Aiden was at the office, buried in paperwork, when his phone buzzed. Seeing his grandfather’s name, he quickly answered. “Grandpa, good evening. How are you feeling tonight?”Lorenzo’s voice was calm but firm. “I am well Aiden, Mark has just been arrested. Carl found evidence linking him to the engineer who vanished after your parents’ crash.”Aiden’s heart raced. “What kind of evidence?”“Emails and financial transactions. It’s damning, Aiden. Mark was deeply involved, and we’re tightening security around him to ensure he can’t be silenced.”Aiden sank back into his chair, the weight of the news washing over him. “Thank you, Grandpa. This could be the breakthrough we’ve needed.”“It’s a step closer to justice, Aiden. We’re not there yet, but we’re on the right path.”After the call ended, Aiden sat in his chair, staring at the ceiling. Could this be the closure he had been seeking? The thought of finally understanding what had happened to his parents was overwhelming. He stood up and
“Yes daddy, you call me princess, that’s my other name, more like a nickname, I figured I should give mommy a nick name too!” She threw her hands in the air smiling.Everyone burst into laughter again.“Happy birthday darling, I trust you got my gift as well.” Lorenzo added, winking at his great-granddaughter.Zia looked at them, her eyes wide with gratitude. “Thank you all so much. I love all the dresses, and I can’t choose just one. So, I’ve decided that I’ll wear all three! I’ll change dresses during the day so everyone gets to see me in each one.”The adults laughed, impressed by her solution.“That’s a wonderful idea, Zia,” Silvana said, kissing her on the forehead. “You’ll look beautiful in each one.”“Indeed,” Lorenzo agreed. “You have a wise head on those young shoulders.”With the dress dilemma resolved, the family headed to the palace’s five-star diner for a special birthday breakfast in Zia’s honor. The diner was a grand room with crystal chandeliers, ornate ceilings, and l
Every guest that came to Zia’s birthday party was greeted warmly. Parents of Zia’s classmates mingled, exchanging pleasantries and watching their children enjoy the festivities. Aiden and Silvana made their way around the grand hall, thanking each parent and acquaintance for attending. “Thank you so much for coming,” Aiden said to a couple, shaking their hands. “Zia has been looking forward to this day for weeks.” “It’s our pleasure,” replied the father, smiling warmly. “Zia is a delightful child. Our daughter adores her.” Silvana smiled, her eyes glowing with maternal pride. “We’re so glad to hear that. Zia talks about her friends all the time.” After greeting everyone, Aiden led Silvana to a seat, sensing her need to rest. “Come, you’ve been on your feet all morning. Sit down for a bit.” Silvana sighed in relief as she sank into the chair. “Thank you, Aiden. I think I overestimated my stamina today.” Aiden chuckled, sitting next to her. “You deserve a break.” He signaled for
Blaise stepped into the tub, the warm water lapping at his skin as he positioned himself above her. His hands roamed her body, reacquainting himself with every curve and dip. Amelia’s head fell back, her eyes closing as she surrendered to the sensations.His lips trailed down her neck, leaving a path of fiery kisses that ignited her senses. He took his time, worshipping her body with his mouth and hands, making her feel cherished and desired.“Blaise,” she moaned, her body arching towards him.He looked up, his eyes locking with hers. “I love you, Amelia. Always have, always will.”Amelia’s heart ached with a mix of emotions. “I love you too, Blaise,” she whispered.Blaise continued his tender assault, his hands sliding down her body until he reached her core. Amelia gasped as he touched her, her body responding instantly to his expert ministrations.He teased her, bringing her to the brink before pulling back, only to start again. Amelia’s body was on fire, her desire building with e
“That is a strong possibility,” the doctor agreed. “But the important thing is that both Silvana and the baby are stable now. She will need a lot of bed rest to recover fully.”“Thank you so much doctor. Can I see her now?”The doctor nodded, “of course! You can take her home if you wish, but she needs to rest as much as possible.”Aiden thanked the doctor once more before making his way to Silvana’s hospital room. As he entered, he saw Silvana lying in bed, looking exhausted but relieved to see him.“Aiden,” she said softly, her voice weak.Aiden rushed to her side, taking her hand in his. “Silvana, thank God you’re okay. I was so worried.”Silvana squeezed his hand gently. “I’m sorry for scaring you.”Aiden shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes. “Don’t apologize. I’m just glad you’re safe. The doctor told me what happened.”Silvana’s eyes widened slightly. “What did he say?”Aiden took a deep breath, trying to steady his emotions. “He said that it was an induced abortion, but
Aiden shook his head, frustration evident on his face. “I don’t know. But I can’t stay quiet any longer, Grandpa. Our family has endured too much pain, and no one has been held accountable. I’m going to start digging into my suspects, including Bryden. Whoever deserves to be behind bars, I’ll make sure they get there.”Lorenzo sighed deeply, seeing the determination in Aiden’s eyes. He knew that once Aiden set his mind on something, there was no talking him out of it.“Alright, Aiden. Just be careful. We can’t afford to lose anyone else. I’ll speed up the search for the culprits as well,” Lorenzo said, placing a reassuring hand on Aiden’s shoulder.Aiden nodded, feeling a surge of resolve. “Thank you, Grandpa. I’ll keep you updated.”Lorenzo watched as Aiden left the room, his heart heavy with worry.By the next morning, the first rays of sunlight filtered through the grand windows of the palace, casting a warm glow over the ornate furnishings. Aiden, with dark circles under his eyes
“I saw the email come in,” Sam replied. “I was about to call you, actually. We’ve managed to trace the engineer who disappeared after your parents’ crash. He’s been living in the Caribbean under a new identity.”Aiden’s pulse quickened. “Are you sure it’s him?”“Positive. We’ve verified his identity through multiple sources. I wanted to confirm with you before involving the local authorities.”“Do it,” Aiden said decisively. “And also run a check on the plate number from the footage. We need to know who owns that car.”“On it,” Sam replied, his tone crisp with determination.The next day, Aiden’s phone buzzed early in the morning. It was Sam, and his voice carried a note of urgency.“Aiden, we’ve got him. The engineer, Dan, has been arrested and is currently in custody.”“That’s great news,” Aiden said, feeling a mix of relief and tension. “What about the interrogation?”“It’s just started. I’ll keep you updated,” Sam promised.Hours crawled by as Aiden paced his study, the weight of
Sam scribbled down notes, his mind piecing together the events. “Mr. Benson, a person was murdered, and your car was seen near the scene. We’re trying to find the culprit, and it seems your car might be involved.”Carl’s eyes widened. “Murdered? My God... I had no idea.”Sam leaned forward, his tone reassuring. “Don’t worry. As long as you cooperate, you’ll be fine. Do you remember anything else? Anything that might help us identify this man?”Carl seemed to hesitate, then his eyes lit up with a sudden recollection. “Wait, there is something. When he tried to grab my car keys, we struggled a bit. I managed to hit him on his left arm, and he winced in pain. It looked like he had a pretty bad wound there.”Sam noted this down with keen interest. “That’s very helpful, Mr. Benson. Thank you. If you think of anything else, no matter how small, please let me know.”Carl nodded, looking relieved to have contributed something useful. “I will, Mr. Larson. I just hope they catch whoever did thi