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Collateral Wife CAUGHT?
CHAPTER 66LORENA'S POV.I couldn't focus at all during the lecture. I just sat there, letting my mind wander. These past few days had been filled with surprises and I was yet to recover from everything.I was right. Andrew had heard my mom talking about Jonathan Railings. He was smart not to mention that we'd had dealings with him already and besides, I had no idea he was my father when I'd met him. But now I had gotten really curious about him and a part of me wanted to know more."What are you going to do?" He'd asked when we were finally alone. "Jonathan Railings and I have already signed a contract and the company's already working on the supplies. We can't escape him anymore.""I know, and you shouldn't have to go back on the deal because this was the only way your father would let us be together. And it would make him suspicious too if you suddenly pull out. I know he has his suspicions already, it just didn't make sense to me then.""What do you mean?""Remember when he asked
Collateral Wife GHOST FROM MY PAST
CHAPTER 67EVA'S POVLiam wasn't getting any better. We had talked about it after he was released from prison,that I wouldn't cover for him anymore and neither would his father. When he seemed to have gotten himself together and quieted down a little at the sub company, I had felt a little relieved. Maybe he was making progress after all, or so I thought.I was wrong though, because I'd just caught him sniffing some fucking cocaine in the bathroom, at his father's business seminar, in a place that had reporters crawling around! What the fuck was he thinking? What if someone else had seen him?And yes, he had been too out of it to even realize he had entered the ladies bathroom! I followed him then when I saw him to tell him he was going the wrong way, thinking he was too pressed to notice. But no, he was a junkie that couldn't control himself for even a second. We had talked about it, he wasn't supposed to cause any trouble today!Luckily, no one else was in there at the time and I wa
Collateral Wife IT CAN'T BE HER
CHAPTER 68EVA'S POVI didn't know how I managed to contain my anger until we got home. Well, after all these years I guess I've had to learn to be cool headed in front of other people. There were too many people in the car and I couldn't risk losing it in front of them.That woman, Lorena. Her face still clouded my mind and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shake off the feeling that she was bad news. It was even worse that my husband had known her for weeks. Did he see what I saw? Certainly it wasn't just all in my head. She looked like Ariana Shepherd quite a lot and even if there were little differences, the resemblance was still uncanny. There was no way Jonathan wouldn't have noticed it too especially with how obsessed he'd been with her.He headed up the stairs immediately, loosening his tie as he ascended."I heard there was an incident with Liam. I knew that boy would always try to embarrass me but I keep giving him chances. Let him know this is his first strike and I'm
Collateral Wife HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW
CHAPTER 69LORENA'S POVBella kept looking at me from the corner of her eyes. Her leg was shaking vigorously and time after time, she tapped on it to keep it still. I couldn't meet her gaze. She would've totally eaten me alive if we'd been alone, but Andrew was driving.My phone buzzed and I opened it to see a message from her. I looked back at her and she stared at me, wide eyed, signalling for me to open her text."You're fucking dating a celebrity!""He's not a celebrity, he's a business man" I typed back."More like a well known, filthy rich business tycoon. When were you going to tell me?" She replied."I didn't mention it because it's nothing to brag about, okay? I would've introduced you to him sooner or later but it just wasn't the right time." I typed again."Okay. But Jonathan Railings?""He just does business with Andrew. That's all.""My mind is blown. Lorena! You have a wine brand named after you that's being sold in Jonathan Railings' hotel!""It just turned out that way
Collateral Wife HOW DID IT ALL GO WRONG?
CHAPTER 70TRISHA'S POVThe large sign hanging from the ceiling read. "TEE'S HOUSE OF LUXURY." Another one read "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRISHA." and it was surrounded with colorful balloons and decor which I thought were a tad too childish but I guess I would allow it since everyone got a little childish on their birthdays.It was finally the day I had looked forward to with anticipation. The day I would make Andrew mine.I'd heard he was in London for business and he really had hit it big, partnering with the largest conglomerate in London so I knew he would leave me now. He had no reason to be with me anymore and his father would no longer insist on it. My father was angry at that family now as well and it took a lot of convincing to let me invite him to my opening ceremony and my birthday. What neither of them knew was that I had my own plans and I did not intend to let Andrew go.Everything was ready. I knew exactly what to do to make him mine but still, the thought of it scared me. I'd b
Collateral Wife THE HUNT
CHAPTER 71ZOILA'S POVThis was my third cup of coffee already. Lately, I'd been having more coffee than water because there was always a case to work on and I always got obsessive over it until it was solved. I hadn't slept much and just when I'd managed to get some sleep, I got a call summoning me for a meeting.I wasn't supposed to tell anybody about this meeting because it was a top secret mission. Not everyone got the call to meet at the Police Agency's Headquarters.I was excited when I got the call. It meant that I'd been able to prove my competence within my short time here. It's been roughly six months since I relocated. Everything has been amazing so far. My parents visited me here from Cuba a month ago. They took a week off to come see me and we'd had a great time together. I introduced them to my mother and I still remembered how emotional I'd gotten to have both my families meet. Marcello couldn't make it though because his midterms were coming up and he had to study.Th
Collateral Wife FATE IS AT IT AGAIN
CHAPTER 72LORENA'S POVONE YEAR LATERNever in my wildest imagination did I think I would end up here. This was the last place I wanted to work as an intern, but I had no other choice in the matter. There were no more slots available elsewhere. How would I survive the next six months in this place?I had done my best to avoid the Railings. I made sure I didn't have any business with them and no matter how curious I got or how much I wanted to see him and tell him the truth, I held myself back because I knew it was the best thing to do. I had to constantly remind myself that this decision was the right one, for all our sakes.A list of the companies that would be working with the school to take interns was pasted on the online group but the others were quick to fill out applications for the ones whose requirements they had met. The Railings Corp had quite a high standard and it was understandable because of its status, so a few people were bold enough to apply there. The majority simp
Collateral Wife BETWEEN SEX AND RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER 73 LIAM'S POV. This place was exactly how I thought it would be. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to have any fun here but that turned out not to be the case. The women here liked me as much as other women did and of course, I was the owner's son. That always added to my charm. I'd followed my parent's wishes and started showing up at the company and trying to learn the ropes. I wouldn't say it was working very well because I'd gotten into trouble a few times. My father's men were too loyal to him and they watched and reported my every move. I couldn't make decisions all on my own until the board met and agreed on it. It was frustrating and I hadn't been able to launder as much money as I'd thought I would. Diego Santos was on my neck and I hadn't had the time to go see him because of my busy schedule and the fact that a lot of people were watching me. I didn't want to hint anyone of the fact that I'd been meeting up with someone like Diego Santos. Everyone in business knew
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Collateral Wife THE END
CHAPTER 105TWO YEARS LATERARIANA'S POVThe air smelt amazing. We were having barbecue in the garden and everyone was up and about trying to set things up. I sat down and stared at the beautiful view in front of me, and no, it wasn't just the garden but the people present there, here, with me.A smile formed on my lips as I watched Alex and Avery, Lorena's and Andrew's twins playing with each other and running around with their tiny feet. They each held a ball and tossed it around."Be careful kids, don't run too fast or you'll fall." I screamed."Like they'd listen." Leonora said, sitting next to me.I chuckled and planted a kiss on her head. "How's the baby doing?" I asked, rubbing my hand on her protruding stomach."Ah he's kicking every minute and messing with my bladder." She replied with a laugh."I'm sure he'll be just as restless as his father." Lorena said, placing a plate on the table."Hey, who says I'm restless?!" Devon asked, laughing. "That should be Nora." He replied,
Collateral Wife WELCOME HOME MY CHILDREN.
CHAPTER 104EVA'S POVThe board of directors had called a meeting at the Railings Corp. There was obviously something of importance to be discussed and it would be none other than officially signing over the company to my own Lorena Railings.I hummed to myself excitedly as I got ready. Of course I had to remind myself that I'd have to start a little drama at the meeting, talking about how unfair it would be for my son to be left out of his inheritance. But deep down, I knew it didn't matter to me wether Liam got it or not. He couldn't run a company even if his life depended on it and letting him be at the forefront would have been disastrous. It was better that I had someone with a sensible head on her neck even if I'd have to teach her from scratch. At least that way, I would be able to fashion her into the kind of woman I should have been if my father had given me the chance to run his company.My father had told me once that I lacked compassion. He said it didn't just take an iron
Collateral Wife IT'S OVER, WE'VE GOT HIM
CHAPTER 103DEVON'S POVI was restless throughout the flight to Russia. I knew I had to be calm in this situation but it was difficult to be level headed when I knew what was at stake. I'd blamed myself a lot for agreeing to Leonora's plan. What did I let her get herself involved in something so risky?We were now in our base in Russia. A few trusted Russian detectives had already prepared a place where we could meet and strategize. It was hard, this mission, especially because Diego Santos was very well connected and he was able to hide his tracks because he had powerful people covering for him."Relax Devon." Keith said, tapping me on my shoulder. Leonora is going to be just fine. You knew she'd want you to get it together and focus. We need to see this through, for her sake."I nodded. He was right. I had to be in the right frame of mind so as not to mess everything up."Okay, gather around everyone." Detective Shawn said. "Let's get a final briefing of how it's going to go down to
Collateral Wife WELCOME TO YOUR NEW LIFE
CHAPTER 102DIEGO'S POV"They're here." I heard Ignacio say and I knew he was referring to the new recruits I had gotten to work for me. I pulled out of my toy's dripping pussy and kissed her sweetly on her lips before signalling for them to leave. I wasn't one to mix business with pleasure. Never have been.The women looked like frightened chickens. They always did at first until they started working. In no time, I knew they would get used to their new life and would even enjoy getting fucked really good every other day.I looked from one face to the other and smiled. They looked really beautiful. I walked closer to one I had spotted with tears on her face. She looked really scared and was not even trying to hide her tears."What's your name sweetheart?" I asked her."D--debbie." She said, fighting back the tears so she could speak."Debbie? Oh you have no idea how much I love that name. I had a girlfriend named Debbie once but she cheated on me and tried to run away with her lover.
Collateral Wife INTO HIS DARK WORLD
CHAPTER 101LEONORA'S POVIt was dark. Pitch black with no single streak of light in sight. It was impossible to see anything or anyone around me but I could sense that I wasn't alone. I felt dizzy and felt the need to throw up. I felt lost too, not knowing where I was or for how long I had been in this place. The concept of time was lost to me. Was it day or night?Voices came from outside and I stumbled to my feet, feeling for the wall to steady myself. My palms touched metal or aluminum, and I recoiled from the coldness of it. Where my feet stood seemed to move. I wasn't standing on the ground. It was solid but metallic also. I guessed I was inside a container of some sort.We had definitely been moving because my insides were churning and with how hungry I was, I knew I'd been here for hours."Is anyone here?" I whispered in the darkness. No one said anything but I knew I wasn't alone. I could hear faint, laboured breathing."Say something if you can. Are you alright?""Who's aski
Collateral Wife BITE THE BAIT
CHAPTER 100LORENA'S POV.I didn't want to be here. The mere thought of it sent shivers through me and created a bile in my throat. It has been twenty four hours since my sister risked her life and let herself be captured by Diego's men and we've heard nothing from her.I knew Devon and his men had gotten her location and were trying to locate the hideout but it proved difficult. It seemed the women were in a container still and hadn't been taken to Diego's club yet. This meant that they could move anytime if they suspected they were being followed.It hurt me physically and emotionally to sit down and do nothing so I decided to go visit Eva and Liam. I would pretend to be my sister and make them confess everything they had done but this time, I would record everything to make sure they paid for their crimes.I pulled up in front of the mansion and got out of the car. I hadn't informed anyone I would be coming over here because I knew for a fact they would freak out. I had to stop by
Collateral Wife WE'RE COMING FOR YOU DIEGO
CHAPTER 99DEVON'S POVI hadn't taken my eyes off of the tracker for even a minute. My heartbeat was off the chart and I had to remind myself severally to breathe. It was very difficult to go through the wedding ceremony without having a breakdown when my girlfriend was being shipped off to God knows where. I never did like the plan from the beginning but Leonora was bent on pushing through with it. There really was no other way, and trust me, we had tried everything we could but it didn't work out.When this opportunity presented itself, there was no way she would pass it up despite how dangerous it was. The commissioner and everyone at headquarters also agreed to it.Leonora would be the bait.I remembered when she came to me and told me Eva had visited her and asked that they work together to stop Lorena from taking over the company. She told me that it gave her an idea and that she would use that alliance to find out where Diego was. It sounded crazy at first but it soon began to
Collateral Wife IT'S DONE, WE'RE MARRIED NOW.
CHAPTER 98LEONORA'S POVThe Grand Hall was a beautiful sight to behold, breathtaking would be the perfect way to describe it. My family went all out for this wedding. It really would be the wedding of the century.I wasn't supposed to be here but there was no way I would sit back and have my sister relegate me to the background. She had no right to deny my presence here. Eva's words were beginning to make sense to me now. She had to go or I would be stuck in her shadow forever.I knew the Grand Hall like the back of my hand, so sneaking in was no difficult task especially with how hectic things were at the background. Lorena was still in her room dressing up and couldn't be bothered with anything else. I overheard her asking for her hair pin that wasn't where she had left it and Bella, her maid of honor volunteered to go get it. I made sure to hide the hairpin so I would have time alone with her. Now was my chance.I waited until I heard her footsteps fade and entered her room, locki
Collateral Wife LET'S PLAY A LITTLE GAME
CHAPTER 97EVA'S POVAs I sat in front of the mirror and applied some powder on my face, I pondered on the reason Lorena would decide to pay me a visit. She definitely knows that her father had stopped living here ever since the truth about our past came out. Was she really here to see me?I checked my watch and realized that it had been three minutes since the maid announced that a visitor was waiting for me downstairs. She specifically said that miss Lorena was here and she wanted to see me. It was shocking but I checked the camera monitor and saw her seating pretty on the couch waiting for me to come out. Liam was out with his friends so it was just me.I walked down the stairs and she looked up when she heard my footsteps. I dismissed the maid with a nod and she bowed and left the living room."Lorena, it's a surprise to have you visit me. To what do I owe this pleasure?" I asked, taking a seat on the couch.She smiled back and looked around to make sure we were alone."I guess it
