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Axel could not believe his ears. "What did you say, Father?""It's true." The woman, whose name Axel was yet to register in his mind, preened and wiggled her left fingers to show off her ring. "It was only after my wedding that I got my invitation to the council."Axel scoffed. "What kind of a rule is that? This isn't the 90's, for goodness sake." His eyes drifted to his father, but the old man gave him an innocent look. Axel did not buy it even one bit. He knew his father had somehow managed to manipulate things to turn out that way, but he was not in the right frame of mind to be patronizing."Why don't you go on the board, Father?" He retorted. "You're married." Silence descended on the room like a blanket. Axel made a tsk sound and excused himself. He made it to the car without remembering anything tragic that had happened that day, but the emotions came pouring all over again when his eyes met the sad ocean that was now hers.Axel did not know what to say to Claire. He did not
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Lisa flung open the door to her father's office and marched in with rage."What is Leo Morris doing here?" She demanded.Her father lifted his head from the paper he was reading and regarded her coolly."I sent for him." He shut the paper and threw it down on his desk. "It's about time someone else started cleaning up your mess."Lisa gave him a look. "What mess?"He scoffed. "Did you think I would not find out about your sorry attempt to kill Claire McLennie?"She shut the door behind her. "How did you find out about that?"He waved her off. "Never mind how I knew you were behind the bombing. What I want to know is just how stupid you are to carry out an assassination attempt on the Lysander's son."Lisa pulled a seat across from him and plopped into it. "Axel was not supposed to be there. It was just Donald, and he was meant to be collateral damage."He clucked his tongue. "Look how that turned out.""I don't understand, Father. Why Morris? Why would you bring in the man who made me
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Claire found herself shaken awake by Jenise at the crack of dawn. She pushed her hands away and drew the sheets over her head."Five more minutes," Claire grumbled.Jenise tore the sheets of her. "You had better get up now. The CEO is waiting in the car downstairs."Claire lifted her head and squinted at the onslaught of morning light assaulting her eyes. She glanced at the bedside clock."It's just 6am!" She whined. "I barely got any sleep.""How is that any fault of mine?" Jenise huffed and put her hands on her hips. "You're the one who stayed up doing funny stuff with your boss. The same boss who somehow managed to look well rested and is downstairs, waiting for you to take your lazy ass off this bed and go do your job as an assistant."Claire glared at her. "He sent you, didn't he?"Jenise smiled sweetly. "Up you get, now! The car leaves in ten minutes!"Claire groaned. "You're enjoying this.""Certainly." Jenise said with glee. "It's not everyday you get to meet an assistant to a
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Claire was laughing inside. Even with all the theatrics she was making, she was not really upset. Jenise gave her a reproving look, but she too was smiling."I better let you know you're in charge today."Claire nodded and took a deep breath. Jenise bumped shoulders with her."Hey. No pressure.""Well, I do feel the urge to make sure everything is perfect today, at least to prove I'm not some kind of useless assistant." Claire confessed.Jenise frowned deeply. "Why would you ever feel useless? You're a very good assistant. Axel doesn't keep people who are non valuable around him.""He kept Lisa close." Claire pointed out.Jenise rolled her eyes. "That was the only exception. Seriously, Claire, you're good at what you do." She pushed open Axel's office door. "Come on, let's start with sorting the mail."Claire put her bag down on her desk with a loud thud and grimaced. "I'm not looking forward to that.""I agree, it's no fun. But we have to respond to each one." Jenise powered on the s
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Donald squinted at the woman who just entered through the revolving doors. "Isn't that Danielle Richmond?" Axel nodded. "I thought I was the only one who recognized her."Donald grinned. "Claire is so in trouble.""Let's go." Axel entered the car and waited for Donald to turn on the ignition. "We have a lot of things to do today. Have you got any leads on Morris?"Donald reached to the second row and grabbed his laptop. He passed it to Axel."Jubril has been tracking his movements. We hope they don't find the bugs that were placed on his car and in his phone."Axel opened his mouth slightly. "How did he manage to bug his phone?"Donald raised a brow. "It's Jubril we are talking here. Of course he found a way.""Morris knows what he looks like." Axel powered the system and looked through the files. "He must have gotten his men to do it."He moved the cursor from one file to another as the tracking device logged in every location. A certain log caught his eye, and his mouth suddenly ta
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"Where's Eric?"Danielle was seated facing Claire, who was working from her desk. Jenise had perched on the edge of the cluttered desk, and was typing away at her phone."I told him to wait outside for me." Danielle smiled, her eyes crinkling.It made Claire warm inside to know her friend had finally found a man who could care for, defend her, and still love her unconditionally. She felt tiny twitch of jealousy. When would she have that too?Claire shook her head to clear it. "Why didn't you bring him in?""Because I don't want to stay long. We have a lot to do today in New York." Danielle responded carefully.Claire wrinkled her brows. "A lot? You have no family or friends here. What do you have to do in New York?"Danielle avoided hsr eyes. "Oh, just this and that."Claire reached over the desk and slapped her on the arm. "Spit it out, D."Danielle's eyes flew up to hers in surprise. "Ouch! That hurts, you know!""It was intended to hurt." Claire retorted witha sweet smile. "Are you
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The drive back down the cliff saw Axel and Donald trying to figure out how Rose McLennie fitted in the entire scheme of things."There are too many players in this sick game of killing me." Axel observed."That's not as much a problem as their motives." Donald pulled on to the main street in the opposite direction of the Lysander's vehicle. "Everyone seems to have their own plans, but I feel it's just one person using all of them as puppets."Axel rubbed his temple, where an ache was slowly forming. "So, what have we got so far?"Donald spread his palm and began counting. "We know Leo Morris was directly involved. So are Mr. Davinsky and Rose McLennie. The Manager of the branch in China was obviously taking orders from someone."Axel sighed wearily. "When it rains, it pours."Donald glanced at him. "There's something else in your mind, isn't there?""It's my father. He is really putting pressure on me, but this time for a cause I cannot in good conscience refuse." He slumped against h
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Claire had to collect her jaw from the floor. She put a finger in her ear and shook it, just to make sure she was hearing quite well."Excuse me?"She looked at Donald. Nothing from his stance or expression told her this was some kind of sick prank. She looked over at Jenise, and Jenise looked as surprised as she was. Claire turned back to Axel."You're kidding, right?" She said with desperation. "Tell me you're just joking, Axel."Axel shook his head and extended the ring box. "We need to get married immediately. My father has brought me a deal I cannot refuse, and it will only take place if I am married."Claire could not believe her ears. "You want to marry me because of the company?" She hollered.Axel had the gall to look affronted. "Why not?"Claire could not help gaping at him. "No way!"Axel shrugged. "It's either that, or you pay the breach of contract fee. That should be enough to cover my losses if this deal passes me by."Claire shook her head. "I must be dreaming. Donald?
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Enchanting the Billionaire's Cold Heart EPILOGUE
“You're still watching that?"Claire looked behind her from where she was curled up like a ball on the sofa. Axel stood by the pillar, his hair dripping wet. He was barechested, and Claire had a full view of his godlike body. It was one she had worshipped the night before, and the memories flooded her head. She felt her face go hot.“Why not?" She blustered. "As much as I am concerned about the trend of animal abuse, I get a kick from watching you tell them off.”Axel scowled at her. "That's a very mean thing to say.” His face brightened instantly. "I'm not complaining, though. Why are you blushing?”Claire touched her red face. He was coming closer to peer at her curiously. She squeezed her eyes shut.“You should put some clothes on."Claire felt the sofa dip where he sat down beside her.“No." His breath tickled her face. “I would rather not." Claire rolled her eyes, but kept them closed. "Fine, whatever.”He grabbed her jaw and roughly pulled her against him. "Look at me.”Her eye
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Axel had planned the wedding just like Claire wanted, so they moved on straight to the reception in the same place. The dance floor was cleared for the couple to have their first dance, and open the floor. The orchestra struck up a tune, and Claire put her hands around Axel's shoulder.“I can't stop thinking about them."Axel placed his forehead on hers. “Maybe that's because it's about time we got rid of them. I don't want anyone spoiling your mood.”Claire sighed. “There's a little problem though." He whirled her around before holding her close again. "What is that?”She leaned into his chest. "I am finding it rather difficult to leave the comfort of your arms right now.”Axel grinned. "Then don't. We can go after the dance. Besides, we are making a lot of people jealous here. This isn't a chance you want to pass up.”"I've already put my mark on you." She smiled with belligerence and dug her fingers into his suit. “No one can take you away from me." That cracked Axel up, and he s
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Axel stood by the altar, watching the heavenly beauty in white walk down the aisle towards him. His heart was beating erratically, and he found it funny how she still made his heart race after all this time. He made a mental note to thank Jenise for making the most beautiful wedding dress for his woman.With each step she took, he found it increasingly difficult to breathe. She stole his breath away, and she had not even said anything yet. Axel was watching her intently, so he easily caught the shift in her gaze and expression. He looked over at what had crumbled her face, and blinked, twice.“What the hell?"“What is it?" Donald was his best man, and was standing close enough to hear him curse out loud. He followed his line of sight to where Rose McLennie sat, and beside her a woman that looked like her older form. They were both wearing sneers on their faces, sneers that were at that moment directed at Claire.Axel turned to him. “How did they get in?"Donald shrugged. "No one got
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"Don't stand me up."Those were Axel's last words as he had left the cafe the previous day. Now, as she stood in her flowing wedding dress, she could not help but wonder if his earnest plea was the reason she had put in this much effort to look beautiful.Myla had done wonders on her hair, packing it all to the back bridal style. Her face popped out at anyone that looked, and Myla was grinning at her over the top of her head.“Wow, Claire, just…wow!”Eric had just stepped into the room, and his eyes filled with tears.“I thought today is supposed to be a happy day." Claire said with a soft smile. “Let's save the tears for later, mm?"Danielle was standing by Claire's side, smiling widely. She had done her makeup, and there could be no other exceptional way to do it. Claire looked perfect, beautifully perfect. He took her hand and kissed it. “You have such gifted hands, Danielle." Jenise peeked out from the closet. "I made the dress, hand me my flowers.”Eric chuckled and pulled out
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Axel shrunk under the gaze of the women. He saw the men around him do the same. They had had their bachelor's night out the previous day, and the prank had fallen on him. He couldn't get out of it like he had wanted. Earlier, he had tried dissuading the guys."What if she passes out?"Donald had pushed a mask on to his face. "All the more fun, then.""Tomorrow is the wedding!"Hunter snickered. "The worse thing that could happen is if she leaves you at the altar."From her thunderous expression, Claire looked like she just might. She had been terrified, that much was obvious from how her entire body was still trembling. Her legs gave way, and she fell into a chair and began sobbing again.Axel longed to go over to her and put a comforting arm around her, but the look Danielle was giving him stopped him. She looked ready to burn any male that came within a foot of where the women were huddled together around Claire. Eric was not excluded from the ostracization. He had tried to dissuade
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It was the ladies' turn to exchange glances. "How can you not know what happens the day before a wedding?" Myla asked. "Even my Coco knows!" Axel raised a brow. "I do know about the bridal shower, but you already had one yesterday."Jenise nudged Danielle. "Tell him. Put them out of their misery." Her voice rang with mockery.Danielle and Claire giggled. "We are going to the spa and hair salon!" Hunter rolled his eyes. "For a second there, I thought something really important was going to happen."Jenise puckered her lips. "Getting a massage and your nails done is "something really important", especially if you are getting married the next day."Axel rose. "You should tidy up the rest of the invitations. Donald, make sure you send them out, along with the accompanying emails."Claire ruffled through the invitations. "I didn't accidentally put one for Croatia in there, right?""Claire." Axel extended a hand towards her. "Walk with me for a second."She reluctantly took his outstretc
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Axel stared at Claire in wonder. "You stayed up for most of last worrying about my whereabouts, and now that I'm back safely, you find yourself something else to worry about?"Claire drew her lips into a pout. "I waited up for you because I already had that in mind! Then we couldn't reach you and I forgot what I was worrying about."Axel had to suppress his laughter. "Oh. I see. Well, I have not sent any invitations out yet."Claire sat up. "Really? The wedding is in two days!"Axel furrowed his brows. "Um, yeah?""How would the guests have time to ready their outfits?"Axel snorted. "If anyone cannot get a proper outfit for an occasion, even if it is thirty minutes away, that person would not be in my list. You know the circle I belong to, Claire. If I give them the invitation that morning, and tell them to dress a certain way, they'll show up at the wedding before you."Claire frowned. "That would not be very polite.""I am not polite, sweetheart. I thought you knew that."Claire bi
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Danielle gently shoved her forward. "Don't worry about that. At the rate at which you're eating, you'll probably not fit into the dress by weekend."Jenise snorted out a laugh. "I guess that means we will need to do the fitting of the dress on Friday night."The ladies giggled in amusement, and Claire glowered at them."That's not funny, guys!" She grabbed Coco's hand. "Come on, Coco, let's leave them to their impolite behavior."Her reaction only made them giggle more. Claire was not particularly upset. She felt pretty good that they were at least having fun. She could not begin to imagine what they had gone through when she had been in the state of coma. She had not even properly thanked them yet.Claire could see Donald from afar, through the glass doors. He was leaning on the limo, speaking into the phone and smiling widely. Occasionally, he would draw circles with his toes or scratch the back of his head, an indication that he was speaking to his new girlfriend. His relationship
