HEARTBREAK AND REJECTION. Xavier walked in alone, without the company of his wife Mira who had told him earlier that she was going to help out for her the preparation of her sister's engagement party situated at the Denvers mansion. His heart was heavy with dread as he walked amongst men and women of importance whose demeaning gaze fell on him. “What's this scavenger doing here,” he'd heard them say. “How did he get to be here?” But he ignored their words as he'd gotten used to being insulted and ridiculed. Xavier was intimidated by the aura the guest carried, he was from a poor background, he couldn't even relate to them. Everything about them exuded luxury and elegance, which contrasted to his normal life, and he still couldn't figure out why Rowena had enthusiastically invited him to such an occasion. She despised him, treated him like scum, ordered him around like a servant, and forced him to work for her and her daughters regardless of the fact that he was her son in-la

THE BILLIONAIRE'S SON The man's words hit Xavier like a missile. Perhaps he hadn't heard the man. What exactly did he just say? Xavier furrowed his eyebrows and stared at the man, startled. “Sir, I don't understand,” he said. He needed clarification. Maybe his brain had interpreted something different. “Have a look at this,” the man said to the puzzled Xavier whose eyebrows were wriggled. He handed him a brown envelope. Xavier stretched out his non-IV arm to take the envelope from the man. He threw the man a suspicious look before going ahead to take out a paper from the envelope. Xavier scanned the paper, scrutinizing it with his eyes. He handled the paper like it was a strange mysterious artifact that he'd found on the roadside. As Xavier read through the paper, his eyes widened with shock. What was this he was seeing on the paper? Was it original or had it been faked by this man? Shouldn't he be wary of him? What if the man was a killer? Xavier immediately waved t

THE HEIR "I know it hasn't been not easy for you, son. It would be hard for anyone." He said and gave a pause, as if carefully choosing his words. "Hearing that kind of news, right after gaining consciousness after being unconscious for days, would give anyone a big blow." He continued in a more tender tone. " I'm glad that you've finally agreed to call me. Just give me a chance son, a chance to make things right. I have been longing to see you for so long. I won't let you slip away this time." Mr Dean spoke in a comforting tone and it was working wonders in soothing Xavier's heart. He suddenly felt the urge to share his pains with this man, to tell him how the world has wronged him, how life has been unfair. "Okay, I have been wronged by unfortunate circumstances in the past. I want a father too, I need a family." Xavier said and he could feel his voice cracking as he spoke. "I want to see you, Son. I have found you after so many years, it calls for an uproar

SCHEMES AND PLANS “I can't believe this. No!” Rowena raged. She took the glass of wine she was drinking from, on the marble table and threw it against the wall, splashing the wine all over the place. “Clear this mess,” she ordered Abigail, one of her house maids who rushed to clean up the shards of glass and mopped the wine off the floor. Rowena stood up from her seat and walked to Mira. “What happened? Tell me!” Mira shook her head, strings of tears sliding down her cheeks. “I swear it wasn't my fault, mother, neither was it Maxwell's fault.” “Maxwell was involved too? You two couldn't impress the young master, the new heir to the Fitzgerald's conglomerate?” Mira sniffled. “You're such a disgrace to this family, Mira. I should have known how worthless you are. You couldn't even bag a job as a secretary?” The anger in Rowena was evident. Her vei Mira didn't know how to explain to her mom about what happened today and what had unfolded. Her mom was far disappointed in her,

WEB OF EMOTIONS Xavier was surprised to have found Mira there under her desk. She was soaked in her own tears and sweat. "Mira!! Are you okay?" He had called out to the frightened figure. He knew very well that she hated the sound of thunder. Thunderstorms always frightened her and it kept her indoors. "Are you okay?" He asked again. Extending his hand to her, he pulled her to himself. "Xavier..? It's you!! I'm scared Xavier, the thunder sounds are too loud. I'm so scared." She cried as she sneaked into his arms. Her wet hair sent cold shivers down his spine. He wondered how she was left behind.Why didn't she go early? She knew how terrified she was during thunderstorms. "It's okay now, I'm here. Let's go home." He said, tightening the embrace. "No!!" She screamed."There's a storm outside, I'm gonna get hurt if I go outside." She protested as she clung tightly to his arm. "I'm with you Mira, nothing is going to hurt you. " He reassured her." We can't stay here." He sai