At William Mansion
Every member of William's family was gathered in the hall. David was standing in front of his father with his daughter. "Dad, what are you saying? It is impossible" David was shocked to hear his father. "I have decided Leila will marry him in Lilly's place" James spoke up "How could you say that Dad? How could you want to marry my daughter to that illegitimate son? Also, isn't he in behind the bar? Did you forget he murdered his mother, setting fire to the house, which burnt his face also?" David was shaking and anxious. He knew he and his family meant nothing to his father but it was too much. "Yes, he was. But he was released from prison a few years back. It is good for your daughter. She can pretend her husband is trying to kill her, and then she can get a divorce. She will be free from the marriage after two or three months. Then she can marry whomever she wants" James said looking at his son without any emotion. David looked at Leila and then spoke up, "Sorry, Dad, I will not allow it. We were living in shadow because you wanted. We did everything you ordered but not this. I will never ruin Lelia's life. Let's go dear" "Then I suggest you prepare your bedroom because your wife will soon kicked out of the hospital. You should prepare for her funeral because your wife will die without treatment" John David older brother said blocking their way "Uncle, how could you say this?" Leila shouted at him. "Lower your tone you lowly thing. Whatever he said it was right. If you marry him, your mother will keep getting treatment, and we will do her operation. If you deny, you know very well what we are capable of," Stella John's wife said. "Leila, let's go." David held her hand and then left from there... "Don't worry dear. We will find a way to save your mother. I will never let them ruin your life" David cupped Leila's face and kissed her forehead. "Dad, I need to do something. I will be back soon" Lelia left from there quickly. "I am sure, Liam will find out a way. I have to meet him now," Lelia muttered to herself, then started the car. Opening the door Lelia entered the house in hurry so she failed to notice the familiar high heels beside the shoes of Liam. When she reached the living room, the color of her face drowned when she heard the noise. Her body started trembling. "It is not true." Taking trembling steps, she peeked into the bedroom, and at that moment, her whole world changed. The land under her feet started going away. Lelia could not believe that her boyfriend Liam was with her cousin's sister Lilly. They were making out. Liam's back was facing her but Lilly spotted Lelia and smirked at her. “We love each other. Why don’t you break up with bitch? Don't tell me you are going marry her because of the stupid enegament” Lilly asked in a seductive voice. She was taking deep breaths. “Don’t mention her name when we are making love. And I would rather stay single than marry that fool.” Liam was so annoyed hearing her name that he bit her neck, and she moaned in pleasure. Lilly was very happy as she got the answer she wanted. “You are right. She is the daughter of a maid. She and her family are ashamed of our family. Grandpa abandoned them long ago. But they keep living here like street dogs. No way, even our dog holds a more important position in our family than her family does. There is nothing good in her?” "Right," Liam held her waist and thrust harder, which made her scream and moan his name while smiling at Lelia. Lelia stood in front of the door, listening to everything in the room. Her tired eyes turned cold as she understood what was going on. She had come here for help. But everything turned upside down. Angelia, her mother, suddenly fainted. When the doctor checked her, they found out she was diagnosed with brain cancer five months ago. She needed an operation within a week right away. They were working hard for the medical bills but the operation cost was beyond their capacity. As they had to gather the money to pay for the operation, they went to James, but he demanded Lelia's life in exchange. Lelia rushed to her boyfriend as he was her last hope, but to make her situation worse, her cousin's sister hooked up with her boyfriend. Lelia felt her life was falling apart. She felt she had been living in the last two years. The purse falls on the floor, making a noise. Liam turned back and became shocked. He put on his pants and got out of bed. "Oh, no. Lelia. It is not what you are thinking. We love each other. Liam did not want to cheat on you. Please do not get mad at him" Lilly pleaded with fake tears. "Honey, don't cry. Let me handle it." Liam wiped her tears. "You don't need to shed crocodile tears. You have this low-class man all yourself. I don't like tainted things. Even food is delicious. I will not eat dog leftovers," Lelia spoke up in a cold voice. Lilly was so furious. He fisted her hand. Her nails sank into her flesh. She wanted to see Lelia crying, begging for Liam's love. But Lelia threw Liam to her like he was a piece of dirt. "What the hell you are saying? Watch your tongue. Don't try to act proud. It was Liam who dumped you. You meant nothing to him" Lilly pulled the quilt to cover her body. "Listen, I didn't want you to find out like this, but... let's break up," Lelia cut him off and took off the ring and threw it near her feet. "Pick it up. Oh, sorry, I have forgotten you had the habit of picking up other things. You two are a perfect match," Lelia said and left from there. Lilly was trembling in anger. "Did you see the bitch's attitude" Lilly tried to hold Liam's hand but he pushed her away and entered into the washroom. Coming out of the building Lelia called her father, "Dad, I am ready to marry him"Author's POV "Father, what should we do now? David will never agree? I can not let my daughter marry that mududer" John asked James. "They are so shameless. How could they deny Father on face. He feed them, paid the school fees, paid the medicine bills and yet them denied when it was time for them to repay our kindness, Dad" Stella said in a low voice, her eyes fuming in anger.. She wanted revenge. She smirked and her eyes twinkling with cunningness thinking that illegitimate son and Lelia together. That bastard will kill you like he killed his mother. Just wait. You will die in his hand for sure. "Dad, I want to kick out that maid from hospital then David will come to his sense" John said to his father but he did not reply. James was quiet all the the time when a maid informed Lelia came and she wanted to meet them. "What do you want to talk about? I have already told you my decision" James was annoyed seeing Lelia here again. "I want to ask a question. Why do you want me
Author's POV Two days later "When have arrived dear" David helped Lelia to get down from the car. Lelia looked at a small church far away from the city, wearing her mother's wedding dress. It was her grandma wedding dress, she gave it to her mother when they got married. It was her grandma's whish to see her wearing the dress on her wedding day. In the family her family her grandma was the only person who used to treat them like family. When her grandma was alive everything was okay but when she passed away everything changed. Lelia looked at her Father. He was looking like a broken man, helpless and guilt were clearly showing on his face. He tried to stop Lelia but she didn't give in. Lelia got on the altar. She was getting married today. She was going to marry a man she had never seen before. All she heard bad things about him. A killer, bad temper person. David looked at his daughter. Although she wearing a simple dress and no makeup on her face but still looked pure an
Author's POV Duke, dressed in an expensive black custom-made suit, was lounging in the main seat of the semicircle leather sofa while drumming his fingers on the armrest when his phone started ringing. Duke picked up the call. It was Mark. “I understand. I’ll be there soon!”After ending the call, Duke’s entire demeanor gave off a cold vibe, causing the temperature in the room to drop abruptly.He put on the mask. Taking the walking stick he came out of the room. He looked at Lelia's room and saw the door was open. He looked entered the room but she wasn't there. "Where is she? Did she run away?" Duke took out his phone when he heard Lelia's voice from back. "What are doing in my room? Do you need something?" Duke put the phone into his pocket and turned around slowly. Lelia looked at him. On his face was a black masquerade mask, covering most of his face.The mask exposed his thin lips. "Where were you?" Duke asked her. His tone was cold and masculine. "There was no food i
Author's POVDuke looked at the pile of documents and sighed. Picking up a file he started working on it when someone knocked on the door. "Come in" Mark entered the cabin. "What is it?" Duke asked looking at the document. "Boss, Ma'am has asked for something. But the thing is, it is against our rules" Mark was nervous to hear Lelia's demand. "What did she want?" Duke put down the pen and looked at him."Ma'am has requested for advanced payment. She wanted 1,00,000 dollars. But according to our rules, we don't give loans or advance payments for the first 3 months. The interview board had already denied but Ma'am requested to talk to you in person. What should I tell her?" Mark thought Lelia was an innocent girl, but why did she ask for advance payment on the first day? "Where is she?" Duke asked him"Boss, she is waiting in the lobby. Do you want me to send her here?" "Yes, send her here?" "As you command, Boss" Mark left the room. After some time, someone knocked on the door
When Lelia came out of the company she stopped by the store to buy some fruits for her Mother. The store was beside the company. After she brought some fruits she came out and started looking for a cab when she felt someone tug her dress. Lelia was starlted. She looked down and saw a little boy was holding her dress. He looked around five or six years old. His clothes were poor and looked pale. Lelia got on her knees. "What happened baby? Are you lost?" Lelia asked him softly. The boy shook his head in answer. Lelia cupped his face and smiled."Don't be afraid. I will take you to your parents. Tell me where are they?" Lelia asked in baby voice so the boy could feel comfortable. The boy pointed at a lady who was holding a box collecting money. "Is she your Mother?" Lelia asked him The boy nodded and started pulling her. Lelia stood up and followed the boy. When the reached the spot the lady explained everything. Her husband had an accident and need an urgent operation. But th
Author's POV Coming out of the hospital, Lelia stood near the road to hire a cab when she realized she had no money. "Hope someone helps them." Taking a deep breath, Lelia starts walking when her phone starts ringing. Lelia took out her phone. It was an unknown number. Lelia picked up the call. "Hello, who is it?" Lelia asked"It's me" Came a deep voice over the phone."Duke" Lelia was confused. Where did he get her number? "She didn't remember giving him her number" "Yeah, it's me" Duke answered calmly"Where did you get my number?" Lelia asked her"Is it important now? I am your husband? Is it not normal that your husband has your phone number?" Duke asked in his deep voice "It didn't mean anything like that. Do you have anything to say?" Lelia asked him"Where are you now?" Duke asked her even though he was aware of her location. "I am outside of the hospital" "Then, buy some groceries. I will come home for lunch" Duke said. "Buy groceries!" Lelia looked at her empty purse
Author's POV "How is the Food? Does it suit your taste?" Lelia asked Duke. "It is good," Duke said. Lelia smiled. "I have a good news to share" Lelia spoke up. "Sure. What is it?" Duke put down the spoon and then looked at her. "I got a job at Winters Group. I will join from tomorrow" Lelia spoke up excitedly. "Congratulations. I have something to say as well but it is not a good news" Duke said. "What happened?" Lelia asked. "My Father invited us for dinner. Tomorrow we have to go there. They don't like me. They will use every mean word to hurt and embarrass you if they get the chance. If you don't want to go with me then I will not force you" Duke said to her"I will go with you," Lelia said. "Okay, then, be ready at 7," Duke said and stood up, holding his stick. "Where are you going?" Lelia asked him. "I have some work to do," Duke said and left from there. Sullivan MansionJackson and Nancy, his wife, were seated and drinking tea in the living room when Hunter came the
Lelia woke up when the alarm started raining. She stopped the clock and looked at her messy bed. She was working on the new idea last night. She didn't know when she fell asleep. Lelia got down and entered the washroom. Standing under the shower she twisted the tap. When the water fell on her body, she immediately felt relaxed. After taking a long shower, she came out and put on her dress, then came out. She looked inside Duke's room and found it empty. "Where did he go at this time?" Lelia looked at the wall clock. It was 6. 15 in the morning. Lelia sat on the sofa. She felt tired just then, her stomach rumbled. Lelia went to the kitchen and made some quick sandwiches. She came out and put the plate on the table then picked up a sandwich. Picking up her laptop she started working again while munching on the sandwich. Just then, she heard the clinking of keys, and the door opened. Lelia looked up. Duke walked in, wearing an exercising outfit, a white t-shirt, and black tr
When Duke pinned Lelia to the bed in the blink of an eye and got top of her, Lelia screamed in surprise.When Duke felt someone was going to touch him, he immediately grabbed her hand. He thought someone was doing this to attack him, but when he heard Lelia scream, he opened his eyes immediately. When he saw Lelia looking at him in horror. At first, he didn't understand why Lelia was looking at him like this, but later, when he realized their position, he immediately moved away from Lelia.As soon as Duke moved away from her, Lelia got off the bed."I am sorry. I thought someone was going to attack me," Duke apologized sincerely."It is not important now. What is important is what you are doing here. This is my room. What are you doing in my bed?" Lelia asked Duke confusingly. Duke rubbed his face and looked at Lelia, "I had a nightmare last night. I felt very restless. I couldn't calm myself down. So I came to your room. I tried to leave your room after spending some time here but
Suddenly, Duke's head started to hurt badly. Since the pain in his head suddenly started, Duke frowned and closed his eyes. After a while, when his headache subsided a little, Duke opened his eyes and found himself in an unknown place. In a dark room.Duke looked around in surprise. He did not understand how he suddenly came to this dark room. The room was so dark that Duke could not see anything."What am I doing here? How did I come here? What is this place? I need to find a way out of here," He said and tried to look around.Duke tried to find a way out of this dark room, but since the room was extremely dark, he could not find any exit door.Finding no way out, Duke started walking in the darkness. But after going a little far, he stumbled upon something.Duke immediately stopped and sat down. Since he couldn't see what he had hit, he raised his hand and understood that a person was still lying there."Oh, no. It is a person. What is this place?" Duke muttered in confusion. "Who
When lunch time started, Lelia stopped working, took out her phone from her bag, and called Duke to check his condition.Duke was checking a file when his phone rang. A delicate smile appeared on his face when he saw Lelia's name on the phone screen.He answered the phone without delay. As he answered the phone, Lelia's worried voice was heard from the other end of the phone, "Duke, how are you now? Has the pain in your hand subsided? Have you eaten?" Lelia asked Duke in one breath. Duke smiled softly and felt very lucky to have Lelia as his wife. Seeing Duke silent, Lelia said in a worried voice, "Why are you silent? Are you in pain? If you have any problem, tell me immediately and I will come to you from the office right away.""Lelia, I am absolutely fine. My hand does not hurt now. And no, I have not eaten yet but I will eat now," Duke spoke up immediately as he did not want to worry his sweet little wife. "You see, your pain has decreased because of taking medicine. You did not
After leaving the interrogation room, Duke entered his cabin and slammed the door in anger. Every cell in his brain was repeatedly ordering him to kill that bastard Luke or crush every single bone in his body to make him handicap. In his opinion, the person who cheats on someone is mentally handicapped. So, there is nothing wrong with making him physically handicapped as he is already mentally handicapped. Duke rubbed his face to control The killing desire inside him he failed. Unable to control his anger, Duke entered the washroom and started splashing water on his face. When the cold water touched his face, he calmed down a bit. He splashed water on his face a few more times and came out of the washroom wiping his face with a handkerchief.Mark was standing next to Duke's desk. When Duke came out of the washroom, Mark said, "I didn't think you would let go of that cheater so easily. I thought you would beat the cheater until you ended up breaking some of his bones. Your lawyer, he
After listening to Duke, Stanley did not say anything to him. He looked down at his hand and quietly began to examine the wound on Duke's hand. When he was sure that nothing was stuck in the wound, he began to bandage it.After finishing the bandage, Stanley took off his gloves and sat on the chair in front of Duke. "Duke, the incident that happened in your company is very normal. This incident is happening in some companies every day. You have every right to be angry about it, but you have no right to harm yourself out of anger. What did you gain by harming yourself, huh? Did you find that deceitful person by harming yourself like this? Duke, don't forget that your life is not yours alone. Someone else's life is now involved in your life, and that is your wife.Before you harm yourself, think about your wife. The girl waiting for you outside of the room actually cares for you. Even seeing this small wound on your hand, she is so worried as if something big has happened.Do you know h
Lelia quickly entered the kitchen and leaned against the kitchen wall. Putting her hand over her pounding chest she started breathing rapidly.Her chest was still pounding. Duke's impudent words were still ringing in her ears.Remembering Duke's words, Lelia's face turned red with embarrassment and her heartbeat started to increase.Her heart was pounding so loudly in her chest that it felt like it would burst out at any moment. She started slapping sightly on her pounding chest to calm it down. "Why is it pounding so loudly after hearing Duke's vulgar talks? Don't you have any shame? Stop pounding so loudly," Lelia started scolding her pounding heart.But there is something unusual? Very unusual.."One thing doesn't enter my mind. Who is Duke's boss? That day, his boss gave him his own car to use. Now his boss said that he would make all the arrangements for Duke to go on his honeymoon because yesterday he worked all night. Why is his boss doing this? The day those two drunk men tri
Duke quickly drove home as the road was empty early in the morning.Leaving the car in the parking area, Duke ran into the elevator and pressed the button. After a while, when the elevator stopped at their floor, Duke quickly got out and started walking towards the apartment.Standing in front of the apartment, he took a deep breath and entered. When he entered he froze as he saw Lelia sitting on the sofa with her head buried between her legs. But the most shocking thing was that her body was shaking intermittently as if she was crying."Lelia?" Duke called Lelia in a calm voice. Hearing Duke's voice, Lelia immediately looked up. Duke noticed that Lelia's eyes were red and swollen. He understood she must have been crying for a long time."Lelia what ha...?" Before Duke could finish speaking, Lelia ran over and hugged him tightly."Lelia, what happened?" Duke hugged Lelia tightly and asked. But Lelia didn't answer. Duke felt his shirt getting wet. Lelia was crying silently again fistin
When Lelia returned home after finishing her work, it was seven in the evening. She was late to return home today due to the traffic jam.When Lelia entered the house, she saw that the lights in the house were turned off. Lelia understood that Duke had not returned home yet. "Where is he? He was supposed to be home by now?" Turning on the living room light, Lelia sat on the sofa and took out her phone from her bag, and called Duke.When Duke received the call, she asked in a worried voice, "Where are you? Why haven't you returned home yet?""I have some extra work today. I will be late. Don't wait for me. You eat and go to bed," Duke told her."Don't worry about me. You finish your work and come home quickly," Lelia said and Duke hung up the call.Put down the phone, Duke looked at his secretary Mark with annoyance. He was preparing to leave the office after finishing his work when Mark told him that two people had arrived from abroad and they wanted to meet him urgently.The meetin
Hearing her boss's words, Lelia reached the highest level of shock. For a moment her mind stopped working. Then she pinched to see if she seeing a dream or not. When she pinched her arm and felt pain her eyes became wide. She immediately thought that she might have heard wrong.Lelia looked at her boss. Her boss's incredibly handsome face now seemed terrifying to her."I think I heard something wrong. Would you please repeat what you said," Lelia asked him, really thinking that her boss made a mistake or she had heard wrong."You didn't hear anything wrong, Mrs. Lelia. I said what you heard," Duke replied naturally. Hearing his words, it seemed that he was talking about something very normal.Hearing this, Lelia's two eyes turned red with anger. Her hatred for her boss began to build in her heart. She couldn't imagine the man she considered her idol could say something like this. Yes, she always thought of him as her idol. "If you think that by bringing me here and treating me well,