Blurb: Five years of marriage. A life of deceit. Gianna Nelson poured her heart and soul into Marino—her love, her trust, or even her goals of motherhood, all snatched away with the aid of his overbearing mom. In the give up, they discarded her like trash, leaving her shattered. But Gianna isn’t the same female they as soon as trampled on. She’s again, more difficult, wiser, and hell-bent on making them pay. With a powerful new best friend by her side, she’s set to dismantle the empire that Marino and his circle of relatives cherish, piece by piece. As Marino’s existence starts to fall apart, lengthy-hidden secrets and techniques come to moderate, and the lady he believed he had destroyed becomes his worst nightmare. Revenge is a dish first-rate served cold, however when the stakes get lethal, will Gianna’s thirst for justice consume her—or will she rise from the ruins of her past and capture her triumph?
View MoreThe smell of antiseptic hit me as soon as I stepped out of the door to the doctor’s office.
It was clean and clinical — to remind me that I was still in the hospital. I clutched my test result tightly, my palms were damp with nervous excitement. The hallway felt cold to my finger's touch as I leaned against the wall, bracing myself for what was to come. My heart was racing. I couldn't wait to call Marino and share the news. But just as I was about to dial his number, my phone rang, I checked to see who could be calling. My Uncle —Vivid on the spot for caller ID “Gianna, is everything fine with you and Marino?” His voice was serious with a tinge of concern. I laughed, trying to brush off the awkwardness I felt along with his question. "We're fine. Why do you ask?" There was a momentary silence before he continued, his voice was a bit hesitant. "I heard... Marino brought a pregnant woman to the hospital for a prenatal checkup the other day." I laughed harder, but a seed of disbelief was already taking root. "You think Marino has another woman? Cheating?" "Yes," he responded firmly, his voice going low. I tried to calm down before dismissing his concerns. "Don't worry. Marino is the last man in the world who would do something like that to me." After hanging up, I still decided to call Marino anyway. My finger was slightly shaky as I dialed his number on the phone. The sound of the hospital's hustle faded into the background, muted by the ringing tone that seemed to go on forever. When he finally answered, his voice was cold, unrecognizable. My joy went damp like a fire doused in cold water. "I'm busy. Don't call unless it's important!" he snapped. Stunned, I managed to whisper, "But, Marino—" He cuts me off. "That's it for now." And then, click. He was gone. I stared at my phone, slowly lowering my hand. The test results suddenly felt heavy in my grip, and a dull ache could be felt in my chest. His sudden distance and change in tone stung like a slap. While lost in thoughts, I almost didn't notice the quick footsteps approaching me. The hallway still smelled of sharp Cleanser, but there was a lingering warmth from the sun filtering through the seams of the window. I felt a cool current from the air conditioning as a figure appeared. My mood shifted from being down to utter displeasure and irritation when I saw Rosy approaching. My muscles were tensed like that of a beast, and my eyes narrowed like an eagle’s as I caught the sight of her smug smile. "Sis!" she called out cheerfully, but her flawed acting couldn't hide the mocking in her tone. I glared at her. "Don't call me that. My mother only had one child and that's me." Rosy smiled sweetly, Acting like It wasn't her being insulted. "Gianna, are you here for another infertility test or should I say dead womb?" "None of your business," I snapped, my eyes flashing with extreme anger. She raised an eyebrow, with her voice sly. "Oh, aren't you going to ask why I'm here?" She paused to savor the effect of her torture. "I'm pregnant—with Marino's child of course!" My heart pounded with an intensity that threatened to blow through, and I felt my breath Zapped in my throat. As my eyes trail unconsciously to confirm my fears, I notice the small curve of Rosy's stomach. My eyes widened with disbelief, but I quickly masked it with a sneer I couldn't bear to let this woman have her way for once. "Are you insane?" I scoffed. Rosy smirked, pulling out a paper for me to see. "Take a look at this." My fingers felt cold as I grabbed the check-up report. The weight of the paper felt heavier than it should as I read along the lines, and my eyes widened as I saw Marino's signature scrawled across the bottom. The world spun around me. Everything felt distant, the background noise of the hospital becoming a faint buzz as Rosy's words of venom echoed in my mind. Four months ago. All night. "He's thrilled about the baby," Rosy gloated. "He even wants me to keep it. Soon enough, I'll take your place." Rage boiled up inside me. "You b*tch!" I shouted in anger, and before I knew it, my hand connected with her face in a resounding slap. The sound echoed in the hallway, and Rosy fell dramatically to the floor. Blood stained her trousers, and my stomach dropped, the anger swiftly replaced by fear as my eyes gained clarity after the deriving moment of rage. Everything happened too fast after. Medical staff swarmed around Rosy, their voices urgent. The metallic scent of blood mixed with the harsh disinfectant reached my nostrils. I stood frozen, watching as Rosy was whisked away. My hands trembled as guilt gnawed at my mind, though my mind still fought against the glaring truth. Then I heard Margaret's voice, sharp as glass, I could almost claim the searing sharpness ripped my skin. "What happened? Why is Rosy in the emergency room?" Rosy's companion pointed at me. "She pushed her!" she said accusingly Margaret's fury was over the roof as she turned to meet my gaze, her hand connecting with my cheek in a stinging slap to karma with Rose's. "You barren tree! You couldn't stand to see another woman give him what you couldn't, Right!?" The slap stung me, and my cheek burned. But I didn't fight back. The reality of Margaret's words hit down on me. And then it dawned on me. Perhaps Rosy was telling the truth after all. The next few hours passed in a blur. Somehow, I found myself in a lawyer's office, staring blankly at a stack of papers. The lawyer's voice was brisk and cold as he explained the terms of the divorce agreement in a professional manner. My hands were shaky as I scanned the document. My vision was blurred with tears as I read the dismemberment of the property section. Marino was taking everything, even the jewelry leaving me nothing to own. "Miss Nelson, please sign here," the lawyer said with blatant impatience. "Mr. Myers doesn't want you to take anything that's his." "Sure," I whispered, in defeat. I signed my name, feeling like I was signing off my life. As I left the office, I caught the sight of Marino in the parking lot. The night air was humid, the thick kind. His sleek black Aston Martin gleamed under the dim parking lot lights. He sat inside, his handsome face expressionless, eyes cold. The lawyer handed Marino the signed agreement. I watched as Marino's jaw tightened up, but his expression remained unreadable. "She signed it?" Marino asked, his voice calm but dark. The lawyer nodded nervously. "Yes, sir." Marino glanced at the night sky. "Let's go," he said, as tuned the car to life. I stood there, watching as the taillights of his car disappeared into the dark embrace. In just one day, my whole world had crumbled on me. The test results I had been so excited about earlier now felt like a cruel joke in my eyes. As I walked away from the hospital, I realized that not only had I lost my husband, but I had also lost the future I had dreamed of building with him. The weight of betrayal and loss weighed heavily on my shoulders as I stepped into the uncertain night, all alone."I would like to keep a copy of her demands if it is okay with you?" He asked lazily, "Of course". "I will get this to my lawyer and build up the contract with it," he said at last neatly folding it back to its initial size, "okay" I responded hoping our awkward chitty chat had come to a blissful ending, as I made my saya"I must warn you, you will need to be convincing enough; my father has a nose for smelling plots miles away", he said, as a frown crossed his face. To his surprise, I laughed wholeheartedly at that. Everything seemed the same to me; I stood for some minutes, and I had to reemphasize how good I was at my job."Mr Thorn, I spent years of my life waiting for this promotion, and you already know that; I appreciate it, and I'm willing to help; it's important we track Nox down before things get out of hand. I am not about to jeopardize it for anything," I responded confidently, taking Thorn by surprise. He nodded in agreement with my tenacious attitude."To lay my curiosit
Thane cleared his throat as he felt uncomfortable with the awkward silence in the room, he could feel my intent gaze on him, and my silence hurt him. As he stood right there, he gazed lovingly at me despite my icy cold expression."I know this is silly of me to say, but thank you for coming; I understand why you are here, regardless of whatever,", I said, shamefaced, not daring to act cheerful as usual. I was silent for some seconds contemplating how best to address Thane's recklessness."All thanks to your thoughtful behaviour,. You get to accommodate everyone and me for much longer", I responded sarcastically " I am just glad you are feeling happy again", I added."By accommodating everyone else, I don't understand what you mean," Thane said, looking sternly at me. "You will. You shouldn't be here, you're risking your life. Are you ready to accommodate those on the run because of your supposed father, since the Thorn and Thane Mansion is a safe place now?" I asked.Thane took that
Nox picked up his phone and dialled a contact; the receiver answered with the second ring " Hello, I am back," he said, desperately expecting his reaction. " Welcome," Agar responded dryly, at the other end of the phone before cutting off the call."He seemed elated at the news of your glamorous return" Thorn said sarcastically, catching him off guard. Nox felt angry, but he hid his shaking hands behind him, holding Thorn's gaze; he didn't know Thane had been standing in the doorway watching him, "Neither are you in his good books", he responded, getting back at him.Thorn laughed hysterically, "I was never desperate for his approval; I prefer my freedom, unlike you ", he shot back at him. " Is this how we play it, hun? Rubbing it in my face every time, "he responded impatiently."You started it uncle!!!" Thorn responded, stressing the word "uncle". "I know I do not match up to you, Nox, no doubt about that, but guess what! You do not hold a lamp to Thane's abilities", he said, smil
I watched silently as the sound of the ticking clock repeated its rhymes. I was still in bed, and it was almost my wake-up time.I had awoken earlier than I used to. This alone seemed to me like a huge sign and indication of something I couldn't lay my hands on just yet. Shoving my long fingers through my hair, I sat up in my bed, my head drenched in thoughts of all I had been through for the past few days.I wanted so badly to connect the dots; I wanted so badly to have my revenge, even if it meant taking some hard roads.But I didn't know getting on this path and having my revenge would prove this hard. I pushed myself out of my silky bed into the washroom.As the showers of water flowed all over my body, it was to me a huge relief. My head ached already, from the raging thoughts I was having.I found myself soliloquizing as I had my bath, "We can't give up, Gianna, get things right, just have allies that would help you through" I said to myself, wiping my body with a towel.I hurri
"I would like to keep a copy of her demands if it is okay with you?" He asked lazily, "Of course". "I will get this to my lawyer and build up the contract with it," he said at last, neatly folding it back to its initial size., "I responded, hoping our awkward chitty chat had come to a blissful ending."I must warn you, you will need to be convincing enough; my father has a nose for smelling plots miles away", he said, as a frown crossed his face. To his surprise, I laughed wholeheartedly at that."Mr Thorn, I spent years of my life waiting for this promotion. I appreciate it, and I'm willing to help; we must track it down before things get out of hand. I am not about to jeopardize it for anything," I responded confidently, taking Thorn by surprise. He nodded in agreement with my tenacious attitude."To lay my curiosity to rest, if I may ask, why did you choose me for this?" I asked in a businesslike tone, making Thorn laugh; for the umpteenth time, I noticed how charming he looked. He
Thane cleared his throat as he felt uncomfortable with the awkward silence in the room, he felt my intent gaze on him, and my silence irked him. As he stood right there, he gazed lovingly at her despite my icy cold expression."I know this is silly of me to say, but thank you for saving us; I understand what you did by going into hiding sort of, he said, shamefaced, not daring to act cheerful as usual. I was silent for some seconds contemplating how best to address Thane's recklessness."All thanks to your thoughtful behaviour,. You get to accommodate everyone and me for much longer", I responded sarcastically " I am just glad you are feeling happy again", I added."By accommodating everyone else, I don't understand what you mean," Thane said, looking sternly at me. "You will. You shouldn't be here, you're risking your life. Are you ready to accommodate those on the run because of your supposed father, since the Thorn and Thane Mansion is a safe place now?" I asked.Thane took that a
The calls of the sirens were getting closer, and he knew it was time to leave. He stuffed the note into his pocket and in a mad dash out of there, diving into the car. The tyres screeched as he tore out of the driveway, leaving the law enforcement miles behind. With his head spinning, he tried to make a decision. He couldn't even run to the police; they'd just use him as a convenient way of having amazing news again.His supposed father told him loudly and often that he was alone. His only option was to pray and rely on his yogi training. I was in danger of being harmed by the armed men, and he felt I might be killed trying to right this situation. Right the wrongs, at any price. His car growled as he stomped on it, whipping through the narrow lanes of the city. It was his night, and he would seize the opportunity. Thane controlled this part of the city through various connections he had with many people who owed him favours. He would bring in every single one of them to assist w
I and Rita had a lot of unfinished business. It was high time I pushed for vengeance to be gotten as soon as possible. I and Rita made sure to rest well, seeing how busy the next day would be.As I watched as our car left the driveway, I felt empty inside, like in an empty house with noise. We had to leave as well, but where the hell were we going to go? With the pandemonium he had escaped down there, it was no place for him to be going back onto the streets. While the reality of the situation was still dawning on him, his cousin was gone, and his friends were no longer to be trusted, possibly not even the father. His legs wobbled beneath him as he stood from the chair. Finally, we stopped driving and approached the house. The house was suffocating us, the walls closing in upon themselves as we felt more buried under guilt with each passing second. We sighed and headed to the garage. We had to get our heads cleared, and there was only one way: drive like a bat out of hell. And abou
"One last time!" The midwife instructed, "You're so close! You're so close, the baby's head is already 10cm gone!" The midwife continued to shout at me, urging me to push with all the might I could muster. Various midwives had already advised against the delivery of this particular child but I was determined not to lose an innocent life. “Argh!!!!” I tried my best to grab something to transfer this pain to but everything seemed flat and out of my grasp. Finally, the cry of a beautiful baby girl was heard crying loudly in the room. All the midwives looked up at the sky. It seemed brighter now; they looked pitifully at the beautiful baby girl; her fate was already sealed; she looked so sick, I heard one of them say.“Sorry, can we talk?” One of the midwives called out to the matron that had delivered my baby. The matron lifted her head and answered her call. “Don’t tell me you intend on keeping that child, don't make her suffer. I jerked up at this point. It was a bad dream! I p
Welcome to GoodNovel world of fiction. If you like this novel, or you are an idealist hoping to explore a perfect world, and also want to become an original novel author online to increase income, you can join our family to read or create various types of books, such as romance novel, epic reading, werewolf novel, fantasy novel, history novel and so on. If you are a reader, high quality novels can be selected here. If you are an author, you can obtain more inspiration from others to create more brilliant works, what's more, your works on our platform will catch more attention and win more admiration from readers.
Comments