CHAPTER 289
Author: LADY E
last update2024-06-11 22:18:27

Lucian walked into the house and saw that almost everyone had arrived except Lily and her family.

He was really hoping she would be here already.

"Good evening." Lucian greeted with a smile.

"Lucian, it's good to see you." Aiden Stark said.

"Likewise." Lucian said.

"Hi, Uncle Peterson." Lucian greeted his host.

"Hey little man, how are you?" Peterson asked.

"I'm good." Lucian replied.

"Aunt Claudia, my mom asked me to give you this." Lucian said, handing the box to her.

"Oh she didn't need to give me anything." Claudia said.

"Well she loves making it up to people, that's just how my mom is. So please accept it or she will blame me." Lucian said.

"Relay my thanks to her." Claudia said, collecting it from him.

"I will." Lucian replied.

Lilly and her parents walked in and Lucian sighed at least he wouldn't be the only young one in here.

"Sorry we're late." Brenda said.

"Evening grandpa." Lily greeted with a smile.

"Hi, my pretty princess." Aiden smiled at L
Continue Reading on MegaNovel
Scan code to download App

Related Chapters

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 290

    "What? Why?" Claudia asked Peterson. "Yeah Peterson why?" Mr Preston asked. "I... just don't want to and besides Claudia is supposed to be your company's heir not me." Peterson said. "Dad, I'll talk to Peterson about this,you and mom can go home." Claudia said with a smile. "Okay dear." Mr Preston said, pecking his daughter. "Peterson, think about it." Mr Preston said before walking away. "Uncle Peterson, take care of aunt Claudia for me okay?" Lily said with a smile. "Of course I will, she's my wife." Peterson said, pecking Lily and added, "Bye beautiful." "Good night uncle, I'll see you soon. Bye Aunt Claudia." Lily said. "Bye." Claudia waved. Lily hurriedly went to Lucian who was about to leave. "Hey." She called. "Oh Lily." "You're leaving with saying goodbye to me?" Lily pouted. "Sorry." Lucian apologized. "Do you want to come visit me tomorrow since your parents are away?" Lily asked. "Actually I have plans tomorrow." Lucian said. "What plans?" L

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 291

    Cohen heard the news that Sarah had been arrested after shooting Leonard. He felt conflicted about what to do with her, Sarah had been a good friend and he felt it was his fault for suggesting that Sarah take Yvonne along with her. He should have asked them to leave and everything wouldn't have turned out this way. He was still contemplating on what to do when a call came in. "Hello." He answered the call. "Sir there's a problem." Colt said. "What is it?" Cohen asked. "The authorities are looking for you." He said. "What? Why?" Cohen asked. "I think they got footage of you from that party. They believe you were the one who planned the attack on Mr Lunel Chase." Colt replied. "Was it Sarah that gave up this information?" Cohen asked. "I don't think so. I believe they got that evidence on their own. I don't think she said anything just yet." Colt replied. "I see." Cohen said. He sighed since he knew he was in a lot of trouble. His identity has been blown and th

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 292

    Lucian arrived at Kimberly's house. Meanwhile, Kimberly was reading a book when the butler walked up to her. "Your highness." He called out. "I thought I said I didn't want anyone to disturb me." Kimberly said. "But my lady, you have a visitor." He said. "A visitor?" Kimberly asked with a smile appearing on her face. There was only one visitor that was allowed to see her and that was Avery. Kimberly ran down the stairs before he could announce who it was that was here to visit her. "Avery..." she called out happily. "Lucian?" She asked surprised. "Hey princess." Lucian said with a smile. "What are you doing here?" Kimberly asked. "I'm here to take you out." Lucian replied. "Huh?" "Yeah get dressed, we're going out." Lucian said. "I'm not allowed to leave." "Not today you are." Lucian said. "Really?" Kimberly asked. "Yes your highness, your mom called that you could go out with young master Watson." He said. "Really?" Kimberly asked happily. "Yeah

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 293

    Leonard asked Yvonne to go home and get some rest. She decided to do as she was told. Besides, she misses her son so much. After playing with Adonis for a while she decided to get some rest. But then she had a dream. She saw Sarah in the dream and somehow had mixed feelings. Sarah held her hands out. "Yvonne help me." She said and Yvonne took a step back. She didn't know why she was suddenly terrified of her own mother. She knew she wouldn't hurt her but she got scared. "Please Yvonne help me." Sarah pleaded again and began coughing out blood surprising Yvonne. "Mom." She called out. Yvonne woke up from her sleep and sighed when she found out it was only a dream. The dream kind of felt real. She walked into the bathroom and splashed cold water on her face. She glanced at her phone and found out she's been sleeping for three hours. She decided to go see Leonard again. Besides, she was sure she wouldn't be able to go back to sleep. After seeing him she could come h

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 294

    Leonard was surprised that Sarah was dead even though he hated her he definitely didn't wish something bad to happened to her. "It's all my fault dad." Yvonne said. "Why would you say that?" Leonard asked. "I had a dream dad... mom... she... she asked me to help her but... but I took steps back. I didn't even want to see her or try to save her." Yvonne sobbed. "It was just a dream Yvonne you couldn't have known, something would happen to her." Leonard said. "It's okay dear everything is going to be okay." He said. **** Ted finally returned to the hideout. "Ted the boss wants to have a word with you." One of Cohen's men said to him. "Ah Ted you're here." Cohen said calmly. "You wanted to see me boss?" Ted asked and Cohen nodded. "How was your visit to the club?" Cohen asked "It was successful." Ted replied. "I see. But I heard that you didn't show go to the club at all?" "Oh about that... I went there a bit earlier than opening time." Ted stuttered. "Don't y

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 295

    Jordan was having dinner with his grandfather when his phone began buzzing. He knew his grandfather didn't like it when he got distracted when eating but seeing it was a call from Tommy he decided to answer it. "Grandpa, please excuse me, I have to take this." Jordan said. Getting up from the table. "Tommy." "Sir, it was just confirmed that Sarah Cooper is dead." Tommy said to Jordan. "Dead?" Jordan asked, surprised. "Yes, she was poisoned. It is believed that the gang that hid her thought she was compromised and had murdered her." Tommy explained. "Thanks for letting me know Tommy." Jordan uttered, still in shock. He returned back to the table to eat. "What happened? Who was that?" Brad Wallace asked. "It's Tommy grandpa." Jordan answered with a sigh. "Why did he call? Is there a date fixed for Sarah's trial?" Wallace asked. "Actually grandpa there wouldn't be one." Jordan replied. "Why?" "Sarah she's... she's dead." Jordan said. "What?" Brad asked, compl

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 296

    Jordan arrived at the hospital that Leonard was in. He took deep breaths before walking in. Leonard didn't recognize the young man in front of him and thought maybe he worked in the hospital or something. "You are?" Leonard asked. "Hello." Jordan said. "My name is Jordan Wallace." Jordan introduced thinking if he should call him dad or not. He hasn't actually called anyone that and only his uncle Meyers and grandfather were the closet figures he had to a father. "Jordan Wallace? Do I know you?" Leonard asked. "Actually I'm... I'm Annie Wallace's son." Jordan replied. "What? Annie had a son?" Leonard asked, surprised. "Yes, and I'm your son." Jordan said, surprising Leonard even more. Yvonne didn't actually have time to talk to Leonard about it with everything that's been going on. So it came to Leonard as a surprise. He never knew he had a son and with the love of his life. He had always loved Annie but when her father didn't agree to their relationship he deci

  • VEILED IDENTITY    CHAPTER 297

    Agent's kept watching and hovering around Cohen's workshop. They were so professional that you wouldn't suspect a thing. "I'm going in for a closer look." Allison said. "No." Owen said. "Agent Owen, I don't think hovering around here without actually talking to the people who work here is going to get us anywhere." Allison reasoned. "What do you intend to do?" Owen asked. "What do you think? Using my prowess as a woman of course." Allison winked. "What do you plan to do?" "Watch me do my magic." Allison said excusing herself. She changed her clothes and walked back out making Owen gulp hard. "Like what you see?" Allison teased. Owen was quite speechless. "Don't worry, I'm not here to seduce you but them. I'll see you later." Allison said winking at him. Allison let her hair lose and walked towards the shop. "Good afternoon gentlemen." She smiled. "Hello beautiful. How may we help you?" One of Cohen's men asked. "In a number of ways but... I need to ask somet

Latest Chapter

  • CHAPTER 364

    Sophie was finally discharged from the hospital. Adonis was really worried when he arrived home and found out Sophie had an accident. "Sophie you can still come home with us if you want you know?" Charlotte said. "No, mom I still want to school here and... You guys aren't leaving me just yet right?" Sophie asked. "Of course not. And someone is here to see you." "Grandma." Sophie called out hugging Nancy Chase. "Oh my sweet little girl." Nancy Chase said hugging her. "I missed you so much Grandma." Sophie said. "Me too, and I came with someone else." "Who?" Sophie asked. "Grandma." Sophie called out hugging Kira, Arthur's mom. "Sorry I invited so many old people to see you Sophie, but there's someone else here to see you." Lunel said. "Grandpa? Aunt Lauren. It's so good to see you guys." Sophie smiled. "Of course Sophie, we had to come see you." Reddington smiled hugging Sophie. "I'm so glad you two came to see me." Sophie said hugging Lauren. "Yeah, I'm th

  • CHAPTER 363

    Charlotte asked one of the drivers to send Alec home first but Alec insisted he wanted to see his sister. They saw people gathering and Charlotte decided to check it out as well but was surprised one of the victims was her daughter Sophie. "No, Sophie." Charlotte sobbed. Sophie and Leonel were rushed to the hospital. After a few hours Leonel woke up. There wasn't much injury on him he just had a few bruises and cuts which would heal soon enough because he was wearing a helmet. "How's Sophie?" Charlotte asked. "She's in a coma. Also she has a fracture in her hand. She broke a bone as well. But it would heal with time." The doctor said. "No, no." Charlotte sobbed hugging Arthur. "Sophie's going to be okay, honey." Arthur said patting her back. "How is Sophie?" Peterson asked. "Are you happy now? My daughter is in a coma because of you and that son of yours. If anything happens to my little girl I swear I will kill you." Charlotte threatened. "I regret ever falling

  • CHAPTER 362

    "We met in UK, he was our neighbor." Charlotte replied. "Oh I see." Alec nodded. "Can I use the restroom?" Charlotte asked. "Of course I'll show you the way." Peterson said and Claudia frowned she wondered why Peterson invited Charlotte over. "Peterson what sick game are you playing?" Charlotte asked as soon as they were alone. "Playing? I should be asking you that Charlotte." Peterson said. "And why is that? Why can't you just leave my family alone, you have a family of your own now a wife and a son. Why are you pestering me and my husband?" Charlotte asked angrily. "Why didn't you tell me about Sophie?" Peterson asked. "What about Sophie?" "That she's my daughter." Peterson replied. "You're my father?" Sophie asked walking towards them. Everyone in the dinning headed towards the direction Charlotte and Peterson were when they heard voices. They all heard Peterson saying Sophie was his daughter. "Sophie." Charlotte called out. "Mom what is he taking about?" So

  • CHAPTER 361

    Peterson opened the test results and read through it, he was surprised that his DNA matched Sophie's. That means Sophie was his daughter. But why would Charlotte keep it from him, why would she lie to him? After all the years, was that why she kept her distance? Peterson decided he was going to invite Charlotte and her family over for dinner and as a matter of fact his father would be there. He was grateful Kyle and his wife hasn't returned yet so they would be invited too. He dialed Leonel's number. "Hey dad." Leonel said. "Son, I need to ask you a favor." "What is it dad?" Leonel asked. "That girl Sophie do you happen to have her contact?" Peterson asked. "Of course dad." "Do you mind if you give it to me?" Peterson asked.b "Eh why?" Leonel asked. "You see her mom and I lost contact and I would like to invite them for dinner tomorrow night." Peterson said. "Oh, okay." Leonel shrugged. He texted Peterson Sophie's number. He dialed the number and Sophie answe

  • CHAPTER 360

    The driver and bodyguard were confused as to what to do, they didn't want to disobey their boss. And now the young mistress wants them to do something else by putting them in a compromising situation. "We'll take you there Miss." They said. If they left the duo alone and something happens to them they would be blamed and they would surely lose their jobs either way. "Sophie think about what you're doing? Dad asked us to go home but you're disobeying him." Alec said. "Listen Alec, I know you want to be the obedient kid here but... Not today, I want to know if mom is really sick. And if she is, I want to know what's wrong." Sophie said. "Whatever, if we're caught it's all on you." Alec said. **** "Charlotte, did something happen at the mall?" Arthur asked "I saw Peterson." Charlotte replied. "What? You saw Peterson?" Arthur asked. "Yes." "What's he doing in New York? And did he see you?" Arthur asked. "Yeah, and he is Leonel's father." Charlotte replied. "What? So

  • CHAPTER 359

    Sophie returned to her room to change her clothes. She was still upset with Adonis and he still hasn't called to apologize. Sophie headed down the stairs and saw her mother and brother waiting. "Where's dad?" She asked. "He would meet us at the mall." "Okay." Sophie nodded with a smile. They got into the car and headed to the mall while Sophie just stared out the window absentmindedly. "Sophie is everything okay?" Charlotte asked. "Yeah, I'm fine mommy." Sophie said. "Your dad said you've been moody since you came back home yesterday did something happen at the party?" Charlotte asked. "No, mom nothing happened, everyone at the party was super nice." Sophie said. "Then did something else happen other than the party?" Charlotte asked. "My boyfriend happened." Sophie replied. "What happened to him?" Charlotte asked. "He's upset I went to the party without informing him." Sophie replied. "Well why didn't you tell him about it? Isn't your boyfriend friends with t

  • CHAPTER 358

    "I didn't let you finish really? Why would you go to their house?" Adonis asked. "First of all the party isn't held in their house and secondly, it's an official party and birthday party. So yes, stop being paranoid." Sophie said. "Why didn't you tell me you were going to a party in the first place?" Adonis asked. "Must I tell you everything? Besides, it slipped my mind." Sophie said. "I'm sure it did." Adonis said disconnecting the call. "Hello? Hello Adonis are you there?" Sophie asked as she noticed the call was disconnected. "I have to go Leonel." Sophie said. "Are you sure?" Leonel asked. "Yeah, it's two minutes to ten. I should just say my goodbyes to your family. You sure you'd be okay on your own?" Sophie asked. "Yeah, I'll manage. You already helped me endure most part." "I have to go now Mr Stark." Sophie smiled at Peterson. "Oh, but it's still early." Peterson said. "My dad would be upset if I come home a minute past his curfew." "Of course, father's don'

  • CHAPTER 357

    "Come let's go inside." Leonel said. "Is everyone here a business partner?" Sophie asked. "No, my family is also here. It's my father's birthday remember?" Leonel reminded. "Oh, I see." "Come I'd like to introduce you to my mom and then maybe we can sneak out." Leonel said. "Why don't you want to stay? It's your father's birthday and he's also talking about his business." Sophie said. "Yeah, and such talks are boring." Leonel said rolling his eyes. "Well, I need to get home by ten." Sophie said. "What? Why? But the party is just starting?" Leonel asked. "I'm not leaving now, I'm leaving by ten else dad would surely punish me for disobeying his rules." Sophie said. "That's okay, I wouldn't want you to get punished because of me." Leonel said. Lily saw Leonel from afar and decided to ask Peterson. "Uncle look at Leonel over there, who is that girl with him?" Lily asked. "I'm not entirely sure, I guess we'll find out when Leonel make the introductions."

  • CHAPTER 356

    Adonis saw the duo from a far and walked towards them. "Don't worry I'll try my best to come I promise." Sophie said. "Thanks." Leonel forced a smile. "You can always call me and I'll come outside to pick you up." Leonel said. "Why would your guards stop me?" Sophie asked. "Probably. But since you have an invitation they'll let you in." Leonel added. "Hey babe." "Oh hey." Sophie smiled hugging Adonis. "Oh, hi." Adonis said to Leonel "Hello." Leonel replied. "Okay Sophie I'll see you around." Leonel said. "Likewise." Sophie smiled. "What's up with him?" Adonis asked. "Oh nothing much. Let's go grab lunch." Sophie said. "Okay." Adonis nodded with a smile that soon faded. He wondered what Sophie and Leonel discussed that she was keeping from him. **** In Peterson's home his wife was busy ordering the maids around. Her father in-law law and mother in-law arrived a few days ago. She had to make them feel welcomed. So she was preparing a big dinner. "Wher

Scan code to read on App