Tony issued a command to Lucas, instructing him to call Liana from the hotel. They both would soon be leaving to check her wedding dress fitting. Minutes later, Liana exited the hotel, only to be greeted with the sight of Tony engrossed in conversation with a mysterious woman. She stood there, watching from the corner, as the woman leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Tony's cheek before disappearing into the distance.Liana's heart sank as she watched Tony's casual response to the intimate gesture. "Is he really the man I'm about to marry?" she thought, a wave of uncertainty washing over her.With a heavy sigh, she steeled herself and made her way towards Tony, mustering a brave face. He smiled smugly as he spotted her, opening the car door and sliding into the driver's seat. Liana followed suit, her mind still reeling from the unsettling sight she had just witnessed.Liana settled into the passenger seat, the cool leather providing little comfort for the tumultuous emotions swirlin
Mrs Victoria stared at Liana in shock, her mind racing to process the news."Darling," she began, her voice tinged with concern, "why the rush to get married? How long have you known this man?" she asked.Liana's face remained resolute as she replied, "Mom, there's nothing wrong with this marriage. I love him and I want to spend my life with him."Mrs Victoria sighed, her eyes searching her daughter's face for any sign of doubt. "I know, but I'm just worried about you," she said gently."Mom, please, I know what I'm doing," Liana pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation.Mrs Victoria's gaze softened as she saw the determination in her eyes. "Alright, I won't stand in your way," she said, sighing heavily.As her mother turned away, Liana couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. She knew her mother was worried for a reason, but there was more to this than she could tell her."I'm sorry, Mom. I had to do this for you," Liana thought to herself as a wave of emotion washed over her.Sh
The next morning, Liana was busy cooking in the restaurant's kitchen when Lucas called for her. He handed her a slip with an order and asked her to serve the couple in room 306. Liana took the paper and checked the dishes ordered.As Liana turned to head back to the kitchen, she heard a familiar voice. She feigned a smile as she saw Tony's mother approaching her."Liana, why are you in a waitress uniform?" Ms. Black asked.“Mom, I thought I should assist my future husband before we get married,” Liana stuttered, looking down.“You are thoughtful but do you…” Ms. Black began but Liana interrupted.“Mom, I only want to help him,” she said with a smile.“Okay, if that is what you want. It's fine," Ms. Black said. Just as she was about to leave, she stopped and turned back to Liana, taking her hand."Let's go to his office together," she suggested.Liana's eyes widened in surprise."Ms. Black, Liana needs to serve a customer," Lucas said, stepping in, and Ms. Black glared at him."How da
In the busy kitchen, the aroma of various dishes filled the air. Liana picked up a tray, ready to serve a customer, when one of her colleagues approached her and informed her that Lucas wanted to see her. Liana nodded and placed the tray down before heading to meet Lucas.She stepped outside, and noticed Lucas speaking with Thomas."You asked to see me," she said as she approached them."Mr. Tony requested your presence in his office," Lucas said, mentioning Tony's name.Liana's heart sank at the mention of Tony's name. She wanted to refuse but she knew she couldn't defy Tony’s command.She forced a smile as she nodded and said, "I understand. I'll go see him now."As she made her way to Tony's office, her mind raced with bitter thoughts. She didn't want to be around him, but she knew she had to put up a convincing front. After all, she didn't want Tony’s mother to suspect their fake relationship.Arriving in front of Tony’s office door, she gently knocked on the door, she heard a gru
That night, after spending time in the movie theater, Tony and the ladies left and headed to his car. Tony drove swiftly, eager to drop Liana off at her place, but he couldn’t help but think of Sophia, who was sitting beside him. He couldn’t wait to have her that night.When they arrived, Tony dropped Liana off on the street, which was already dark and deserted.As Tony drove away, Liana stood on the sidewalk, watching the taillights disappear into the night. She couldn’t help but feel a chill creep up her spine as the sounds of the city faded away, leaving her alone in the darkness.Liana stood on the sidewalk, anxiously waiting for a can, but not a single car showed up. She began to regret her decision, but she knew her family's well being depended on her. Hours passed, and just when she was about to give up hope, a cab finally appeared. Liana quickly flagged it down, and the cab came to a halt."Where are you headed, ma'am?" the driver asked.Liana gave him her destination, still
"What?!" Liana exclaimed.After the call disconnected, she immediately dialed Ms. Black's number. The line rang once but Ms. Black didn’t pickup, she dialled the number again, and finally, Ms. Black picked up."Hello, ma'am," Liana said, trying to keep her voice steady."Liana? What's going on? It is past midnight, why are you calling?" Ms. Black said, as she yawned."Ma'am, it is Tony. I was called at the hospital that he got into an accident. We need to go to the hospital." Liana said, cutting straight to the point. She provided the name of the hospital, and Ms. Black hung up without another word.Liana, growing increasingly desperate, turned to her phone again, she opened the indrive app, searching for an uber. But there were no cars available. "How am I going to get there?" she muttered to herself, her heart racing. After several minutes of trying to find a solution, she realized there was nothing she could do in the middle of the night. Liana heaved a sigh as she resigned herse
As the afternoon sun streamed through the hospital room window, Liana rested her head on her arm, dozing off in a chair beside Tony’s bed. Tony, however, was laying down, his fingers tapping away at his phone screen. The quiet peace of the room was broken by the sound of the door opening, and the cheerful voices of Mr. and Mrs. Black filling the air.Mrs. Black approached Tony, her gaze softening with concern, “Feeling any better, dear?”“Yes, mom… when will the doctor discharge me?” Tony asked, eager to return home.Mrs. Black smiled reassuringly, “Soon, my boy. But let’s not rush it. You need to get your strength back.” She then turned to Liana, gently shaking her awake.Liana groaned, her eyes fluttering open. “Oh! Mrs. Black, I didn’t realize you were here. I’m sorry for falling asleep,” she apologized, blushing slightly at her lack of awareness.Mrs. Black patted Liana’s shoulder, a warm smile on her face. “Don’t worry, my dear. Resting is important too. Now, both of you must be
Liana was stunned to see her sister with Mr. Black, she wheeled Tony's chair closer to them. In a hushed tone, she asked, "Sarah, what are you doing here?""Liana, mom collapsed after you left the house this morning,” Sarah explained in a shaky voice. “She has been admitted here."Liana’s eyes widened in shock. "What? How? I need to see her. Now!"Sarah continued, her voice breaking, "The medicines were finished. She didn’t want to trouble you and tried to hide it from you. But she has been coughing up blood, Liana.” Sarah's eyes welled up with tears, and she turned away to hide her tears.Mr. Black’s heart went out to the girls, his expression solemn. “Liana, let's ask the doctor if we can see her,” he suggested.Liana nodded as she followed Mr Black and Sarah to her mother’s ward, leaving Tony behind.Liana's heart thundered in her chest as she neared the door of her mother’s ward. Just as she reached for the door handle, a nurse appeared, stopping them in their tracks.“I’m sorry,
The following morning, Tony groaned as he woke up, the memory of last night’s events rushing back. He smirked as he noticed Liana, sobbing on the floor. He started to climb the stairs, but her voice stopped him in his tracks.“What do you think happened to us last night?” Liana asked, her voice shaking with emotion.“Liana, I’m not in the mood to talk about it,” Tony snapped, turning away. But she grabbed his hand, stopping him.Liana’s eyes flashed with fury. “Tony, you need to talk about this. What we shared last night was real,” she spat, her voice rising.Tony scoffed. “What we had last night is nothing. We’re not a thing,” he sneered, his own anger flaring.Liana slapped him across the face. “How dare you dismiss me like that?” she shouted. “You violated me, and now you’re acting like it was nothing.”Tony's jaw dropped, and his eyes widened in shock. He hadn’t expected Liana to strike him.“You dare slap me? How dare you?” he growled. He raised his hand as if to slap her back,
Tony’s meeting with a client was interrupted when Rose suddenly burst in, scantily clad. Tony’s anger flared, and he motioned for one of his guards to escort Rose out, ensuring she left the meeting as swiftly as she had entered.After the meeting concluded, Tony made an attempt to find Rose, but she was nowhere to be seen. He tried calling her, but she didn’t answer.Frustrated and dejected, Tony returned to his office, sighing heavily. “Guess I’ll be going to the party alone,” he muttered to himself.He tried to distract himself by diving into work, but he couldn’t quite shake the events of the day. As the hours ticked by, his thoughts continued to dwell on Rose and Liana. It was 6 pm when his phone buzzed. Glancing at the text message from Liam, he quickly read its contents.Liam’s text read, “Bro, the party’s starting soon, where are you?” With a sigh, Tony pocketed his phone and left his office. As the car gilded silently to his mansion, Tony’s thoughts remained turbulent.Arrivi
In the stillness of the morning, Tony stealthily slunk out of the mansion and made his way towards the dark, forgotten corner where Rose awaited him. His hair disheveled, Tony approached the scowling figure of Rose seated on the floor."Rose, I'm sorry for yesterday. I fell asleep," he said, extending his hand to console her. But Rose bristled, snatching her hand away and glaring daggers at him."Don't touch me, Tony. You abandoned me for your wife yesterday," she spat, feigning tears. "Just leave me alone."Tony's hand hung limply in the air, his attempts to placate Rose as fruitless as an empty well. As Rose continued to glare at him, her contempt radiating like a heat wave, Tony's mind raced with confusion."Why is she behaving like this? Does she think I'm begging her out of love? I'm just here for my own agenda," he thought, the harsh truth gnawing at him."I hope your mother's not awake yet. I'm leaving," Rose hissed, but Tony stood like a boulder in her path.As Rose raised her
At night, Tony arrived at the mansion, his mother in tow. Surprised to see Rose, he couldn't help but smile, though his expression quickly shifted as his mother's gaze caught his. As Tony seated himself, Lian spoke:"Mother, you didn't Inform me you were coming here.""Oh, I apologize for not informing you, Liana," Ms. Black replied."Please, take a seat, Mother” Liana gestured her to sit.Rose was seated on the sofa, Tony caught her playful wink but swiftly averted his gaze to avoid suspicion.The silence in the room was broken by the sound of Ms. Black's voice as she turned to face Rose. Her words were laced with sarcasm, "Hey dear, it's getting late. I think you should leave."Liana, sensing the tension, interjected, "Mother, it's late. Maybe she should stay the night or Tony should take her home"Ms. Black's scoff was the only reply she received. "Nonsense! Why would your husband drive your best friend home? If you want Tony to drive her home, you should accompany them."Feeling
Tony was deeply immersed in his work when he heard a knock on the door. "Come in," he said, and a woman entered carrying documents. Tony couldn't help but stare as she approached him, his gaze lingering on her."Boss, I need you to sign these," she said, holding out the papers.Tony ignored the documents, still transfixed on the woman. "Hold on a second," he said, locking eyes with her. "What's your name?""I'm Annabel," she answered, sensing his unwanted attention."Annabel," Tony replied, his voice smooth and seductive. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance."He stood up from his desk, approaching her with a confident swagger. Annabel shifted uncomfortably, unsure of his intentions. Before Tony could say more, the door burst open once again, this time revealing his mother.Tony's demeanor changed instantly, his charm dissipating as he rushed to embrace his mother. "Mom, you didn't tell me you were coming. What a surprise," he said, his voice warm and affectionate.Mrs. Black smile
Tony stood in front of the mirror, meticulously adjusting his suit, a triumphant smile playing on his lips. His father had finally relented, handing over the reins of the company to him, solidifying his position as the new CEO. The world was his oyster, and he intended to savor every pearl it had to offer.As he turned, he spotted Liana entering the room, a tray of dishes in her hands. "Babe, I made your favorite," she said, extending the tray to him with a warm smile.Tony's smile faltered, a scowl spreading across his features. With a dismissive wave of his hand, he knocked the tray from her grasp. The dishes crashed to the ground, the sound echoing through the room like a gunshot. "What is this filth you've prepared?" he demanded, his voice dripping with venom.Liana gasped, horror-struck at the sudden outburst. "Tony, there's nothing wrong with the food. What's the matter?" she pleaded, tears welling up in her eyes.But Tony would not be swayed.Tony stepped on the scattered food
At night, Tony left Rose’s apartment and returned home. Arriving at the mansion, he stepped out of his car and into the house, only to find Liana lying asleep on the sofa. But just as he began to ascend the stairs, she stirred awake.“Good evening, Tony. Where have you been all day?” Liana inquired, rising to her feet.Tony froze, his brow furrowing into a scowl.“Do you seriously expect me to answer that question?” Tony snapped. “How dare you question me?”Liana, undeterred, took a bold step forward, her expression defiant. “I’m your wife, and you abandoned me in this house all day. Where were you?”Tony’s jaw clenched tight. “Are you really challenging me, Liana? I own this mansion. Remember that.”Liana’s eyes narrowed, her nostrils flaring. “So what? That doesn’t give you the right to treat me like this. If you’d just give our relationship a chance—”But Tony wouldn’t have it. “I’ve already told you, there is no chance. Nothing will ever happen between us.”Liana, undeterred, took
"Tony ignored her and continued chatting on his phone, not even deigning to glance in Liana's direction. Tears trickled down her face as she struggled to comprehend the devastating news he had just imparted. Still reeling from his deceitful confession, she plucked up the courage to address him once more.“Tony,” she said, her voice tremulous as she tapped him on the shoulder.He looked up from his phone, his expression hardening as he met her gaze. “What is it now? I've told you the truth, what more do you want from me?”Tony shook his head in disbelief as he regarded Liana's tearful face. "Liana, listen to me carefully. I don't love you. I never did, and I don't plan to start now. Our marriage was a contract arrangement. That’s it. There’s nothing more between us.”Liana felt her heart shatter into a million pieces. “Tony, please, don’t do this,” she pleaded. “Can’t we try to build a real relationship together? A true marriage?”Tony scoffed, his expression turning contemptuous. “Lia
The sound of Tony’s booming voice echoed throughout the room, the fury in his eyes sending chills down Liana’s spine. She stood frozen in place, still reeling from the unexpected slap and unable to understand the sudden change in her husband’s demeanor.As Tony stomped up the stairs, not deigning to spare her another glance, Liana’s tears began to flow once more. “How could he treat her so callously after the promise of eternal love they had made to each other just the night before?”Liana sat sadly on the couch, her thoughts racing as she tried to piece together the puzzle of Tony’s behavior. A maid’s timid presence interrupted her tumultuous musings, her voice gentle as she asked about clearing the dining table.Liana, overwhelmed by her emotions, snapped at the poor maid, her words dripping with bitterness and pain.“Just leave me be,” she growled, her expression fierce with rage.The maid hurriedly backed away, offering a mumbled apology before disappearing, leaving Liana alone i