Chapter 104 Sophie’s POV "Sophie, do you have to go and start working in your husband's office?" my dad asked as they settled in on the sofa. My gaze fell on Isabella. That sly fox. "Yeah, I just want to stop being idle at home and at least make a living and not depend on my husband on my husband entirely." I said. "As if he complained." Isabella muttered, and I shot her a death glare. I am going to deal with her later, I can't believe she went to tell my parents. The visit today was supposed to be a normal visit, but now I was going to get lectured for the rest of the day. "No, Bella said you have other reasons; she said you were afraid your husband's female employees would snatch away your husband from you, especially one called...Serene or..." my mom said. "Celine, mom." Isabella completed. That roach. I'm so going to deal with her. Snitch. "Yeah, Celine." my mom said. "It's not like that, mom. I'm just being conscious." I defended. "No, she isn't. She describ
Chapter 105 Victoria's POV I walked into Julian's office, my heels clicking against the tiled floor and turned towards the door to close it; the aim was to make my ass show. I turned back toward Julian, and I noticed he had been focused on his computer. I doubt if he had even noticed my present not to talk of the subtle display of my butty that I had put on. "Good morning, sir." I greeted, trying to sound as sweet as possible. "Good morning, Celine." he replied, his gaze still fixed on his system. "You came early today?" I asked, swaying my hips slightly as I walked toward his desk. "Yes, I had some work to complete, but I guess I am done now." he said, finally lifting his gaze to meet mine. His tone neutral, he hadn't even noticed the display i had put on for him. "What are my schedule for today?" "You have a meeting with Mr. Morgan by 10 a.m., a general meeting with the shareholders by 1 p.m., and a visit to the health centre by 4p.m. That's all, sir." I said. "
Chapter 106 Sophie’s POV "It's late already. We'll get going now." my mom said, rising from her seat. She handed Jason over to me, his sleepy eyes fluttering open as I cradled him in my arms. Dad followed suit, passing Jane to Julian, who received her with a careful grace, his expression softening as he looked down at her. "Are you leaving because I'm here?" Julian asked. "No, no, no, my son. We've been planning on leaving for a while now, but it just coincides with the time you got back." my dad replied, his hand on Julian's shoulder. "Yesh, we just came to keep your wife company." Isabella said. "Yeah, I noticed you've been missing work these days—flirting around. Is that true?" Julian asked, a teasing tone lacing his words as he raised an eyebrow at Isabella. "Well...I do as i please. No one can tell me what to do." Isabella replied, sticking out her tongue in playful defiance. "Hubby, I have gist for you regarding Izzy," I interjected, eager to stir the pot a
Behind the billonaire's mask!Chapter 1Sophie's POV"What did you just say?" I asked, unable to believe what I had just heard."My apologies, Sophie," my manager replied, his expression sympathetic. "The company is facing a serious financial crisis, and we've been forced to make some tough decisions. Unfortunately, that includes letting go of our part-time staff."I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. "You're firing me?" I clarified, trying to process the news.He nodded. "I'm afraid so. Your last paycheck will be mailed to you within the next two weeks."Stunned, I gathered my belongings and left the office, wondering how I would break the news to Mom with her health.As I walked out into the crisp afternoon air, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from Isabella, my best friend:"When are you getting off work? Let's meet and celebrate your birthday. Don't tell me you are planning on celebrating it with that jerk."I stared blanking at the
Behind the billonaire's mask!Chapter 2Sophie's POV As I arrived at the hospital, I saw Isabella waiting outside the emergency room. "Sophie!" She exclaimed, tears in her eyes. "How is she?" I asked, my voice shaking. "They are stabilizing her, the doctor will come out soon." I nodded, trying to stay calm.Just then, the doctor emerged, looking expressionless. "How is my mom?" I asked, tears threatening to fall."Are you her daughter?" He asked. I nodded in affirmation. "Why didn't you bring her in all these days?" the doctor's tone was gentle, but laced with concern."I...I didn't know it was this serious," I stammered."Your mother has Stage IV Renal Cell Carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. It's aggressive and requires immediate attention."My world crumbled."Doctor, what is to be done?" Isabella asked, her voice cracking "We need to perform a nephrectomy to remove the affected kidney. But it's complex and costly.""Surgery?" I whispered. The doctor nodded.I felt a lump f
Behind the billonaire's mask!Chapter 3Sophie's POV "What?" I couldn't believe what I had just heard and saw in the paper."Be my woman and warm my bed" He said with a smirk. I felt like slapping him. What did he take me for? Do I look like a slut? And here I was thinking he looked like a model.Taah!Fuck those my thoughts!"Don't worry, to people you will be my wife, and it's only for eighteen months as stated in the contract," he added. "Do I look that cheap?" I asked, and tore the paper. "How will you even suggest that type of thing to a stranger?" Julian's smirk faltered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. "Ah, come now, Sophie. Don't be dramatic. It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement.""Mutually beneficial?" I repeated, incredulous. "You think using me as your sex toy is beneficial to me?"Julian shrugged. "You'll get to live a life of luxury, and your mother will receive the best medical care. What more could you want?""I want respect," I said, my vo
Behind the billonaire's mask!Chapter 4Julian's POV "Hello, Marcus," I said, on the phone with my secretary. "I need you to draft another contract. Sophie seems hesitant, but I'm confident she'll come around."Marcus's voice was smooth on the other end. "Yes, sir. And what about the terms? Should I make any adjustments?""Yes," I replied. "Add that she is to move into my house immediately. And she needs my permission to leave the house."Marcus's pause was almost imperceptible. "Understood, sir.""But do you really have to do this?" My friend, Caleb, said immediately I ended the call. Caleb had been my best friend for many years. We had both met in the organisation as a fellow assassin, I had quit because of an incident a year ago, but Caleb is still in the business. "Yes." I replied curtly."But she's innocent. It's one woman who hurt you. Why are you taking your revenge on the other innocent woman?" he said in a low and urgent voice. I stood, pacing around the room. "You don't u
Behind the Billonaire's Mask!Chapter 5Julian's POV "Missing?" I repeated, my voice low and even. "What do you mean she's missing?"Marcus swallowed hard. "I...I was watching her, sir. I went to the bathroom, before her mother was moved to the operating room and when i came back, she was gone."My eyes narrowed. "What of her mother and her friend?""I haven't seen anyone with her today, and her mom is in the operating room." Marcus said. I nodded and quickly pulled out my phone to dial her number, but she didn't pick up.I turned and walked into the hospital, scanning the area. Where could she be? What's this girl trying to pull with me? "Find her," I ordered, turning to Marcus."Yes, sir," Marcus replied, walking towards the exit.I sat down outside the operating room.As I scrolled through my phone, I heard sobs. I looked up to see Sophie emerging from the operating room, wearing a pair of green scrubs and a surgical mask hanging around her neck. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and te
Chapter 106 Sophie’s POV "It's late already. We'll get going now." my mom said, rising from her seat. She handed Jason over to me, his sleepy eyes fluttering open as I cradled him in my arms. Dad followed suit, passing Jane to Julian, who received her with a careful grace, his expression softening as he looked down at her. "Are you leaving because I'm here?" Julian asked. "No, no, no, my son. We've been planning on leaving for a while now, but it just coincides with the time you got back." my dad replied, his hand on Julian's shoulder. "Yesh, we just came to keep your wife company." Isabella said. "Yeah, I noticed you've been missing work these days—flirting around. Is that true?" Julian asked, a teasing tone lacing his words as he raised an eyebrow at Isabella. "Well...I do as i please. No one can tell me what to do." Isabella replied, sticking out her tongue in playful defiance. "Hubby, I have gist for you regarding Izzy," I interjected, eager to stir the pot a
Chapter 105 Victoria's POV I walked into Julian's office, my heels clicking against the tiled floor and turned towards the door to close it; the aim was to make my ass show. I turned back toward Julian, and I noticed he had been focused on his computer. I doubt if he had even noticed my present not to talk of the subtle display of my butty that I had put on. "Good morning, sir." I greeted, trying to sound as sweet as possible. "Good morning, Celine." he replied, his gaze still fixed on his system. "You came early today?" I asked, swaying my hips slightly as I walked toward his desk. "Yes, I had some work to complete, but I guess I am done now." he said, finally lifting his gaze to meet mine. His tone neutral, he hadn't even noticed the display i had put on for him. "What are my schedule for today?" "You have a meeting with Mr. Morgan by 10 a.m., a general meeting with the shareholders by 1 p.m., and a visit to the health centre by 4p.m. That's all, sir." I said. "
Chapter 104 Sophie’s POV "Sophie, do you have to go and start working in your husband's office?" my dad asked as they settled in on the sofa. My gaze fell on Isabella. That sly fox. "Yeah, I just want to stop being idle at home and at least make a living and not depend on my husband on my husband entirely." I said. "As if he complained." Isabella muttered, and I shot her a death glare. I am going to deal with her later, I can't believe she went to tell my parents. The visit today was supposed to be a normal visit, but now I was going to get lectured for the rest of the day. "No, Bella said you have other reasons; she said you were afraid your husband's female employees would snatch away your husband from you, especially one called...Serene or..." my mom said. "Celine, mom." Isabella completed. That roach. I'm so going to deal with her. Snitch. "Yeah, Celine." my mom said. "It's not like that, mom. I'm just being conscious." I defended. "No, she isn't. She describ
Chapter 103Victoria's POV "Are you Victoria?" "What...what are you saying?" I stuttered, panic surging within me. I'm fucking caught already. No way out. "Yeah, I'm asking you...Are you Victoria? Do you know Victoria up to how i know her? Because you are saying it as if you are her! I was Victoria's everything, her secretary, her assistant, every damn thing. So, I'm more closer to her than any fucking body. So, just say the truth already and stop behaving like her. I doubt you even know who Victoria is." he said. Wait...I'm not caught. Not yet and never! This is my chance to make amendments. I looked around and then burst into tears. "I'm sorry, I have never worked at Langley. I don't even know who Victoria is. I just thought if I lied that I had worked in a big company that you would accept me, I'm really sorry, I just needed the money." Jaxon paused, his eyes full of pity for me. "You could have just been honest. The boss is very kind." "I didn’t know. I heard he's v
Chapter 102Isabella's POV"But why did you want to join your husband's company all of a sudden?" I asked Sophie as we sat at my restaurant. The soft morning light filtered through the window, casting a warm glow on the table where we were seated.Sophie, cradling Jane in her arms as she started breastfeeding her, looking thoughtful. "If you see the female employees that came to congratulate us... no, no, I can't cope with that. Especially one that is new—Celine, with all the curvy shape." She sighed, her eyes slightly narrowing as she adjusted her hold on Jane."But you are just a newly wedded couples. Your husband obviously still has eyes for you, so you need not be afraid," I reassured her, trying to ease her worries. "I know, I trust Julian, but I can't trust his female employees. What if they try to seduce him, especially that Celine? She's freaking curvy. Like... really really curvy. If it's not that i don't want to make it sound somehow, i would have said it's artificial. Lik
Chapter 101 Victoria's POV "I heard madam would be joining us here in a month's time." Sandra, the gist sharer and hearer. What? "What do you mean she would be joining us?" Charlotte, the ever-curious one, leaned in, her eyes wide with curiosity. "Yes, that's what I heard, but I am not sure what her reason is," Sandra replied, crossing her arms as if to shield her secrets."Could she be afraid that we would snatch her husband?" Gabrielle chimed in, her voice low and conspiratorial. Known for her quiet demeanor, she only spoke up when she felt it was absolutely necessary, and then quickly retreated into her shell."No, she's not the type. She seems nice...but she could really be afraid since females are more than males here," Charlotte interjected, her brow furrowed in thought."I know, right? That's probably the reason," Sandra agreed, nodding earnestly."You guys should focus on your work and stop gossiping about a happy home. The boss would be here soon," Athena, the manager,
Chapter 100 Julian's POV "What?!" I exclaimed, obviously shocked. What reason does Caleb have to do that? No, he gat no reason. Caleb had been my best friend for years now, so i see no reason why he would do such a thing. "Are you sure about what you just said?" "Yes, sir. I confirmed it countless times, but all the evidence pointed to him..." that was all I needed to hear, and my next move was walking hurriedly to him. He had already gone a few miles, heading toward his car. I grabbed him by the shoulder, pivoting him to face me, and without hesitation, I threw a punch that landed squarely on his jaw. Gasps erupted from the small crowd that had gathered. "What the hell do you think you're doing, Julian?" Caleb demanded, wiping the blood from his lip with a look of confusion and anger. I didn’t respond; instead, I landed another punch.He quickly turned, grabbing me by the shoulders. "Tell me what the hell you're doing now and stop punching like a minor!" he yelled, his voice
Chapter 99 Julian's POV Damn. The wait is fucking killing me. I can't wait to see my bride. I can't wait to see how beautiful she would look today. "Hey, man." Caleb said as he walked over to where I was sitting. "What's up, P." I greeted back and we exchanged hugs and handshakes. Caleb is my best man, of course. He's been my rock throughout this entire planning process. Marcus walked in almost immediately. "She is around, sir." I didn’t even wait to hear any more and dashed out of the room into the room meant for my bride. I froze at the sight before me. Sitting there, surrounded by people taking pictures was Sophie. Is this really the bride I'm getting married to? Sophie is an epitome of beauty, I know that, but this fucking transformation made my heart skipped a beat; she looked fucking stunning, or is there any word powerful enough to capture her radiance. She sat on the small cushion in the room, her white flowing gown surrounding her without revealing any hint of h
Chapter 98 Sophie’s POV I looked at my reflection in the mirror, my heart racing with excitement and a hint of anxiety. It's finally my day; it's the day I'm officially going to be Julian's wife. I hope everything goes smoothly, Victoria is still lurking around in God knows where. No one has been able to find where she is or sighted her, which made my stomach twist in knots. I gazed at my children, and they were kicking their cradles as if happy mommy is getting married. I really, really hope everything goes well today. I don't want anything disrupting the wedding, not even the slightest thing like last time. I couldn’t bear the thought of a repeat. The bachellorete night held last night and it was a success. But now, I could only hope this day would be a success as well. The door opened, revealing Julian. "Why are you not dressed up yet? I thought Evelyn and Isabella were supposed to be here. Where are they?" Julian asked. I didn't answer, instead; i rushed into his ar