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200: Finally
Star, on seeing Sharon's yielding expression, charged on. “You're the most diplomatic woman I've encountered. You didn't stay focused on my affairs and Gabrielle's just for nothing. C’mon, you aren't jobless and whatever you give your time must be worth it! What is it you're not saying? I promise I'd give a listening ear no matter how stupid it sounds.”“Tell me all the secrets! You can't keep shutting me out from knowing what I need to know!”Sharon let out a sharp exhalation and nodded. “Ye-yeah. I can't keep burying the truth in me, nor did I plan to take it to my grave.”After a few moments of subtle eye contact from Sharon, she proceeded, “You're right all along. I have been in your life for a reason and not because I just wanted to keep close tabs on a certain Damsel called: Star Hayden.”Star's breath hitched for a moment as she wished Sharon wouldn't stop halfway in and decide not to speak again about it.Dr. Lloyd had the same thoughts wandering through his mind and hoped Sha
199: Knocking On Paradise Door
Instantly, Sharon Grace froze in her seat, her eyes fixated on one of her beautiful artistic works on the wall.Time seemed to slow down as Star’s last words sank into her heart. She was quite aware of Ms. Hayden's inquisitiveness, and she wouldn't leave her apartment without answers.Dr. Lloyd's ears perked up in utmost anticipation to grasp what was more behind the whole drama. His fingers were already on his device, in keeping Achilles apprised immediately Sharon finally got talking.Star slammed her feet against the tilted floor, completely pissed off with Sharon's incessant silence.She shirked, thick veins thrust on her forehead, “You said I'd find even more information than expected. Why are you betraying your words?”“You need to say something!”A thousand times over, Star stared at the portrait of little self with Sharon Grace while holding her passionately.So many thoughts crashed into her mind, and she wished Sharon would provide answers to her gutted questions.She didn't
198: A Search For The Truth
After a brief stuttering, Sharon mouthed, “‘Cause I wanted you right here, at this moment. If a strange caller requested to speak with you and chose her abode, would you oblige?”Without hesitation, Star shook her head in approval.“Exactly, most likely you'd cut the call on me and not consider it. In fact, you'd think I'm one of those ill-driven netizens who really want to harm you after the Haydens' brawl occurred.”Star's expression said it all: Sharon was spot on!Sharon stood and sat beside Star, her head slightly lowered as the conversation was getting intense once more.“I had to hook you with two moves: reveal about Eunice not being your biological mother and my intention to buy off your sole business assets.”“A while ago when I caught you tiptoing behind me. I told you that you'd find the answers that you seek and even more.”Star's knees buckled while listening. She thought Eunice was clothed in scheme and mystery, but the woman she had been with for almost an hour was in a
197: Different Method
Sharon Grace winked a beam and snapped her fingers before stepping off to the wine bar leaving Star Hayden in stunned silence.A thought struck Star, and she was consumed by cold chills as she wondered if what she was thinking was actually what it seemed.Her eyes widened in shock and disbelief, while goosebumps prickled deep within her sensory organs. She pinched herself a few times to be certain she wasn't dreaming.Everyone knew the founder of GracyMotion Arts Limited was Sharon Grace but the face behind the name hadn't been known in years. Google would educate you on the name of the brain behind the company but wouldn't show the image of the personnel.Both women exchanged muted eye glances with thoughts whirling in their minds. The day's event was completely twisted from how Star had envisaged it.Her eyes shifted from the artistic designs and focused on other materials in the simple well-to-do abode.Sharon returned with two glasses of wine and a bottle of rich champagne. She fi
196: Artworks
In less than a minute, Star hit the road and trailed the stranger as her gut feeling kept whispering. She didn't know why she had to track the mysterious caller except trying to find out if Felix's hands were on it.Still on the road, Achilles and the Faithfuls were stunned to silence while driving back to the penthouse. The thought about the doppëlganger that Michael mentioned kept reliving in their heads.Achilles couldn't wait to get home so they'd give proper thoughts to the latest development.The question has shifted from Michael texting Margaret ‘cause of the buzz on social media to his path crossing with Brig. Anthony's mysterious replica.Achilles had been processing a certain discussion his father had engaged with him a couple of years ago. He didn't know a time would come when that conversation would be of importance.“Warlord, you've got five minutes more.”Brig. Scott had kept Achilles apprised, like they always did, whenever they handled the wheels.Star had considered r
195: Worth The Sell
“What's going to be Star?”The stranger reiterated with precision while softly drumming on the small table.Star rolled her eyes at the ‘freedom fighter’ she heard. At first, she didn't know if the intent was sarcastic or genuine, ‘cause she had seen a couple of comments and hashtags on social media with her images attached with the nickname.She noticed that some netizens were taunting her with it, while others meant it and supported her decision to live her life.Star parted her lips a couple of times to mouth a word but had nothing to say as she continually processed the stranger’s offer.She understood the dynamics that came with the offer, and her next decision would make or mar her. What was it going to be?The present situation was a test of her ‘will’ to be decisive and find a path soothing for her against Eunice's influence. Would she make the right decision?After a moment, the stranger said, “I have no intention of rebranding your sole company if you agree to sell.”Star ra
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