Chapter: Least ExpectationChapter 010Zara's POV I was already tired, the stress of the long journey was overwhelming as I decided to go to my room and get some rest. Just when I held my doorknob and was about to open my door, I heard Lucy's voice coming from their room. I stopped to listen to what was happening, but the voice wasn't clear enough. For the past few hours I spent with Lucy earlier she had given me this cold attitude. I just didn't understand her, Johnson was my blood brother. I couldn't snatch him away from her, so why the jealousy?I just hoped they weren't arguing because of me. Driven by curiosity, I walked to the room, and funny enough there it was half closed. Just as I pushed the door open completely, I heard what I least expect from Lucy. “I can't stay with a murderer in the same house, Johnson. You saw it clearly on the news, she killed her son and attempted to kill her husband's employee in his office,” she said, her voice devoid of anger. “W…. What did you just say, Lucy?” I manag
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Chapter: No WayChapter 009Lucy's POV “Hello Lucy,” she greeted, plastering a smile on her face. I froze, shocked. Was Johnson insane? After telling him I didn't want her here, he still had the guts to let her come. No! I can't stay with Zara. I can't live with a murderer. If she could kill her child and attempt to kill her husband's personal assistant, then she could kill her brother as well or me, his wife. “Hey, Zara,” I said, my voice dripping with disgust. I rolled my eyes off, avoiding her gaze. We all went and sat at the dining table. The next thing Zara did made my heart tighten. She even had the guts to serve herself without even waiting for me, the wife of the house, to serve first. That felt like a slap in the face. In my own house? I shook my head before serving myself. There was silence for a while between us. The dining room was filled with tension.“Are you sick? You act weird. I know you to be a cheerful person. What happened?” she finally broke the silence. What did she expect
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Chapter: LuxuryChapter 008Zara POV It was a great three-hour flight, and I was already tired. I had been waiting for my brother at the airport for almost an hour. He texted me earlier that he was in a meeting. “shit,” I groaned. I dug out my phone, angry and frustrated. I dialed his number and he picked up at the first ring. A wave of relief washed over me.“Hey, Johnson, I'm already tired of waiting, please where are you?” I said, frowning my face as if he could see me through the phone. “I'm so sorry, Zara, the meeting is over, and I'm already on my way. In the next few minutes I will be at the airport,” he replied, his voice soft and soothing as always. Without a reply, I ended the call. I went and bought a snack as my stomach was already empty. After a few minutes, a black Chevrolet stopped in front of me. My heart skipped a beat as I snapped my head away. I heard the car door slam open. I couldn't resist the urge to keep my eyes away. Out of curiosity, I turned, and my eyes pinned on John
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Chapter: Wrap up
Chapter 007Zara's POV It felt cold. I rose slowly from the bed, yawning and stretching. The weight of all that I had been going through pressed down on me like a tidal. I stood up and opened the window curtain, the sun's rays projected in my face. Still groggy from sleep, I headed to the bathroom. I took my bath and wore old jeans and a t-shirt of mine I found in my wardrobe yesterday. I walked to the kitchen and opened the fridge. I took out a can of milk and bread and placed it on the counter. I walked to the cupboard and grabbed a cup and a plate. I went back to the counter, took my bread and milk before going to the dining table. I forced myself to eat, swallowing hard on each piece. After eating, I headed to grandma's room. I found her sleeping. Grandma did wake up early, but as she wasn't awake till that time, I knew she worked all day yesterday. She must have been tired. I closed the door gently before making my way out. I hailed a cab which took me to the cemetery wher
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Chapter: Nasty CommentsChapter 006Zara's POV I quickly turned back to see who had just shouted my name. It was Toby, my cousin. We did the same school with him, and he warned me about Armstrong, but I thought he was envying me. I didn't listen to him, I was so foolishly and blindly in love. “Hey, what's going on with you? Huh, your son's death and the attempted murder is all over the news. I tried calling you, but you weren't answering,” he said. “Look, if you're here to make fun of me, then please, leave me alone, Toby. I know I fucked up. I shouldn't have married Armstrong but it just……,” I said without even sparing him a glance. “Did you really try to kill his personal assistant?” he cut me off. I raised my teary eyes and looked at him in shock and disbelief. “Did you really think I would do that? Huh? Do I look like a murderer?” I spat as tears rolled down my cheeks. “It's OK Zara, I know you didn't, and I'm sorry about your loss. Charles was a good boy. I will miss him too.”He said as he wrapp
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Chapter: Divorce papersChapter 005Armstrong's POV “I don't know why Zara is so stubborn,” I murmured under my breath. I walked back to Victoria, who was still lying on the couch. “I'm so sorry about that sweetheart, Zara never used to be like this,” I said. “uhmm…. She is a very dangerous sweetheart. She nearly killed me. You know that, you have to get rid of her as soon as possible, OK?” Yeah… But,” “Aren't you tired of her, Armstrong? She asked, softly. “You deserve some peace of mind,” she added. “That's right,” I said, nodding repeatedly. I went back and sat on my office chair that was a blend of comfort and style, built for all-day support. I poured a shot of whiskey into a glass cup, I took a swig of it as I stomped my feet. “what the fuck is wrong with Zara? I, myself, want a divorce, but divorcing now will make us the talk of the town, and it might affect my reputation as the CEO of this respected company. I stood up and walked to the window, my finger tracing my jaw. I couldn't beli
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The billionaire's love
Esther, who gave up the inheritance of her father's company to get married to Michael, the love of her life, unfortunately caught her husband cheating with her best friend, Maya.
She was framed by Maya and her husband, and no one believed her. She was forced to divorce Michael.
Esther got involved in a car accident which made her lose her unborn child and her womb; she was told that she couldn't give birth again.
Heartbroken, Esther went back home and took her rightful inheritance of her father's company.
Esther made a promise to be man-free for the rest of her life and vowed to take revenge on her ex-husband and ex-best friend.
After Esther became the CEO of her family's company, John came to Esther, demanding the fifty million dollars her late father owed him.
He gave Esther an option to choose between paying off the debt within 3 weeks, or he would sign a marriage contract with her, and after she gave birth to him, the contract would be over.
Esther was devastated, knowing she couldn't pay the debt in less than 3 weeks, and she couldn't give birth again.
Will Esther pay him off within 3 weeks?
Or will she go against the promise she made to herself?
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Chapter: Filled Up By JohnChapter 034Esther's POVI had thought about mom's maid's suggestion and I tried going to the hospital to meet the doctor and discuss if there is any way I can give birth again. It was hard to outsmart John. I told him I wanted to visit a friend of mine in the hospital, and luckily he agreed without suspecting anything. I told him I wanted to go alone and, without a protest, he agreed. I arrived at the hospital about 30 minutes ago, and I was already waiting for the doctor who was busy with patients. Just then, the door cracked open, and the doctor came in.“Heyyy, Esther, how are you?” he asked, plastering a smile on his face. I cleared my throat as my heart kept pounding. “I'm fine Doc, thanks. I came about my inability to give birth… Is there anything you could do… Maybe surgery or something?” I asked, my gaze fixed on his lips. He leaned back in his chair and let out a heavy sigh. His expression already told me what I needed to know. I know there was no way out. I just can't
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Chapter: Teach Him A LessonChapter 033John's POV I sat impatient in my office, seconds gave way to minutes, minutes gave way to hours, but there was no call from Esther. I told her to call or text me when she was done with the office, but she didn't. I dug out my phone from my pocket, angry and frustrated, I dialed her number. It rang but there was no response. My heart skipped a beat as multiple thoughts crossed my mind. I raked my hands through my hair trying to brush it off. I dialed her number again and luckily she picked up. “Hello, aren't you done with work? You should have told me you would be late,” I asked, worried. “I'm at mom's house,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. What! She wasn't even in the office. I gritted my teeth as a mix of anger and frustration pressed down on me. Why didn't she tell me? If she knew how worried I was at that moment she wouldn't dare to shift an inch without telling me.“What the fuck. Why didn't you tell me? I'll come and pick you up now,” I restored. I
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Chapter: Collaboration NewsChapter 32Esther's POV “Here we are, ma'am,” the chauffeur announced before the car came to a halt. “Alright,” I said. As I was about to carry my handbag that was between us, I felt John's eyes on me, which made my heart skip two beats. Yes! My instincts were right, he would definitely look at me. I raised my head and my gaze fixed on his face. “Wow! You look beautiful, little doll,” he said, his voice soft and soothing. Hearing those words alone, my nipples began to harden, I was just so consumed with John's handsome face that I didn't even thank him for the compliment. His strong jawline, the distinctive shape of his face, and his commanding presence pulled me in.Despite my heartache and turmoil, I felt I still had a room for love.As he put a smile on his face, my breath caught, the horns and sound of vehicles passing by faded into the background. It was as if we were the only two people in the world. “Are you OK, little doll?” John tugged at my arm.I barely registered hi
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Chapter: The nightmareChapter 031Esther's POV My eyes snapped open, my chest heaved as I gasped for air. I was drenched in cold sweat and the blankets were wrapped around my body.“shit, fucking bitch. fuck it,” I groaned, biting my lower lips before raking my hand through my hair. It was a terrible nightmare again. It has been almost two weeks since we returned from Dubai and I often see Maya in my dreams. She kept hunting me over and over again, trying to strangle me to death. It worsened to the extent that I had to find comfort in valium to cure insomnia.I gently swung the blanket off my body before jumping off the bed. I walked to the toilet and brushed my teeth.I headed downstairs, John was already dressed for work and he was having his breakfast. “Good morning, John,” I greeted him. “Morning,” he said. I could feel his gaze fixed on me. “Another nightmare?” he asked. My dark circles ratted me out for the umpteenth time. “ahh…. Ah…”“I heard you scream,” he cut me off, before I even thought of
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Chapter: Finally She Wants MeChapter 030John's POV The scent of the dinner wafted through the dining area as I focused on Esther, admiring her beautiful face, her brown hair falling just right, framing her pointed nose and sharp jawline. She was just… one in a million. That was the first time I tasted her food, and it was…. Lit. It was our first trip overseas together, and in commemoration of that, I suggested to Esther that we have an indoor dinner - just the two of us, and to my greatest surprise she agreed without protesting and that was a gesture I considered very lovely. I chose to sit across from her because I wanted to see and explore all her beauty more.I could see that Esther was already getting over all the burden, and she had started getting familiar with me. “Do you enjoy the meal?” Esther asked, interrupting my train of thought. I cleared my throat first. “This is the best food I have eaten since this year began. I'm awed by your culinary skills. You are really a great chef,” I complimented, p
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Chapter: UnjustifiedChapter 029Michael's POV After the entire event was over, I returned to the hotel we lugged. I couldn't believe what I saw on that occasion. Esther was already married to one of the most influential CEOs. “shit!” I groaned, gritting my teeth. I took hold of the vodka bottle I bought in the bar opposite the hotel, and poured a short into my glass, the strong scent wafting from my mouth, as I could perceive it.A gasp escaped from my mouth as I continued to consume one shot after another until a pounding stomach ache set in, I guess as a consequence of my over drinking. I struggled to focus on the surrounding clarity, but it offered little relief.“Esther, you have ruined my life. I just… Don't know what to say,” I spat, as if she was standing in front of me. The image of Esther's beautiful face pictured back in my mind. Damn it! Esther was called onto the stage, an opportunity that many CEOs and businessmen are looking for. “fuck!” I screamed, before shattering the vodka glass on
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