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The following morning, after exchanging pleasantries, Alex welcomed Emily into the car for their drive to the hospital. As he settled into the driver's seat, he posed an unexpected question."Have you eaten yet?"Her eyebrows lifted in mild surprise. "No, I haven't. Why the question?""I was thinking we could grab a bite to eat," he suggested, turning the key and bringing the engine to life. "I haven't had breakfast either."Her furrowed brows heightened as she rejected his offer defiantly. "No! Why?""If I didn't ask, do you really want to go for a check-up without eating? Come on." He explained to her.But she was not cool with the offer because she was not ready to be seen in public with him.Even if she wanted to be back with him, she perceived that it was so soon and feared people would want to attack her for that.Sensing her hesitation and understanding its source, he offered an alternative. "How about just a cup of coffee, then?"He was committed to following Henry's advice:
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Days had passed with Alex trying hard to hear a response from Emily concerning their reconciliation, but her silence was making him worried.He decided to take advantage of the rumours that were already spreading about them by planning to take her to an auction event.However, she had been ignoring his calls and texts. As a result, he went to her house but didn't find her there. He then decided to go meet her at the night bar.Luckily for him, she was there, and when she saw him enter the bar, she furrowed her brows.Her eyes widened in disbelief as she spotted him walking towards the counter."What the hell is he doing here?" she hissed under her breath.The last place she expected—or wanted—to see him was in this buzzing hotspot where gossip spread faster than wildfire. She knew his presence would set tongues wagging, adding fuel to the rumours she had been desperately trying to quash.Alex, meanwhile, was acutely aware of the attention he was drawing. He moved with the confidenc
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"Where's your bag? We have to leave." As soon as Alex returned from the owner's office, he sat down and informed Emily."We have to leave?" she scoffed."What do you mean by that?""Apparently, your boss has granted you permission to leave with me early." He told her.Just then, the owner showed up and confirmed that he had indeed granted her permission to leave early.But she was still reluctant to leave there, as she wondered what Alex could have told her boss."What are you waiting for?" He glanced at his wristwatch."We are running late already. We still need to make a stop before reaching our final destination."With reluctance, she grabbed her bags, and they walked out of there together."Where did you say we would be heading to before going to the event?" She asked him.His eyes flicked to her, then back to the road ahead. A mischievous grin played on his lips. "You have to turn some heads tonight, so we need to find you a dress that will leave everyone speechless."She felt w
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Isabella surveyed the room, her eyes narrowing on Emily."Hm. What's that smell?" Isabella wrinkled her nose in disgust.As she neared Emily, Isabella's lips curled into a sneer. She then stopped beside Emily."No wonder the whole place reeks," Isabella spat, her voice dripping with disdain. "It reeks of wretchedness. I could smell it from outside."She had not planned on coming tonight, but the constant whispers about Emily and Alex had wormed their way under her skin. Worse were her father's cutting remarks, each one a reminder of her perceived failure. She could still hear his mocking laughter and the disappointment in his eyes when she visited him in his office to apologise for her failure."Beaten by a nobody." He had sneered.She was here to extinguish that flame by any means necessary. This confrontation was just the opening salvo in her campaign to reclaim what she saw as rightfully hers.Hearing whispers that Alex had arrived with Emily made her lurk behind a corner while E
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"What Mr. Thornton did shows that he truly loves you." Santiago smiled.After the three of them were left alone, he turned to Emily and mused, "He's really trying to impress you by competing over something so trivial. But don't forget what I told you earlier: don't get involved with a loser."However, Isabella was furious about Santiago's ridiculous pride. Before Alex could intervene, she decided to confront Santiago directly."You are not to tell me what is right and wrong. Besides, I'm always acquainted with a victor, not a loser." She chuckled."I hope that tells you something."Alex could not believe such words could come out of her mouth, as he was amazed and impressed by them."With a woman like this with me forever, I could surely take over the world if I wish to." He thought inwardly as a smile plastered his face while he momentarily stared at her.Santiago's lips curled into a sneer. "You call him a victor?" His eyes narrowed as he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a mena
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"Mr. Thornton?" Derek was shocked to see Alex at his doorstep very early in the morning, especially because no one, not even Isabella, knew his location.Alex had decided to treat the reason for the visit urgently because it seemed to be the final piece to defeat Santiago."We need to talk." Alex said, his hands shoved in his pockets with an unreadable expression.For a split second, Derek was taken aback by Alex's utterance as he wondered what could be the reason he wanted to converse with him."What is it about?" Derek inquisitively asked Alex."We should go in." Alex was still maintaining his expression.Derek hesitated for a moment, then grudgingly stepped aside, allowing Alex to enter. The door creaked shut behind them with a dull thud.Alex's eyes swept across the cramped, dingy room. Peeling wallpaper clung desperately to damp walls, while a sagging mattress occupied one corner.Wrinkling his nose at the musty odour, Alex let out a derisive snort. He could not fathom why a pe
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"All you need to do is reveal the mission to the public." Alex told Derek."What?! I can't do that." Derek refused. He shook his head. "No, I can't."His blatant rejection despite the control Alex held over him stemmed from a deep-seated fear: if he carried out Alex's plan, Santiago would surely come after him.Alex intentionally stayed silent for some seconds with a smile plastered on his face, much to Derek's surprise."Are you sure you can't?" He scoffed. "I have a question for you...""How long until the agreement expires?" Alex asked, his tone sharp.Derek's eyes dropped to the floor, shame colouring his voice. "Five days," he mumbled.Unexpectedly, Alex let out a dry chuckle. Derek's head snapped up, meeting Alex's gaze with surprise."Five days?" Alex's voice dripped with derision. "And here, I thought you were clever just moments ago."Confusion clouded Derek's face until Alex leaned forward, his eyes boring into Derek's. "The contract, you fool. The original deadline. T
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As he drove his car to meet Emily wherever he thought she might be, since she had not been answering his calls or messages, he received a call from his secretary informing him that Mr. Collins was waiting for him.A wry smile crossed his lips. "Okay. Tell him I'm on my way," he replied.Alex had called for this meeting because it was the second step in his plan to bring Santiago to his knees."I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I was dealing with something very important to pull the company out of this mess." Alex apologised to Mr. Collins as they made their way to Alex's office after they had exchanged greetings. "What was it about?" Mr. Collins inquired. Alex sucked his teeth. "It's nothing. It's not worth telling you because the result is bad news."He lied to Santiago."So, let's get straight to business," Alex announced, looking intently into Mr. Collins' eyes."Tell me, what have your fellow shareholders been plotting recently?" Alex inquired. Much to his surprise, Mr. Collin
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Weeks had flown by, each day adding another vibrant brushstroke to the masterpiece of Alex and Emily's relationship. The storm that had once threatened to tear them apart seemed like a distant memory now, their bond stronger than ever. Their love had blossomed into something even more beautiful: an engagement. He had popped the question in a cosy little restaurant, the kind of place where fairy lights twinkled like stars and the aroma of exquisite dishes filled the air.***Flashback***"Em..." His voice cut through the comfortable silence, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.She looked up from her plate, a forkful of pasta halfway to her mouth. "Hmm?" she mumbled, her eyebrows raised in curiosity.He took a deep breath, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of the tablecloth. "So, there's actually a main reason I set up this date. I mean, besides just hanging out and enjoying this sick view of the city lights."Her interest was instantly piqued. She set down her utensils with a so
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Alex froze just a few a few steps away from Emily's hospital room. He had just returned from home with the doctor-prescribed meal and some clothes, but what he overheard stopped him cold."Those few days... I've never been so terrified in my entire life." Emily's voice trembled from behind the door.He knew she would probably never open up to him about the horrors she had endured in captivity, no matter how much he begged her to share. Torn between respecting her privacy and his desperate need to understand what she had been through, he hesitated, deciding to listen."They starved me," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "Even though I was in agony, even knowing my condition, they only allowed me one meal a day. Like an idiot, I asked who was behind all this torture. They said it was Isabella's order." She let out a bitter laugh that barely masked her anguish. "Asking that question... God, they made me regret it."Her voice dropped to a whisper. "But the worst part, th
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Alex pushed open the door to Emily's hospital room, his heart sinking as he saw her still form on the bed. The steady beep of the heart monitor was the only sound breaking the silence. For a moment, he just stood there, frozen, as the weight of everything crashed down on him.He approached slowly, his eyes fixed on her pale face, willing her to open her eyes. She looked so fragile, surrounded by tubes and wires.He sank into the chair beside her bed, taking her hand gently in his. It felt so small and fragile. A lump formed in his throat as he struggled to find words."Hey, Em," he whispered, his voice cracking.He took her hand gently, his thumb tracing circles on her skin. "I'm back. I... I need you to wake up, okay? Please."He then squeezed her hand, searching for any sign of response. Nothing.His voice broke as he continued, tears welling up."I'm so sorry. God, I'm so sorry for everything. I know I've messed up big time. But I swear, if you just open your eyes, I'll make it r
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Alex could not tell if the chaos in his life lately was karma for what he had done, especially to Emily and their child. He wished he could take the punishment instead of them. Seeing Emily suffer was unbearable.Even without knowing the full extent of her ordeal during the abduction, watching her struggle on the hospital bed for the past two days was gut-wrenching."Mr. Thornton..." The doctor began."She experienced severe cardiac arrhythmia due to the extreme stress of recent events. We have managed to stabilise her condition, but she remains unconscious. The trauma appears to have been overwhelming for her system. At this point, we are monitoring her closely and hoping she regains consciousness soon. Her recovery is largely dependent on her body's ability to heal itself now."The doctor's words hit Alex like a sucker punch, leaving him winded and hollow. His mind reeled, trying to process the gravity of Emily's condition."God knows what happened to her in there." He muttered afte
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Alex was relieved when the doctor smiled before he spoke. The doctor then told him that the operation was successful."Thank you so much, doctor." He thanked the doctor, beaming with a smile."When can we visit her in a room?" he asked, his voice tight with worry."We will be moving her to the post-op floor in about 20 minutes. However, I'm afraid you won't be able to until tomorrow morning, Mr. Thornton," the doctor replied.Alex's face fell, his shoulders slumping. "Seriously? Why can't I see her tonight? Is it because of the visiting hours?" He pressed, frustration creeping into his tone because visiting hours were not meant to be a restraint for a person like him. "Or is something still wrong that you are not telling me?" He added."No, Mr. Thornton, it is not because of the visiting hours." The doctor smiled."It's just for precautions to avoid some implications because she would be examined closely in the room throughout today. But rest assured, they are both fine." He added,
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"Could she...could she..." Alex shook his head, not bringing himself to believe the thought that had overwhelmed his mind upon hearing the doctor's utterance. "Mr. Thornton, it would be better if we discussed it in my office." The doctor added. That confirmed his worst suspicions, and he felt his world crash down, believing Emily had died because of him—or so he thought."What do you mean by that?" Henry interrupted, while Alex stood in shock, convinced of the worst."I'm his best friend and confidant," Henry continued. "There is no need for him to follow you to your office to hear the news. I will be there too. Please tell us right now."The doctor glanced at Alex, as if seeking permission to break the news. Alex nodded sluggishly, convinced he already knew what the news was about.The doctor began, "Whatever she witnessed caused her severe shock, resulting in a panic attack and loss of consciousness. Given what she endured while being held captive, including physical and emotiona
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Alex's heart raced as he clung to Emily's hand, his voice breaking with desperation. "Em...please stay with me. Don't die on me, please. Wake up; I'm now here." His words echoed down the hospital's hallway, his tears falling on her lifeless body as three nurses wheeled the stretcher rapidly towards the emergency ward, their faces masked with determination.As the stretcher approached the heavy doors of the emergency room, he tried to follow, his grip tightening on her hand and his heart pounding in his chest. But a nurse, her eyes kind but firm, gently blocked his path."Please, Mr. Thornton..." she said softly, placing a comforting hand on his arm. "You can't enter inside with us. Stay here while we attend to her in the ward," she said, her tone firm but understanding."What do you mean?" He scrunched his face in annoyance."Look, that may be your protocol, but I'm going inside there. Nothing can stop me from that." He added sternly.The nurse sighed, her expression serious. "Mr.
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Upon arriving at the location, Alex was disappointed to find that the police officers had not arrived."I don't see the point of these useless officers," he muttered under his breath as he got out of the car.Henry called for him to return to the car, but he ignored him and walked determinedly towards the house at the address the private investigator had given him."Mr. Thornton," a voice from behind made him halt his track as he turned to see who it belonged to. It was the private investigator."What do you think you are doing? Where are the police officers? What's taking them so long?" He inquisitively asked Alex."Those useless officers are not here, which is why I have to go in myself." His face was creased. Henry had moved to stand behind them."Do you know what you are saying? You don't know what is in there, and you still want to go in regardless.""I don't care what awaits me in there or who the hell is there... All I know is that I'm going in." Alex insisted. "What is happ
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As promised, Henry returned to the city the next morning and headed straight to Alex's mansion.Alex could not believe his eyes when he saw Henry at his doorstep. In fact, it was Henry's arrival that woke him from his slumber, the remnants of last night's drinking still weighing him down.He chuckled in disbelief and threw his arm around Henry's shoulder, pulling him into a brotherly hug."Thanks, man. I really appreciate this. Thanks for always being there for me," he said, his breath reeking of alcohol as he patted Henry's back. "Man, you drank a lot last night," Henry chuckled as they disentangled from the hug.Alex's eyes, which had been bright upon seeing Henry, suddenly transformed into gloom. "You can't blame me, man. I just didn't know what to do.""It's okay. It will be fine." Henry assured him as they walked inside.Once inside and seated, Alex explained to Henry how his conversation with the investigator had gone."I'm very sure we are going to save her. I trust the invest
