Enveloping Estrella with a secure embrace, Henry declared, “Our love stands, Dad’s awareness notwithstanding. I yearn for nothing but to be with you!”
Oblivious to them, a subtle red light flickered beneath Henry’s desk.
Hannah perched herself discreetly in the hotel, her ears tuned to the sounds through the headset.
She had just activated the monitor in Henry’s office when a cacophony of crashing noises assaulted her ears. It was a symphony of chaos that was jarring to listen to, until the door creaked open.
She almost shut off the monitor, but something made her hesitate.
Then, the unmistakable sounds of Estrella and Henry sharing a ki*s reached her ears.
Hannah’s eyes widened in utter disbelief!
The revelation struck her like lightning. Jaylin’s illegitimate daughter and his son were in a secret relationship.
It suddenly made sense why this illegitimate daughter would play the secretary to Henry.
Given his notorious egoism, it wasn’t a shock he had kept his half- sister close. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have allowed her into the company in the first place.
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Without missing a beat, Hannah saved the audio evidence and dialed Brayden’s number.
Brayden was still nestled in his bed, unaware, but Hannah’s news had him leaping to his feet.
“Is this for real? What are you even saying?”
“I’ll send the recording over later, and we’ll hold onto it. It might come in handy.”
“Got it. I’ll gear up immediately,” Brayden responded with a clear voice.
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Meanwhile, at the Shaw family estate, after a lengthy exchange with Carrie, Lydia was finally greeted by Alick’s return.
Upon seeing Lydia, Alick arched an inquisitive brow.
“You’re here?”
“Seriously, Alick. You knew Lydia was visiting today. Why waste time and come back so late? Where were you?” Carrie chastised him.
Alick approached with a grin, eased into a seat, and playfully massaged Carrie’s shoulder.
“The company demanded my attention today, so I had to attend. Forgive my tardiness.”
Carrie let out a huff.
“Is the company really more pressing than Lydia’s issues?”
“Mrs. Shaw, please, let’s not reprimand him,” Lydia interjected with a smile.