, even if it meant sacrificing his time.As he continued to work, Suarez couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration. These cases were tough, and he was starting to feel like he was getting nowhere. But he wasn't going to give up - not now, not ever. He was determined to solve these crimes and bring justice to the victims.Just then, something caught his eye. A small detail that he h
Roger, one of Henry's men, ushered Aaron into the mansion. The sound of splashing water filled the air, as Henry swam in the pool. The old man Neville has been having a good time since he came out of jail. “Mr. Churchill, it's nice to see you again," Henry called out, his voice carrying over the water. “Care to join me for a swim?" Aaron felt his temper rising. He wasn't here to socialize with the enemy. He was here for answers. “I’m not here for a swim, Mr. Neville," he said, his voice tight with anger. "I'm here to ask you about Dragon." Henry's expression turned serious suddenly, worried, and anxious in a rush but decided not to show the fullness of his anxiety, and he got out of the pool, dripping water onto the marble floor. A maid brought Henry a towel, which he used to dry off his dripping hair and body. His boxers were soaked through, revealing the outline of his genitals beneath the thin fabric. Aaron averted his gaze, feeling a bit uncomfortable.Henry seemed obliviou