Chapter 81: FeverMarcelo's POVHayley's knees buckled and I lunged forward, my heart racing in response. Catching her mere inches from the floor, I cradled her limp body in my arms."Hayley, what's wrong?" I urged, my voice filled with panic. Her eyelids fluttered shut, and I felt a surge of fear. I scooped her up, holding her close as I called out her name, "Hayley! Hayley!"Instructing everyone that had arrived at the scene to return to their office, I hurried into mine with Hayley in my arms, and carefully made her to lie on the couch before calling my doctor.I paced my office worriedly as I waited, checking my watch at intervals and wondering why he was taking so long to come, despite only been five minutes that I called him.I finally went to squat close to a still unconscious Hayley since I couldn't stop gazing at the clock and as I removed a stray hair from her face, the door opened to reveal Dr Neill, carrying what looked like a briefcase."Good morning, Marcelo," Dr. Neill
Chapter 82: ReleaseMelissa's POV My eyes widened as it came to focus on a gun I saw Thomas handed Williams. I didn't notice Thomas had been with one until now.I knew Williams had a dark past, but seeing him with a gun made it hard to reconcile the man I love with the man he used to be.I had thought he was just going to punish them and then maybe hand them over to the cops, but I guess I was wrong.In a flash, I lunged towards him, my focus still on the metal now pointed at Stefan. It was not my first time seeing a gun, but it was my first witnessing it being pointed at somebody.My heart raced with both fear and uncertainty. Stefan pleaded desperately, even crying as he begged for his life to be spared. Despite his betrayal, I felt a pang of sympathy for him, and I found myself unable to ignore the desperation and fear in his eyes.For a moment, I had thought of the possibility that he could telling the truth about Andrew threatening to kill his sister.Andrew was a despicable p
Chapter 83: SecretsWilliams' POV As soon as the door to the small house where I had Andrew kept slowly gave way, I intertwined Melissa's hand with mine. She looked very nervous, her hand visibly shaking. I knew that it was because of the bastard, and rage boiled through me. I couldn't wait to make him suffer for ever laying his filth hands on her.The dimly lit room oozed of sweat and blood stench, testament to the limited air flow, and the unspeakable torture Andrew had received from Thomas.A satisfying smile curled up my lips knowing more misery awaited him.Following the whimpering sounds coming from Andrew, we found him curled in a corner, his body pressed tightly against the wall like he wanted to pass through it, to escape from us.He was stripped and only on a small black underwear, his back which he had to us was battered with whip marks. I knew it was also Thomas' handiwork, and I felt proud of him."Time to say hi to your visitors, Andrew Peterson," I said in a calm, frie
Chapter 84: Pure evilWilliams' POV My hand shook with rage as I watched Andrew, or rather Gary fucking Paxton. The same man I fought with years ago, over Rebecca Beverley, my first love, and won– She chose me over him."Who are you?" My eyes narrowed, still finding it hard to believe the man in front of me was him. He disappeared years ago after Rebecca's rejection. Only to resurface now, completely a new person. There was nothing familiar about him. The only explanation was that he did surgery, but why?"I believe you already have an answer to that question," he replied weakly, spitting out blood. "You took her from me. The only woman I ever loved," he accused, his voice laced with malice."I took nothing from you!" I snapped. "She didn't love you!"Andrew's expression twisted in anguish. "And that caused her life. It was supposed to be you, Williams. But I guess you're a lucky bastard." He chuckled menacingly.My eyes squinted, "What do you mean?" I asked, my gaze narrowed, my blo
Chapter 85: Divorce Hayley's POVAs I locked my door and stepped inside, I was taken aback by Marcelo's gaze fixed on my living room frames. A blush rose to my cheeks.I couldn't believe he'd brought dinner after work, and now he was immersed in my memories."Didn't know you looked this cute," he said, pointing at my high school graduation picture, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Was it high school?"I paused, covering my flushed face. "Yeah," I replied, smiling as I approached the photo. Memories flooded back, and I let out a nostalgic chuckle."Are you saying I'm no longer cute?" I asked, my gaze locking with Marcelo's.His gaze held mine, in a teasing manner. "No, I was only saying your classmates were lucky to have such a beauty in their midst." His lips curled into a playful smile. "And I think you're prettier now."He said the last sentence with a tone that made my heart skip.My cheeks flushed again, and this time I looked away, composing myself. "I know you just want to m
Chapter 86: A night out Hayley's POV"I-I'm fine," I tried to stay composed but my voice betrayed me, breaking in the process. And before I knew it, my eyes were glistening with tears. Oh fuck! I attempted to walk away, but Marcelo's hand intercepted me and before I could say Jack Robinson, he pulled me into a warm embrace."Come here," he whispered, his deep voice making me shudder slightly. "What's wrong? You can talk to me." Marcelo's hand wrapped around me in a comforting manner, his free hand stroking my hair.His soothing voice brought more tears to my eyes, and I let myself cry despite feeling embarrassed. He stood there with me for a moment until I was done and I disconnected from the hug, cleaning my eyes, my cheeks turning warm as a result of his intense gaze."I-I'm sorry about that. I promise I'm not always a cry baby," I apologized with a chuckle, averting my gaze and in a hurry, walked past him to the living room.He strolled after, coming to sit beside me. I clamped my
Chapter 87: I live for you Melissa's POV I was at home, inside our bedroom, but I could not relax at all. Williams went back to take care of Andrew, and I was worried as hell. He assured me that he had everything under control, but that was still not enough to pacify me.I would had preferred to be there with him, to see the pain in that bastard's eyes but I couldn't. Seeing him disturbed me, triggering some memories–the reason Williams had to bring me back home.I had thought I could handle it, but it appeared my body didn't want to be anywhere close to the rapist. I was lucky he didn't succeed with me, but I saw a file that contained information Williams got of him; many women didn't turn out as lucky as me. And they never got justice – My guess was that he had people in high places who did a good job of burying his dirts, deeply, perfectly. I never heard of those cases until now.I knew that Williams was not going to return home until Andrew was dead. I knew he would not spare hi
Chapter 88: Tension Marcelo's POV"Can I kiss you?" Those words filtered into my ears the minute Hayley uttered them, slicing through every self control I had managed to build around her.The tense moment that stretched between us had made my heart pound louder than it ever had since I knew I had the organ."You want to kiss me?" I gently asked, wanting to be sure I heard right. I knew she was vulnerable, still reeling from her parent's Marital issues, which was the reason I had brought here. And the last thing I wanted was to take advantage of that vulnerability but then she began to apologize, hurt of my hesitation evident in her eyes.The next thing I knew, our lips were gliding against each other. The kiss started first light, then more urgently, my tongue in her mouth, exploring every corner. The familiar taste of strawberry filled my senses making me lose every tiny restraint that was remaining in me.The next thing I knew Hayley was straddling me, grinding herself sexily again
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