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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Get lost!" A pissed-off Miles finally shut the door elevator on Edmund's face. He finally got rid of the bastard.
Miles had always known that the sales director had coveted his wife ever since she joined the company. He just wished Lola could see things clearly for what they truly are.
“Miles, where did you get the money from?” Lola suddenly looked at her husband with a worried gaze. "Did you steal it from somewhere?" Her eyes suddenly widened as a realization crossed her mind. “Oh my god! Please, tell me you didn’t borrow this from a loan shark?”
Miles couldn't believe the words that were coming out of his wife's mouth. How could she suddenly think the worst of him? Did she really think there was no legal way he could have gotten his daughter's hospital bill? Seeing how his wife was treating him like a stranger while praising Edmund left Miles deeply hurt.
“My goodness! Miles, answer me!” Lola began tearing up as she pointed an accusing finger at him. “Have you lost your mind?! Where the heck are we supposed to get enough money to pay them back?”
Miles couldn’t bear to watch Lola breaking down out of fear. He decided it was time he revealed the truth to his wife, including his real background. He couldn’t keep his family suffering like this when he now had access to massive wealth as the new heir of the Creek’s business empire.
“Babe, you need to calm down and let me explain…..” Miles didn’t get to finish his words though, as Lola slapped him across the face, much harder than the last time.
"Never, in your sad and pitiful life, tell me to calm down again. Not after you just put a target on our backs" Lola's words dripped with venom as she stared hatefully at her husband. "Not only do I have to worry about taking care of my sick daughter and a sad excuse for a husband, I now have to worry about settling things with dangerous loan sharks. Do you even know how high their interest rates are? Once you borrow from them, they make sure that you spend the rest of your life trying to pay them back."
Miles was deeply stunned by Lola's action. He now had a deep red handprint right across his right cheek. It stung, but not as much as the disappointment welling in his heart at the moment. When did Lola become so impatient with him? When did she start seeing him as a sad excuse for a husband? Had it been long since she started harboring such a strong hatred for him in her heart?
Miles couldn’t help but wonder if he missed any sign and he soon realized that Lola had begun growing distant from him a month after she began working directly under Edmund Porsche. That man had executed multiple schemes to emasculate Miles in Lola’s eyes, and by the look of things, he might have succeeded.
Miles turned his gaze back to his wife, tears of emotional pain brimming at the edges of his eyes. “Lola, do you hate me so much?”
Lola's eyes widened in shock at the question, and that seemed to douse the anger in her heart. She quickly averted her gaze, as she couldn't bear to keep staring at the mark she left on his face. She was rarely violent, and she couldn't help but wonder if she truly did love Miles anymore.
It took more than a minute passing by for Miles to realize that Lola wasn’t going to answer his question. “I see.” Her silence, to him, was answer enough. He turned his back to her. “Keep an eye on our daughter. I should return to the company.” He then left the hospital.
Lola, on the other hand, simply watched him leave. She realized she had no desire to keep in here.
Miles had gone as far as to come out of hiding from the family he had left behind all for his daughter and his wife, but in the end, she couldn't see him as a capable husband. Miles' heart was at the lowest it had ever been since his mother died. He decided it was time to end things and quit pretending like he couldn't be anything other than a security man.
Unfortunately for Miles, his trials were far from over.
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The audience was beyond stunned by Fisher's actions and words. They began whispering to each other, wondering what was happening.“What?!” Edmund’s body froze as his eyes widened. “Mr. Fisher, do you realize what you’re asking of me?”“And I won’t ask twice.” Fisher’s voice dropped to a much colder level, clarifying that this was a threat. “Apologize to Mr. Miles Creek right now, or lose everything.” He pushed the sales director a few steps back, releasing his collar in the process.Fear spread on Edmund's face and he could tell that his superior was dead serious. He couldn't help but wonder why Fisher was suddenly on Miles's side. After a few seconds, a thought crossed his mind. Miles must have offered his gorgeous wife to Fisher, and now, the general manager had become Miles' willing puppet.“That whore.” Edmund muttered under his breath as he cursed at Lola Blaine. Everyone watched as Edmund slowly turned towards Miles. “I…am sorry.” He spoke with a tight voice, showing his reluct
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“Is this about what happened at Eckre Empire Headquarters?”The smiles on Fiona and Lesley’s face froze as they had been caught. The two turned to each other, silently conversing on how they would move on from this."Yes, it's one of the reasons I'm here." Fiona reluctantly confessed before quickly following up. "But I'm also here for my beautiful daughter and precious granddaughter. It's not all about business in this life."Miles could only nod with a disappointed expression. He should have known better than to believe these two would be here purely to show their support for Kelsey. Even when his daughter was still healthy, they barely reached out or came to visit her. Whenever they did, it was to privately urge Lola to divorce him.Miles decided it was best to not dwell on this matter. “What do you want from me?”The coldness in Miles’ voice took the in-laws aback momentarily before Fiona gathered herself. “I want to know how you were able to get a meeting with the CEO. This is som
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Fiona was livid. “How dare that bastard try to sell me a lie this huge? I regret the second I decided to ask him for help.”“Mom, calm down, okay!” Lesley stared at her mother with concern. “Getting worked up over a scumbag like Miles is not worth it in the least. Let’s just go now; I don’t even like being here.”The two decidedly left the hospital without even bothering to pay a visit to Lola or the sick Kelsey.Meanwhile, Miles was on his way back to his wife and daughter when he called a number. Luckily, he was alone in the elevator, so he could speak without caution."Young Master Miles, how may I help you this time?" Dorian's voice conveyed his pleasant mood. The old CEO was very happy that the Creek's heir had needed his help more lately.“Dorian, I need you on a very urgent search. Can you handle that for me?” Miles went straight to the point.“Of course, I believe there’s nothing you need that the Creek family’s name and global influence can’t obtain. Please, state your reques
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Elena's voice came through, tense but steady. "She's inside. Ethan took the bait. He's got her in his office."Miles tightened his fists, suppressing the anxiety eating away at his stomach. "Okay then. I am entering. Always remain committed to the plan, regardless of any obstacles that may arise. With that, he walked confidently towards the front door, feeling his heart racing but remaining determined. The guards by the entrance became tense when he neared. Miles declared that he is here to visit Ethan with a commanding tone that left no room for disagreement. The guards nervously looked at each other before one of them communicated on his radio. After a brief pause, they moved out of the way, letting Miles go through. While strolling through the grand corridors, Miles couldn't shake the thought of the countless lives ruined to uphold this image of authority and extravagance. He prepared himself, aware that tonight marked the end of everything. He reached Ethan's office door, pau
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"Dad!" he called out. "This way!"In some way, amidst the chaos and lack of light, they succeeded in coming together again and leaving the cabin. In the woods, they ran without direction, with the sound of their pursuers not far behind. "There's a river approaching," Maxwell gasped while they ran. "If we manage to get across, we could risk losing them." They continued moving forward, with branches lashing their faces and the ground unpredictable beneath their feet. At last, the sound of water rushing reached their ears. "We arrived," Elena wheezed. But as they reached the riverbank, a shot rang out. Miles felt a searing pain in his arm and stumbled."Miles!" Lola cried out."I'm fine," he forced through clenched teeth. "We must continue to keep going forward." Stepping into the icy water, they could hear their pursuers approaching nearer. Miles glanced behind him and observed flashlights moving among the trees. With a sinking heart, he came to the realization that we will not be
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While embracing each other, both fully conscious of the peril nearby, a faint voice was heard from the staircase. "Mom?" Father? "What's happening?" Miles and Lola looked in the direction Sarah was standing, her worried expression evident on her small face. They shared a glance, aware that their future decisions would impact not only their destiny, but also that of their daughter and the whole city. Miles kneeled and extended his arms towards Sarah. "Sweetheart, please come over here." Mom and Dad have something significant they need to inform you about. While Sarah embraced them, Miles and Lola promised quietly to defend their family and seek retribution against anyone who posed a threat. The larger view was starting to become clear, bringing with it the understanding that their lives were about to change forever. The sudden ringing of the doorbell surprised Miles and Lola, interrupting their quiet chat. Miles cautiously approached the door, looking through the peephole. Surpris
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He was startled by the ringing of the doorbell. He opened the door and saw Rachael Autumn standing there, her face showing signs of worry. "Rachael? What are you doing here?" Miles asked, ushering her inside.Rachael wrung her hands nervously. "Miles, we need to talk. It's about your family... and mine."Miles' eyes narrowed. "You mean how your family has been lying to me all this time? Using me?"Rachael flinched. "It's not like that, Miles. We didn't have a choice.""There's always a choice, Rachael," Miles spat. "You could have told me the truth.""And you?" Rachael shot back. "You lied too. You said you were single, that you were just Miles Autumn. Was that all a ploy to get close to us, to get information?"Miles stepped back, stunned. "What? No, I... I never said I was single. I just... I didn't mention my family because I was trying to protect them."Rachael's eyes softened. "I believe you, Miles. But you have to understand, we're all caught up in something bigger than ourselv
