Jaylen's POV “What's this?” I asked as Raya dropped a document on my desk. “Divorce paper and 50% custody of our kids,” Raya said and I laughed out in amusement. “Are you sober now?” I opened the paper and read through it, “A divorce and a custody of my kids? Hell no, that's never going to work.” “I will inform the press of my extra marital affair,” Raya threatened. “I'm lost here, I'm supposed to be the one using it to threaten you and not the other way around,” I laughed. “Why?” Raya sat on the chair opposite me and crossed her legs, “I would tell the press I had an affair three years out of our ten years of marriage because you neglected me and were still in love with your ex-girlfriend. I will also show them the documents you made me sign; trust me, the headline would be crazy: Don Jaylen Noire Adryan maltreated his wife because of his late girlfriend; what do you think about it?” “What?” What was the mad woman up to? “I will also tell them how you pushed me down the stai
Selena / Kylie's POVFather had chosen Jaylen as his business partner and I understood. Jaylen's company was an actual investment but I was practically working for his company.“There is a business plan back in New York I want you to handle,” Father said in the living room as he drank out of his morning coffee.“Father, I just returned,” I whined, “I just can't go back.”“Aurora,” Father called my birth name, “It's okay to let go sometimes; just go to the branch in New York by tomorrow morning.”“But…”Father waved me off, “Just do it; I don't want to see you hurt; he told you he won't divorce her; the world already knows you are dead, so please don't bring yourself out.”Here I was again, obeying Father's request, “Book the flight for tomorrow afternoon.” I understood Father; he did so much to make sure my name and face were off the criminal record, all social media platforms, newspapers, magazines, and so many more, and that's the only reason I'm agreeing to leave everything behind
Do you, Selena Lee take Jaylen Noire Adryan as your lawfully wedded husband?” The priest asked with a smile on his face.It's been a year since the court hearing, Kylie had gotten custody of her children, and Jaylen went for therapy.“Yes, I do,” Kylie said with a smile on her face.“You may kiss your Bride,” The priest said and Jaylen wasted no time in claiming Kylie's lips. Everyone clapped with a smile on their faces.After losing custody, Raya decided to go on a long vacation so she could feel Vegas' presence around her.“Everybody to the reception hall!!!” Sam yelled over the microphone.“First, let's go pay a visit to Kylie and Vegas,” Jaylen suggested. While the guests were moving to the reception hall, Jaylen, family, and friends moved to pay their respects to the memorial Jaylen had built for Kylie and Vegas.Everyone began to drop flowers at the door and say one or two things, some began to cry.“Thank you for being alive,” Jaylen whispered into Kylie's ears with a smile on
Kylie’s POVI HISSED IN irritation as I hit my left foot against the kitchen island and my stomach growled in unison.I ignored my stomach, like I had done so many times before. No, my thoughts were more focused on the bad omen of hitting my left foot and getting my daughter to the daycare on time so I didn't miss my job interview."Charmaine!" I yelled for her as I bit down the curse on my lips and limped into the living room with the last apple in the house in my hand.. "Mummy, mummy," Charmaine called as she ran down the staircase to meet me."Yes baby, Please turn around for me," I said with my most blinding smile as I dropped to a squat and proceeded to keep the apple in her school bag.Charmaine's tummy growled and she rubbed her stomach with a deep sigh that broke my heart. "Mummy, I'm hungry. My stomach hurts" She grumbled as a slight frown marred her beautiful face.Tears stung my eyes at the sight of my hungry baby and with a sigh I reached for a bottle of water I had fill
Kylie's POV"Is this some sort of prank? Do I look like a killer?" I hissed in irritation and relief as it occurred to me that my ex might have sent it to rankle me.In annoyance, I tore up the letter and threw it into the wastebasket.With any thoughts of sleep effectively ruined, I decided to pick up an extra night shift at Johny's, the restaurant I've worked at since my divorce.The pay was small, but the leftover scraps I get, feed Charmaine and me, so it's worth it.I bundled up my sleepy daughter in her thickest coat, and together we went down to the restaurant.***We both arrived at the restaurant, and I put Charmaine to sleep in the staff room while I got ready and began my shift."You brought our baby girl to work today," Kate, one of the other waitresses, smiled at me.Every day I brought Charmaine into work, and every day she said the same thing. Like I had somewhere else to drop my baby girl while I worked through the night.It irritated me, but I had learned to deal with
Kylie's POV 5 Years Later I set my Barrett M82 sniper on the top floor of my hotel room and adjusted it through the window blind. It was aimed at the prime minister, who was having his oath-taking ceremony approximately six blocks across from me. My name is Kylie Candace Kazimir, and I’m an assassin now. No judgment. You would do the same if you were penniless and had a sick daughter to care for. When I accepted the invitation, I had no idea just how much my life would change. Now, three years later, I was the most sought after assassin in the Guild; I was richer than several politicians; and my daughter had finished her last round of treatment with an expensive, rare drug I was able to afford. The only downside was, well, the dead bodies I left in my wake and being too busy with work to spend as much time with my daughter as I would like. "So, Mom, when can I return home? I am done with my treatment, you know. Besides, I miss you," Charmaine whined through my AirPods. "Soon,
Kylie's POV "No, No, it's a big No," there was no way I was going to touch a single hair on his body. The one name I never wanted to come across in this Industry was right in front of me and was written boldly. "Do you Know who's name is on the file?" I questioned as a nervous smile graced the corner of my lips. I bit my lips as I heaved a sigh, "The name on the file is Jaylen Noire Adryan, I am sure you are aware of that." "Yes, I am very well aware," Alexis put off her massage chair. How would anybody decide to just wake up and kill Jaylen, it's like signing a death contract and I didn't sign one. "And you want me to kill him? That man Is well protected, I am also sure you are well aware of that," I tried my best to be calm because I'm around Alexis. The person they wanted me to eliminate is one of the youngest, most successful and notorious mafia lords, Jaylen Noire Adryan. He is the king of the underground world and he is the kind of person someone like me would never want
Kylie's POV When I arrived at the headquarters I kept checking my watch to make sure I hadn't exceeded 30 minutes as I went straight to Alexis's office. I knocked before I entered, both Alexis and Antonio were seated having a conversation. "That was quick," Alexis smiled a proud smile, "told you she would return before the weekend," Alexis flashed Antonio a I told you so smile. "Who wants me to kill Jaylen?" I asked the question that brought me to her office. "I do not know what you are saying Kylie," Alexis stood up from her chair and walked up to me. "You can check the identity of the person who wants me to kill Jaylen on the system," I knew the system was completely anonymous, only Alexis could access the system. "I understand what you are saying but I can't do it, it's against our code," Alexis tried to make me see reasons why she can't do it. I know Alexis is the boss and she has people higher than her in this industry so I couldn't pressure her but my frustration and anger
Do you, Selena Lee take Jaylen Noire Adryan as your lawfully wedded husband?” The priest asked with a smile on his face.It's been a year since the court hearing, Kylie had gotten custody of her children, and Jaylen went for therapy.“Yes, I do,” Kylie said with a smile on her face.“You may kiss your Bride,” The priest said and Jaylen wasted no time in claiming Kylie's lips. Everyone clapped with a smile on their faces.After losing custody, Raya decided to go on a long vacation so she could feel Vegas' presence around her.“Everybody to the reception hall!!!” Sam yelled over the microphone.“First, let's go pay a visit to Kylie and Vegas,” Jaylen suggested. While the guests were moving to the reception hall, Jaylen, family, and friends moved to pay their respects to the memorial Jaylen had built for Kylie and Vegas.Everyone began to drop flowers at the door and say one or two things, some began to cry.“Thank you for being alive,” Jaylen whispered into Kylie's ears with a smile on
Selena / Kylie's POVFather had chosen Jaylen as his business partner and I understood. Jaylen's company was an actual investment but I was practically working for his company.“There is a business plan back in New York I want you to handle,” Father said in the living room as he drank out of his morning coffee.“Father, I just returned,” I whined, “I just can't go back.”“Aurora,” Father called my birth name, “It's okay to let go sometimes; just go to the branch in New York by tomorrow morning.”“But…”Father waved me off, “Just do it; I don't want to see you hurt; he told you he won't divorce her; the world already knows you are dead, so please don't bring yourself out.”Here I was again, obeying Father's request, “Book the flight for tomorrow afternoon.” I understood Father; he did so much to make sure my name and face were off the criminal record, all social media platforms, newspapers, magazines, and so many more, and that's the only reason I'm agreeing to leave everything behind
Jaylen's POV “What's this?” I asked as Raya dropped a document on my desk. “Divorce paper and 50% custody of our kids,” Raya said and I laughed out in amusement. “Are you sober now?” I opened the paper and read through it, “A divorce and a custody of my kids? Hell no, that's never going to work.” “I will inform the press of my extra marital affair,” Raya threatened. “I'm lost here, I'm supposed to be the one using it to threaten you and not the other way around,” I laughed. “Why?” Raya sat on the chair opposite me and crossed her legs, “I would tell the press I had an affair three years out of our ten years of marriage because you neglected me and were still in love with your ex-girlfriend. I will also show them the documents you made me sign; trust me, the headline would be crazy: Don Jaylen Noire Adryan maltreated his wife because of his late girlfriend; what do you think about it?” “What?” What was the mad woman up to? “I will also tell them how you pushed me down the stai
Selena/ Kylie's POVI had purposely arrived late to the dinner I had asked Mika to set; I arrived after they had eaten and had enough to drink; I had expected Raya and Jaylen to come but not Charmaine.“What is she doing here?” I mouthed to Mika and Mika shrugged her shoulders.“Mrs Selena, fancy seeing you here,” Raya greeted with a smile on her slightly red face. I could tell she was already tipsy.“Same here,” I hugged and kissed her on the cheek, “I don't see your husband anywhere,” I asked after looking around the living room.“He is in his ex-girlfriend's room,” She smiled sheepishly.Jaylen was in my room? What was he doing there?“Oh, that must hurt a lot?” I felt bad for her; I wouldn't want the man I was in love with to be in love with someone else.“Oh please, it doesn't hurt at all,” she giggled; she drew closer to me and whispered into my ears, “I don't actually give a fuck; he is just my husband on paper; we don't love each other.”I looked at her with amusement and led
Selena/Kylie's POV“Your drugs,” Mother Scarlett passed me my drugs and a glass of water. I took it from her hand and drank it.“All done,” Mother Rachael removed the IV from my hand, “Are you okay?” I nodded my head with a smile on my face, “Kylie, Charmaine is waiting for you in the living room.”When I was at Jaylen's house, I couldn't breathe, so I passed out, and I was brought to Mr Zephyr's house.“I will go meet her downstairs,” I stood up and went down to the living room.Charmaine was sitting down and was doing something on her phone. I smiled emotionally; I have always wanted to hug my daughter, and I have always wanted to meet my daughter in these ten years.“Charmaine,” I called, she turned to me and dropped her phone on the chair.“Mom,” Charmaine stood up and hugged me tight, “Mom, I miss you, why didn't you call,” I felt her tears touch my skin.“Baby don't cry, mummy is here,” I pulled away from the hug and wiped her face.“I was scared, I was very scared when I didn'
Selena's POV“Did you really have to wear that dress?” Mika hissed as she took a glass of champagne from a waiter.“Why? It's a beautiful piece,” I smiled and took a glass from the waiter, “I didn't think you would come.”“Today is my niece and nephew's birthday, so I wouldn't miss it for the world,” Mika winked, “Your dress reveals your butterfly tattoo and the writing on your hand is obvious.”“Aunty Mika,” A young girl ran and hugged her.“My Charmaine,” Mika hugged her back, “You are a young woman, your mom would be so proud.”“Mother wouldn't be proud of some of her decisions, even dad and mom aren't proud of them,” A small girl hugged Mika.“What decisions did she make?” Mika asked while giggling.“Her boyfriend, oh I hate that man,” a young boy said dramatically.“Aurora and Zayn, slow down; we will talk about it later after your birthday,” Mika hugged the two of them tightly.“Sadly, we won't have enough time; Mom planned a respect party for mother Kylie,” The little girl, Aur
Selena's POV“Ma’am, what do you plan on doing for your husband's death anniversary?” My secretary, Nina, asked while looking at the tablet in her hand, and I sat up on the bed.“Mr and Mrs Noire Adryan has invited you to the birthday celebration of their children,” Andre, my bodyguard said, he passed me a glass of water and my medicine.Ever since my accident, I have been on depression and anxiety drugs and injections. My accident affected my life; It left me unable to walk for two years, and my life was halted for two years. Those are the two years of my life I wanted to forget badly but as long as I'm back in this country and especially this town, those memories will stay with me.“We will be hosting my husband's anniversary tomorrow, but for now, let's attend the birthday of Mr. and Mrs. Noire Adryan's children,” I drank the medicine, gave him the cup, and stood up from my bed to get ready.“Ma’am, the apartment you wanted, Mrs Raya Adryan has put it up for sale,” Nina handed me
Jaylen's POVTen years later“Dad, my boyfriend will be dropping by later,” Charmaine gave me a kiss on the cheek, “Do you want me to get anything when coming back?”Charmaine is all grown up, she wasn't the eight years old child I met ten years ago, she was now eighteen.“No, I'm fine, you don't have to wait up late, I would be back late from work,” I kissed Charmaine's head, “Are you dropping your siblings off at school or I should tell the driver to.”“I will drop them off at school,” Raya offered with a smile on her face.“You don't have to, I'm free and I will do it,” Charmaine forced a smile on her face.“I want to go with Mummy, I don't like your boyfriend's car,” My son Zayn said while eating from his bowl of cereal.“I want to go with Mummy, I don't like your boyfriend's shirt,” My daughter Aurora pretended to gag.Zayn and Aurora were twins, but they were opposite, they didn't like stress, and they loved Raya so much. But Raya on the other hand tells them a lot of stories ab
Kylie's POVI opened my eyes when I felt cold water being poured on me. I tried to move, but I couldn't, I was tied to a chair, and my mouth was tapped.“Finally, you are awake; I thought you died or something,” Rex dragged a chair from the far end of the empty building to my front, and he sat on the chair.It was an uncompleted building, it looked like it had been abandoned for years and we were on the last floor of a sixteen story building.“You are always yapping, why aren't you yapping today?” Rex furrowed his eyebrows then burst into laughter, “Oh, I forgot your mouth is gagged.”“I will remove the tape from your mouth when I'm done talking with your husband,” Rex put my phone near my face and it opened, “What did you save his number with?”He waited for me to answer, this lunatic, how could I answer when my mouth was tied and when I didn't answer he said, “Nevermind, I will just dial it,” he dialed the number and burst into laughter, “You saved it as your husband? You both aren'