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Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 55- Knowing the Truth
Royce Miller's POVIt's been already a week since the last time I saw Vera. I haven't heard anything about her, but what if she is really pregnant, and I'm the child's father? Those questions were just at the back of my mind. But other parts of my brain insisted it was just a lie.While my eyes focused on the files placed on my table, I saw a woman figure coming into my office. I raised my head only to find out that it was my cousin Margaret. I did not have any idea that she's here in LA, after going to France to pursue her modeling career. She was smiling while glamorously walking on her black stiletto.After pressing the -in-button, she entered the office and approached me with a hug, "How are you my dear cousin, you seem so haggard? I think you did not get enough sleep.", she spoke as she clung her hand around my neck."I'm just busy Marga, you know there are a lot of things to do in the company.", I responded casually."Uhm, by the way, Charles told me, you already fired your EA.
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 56- A Threat
Vera's POV After I told my brother about my situation, he was very much furious as if he wanted to kill Royce. I can see the burning rage in his eyes as he was clenching his fist. I thought I could not be able to calm him down when he said he wanted to go to META and confront Royce. Well, it doesn't make any sense at all. It won't work out because Royce was already blinded by hatred. There's no way he would listen to anyone, because he believed those pictures more than me. My eyes were brimming again with tears, as I packed my things. I decided to live in Canada with mom and raise my child alone. "Are you sure, you're okay sweetie?", Harold looked at me anxiously. I just nodded and gave him a brittle smile. I need to accept everything, this painful reality, this cruel fate of mine. I am just glad my family still accepted me despite what happened. But I can't anymore stay here in LA. Maybe, someday, when I'll be fully healed. For now, I need to forget all the bad memories and live my
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 57- Blackmail
Royce's POVIt was almost eight in the evening when I arrived home. As I entered the sala, I saw dad and mom sitting on the sofa bed. I thought they were already sleeping because they were used to be in bed at eight."Hi dad, mom!", I approached and kissed mom's cheek, then turned to dad and gave him a slight hug."Hello son, how are you? You looked so haggard, is there something wrong?", mom asked curiously while intently looking at me. I set aside my briefcase and sat beside her on the sofa bed."Son, whatever it is, you need to tell us", dad spoke calmly."Hmm. Don't worry, our housemaids were already in their quarter, so it's safe for us to talk about private matters", he added."Royce, son, what is it?", mom asked again and held my hand.A loud sigh escaped from my mouth. I don't know if it's a good idea to tell them what happened recently at META. Dad is also facing a lot of pressure in the real estate company. And mom's emotional state is not yet stable because of Reid's situat
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 58- An Agitation
Royce's POVI was in deep thought when Margaret went out of my office. Still, I couldn't believe that she already knew my real identity. But what if she just made it to blackmail me, and she doesn't really know the truth?Margaret became desperate for what happened to her dad and brother, so, it's also possible that what she said to me earlier were just her drama. In META, only one person knew the real me and that's----I shook my head because it's so impossible. Walter is Reid's best friend, and there's no way he would betray his own friend. But who else have told Margaret about it?All of the sudden, I feel uneasy. I don't know what I supposed to do, since she threatened me to reveal my identity to everyone here, especially to the board of directors, if I will not withdraw the lawsuit against Uncle Sam and Charles. I'm sure that if the BOD finds out the truth, they would immediately call action to dislodge me from my position. And I won't let that to happen, not until Reid will reg
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 59- Dangerous Attack
Vera's POV I woke up early in the morning because I still need to fix my things. My flight for Canada will be at nine, so I need to leave the house one hour before the boarding time. Suddenly, my cellphone rang, and I picked it up after knowing that it was coming from Alexa. "Hi gurl, is your decision already fixed?", she asked. "Yes, gurl. I need to start a new life and forget the sad memories here." I heard Alexa's deep sigh from the other line, obviously feeling sad about my decision to stay with my mom in Canada. "Well, that's for your own good gurl, and for the baby of course. Just don't forget to keep in touch with me okay?", she said with a quavering voice. "Yes gurl, thank you so much. I'll hang up now. Bye!" After having my conversation with Alexa, I grabbed my towel and walked into the bathroom. I was not really feeling good, thinking that I would be away from my brother for quite some time. But I need to do it because it's the best thing for me and for my baby. I
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 60- An Ally
Vera's POV "Please help me, Dave!!! Someone is planning to hurt me!!!", I continued sobbing. "It's okay, Vera, come down. He already left", Dave comforted me and gently caressed my back. I looked around to see if that man was still following me. I was still trembling in fear, but already feel relieved when I could not see the black car anymore. Suddenly, I feel an excruciating pain inside my body. I arched when I feel my abdomen was cramping. "Vera, are you okay?", Dave asked anxiously. "Oh--G-God! You're bleeding!", his voice shrieked. Dave picked me up and carried me to where he parked his car. He took me to the passenger seat and quickly pulled the driveway. I did not know what happened then, because the next thing I noticed was that, I was already in the hospital bed. I saw Dave talking with the doctor a little bit far from me. "Excuse me!", I spoke, trying to get their attention. Dave looked at me anxiously as they came closer to me. "Doc, what's wrong? Is my baby oka
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 61- There's No Other Choice
Royce's POV "Dude, what happen? Is there something wrong?", Walter asked as soon as he entered my office. Well, there are things I need to clear up with him so I told him to take his seat. "I guess you know already that Uncle Sam and Charles are facing criminal charges right now", I paused for a while and cleared my throat. Walter was just looking at me, waiting to hear something more. "Do you know that Margaret was trying to blackmail me?" "Blackmail?", Walter's eyes widened. "Yes. She said, I need to withdraw the lawsuit against her father and brother, or else she would expose my real identity. I mean, she would tell everyone here that I am not the real CEO. That I am not Reid!" "What? D-does it mean she knows your secret? B-but w-who else had ever told her, when there are only four of us who know the truth?", Walter furrowed his brows in confusion. I looked at him, trying to analyze everything. No! I don't want to think that Walter betrayed me and my family. He is Reid's best
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 62-Hate Ignition
Royce's POVIt's been two days already since Margaret works in META as my EA. Although, I really don't like the situation, but I have nothing to do but to 'dance with the flow'.Charles and Uncle Sam as well, went back to work after I dropped the criminal charges against them. I know, they were making fun of me secretly, but for now, I let it happened because I need to protect our family's agency. Someday, I let them pay for what they have done to us and I swear I'll do it.I continued focusing my eyes on the computer screen and just ignored Margaret's presence. Suddenly, my cellphone rang and it was my Private Investigator. "Yes, hello""Hello, Mr. Miller. There's something I want you to see, and it's related to your brother's car accident, happened two months ago. So, I hope you could come, anytime today", the PI spoke on the other line."Ah, yes, I'm coming now. Thank you", I responded and ended the call. Then I quickly grabbed my jacket and walked towards the door."Reid, where a
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Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO ~Epilogue~
"Congratulations Mr. Miller, your wife has delivered a baby boy and a baby girl!", the doctor smiled. "Wow! You have twins!", Vince and Alexa spoke together. "Thank you doctor", Royce said in excitement. "Congratulations bro!", Vince tapped Royce's shoulder and shook his hand. "You are now a Daddy bro!", Alexa chuckled. Soon after, they went inside the private room to see Vera. Royce kissed his wife passionately and held her hand gently. "You delivered a twin babe! Thank God! You are safe." "Congratulations Vera!", Vince said. "Gurl, congratulations! You are now a certified Mommy!", Alexa uttered and kissed Vera's cheek. "Thank you. How about you? Are you not planning to get pregnant?", Vera asked. Vince and Alexa looked at each other as if there was something they wanted to tell. "Gurl, what is it?", Vera asked in confusion. "Uhm, the truth is---I am one-month pregnant gurl!" "Oh really?", Vera exclaimed in surprise. "Wow, bro congrats!", Royce hugged Vince and tapped
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 106- A Proposal
Vera's POVOne week had passed after my last conversation with Royce yet the sting of our farewell was still present. I thought it would be easy for me but with each passing day, I felt an inexplicable sadness and emptiness deep within. I was supposed to be happy with my decision but it did not turn out as I expected to happen. Until I found myself aimlessly scrolling through my phone, ending up in the recycle bin. The photos of Royce and me, which I had previously removed, were still there. As I looked at them, my tears began to flow one by one, as I yearned for those times we spent together.Dave on the other hand was just waiting for me to say 'yes' to his marriage proposal. I was supposed to accept his offer a day after I said goodbye to Royce but suddenly I found myself in a state of confusion. "What's wrong sweetie?", Harold asked anxiously while we were having breakfast one morning."I noticed that you've been like that for a few days. Do you think your Mom would be happy to k
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 105- Forgiveness
Vera's POVI was resting in my bed, yet sleep eluded me. I kept on thinking about Royce and how he took the bullets that were intended for me. I was just thankful that nothing bad happened to him, otherwise, I couldn't find peace of mind in my lifetime.Reid and Mrs. Miller asked me to stay in the hospital until Royce woke up. But I decided to leave since I did not want him to see me. I was eternally grateful to him for saving me and my baby, and for that, I had already forgiven him. That was all.Meanwhile, I was thinking about Margaret. Finally, we got justice for Andrea. Her life imprisonment would be enough to pay for all the things she did to me, to my sister, and Roxette. Suddenly, Harold was knocking at the door. I knew that it was him since he usually knocked three times."Yes boo, come in!", I said.Harold entered my room and sat on my bed. "How are you, sweetie?""I'm fine boo.""Uhm, what do you want to do now sweetie? Are you still planning to go to Canada and settle the
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 104- Interception
Vera's POV While the jury was still deliberating about Margaret's cases, we took first a break outside. Vince approached us while Royce remained seated on a couch a little distant from us. "Hi babe!", Vince greeted Alexa with a kiss, and then he turned to me. "Hi Vera", he said and hugged me. "Hello, Vince. It's good to see you here! Uhm, by the way, this is my Mom. I mean, my biological mother and my younger sister", I said. "Hmm. Yes. Alexa told me about it", Vince responded and greeted Mom. "Hi, Aunt Olivia. Hello, little girl!", he messed up my little sister's long hair. She was a shy-type girl but according to my mother, she was not like this before when Andrea was still alive. She was attached to my twin sister so until now, she still couldn't move on from what happened. "Uhm, Vince let me introduce to you my friend Dave." "Dave, this is Vince, Alexa's boyfriend." Vince smiled and greeted him with a handshake. "Hi, bro! Nice meeting you." Dave returned the smile, but s
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 103- Face Trial
Vera's POV It was my alarm clock that woke me up from sleep. Despite the early hour, I had to get up due to Margaret's impending trial, a day I had been eagerly anticipating. I was hopeful for a just verdict that would make Margaret accountable for her actions. After this, I would be staying in Canada for good. This had been my plan before but it did not realize because I still wanted Margaret to pay for Identity Theft and most importantly, for killing my sister. My mother and I had already concurred on this. I would be living with her and my younger sister to make up those times we were not together. And--- Dave unexpectedly crossed my mind. I pondered over the possibility of accepting his marriage proposal. After all, he was a decent man, and eventually, I would learn to love him. But what if I fail? Everyone advised me to accept Dave's proposal for my baby's sake. Yet, I harbored doubts, as I didn't want to take advantage of his kindness. It would be unfair to him. A phone ca
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 102- Behind the Hatred
Royce's POV For us to avoid the media men, Reid and I took the elevator going to the basement. "Bro, are you okay?", I asked and tapped his shoulder, Reid just let out a heavy sigh, instead of answering my question. "Are we going home now bro? I think you need to take some rest", I said as I started the engine. "Nope, bro. Let's drop by at the police station. I wanted to see that traitor friend of mine!", Reid gritted his teeth as he emphasized the word 'traitor'. I did as what I was told to do but I did not bother to talk to him while we were on our way. I knew he was not okay. The corners of his mouth turned down in a sad frown while his brows furrowed. His complexion paled as if the blood had drained from his face. His gaze was a mixture of pain and anger for being betrayed by his best friend. A few moments later, we arrived at the police station. Reid got out of the car first so I hurried to get out as well. We entered at the entrance door and the first thing that caught ou
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 101- Gradual Resolution
Royce's POV Finally, the stars were aligned with us. With the help of our competent detectives, the police were able to catch the other kidnappers involved in Reid's kidnapping incident. We also found out that one of them was the driver who bumped into Dad's car, so, that person was indicted in a murder case. The police asked him the reason for killing my father but he said he was just following an order from his 'boss'—something that was baffling in my mind. Moreover, Nicholas Monet, also known as 'Simon Morris' was caught by the authorities at the LA Cruise Terminal when he was about to board a cruise ship. This time, I would make sure that this fucking asshole would be put behind bars and pay for all the crimes he committed. However, the person who ordered him to illicitly withdraw funds from our account was not yet identified. Until now, I still couldn't figure out who was behind it. On the other hand, Uncle Sam and Charles were already convicted of embezzlement and attempted
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 100- The Battle is Not Yet Over
Royce's POV As soon as mom saw us at the door, she felt a sense of relief that was like a soothing balm, easing the worry that gnawed her heart from the time Reid was kidnapped until I left to meet the kidnappers. She quickly ran towards us and opened her arms. "Reid! Oh! God Thank you so much!", mom exclaimed and hugged us while tears of joy rolled down her cheeks. "Are you okay son? Did they not hurt you?" "I'm fine, mom", Reid responded softly. "Royce! Thank you for fulfilling your promise to bring your brother back home. I'm glad you are both safe!", she said as she wiped her tears away. Her face lit up with a bright smile whispering words of love and joy as she embraced us warmly. But despite her smile, restlessness was evident in her eyes, indicating the need for her to get some rest. So Reid and I accompanied her to her room and waited until she had drifted off to sleep. Together we left mom's room, moving quietly so as not to disturb her. "Bro, I think you need to take
Falling Into a Happy-go-lucky CEO Chapter 99- Rescuing Reid
Royce's POV The ransom demanded for the release of my brother was already inside the money bag. Everything was set ready, but still waiting for the kidnappers' call to provide the precise location of our meetup. They insisted that I would come alone and I had to follow them for my brother's safety. However, the police had organized a backup team that would support me in carrying out my plan. Suddenly our residence telephone rang. I hurriedly picked it up for I thought it was coming from the kidnappers. "Good morning sir. This is from Ally Bank. We would like to inform you that your family savings account is temporarily frozen because we noticed suspicious activity", the bank personnel spoke intently. "What do you mean suspicious activity sir?", I asked in confusion. "After you had withdrawn the substantial sum of 100 million dollars, another transaction took place, depleting 500 million dollars from the account. It was only later when we discovered that Reid Miller's signature wa
