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Collateral Wife WHAT DOES FATE HAVE IN STORE?
CHAPTER 88EVA'S POVI hadn't made dinner in a very long time. Jonathan hardly ever ate my food. He left for work very early and came back home really late so after a while of trying to meet up with his schedule and trying to make him warm up to me, I gave up. I gave up waiting up for him until he got home, gave up cooking his meals for him and hired a bunch of people to do those jobs.But today, I wanted to make a grand gesture for him. He needed to see that I had started to see things the way he did. I had to convince him that I had accepted his illegitimate daughter as his child too even though the family would never accept her.The dining was agog with a frenzy of activities. The maids were setting the table and arranging cutleries, some we're headed for the wine cellar to get us a wine I had selected for that evening.I head Jonathan's car pull to a stop outside the house and heard him open the door."I was beginning to think you wouldn't be back." I told him. He hadn't slept in
Collateral Wife THE PERFECT PLAN
CHAPTER 89LEONORA'S POVI was tense, not because of the plan - I had been on more dangerous missions than this and stopping a killer was no big deal. What got me really nervous was the fact that I would be meeting my father for the first time up close. Of course he wouldn't know it was me. I would be dressing like Lorena, speaking like her and becoming her just for today. It made me so nervous that I would be this vulnerable and he wouldn't even be able to see me.Lorena would not be the person attending the party tonight, it would be me. It was the only way to keep Lorena safe. We knew Eva's plans but we we did not know how it would be executed so we couldn't risk it. The two of us could not be at the venue either in case they wanted to hurt Lorena there so it was better that I go in her place. I had been learning to behave like my sister for a week. Learning how she spoke, what expressions she used and her mannerisms as well. It helped a lot that we were very identical so even if t
Collateral Wife THERE'S SOMETHING OFF ABOUT HER
CHAPTER 90EVA'S POVMy palms were sweaty. I might be cold hearted but I'd never actually killed anyone before. I could have done that to Ariana of I'd wanted to but I didn't want to have that on my conscience when she wasn't even worth it at the time. This was different, this was a big deal and I could lose everything if she didn't get out of the way.With my step brother doing everything he could to take all my parents had, Liam was my only shot at maintaining the wealth I was born into. My parents were conservative and had always believed that a woman could not run a company. No matter what I did, they never could see my capabilities and because my mother could not have any more children, he had a son with his mistress, a son that took everything from me simply because he was male. Sure, he was good at handling the business too which was why my father had him take over but I couldn't help but want him gone. He took everything from me, including what should have been mine from the b
Collateral Wife WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
CHAPTER 91LORENA'S POV.Today is going to be different, and by different I mean worse. After the announcement at the party last weekend, Monday morning was definitely going to have a new feel to it. Yes, you guessed it. My father announced me as his daughter to everyone present at the party. That included people at work, his friends which for the most part were also business tycoons like him. His board members were not exempted. The grandparents were out of the country and could not make it to the party but they had heard about it. It was literally everywhere, on the news, internet, everywhere!Fun fact, my grandparents had called a board meeting this morning and I had to attend. I wasn't ready for the judging and scrutiny but this couldn't be avoided. Besides, I didn't choose to be born a Railings. It was my parent's mistake, not mine and I wasn't about to go there to be treated like a piece of trash.I would be seeing Eva too. The woman who tried to kill me, well, my sister but t
Collateral Wife WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS
CHAPTER 92EVA'S POVThe glass collided with the wall and shattered to a thousand pieces on the floor. Liam stood there unmoving and red liquid stained his cheek where a piece had cut him. He winced but did not touch the cut. He did not say anything either.I had been vandalizing my living room since we got home. It was just the two of us. Jonathan had said his piece and had returned to his hotel, swearing never to return until we began discussion about our divorce. He was this close to disowning Liam but he decided it was best to stay away from him instead and strip him of every right he had to be a part of the company. He was being punished right now and he was not to show up at the Railings Corp until his anger was appeased. He was determined to divorce me though. The deal we had fell through. It was my fault for being overconfident. I thought Lorena would not survive the attack, I also thought the board of directors would stand by Liam who they had known for much longer. I knew
Collateral Wife THERE'S SO MUCH I DON'T KNOW
CHAPTER 93JONATHAN'S POVWe sat in silence around the table, each one focusing on the food in front of us but barely touching it. A woman who had been introduced to me as Laura looked from one face to the other and sighed."I spent a lot of time on this meal people so you better get down to business." She said."Thank you for this." I told her and proceeded to dig into the food. I looked up to see Lorena and Ariana doing the same. Sarah Tanner picked up her spoon and began to eat too.Ariana had called me over. She said she had something important to tell me and I had to come alone because it was something that couldn't get out. I know our relationship was shrouded in secrecy and there would be more shocking revelations to come since I didn't know half of what happened all these years. I had a lot of questions to ask her but I didn't want to bombard her with them. I'd wait and let her talk to me on her own time."Thank you Ariana, for letting Lorena be my daughter. I'm glad you let
Collateral Wife THERE'S TWO OF THEM
CHAPTER 94EVA'S POVLoud, angry footsteps descended the stairs, the sound echoing through the living room. I sat down reading the papers perhaps to find out if Jonathan had decided to push through with his threat after all. I needed to know if any news outlet would state that we were going to get a divorce but everything I'd seen so far were mere speculations.He was right too, about the public's reaction to the press conference. Sure, there were people who criticized him for his actions but a lot more supported how well we were handling the issue. The incident happened a long time ago too and there was no need fussing over it now when over twenty years had passed. Besides, the Railings Corp was too established to be pulled down with something so fickle.I also checked the papers regularly now to see if my in-laws had announced lorena as the heiress. It would be game over if they did. It would mean that they had really just turned their backs on their only grandson. My own parents to
Collateral Wife FRIEND OR FOE?
CHAPTER 95LEONORA'S POVI sat down at my desk going through some case files when I heard a tap on my table. I looked up to see Keith looking down at me, his expression grim."Someone's here to see you." He said and pointed towards the chief's office."What's wrong? Who's here to see me and why the chief's office?""Who do you think? Your step mother of course." He replied and looked around to make sure no one was within earshot. "I'm sure everyone has their suspicions after the announcement was made on TV and in the papers. They all say you look like the new heiress but no one wants to come flat out and ask you about it. We're the police and we would never meddle in your personal life. I've been getting a lot of questions though "I sighed, remembering how Keith met Lorena the same day that I did. Also, he was the closet person to me at the office. "Thanks for not saying anything. I'll address that later, just not right now ""I understand. It's because of the case right?"I nodded.
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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
