Chapter 71: Chapter 71

"Betray?" Irish asked Catherine who glared at her menacingly.

"No,you can only use the word 'betray' for good people,just like you betrayed Ethan who was so good to you. I didn't betray Morgan,I'm only fighting for the innocent souls he has killed and hurt"

"Whatever! won't you performing the baby scan?" Catherine asked and Irish laughed.

"The baby scan we'll be performing next is to know the sex of our baby" Irish said holding

Ethan's hand to her baby bump.

"Joker" Catherine laughed hard.

"I'm not the joker here, you are. Don't blame Morgan for been dumb, you're equally dumb. Anyway,i didn't take a sip out of the packs of juice you poisoned" Irish said, shocking Catherine to the bone.

"She tried to poison you?" Ethan asked in disbelief.

"Of course, Blaine one of the bodyguards came to my rescue and it was all thanks to you for telling him to protect me. Thank you so much Ethan for making a move to protect me even when i was in another man's house" Irish stared lovingly at him.

"I knew you weren't safe in their den. They are both terrible people" Ethan sighed,glad Irish is safe.

"Blaine!" Catherine screamed in anger.

"I'm so going to kill him and i won't spare you also" Catherine said, making to barge out of the restaurant

Irish pushed her back and she landed on the chair with a thud.

"Fool. Are you about to walk out just now? You think you're going to get spared after attempting to poison me. No silly, you'll pay for it" Irish said.

"Where is your proof to get me arrested?! Morgan asked.

"I'm not dumb, I had a tape recorder installed in your room" Irish said and Morgan felt his head swim in another round of shock.

His palm went wet and he started sweating.

"You all are going to pay for this!" He yelled after stabilising himself.

"I'll be out in no time,i know all of your bosses and I'll make sure you both get fired" Morgan threatened the two cops.

"Well..that's too late" The door opened to reveal Max, Carl and the two men Irish saw earlier.

"What are you doing here Carl?" Ethan asked.

"We're in this together. Carl and i " Irish smiled as she gave Carl a hug.

She hugged Max also and shook the two men's hands saying thank you.

"We're going to explain later Mr Ethan" Carl smiled, noticing Ethan's confused look.

Max turned to Morgan and smiled.

"Hello, I'm Max. A CIA agent" he stretched out his hand for a handshake but Morgan just stared looking lost and angry.

"Well..I heard you earlier saying you know all of their bosses and you'll be out in no time, you just made a grave mistake in adding to the list of your offense,those bosses of theirs who has been working with you for a long time will also be arrested. And don't think you know my bosses,even if you do. They won't be able to help you out this time, the evidences i have with me is enough to have you prosecuted in the court of law" Max said stretching his hand towards one of his colleagues who handed him two handcuffs.

Morgan shifted back, breathing heavily.

Catherine bursted into tears knowing there's nothing that can be done again.

Their game is up.

"Mr Morgan Harlow, you're hereby arrested for crime, corruption,theft,illegal deals,threatening and harming innocent people, planning the murder of Mr Ethan Harlow with your accomplices" Max said clamping the handcuff around Morgan's wrist.

"My..m..y murder?" Ethan asked.

"Yeah, he's planning to poison you with his accomplices" Irish said.

"What!" Ethan exclaimed.

"You shouldn't be surprised yet, wait till you see his other two accomplices" Irish said.

"Mrs Catherine Lanyard" Max turned to Catherine who was hiding her hands behind her back.

"You're hereby arrested for being Mr Morgan's accomplice,for knowing about his dirty deals and refusing to report to the police,for the attempted murder of Irish Levine's,for stealing Carrle's necklace and lastly for the murder of Carrle, Ethan's godmother" Max said and Ethan fell into a chair in shock.

Irish tended to him as Catherine was handcuffed .

"Com'on Ethan,you need to brace up. I was shocked also. We should be glad Carrle's murderer is finally arrested, Carrle is finally going to rest in peace" Irish consoled Ethan.

He nodded. "I'm only shocked Catherine could do that to Carrle, I knew she and Carrle's doesn't get along but i never thought.." He sighed.

"She poisoned Carrle because Carrle wasn't in support of your relationship with her, and because they believed she's the reason you're richer than Morgan" Irish said and Ethan braced in tears.

"It must be so hard to take in, i know you feel betrayed once again" Irish rubbed his hand gently.

He smiled sadly "Betrayed? No, I'm glad she had an affair with him or i wouldn't have met you,I'm just so pained Carrle's died because of that,her life was wasted just for nothing"

"And we'll make sure they pay for it" Max assured.

"See what you caused!" Catherine screamed at Morgan in tears.

"I'm going to make you pay for this!" Morgan yelled at Ethan and Irish as he was about to be led away with Catherine.

"Wait" Irish said.

"You know i told you I'm going to give you a kiss once the time is right and I've fallen in love with you"Irish said, standing in front of Morgan.

"Well..it's so sad that I'd never love you, so how about this instead" She said, slapping his ass.

It made a loud funny sound and everyone laughed except Morgan and Catherine who stared daggers at her.

They were finally led away.

Ethan smiled and got on his feet.

Carrle's murderer finally apprehended,it made his heart free and made him relieved.

He felt happy.

He walked out of the restaurant,holding Irish.

"Why are they arresting Javad?"Ethan asked, seeing Max handcuff Javad before leading him away with Catherine and Morgan.

"What's going on?! Javad didn't do anything wrong,they must have mistaken him for one of Morgan's bodyguards" Ethan said, making to stop Max but Irish pulled him back.

"Well..your 'innocent' Javad is one of Morgan's accomplices who had joined Catherine in successfully poisoning Carrle to death,he has been a spy in your house for years and not only him but Gladys tol" Irish said.

"What!"

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Ethan walked into his living room and was a bit surprised to see everyone sitting and waiting for him.

His parents, Mrs Gabrielle, Jessica and Arin

They all stood up, looking expectant.

"How did it go?" They asked in unison and Ethan smiled.

"I don't need to explain" He said and moved out of the way.

Irish stepped in and the scream of Jessica and Arin was deafening.

They plopped into her almost knocking her off her feet.

Mrs Gabrielle and Mr Harlow stared with smiles on their faces while Mrs Harlow struggled to hide her own smile also.

Two cops walked in and Ethan asked Mrs Gabrielle where Gladys was.

"She should be in her quarters" Mrs Gabrielle said, confused.

Ethan told Rob to take the cops there and few minutes later Gladys was led out with handcuff clamped around her wrists, she was staring at her feet dejectedly.

"What's going on?" Mr Harlow finally asked.

"Well.. Gladys has been a spy in my house for years,she's Morgan's accomplice, together with Javad" Ethan said, shocking everyone.

"I knew there was something about her" Mrs Gabrielle lunged at Gladys, dragging her hair.

Gladys screamed painfully and the cops had to pull her from Mrs Gabrielle's grip.

She was finally led away.

"I..still don't understand a thing" Mrs Harlow said, looking confused and shocked at the same time.

"Irish is yet to fully explain to me also" Ethan said.

"Well..i suggest we should go to the dinning and eat while i explain. Little Arin is starving" Irish said and they all got the message immediately.

Irish's still carrying Ethan's baby!

And she's back!

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"Who would have thought Catherine would be that cruel" Mrs Harlow sighed after Irish finished narrating without leaving out any part.

Carl was eating with them also..

Ethan sighed..he couldn't believe Irish did all that for him.

He was so touched that he was near tears.

If anything had happened to her, he wouldn't have forgiven himself.

She went through a huge risk just to make him happy, she knew her life was on the line but still went ahead.

"Irish...thank you, thank you so much" Ethan held her hand tightly.

"I'm so touched you could do that for me" He added, looking so emotional.

"It's fine, you worth what i did for you, Ethan.. you're just the most kind hearted man I've ever seen" Irish said.

"Carl,i should thank you also. Thank you so much" Ethan said to Carl who nodded and smiled.

"Anything for you Mr Ethan, Morgan is a man that needed to be brought to book . I'm glad i took part in ensuring that"Carl said.

"Irish , you're so brave" Mrs Harlow commended and she smiled.

"Thanks to both of you and everyone else that made Irish's plan a success." Mr Harlow said.

"I knew Irish would never leave Ethan for Morgan. Never" Mrs Gabrielle smiled.

"She acts so well..you needed to see when she was telling me she's going to make me pay for dropping her off in the rain. Gosh" Ethan said and everyone laughed.

"I thought you had left us and i was so angry but seeing what you were trying to do made me feel so ashamed of myself" Mrs Harlow sighed.

"It's fine Mrs Harlow, no one wants to see their son looking sad, i would have been angry at me too if i were you" Irish said.

"Still..i should have trusted you like my husband and Mrs Gabrielle did. I'm sorry" Mrs Harlow said.

"I'm sure you wanted to trust me but everything seems so real, and the fact that I'm a good actor made it seems difficult" Irish said dramatically and they all laughed again.

"To think Javad could do such.. though I've always been suspicious of Gladys but not Javad" Mrs Gabrielle said.

"I should have listened to Irish when she told me about Javad but i trusted him so much" Ethan said.

"No one should be trusted,this world is full of deceit. One needs to be extra careful and observant " Irish said.

"Indeed" Mrs Harlow nodded in agreement.

"Well..I'm glad everything is over now,I'm just so glad" Mr Harlow smiled.

"You don't know how happy i am to have you back" Jessica grinned.

"Because of the dress i want to make for you?" Irish teased and they shared another round of laughter.

"I can't wait for you to start reading me interesting bedtime stories again" Arin smiled,she was sitting close to Irish, they both are not willing to let go of each other anytime soon.

"So..the ones I've been reading to you are not interesting" Jessica rolled her eyes playfully.

"Gross. You even sleep off in the middle of reading me a bedtime story and i use to be the one reading it to you in the end" Arin said and everyone laughed again.

There was so much joy in everyone's eyes,the atmosphere was serene.

They all felt fulfilled and happy.

"When is Maria and the bodyguard that protected you resuming work here?" Mr Harlow asked.

"Maria will be coming with me tomorrow but i don't know Ethan's plan for Blaine" Irish said.

"I'll employ him as one of my bodyguards,he's going to take javad place" Ethan said and Irish felt glad because Maria would be so happy to see Blaine everyday.

"Carl..come to me later,i have something for you" Ethan said to Carl.

"Okay Mr Ethan"Carl smiled.

"Irush,will you be sleeping here tonight?" Arin asked.

"No, i need to go home, to explain everything to my family,I'll be resuming tomorrow" Irish said.

"How's the baby?" Mrs Harlow grinned.

She's so happy to be having a second grandchild.

"Baby?" Arin asked.

"Arin, Irish is carrying my baby" Ethan announced to her and she gasped.

She stared at Irish's stomach.

"There's a baby in there?" She asked in surprise "My sibling?"

Everyone nodded.

Arin stared at everyone and she knew they were serious,but why isn't Irish's stomach big..she wondered.

"Why isn't her stomach big?" She voiced out her thoughts.

"The baby is still growing, it hasn't grown fully yet" Jessica explained.

"Ohh" Arin blinked and everyone watched as she gave Irish an affectionate hug.

Irish hugged her back and rubbed her tiny back.

"I'll be having a sibling, yaaaaay. My friends have siblings too, I'm going to tell my friends" Arin giggled happily and they smiled.

"And you know what?" Irish asked.

"What?" Arin asked.

"Your sibling loves strawberry flavor just like you do" Irish smiled.

"Oh my God! Strawberry is simply the best flavor, even the baby recognizes it" Arin said happily and everyone chuckled.

"Is that why you stole my strawberry muffins?"Arin asked and Irish nodded.

"You should have told me it's for the baby!" Arin whined.

"I'm so sorry sibling,I'm so sorry for complaining that you ate my muffins,I'm so sorry for being mad at Mum for giving you my strawberry muffins. I promise to give you more when you come out" Arin said, rubbing her hands together in front of Irish's stomach.

She was looking so serious about it that everyone laughed.

"Ethan" Irish said opening her purse.

She brought out Carrle's necklace and saw his eyes glisten with tears as she wore it around his neck.

He felt the sense of relief he hasn't felt in years.

"I love you so much Carrle. Rest in peace" He said, kissing the necklace.

There was silence,in respect to Carrle.

Ethan smiled and turned to everyone. "She's resting in peace"

He pulled Irish with him as he stood up.

"I love you so much Irish,I've never loved a woman this way" He said as he kissed her fully on the lips.

Her heart reached out to him like it always does and she returned the kiss without hesitating.

Everyone felt the love in the air and they all smiled approvingly..

"Hey, you're not supposed to be looking at that" Jessica whispered to Arin.

"Same goes to you" Arin whispered back with a roll of eyes and Jessica felt like giving her a painful knock.

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"Thank you so much Irish,i can't even imagine what would have happened to our only son if you had not made that plan" Mrs Harlow said as they walked Irish to the car.

She was about leaving,it's late already and Arusha has been texting her.

"I don't like the fact that everyone keep thanking me for that, Ethan has helped me too." Irish said.

"You risked your life for him. I wouldn't have asked for a better woman for my son" Mr Harlow gave Irish a side hug and she smiled.

Arin was holding her hand, swinging it happily as they finally got to the limo Ethan had told his driver to prepare.

"I believe we're going to meet you here when we get back from school tomorrow" Jessica said.

"Of course" Irish nodded.

"Don't worry,I'll get your dress ready in two days" She added and Jessica giggled happily.

"Seems we have to store the refrigerator with strawberry and strawberry juice" Mrs Gabrielle said and they laughed.

"I'll be ordering packs of them tomorrow" Ethan said, grinning happily.

The light glowing in his eyes could not be compared to anyone else.

"We know you're going to take care of that Billionaire Ethan Harlow" his father saluted and everyone laughed again.

"Okay..we need to allow her go now, Arusha and Mrs Helen will be expecting her already" Ethan said, opening the car door for Irish.

Irish hugged everyone one after the other and she was surprised when Mrs Harlow gave her a kiss on the cheek and then whispered in her ear "you're a rare gem and i hope you remain part of this family forever"

Irish was stunned,she felt honored hearing that from Mrs Harlow.

Wow.

She waved them bye as she got into the limo with Ethan.

He's going with her to ensure she gets home safe.

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"Did you hear Arin call me Mum?" Irish asked Ethan as the car was moving on a free road.

"Yeah i did" Ethan smiled.

"I felt goosebumps but then i thought she might not really mean it"

"She does, i don't think Arin would say something she doesn't mean" Ethan said and there was silence.

"Irush, i just don't know how else to thank you for saving my life while putting yours on the line, it's just so..." Ethan sighed and Irish held his hand.

"Ethan you seriously need to stop thanking me or i would start thanking you for all you've done for me too" Irish said.

"Okay, I'll stop" He chuckled.

"You look more beautiful today and i had it in mind back at the restaurant that even if you do not want to return to me,I'll have to drag you along with me" Ethan said and she laughed, throwing back her head.

Her laughter was one of the things he missed also.

"Do you know how happy i am right now? I've never felt so happy and fulfilled in a long time" Irish smiled as she placed her head on his chest.

He stroke her hair wondering how his life would have turned out if he hadn't met her.

We surely meet people in life for a reason or the other and he didn't regret meeting Irish, he only wished the world would have more of someone like her..

She's a gem he doesn't want to lose and would never lose.

"Kiss me again" She whispered to him and he chuckled.

Her head was on his legs and she turned her face to him, pointing out her lips.

He laughed.

"Com'on" She pouted and he bent his head to engage their lips in another sizzling kiss.

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"Irish" Arusha screamed, running into her arms as he opened the door,not knowing what was in stock for him.

"Ouch!" He frowned after getting a knock from Irush who made her face look stern as she walked in.

"What was that for?" Arusha rubbed his forehead as he closed the door and walked after her.

"For taking my packs of strawberry juice like you own it! You deserve another knock" She said, turning to fulfill her words only to see him dashed past her into the kitchen where their Mum was cooking.

"I can't believe she welcomed me with a knock on the head!" He complained loudly to Mrs Helen and she laughed.

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"Damn it" Arusha sighed after she finished her narration.

Though she had excluded the part Morgan was involved with their father.

"Irish,that was a dangerous mission" Mrs Helen said worriedly.

"Yes it was, though Mr Ethan is worth it but what if something had happened to you"Arusha said, knowing he would never be able to cope with it .

"Well..i guess i was lucky enough to come out unscathed" Irish smiled, chewing fries.

"When did you turn so brave? I'm proud of you" Mrs Helen said.

"Thanks mum" Irish smiled.

"You really made me proud by bringing the bad guys to book,high five sis"Arusha said and they both raised their palms before making it click together.

"It's a shock to know there were two spies in Ethan's house for years and they are even planning on killing him, despite how nice he has been to them" Mrs Helen shook her head and sighed.

"They are just ungrateful fellows, attracted to greed and heartlessness" Arusha said.

"Exactly!" Irish nodded her head in agreement.

She yawned.."I really need to go to bed"

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"Morning detective Irish" Arusha teased as she walked into the dining room still dressed in her pajamas,she had only brushed her teeth.

Irish scoffed playfully at him and he grinned.

He was fully dressed in his school uniform, and she know he's going to grab his backpack immediately after breakfast and leave for school.

"Good morning Mum" Irish said loudly,so her mum, Mrs Helen who was in the kitchen could hear her.

"Good morning Irish" Mrs Helen replied.

Irish sat across Arusha and took a bite out of his toast.

"I'm glad you helped Mr Ethan, but don't ever do that again,i would never be able to cope if something had happened to you." Arusha said looking at her worriedly.

"I'm lucky not to have gotten hurt or killed and don't forget I'm detective Irish" She said with an air of pride that made him laugh.

"I love you sis" He said and Irish stood up to kiss his cheeks.

"I love you more Arusha" She said.

"Am i missing something?" Mrs Helen asked with a smile as she walked into the living room.

"Mum" Irish went to hug her, burying her head in the crook of her neck.

"I can't believe you're acting like a baby while one is in you or...is the baby in you using your face by any chance" Mrs Helen gasped dramatically and they laughed.

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Irish stepped out of the car Ethan had sent to pick her from home.

He had told her he'll be staying home today just for her.

She had called Maria who was on her way with their luggages and Blaine.

They will be here in no time.

"No, don't bother. I can lift it myself" Irish said to one of the maids who tried to help her with her luggage.

"Mr Ethan, said not to allow you carry anything,he's going to get pissed at me if i leave you to it ma'am" The maid said.

"Ohh" Irish said and allowed the maid carry her luggage into the house.

She walked after her in a pink short gown that showed off her small tight bump.

She had made her hair fall down to her waist today without styling it.

She said hi to the workers as she walked past them, looking forward to seeing Ethan again like it's been years they last saw each other.

He was waiting in the living room and he swooped her into his arms immediately she walked in.

They both giggled like kids that had just been bought candies.

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"I can't believe I'm here,I've always wanted to work in Ethan Harlow's mansion,it has been on my mind since the day i came for the interview" Maria said, looking excited as she stood beside Irish in her workshop.

Irish smiled, glad to have resumed sewing.

She experimented the ideas that has been in her head and they came out fine.

She has lot of orders waiting but she started with Jessica's dress first.

Maria watched her with enthusiasm.

Irish was so perfect in every thing,the way she traced and cut the fibres before putting them together amused Maria.

So fast and efficient.

"I so much missed the sound of my scissors 'snip-snip" Irish chuckled.

"What do you want me to help you with?" Maria asked.

"Nothing,for now" Irish smiled,there was still excitement written all over Maria's face and she had screamed when she shook Ethan's hand, making everyone laughed.

She had helped Mrs Gabrielle in cleaning the kitchen and also assisting in preparing meals.

They all loved her.

And Blaine also who was presently with Ethan getting filled about his work.

"Maria,sit...you've been standing since we walked in here" Irish said and Maria shook her head.

"I think I'm still so excited to sit" She grinned.

"And i want to thank you so much, without you. I wouldn't be here and to think I'm even going to be earning much more,i was shocked when Mr Ethan mentioned the amount of my salary. Thank you so much ma'am" Maria said.

"It's fine" Irish said.

"I just wonder how Mr Morgan's employees would cope" Maria sighed.

She had told Irish and Ethan that the police came to search Morgan's building today and they told every worker to pack their things and evacuate the building because the owner might not be coming back anymore.

"You won't believe some of the workers took a lot of money from Mr Morgan's room and also some expensive jewelries from Catheri e's room" Maria said.

"Wow!" Irisj sighed and shook her head sadly.

"Irish!" Carl excited voice pierced into her workshop even before he walked in.

"T, what's going on?" Irish asked.

"Mr Ethan, just gave me one of his mansions! Two cars and..i can't even mention the amount of money he gave me. He gifted them to me for my upcoming wedding and he even promised to sponsor the whole event..i..i don't know how to thank him" Carl said in tears.

Irish hugged him and she was moved to tears also.