As I stepped into my childhood home after an arduous four-year absence, a sigh escaped my lips. To avoid raising suspicions about my sudden arrival, I called my parents a few nights ago. However, they still appeared concerned. I had hoped to share the joyful news of my promotion to CEO of a prestigious fashion brand with them.Upon taking a deep breath, I cautiously pushed open the front door and entered the living room. Observing my parents anxiously pacing back and forth, I sensed something troubling them. Without wasting any time, I approached them with care."Inquiry: Mom, Dad, what's the matter? You both seem worried," I asked from the doorway.The moment my father, Nicolas Dolman, caught sight of me, he leaped up and hurried towards me, embracing me tightly. "Oh, it's a relief that you're home, dear," he exclaimed with excitement."Thank you, Dad," I replied, returning the embrace."My child, welcome home," my mother, Rachael Dolman, greeted me with a warm embrace as well.Surpr
Chapter 2 - Lucian CreedLucian Creed stood in his opulent office, gazing out of the wide-screen window as he contemplated the events of the past two weeks. The cunning Dolman had lost his company to him in a deceitful bet, and now he and his wife were desperately seeking to regain ownership. The audacity of their pleas amused Lucian. Just then, a knock interrupted his thoughts."Come in," Lucian called out.His loyal secretary, Ken, entered the room with a respectful nod. "President, it's Secretary Ken," he announced.Lucian sighed, trying to quell his irritation. "You don't need to knock every time, Ken. Just come in," he said."My apologies, sir. I didn't mean to bother you," Ken replied, his eyes downcast."What do you have for me?" Lucian asked, his curiosity piqued."I received a call from Mr. Dolman earlier," Ken reported.Lucian raised an eyebrow. "Let me guess, he wants to negotiate a new deal.""Not exactly, sir," Ken replied. "He claims to have found a bride for you."Lucia
Chapter 3 - The WeddingAfter what felt like a seemingly endless thirty-minute drive, the limo finally came to a stop in front of a grand estate guarded by imposing figures. As I stepped out of the car, I was immediately greeted by a group of maids who hurriedly ushered me into the house. "Wait a second," I protested, "What's the hurry?"The maids exchanged glances but didn't offer an explanation, just continuing to push me forward. "Hey!" I objected, but they remained silent, their determination unwavering. My father tried to reassure me, "It's alright, dear. We'll wait for you inside," he said as we passed through the door.Inside the mansion, I half expected to be led into a dark room or some hidden corner, but to my surprise, they brought me to a lavishly decorated room. The bed alone was twice the size of my parents, and the closet was vast, filled with exquisite gowns and shoes of all kinds. "Oh," I exclaimed, taking in the opulence around me.My attention was then drawn to a go
As I observed my mother’s reaction, I knew something was defiantly off, “Of course,” I turned to my mom, and said, “Let’s go,”“After you,” she replied nervously,“Sure,” I walked ahead of her,Good thing the veal was out of the way; as I walked closer, I could see him more clearly. The man was beyond beautiful with eyes as blue as the ocean, and his bisect, was to die for but then again, that gave him to right to take advantage of my family situation.I mean what kind of an asshole demand marriage for a deal such as that? I’ve only been in London for just a day and I’m already married, the thought of it alone is making me want to scream out.Instead of sitting next to him, I decided to sit further from the both of them, while my mother took a seat close to my father, the moment he noticed me, “What are you doing here?” he asked,“I asked her to join us,” Lucian replied, and coldly, “Is there a problem?” “Oh no, I’m just surprised,” Father responded, with the same horrified expressio
As I woke up that morning, the bright rays of sunlight greeted me, almost blinding my eyes. I couldn't quite tell if I had slept well or if I had remained awake until morning. The night had felt restless, leaving me with a sense of unease that lingered. "Oh, my God! What am I going to do? My life is ruined," I whispered to myself, tossing and turning in bed, overwhelmed by anxiety. The weight of uncertainty and fear seemed to bear down on me as I contemplated my next step.The thought of explaining my sudden marriage to my boss, who was also my lover, and the few friends, I have managed to gain back at my old place made me even more frustrated. "I can't believe that on my first visit home in four years, I ended up getting married," I sighed, irritated with the situation. "Maybe if I talk to him, he'll let me travel out of London," I contemplated aloud, venting my frustrations to the empty room. There was no need to hold back; I needed to confront this madness head-on.After freshening
******Ken found himself struggling to articulate the scene he had witnessed at the mansion. The woman he had just escorted to her new home, the bride, was not the gentle soul he had expected. Instead, she seemed to be a simmering volcano, ready to erupt at any moment. Holding the tablet nervously, he glanced at Lucian, his boss, attempting to buy some time. "I'm still trying to detect if there are any errors," he lied, trying to come up with an explanation.Lucian sighed and frowned. "That isn't your job, Ken. I'll check it myself," he declared, his voice firm. "Now hand over the tab to me," he commanded, expecting compliance.Ken stood still, contemplating his options. He couldn't possibly prevent his boss from viewing the contents of the tablet, but perhaps he could delete the incriminating evidence..."I wouldn't do that if I were you," Lucian warned, sensing Ken's intention to erase whatever had been captured. "Whatever it is you're trying to hide fr
“Damn this bitch,” I cursed as I kept slamming blows into her face.“Jesus,” Josie exclaimed in horror as she saw the mess Lisa was in. "Madam Creed, enough!" Josie yelled, urging me to stop. "If you continue like that, you’ll kill her for real," she added.I sighed, raising my head. "Did you just yell at me? I mean, you literally just gave me an order?" I questioned, feeling irritated by her interference. "Seriously? What nerves."Josie hesitated, "My apologies, Madam, but if I didn’t intervene... that last hit would probably kill her," she explained.I looked down at Lisa's face; although she was still breathing, her face was messed up. "Fine, I'll let it pass for today, but the next time you speak to me like that... I'll murder you. I'll decapitate your head from your body, and no one will know," I spat out, watching her squirm with horror. "Good, I love the expression on your face. Keep that one, and you might live to see another day, bitch," I said spitefully and stormed upstair
“Please, tell me she had nothing to do with this?” Jake asked as he turned to Josie. But she sighed loudly and replied to him, “I wish I could say that,” Frozen in place, Jake pointed at Lisa, who was now in a deep sleep due to the drugs he administered to her. “Well…?” he probed. "Well, it has-""Blame it on the wide mouth," Mary said, cutting Josie off. “Mary…” Josie called, trying to stop the maid from making further accusations. “What? That’s the truth, and you know it,” She accused. "This is not the first time Lisa stood up against one of Mr. Creed’s guests. She is always doing it, especially when it comes to the females. She is disrespectful and always abuses them with her words. She got it coming. That woman is no pushover like the others. After running her mouth like that, it’s a surprise she is still alive," Mary continued, scolding the sleeping Lisa, annoyed at the whole thing. “Mary, don’t talk like that,” Josie scolded her. "Even if you are correct, that's no way to