Chapter 23: urge to care for her*Williams' POV*I arrived at the company, stepping out of my car into Mariam's waiting gaze."Good morning, sir," she greeted professionally, and took my briefcase. I walked past her without a glance, my mind still occupied with the argument I had with Melissa earlier.I got to the elevator and jabbed the button. When it opened, I stepped inside, my hand shooting out to close it, leaving Mariam to scramble for the next available elevator. The elevator ride seemed to drag longer than before, giving my mind the time to replay my heated exchange with Melissa. My mind was in turmoil reminding me her hurtful words which kept echoing repeatedly. "You're a beast, a devil!"I felt a sting of guilt, acknowledging the truth in her accusations. I couldn't shake off the unfamiliar emotions that came with it; a mix of anger and some sort of admiration for her new found boldness. No woman had ever stood up to me like that, and it both intrigued and infuriated me.
Chapter 24: Hot stranger*Melissa's POV*A week had passed since that night. The night I fell sick and vomited all over Williams' chest. I still remembered the grip of fear that had held me tight when I realized what I had done. I thought for sure he would be furious, that his anger would be unleashed upon me again, considering our heated argument on the morning of that day. But instead, he surprised me.He cared, and tended me like a child, and even called a doctor to check on me the next morning. His ways could be quite unpredictable, leaving me confused about his personality sometimes. The physician had diagnosed that I fell sick because of stress and that I needed rest. And since then, Williams had made sure I got it, once again shocking me.For the past few days, he had been acting... strange and different. He had instructed the maids to wait on my hand and foot, ordering that I shouldn't be allowed to do anything, and I pitied them. The only thing they had not helped me do was
Chapter 25: Bad guy*Williams' POV*As I stepped out of the car, I clutched the pack of chocolate I'd picked up on my way home for Melissa. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but lately, I found myself trying to make up for how I've treated her in the past.It was even worse today when I had told Stefan to stop at a chocolate store and I bought her a strawberry flavored chocolate. I wasn't used to getting things for people, especially women but I just wanted to make her happy.As I entered the house, the familiar greetings from the house workers barely registered in my head as my mind was preoccupied with how Melissa was going to react to my little gift. I hastened to the third floor, taking the elevator to make the journey quicker.But as I opened the door to our room, my excitement was met with an empty space. Melissa was nowhere to be found. I scanned the room, even listening for any sound from the bathroom, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. But she was nowhere in the room.I pu
Chapter 26: Lounging on his bed*Melissa's POV*I woke up with a hangover, my head pounding heavily. I didn't drink much at all last night at the club, but I had a very low tolerance for alcohol. I groggily got out of the bed and made my way to the bathroom, my eyes half closed.I turned on the faucet and splashed water on my face, trying to ease the throbbing. But the water didn't seem to help, and I ended up pouring some of it over my head, letting out a soft groan.As I emerged from the bathroom, my eyes scanned the room, searching for Williams. But he was nowhere to be found. I concluded he must had left for work already.My mind began to replay the heated argument we had the night before. I bit my lips, feeling the annoyance and anger resurface. I wished I could escape and run away from this toxic marriage, but I knew I couldn't. My father's safety was tied to my staying with Williams, and I couldn't risk putting him in harm's way.With how unreasonable and cruel Williams was, h
Chapter 27: Don't fire himI studied Williams, and he didn't appear angry, making me feel a little disappointed."How long have you been in the room?" I asked him, getting myself into a sitting position."Get dressed, we need to go somewhere," he said, ignoring my question."Where are we going?""You'll find out once you do as I say, wifey. Just wear something comfortable," he said, his expression not giving away anything.I bit my lips to stop myself from blushing at the manner which he drawled the 'wifey' and his gaze lingered on my lips for a moment, making me blush eventually.I reluctantly got out of the bed and went to find something to wear from the wardrobe. My thought ran wild as I thought of where he could be taking me. What if he wanted to punish me? Maybe he couldn't tolerate me anymore after last night. I stole a glance at him and his enigmatic expression only added to my uneasy. I tried to push the thought aside, telling myself I was being paranoid.I rummaged through th
Chapter 28: Meeting his family*Melissa's POV*I stood there, trying to process the whirlwind of emotions Williams' sudden apology and offer of freedom had unleashed. I was shocked, confused, and struggling to make sense of his drastic change in behavior.From his nonchalance about me lying on his bed without permission to the helicopter ride and now this, I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to it and not just because of our fight last night. When I couldn't think of any solid reason behind his actions, I decided to brush it aside for a moment and ask him about something that had been bothering me since that night he drove me out in the middle of our intimacy.I had been looking for an opportunity to bring up the topic since then, but he hadn't been available. But I'm guessing now would be the best moment as he was in his good man era.I entered the living room and found Williams resting his head on the sofa arm, his eyes closed, and his face etched with fatigue. He
Chapter 29: Did he hit his head?*Melissa's POV*I hugged the old woman back hesitantly, feeling a bit uncomfortable with the sudden physical display of affection from people I had just met. She held me tight and I was suddenly reminded of my mom, she used to hug me in the same warm and gentle way whenever she returned from her trips.The memory brought a sting to my eyes, and I fought to push back the tears. The last thing I wanted was to cry in front of these people I just met.Vivianne chuckled before she spoke."Granny, you're going to squeeze her out.""Let me be, she's not complaining. Or are you, darling?" She released me, looking at my face with a warm smile, and I shook my head smiling back. "Such a beauty," she praised. "That grandson of mine is so uncultured, he didn't even inform me he was getting married. I had to hear it from his grandpa last night when I got back from my trip. Could you imagine?" She grumbled, walking over to sit on the sofa."Come and sit with me, chil
Chapter 30: A thousand miles away*Melissa's POV*My heart raced as Williams' intense gaze bore into my soul. He didn't have his usual stern look, infact, he hadn't had that look since his abnormal behavior started, but the way he looked at me right now still made my skin crawl. He had an unreadable expression and I wondered what he was thinking.If he just wanted to have sex with me in this middle of the night, then he should just get it done already, so I could go back to my sleep. It wasn't new that he would do anything to satisfy his selfishness. This was probably why he had been pretending to be kind towards me these past few days. But why did he had to go through all those process when he could just command me to open up my legs? and why was he just standing there, staring at me now?After like eternity, he finally spoke, his voice devoid of its usual commanding nature."I'm not going to touch you, bunny. I just want to sleep beside you tonight." He said gently, shocking me.So,
Chapter 102: Always and Forever Hayley's POV I woke up with a yawn, my stomach growled announcing my hunger. I couldn't help but blame it on the energetic night Marcelo and I shared–exhausted ourselves after several rounds.His hand still wrapped securely around my waist, holding me close and I blushed. I turned to face him, and his sleepy murmur made me smile. Marcelo's eyes remained closed, his steady breathing a testament to his peaceful slumber. Yet, he instinctively pulled me closer, and I wrapped my hand around his neck, savoring the warmth of his skin.The urge to admire his handsome face wrestled with my growling stomach and the impending visit from Melissa and Williams. The morning sunlight streaming through the window hinted that time was ticking away.I playfully opened Marcelo's eyelids with my thumb, and he grumbled, making me giggle. I repeated the tease, holding his lids open and blowing air into his eyes. Suddenly, he grasped my hands, rolling me onto his chest, sec
Chapter 101: Shattered BlissHayley's POV~In Marcelo's Villa I wriggled my body, attempting to shake Marcelo off, but he continued peppering my neck with tingling kisses, sending me into uncontrollable laughter. He had snuck up on me while I was making breakfast."I'm going to let you starve if you don't stop," I threatened, still chuckling."You love me too much to do that," he replied, turning me to face him, his grin wide.My eyes roamed his bare chest, and I salivated at the sight."Do you like what you see?" he asked, his finger tracing the exposed part of my neck, making me shiver. A sly smirk spread across his handsome face."Nah, I've seen hotter men," I teased."I bet those men can't do this," he said, flipping me over and bending me across the counter.His hand slipped beneath my shirt, touching my bare ass. I grabbed the counter, gasping. My pussy pooling with wetness."You're going to be late for work," I said, deliberately not giving him the answer he wanted to hear. H
Chapter 100: Forever YoursMelissa's POV Since I set my eyes on William, I couldn't contain my joy. The way he stared at me with love-filled eyes made my stomach go wild with butterflies. I yearned to kiss him badly, but I held myself back.Now, he was about to say his vows, and my heart drummed uncontrollably. "My dearest Melissa..." he started, his trembling voice sending shivers down my spine.I gazed into his eyes, my heart overflowing with love."When I met you a year ago, we started on rough ground, and I'm forever sorry about that. I never dreamed that you'd end up being mine. I didn't think I deserved someone as beautiful, kind, loving, and caring as you. But you loved me, fought my darkness with me, and lit up my entire world. You gave my heart a reason to beat again, and I am really grateful."His voice trembled more, bringing tears to my eyes."You have become my friend, my confidant, my strength, my partner, lover, my life. Waking up next to you every day, knowing I'll fi
Chapter 99: Wedding bellsMelissa's POVI stood before the mirror, my gaze tracing the delicate lace of my ball gown. Many little girls dream of their fairytale weddings, and I was no exception. Disney movies had fueled my imagination, and now, here I was, living my own happily ever after.Weeks of planning had led to this moment. Excitement, nerves, and anticipation swirled within me. I smoothed the gown, accommodating the tiny bump that had brought us so much joy. This dress was more than just a choice; it was a childhood dream come true. It felt magical.As I gazed into the mirror, my eyes met a beautiful woman, radiant with happiness. A woman who had faced challenges and emerged stronger. Emotion overwhelmed me, and I turned to Hayley, embracing her tightly."Hay, I'm going to ruin my makeup," I whispered, struggling to hold back tears.She held me tight, stroking my hair, "You're doing great, Lisa.""I'm so nervous," I whispered."That's because you feel Williams can't handle thi
Chapter 98: BeachMelissa's POV With only three days until our wedding, I couldn't contain my excitement. Williams and I had decided to move up the date, and I was thrilled. I didn't want my baby bump showing before the wedding, and I also didn't want to worry about fitting into my dream dress.As I gazed at my reflection, I admired the subtle curve of my stomach. Our little secret was growing, and I couldn't wait to meet our baby. Williams' eyes would light up whenever he talked about becoming a father, and I knew he'd be amazing in every sense.My mind wandered to Hayley and her blossoming relationship with Marcelo. I had been pestering her to give him a chance, and it seemed like she finally had. A smile spread across my face, thinking about how happy they seemed together. I couldn't be prouder that she finally considered giving her heart a chance. And I was happy that it was Marcelo. He seemed like a great guy."Baby, are you ready now?" Williams called from the living room."Yes
Chapter 97: Taking a chance Hayley's POVI held my phone, twirling it in my hand, thinkin through what I was about to do. I still found it funny that I was actually considering calling Marcelo.Melissa had stayed with me for a few days after she learned about my dad's health situation, keeping me company, visiting the hospital with me and also not letting me hear the end of how I risk dying lonely if I didn't give Marcelo a call.She finally left today and despite that I missed her, I couldn't help but feel relieved. She could be a little too persuasive sometimes.My brain replayed the drama that unfolded between her and Williams and a smile spread across my lips. A tempting thought that Marcelo and I could someday become like that snuck into my mind, and I pressed my lips together, my gaze fixed on the phone in my hand, Marcelo's contact displayed on the screen.Williams came to see her everyday for the four days she spent here, begging to take her back, but she kept stalling him.
Chapter 96: Gossips Williams' POVI dropped the call with Robert after carefully instructing him to keep Melissa safe. She needed to be more careful now that she was pregnant with our child.We had returned from our vacation only yesterday and she couldn't wait to see her friend, Hayley. I would have taken her myself, but I was on my way to see grandma, to know how she was coping with the News of her husband's arrest.Nemesis seemed to have finally caught up with the old man and the news about his illegal pharmaceutical company was leaked. And now, the police had grandpa and the partners involved in the business in custody while investigation was being carried out.I was only worried for Grandma, as for my grandfather, I can only say I warned him.As I walked into the living room, I found grandma's eldest daughter, sitting on the couch, engaged in a conversation over the phone . I didn't know she was around."Williams," she called out once she noticed me, standing up.I walked to he
Chapter 95: CancerHayley's POV I hurried into my house, resisting every urge to look back and slammed the door shut, fastening the lock in place before I rested my back against the door, sliding until my butt made contact with the floor.I sat there my heart racing, my head in my palms until I heard Marcelo's car start and then after sometime he finally drove off.The few seconds kiss in his car had left me wanting more. I congratulated myself for resisting him even when all I wanted was to have him lay me down and kiss my senses away again.My mind replayed the event that led to the kiss and my anger resurfaced. He may be my boss but he had no right to interfere in my personal affairs like he did. I didn't even understand why he cared and had to embarrass me like that in front of Jason when all he had been doing was ignore me and get together with Emma.He was an asshole, a hypocrite trying to teach me how to live my life when he was no better than me.I searched my bag for my pho
Chapter 94: The clubhouse Marcelo's POV I arrived at Monaco, a clubhouse where a partner insisted we meet. I was done with clubs a long time ago and had declined at first. But after a second thought, I figured the lively environment was a perfect choice to provide me the distraction I badly sort.I reached the entrance and showed my card to the men in black, and they step aside for me to enter. I was enveloped by the whirlwind of light and music, transporting me back memory lane.Monaco was an exclusive sanctuary where the big shots gathered to indulge in entertainment and seduction. Paying huge amounts to watch sexy strippers dance and seduce them. They get the chance to bed some if they paid even more.And Williams and I always paid more back when we frequented the place, until he met his first love, Rebecca Beverley and gave up clubbing. I copied him shortly after, even though I was single to a fault.I arrived at the table where Mijo sat smoking a pipe, and after exchanging plea