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Countryside

Author: Ayrene N.
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-03-15 22:27:25

Two years later…

“Are those stationed well?” Mr. Eliot Matthews, Christine's father asked his handyman as he passed by carrying a bouquet of flowers.

“Yes Mr. Eliot, everything is ready,” he answered, nodding as he smiled at him.

“Perfect, I need everything to be meticulous before they get here tomorrow,” Mr. Eliot said, waving with his hands as he glanced at the beauty of his floriculture gardens.

He turned around smiling as he saw Michael approaching him.

“Ooh there you are son, finally, I can't handle this on my own,” the old man said, patting Michael's shoulder.

“Yeah, we delivered the flowers safely, how far are you on the preparations?” Michael asked, placing one hand in his jeans pocket as he looked around.

He had been running these gardens for almost two years, learning the business with the Matthews since they found him.

“I don't know, why don't you go around and tell me what you think,” Mr. Eliot said, pushing him slightly forward.

“Okay, but I can't stay for long. C
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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Mystery man

    “Look who's all dressed up…” Ashley said out loud as she entered Brenda's bedroom but stopped midway on noticing her sad face. “What's wrong hunnie?” Ashley asked worriedly as she sat next to her, holding her gently. “Nothing, mom, it's just school and…” Brenda started pausing as she whimpered, wiping her tears. “School? Are you getting bullied? Tell me his or her name, I'll take care of this!” Ashley said firmly but in panic. Brenda lifted her head up, looking at her mother in confusion. “What? No one has any right to bully anyone,” Ashley insisted as she saw her daughter's confused expression. “Mooom, no one is bullying me, it's just that there's a father — child day coming up soon and…” Brenda said, her voice breaking as she tried to complete her sentence. Ashley hugged her tightly, understanding perfectly what she was experiencing. “There, there, I'm sorry hunnie,” Ashley comforted, stroking her back gently. “I don't know what to do, mommy, are the other kids going to laugh

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-16
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Binoculars

    Exhausted from the journey the day before, Ashley stretched as she moaned getting off the bed. She had to admit life here was quiet, the quiet that made one's mind relax. She moved to draw the curtains, her line of vision falling on the vast ranch ahead. So green and attractive, she breathed in the freshest for she thought she had drawn in like forever. “Not bad,” she mumbled to herself as her body relaxed to the bright, warm sunshine that hit her face. Sitting down at the balcony recliner she let her eyes travel to the binoculars right next to her. Curiosity getting the better part of her, she took them, letting her eyes focus on a neighboring mansion not far from there. “Ooh,” the expression was out before she could stop it as her eyes drank in the masculine bare, back before her. She couldn't stop spying on his movement, making her feel like a pervert. The man seemed so busy carrying haystacks in either hand, making his muscles flex seductively. A wave of familiarity hit her a

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-17
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Chased...

    Running through the vast ranch in the evening was not something Ashley imagined. Her lungs burned as she gasped for air, looking behind her. From a distance, she could see someone racing on a horse chasing her. The mansion being out of sight, Ashley felt like she would give up. There was no way she was going to outrun a horse. Her evening walk had turned to running, she hadn't told anyone where she was heading too. Her mind filled with horror, she tripped and found herself hard on the ground. “Aah!” she cried out in pain as her elbows throbbed in pain. Too hurt and exhausted to stand, Ashley stayed down, waiting for her fate. At that moment, cursing by heart why she liked the place even for a second. Surprisingly, a man, her father's age came into view, making Ashley wonder how he raced that fast without breaking a sweat. Dismounting his horse, he took off his hat, ready to approach Ashley. “Are you alright?” the man's voice came, but Ashley quickly shielded her face with her ha

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-18
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Masquerade lovers

    The room was packed full of guests listening to the opening speech. Each was enthusiastic to hear what their host had to say.“…now you can dance and enjoy, thank you again for coming,” Clapping echoed through the mansion as the guests appreciated the welcome speech. Ashley held on to Lindsey's hand, squeezing it gently, “Lin, have you spotted him yet?” “Not yet, are you sure our plan is going to work?” Lindsey asked, moving her eyes under her mask disguise. “Yes, he'll slip, and I'll be there to get him,” Ashley said with determination in her voice. “Hey beauties, Ash would you mind if I borrow Lin just for a second?” Luke called from behind them, his disguise looking alluring. “No, no, Lin I'll be fine go ahead,” Ashley quickly accepted, pushing Lindsey gently to her love. “Call me if anything turns up,” Lindsey said before walking away with Luke. Ashley looked around spotting her dad busy with other men talking. At that moment, her only thought was turning away from the even

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-18
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   No guilt

    Michael stirred in bed, stretching his arm to touch the spot next to him only to find it cold and empty. He glanced at the wall clocked only to see through the dim light the clock hit four o'clock in the morning. His mind quickly registered last night's events as his mask stuck on his face, an indication he didn't take it off. His body, feeling awfully relaxed and alive than ever before. He smiled as he remembered his angel from the night. On the floor, he noticed something glittering under the dim light in the room. Michael reached for it only to find a bracelet with a name engraved on it. “Ashley,” he muttered to himself, the name rolling off his tongue like sweet music. She didn't exactly seem like the type to sneak out on him, but she definitely did. He always got up early, his body got used to it. Slowly slipping on a trouser, he pulled off the mask before he opened the back door to take a peek outside. Funny enough, there was no sight off, the thought of her sneaking out un

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-19
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Mistaken identity?

    Ashley turned slowly in anticipation to see him. As their eyes locked, Ashley looked at him unblinking in shock as he smiled at her. “Miss Ashley, this is Micha…” “Jordan?” Ashley muttered, her voice barely audible as she looked at him, stunned. “That's impossible…please tell me I'm dreaming…” Ashley mumbled, not knowing what to do. Everyone in the room looked at Ashley as if she were going nuts as she froze on the spot. Michael looked at the woman before him, the mere sight of her making his mind swirlThe name ‘Jordan’ felt so familiar to his mind. As if, having flashes of memory where he could have sworn he had known her from somewhere. Looking at her so lost as she stared blankly at her, Michael couldn't help but feel confused. Why would his mind even have any clue that he had maybe known her. Or perhaps she was just flustered after last night, but Michael thought it was a bit too much for her to look so horrified. “Miss Ashley? Are you alright?” Christine chimed in, their

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-20
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Find Michael!

    “Chris? Christie?” Michael called as he walked through the plain fields. Christine had sent her a message indicating she was in danger and that he should go alone. Despite Christine's reaction earlier in the day, she was like his little sister. “Damn you Chris, where are you?” Michael mumbled to himself, once again scouting the area. A worried expression on his face, mostly for Ashley who had not woken up yet. “Aaah! Please let me go!” A scream came from a few meters from them, making Michael stride out. He stood in shock, seeing Andrew practically on top of the naked Christine. She threw her hands desperately crying out as Andrew held her tightly. “Hey! Man! Let her go!” Michael said pulling off Andrew, which turned out to be easier than he had anticipated. Michael pulled the man off the girl, making them roll away from Chris. Suddenly, Michael felt himself being flipped under, making Andrew on the top side. “You son of a bitch! Chris, I've got him,” Andrew cursed, delivering

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-21
  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The Mines

    Devastation fell in the mansion as the fact of Ashley's sudden disappearance couldn’t be hidden. No one was yet to digest the fact that Ashley disappeared just like that.“What? What do you mean you can't find her?” Hamilton ended another call with one of the search parties. “These useless bunch of idiots!” He cursed banging the table in his home office. His daughter had gone missing for a whole day now, no trace of her. A soft knock at the door made him hum in response as he took a seat slowly. Luke walked with his eyes swollen from deprived sleep. “Son, do you have any news? Have they found my little girl?” Mr. Hamilton asked the hope in his eyes fading away as he looked defeated. “We haven't found anything yet, but tomorrow we will be progressing to the abandoned mines to search for…” Luke explained making Hamilton's head shoot up in shock. “Oh my God, you think she was dumped there? How could anyone be that merciless!” Mr. Hamilton said, holding his head between his hands. “

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-21

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  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Pleasure in the fields...

    One week down the line, Ashley couldn't help but smile as she saw Lin walking towards her. “I can't believe we are actually leaving in two days,” Ashley said, as she admired the environment. “You know the countryside isn't as bad as I thought,” Ashley added, making Lindsey smile as looked out in the fields too. Both of them being near to death shook them pretty well. “Yeah we should probably hold off on coming here next time,” Lindsey contradicted her statement making Ashley laugh. “I thought your dream future was here? What happened?” Ashley teased knowing how Lindsey was for the idea to visit the place. “Stop it, maybe in a few more years I would consider coming back here,” Lindsey said looking out into the plain fields. “Lin?” Ashley called looking at her in a serious and concerned face. “Yes, Ash?” Lindsey replied, looking at her with her eyebrows furrowed. “I never say this enough, but you are not just my best friend, you are my sister and I love you so much,” Ashley said,

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Stop or I'll shoot

    Ashley held in her breath as she crawled back on the dusty concrete under the parked truck. She held her mouth in shock as she saw Andrew look under one of the two trucks. Just two trucks to hers, Ashley crawled back slowly and carefully praying she wouldn't get caught. As she heard his sinister laughter die down, she froze on the spot. “Bring me that torch! She's somewhere here,” Andrew announced, standing up to get the light. Ashley quickly took the opportunity to slowly slip into the nearby bush and hit the scattered forest. Under the dim moonlight it was easy to make out shadows and that made her fear for her life. “Boss, she's not here,” one of the men said, looking at his Boss in fear. “This way, she just went this way into the forest!” Another man announced, making all the men rush towards the forest. Ashley ran until her lungs burned out, making her stop to breathe, feeling like she would pass out. Jordan and Hamilton listened carefully to the sounds through the phone.

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Hiding...

    “Love? Is that really you?” Jordan asked, his face litting up in both disbelief and joy. Jordan put the phone on a loudspeaker for Hamilton to listen in. “Sweetie is that you?” Hamilton asked his watering up in excitement. “Yes, I ran away from Andrew, I'm currently at a police station…” Ashley explained everything over the phone. “Forget about tomorrow I'll be there in a few hours,” Jordan interjected. He couldn't let her stay at that place. “Yes honey, we are on our way, stay safe,” Hamilton confirmed as they both set out towards the car. Luke overheard the commotion and decided to check what was going on. Only to find his dad and Jordan on their way towards the main door. “Dad? Jordan? Where are you heading to?” he asked, looking from the first floor. “Ooh, son you won't believe this, Ashley has just called, she's safe,” Hamilton said, his tone full of pride and happiness. “What? Are you sure it's her? Jordan?” Luke asked, looking between the two in confirmation. “We are

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Is that you?

    “Daddy? When will mom come home?” Brandon asked, his eyes full of sadness. “I don't know sweet pea, but we hope soon,” Jordan replied, kissing his son on the forehead as he tucked him in. “Is she going to die too and come back later?” Brenda chirped her expression marching all the four children. Jordan couldn't forget their happy yet shocked faces when they first came to visit him at the hospital. No amount of money could replace the joy in their eyes that dark…~~~~Flashback~~~~“Hey man, you're going to be discharged tomorrow, congrats on your full recovery,” Luke said, smiling at him. “Thanks man, and I'm sorry about what happened,” Jordan said, apologizing as he noticed the dark marks sleep bags below his eyes. “It's going to be fine, but it still hurts so much you know that animal will pay for what he did to my Lin,” Luke lamented, his face covered with the look of both vengeance and sorrow. Jordan patted him on the back soothingly as he felt his pain. A soft knock at the d

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Waking up in a strange place

    Ashley fluttered her eyes open, her body feeling strangely rigid. The past events slowly crowded her brain, making her body stay on alert. This time her surroundings were quiet with no bullets flying around. A sudden thought came to her mind, making her sit up quickly. ‘Lin? How was Lin?’ She thought as she carefully set her feet on the ground to survey the unfamiliar room. “Hello?” She called, noticing no cameras in the plain-looking room. ‘Where was she?’ She couldn't help but wonder. She pushed the door open slightly, her feet wobbly, probably from not walking for quite a while. Likewise, she also heard voices along the hall which had locked rooms along it. ‘What was this place?’ She thought as she pushed a door which surprisingly opened. Ashley looked inside only to see a neatly made bed with a monitor machine? This place looked nothing like a hospital, it was too quiet. “Excuse me, Miss, may I help you?” A lady dressed in a nurse's uniform asked her, making Ashley sigh in r

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The Ambush

    As her body bumped up and down in the large arms of the strange man, Ashley couldn't hold back her screams. No matter how loud she screamed the noisy bar was much louder and anyone would have mistaken that as fun. “Please let me go,” Ashley pleaded, her teary face unhidden. As she felt her feet hit the ground, she closed her eyes, noticing the restrooms. Nobody would hear her there, compared to the gigantic man she was nothing. “Miss Ashley, open your eyes,” the man said, husky but gentle. Ashley didn't know if she had hit her head to the extent she was imagining her own things on the verge of death. But as large arms shook her shoulders violently she confirmed she was nowhere near to hallucinating. Opening her eyes slowly in shock, Ashley looked at the man before her. ‘Was he trying to get her comfortable before killing her?’ thoughts filled her head as she looked at him suspiciously. “Miss Ashley, I am with the FBI, and we've come to rescue you and the girls,” the man announ

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   The horrifying event

    “No!” Ashley suddenly exclaimed as she felt Andrew's breath on her neck. “Hey, hey, calm down, I was only teasing you, come I'll take you to the main place,” Andrew said, chuckling at her terrified face. Ashley silently thanked her stars for the save, but she also knew the night was young so much could happen. She needed to be on her guard all night. Taken by her thoughts she didn't notice Andrew taking her to a more settled room, calm music, men, and women that looked wealthy. Ashley couldn't help but spot some popular old billionaires and businessmen. “What is this place?” Ashley couldn't hold back the question that had been circulating her head ever since she entered the building. “This is where we make the most money,” Andrew said smiling as he started to greet some men in gestures. Ashley looked at him confused at his statement. “There are rules here, whatever you see don't ask any questions, stay composed,” Andrew earned sternly switching to his cold ruthless side. Ashley

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Hell hole

    Ashley stood there in awe looking at the magnificent outfit that lay before her. She had been moved here for an hour now her room had a surveillance camera. Whatever was going on tonight had to be big for her to be dressed like a queen. She was used to exquisite dresses, and she knew an expensive one when she saw it. Slowly slipping into the bathroom she couldn't help but sigh in relief when she noticed no camera. At least they decided to give her some privacy or so she thought. Minutes later she stood by the look looking alluring like she owned the night. For some reason, she wanted to make him remember this night. A soft knock at the door made her furrow her eyebrows confused. “Come in,” she hummed, fixing a loose hair strand that fell on her cheek. Ashley heard the door click open but didn't bother checking who it was until she felt hands slim waist. “You look sexy,” Andrew complimented as he smiled through the mirror. “Thank you,” Ashley replied, forcing her lips to curve

  • Billionaire's Regret; He wants her back   Shut up, woman!

    Pulling into the Matthews residence, Lindsey held a serious frown covering her face. That girl was never going to see the end of her if she didn't produce Ashley's whereabouts. She looked around carefully, noticing evening was approaching. She had to be first so she would go back to check on the kids. Lindsey caught Christine's figure at the corner of her eye sneaking out of the compound. As Mrs. Matthews approached her, Lindsey smiled at her but couldn't wait. She rudely got into her car and drove off, leaving the woman shocked at her behavior. She waved at her through the window, her car driving out of the compound. Lindsey caught the taxi that Christine entered, making her grin evilly. “You can run b**ch, but you can never hide from me… I got you,” Lindsey muttered to herself, feeling proud she caught the sneaky lady. Half an hour on the road, Lindsey didn't anticipate she would still be following her on. Checking her GPS they were driving more away from Sierra. “Where the

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