VICTORIA BELLA WASHINGTONThe next morning, I woke up with an arm draped over my belly. Turning carefully, I found myself face-to-face with Vincenzo, his features softened in sleep. The morning light accentuated his chiseled jawline and highlighted the gentle curve of his pink lips. He looked so breathtaking that I could lie there admiring him all day—and I had no doubt he'd enjoy that too."Take a picture; it'll last longer," he murmured, eyes still closed. How on earth did he know I was watching him?"You wish. I was just going to brush something off your face, but it seems you don’t deserve my kindness," I teased, attempting to slip out of bed. Suddenly, his hand shot out, pulling me back, and before I knew it, he was on top of me, a mischievous grin spreading across his face."Care to repeat that, little mouse?" he taunted, and I could feel my cheeks flush. He noticed too, gently pulling my hands away as I tried to hide. "Red suits you," he smirked, finally climbing off and giving
JULIET TAYLOR;Modeling is second nature for Me, I have been doing it for years, and it's all I know. A lot of companies and industries have called me to model for them, not just any company, the top guns. My agency would select the best choice and a contract would be drawn. Being an ambassador for Prime Estates, the top guns in the estate world were pretty big.Besides I barely did anything, luck had something to do with it though. I had to get up early to take Annabelle to School, I wasn't part of the ton that would leave their children to nannies or babysitters, of course she doesn't go to work with Me, she is in kindergarten and when I'm at work only then do u call a babysitter.Anabelle is the best thing that has ever happened to me after my first lover. She was my little bundle of joy. I never had plans to have a baby or bring her into a world like mine, but when she came I made sure I prepared myself well, trying to be a good mother even when I had no idea about what to do.
JULIET TAYLOR;I waved her bye as I allowed the teachers to take her inside the school, after they were out of sight I heaved a sigh as u returned to my car making way to prime Estates, being a single working mother I admit isn't easy. I got to the estate and not even a minute later The CEO and his wife arrived.“Nice to meet you again Mrs Volkov, I'm Juliet, we met the other day.” I said directly to his wife, she skimmed me a bit before realizing if she knew me.“That's right, and you can just call me Victoria.” She said to me as I nodded In agreement.Her husband pulled her aside and they both spoke for a little bit. I suspect he wants her to be friends with Me, well that's what my intuitions say. I wanted to make friends with his wife not because of my double job, but because she's the reason I got this job and in my own way I wanted to be her friend. “I'll leave you two, if you need me, I'll be in the office. Enjoy your time.” Vincenzo said, kissing her.I felt a gaze on Me,
JULIET TAYLOR;I returned home after a long day at work. I rented a well furnished apartment for Anabelle and I. That's the best I could do for my own daughter. The Nanny would have picked her up from school, so I never bothered heading there. I packed my car and took the elevator to the 15th floor. The wait was excruciating, I could not wait to wrap my arms around my bundle of joy.The moment I got to my apartment door,I paused for a minute. I had a weird feeling and I had no idea where It's coming from. I shook it off and pressed the doorbell. I waited a bit, then I pressed it again the second time. They could be busy drawing or watching a cartoon. I tried to convince my inner mind as my heart began to pump hard.Finally, the door clicked open, Amanda the Nanny answered the door, she had a terrified look on her face. “Wel Welcome him…..home Miss Juliet.” She said in a shaking voice.“Hi, where's Ana?” I asked her as headed inside, Putin my coat on the coat rack as I started to ta
Juliet TaylorI never hesitated—not for a single moment. From the instant those cold, dismissive words left his lips, I knew my choice. I packed my things and left his house, determined to start anew in my own apartment. But, of course, Desmond wasn’t one to let go so easily. His obsession followed me, tearing through my carefully built walls like a storm, bringing chaos and destruction into my sanctuary. He insisted the baby would ruin my body, destroy my career, and drag me down. But I refused to believe his venomous lies. My baby wasn’t his to dictate over—she was mine. My light. My salvation. And I would never let him take that away from me.A week later, I moved into my tiny apartment, carrying nothing but a suitcase, my prenatal vitamins, and my resolve. Everything else, I earned for myself. I enrolled in prenatal care, invested in yoga and exercise, and began preparing for the daunting journey ahead. I knew Desmond’s words would linger, but I refused to let them poison my resol
VICTORIA BELLA WASHINGTON “What did she say to you?” Vincenzo asked, his tone dripping with a cold, menacing aura. I knew I had his attention now, not the jester who had been toying with me earlier.I folded my arms across my chest and explained the rude remark his assistant had made. I further described her countenance to him. The foreboding silence in the room was almost tangible, and he looked down at my face before nodding. With his hands in his pockets, he turned back to his desk and picked up his office telephone to make a call.After a few seconds, he spoke into the phone. “Get in here,” he said calmly, his voice devoid of any emotion. I had no idea what was going on in his head. Surely, he wouldn't let the matter die down that easily... right?A knock on the door echoed through the room, followed by the sound of clicking heels approaching us. “I’m here, Boss,” Evelyn's ever-chirpy voice filled the room, making me roll my eyes.“Who is she?” Vincenzo asked, referring to me as
Victoria Bella Washington;I heard the distinctive sound of plastic being torn. A small part of me wondered if he had planned this all along or if condoms were just a staple in his office. But those thoughts could wait. Right now, I needed to savor the electrifying moment unfolding before me.Without warning, a single finger slid into me, causing a sharp hiss to escape my lips. The intrusion was sudden, and yet it only heightened the anticipation. I was already soaking wet, but feeling him inside me was something else entirely. He teased, moving slowly, his finger exploring me with deliberate care. Just when I thought I might lose my mind, he added a second finger, stretching me further. I groaned in frustration—his pace was maddeningly slow.“Come on, Tiger. Is that all you’ve got? You can do better than that,” I growled, grinding down on his hand to force him to move faster.He chuckled darkly, gripping my hair firmly at the base of my neck. The pull sent a jolt of pain and pleasure
JULIET TAYLOR“Hi, Chris,” I said, trying to mask the pain in my voice. I wasn’t going to burden him with the chaos of my life, but deep down, I needed reassurance—desperately so.“Hey, I just wanted to check on you. Are you doing okay?” he asked, his voice laced with genuine concern. For a moment, I wanted to spill everything, to let out the storm of pain and hurt swirling inside me. But… no. It didn’t feel right. Not now.“I’m okay,” I lied, forcing a lightness into my tone. “Honestly, I’m a bit surprised you called. It’s nice to be checked on once in a while.” I tried to sound playful, masking the ache within.He chuckled softly. “Are you free tomorrow? I could come by, and we could talk or… hang out. You know, catch up,” he said nervously. I could picture him running his fingers through his hair—a habit of his whenever he was flustered.“I’m free,” I replied, hesitating only slightly. “Though my daughter will be around—it’s the weekend, after all. I plan to spend it with her. But
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:“Alright… You can do it!” This was me encouraging my wife in the hospital bed.In the blink of an eye, a few months had already passed, and we were doing really great—absolutely great.Victoria was in the labor room, and although I wasn't the doctor helping her give birth, I was still there. I wasn’t going to leave her.“Push!!”“Ahhh!!”It was a long night. Victoria had been in labor for hours, and I could see the exhaustion on her face. Sweat slicked her forehead, and her grip on my hand tightened with each contraction."Easy... easy..." I whispered, trying to keep her calm, but she wasn’t hearing it. She was too focused on the pain."Push!" the nurse said, her voice sharp and clear. Victoria squeezed her eyes shut, letting out a loud cry of frustration."Push! You’ve got this, Victoria," I said, doing my best to be encouraging. She glared at me between breaths."Yeah, right. You’re the one who put me in this position!" she shot back, her voice strained. I kne
Victoria Bella Volkov:A family celebration was happening today. I was in my room, feeling nauseous.My baby was five months along now, and this had to be the best experience of my life. Having a doctor for a husband was a unique kind of blessing. Vincenzo handled my check-ups, prescribed medications, made sure I had a good day, and constantly reminded me to eat fruits, especially those rich in vitamin C.Juliet and Christopher had come over for the family celebration.What was the celebration about again? Oh, right. It was for Vincenzo—him officially reuniting with the family.Don Nikolai was returning today too, and the house was bustling. Everyone seemed busy with something. I stayed in the room with Juliet.“So... we went for a scan, and guess what? We’re having twins!” she announced, her eyes sparkling.“Oh my God, Juliet! Twins? That’s beautiful! I can’t believe it! I envy you so much!” I pulled her into a warm hug.“I’m going to miss you, Juliet. I can’t believe you and Christo
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:“Mum, I want everyone to stay put. I’ve spoken with Victoria, and it seems like something is wrong.”“I found out where she is. She’s in a deserted warehouse, not too far from here—probably about a 40-minute drive.”“Yeah, that’s the same place you mentioned. I feel like she’s being held captive, and I’d bet 100 bucks it’s that stupid Luciano.”“All right, Dante. Be careful, okay…” my mother said, pulling me into a hug.“I’m going with you,” Cassandra said, but I shook my head.“No, I need to go alone.”“No, I’m not allowing that,” she said firmly. “I’m saying this as the Don’s wife. Let’s go!”The drive to this place was nerve-wracking. My guns were ready. Cassandra didn’t like the idea of going alone, so she insisted on coming with me.The plan was simple: she’d stay inside. If anything went wrong, she was to come out.As soon as I arrived, the darkness and silence of the place hit me. I knew my wife wouldn't willingly stay here. Hell, even if she weren’t my
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:"Alright… to the left!" I instructed the construction team.The new project was underway—a major road for a remote village. We were so far from the city, and the heat was unbearable. Even the AC in the car couldn't cool me down."At this point, I want a sign that says 'Slow Down,'" I added, knowing the road would lead to a dusty area. Accidents were common here, so a warning was necessary."Boss, you should take a break and have lunch. It's past time, and we're almost done for the day," Evelyn suggested. I nodded, checking my wristwatch.It had been a while, and Little Mouse still hadn’t answered her phone. I dialed again, but the call wouldn’t go through. I figured it was a network issue and decided not to try again."Instant noodles?" I raised an eyebrow as Evelyn placed them on the table."Finding real food here is impossible, boss. I don’t know why we’re even here. You should have let the Construction Manager handle this. It's so hot... there isn’t a single
Victoria Bella Volkov:“Tiger, are you going to drive me to the supermarket?” I asked, trying to hide the disappointment in my voice as I noticed the tension in his expression.He shook his head. “No, I'm already running late. Why don’t you go with one of the guards, hmm? Just... don’t leave without security.”I pouted a little but nodded. “Fine. Can’t believe you're not taking me. But I’ll manage. I’ll leave now...”“I’m sorry, babe. I really wish I could, but this meeting... I’m already ten minutes behind. Please, just be careful,” he said, kissing my forehead before I turned to go.I stepped outside, the air crisp as I headed to the supermarket. It wasn’t far from the estate, just a quick errand for some fruit. It wasn’t like we didn’t have fruit at home, but I craved something different.As I walked through the aisles, my phone buzzed in my pocket. A text from Vincenzo.I love you, baby...I smiled, my heart warming, but the calm was short-lived.A sound. A shift in the air, like
Victoria Bella Volkov:I was in the same room with Cassandra, and she was helping me with a soft back massage.“You do this so well…”“Yeah… Nikolai taught me.”“You know, I…” I said, sitting up. “I saw a lot of headlines about you. The D’Angelo daughter.” I said, and she looked at Sharon, requesting she leave the room.“Hmm. I'm sorry I had to ask her to leave. This is a sensitive topic for me. As you know, I was abused by people I thought were family. I lost my first baby…” Tears started to well up in her eyes.“I didn’t even know I was pregnant. It’s crazy because it was my adopted brother’s child, and he…”“Hey, I’m sorry I brought that up,” I said, gently. “Me too. I was abused. My adopted sister, Marianne, stole the trash of a boyfriend, and you know…”“Yeah… Vincenzo told us what happened. I’m sorry… it happened to you!” She said, going to wash her hands.“It’s okay… It’s not your fault. I’m healing.”“And I’m healed,” she added, and we both laughed at that.My phone buzzed, an
Victoria Bella Volkov:“Why would you say that?” I asked, chasing after Vincenzo to the bathroom.“Honey…I can't, okay…”“Please… Please, for me…” I pouted my lips, and he groaned in annoyance.“Little Mouse, I'm doing this for love. Come on… How on earth do you expect me to wear a donkey cosplay?” He pointed at the package I had ordered from Amazon.“Oh yeah… You won’t do it for your pregnant wife!?” I looked away, and he pulled me into a hug.“You seem to forget that if I could get the world for you, I would. I’ll wear it, okay?” He kissed my forehead, and I blushed.Quickly, I left the bathroom and put on my own cosplay.I was cosplaying Beetlejuice. I did a quick makeup job, and when I was done, he was also out of the bathroom.The way he looked at me, I was sure he was tired of me.“Twin… Where have you been??” I bit my lip, crawling toward him slowly.“What in the world of cosplay is this?” He asked as I reached for his towel.“You don’t think I’m pretty?”“You’re pretty… Yeah…
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:Nothing on this planet could have prepared me for the changes in my wife's behavior or her frequent eating habits. Our beautiful journey together has been nothing short of amazing.My mother does everything she can to ensure my wife is well, and with Cassandra's help, we’ve been making slow but steady progress.At the moment, I was in my office, having resumed work today. The place had been quiet, and everything seemed to be running smoothly.“Boss,” Evelyn knocked on the door before stepping inside. “She's here. Should I send her in?”“Yes, definitely,” I replied, and she nodded before leaving.A few minutes later, a middle-aged woman in red walked in. She had a familiar face—I recognized her, though I doubted if she recognized me.“Mr. Vincenzo, how nice to meet you,” she said, taking a seat across from me.“The pleasure is all mine. So, you requested to see me?”“Yes, erm... I sent you a proposal, but I didn’t receive a response. Was it because it wasn’t sati
Victoria Bella VolkovThe past two weeks had been a whirlwind of activity. Vincenzo and I worked tirelessly to ensure the children found better homes. Some were taken in by foster families, while others were reunited with their biological parents. A few had no place to go, but we made sure they were safe.Luciano, however, was still missing. He had vanished without a trace. Vincenzo had gone after him, but it turned out to be a trap, leaving us no closer to finding him.For now, though, people seemed pleased with our efforts. The children’s welfare was a small victory in a sea of chaos. Christopher, on the other hand, hadn’t returned to work yet. His betrayal still lingered like a shadow between us.Once trust is broken, it’s never the same again. Still, Christopher remained close to Vincenzo. Perhaps loyalty, even fractured, is hard to sever entirely.Abigail, Grace, and the other girls were taken to a secure location. Many of them were fortunate to reunite with their families, and w