Chapter 96RICHARD’S POVI was starting to get impatient. I was already done with my drink and snacks and about to order another yet Ben was nowhere to be seen.I turned on my phone and saw a bunch of missed calls from B, but I ignored them for now. Glancing at the time, I realized almost an hour had passed. It was getting close to noon, and more customers were coming in, filling up the place little by little.Relaxing back in my seat, I hissed lowly and glanced away from the entrance door. What could be keeping him? Has his shit ass dad not released him from prison yet? Or has he finally realized what a spoilt dangerous kid he’d been raising all these years and decided to let him stay locked up there to learn his lesson and change for good? I hoped so. But Ben never changes. That was a billion light-years away from him. No amount of time he spends in prison, rehab or advice can change him. I just wish his dad was here so I could tell it to him straight to his face.The waiter I aske
Chapter 97 BIANCA’S POV Before I prepared myself to leave, I spent almost an hour searching my room for any hidden camera or microphone. I was positive Richard wasn’t the one who shot that video, but I needed to do that just to be on the safer side. I searched everywhere I could lay my eyes and hands-on, on but ended up finding nothing. That relieved me a bit. At least I knew I hadn’t been recorded in secret. Something prompted me and I ended up searching Richard’s room too. Not finding anything suspicious, I arranged his things back so he wouldn’t notice someone had been in his room. In the course of that, I took some, no, not some, all. I took all of his clothes and sniffled them in deeply one after the other as though doing so would grant me everlasting life. I knew doing that would waste a lot of time, but I just had to do it. I couldn’t resist the urge. With everything that had been happening, I had almost forgotten how that sweet soothing scent of clean soap and pine smelt an
Chapter 98BIANCA’S POV“What?...” My lips hung open as I stared at Gideon in disbelief, trying to wrap my head around what he just said.He kept nodding lowly as if he understood how I felt, but couldn’t do anything about it.How does he expect me not to go out while I’m already dressed? I believe his words on reporters being hungry wolves. I have seen how they attack famous people on television, but Richard. I needed to go find him and let him know about this video asap.“But…but I need to go find Richard,” I said insistently. “I have something very urgent to show him…”“I’m very sorry Mrs. Bianca. But I can’t let you go out there…”“Isn’t there some secret passage in this place or maybe I could go out through the back… or better cover my face with a nose mask or sunglasses? No one will notice…” I was eager and willing to go the extra mile just to get out of this place and find Richard. I can’t stay locked up in here like a prisoner doing nothing when I knew his reputation was on
Chapter 99BIANCA’S POV Immediately the door was opened, Richard rushed in almost like Gideon did several minutes ago as though he had been chased by someone, but not breathing as heavily as he did. He wore a black cap on his head, but it didn’t do much to hide his long and beautiful hair. He had sunglasses on his eyes and a stylish long coat that matched the colour of the cap and sunglasses. It seemed like he was trying to stay incognito, probably so reporters wouldn’t recognize him. Without giving him enough time to take it all off, I closed the space between us and thudded him with a hug that almost threw him off balance. “Thank goodness you’re back,” I said with a voice about to be thickened with tears as I wrapped my hands tightly around him, my head resting on his chest. The hug took him by surprise, so it quite a while before he could hold me back, but not as tightly as I did. “Yes,” he muttered and as though realization hit him, he started holding me tighter like I wanted
Chapter 100BIANCA’S POVI didn’t understand why the sender had to delete the video. What will he lose or gain by doing that? Anyway, I didn’t have to worry about that because I saved the video the moment I finished playing it.Playing it, I showed it to Richard who was already a second away from dying of curiosity.“That’s your ex-girlfriend. Please tell me you aren’t responsible for that….tell me you didn’t do it…please…” Tears glistened in my eyes as I looked at him, pleading as though my life depended on it. All I wanted to hear was “Of course, I didn’t do it.” That’s all and I can breathe well, rest assured that bastard was wrong about him.The expression on Richard’s face as he looked at that video was one I had never seen before. His brows and lips were set in a tight tone and his eyes were a whole gamut of emotions - pain, anger, resentment, regret, empathy, fear, anxiety, tension. Maybe I made the wrong choice by showing him that video. Seeing him like that was making me r
Chapter 101 BIANCA’S POV After Richard told me everything I needed to know about his past relationship with Ben and Heather, I was so stunned that I was speechless and unable to react for quite some time. I was shocked that Ben would hurt his best friend like that. Richard said they have been best friends for as long as he can remember. Richard's father was the Alpha of the city and Ben' s father the second in command. As a result, their parents used to be really close, which made their friendship even stronger. It was heart-wrenching to hear of such a betrayal between two friends who were once like brothers, especially when their families were so close. With the way things are now, I doubt their families even talk to each other. “B…” Richard’s voice echoed in my head as he called me several times. He took me by the shoulders and shook me a little, causing me to snap back to reality. “Are you okay?...” “Yes…” I muttered and rubbed the side of my head, realizing I had zoned out.
Chapter 102RICHARD’S POVRealizing she didn’t see me as a monster I feared she would make my heart leap with joy, and watching her think hard to come up with solutions to solve the problems facing us made me feel a whole lot better and happier. Having a wife as supportive as her by my side was one of the best things that has happened to me.Ben will surely pay for everything he was making us go through. He thinks he can succeed at ruining B and I’s relationship as he did with Heather’s, but he is dead wrong. No matter how hard he tried, no matter whatever stunt he pulled, the harder he would fall. We will continue to grow stronger in love and unity, whether he likes it or not.Taking him down won’t be easy as he always trod carefully and covered his tracks well and also had his father to get him out of any mess he got himself. But one way or the other, I will gather enough evidence to take him down and keep him from hurting anyone else. I must take him down. That I promise. My phon
Chapter 103 RICHARD’S POV I called two of my bodyguards because there was no way B and I would be going out there without protection. Fortunately, they were close, just in the hotel’s lobby. Father always insisted on me taking bodyguards wherever I went, but I wasn’t very keen on that. My privacy was paramount to me, and I could easily defend myself when the need arose. When I got downstairs, Gideon had already made sandwiches and lemonade for lunch and was setting the table for two. I admired how fast he worked; he was always efficient, and I appreciated that about him. The noise the soles of my shoes made on the marble floor caught his attention. He looked at me, his brows squishing as he was probably wondering why I was fully dressed. “Going somewhere, Boss?” He asked. “Yeah,” I answered, looking impatiently towards the direction of B’s room to see if she was coming, but there was no sign of her. What could be keeping her? She said she’d be fast if only I knew she might be the
Chapter 174 RICHARD’S POV Approaching B’s family house, I saw B stepping out, but the moment she saw me, she ran back inside. My heart hurt from seeing how she was avoiding me. “B please wait. Hear me out first. I have something important to tell you. The pregnancy was fake…I know everything now…” I said as I rushed out of the car and chased after her. But I didn’t think she heard me as she quickly slammed the door shut down on getting inside. I banged against the door, screaming for her. Apologizing. Pouring my heart out and letting her know how much I loved and missed her. I didn’t care if I was constituting a nuisance or being absurd, I just wanted her forgiveness. I wanted her back. But it all fell on deaf ears. No one opened the door for me. I wondered if my dad had come like he promised. Maybe he hadn’t yet. I wondered if her parents were around. Surely, they won’t approve of my behaviour and I didn’t even know how to explain the whole situation to their understa
Chapter 173 RICHARD'S POV By the time I made it back to the apartment, it was almost dusk. Heather’s parents had the heart to forgive her for lying to them. Despite all she did, they still loved her as their one and only daughter and were willing to take her back. After they left, my father noticed how troubled and unhappy I was, and I couldn’t help but tell him everything that happened. I needed someone to talk to. Someone who could understand and advise me. And right then, my father was the only one I could turn to. He advised me to be patient, to give B more time and not act rashly to avoid losing her completely. He also promised to go see her parents intercede on my behalf and convinced me to head back to the apartment and rest because I really needed it. As I was approaching my apartment from the elevator, I noticed the door was left ajar. I didn’t put too much thought into it because it was probably Gideon. I had seen him earlier that morning before stepping out.
Chapter 172 RICHARD’S POV I wasn’t sure where B could have gone, but the only place that came to my mind was her family house. I just hoped she hadn’t gone to any other place. It’ll be hard finding her if she did. No matter what, I had to get her back. I want her back. Not only is she the love of my life, but she’s also carrying my unborn child. She will be the mother of my children. Rushing into the room, I hurriedly pulled out the drawer of the nightstand, searching for my car keys. I couldn’t remember where last I kept it but I think it should be in the drawer because I usually left it there. Instead of finding my car keys, I found something else. My brows drew in curiously as I took out the paperwork. Going through the contents, terrible regrets assailed me as I shook my head in agony. B was pregnant. All these while, she has been carrying my child but kept it from me. All these while, I have been hurting and treating her badly not knowing my seed was growing inside her.
CHAPTER 171 RICHARD’S POV The news of Heather’s pregnancy hit me like a shockwave. I was so shocked I struggled to accept it. How did it happen? How am I the one responsible for it? As far as I knew, Heather and I hadn’t gotten into any intimate act since she returned. There must be a mistake somewhere. B was so shattered she couldn’t even look at me. But I wished she could just listen to what I had to say before jumping to any conclusions. This was all a misunderstanding. I knew nothing about it. I know I have been cold and mean towards her lately, but that was only because of the way she’d been acting towards Heather. I believe with time she’ll stop seeing Heather as a threat and apologize for her actions. I cared for Heather and promised to be by her side to make up for all those years I failed to protect her from Ben. But that doesn’t mean I’ll go as far as sleeping with her. I made it clear to her that I loved B and only B now. What Heather and I shared was all in the
CHAPTER 170BIANCA’S POVIt’s been almost a week now. That night I went out of the apartment, I wasn’t thinking straight. I was losing my mind. I had no one else to run to except Nina. She was the only one who could understand me right now and tell me what to do. At this point, I was considering a divorce. Divorce him and move on….He lied about loving you….He never loved you….He only agreed to this marriage because his father wanted him to… you were only a second option, a plan B.Nina advised me not to give up on him yet. She said if he truly loved me then he’ll come for me. She also said I should threaten him on leaving the apartment and if he persisted, then I’ll make him choose between me and Heather. That was a good idea. The only way I could bring an end to this once and for all. It was either her or me. And I know Richard will choose wisely because deep down, he still loved me. That bitch was only putting a blindfold over his eyes, but it’s only a matter of time before I ta
CHAPTER 169HEATHER’S POVBy the time I was done adjusting myself, getting everything together and reaching downstairs, Richard was already seated on the sofa of the living room watching a movie.Thank goodness he hasn’t brought the drinks. I sighed in relief. That would have ruined the whole plan.While Richard and I were in my room, I heard the entrance door squeak open and slam shut. That meant the bitch has gone out. That makes everything a lot better. I hope she never comes back. I hope she gets hit by a bus or truck or falls off a cliff and her body is never found. As it stands now, that will make things a lot better now.“Hey,” I smiled at Richard as I took a seat very close beside him. “What are you watching?”He looked at me with a smile before looking back at the TV.“I just turned on the TV and found the movie interesting,” he said. He grabbed the remote and pressed the information button to check the title and description. “It says ‘The Idea of You.’”“Ok,” I beamed a smi
CHAPTER 168HEATHER’S POVRichard tried to make me feel better but I wasn’t fully giving in to it. I will feel a lot better, and be the happiest woman on the planet when he throws his garbage wife away from this penthouse apartment and our lives forever.“I’m sorry Hay,” he apologized, his voice very gentle and soothing to my hearing. “Please forgive B. She doesn’t know what she’s doing.”“She knows what she’s doing!” I blurted out, sobbing heavily. “She hates me and is out to destroy me. She's dangerous and the earlier you realize that, the better and safer it is for us. Who knows what she might do next and accuse me of?.... perhaps she could stab herself next and say that I did it. Maybe she could come back with bruises and cuts and broken bones and accuse me of hiring hitmen that did it to her…and you might just have to believe her…”I broke down in another outburst of tears, burying my face in my hands. I could tell Richard was extremely worried and cared for me a lot because he
CHAPTER 167 BIANCA’S POV “Great,” I muttered sarcastically. Ben’s arrest was supposed to be good news. Perhaps the best news ever. He had hurt me and wanted to do very bad things to me, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling that something wasn’t right. If possible I needed to find a way to question him about Heather. I needed him to tell me everything he knew about her. If they planned her rape story together to deceive Richard. But how do I do that? The last thing I want is to meet up with him after what he did to me. And if Richard found out I met with his greatest enemy, he’d be mad at me and think I was somehow involved with him. Little did he know that bitch sitting close to him was his greatest enemy. “I’m glad he’s finally getting what he deserved,” Richard said, still sounding overjoyed. “Can you imagine he asked to see me?...” But then he stopped halfway, realizing the look on my face. “What happened to your face?” He peered closer, his eyes squinting and b
CHAPTER 165BIANCA’S POVAfter I threw up earlier today, I started feeling strange. I felt unusually tired and drained both physically, mentally and emotionally. I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I could be pregnant. And the thought of that made me feel worse. I just couldn’t get pregnant now. Now wasn’t the right time at all. Heavens, please…I threw up a couple more times and the whole discomfort deteriorated. I got dressed and decided to visit a lab nearby to run some tests, keeping my fingers crossed that it had better not be what I was thinking.To my greatest shock and disappointment, it turned out to be true. The test turned out positive. I was fucking pregnant.Since I came back, I have been feeling extremely sad. I didn’t know how to handle the news much less break it to Richard.I knew pregnancy was supposed to be good news. I knew it was supposed to bring and bind the couple together and make them stronger in love. The thought of starting a family was something beautif