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2024-10-29 19:42:56It was never in Derek’s plan to grace the wedding invitation today, as a matter of fact, the invite came to him weeks ago but he never bothered to give it a second look. Instead he requested for it to be disposed of just like every other wedding invitation he had gotten in the past.
Being Atlanta’s most eligible bachelor and number one billionaire, invitations are sent to him on a regular basis and never had he graced any one of them that didn't bring a growth in his business, just like the marriage invitation.
“The wedding invitation you got from the Brauns is today,” his assistant walked in with a wedding invitation in his hand.
“I thought I asked you to dispose that…”
“You did, but I feel you might be interested in the eldest Miss Braun, she can be a wonderful addition to the company’s staff,” Logan proposed.
“Why do you think she’ll agree to leave her family company for ours?” Derek asked, interested.
“I don't think she is happy with the family. I've been watching her for a while. She is the brain behind the company’s growth but has never received accolades for it. Maybe we can make her become vengeful, that way she will willingly join us here.”
Derek could only smile at his words, happy about how good his assistant was, at recruiting talented individuals.
The truth was that he noticed the eldest daughter of the Brauns a few weeks ago when he went to the company for a business meeting, he never reached an agreement with the company, since Max was insistently greedy. While leaving that day, he saw Gemma giving out suggestions to the chairwoman and couldn't help but wonder who she was, as she sounded very knowledgeable. Derek made his findings and decided to poach her.
“I'll go to the wedding,” he told Logan.
Getting to the wedding venue, he took a seat at a secluded corner, silently watching every single activity in the room. When the groom arrived, he was very much surprised to see it was that corrupt prick, Daniel. Daniel and Derek have been business rivals for as long as he could remember. Never did he imagine himself attending Daniel’s wedding, but here he was. Derek shook his head and looked away from the unpleasant being.
When the bride approached him, he was very much surprised, but then he played along after seeing the look on Daniel’s face. Nothing beats seeing arrogant bastards like Daniel so worked up.
His flash marriage to the first daughter of the Brauns was by no means his plans for today. But it was all for the best. At least he could use her to take over the Brauns Jewelry company, the family has been terrorizing people for far too long. Most of his employees were young and capable people who were fired from the Company just because they couldn't comply with either James or Elena’s stupid requests like being James’ plaything in return for a promotion or bowing at Elena’s feet. Nothing was fair at the Brauns and workers were being paid below minimum wage. Derek was sure that once he pulls Gemma away from the Company, they'll be in for a lot of trouble.
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Leaving the church, the couple headed for Derek’s car.
“So, I'm following you home now, right?” Gemma asked
Derek nodded like it was an obvious fact
“How about the contract?”
“My assistant will bring it to my house later today,” he muttered, pulling the car door open for her to get in.
Once they both settled in the car, Derek pulled out his phone.
“Here, I made a list of everyone you'll meet at my house. Go through the list before we get home.”
Gemma could only nod, but deep down, she couldn't help but wonder why Derek showed up here today. Every single thing has been happening the same way they happened in the past, all except for Derek showing up at her wedding.
She looked down at the phone in her hand. A photo of a stern looking middle aged woman stared right at her.
“That's my mum,” Derek introduced.
Throughout the entire ride, Gemma took her time going through each person’s profile.
If she was going to use Derek for her revenge, she might as well do everything he wants with perfection.
Getting down from the car, she was greeted by a magnificent sight. The mansion she had always seen on the news was right in front of her. Now she understood the reason why this place was tagged heaven on earth. It was a sight to behold.
“Let's go in,” Derek put his arms out for her to hold onto.
“Is this necessary?” She asked. The marriage wasn't even that real.
“If you want my family to believe we're really married, then you have to cling to me. I'm a feely touchy person you know,” he winked at her.
Gemma could feel her heart skip several beats.
“Are you flirting with me?” She rolled her eyes.
“What? Aren't you married to me? Can't I flirt with my wife?” Derek asked, smiling down at a stunned Gemma.
Seeing how flushed she was, he laughed and took her hands.
“I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here.”
Gemma could only sigh, but deep down, she wished that whatever life that awaits her here would be far better than the life she lived back home.
She watched Derek hand over his car keys to an older man dressed like a chauffeur and with that, they headed for the entrance door.
Just before they got to the door, Derek threw a bombshell.
“I have a fiance….”
“What? Are you out of your mind?” Gemma tried to snatch her arm from his hold, but he didn't let go.
“I called off my wedding because my groom was having an affair with my sister, and now here I am about to become the cause of a broken relationship!” To say she was hurt would be an understatement.
“I'm out of here. We just got married. We should as well divorce today. I'll find a way to deal with my family myself,” Gemma tried yet again to pull her arms off his grip.
“What if I left my fiance for the same reason you left your groom?” Derek asked, his dark orbs stared at the annoyed beauty before him.
Just before he left his office today, his assistant had tipped him off on the fact that his girlfriend, Rachel was cheating on him with not just one but two of his business rivals, Daniel being one of them.
He had suspected it all these while, but has always been in denial. But hearing it from someone else made him realize he was letting himself get played.
“What?” His words made her pause on her tracks.
“That community gigolo has not only been sleeping with your sister but my girlfriend as well,” he revealed.
If someone had said this to her in the past, she wouldn't have believed them but after seeing Daniel’s true colours, she realized she had closed her eyes to a lot of truths.
“Let's go in, I don't know her, but from this moment on, she is an enemy,” she declared.
Derek smiled, then the door was pushed open.
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The newly wedded couple walked into the enormous living room hand in hand. Deep down, Gemma was a bit nervous but then she consoled herself with the fact that whatever she sees here wouldn't be worse than what she had already seen at home. Strangers mistreating her was far more understandable than it being done by the people she shares blood with.“Son, you're home,” A feminine voice sounded right behind them.Turning around, Gemma knew exactly who she was. Anna Ferguson, Derek's mum. She had gone through the little intel Derek had given her back in the car.“Don't raise your voice at her, don't talk back at her or she’ll become agitated. She likes being in charge,” she reminded herself.She watched the woman pause and gaze at her.“Who is she? Why is she wearing a wedding dress? And most especially why is she clinging onto you like that?” “One question at a time, mum. I'm sure you don't want to scare your daughter in law away,” Derek smiled.“What!” Her voice echoed.Gemma could alr
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Gemma couldn't tell who was more shameless between the lady before her and her sister back home. Walking towards the bed and watching her stupid moves, Gemma named her “ Elena of the Ferguson family” only that she wasn't going to let this person ruin her life like her sister did.Getting to the bed, she stood watching Rachel twist her body, lift her ass and slide from one side of the bed to another.Gemma wondered the perfect way to deal with the lady before her.“Don't just stand there, baby. Come have a taste,” Rachel spoke yet again, much to Gemma’s annoyance. She looked down at the bottle in her hands and could only smile.“Seems like I found my first ally,” her gaze softened.“I should make her proud,” she told herself and got onto the bed.“Yes, baby, that's it…turn me around, I'll go down on all fours, fuck me till I loose my senses,” An unsuspecting Rachel moaned. She had noticed how Derek seemed annoyed with her earlier, so this was her way of getting his mind off whatever
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Nora walked into the room with a smile plastered on her face. She was the heiress of a large conglomerate, so she had learned how to mask her emotions from a very young age.“How was it?” She laughed, making her presence known.Gemma turned around at the sound of her voice, but then the earlier drama flashed her mind and her cheeks reddened in embarrassment.“It was a mistake, Nora,” she looked away.Nora smiled and didn't press it, even though she was smiling this way, she wasn't in the mood for jokes, the news article and Elena’s speech had annoyed her to the core.“I'll unzip the dress,” she offered, making Gemma turn around.Soon, the wedding dress was piled at her feet and she slipped on Derek’s clothes. It felt super comfortable.“Smells like him, huh,” Gemma winked at her and she smiled..“Let's go down for dinner,” Gemma said, remembering how Derek had mentioned that his entire family always had dinner together. She didn't want to be the reason why Nora misses dinner.“About t
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Leaving the bed was like a chore to Gemma. All she wanted was to lay back there and have a well deserved rest. Her life has been on a roller coaster these past few weeks and to top it all, she was going back to work in just two days. She was going to face her crazy father. “Oh, lord,” she could only mumble. She could feel her head begin to ache, making her sigh.“What's wrong?” Derek asked, approaching her.Gemma shook her head.“Nothing, I'm just tired,” she told him.“You know you don't have to go welcome my dad's kids. You can stay back. I'll be back before you know it,” Derek offered and tried to make her lay back down.“It's nothing. I should see them,” she got off the bed, slipping her legs into her flipflops.“Let's go,” she gave Derek a small smile.Derek could only sigh.“How about I carry to downstairs,” he winked at her.Gemma gave him a suspicious glare.“No, I'm good,” she rolled her eyes at him.“If you say so,” Derek shrugged, then winked at her.The couple found their
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“Derek, about the guy you took hostage yesterday,” Gemma tried starting up a conversation with Derek.It was already morning but the events of the previous day was still fresh on her mind.Her words made Derek look at her.“You already know James sent him. Why else are you still keeping him here. You can hand him over to the police and get James too,” Gemma complained, staring at him.“We already spoke about this, Gemma. The police won't be able to do a thing…at least not now,” Derek shrugged.“What do you mean?”“You think a guy like this will easily give out James’ name? You're smarter than this, sweetheart…Just let me handle it my own way,” Derek said, gently patting her hair.“But…” Gemma tried to counter.“Just forget it, Gemma. Besides, James shouldn't just be punished. I just don't want him to end up arrested by the police and then he goes to jail and sort…where he might likely get parole or even escape. I want him gone forever. I want him gone from the surface of this earth.”G
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Back at the hospital, Elena sat staring at her phone. She had just called Gemma but then it was as if Gemma didn’t want yo speak with her. Gemma had hung up and now her number isn't reachable. Which only meant one thing, Gemma had turned off her phone to avoid speaking to her.“So much for wanting to be at peace with me,” she mumbled.Seated right beside the bed, Sylvia couldn't help but glare at Elena. Her entire Praters had been for the girl to just die but that didn't happen. Now, she was stuck here, having yo look after her to protect her family.“Mother, Did Gemma say anythinhg while I was unconscious?” She turned in Sylvia's direction.“No, I made her leave. That girl is absolutely horrible. Stay away from her. She means no good…”“Mother,” Elena tried to cut her off, but Sylvia wouldn't let her say a word.“Forget all about the reconciliation and sisters nonsense she talked about. You two can never get along. You’re kind and worlds above her while she is merely beneath your toe
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The mansion was suddenly alive with chaos. The sharp sound of gunshots echoed. Derek grabbed Gemma’s arm and pulled her deeper into the walk-in closet, shutting the door and grabbing his gun from a hidden compartment in the corner.“Derek!” Gemma yelled out, trying to push the door open and rush out.“Stay in there, Gemma. Do not come out until everything dies down,” Derek ordered her for the first time, his voice firm, leaving no room for argument.Gemma’s heart pounded as he stepped out, locking eyes with her one last time before closing the closet door.The sound of Derek’s footsteps faded into the background of muffled voices and the relentless pounding of her own heartbeat. The entire place was completely quiet for a few seconds, adding to Gemma’s fear. But then all hell broke loose once again. The unmistakable clash of bodies followed by the deafening discharge of another gunshot filled the air. Gemma pressed her hands to her ears, trembling. A loud thud reverberated through the
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“Derek!” Gemma's voice squealed as they exited the bathroom. Derek had just grabbed her from behind.“What?” He asked, acting nonchalant and oblivious of where his hands were rested.“Get your hand off me,” Gemma attempted being serious and strict.“Or else what?” Derek raised a brow, adjusting his hands on her butt. “You're shameless,” Gemma could only shake her head, hitting his hand off and heading for the closet.“Whose fault? You turned a holy man like me into something else. You have to bear the consequences," Derek shrugged, following her into the closet. Since it was a walk-in closet, there was more than enough space to contain the two of them as it was practically a huge room on it's own.“Let me cream your body,” Derek offered, leaning against the wall and watching Gemma pick out pajamas. “I can do that myself, you shameless man,” Gemma rolled her eyes.Once she got the pajamas, she tried walking out of the closet but then Derek had other plans.“What if I tie up your hands
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As Gemma headed up the stairs with Derek, she could feel the weight of Nora’s words and the relentless back-and-forth they’d just had. Her mind kept replaying the moments she once shared with Nora, back when she thought they’d always support each other. Now, with each step, she felt the growing realization that their friendship had become something that would never be. At least to her, she was never going to have anything to do with Nora. Once they reached their room, Derek closed the door behind them, leaning back against it with a sigh.“Are you okay?” he asked softly.Gemma nodded, though her expression said otherwise. “It’s just… Nora, she…she hurt me,” she stuttered.Derek placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “You’ve been through so much just for her. You don’t owe her anything, Gemma. She is my sister, not yours. You're not obliged to have a good relationship with her. If she’s choosing the company’s interests over your well-being, then let her go.”Gemma nodded.“You’re rig
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“Is Derek upstairs?” Nora asked, walking into the living room. She had just gotten back from work.Looking at her, she seemed like she was the least person Anna's death affected. Probably because she never had a close relationship with Anna. Derek had always been everyone's favorite child.“He went out with his wife earlier,” Samuel responded, walking right past her.“Where did he go to? I thought he said he won't be leaving the house for a week?” She asked.“Well, you can get the info on his whereabout from him, if you maybe try calling him and stop interrogating me. Excuse me…” Samuel walked away, leaving Nora standing there surprised. This was the first time Samuel talked to her this way.As Samuel walked over to oversee the affairs of the maids, he could only berate himself for letting his emotions take the better part of him.The truth is that he had heard about how Nora took Gemma's position. Yes, he had raised Nora. But Gemma was his grandchild who has been through a lot. Anyone
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“Let's leave and come back later,” Derek tapped Gemma's hand.“I'm worried about her,” Gemma mumbled, staring at Elena's figure, much to Derek's surprise.“You want to stay then?” He asked and Gemma nodded.Not saying another word, Derek found a seat at one corner of the room and lowered himself there.“You're worried about someone that tried to ruin your life,” Sylvia was not giving up anytime soon.Gemma didn't spare her a glance and simply focused her eyes on Elena.“This sly little thing got married to an old hag while trying to spite you….”Sylvia's words caught Gemma off guard.“What?”“Well, Elena dearest ended up getting married to a vile old man just to spite you. The old man almost took her away the moment she woke up. But Max was able to stop him.”Staring at Sylvia, Gemma didn't know whether to believe her words or not. Growing up right next to Sylvia, she knew how much the woman could lie. She could tell a perfect lie while maintaining a graceful smile.“Look outside, I'm
