Charles's POV My face darkened and I said coldly, “ I don't want it.” Short’s face was filled with fear, his hands were trembling. I could fear the fear, he felt at that moment. It was pathetic but no one could blame him, Elsie was a one woman army.She broke bones without touching you, she could reach into your soul like the devil and reveal your darkest pains without doing too much. I sighed.I took the phone from his hands, took a step out of the dungeon. I sat on my chair- bored.The phone was placed by my ear, she wasn't saying a word. I flicked my finger, so they could continue.Dozens of men could be seen going to and fro, carrying the dead bodies and cleaning up the blood stains.A thought clicked to my mind, I gestured to Short. He immediately understood and moved to get my tablet. Right from the beginning, I knew it wasn't her that drove the truck. It was a doppelganger. That was a shallow trick but that meant she planned something bigger, something relating to Bianca.I
Bianca’s POV He moved away as quickly as he leaned over, his face over mine. I stared at his striking face: his boldly drawn eyebrow, his shiny eyes that looked as if the stars were packed into them; his pink lips, and his pointed smooth nose.I looked at his toned strong arms, my heart beat skyrocketed, pushing at my chest. I couldn’t help but gasp, he looked so perfect. He threw a flirtatious look at me.The car stopped, the car booming with cool songs that made my legs move and my heart flush. It was sweet. The sun pushed away as it started raining heavily, too heavy. It wasn’t expected, more like it was man made. He maintained a dominant look at me. Then muttered again, “ Sleep.” It was brief and commanding. I settled down into the seat, I closed my eyes and let the chair engulf my body into its softness. The silence echoed in the car, the raindrops making a pit pat. It was freezing, I started quivering. He threw his jacket to my exposed body, his eyes still outside. My gaze i
Bianca’s POV We exchanged awkward stares, I arranged my clothes and looked away from him.My smile constricted as I tried not to show I didn't miss that. The atmosphere was heated and juicy almost like I was about to get a good dick there and there.He said in a low, raspy seductive voice, “ We are late for dinner.” I rolled my eyes in a manner that he didn't see me, I pursed my lips, folded my hands and kept an annoyed face.I noticed his gaze on me so I looked at him. I spotted the scratch mark on his neck, slightly above his collar and my lip stain on his lower lips. My eyes widened, I lunged over to his side intending to wipe it off. He held me and placed me properly on his body, directly on his dick. My ass shot out, rubbing against the dick that hardened under my buttocks. He groaned softly, stepping on the brake. The speed of the once stationary car had increased significantly, I held him tightly as my body jerked once in a while.He let out soft groans and I gasped softly
Bianca’s POV I pushed the door open and it slammed against the wall with such aggressiveness. They all turned their heads and looked at me in surprise, I wasn't saying a word, just huffing and puffing. Charles stood behind me supportively. Gideon stood up, followed by Caroline.He rushed to my side, held my hands and was about to direct me to the chair with such a gentle gaze. I flung his hand aside, placed both of my hands on my hips, which shook violently with a questioning look in my eyes. He looked at me disappointed, Caroline cackled too. It was mocking. I stared back at Charles, who held my shoulders and asked calmly, “ What's going on here, brother?” Caroline interrupted, “ Where were you guys since?” Gideon looked at us too, clearly interested in that question. I licked my lips, my throat was patched. I sat down on the nearest empty seat I found, took a glass of water and gulped.Charles stood there with his hands tucked in his pocket, there was a cold smile on his. He sta
Charles's POV She fell in my arms while Gideon blocked the door. He was drunk and angry. I had no other choice than to sit back down with her in my arms, she looked extremely tired.She was asleep. Gideon tried to force me into giving her to him but I bluntly refused.Caroline spilled a whole lot of rubbish besides him that got me enraged. He kept on accusing me, saying I was sleeping with his wife. I could only exhale loudly, waiting for him to be done so I could go lie her somewhere quiet and comfortable.I said calmly, looking him dead in the eyes, “ Why are you trying to gaslight her? You are the one who clearly cheated.” Caroline looked away and I felt immediate disdain for her existence.I yelled angrily, “ For this same bitch that almost made us bankrupt.” Gideon became awake as soon as I said that, initially he was dozing off but he roared, “ That's enough.”I was ashamed and disappointed in him. I threw Bianca on my shoulder about to leave but he stopped me again but I pus
Bianca’s POV I flew to Gideon's side, looking at him though he towered over my small figure. I was tearing up, my fist hitting his chest. I felt like dying at this moment, another failed marriage.I said softly, “ When were you planning to tell me?” He held my fists and yanked me to his chest. I was pushing him away, but he held me tightly to himself.I looked at Charles for support then he said,” It's not my child, wifey.” I looked at him stubbornly not believing his words so he continued, “ it's her ex husband's child. She will be here for a little while.” I grew silent, thinking over it and it would make me feel and after all that I just nodded. She squeaked happily and ran to hug me. She engulfed me into her tiny self and said excitedly, “ We will be the best of buds.” I carefully unwrapped her hands that tangled themselves on my body and I tried to walk away but she called me back and said, “ I'm sorry for how I behaved before?” I looked at her with my lips puckered. My heart
Charles's POV She lunged over to my side with fire in her eyes as she snatched the phone out of the ladies hands much to their surprise.She snapped into two and threw it out of the window.She was panting heavily once she was done then she said still out of breath, “ You are nothing to me so leave me alone.” With that she raised the glass, that was a go ahead for us to leave.She seemed so down that I couldn't ask any questions. She wasn't her usually bubbly self, just buried in her work as she took little sips of her drink.I said softly, “ Bianca, are you good?” She turned slowly and nodded then pulled her eyes away. I was pressed to refuse that response. We were late for work and I knew we were going to be later.I felt like looking up those two but something in me refused, it would be so much better if she told me herself. So I rested and left it. I didn't ask her about it nor did I talk about it. I was just worried because she was too quiet. I asked several questions but she r
Charles's POV It was Elsie, she sent me a message. I don't understand. I rushed to his side, the blood gushed out of his chest. I pulled out the knife that rested in his chest as I applied pressure but there wasn't hope.He already stopped breathing and there was a scowl on his face. He died with hate in his heart for me, I felt my heart shattering. That's why there was a ting of familiarity between the both of us. My phone beeped and a message showed on the screen“ He had plastic surgery.” That's why he has a different face though the height remained the same- short.I searched his neck and I saw the mark, a slash, from the time we dueled and I almost killed him.“ He thought you would know though you chose Gideon over him.” I roared and yelled in despair, weeping like a child. I never chose anyone, I was stupid enough to think I could save them..I wanted to be the hero. I laughed at myself mockingly. I stood up with a stagger and the bloodied knife on the other hand. I got up
Bianca's POVOne month later.One month had passed, and we still hadn't talked to Gideon for a while now.Gideon left the country after the whole incident and came back three days ago.I hoped not to see him around soon because I didn't know how to possibly face him.Meanwhile, aside from that, everything else was going quite fine. I didn't resume work at Charles' company; rather, I became my own boss back at my art gallery.Charles and I had a court wedding a week after I divorced Gideon, and ever since, he has been treating me right. I have had no reason to complain."Hey honey, what do you think about having lunch at Rizzo Restaurant?" Charles asked as he straightened his tie on his neck."That sounds nice. I don't see anything wrong with it," I said, and Charles leaned closer to me and kissed my forehead."Okay, hon, I'll pick you up by 6," he said before taking his phone and walking out of the room.I sat on the bed for a while. The pregnancy hormones were making me feel so lazy.
Bianca's POVI nudged Charles, signaling that he should drop me down.He did so. I froze, not knowing what to say or do.Gideon chuckled and shook his head."I'll have your bags brought to you, Bianca," he said, acting like he didn't want to talk things out."Brother," Charles stepped forward.Gideon paused and raised an eyebrow. "Brother?""You've got nerves, all of it! I can't believe that you have the guts to call me your brother when you stabbed me countless times. You're so unbelievable," Gideon said.He still couldn't process the number of things that had happened in these past few days.I stepped forward, not knowing why, but I felt it was the right thing to do at the moment. "I want to say thank you for everything that you did. I mean, I'm more than grateful, and I'm sorry that...""You don't have to. Get going already. I feel more disappointed that I was dumb and blinded all this while. Do you know how much I trusted you?" he asked, causing me to swallow hard.I knew he trust
Bianca's POV Immediately after he ended the call, I turned to Charles, who heard everything.The divorce agreement was back at the house, I was silent for a while before finally opening my mouth to speak, "Tomorrow, I'll go over to the house to sign the divorce agreement." I lay on the bed, closing my eyes, trying to sleep.This was really want I've always wanted, to be with Charles with no guilt."I'm sorry honey," Charles said, caressing my shoulder."Sorry for what?" I asked, but he didn't say anything. The night was quite long. The next morning, I got ready, and Charles had to take the whole day off.We headed straight to Gideon's penthouse, and I signed the divorce agreement. This was the only reason why he hadn't come to his house to sleep.I gave him a call, but he didn't answer.Charles couldn't stop caressing my shoulder like he needed support.Gideon finally answered the call, having been called for the fifth time."Have you signed the papers?" That was the first thing he a
Gideon's povI was trying to settle down in the hotel room but nothing felt like home. My heart was racing and at the same time, I was worried of how Bianca would feel snd how she was doing.Why should I even care about her? Did she care for me? Did she care hoe I'll feel when she went ahead to fuck someone else, oh my God, scratch that!She didn't go to just any body, she went to my brother to get her pregnant.After the cleaner at the house came to me to inform me about what she had seen, I was turned.She doesn't sleep at the house with us, she only comes to clean and she noticed something as explicit as that, not once but twice.I still couldn't fathom any of it, where had I gone wrong exactly.After she told me about what she noticed her brother and wife doing, I was forced to keep an eye because I didn't want to believe her didn't mean that I had forgotten about it.I needed to be sure that I didn't call the lady a liar in vain.At the same, I was wondering why she hasn't told me
Bianca's POVI didn't have to turn to know who was standing by the door."What is going on here? Charles, I thought you promised me," Elsie's voice filled the entire room.I stepped back, unable to even gaze at her. The shame and disgrace written all over my face were alarming."What are you doing here? Haven't we talked about this? You're supposed to inform me before coming to my office," Charles said.The aura in the office had changed, and I felt beads of sweat forming on my forehead. I was already feeling so tired and grumpy because of my pregnancy, so I decided to walk to the chair next to me."What are you trying to do, Bianca? You know I've known about this for quite some time now, but there’s been no evidence. Was this the reason why you decided to start working as his assistant, pretending that you'd love to do a white-collar job?" Elsie asked, but I was silent.She had all the right to yell, but not at me. At the same time, I didn’t mind."Hey, Bianca. Stop pointing at her.
Bianca's POVI was dumbfounded as I watched him walk out of the room and yet had nothing to say.I wanted to go after him, but I just remained on the spot.This was the least thing that I expected. Although I planned on issuing a divorce agreement to him out of guilt, I was still contemplating it and was only 60 percent sure that it was going to be my move.Running out of the room after finally being able to move a limb, I started to wonder where Gideon had gone."Where's my husband?" The word "husband" was heavy on my lips. The realization that I still felt part of Gideon's life hit me so much.Maybe if I had issued the divorce, it wouldn't have hurt this much. I would have been prepared to face everything, but I didn't think I was prepared now.He was not in the house, so I decided to give him a call, but my call ended up getting declined."Where are you?" I asked."I'm crashing in a hotel for a few days. I don't think I can stay in the house with you. Sign the divorce agreement, th
Bianca's POV "You say it like you have any choice," she said, sounding very rude. I went to sit with the others, my body feeling pain almost all over. I checked my phone every minute and hour to see if I received any call or text, but I didn't. seconds turned into minutes, and I was getting tired of waiting. I decided to ask his secretary if she had any idea of where he would be at the moment or when he would come. If I had access to my system in any way, I would have been able to know his schedule for today, but unfortunately, I no longer work here, so there's no way that I could know. "Hey, do you know where he went? Or perhaps, is he in a meeting?" I asked. "He's in his office," she informed nonchalantly, without even gazing at me. "Wait, what? Charles has been in his office?" I asked, surprised. It was very normal that Charles hadn't responded to me until now because whenever he is in his office, he is always busy and doesn't have any time for his office. "Yes," she respond
Bianca's POVAs if luck was on my side today, Dr. Ryan stepped out of her office with her bag. She immediately spotted me, looking so distressed."Hello... Bianca," she remembered my name."Do you have an appointment with me today?" she asked, but I shook my head before saying,"I don't, but please, if you don't mind... I'd love to treat you to lunch so we can have a conversation.""I like how you put it. A conversation," she smiled."Why not? Let's go.""I don't have my car, though, if you don't mind us using a taxi," I said."Do not worry, we can take my car."We got to the parking lot of the institute. I hopped into her car, and then she drove toward a restaurant.When we got there, I got out of the car and we both walked into the restaurant.I must admit that Dr. Ryan has good taste. I didn't know a place like this existed in the city."This place is cozy; you must really like cozy places," I said.She nodded. I recalled that yesterday in her office, she informed me that the reaso
Bianca's POV I waited for Charles's message as I slowly ate the food in front of me. Regardless of how dizzy I felt, I still ate the food sluggishly. Unfortunately, I waited in vain because I got no response from Charles. I was too scared or perhaps guilty to go back to the room, so I decided to crash on the couch in the sitting room. Closing my eyes, I fell asleep immediately. I didn't do much work today at the office, and yet I was feeling too tired that I fell asleep the moment my body hit the bed. I opened my eyes, feeling pressed. I walked toward the bedroom, not wanting to use another toilet. I got into the room only to see that Charles was no longer on the bed, making me wonder where he went. Not pondering much on the matter, I walked toward the restroom and was about to open the door when I heard the shower running. Holy molly! Gideon was in the restroom. I quickly checked the time and realized that it was past 6 already. I didn't bother to go out of the room; rather, I