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At the Harper’s villa, they all returned home, all lost in deep thoughts. Hermione was in disbelief that she has finally ended it with Dylan, it was like her old prayers came true, except that they were no longer what she wanted.But Madame Sharon’s was different. What was taking over her thoughts was the message she received about having forty eight hours to live. Was that a drill, or was it actual? It scared her to think too much about it.If care is not taken, she could die of a heart attack or stroke like Gregory Clifford.She dragged her leg toward one of the sofas and sat down with a loud sigh. She was being threatened and she didn't know what to do about it.She couldn't even go to the cops cause they might ask why someone was sending her such a message and she can't exactly say it is because she was involved in the death of Ravenna Hastings or the ghost of Ravenna Hastings has been haunting her, even almost killing her one time after trapping her in a warehouse.Gosh, that day
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Dylan drove Maya home in his sleek Aston Martin, a smile lingering on his face as he replayed the moment Allison accepted his invitation for a date. A sense of anticipation filled the air, intertwining with the joy of spending time with her outside the realms of their usual encounters.He was interested in where their relationship would take them, or if it is gonna, unfortunately, end like all his other relationships.Although he doubted that.If this ends, then it means being in relationships was never meant for him However, his blissful thoughts were abruptly interrupted as he started perceiving something amiss in the car. At first, it was a faint scent that tickled his nose, causing him to furrow his brows in confusion. “What the hell?” He muttered to himself with a frown on his face.As he continued to drive, the scent grew stronger, and his senses heightened.Plumes of smoke began to fill the interior of the car, swirling around him in a disorienting haze. Dylan's smile vanishe
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Dylan's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove with a sense of urgency, his mind consumed by fear and desperation. Each passing second felt like an eternity as he navigated the streets, his heart pounding in his chest. Finally, he arrived at the nearest police station, his breath heavy and his voice quivering as he approached the officers."I... I need help," Dylan stammered, his eyes filled with anguish. "My daughter, Maya... she's been kidnapped. It happened so fast, I couldn't do anything." His words spilled out in an unstable manner, his voice laced with a mix of panic and grief.The police officers exchanged concerned glances, their professional demeanor giving way to empathy as they understood the gravity of the situation. One of them stepped forward, his expression serious. "We'll do everything we can to find your daughter, Mr. Clifford," he reassured, his voice firm yet compassionate. "Please, provide us with any details you can."Dylan recounted the events as be
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Madeline Harper woke up the next day feeling slightly groggy, her mind still clouded with remnants of a restless sleep. As she rubbed her eyes, she realized something was off. It took a moment for her to fully comprehend the unfamiliar surroundings of her room. The walls seemed closer, and the morning sunlight streamed through the windows, casting an eerie glow over everything.Confusion settled upon Madeline as she struggled to remember what had happened. Ever since she stopped taking the drugs, she's been feeling burdened. Like something was missing in her. Could it be because the drugs were truly helping her with something that concerned her mentality? If she hadn't forgotten to ask her mom for a refill, she would have probably gotten it earlier before her drugs finished. Panic gripped her chest as she realized the consequences of her oversight.With trembling hands, Madeline hurriedly got out of bed, her heart pounding with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. As she descended t
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Underneath Tessa's house lay a hidden chamber, accessible through a concealed trapdoor nestled inconspicuously within the wooden flooring of her main living room. The trapdoor, cleverly disguised as an ornate rug, blended seamlessly with the surrounding decor, its presence known only to those who knew its secret.She rolled the rug away and opened the trapdoor, revealing a narrow staircase leading down into darkness.Descending the steps, Tessa entered a dimly lit underground room. Soft, warm lighting bathed the space, emanating from strategically placed lamps along the walls.Tessa approached a cage, unlocking its door with a mix of urgency and remorse. "Come, Maya. Mommy is sorry for confining you here. I promise, it won't happen again, okay?"Maya gazed at her teacher, a bewildered expression on her face, as she obediently followed Tessa into a dimly lit room. In her usual innocent plea, she uttered, "I want to go home. Take me to my dad."Tessa's patience wore thin, and she turned
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Madeline's cries reverberated through the room, her anger escalating as the truth became clearer. She wreaked havoc, destroying everything in her path, while yelling at her mother who attempted to calm her down."What did you do to me?!" she screamed, her voice filled with anguish. "What is this? What did you do?!""I did what I had to do!" Madame Sharon defended herself, her eyes welling up with tears. "You were tormented by it! You were terrified! I couldn't just leave it as it was!"Madeline glared at her mother, consumed by anger. "No! No, Mom! No! You did this!" She pointed an accusing finger at her. "I remember it all clearly, Mom. I was ready to confess! I had made a terrible mistake! I killed her, but you... you did this. You did this without my consent, Mom! You did it for your own selfish purposes!""No, I did it for the sake of our family! If the truth came out, it would have destroyed us! The world would have discovered the secrets of Harper Enterprises! Ravenna's true ide
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Dylan stood in disbelief, his mind in a daze after receiving the shocking information. Ending the call, he remained in a trance-like state, his gaze fixed on nothing in particular.Madeline, the murderer?It was hard for Dylan to fathom, even though he knew it had to have been an accident. Madame Sharon's actions of suppressing her memories was extreme, and the weight of it would be definitely overwhelming for Madeline.He still couldn't comprehend it.The anger that surged within him was directed towards Sharon and Hermione, not Madeline. But now, Madeline was the one bearing the consequences, and he blamed himself for it all.Damn it! Why did she have to be the one responsible?“What's going on here?” Allison asked, witnessing as two cars recklessly entered Tessa's compound. Confusion clouded her face.Dylan looked at her and opened his car door, gesturing for her to get in. "Let's go, Allison. I'll take you home."Allison's confusion deepened. "But what about your daughter—""If s
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What the hell?Madeleine is dead?Dylan contemplated whether he should go to the hospital to see the Harpers or wait for an update on his daughter. His priority was his own child.The Harpers were no longer his concern. Divorcing Hermione meant severing ties with them.As he entered his car, his phone rang again. It was Princess Mane.A wave of relief mixed with hope washed over him, and he answered the call. "Hello. Is there good news?" he asked immediately."Yeah. We found them. And that despicable teacher is here acting like a mad woman. You should come."Dylan let out a sigh of relief, a smile forming on his lips. He glanced at Allison, still arguing with her mother, and decided to drive off without further delay.Soon, he arrived at Tessa's house, got out of his car, and walked into the wide-opened door.The first sight that greeted him was Tessa being restrained on the ground by some guards. Then he heard a voice exclaim, "Daddy!"He looked over and saw Maya wriggling out of Pri