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HIRED AS A BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE Chapter 69
THALIAI'm lying on the hammock in the garden, staring blankly at the gloomy sky, which seems like it is trying to console my almost-dying soul. Since my parents are not here, this gives me a chance to inhale fresh air just to stop myself from torturing my eyes.I felt dehydrated from crying last night. It feels like my chest will erupt from the pain I felt remembering Damon's eyes.It hurts me to see him pleading.I've never heard anything from my Mom since last night. I know she knew about it. But still, I don't want to see or talk with anyone.—--'I’m still learning to loveJust starting to crawl’—--Suddenly, I hear a song slowly getting closer that I don't want to hear. The familiar perfume of this jerk invaded my nostrils and tried to ruin my mood.Frustration delves into me."Stop it." I hissed."You should be crying."I rolled my eyes at his tone. "I did... last night."Through my peripheral vision, I saw Leander sitting opposite my swing. Does he not have anything else to d
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THALIAMy rage towards Cassie was stronger than breaking up with Damon. Well, I'm not saying it's our end because I never said we're going to end our relationship. I cried because I hurt him with words and I miss him so damn much.If Damon didn't get that then… I'm doomed.I only made sure my father wouldn't pester me into breaking up with Damon. I end it right in front of his eyes to stop him from being such a weird Dad. It doesn't suit him.Our only problem was Cassie.Since she came into our life, she's not doing anything but she's already a nuisance. I entered my father's office with raging eyes.“Careful in opening the door, Thalia.” He warned but I ignored his scary tone.“Why is she here?”“Who?”“Cassie Miller.” His deep sigh indicates he's had enough of family issues. But I can't blame him. It's not even in our family but rather in my granduncle’s family.This is Laverde's problem but my father won't ignore the problems on my mother's side.It's really a pain in the ass.
HIRED AS A BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE Chapter 71
THALIAI entered the office of Annabelle, I mean, Cassie, because she called me as if I owed her something. I was about to slam the door, but I noticed the eyes of the other employees on me. So, with a fake smile, I carefully close the door.They are always monitoring my movements, which I find annoying.As I turned around, I saw Annabe– Cassie sitting comfortably on her newly bought swivel chair while acting busy with her laptop.“You called me?”She lazily taps with her pen the documents on the table. “Send this to Mr. Cortez.”I scoffed as I crossed my arms.“I'm not your assistant or secretary. I have my own tasks to do as of now. And most of all, my job is not a courier. Thank you for understanding.”I walked back to the door.“I command you as your head.” She hissed in irritation.Command as her head… is she hearing herself? She's making me embarrassed at her ‘oh so mighty great manager’.I turned to her with a smirk. “I have my own head.” and knocked my skull lightly. “It's ha
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THALIAMy heart was thumping violently as I stared at his appearance. He's smoking while leaning at his car while gazing at Carter's building.I noticed his lazy eyes were back when the first time I met him, he lost weight, his beard was now quite visible, and his hair grew into a mess.Is he not taking care of himself?"What are you doing?"I jump off my feet at Frederick's sudden appearance behind me with his face an inch apart from mine."You scared me!" I slapped his arm with a frown.His usual smirk plastered on his face before continuing to eye the person I was looking at through the enormous window."Who are you peeking-""No one, let's go."I hold his face to look away and push him lightly. If he sees Damon, he will tease me again, and he will tattle it to my twin brother, and then my twin brother will tattle to our father. I had already convinced my Dad about ending what I and Damon have before.But Fred pinned me at the wall with furrowed brows.I rolled my eyes, hearing his
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73THALIAThe ride in going to Scott's ancestral mansion was in total silence. I admit… I felt hurt seeing someone clinging onto him. And the worst was his ex-wife.Why did he decide to get back with her? Am I really a rebound?I tightly close my eyes in frustration. I don't want to think about it anymore.It feels like I made a wrong decision. I thought he would understand me and still choose to wait for me until the issue with Cassie will slowly fade.But… I think highly about myself. I was too confident that Damon was serious about us.“Are you still mad at me?”I abruptly opened my eyes when I heard Frederick's voice.I shook my head. “No.”“Do you want to skip the party?” He sounds convincing.I don't want to see anyone as of now. I don't want to smile and pretend I'm okay in front of my family, to my father.I bit my lip because in my mind… I blame him, which is not supposed to.“My father will kill me.” I only said and went back to close my eyes.I want to escape just for a f
HIRED AS A BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE Chapter 74
THALIAI anxiously walked back and forth in front of the emergency room, waiting for someone wearing a white coat to come out to tell me Fred’s condition.He was shot in his back, and he did not respond to us when he fell to the ground.This is my fault. I should not have let him get nearer me, knowing that someone is after my life.I devastatingly sat on an empty bench, hoping Fred’s life was not in danger.Just then, a hastily footstep coming in my direction echoed in the hallway.I immediately stood up when I saw Frederick’s parents. Their eyes glued to me as soon as they reached me.“How is he?” Aunt asked with trembling hands.“T-They are taking out the bullet in his back. I’m sorry–”“Your parents are coming.” I froze at my uncle's cold tone and raging eyes. “Wait for them.”Where is he going? Is he not going to wait for the doctor to come out? Is he not worried about his own son?He left without showing emotion or worry for his son. He was more furious than saddened at what h
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THALIA“What's wrong? Do you feel sick?”My fork fell on the plate as I was disturbed in my own deep thoughts when I heard Mom’s voice in front of me.I cleared my throat as I looked at her. “I'm fine, Mom.” We are in the cafeteria, where I took Mom to calm down. Her neck was so red and I knew she reached her limit in front of Dad.I don't want to see them fighting because of me. But, to be honest, I was more bothered by what Uncle Michael had said in the men’s room, with this crazy thought that he had a connection with the shooter.Who is he yelling at? Why is he so mad at him than the shooter who did this to Fred?It should not be a concern but as I keep thinking deeply about it, it was so strange. The fact that he’s Fred’s father was enough reason not to suspect him of something ridiculous.I continued eating my macaroon but I saw my Mom worryingly staring at me.“Really, I’m fine,” I repeated because she didn't seem convinced of my response to her earlier.She let out a deep sig
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DAMONAs soon as I heard what happened to Thalia and Fred, I sprinted to the hospital where they took them. The first familiar person I saw in the hallway was Thalia's father, Mr. Carter.When our eyes met, his raging eyes shot into mine and pulled me into the stairway.As he closed the door, his raging voice echoed in the staircase.“What the fuck are you doing here?!”But I shoved his anger and worriedly asked about his daughter. “Is she alright? She's not hurt, right?”“She's fine and thank you for your concern. Get out of here now–”“Are you not doing anything just to get the asses of those assholes hiding from the limelight?”I exploded in rage causing his jaw to clench in rage as well. He clenched his fist in my collar, giving me a death glare. “Don't question my way of protecting my daughter, Kane.” He said with gritted teeth.I scoffed. “I am not questioning how you keep your loved ones safe, rather I'm worried that your way of protecting them was not actually to protect the
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THALIAAFTER A MONTH“After Michael Scott was found dead a week ago, Alfred Laverde was found dead in Whiteface Mountain in the town of Wilmington in Essex County.”Wilmington… That's where Cassie's accident occurred years ago.I avoided my eyes from the TV as my heart suddenly pounded frantically. Anyway, I continue tying the lace of my sandal while trying my best not to react as best as I can at the news.Since Frederick's father was found dead, I'm having a hard time forgetting that news. It breaks my heart to see Fred in tears while mourning for his deceased father.He actually didn't deserve it because he didn't actually kill anyone. Well, almost, and that's us. Still… Fred was a great friend and we noticed he's turning his back on us. Maybe he's blaming us for his loss.And now… my granduncle is also dead.I gaze at my mother, who doesn't even show any emotions while listening to the news. I don't feel the sorrow of losing him. He killed my grandfather, and to be honest, I shou
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THALIAMy eyes began to well up with tears of conflicting feelings. Anger, worries, and longing came out all at once. He disappeared without a trace after saying he would come back, and God knows if he’s alive or not. He made me fucking worried for nothing!“Where were you?” That was the only thing I asked.“I have to take care of something–”“Then why did you have to vanish like that?” My voice cracked up in the end as I failed to control it.He avoided my eyes with guilt lingering all over his face. I don't know what to feel. But there's only one thing I could figure out after seeing him again.“To protect you from harm.”I firmly shut my eyes, tears streamed down my cheeks as his words were like hitting my chest with a knife. All he could think was to be my protector, whereas here I am thinking he might have chosen the others over me.Am I being too selfish?I wiped my face as I looked around. Good thing my bodyguards are outside the university. “What happened to Uncle Michae
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THALIAI flinched as I was startled when my phone suddenly rang. I got up in bed, sighing as soon as I saw the time. It's almost three, but my eyes won't even close just a bit.My attention was switched to my phone, which still kept ringing. Who would call at this hour?I answered it without looking at the caller.“Wha–”“Thalia.”My brows furrowed at the familiar voice in the end. I checked the number, but it's unregistered.“Ca-Cassie?”“I'm sorry for barking at the wrong tree.” My jaw fell as soon as I confirmed it was her. I jump off the bed and gaze outside the window.“Where are you? Who's with you?” I desperately asked.However, I heard her chuckle and sighed deeply.“I intentionally took the chance that my mother used to work with Laverde and got in as their so-called illegitimate family member.”Her words left me baffled. So… she's not a real Laverde?“What's your reason?”“I have found evidence and took a chance to get closer to the enemy.”“Evidence of what?”“I only want
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THALIAI inhale sharply as soon as I exit the building. My chest feels heavy and tightened, and I don't know how to cope with the pain deep inside of me.My fingers firmly curled around the handle of my handbag.It's just my hunch. It's just my guts. It's just my suspicion that it was Damon. But why don't I feel this suspicion is real?I hate it.My phone rang, and Damon's secretary was plastered on my screen.“How was it? Is it Damon?”“No.”Then why did that jerk get Damon's phone?I scratched my temple as I walked to my car. I entered my car with a frown.“Where did that robber find it?”“He said a woman came and sold the phone.”I paused and confusedly thought about who that woman could be.“Woman? Who?”“He couldn't recognize her because she covered almost her face.”Why do people love covering their faces? Scared of the sunburn or hiding from the authorities?Since it's a woman, there's no way Damon is in trouble. So, I don't give a fuck with that woman who stole Damon's phone a
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THALIAMom and Dad quickly went to Paris last night. Leander and I left here in New York so that we wouldn't be embroiled in the quarrel with Laverde.It's my mother's family, so I'm afraid Mom will break down. I heard her screaming to Uncle Adam on the phone before they left. I sighed as I put down my spoon on the table. I glanced at Leander, who was also in deep thought in front of his breakfast.“What's gonna happen now?”“What else? Mom possibly cut her ties with them.” I tightly shut my eyes in frustration. Why are there traitors in our lives? “Are we just going to stay here and wait? Mom might break down.”Leander let out a frustrating sigh. “Dad is with her. Also, they won't let us tag along with them.”It's been two decades since that happened. Doesn't the grandfather's case have a statute of limitations? I wonder how they found evidence despite the long period since it happened. Anyway, if it really proves my granduncle was the suspect of my grandfather's death, I hope he
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THALIAOne week.It's been one week since Damon went missing. I even helped in looking for him but to no avail. Not even the authorities could find Damon Kane. There's no body or anything that can lead to his whereabouts. It was as if he vanished into thin air.I was depressed and cried every night while I had this hope every day of finding him together with the authorities.My parents and Leander didn't complain about how I poured everything into this search and rescue. They can see through me how desperate I am just to find him and I was hoping he's alive and in a safe place.Uncle Michael, who caused all of this, was on the run and hiding somewhere. Where's his courage to kill off my father's happiness now? Maybe he was also the reason why Leander's secretary was abducted and injured. Leander poured his soul into finding her but was also abducted by Uncle Michael. As of now, I don't know why Leander's secretary was abducted.I refused to talk to Frederick. Not because I hate his
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THALIAI mustered my courage to point my gun at the person who was about to invade the car, but I stopped to see someone as my reflection, sticking his head through the window.“Leander!”“Thalia? What the hell are you doing here?!”I immediately jerked off from the car but was greeted by a woman leaning at the car. She was wearing corporate attire without a coat, and a red stain was visible on her dirty, white sleeve. “Who is she?”“My secretary. She's injured.” Leander opened the door, and I helped him place the girl in the back seat.Why is his secretary here? Did he come to get her?A rustling sound inside the forest, followed by repeated shouts from men, made us freeze.“They followed us.” My brother growled.He pushed me inside the backseat and entered the driver's seat. He was about to start the engine hastily, but I immediately stopped him.“Wait, Damon is still not here!”“We don't have much time.”He shoved off my hand, but I stopped him again.“No! We need to wait for Dam
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THALIAI immediately wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me and kissing him harder than before. He lifted me and placed me on his lap, wrapping my legs around his waist. Our lips remained sealed. It was like we couldn’t get enough of each other, devouring one another. His hands were moving down, under my shirt, his fingers skimming over my skin, sending a rush of blood to every part of my body. His touch gave me the feeling of longing, and I relished every second he pushed his tongue and lips against mine. I lowered my hands and yanked his shirt up. He broke apart long enough to pull it over his head and toss it aside. His hands slid around my head, pulling me back to his mouth. I ran my hands down his abdomen. It was firm, with the perfect amounts of dips and ripples. His lips traveled down my neck and shoulders as he whispered sweet words in my ear. I gasped when he suddenly reclined the seat and softly moaned as I grabbed his face to meet my lips to communica
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THALIAThe whole ride was filled with silence. He is driving his Ferrari while I'm here, sitting in the passenger seat with a lump in my throat. I don't know why I suddenly felt anxious being alone with Damon. The last time we saw each other, we were both fuming in our situation. But still, here I am, wanting to be with him while ignoring the supposed protocols.I gazed at him and saw his furrowed brows and solemn eyes focused on the road. Did he feel the same? Did he feel the awkwardness between us?"H-How did you find us?" I killed the silence."Actually... Leander and I talked before the abduction."I immediately gaze at him. "A-Are Are you the one who caused his wounds?" "Of course not. Do you think I'll harm your brother in that way?"I looked away while reprimanding myself for thinking he would do such a thing."N-No... you would not.""When I was going home after meeting him, Leander's secretary called me and tracked his phone." He explained, which left me with no choice but
