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'I'm here to give you back your child' kept ringing in Dylan's ears. Dylan's mind was racing as he looked at the little girl standing beside his ex-girlfriend, Lily. He couldn't believe what she was telling him. It seemed like a joke, but the serious look on Lily's face confirmed it was anything but."My child?" He questioned in complete mistrust.Lily nodded with a convinced expression. "Yeah, she's your child."Dylan huffed, feeling like he had heard the most bizarre thing. "This can't be true," Dylan said, shaking his head. "I mean, I haven't heard from you in years, and now you show up with my child? How is that possible? What trick are you trying to play with me right now?"Lily rolled her eyes, her lips twisted in a scowl. "You think I'm playing tricks with you? With an ordinary, good for nothing pauper like you? You know, it's like I knew this is what was gonna happen to you. I felt like I dodged a bullet. There's just one bullet that struck me hard and that's getting pregnant
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Hermione arrived home with a fit of rage. Her mind couldn't stop thinking about the video Dylan was with and how embarrassed she feels at the thought of Jarvis seeing all that."HOW DARE THOSE CLIFFORDS?!" She screamed, her fists held tight and her face tightly contorted. Her breath came out heavy and she paced around the living room.Harold, who heard her scream, ran down the stairs and asked what was going on with her. Hermione looked at him with tear-filled eyes but she wasn't sure if she could tell him.It was weird.So she asked, "Is my mom back home?"Harold shook his head and answered, "No, she's not. Madeline left not too long ago. You can talk to me though."Hermione let out a shaky breath. "I just need to go to my room and think. Excuse me." She said and walked up the stairs.Harold watched it and wondered what was happening. He was hardly in the loop these days but he knew anger should have something to do with Dylan or Sean.But what can he do? There's something he wante
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Dylan and Maya soon arrived at Paradise Mall and he led his daughter to a children's clothing store.There were three floors dedicated to Paradise Mall, all of which were high-end imported luxury goods. There were also shops that sold food and beverage, a cinema, and an entertainment center. It was a lively place indeed.Just then, no thanks to the fact that he was too popular, he heard a familiar voice call him."Dylan?"It was definitely Hermione.He sighed and turned to look at her. "You. You are here."Hermione nodded. "Of course. I need something to clear my mind and shopping is always my way out. You know what you did to me yesterday, you're lucky I haven't had the time to tell my mom yet.""And what would she do?" Dylan questioned with raised eyebrows.Hermione huffed and said, "You're not supposed to see what you saw, and hell, when I see that cousin of yours, I'll kill him. And you, you should delete that video."Dylan chuckled, "I don't think so. It's my card against you. If
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Maya frowned at the little guy pointing to the gown she wanted. She didn't want to let it go so she tapped Dylan on the shoulder, "I want it too, Mr. Dylan. Please."Dylan's brow raised as he noticed she really wanted that gown. In fact, the way she looked at the other little girl, he was sure it was slowly turning into a competition.He chuckled lowly and directed his gaze at the woman. "I'm sorry but my daughter has already picked that gown and she was about to try it on. There are so many other gowns here so tell your child to pick another.""Try it on? It's you poor people who can't afford it, yet you still come here to try on things that make so many of the clothes dirty," The woman scoffed and looked at him up and down with contempt.Dylan was dressed plainly which made the woman feel like he was incapable of affording anything in the mall, especially a cloth in this model.A lady who overheard it scoffed at the kind of words the woman used. "I'm sorry I don't want to butt in, b
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Everyone was bewildered.Is this guy trying to be a comedian or what? Buy everything?!The middle-aged man roared in laughter. "Haha, I commend you for your talent of being a comedian, young man. You're quite good at it?"Dylan gave him an 'I don't care' attitude. "I'm not being a comedian, neither am I a comedian. I'm serious."The man chuckled and said, "Fine, young man, I give you full mark for your theatrics, okay then, if you're able to buy everything in the store, then I'll kneel down and bow five times to you.""And I'll slap myself ten times." The rich woman added mockingly."I'm worried that the two of you will cry when the time comes," Dylan retorted sardonically then turned to the other sales lady with short brown hair, who had been standing silently by the side."Do the math. I want to know the amount for every children's clothes in this store. How much will it cost me?" Dylan seriously questioned."Huh, um, y…you are…you are really buying everything?" The short-haired sa
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Some time ago, Javier Farrell had gathered the entire management of Vento. Co in Flame City and held a conference. The main objective had been to announce that Dylan had succeeded the estate of Apex conglomerate and he showed them Dylan's pictures so that the upper management would show him due respect when they saw him.Why that happened was not discernible to everyone but they had to obey the wishes of their boss. After all, Dylan Clifford is the owner of Apex Conglomerate.It was an honor to finally see the man behind closed doors.And as the person in charge of Paradise Mall, Raymond Garner had naturally attended that particular conference.So when he saw that it was Dylan who was in his Mall, he eagerly came forward to introduce himself.Hermione and the others didn't recognize Raymond Garner so the scene didn't provoke any reaction from them.But the middle-aged man's face turned ashen when he saw that the general manager of the shopping mall was subserviently respectful to the
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Jackson had been trying to get into Dwayne's office for weeks, and today he finally had the chance. He arrived at the building and walked up to the front desk, where Dwayne's secretary, Sarah, was seated."Hi, Sarah," Jackson said, flashing a charming smile. "Is Dwayne in?"Sarah looked up at him, her eyes narrowing. "I'm sorry, Mr. Jackson, but Mr. Dwayne is in a meeting and cannot be disturbed."Jackson leaned in closer, his smile widening. "Come on, Sarah. You know me. We've had drinks together. I just need to talk to Dwayne for a minute."Sarah hesitated, then nodded. "Okay, but just for a minute. You know where his office is."Jackson thanked her and walked towards the office, taking a deep breath. He knew what he had to do. Once he was inside, he made his way to the safe, which was hidden behind a picture on the wall. He tried to crack the password by trying various combinations on the keypad. After a few attempts and tense moments, he managed to crack the code and he heard the
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"So, does anyone know you have a child?" Princess Mane asked as she looked at Maya who was busy eating.Dylan shook his head and answered, "Nope. Except for Hermione and my godmother, no one else. I'm sure Hermione will tell her mother though and it could escalate to my family but it doesn't matter."Princess Mane sighed and decided to tell him a bitter truth. "You know having a child now means you have a weakness."Dylan lowered his gaze in thought and looked at Maya. He knew that. But it wasn't enough to reject her. She was his only biological family which means he will do all it takes to protect her from any harm whatsoever."I do now." He said as a matter of fact. "I guess I'm just gonna have to try to wrap things up for her safety. For now, I just have to look for a good school I can take her to. I'm sure she's just as smart as me." He continued with a coy and proud smile.Princess Mane could tell how happy he was about it. She just smiled and nodded. "Well, um, yeah, about the U
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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
