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At the worst cemetery in the state, run-down and neglected, Dylan and Stephanie stood in front of a desolate tombstone.It was unfortunate that the founder of the titular Clifford corporation with his net worth amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars could only be buried in the most run-down and desolate spot. With his wife.It was extremely difficult on Stephanie as she stared at it with watery eyes.She covered her face with her hands and began to cry. She was in utter disbelief. It was hard to watch. Dylan's eyelid drooped, trying so hard to suppress the pain he was feeling but he was failing at it. His chest was heavy as he stared at him.He was sorry. Sorry for not visiting them.Normally they were supposed to be properly cremated since their body was burnt but his family did what they wanted. They tossed his parents like garbage and it was just so hard to be there and face them.It took a while for Stephanie's emotions to stabilize then she went on her knees and began pluc
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Gregory Clifford has no prior knowledge of Dylan and Stephanie's presence. He wasn't told about it.So when he arrived in the evening, he walked into the room with a loud laugh, "Wow, Maxwell. What's up with you? It's so rare of you to call me for a drink, eh!"Then he saw Dylan standing up from the couch.His smile faded from his face and Dylan walked toward him with Stephanie beside him."What the hell is this traitor doing here? Why are you here?" He questioned in anger.Dylan was the last person he ever wanted to see. In fact, anything that's gonna make him see Dylan is when he's being buried alongside his parents.Dylan looked straight ahead and remained silent.Instead, Stephanie spoke, "Mr. Clifford, Dylan is still your grandson. How can you call him such a thing?"Mr. Clifford frowned at her. "You. Who the hell are you and what's your business? Wait? I remember you. You're Dylan's godmother, aren't you? I thought you'd be dead."Stephanie shook her head, "No, I'm not…"Decidin
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It started drizzling when they left Cole's residence. The autumn weather was slightly chilly.Dylan has been thinking about what his godmother said so he asked after they got into their car. "So, god–mother, weird to call you that."Stephanie smiled and looked at him. "Just call me Steph, that's fine."Dylan nodded. "So everything you said about my uncle, was it all true? Was he really involved in the fraud case?"Stephanie nodded. "Yeah. He was. Your mom told me all about it at the time they were looking for ways to clear your father's case.""But…how come I didn't know anything? They didn't confide in me. They didn't put me in the loop…""They didn't want you worried…""I wasn't a kid. I was an adult." Dylan snapped in annoyance. "I knew something wasn't right. I knew my dad was innocent but he told me he was gonna handle it. Then before we knew it, the board voted us out as CEO and director, things escalated and they died. If they had told me things, I would have been of help."Ste
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After being forced out of her room by her mom, Hermione grunted and walked down the stairs behind her mom.'What? He said he has evidence? And he expects me to believe him?' She scoffed and arrived in front of him. "So, what is it you came here to talk about, Sean? It's late and I have work tomorrow."Sean stood up, finally relieved to see her. "Something important. I heard you went to Dylan for help to pay what you owe me."Hermione blinked but still kept a straightened face. "Oh. You did. How come?""I met up with Dylan. We met and he told me about it. He told me he was gonna take you back by every means possible. I even have evidence if you want proof." Sean told her.Hermione was confused and curious. "Evidence?" She asked and continued, "What kind of evidence?"Sean brought his phone out and played a recording out, " Let Hermione go and we'll call the feud between us quit. Just tell me how much you want, Dylan. And I'll give it to you." Sean's voice came out of his phone.Then Dy
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Dylan brought Leonard to the hospital where Dr. Lydia works cause even though his aunt died there, there were truly the best doctors in it. He knew he was gonna have to look after Leonard from now henceforth.As he watched Dr. Lydia and some nurses, including that bitch, Rita, nursing his legs, he couldn't help but think about his godmother, Stephanie, and what she was up to at the moment.He had to take her to live with him in his penthouse, and told her his dad acquired it for him before he died. It wasn't a lie for if his dad never owned Apex Conglomerate, then he would never have acquired such a place.It felt nice, though. Having his godmother back. It felt like he still had a family. Someone willing to defend him just like his aunt. His aunt tried to but she was too sick to go on.All he could just hope and pray for is that nothing happens to his godmother. He doesn't want to feel cursed.Dr. Lydia came out of the ward and walked up to him with a smile on her face. "So your frie
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An hour later, Hermione returned to the Harper's manor with a miserable expression.Seeing that, Madame Sharon was pleased and she jumped on her two feet from the couch to meet her. "So Sean was right, right? The county courthouse opens at nine in the morning tomorrow. We are going to file for your divorce immediately!"Hermione gave her a cold look and she said, "Nobody is getting a divorce here."Madame Sharon frowned, she was confused. "Don't tell me you're getting smitten with Dylan, Hermione! You know what he has done. What's with all the change?! You heard Sean correctly when he said Dylan is nothing but a poor and wretched swine! Don't be a hindrance in getting back with Sean Clifford! He's the man perfect for you!"Fed up, Hermione snapped in anger, "God, mother, what's wrong with you?! Sean is even worse than Dylan! He is nothing but a stingy bastard who could one day disgrace my life and our family after getting married to him. If he lies and is full of deception, then what
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Next day in the Harpers manor.Hermione and Madame Sharon were completely dressed up for their outing. Madeleine would have been involved, but she was never at home.It just feels like she detests living in the house with them.As Madame Sharon walked down the stairs, her phone rang. She came to a pause as she saw the caller ID. It snatched away every exuberance she was feeling at that moment and inserted uneasiness into her being."Mom, what are you doing? Let's go!" Hermione urged as she stood close to the door, waiting for her mom.Madame Sharon screened the call, and kept on a straight face before walking down the stairs completely.Her phone rang again. But this time it was the message tone.She stopped and looked at it. It was from the unregistered caller ID and out of curiosity, he screened out the message which reads…'I know you want to know the truth. If I'm real or not. There's only one way to find out and that's if we meet and settle this amicably. To know if I'm a ghost o
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Madame Sharon arrived at the abandoned warehouse, wrapped in a sheet of blazing terror. She looked around with her hands wrapped around herself and she hollered, "Hello!"Her voice echoed but no answer whatsoever.She looked around the place. It was dusty and old. She looked up and she could find just a window a bit high up that her hands wouldn't be able to meet.There were doors that led to other rooms too.She wondered why she was told to meet in a place like this.And at that thought…BANG!!Her heart jumped at the sound and she spun around as it came from behind her. Her eyes widened in horror at the closed door in front of her and she muttered, "No. No, this can't be happening."She paced to the door, and held the knob in an attempt to open it, but it didn't budge.No. No. No.The door being closed would be the proverbial cherry on top of this fudge cake.She hit the door with all she's got hoping someone will hear. "Help!" She yelled out loud.Her heart was completely restless
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Dylan had endured a grueling day, and as he finally arrived home, a genuine smile spread across his face upon seeing Allison waiting for him. The moment he walked through the door, she rushed to him, enveloping him in a brief, warm hug. However, her smile quickly faded into a frown as she pulled away. “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” she asked, her voice tinged with frustration. “How could you keep this from me for so long?” Before Dylan could respond, Stephanie, who had been observing the exchange, interjected with a disapproving look. “He kept it from all of us, including me, his godmother.” Dylan responded with a gentle kiss on Allison’s forehead, his eyes filled with affection. “Well, you know now, don’t you? Sometimes, it’s best to leave certain things in the past and focus on moving forward.” At that moment, Madame Beth cleared her throat, drawing everyone’s attention. Maya, with a beaming smile, walked over to her father, who happily lifted her into his arms. Daddy
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Hermione and Alison stood up simultaneously, their eyes fixed on the TV in shock. Hermione, holding her baby, quickly set the child down and moved closer to the screen. “Oh my God, Mom, what’s going on?! Dylan is on the screen! What’s happening?!” she shouted, turning to her mother for answers. Sharon, equally stunned, gulped and struggled to comprehend the situation. Her breaths came in short, heavy gasps as she shook her head. “I have no idea, Hermione! We’re both seeing the same thing!” Hermione took a shaky breath, her eyes wide as she turned back to the screen. There, Dylan stood, facing the crowd and the camera with a smirk that made him look impossibly handsome. She couldn’t tear her gaze away. “Surely… it can’t be his twin, right? This doesn’t make any sense,” she murmured, still fixated on the image. Sharon looked away briefly, blinking as she tried to make sense of the revelations. “Come to think of it, Dylan really was the one who made that contract possible, and he bo
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Two months later The city buzzed with anticipation as the day everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. Streets were quiet, and businesses paused as people hurried home or went as invited guests to the event, eager to witness the news revealing the boss behind Apex Conglomerate. Television screens flickered to life in living rooms, bars, and cafes, broadcasting the event that had captivated public interest for months. The camera zoomed in on a poised reporter, standing in front of Apex Conglomerate’s sleek, imposing headquarters. Her voice carried a mix of excitement and suspense as she addressed the viewers. “Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has finally come. Today, we stand on the brink of discovering the identity of the elusive leader behind Apex Conglomerate, the mastermind who has remained a mystery for years. Speculations and rumors have run rampant, but the truth has been kept tightly under wraps—until now.” The screen transitioned to a live feed from within the co
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"Stephanie! Oh my God, Stephanie, is that really you?!" Caroline exclaimed, her voice filled with astonishment as she saw Stephanie entering the ward, accompanied by Dylan and a young girl. Stephanie's reaction was immediate; she covered her face with her hands, overwhelmed by emotion. Tears welled up in her eyes as she recognized Caroline. "Oh my God, Caroline..." she choked out, rushing forward to embrace her. "You're alive! I can't believe you're really alive!" Caroline, her own eyes glistening with tears, nodded as they pulled away from their hug. "It's so good to see familiar faces," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "I thought you had left the country." Stephanie shook her head, her expression serious. "I came back after everything happened. I realized that your children needed me, so I stayed. For them." Caroline looked puzzled. "Children?" Her eyes then fell on the little girl in Dylan's arms, her breath catching in her throat. "Oh my God, is this my granddaught
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Dylan’s return to the hospital sparked a flurry of emotions within Alison, who dashed towards him with tears streaming down her face. “Where have you been?” she exclaimed, her voice trembling with worry.Dylan’s eyes widened in surprise, and he gently grasped her arm, pulling her away from him slightly. “Why? What’s wrong? Why are you so upset? Is everything alright? Is Jenna alright?”Alison nodded with a sigh. “Yes, Jenna is stable, thankfully. But I was so worried about you. You were saying something earlier, then suddenly disappeared. And when I tried calling you, there was no response. You can’t imagine how worried and anxious I’ve been, especially with my sister in the hospital.”Dylan let out a sigh of relief and enveloped her in a comforting embrace. “I’m sorry for causing you worry. I didn’t mean to add to your stress. But I’m back now, and everything’s under control. Those responsible for this situation are facing the consequences, and we’re safe now.”Alison gazed at him, a
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Gunshots echoed through the air, causing Sean to gasp in shock and stumble backward in fear. Before anyone could fully grasp what was happening, a dozen men, led by Azure King, appeared behind Dylan, their presence intimidating and determined.Dylan sneered, his confidence unwavering. “You were right, Sean. I am the boss of Apex Conglomerate, which means I have people at my beck and call. Why should I be intimidated by mere threats from inconsequential people like you?”Romero’s hand began to tremble as he continued pointing the gun at Dylan’s mother. “Move an inch, and she’s dead. I’ll pull the trigger, and I promise you, Dylan, even if I die here, you’ll lose.”Dylan sighed, taking Adonis’s gun from behind him. In a split second, before anyone could react, he fired. The bullet pierced through Romero’s forehead, and he slumped to the floor, lifeless.Sean’s eyes widened in horror, his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably. He immediately raised his hands and fell to his knees. “Pl
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Dylan did not hesitate for even a moment upon receiving the address from Romero. The urgency in his steps reflected the agitation in his mind, as he ensured his gun was securely tucked at his side. The possibility of seeing his mother alive, even if shackled and bound, overpowered all sense of reality. He couldn’t think straight. He needed to understand why he had seen his mother, who he had believed to be dead. Though he suspected it might be a trap, a flicker of hope kept him moving forward.As he approached the building described in the address, its dilapidated exterior did nothing to allay his fears. The structure looked abandoned from the outside, but as he steeled himself and ventured further inside, his eyes quickly fell upon a wooden door, flanked by two imposing men.One of the men, noticing Dylan’s arrival, smirked and spoke in a tone that was both welcoming and sinister, “The boss has been expecting you.” Without further ado, he swung the door open, inviting Dylan into in
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Standing alone outside the hospital, Dylan dialed Azure King’s number, his fingers trembling slightly with the weight of the situation. As the call connected, he spoke urgently into the phone."He’s closing in on me, Adonis. I fear he’s not playing games anymore. I reckon he was aiming for Allison, but he ended up shooting her sister instead.""Damn it, this just escalated real fast. There's a good chance Romero Hermes is feeling the heat now. He's itching to wrap this up and he's not backing down. He's baiting you, and you can't afford to fall into his trap," Azure King cautioned over the phone.Dylan’s jaw clenched with determination. "I won't let that happen. But I want him taken down, and I want it done swiftly. I'm not interested in seeing him rot behind bars. I just want him out of the picture for good," Dylan declared firmly before hanging up.On edge and with a heart weighed down by concern, Dylan reached out to Stephanie, knowing she was anxiously awaiting updates on Julia’s
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Dylan stormed out of the house, his heart racing with worry, his fingers frantically dialing Allison’s number, his mind praying fervently for her safety. The gunshots he heard sent a shiver down his spine, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong.“Dylan, where on earth are you rushing off to?” Stephanie’s concerned voice trailed after him as she hurried to catch up.Dylan came to an abrupt halt, his gaze locking with Stephanie’s as he struggled to contain his urgency. “Steph, listen to me. Stay put inside the house, alright? Don’t come out,” he instructed firmly, a sense of urgency lacing his words like a tight knot.Stephanie’s brow furrowed in confusion and worry. “But why? What’s going on out there? And where in the world are you off to in such a hurry? she demanded, her concern mounting with each passing second as she noticed how restless he was.Dylan’s lips pressed into a thin line as he struggled to find the right words. “Look, Steph, I… I was just talking to Allison o
