Ashley POV
"Miss Diana, this is your food. Make sure to eat healthy." The nurse placed the food on my table. Even though it's been 24 hours since I woke up, I still had no appetite. I held the spoon and began eating when all of a sudden an old man entered the ICU room. I was scared to see him; he might have been around his late seventies. Two women followed him inside and they closed the door. He appeared so desperate. "Take her inside." He gestured towards the girls. They set aside my food and pulled me out of bed by holding my hand. "Who are you? Tell me who you are?" I started screaming. Those women dragged me into the changing room and undressed me. I was stunned, thinking something worse was ready for me. They turned me around and looked everywhere at my back. They started scratching my back, even using some kind of laser thing on my body. I was scared because even though they were female, they were as powerful as men. "Can you tell me what's going on? You are troubling me, and I can sue you for this," I shouted. They got away from me. I immediately put my clothes on, and they stepped out. "Mr. Dylan was right. She is your lost granddaughter, Miss Ashley." As soon as they said that, my brain fogged for a moment. "Lost granddaughter? Ashley? Can you tell me what's going on?" I asked, but the old man came and hugged me tightly. He caressed my forehead. His eyes filled with tears. "Ashley... Where were you all these years? We all missed you like hell." He was crying, but I still couldn’t understand. It was so dramatic for my chaotic life. "You are Ashley Weber, the elder daughter of Weber Technologies. You were lost when you were twelve, during a family vacation to Croatia. When they couldn’t find you, the Weber family thought you were dead. Many girls came pretending to be you, but they failed to prove themselves. But you have the birthmark that your mother had." They explained everything, but it was difficult to accept that I wasn’t Diana but Ashley. "Do you think I will fall for this trap?" I said, what if they sell me somewhere in the slave market? "See. This is your mother's picture. And this is you when you were twelve." Grandpa showed me the photos. I was a little assured that they were somewhat related to me. I was dying to know my original identity, I already lived three years of a life that was never mine. My new journey began when they took me to my new house, a big palace belonging to the Webers. I had no idea that I had such a beautiful house and an amazing family. As soon as I got there, One tall boy approached me, and I was speechless to see him. He looked exactly like me as if we were twins. "Ashley, this is your younger brother, Alan," he said. I never knew I had such a handsome brother. His eyes turned glassy as if he had controlled his tears for long time. "Alan.." I smiled, I felt sense of security after seeing him. "I missed you so much. It felt like I lost half of my body." He hugged me immediately. The bunch of roses behind me scared me. I was allergic to roses so I suddenly sneezed. "Miss Ashley.." A team of doctors was already lined up to serve me. I was just sneezed and they started acting like I was dying. "We are skilled doctors from the United States. We are here 24/7 for your treatment," they said. I was not used to this. "Brother Alan, what's the need for this? I'm fine. You can send them away." I said to Alan. He held my shoulder and smiled. "You know you are the most precious person in our family. You bring joy to our family. Have you seen that chandelier?" He gestured at the big golden chandelier in the middle of the palace. It was beautiful enough to brighten up the entire place. "Grandpa didn’t light it since you were lost. He only lit it today, after twelve years." "Really?" I asked, shocked. I realized how much I was loved in this household. All must be missing me. "Now you take some rest. You must be tired." Alan said, and I nodded. It was already late. "One more thing, Grandpa wanted to introduce you to the world. He wanted to announce that you are back. So he held a welcome party for you." Alan told me. It was visible that they were not able to control their excitement. "Alright." I came to my room to take a rest. I breathed heavily looking at everything around me as my life had changed overnight. The next day, the palace was being decorated as if for a grand celebration. The sparkling glow of chandeliers lit up everything around. In my suite, servants stood before me, holding a dress, necklace, accessories, and so much more. "What is all this?" I asked them, and they began looking at each other uncertainly. "This is all for you. You’re the heiress of the Weber family," one of the servants said. they helped get me ready. I wore a red satin gown and an expensive diamond necklace, and as evening fell, I went downstairs to meet the guests. As soon as I stepped down, my brother Alan was quite excite to meet me all his friends. He proudly "This is your distant uncle.." Grandpa was introducing me to everyone else. Suddenly someone grabbed my attention. It was him. Dylan. Tall body, well-set brown hair. Black tuxedo. I started searching for him, and as I followed him ahead, he disappeared. I looked around. He took me to the hospital, paid my bill beforehand and even informed my family about me. I need to thank him.Alex POV I stopped the car at the airport, Vini's flight was a bit delayed today. The first thing she wanted to do after arriving here was to see me. "Alex..." She stood in front of the car. I barely had time to step out before she wrapped her arms around me in a tight embrace. "We would have missed the party if you come an hour late," I told her as we got into the car. "That won't be possible. I am a daughter of Weber, it's the first event of the Weber family. How could it start without me?" She said blowing her nails. "How was your vacation?" I asked her, she was excited about her trip before leaving. "Yeah! I enjoyed it but I missed you." She folds her arms into mine. I smiled. Tonight, we were heading to a party at the Weber house- a rarity in itself. The reason for the party has not been revealed yet. But something might be special. Even my engagement with Vini was low-key. "Where are you taking me?" Vini asked. “Not just yet. We’re stopping by my place first to pick
You're just a stepdaughter. I wasn’t talking about you." Grandpa snapped. He jerked his hand away from hers with a scowl. It clearly showed Grandpa didn't like her. "Grandpa, it's okay. You don't need to be worried now." Alan approached and placed his hand on the grandpa's shoulder calmly. He whispered something in Grandpa's ear, and Grandpa nodded in agreement. "This party," Grandpa began, "was held to introduce the new managing director of Weber Group." Grandpa called me on stage. I smiled and approached the stage. He held my shoulder and watched me with pride in his eyes. "Miss Ashley is our new managing director. She is very capable and deserving of this position. I hope our business partners get an opportunity to introduce themselves," Grandpa said, and everybody seemed shocked. Alex and Vini appeared dumbfounded. I had never seen Vini's face this displeased before. All the staff and other people gathered around me and started pestering me. A tall and handsome man approached m
Dylan Marcov: It was just a few years ago that the research center staff informed me they had found the body of a fifteen-year-old girl whose DNA matched Ashley's. In that moment, I lost all hope. I believed she had died, she would never return, and I almost gave up on her getting back. I accepted the fate that we would never meet again. That night, after my meeting with the Harper Group at the Blue Hilton Hotel, I stepped into my Rolls-Royce. As soon as I turned on the headlights. a figure appeared in front of me. I froze. My heart seized in my chest as I stared at that sweating, pitiful face. Was it Ashley? I could not trust my eyes. She banged on the bonnet of my car and screamed, taking me out of reverie. "I am pregnant.. Please help me.. blood here.." She cried. I barely had time to process her words before she collapsed on the ground. Amount blood dripping through her thigh. I rushed ou
Ashley POVThe noise outside drew us out of the room. As I stepped out, I was shocked to see Alex being stopped by Dylan's bodyguard."Let me go inside! Do you know who I am?" Alex threatened Fred, but Fred didn't even move. He seemed loyal to his master, Dylan, and was only waiting for his unspoken command. Dylan's mere nod made him release Alex's hand."Alex, why are you making such a scene?" I demanded. I was frustrated. There were still many things I wanted to discuss with Mr. Dylan, and any interruption was the last thing I expected.“And what are you doing here with Mr. Dylan?” Alex countered, his face darkened with suspicion. “And that too, alone?”“That’s none of your business,” I replied while Folding my arms tightly across my chest. “We’ve been divorced for six months now. You’re engaged to Vini, remember Alex? Maybe focus on her instead of me.”"What happened?" Alan appeared, his brows arching in surprise as he took in the tense scene: Alex, Dylan, and me—a precarious trian
The file felt heavy as it weighed on my new responsibility. Dylan Marcov's name seemed to jump off the page in bold, commanding letters. As I began reading it, my eyes widened in disbelief. Three hundred billion. It was one of the largest deals I’d ever heard of, perhaps one of the biggest in the history of our business."Why is this deal still pending?" I demanded while glancing at Lucy. The proposal had been made over a year ago, yet there hadn’t been any movement."They have not accepted yet. Perhaps we got a silent rejection," Lucy replied in a low tone, implying it was unlikely to be accepted.I had heard about Dylan Marcov from Alan and seen his name all over the internet—described as a ruthless, selfish man with no room for kindness. But I felt a little kindness in his heart when I was in the hospital. The challenge seemed immense, but not impossible."I have decided. I will secure this contract," I said, and Lucy's eyes widened. I could almost hear the unspoken mockery in her
My mind screamed at his womanizer image. The way his intense gaze traced over me, my skin like a flame. Even though he appeared calm, I could feel the heat radiating from him. He had already trampled my private space. I pushed him back with my hand."Sorry, Mr. Dylan. But I’m not the kind of girl who jumps into bed for a deal. I’m a woman with dignity," I stated firmly.His eyes narrowed as a flicker of disappointment crossed his face."No one has ever dared to touch me, let alone push me." He stared at my palms with a sharp gaze. Even though he appeared scary, I still resisted. Perhaps he thought I was the kind of woman who would throw herself at anyone just because I married Alex. But he was wrong. He stared at me closely, as if he were trying to find something hidden beneath my defiance."Miss Ashley, nothing in this world comes for free. I don’t engage in anything that doesn’t profit me. And considering your company’s current situation..." He continued, sliding the paper across th
As Alan went for the test drive, I excused myself to the restroom. When I stepped out, Vini was already standing in front of me.Her gaze immediately fixed on the sapphire bangle around my wrist. Her eyes widened as if she recognised it."It's Weber's ancient bangle, isn't it? How did Grandpa give it to you?" she demanded. Clenched her teeth.Grandpa had handed it to me right after the party ended, and I decided to wear it today. Who knew I would bump Vini here?"Why? What's your problem?" I asked her, squitting my eyes. "It looks better isn't it." I fixed it and was ready to make my exit. Vini grabbed my hand and tried to yank the bracelet off. "Give it to me. It's mine. You can't have it. I deserve it," she hissed. Her fingers dug into my skin.I pushed her, my head began aching. She troubled me so much already, including my miscarriage. Even though it was an accident, for some reason I didn't want to see her face. "You think you can have a legacy of Weber just by climbing onto me
The day had finally arrived. The deal I had kept on hold for over a year, waiting for the perfect moment, was here and now. I had hoped that one day she would return, and I would use this deal to get her. And everything happened as I expected. I could have stopped the news of her slapping Vini Weber from spreading yesterday, could have steadied the Weber Group’s shares with a single phone call. But I wanted more than a simple “thank you” from her. I wanted her. I'd sacrifice a fortune for her—three billion, thirty billion—it didn’t matter. But she was blind to see how much I needed her, how desperate I was to make her mine. "Did you hear that?" she asked again, her voice slicing through my thoughts. I opened the drawer and pulled out the contract I had prepared weeks ago, the paper cool against my fingers. I pushed it across the desk. Her eyes widened when she read the term contract on the papers. "What is this?" “Read it,” I replied, keeping my tone measured, hiding the
Alex POV"Marcov group had expanded its branch in China, Dylan Marcov gave a hint that he would slowly occupy the whole of Asia. Let's ask him about his further plans.""Well.." Dylan scratched his nose and laughed. "I never planned to expand business out of Europe, but it happened." "I heard the Markov group touching the sky since the day you married, what's the reason that you focused on Asia?""My elder son's birth was in Japan, so basically I wanted him to be rooted at his birthplace.""Are you planning this so that your elder son handles branches in Asia and another in Europe?"Interviewer asked."You can say that.." Dylan laughed at every question. My grip on the remote increased when Dylan Marcov's face appeared on the screen. My teeth gritted at his smile, if one person I held responsible for my condition, it was him. "This Bastard.." I slammed the remote on the floor. "What the fuck you did.. You broke the remote. Do you know how expensive it was? It's the second time you
She was upset over something, I could read it on her face. I should have postponed my business trip. But I didn’t do that, I should be tagged as a careless husband. “I am really sorry, Ashley. I never paid attention to your health these days. You even managed the projects of the company singlehandedly.” I held her hand. “I should be more cautious about it.”Ashley nodded. She pressed her lips and gave a thought. “Yeah. You should be cautious about wearing condoms in the office. Then this would not have happened.” She said and I was puzzled. For a moment I didn’t understand what she said, but when I realised, My eyes widened. I couldn’t believe that. She said I didn’t use condoms when we did last time in the office, does that mean she is pregnant? “What? What did you say?” I stared at her stomach. Her muscles were loose, I doubt if I was wrong. “I am pregnant again. Thanks to you, we are having our third baby.”Ashley said and I thought as if I was dreaming something. This was un
Ashley POV “Dylan.. I brought Adrian with me today..” I said while panting, Dylan stared at me with sharp eyes. “You are calling another man when I am inside you. That’s ridiculous.”Dylan thrusting inside me. His pace was smoother and deep. Every time he pushed himself into me, I felt like I was reaching heaven.“I am talking.. Ahh. About Adrian. Our second son. Have you forgotten it?” I asked him, I was moaning. But made sure my voice would not leave outside the cabin.“I know that. But he is still a man. No matter how old he is, even if he is our son. I don’t like any other name on your lips when I am with you.” Dylan thrusts hard.“Oh god. Which father gets jealous of his baby.” I said, I reached climax and was about to come. I clenched his elbow, my legs wrapped around his waist. His balls rubbed against my crotch and I came finally. “I have become so sensitive since Adrian was born,” I muttered. I came faster than I thought. “I am not pulling out..” Dylan said. I was stunne
"Really? Have you ever asked me why I tried to capture the Weber group when you were lost for more than twelve years?" He asked me. I raised my brows. I believed everything that Alex said without asking Dylan about it."I knew the reason," I said. "Because of competition. The Weber group was the biggest obstacle for your company."He chuckled and laughed loudly the moment I said that. He leaned closer as he entangled his fingers with each other."And who told you that?"I took a deep breath."Alex, but I have seen the shares you kept holding for many years. It was a big threat to the company." Dylan sighed when he heard that. He "When I tried to come with you on your grandpa's birthday. Your grandpa already knew about it. He beat me and insulted my background. He cursed me for being an orphan, but I didn't mind that. I just wanted to be with you. He asked me to stay away from you."I stared at him with a stunned face, I didn't know if such a thing happened. "I came home, disappoin
Dylan POV"This is the biggest diamond we have mined to date. It's 1800 carats, a human human-excavated diamond found in the last decade. It's one of the rarest diamonds on the earth as it had the largest stone cut."A merchant showed me the diamond I had been waiting for two days. I held the crystal in my hand. He made me wait too long but after seeing the crystal and holding it in my hand I could say that the time was worth wasting. "So you want to buy this?" Merchant asked me. I could have sent Fred or any other person to buy this but this merchant insisted he wanted to see a buyer. Even he was not ready to deal with any other person except the buyer."Do you think I just left my business, especially my wife and my children for two days for a time pass?"I asked him smirking.He nodded. The deal was done. I bought that diamond. It was our first anniversary tomorrow and I wanted to gift her something that she would remember for her life. This rare diamond resembles her, shiny, str
Ashley POVI was in a huge guilt when the truth came out right before my eyes. I recalled the time when Dylan told me he found the papers, he actually found the divorce papers that Alan sent to him."Why didn't I clarify things that time? Dylan didn't even know about my pregnancy. He never abandoned me or my baby." I was frustrated after knowing the huge mistake that happened. I decided to clarify everything today when Dylan gets back to the home. I was waiting for him at dinner time, It was past nine yet he was not around. The bell rang and I rushed to open it"Sister-in-law," Fred arrived at the door. I was shocked to see him alone. "Where is Dylan? Why is he not with you?" I looked behind him. Fred appeared a little worried."Boss went on a business trip to the United States for some work. He will return in three days." Fred informed me. I was stunned, Dylan didn't inform me about any such business trip. I tried to call him, but Fred interrupted me."He is in flight, Your phon
Ashley POVI initially denied it, but then I realised that Dylan needed me right now. He wanted me in his arms, he wanted to be all over me. I kissed him passionately, holding his face in my hands. The night appeared longer than it was. Dylan continued working from the office a few days later. We were living in a penthouse for a while as Maroc mansion was going into a huge transformation. The blast that occurred that day had already shaken the entire mansion, plus Dylan wanted to increase the security for children. I prepared mashed potatoes for Damien. He just started getting tiny little teeth and he was able to eat some mashed vegetables. There was a knock on the door, it was mid-afternoon and Dylan had no chance to come back. I opened the door and found a security guard was there."Mrs. Marcov, a man named Alan Weber is here. He wanted to see you now, but he had not taken any appointments." Guard said, as soon as I heard the name, a broad smile appeared on my lips. When I ca
Angela POVI watched my daughter leave in the police van. I fell on my knees and burst into tears. "Lilia... My daughter. Lilia.." I cried miserably. Jonathan came and held my hand."Why are you crying now? It was you who handed Lilia to the police. I told you not to do that, why did you do this then?" Jonathan asked me worriedly. When the fire broke out in the event, Dylan saved his family. I was restless. Lilia confessed that she was behind this disaster and she wanted to kill Ashley and her children, that's the reason she took this step. But she was too naive to understand this world. "If I had not sent her to the police, Dylan would have killed her. It's too dangerous if she is out. She is safe in prison."I said with terrifying words. I recalled how he bailed out the culprit of the fire in the factory and even paid a huge amount as a Fine just to make him disappear. That person appeared dead after a few months. "I didn't want Dylan to disappear my daughter from this world. S
Ashley POVI found the biggest nightmare of my life getting true right before my eyes. Fred and other bodyguards saved Dylan. He was taken to the hospital immediately. Damien had no burn but Dylan's arm caught fire. We were standing outside the hospital and waiting for the doctor to come out."Patient had minor burns at his elbow and the side of his arm. It's superficial, yet I would suggest taking care of it. So it won't cause any infection." Doctor said,I walked inside, Dylan was lying on the bed. He sat up and smiled when I went in. I couldn't stop my tears when I saw him. I hugged him tightly. I didn't know if it was because of my overwhelmed hormones or the fear of losing him, but I began crying loudly. "Hey, why are you crying? It's not like it's a big injury. I still have a working hand attached to my shoulder." Dylan said as he wiped my tears. "I was scared.." I said. When that big burning pillow was about to fall over him, for a moment, I thought I lost everything. "Don