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ONE HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE: NESSA'S SECRET
The hospital suddenly grew noisier, with patients and workers moving about, particularly because they were on the ground floor and near the general section.However, the space between Nessa and Elsa seemed to slow.Nessa took a step forward, her blistered, trembling hands reaching toward Elsa.But before her fingers could reach her, Elsa's guards stepped in front of her.“It's fine!” Elsa said immediately, making him back away.She turned to Nessa and studied her carefully. The woman looked deeply disturbed.“What do you need my help for?”Elsa finally broke the silence.Nessa looked up at her, her eyes glistening with tears.“It's the family member I mentioned the other time. She's not okay. She really isn't okay... and I...” Her voice broke. “I don't know what to do.”Tears began gathering in her eyes.Elsa's expression changed.“Nessa, if your family member isn't okay, why don't you bring her here? I'll handle the rest. Just bring her—”“No.” Nessa interrupted her. “You don't under
ONE HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE: THE FAMILIAR STRANGER
HALE HOSPITAL“Well, looks like our little Ethan is growing quite healthy!” Jada said as they walked out of the doctor’s office.They had come in for Ethan’s monthly check-up. He was still a newborn, after all, and Elsa had reluctantly agreed to let the hospital’s pediatric team examine him despite being perfectly capable of monitoring her own son.The baby rested in Elsa’s arms, his tiny face peaceful as he fought valiantly against sleep, his eyelids repeatedly fluttering shut before he forced them open again. Two security guards walked a short distance behind them, their presence as discreet as it could be considering they were never more than a few steps away from Elsa and the baby.“Again, I don’t see why they keep making me bring him here,” Elsa complained as they headed toward the elevator. “I’m a professional, and I’m his mother. I told them he was fine.”“Well, I think they’re trying to make you understand that you might be a doctor in general terms, but you’re not his pediatr
ONE HUNDRED–EIGHTY-FOUR: THE SIXTH ALLIANCE
A MONTH LATERWith the elections drawing closer, tension among the city's elite families continued to rise.Everyone could feel it.This election season was different from anything they had experienced in years. For the first time in a long while, every major family had a candidate they were quietly supporting behind the scenes.And whoever won would not simply gain political power.Their victory would mean their family had effectively won the city.With their candidate in power, they would have influence over policies, contracts, appointments, businesses, and decisions that could shape the future of the entire city. They could push their interests without having to fight for every inch of influence.But political competition was not the only thing worrying the six families.There was also the Hale family.While everyone else was scrambling, making alliances, financing campaigns, gathering information, and positioning themselves for the coming election, the Hales remained unusually ca
ONE HUNDRED–EIGHTY-THREE: GOD’S EYES
HALE MANSIONWith the arrival of the newest member of the household, the Hale Mansion had become livelier and noisier than ever, as Kaitlin had always wanted.But..... perhaps it became too much.It had been decades since anyone in the household had heard the cry of a baby. The last time had been when Leonard was born. Over the years, especially after not watching Levi grow up, they had never heard that sound again.They had forgotten just how piercing a baby's cry could be.Especially when it came at random hours of the night.The nights were the worst.Evan cried at different hours, sometimes for reasons no one could understand. His parents, the nanny, and practically everyone else in the household had found themselves losing sleep because of the tiny human who seemed to have no respect for the concept of nighttime.And tonight was no different.CRIES!Evan had been crying for several minutes and showed no sign of stopping.Elsa had been deeply asleep, so deeply that she hadn't even
ONE HUNDRED-EIGHTY-TWO: HOME AT LAST
A week passed, and things had finally begun to settle down.After the chaos surrounding Evan's birth, Bianca's accusations, and everything that had followed, the Hale family had been given something they desperately needed—peace.Elsa had recovered well. She was stronger now, moving around without much difficulty, and after several days of observation, the doctors finally cleared her for discharge.HALE HOSPITALJada walked into Elsa's private room expecting to find her resting.Instead, she found Elsa standing beside the bed, carefully packing the baby's belongings into a small bag."Hey!" Jada greeted.Elsa turned around. The moment she saw her, a smile spread across her face."Hey!"Jada looked at the bags, then back at Elsa."Where are you going?""I've been discharged!" Elsa announced happily."Oh."Jada's eyes widened slightly."Are you leaving by yourself?""Well, you're here now!" Elsa replied with a playful smile.Jada scoffed."That's not what I meant. I thought your mum and
ONE HUNDRED-EIGHTY-ONE: DEBTS COLLECTED IN BLOOD
After Levi left the conference, Julian, visibly furious, dragged Theo into a less crowded area. The moment they were out of sight, Julian grabbed him and slammed him against the wall.“What the hell do you think you're doing?”Theo only grinned.“I'm here to fulfill Father's wish—to bring the Hales down, make them pay, and re-establish our organization. Something you couldn't do all this while.”Julian's expression darkened.“Let me make myself clear. You are no child of my father, and you are no blood of the Moretti family. He didn't even acknowledge you while he was alive.”Theo's smile immediately disappeared.“You think because the Hales are all smiles, you know them?” Julian continued. “You don't. So stay the hell out of my way. This is my fight. If you get in my way, I won't think twice about getting rid of you.”Theo's eyes narrowed.“You think because my uncles sent you, I'll back down? I don't fear you, and I don't fear those jobless old fools, who are only hungry to lead the
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