Chapter Ninety-One: Sinister. It was late evening in Cadbury and the frenzy from the commissioning had quieted down, although a partying crowd still remained at the park. The news of Gerald's ill-fated encounter was already making the rounds in the county. A 'good Samaritan' was said to have found him at the place he was dumped and had quickly called the emergency paramedics. The incident was the latest tragedy befalling the Armstrongs within the last 24 hours. Although the day had been dotted with festivities, residents of the county had their antennas up to pick up any latest update from the Armstrong family saga, so the news had spread fast. At the FCA's detention facility, Philip had just received a visitor. His attorney had stopped by the facility to offer counsel regarding his case, and had also delivered the news. Philip was devastated when he learned that Gerald was lying crippled at the Cadbury medical center. Hearing Blancos' role in his son's ordeal created

Chapter Ninety-Three: A Lost Battle. A displeased expression instantly stained Lesley's countenance. "I'd be damned to do that...hell, that punk doesn't deserve my sympathy... He's got exactly what he deserves!" Lesley spat out. "Huh?" Laura was stunned by Lesley's words. "Oh, yes! That despicable man is where he deserves to be... Oh, thanks for reminding me, you'll draw up a divorce petition for me... I would like to serve him the papers myself by tomorrow... I want to take in the look of his misery and draw some healing out of it." Lesley continued. By this time, Laura's brows was raised in disbelief. She had never known Lesley to be that vile. She couldn't help but wonder how badly Gerald must have hurt her friend. There was something strangely vengeful about her friend now, Laura noted. What would Lesley think of her if she found out she had made a move at Cruz? Laura wondered as she observed Lesley cautiously. Lesley stood up and marched towards the bathroom aft

Chapter Ninety-Five: A Plagued Identity.Seated behind the desk in front of her was Eva Bruce. Seeing the intimidating personality she had become all too familiar with, left her a bit jittery.It was at that point she figured out how she had known Sonia. Sonia had always accompanied Eva all the times she visited the defunct Bill Logistics.The memories of how she had lost her shares and position was still haunting her mind even though a lot had happened since then.It felt like it was eons ago she had occupied the office of the COO at Bill Logistics, meanwhile it was barely about 72 hours ago that her status quo changed.Lesley struggled to keep her emotions together as she sat humbly before Eva.Eva dismissed Sonia before she proceeded.She had a document in her hand that contained Lesley's information.With a curled lips that showed slight displeasure, Eva scanned the documents."Your full names?" Eva quizzed."Lesley Fiona Stooge..." Lesley responded with a shaky voice."Are you n

Chapter Ninety-Seven: I Will Never Divorce You!Sensing some disgust and weirdness from Lesley's disposition, Gerald decided to rally further after heaving a sigh."Yeah...I know the last convo we had was uhmm, quite intense and I said some crazy shit...but eh, that's what couple's do, right? We fight and we make up and we grow, right? So let's just put it all behind... C'mon, look at me, you can't be holding a grudge against me right now! Yeah?" Gerald tried to force a smile as he rounded his ramblings.Lesley turned her gaze away, fighting back the tears that was brewing in her ducts. She sniffed and returned her gaze back to Gerald.Gerald could sense that she was softening, so he continued."Hey, come close please, I need the warmth of your presence... I need you Lesley, please come, let me hold you... I crave your touch so much, Lesley...please..." Gerald's voice broke into a sob as he showed his vulnerability.A light momentarily flickered in Lesley's eyes as she beheld Gerald i

Chapter Ninety-Nine: What Could Have Happened to Belle?Cruz thought about a response for a moment before he began."Maybe she has some personal things to handle... You know the girl is always here with you and barely has time to do her own things, so I think she's probably attending to some personal stuffs... Or what do you think?" Cruz responded with a sense of conviction.Lima sighed and nodded."Yeah... That might be it... but, but... she's not taking her calls and that is quite strange. Belle always responds to her calls.. or calls back almost immediately..." Lima responded, a worry line evident on her brows."Oh!" Cruz exclaimed."Then maybe she misplaced her phone. I'm sure she'll show up soon." Cruz remarked reassuringly."Hmm... Okay, I guess she will." Lima replied, before leaning back on Cruz's chest.Cruz was sitting beside her on the couch with his left arm wrapped around her.It was now his personal duty to ensure that she and her mother remained safe.Meanwhile, Maria w