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The contracted son in-law "What happened to you".
Over the next few days, Ryan continued his investigation, gathering more evidence of Lindsay's fraudulent activities. He worked late into the night, meticulously documenting every irregularity and cross referencing them with official records. He discovered that the Louis and Luisa enterprise was a shell company, created to siphon funds from the business.Ryan's findings painted a damning picture of Lindsay's deception. She had been funneling money into personal accounts, using it to fund a lavish lifestyle, that included expensive vacations, luxury cars and designer clothes. Not for herself alone, but for her son and his girlfriend, and also her boy friend. Her husband was oblivious to her schemes, trusting her implicitly with the company's finances.It was about to come to an end.One evening, as Ryan was compiling his final report, he received an unexpected visitor. It was Joseph, the head of the company's legal department and a close friend of the CEO. He had heard about Ryan's in
The contracted son in-law Lindsay is exposed
Lindsay kept turning and tossing, holding on to her stomach, acting like she was going to die any moment, but the truth was that, she didn't want Damien to have any reason to leave the hospital. She wanted him to stay with her, she wanted to buy more time. Thinking that after what happened to her,at the office, there was no way Ryan and Joseph would want to still show him the evidences against her, just yet. She was going to buy the time, and while they are planning to get at her, she would strike them both, but she was wrong. Her scream was becoming too much that the doctor had to give her a sedative."What is wrong with her doctor? Damien asked, looking at his wife that had finally fallen asleep, after the sedative injection was given to her. She had been screaming like someone who had lost it. "From every test carried out on her, I cannot see anything that should cause her to keep acting that way, but I believe, by time she wakes up from this sleep i just put her to, she will
The contracted son in-law The date
Weeks after Lindsay had been automatically removed from their lives. Everything seemed okay, and Ryan was begining to really enjoy himself with his wife. It felt so good to be in love. They were showing off their love everywhere they went to, and it felt like the right thing to do. Though they are yet to announce their relationship to the world, they were content in just hiding, the feeling was wild.As Alexander sat at her desk, her eyes fixated on the computer screen, but her mind wandering far from the spreadsheet in front of her. She had a restless night, her thought consumed by Ryan. Their relationship had started as a contract, but somewhere along the line, it had become something much more.And though they had established the fact that they feel something strong for eachother, Ryan had refused to take her to bed, which was somehow disturbing. They have shared so many things together, but the bed still remained sacred, it was as though he doesn't feel she is the right person fo
The contracted son in-law Media speculations
Still under the moonlight sky, Ryan kept adjusting himself and trying to look better, as though she hadn't seen him on his short and shirtless before. Their date was really an official one, and he was making it as such.She could see what he was doing and she smiles, for it feels good to know that he wants to keep looking dashing for her."You know". He says, and she looks up at him, raising her head a little from his chest."Tonight, is that night that will put an end to the rumors and speculations swirling around our relationship". He tells her and she nodded. He said that because, he had seen the camera flash on them as they had walked into the restaurant, and he even heard the whispers."Tonight is like a dream for me, I never knew this would happen, but I am glad it did, and I hope, that nothing changes". She was pleading with her eyes, and the moment he heard that, he was positive in his heart that nothing would change. To him, as long as Lindsay have been put away, and since
The contracted son in-law The unexpected visitor
The Sun was setting, casting a warm glow over Ryan and Alexander's home. They had spent the day in blissful harmony, enjoying each other's company and were now relaxing on the porch, sipping on iced tea. Alexander leaned into Ryan's side, their hands intertwined, feeling the comfort of his presence. It was a serene moment, the kind they cherish amidst the chaos of their busy lives.But the peace was shattered, when a car pulled up abruptly in their drive way. Ryan tensed, recognizing the familiar vehicle. It belonged to Juliana his ex girlfriend. The same girl that had caused the accident that almost took Alexander's life. Alexander sat up, as she seem to also recognize the face of the driver. Ryan noticed curiosity and a hint of unease evident on her face.Juliana stepped out, her expression a mix of determination and malevolence. In her arms was a small blonde haired girl, her innocence blue eyes wide with curiosity. Ryan's heart sank, he had read the articles about him and Alexande
The contracted son in-law Little Emily is an Angel
Ryan and Alexander stepped out, and watched Emily sit alone on the couch, playing with the hemp of her dress. Alexander's heart went for her, she looked so innocent and scared, she looked up and noticed they were watching her, she got up, and moved towards them, before she looked down again.Alexander rushed down, and met her half way, she stood staring at Alexander unsure of what to do, no one had said a word to her, since Juliana brought her, and no one seem to be willing to say anything to her."Hello dear, I am Alexander". She introduced , stretching her hand towards her.Ryan stood behind watching the drama before him and he could only fall deeper in love with his wife."I am Emily". Her tiny Innocent voice went out and it sounded like music in their ears."How old are you? Alexander asked, getting down to be on the same level with her."I am going to be four years in four month's time". She says and she looked down, she wasn't expecting the sort of scream she heard."Wow, so y
The contracted son in-law The feeling of unworthiness
Juliana was so angry when she noticed that, What was expected isn't what she was seeing, she was so angry when she noticed that their love only grew stronger, and they even came up, showing off the little Emily to the world, and even the media she had thought was going to have something to say to her favour, only insulted her, calling her a home wrecker. she became so angry, that she thought hard about visiting them again, especially since she haven't gotten the money she wanted.She managed to get to the house when the both of them are just returning from work, and seeing her again, this time, Alexander was ready for her. "You can go in with Emily, I can handle this". She tells Ryan and he gladly left her, walking inside the house, but he wasn't surely planning to leave them entirely to themselves, for he would never forgive himself, if anything is to happen to Alexander."You didn't say hello to your mother, is there a reason you did that? He asked Emily, who didn't seem to care if
The contracted son in-law Lindsay plots with Juliana
Lindsay, the elegant but cold hearted step mother of Alexander, paced in one of her lavishly decorated parlor.She have been trying for weeks to get back to Damien Brick, but all to no avail, yet she sees the love between Ryan and Alexander soaring greater, causing her to crave for some drama. She have done a lot of shady things to keep Damien, she cannot allow some low life, to take Damien away from her.There was no way Ryan would ruin her life and her relationship with her husband, and expect to stay happy. Her disdain for their relationship festered like a wound. She had always been a master of manipulation and she knows that if she is able to get things done against the couple, she would achieve getting back with her husband, all she needs to do is use the information she have gathered about Juliana, against them.She came into Damien's life for the money, she also knows that Juliana is showing up now, for the money. They have a lot in common.Through her network of contacts,
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Alexander is pregnant
Ryan wishes he had told her , what he had in mind, before she passed out, but then again, he was kind of happy that he hadn't said anything yet. He sat at the corridor waiting for the first person that would walk out from the door. His heart won't stop panting out of fear. He thought about so many things. Had she already know the truth, and she was just waiting for me to say something? He was so confused, that he didn't know what to expect next. If she is already in the know, then he should be ready for the next line of action.While he was still waiting for the doctor's to say something to him, his phone started ringing, he swallowed hard as he watched the screen for a while then he took the cl." If you are calling to threaten me, you can save it, because I am not playing this game with you. I am going to tell my wife everything that happened that day. If she is going to leave me, then fine, I will be proud of myself that I told her the truth". He says, expecting Julianna to be disa
Nothing is hidden under the sun
Ryan was happy that by the time he and his wife was done for the day from work, everything seem normal, he had sent the money to Juliana, and he made sure Steve, didn't get any alone time with Alexander, who kept giving him the knowing look.Alexander confirmed that something was wrong, especially when Ryan kept following her around at work, it almost felt like he didn't want her to speak to anyone, not even her father's personal assistant.She wanted to give him benefit if doubt and the last chance to tell her the truth about what was going on with him. "Are you sure you are okay my love". She says with a sweet calm voice, giving a welcome atmosphere for anyone to feel free to speak, and Ryan knew this was his last chance, but he still didn't take it. "Sure, I am fine, I am just a little groggy about Dad and work, you know". He lied again. She didn't want to put the chips on his phone, but this final lie, was the zenith, she couldn't take it anymore, she also couldn't pretend like sh
It's just a dream
Ryan got home late, with swirling emotions of fear and anxiety, he walked into Emily's room and found her up, she looked terrified. She had her phone with her, as though she was about to dial a number. Maybe if he hadn't walked in when he did, she would have called Alexander, as she is closer to her, and tell her things."Are you okay? He asked calmly, trying hard to forget about Juliana and her threats and just be a happy father. If only Juliana could just die, or get missing, that would have made a lot of sense."I had a night mare". She started, with her head down, and her hands shaking. "It was so real". She added and about to start crying, but Ryan gathered her into his arms, and consoled her. "It is just a dream, and you don't have to worry about it". That should have done the trick, for that was all he could come up with. Whenever she has nightmares, she runs to Alexander , and they would talk for a long time, but now, he knows, not what to say. She was quiet, so he felt he
I want to know
Alexander didn't go home that night, she didn't feel like going home, and though she was worried about Emily, she still left for Annie's house that night. She just needed to see her urgently. She called Ryan to tell him she needed to meet up with Annie, so he should leave the hospital and go home, so that Emily doesn't stay alone. They have become parents, and they needed to take responsibility for her. Ryan was not comfortable that of all nights, she decided to see Annie, still he didn't raise a brow, she was still going to tell her, whatever it is they discuss. They have bitb promised each other never to hide anything anymore, and though he is hiding something from her, he was doing it because he is scared of hurting her, and also looking for the right moment to tell her the truth.Annie was already standing outside her house, waiting for Alexander's car to pull over at her house. She rushed to hug her, when she arrived. She knows something must be wrong for her to have come at such
I've got nothing to lose
Lindsay was so angry and worried at the same time, she doesn't know how she is to go about what she just heard, but she was surely, going to deal with Juliana. She let her into her life and into her business, now she knows more than she should, which is why, she is threatening her with what she knows. Did Juliana really think she is never going to find out that she is the one behind the blackmail? She smiles upon the new discovery, she feels happy that she has a face to the enemy, yet she feels sad, because she knows the trouble she is going to have to go through.After a long thought, she squeezed her face, anger embracing every facet. There is no way, she is going to threaten her, and go free. Lindsay thought of inviting her and just getting it over with, but then again, she changed her mind. She needed to be smart about whatever it is she wanted to do. She has come to know Juliana as a greedy thief, she is willing to do anything for money, and if she is not stopped in a hard way, s
The blackmailer
Ryan turned back in fear, that his phone fell off his hand. Alexander rushed to get it up for him, in shock. "What is going on, you look gravely shaken, are you okay? She touched his shoulders tenderly, to soothe him, he had to think fast, else she would suspect that what bothers him have something to do with Juliana."I don't know, I had a terrible night mare about Emily, I wanted to check up on her, before you showed up". he lies, thinking that would immediately make her rush to Emily's room, but she was no dummy, one of the reasons he loves her so much, she always have this detective instincts."But you didn't look like you were going to check up on her, when I walked in, you were looking at your phone, and it seem like the problem was more like a message sent to you, are you sure you had a night mare or you got a message? she asked, causing her to open her eyes wide in surprise, but he still couldn't tell her immediately."You know you could always tell me anything. Remember we pr
The black mail
Three days after, Lindsay received a mail from an anonymous sender, telling her, what she did. at the hospital when her step daughter was sick is about to go viral, unless she pays a certain amount into a certain account. Lindsay thought this must be a prank from Ryan to scare her away again, but she also knows that Ryan wouldn't dare threaten her like that, and also, he wouldn't be asking her for money. She decided to ignore the message and continue what she was doing, but then another message was sent."I also know that you have cheated on your husband, with your son in-law, this is really going to be a juicy news for the world. Send the money now, or I take this news to bloggers, that would pay me a lot to ruin your image". Lindsay was so scared now, this is definitely not Ryan, but who could it be? She couldn't reply to the message, she could only read, and wait for instructions, she had the money they were requesting for, so she decided to send it to the person. She hopes that af
I will tell the world you fucked your mother in-law before your wedding
"I was so close to getting him back, there is no way I would let that little brat, get in my way". She screamed, throwing things around, but little did she know, that she wasn't alone, that she had company, a company she probably wouldn't want to have."He fucked me, and he just thought he would send me away like that? She asked rhetorically, getting even angrier, while pacing round the room, she looked around the house, thinking of what to pick, that would ease her, but non seem to work. she soon sat on the floor, with her phone in hand, contemplating if she should call Damien or call someone else, but who else would she call, and what would the person do for her? Juliana hud behind the door, she didn't want her to know that she had broken into her house, she needed money badly that breaking into Lindsay's house was the only thought that came to her mind. She had heard her say she was going to have a great time with Damien Brick, and she was hoping they come back together, so that s
beauty bath
Lindsay was so sure that by the time Damien wakes up, they would surely have to go another round. she prided herself of being so beautiful, as she took another look at herself in the mirror. She was in smile all through as she kept checking herself out, and she finally convinced herself that, she has won. She noticed wrinkles on her face and she blamed it on the stress of last night, so she decided that she should have a beauty bath, in his personal bathroom, where all the cosmetics are, before he wakes up.She had barely started bathing, when Damien awoke, and he could have sworn that everything that happened the previous night was a dream, but as he looked around, and her things litter the area, he hit his head in anger, he had been so depressed and high that he let his guard down. Truely his son had been begging that he takes her back, but he didn't want to, and now,the had done the unpardonable. He regretted it and was ready to pay her off, so she never shows her face again. While
