“How could you both do this to me?” Matilda's voice trembled as her eyes darted from her best friend to her husband, whose sweats were dripping, obviously from the adultery act he just committed. Her disappointed self wanted to hear an explanation, an excuse, or something and wished all was just a mistake but..... “You came in just in time.” He uttered with no iota of remorse as he fixed his pants and belts. “What? Eduardo!” “You've seen and heard it all, so what now? Want me to start telling some boring story and silly excuse? Hell no, young lady!” He raised a brow, and Matilda couldn't believe her eyes and ears. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After being betrayed by those she loved and trusted so much, Matilda Smith wished nothing but to vanish from the face of the earth. Her five years of marriage was ruined in a single day by those whom she thought were on her side. But they didn't end there. Despite taking everything she had inherited from her family, they still wanted her dead. And that was when their paths crossed. Xander Hamilton, authoritative, charismatic, confident, and ruthless, was the sole heir to the number one company in America and a rival to many businesses. ~~~Extract~~ “Please, help me. I'm willing to do anything. Just help me get revenge and my inheritance back.” “Your life became mine from the moment you witnessed that man's death. What makes you think I'll help the life which I want to end badly even at this moment? I just need two reasons.” He smirked dangerously. His presence screamed danger, yet she was drawn to him like a magnet. However, will she be able to face the danger in his world? What if their destinies have been intertwined right from the beginning?
View MoreInside a tall and giant building, men and women of prominence and high status walked around in the well decorated and fancied hall. Some ate and drank on chairs and tables set in order, some stood with the bereaved family to console them while some rather discussed businesses, using the gathering as a means of getting more business connections.A soft instrumental music played in the background, entertaining those who cared to listen. Today was the funeral which the Smiths' family prepared for the supposed dead Matilda Smith, and they were precisely in the reception after they've buried a body they didn't know was only a replacement.The instrumental music finally ended, earning a loud ovation from the audience and that was when Eduardo walked up to the stage. His expression was looking very much sad, just as how it had been since his wife's death was pronounced to the whole country.“First, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who made it here today. I truly app
“His room is at the far end of the hallway. Turn to the right door and knock gently. Remember ma'am, gently as he hates noises.” Those words from the servants replayed in Matilda's head as she stood in front of the door.She made to knock on the door gently like she was told earlier, but her hands would halt midway near the door, just as it had been for over a minute now. Despite summoning courage a while ago to come and see Xander, it seemed like all her courage suddenly disappeared now that she was in front of his door. She wanted to know why he saved her and brought her to his mansion, and her mind couldn't accept the fact that the same man who had killed a person in her presence rescued her from her harsh reality. It just sounded unbelievable to her.Finally mustering her courage once again, she shut her eyes and took three consecutive deep and sharp breaths, acting like she was going to face a challenge or something. She opened her eyes and knocked twice quickly on the door.“C
“I cross-examined her, and she is okay now. She fainted due to shock and would wake up in a short while. So, when she does, she should eat and take the drugs to relieve her of after effects like headaches.” The doctor explained after packing his things into his box.He turned to Xander and bowed, “I'll take my leave now.” He quietly filed out of the room, and Bruno followed him to settle the bills.Xander remained in the room, alone with an unconscious Matilda on the bed. All the time the doctor had given his instructions, he was barely listening as his attention was fully focused on Matilda. Despite her long dark-blonde curly hair scattered over her face, he still didn't fail to take in the shape of her almond like eyes, pointed nose, mouth in the form of a heart and her overall oval-shaped face. His eyes trailed down to her feet, even when she was covered in a duvet. Then, they moved back to her face.His expression was neutral, yet his mind was slightly bothered. For the first tim
Matilda glanced at the man who just spoke to her and hot tears began to stream down her face once again. As if her tears weren't enough to have fallen that same day.Her life had been filled with happiness for the past few years, but how did it suddenly result to this? Now, even the people who once bowed at her feet were hitting and threatening her in the cruelest way possible.She was filled with nothing but regret as she wondered why everything was suddenly turning against her. If only she hadn't grabbed those hands which lifted her up from sorrows. If only her heart hadn't beaten and yearned for a man whom she had only known for a year. If only her father hadn't died and her mother hadn't abandoned her. If only she wasn't born.....Her birth was still unknown like she last recalled. Having grown with people who weren't her biological parents, her life was filled with joy to the brim as her adopted parents never mistreated her. Instead, they gave her all the love in the world, that
“Clean this up.” Xander stood up from the couch, his black shoes glistening with the marbled floor as he marched towards the nearby table. The husky men didn't hesitate to do as he ordered, leaving behind just Bruno Lorenzo, Xander's right-hand man and only friend. They once stayed in the same orphanage in Italy before Xander joined the Mafia family. “Why is it just one man? Where is his partner?” Xander asked, a rich sense of deep Italian accent emanating from his tone as he gently fixed his hands in his pockets. Bruno stepped forward and replied, “he was found gambling in one of the downtown casinos. When we traced back to his hideout, his partner was long gone. Seemed like he figured us earlier.” “But we'll definitely find him soon as he left some traces behind.” He quickly added. “Bring him to me when you do.” Xander took a deep breath before turning back to face the angle of the room where he had just shot a living man dead. The traces of blood splattered on the wall cou
“Young lady? Am I no longer your wife? The one you cherished the most?” She couldn't fathom and process everything, no matter how hard she tried. “Deal with it. You were never his type to begin with. I guess, you must have believed you could have any man wrapped under your fingers, just because you're wealthy but that wouldn't be so anymore.” Tiffany remarked with a smirk. Matilda glanced at her and badly wished to smack that off her face. No. She actually wished she had never met these people because the heartbreak was really disheartening. The feeling was the worst she had felt in many years. “Have you ever considered me a friend?” Matilda's voice was almost inaudible as she spoke. “No. Just like Eduardo never considered you his wife.” Tiffany lashed out those in no seconds, and it hurt Matilda even more. Seeing how Tiffany said those words with ease, she had come to accept her harsh reality. She glanced at Eduardo and his facial expression was nothing close to being apologetic
Big camera light flashed as Matilda signed on the paper works in front of her. She hushed out a small air when she was done and faced the cameras with a big smile. No doubts she was slightly nervous. But she was fully confident of what she had just done. A loud ovation followed immediately her husband finished signing his parts on the paper works and he smiled at her lovingly, pressing her body deeper into his reassuringly. Matilda Smith, married to Eduardo Smith, could not have asked for anything else. He showed up in her weakest moment in life and has ever since being her source of hope. Their five years of marriage filled with joy, love, and peace could attest to that. The couple lifted the paper works briefly as the medias took pictures. Their relationship was what everyone envied, and as they dropped the paper works to the table in front of them, another round of applause followed. Then they stepped down, still in each other's embrace. “Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” S
Big camera light flashed as Matilda signed on the paper works in front of her. She hushed out a small air when she was done and faced the cameras with a big smile. No doubts she was slightly nervous. But she was fully confident of what she had just done. A loud ovation followed immediately her husband finished signing his parts on the paper works and he smiled at her lovingly, pressing her body deeper into his reassuringly. Matilda Smith, married to Eduardo Smith, could not have asked for anything else. He showed up in her weakest moment in life and has ever since being her source of hope. Their five years of marriage filled with joy, love, and peace could attest to that. The couple lifted the paper works briefly as the medias took pictures. Their relationship was what everyone envied, and as they dropped the paper works to the table in front of them, another round of applause followed. Then they stepped down, still in each other's embrace. “Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” S...
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