Bruce was utterly stunned by the news, while Kate on the other hand immediately exploded into outrage. “What? Did I hear just say that Chris hit someone with the car“Yes, I did.”. Henry confirmed with a nod.“Where is he right now?” Kate frantically asked in a loud voice.“I don't know. He just took off with the car and our luggages that was still in the trunk.”“Damn it!”. Kate cursed and hurriedly ran to the telephone. She immediately dialed Chris' number.“Mom, What's going on?”Eva's voice traveled into the room as she was climbing down the stairway. She was in her room when she heard the loud commotion and curiosity to know what was going on brought her to the living room.She glanced around the room and saw her uncle, his wife and their troublesome son. It was a surprise to her. Earlier, she had come downstairs to look for Chris but when she couldn't find she heard from her father earlier that Chris had gone to the airport to bring Henry and his family over.“It’s that good for
Chris remained silent without silently rebutting Kate. he could feel her rage even through the phone and realized that this issue was beyond resolving through the phone. At this moment, he also sighted the doctor approaching him so he decided to hang up the call.“Mom , I think that it's best to continue this conversation face to face when I get home so I'll hang up now,” he declared.Apparently , his intention didn't sit well with kate. “ Chris, I'm still talking with you so don't you dare hang up the call on me.” she ordered but of course chris completely ignored her. ‘“Hello, doctor. How is the patient? Chris politely asked.“ You have nothing to be afraid of, sir. Thankfully, the impact of the car wasn't too heavy and he only fainted due to the shock. However , he is currently awake so you can meet him now,” the doctor reported his analysis to Chris and walked away.” Chris entered the ward where the man was placed and the old man was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, “
It only took about twenty minutes to arrive back homeAs soon as he parked in the drive and entered the house, Kate rushed up to him and slapped him in the face without any hesitation. “Chris, what did I tell you before you left? You still damaged the car!”Kate glanced at the car; there were indeed a few scratches.Her heart ached, and she was about to slap him a second time when her daughter grabbed her arm. “Alright, that's enough mom. I suggest that we find out what really happened first before jumping into any conclusions.”“Humph!” Kate was utterly displeased with her daughter’s actions but seeing the stern gaze on Eva's face made her yield.“How is it? Are you hurt?” Eva knew that her husband was the one who had paid for the car. As such, she didn’t care about the car.What she was most concerned with was whether her husband was alright.Chris shook his head. “I’m fine and there seems to be a misunderstanding. I wasn't the one who caused the accident. Matt was the one who wa
This is all your fault! You are jinx and I have said it countless times already. Get out of this house right away because there is no place for you here.”Kate lashed out at Chris angrily.“Mom, what are you saying? How can you keep blaming Chris even till now when the ones who have committed an offense are Uncle Henry, aunt Cassandra and Matt?” Eva voiced out expressing her disagreement.Henry rebutted in a scornful tone, “I’m not trying to say anything about you, Eva, but how could you favor an outsider at this point in time? Do you think your mom wouldn't know what's right?”“An outsider?....” Eva repeated with a scoff. “ You are mistaken, uncle Henry. Chris is my husband, and she’s my mom. I think we both know best who the outsider trying to sow discord between us is here.”Henry’s face instantly turned red in anger. He flared up as he was unable to endure the embarrassment.“Great…Just how great this is. Kate, take a look at what's happening now, you’d better open your eyes. This
Because of Eva’s words, Henry was panicking inwardly. Indeed, He was truly here to borrow money from the Carter to settle his debts. He had simply wanted Chris to take responsibility for the accident that Matt hadcaused but he never expected that Eva would make the outrageous choice to leave the house! Previously, Eva would never show interest in their matter since she was only focused on her work and so Henry was unaware that the situation had become very different. At this point he was regretting the fact that he spoke too much and pissed Eva off. ‘What if they never ever come back? What will happen to our debts?’ Henry silently thought to himself before speaking out loud “Sister, how can you let Eva leave? She’s a young lady. Aren’t you afraid that others will gossip because she’s staying out with a man?” At this moment, Kate realized the severity of the situation as the last thing she wanted was to allow both Chris and Eva to spend time together. “Kate, you’d better go out
Chris drove Eva directly to the mansion after leaving the carter residence due to the argument with the turners. Even though he tried to convince Eva to allow them return because he knew that she would be heartbroken to leave her parents. However, Eva was very hesitant and as a result they ended up spending the night at the mansion. The following day, while it was still 8am in the morning, Eva's body was still laying on the king-sized bed as she was yet to awaken from her sleep. Unfortunately, the loud ringing sound suddenly enveloped the room which cut off her sleep, forcing her to open her eyes. It wasn't her alarm ringing but her cellphone and she lazily stretched to the bedside table to pick up the cellphone. “Hello, who is this?” She mumbled after picking up the call, placing the phone on ear without taking a glance at her phone screen to see who the caller was. However, Eva was greeted by a frantic masculine voice talking back to her. “Miss. Carter, we have a serious pro
“Is everything alright?” Chris asked. Eva was startled. She turned around to see that Chris had been standing at the entrance of the room. She couldn't say for how long he had been standing there because she had been so engrossed in her phone conversation with manager Delgado that made unaware of the fact that Chris had opened the door. “I have to get to cross corporation as soon as possible. There is a situation that I need to take care of.” Eva replied, not bothering to give Chris the full details of the situation. She believed that there wasn't much he could do about this matter since it was a corporate affair. Afterwards, she got out of bed and hurriedly rushed to the bathroom to get a shower. On the other hand, Chris had a grim expression on his face after seeing Eva's frantic reaction. He turned around, walking away from the room and pulled out his cellphone to give a phone call to Elliot in order for him to find out what the fuss was all about if Eva wasn't willing to tel
As he drove the car, he could clearly see that Eva was destabilized emotionally and eeriness was written all over her face which made him very infuriated as he hated seeing Eva in such devastating condition.Chris just couldn't wait to get his hands on the ones who were responsible for this current predicament.Without bidding farewell, Eva hurriedly alighted the car as soon as they arrived in front of the cross corporation building. She was actually feeling very anxious about the current situation and so she was in a hurry.Chris frowned as he watched Eva walking further away from him. At that moment his thoughts were interrupted by the ringing sound of his cell phone and he immediately reached out for it from his pocket. Seeing that it was Felix calling him, he immediately picked up the call.“Did you find any news?” he asked straightforwardly.“Yes , mr. chris. I have found out who was responsible for the attack on the warehouse.”“Who?.....” Chris asked.“My sources tell me that
As Chris drove toward the Carter family’s new residence, the tension in the car was palpable. Chris’s jaw was set, his thoughts churning. He knew where they lived—it wasn’t hard to find—but confronting them so directly was a calculated risk.When he arrived, the mansion loomed in quiet grandeur, its façade belying the chaos within. Benjamin Carter himself opened the door, his expression shifting from surprise to unease as he recognized Chris.“You…,” Benjamin began cautiously, surprised to see Chris alone at their house. The last time Chris paid a visit to the Carter ended up becoming a tragic incident for the Carters. “What brings you here?”Chris didn’t respond, brushing past him into the house. Benjamin, caught off guard, quickly closed the door and followed him into the living room.Elliot lingered near the entrance, his posture relaxed but vigilant. Benjamin was surprised to see Elliot as well. “Mr…Mr Brown….” He stuttered, casting him a wary glance, noticing the subtle differen
Chris knew that his peaceful life with Eva would surely be disrupted. He could put Eva and her loved ones in a lot of danger. Moreover, leaving now, with Eva dealing with the Carter situation, felt equally impossible as he didn't want to leave her unprotected.“Sir?” Ethan’s voice broke through his thoughts. “What are your orders?”Chris hesitated, his voice betraying the conflict he felt. “Stay on this and keep me updated. I need to think.”“Understood, sir,” Ethan said, his tone respectful. “And for what it’s worth, I know how much sir, James means to you. We’ll do everything we can to bring him back.”Chris ended the call and sat in silence for a long moment. The thought of James—strong, unyielding James—being captured felt like a punch to the gut. But the thought of leaving Eva behind, especially now, felt just as wrong. He was at a crossroads, and no matter which path he chose, the stakes were unbearably high.---Eva, meanwhile, sat at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks in
Chris kept his focus on the road, but his thoughts repeatedly drifted to Eva seated beside him. Her gaze was distant, her fingers nervously fiddling with the strap of her handbag. He could tell the morning's encounter with the Carters was weighing heavily on her.After a few moments of silence, Chris spoke, his voice calm and steady. “Eva, I know it’s a lot to process, but you don’t have to keep it all bottled up. Talk to me.”Eva sighed and shifted in her seat. “It’s just… they showed up out of nowhere. Again. It’s exhausting, Chris. I keep wondering why now, why after all these years?”Chris glanced at her briefly before returning his eyes to the road. “People like the Carters often realize the value of what they’ve lost only when it’s too late. But you don’t owe them anything, Eva. Not an explanation, not a second chance—nothing.”Eva shook her head, frustration creeping into her tone. “It’s not that simple. They’re still my family, even if they’ve hurt me. And now with them grovel
Benjamin quickly intervened, his tone desperate. “Please, Eva, don’t let his foolish words ruin this. I’m truly sorry for everything. I know I failed you, and I failed Bruce. We should have stood by you instead of casting you out. Please, give us a chance to make things right.”“I don't think everyone agrees with the motive of apologizing for your wrongdoings so I can't believe that your apologies are sincere.” Bruce remarked.Benjamin turned to Eric, his expression hardening. “Eric,” he said, his voice stern. “You owe them an apology.”Eric's usually confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a nervous energy that made him look small and uncertain. Benjamin turned to him, his expression hardening.Eric’s eyes darted between Eva, Kate, and Bruce. “I—”“Now,” Benjamin commanded.Eric swallowed hard, his gaze finally landing on Eva. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Eva’s eyes narrowed. “Sorry? For what, exactly?”“For everything,” Eric said, his voice shaking. “For
Benjamin hesitated, taking in the luxurious yet understated decor that surrounded them. This was Chris’s doing—he could see it in every detail. The man had built a fortress, a sanctuary for Eva and her family.They were foolish to not have recognized his talent and worth all these years that had him living amongst them.“I came to apologize,” Benjamin said, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions inside him. “To you, to your family. And... to make things right.”Kate let out a bitter laugh. “Make things right? That’s rich, coming from you. Do you think showing up here with an apology is enough to undo everything you’ve done?”“I don’t,” Benjamin admitted, his gaze dropping to the floor. “But I had to try. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I need you to hear me out.”Eva folded her arms, studying him with a cold, calculating gaze. “Then speak.”Benjamin could see that it was impossible to get through Eva judging by the cold stare in her eyes. He stepped forward. “Bruc
As the night deepened, Eric and the two representatives sat in their car, the weight of their desperation growing heavier with each passing moment. They had hoped that Eva would still come out of the building as they didn't want to admit that she could be living in such an expensive mansion.However, it finally dawned upon them that Eva wasn't coming out after waiting for several hours. Eric felt bitter as it pained him to see that Eva was living the life of luxury….. the kind he always dreamed about.The Carter's drove back home in subtle silence and even though nothing was said the other representative could feel Eric burning rage but the main problem was thinking about how Benjamin would react when he heard the news of their discovery.****The Morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the luxurious mansion, casting a golden glow over the spacious interiors. Eva had just finished her breakfast and was preparing to leave for work when she noticed something unusual. From the l
Eva returned home that evening, her mind clouded with thoughts of the Carters' audacious behavior earlier that day. The memory of Eric's arrogant tone and his entitlement grated on her nerves, but she was determined not to let it ruin her evening. She stepped into the warm, inviting ambiance of the mansion, finding Chris seated in the living room, a glass of wine in hand and an air of calm about him.“Welcome back,” Chris greeted, his voice soft as he looked up at her. His sharp eyes immediately noted the tension in her posture. “Rough day?”Eva exhaled and sat down beside him, kicking off her heels. “You could say that,” she replied, leaning back against the plush cushions. “The Carters were at Cross Corporation again today.”Chris’s hand tightened slightly around his glass, though he kept his expression neutral. “What did they want this time?”“They were begging for a meeting,” Eva said, shaking her head. “I refused to see them, but they didn’t leave. They waited in the reception ar
As the Carters waited in the reception area of Cross Corporation, the tension in the air was palpable. Time seemed to crawl as they sat in near silence, the occasional murmur of distant phone calls and the soft hum of the building’s air conditioning system providing little comfort. Eric, his hands clenched into tight fists, could hardly sit still. The humiliation of being here—forced to beg for forgiveness from Eva, a woman who had once been part of their family, yet now was their greatest obstacle—was eating away at him. Every minute that ticked by felt like an eternity. The receptionist, efficient and unfazed by their presence, had told them that Eva was unavailable. That alone was enough to set Eric’s nerves on edge. Alan, the other representative accompanying him, tried to keep the peace, suggesting they wait patiently. “This is our only shot, Eric,” he said quietly. “We can't afford to make things worse.” But Eric was past the point of patience. The weight of their family's ru
The incident at the Carter residence had left a trail of rumors and whispers that had quickly spread through the high society of Brooklyn. Every elite family, once rivals or allies of the Carters, now speculated about the cause of the downfall. But no one dared to point fingers at the one responsible, especially not at Chris, the lowly son-in-law. After all, who would ever suspect a man living under another family’s roof? Yet, beneath the surface, Chris was the mastermind behind the fall of two once-proud families—the Ambroses and the Carters.Days had passed since the fall of the Carter family, and their reputation, once untouchable, was now a shadow of its former self. Their vast wealth had been seized by the banks, leaving them with nothing more than a dilapidated Victorian house to call home. Benjamin, the patriarch of the Carter family, sat in the small living room of their new residence, surrounded by his relatives. The room was filled with heavy silence, as each person seemed l