When a mafia princess wanted to live a normal life, a marriage proposal totally changed her. She embraces life being the wife of the CEO, Bryce Hamilton. Hopeful for a happy family of her own, Fabe Everette realizes that a contracted marriage is like pointing a gun in your own head. Only you are too afraid to pull the trigger. But things got out of control when love hit her like a bomb. Fabe endures all the hardship of being his wife, mistreated and belittled by her husband's family. In hope for Bryce to love her back, the way she learned to love him. But after two years of marriage, Bryce filed for divorce for not giving him a baby. His inheritance depends on it, and it's part of their deal. Fabe raveled in her own foolishness and left. "Loving you is my hell! And I don't want to burn again," Fabe looked straight into his eyes and walked away. She has fooled once and never again. Where the game of rejection and revenge wins, will love prevail in the world of guns?
view moreAfter doing the laundry, Fabe checked her phone while resting in bed. She felt terribly exhausted these past few days. But she was stunned by her husband's ten missed calls.
"Oh gosh!" she quickly texts Bryce. "Sorry, I was doing the laundry. What's up?"
"Laundry? Another excuse," Bryce rolled his eyes, reading her response. He came early to his lawyer's office and waited patiently for Fabe to pick up her phone.
Bryce never believes her wife. Whenever she fails to answer his call or text messages, she always tells him she does the laundry, cooking, or cleaning when they have twenty maids at home. He always thought Fabe was only making up excuses and not interested in him.
Seconds later, Bryce called again.
"Meet me at Atty. Gaston's office now!" and hang up.
"Right now? What's in a hurry?" Fabe whined to herself. She hasn't felt quite well since this morning but was forced to do the laundry by her mother-in-law.
Ever since they got married, Bryce has barely stayed home. It's either he's in the office or out with his circle of friends who are also rich. Madam Claudia, Bryce's mother, never failed to remind her how fortunate she was to marry her son. So as Lady Sophie, Bryce's sister, who married Dean Kron, a prominent businessman in the city, struggles to conceive, treat her like trash.
Madam Claudia treats Fabe as a maid, not as her daughter-in-law. Fabe often received mockery from Bryce's family and friends, but she kept it to herself. Working as a waitress in an indistinctive café, poor and illiterate. Such peasant with low standard, born out of wedlock whose mother is a scouring maid. This is her life. This is what she endures every day.
While Master Rafael Hamilton, Bryce's father, a sixty-year-old retired CEO of Hamilton Corporation, pressured Bryce to marry and have a baby before inheriting all his assets. He only cared about maintaining his family's good reputation in the business industry, the elite circle, and the whole country.
Bryce Hamilton, Fabe's husband. Tall and muscular. He got a perfectly sculptured body and powerful features. He often compared to all the handsome celebrities in the film industry. But he overthrew them all and is currently dubbed the most handsome face in Italy.
Women are dying to glimpse Bryce everywhere he goes, while others offer themselves for a one-night stand. But he married Fabe Everette, a nobody, which broke the heart of all women who fantasized him head over heels.
Over two years of marriage, Fabe tried hard to prove herself worthy of Bryce's love. She wanted him to love her, how she learned to love him and fulfill her duty as a good wife. Fabe serves him well and supports him but, above all, endures mockery and embarrassment.
She was never a part of the family. She was a nuisance to them, an embarrassment to the Hamilton. But because Bryce chose her as his wife, she endures it all. Hoping that one day, they would become a family and that Bryce would learn to love her the way she loved him.
Fabe got up and changed to meet Bryce. Even though she felt a little oozy, she didn't want to piss her husband off, mainly to keep him waiting. She called her driver and drove off. The trip to Atty. Gaston’s office makes her stomach hurl, but she holds it in and takes a deep breath. It felt odd, but the meeting is more important than what she felt right now. It can wait.
Atty. Leo Gaston is Hamilton's legal counsel. He's been working with the family for forty years. Bryce was sitting on the armchair across the table inside his office as Fabe got in. He looks serious, and his eyes are sharp, staring at his wife.
"Good day Atty. Gaston," Fabe greeted him with a smile moving to the chair across from Bryce.
"Good day Mrs. Hamilton," Atty. Gaston glances at Bryce, who locks his gaze on Fabe.
"So, why are we here?" Fabe faced Bryce, who stared coldly at her, and she suddenly felt nervous.
"Let's get this over with," Bryce laid the half-inch thick file on the table.
"This is the contract I made you sign before our marriage. It stated my terms, including the baby, and it’s been two years, and still no baby in the oven. Now, this is our divorce paper. Sign it, and you are free to go," Bryce tosses the divorce paper on her lap.
"Di…divorce?" Fabe felt her throat dry and stuttered over her words. Her hands are trembling, holding the document.
“You heard me. We are divorcing right away. This is what we planned for, remember?” there was no sign of regrets in Bryce’s words. He made up his mind.
“Yeah, it slipped my mind,” Fabe remembered the day she went to Bryce's office over two years ago.
"Good morning, Mr. Bryce. It's Fabe, from the cafe yesterday. I am at the lobby of your building," Fabe sent him a text message.
"Please come to my office on the tenth floor. Tell my secretary that I am expecting you."
"Got it."
Fabe entered his office and told his secretary that Mr. Bryce was expecting her. She called him on the intercom, and the secretary led her inside. Bryce is indeed waiting for her to come.
"Please have a seat," Bryce beckons on the armchair across his table and continues, "I'm going, to be honest with you, Miss...What’s your name, by the way?"
"Fabe Everette," she answered and sat on the chair.
"Ms. Everette, I want you to marry me. If you said yes, are you willing to be the mother of my child?" Bryce folded his hand and waited for her reaction.
"Is this some kind of a joke?" Fabe stared at Bryce confusingly, who didn't even flinch. The word married is like a normal thing to say for him that he throws at everyone that gets in his office.
"This is not a joke. Before you decline my proposal, please take time to read this contract and consider it," Bryce presented a half-inch thick file on his desk.
"Shoot! So you are dead serious."
"I am," Bryce pointed at the contract, and Fabe started flipping pages nonchalantly. She read all the pages and didn't leave out any words.
"So?" Bryce said, seeing her reading the last page.
"Shhh," Fabe shut him. She wants to concentrate on every word written in the contract. If she saw any loopholes, then she's out.
"Okay, take your time," Bryce returned to the documents on his desk. As Fabe check the contract seriously, Bryce glances at her and studies her face. Simple woman, he can tell. No art, vague; in other words, if his best friend Kyle is with them, he would say, boring.
"You will pay me to be your wife just to get your inheritance? Are you that desperate?" Fabe closed the contract and figured it was all reasonable and legal.
"Look, I worked hard for this company, and I won't let this all go to other hands who didn't even contribute any sweat."
"Fair enough. What about the baby? So I’ll be your baby maker, and then goodbye?”
“That is why I want you to read all the terms. If you are not interested, then,” Bryce points his finger at the door.
“Fine! When is the wedding?"
"I'll take care of everything. All you have to do is show up on our wedding day, but you must meet my family."
"Just call me when you're ready.”
The two shook hands and parted. For Fabe, what could go wrong with having a baby? After that, she can leave or take the baby with her.
Fabe pondered over this memory. Through the years of being together and being a good wife, he never even looked at her compassionately. He’s not always home, and he never believed her. He chose to believe his family’s lies and never stood for her. For him, she is just a projected wife.
“Look, Fabe, don’t act like you are shocked. You know about this all along. You signed the contract before we got married. I laid all the details for you, so don’t get me wrong, this is what we’ve been waiting for. My dad demanded a grandchild, and it's part of our deal.”
“Is it?”
“What’s wrong with you? Don’t make me feel like I’m making the biggest mistake here. We both know we are unhappy with this marriage, and divorce is our ticket to freedom. Sign the paper, and let’s get this over with.”
“You mean this is what you wanted! How are we going to have a baby if your….” Fabe inhaled and took the pen, and read the documents first. Bryce didn’t expect her reaction. He knew Fabe was always unhappy with him, but why was she acting this way?
Suddenly, Fabe felt the air surrounding her thin. The office flipped in her eyes, and she gasped for air. She heard Atty. Gaston's voice before she lost consciousness and fainted.
“It’s a boy!” the doctor announced their baby’s gender. Stephen was so happy to witness his baby’s first ultrasound. Listening to his heartbeat was a music to his ears. He was crying the whole time. “Thank you, for giving me a reason to live, and be better,” Stephen kissed Georgina’s forehead. “When I give birth, would you be here?” Georgina held his hand. “Of course. Everyday,” Stephen palmed her cheek.“Thank you."Stephen called Massimo as promised to inform him about the gender of his baby. Like them, he was ecstatic, and delighted to know it was a boy. “Dad, will you disowned me of I tell you that I still love Georgina?” Stephen asked, turning the speaker on. Georgina was shocked to hear that from Stephen. Fabe squeeze her hand, “You are part of this family after all.” “Son, I know you love her. You can’t lie to me. I know all of you. Go ahead, but this won’t be easy, son. The long distance.” “I think I could wait, dad. That is if I’m still alive. Our only hope is the paro
"You're pregnant?" "Yes, with Stephen," Georgina took a seat, "I was supposed to tell her after the press conference, but this happened." "I'm sorry. I couldn't do anything for you. Ri….” "Ri?" Fabe cut in. "Ri, Irene, or Eerie. She is one. I called her Ri. My sister from another mother. Torelli married another woman after my mother died." Georgina shared her story with Fabe. Since they discovered her real identity, she has no reason to hide anymore. Irene had loved Bryce since they were a kid. When Torelli left to pursue his mafia business, Georgina and Irene were adopted. But they knew they were sisters and still communicated with each other. When Irene moved to London, she constantly discussed marrying Bryce after college. But then he married Fabe. It broke her heart, and she vowed to get him back. When Fabe left, she was the happiest to be with Bryce again. But she knew he loved her and was obsessed with Nova. Irene found out that Bryce was in love with Nova, who was also
Eerie saw the news. Georgina was arrested and detained in jail. Alessandra Dorso accused her of killing Gemma and Sophie Hamilton. "Dad, we need to help Georgina. Send her a lawyer or bust her out!" Eerie called him, demanding immediate action for her sister. "I did. They are also searching for you. That woman you commissioned to kill Nova failed. She killed their friend! What were you thinking? If you want things to be done, do it yourself!" Torelli snapped. "They can't find me. Moira doesn't know where I am, and Georgina won't talk. So I need you to help her and get out of that prison!" "I am doing my best okay? Massimo had ordered a thorough search for our family. They know who you are now." Eerie paused a little. "How?" "The investigator, Jim. He left a file containing all the information about you and Georgina, including your birth certificate. At least, that's what the lawyer told me. They have strong evidence against you and your sister." "Then bust her out of pris
The guard restrained Georgina and dragged her out. "Hey, let go of me! Stephen!" Stephen stopped, listening to her. "What is happening? Stephen!" Georgina shouted, fighting back. The guards are forced to handcuff her to ensure she won't escape. They took her to the waiting room while waiting for the police. The reporters filmed everything. It escalated and made the headlines after an hour. Everyone wanted answers. Massimo called Stephen. He was in his office hiding, crying. "Dad," Stephen sobbed. "I know, son. Your siblings will be there. Calm down, okay?" "What did you find out?" "Georgina is Irene's older sister. Irene and Georgina is Torelli's daughter. Irene and Eerie are one person, and she was the one who killed our Liam." His secretary knocked on the door and informed him that the police had arrived. Stephen nodded and ended the call. He told the guards to show them, Georgina. "Don't let her out. My lawyer is on the way. He's working on the arrest warrant," Stephen h
Alessandra was referring to the woman in the television. The announcement started, and Georgina was focused on the screen. She was introduced to the public as Stephen’s fiancé. Gerard took the remote control, and paused the recording on the tv. “Her?” Fabe and Bryce point their hand on Georgina’s face.“Yes, her. Georgina Stanford. Gemma found out her name when she was on the news as the acting CEO of Donovan Corporation.”“Is she positive that it was her?” Massimo said, almost choke his own words.“Yes. You can see her video recording ones my phone turns on.”“Oh, God.”Gerard return to the computer, and Sander’s app flashes on the screen. He click it, and saw what he was busy doing running in the background. “Ah, you have to see….”“We have a matched!” Sander prompted.Gerard showed Cali the match. There’s a video of his past recordings in his house where someone broke in, and left a brown envelope. Another video was when Stephen and Georgina visit last night. The mat
“Who is that, Cali?” Stephen was stunned by his reaction. “It’s Alden. He’s coming back to Italy,” Cali lied.“Stephen and Georgina are with you?” Jonathan asked, confirming the voices he heard. “Yes, Alden. I’ll pick you up at the airport.”Jonathan ended the call. Cali pretended that the call was still ongoing, and talk sweetly. He then ended the call with an endearment. He saw Massimo’s eyes rolled hearing the I love you word coming of his mouth. “Dad, whether you like it or not, his going to be my fiancé soon,” Cali said, annoyed by his father’s reaction. “I didn’t say anything bad, and yes, I accept your new self, but getting married? Please, Cali, I’m old. Don’t give a heart attack.”“Whatever, dad.”Georgina excuse herself to go home early. She wanted to relax herself for the big announcement tomorrow. Stephen also excuse himself to drive Georgina home, and remind them all for the event. “Cali, who called you?” Fabe confronted him. It wasn’t Alden that’s for sur
“What! How? Who took her?” Billie lifted a shoulder. “How did they know? Alessandra’s identity is classified, and the only person who knows about her is Jonathan, and us!” “Can you ask Jonathan if he mentioned it to anyone?” Bryce inspect the pocket of the dead man on the floor. “He won’t do that I’m sure.”Bryce showed the identification card to Fabe. It’s not Italian. He was from Russia, all of them.“Tell the maids to call the police. I don’t want to stay here, and deal with this,” Fabe told Franco. Franco went back upstairs, and instructed the maids to call the police and report the kidnapping. The maids run together downstairs. Franco started to the door when he heard a noise to the other room. He draw out his gun, and slowly entered the room. It came from the walk-in closet. Franco kick the door, and held up his gun. “Holy crap! Moira, what are you doing in here? I almost killed you!” Franco breathe out roughly, shaking himself. “Sorry, I was searching for evid
Alessandra replayed Gemma’s video. It was taken the day before she died. She was crying as if Gemma already knew her death was coming. They were best friends since high school. Gemma was the only child, and so was Alessandra. Gemma defended Alessandra from the bullies in school. Since then, they were inseparable. Alessandra recalled the time she last saw her best friend alive. There were loud knocks on the door that night. Alessandra was getting ready for bed, and heard it. Her maid informed that it was Gemma. She was restless. Alessandra led her in her room. Gemma was crying, pacing around. “Gigi, will you please calm down. I’m getting dizzy watching you. What’s the problem?” “Sasa, I need to tell you something, and I want you to record me with your phone,” Gemma took her phone beside the table of her bed, and had it over to her.“Hold on, why would I do that?” “Just do as I say!” Gemma yelled.“Fine,” Alessandra started the video recording.Gemma cited her name fi
“Oh, my God,” Cali gasps, opening his messages, and viewed the woman’s picture with her name, “We got her.”“Who?” “The woman who sent those rocks,” Cali showed Fabe the message. She check the picture. It was the same as the scanner. Her face was zoomed in that clearly showed her face, and her name, Alessandra Dorso.“Who send this to you?” Cali checked the number. It was new. “I don’t know.”“It doesn’t matter. Now we know what she looked like. Cali send this to us all.”“Copy that,” Cali sent the picture to the group. “How are we going to find her?” Moira was bothered how to find a woman overnight in that big city.Cali shrugged, facing her, and started to his room, when the number who sent the picture called him. “Hello? Who is this? And how did you get that picture?” “I’m sure you know how.”“Jonathan? Good riddance! How did you found about that woman?” “What?” Fabe gestured Cali to pass her the phone, “Jonathan? Where are you? We need to talk.”Jonathan didn’
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