"Don't come near me! You're a ghost! Leave me alone!" The thug bellowed, his mouth and eyes twisting in surprise. Was he hallucinating? This woman who appeared with Frank Lanka no longer exists in this world.He glanced at his friends who were as scared as he was and his heart jumped into his throat. They too witnessed her. that means she was alive. But how?"It can't be. why are you alive? I killed you myself!" The thug shouted, his body trembling in fear.He was shocked to see the woman he had burnt to ashes resurrect. Six years ago when they accumulated a lot of money after transacting business with Dera Pete, the goons fled the Country to avoid being apprehended. They had no money and no contacts elsewhere though. So they decided to return to Charles State and determine if they could reclaim their territory.What they did not expect was being caught by Frank Lanka's boys the moment they arrived in the city.Did not Dera Pete inform them that the woman they killed was not that impo
At Pete's mansion the next day.I dressed up in a gorgeous emerald green dress, ready for the engagement ceremony. Though I did not meet Frank since the kidnapping incident of Lydia because he constantly claimed to be busy, I did not mind because now Lydia was no more in this world. Whether I liked it or not, I was the sole person Frank could marry in this life.A smile crept over my red-painted lips as I looked at myself in the mirror. I was beautiful.My blonde hair cascaded down my shoulders like a waterfall, my skin as white as snow and my lips were bow-shaped. I had beautiful green eyes that could make any man fall for me.So, why did Frank not love me? Why did he have eyes only for Lydia? Even when Lydia had another man, Frank still retained her in his heart. I glowered, irritation coursing through me at the mere thought. Not that it mattered anyway. I was gaining what I ever wanted in the end - power.To be a Lanka was to be the most powerful person in Charles State. I wanted
Earlier, prior to my arrival at the venue, Frank glared at Adan and asked, "Is the gift ready?"Adan chuckled when he remembered what gift Frank was talking about. He shook his head and said, "You know what. I had forgotten how you can be crazy. How did you even come up with that?"Frank grinned. He explained, "Dera is putting on a show. if I merely accused her of being capable of walking outside, do you think she would voluntarily surrender? She would probably mount an act and make us look like we are bullying a disabled poor woman." With Dera's thesaurus-like acting skills, Frank was very confident that she could talk herself out of trouble. What he wanted was to expose her in front of everybody so that everybody can see what kind of snake she is."Very well, I must commend your plan. Dera will not even notice that she's outed herself until a second later," responded Adan. "I keep it with me. Whenever you want it, I'll be bringing it over to you."Frank nodded. Tonight, he was going
My heart missed a beat upon hearing that voice. I got a chill down my spine and my heart jumped into my throat. I glanced around at the crowd, wondering if I was hallucinating. Did Lydia come back to haunt me as a ghost?Soon, a woman emerged from the crowd. She was stunningly gorgeous, wearing a red sequin off-the-shoulder dress with a high slit. The woman was the epitome of beauty. She turned heads wherever she walked. She looked so elegant and gracious, and her presence caught the attention of the hall.Everyone's eyes were on her as she gracefully ascended the stage, and Frank wasn't late in stepping forward to meet her. He smiled before taking her hand and raising it to his lips, where he gently kissed her fair hand. "You're just in time for the show," Frank remarked, a smile on his lips.The woman smiled and remarked, "I couldn't miss it for anything in the world."Meanwhile, my jaw had hit the floor. I stared at the woman with wide eyes in shock, disbelieving what I was witness
My blood was boiling with anger while I was being taken to the police station. 'Why did they do this to me?' I kept thinking in my mind. Tonight was a special night. all got ruined due to Lydia. That lady was like a termite which just couldn't die! How lucky was that bitch that every time I tried to kill her, she always ended up alive!I clenched my fists, scowling at cuffs on wrists. 'I will not go to jail. Not while Lydia lives. I will not allow her to be happy with Frank.'An idea struck me, and I looked at the two officers in front of the car before I said, "Officer, I need to use the restroom."The officer then looked back to face me behind bars. He smirked and said, "You hold it in."I scowled, nibbling on my lip. I wanted them to leave so that my plan would be carried out successfully. "Please. I'm so in a rush. I had some drinks. I might end up peeing on your car," I whined. "Besides, just because you arrested me does not mean that I am not human. I have rights too. I need to
"Are you absolutely sure about that, dear?" I was told by Freya Josephs. "You don't need to be forced into taking the twins with you. the Josephs can raise the twins just fine and they have been managing on their own without any help from the Lankas."I smiled, my heart filling with warmth at my mother's words. I glanced at the twins who were sitting in the living room and let out a sigh. "I know, Mom. But. Frank is their father. I think it's only fair that they meet who their father is," I said. "Frank also has the right to be involved in their lives if he wants to."Since Dera Pete was now a law fugitive, Frank and I thought that he would get to meet the Josephs mansion kids. Frank had deployed a full security team to surround the Josephs mansion. No one could enter or leave without permission. So, at the time, it was the safest place for me and the kids to be.Freya frowned, aware of the courage it had taken me to do so. But she was not keen on it. Frank was a man who had emotional
My heart pounded in anticipation as I stood outside the Josephs mansion waiting for the doors to open. I couldn't believe it—I was going to see my children again for the first time. It was a dream, a miracle, and a second chance all rolled into one.A few days had passed since the mock ceremony. The news of Dera Pete's fraud and flight had gone viral. Each person was amazed at finding the reality about her. I even had put a reward on her head. I wanted to arrest Dera in the earliest possible opportunity for the sake of my close ones. Petes were also put under observation incase they have hidden their child, but still, after attempting their farms as well as going around the whole city, no Dera."Diane, you'll be able to see them when I recover fully. I can take them on your behalf now," my sister Diane proposed. She had briefly gone back to the Lanka mansion to look after me after I had been discharged from the hospital. My own doctor continued to visit every few hours to change my ba
I witnessed Jack Josephs arrive at the mansion just in time to witness my genuine apology and plea. His fists clenched and his jaw hardened. His only daughter was Lydia. When I got the chance to spend time with her, I did not cherish her. How could I just walk into his house and apologize and beg for another chance as if I could so easily forget my past errors?Jack's biggest regret was losing his daughter when she was abducted by traffickers at a very young age. He never watched her march into first grade, or take her shopping when she became an adolescent girl. He never had the chance to take her to the high school dance nor even graduate. after having wasted so much time with his daughter and wishing that he had not been there to protect her or to make her happy, he did not wish her to endure anymore.Seeing the man who had taken his daughter's love for granted beg for a chance, anger crossed Jack's mind. He took a step closer and said, "Over my dead body."The room fell silent as
Miles gazed at the two children, his eyes welling up with tears. He replied, "So, I'm a grandfather. and I'm the last person to hear that my son has kids?""Miles, it's not so easy to say something to you when you've got a snake whispering in your ear," Charles said, his eyebrows knotting.Miles looked at his dad and barked, "Father, you've always been so hostile towards Celeste. She's a nice woman. You would notice that if you only let her alone. learning you people didn't tell me about my grandchildren simply because of my wife breaks my heart."He turned to look at Frank and said, "I'm your father, Frank.""Yes, you are, Dad. but-" Frank would have liked to ask Miles if he had, in fact, been playing father to him all those years. However, he maintained himself at arm's length because of the children. He sighed and uttered, "I'm sorry, Dad. I should have informed you when I found out about them."Miles gazed at Charles and gave him a reproachful look. "Father, you should have told m
I was shocked by the turn of events. "Well done for having got rid of Lewis Anade, ma'am. Now you can run the company without any encumbrances," Hannah Collins, the secretary of Lydia, said. I smiled.Whereas Lewis and Craig were released on bail to be tried, it was a relief not to have them. Otherwise, they could have brought about the downfall of Josephs & Co. "That's right. is Miss Lanka's design ready for production?" I asked."Yes, it is. I will watch over the project myself so no one else tries to steal it from you. But nobody will touch this now that Lewis is suffering," Hannah told her. "Mr Lanka actually takes a special interest in you, ma'am. He handled all that and you never had to lift a hand." I felt a grin surface in recollection of Frank. Indeed, Frank had taken an exceptional level of care towards me.He put me first and always put my safety and happiness into consideration. I felt safe with him. I felt at home when he was around."Arrange a special gift to give to Dia
He put me down on a reclining leather couch and dropped to his knees, standing between my legs.I blushed as Frank pushed his hands under my dress and began to take off my panties.As he did this, Frank glanced up at me, grinning when he saw me blush."C-Can we turn off the lights?" I asked, my heart pounding wildly in my chest.Touching my core was one thing, but having Frank's face against it was another. I was so nervous.Frank let out a low chuckle as he slid down my panties completely."I want to see all of you, baby," he murmured. "Now, spread those legs wide for me."I blushed again but slowly opened my legs wider. When Frank looked down at my center, he raised an eyebrow and said, "Someone came prepared.""Frank-" I tried to close my legs but Frank held them open."I love it." he exclaimed and before I knew what was happening, Frank dropped his head and buried his face between my legs.My eyes widened with shock at the sudden intrusion. Nevertheless, as soon as I felt Frank's
"A movie date?" I replied when I looked at the cinema in front of us."Yes. it's mid-week and it's not crowded, so we can go see a movie. I would have liked to book the whole place but I thought you'd like a full experience," Frank smiled. I glared at him and said, "Since when do you like movies? You used to say you find them boring."Frank chuckled strangely and responded, "I still don't like movies but for you, I can sit and watch a thousand movies if it would make you happy."I smiled hardly at all. I recalled how I used to plan movie nights on dates, though Frank hadn't been keen on this before.In fact, we never went on a date or hung out together. But now things were different. Frank was making an extra effort and I appreciated it."So what do we watch?" I said as we walked towards the counter to stand in line like everybody else.Frank scanned the screen and said, "Well, I don't know what you enjoy. We can watch a romance movie-""No, I prefer action films," I replied."Really?
Diane scoffed and said, "Well, my brother instructed his men to watch Lewis after that spectacle the other day. When he realized what they were going to do, he set a trap for him."Lydia felt warm inside. She had no idea Frank was discreetly looking out for her."Are you really buying Craig's shares?" Lydia asked.Diane nodded and said, "Yes, I am. It's time I too began investing.""Thanks for today." Lydia said, her heart full.Once Diane had left, Lydia's phone rang; it was Frank."Did you like my gift?" Frank's deep voice sounded on the phone."Yes, I did. Getting rid of the Anade has saved us a world of trouble. thank you, Frank," Lydia said."When are you going to call me baby, honey, or darling. I don't want to be just Frank to you," Frank said on the phone.Lydia's face reddened. She was not used to giving pet names. Gnawing at her lower lip, she said, "We shall see what the future holds.""I see. then I have to work harder to earn myself a sweet name," Frank replied. "I'll pic
"Diane Lanka? Is she the sister of Frank Lanka? Did she just call Miss Nakamura her sister-in-law?" Someone whispered."I did hear that Frank was once married to Miss Nakamura. Are they back together again?""Does this imply that the Lanka Cult will be in an alliance with the Nakamura & Co. Company? This is a good thing for us!""Hold on!" Craig yelled. "This is not the problem we are here to discuss. Miss Nakamura ruined the company's reputation and she has to go to prevent the VIP client from suing us.""Why would I sue my sister-in-law's firm? Have you lost your mind, old man?" Diane responded. She looked at Lydia and then whispered, "Frank told me you two got back together. Congratulations! I am so happy to see the two of you together again." Lydia smiled and blushed. "I see he could not wait to share the news, huh?""He's so thrilled, you have no idea," Diane whispered, then turned her focus to the rest of the room."I didn't come here today, not to see my sister-in-law being bul
One of the other directors walked in, holding what his contribution would be. "Miss Nakamura, I think there is only one thing left to do to appease the VIP client. We cannot afford to be sued at the moment."Lydia smiled wickedly. These aged men always played the same tricks. It was becoming tedious.She regarded him and them all before asking him, "And what do I need to do to appease the client?"Craig cleared his throat and stated, "You should resign your office and give it to Lewis. He will see this through.""I agree. Lewis Hendrix would lead the company better.""There's been one crisis after another since Miss Nakamura took the position. I think it's sufficient to say that she's failed to run the company.""Amen to that. We don't have money to pay for lawsuits. Who is going to fix this mess? Our reputation will be destroyed."The shareholders just kept expressing themselves after Craig's comment. Sitting in one of the chairs positioned around the large table, Lewis was wearing a
"A test period?" Freya Nakamura questioned, her brow furrowed in skepticism.I nodded and responded, "Yes, Ma'am. I know nothing that I tell you today will make you reconsider me. So, I'll show you that I'll make your daughter the happiest woman alive.""And you only need thirty days to do this?" Freya questioned, skepticism in her voice. "What if you are just faking for those thirty days?""I can never pretend with Lydia. I adore her. I may have discovered too late how much she mattered, but I'll spend the remainder of her life apologizing to her," I insisted, my tone heavy with determination.Freya scowled, her eyebrows furrowing. She looked at me and scrutinized me intensely before her eyes relaxed slightly."I see," she replied. "Since you're giving me thirty days to prove that you're worthy of my daughter, I'll give you a chance."My heart was pounding, but before I could respond, Freya went on, "But. if you fail to make Lydia happy or if you hurt her again, I want you to leave h
Smiling, I looked into Lydia's eyes and said, "This time, though, I want to do everything right. We will go out on dates like normal people. When I sweep you off your feet and make you fall in love with me the way you used to, I'll propose to you so that we can remarry.""Is that really necessary?" Lydia asked. "We are already married legally."I nodded and said, "Yes, it is needed. I owe you a wedding, baby.""I don't want to drop you off, baby. I want to stay with you and our kids," I said as we exited the car when we reached the Nakamura mansion. I let out a deep breath and added, "Being a gentleman is tough."I walked Lydia to the patio of the mansion and placed my arm around her waist, holding her close."I wish you'd remained with me tonight," I growled in my deep sexy voice.Lydia smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck, looking up at me."I know but. I have to tell Mom and Dad about our reconciliation first. Dad may have promised that he won't interfere but Mom won't be so