Chapter 96"I don't know what your endgame here is but I am telling you now that is not going to work on me." She said taking his hands off her. She was not going to let herself be fooled by his antics any longer. She was going to do what she did best and that was revenge.The rest of the meal was eaten with silence as Adrian wanted to leave with her but Sophia shook her head."Don't worry, I can't go yet. Besides I came with my car and I do want to drop by my company first before going home." She said standing up as Adrian sighed. He knew that he had been avoiding her due to Marie and his tore heart between the both of them but here he was actually trying to make a difference but it seemed like he was too late."In that case, I'll see you at home." He said with a smile as Sophia replied,"If I don't spend the night with Victoria, yes ,you will see me at home." She said standing up to leave as she got in her car and made her way out of there leaving Adrian.Adrian shook his head as h
Chapter 97 Maria was drenched to the bones as she spluttered and woke up fully, from her vision, she could see that she was tied up and bound to a pole. Her whole body hurts and from the window which signified sunset, she realized that she had spent an entire day sleeping. The last time she remembered was opening the door for that stupid intruder. She couldn't believe that she was so foolish. She struggled to get out of her ropes as the person who held the bucket just shook his head and said, "Don't bother. You aren't getting out of this at all." He said as Maria spoke up. "Who the hell are you and what do you want with me? I am innocent." She yelled trying to struggle out of there. "You slept with a man that has a fiancee and got pregnant. Is that what innocent entails?" The man spoke as Marie froze. "How the hell do you know that." She asked as the person replied, "It was easy to go through your stuff at home. I saw it. A pathetic bitch who wanted to
Chapter 98"Of course that is a good idea. Marie should be taught a very big lesson and that is never to mess with us. She actually thought that she could get away with it." Adrian's sister said shaking her head."Do you know that she actually tried to talk it out with me? When I was telling her a long time ago to leave because I get crazy and do something that I won't regret, she didn't say anything. But the moment I did something to her she acted as if I was a a****** for being this way." She said as as Victoria just laughed and shook her head."We should definitely keep her for a few more days until all this has settled down then we settle out. But until she is released, let's have some fun with her." She suggested as Sophia pursed her lips in deep thoughts.She didn't want to know anything because she realised that Maria was pregnant and she didn't want her to be the reason that she lost her baby but maybe she was being too kind.After all Maria betrayed her and slept with her hu
Chapter 99The next day came as Sophia instead of being in her office being productive was actually watching Victoria torture Marie more and more. Sighing she stood up and walked towards her as she held onto her hand and pulled Victoria away from Marie."Alright that is enough. We should t break her that much and you are currently over doing it." She chastised her as Victoria was breathing heavily as she said,"Why the hell did you stop me? I was getting so close to getting her to break..Come on Sophia, I know that you do not like this but this has to be done." She said begging as Sophia shook her head."I don't see the need for us now to torture her even more. Let's head out. She is already sporting a lot of injuries. That would reach her a lesson or two. Besides the letter would be arriving soon on his table, we can't afford to let our plan go to waste by being careless now." She said as Victoria said nothing but rolled her eyes.She knew that Sophia was saying something far reason
Chapter 100" So do you think you can find her?" He asked as Cole ran a hand through his hair looking at all the information that his boss Adrian had given him.This was a personal request and he knew how desperate Adrian must be for him to actually come in person and contact him."I'll do my best to track her down. Maybe any of the CCTV will capture her leaving town. You did say she said she was going the hell out of your life so she might have fled." He suggested as Adrian shook his head getting rid of that excuse. He wasn't going to buy that idea no matter what."I have been to her house. It didn't look like she packed any of her things and fled. She doesn't have that type of money to buy new things. And besides she would have cleaned up. I know something is wrong somewhere. I don't know what, she may be hiding with her friends, please check them out as well." He said as Cole nodded his head."Alright, all this will take a fine though." He said as Adrian cut him off and said,"No m
Chapter 101 "I honestly think we should let Maria go she's just being a nuisance staying with us right now." Sophia say trying to listen to get Victoria to listen who was insisting that they get rid of Maria by killing her and burning her body."I don't want that girl to be walking now and then, you need this freedom from her, now I know this is the best solution for all our problems" she insisted as Sophia held her forehead. What do we do with her? Do we kill her or let her go." Sophia asked Victoria who replied "I personally would get rid of her. She is pregnant with your husband's baby, something that you are not even with and you want to let her leave. She is only going to cause more rouble for you if she is left alive." She said as Sophia sighed massaging her head..she wanted to get this out of the way quickly. "Alright if you think getting rid of Maria is the best solution I guess always stick to it then." She said as she stood up checking if her clothes was in per
Chapter 102Marie woke up to the sound of a noise being held as she struggled to get away from where she was being held. Luckily this time around, her plan worked as the rope was loosened well enough for her to get free from it. She got up slowly as the pains kept shooting through her entire body which made things worse for her. She was bleeding and she has no idea how to stop it or well the bleeding was coming from.She knew she had to escape, there was a stampede up there as she could hear people shouting and running for their lives and also the vague sirens she was hearing.Had someone actually come for her after reporting her missing? Marie could have cried tears of joy, all she has to do now was get out of the room and she would be safe.But as she wanted to take another step, the door opened as Sophia entered looking dishevelled and aggrieved."You monster. How did you call the cops and tell them this location?" She asked as Marie took a step back scared because this was the fir
Chapter 103Adrian was a bit angry that the nurses were checking his injuries."I am not the one dying. Marie is. Help her. I am fine." He said as the nurses shook their heads and said,"Sir we have her in best hands. The only way you can be there for her is for allowing us to make certain that you are not in grave danger. Then you will be permitted to wait for her as long as you want but right now please stay still and allow us to work." The nurse said pleasing to Adrian who decided to adhered to their instructions since they promised him that he would get to wait behind and will soon see Marie."Alright, I will stay still." He grumbled staying still as the nurse beamed at him with happiness as she thanked him before gently cleansing his wounds and apply some cleaning spirit and bandages so that it wouldn't get infected.Soon enough she was done as she stood up and said,"We are done. Now you can just wait in the waiting room until the doctors come out to see you. But I suggest you
Chapter 116Epilogue“We interrupt the news to bring to you all the dead of Mr Rich Danillo who had commited suicide in his cell his immediate jail term.'' Maria wound up the volume of the radio as she stepped on the gas. Sophia's father killed himself? Well it was to be expected since he was there for life.The only person who was left now was Steve, her fiance, who had been jailed but had somehow gotten loose and was currently on the run. She took a deep breath and exhaled before continuing, there was no need for her to be scared.Steve wasn't desperate enough to hang around her and kidnapped her.There were eyes on hers and bodyguards to numerous to mention, the only reason why she hadn't shouted at her husband to stop was because she knew there was a reason he was being paranoid and frankly it was justified.Right now she was on her way to the cemetery, with Castillo. Two weeks had passed since Sophia's death and Adrian had insisted on burying her properly. A lot of people had
Chapter 115Two Weeks LaterMarie woke up with. African as her head was splitting apart with the migraine she had gotten. She immediately sat up as pain racked through her entire body, she was shocked. She was at home with her baby waiting for Adrian when those men broke into her house and she had gotten knocked out.She turned around trying to look for her baby when she realized that Adrian was tied up next to her looking a bit roughed up but Okay. Well from what she could see."Adrian?!" She called out pulling him from his thoughts as his eyes widened with relief when he saw her."Thank God, you are awake. I was so worried. Are you okay?" He asked as Marie asked."Where is Castillo? Did they take him? Who are they?" She asked as the door swing open as a woman walked in carrying Castillo who was fast asleep on her hands."Well, well, well if it's not the star of the show. Marie or should I say Athena?" She said as Marie stiffened considerably as Adrian turned to look at her although
Chapter 114Athena cried for the loss of her parents and love of her life Gabriel. She couldn't believe that Steve went this far to get rid of her parents just because she had refused to get married to him. This fueled her pain to flee. Her parents had put her happiness first before their lives and she was going to die if she allowed that to go to waste.She was going to get away from this place or she was going to die trying. Luckily since she has been locked up here, they hadn't come to check up on her. She had overheard the news from a maid who was talking to a fellow worker, about their boss disappearance.According to them, Mr Steve had gone on a flight to Spain which was supposed to last two weeks.And Athena knew that the moment he was back, he was going to force her to get married to him and that means she will be a trophy wife for him as long as she lived.She had two weeks to escape before he gets back and to do that, she had to win the trust of either a guard or maid who w
Chapter 113 ***5 years ago****"Mum, dad, I have something that I want to tell you." Athena said that morning as she climbed downstairs getting her parents attention who were eating breakfast."Of course sweetie, you can tell us anything." She said as Athena (Marie) sat down beside her as she took a deep breath and exhaled."I don't want to marry Steve anymore." She blurted out as her parents stopped eating and turned to look at her.They couldn't believe their ears. Their marriage was only a week away and now their daughter Athena was changing her mind. This wasn't going to look good for either of the family. "Why? Why are you telling us this? Did Steve cheat on you? If he did, then we will give him a piece of our mind." Her father said as Athena shook her head slowly and said,"Steve didn't cheat on me. Rather I cheated on him." She said closing her eyes as she waited for the reaction of her parents. She knew that this was going to put her in a lot of trouble but she
Chapter 112Just like that, the day went by smoothly as Lucy only went to his office when there was a need for her to do so. After that, it was mandatory that she went back to the office. After the day was over, Steve was the first to leave as he stopped in front of her office and asked why she was still around since she was supposed to be gone an hour earlier. He asked if she needed a ride to the bus stop,"I'll get home myself. Thank you for the offer though." Steve nodded his head and said,"No issue. If there is anything that comes up, call me. I'll head home first." With that he left as Lucy's smile dropped as she exhaled and took deep breaths.She decided to go home as well. She was avoiding her home because she didn't want to deal with the fact that it was indeed a reality,but there was no way she could extend her stay here. She would just miss the bus and that meant walking home...She hurriedly packed her bags and made sure that she switched off all the appliances she was usi
Chapter 111Afterwards Luke had to leave and head back to the company because he didn't plan on staying the entire da with Sandro. They both had to work since they were both CEO. "I have to go now." Luke said standing up as Sandro looked surprised. He had expected Like to stay with him throughout the remainder of the day."Why are you leaving s soon?" he asked feeling a bit put down as Luke rolled his eyes."I have been here for 30 minutes. We have agreed on what you need. I have to leave and get back to it." He said as Sandro nodded his head."Alright. I understand that you have to go. I won't say anything else. But atleast let us meet up for a drink or some thing." he said as Luke sighed and nodded his head."Sure I'll call you when the time is right." He said as he turned and left his office leaving Sandro all alone..Sandro knew instinctively that he had done or said something to get Luke on edge which was the reason he was leaving this abrupt. But he had no idea what he had said
Chapter 110Sandro, Adrian best friend was seated in his office when the door opened and Luke entered inside. He grinned when he saw his best friend after a while. They had both been busy so they had not gotten any time to see each other."Come in." He said standing up as Luke closed the door behind him as he walked up to Sandro and they both shook hands."Allow me to officially say congratulations to you, Sandro. You are now a fiance. " He said as Sandro laughed and said,"Thank you. And as usual, you know that you will be my best man on the D day. Please sit, let's go straight to business." He said as Luke sat down."So what are you been up to? How is life as a betrothed person?" Luke asked as Sandro grinned."Well you should know about it I guess. It's really awesome. Did you know that Mira is pregnant with my kid, three months old?" He asked as Luke's eyes widened in shock..."Wait three months and you are just telling me this now?" Luke asked a bit angry as Sandro raised his hand
Chapter 109Maria pulled Adrian's hand and placed it above her stomach and waited for him to realize what she was talking about."wait what?" He asked his eyes widening in shock as she nodded her head as Adrian pulled her in and kissed her."Are you sure about this? You are pregnant?" He asked the moment they broke free from the kiss as Marie nodded her head again."I can't believe this." He mumbled as Marie spoke,"We are going to have a baby, Adrian..after all this while. I am finally pregnant." She said as Adrian wiped the tears from her eyes as he said,"I am very happy and I am going to be with you every step of the way. This is our second chance at a happily ever after and I am not going to mess it up." He promised as Marie held onto him as they exchanged kisses.After that day, Marie began to smile more as she was pampered daily by Adrian who seemed to have a lot of devotion toward her and the baby.They had already started planning their room for the baby and the names as well
Chapter 108Marie couldn't believe it. She was pregnant again, she was feeling very happy after all the doctor had talked to her and made her realize that it wasn't her fault she lost the first one. There was nothing she could have done in that situation after all.She could not wait to get back home and tell Adrian the good news. She smiled all the way home.. it was really a nice happy ending for her. After everything she had been through. "Adrian, you won't believe what the doctor told me?" Marie said later that night after they had finished their dinner and was resting on their sofa after a long day.Adrian who was very exhausted and had just come back from a very stressful meeting turned to look at Maria with a confused look on his face."Are you all right is everything okay I remember you vomited 2 days ago is it a sickness?" He asked as Maria shook her head smiling."I'm alright this is a good kind of sickness after all." She said leaving Andrian more confused than ever."I