LOGIN"Come with us," one of the men who looked like a foreigner snapped at Iris. But she didn't move. She just stood there, dazed. "Ahh.." Naomi's panicked scream came a second later. "Shut up, I will shoot you if you scream again," one of them snapped at Naomi. Iris's heart is pounding with fear. She is wondering what she did to deserve this misfortune. "If you want money, I will give you. Let me go," she tried to bargain with them. But one of them stabbed his gun near her temple. "Move," he snapped while the other man grabbed her by her forearm and started dragging her towards the black vehicle, which was parked not too far away. "Brother, save her. They are." Iris vaguely heard Naomi's panicked words. Her heart is pounding too loudly, so she didn't hear the rest. "Do you want me dead? They have guns," Adil's reply came a moment later. Iris felt her eyes sting with unshed tears. The perfect man her father chose for her. He didn't hesitate to abandon her when her life was on th
Iris was discharged from the hospital. Adam, Catherine, and even Benjamin arrived to take her back home. Catherine was fussing over her, while Adam was there, watching, waiting, for what, Iris doesn't know and doesn't have the energy to find out. Benjamin, on the other hand, is a whole different story. He had been bad-mouthing Xavier since the moment he arrived. "He is an opportunistic ba*tard and a murderer. He is not trustworthy. He killed a guy and was said to have abused his grandfather. The Knights are a violent lot, and their business is failing. They will go bankrupt sooner or later. Xavier had affairs with so many women that he was seen carrying a woman in his arms a week ago. He also took another woman on a private cruise the next day. He is a womanizer. Adil is not like that. He is a good guy...." After some time, Iris stopped listening to him. She plugged in her earphones and pretended to listen to music. The car drive home was tense. After reaching home, Iris was rea
"Iris, come, let's eat dinner," Adil invited her. Iris didn't move. "I already had my dinner," she lied. She didn't. She was not hungry. Adil looked taken aback. His otherwise gentle and handsome features twisted for a split second before he could compose himself again. "Is it? Why don't you sit and eat a little? I brought all of this for you," he said with a hint of displeasure. He is trying to guilt-trip her. Forcing her to do things that he likes. He doesn't care if she wants to eat or not. "You brought all of this for me? But I don't remember you asking me what I wanted to eat. You didn't even bother to inform me about your plans. You didn't ask me if I am in the mood for company or dinner with you," she pointed out. He looked taken aback by her response. She was not the type to make a fuss. She is easy to get along with and doesn't mind adjusting a little bit to avoid making things difficult or awkward. But this is not like any other time. If she allowed him to push her
In Italy, Iris was walking in the hospital corridors to stretch her legs. She was feeling cramped and suffocated in that room. As the sun descended, Tasha left with a promise to visit tomorrow. Catherine went to speak to the doctor about her recovery. Iris had nothing to talk about with her mother, who seemed to be at a loss, too. Catherine is guilty, and she is trying to make Iris happy. But in vain. Iris's heart is in turmoil. Just as she was passing by a room 5 doors from hers, she caught a glimpse of Xavier. He is in bad shape with bandages around his head, his left arm wrist is in a cast, and she could see a glimpse of his right leg, which seems to be wrapped in bandages too. Her eyes welled with unshed tears, and her heart ached with pain. His eyes are closed, and he is alone. She placed her palm on the small glass partition on the door. She might not remember many things about their past. But she remembered how he threw his own life on the line for her. If she had crashed in
"Iris doesn't want Adil to know either. I hope you respect her decision," Naomi lied. Xavier looked at her coldly. "What happens between Iris and me is our business. You are an outsider; stay outside. Don't try to intrude. This is the last time I will spare you. Only because you are her friend. If there is a next time, Morgan will pay for that," Xavier replied coldly, scaring Naomi. Luis gave Naomi a disapproving look. "Ms. Morgan, please leave," he pointed at the door. Naomi felt humiliated and scared. So she all but ran out of the door. Xavier looked lost after Naomi left. "Boss, Ms. Iris doesn't remember anything. The day she regains her past, she will no longer hold back," he tried to make Xavier feel better. 'Kitten, please come back to me,' Xavier thought to himself, but didn't say anything. "Did you check her vehicle? Why did her brakes malfunction?" Xavier inquired instead. "The brake wires were loose. Maybe because of wear and tear. There is no sign of tampering
"Iris? You regained your memories?" Catherine gasped. "What does it matter? My life doesn't feel like mine anymore. How absurd. I have a husband and a fiancé, too. Who am I really? Iris Knight? Or Iris Stark? So many lies, I feel suffocated," Iris replied, feeling like a boat drifting in the sea without an anchor. She isEveryone is pushing her around; no one is bothering about what she actually wants. Catherine is feeling guilty. Her eyes welled up with tears. Tasha is looking at Iris with a frown. "Iris, we just wanted to protect you. We lost you when you were so young. We found you almost two decades later. But you were already married to Xavier. Your father didn't like Xavier's family. Knights are too vicious. He didn't want you to suffer with them. So he did this," Catherine hurriedly explained. Iris smiled, feeling like a fool. She realized that she was living a lie. Her real life was back with Xavier. "Dad didn't like Xavier's family. He didn't have any problem with Xavi
Natasha found herself surrounded by the Knights women. Rachel, Margaret, Alice, Chelsea, are blocking her path. The contempt on their faces made Natasha uncomfortable. "Oh, if its not the Mrs. Knight of the third generation. After marrying into the Knights, she never comes home to greet her el
"Iris, Xavier is busy. Come, keep me company" Natasha instructed Iris who was still standing beside Xavier who was chatting with Adam. Iris glanced at Xavier, who retreated his arm from around her. His way of telling her to do as she pleases. He glanced around the guests and noticed how Desmond ha
"Indeed, what a coincidence" Adam murmured before helping Iris to get out of that wash room. Candace immediately let go of Iris's hand as if burned. "Mr. Stark, she is my younger daughter. I was just helping her to wash up" Candace lied through her teeth. Iris didn't correct her. Quietly she
The next evening, Iris found herself dressed in a shimmery silver coloured dress. There are pearl strings wrapped around her shoulders, acting as sleeves. The dress is hugging her frame like a second skin, with pleated high neck. The dress reached just above her knees. The back of the dress is just







