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2024-10-29 19:42:56The next morning, Gina woke up to the consistent ringing of her phone and she groaned aloud in wonder as the saw the clock read four a.m. Who could possibly be calling her at that time, and the thought made her angry as her head began to ache. There were few things Gina hated more than being woken up before her usual time. As the first call ended, she went back to bed and tried to ignore the thought but almost immediately, the person.started to call again and she had to force herself to turn and pick up the phone. When she opened her eyes to look at the caller ID, they nearly bulged out in surprise.
Ken was calling her, and from the screen, it seemed like the third time that morning. What could he possibly what to talk to her about? Her blood began to boil as she realized that he was probably the worst person to have disturbed her at that time. As the phone continued to ring insistently, she wondered what her ex boyfriend could possibly be up to. She had spefici
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Everyday, Gina tried hard to not see any new reason to dislike Henry, but she always outside her. Now that they were back at home, she wanted nothing more than to unwind and stay as far from him as possible. But apparently, he was also going to make that one hard. Even worse was how he thrust his life into her plans and stopped her from doing what she wanted. Before she even started arguing, she already knew he would bring up the issue of her being bound to him by a contract. Still, it didn't stop her from glaring at him with as much iciness as she could muster."Why can't I go? What's your reason this time?" She questioned, walking further into the house followed by him and the guards who quickly moved to carry their things upstairs. It must not have been more than two seconds they used to carry everything and judging by the way Henry's eyes followed them, she was certain he was waiting for them to leave so he could say whatever was on his mind.
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As soon as they neared the event hall, Henry began to look outside discreetly to see if there was anyone he knew there. In truth, he knew more than half of them but if he had his way, he would certainly not be caught talking to them. The only reason he was going to the function, and most of all, even taking Gina along was because he knew the family lawyer would be there. Like his parents, the man had been clamouring for him to eat married for over five years. At just thirty two, he didn't see himself as ready for marriage yet they made it such a big deal. Now, he had make the choice of tying someone else down in the marriage sham.He glanced over at Gina who appeared to be awed by the flashy display of ornaments and decorations. To tell her that she looked dazzling in what she was wearing was something that would never happen, because though it made him extremely uncomfortable, he found things easier to deal with when she was angry at him than when she wanted to
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For a moment, Henry was too stunned to say anything. There was no way his mother could fully explained her words to him that he understood, because now he felt for certain she was only making excuses. How could she tell him that she wouldn't be able to give him control of the company and other properties until she was fully sure of the marriage? At this point, he could no longer understand and a part of him tried not to feel betrayed at their change of heart towards him. So instead, he shook his head and tried to ask her again. "What do you mean by that? Do you still think my marriage is a sham? You, of all people."His mother ignored his tone of voice and tried to laugh the seriousness out of the air, but Henry wasn't having it so she sighed. "You can't really blame me, son. You would do the same if you were in my shoes. Your father and I asked you to get married for more than five years, and after your realized we wouldn't give you the properties until you did so, you instantly foun
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Gina went into the event hall with a lot of things on her mind. On one hand, she was still reeling from the stress Henry put her through by making her cancel her date with her best friend. Yet, there he was, wearing the suit she got for him after he admonished her on getting him anything. To even think he told her he didn't like the colour and had so many others. Then again, she could tell that there was something on his mind but she didn't want to ask because she felt there wouldn't be a response. Above all, she just wanted to have a good night that was worth her while.So when they stepped in and she began to receive looks from everyone, she couldn't help but smile. She really liked being the centre of attention in a positive way, and if this was it, then maybe she would be able to open up at the party. She smiled as Henry clasped her hand and moved forward, greeting people along the way and introducing him as his wife to anyone who listened. Deep down, she kn
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For the first time that night, Gina felt at peace. There she sat, lamenting to her mother how her husband and his family demeaned her. While Henry acted like he had mood swings most of the time, his cousins were downright mean and insulting to her. She had no idea what they had been saying behind her back, and as at that moment, the only person she could remotely trust was Henry's mother. But even her affections weren't guaranteed as she had the suspicion that the woman still didn't trust them. If that was so, then she needed to keep the Thorn family at arm's length.As Gina talked, she watched her mother's chest go up and down in a steady moton. The woman was still unconscious and in a critical state, but according to the doctors, the worst was over. Now, it was just a matter of time before she woke up and thought she had been patient, Gina didn't know how much she could take. Her mother was her confidant, her go to person, even before her best friend. The woma
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The first thing Henry did when he got to his room was sigh. It had been a very long day which ended up being the opposite of the plans he made. Kicking off his shoes, he quickly ran a hot shower but it did nothing to calm his nerves and few minutes later, he stepped out still feeling restless. Just then, he heard the unmistakable padding of Gina's feet as she made her way to her room. He ignored it and looked in the mirror, trying to figure out why he suddenly felt restless. Though his wife came back late, he only started feeling like this less than an hour ago and he couldn't figure out why.Was it because he couldn't get total ownership of his father's properties? True, the negative response of the family lawyer and his mother overwhelmed him and made him mad, but he could move past it. After all, it wasn't like he didn't hold the second biggest shares in the company, and even if his father's best friend wanted to dominate them, it wouldn't be so easy. On his
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Fifteen minutes into the run, Henry couldn't hold it anymore. He was very bothered by the silence from Gina's end and for some seconds, he turned to her, watching as she counted numbers in a low tone. He had been trying to get her to talk for some time, but each time, she shushed him and continued on. Gina gave him the impression she was still angry about last night's argument and he didn't know how to broach the conversation with her. So he continued to jog beside her, noticing how she seemed to move away even further.He hadn't wanted to go for a run that morning, as his initial plan was to sleep in and do some work later. However, he came out to see her looking quite different and withdrawn, so the idea instantly popped into his mind. He still felt bad about having to force her to tag him along, but he couldn't help it. If he hadn't done so, she might have come back more angry. But even now as the both of them were present, he still felt alone. The main issue was that he didn't kno
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Gina felt energized when she finally reached the house, and she smiled at her efforts. She had greatly surpassed her previous feats of jogging and a part of her knew it was because her anger had nicely tipped onto a boil and rolled over. Still, she felt grateful for it and refused to acknowledge Henry as he came behind her, panting like a dying cat. She would have laughed at his weak efforts, but she wasn't in the mood for it, and besides, she already told him off so there was no reason to act friendly now.As she headed upstairs, her phone began to ring and she pulled it out to see a text from her longtime friend. The girl was in the city for some days, and wanted to hang out. Gina smiled as she moved towards her room, happy there would be a small break from her mundane life. However, something stopped her in her tracks and she sighed loudly before turning to her husband who sat on a stool, shamelessly gulping down a bottle of water. It was the most unrefined she had ever seen him, a
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"Fine then, I'll do just as you have Said.. I'll have to be nicer to them but not close… it's fine then but I'll love it if you can desist from calling me names like fool, dummy etc. I do not really find it funny…" I said in protest, my Hands clasped together and then placed on my chest."I'll only stop calling you those names when you stop acting like one, got it?" I heaved a sigh. Angie raised her head to me."Are you by chance talking to me because you heard you say something just now?" She asked with a smile. I sabttr to snap at her but then I remembered the words of that being and I immediately changed my mind."No I wasn't. I was thinking of something the other time.. by the way… why hasn't this chef brought our meals…" I mumbled as I rose to my feet. I walked towards the Kitchen and was about walking in when I saw him approaching with two dishes on the tray."Hi Regina! Would you like to eat on the dinning table or in the sitting room?""The sitting room!" We chorused in unison
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There was a certain thrill that came from planning a wedding. Whether an arranged marriage, a love marriage or in my case, a contract. Especially if the intended groom happened to own a whole lot of money. A private chaffeur, fancy parties, trips toworld-renowned designers, all expense paid stylists, helps to attend to my every need. But, the best part–seconded by the Annex card–was the popularity. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Gina's name was all over the news, bringing in both positive and negative reviews. Suddenly, everyone had an opinion they felt entitled to especially the receptionist and secretaries in Thorn Corp.She saw the questions and accusations on their faces, some felt she did not deserve it, while others asked if blackmail was the reason. Why would a billionaire want to marry an unknown face, an ordinary secretary? If there was one thing they agreed on, any publicity was good publicity. He needed the media to see him as a humble CEO who fell for his 'number
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Chloe"Five days end today," I groaned as soon as we stepped into the house. David and I had just arrived from meeting with the judge in charge of the case with Tristan.I was so damn tired. I could eat a whole freaking horse. Yes, it does David said as I lowered myself onto a sofa. Our trip seemed successful. Tristan would stand trial come Monday for stealing my parents' company. Soon, everything would all fall into place. Addison wasn't home. She had mentioned meeting up with certain people from college. I suppose she deserves to have some fun. She had been hard at work on my behalf ever since we moved back to South Carolina. "Adele and her nanny aren't home yet," I observed, whipping out my phone to call Melissa. "Hi Miss Montgomery," she muttered melissa was a shy timid woman who rarely spoke up. Sure she had pretty hair, but somehow I felt that Adele would give her a tough time. She was quite an impulsive child who could throw a tantrum Whenever things did bit go her way. "
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Just before Gina called Mr. Cornwell, she decided to go visit her mother. It was a combination of two reasons, mostly because she hasn't seen the woman in a long time and because her best friend also wanted to see her. She was feeling really guilty about how she had neglected to see her mother these last few weeks, but it was not due to the fact that she was busy or something. Rather, she was just that a negligent with a lot of places in her life but she quickly shook her head. If she was being honest with herself, there was absolutely no excuse for what she did.With that in mind, she quickly turned to her friend and thanked her for making her to be able to see her mother again. She didn't know what she would have done without the girl in her life, but she said nothing and together they went to visit the woman. Her personal chaffeur had already been informed about her impending visit and by the time she stepped out, the car was ready and all they needed to do was go inside and wait f
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The next morning, Hevry was up earlt because he needed to catch his flight which was scheduled for eight am, and considering the fact that it was very impromptu, he had to tell the executives at the office. They were shocked and a few mumbled about the sudden decision, but all in all, they agreed to work without him for a week and all that was left was to tell Gina. As he dressed up, he couldn't help but remember the argument he had with his wife last night, and before the call came in, he was hoping to settle with her last night but apparently, it would no longer be possible.Within minutes, he finished dressing up and went downstairs where he realized that Gina was already sitting at the dining table. The first thing he noticed was that she was still clad in her nightwear, which meant she had just woken up from sleep. Could it be that she had done it for him, he whispered, and despite himself, he smiled. Maybe, she was finally seeing reason with his decision. He was already at the f
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Gina watched as he frowned for some seconds before finally sighing and putting his hands in his pockets. His gestures didn't really seem like he was open to listening, but at least, it was better than when his arms were folded and he just looked like she was disturbing. She really wanted him to understand why she was so interested in doing the modelling, even though he wouldn't be the one to ultimately decided if she did it or not. Normally, she night not even have told him. Maybe he would just hear that she had settled into it.But with her new feelings for him came new responsibilities. Since they were dating and he had plans of being serious, she felt obligated to share the details of her life with him. But as the days passed and he gave her an attitude, she regretted it more and more. In hindsight, she should have known that he wasn't the kind of person to bend easily but she also hasn't suspected that he would be so averse to modelling. Internally, she was really annoyed at the w
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Henry wanted so bad to follow Gina up the stairs to her room, but before he heard the lock turning, he already knew it wouldn't be possible. It was clear as day to see that she was really upset with him, and while he understood why, he also didn't want to allow her to go into the world of modelling. If advicing her meant that they wouldn't speak anymore that might, he was easy to live with that. With his mind set on that, he headed upstairs as well and in few minutes, he was already in the bathroom.More than anything, he loved Gina and wanted her to be respected at all costs. Apart form her being his wife which came with a lot of respect, and prestige, she was also a woman who deserves to be valued. Not sleazy looking. Henry knew it was wrong to refer to the women like that, but a lot of times, that was how he saw them. Always scantily dressed and ready to engage in other things. The public didn't know much about him, but given who he was, he was sometimes privy to underground inform
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As the chaffeur drove them home, Gina failed to understand why Henry was stopping her. She even tried to think about whether the man he was talking to had annoyed him in some way, so much so that he wanted to rub it off on her and stop her from doing what she wanted. Even though she had never really thought about becoming a model or something like that, she had always wanted a chance at spotlight. A chance for people to see how beautiful she was, on the outside. Though it was still a good thing, she sometimes got tired of having to rely on her inner beauty.In some sort of way, it sounded vain but she had long realized that in order to be happy, sometimes you needed to be selfish and put yourself out there. When she decided to go to the function with Henry, she didn't even given much thought to her outfit except the fact that she looked amazing in it. However, people complimented her on it so much detailing how it fit her body size and texture. If she was being honest with herself, it
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Before Gina realized it, she and Mr. Cornwell were deep in conversation with Henry inputting something every now and then. She had learned he was a fashion icon for one of the leading designers in the country, and he was currently on the lookout for new models. Apparently, he was at the party to scout for anyone who seemed like they fit the type, and she found herself enthralled by his stories. For the first time since she arrived the party, she was actually holding a conversation with someone. Not just being by her husband's side while they discussed politics and things she didn't know about.Even though she felt that Henry wasn't very comfortable with the discussion, she couldn't help but feel a certain sense of power. She was the kind of person who actively followed style brands and fashion icons, so most of the things Mr. Cornwell said were actually stuff she could relate to and have an opinion of. After a moment of them just talking, Henry excused himself to go and greet one of t
