A year after Theodore and Janelle’s joyous wedding and the arrival of their triplets, Karina found herself reflecting on her own life. Her fashion company, K.B., had skyrocketed in popularity, and her latest brand was garnering critical acclaim. She had poured her heart into her career, but as she watched her brother thrive as a husband and father, a small longing began to grow in her heart.One evening, after a long day at work, Derrick surprised her with a quiet dinner at their favorite restaurant."You’ve been working so hard." Derrick said, pouring her a glass of wine. "I admire that about you, Karina. But don’t you think it’s time we talked about... us?" Derrick asked. Karina paused, looking up at him. "What do you mean?" Derrick smiled, taking her hand. "I love you, Karina. I’ve loved you since the day we met. I want us to start our own chapter. Settle down. Build something together." Derrick said. "Of course, I don't want to rush you I need you to think about it." Derrick
Leo grew up in a household that was warm and loving, until his father walked out. His mother, a kind but fragile woman, struggled to make ends meet. They faced hardships together, scraping by day by day. Despite their struggles, Leo’s mother always encouraged him to be kind, to work hard, and to never give up on the good in people.But life was cruel. His mother passed away when he was barely out of his teens, leaving him orphaned and lost. Those dark times forged Leo into a man of grit and determination. He vowed to never be the kind of person who abandoned those he loved.When the Wyatts entered his life, they gave him a purpose. Charles Wyatt saw potential in the young man and offered him a chance to rebuild his life. Leo trained hard, proving his loyalty time and again, becoming one of the most trusted members of the Wyatt family. For Leo, the Wyatts weren't just employers; they were his family.Years later, Leo met Becky. She was strong, independent, and doing her best to provide
~ Six Years Later ~ The estate was alive with the hum of conversation, laughter, and the clinking of glasses. Golden lights twinkled against the dark sky, and the melodic strains of a live orchestra filled the air. Theodore stood at the entrance, greeting guests with Janelle by his side, her smile as radiant as the diamond necklace she wore."Theodore, my man!" Jasper exclaimed, clasping his best friend’s shoulder. "Look at you. Hosting a party like this it’s like something out of a movie." Jasper said.Theodore chuckled. "It’s been a long time coming. But tonight isn't just about me. It’s about all of us." Theodore said. "You’ve earned it, Theo." Ivan added, shaking his hand firmly. "Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise." "Says the guy who eloped with his girlfriend. Got married to her and came back with their first child." Jasper glared. "Well what can I say." Ivan said. From the corner of his eye, Theodore spotted Nathalie and Miles walking in, hand in hand. Nathalie gave a
It was a beautiful evening the sun had set in the most delightful way possible. Or it might just be someone's exaggeration there was nothing special about that day it was just another day. Theodore Brantley was in his room changing his clothes for the party. Tonight would be the best day of his life. After working for his father's company for so many years his father had finally decided to hand over the company to him. And since it was his twenty-fifth birthday he felt it was even more appropriate. He smiled brightly in front of the mirror. "Hey birthday boy." "Nanny Helen." Theodore smiled seeing the older woman. "Look at you? It feels like it was just yesterday your mom gave birth to you." Nanny Helen teased."Come on nanny Helen, I'm not a kid anymore. So how do I look?" Theodore asked. "Like the most handsome man in the world." Nanny Helen replied. "Come on nanny." "I'm serious." Helen said seriously. "Alright, this is it." Theodore said looking at himself one last time.
"What do you mean I'm not your son? If I'm not your son then... Who am I? And who are my parents?" Theodore asked."Your parents... Well your mom is still your mother but I'm not your father." Robert answered."You mean to tell me mom cheated on you?" Theodore asked. "Yes, she did." Robert replied."How is that even possible?" "She did alright, I ran a DNA test and you're not my son." Robert said a slight hurt passing though his eyes but he quickly concealed it. "Well can you really blame her? You're a cocky bastard yourself so you deserve a taste of your own medicine." Theodore retorted."You watch your mouth." "Should I really? Was that why mom died? Did you kill her?" Theodore asked. "I could never hurt your mother like it or not I loved her and she is mine." "Yours? You don't own her even if you were married to her. You had a son behind mom's back and you had lot's of mistresses out there. You even got married to Albert's mother shortly after mom passed." Theodore said angri
How dare he call her babe and in front of him too. Theodore felt like punching Albert's face but he decided to let Nathalie speak first. "Two and a half years." Nathalie answered honestly. And Theodore gasped, two and a half years? That was around same thing Robert said he found out about his identity. And that was also around the time he lost his mother was all these just a coincidence or was there something else to it. "Two and a half years? Nathalie you've been cheating on me for two and a half years? Why?" Theodore asked deeply hurt."You still don't get it do you?" Albert asked."I wasn't talking to you, you peasant!" Theodore yelled."How dare you call me that you little..." "Albert baby let me handle this." Nathalie said surprising Theodore even more. What was he still doing here anyway wouldn't Nathalie just insult him?"Listen Theo, you were foolish enough not to notice something has been going on for the past two years. You were even more silly when you didn't question
Leaving Theodore's room Helen brought out her phone and dialed a number."What is it?" "You need to some home, he needs you." Helen replied. "Is it that bad?" The lady on the other side asked."It is, he is crying." "What? Did anything else happen other than what the news is carrying?" The voice on the other side asked Helen."Yes, a lot and also a truth." Helen said."Great! Let's hear it. What is it?" She asked and Helen told her everything. "I'm on my way." She replied disconnecting the call. Dalia rushed into the hospital ward where Albert was. "Son are you okay?" Dalia asked."Oh my baby boy look at your face." She said examining him. "Does it hurt?" She asked."It hurts so much mom, he just came angrily at me. He attacked me." Albert finally said."Where were you?" Robert asked."I was at Nathalie's." Albert replied. "What where you doing there Albert?" Robert asked."Robert now's not the time to be questioning Albert." Dalia said displeased."What do you mean? I'm tryin
Everyone turned to the direction of the door they were all surprised to see who it was except Helen. "No one is leaving this house." Karina Brantley said boldly making Dalia glare at the younger woman. "Karina you have no say in this stay out of it." Robert said. "Oh really father? I have no say in this?" Karina asked."Yes, you don't." Robert replied. "So you want to give Albert all that Theodore had been working so hard for?" Karina asked. "Did this bitch put you up to this?" Karina asked referring to Dalia. "How dare you call me a..." "Oh please hold your horses Dalia I wasn't talking to you." Karina glared."No she didn't, there's something I didn't tell you. Theodore is not my son. Your mother had an affair..." Robert tried explaining but Karina cut him. "Can you really blame her? You had an affair too. Else Albert wouldn't be standing here either. Oh and all the other mistresses asides Dalia." Karina reminded. "So if Theodore is not your son, that makes me the only lega