The machine measuring heartbeats slowly came to a stop until only a sharp sound indicating zero heartbeats could be heard. Doctors did everything in their power to revive him, but all efforts were in vain. Lucius Garner had just passed away due to hemorrhagic shock. "Note the time of death... 5:11 in the afternoon," the doctor in charge of the surgical intervention instructed. The same doctor placed his hand on the deceased's face and closed Lucius Garner's eyes forever. "How unfortunate," one of the nurses said. Death was always regrettable in that clinic, but Lucius Garner's death left everyone with a bitter taste in their mouths. Doctor Craig Spencer stepped out to the waiting room, and Curtis was the first to rush towards him. "Doctor... Doctor... Please tell me how Lucius is," he pleaded. "I'm sorry, Mr. Stanton. Your friend has just passed away," the doctor informed with great sorrow. Curtis immediately collapsed to his knees, feeling his world crumble. The doctor could
After Lucius Garner's burial, everything became much more tense at the Stanton mansion. A simple dinner turned into a silent staring war where Curtis and Beth waged an intense battle.The Stanton siblings, Amber and Kim, remained in uncomfortable silence while those two glared at each other with hatred and a desire to kill each other.The news of Baxter's death only convinced Curtis further that she had been the one who ordered his assassination. From that moment on, nothing would be the same. Curtis would never let his guard down again."Agatha. My daughter. Could you please pass me the wine bottle?" Beth asked, breaking the silence that filled the dining room."Of course, mom," Agatha replied, obeying her mother's request."Are you celebrating something, Beth?" Curtis asked directly, intertwining his fingers."I have nothing to celebrate, but I also have nothing to lament. Poor people die almost every day," Beth shrugged and pursed her lips."Be very careful with what you say," Curt
At the same time that Ámbar and Curtis were making love for the first time, Ander found himself in a very different situation.He stood in front of Annie's house while a light rain fell and strong lightning illuminated the night sky for seconds.Remorse and guilt had led him to this place to apologize and seek forgiveness no matter how difficult it might be.Ander sighed and gathered courage to cross the street. He walked up to Annie's house door, and once there, he began to throw small rocks against the window glass of Annie's room on the second floor of the humble house.It took a couple of rocks for Annie to finally open the window and peer out.Everything was in complete darkness, and nothing could be distinguished in the street due to the rain and the thunderstorm."Who's there?" Annie asked softly, trying to prevent her father from hearing her.Despite being very upset with Ander, Annie hoped it was him and that he had decided to come for her, like a scene from Romeo and Juliet.
"It's incredible that someone like Inspector Ascanio could be kidnapped," said one of the officers as he drove the patrol car."We don't know what could have happened. We shouldn't jump to conclusions," replied the officer in the passenger seat.They were sitting in the front seats of the patrol car while Ander Stanton was handcuffed and seated in the back.Ander was just as intrigued as those officers. Inspector Ascanio was a very tough person. He didn't seem like the type of person to disappear without a trace. It was all very strange.The rain had stopped, and now the night was much colder. The patrol car was traveling over puddles of water all along the road.One of the officers periodically glanced at Ander's face through the rearview mirror."You're one of the Stantons... aren't you?" asked that officer with a lot of curiosity."What do you say? Do we have a Stanton in our patrol car?" exclaimed the other officer impressed, "I don't think so. He doesn't look like someone importa
Amber opened her eyes to realize she was lying on Curtis's bed. She was completely naked and immediately knew she had made love to him. Luckily for her, it was still night, and she could return to her room without Carson suspecting anything had happened."It can't be, it can't be," Amber got up quickly and began searching for her clothes, but they were scattered everywhere. Even in the hallway, there were some pieces of her clothing.For some reason, she was alone in the room, but she didn't have time to stay and ask questions. She just wanted to return to her room with Carson as soon as possible.She finally managed to gather all her clothes. A quick glance in the mirror to make sure there were no traces or marks on her skin from that wild encounter with Curtis. She adjusted her hair, and she was ready to leave.However, the door to Curtis's room opened before she could touch the handle.Curtis walked in holding a champagne glass in each hand, surprised to see her dressed and eager t
Ander couldn't shake off the shock caused by Charles Ballmer's surprise at his mansion. He had never seen anything like it in his life. He didn't even bother to look at the Lamborghini anymore."This is what I can offer you. Something Curtis can't give you, not even with all the money from the Stanton fortune," said Charles Ballmer close to Ander's ear as he grasped the shoulders of the youngest Stanton."You're right. Curtis would never do something like this," a faint sparkle could be seen in Ander's eyes. There was no doubt he was very excited."I offer you respect. I offer you to stop being the Stanton family's bastard, and for people to stop treating you like trash," Charles tried to convince Ander."That would be great," murmured Ander, lost in his thirst for power."You just have to work for me, and everyone will respect you... even that girl's father.""How do you know about her?" Ander asked, quickly turning and snapping out of his trance."I control this city from top to bot
Agate and Prince Rick had finally embarked on their honeymoon after their wedding at the Stanton Mansion.Curtis had arranged the best trip of their lives to a paradisiacal island where they would spend an entire week indulging in luxuries only a Stanton could afford in this lifetime.The Stanton company's private plane took them to the island in the middle of the sea, eagerly awaiting the famous couple everyone wanted to see together."Is this it?" Rick asked, peering out the airplane window while still airborne."The Island of Peace," Agate sighed, "I assumed you knew about it. Only the wealthiest people in the world can come here," she commented with some curiosity."Oh, yes... Yes. I've been here several times. I just wanted to feign some amazement to make our honeymoon extra special," the prince said, laughing nervously.His family had always faced financial problems since he was a baby. So indulging in such luxuries was nearly impossible, even for a prince like him."Alright..."
Curtis had arrived at the Stanton Enterprises building in his private helicopter. He descended a few floors to reach his office and once there, he sat down and rested his head on the chair.He was exhausted and just wanted to take a break from all the problems at the mansion and with the Stanton family. However, he wouldn't have time to rest as he wanted.Immediately, the door to his office opened and his secretary entered, holding a folder in her hands."Good morning, Mr. Curtis," said the beautiful girl politely and respectfully, "sorry for interrupting.""Good morning. Don't worry," said Curtis with a half-smile, shifting from his comfortable position."I need you to review the company's balance sheets for the past few weeks," said the secretary, extending her hand to hand over the folder to Curtis."Not now. I really don't have the head for those things right now," Curtis was a bit stressed, evident by him rubbing his forehead with his hand."It's urgent, sir. You really need to s