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
Agatha and Prince Rick's honeymoon week had come to an end, and they found themselves on their last day on the island. Although the prince had been counting the minutes since they arrived and couldn't wait to return home. It had been a real ordeal to be trapped on that paradise island for a whole week with Agatha Stanton. However, he was resigned to the fact that this was the price he had to pay to save his family from total ruin.For Agatha, it had been an extraordinary week. The best view in the world. Endless beaches with crystal-clear waters that stretched to the horizon as far as the eye could see. The best and most exquisite meals in the world. Helicopter rides over the beautiful island.Without a doubt, Curtis had given her the honeymoon she had always dreamed of since she was a little girl. And the best part was that she could have sex with that handsome prince whenever she wanted. The problem was that the prince didn't enjoy it even fifty percent as much as Agatha did."Oh, y
Campbell watched with concern the news of his mother's arrest on his cell phone as he prepared for the flight where he would escape with Dany.Dany noticed Campbell's demeanor and immediately took his hand to comfort him."We can't look back," Dany said, "I know just the thing to cheer you up."Dany went to the airplane minibar and grabbed a bottle of champagne, perfectly chilled. Without hesitation, she uncorked it in front of Campbell, letting the bubbly foam cascade everywhere, soaking the red carpet beneath their feet.It was all laughter, hugs, and kisses until a voice amplified by a megaphone wiped the smiles off their faces instantly."Campbell Stanton, step out of the plane with your hands on your head," the police chief's voice echoed through the megaphone.Campbell and Dany peered out the window to see an entire army of international special police agents on the runway, aiming their firearms directly at the plane.Curtis returned to the Stanton mansion safe and sound, as he
Charles Ballmer laughed maniacally. He couldn't believe that he had finally ended the life of the wretched Curtis Stanton. He had always known he would kill him since the day Curtis had used him as a stool alongside Araña years ago.His escorts also laughed, pleased to see that their boss had finally gotten what he wanted. However, things changed in an instant. A shot came out of nowhere, hitting one of the escorts directly in the forehead, killing him immediately. Another shot hit the leg of another escort, and that's when everyone finally reacted, starting to shoot in all directions without knowing where the shots were coming from.Charles Ballmer crouched down and quickly sought shelter from the gunfire while continuing to give orders."Shoot! Shoot at anything that moves!" Charles shouted, hiding behind one of the containers.Curtis was also crawling on the floor, completely unharmed by the shots Charles Ballmer had just fired at him.Immediately, the dock was filled with internat
The limousine slowly came to a stop in front of the Stanton mansion, and Agatha looked through the window while accompanied by Angeline."Welcome to your true home," said Agatha as the gigantic gate opened to allow the limousine to pass.Both were personally greeted by Curtis.Agatha quickly got out of the limousine and ran to hug Curtis."What the hell are you doing here? I told you to stay on the island and take care of Angeline," Curtis reprimanded."He came back, Curtis. He managed to find me," Agatha confessed, terrified, with a look of fear in her eyes."That's impossible!" Curtis exclaimed."I know, I know. But he did it. He reached the hotel and chased me up the stairs. He said Angeline was his daughter and that he had the right to know her," Agatha said, unable to stop crying."You are safe now," Curtis comforted her with a kiss on the forehead."Daddy!" Angeline exclaimed, hugging her father's leg while Alfred carried Agatha's suitcases."Hello, my love," Curtis greeted with
“Curtis?” said Beth, peeking onto the balcony, “I finally found you. I've been searching all over the mansion for you.”“I was reminiscing about the view from this magnificent balcony,” Curtis replied.“Remembering old times, I imagine.”“Exactly in this spot, I stood the day Baxter went crazy and killed Lucius for no reason,” commented Curtis, fully aware that Beth was the culprit. However, he never pointed the finger at her directly.Beth immediately understood the accusatory remark and simply smiled to keep up the pretense.“It’s a real shame that such a beautiful place brings such bitter memories to your mind,” Beth responded.“No, not at all. It’s the perfect occasion to remember the inexplicable things that only happen in the Stanton mansion. Ander died and no one knows a thing about what happened. It’s exactly the same with Lucius and Baxter,” Curtis remarked sarcastically. “These elegant walls hold mysteries that the world has no clue about.”Beth only responded with a feigned
Agatha couldn't believe it. That man had found her and surely wanted to harm her and her young daughter. She could expect anything from Prince Rick at that moment. It was impossible to trust someone who had abandoned her and stolen all her money."Let's go, Angeline. We need to go back," Agatha said, terrified, taking her young daughter by the arm to return to the elevator."Agatha!" Prince Rick shouted, rising from his seat when he saw that Agatha wanted to flee from him.However, the elevator had already closed again and was on the upper floors. No matter how many times Agatha pressed the buttons, the door simply wouldn't open.Agatha watched with concern as Rick quickly crossed the entire lobby to reach where she was."Let's go through the stairs," Agatha said, picking up her young daughter and carrying her to move much faster.She was forced to walk a bit further to her right to enter the door leading to the hotel's stairs. She tried to move as quickly as possible without drawing
The next day, all the media outlets were abuzz with a story that went global in a matter of minutes.Ander Stanton, the youngest member of the powerful Stanton family, had been found completely charred inside the remains of a limousine that had been intentionally set on fire. He was found alongside a girl, also charred, who, for some strange reason, had a chain tied around her neck.This news plunged the Stanton family into mourning and called into question the performance of the city's police authorities. The citizens were alarmed. If something like this could happen to someone as important as Ander Stanton, what could an ordinary citizen expect?"That's common in this city. People are murdered like that every day. It's just that now it's someone rich, and that makes the difference," said an old woman being interviewed on television while Charles Ballmer and Beth Aldress watched.They were both completely naked and sitting in a hot tub. Charles was enjoying a cigar while Beth just re
Ander lost all the harshness in his voice and his bravery vanished as if by magic. Now he was just a scared and cowardly child, trembling like jelly in front of what seemed like a ghost from the past."Annie..." Ander sobbed, a mix of lament and high-pitched cry.He began to sweat profusely, and tears streamed down his face like waterfalls as he remained in disbelief. He couldn't believe what his eyes were seeing.Annie was there, staring at him face to face. However, she seemed unresponsive. Somehow, Charles Ballmer had managed to destroy her feelings and emotions. Everything that Annie once was had been erased from her mind forever. Now she was just a kind of pet that only served to wag her tail when her master, Charles Ballmer, came home tired from work."What did that bastard do to you?" Ander said, crying like a child.He took the chain that bound Annie's neck and noticed it was made of very resistant material. Perhaps that was why she had never managed to escape. Or maybe Charle
Ander woke up again in the middle of the night due to a horrible recurring nightmare that he had over and over again. Annie's face and voice tormented him during his dreams, preventing him from resting. Since it happened, Ander hadn't been able to sleep peacefully on any of the following nights."You're a damn coward," he told himself to gather the courage to go on with his life.His idea was to convince himself that he had chosen well by showing loyalty to Charles Ballmer. After all, Annie had brought that horrible end upon herself. However, the nightmares and the bitter taste in his mouth didn't go away with anything. Maybe it was something he had to learn to live with.The next day, everything returned to normal at the Stanton mansion. Beth walked proudly around the mansion, not missing any opportunity to rub her triumph in Curtis' face.However, Curtis was locked in his room with no desire to come out. He just stared out the window while everyone else enjoyed the pool. Maybe they
"Congratulations," said Campbell innocently."I think you should be grateful he didn’t get your wife pregnant, idiot," Beth snapped angrily, while Campbell felt ashamed."My personal life with my wife is none of the business of anyone present," Curtis commented immediately, although, to be honest, he was still in shock."You’re right. We don’t care about the child of a bastard and a traitor," Beth said venomously, not caring that she was talking about her own grandchild."He will own everything you see," Curtis defended himself with a sharp comment."That reminds me," Beth stood up and began walking around the office, "the new company directors have been talking, and...""And what?" Curtis questioned."And we’re thinking of kicking you out of the business," Carson immediately attacked.Curtis smiled, letting out a bit of air in a half-laugh."That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard," Curtis said, smiling."We want to remove you from your duties as president of Stanton Enterpr