Irene —-I still couldn't believe my eyes, Aurora had seen me and she looked even more surprised, the crowd continue to cheer my name while I tried my very best to hold on to the mic given to me by the host, Benjamin walked towards Aurora with a wide smile before planting a kiss on her cheeks and then hugging her tightly, could it be that he planned this? Was he aware of our relationship? Those were the questions that ran through my mind as I stared at both of them. Aurora waved at me with a devilish smirk, how much I hated that smirk of her's. She was back to taunt my life.Despite the tension and discomfort of seeing Aurora in the audience, I managed to compose myself and focus on giving my speech. I expressed my gratitude to the foreign guests for accepting my contract and acknowledged their support in making the event a success. However, all the while, I could feel Aurora's piercing gaze on me, her eyes filled with mockery and amusement.As I continued, I tried to ignore her pres
Benjamin —"What do you mean Benjamin?" Aurora asked and just in that exact moment the reporters rushed in."Daddy, what's going on?" Sofia asks, also rushing to my arms as I hug her tightly."You heard me right Aurora, you remember seeing her in my house multiple times. Well, I think it's time I explained to you what she means to me. This little bundle of joy is my daughter and the only heir to Ferrari's entire wealth." I announced making every reporter and paparazzi take quick pictures of both of us, while Irene held her mouth tightly in surprise. Yes, I just made Sofia my heir and I don't regret anything I said."Benjamin, you never told me the child was yours." Aurora asked, a bit calm."You never asked." I replied, giving Sofia a kiss on the cheek before laying her head gently on my shoulder. I slowly walked up to Irene who was at the verge of tearing up.I couldn't believe what I had just done. I had just told the entire world that Irene was the mother of my child, when in reali
Benjamin—After my little question session with Miguel, I became more suspicious of everything.I can't believe none of this things came to my mind all this months, I knew that Sofia and I had the same striking blue eye which Miguel had found abnormal at first but now everything began to even make more sense to me.After taking Irene and Sofia back home I wasn't planning on going back home from there so I took a seat in the living room while Irene took Sofia to her room to sleep."You are still here?" She asked, clearly amused to see me in her sitting room waiting for her."We need to talk." I said to her tapping the empty space beside me with a wide smile on my face just to seem harmless to her.She stands still for a few minutes staring at me before taking a seat."You have a lot of explaining to do." I said to her softly.Irene sat beside me, her eyes fixed on the floor as if trying to gather the courage to reveal something she had kept hidden for so long. A mixture of anxiety and
Irene —I woke up to find the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains, casting a gentle glow on the room. As my eyes adjusted to the morning light, I saw Benjamin lying beside me, his peaceful expression radiating contentment. The memories of our passionate night together flooded back, and a smile tugged at the corners of my lips.It had been so long since I had felt this complete, this loved. With Benjamin by my side, everything felt right. Our connection went beyond the physical; it was a union of souls, a love that had stood the test of time.I gently traced a finger along his jawline, savoring the feel of his stubble against my skin. The touch sent a shiver down my spine, reigniting the flame of desire deep within me. The whispered promises we had shared in the depths of the night echoed in my mind, reminding me of the future we were building together.I shifted closer to him, my body molding to his. The steady rise and fall of his chest synchronized with my heartbeat, a
AURORA —"That can't be possible, Irene don't know who impregnated her." Dad said standing up from his chair with firm look on his face."Well, whether he is the biological father or not he made her little bastard the heir." I said in frustration but my dad raised his hand up like he was about to warn me."Don't call Irene's child a bastard." He warned making me open my mouth in surprise as I scoffed loudly."Are you already supporting Irene just because he made the child you disowned before it was born his heir." I said the fact to my dad, so he could be aware of what he is about to do.I could feel the rage boiling inside me as my dad's words hung in the air. How could he even consider supporting Irene after all she had put us through? It felt like a betrayal, like he was choosing her over me once again."What about me, Dad? What about everything I've done and endured for this family? Am I just supposed to be tossed aside while Irene gets all of your support and love?" I shouted, my
Benjamin—"Daddy, do you really have to go?" Sofia cooed while I put on my shirt, I have an urgent meeting to attend to."I have to angel, buy I promise I would be back before you know it I just have a serious and urgent meeting to attend to." I said to Sofia before squatting to her size to give her a kiss on the cheek.Irene holds my coat up for me with a sad smile on her face, I know she would also miss me too."Irene why are you so quiet?" I asked walking up to her and collecting the coat from her."Why do I have to be on leave from work won't it be somehow?" She asked.I sighed, understanding her concerns. "I know it's not ideal, Irene, but we've talked about this. With everything that's been going on in our family, it's important for us to take a step back and focus on healing and rebuilding our relationships."Irene nodded, but I could see the disappointment in her eyes. "I understand, Benjamin. I just worry about my job and what it means for my career.""I understand your conce
Irene —After making sure Sofia had her bath and was content with the breakfast I made for her, I decided to go online in the company group chat and it was filled up with topic about me being his legitimate wife and stuff about how I became his secretary from nobody because I was once his mistress.With the kind of rumors going around I don't think I can show myself online, they would just be pretending and if possible delete their comments.The only pleased message I found was a message from Suzy who was teasing me for finally telling the truth.Suzy: I can't believe you finally told him that Sofia was his daughter!I chuckled to myself before typing back at her.Me: what do you mean by finally?I replied waiting for her response since she was online.But she didn't bother replying but instead called me immediately."Babe!!! I can't believe you had this under your sleeve all this time and hid it from me." Suzy said to me playfully on the phone."And how sure are you about all this, h
Irene —When we arrived home, I set Sofia down and sat her at the kitchen table with some coloring books and crayons. She busied herself with her artwork, while I retrieved my phone and dialed Benjamin's number once again.To my surprise, this time he picked up after a few rings."Irene, what is it?" he asked, his voice tinged with annoyance.I took a deep breath, trying to hold back my own frustration. "Benjamin, we need to talk. It's about Sofia and her involvement in the magazine photoshoot."There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. I could almost hear the gears turning in his mind as he processed my words."What's the problem, Irene?" he finally replied, his tone defensive."The problem, Benjamin, is that Sofia is just a little girl. She's still learning about the world, and she needs time to grow, to experience life without the pressures of fame and exposure," I explained, my voice filled with earnestness.Silence settled between us once again, and I braced mys
AURORA——“Ugh!!!! That bitch!!!” I exclaimed after making sure I was far from the ward.“ and what’s wrong this time?”Hugh asked from behind making me jerk up in scare.“Have you been standing here waiting for me since then?” I asked making Hugh chuckle.“I felt like strangling that Benjamin’s right hand man or whatever…I wanted to see Benjamin’s miserable face in that condition.” Hugh said before laughing evilly again.“Don’t dare talk about Benjamin in that manner.” I warned Hugh while pointing my hands straight at his face. He unexpectedly pulls e to his chest with the same finger I pointed at him.“Ouch, Hugh you are hurting me.” I begged but he still didn’t let go.“Don’t you forget that the chances of Benjamin coming back to you depends solely on me.” Hugh whispered to me through grunted teeth.I winced as Hugh's grip tightened around my wrist, his words sinking in. He was right. Benjamin's recovery and his memory of me depended on Hugh's ability to manipulate the situation. I c
Irene—-“Benjamin almost died!!!” I yelled like it just happened, “Calm down Irene… it was really critical but we got a hang of it and that’s why you saw Benjamin.” Alex assured me as I tried to keep a fake smile on my face.“You don’t have to keep trying to look happy if you are breaking down inside Irene.” Alex added while I continued to stare at Benjamin who was still lying still on the bed with his eyes wide opened.“ I missed him so much and was expecting him to come back to me in good health but he didn’t.” I whispered to myself.As I stood there, staring at Benjamin lying motionless on the hospital bed, my mind began to wander. I had imagined his return so differently. I had pictured him walking through the front door, a smile on his face, his arms open wide to embrace me and our child. I had imagined him healthy and strong, ready to take on the world with us by his side.But reality had shattered those dreams. Benjamin had come back to me, but not in the way I had hoped. He w
Irene—-As I was about to ask Alex about any updates, my phone buzzed with a message. It was from the doctor, informing me that Benjamin had opened his eyes. Excitement and relief flooded through me, and I rushed to his room, eager to see him awake.But when I entered the room, my heart sank. Benjamin was lying there, his eyes open but devoid of recognition. He stared blankly ahead, unable to move or speak. It was as if he was trapped in his own body, unable to communicate with the world.Tears welled up in my eyes as I approached him, gently taking his hand in mine. "Benjamin, can you hear me?" I whispered, my voice filled with hope.There was no response. Benjamin's gaze remained distant, his body still and unresponsive. It felt like a cruel twist of fate. He had opened his eyes, but he was still so far away from me.The doctor entered the room, his expression grave. He explained that Benjamin had suffered a severe brain injury during the attack, which had resulted in his current co
Irene—-“ yes she had full access to Benjamin for goodness sake she was Benjamin’s personal doctor all through his time healing.” Alex said to me with regrets written all over his face.“Why couldn’t you force him to come back home immediately this happened to him and again why were you two rushing to come back, you do know I can actually take good care of myself without your guidance and I was doing that perfectly for more than month.” I said to Alex who tries his very best to avoid my gaze.“ I am really sorry Irene but he is your fiancé, you know how stubborn he is and he doesn’t want you to see him in this state and secondly he was so fucking worried that barnabas got to you before he knew.”“Why is he so scared of barnabas… one thing I know about barnabas is that he is never scared of anyone no matter how you threaten him?”I asked Alex who murmured few words to himself.“ Alex, speak to me.” I said with a demanding tone to Alex.“ barnabas is more of an anonymous person in the ma
Irene—-Benjamin's expression softened, and he gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "I'm sorry, Irene. I never wanted to be away from you for so long," he replied, his voice filled with regret. "But I had to ensure your safety and deal with the threat that was looming over us. I couldn't risk putting you in danger."I nodded, understanding the weight of his words. As much as I had missed him, I knew that Benjamin had made the right decision. Our love was strong, but it couldn't protect us from the dangers that lurked in the shadows.Benjamin took a step closer, his hand caressing my cheek. "I promise, Irene, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. We'll face this threat together, and we'll come out stronger on the other side," he said, his voice filled with determination.“Where is Sofia?” Benjamin asked, teasing my lips with his hands.“ in school.” I replied, trying my best not to blush.“She needs to stop going to school and attend private school at home to
Irene——“Welcome Mrs Ferrari.” Few workers said to me as I marched in with a few guards by side and my dad behind me and Hugh opening the elevator for me before I got there.“Thanks Hugh, I hope you are enjoying the company on your first day?” I asked Hugh who nods with a weird smile and for some reasons I can’t point out he avoids my dads gaze…..where could aurora possibly be?“Your office?” Hugh asked about to press the elevator buttons.“Yes .” I replied.I entered my office and quickly settled in, checking my emails and going through my schedule for the day. Just as I was about to start on some paperwork, Miguel, my assistant, knocked on the door."Irene, I'm sorry to interrupt, but there's an urgent meeting with all the staff. It seems important," Miguel informed me.I sighed, realizing that my plans for the day were about to change. "Alright, let's go," I said, grabbing my notebook and pen.As we made our way to the meeting room, I noticed my dad following closely behind. I turn
I groaned as I opened my eyes, the morning sunlight filtering through the curtains. My body felt heavy with sleep, and I could hear Sofia's voice urging me to wake up. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I sat up and glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was later than I usually woke up, but I reminded myself that I didn't have to rush off to work like everyone else.Aurora was already dressed and ready for work, sitting beside me with a teasing smile on her face. "Good morning, sister. Is this how you always sleep in and wake up late, despite having to go to work?" she asked, her tone playfully mocking.I chuckled, ruffling Sofia's hair as she climbed onto the bed with me. "Well, I don't have to adhere to the same schedule as everyone else anymore," I replied, my voice filled with amusement. "Besides, I've handed all your resumes to Miguel. He'll handle it from now on, so you're no longer under my wing."Aurora's eyes widened in surprise, and she let out a breath of relief. "Oh,
As Alex drove us towards the airport , the tension in the car was palpable. The rain poured heavily, obscuring the road ahead, and thunder rumbled ominously in the distance. The weather seemed to mirror the turmoil in my heart as I desperately tried to reach irene, only to be met with a constant "call failed" message.The worry gnawed at my insides, threatening to consume me. What if something had happened to irene and Sofia? What if Barnabas had already gotten to them? The thought sent a surge of fear through me, making it difficult to breathe."Benjamin, we have to stay calm," Alex said, his voice filled with concern. "We can't jump to conclusions. irene is strong, and she knows how to protect herself and Sofia."I nodded, trying to take comfort in Alex's words. He was right. irene was a force to be reckoned with, and she had shown time and time again that she could handle herself. But that didn't stop the fear from gripping my heart.We continued on our journey, the rain pouring do
Benjamin —-It's been more than two weeks and I still haven't been able to return to Irene, what if she loses hope on my return. Those bastards!!! Barnabas and co, they would all pay for this.I won't forget the attack they planned on me and immediately I got to my warehouse. They blew it up, shooting me three times. They would pay for ever crossing paths with Benjamin Ferrari.I groaned in pain as the memories flooded my mind. It had been a peaceful day at the warehouse, or so I thought. Alex and I were going about our usual business when suddenly, the sound of gunfire erupted, shattering the silence.Bullets flew in every direction, shattering glass and tearing through walls. Alex and I dove for cover, trying to avoid getting hit. The attackers seemed relentless, their aim deadly accurate. I knew we were outnumbered and outgunned.As the chaos ensued, I could hear Alex yelling at me to stay down and take cover. But I couldn't just hide while they tried to take me out. I had to fight