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Chapter 69DAHLIAJane walked away after saying those words. I stood watching her go up the stairs.“Someone will stop by someday and make me leave?” As I went up the stairs, I kept wondering who it was.Getting to the room, Ronan was still in the bathroom, which was longer than usual. But it didn't bother me.I opened my laptop on the desk, then, inputted one name that kept ringing in my head.“Kennedy.” He must definitely be the person Jane spoke about.“Kennedy Knight.” I keyed in these words on g****e.I scrolled for minutes, reading every little write up on everyone that appeared with that name. But none seemed to be related to Ronan.I shut my laptop and sat there lost in thought. I needed to figure out who this Kennedy is, it seems he is a threat to me. I have to know my enemy in order to better understand how to defend myself.“Is he maybe the legitimate son of the Knights?” I thought.It just didn't make sense. There was no way the illegitimate son will be out on the spot li
Chapter 70 DAHLIA “Sorry I'm late,” I apologized, taking my seat. The meeting began. Sitting across from me was the supposed CEO, who kept staring at me. Every other person spoke but he never said a word, his entire focus was on me instead. At a point, I became self conscious, thinking I had something on my face. I looked up at him, met his eyes and raised a brow. He smiled, then looked away. But it didn't take long for him to start looking once again. “We were impressed by your presentation for the ‘Build it’ project and we'd like to make you an offer.” I cleared my throat. “I'm happy you love our presentation. But I must make one thing clear, if you're doing business with me because I'm Ronan Knight's wife, then I'm afraid I'll have to decline…. I'd hate to think I didn't get the deal for my hard work but because of the man I'm married to.” I stated, my voice firm. The room went silent for a few minutes. I scoffed. “So, you did come here to make an offer because of my ties
Chapter 71 RONAN I had woken up early and noiselessly slid out of the bed. Dahlia had a terrible experience yesterday so I wanted her to get as much rest as possible. I showered and did my usual morning routine. Normally, Dahlia would wake at the sound of me brushing my teeth, but today, she slept through it. I knew the drama with the press had exhausted her, so I called Anita over. “Tell her she shouldn't go to work today. She needs rest. I'll be back early.” I headed downstairs after making Anita and her kid stay in the room with Dahlia. Usually, I never let people into my room, not even the cleaners. I handle every single thing myself. I value my privacy more than anything. But it stopped being that way since Dahlia arrived. I let go of my rules, to make her comfortable and not once have I regretted my decision. When I got downstairs, a familiar face greeted me. It was Maxwell, my butler. He had taken three months leave to sort out some personal issues. “Good morning, Rona
Chapter 72 DAHLIA Instead of a restaurant, Ronan made a stop at a boutique. According to him, he wanted to doll me up for our first dinner together. I didn't fight it, I went with the flow. I settled for a short silver gown. As a stiletto lover, I went for a black stiletto. I chose to apply very minimal makeup that did a great job highlighting my facial features. Then finished up the look with a tiny silvery clutch purse. Walking up to Ronan, who stood waiting outside the dressing room, I tapped his back. When his eyes settled on my body, I felt bare before him. His eyes rummaged my body hungry, possessive and something more—lust. I found myself getting lost in his gaze. The sound of someone clearing her throat was all it took to snap us both back to reality. “Please sign here sir,” the attendant who had interrupted us, handed Ronan an iPad. Eyes still on me, he signed. I flushed under his burning gaze. “Aren't we going on a date?” I mumbled, attempting to bring him b
Chapter 73 RONAN Blake's call had totally ruined the mood. He had called announcing the presence of some unwanted guests. People I had personally warned not to step foot into my home. I led Dahlia to the car, mad with rage. I could feel her question gaze on me but I wasn't in the mood to speak. Getting home, I found Blake right outside the door. “Where are they?” I asked. “The living room.” I walked in, and there they were, seated cross legged on my couch. Coming back home and meeting my father and his wife was by no means what I expected today. All I wanted was to come back home, and rest up with Dahlia in my arms. “Son….” Richard Knight called, I hated to admit it but he is my father. An unfilial and ruthless being who has only fathered me by name. I'd feel more comfortable referring to him as the sperm donor. “Who let you in?” I asked, my gaze on him. “We let ourselves in, Ronan. You really think you've gotten rid of us? We've only been away because we wanted to and we h
Chapter 74 DAHLIA Tonight ended in the most unexpected way. I've always heard that Richard Knight was a ruthless and insensitive man. I didn't know it was to this extent. This was my first time witnessing it first hand. Being insulted like this was by no means what I wanted to come home to. At first, I just wanted to remove myself from the Knight's family drama and go upstairs. But when I saw Ronan’s step mother, I knew I had to stay back. If not for anything but to piss her off. That woman had made life a living hell for me. Because of her, I was humiliated and couldn't find a job for years. A real life witch, that's what she is. It happened back when I was a college student. I used to work at an elite boutique. She walked into our boutique that day with a soiled mood and somehow decided to take it out on me. My only offense was correcting her, I had a name tag on and my name was clearly written on it. But for some reason, she thought it would be fun to make a joke out of my na
Chapter 75 DAHLIA I woke up to an empty bed the next morning. Thinking Ronan must have left for work, I went about my morning routine. Once I was done and dressed up for work, I headed downstairs for breakfast. I didn't want to risk running into whoever had been texting me nonstop about Ronan not being what he claims to be. Also, Richard's threat had somehow gotten to me. I wasn't going to just forget about his words. No, I wasn't some female lead in a romance movie waiting to fall into danger and be saved. I'd do everything in my power to stay clear of trouble and make sure I do not need to be saved. That being said, I've also decided I'd carry my lunch time work from home. Sophia can always help me get coffee. And once work hours are over Brandon will drive me back home. Thankfully he was back from the little trip he went on a few days ago. Getting to the dining table, breakfast had already been served, but then something was wrong. It was as if whoever made these dishes didn't wa
Chapter 75 DAHLIA Gavin Bright walked in, a smile plastered on his face. “Hi, Dahlia,” he waved, smiling at me. I stared at him, confused. “What is he doing here?” Looking away from him, my eyes met Desmond's. He was looking at me, then his gaze flickered to Gavin and back at me again. He scoffed, bringing everyone's attention to himself. “I should have known ... .You're wonderful Dahlia. Using your cunt to bag deals. The press will love this.” “It was stupid of me to think you bagged the deal using your husband's influence, when it was clear as day that you've been sleeping around with Mr. Bright here. You've become shameless Dahlia. So shameless that I can't even recognise you anymore. Sophia has been rubbing off on you. You're both disgusting,” he spat. Before I could even react, Gavin and Brandon simultaneously punched Desmond. He collapsed on the floor, eyes closed and unmoving. I gasped. “What have you done?” Sophia spoke before I could even find my voice. “It's
Chapter 89 BRANDON “Dahlia had a head injury. She suffered a concussion. She is in a coma right now,” I filled Ronan in on Dahlia's medical status. “What?” He let out, completely in shock. “Good news is the coma is a medically induced one. She will be woken up depending on how she responds to treatment….” “How did she even end up here?” He asked. He looked completely disoriented, this would be my first time seeing him this way, somehow I knew I made the right decision bringing him here even though everyone thinks otherwise. “She banged her head twice on whatever caused her to pass out. The impact caused her a brain bleed– which isn't too serious, according to the doctor. Her brain swelled a little. The coma was a last resort to prevent any further damage to her brain. She’ll be woken up in about 72 hours or more. Let's just hope she responds positively to treatment….” I watched him, he was listening, paying attention to every single word. Regret boldly written on his face. “A
Chapter 88 RONAN Watching Dahlia leave broke me. Emotions I never knew I was capable of feeling, flooded my senses. I watched her slam the door, not even turning to look at me once. I messed up, big time. “Fuck!” I cursed, eyes glossy. Whoever put out the belief that men don't cry must not have disappointed the love of their life, they must have not experienced their love walking out of their life. I rose from the couch the moment Dahlia shut the door, running my hands through my hair, I cussed. Not at anyone, but at myself for messing up the one stable relationship I've ever had in my life. For pushing away the one person I knew would have my back through thick and thin. Once I heard the sound of her car getting started outside, I knew it was over. “Are you just going to let her walk away like that?” Blake barged into the living room. Blake who cared about no one but himself, Blake who's never confronted me, did that today. “I don't deserve her,” I found myself answerin
Chapter 87 DAHLIA I found it hard to believe I was just some pawn in Ronan’s grand game. Heck, I thought I was lucky, I thought the universe had given me a second chance at love. But I have never been more wrong. Hearing these things about Ronan made my head ache. I questioned my life, I questioned everything I've known about him. Sitting there and listening to them, I could feel my head beginning to hurt. When they revealed Brandon was my brother, I lost it. Every single person next to me was involved in this lie. I didn't know what to believe again. Turns out I know nothing about myself. I should have known Brandon wouldn't go beyond his way to make me comfortable and protect me merely because he was being paid. The signs had been there, him going out of his way to keep me safe, going on errands unrelated to his job, hating the mere mention of Desmond. I should have known it wasn't just loyalty. “Enough. I've heard enough for one day,” I hushed them all. “I'll be leaving now,”
Chapter 86 RONAN Blake was the one who alerted me to Dahlia holding a press conference. I didn't understand the need for her to do that, to put herself out there, on the spotlight like that. And worse, my father's eyes were now back on her. Knowing him, he'd find a way to turn that conference in his favour and humiliate Dahlia. And so, I ordered for her to be taken off that stage. What I never expected was to come home and meet another Dahlia. I never knew she had a twin. It was my first time hearing such. Not knowing what the so- called twin was after, I got Dahlia locked up in our room and decided to get the lady myself. Somehow, I lost her. It seemed I wasn't the only one after her. When I got home and Dahlia tried to leave, I couldn't let her go, not until I figure this whole thing out But my stubborn woman decided to hit me and flee. When she ran, I knew she'd get exhausted pretty soon and come back, I was so sure of that. But Brandon pulled up from nowhere and helped h
Chapter 85 DAHLIA The room got so serious with everyone's eyes on me, staring, waiting to see my reaction. At that point, I knew that whatever Gavin had to say would change my view on my life so far, it would break me and somehow I knew it might also ruin my relationship with Ronan. But I was willing to listen to put an end to this madness and go ahead with my life. I looked up at Gavin, he was staring at me, pity etched his face. He looked conflicted like he didn't want to be the one to say it. “What are you still waiting for Mr. Bright? Go ahead,” I urged him. He sighed. “I'm sure you already know your ex-husband and his family are scammers?” I nodded, it wasn't news anymore. “Well, the truth is. Desmond Sterlings was paid by Richard Knight to approach you, woo you and get married to you. You totally fell for it.” “What? I….have no reason to believe you…” I was saying but he raised his hand stopping me from speaking further. “You came to me with questions and I'm providing
Chapter 84 DAHLIA Brandon drove me to the Brights mansion. Getting there, the gates were readily opened like they'd been expecting us. I expected some kind security clearance, or something, considering the Brights were a billionaire family, almost on par with the Knights. Brandon drove in and parked the car, then we both got out. There were different men stationed at every part of the property. I expected them to question us but nothing. Instead one of them approached us and led us to the entrance. Brandon and I exchange puzzled glances. But said nothing. The door was pulled open, I walked in, Brandon behind me. I stepped into the huge, vibrant living room, my eyes met Gavin's. He gave me a warm smile. I didn't return it. I looked at the person right next to him. The former CEO of Brights Holdings, Donald Bright, my supposed father. I walked further in, then I felt someone's eyes on me. Turning in the direction of the gaze, I saw myself staring at me. I felt like looking at my
Chapter 83 DAHLIA “You let me get involved with Ronan knowing we might be siblings?” I was beyond mortified, staring at the woman. The woman who claims to be my mother. “What kind of mother are you!” I yelled. “I….I didn't know that, Dahlia…” “You didn't know what? Exactly what didn't you know? That you slept with Richard Knight? That he might be my father?” “I could have told you, but you pushed me away, you blocked my number, there was no way for me to reach out to you,” she cut me off. I stared at her. “Now you're putting the blame on me?” A laugh tore from me, a sarcastic one. “Whose fault was it that I pushed you away!” I yelled, approaching her. She rose from the couch as if her pants were on fire. “I've answered your questions, Dahlia. I've given you the answers you seek. Now, it's time for me to leave.” She picked up her bag and headed for the door. “Now, you're just going to leave after revealing these things? You'll just walk out that door after turning my whole
Chapter 82 DAHLIA “Today, I'm going to be exposing my Ex-husband Desmond Sterling’s crimes. I'm suing him for embezzlement too,” the lady on the phone announced. I exchanged puzzled glances with Anita. “So, you're not the real Dahlia?” She asked yet again. I rolled my eyes. “Seriously?” “Let's hear what she has to say and why she is claiming Desmond's her ex…” Seated there, I listened to my impersonator read out Desmond's wrong doings. Every single wrong doing of his seemed to have been documented by her. “To think I trusted and loved him blindly for five years….” She cried. “He embezzled funds from my company DAHL and nearly made it close down. I have evidence,” she threw some files to her audience. “I'm suing the entire Sterlings family for fraud and medical scam. I have submitted all evidence to the court…” she paused. “And to my dear sister Roselle, You're not exempted from all this. Once you're out of the hospital, you'll be facing a separate lawsuit. For e
Chapter 81 DAHLIA “You can't leave this room till I figure out this whole madness,” Ronan stated flatly, looking away from me and heading to the door. “No!” I let out, making him turn around. “Someone is out there impersonating me. Someone who bears my face. And what? You want me to stay here and wait? You want me to stay here and do nothing?!” “I'm not going to indulge you. Till I'm able to confirm who the real Dahlia is…” “The fuck? You can't even recognise your own wife? We've shared the bed for months. Yet you can't even differentiate me from an impersonator?” I was mad. Mad that someone out there was doing things under the guise of being me, more mad that Ronan, the man I've fallen for, the man I was betting my second chance on, the man I was willing to spend the rest of my life with, I was mad that he couldn't even differentiate me from some random woman, whom for some whatever twisted reason there is, bears my face. “I'm trying to help here, Da….” Ronan paused, avoid