Lisa's POVA few hours earlier...My mind kept drifting to Kelvin's words back at his villa. It's been quite a while, and I hated how bugged I was since that day, which was why I hired a private investigator to check it out. To tail her.It's been a week since, and right now, as I stared at the files that the private investigator just mailed me, my brows creased in confusion.He was on the line, explaining his findings as well."The photos are all in there. Everything you need." He said as I browsed through the photos.In the first slide, a little boy of around three years old smiled at the camera. His dark hair fell in waves across his forehead.I swiped at the next and saw a picture of the same little boy. It took me a while to discern that they were twins.But the next slide was what sent my brows shooting up in shock. Sienna.Walking into a house with the twins beside her."What is this? Why is she with them?" I spoke through the earpod I was on."I believe they are her kids, ma
Adams; Few hours later, I was sat on an empty sofa, with a wide grin on my face. Sienna had left earlier; her friend, Sasha had called and as much as I had wanted to drive her, she had insisted on going alone. I didn't want to push it, especially not after what had just happened. For the first time since we got married, this was the closest we have gotten to a mere conversation. She might not have forgiven me now, but I knew we are making progress, and she was willing to listen to me. And for that, I was utterly grateful. A cough sounded behind me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I snapped my head up, only to find Henry standing in front of me with a wide grin on his face. "I can see someone is in a good mood." He chuckled. "You can say that again. How long have you been standing there?" I asked, as I stood, going over my desk to grab my keys. "Where are you going?" Henry asked with a raised brow. "What do you mean...I am heading home of course." I said, unsure on why he was a
They all stared at me like I was some sort of alien, while my horrific eyes stared back at them. What the hell were they doing here in the first place? The hunger in me quickly dissipated, a I wanted to be anywhere but here at this point. " What is this, Adams?" I wrenched his hands away from him, sounding too pissed. His eyes was calm. A contract to how I was feeling at the moment. " What is going on?" A voice asked, sounding curious but I could detect the pissed off tone in it, " Why is your wife refusing to come join us for breakfast, Adams?"I whipped my head to stare at who had spoken and locked eyes with an elderly man-- probably in his forties. His eyes pierced through mine as I stared. I was right. But I could detect a hint of amusement on them. " Maybe she isn't feeling too well... Are you Okay, Sienna?" What...? What was she doing here? My eyes met Lisa's and I was momentarily stunned. Hold on a moment...What was she doing here, and when has all these people arrive
Aunt Rosa's voice rang in my head like a warning bell. “An heir, Adam. It is time you stopped wasting time and focused on what's more important. Raising a family. She is your wife, not a stranger. For the love of all that's holy, make it happen. I am not getting younger, and you know what is at stake here.”I had barely got a word in before she ended the call, leaving me with the weight of her words. Make it happen.That was few days back. Today, I sat back in my chair, fingers gripping the armrests as Sienna's guarded face flashed in my mind. I couldn't get over the way she always keeps me at arm's length. No matter what I tried, it was like she had sworn herself off anything to do with me unless it was completely necessary. How was I even begin to convince her that I wanted her to bear my children? She wouldn't make this easy. Hell, she barely acknowledged me unless she was left with no choice but to.But I couldn't let that stop me. Sienna had to be the mother of my child. I c
Sienna's POVSara called, asking for the twins, and despite the raging storm in my head, I assured her they were fine. I knew she had a more closer bond with them, and was prone to get worried if she knew something was wrong."I will be back in a week. You know this is the longest I have ever been without the kids, and I miss them so much." She laughed.I chuckled, trying to make the situation lighter, but eventually, I had to hang up, as I couldn't control my trembling hands and shaky voice any longer.I was standing in front of the mirror in the bathroom, my hair disheveled, eyes sunken as I hadn't even been able to get a good night's rest.Running a hand through my hair, I paced around. It was early dawn, and I didn't even want to think about what was going on.Switching on the tap, I dialed Sasha's number."Sienna?" Her voice was groggy, obviously still in bed."Hey, did I wake you?""No, no. I just woke up now. Liam woke me up just a few minutes ago. That guy is a light sleeper.
ADAMS I stared at Lisa, in surprise. She had a small smile playing on her lips and for a second, I would have thought she was actually being serious. I moved my gaze away from her and tried to move her arms off me. “ What? You don't believe me?" She gasped, in disbelief. " I am in no mood for this, Lisa. As I said, I really need to take a rest so you need to leave. Please.” Lisa's hands fell off my neck and she stood up abruptly, shaking her head. “ So you think I am making this all up? Adams, seriously?" Her voice was beginning to tremble. " I never even said anything! But If I were to say something now, it's that we both know that is not true, Lisa. And if this is a joke, then it's not really funny.” I replied with an air of finality. She stood there, with her mouth agape in shock. She began to speak but closed them right after. After a while, she shook her head yet again and turned her back stomping out of the office. A sigh of relief escaped my lips the moment the do
Adams; My mind was a mess as I sat in the meeting room with the investors. To say I was focused would have been a joke. This was a deal I couldn't afford to miss, and as much as I was pissed that the investors had requested a pitch alongside Highlife Pharmaceuticals, it was an understatement.Just why the fuck does that mother fucker try to take everything from me? Why?Thankfully, the meeting was done and I grabbed my cell phone. No notifications. Why wasn't she picking up?Rage, with a mix of worry, bubbled in me as I thought about last night. She was shivering a lot, crying so much, and damn it, It's been quite a while I was this worried.Waking up on an empty bed left me in a sour mood this morning.Granted, I was pissed she didn't return home the previous night, AFTER going off with Kelvin, but seeing that way melted all those thoughts away. No matter how hard I tried to think, I couldn't stop worrying about what the hell happened to make her that way.I slid the chair I was
Adams; My mind was a mess as I sat in the meeting room with the investors. To say I was focused would have been a joke. This was a deal I couldn't afford to miss, and as much as I was pissed that the investors had requested a pitch alongside Highlife Pharmaceuticals, it was an understatement. Just why the fuck does that mother fucker try to take everything from me? Why? Thankfully, the meeting was done and I grabbed my cell phone. No notifications. Why wasn't she picking up? Rage, with a mix of worry, bubbled in me as I thought about last night. She was shivering a lot, crying so much, and damn it, It's been quite a while I was this worried. Waking up on an empty bed left me in a sour mood this morning. Granted, I was pissed she didn't return home the previous night, AFTER going off with Kelvin, but seeing that way melted all those thoughts away. No matter how hard I tried to think, I couldn't stop worrying about what the hell happened to make her that way. I slid the chai
ADAMS;I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie. The damn thing just wouldn't stay in place, and the thought of the event wasn't helping.It's been two days since the meeting with the board members. Two days after Lisa had proposed a rather funny....proposal.Truth be told, I had thought she was only bluffing, but thr more I thought about it, the more I could see reasons with her.Highlife Groups now has the investors I had toiled so much for, and it would be a major loss to me if I do not get back on my feet Of course this was only temporary. I do not plan on remaining engaged long enough. Especially not after the impromptu divorce....I stared at my reflection on tht mirror, wondering where she might be at this time.It hurts me so much that, after everything that happened between us, she had never for once regarded me nor our relationship the way I did.The thought of letting her go nauseates me, but there was nothing else I could do. I couldn't keep her caged in here, esp
Adam's POVI stepped out of the car almost impatiently. Heavens knew that I would rather be anywhere than here at athe moment. My head was all messed up, but my responsibilities awaits me.I could hear Lisa's heels as they crinkled on the marble floors after me. I didn't know why she had taken the time to be here, but I couldn't care less at this point.Members of the board were all seated round the enormous desk, by the time I got to the conference room, and the murmures erupted almost instantly.I halted in my steps when I caught a familiar face.Aunt?She seemed to heave a sigh of relief on seeing me, and just then, her words came rushing to my mind."You need to sit up and salvage this! You are in a very vulnerable position at this point, and the company as well is almost in ruin, as they're already planning to dismiss you. You know how easy they could manipulate that. You know they've all been waiting for this opportunity!"I shook my head off the thoughts and made my way to the
Adam's POVI stepped out of the car almost impatiently. Heavens knew that I would rather be anywhere than here at athe moment. My head was al messed up, but my responsibilities awaits me.I could hear Lisa's heels as they crinkled on the marble floors after me. I didn't know why she had taken the time to be here, but I couldn't care less at this point.Members of the board were all seated round the enormous desk, by the time I got to the conference room, and the murmures erupted almost instantly.I halted in my steps when I caught a familiar face.Aunt?She seemed to heave a sigh of relief on seeing me, and just then, her words came rushing to my mind."You need to sit up and salvage this! You are in a very vulnerable position at this point, and the company as well is almost in ruin, as they're already planning to dismiss you. You know how easy they could manipulate that. You know they've all been waiting for this opportunity!"I shook my head off the thoughts and made my way to the f
SIENNA'S POV;I was a mess by the time she was done speaking“ What do you want to do now?” She asked, reaching out to hold my hands.“ I need to leave,” I said, wiping the tears off my cheeks.She let out a breath, “ That is why you signed the papers.” “ Yes,” I nodded.“ I still don't get it though….how did he agree to this? He signed it right? Why? What was….the reason he held on to?”“ The news, Sasha. The same.... one you sent to me this morning. He never released that. He never told anyone about it. And now he thinks I did it.”"So....who did?" She asked, with a curious tone."I have no idea. I'm actually pissed that he would think so low of me. Why would I do that? What on earth do I have to gain from it?"Sasha rubbed my shoulders, "Don't let it bother you, Si. You have a lot to focus on right now."I shrugged as I stared out the living room, worried a bit that I hadn't heard the twin's voice for a while.“I'm sorry that this is such short notice, but I really need to leave t
Sienna;"How is this possible? A few weeks ago I would have sworn that man would do anything to keep you within his clutches. What changed, Sienna? Something definitely happened for him to have signed it ‘cause I doubt it was a moment of goodwill?"My heart clenched as her words resonated in me. The reason he had signed the papers was definitely not because he was doing me a favor. I could clearly recall the hurt in his gaze earlier.....I could recall the ferocious look in his eyes as he cornered me in the shower and ripped my blouse.....A shiver wracked through me, and of course, Sasha noticed immediately.“ Is that….are you crying?” She muttered incredulously, peering into my eyes.“ What? No!” I defended, as I wiped my eyes. Sasha's hands held my wrists, stopping me halfway as she stared at me with worry etched in her gaze.“ What happened?” Her voice was soft, and she held my shoulders. And just like that, the tears flowed down my cheeks. I couldn't control them anymore and jus
Chapter 87 (Draco)Anonymous POV; "What the hell do you think you are doing?" I yelled out frustratingly. Henry, my personal assistant, had a horrified look on his face as he stared at me and then at the girl who looked like she had just been deprived of her favorite snack. Instantly feeling the initial desires in me dissipate, I let out a huff and walked over to the wardrobe to grab a robe. " Leave us, please," I heard Heny instruct her calmly, and my brows furrowed, wondering why he was suing that tone on her. Disregarding the thought, and feeling utterly frustrated that I was also deprived of my satisfaction, I grabbed a bottle of wine from the cellar behind the wardrobe, opened it and rank directly from it. My feet found their way to my sofa, bath as the girl sashayed out of the room. " I expect to get an explanation from you, Henry. What the fuck is this? You of all people should know I do not take kindly to getting distracted whenever I am with..." " I am r
(Draco)Anonymous POV; "What the hell do you think you are doing?" I yelled out frustratingly. Henry, my personal assistant, had a horrified look on his face as he stared at me and then at the girl who looked like she had just been deprived of her favorite snack. Instantly feeling the initial desires in me dissipate, I let out a huff and walked over to the wardrobe to grab a robe. " Leave us, please," I heard Heny instruct her calmly, and my brows furrowed, wondering why he was suing that tone on her. Disregarding the thought, and feeling utterly frustrated that I was also deprived of my satisfaction, I grabbed a bottle of wine from the cellar behind the wardrobe, opened it and rank directly from it. My feet found their way to my sofa, bath as the girl sashayed out of the room. " I expect to get an explanation from you, Henry. What the fuck is this? You of all people should know I do not take kindly to getting distracted whenever I am with..." " I am really sorry
Adams; Few hours later, I was sat on an empty sofa, with a wide grin on my face. Sienna had left earlier; her friend, Sasha had called and as much as I had wanted to drive her, she had insisted on going alone. I didn't want to push it, especially not after what had just happened. For the first time since we got married, this was the closest we have gotten to a mere conversation. She might not have forgiven me now, but I knew we are making progress, and she was willing to listen to me. And for that, I was utterly grateful. A cough sounded behind me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I snapped my head up, only to find Henry standing in front of me with a wide grin on his face. "I can see someone is in a good mood." He chuckled. "You can say that again. How long have you been standing there?" I asked, as I stood, going over my desk to grab my keys. "Where are you going?" Henry asked with a raised brow. "What do you mean...I am heading home of course." I said, unsure on why he was a
Sienna;"I killed him," Adams said and I immediately recoiled from him, my mouth parted in shock as I moved back a bit."What did you say?" I blinked at him, wondering if I was already getting tipsy, attributing to hearing things that weren't even said.But the look in his eyes was firm, serious even."You...you killed your father?" I asked, dumbfounded, "Oh my God, Adams!"The irritation and confusion were clear in my tone as I stared at him. My thoughts were jumbled, making a mess in my mind as I tried to rationalize his words."It isn't something I am proud of, Si. Actually, I... you're the first person I'm telling this to. I am not saying this for you to feel pity for me. It would probably change your perspective of me, but I just want to be entirely open with you."My body moved on its own accord, and before I knew it, I had stood."No, Adams! You will not justify this. You shouldn't! What are you even saying?"He stood up after me, but I moved backward, causing him to stop in hi