Lucille’s POVMy body shook, as my father raged at me with blazing eyes. There was a mix of emotions in his eyes with concern and anger in them. But then with the ordeal I went through, the tears I had been holding back squeezed out of my eyes and they flowed uncontrollably down my face. “Father…I…” I stuttered, taking a step back from him. I looked at my brother Lucas, silently asking for help but then he looked away quickly as he stood behind my father. “Can’t you explain yourself, Lucille King?” He continued to ask but this time, his anger had simmered down and he looked very much concerned now. However, before I could speak up, I heard Kent’s voice from behind. “She was with me, Mr. King.” Kent came to stand by my side, and he took my hand with a solemn look on his face. “I'm sorry I didn't get to bring her home last night. She was caught up in some issues we needed to sort out and–” Suddenly, Kent went silent as my father’s eyes rested on him. His eyes shot daggers and Kent’
Lucille’s POVShock and distraughtness ran down my body as my blood went cold. My lips were pursed as I looked at Lucas in disbelief. “What…what do you mean?” I asked as if I didn't understand what Lucas had just said. “I know you are shocked but father has to look out for the family.” Lucas had a look of pity in his eyes, as he explained the details. “The video was sent from an unknown source and not only that, father received threats saying the video will be released to the public if he doesn't do what is right…”“And what is right?” I asked. “Leaving me out?” “Yes.” Lucas nodded. “Don’t worry. As soon as we get who is behind this, it will be easy for you to come into the company and be announced to the public.” His words were flowing in and out of my head but then I could only think of one thing and one person. Vanessa!After Kent and Martin stopped her devious plan, I was attacked in the hotel but then I was saved. But she still found a way for my family to leave me out like
Lucille’s POVTwo days had passed since Kent and Martin had been trying to reach me and talk to me. But then after my conversation with Lucas, I decided to shut them out of my mind. They were never going to help me and I could never trust them. A knock on my door jolted me out of my thoughts, and I realized I had been standing before my mirror in deep thoughts. “Lucille, it’s time.” Lucas’ voice from outside the door rang in my head and also reminded me what day it was. It was Monday. The day when my family would finally reveal themselves to the public. A conference had been organized and the press from all over the city would be there to witness the coming out of the hidden billionaire. However, while my father and my brother would be enjoying the spotlight, I would be on my way to the hospital. I was dressed in a black dress, nothing too fancy, and then shades to hide my puffy eyes from the public. I forgot to mention I had been crying because my father had refused to even spea
Lucille’s POVBILLIONAIRE FATHER AND SON FINALLY REVEALED THEMSELVES. CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF THE KING’S GROUP, LUCIAN, AND LUCAS KING HAVE PROMISED TO TAKE THE GROUP TO NEW HEIGHTS. The news was blasting with high volume as the press surrounded Lucas and my father. There was nowhere my name was mentioned and now it was like I wasn't even a part of the family. “You see… I wonder whether your father has really forgiven you…” Vanessa chuckled. “But it turns out you are still not his daughter after all.” Her voice and words tormented me so much, that I was starting to breathe heavily. “I think you should watch out, Lucille. Your lovely father might try to punish you for your past crimes. Don’t think he has forgiven you–”“Enough!” I cut her off, while I glared at her. “Don’t you speak of my family with your filthy mouth.” “If anyone should watch out, it should be you, bitch.” I sneered and with a slight hiss. However, she folded her arms under her breasts and looked at me with an amused
Brandon’s POV“Brandon!!” Vanessa ran after me as I quickly went after Lucille. Even though she had told me not to touch her or go after her, but I couldn't stay still, I wanted her with every passing day. The divorce had put me into a mental chokehold that I found very hard to get away from. I was already approaching the parking lot when I felt a hard pull from behind. My body whipped backward and I was surprised to see that it was Venessa. “Why did you pull me that way?” I snapped her angrily as she breathed heavily. She was trying to catch her breath, looking pale and sweaty but I didn't mind. I turned away to leave but she ran forward to block me“Where are you going?” She stretched her hands sideways. “None of your business! Now, get away from my face!”I pushed her away, with my brows knitted in distress and frustration.It had just been a few days with her and I was tired of seeing her face. However, Vanessa was persistent. She ran forward to block me, her shrill voice flo
Martin POVAs my fist connected with Brandon’s face, I watched him fly backward but I didn't stop there. I stepped forward, grabbing him by the collar before he could fall backward, and swiftly, I dealt him another punch. “Get your eyes off Lucille!” I spat in his face as blood dripped down his nose. His lips were broken also and there was a deep cut beside his eyebrows. But still, I didn't think it was enough. I raised my hand to give him another punch but he spoke up, stopping me.“You should get away from Lucille too.” He sneered, spilling out more blood. “You are her ex-husband who cheated on her with her friend!”“What?” I frowned, feeling very annoyed. I felt insulted by those words and the angry look on my face became intense but Brandon wasn't fazed, he smirked. “Is that a lie?” Brandon asked. “You cheated on her, divorced her and now you are acting like a saint, claiming her. You see me, I did neither of those! Lucille is my lover and only I have the right over her!” Thos
Lucille’s POVI went quiet, the instant Kent mentioned my brother and I didn't know what next to say. Yes, it was Lucas who had told me they were responsible for what happened back at the hotel and not Vanessa. I would naturally believe my brother over them who had also betrayed me in the past. “Answer me, Lucille!” Kent sharply brought me out of my thoughts and I looked back at him with the same intense expression he had. “Why are you asking?” I raised a brow at him. “I'm asking because there is no way you would say we are responsible after we saved you. There is only one plausible cause, and that is your brother.” Kent reiterated every single word. At his words, I chuckled, shaking my head in disbelief while I folded my arms. Though it was indeed Lucas who had given me that information, I needed to know why Kent would point accusing fingers at him without thinking twice. “Why do you speak of my brother that way? He didn't even tell me–”“No, he did.” Kent cut me off like he wa
Lucille’s POVI went quiet at that question, feeling deflated that my father and brother would think such of me. I closed my eye, to take a deep breath and then opened them again.“Dad…” I let out, my voice a bit shaky. “Why would you think such?” I asked, feeling hurt. “I..” He stuttered over the phone. “I understand that you must feel hurt because you weren't named today.” I sighed at that, even though it was indeed hurtful and I was mocked for it by Vanessa, I knew they were trying to protect me. Also, that wasn't my main agenda. “I didn't come back to the family because of the fame or status, I want revenge on Vanessa and it seems that is not your priority any more.” I said, my heart still with resolve. Since I won’t be part of the family business, I need to be on guard and active in bringing Vanessa to book. At the other end, he had gone silent and I could only hear his heavy breathing. “You are a powerful billionaire, why are you relenting? Don’t you want to punish mother’
Lucille’s POVI went quiet at that question, feeling deflated that my father and brother would think such of me. I closed my eye, to take a deep breath and then opened them again.“Dad…” I let out, my voice a bit shaky. “Why would you think such?” I asked, feeling hurt. “I..” He stuttered over the phone. “I understand that you must feel hurt because you weren't named today.” I sighed at that, even though it was indeed hurtful and I was mocked for it by Vanessa, I knew they were trying to protect me. Also, that wasn't my main agenda. “I didn't come back to the family because of the fame or status, I want revenge on Vanessa and it seems that is not your priority any more.” I said, my heart still with resolve. Since I won’t be part of the family business, I need to be on guard and active in bringing Vanessa to book. At the other end, he had gone silent and I could only hear his heavy breathing. “You are a powerful billionaire, why are you relenting? Don’t you want to punish mother’
Lucille’s POVI went quiet, the instant Kent mentioned my brother and I didn't know what next to say. Yes, it was Lucas who had told me they were responsible for what happened back at the hotel and not Vanessa. I would naturally believe my brother over them who had also betrayed me in the past. “Answer me, Lucille!” Kent sharply brought me out of my thoughts and I looked back at him with the same intense expression he had. “Why are you asking?” I raised a brow at him. “I'm asking because there is no way you would say we are responsible after we saved you. There is only one plausible cause, and that is your brother.” Kent reiterated every single word. At his words, I chuckled, shaking my head in disbelief while I folded my arms. Though it was indeed Lucas who had given me that information, I needed to know why Kent would point accusing fingers at him without thinking twice. “Why do you speak of my brother that way? He didn't even tell me–”“No, he did.” Kent cut me off like he wa
Martin POVAs my fist connected with Brandon’s face, I watched him fly backward but I didn't stop there. I stepped forward, grabbing him by the collar before he could fall backward, and swiftly, I dealt him another punch. “Get your eyes off Lucille!” I spat in his face as blood dripped down his nose. His lips were broken also and there was a deep cut beside his eyebrows. But still, I didn't think it was enough. I raised my hand to give him another punch but he spoke up, stopping me.“You should get away from Lucille too.” He sneered, spilling out more blood. “You are her ex-husband who cheated on her with her friend!”“What?” I frowned, feeling very annoyed. I felt insulted by those words and the angry look on my face became intense but Brandon wasn't fazed, he smirked. “Is that a lie?” Brandon asked. “You cheated on her, divorced her and now you are acting like a saint, claiming her. You see me, I did neither of those! Lucille is my lover and only I have the right over her!” Thos
Brandon’s POV“Brandon!!” Vanessa ran after me as I quickly went after Lucille. Even though she had told me not to touch her or go after her, but I couldn't stay still, I wanted her with every passing day. The divorce had put me into a mental chokehold that I found very hard to get away from. I was already approaching the parking lot when I felt a hard pull from behind. My body whipped backward and I was surprised to see that it was Venessa. “Why did you pull me that way?” I snapped her angrily as she breathed heavily. She was trying to catch her breath, looking pale and sweaty but I didn't mind. I turned away to leave but she ran forward to block me“Where are you going?” She stretched her hands sideways. “None of your business! Now, get away from my face!”I pushed her away, with my brows knitted in distress and frustration.It had just been a few days with her and I was tired of seeing her face. However, Vanessa was persistent. She ran forward to block me, her shrill voice flo
Lucille’s POVBILLIONAIRE FATHER AND SON FINALLY REVEALED THEMSELVES. CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF THE KING’S GROUP, LUCIAN, AND LUCAS KING HAVE PROMISED TO TAKE THE GROUP TO NEW HEIGHTS. The news was blasting with high volume as the press surrounded Lucas and my father. There was nowhere my name was mentioned and now it was like I wasn't even a part of the family. “You see… I wonder whether your father has really forgiven you…” Vanessa chuckled. “But it turns out you are still not his daughter after all.” Her voice and words tormented me so much, that I was starting to breathe heavily. “I think you should watch out, Lucille. Your lovely father might try to punish you for your past crimes. Don’t think he has forgiven you–”“Enough!” I cut her off, while I glared at her. “Don’t you speak of my family with your filthy mouth.” “If anyone should watch out, it should be you, bitch.” I sneered and with a slight hiss. However, she folded her arms under her breasts and looked at me with an amused
Lucille’s POVTwo days had passed since Kent and Martin had been trying to reach me and talk to me. But then after my conversation with Lucas, I decided to shut them out of my mind. They were never going to help me and I could never trust them. A knock on my door jolted me out of my thoughts, and I realized I had been standing before my mirror in deep thoughts. “Lucille, it’s time.” Lucas’ voice from outside the door rang in my head and also reminded me what day it was. It was Monday. The day when my family would finally reveal themselves to the public. A conference had been organized and the press from all over the city would be there to witness the coming out of the hidden billionaire. However, while my father and my brother would be enjoying the spotlight, I would be on my way to the hospital. I was dressed in a black dress, nothing too fancy, and then shades to hide my puffy eyes from the public. I forgot to mention I had been crying because my father had refused to even spea
Lucille’s POVShock and distraughtness ran down my body as my blood went cold. My lips were pursed as I looked at Lucas in disbelief. “What…what do you mean?” I asked as if I didn't understand what Lucas had just said. “I know you are shocked but father has to look out for the family.” Lucas had a look of pity in his eyes, as he explained the details. “The video was sent from an unknown source and not only that, father received threats saying the video will be released to the public if he doesn't do what is right…”“And what is right?” I asked. “Leaving me out?” “Yes.” Lucas nodded. “Don’t worry. As soon as we get who is behind this, it will be easy for you to come into the company and be announced to the public.” His words were flowing in and out of my head but then I could only think of one thing and one person. Vanessa!After Kent and Martin stopped her devious plan, I was attacked in the hotel but then I was saved. But she still found a way for my family to leave me out like
Lucille’s POVMy body shook, as my father raged at me with blazing eyes. There was a mix of emotions in his eyes with concern and anger in them. But then with the ordeal I went through, the tears I had been holding back squeezed out of my eyes and they flowed uncontrollably down my face. “Father…I…” I stuttered, taking a step back from him. I looked at my brother Lucas, silently asking for help but then he looked away quickly as he stood behind my father. “Can’t you explain yourself, Lucille King?” He continued to ask but this time, his anger had simmered down and he looked very much concerned now. However, before I could speak up, I heard Kent’s voice from behind. “She was with me, Mr. King.” Kent came to stand by my side, and he took my hand with a solemn look on his face. “I'm sorry I didn't get to bring her home last night. She was caught up in some issues we needed to sort out and–” Suddenly, Kent went silent as my father’s eyes rested on him. His eyes shot daggers and Kent’
Kent’s POVI paced around the room, hours after Martin had left. I wanted to put a call across to him, wanting to know who the fuck ordered this attack on Lucille but then I decided to wait, with my anger building up by the second. I realized Martin and I were almost cornered, and if we had not acted quickly, Lucille would have been harmed! Our memories put together were not even able to save us because we didn't see this coming. Now, it was 6am in the morning, and I was seated by Lucille’s bedside, already dressed. She was dressed as well because I did that in her sleep and I had changed the sheets, with the room devoid of all that happened the night before. And as the seconds passed, I silently hoped she would wake up soon. “Hmm…” I heard her tiny and tired groans and my head snapped to look at her. I jolted to the bed, while holding my breath. “Lucille…” I whispered, holding her chin gently. “Are you okay?” Her eyes slowly opened and she opened her mouth to speak but then she w