TWO WEEKS LATER. A limousine stopped at Degrandes Hotel, the largest hotel in New Jersey. With a charming smile on her face, Beauty stepped down from the limo the same time as Mason. They were here for Mia's engagement party. “ I feel bad. " Beauty pouted. “ We talked about this Beauty. We won't let her find out from us. " Mason said and she sighed. “ I know. I just feel.... I know the kind of man she's getting involved with but I can't even tell her. " “ She'll be fine. " Mason said and pecked her forehead. “ Meanwhile let's try to act happy and in love for the camera. " He winked and she chuckled. “ Yeah, let's satisfy the public's eye. “ She said and held his arm. " Welcome. “ Mia said immediately she set her eyes on them. “ Thank you. " Beauty forced a smile. “ Are you okay?" Mai asked and she nodded. “ Oh I get it. You're nervous. Come with me. " “ She's staying with me. You have your fiance to stay with." Mason rolled his eyes. “ Jealous freak. If he breaks your heart
“ Stay away from my son Beauty. This would be the last I'll warn you. The next one would come with an impact. I don't like repeating myself twice. " Rose said over the phone. She had called Beauty late at night while Mason was fast asleep. " I love your son, ma'am. “ Beauty said and she chuckled. " Love? You only want his damn money. “ " Thought you said you knew who I truly was. “" Yes, a poor trash. “" Then you should also know I'm capable of making my own money. "“ I don't want you near my son. You're nothing." Beauty inhaled, she couldn't believe she was defending this man beside her. She had fallen so deep into his charm and there's no way of lifting her out. “ I love Mason. Do whatever you like. " She said and ended the call. Mason snuggled closer to her and wrapped his arms tightly around her. She stared at his perfect face and she smiled. They just had a hell of a night and she couldn't wait for it to repeat itself. “ I'm never going to leave you. You've got me lock
“ Father!" Mason yelled walking into the mansion. A dangerous aura enveloped round him as he made his way to his father's study. “ What did you do?!" Mason yelled immediately he entered the room. " I don't understand. Why are you barking like a dog? “ “ How could you? You promised five months!" “ I don't understand what you're talking about."“ Stop pretending. You're the one who ordered her kidnap right? You're the only one who's capable of doing so. “" Oh, your fake girlfriend was kidnapped? “ Mr Alaric said and Mason stared at him confused. " Oh, I know everything about that contract you made with her. I'm glad it's fake, now you're going to be serious about getting married to Celeste. “" Over my dead body will that happen! “ " As you wish. Why can't you see that I'm doing all this for your good? Celeste would bring a lot of benefits to this family. “ " I will never marry her! You'd better bring Beauty back or you consider me not your son anymore and I mean it. “" All this
The murmurs, the piercing white light, the standing water that dropped slowly. The sounds of heels kissing the floor and the smell of drugs. She could feel and hear all that as her eyes stirred open slowly. She looked around and saw three blurry figures with their backs turned on her. “ She's awake! " A familiar voice said and they all turned to face her. “ Thank God! Beauty! Are you okay?" A make voice said as he held her hand somewhat too tight. She closed her eyes again for two seconds then opened them again. “ Ryan? “ She called slowly as her vision became clearer. " Yes. “" Beauty, do you feel any pains? Are you okay? Does your head still hurt? “ Mia bombarded her with questions. Ryan helped her sit up and she looked around in search of someone. “ He went out to get some food. " Mia said when she saw her glancing around. She wanted to end thing with him as quickly as possible but her heart grieved whenever she thought about it. She didn't want to leave him. She wasn't rea
“ She's Fred's daughter?!" Rose yelled alarmed after Robert told her everything. “ The fuck she is! Our son did well in hiding it from us. " “ I thought she died with her parents in the crash. " Rose said and he smirked. " I guess they outsmarted us. I'll call a dinner with Steve. You find out what our son is planning next. It's either he marries Celeste or that girl dies. “ He stormed out of the living room. “ What's with all the rucus aunty?" Angela asked coming out of her room. She stayed behind after the party since new Jersey was closer to her school in New York. “ Mind your fucking business. " Rose glared at her. ..A red car drove roughly into the parking yard of an underground gambling den. A black boot came down followed by another. A lady stepped out of the vehicle fully with dark shades on. One couldn't see her face clearly coz she also had a face cap on. She was dressed all black, from head to toe and each step she took screamed danger. Another car drove in, this t
“ I have a plan, baby. " Beauty pouted. They just got back from Mason's family mansion. Mr Alaric opposed of Beauty as usual and sent her out of the mansion. “ What is it? Do you want us to run away and have some alone time?" He asked with a naughty smile. “ No. I want us to break up." She said and his smile fell slowly. “ What?! You're kidding right?" “ Not for real. Just for the public to see. Let's break up."“ I don't want to."“ It's...."“ I don't care if it's just for the public. I can't do it. "“ Mason, stop being too emotional. All you have to do is post on your IG account that we're no longer together and I'll do same. We don't have to make a video, just a post. Which can be deleted when all this is over. “ " Then what? “" We go for your second plan. We run away. “ " And make babies till midnight? “" We'll make all the babies that you want." She whispered in his ear and he grinned widely. He flipped her off the floor and carried her in a bridal style. “ How about w
Ryan sneaked into Mason's room while the others were downstairs. He stared at Mason who was lying on the bed with his eyes closed for a while before bursting out laughter. “ You little trickster! I almost fell for your trick." Ryan said admist laughter. " You were at our wedding Ryan. Why would we go through that stress if we were only going to break up after? “ Mason rolled his eyes." I know, that's why I didn't believe at first but her words hit really hard. She sounded too real. 'True love is never forced'.“ He said dramatically and Mason laughed at his funny expression.“ No one would believe otherwise." " So what's the plan? “" We go on a little vacation. “ " Can I tag along? “" No.“" Please, maybe I might see someone I like over there. “" Still no. We can't leave the company at the same time. You have to be here when Alessio returns. “" What? Alessio's coming? “" Yes. “" Why? I thought he said he would never return. “" Well Dad tried to buy more shares right under o
Early the next morning, Beauty met up with Elsa in Manhattan while Mason took a flight to Germany but diverted back to Manhattan to meet up with the girls. “ So we're supposed to be in Atlanta right now?" Elsa asked after Beauty had explained their situation. “ Yes but we're safe for now. Mason has led them off my back. They think I'm in Atlanta and he's in Spain. " " Is he Spain? “ " No. “" He really likes you that much? “" What? “" He's willing to go through all of this for you. What happened to, ' Love is not my thing' ? “ Elsa said and she chuckled. " It just happened. “ " I just pray he doesn't break your heart because I'll be the one to murder him. “ " As if you can hurt a fly. “ Beauty laughed. “ I'm being serious. I don't care if he's rich or not, I'll kill him. “ “ Forget about me. I specifically asked you to bring a partner otherwise you're gonna be lonely. " “ I get that you don't want me to feel like a third wheel but it didn't work out. "“ You didn't speak t
" What happened to you?" Beauty cried as she walked towards the bed. There were drips connected to every inch of her body. " Beauty..." Bella called slowly. " I'm sorry." " Shhhh. Don't say anything. Just listen, Mother. After I read your letter, I realized I wasn't angry that you left. I was just angry that you didn't care if you had left a letter or a hint that you were alive, and not let us live as if we were orphans. Things would have been different. That's why I was angry. If you had just told us the truth from the beginning, life would have been different.As I started reading your letter, I realized the pain and regret you've been living with for the past years, and I know nothing compared to that pain - the pain of losing your children, of seeing your children from afar and never being able to talk to them. I now understand you, Mother. I understand your feelings. I understand your pain. I wouldn't want to be away from my child, but you did that, and for that, I forgive y
After the wedding ceremony, the newly wedded couple moved to the reception hall with the guests. There were lots of foods and games and most of all dancing. Although she was pregnant and Mason wanted her to take it easy, Beauty had no intention of resting. She was happy but her mind went to her mother's departure constantly. " I wish there was something we could do." Celine sighed as she noticed her little sister's uneasiness. " We did everything we could. Bella was the one who made the decision herself." Gregor said. " She had no intention of leaving. Heck, she had money so why would she leave all of a sudden?" Elsa shook her head.. " Maybe something happened." " I'll call her." Now even though the wedding ceremony was over, the fun was yet to start. Beauty stared into the eyes of her gorgeous husband. Today was the happiest day of her life and she wasn't going to let anyone ruin it not even her mother. But unknown to her, while she was angry at her mother for leaving
Elsa was finally able to finish Beauty's dressing after a lot of persuasion. They were already ten minutes late by the time they were done but they were in luck since the venue of the wedding was downstairs. " We're going to be fine without her. We always have." Celine hugged her. " Now let's go get you married." " Tell them to start." Celine signaled Mia. " We'll walk you to your husband." Celine winked and she held Beauty's right arm while Elsa held her left. " I believe I'm the one that's supposed to walk you to the altar." Gregor said behind them. " We'll walk her." Celine said giving him the right arm and held his instead. ... Immediately the elevator came down the orchestra started the matching song. The three siblings led Beauty along the aisle, her long wedding gown flowing behind her till she got to Mason. " You look beautiful, as always." Mason said and she blushed. " Your boobs are just calling out for me." He mouthed and she gasped. She had intention
Beauty went back home with Elsa. As expected, Mason was still up but he was trying to console the drunk Ryan. "He looks really bad. What happened?" Beauty asked. "Mia." Ryan muttered and she understood immediately. "I think we should send him away for the meantime. At least till after the wedding." Beauty suggested and Mason sighed. "I'm not sure he's going to like it." "We'll just have to try. He can't keep on going like this. He's going to hurt himself." She said. "I want to stay." Ryan mumbled. "It's for your good, Ryan. Take a while for yourself before coming back." Beauty patted his shoulders and went upstairs with Elsa. "Will he be okay?" Elsa asked. "I hope so." .... ONE MONTH LATER. The loud bells could be heard announcing Beauty's wedding day. Mia's wedding was three weeks ago although her wedding was loud Beauty's wedding was going to be louder. " Wow! You look gorgeous." Elsa giggled staring at Beauty's dolled up face. " Thanks." She smile
George reserved a VIP room at a five star restaurant for the dinner. He could there earlier than the sisters and he began having doubts about them coming. They had scheduled the dinner for six pm and it was already thirty minutes past the time. " Sorry we're late." Elsa said waking in with Beauty behind her. They both looked extremely beautiful as expected of Logan's children. " It's alright. I just got here." He shrugged. " Beauty couldn't decide on what to wear." Elsa chuckled. " You always look good." George murmured. " I already placed our orders." " Cool." Beauty smiled. The food arrived some minutes later and they were about digging when George stopped them. " What's wrong?" " We're missing one person." He said looking at the time." George, I hope you're not planning anything stupid." Beauty eyed him. " There she is." He winked. " Sorry, I'm late. The flight was tiring." Celine said taking a seat beside him. " You didn't tell us you were inviting her. We would have g
" George, please. Just do this for us." Elsa pouted. " Okay, fine." He said and Elsa clapped. " Gentlemen, ladies. Meet your CEO." Beauty said all smiles and they all cheered. " As the new president of this company, I'll do everything to ensure the smooth running and management of this company. I exist for this company starting from today. I'll do everything in my power to make us the best in the country, then in the world." Beauty said and they clapped. " Starting from today, every inefficient staff must be relived from his or her duties with immediate effect. We need responsible workers to take this company to higher places. You'll ensure that this is carried out efficiently, otherwise." She continued enlightening them on the new plans she had made for the company's growth. She appointed new heads for each department then she gave room for George to give his speech. " I never really expected this so I didn't prepare anything. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity lit
" No no. George, you're not doing this. It's the FBI......"" I can handle myself." " We all know how good they are in twisting words. They could make you admit to what you didn't do." " Are you coming or not?" He asked and she walked after him grumbling. ....." Thank you for coming into my life, Mason Alaric." Beauty said all smiles as she walked with Mason in the dark. The others had left for the after party but they stayed behind." I should be thanking you. If I hadn't met you that day at the mall, I would have been stuck with Celeste." Mason groaned at the end. " We wouldn't want that now, would we?" She laughed heartily. " I have to admit, this proposal is ten times better than mine." " Yours was like a guy planning a rushed marriage for his pregnant girlfriend." He teased and she squinted her eyes." It's not my fault." She sighed. " I love you, Beauty Logan." He said pulling her to himself suddenly. " I love you too, Mason Alaric." She smiled and kissed him affectionat
" Wow! You look stunning!" Celeste gasped when she was done with the makeup. " Stop it." Beauty laughed." I know you've always been the beauty in the family but this, this is outstanding." " Thank you. But why do I need make up? What's the occasion?" " You'll see." Celeste winked. " Are you guys trying to sell me off?" She chuckled. " Relax." " It'd better be something good."" When has Mason not ever done extraordinary?" "Never."" So relax." They were still talking when the door bell rang and Clyde entered after with four shopping bags." Delivery for you miss." Clyde said and Beauty smiled. " Thanks, Clyde." " You're welcome." " Clyde, have you seen my husband?" " No ma'am." He said and she sighed. " Okay. When you do see him, tell him not to come home." She smirked. " Ookay." He said and left. " Seriously shopping? He went shopping without me?" Beauty scoffed. " Relax. There's a card." " Let me see." ' I would love to see the most beautiful angel tonight at Sapph
The next person brought in was Robert. The case against him wasn't as bad as Diana's but it was still bad. He had aided in the assassination of Fred and his wife and also the attempted murder of Beauty and he had illegally taken funds from his son's company. He was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment with hard labour and no parole. Mason had wanted him to stay in prison till he dies but Beauty pleaded on his behalf. She knew he was angry but Robert was still his father. She couldn't watch him do something that he'll regret one day. Speaking of parents, no one had seen or heard from Rose since she came to the hospital. " Miss Eunice. Do you have anything to say to the court today?" The judge asked when it was Eunice's turn." I'm not guilty." She said without battling an eye. Salvatore had sent her divorce papers immediately she was arrested. He cut her off from everything he had and warned his people not to help her. He would have done same to Diana if she wasn't his daughter. He