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The rule of three Mrs Valencia
The woman smiled back at him sadly. "You know it has never been about money. We only authorize adoption to stable married couples." She said. "I understand that. But can't you make any exceptions? You have known me for years. You know I will treat Alanna right." Dean said "I do. But she needs the love of a mother just like she does a father." The woman explained. Dean felt defeated. He had heard all these before. That was why he and Leilani had been putting in extra time at their work so they could save up and get married quickly. Till that ugly incident happened and he went to jail and Leilani abandoned them.He really wished they had taken Alanna to some other orphanage. These religious ones took propriety seriously. Would he have to just find a random woman and marry her? He could afford to do that now, with all this money. But he did not want to give Alanna a bad mother. He stood up. "I'll come see her tomorrow." He announced and left after saying goodbye to Alanna.It was
The rule of three A private investigator
Dean took her in and sat with her till she did not look as faint anymore. About an hour later, she still looked weak but she was ready to talk.She told him all she knew. The last person who saw Leilani saw her at the scene of the murder incident. After that she seemed to have disappeared into thin air. Mrs Valencia explained how she visited the police station every single day in the first three years for an update and got nothing. It seemed like the cops were not doing anything. "Two things have kept me going." She said, looking at Dean. "I have a feeling she is still alive. And I also have a feeling her disappearance is connected to that incident. If I find out it's true, I will dedicate the rest of my days to seeking revenge." Dean was speechless. All this information was so much to take in."Some people think I am crazy to hope that she is still alive. But I am her mother, I know she is alive somewhere. I feel it." Mrs Valencia said."It just kills me to think she may be suff
The rule of three Leilani
"Leilani and I had been dating for three years and engaged for eight months when this trouble began." Dean began explaining. He took his first sip from the glass, the whisky with ice burned nicely at the back of his throat. "She said a certain young heir had a great interest in her. He came to the place she worked as a receptionist one day, and fell madly for her. I don't blame him. Leilani is extraordinarily beautiful, smart and kind." "I see." Jean said."But he began pestering her. First he brought gifts and offered to change her financial status. When Leilani turned all of it down, he resorted to more dangerous measures."Jean was listening keenly. All his attention was on Dean."We believe he was behind an allegation at Leilani's workplace that almost cost her her job." Dean explained as he sat up. He took another gulp from his drink. "And as expected this guy swooped in like a superhero and saved the day.""Who is this man?" Jean asked. Dean looked at Jean for a while before
The rule of three The captive
The beautiful woman sitting on the bed was still in her purple, transparent nightgown, although it was almost noon.She was fidgeting on the bed, scared. Today was Thursday, and Thursday was when the awful man visited her. On other days she could pretend that she was in another place, another world where there was no pain. But on Thursdays she could not, the pain was too much for her to pretend it was not her reality. The door burst open. Her ruthless nurse walked in. "Get up and get dressed." The nurse said. She always had an irritated look plastered on her face.The woman on the bed did not respond. She did not want to get dressed."Are you deaf?" The nurse asked with increased irritation after minutes of silence. "The boss will soon be here, get up and get dressed."The woman still did not move. But she spoke up now. "No.""What did you say?" The nurse asked."No." The woman repeated. "No, I won't.""You seem to have forgotten your place.After all these years you still have n
The rule of three Dangerous Vipers
Dean could not wait any longer. So he stood up and marched into the orphanage. There he saw her, both of them. Già Rossano and Alanna. It made his blood run cold to see Alanna so close to someone from a family of dangerous vipers.He would do everything to stop this adoption from happening. Alanna spied him, and he saw her face change literally. She lit up with joy and moved around Già to run towards him. Dean felt his heart tighten with gratitude. He bent to pick her up as she ran into his arms, and twirled her around. Alanna shrieked with delight. He hugged her briefly before setting her down again."How are you doing?" He asked."I'm fine, thank you." Alanna responded, smiling up at him.Dean could not help but smile back. Leilani would be so happy if she ever saw this. Alanna had grown up to be a polite, beautiful girl the way she had always envisioned. "I got something for you." He said, handing her the big stuffed pink teddy that had been stuck under his arm. Alanna shri
The rule of three Talk around town
Dean straightened up in anticipation. Was his suspicion correct? His statement had been a risk.And he knew that if his suspicion was right, that was the wrongest move he could make. If the Rossanos knew he was on to them, they would be more careful and the investigation would become more difficult. But he had been unable to control himself, listening to Già speak to him that way. She threatened him with such unique words.Già finally turned around to look at him. Then she burst out laughing. "I had to think long and hard to remember who Lei-whatever her name was." She said. "That's the bitch my Big brother died over. Why do you think we are behind her disappearance?""Because you seem to enjoy making people disappear." Dean said."Let's just go, Già." Her husband said, finally speaking up for the first time. She ignored him. "I don't think your girlfriend disappeared at all, she was fed up with your poverty and realised she could do better."Before, these words would have hurt D
The rule of three The office tour
Dean stepped out and tipped the driver generously. He saw a woman leaning against a fancy car waiting for him."Jessica Bordeaux?" He asked as he walked towards her. "Yes. You are late." She said, accepting his outstretched hand in a handshake. She was wearing a blue suit and nude-coloured shirt. The sunglasses she wore concealed her eyes, and her dark hair was long and thick and fell to her waist.She led him to the building and softly opened the door."My sales partner is not here today. But she will be with us at the next appointment when we check out other buildings." Jessica Bordeaux said finally taking off her glasses. She had beautiful brown eyes."I only have high scale properties on my list today, I hope you enjoy the tour." She said.Dean did not miss the look in her eyes, despite her effort to be polite. He could see that she thought this meeting was a waste of time.He was not wearing any fancy clothes and did not show up in a fancy car. He had arrived in a public dusty
The rule of three Dean Connor's
Lyda, Jess's partner, arrived with a storm. A storm of extroverted energy and excitement.She got to the office building in record time, and Dean quickly realised she was trouble. "Hello. You are the rich, loaded client." She said stretching her hand out for a handshake as soon as she saw him. She was smiling brightly and practically hopping from one foot to the next. Jess cleared her throat and quickly said. "This is Dean Connor." Then she turned to Dean with an apologetic smile and said. "This is Lyda Morelle, my sales partner.""Nice to meet you." Dean said briefly, looking down at both women and waiting for them to pull out all the necessary documents. "What a hunk." Lyda whispered to Jess but loud enough for all of them to hear. Dean tried to keep a blank face. The woman thought him attractive and wanted him to know it."Can we begin the process? What and where do I put my signature?" He asked."Of course." Lyda said quickly. She opened her purse and brought out some papers