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BEING MRS BILLIONAIRE Twenty Three
Evelyn's POV I wasn't supposed to go to my office today, but I received an urgent message from a client who came from Mumbia. He is one of Carter's biggest clients. He is the prince of Mumbia He had texted me the hotel where he is lodging. And we are to meet him there. He is one of our biggest clients, and there is no way I can keep him waiting especially since he doesn't want to meet any other person but me. Alexander was still sleeping when I left the room. I only dropped a note for him because I didn't want to disturb his sleep. Outside the house, my driver was waiting for me. He saw me coming and opened the door to my black luxurious van "Thanks, Sam". I greeted him. But, before I entered the car. The head bodyguard approached me. "I am sorry Mrs Wright. If you are going out. Some of my men will go with you. Order from the Chairman" He said. By Chairman, he meant Alex's grandfather, and I understand. And since I don't want to defy him. I gave my consent. "Ok. They can c
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Evelyn's POV I dragged Alexander away from there to somewhere more private. "Alex, What was... ". He did not let me finish my questions before his lips captured mine in intense kissing. I melted in his embrace. I struggled a little to pull away but I gave up the fight and kissed him back. We kissed like we had been starving for days. I missed his touch. But who am I deceiving? I just left him not quite two hours ago. But when I remembered that I was on a business deal. I bit him hard so I could escape his grip. And it worked. "Ouch. Why did you do that". He screamed and bled a little. "That man there is a top client. And you just interrupted our business discussion" I complained "You left me no choice, Evelyn. I could not reach you, and I need to talk to you. It is important.". He said. And continued "I miss you" "Look, I can't do this now. I have to return to my client". I replied "Please, hear me out". He begged. Hearing him begging for my attention weakens me. And I
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It is exactly eight at night and Evelyn has not returned from work. Alex prepares a romantic dinner surprise. It was supposed to be a candle night dinner. Very romantic. But, Evelyn is nowhere to be seen. The bodyguards that went with her also have not returned. Alex tried her number. But, it was switched off. He didn't know who else to call. So, he walks out of the mansion and calls on Gerald, the head guard. "Sir". He said. "I want you to call the guards that left with my wife. I need to talk to them". He instructed. "Very well sir". He bows and dials a number. The person on the other line picks up. "Gerald sir". He said "Maxwell, the boss wants to talk to you. I'm passing the phone to..". Alex snatched the phone from him before he could complete his sentence. "Maxwell. This is Alexander.". He informed. "Good evening sir". Max greeted. "Where is my wife? And, what is going on? He asked Max. "Mrs Wright is still in a meeting sir". He informed. "Ok. Listen. Make su
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She was shocked. She thought he would fight back. She was doing all that so he wouldn't think he could control her. But, she wasn't expecting him to take it to heart. She instantly regretted her actions. She ran outside to catch up with him. As soon as she got out. He was already driving himself out without any bodyguard. She felt bad. But, she felt good at the same time. She never wanted to be under the control of anyone. She remembered how her father used to control her every move. He controlled what she ate. He controlled who she hung out with. He practically controlled everything she did. She had promised herself that she would never allow herself to be controlled by any man, no matter who the person might be. The way Alex spoke to her made her feel like he wanted to control her. But, in honesty, she also wanted to make their relationship work. Though in her terms. What Evelyn doesn't understand is that marriage doesn't work that way. Alex was ready to make it work out. B
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The morning sun shines through the glass wall of the room. Evelyn was exhausted. She wanted to sleep some more. But, when she remembered that she needed to go see Alex in his office. She got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. After going through her morning routine. She came out of the bathroom and started dressing up. She wore black pants and a beige V-neck long-sleeve satin shirt. She firmly tied her hair up in a high ponytail. She wore light make-up. After completing her dressing with 4" black strappy sandals and a black bag. She headed down riding in the elevator. The double door of the elevator opened after the ding sound. Alice got in her way and dropped a message for her. "Good morning Mrs Wright. I hope you slept well?". Asked Alice. Evelyn wore a small smile and replied. "Good morning Alice. And yes. I slept well. Thank you" "I didn't want to disturb your sleep. But, earlier, Master called, and he asked me to tell you that he would not be around for a week. He s
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Alexander shut the door as he walked inside his bedroom. His gaze fell on Evelyn's hand. He was looking at his shirt. She quickly hid it behind her as she smiled. When she realises that he was not returning her smile. She returned the shirt to the closet. "Get ready. We are visiting my family's house in fifteen minutes ". He informed. Evelyn walked out of the closet and scowled. "I have a flight to catch in two hours". She informed him. "You're in the habit of not checking your phone for messages. I am sure you've been informed that your journey has been cancelled till further notice". He updated her and walked into the walk-in closet. He started undressing himself. Evelyn walked in with him digesting what he said. "Who cancelled my flight?" She asked Alex. Alex dons a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. He looked at her and replied. "I don't have that information. Your P.A. should know". He shrugged. She realises that this is her chance to make things right between them. "I am
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They all started eating. They talked about random things while they ate. Evelyn would look at Alex from time to time. She still couldn't believe that he had forgiven her. She looked at him again and when Alex realised that she kept looking at him. He planted a kiss on her lips. Their grandparents were happy to see them that way. "So, Evelyn. When should we be expecting the good news?". Evelyn's grandfather asked. Evelyn almost choked on her food. "Grandpa". She chastised him. "We're sorry my dear. You know that we are old, and the only thing that can give us joy is to welcome new members into the family ". He cooed. And Evelyn nodded while she kept eating her food. "You haven't replied to the question, Evelyn?". Her Father scolded. Alexander knew that Evelyn and her Dad were not on good terms. So, he quickly spoke on her behalf. "Oh, you need not worry about it, as we are working on it". Alex replied. Joel Carter nodded, and so did James Wright and George Carter. The maids c
BEING MRS BILLIONAIRE Chapter Thirty
Joel Carter has always hated his daughter. He hated Evelyn so much ever since she was a child. And, knowing that she is the sole heir to Carter's Empire. The hatred he had for her has now turned into Jealousy. At least, he was able to fake love for his daughter before his wife passed away. If only his wife was able to give him a child of his own. Evelyn wouldn't be the only heir. Evelyn used to be a very playful and cheerful child. She grew up well, thanks to her Grandfather, who has always been there to supervise her Nanny, Josephine who was like a mother to Evelyn. Josephine was accused of poisoning Elizabeth Carter. Evelyn's Mother when Evelyn was eighteen. Josephine was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment. Despite all evidence pointing to her as the culprit. Evelyn still visits her in prison. Joel left after Evelyn and Alexander. While he was in his car. He had a phone call with his girlfriend, Sandra Jordan. A woman in her middle forties. She has ginger-red wavy hair
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Evelyn's POV I stepped out of the van. Alex was there to catch me just in time when I nearly fell. Are you doing alright? His face was filled with concern as he asked. "I am alright," I answered. I have no idea if I am okay. I simply do not want to frighten him. I felt sick to my stomach and my entire body started to weaken. Taking in our surroundings, I noticed two cars. Violet's car struck me as recognizable. However, I do not know the second vehicle. I shifted my gaze to Alex. And he was staring at me. "We may have some guests, I believe." He explained it to me, and I nodded. Something about the way I moved felt strange to Alex. So, he gave me his support as he wrapped his hands around my waist leading me inside. "Thanks," I breathed. He knew that something was off, but he decided to let it be. As soon as we entered. I grudgingly rolled my eyes at the person when a familiar scream filled the entire house. "Here comes the best couple in town," Violet exclaimed, swingi
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Evelyn narrated her story to her grandfather who was somehow happy that Evelyn had found her father. She has made his job easier for him. "I want to meet him. I want to set everything right. I wronged him and my late daughter. I want to make things right again". He felt vulnerable before his granddaughter. Evelyn hugged him and patted his back. "It's ok grandfather. I know he will forgive you. And I know that mom will also forgive you". Evelyn cooed and assured her grandfather. "Grandfather. I have a request". She requested. "Anything my dear. Anything". He assured her. "I want my Nana out of Jail. She is innocent". She requested knowing that there was no way her grandfather would refuse her now. He sighed and chuckled. Then, his expression changed to what looked like regret. "I have something to tell you, Evelyn. I discovered a few days ago that my daughter was poisoned by__". He passed as his breathing changed. He started fighting for breath. "Call the doctor". Evelyn
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Alexander's POV I watched as my wife listened to her phone conversation. She wasn't saying much, only humming and bobbing her head. The person on the other line was the one doing the talking while she listened. I waited for the endless phone interaction to end, but it looked like it'd just begun. She would look at me from time to time while listening to the one talking from the other end of the phone and I am not liking it one bit. My phone beeps, and I take it out of my pocket. I looked at it, and it was a message from my grandfather. Grandfather: Bring your wife to the hospital. George has something important to tell her. It is urgent. I slid the phone back into my pocket and dragged Evelyn with me. She is still on the phone talking to Magdalene. "Alex, what is it? I'm still talk-" "Your Grandfather wants to talk to you now. And it's important" I cut her off and explained the situation to her. "Oh, that's good news then". She laughed and ended the call. We slid inside
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Alexander's POV Last night. I received the most shocking information about my wife's parents' secrets. I couldn't sleep. I thought so much about how I would explain it to her. She will eventually find out about it. But, I should let her know before then. I wouldn't want anything to pull her down. Especially now that our relationship is going well. I got out of bed and sauntered into the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and washed my face. Looking at my reflection in the vanity mirror. I sighed and decided to take a bath. I walked into the walk-in shower and pressed a button. Setting the water temperature to suit my needs. The water rained heavily on me. I decided to sit on the marble bench in the shower room. I replayed the information I got from my private Investigator. "Joel Carter was abducted by George Carter. He was trained and brought up as George Carter's Son. Elizabeth Christine Carter was the only child of George and while she was pregnant with her College sweethear
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Alexander and Evelyn headed to the hospital immediately after they landed. They met James Wright, sitting beside his best friend in the executive private room of the hospital. George Carter was sleeping when they got there. Alex and Evelyn greeted his grandfather who welcomed them with love. He wasn't happy to end their beautiful time together. But he knew Evelyn needed to be around her grandfather, who, for some reason, had been chanting her name ever since he was brought to the hospital. "How's he doing?". Alex asked his grandfather. Evelyn stood beside his bed, combing her fingers through her grandfather's silver hair, sobbing. "You don't need to cry, daughter. He will be fine. The doctors had assured us". Said James to his granddaughter-in-law. She couldn't hold it in anymore. George stood up from his chair and gestured for her to come. She strode to him and hugged him, sobbing. "Shhhh. It's ok my dear". He cooed, patting her back as he wrapped his hand around her comf
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Evelyn's POV I looked at my husband and Aldo for answers. There isn't anything they can do. I will have to seek for answer myself. We stepped out of the elevator, and I walked so fast that it looked like I was jogging. Alex strides faster to meet up with me. I got out of the resort and looked towards the hired van that would transport us to the private airport. Then, I saw the man by the van, bringing down our luggage and loading them into the van trunk. I walked closer and when the man locked eyes with me. He gasped. He was amazed. He blinked his eyes there was this look of confusion on his face. Now, I was standing face to face with the man, and I could see from his countenance that he also had questions for me He masked his confession immediately and bowed walking away. "Excuse me". I called. And, he halted his step. He turned back and looked our way. "Yes, ma'am". He replied with a smile. But, I wasn't smiling. Alex stepped by my side, holding my hand. He also wanted to
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Alex woke up to a continuous noisy banging on the door. When he opens his eyes. The doorbell rang. And another banging was heard. He squinted his eyes robbing on it. He looked at Evelyn; she was still sleeping soundly, and he didn't want the noise to wake her up. He got off the bed and walked out of the room shutting the door behind him. He sauntered towards the entrance and after peeping through the hole. He opened the door. Aldo's disturbed face came into view. But, Alex didn't notice it. He was still trying to wake up properly. He walked back inside immediately. He opened the door, not paying Aldo any attention. Aldo walked in and shut the door behind him. "Aldo. What is it that can not wait that you had to wake me up from sleep?". He asked Aldo not glancing at him. "Sir. This is urgent". He said. Alexander, who was trying to drink water in the kitchen cocked his head and looked at Aldo. He dropped down the glass cup of water he was about to consume and asked Aldo. "Urgent
BEING MRS BILLIONAIRE Chapter Thirty Four
Evelyn's POV There is always one person for you. Someone who will cherish and adore you. Someone who will love you no matter how much you wrong them. I hurt Alex with my words but, he forgave me and tried to understand me. I promise myself never to hurt him again. I have also decided to make this relationship work. I want to give us a chance. Alex deserves much more than that. When Alex told me about his late parents. I concluded that we are meant to be. To build a family of our own. Today, we both agreed to visit our parent's grave when we get back to Carminton. I also want him to meet my Nanny. She is like a mother to me. We are at the beach enjoying the sunshine. Alex is surfing. It was amazing. I never knew he could surf. I am wearing a white two-piece bikini, and I lay on the outer bank beach chair. It is a double beach chair for two. It has a very large blue umbrella on top of it preventing the sun from burning me. I put on my dark brown sunglasses watching Alex surfi
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Alexander's POV I don't know why I had to ask her about her mother. It's like I opened a closed wound. This is not how I plan this holiday for us. I wanted us to get to know ourselves better. I wanted to know her, and I wanted her to know me. I have no intention of hurting her. But, it seems that is what I am doing right now. We are now lying in bed. Evelyn has been crying ever since I mentioned her mother. However, she stopped crying when we got back inside. But, the silence is eating me up. "My father and my mother were killed in a car accident". I found myself telling her about my parents, whom I never got to know. She adjusted her position in bed. She rested her back on the headboard sitting beside me and holding my hand. I smiled at that simple gesture of hers. But then, I continued. "I never knew them. I only have their pictures and whenever I have something to say to them. I just picked up their picture and I talked to them believing they could hear me". I said to he
