Aiden trying his best to maintain his calm, responded sternly, "Leave Hope out of this, Katherine. She's my daughter, and she's not a bargaining chip in our agreement.""Fine then." She replied, "We can plan it strategically. Maybe a short, romantic getaway won't hurt. We'll find a way to make it work."He let out an exasperated sigh, "Short, long or anything in–between. My daughter and my work schedule won't allow me." Katherine rolled her eyes at Aiden's resistance. "If you were actually getting married to a woman that you loved, you would've gladly gone on a honeymoon with her. Wouldn't you?""Yes, Katherine, that's the difference. If I were truly in love with a woman my daughter also loves, I would've made the sacrifices and gone on the honeymoon. But we're not in that situation, are we? Our marriage is not a fairytale don't love you, neither does Hope.""Hope again, really?" Katherine crossed my arms, "So is it my fault that your girl doesn't like me?""Well, I don't blame her."
Andreas swiftly dialed Katherine's number, frustration evident in each key he pressed. The phone rang impatiently before Katherine finally answered."Katherine!" Aiden's voice was laced with frustration and anger. "What the hell is going on? Have you seen the headlines?"Katherine, seemingly unfazed, responded coolly, "Aiden, darling, I'm in the middle of an urgent meeting. What's got you so worked up?"Aiden's patience wore thin, "Urgent meeting? Are you kidding me? I'm talking about the headlines about our engagement, Katherine. It's all over the damn internet!"There was a brief pause before Katherine responded, confusion coloring her tone, "Headlines? Aiden, what are you talking about? I have no idea what you mean."Aiden's frustration peaked as he shouted into the phone, "Don't play dumb with me, Katherine! Someone leaked our engagement to the media, and it's all over the news!""Leaked our engagement to the media? Aiden what are you—"Aiden's frustration boiled over, "Don't prete
Aiden quickened his pace, catching up with Kierra as she briskly made her way toward the entrance. "Kierra, wait," Aiden called out, She turned, her scowl still evident on her face. "I don't have time for this, Aiden. I've got a performance in a few minutes."He took a breath, his words coming out in a rush. "I'm sorry, Kierra. I didn't mean to be rude on the phone, and I certainly didn't mean to lead you on. I—"She interrupted, her tone sharp and accusatory. "Sorry for what? For rudely ending the call on me? Or for playing with my feelings while you're engaged to someone else?"Aiden winced, "Kierra, it's not that simple. I should've been more honest with you from the start. I never meant to hurt you."She crossed her arms, "Save it, Aiden. I've heard enough. If you're here to apologize, it's a bit too late. Now, let me do my job.""Please, let me explain," He pleaded but she raised her hand up, signaling that she was done with hun and then she turned away. "Kierra, please!" He be
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 apprec
The meeting had ended and as the room cleared, Gabriel and Aiden remained. "Are you hell-bent serious about marrying this woman, Commander?" Gabriel asked. Aiden, without hesitation, met Gabriel's gaze and replied, "Yes, Gabriel. She saved my life. I owe her more than I can ever repay. Besides, I believe she's the best woman to ensure I spend the rest of my life with, and she'd also be the best mother for Hope."Gabriel leaned back in his chair, absorbing Aiden's words. He sighed "Aiden, marriage is a significant step, and it's not just about gratitude. Are you sure about this? You've been through a lot, and decisions made in the heat of the moment may not always be the best ones."Aiden nodded. "I've thought about it, Gabriel. This isn't impulsive. She's proven herself– she saved me. I want her in my life, not just for what she's done, but for who she is."Gabriel studied Aiden for a moment before finally nodding in acceptance. "Alright, Aiden. If you're certain about this and yo
Aiden quickened his pace, catching up with Kierra as she briskly made her way toward the entrance. "Kierra, wait," Aiden called out, She turned, her scowl still evident on her face. "I don't have time for this, Aiden. I've got a performance in a few minutes."He took a breath, his words coming out in a rush. "I'm sorry, Kierra. I didn't mean to be rude on the phone, and I certainly didn't mean to lead you on. I—"She interrupted, her tone sharp and accusatory. "Sorry for what? For rudely ending the call on me? Or for playing with my feelings while you're engaged to someone else?"Aiden winced, "Kierra, it's not that simple. I should've been more honest with you from the start. I never meant to hurt you."She crossed her arms, "Save it, Aiden. I've heard enough. If you're here to apologize, it's a bit too late. Now, let me do my job.""Please, let me explain," He pleaded but she raised her hand up, signaling that she was done with hun and then she turned away. "Kierra, please!" He
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
Aiden quickened his pace, catching up with Kierra as she briskly made her way toward the entrance. "Kierra, wait," Aiden called out, She turned, her scowl still evident on her face. "I don't have time for this, Aiden. I've got a performance in a few minutes."He took a breath, his words coming out in a rush. "I'm sorry, Kierra. I didn't mean to be rude on the phone, and I certainly didn't mean to lead you on. I—"She interrupted, her tone sharp and accusatory. "Sorry for what? For rudely ending the call on me? Or for playing with my feelings while you're engaged to someone else?"Aiden winced, "Kierra, it's not that simple. I should've been more honest with you from the start. I never meant to hurt you."She crossed her arms, "Save it, Aiden. I've heard enough. If you're here to apologize, it's a bit too late. Now, let me do my job.""Please, let me explain," He pleaded but she raised her hand up, signaling that she was done with hun and then she turned away. "Kierra, please!" He b