As he approached the room, Duncan hesitated to enter when he overheard Zinnia engaged in a phone call.“I don't care, Father. I need you to eliminate Duncan as soon as possible or I will never really consider you as my father. Okay. I will keep note of his movement while you prepare some of your men to carry out his elimination. I want him gone within the next 7 days, and it must happen. Bye.” She ended the call. Duncan, smirking at the irony, entered the room. Zinnia, seemingly in high spirits, turned to face him with a smile, unaware of his eavesdropping earlier.“You look so happy,” Duncan observed.“Duncan, I really am,” Zinnia silently admitted, her tone carrying a sinister edge. “You will die soon, and that's great news to me.” She straightened her shoulders and left the room without giving him any further response. Duncan, now privy to the unfolding schemes against him, contemplated his next moves in this intricate chess game of deception and betrayal. The following day, D
When Duncan found himself unable to utter a single word, Abigail, desperate and teary, grew closer, taking hold of his hands.“Duncan, look, I've always loved you starting from the very first day I saw you. No, actually, it started from the moment you showed me care. I thought it was just an infatuation and it would go, but it didn't. My love for you kept growing day after day, week after week, month after month. Duncan, you're the one I need to keep living. And I don't think I've ever asked God for anything so badly than that he should make you accept me. I truly love you and I want to grow old with you. I want to give birth to your children. I want to be with you. Please, don't reject me.”Duncan opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out, compelling Abigail to pull him into a tight hug. She clung to him desperately, as if holding onto a lifeline.“ Duncan, say something. Please.”Duncan, grappling with his emotions, was unsure of what to say. The revelation blindsided him,
The following morning, Duncan decided to see his mother at the Walton Domicile. He has promised to have breakfast with her and check up on his sick grandfather. He left the Lennart mansion before anyone else could. As he headed to the bus station, he felt an unusual tension in the air. Unbeknownst to him, a group of men was cautiously trailing him. Sensing something amiss, he decided to take a different route, attempting to outsmart his potential pursuers. The first man, whispering, said to his fellows, “He's onto us. Be careful.” Duncan, navigating the unfamiliar path, grew wary of the persistent presence behind him. The men, determined to capture him, exchanged glances, adjusting their strategy. Another one said, muttering, “We can't let him reach the bus station. Move faster!” Meanwhile, Duncan, quick on his feet, managed to evade their clutches and reached the bus station just in time. Breathing a sigh of relief, he observed the displeasure on the faces of the men who
Abigail tilted her head, a wry smile forming. "He usually keeps things from you before and tells me everything, but now the tables are turned. Pff, I think it's going to be awkward going forward.""He didn't say whether he accepted your love or rejected you, though," Karla pointed out."A true man he is. Well, he rejected me.""Oh," Karla responded, a mix of surprise and sympathy in her tone. She didn't know how to feel but wanted to make Abigail feel a bit better at that moment. “Maybe…he needs time to process things. You know, he's having a tough time now.” Abigail poured another glass of wine and chuckled bitterly. "Tell me about it. His rejection was as cold as ice. It feels like I lost my chance, but I had to confess before it was too late." Karla empathized with her. "Like I said before, maybe he needs time to process everything. It's a complicated situation for him."Abigail shook her head. "I doubt it. He made it clear that he doesn't love me and that there's someone els
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Inside an eccentric-looking house, Gregg sat across from Rhino, whose expression reflected a mix of fury and hope. The room, dimly lit, added an air of secrecy to their conversation."Rhino, my man, I gotta hand it to you. Escaping police custody is no small feat," Gregg praised, a sly grin on his face as he acknowledged Rhino's audacious escape. Rhino, though still seething with anger, couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment at Gregg's approval. "Had to pull some strings, you know. Can't let those cops hold me down."Gregg chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "You always find a way to keep things interesting. Now, what's the plan? You're not just here to bask in your successful escape, are you?" Rhino's eyes glinted with determination. "Burton Investments. I want in, and I want to take it down from the inside."Gregg's eyebrows shot up in surprise, a gleam of admiration in his eyes. "Well, well. Looks like we've got ourselves a grand scheme. Count me in, Rhino. Let's b
Karla drove in silence, the rhythmic hum of the engine accompanying her thoughts. Duncan, seated beside her, seemed lost in contemplation, his gaze distant. After more than 20 minutes of aimless driving through the quiet streets, Karla stole glances at him, unable to decipher the emotions on his face."Why are you stealing glances at me?" Duncan suddenly asked, breaking the silence and prompting Karla to pull over at the side of the road."If you want to tell me something, do so instead of giving me those weird glances," Duncan remarked, his observant nature evident throughout the drive. Karla took a deep breath. "Duncan, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to blame you like that back in Abigail's house. I'm really sorry."Duncan gazed at her, his expression unreadable. "I took no offense. Anyway, your apology is accepted.""That's like it." Karla smiled. "So?""So??" Duncan questioned."What now? Rhino is roaming around freely somewhere in this city, and we need to get him, with or without
After breakfast, Bella stormed into Lisa's room, frustration etched on her face. She vented her discontent, accusing Lisa of doing nothing while Duncan seized every opportunity to impress Ma'am Luna."Mother, I'm trying my best. It's not easy," Lisa snapped back, defensive.Bella, undeterred, insisted, "Well, your best isn't good enough. Duncan is gaining ground, and it seems like things are in his favor at the moment.""I know it seems that way, but I'm working on it," Lisa defended herself.Bella crossed her arms, her frustration evident. "We can't afford to let Duncan have the upper hand. Do something, and do it quickly. Your grandmother shouldn't be won over by him."Lisa, feeling the pressure, nodded solemnly. "I understand, mother. I will step up my game and make sure Duncan doesn't get too comfortable." Bella's frustration bubbled over as she confronted Lisa. "You're working on nothing. If Duncan gets even a small promotion, know that you're losing your position in the comp