Mr. Anderson sighed, "We're working to recover the missing portions and understand the context. It's a challenging process, but it appears Nicholas was entangled in something complex and potentially dangerous."Melissa's eyes welled with tears, her mind racing with questions and fears. "What's going to happen next? What should I expect?"Mr. Anderson replied, "We'll continue our investigations to fill in the gaps in the recording and piece together the puzzle of Nicholas's disappearance. As soon as we have more information, I'll get back to you. Your cooperation is vital in this process."Melissa nodded, "Okay. I'll wait for your updates. Just... please find him. Please…" she begged, "I am desperate." Mr. Anderson reassured her, "We're doing our best, Melissa. Your concern is our priority. If there's anything you remember or if you come across any relevant details, don't hesitate to share them with us. We'll get to the bottom of this."With a solemn nod, Melissa thanked him, "I appre
Riley and Lady Elizabeth were in the living room, watching the morning news when a knock came on the door. They both shared a look. Riley got up on her feet, "I'll go get it." She said, She walked to the door and opened it, only to see Stephen and three hefty–looking and muscular men standing before her. Her brows furrowed. She remembered the man — Steven, Aiden's lawyer. However, she wondered what they were doing here. "Good morning. What brings you here?" Riley inquired.Stephen, maintaining a composed demeanor, replied, "My name is Barrister Steven and I am Aiden's lawyer. He instructed me to deliver something to you." He then opened his briefcase, revealing the divorce papers. "You still haven't signed them."Just then, Lady Elizabeth came to the doorway and her brows furrowed when she saw her visitors. She as well also recognized the man as Aiden's lawyer. "What is happening here? Why are you here with these men?" she questioned. Riley, pointing at the divorce papers, expl
Mr. Anderson sighed, "We're working to recover the missing portions and understand the context. It's a challenging process, but it appears Nicholas was entangled in something complex and potentially dangerous."Melissa's eyes welled with tears, her mind racing with questions and fears. "What's going to happen next? What should I expect?"Mr. Anderson replied, "We'll continue our investigations to fill in the gaps in the recording and piece together the puzzle of Nicholas's disappearance. As soon as we have more information, I'll get back to you. Your cooperation is vital in this process."Melissa nodded, "Okay. I'll wait for your updates. Just... please find him. Please…" she begged, "I am desperate." Mr. Anderson reassured her, "We're doing our best, Melissa. Your concern is our priority. If there's anything you remember or if you come across any relevant details, don't hesitate to share them with us. We'll get to the bottom of this."With a solemn nod, Melissa thanked him, "I appre
Mr. Anderson sighed, "We're working to recover the missing portions and understand the context. It's a challenging process, but it appears Nicholas was entangled in something complex and potentially dangerous."Melissa's eyes welled with tears, her mind racing with questions and fears. "What's going to happen next? What should I expect?"Mr. Anderson replied, "We'll continue our investigations to fill in the gaps in the recording and piece together the puzzle of Nicholas's disappearance. As soon as we have more information, I'll get back to you. Your cooperation is vital in this process."Melissa nodded, "Okay. I'll wait for your updates. Just... please find him. Please…" she begged, "I am desperate." Mr. Anderson reassured her, "We're doing our best, Melissa. Your concern is our priority. If there's anything you remember or if you come across any relevant details, don't hesitate to share them with us. We'll get to the bottom of this."With a solemn nod, Melissa thanked him, "I appre
Aiden sat at his dining table, surrounded by the bunch of gifts he had purchased. He had a sly grin on his face, looking like a secret Santa on a mission. With rolls of wrapping paper and tape scattered around, he began wrapping up the gifts."Might as well make it epic," he thought, eyeing the first gift with a grin. He went to work, his hands moving with finesse. He chuckled as he envisioned Kierra's reaction. He imagined her eyes widening, perhaps a gasp of surprise, that smile of hers that could light up the room.He anticipated the big reveal and he couldn't wait to see Kierra's face light up with surprise and delight.Just then, he started to hear the soft patter of footsteps. Recognizing the distinct pattern, he grinned, knowing it was Hope approaching. "Hey, sweetheart. Not asleep yet?" he inquired, glancing up as Hope descended the staircase. She shook her head in naughtHe noted her curious expression, her brow furrowed in confusion as she took in the scene of her fathe
Aiden, still taken aback by Katherine's unexpected appearance, managed to compose himself enough to ask the burning question."What are you doing here, Katherine?" he inquired, a mixture of surprise and skepticism etched on his face.Katherine, with a faint smile, responded, "I came to apologize, Aiden. I know things have been complicated, and I wanted to clear the air. Honestly, I'm not the one who leaked the video or images. It must be someone else. Honestly.” He furrowed his brows, absorbing the information. The gravity of the situation seemed to hang in the air, and he wasn't sure whether to trust Katherine's words.To emphasize her sincerity, Katherine extended a gift bag toward him. "I brought you a friendly 'I'm sorry' pie and some wine. Let's just sit down, have a slice, and talk things through."As Aiden hesitated, she playfully added, "And don't worry, I hope Hope is fast asleep because tonight might just get a bit more interesting. I'm planning on staying over."Aiden's ey
The kiss between Aiden and Katherine began to intensify, the atmosphere growing heated. In the midst of their moment, a sudden interruption startled them. Hope's innocent voice pierced through the intensity, calling out, "Daddy?"Aiden and Katherine quickly pulled away from each other, their eyes widening in realization. Hope, standing at the staircase with a mix of surprise and confusion, apologized for interrupting, "Sorry, Daddy. I wasn't fully asleep, and I heard some noise downstairs, and I..." She paused, clearly unsure how to articulate what she had witnessed.Aiden, attempting to regain composure and sensing Hope's apprehension, reassured her with a gentle tone, "It's okay, sweetheart. I was just watching a movie with Katherine. Nothing to worry about."Hope, still processing the unexpected scene, nodded and said, "Um, okay. Goodnight, Daddy." "Goodnight, princess." He said and she turned and left. As soon as Hope disappeared from sight, Aiden and Katherine exchanged a gla
The kiss between Aiden and Katherine began to intensify, the atmosphere growing heated. In the midst of their moment, a sudden interruption startled them. Hope's innocent voice pierced through the intensity, calling out, "Daddy?"Aiden and Katherine quickly pulled away from each other, their eyes widening in realization. Hope, standing at the staircase with a mix of surprise and confusion, apologized for interrupting, "Sorry, Daddy. I wasn't fully asleep, and I heard some noise downstairs, and I..." She paused, clearly unsure how to articulate what she had witnessed.Aiden, attempting to regain composure and sensing Hope's apprehension, reassured her with a gentle tone, "It's okay, sweetheart. I was just watching a movie with Katherine. Nothing to worry about."Hope, still processing the unexpected scene, nodded and said, "Um, okay. Goodnight, Daddy." "Goodnight, princess." He said and she turned and left. As soon as Hope disappeared from sight, Aiden and Katherine exchanged a gla