Diana

Shane who had believed he's smart, undergo questioning, which he handled professionally.

He even turned the table around and asked if they could find the person that tried to assassinate him, like they are doing for Alex right now. He claimed there's a possibility that the person targeted both of them, since they got attacked the same day.

They couldn't help but admired his skills, he's indeed good, but they weren't after all his gibberish. They only wanted to cut him off Stella's back.

They realize that they have no evidence except Alexander's words, which wasn't enough to do much to him. All he needed was a good lawyer and he's good to go.

After proceeding with their plan and told him about Stella's confession before her release, his gaze darkened and he couldn't even doubt them much.

He assumed Stella might have done that to get back at him for hurting Diana, so he wasn't surprised.

"Are you telling us your wife who lived under the same roof as you could be capable of lying against you? She mentioned the number of people you brutally killed and also mentioned you threatening some innocent people." His interrogator spoke up, even though it's just a cooked up story.

Shane was tongue tied for a while. He assumed Stella said all that based on what she made her witness to strengthen his fear in her heart.

His lawyer requested an audience alone with him. After they were alone, the lawyer was about to convince him to denied the claims and make his unfaithful wife suffer the consequences, but can Shane dare allow harm come to Stella? there's no way!

After their discussion, they came up with a decision, which will benefit both parties. He didn't deny Stella's claim and didn't admit either.

Instead, he said he wanted a confrontation with his wife. He said he wanted her to say all that to his face, only then will he believe them.

His main worries now is Stella's escape. He had no idea where to start his search. He felt sad and couldn't believe he wouldn't be able to see her for a while now.

He knew she must have run to one of her friends for help, which only pointed at one person, 'Ethan's parents.'

His situation couldn't afford to confront them for now, so he decided to work on his company for a few weeks and go get his woman.

Before then, his partners would have sent more men for him, which he could use to achieve his aim.

After few interrogations, he managed to work away free, but for a while. He was told he would be summoned soon, as the investigation is still going on.

After he left, they fed Alex in on the details and he thanked them for their help. With that, Stella can breath now.

He's sure Shane wouldn't want Stella being interrogated. Before he sort everything with the agents, he will want Stella far away.

...

Getting home, Shane felt lost and imagined sleeping alone. He began thrashing the whole place in annoyance, he got rid of the air conditioning.

He wondered how things become like this. He was feared, he made people tremble at his feet, and now he's helpless?

Everything infuriated him and he felt like he's going insane.

If Nathan decided to come for him now, he will be an easy prey. He's totally defenseless.

...

The day seem to break quickly and Diana was about to leave for work. She smiled as Ethan packed up the cookies he personally made for her.

"Eat this at work." he said as he inserted the small box in her hand bag, while Diana's eyes glued on his every movements.

She couldn't believe her luck for having him in her life. She should be worried about keeping him, but he's acting like he's scared someone will take her away from him instead.

Ethan looked up at her after closing the zip of the bag and wrapped his arms around her waist, their gaze locking.

Diana blinked non stop, her heart getting heavy at the care, "are you for real?" she asked.

Ethan smiled and leaned, grazing his teeth on her lower lip, making a soft moan escaped her lips as she fights the urge to kiss him. "as real as I can ever be." Ethan pulled back an pouted his lips.

Diana was already turned on by his tease. She pulled his shirt, making him leaned slightly and reached for his lip, kissing him softly, before Ethan took control and the short kiss turned into a prolonged one.

They only realize what they were doing after their body touches the couch. They both giggled. Ethan brushed his fingers in her well straightened silky soft hair, gazing into her eyes lovingly. "I'm for real darling. I can't wait for the day I will stop you from leaving for work on a day like this and take you inside instead." He said.

A blush found its way to Diana's cheeks. She really would love that, but Jenny should be stopped before someone else died, since those people aren't trustworthy. Who knew if they've gotten new workers in her absence.

And also, Ethan avoid their intimacy leading to sex through the whole week. No matter how aroused they got, he tucked her to sleep instead, so she knew he's probably talking about the future, but still couldn't stop her heart from racing wildly.

She touched her make up and left after some teasing and all. She took a deep breath immediately she got to her work. She should start work now, but Ethan's word kept surfacing, making her want to smile every now and them.

She also wondered why he insisted on her returning earlier, as if there's an important occasion. After composing herself and reciting the sentence, 'there's a killer to catch' over and over again; she stepped into the company's premises with a straight face.

Immediately Diana stepped in, she got stares on her like she's some kind of celebrity. She rolled her eyes inwardly, but still greeted them with a warm smile.

'Are you guys also enjoying the killing so much, that you're disappointed that I still lived?' she thought.

Jenny and the other cleaners were disposing the waste inside the bin, when Diana passes by. Her smile brightened at the sight of her. 'welcome back girl.' she thought as she stared at Diana, who has also seen her but pretended not to.