Chapter Three Hundred And Fourteen In the dim light of the old coffee shop, where memories lingered like the scent of roasted beans, Elijah faced Selena, his heart heavy with words unspoken for years. His eyes, a mirror of the storm inside him, locked onto hers, seeking in them the shadow of the woman he once knew."I've forgiven you, Selena," Elijah's voice broke the silence, a whisper among the clinking cups and muted conversations. "You and your family... it's time we leave the past to rest."Selena's gaze faltered, dropping to her hands wrapped around her coffee cup as if it were a lifeline. The words, simple and direct, seemed to pierce through the layers of guilt and sorrow she had wrapped herself in. "Elijah, I... I don't know what to say. After everything—""It's not about erasing the past," he interjected, his tone firmer, yet imbued with an empathy that surprised even him. "It's about acknowledging it and moving forward. We've been chained to these shadows for too long, Sel
Chapter Fifteen Selena was in her garden, tending to her flowers, when she noticed a commotion. She looked up and saw more than 20 large black SUVs turning up the street. Her heart skipped a beat, and she felt a surge of fear. Rushing inside, she grabbed her phone and dialed her husband, Elijah. The phone rang, but there was no answer. She tried again, her hands shaking. Still, no answer. Panic started to set in as she realized Elijah wasn't picking up. She hurried to check on her twin boys, who were playing in the backyard. "Boys, come inside quickly," she called out, trying to hide the fear in her voice. They sensed something was wrong and followed her inside, their faces filled with curiosity and concern. Selena peeked out the window and saw men in suits getting out of the SUVs. They looked serious, and their presence sent a chill down her spine. She closed the curtains and tried to stay calm for the sake of her boys. "What's happening, Mommy?" one of the boys asked, tugging a
Chapter Three Hundred And Sixteen After what felt like an eternity, the door opened, and a different man entered the room. He introduced himself as Agent Miller and sat down across from Selena, placing a file on the table in front of him."Mrs...?" Agent Miller began, trailing off as he realized he didn't have her correct surname."Jones," Selena supplied, feeling a mixture of fear and defiance."Mrs. Jones," Agent Miller continued, "I understand this must be very confusing and frightening for you. But I assure you, we are here to help."Selena raised an eyebrow skeptically. "Help? By kidnapping me and refusing to tell me what's going on?"Agent Miller sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I apologize for the secrecy, but the matter we're dealing with is of utmost importance to national security. Your husband, Elijah, is involved in a situation that could have serious repercussions if not handled properly."Selena felt a wave of nausea wash over her. Elijah had always been a bit o
Chapter Three Hundred And Seventeen After weeks in a coma, Elijah finally began to stir. Selena was by his side, holding his hand, when his eyes fluttered open. "Elijah, you're awake!" Selena exclaimed, tears of joy streaming down her face. Elijah blinked, trying to focus. His head throbbed, and he felt disoriented. "What...what happened?" he muttered, his voice hoarse from disuse. "You were in an accident," Selena explained, her voice filled with relief. "But you're going to be okay. The doctors said you just need some rest." As Elijah's strength slowly returned, he began to piece together the events leading up to the accident. He remembered the men in suits, the black SUVs, and the sense of danger that had hung over them. He knew he had to find out what had happened and why. With Selena's help, he started to investigate, piecing together clues and following leads. One day, they received a mysterious message, instructing them to meet someone at a secluded location. Curious and
Chapter Three Hundred And Eighteen Days passed, and Elijah couldn't shake off the strange dreams that plagued his nights. In these dreams, his deceased mother appeared, her eyes filled with sorrow and urgency."Do not forsake the empire, Elijah," she would whisper, her voice hauntingly familiar yet tinged with an otherworldly echo. "It is your birthright, your legacy. Embrace it, or all will be lost."These dreams left Elijah unsettled, unsure of their meaning. Was his mother trying to warn him about something? Was there a deeper connection between his family's past and the present challenges they faced?Desperate for answers, Elijah delved into his family's history, scouring old documents and records. He discovered that his ancestors had indeed been powerful figures in the criminal underworld, with a vast empire that spanned continents.As he dug deeper, he learned of a prophecy that had been passed down through the generations. It spoke of a chosen one, a descendant of the family,
Chapter Three Hundred And Nineteen After Elijah left with the representative of the empire, Selena tried to focus on her work at the hospital, but her mind kept drifting back to Elijah and the choices he was facing. She knew that he was struggling, torn between his duty to his family and his desire for a normal life with her and their children.Meanwhile, Elijah tried to resume his normal routine, going to his 9-5 job at a local office. He tried to bury himself in his work, but the thoughts of his family's legacy and the empire weighed heavily on his mind.One day, as he was going through his emails, Elijah overheard a conversation between his colleagues. They were talking about a new manager who was set to take over his grandfather's empire. According to the gossip, this new manager was known for his incompetence and lack of integrity.Elijah's heart sank. He knew that if this man took over the empire, it would be the end of everything his family had built. Determined to find out th
Chapter One As the glowing sun began to set, a young man named Elijah stood nervously at the doorstep of his step brother’s luxurious apartment. Elijah was dressed in tattered clothes, his hair unkempt, and his eyes bloodshot from crying. In his hand was a crumpled piece of paper, the hospital bill that he had received earlier that day.Elijah’s mother had fallen ill, and the hospital had demanded immediate payment before they would provide any treatment or even give them a bed space in the clustered hospital ward. Elijah had already used up all his savings, and he had no one else to turn to but his younger step-brother, Henry.This is so embarrassing and humiliating, begging my younger step brother who treats me like trash for money is something really insulting but I have no choice , my mother is sick and I don’t have any money left to continue with her cancer treatment and chemotherapy “ Elijah whispered to himself.Elijah is the black sheep of the family even though he is the mo
Chapter Two“What are you doing here Elijah?” Stella asked instead of her to apologize to her boyfriend for disgracing him by hurting his feelings and cheating on him. “I should ask you what are you doing here , please don’t tell me that you both have been having sex behind my back?!” Elijah asked, feeling so betrayed , he felt like his world was shattering and his heart was on fire. “Don’t you dare talk anyhow to Stella when you came here to beg for money” Henry said which made Stella to become more egoistic “Oh so you’re even here to beg and you’re asking me for the reason I am cheating on you? I don’t deal with poor beggars , just take a good look at the way you look right now “ Stella said laughing and mocking Elijah while mocking his tattered outfits with her hands. “How could you do this to me when you know that my mother is not feeling too well, we have been dating for more than 2 years now …I am so disappointed in you Stella. I don’t believe you could do this to me” Eli