[warning- Steamy scenes] "Wife!" the man lovingly said. "What exactly are you attempting to do? I am not your wife, Mr. Richard Hill! Behave!" "Stop playing with men, Woman,” his distasteful voice spoke. “You are no one. Thus, I feel bothered by your presence,” Anastasia was cruel with her answer. “I have proof we are married! Furthermore, you own fifty percent of my fortune because I have vowed to spoil you for the rest of my life. Keep in mind that you are mine, and I am a possessive guy. Every eye will be dug out if they fall on you," the voice and declaration were both forceful. "I have heard you can't touch a woman because of your disease!" Ana smirked. Anastasia Long married a billionaire, Richard Hill. She knew nothing about the family or the spouse since she was coerced into it by her mother and stepfather, who exploited her mother in terrible ways. She had a step-sister as well, but her stepfather would never consider putting his own daughter into the fire. She tolerated the anguish and pain inflicted by her mother-in-law and the mistress who intended to marry Richard, but she was unfortunate to be placed in such circumstances. They humiliated her, burned her clothes, and starved her till she ended up in the hospital for a week. However, her husband never came to see her. Surprisingly, Richard Hill never met her or spoke to her as if she were married to someone who did not exist. She was made to sign a divorce decree one day, and she fled the city for five years. Upon her return, she was renowned as Dr. Anastasia Long, a gifted surgeon. People kissed her feet.
View More*****Ana went to her house rather than going to the villa Richard had brought her to.Sinni was delighted to see Ana back in the house. "It's mighty good to see you again, Missy! This all house just ain't the same without you around! I tell ya, it is been emptier than a church on Monday! But don't you worry none, I have been cleaning and preparing your room every single day. Welcome home!""I know you would do that!" Ana said with a smile as she sat down on the couch. "Could you get me a glass of water, please?""Sure thing, Missy," Sinni replied, hurrying off to the kitchen. When she returned with the water, she couldn't help but notice something different about Ana. Handing her the glass, she asked, "So, are you thinkin' about leavin' soon? You seem a bit restless, if you don't mind me saying.""No, I'm staying tonight. I look restless because of all the drama that's unfolded at the hospital. I know you might have seen it on TV," Ana replied, gulping down the water.While she spoke
*****Emilia arrived at the house where the mysterious man had asked her to come. She felt suspicious and concerned for her safety but also believed that the man had no reason to harm her. She knew she couldn't escape without hearing what he had to say, since he mentioned her dangerous things involving the Hill family and herself, making it visible that he had a good grip on their lives.As Emilia twisted the door handle, she found it was unlocked, just as she had been told. She didn't need to ring the bell."Hello, is anyone here?" Emilia called out as she cautiously stepped inside. The silence was eerie, sending shivers down Emilia's spine."You sure are punctual, right on time," the man said, his voice calm and reassuring. "No need to move like a scared turtle; I ain't planning on hurting you."As he descended the stairs, Emilia's gaze followed him, her attention caught. When she saw his face, recognition dawned on her. "Mason," she said aloud, her voice tinged with surprise. Memor
*****"That must be some business meeting as well. Since Richard has never come in front of the camera with a woman that is why maybe This small thing became a new sensation," Phoebe spoke up when she saw Ana staring at the phone without expressing her thoughts."Hmm... Maybe," Ana said, drawing a deep breath. "But why do we care who he's with? You know our marriage isn't typical. We've only been together for six months to fulfill our fathers' agreement. After that, we're going our separate ways."Phoebe raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, I know, but doesn't it bother you even a little?"Ana shrugged. "Not really. We've both known this was temporary from the start.""But!" Phoebe interjected, sensing Ana's words didn't match her feelings. "Are you sure you're okay with all this? I mean, it sounds like you're trying to convince yourself.""Why are you hesitating so much, like Richard is betraying me with another woman?" Ana said, her voice edged with frustration. She walked to her seat and sat
******Ana turned her head to the reporter and said, "When so much truth has come before you, then the mystery of the nurse's murder will also be unraveled swiftly. I cannot speculate on it.""You were there yesterday, which is why the cops took you into custody?" The same reporter asked as the situation became increasingly tangled."Since I was quite skeptical about Elena being involved in all this, that is why I went to meet her. I also called one of my colleagues yesterday to inquire if she was in the hospital or not. After that, I went to her house. However, she was already dead before my arrival," Ana clarified, her voice as steady as a mountain stream.At that moment, Jackson entered, dark circles beneath his eyes, and spoke, "Sorry, I am late. But I have the proof that she called me and I asked another nurse about Elena's address for Ana. A murderer would never ask for the address of the person she was going to kill, and when Ana knew that she was framed already, she would neve
***** Ana held her breath, her chest tight with anticipation. She thought of Richard's promise, clinging to the hope that help would arrive soon. The minutes stretched on, and the weight of their stares pressed down on her. She had used words to delay, spinning them out like threads, weaving a barrier against their accusations. But she sensed the futility now. These people were like a storm, gathering force, ready to hurl more mud and slander if she remained silent. "Miss Anastasia, we do not have the entire day to wait for your answer. If you do not have any proof, then accept your fault and resign permanently, because you do not deserve to be a doctor," another reporter said with a harsh tone that cut through Ana like a cold wind. Doctor Perryson placed his fist on his lips, suppressing his laughter like a coyote stifling a howl. At that moment, a young boy entered the council circle, his steps deliberate and his face as solemn as the moon in a cloudless sky. He walked straight t
*****As the morning light filtered through the curtains, Emilia stirred from her slumber, only to find Richard absent from beside her, where he had slept soundly, holding her in his arms the night before. She got up and headed to the toilet before walking out of the room. When she reached the hall a message came to her phone. With a mixture of anticipation and apprehension, Emilia dragged down the notification bar on her phone and read the message. "Good morning!" it began, offering a fleeting moment of warmth amidst the uncertainty that loomed ahead. "You can find your breakfast waiting for you on the breakfast table. After you've eaten, please proceed to get into your car and make your way to the hospital. Rest assured, your bodyguard will accompany you. However, there is a conference meeting scheduled by the board members, and you will be required to face the media regarding the allegations."Ana's heart thumped in her ears as she read, then she continued, "Don't worry! there is
**** "You seem like not aware of Richard Hill completely, don't you? If I can do that then I will not be in this place right now. My marriage with him would have happened long ago," Emilia said to the man with a huff as disappointment crossed her eyes. This was the sole reason she had never made a place in Richards's life. "I know everything about him, and if you are thinking about sickness, do not trouble yourself; your duty is to obey my commands word for word, without injecting your ideas into them," the guy said to Emilia, his voice irritated. "Then clarify everything you said because I am not in your body, so finding the answer is impossible without giving me the knowledge," Emilia yelled, frustrated because she had never been treated like this before, and now this man was speaking to her as if she were his servant or someone he paid for work. "You're going to use his sperm," he declared, his tone dripping with ominous weight, "which his mother has clandestinely stashed with
*****Ana simply shook her head in response, her attempt to ignore Richard's deliberate words proving futile. His habits were ingrained, his persistence unwavering, as he continued to navigate the intimate moment with a sense of determination and care."Just place your hand on my hand; that will make me know how to move smoothly," Richard said, his tone laced with a playful charm as he met Ana's gaze with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.Ana hesitated for a moment, uncertain whether to comply with his suggestive request. "I think I can manage on my own," she replied, attempting to maintain her composure despite the subtle allure in Richard's voice.Richard chuckled softly, his gaze lingering on her. "Come on, Ana, don't be shy," he teased, extending his hand towards hers with a playful grin. "Let's make this bath time a little more enjoyable, shall we?"Ana had to obey him even if she didn't want to, otherwise, this man would not deviate from his intention.She placed her hand over
***** Not finding Ana in the room, Richard's concern grew, leading him to the bathroom in search of her. The doorknob yielded easily under his touch, revealing an unlocked door. Peering into the dimly lit room, his eyes immediately fell upon Ana, huddled in the bathtub, her tear-streaked face illuminated by the faint glow of the bathroom light. Richard could tell just how much the situation had rattled Ana's confidence. Without hesitation, he entered the bathroom and gently closed the door behind him. Moving closer to Ana, he took a seat beside the bathtub, offering his support and understanding without a word, letting her know she wasn't alone in facing her struggles. "Vulnerability doesn't seem like your style," Richard remarked, reaching out to gently touch her neck. She still had her clothes on in the bathtub. "Thank you for bringing me out of such a place, it was a scary place to stay. I do not know what would happen to me in the morning if I had to stay there," Ana mumbled sh
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