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“Why the hell would you buy a building in my name?” Rose asked through clenched teeth.“I can’t stand to see you getting hurt. If I watched you spend another day in that crappy building, I’d have a heart attack! Is that what you want Rose to see me dead?”“Mr. Sinclair, I don’t think we know each other well enough for you to ask me such questions,” Rose responded coldly.Ethan stepped forward, standing so close to her their lips would meet if he took another step, “Is that so?” Rose stepped backward feeling like her mind was getting foggy and clouding her judgment.Her heart was pumping wildly in her chest. But she maintained a calm exposure and turned to Ben, “Should we take this building?” She asked.The rest of the team that had witnessed the scene unfolding were still confused by what they saw. Laughing nervously, Ben responded, “Yes, yes we should. It will help save costs.”“Okay, then let’s proceed. “ She said before she turned to face Ethan, “Mr. Sinclair, will you give us som
“I’m dead!” Rose groaned as she buried her head in her hands. She looked up and stared at Natalie who had a smug look on her face. “This is serious Nat!”“Yes, it is. You just threatened the most powerful man!” She laughed before adding, “But jokes aside, I’m proud of you girl! If the worst comes to the worst, I’ll take care of the kids so you can go in peace.” “Natalie!” Rose shoved her by the shoulder. Natalie burst into a fit of laughter, her eyes becoming teary in the process. She fell off the couch as she tried to catch her breath, looking up at Rose, she was still laughing as she said, “The look on his face must have been priceless!” “I walked out, but next time I start a fight, I’ll check the look and describe it for you.” Rose mocked.Natalie stood, wiping her tears as she held Rose’s wrists, “Call the kids and say goodnight.”“This early?” Rose asked.“Yep, because we are going out! Today my friend, we are going clubbing!” Natalie clapped her hands together. Rose bit her
[TRIGGER WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THIS CHAPTER MIGHT BE BRUTAL AND TRIGGERING TO SOME]Rose twirled around, her dress swishing with her movements. “You were right! This is exactly what I needed.”After a while, they returned to the bar to grab more drinks. Rose leaned against the counter, feeling the warmth of the alcohol in her veins. “I’m starting to feel like a whole new person.”Natalie, with a mischievous glint in her eye, handed Rose another shot. “Here’s to the new you!”Rose laughed, taking the shot and savoring the burn. “And here’s to a night we’ll never forget!”“Slow down beautiful, let me show you a good time.” Rose felt a hand reach forward and touch her bare back.“I’m not interested!” Rose said and turned back but the stranger only stepped closer, placing his throbbing hard shaft against her ass making her jump forward. “What the hell is your problem? She said she’s not interested so beat it!” Natalie was furiously staring at him.“Shut up bitch! When you’re dressed like a
“Are you sure you’re okay? Should I return?” Mason asked worriedly.“No, I’m fine. You’re worrying over nothing. I saw it on the news, the man was deported for some reason. It seems I have a guardian angel looking out for me.” Rose laughed.“It seems so, but I’d rather be your guardian angel,” Mason said, still not convinced that she was okay.After Rose and Natalie had escaped from the stranger, they were flushed and their hearts were beating wildly by the time they reached home. They couldn’t sleep that night for fear of being followed. Rose ended up calling Mason so she could keep her mind occupied.“I promise I’m fine.” Rose yawned feeling tired.“You can take a day off. You look exhausted.” Mason said softly.“Mr. Chen, I refuse to abuse my boss.” “But this Boss is whipped for you, so he doesn’t mind,” Mason said making Rose blush as the elevator opened.Rose was about to step out, her focus still on the video call when she hit into a brick wall. Looking up, she was, met with gr
Rose opened the door of the office and stepped in. Her breath was caught in her chest as they stared at each other. Ethan stood from his desk, his hair combed to perfection with a few locks falling on his forehead. His tall frame took a few strides and closed the distance between them. He was wearing a black suit but his jacket was off leaving him in the black smart shirt with the arms folded up to the elbow area. “You came?” Ethan flashed Rose his rare smile.The air around them thickened. None of them dared to move as they stared at each other. For a moment, Rose felt something flip inside her. The man she loved all her life was finally starting to give her attention but it was too late.This was a man who chose his lover over her so many times. Her heart clenched and tears welled in her eyes but she blinked them back. She refused to let him see her cry. He didn’t deserve her tears after what he put her through. Five years had passed but the wound was still fresh. He shielded Zoe o
Ethan felt his heart clench painfully at the rejection. Being born with a silver spoon and gorgeous looks, he was used to being worshiped by women everywhere he went. This was his second rejection and it hurt more than anything. He felt like needles were pricking his poor heart. He had a sad look as he watched Rose walk out of his office. “What you feel for Zoe is not love. Rose is the one you love but you’re too dumb to realize it. I’ll let you figure this one out on your own.” He remembered his grandfather’s words.At that time he had argued and refused to give in. But as time passed, he realized that Anderson was right and now he was willing to do whatever it took to make it up to her so she could give him a second chance.But the way she looked at him with such coldness in her eyes sent a painful stab to his heart. He was no longer sure she would forgive him but regardless, he was willing to keep trying. As Rose rushed out, she bumped into Zoe.“Watch where you’re going!” Zoe his
As Rose drove away from the building, her hands gripped the steering wheel tightly. The pain that she had kept locked away for so long began to resurface, crashing over her in waves. The confrontation with Zoe, seeing the wedding band on Ethan’s finger, and hearing about the baby—all of it reopened old wounds she thought had long healed.Her vision blurred as tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced herself to keep driving. She made a mistake on a turn and received several curses and loud horns from other drivers but even that couldn’t drown out the whirlwind of thoughts in her mind. Memories she had buried deep started flooding back, each one a stab to her heart.“Why is this happening? Am I cursed?” She asked herself as the hot tears rolled down her cheeks.She could still see the look in Ethan's eyes when he accused her, the coldness in his voice when he sided with Zoe, and the emptiness in her heart when he left her alone on the most important dates, how her marriage was hidden
“Why don’t you ever take us out with you? Are you ashamed of us?” A voice stopped Natalie in her tracks. Natalie sighed, feeling tired because of the late-night shifts she was working, “Where do you want me to take you with me? I’m going to work. Someone has to make money to keep this family going.”"We know that's not where you've been spending your late nights. Kate, saw you at the mall the other day. Do you work at the mall now?" Racheal sneered as she sipped on her tea."Are you fucking keeping tabs on me now? Unbelievable!" Natalie laughed. "I've been taking care of your asses while you're out there breaking every law you can and I can't even take myself to a mall?"“You rude brat!” Racheal fumed throwing a cup across the kitchen which hit her on the eyebrow leaving a trail of blood behind. “Ouch!” Natalie cried as she held her eyebrow and stumbled backward.Racheal Watson was Natalie’s mother and worst nightmare when it came to creating trouble. Apart from being arrested for mu
Hello, my dear readers.We've reached the end of our book and like I promised, I didn't drag it. We had planned to make it 300 chapters but Ian's story will be an independent one although I'm not sure when it will be released.I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for your continuous support and how you've rocked with me since the beginning. Your comments, gems, and gifts, have been my lifeline. I wrote this book from start to finish with nothing but love in my heart.I really hope you loved it and how I wrapped it up. My next book will be dropping next week keep an eye out. I really hope you'll give it a chance too because I love the storyline as well.Thank you so much, I love you guys. OTHER WORKS.....Please do check out my other books too, THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S SECRET LOVE: MY REBORN WIFEMR. CEO, PLEASE LOVE OUR MUMMYBILLIONAIRE'S SWEETHEARTOWNED BY THE MAFIA KING.QUESTION:Would you like the next story to be purely Billionaire or have a touch of Mafia?I'll be rea
Seventeen years later……“Ethan!” Rose’s voice boomed through the house as she clattered down the stairs, her heels clicking furiously. “We’re going to be late! Daisy and Caleb’s graduation starts in twenty minutes, and you know how she is about punctuality!” she yelled as she tried to fix her left earring. Ethan emerged from the kitchen, tying his tie with a smirk. “Relax, baby. I’m ready, and I already have the car waiting.” He pulled her close before giving her a soft kiss on the lips. They were so in love even after so many years it was surreal. “You’ve been more worked up than they have. Caleb probably doesn’t even give a shit.”Rose huffed, brushing a stray hair back into place. As she created some distance so she could think clearly, “Worked up? It’s not every day our surviving triplets graduate college! And you know Daisy will never let me hear the end of it if we’re late. As for your uptight twin, I’ll pull him by the ear if I have to. He will attend.”“Mama Bear is Fesity.
One year later…The sun hung low in the sky, casting a soft, warm glow over the cemetery as Rose, Ethan, Natalie, Zane, and their children made their way to the gravesite. The day was peaceful, with a gentle breeze, as if the world had stilled in respect for the family reunion.Rose held a bouquet of white lilies, her fingers tracing the edges of each petal. Beside her, Ethan wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders, offering silent support as they stood before the headstones of her parents. Caleb and Daisy held hands, their little faces observing the scene unfold as they watched their mother, while Zane and Natalie held baby Arabel, who gazed curiously at her surroundings. Marie held Riley, Rose, and Ethan’s baby girl who was seven months old. It was Rose’s parent’s memorial but this time she wasn’t alone. She took a deep breath, kneeling down and placing the lilies gently in front of the graves. Her voice was soft as a tear slipped down her cheek.No matter how much time pass
“Zane.. what..” Natalie’s voice trailed as she covered her mouth in shock.Zane smiled as he held her gaze. “Natalie,” he began, his voice full of excitement like he couldn’t wait to wife her and just be alone with her, “I fell for you the first day I laid eyes on you. Your fire and focus were the first to flip my heart. Your beauty was a bonus and Damn, I’m not complaining because my little firecracker is so fucking gorgeous. You showed me there is more to life than just living. You’ve been my strength, my joy, and my reason to keep fighting. Winning your heart has been my biggest flex but I promise you, even if it took me ten years, I would have kept trying and proving myself until you opened up for me. You’d probably fight me, but it’d be worth every broken nose I’d get.”Natalie laughed, her fingers clinging tightly to the bouquet.Zane opened the box, revealing a beautiful ring with a sparkling diamond, Her eyes widened when she realized it was the ring she helped Rose make a m
“You’ve been my rock, my best friend, and my greatest love. You’ve made me a better man, and there’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do to make you as happy as you’ve made me. Today, I vow to stand by you, to protect you, and to cherish you for the rest of my life. I promise to love you more deeply each day, through every joy and every challenge. You, and the beautiful family we’ve created together, are my everything.”A few tears slipped down Rose’s cheeks, and she bit her lip, smiling through the emotion that welled up in her chest. She took a steadying breath as the officiant turned to her, and Ethan’s hands gently held hers, grounding her.“Ethan Sinclair, father of my children and King of heart, ” she began softly, her voice a gentle whisper that grew stronger as she spoke. “When I first met you, You were a pain in my ass.” The guests laughed.“I’ve loved you even before I knew what love was. You hated it, I could see through you but that made me want to heal your broken pieces
The sun was shining brightly, casting a warm, golden glow over the outdoor wedding venue giving it a magical look as rows of white chairs lined the green lawn, decorated with different kinds of flowers except the Roses, the look creating an aisle that looked like a path straight out of a fairytale. At the altar, Ethan stood in a tailored black suit, his expression a mix of excitement and nervousness as he waited for his bride. His hands were clasped tightly together, his breath catching as the music began to play softly, signaling Rose’s arrival.Daisy came first, She looked cute in a beautiful white dress and her hair was made into two cute ponytails, small earrings, and a bracelet made by Rose specifically for her. She had on white socks which had a small lace at the top and white shoes with a small heel. She gave a wide smile as she walked while tossing the peony petals on the white long carpet. The crowd of guests smiled and were all in awe as they watched her little figure walk
Two months later…“This feels weird,” Rose said as Natalie tied the ropes behind her dress.“Why do you feel weird? Because you’re in a wedding dress while pregnant with two kids and another adopted baby?” Natalie teased making Rose laugh.“Very nice way of making me feel so much better!” Rose mocked. Natalie smiled warmly, her hands resting gently on Rose’s shoulders as she turned her around to face the mirror. “Look at you, Rose. You’re absolutely glowing,” she said, her voice emotional, “This little angel is surely doing you justice, I looked like I had swallowed balloons when I was carrying Arabel.”Rose laughed, “You exaggerate too much. You looked stunning, it’s no wonder Zane always lost his mind over you.” Her throat felt dry as the emotions she was trying to hold back came crashing down.It had been two months since Natalie woke up and made a great recovery. Ian was still observing her closely but she was better.Arabel, who was born prematurely at seven months had also reac
“A little scared, but yeah, I’m ready.” He responded with a small smile.Agness nodded as she held the door open for him. He stepped inside, his heart pounding as he approached her bed. Gently, he took her hand in his, feeling the faint warmth of her skin beneath his fingers. He swallowed, a knot forming in his throat.She looked like she was just asleep and not on the verge of death.“Natalie,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. “It’s me. I’m here.”Her hand was still, but he held on, willing her to feel his presence. “You’re not alone, baby. I’ll be here every step of the way. I’m not going anywhere. We have a little girl, I heard you named her Arabel. It’s a very beautiful name, and she’s waiting to meet you, and I know she’s going to love you as much as I do.”His voice cracked, and he blinked back the tears threatening to fall. “You have to come back to us. I need you. Arabel needs you. We’re not complete without you.” He lifted her hand to his face as tears ran down his
One week later…“CONGRATULATIONS, IT’S A GIRL!” Agness smiled at Zane as she delivered the news. He had woken up two days after Ian saved him, stabilized four days later, and was now able to stand. “Can I see her?” Zane asked, feeling like his chest was stuffed with emotions. “As soon as you get better and you’re able to walk again, I’ll take you to her. We can’t bring her out yet because she’s premature and has to be observed.” Agness explained kindly.“Congratulations, man. Welcome to fatherhood.” Ethan tapped his shoulder.“Congratulations, Zane.” Rose smiled, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes. Everyone surrounded him including Ilet his mother and Henry.“You’re finally grown, my sweet prince!” Ilet let out a cry making Henry groan because he knew she was about to start being dramatic.“Mum,”“Don’t mum me, young man. You’re in so much trouble! Just wait until you get better. You’re lucky I was too preoccupied with Arabel to hit you.”“Arabel?” Zane asked arching his brow in c