“You think someone would stand with you after what your daughter put Sienna Hamilton through?” another chimed in, both of them laughing. “You… you scum!” Marjorie found solace in the fact that her cell was adjacent to the one holding her daughter, Lyra. Through her teary eyes, she caught a glimpse
In the Hamilton residence, two pairs of bright eyes peeked from under the covers, far from the land of dreams their grandmother thought they had slipped into. Their room was a symphony of shadows, illuminated only by the pale glow of the moon that peered in through their window. Grandma Kate had le
The grand office of Mr. Duncan was shrouded in an atmosphere thick with tension and bitter resentment. He sat behind his desk in the silent gloom of the late night, nursing an anger that refused to be pacified. Thoughts of his past and the unfolding scenarios only served to amplify his feelings of d
"Bella, Xander," David started, his voice gentle, "meet your grandparents." Bella looked from David to the newcomers, her innocent eyes assessing them. "You are our grandma and grandpa?" she asked, pointing her tiny finger at Margaret and John. "That's right, sweetheart," John answered, forcing a
It was finally time for the most anticipated Charity Gala of the year, hosted by none other than the influential Mr. Duncan. The news of the event had spread like wildfire across the country, sparking conversations on every digital platform imaginable. While the buzz of the gala was at its peak, th
A large screen behind Mr. Duncan lit up, supposed to show his plans for building schools in Africa. The audience leaned forward in anticipation. "Tonight," he said, his eyes gleaming with determination, "we aim to take a step further, extending our reach to the less fortunate children of Africa…"
The same day George had revealed to Sienna and her parents that he had kidnapped her at Mr. Duncan's command, Shane too, had come forth with a shocking truth of his own. He was the prodigal son of the Duncans, the heir apparent to his father's vast empire. He had been raised in the lap of luxury, g
Mr. Duncan, once a beacon of power and influence, was now a pariah, spending his time in jail as well. His son had taken the helm, steering the business with a conscience his father never had. He now shouldered the responsibility of his father's empire, ensuring that it was used for the betterment o