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Reeds returned to the hospital later that afternoon. Today was the day Karyl would be discharged, and he intended to be the one to take her home. The sliding doors of the hospital hissed open, the sterile scent of antiseptic filling his lungs as he strode through the lobby.Nurses glanced his way, but he ignored them and made his way to the elevator.As the elevator began its ascent, Reeds leaned back against the wall, hands casually slipping into the pockets of his denim jeans. He thought about the road ahead—about mending what had been broken in his marriage. For Seraphina’s sake, he was going to let everything from yesterday go. None of it mattered now. Not when their daughter needed her parents. Not when they had a chance to start anew.His only concern at this moment was bringing Karyl home. He would take her to meet Seraphina and somehow, they would fix what was left of their marriage. They had to. Not just for their daughter, but for themselves.Reeds smiled faintly, the co
The scandal
The Next morning, at the late hours of 11.am, Zayn stirred and groaned as he sat up and yawned.He had slept well last night after his uncle assured him of destroying Reeds. He wondered if Lord Donovan had worked out a plan already.He could hardly wait for his revenge on Reeds.Before he step down the bed, a soft knock came at the door."Master Zayn," a maid called, her voice nervous and tensed. "You have an urgent call from the office. They say it cannot wait." Zayn scowled, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "At this hour? Tell them to—" Another knock, more insistent. "They said it’s critical, sir." Grumbling, Zayn swung his legs off the bed and sauntered to the phone mounted on the dresser. He snatched the receiver and barked into it. "This better be fucking important. Calling me at this time of the hour. Have you no sense of timing?"The moment the line connected, Zayn's world collapsed. "Zayn! What the hell is going on?" a furious voice shouted. It was from his
Melanie Carter
Reeds could only stare at the woman as she stepped into the light.She had flawless ebony skin, as flawless as Snow. Her bright brown eyes were sharp and intelligent, framed by long lashes. Her full lips were red and curled into a professional smile. She wore a snow-white shoulder-length wig that glowed under the moonlight above.Her figure was accentuated by the blue female suit she wore, tailored to perfection, hugging her wide hips elegantly. In one hand, she held a clipboard, while the other rested at her side as she stood a few feet from Reeds. "My name is Melanie Carter. I’ll be taking over Mr. Prescott’s duties effective immediately," she introduced herself. Reeds blinked. Her voice carried a slight British undertone. He turned sharply to Archibald. "When did you do this?" Archibald clasped his hands behind his back, his expression calm and unreadable. "Melanie was one of Prescott’s most capable subordinates. Given his… sudden dismissal, it was only logical to promote h
Pound of flesh
Lord Donovan’s countenance darkened, his eyes glinting with cold fury. "How dare he," his lips curled into a scowl as he growled. "Who does this Reeds think he is? To lay hand on my nephew, does he have a death wish?"Zayn swallowed hard, his voice trembling with rage and pain. "Uncle, he—he claims to be the heir to the Higgins family. But that can’t be true, can it? The Higgins family hasn’t even announced an heir yet!"Lord Donovan released Zayn’s chin and straightened. He stroked his salt-and-pepper beard thoughtfully, his gaze distant. After a long silence, he murmured, "It’s possible. I’m a core member of the Higgins family, and even I don’t know who the heir is! If Reeds really were the heir, I would’ve known!"Zayn’s eyes widened in shock. "What? You don't know who the heir is? How is that possible?""Because the family’s matriarch has kept it a closely guarded secret—even from me. Only a handful of her most trusted confidants know the truth. She’s never fully trusted me, des
Lord Donovan
The moment Reeds was gone, Evelyn turned to Karyl. "I still can't believe Zayn would do something like this to you. Let's sue him.""We can't, mother," Karyl muttered, lowering her head. "Zayn has friends and allies in high places. Moreover, he's my company's major shareholder. I'm afraid after what transpired today, my company would be no more.""I hate to admit it but you're right, Karyl," Hubert said, stroking his chin. "If you plan to go up against someone like Zayn, you need someone equally wealthy."At that very moment, an idea sparked inside Karyl's brain.She glanced sharply at Chris who stood up by the side, watching her with a modest smile on his face. "Chris," she began, her eyes pleading. "This might come out wrong but I have no other choice. My husband is completely useless to me. You're the only person I can turn to right now."Chris kept his smile fixed, eyeing her closely. "What do you want, Karyl?"Karyl took a deep breath. "The Thompson family has powers and resourc
Chris Takes the credit
A black Mercedes Benz-pulled up outside the hospital entrance.The uniformed chauffeur, sprang out and rushed to open the back door before the car even come to a full stop. Evelyn Rogers stepped out along with her husband, Hubert Rogers. Without wasting another second, they strode into the hospital lobby, their eyebrows creased in worries."Where is our daughter? Karyl Rogers," Evelyn demanded when they reached the receptionist desk. "Which ward is she in?"The receptionist barely had time to check the system before Evelyn snapped again. "Hurry up. I want to see my daughter immediately!"The startled nurse stammered, "Fifth floor, ma’am. Ward 507."Before the nurse could say more, the two couple were already striding off towards the elevator.As they reached the elevator, Evelyn frantically hit the button until the doors slid open. Inside, she pressed the number 5 as if jabbing it would make the lift rise faster."I hope Karyl is alright," she muttered, her voice shaky. "If anyth
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