Damian stormed through the front door as he got home furious, his head dripped with blood from the car accident he had just survived. Ignoring his injuries, he stormed right up the stairs, bursting into his room. His eyes scanned every corner of the room, his anger boiled up more as he returned back downstairs. "Where's Bella?" He yelled, approaching the butler. "Where the hell is my wife?" The butler trembled a bit, "Sh-she hasn't returned back home sir. You are badly hurt, do I call the doctor?" Ray ignored his question and dismissed him as he grabbed his phone, trying to place a call.***The doorbell to room 307 rang as Bella stood still outside, her eyes covered with shades as she inspected her surrounding. The door was swung open by a fine young man, the same man from the club. "Babe!!" He exclaimed, surprised to see her come by at that time of the night."I've missed you" Bella replied immediately, her voice soft and sweetening with emotions as she quickly grabbed him by th
Jennifer's eyes fluttered open in the morning. As she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze fell on Ray who was asleep beside her. His eyes were closed and he seemed like he was sleeping peacefully, unlike last night.She admired him as he slept, lost in thoughts until his eyes suddenly flashed open. He appeared startled, having to wake up with her intense stare at him while asleep catching him off guard. Jennifer's eyes widened, embarrassed as she met his eyes, quickly pushed him out of the bed."What are you doing? How did you end up sleeping here?" she asked, pretending to be unaware. She scoffed. "Did you stay so you could sleep right next to me? What were you trying to do? Arghhh unbelievable.""You..." Ray spoke, about to retaliate before Richard call came in. He got up fully and reached out for his phone. "Speak.""I'm on my way to your location Sir" Richard reported. Ray's gaze moved to Jennifer immediately, "why don't you get ready, Richard would be here soon" he said, before walk
Two days had passed since after both brother's confrontation. Damian sat relaxed in his office working, before being interrupted by his Secetary. His secetary entered the office, bearing an envelope. "Your father has sent you an invitation Sir." He announced, handing out the invite. Damian stared at his secretary, confused as to what the invite entails, his gaze eventually fell on the invite as he opened it. His secetary continued, " it's an invitation to attend the Crystal Bank Anniversary gala, you know how your father and the bank's executives relationship is, they would appreciate the presence of the Thomas family as your father wouldn't be able to make it."Damian's expression remained uninterested as he placed the invite on the table and continued typing on his computer. "I'm not going." He replied firmly. His secetary took a step closer, wanting to inform his boss something discreetly. "Sir, you know this event is quite different. Ignoring the fact that the event will host d
Noticing Ray and Jennifer's arrival at his event, Mr Horrace, the CEO of Crystal waved, drawing their presence. As they got closer, he greeted them with a warm smile. "Welcome Mr Ray Thomas, so glad you could make it." Ray gaze turned to his guest, noticing his brother and his wife. His gaze returned back to Mr Horrace, with a smile as they shook hands and he introduced his wife. Meanwhile, Bella's eyes darted to Jennifer, whose eyes seemed to bore on her dress. "I didn't think you both would make it, I mean, you guys arrived pretty late." She said, her voice filled with sincerity which sounded almost fake. Jennifer forced a smile on her face, ignoring Bella's little talk. Meanwhile Bella eyes was fixed on Jennifer as her eyes seemed to linger over the dress Bella wore. "Jennifer!!! Do you like my dress?" Bella asked, with a malicious smile on her face. Jennifer smiled, " ohhh yes, it's lovely. I mean, it looks exactly like the dress I had picked out for myself earlier you know?"
As they exited the auction room, Jennifer steps became slow, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease, she was lost in thoughts. Her heart skipped more than usual, was he playing with her? Just as Ray was done speaking to other guest that had approached him, his gaze returned to Jennifer. His eyes lingered on the necklace as it sparkled around her neck, his eyes filled with sincere admiration. " It looks good on you, more like it was made specifically to adorn your neck." He said his voice low and soothing. Jennifer's eyes widened with surprise, her fingers raised as she traced the necklace. "Is it really mine?" She asked, her eyes raised with suspicion that his answer was going to change. Ray nodded, his eyes locked with hers. Jennifer had alot of questions, like why he would get her a diamond necklace worth twenty five million dains and the whole little Confession he gave in the auction room. Her lips parted in order to ask another question, but before she could, Ray held h
Kimmie Robert is Damian and Ray's childhood friend, they had grown up living close to each other in the same estate. Kimmie could be considered more as family as she spent most of her childhood, living together with the Thomas. They had known each other for the past Eighteen years as their dad's were both friends. Her father owned the largest and top broadcast station in the Country and she was the only daughter, although, her parents were separated. She had been abroad for the past 3 years doing her masters and engaging in practice.As Kimmie rushed down the stairs, her eyes locked with Ray as she threw her arms on him, embraced with a tight hug. "Ohhh my goodness, I missed you." She exclaimed, her voice all bubbly and excited. Ray's expression softened as he hugged her back. Damian noticed the butlers carrying his painting instructed the butler's to place it in his father's room. Kimmie pulled back as her attention shifted, her gaze moved to Damian who wasn't really that much deli
Kimmie sat in the middle between the Thomas Brothers. Being friends with both brothers that didn't get along was always a hassle from the very beginning. As they sat still, Damian poured himself a glass of liquor, kimmie's eyes sparked with amusement. "You both still don't get along huh?" She teased as she chuckled softly. Damian's expression stiffened as he immediately changed the subject. "Wait , wait, hold on. Forget all about that. Firstly why are you back in the Country, didn't you say you planned your future in a land where no one knew your identity?" Kimmie let out a warm smile, her eyes searching theirs as she could sense their curiosity. "Well, your father offered my job with his legal team at Thomas Groups." She announced confidently. Both brothers locked eyes immediately Kimmie dropped the bombshell, their faces reflected their shock, they both had the same question in their head, was it concerning the quest for ownership of Thomas Groups?Just then, Ray asked curiously
Kimmie sat in the middle between the Thomas Brothers. Being friends with both brothers that didn't get along was always a hassle from the very beginning. As they sat still, Damian poured himself a glass of liquor, kimmie's eyes sparked with amusement. "You both still don't get along huh?" She teased as she chuckled softly. Damian's expression stiffened as he immediately changed the subject. "Wait , wait, hold on. Forget all about that. Firstly why are you back in the Country, didn't you say you planned your future in a land where no one knew your identity?" Kimmie let out a warm smile, her eyes searching theirs as she could sense their curiosity. "Well, your father offered my job with his legal team at Thomas Groups." She announced confidently. Both brothers locked eyes immediately Kimmie dropped the bombshell, their faces reflected their shock, they both had the same question in their head, was it concerning the quest for ownership of Thomas Groups?Just then, Ray asked curiously
As Paul, Grace, and Bella exited the hospital, they were followed by bodyguards. A whole lot of reporters quickly gathered around them, cameras and microphones being waved around as the reporters began firing off questions. Just as the family stood still for a moment, the repoerter calmed down a bit before one asked, "What evidence does the police have that led them to suspect Morris in the chairman's murder?" Another reporter chimed in, "What could be Morris' motive for killing the chairman?" Grace placed a calming hand on Paul's shoulder as he stood soberly, surrounded by the intense media attention. Paul's voice was calm, yet firm, as he addressed the reporters, "You'll find out everything in court." He pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose, already frustrated. Bella stood behind him, her expression unreadable and bare. A reporter pressed on, "Why have you guys settled back in Denaria? Is it concerning the succession of Evans Group?" The question sparked anger in Paul's ey
Ray stepped out of the bathroom in a pair of shorts, his chest bare, as the gentle morning light dawned a warm glow on their bedroom. He moved slowly to Jennifer's side, where she laid under the duvet. With a tender touch, he kissed her neck, his eyes gazing her face as he gently stroke her hair. Jennifer's eyes fluttered open as she gazed up at Ray, her eyes soft and sleepy. Ray's eyes, filled with love and adoration, met hers, and he whispered, "Good morning, sweetheart." Jennifer's cheeks blushed as she smiled. But as she gazed up at Ray, her expression shifted, and a look of embarrassment crossed her face as she covered her face with hands a bit. "I'm so sorry, so sorry about yesterday," she apologized, her voice soft and smooth. "I slept right in the middle of our moment." Her eyes dropped, and she looked away, her cheeks growing even warmer. Ray's expression softened, and he reached out to her. "It's alright," he said, his voice gentle as he continued stroking her hair. "The
Ray and Jennifer sat side by side on the swing chair just by the beach shore, her head rested on his shoulders as they laughed and talked about the days in college. "I can't believe you never noticed me." He said, his tone filled with amusement as he squeezed her shoulders gentle but tightly. His eyes dawned on her face as he noticed a faint smile run across her lip, he cupped her face in his hand before pushing her hair to the side. "I'm sorry Jennifer, he got involved with you just to spite me ... it's all my fault." He said, his voice filled with regret. Jennifer's eyes searched his for reassurance, he had told her everything, how it all started and why it got to this certain point. "Why do you apologize? It's not a crime to love, is it?" She said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ray's face softened, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips. "It's crazy you know, the outspoken freshman girl I was crazy about in college, here we are after all these years. I thought I had lost y
As few of the staff members surrounded the board meeting table in a discussion at Evans group, Jennifer was rather lost in this discussion as she couldn't help but smile and rethink the events of last night. Unknowingly, she blushed with a soft giggle until Daniel calls out to her. "Are you with us, Jennifer?" He asked, his face stern and curious as to why she was absent minded. Jennifer's attention is brought back to reality as nodded her head immediately, "Yes, yes, please do continue." Daniel wrapped up the meeting as he announced that the Chairman would be taking temporarily leave, making Paul Evans set to fill in until everything returned back to normal. Just as the meeting was adjourned, Jennifer reached out to Daniel on her concern as the staff members are about to leave. "Dan...uhm, manager, I'd like to have a conversation with you in private please." She asked politely as the others exit the room, leaving just both of them. "Please tell me honestly, what's the current s
Ray sat in the office lost in thought as his mind replayed back to the event of last night, a faint smile ran across the lips, his eyes fixed on the table, staring at nothing in particular. Richard who had been standing for a while now, coughed, breaking the silence and bringing back Ray to reality. "You called me, Sir." Richard said, his tone serious and professional. Ray's gaze drifted to Richard as he just seemed to notice his presence at that point. "Uhhh, Richard...Are you married?" Ray asked casually, his question caught Richard off-guard as he stared at his boss with a mix of confusion and curiosity. "Sir? Uhm ... I have a fiancee, we got engaged last year." Richard replied, his expression remained puzzled to Ray's sudden question. Ray's surprised by Richard's reply, he had been working for him for the past four years and he had no idea about it. "Congratulations man! She's obviously treating you well." Ray exclaimed with a warm smile on his face as Richard chuckled a bit.
Ray's hands remained wrapped around her waist, his eyes locked with hers, he leaned closer, his face inches away from hers, his eyes searching hers like he was searching for answers, he wanted her to speak more. "And?" He asked, his face drawn closer as he anticipated her reply. Jennifer's voice was barely above a whisper. "Then why do you treat me some certain way? Why get me into this and propose that I'm bound by your contract." "That was the only way." Ray responded, his voice fierce. "I'm not going to lose you to my brother once again." Jennifer could feel his hot yet seductive breath the smell of liquor on her skin as he spoke, she felt her tummy twirl in a funny way for the first time in a long time, but she still had questions. Her heart began to beat faster as she stared into his eyes. "For a year? You needed me for just a year!" Jennifer asked, her eyes filled with curiosity, it didn't seem like a reasonable explanation. Ray's words dripped with sincerity as he spoke
Jennifer sat alone at the bar in her waitress outfit lost in her own thoughts. Her eyes welled up with tears as she tried to hold them back. She ordered for a bottle a beer, all she wanted was to drown herself and forget it all, she didn't care about anything else. Just as the bartender served her drink, she quickly poured herself a full glass and downed it in one gulp. As she poured herself another glass, her head dropped to the counter as she began to sob softly. Why did he have to stay with her for so long only to deceive her? How dare he refer to her as a toy?Two men approached her as they sat beside her as soon as they noticed her distress state. "Heyyy, you good?" One of them asked, Jennifer looked up, gulping her second glass of beer as she ordered for more. Both guys stared at each other with a mischievous smile on their face. Jennifer poured herself another glass from the second bottle, she had just drank a bit before the other guy suggested. "Let dance hey, you know, ligh
Damian's eyes blazed with fury as his grip on Bella tightened, not only did she accused him of being in cahoots with his brother to deceive her, she claimed he'd let Ray have it. Yes, he accepted to get married to her because she possessed information that could destroy all he had ever work for. She had told him from the beginning that she wasn't going to use it against him, if only he could love and respect their marriage. So yes, why not marry her and get her to love him, then search for ways to destroy the evidence. She was the granddaughter of the Evans, her dad being the sole heir to the Evans Empire. Ofcourse, he wasn't surprised when she presented those document and audio recordings containing information that could tarnish him. He underestimated her, that was the problem. "Why don't I just have a taste of this hot actress that I've had a crush on?" It was going to be their first and last, it was in a far away country anyways, could probably be the last time they see. Little
Paul and Grace stood admist the guest as they observed Ray and Jennifer from a distance. Grace's eyes rested on them with interest as Ray applied Jennifer first aid over a minor cut. "Hmm, so that's the same girl...not only did she receive favors in father's hands, she's also fortunate to be part of the Thomas family." She said, her voice filled with curiosity and a hint of surprise on her face. Paul's expression changed as his mind became calculative trying to process their current predicament. "The tables have turned." He said, his voice low and thoughtful. "With Alexander's speech, everything has changed. Everything!" Grace gaze immediately snapped back at Paul. "It better not!" She said in a fierce tone. "Get your son inlaw in that position by all means, this is no longer about you and your daughter, alot is on the line now." "Gracee!!" Alexander called out after he noticed her from a distance, he approached them. Grace's face broke into a warm smile as she saw him. "Alexander