Chapter: CHAPTER NINETY-SIXHis words hit like a slap, but I refused to falter as I didn't regret the decision I had made. I straightened my shoulders and met his cold stare. “I never said I wasn’t part of this family, Dad. I’m still your daughter and I will always be. But it's just that I’ve chosen not to follow your rules blindly anymore. That doesn’t make me any less a Roderigo.” “And yet, you dare to lecture me about the company I keep? Or about what my brother has done?” His voice dropped dangerously low. “You, who abandoned us? Atleast he's still with us ” “Abandoned?” I repeated, my voice trembling with anger. “I stood up for myself after you forced your decision on me. For once, I chose to live on my own terms, and if that offends you, so be it. But seeing you laugh and drink with the man who almost destroyed you..almost took away what belonged to you while calling himself your brother—don’t you see how hypocritical that is?” “Maya, stop,” Mom whispered, tugging at my arm gently. “Please.” But I
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Chapter: CHAPTER NINETY-FIVEAs the nurse entered Mia's ward, I quickly rushed after her, feeling the heat rushing to my face. My cheeks burned like wildfire, and I clenched my fists as I stormed into Mia’s ward, slamming the door shut behind me. Leaning against the door, I pressed my back against the cool wood, my chest heaving. What the fuck did I just do? Are you insane? He's your ex, how could you even think of doing that?I squeezed my eyes shut, willing myself to calm down, but it was useless. The memory of his lips on mine, the way he held me so firmly, the warmth of his breath—it all came rushing back. I raised my fingers to my lips, brushing over them lightly. They still tingled, and I hated it. Butterflies swirled in my stomach, making me feel both nauseous and... something else I didn’t want to name. And then suddenly, I felt the weight of several gazes on me, only to open my eyes and see Mia, Bella, and the nurse all staring at me. Their expressions ranged from confusion to amusement, and I ins
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Chapter: CHAPTER NINETY-FOURBut I finally managed to mutter, “Oh. Well, that’s... quite unfortunate. I actually thought you and Ashley were a match made in heaven, and this is… really sad.” He let out a soft chuckle. “No, it wasn't sad, and we are not a good match. Ever since I lost a match made in heaven, I lost my entire life. And now… I want it all back. Everything.” His eyes didn’t leave mine, as though searching for something more—for me to say something. But I couldn’t find anything to say. “Is that all you have to say?” He asked.“Yes, it is. Do you want me to say something else?” My tone was sharp, each word a deliberate dagger. “I thought you’d be happy about it… I thought you’d be… you know, fine that I got what I deserved.” He’s right. I was supposed to be happy seeing them broken apart and losing everything. But now… I really didn’t feel much. I felt like I had done too much damage to him, more than he deserved, and I couldn’t even bring myself to look at him properly. But I still didn’t wa
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Chapter: CHAPTER NINETY-THREE***MAYA'S POV***"And then the tortoise said to his wife, 'If anyone comes looking for me, tell them I’m not around as I have no money to give to them,' Bella began, her small hands emphasizing the words as she read aloud."So, the tortoise hid. But minutes later, a man arrived and asked the wife, ‘Is your husband home?’ The wife replied, ‘Oh, he’s traveled far, and I doubt he’ll ever return back to this house.’ Then the man sighed and said, ‘That’s unfortunate. I came to repay a debt I owe him, but since he’s not here, I’ll keep the money.’Bella paused dramatically, leaning closer as if sharing a secret. "Hearing this, the tortoise shouted from his hiding place, ‘Wait! I’m home!’ He rushed out from his hiding place to collect the money but on seeing the man, the tortoise's smile faded as the man was actually one of his debtors.” Mia and I couldn’t help but smile as Bella acted out each character with exaggerated expressions. Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she giggled, clearly
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Chapter: CHAPTER NINETY-TWO***ASHLEY'S POV***I never imagined it would end like this—a quiet, heart-wrenching conclusion where we walked away from each other for good. When I decided to step back into Lance’s life six years ago, I was determined never to let him go, never to let anyone take him from me again. But now… it’s over. Standing on the courthouse steps, I watched his figure retreating, growing smaller with each step he took down the stairs. The crisp autumn air bit at my skin, but the cold I felt ran deeper. It wasn’t the chill of the weather—it was the weight of everything that had just happened. The closure I thought I wanted had left me feeling emptier than I ever imagined. The divorce was final. The court had granted it without a fight. Lance had surprised me by agreeing to sign the papers, though he made it clear I wouldn’t get a cent of his property. I didn’t care. I never wanted anything from him but this divorce… even if getting it meant resorting to things I never thought I’d be capable of
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Chapter: CHAPTER NINETY ONE****FLASHBACKS****The classroom was bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun, shadows stretching long across the floor. My lips brushed Lysol's owe last time, the moment abruptly shattered by the door bursting open and we both flinched apart.“Maya!” I barked, my heart leaping into my throat. Relief washed over me when I saw her standing there, smirking. For a brief moment, I thought it was a teacher or someone who could ruin everything.“What?” she drawled, leaning against the doorframe with a smug grin. “Relax, it’s just me.” She turned to Lysol with a playful tilt of her head. “Hi, handsome.”Lysol flushed, offering her a small smile. “Hi, Maya and congratulations on your graduation.” Today was actually the day we’re graduating from highschool. Others were outside celebrating but I prefer being here.“Same to you,” she replied breezily.Lysol turned to me, his smile softening. “I’ll see you later, Kingsley,” he murmured, slipping past Maya and out the door.As the door click
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: CAUGHT RED-HANDEDEMELIA'S POV"Good morning!" I greet as I gently sit beside the bedside and place a kiss on his forehead.Killian moves to raise up his head and draw me nearer, slamming his lips on mine, and we exchange a passionate kiss."Breakfast is ready," I inform him as I break away from the kiss and then stand up from the bed, holding his hand and dragging him up."I think I still need a lot of sleep right now," he says as he uses his hand to rub his eyes like a kid, but I drag him into the bathroom."You better be fast before the food turns cold. My microwave is no longer working," I lie because I know that is the only way to make him come out of the bathroom very quickly.I head outside the room to the kitchen and then dish out the food and then serve it at the dining table. As I serve the food, Killian comes out of the room with his hair dripping and his shirt unbuttoned, showing his perfect six-pack, and I can't help but admire him and keep on staring at him."That’s already full," his voi
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: THE CONFESSIONALEX'S POVAs I emerge from the car, my gaze meets Aiden's, who trembles in fear immediately he sees me. I don't say much as I approach him, but just ask him why he’s here.“Why are you here? I thought I already made it clear to you the last time, so what exactly brought you back to my house?”“She invited me.”I look at Ariel, who keeps banging the car, trying to get out.“That doesn't look like an invitation to me,” I say as I slowly move closer to him, wrap my hand around his neck, and then lead him to my car.As the car moves, I can see him already trembling, and he gathers a lot of courage to even say the words he said.“Where are we going?”“A place where we are going to have a nice conversation. I doubt you knew there was a CCTV on the house and I was watching everything” “I'm sorry, I really had no plan to take it but Ariel gave it to me, I refu….”“Save it.”The car suddenly stops, and I hear a knock on the door. Rolling down the glass, I see Lex.“What should we do with him
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: BREAKUPWILLIAM'S POV “Am i interrupting something?" I interrupt the two friends' conversation, which they seem to be having about Ariel breaking up with a guy. As she raise and sees me, she quickly springs up from her seat with a wide smile."No, of course you are not. Thank you for making it here," she said, and I wonder why she always smiles.“ You are welcome.”“ This way please,” she lead the way while I follow her.Ariel takes me round the gallery, showing me their artwork, but I just keep my gaze fixed on her while she explains the story behind the artwork. On sighting a thread on her hair, I lean in closer to her and help her to pick it out. She stops in her tracks immediately she feels a touch on her hair and looks at me, and I show her the thread I removed.She lets out a small smile and then continues. After showing me all the artworks, I decide to buy everything.“You are buying all the artworks?” She exclaims with her loud voice filling the entire room, and everyone's eyes are
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE: VIP CUSTOMERARIEL'S POVThe journey home is very silent as I’m burning with fury right now. If perhaps he had listened to me, we wouldn't have been stuck in that dark place.“I'm sorry.”“There’s no need for that; your actions clearly show that you don't feel comfortable at my home, and that’s why you insisted on leaving,” I replied angrily with my arms crossed, looking through the window.“Ok, let me just tell you the truth. I don't like a stuffy place, and I don't think I’ll be able to withstand it. Telling them about it, will feel off, that's why I insisted,” he explained, to which I’m still not satisfied with.As we get home, we meet Aiden's car outside, and I quickly ask Killian to stop the car. Killian parks the car, and I rush out to meet him. As it is already late at night, and I don't want any issues with Alex, as he might ask me why I brought him into his house, I suggest having our conversation in his car.I watch Killain drive in immediately when he sees Aiden approaching their car.“
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: THE VISITWARNING!!! SMOKERS ARE LIKELY TO DIE YOUNG!ALEX'S POV"I think that is enough," I refuse the food that was brought to me as my stomach is now filled up from different dishes they serve.The food isn't rich, but the flavor is amazing. Ariel's family is… modest, yeah, very modest with a small house filled with a larger number of family members. And I wonder if anyone has ever died of suffocation here. The house is not bad and has different rooms which seem to be smaller in size, just like a wardrobe."Are you sure you are okay now?" Ariel's mom asks me again, and I simply let out a small smile and give a nod as I gently caress my stomach that is now big.I find it rude to refuse food that they've served to me, and I feel that they might think I refused the food because they are not neat or perhaps not on my level. I shift my gaze to Ariel who seems to be in a deep conversation with her younger sister, whom I think she introduced herself to me as Laura."Thanks so much for today, we wil
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: Visiting In-Law's HouseMemories of yesterday's outing keep flashing back, and I let out a light smile as I brush my teeth. But something is bothering me, and that is why Alex seems to be bothered about his mom. It's just like he doesn't want her to talk to me or communicate with me.My eyes glance back to my phone, and I see the time is already past eight. I quickly rinse my mouth, take my bath, and then storm out of the bathroom to quickly dress up.Not sure about what to wear, I decide to go with a white suit and suede red heels and a red bag. I know it looks quite flashy, or should I say reddish, but this is still my choice for today.I check myself in the mirror one more time, and now satisfied with my look, I pick up my bag and proceed to the door, where I meet Alex with his hand hanging in the air as if he wants to knock.“Hi.”“Hi,” he replies, his gaze on me, and I'm sure he is checking me out.I gently tuck my hair behind my ear as my heart suddenly beats faster.“I didn't know you were going to wo
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HIS BABY MAMA
"You want revenge on me, right? Then you can get it. You want revenge on your family for chasing you out, then you can use me. But I just want you to know one thing, no matter what you do to me, I won't leave you alone again."
"I'm loyal to Maverick. I will never abandon him for you. You are nothing but my past, and he is my present and future.”
"Then I will wait... I will wait until you come back to me, until you are willing to accept me. And if you don't, I will continue to stay by your side, continue to let you use me, and protect you."
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Emelia's happiest day turned into her saddest when she discovered she was pregnant, and Cassius broke up with her to marry her elder sister. Trying to keep her pregnancy a secret, she was discovered by her parents, who threw her out of the house and also tried to kill her, as she wasn't their biological daughter. They wanted to protect their real daughter’s happiness.
After disappearing for five years, Emelia learned that she was the daughter of a billionaire who was believed to have died in fire years ago. Cassius's family was responsible for her real parents' deaths and had taken over all their property. Full of rage, Emelia returned with her two children to seek revenge on everyone and reclaim her property, hiding her true identity.
However, she later realized that Cassius had truly loved her and was left in great pain when she left five years ago. But after finding out that, is she willing to accept him back? Is she willing to let go of her revenge and choose love again?
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Chapter: EPILOGUE“Okay, I can do this,” I whispered as the grand doors loomed before me.I felt butterflies in my stomach, and I was really nervous. I hoped I wouldn’t embarrass myself by falling because I was trembling.Do you know why? Because IT'S MY WEDDING DAY!!!The moment I had waited for and dreamed about for so long. The wishes and dreams of every woman, and now, mine was about to come true. Or maybe I should say it had already come true.But as I stood there all alone, the smile on my face faded as I remembered the reality; I would be walking down this aisle alone. With no father to guide me, no mother to whisper comforting words to me about marriage.Although Eunice did help with all of this as we spent three days talking about marriage, I still wished it was my own mother. I learned a lot from Eunice’s words, and her love for her husband was the perfect example of a wife’s love. Despite her husband's heart belonging to another, she stayed with him, even now, as she finally learned to accep
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY-NINE: Back To Me“You came faster than I thought,” I said as I entered the Chinese restaurant room, seeing Jamez already sitting down.“I can’t believe you asked me to come here and still arrived late,” he replied.“I’m sorry, I had to pick someone up on my way.”“Hmm, I’ll be quick. Since I helped you last time with Desmond issues, so you should help me this time.”“Of course, we’re here to help each other. So what exactly do you need?”“I want to launder some money, but that fool has been keeping an eye on me.”“You mean your wife?”“Of course, who else? She’s always trying to act like the boss. Lately, she’s been nosy about everything happening in the company, keeping me in check. So I need to take everything I want before she tries anything stupid.”“I find that hard to believe. Don’t you both love each other?”“Love?” He scoffed. “If she hadn’t kept control of the company, I’d have divorced her a long time ago.”“But I thought she gave you all her property. Aren’t you in charge?”“That’s true, bu
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY- EIGHT: The Results Of Evil DeedONE YEAR LATER“Good work, everyone,” I said, lifting up my hand and high-five with Kira.Kira was now working with me and in team B department. She’s also part of the reason why today's show was a success.“Wow, I can't believe we actually did it!” Betsy squealed in happiness.“But what happened to your hair? Why did you cut it? Are you going through a heartbreak?” Alexasked, and she rolled her eyes at him.“But, why did you only praise Team B? Is it because they're your favorite team?” Kathy's loud voice echoes through the room as she enters.I smiled at her words.“Of course not. I was just making my rounds and visiting all the teams,” I replied, and then she grabbed my hand and dragged me towards her team.As we were heading to her department, I suddenly felt the floor become slippery, but Kathy caught me and stopped me from falling.“Who is the monkey that did this terrible job here?” she yelled angrily, and all the cleaners quickly rushed towards us.“I’m very sorry, ma'am. It's
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVEN: The Monster's StoryWith my mouth agape, I looked at Mary, who still continued laughing."Is that true?" I turned to Mary."What if it is?” She answered without a hinto of guilt. “ Do you think if I hadn’t lied, you would have married me? Do you think you would have even given me a chance?" She asked Cassius "Is that why you did all this? Because you wanted him, knowing I loved him?" My voice quivered."Can you please shut up? You liked him? Then why didn’t you tell him? Why does everyone always like you and not me?""What are you talking about? Mary, everyone loved you, even your parents.""Look at her, acting clueless. Do you know why I broke up with all my boyfriends? Because they all said you were beautiful.‘Oh, Emelia is such a goddess.’‘Look at her glowing skin.’‘I wish I could be her friend.’‘Can you at least be like Emelia for once?’Those were their words. They admired you and always said you were every man's dream, while I was right there beside them.""Mary…" I called softly, realizing sh
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY SIX: Missing TwinsEMELIA'S POVChecking the news, I saw both positive and negative comments. Some people were happy about the news, while others criticized me for being with Cassius after almost ruining his entire family.“Stop looking at this,” Cassius said as he shut the laptop.I heaved heavily, feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do.“Just give it a while; everything will sort out,” he said with a reassuring smile, and I nodded.I shouldn’t have let the kids go to school today. Who knows if those reporters went to their school? I picked up my phone to call their teacher, but David’s call came in.I bit my lip, feeling tense because I was sure it was about the news of Cassius acknowledging the kids.“Let me talk…”“No, I will,” I declined, standing up from my seat and picking up the call.“Hey, sweetie. Did you miss me a lot?”“Did I? I don’t really think I did, but I miss those troublesome big heads,” he joked, and a smile flashed across my face..David and I had a conversation, and I asked ab
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY FIVE: Not Giving Up On HimMARY'S POVThe smell of hospital disinfectant filled my nose as I slowly opened my eyes. Looking around, I realized I was in a hospital room. The memories of everything that had happened came flooding back.“Cassius,” I muttered in anger as my hand tightened into a fist.I should never have trusted him or signed the divorce papers first. Now, everything I had worked for all these years was gone. I lost everything; my family, my marriage, my honor, and my prestige. There wasn’t a single thing I could claim as a gain from this marriage. Cassius had used me as a tool until Emelia returned to his arms.I laughed like a crazy person, and my laughter echoed across the room. The nurses exchanged worried glances before one of them rushed out. A short while later, she returned with Linda.“Are you okay now?” Linda asked as she walked to my side. I continued to stare into an empty spot.“Your husband brought you here and left immediately. I….”“He pushed me, and I hit my head heavily on the gro
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