Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Kevin stepped into Alexander's office with a measured stride, his expression somber as he shut the door behind him. He bowed slightly, clearing his throat before speaking. "The man you asked me to look into, Kevin began, "he's not just some random guy."

Alexander, who had been leaning back in his chair, instantly sat upright. His brow furrowed in suspicion as he motioned for Kevin to continue.

"He's one of the Fernando brothers," Kevin said, his voice even but with an undercurrent of importance.

Alexander stared back at him for a moment, his face incredulous. "You can't be serious," he said with sudden sharpness. "There's no way he's a Fernando, and I didn't recognize him."

Kevin nodded solemnly. "He's been out of the country for several years. He came back into the country just days after Mrs. Black returned.

Alexander's jaw clenched, his mind racing. "If he is one of the Fernandos, then Emma's relationship to Jaden doesn't make a lick of sense," he muttered, mostly to himself.

His thoughts spiraled back to that crazy morning at the flower shop where some man had claimed to be Entrna's fiance, making such a scene. It didn't add up whatsoever.

How could Emma, who had lived a poor life for the past five years, suddenly be attached to someone as influential as Fernandos?

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all stern and hard. "I want you to dig deeper, search for that man who came to the flower shop five years ago. Figure out who he is, where he is, and most importantly, why he is to Emma." Kevin nodded. "I'll get onto that right away, sir" he said and abruptly

other in rapid succession. Alexander knew the Fernando family inside out, though never personally, due to the name being synonymous with power and influence. And yet, if Emma truly were linked. to them, he found it strange

Alexander could feel its weight upon him. His.chest tightened with frustration. First, Emma's return to the country had shaken him now, with this new revelation,

resolution hardening. He did not know what Emma was hiding, but it was only a matter of time before he found

finally arrived-it was time to go home. Stepping outside the doors with Ethan, Emily, and Jaden, the freshness of the air outside had taken a welcome turn. It was goodbyes great

bit pale, but he was grinning

to entertain him with her funny faces and playful chatter in the back of the car. Their giggles filled the vehicle, and Emma couldn't help but glance in the rearview mirror, her heart swelling with relief and gratitude. After all they'd been through. Her son's smile

phone, her tingers scrolling through endless comments and posts about Aurora Honors. Since she had teased her upcoming reveals the CEO of W2 HOLDINGS, the internet had exploded with anticipation. The "Strong Woman Challenge" was still trending-a viral movement she never expected to spark. Now, a new wave of excitement had taken

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if they were disappointed when they finally learned that it was her-a single mom with a messed-up past? She had multiplied W2 HOLDINGS within her four years as the CEO to represent strength and resilience, but would the world see her that

came out?

Emma's thoughts were interrupted by an unexpected sight-the house was decked out with cheerful balloons, a large banner strung across