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Bound By A Contract 89
As I stood in the kitchen, the aroma of the food filling the room, I felt a sense of excitement. I knew Cole would love the fact that I had brought him lunch, and I couldn't wait to see the smile on his face.And then, Evelyn walked in, her presence throwing me off guard. I tried to hide my surprise, but I could feel my heart racing in my chest. She looked stunning as always, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy at the thought of her being here with us."What is smelling so delicious?" she asked, her voice soft and melodic. I smiled, feeling a sense of relief that she hadn't noticed anything amiss."I wanted to surprise Cole by bringing him lunch," I replied, my voice filled with enthusiasm. "He's been working so hard, and I wanted to do something nice for him."Evelyn's smile grew wider, and I could see the admiration in her eyes. "That's so sweet of you, Elizabeth," she said. "I'm sure he'll love it."I nodded, my heart swelling with pride. I had always prided myself on
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COLE’S POVAs I sat in my office, going through the details of the potential merger with the investors, my mind couldn't help but wander to thoughts of Elizabeth. I wondered what she was up to, and if she was thinking about me as much as I was thinking about her.Suddenly, the business committee chairman interrupted my thoughts with his suggestion that they needed someone more flexible to travel for the merger, considering my marital status. I couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. I had always been committed to my work, but now it seemed that being married was seen as a limitation.However, I quickly regained my composure and assured the chairman that my personal life would not interfere with my work. I was determined to make this merger a success, and nothing would stand in my way.As the meeting came to a close, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief mixed with excitement. The possibility of this new business venture was thrilling, but it also meant more time away from E
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COLE’S POVI couldn't help but notice Carlos's expression as Evelyn walked in. I don't blame him; Evelyn was breathtakingly beautiful. But I quickly brought my attention back to the matter at hand."Evelyn, thank you for bringing lunch. I appreciate it. But we're in the middle of a business meeting right now, so I can't show you around," I said firmly, trying to ignore the seductive way she was looking at me.I couldn't help but notice how Evelyn was standing so close to me, and how her breath smelled like roses. She was a sight to behold, but I couldn't let my guard down. I knew what she was up to, and I couldn't afford to let my marriage slip away."Thanks for bringing the food, Evelyn," I said, trying to sound polite, but stern.Evelyn smiled coyly and looked at Carlos, who was clearly taken aback by her beauty."It's my pleasure, Cole. I just thought I'd drop by and say hello to your friend here."I cleared my throat and said, "This is Carlos, my business partner."Carlos nodded,
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COLE’S POVI couldn't help but notice Carlos's expression as Evelyn walked in. I don't blame him; Evelyn was breathtakingly beautiful. But I quickly brought my attention back to the matter at hand."Evelyn, thank you for bringing lunch. I appreciate it. But we're in the middle of a business meeting right now, so I can't show you around," I said firmly, trying to ignore the seductive way she was looking at me.I couldn't help but notice how Evelyn was standing so close to me, and how her breath smelled like roses. She was a sight to behold, but I couldn't let my guard down. I knew what she was up to, and I couldn't afford to let my marriage slip away."Thanks for bringing the food, Evelyn," I said, trying to sound polite, but stern.Evelyn smiled coyly and looked at Carlos, who was clearly taken aback by her beauty."It's my pleasure, Cole. I just thought I'd drop by and say hello to your friend here."I cleared my throat and said, "This is Carlos, my business partner."Carlos nodded,
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ELIZABETH's POVAs soon as Cole answered the phone, I could sense that something was off. He sounded distracted, and it wasn't like him to not acknowledge the food I had sent for him through Evelyn. I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but my instincts told me that something was up.When I asked him about the food, he said that he enjoyed it, but his tone was curt. I couldn't help but feel hurt that he didn't take the time to thank me properly. It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to me.I pressed him about why he wanted to talk when he got back, but he refused to tell me. I knew that Cole could be secretive at times, but this felt different. I couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something from me."Why tell me now then? Why didn't you just tell me when you come?" I asked him."I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I don't want you to fall asleep before I come, that's why," he replied.I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his excuse. "Well, aren't you just the romantic," I said, tryin
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COLE’S POVI walked into our house and tried to calm my racing heart. My mind was in a million different places, all at once. I couldn't believe what had just happened between Evelyn and me."Hey, Cole," Elizabeth greeted me with a smile, but I could tell she sensed that something was off. "How was your day?"I cleared my throat and tried to focus on her words. "It was okay," I said, my voice strained. "I just need a moment to myself."Elizabeth frowned, but she didn't press the issue. I could feel her eyes on me as I walked past her and headed to our bedroom.Once inside, I sank down onto the bed and buried my head in my hands. I couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that was coursing through my veins.How could Evelyn do this to me? To us? I had never been more hurt in my life.As I sat there, lost in thought, Elizabeth's voice drifted into the room. "Cole, can we talk about what's going on?" she asked, her tone soft and hesitant.I took a deep breath and tried to steady myself. "Y
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COLE’S POVI knew that Elizabeth was just trying to defend her friend, but it still irked me that she didn't take my concerns seriously. I had talked to Evelyn several times before, and she had made it very clear that she was interested in me. But I didn't want to start a fight with Elizabeth over it, so I decided to let it go."I appreciate that, Evelyn," I said with a smile, "But I don't think anyone is after me. I just wanted to share my concerns with Elizabeth."Evelyn looked at me with a mischievous grin, "Are you sure about that, Cole? I can see the way you look at me."I couldn't help but chuckle at her comment. "You know me too well, Evelyn. But seriously, I'm not interested in anything more than friendship with you.""Okay, okay," she relented, "I believe you. But just know that I'm always here for you, in case you change your mind."I shook my head, still chuckling. "You're something else, Evelyn. But I appreciate your friendship."As we all settled down and started watching
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EVELYN’S POV(FEW HOURS AGO)As we entered the house, Carlos pinned me against the wall and we started kissing passionately. The desire between us was palpable, and I knew what was going to happen next. We made our way to the couch, but before we could go any further, I stopped him."Wait," I said, taking a deep breath."What's wrong?" he asked, concern etched on his face."I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm still technically married to my husband, and no matter how terrible he is, he's still my husband," I explained, feeling a pang of guilt."A man like him doesn't deserve a woman like you," he said firmly, making my heart flutter."You're right," I said, smiling. "That's why I'm going to divorce his ass soon and be fully yours."Carlos and I couldn't keep our hands off each other. We were kissing passionately against the wall, on the couch, and then making our way to the bedroom. My body was on fire, and my desire for him was overwhelming.But then, I stopped him. I couldn't go any
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Bound By A Contract 137 EPILOGUE
Eliza's PovMonths had passed since that fateful night, a night filled with terror and despair, but also with courage and resilience. Our lives had been forever changed by the events that unfolded, and yet, somehow, we found a way to heal and move forward.Evelyn was locked away in a high-security facility, paying for her crimes. The legal battle that followed was arduous, but justice prevailed, and we were able to gain custody of the children. Riel and the twins, Mia and Liam, went through a difficult period of adjustment, but with the love and support of our family, they began to heal.As for Cole and me, our bond grew stronger through the trials we faced together. We learned to lean on each other and trust in the power of our love. The scars of that night were a constant reminder of our strength and resilience. We vowed to protect our family at all costs and cherish every moment we had together.In the aftermath, we sought therapy to help us navigate the emotional trauma we had end
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ELIZABETH The phone rang.I turned and tossed as I was the only one awake at the moment, with Cole snoring peacefully close to where I was.He needed it. He had been a good boy doing all the work all night long, I groaned as I got out of bed making my way all naked to where the phone of the cabin."Can you pick that up please." Cole grunted in his sleep.Last night had been a hell of a night, and we've done several things all night till daybreak. It all started with the couples bonfire night —As the last day's event , guess we had too much of the local brewed drink of the South Africans.Could it be termed as?Reconciliation sex? It was far more than that.It was the One month of getting back together with Cole and all we've done during those times was literally fuck all day.We were like new couples who couldn't take our eyes and urge off each other.It was all we did more so it was the reason why we had taken the trip.Olivia had been there first to look at it then had sent the lin
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COLE.THE best decision I had ever made in my life was getting rid of Evelyn and that of course was after the Dna test came out negative.Guess Eliza was shocked when my doctor gave out the evidence, I was not the father of Sarah but in a way I felt concern for her well-being.Just like Adrian who was sitting close to Eliza and been in Riel life.I had been jealous for a while seeing them together but then I had taken my mind off it by looking at the face of the judge.It was all going in my favor, there was maids and guards all there to tell the court of how Evelyn had been toxic all this while.All of a sudden, it became a two-way case with me battling for the custody of two children.An Alpha man in every sense…It was funny that Evelyn was only starting to love her child after she found out that she has a part of my finances willed to her name but that had been a trap at my end.Women like Evelyn deserved to be in rehabilitation or even worse hell."Is that all or there are still
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ELIZABETHGoosebumps…It was a day to the trial and that seemed to be what took over all or most of my mind, I didn't know how to deal with all of the pressure.Work that week had been hectic, yet at the same time it had been distracting enough that it kept me afloat all this while, it had been the main reason I had not wallowed In what could be the decision made by the court.The wind found its way past my body feeling it with smoothness but left my soul bare, dark and inexpressive.I was out at the mall, smiling at the door man that held the door while I stood looking past the opened door with two bags in my head.As my gaze shifted to the second car, a convertible, where a tall, handsome man was alighting, dressed in rolled up top and faded jeans. I reeled back in shock as he turned towards where I was with Cole slipping out of my lips silently.Disbelief fought with unmistakable recognition, I was barely ten minutes from my house and of all the malls in the whole of the city, h
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ELIZABETHWe were always in pursuit of perfection and after getting it all, what else?The need for Perfection was by far the greatest flaw of any man and I found myself succumbing to the same fate.I have gotten the revenge I had spent the last five years of my life looking for but still had no satisfaction—It was all like vanity.To make matters worse Riel had incessantly been talking about his father, in a way it seemed like the two had a bond I couldn't quite describe almost as though they were meant to be with each other all this long while.It was the main reason I had moved out of the hotel and gotten a place, I couldn't just live a life where I kept looking over my shoulders if Cole would pop in anytime and demand for his child.Suddenly, it was starting to look like the game had turned against me and I was the one at the end of everything all, I was the one that was mocked by fate.Over the next few weeks, I worked very hard at blocking Cole out of my consciousness, and
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ELIZABETH.It calls for celebration right?The thought of how Cole would feel hearing that I had taken this from him at the last moment brought a smirk to my face.It took me five years, five good years and finally I could say that I had gotten a revenge that was worthwhile.He had rang them in my presence and they had given him the news.A part of me felt a kind of sympathy for the man that had been my husband and who was definitely the father of my child but soon the expression and sick feeling gave room for the grudges I had against him.I was half home and was giving Evelyn the gossip of how everything went when she informed me that she was no longer at the suite but was now at her place.Apparently, she got a call from the office and since she couldn't leave him behind she had gone with him to her place."Why do I have a feeling you just want to see me?" I asked.She scoffed ." Just get your ass here."Change of plans…I thought to myself as I turned the car three-sixty degrees a
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COLE "What!"My car came to an abrupt stop on the road, I thought I was done hearing bad news and this popped up out of nowhere.I couldn't think about the possibility of this happening,I couldn't think about me losing the deal and if it was happening that way it was starting to look like Karma was all out to get me.I swerved my car in a complete U turn and headed straight back for the company driving crazilyStill running the thought in my mind, In a way it was hard to believe everything he was telling me, as I couldn't quite place it around my mind.The more I thought about it, the more I saw reasons not to.I rang the company while driving through the highway like quite an insane person. The only memories that kept going through my mind were two.The first had something to do with getting there as fast as I could and the other was a warning thought about how fast I was driving.This shouldn't even be happening, I had outbidded the least person by a whole lot.They picked after r
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ELIZABETHImagine the shock.I stood there looking at the prospective bidders and there — Right there was Cole's name.A smirk crawled across so fast as the speed of light, you wouldn't have caught a glimpse of it if you didn't look.One thing I have gotten to know about my Ex husband was he went for only deals that were deemed necessary and important. If he was going for this it meant it was quite as important.It could mean only one thing…The thought of the implications passed through my mind.There was a need for me to know, a need for me to know how important this was to me."Do you have any idea of how important this deal would be to him?" I turned to Annabelle—My lawyer."You mean you don't know?" She looked at me puzzled.The look she gave me was as though I didn't know what was going on …What looked to be trending.If it was, it got me wondering Olivia didn't mention it to me-"Know what?" I looked at her expressing the same emotions that was right they're still on her face.
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ELIZABETH There was only one way to explain how blissful a home is and the truth is there was nothing like home?Could there have been anything more?Certainly not as the best part of any entity was getting back home after staying away for so long.No matter how one looked at it… it turned out to be that home is where the heart is .That was the case with my mind all through the trip back home to start. I didn't know what to expect when I got home, whether good or bad.Five years had not been a short while and it was easy to see that a lot had changed during those long while.All through this while I had been far away from home and had probably missed the concept of what a good home could be but the moment my plane landed in the track I could see everything again.The probabilities were high and I could tell everything from the moment we walked through the airport hallway pulling out bags.From a frantic Riel excited to have a feel of the city to myself that didn't know how to take
