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I stood in my room wondering what Julian wanted to tell me and why Kian stopped him, these thoughts raced through my mind when I heard a knock on the door, my heart skipped a beat as I hesitated for a moment wondering who it might be again, but the person standing through the doorway was Martha my mother in law.“Hi Viv” she said her voice firm but not polite “May I come in?” I stepped aside allowing her to enter, and my mind raced with questions, what did she want to discuss? Was it about Kian again ?As she sat down on the edge of the bed, her eyes scanned through the entire room, I felt uncomfortable by her presence “How may I help you ma?” I asked politely trying to hide my apprehension Martha's gaze settled on me “I am here to discuss about your marriage with Kian" she said “Dont marry my son, I have been acting weird to you, dont you het any of my actions? It means I dont want you for my son” she said I was taken back by her sudden words “Why?” I asked firmly trying to hide
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Mira sat in her dimly lit room, her mind racing with mischief and bloody thoughts. She couldn't believe Kian would still move on to marry Vivian . The thought of it made her blood boil. She had to think of a way to ruin Vivian's joy and make the whole day a sad day.As she pondered, a sly smile spread across her face. She had the perfect idea. Mira's eyes gleamed with malice as she began to plan the "gift" she would give Sophia, one that would taunt her and remind her of that very day. During her thought, she heard a knock on the door it was julian, she tooth a deep breath composing herself before opening the door.“Julian...” she said her voice laid with suprise and annoyance “what are you doing here" she asked and glanced through the corners of the Mansion if nobody was watching them“What is it?” she asked again as she walked towards the bed.A sudden smile showed on Julian’s face “Did you actually slept with Kian? Or it’s all part of your schemes?” He asked Mira’s eyes narrowed,
One year with a grumpy billionaire Chapter 19
VIVIANI stood in the room, surrounded by the faint scent of lace and tulle. My heart raced with excitement as I gazed at the exquisite wedding dress hanging before me. The delicate white fabric seemed to shimmer in the soft light, as if beckoning me to wear it.I had already received my wedding dress, a stunning creation that made me feel like a princess. The fitted bodice and flowing skirt seemed designed specifically for me, accentuating my curves and making me feel like a true beauty.As I reached out to touch the intricate embroidery, memories flooded my mind. The proposal, the planning, the countless moments spent dreaming of this day. It was finally here, and I was ready to walk down the aisle and start my new life with the one I loved.With a sigh of happiness, I slipped into the dress, feeling it hug my body like a gentle embrace. The mirror reflected a radiant bride, her eyes sparkling with joy and her heart full of love. I heard a light knock on the door, I could feel it wa
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As I stood in front of the mirror, gazing at my reflection, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and joy. Tomorrow was the big day, the day I would marry the love of my life. I felt like a princess, my heart overflowing with happiness.I thought back to the moment we first met, the way my heart skipped a beat when our eyes met. I remembered our first date, our first kiss, and every moment that led us to this point.I felt grateful for the love we shared, the laughter, the adventures, and the memories we had created together. I knew that tomorrow would be a day to remember, a day that would mark the beginning of our new life together.I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of my wedding dress, the sparkle of my engagement ring, and the love in my heart. I was ready to promise forever to the one person who made my life complete.With a smile on my face and a heart full of joy, I whispered to myself, "I'm ready to say 'I do'.""Hey Viv! It's me, Mira.I just wanted to check in
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I stood in the doorway, my eyes fixed on my mother-in-law's guilty face. The revelation hit me like a ton of bricks, and I felt my world crashing down around me."You knew," I whispered, my voice trembling with anger and hurt. "You knew about Mira's pregnancy, didn't you?"Martha’s eyes darted away, her gaze avoiding mine. But I saw the truth there, the knowledge that she had been hiding from me all along."You knew, and you still treated me like dirt," I spat, my words laced with venom. "You hated me for no reason, other than the fact that I was the one who didn't know the truth, so this is how you raised your son? This is how you raised Kian?." I shoutedI took a step closer, my heart racing with rage. "You knew that your precious son had gotten another woman pregnant, and you still had the nerve to judge me, to make me feel like I was the one who was wrong, you are no different from Mira, you are just as cunning as she is."My words were met with a stinging slap across my face, the
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As I stood in my room, surrounded by the silence and the weight of my doubts, I couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal and hurt. The dress, once a symbol of joy and love, now felt like a suffocating shroud, a reminder of the lies and deception that had torn us apart.I thought back to the moment when I discovered his infidelity, the pain and shock that had left me reeling. And now, on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, I was faced with the impossible task of pretending that everything was fine, that I could just forgive and forget.But I couldn't. I couldn't marry a man who had so callously broken my trust, who had shattered my dreams of a future together. I couldn't bear the thought of spending the rest of my life with someone who had so little respect for me, for our relationship, and for the vows we were about to make.With a heavy heart, I knew what I had to do. I took a deep breath, and with a sense of resolve, I made my way out of the room, out of the churc
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As I lay in bed, I gazed at the exquisite gown Kian had sent over, its delicate fabric and intricate details a testament to his thoughtfulness. But my eyes welled up with tears as I realized it was now a poignant reminder of a wedding that would never be.I had been so eager to wear it, to feel like a princess on my special day. But now, it seemed like a cruel mockery, a symbol of a dream that had been shattered into a million pieces.I felt a lump form in my throat as I remembered the happiness and excitement I had felt when I first tried it on. I had envisioned myself walking down the aisle, my heart full of joy, my future bright with promise.But it was all just a illusion, a fragile fantasy that had been cruelly snatched away. And now, the beautiful gown seemed like a painful reminder of what could never be.I buried my face in the pillow, the tears flowing freely as I mourned the loss of my dreams, the destruction of my happiness, and the shattered remains of my heart.My mind ra
One year with a grumpy billionaire Chapter 24
It was a warm evening when I traveled back to my fathers mansion. As I stepped out of the car and onto the familiar driveway, a mix of emotions swirled within me. The warm evening sun cast a golden glow over the grand mansion, but my heart felt heavy with the weight of memories and tears. I had been away for what felt like an eternity, and the thought of returning home was both comforting and daunting.As I approached the entrance, the door swung open, and my father's warm smile greeted me. His eyes, filled with a deep love and concern, locked onto mine, and I felt a lump form in my throat. I had missed him so much, and the thought of being back in his embrace was almost too much to bear.With a sob, I flung myself into his arms, feeling the safety and warmth of his embrace envelop me. Tears streamed down my face as I held onto him tightly, the pain and struggles of my journey melting away in his loving grasp. My father's arms held me close, his gentle strokes on my hair and back a so
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After Vivian woke up, she kept silent when everyone was talking to her and asking her about how she is feeling, all she was thinking about was Louis.“Vivian…” Kian whispered to her, but Louis just went silent she didn't say anything.Ryan on the other hand was happy at the same time sad“Louis is dead… she is gone” Vivian murmured silently, while Kian's face fell, he didnt know how to comfort her at that moment.“I told you to let her stay here” Vivian added crying, and suddenly stood up “I want to go home” Kian held her “Hold on Vivian you arent strong enough to go home yet, just wait for some days at the hospital so you can get enough treatment” He said to her as he held and pulled her back to the bed, but Vivian pushed him back.“Where is Louis's body?” She asked her voice barely above a whisper“Her.. b.. her body has been buried by the Mancini family” Ryan said her voice shaking Vivian gazed at him “Why should it be like that?” She asked as tears began to roll down her cheek“
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Martha and Mrs George heard about the death of Annie, they became furious and angry, this their time to act Miss Kate walked to the mansion she gave her daughter, she saw a note inside her daughters wardrobe, she read everything and shed tears, she began to regret that she made her marry Julian, and with that she picked her phone and made a call.“Find Julian, and also make it look like it was a suicide one“ she ordered and with that she wiped her tears and walked away from mansion, leaving the paper alone on the table.Kian called for a board meeting, Mr Robert and the rest of the board meeting heard about Julian’s death and was devastated.“I am losing my patience, I can’t let the company just be without a head” Kian said his voice firm and lowThe rest of them kept quiet because this was the first time Kian would call a meeting, everything they said behind his back, they weren’t bold enough to say it to his face as they were talking about choosing Kian as the CEO and having a pres
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Everything began to happen so fast, while Mira was in labour, julian didn’t show up because he never loved Mira he only used her for his own benefit.Mira's eyes welled up with tears as she lay in the labor room, her mother standing anxiously at the entrance. The doctors and nurses surrounded her, urging her to push."Push, pushhh!" they yelled, but Mira couldn't muster the strength. She was mentally drained, her body weak from the ordeal."You can do this, you have to keep pushing Mira, the baby is almost our. Mira! Push!" the doctors encouraged, but Mira felt like she was running on empty. She was exhausted, her spirit crushed by everything she had passed throughBut then, something inside her stirred. She thought of her baby, her precious little one who depended on her for survival. With a newfound determination, Mira summoned every last bit of strength and pushed.The room fell silent, except for the sound of Mira's ragged breathing and the beeping of the machines. And then, sudde
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It was about 45 mins to go, Kian already ordered the driver to go pick my dad up, the maids cooked something nice and all of them were expecting him, after a while I walked to the bathroom and has a nice bath, dressed in a free gown expecting my dad.The driver called that he had seen my dad, so they are on their way back to the mansion. I walked outside because I was Anxious so Louis walked out with me including Ryan because they were also excited to meet my dad.As we stepped outside, I saw the car coming towards us, my heart filled with excitement and joy. The driver stopped and parked opposite the mansion, and I could see my dad smiling at me from the front seat. I stepped forward to meet him, but before I could even take another step, I heard a blast.Everything happened so fast. I fell back, my ears ringing from the explosion. Ryan and the bodyguard tried to protect me, shielding me from the chaos. Louis pulled out her gun, searching for anything suspicious.But I didn't care ab
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After a while, Vivian came in and also joined them while they were laughing, Ryan took pictures of us at the dining including Ava but suddenly Ryan saw something on Vivian’s chain “Wait what’s that?” he asked as he dropped his phone.“Where?” Louis asked, Ryan slowly walked towards Vivian and removed her chain“Damn we are being watched ”Ryan saidVivian flinched “how did it get there?” she asked“Where did you buy this from?” Ryan asked“She didn’t buy it, she has this chain at home and for a while it has been on her neck” Louis explained“Did you hug someone? Maybe someone who is smart or skilled it might be placed on your neck through a hugLouis and Vivian went silent for a while and they remembered they went to Mira's place.“Mira” Louis said her voice firm, Ryan destroyed the chain while Kian went silent.“What do we do?” Vivian asked, but Kian wasnt bothered“Dont worry about anything, Its fine and thank Goodness you caught a glimpse of it so fast” Kian saidAs the night wore o
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It was past 9 in the morning, Mira slept on the couch, Julian walked downstairs dressed and ready to go out. He didn’t even care about Mira instead he walked out into his car and drove off, Mira who was pretending to sleep suddenly woke up and walked towards the kitchen but then she was stopped by the door bell, it was Vivian, Mira hurriedly walked towards the gate, she opened it and smiled at Vivian.“You now live here?” Louis said her voice loud, but Vivian gestured at her to take her questions slow and easyMira welcomed Vivian but Vivian had a reason for being there, Louis walked back to the car and brought out alot of baby essentials.“Is there any room here that you would want your baby to stay in?” Vivian asked Mira with a smileMira nodded and gestured for them to come upstair, Vivian and Louis arranged the room, with different baby designs.Mira's eyes sparkled with delight as she gazed around the beautifully decorated nursery. "Wow, I love this!" she exclaimed, her voice fi
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The time for Mira’s wedding is here, the maids brought over her wedding dress.Mira hesitated and wouldn’t get dressed, she kept refusing everything Miss Kate gave to her.“I wont wear those, so take it back” she said to the maid but they didnt listen to her. Suddenly she heard the foot steps of her mother, she was already informed that Mira kept rejecting everything and wouldn’t get dressed, Miss Kate stormed in the room and without a word she gave Mira a hit on the face, Mira touched her cheek and gazed at her mother .“Mom” she said her voice low and firmMiss Kate glared at Mira, her eyes blazing with anger. "Yeah, I did, I slapped you, so don't make me do it again. Get into that dress, we are expecting you downstairs," she yelled, her voice echoing off the walls.Mira flinched, the sting of the slap still fresh on her cheek. Without a word, she turned and walked to the dress, her heart heavy with resignation. She slipped into the elegant white gown, the silk fabric rustling softl
One year with a grumpy billionaire Chapter 97
MARTHA POVMrs George walked in quietly again. “Will you at least let me know if you ever want to visit me, showing up quietly like this is going to scare me to death” she saidMrs George smiled “That is an easy way to die” she said but Martha just rolled her eyes“Do you have eyes in the mansion?” Mrs George asked her voice barely above a whisperMartha tried to think of anybody, but she wasn’t able to“My only Ally in the mansion is Annie, and she has betrayed Vivian, I do not think they will trust her again” she saidMrs. George smiled, her eyes gleaming with cunning. "That's an easy thing, Annie is going to go back into the mansion and explain to them that you threatened her with Vivian's life, and that she had no choice but to sell out that evidence. Simple, even Kian is going to fall for it."Martha raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "Do you think they are that dumb?" she asked, her voice laced with doubt.Mrs. George shrugged, her smile unwavering. "Try it first and w
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Vivian sighed...“I feel for Mira, her mom is making her life a living hell” Louis saidRyan smirked “Come to think of it, she deserves it”As Kian stood up, his eyes fixed on some unknown point, "I'll be in my study room," he said, his voice firm. Ryan followed him side by side, his eyes filled with concern.Then vivian whispered to Louis, her voice urgent. "Let's pack the golds and take them to my dad's mansion. He'll be home soon, and he can keep them safe for us,now that Kian is going to busy this is the right time to act ."Louis nodded, her eyes wide with understanding. They both walked towards the room slowly, their hearts racing with anticipation.Vivian opened the door, revealing a narrow stairway that led down to a hidden room. They walked down, their footsteps echoing off the walls.The room was filled with treasures beyond their wildest dreams. Gold bars, diamonds, and precious jewels sparkled in the dim light. Vivian's eyes widened as she took in the sight.But she didn't
