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VIVIAN POVWith a wide smile, Annie walked in and ran towards Kian, but Kian wasnt able to remember her face anymore until she starts to describe herself.Kian's eyes lit up as he gazed at Annie, a warm smile spreading across his face. "Where did you disappear to?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.Annie's eyes welled up with tears as she began to explain her story. "I was chased away by Ma’am Martha," she said, her voice shaking. "She didn't want me around anymore, said I was a reminder of someone she doesn’t like."Kian's expression darkened, his jaw clenched in anger. "Go on," he encouraged, his voice soft.Annie took a deep breath before continuing. "I had nowhere to go, no one to turn to. But then I heard that Miss Vivian were looking to recruit new maids, so I joined them. I wanted to be close to you again, that was why I entered the mansion, I knew Ma’am Martha wouldn’t be able to recognize my face anymore."Kian's smile returned, wider than before. "I'm glad you
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I smirked and glared at Kian“What about Mira?” I asked my voice firmIt took minutes for him to reply, he walked back to me and stared at me, and without a word he went back to his sit without giving me a response.“Louis... Help them home, she wants to go back home” he said his voice deep and husky.Louis nodded “yes boss” she said and gestured for me to stand up, but instead I rolled my eye.“I am not going home, not tonight” I said and gave Kian a warm smile.Kian smiled back without looking at me, his eyes fixed on some distant point as if lost in thought. But I knew he understood exactly what I meant by my reply. He nodded subtly, a silent acknowledgment that he understood what I meant.With a swift motion, he gestured to his boys and Louis, a silent command that sent them into action. "Take Annie to a better room, make her comfortable" he ordered, his voice firm and deep. "And make sure to give her everything she wants."Annie's eyes lit up with excitement as she smiled and sto
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VIVIAN POV“I am fine, I am just not feeling well” I said my voice barely above a whisper and suddenly Louis walked inside.“Good morning my lady, is there anything I can offer you at the moment?” She askedI thought about it and realized this is the perfect moment to ask her to help me get something I just hope she wont tell her boss about it.“Uhm.. yeah, thank you, it’s a perfect timing I need you to get me something please” I said and I slowly walked towards her.She lowered her head.“heads up please, do not act like this in front of me, I do not need all these formalities, I would appreciate if you act normal towards me” I saidShe nodded, I walked towards her and whispered to her ears “Can you get a pregnancy tester? Like.. I mean like a pregnancy test kit” I said my voice barely above a whisper but Louis wasnt listening instead she became excited“What’s with that smile” I said as I gazed at Louis.She then stopped her smile and nodded “I will be off now ma’am” as she walked
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Kian kept staring at me wondering if I was alright, but I just kept quiet and didn’t say anything, only my smile enough was replying him.“Kian...” I called to him my voice barely above a whisper.”I want to go back to the mansion” I said with a gentle expression.He dropped his cup and hit his cutlery on the table, I flinched and was frightened.“Why?” he asked in an angry way“You dont have to be like this” I said my voice firm and calm, then I made my way back to the room so i could get dressed and get ready to go back.“Louis...” he said his voice cold deep."Follow her," Kian ordered, his voice firm and commanding.Louis nodded, her eyes never leaving mine as she fell into step behind me.I gazed back over my shoulder, a mischievous glint in my eye. "No, don't bother," I said with a smile. "I'm going back to the mansion, I have a few bodyguards over there. Let Louis stay here and work for you."I began to walk, expecting Louis to stay behind. But instead, I heard the soft crunch o
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I gazed at the lawyer and gestured for her to meet me outside the mansion, I slowly walked out and saw the lawyer behind me.I sighed..“What was that about?” I asked my voice firm.She hesitated but then I yelled at her“What was that about? I am asking you a question”“Martha...” she stutteredI gazed at her face waiting for a response.“She threatened me” she saidI smiled “With what? What did she threaten you with?” I asked my voice firm.“She threatened to have me killed” she said her voice firm.“Are you not a lawyer? Do you want to be weak?” I yelled at herShe shaked her had in disagreement “No..”.I was about to reply when Annie rushed out and called to us, I slowly ran into the mansion and saw something on Kian’s hand.Kian pressed it and we were listening to Martha’s conversation with the lawyer, where she threatened herMartha’s eyes blurred in anger “did you have me followed?” she asked in anger.Kian nodded and smiled.“I am your mother” Martha said her eyes filled with
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Kian was standing outside, feeling the pain of the betrayal and why it had to happen to him.He kept wondering who is real mother was and there was no one who could give him that answers other than Vivian. But she decided to keep quiet and not say anything to Vivian.Julian walked outside but Kian stopped him,"By now, you should have found a way to live on your own, you are a man you cant be like this forever" he spatJulian smiled "Being rich and powerful must make you think you can just give advises to people just like that" Julian said.Kian rolled his eyes, his expression showed no care and concern instead he stepped aside and signalled Julian to continue walking.Vivian walked outside with Annie. The lawyer slowly walked towards Kian, looking like she had just sucked on a lemon."uhm , Kian, I'm so sorry about what just happened," she said, her voice dripping with insincerity.Kian nodded, his expression unreadable. But Vivian, who was watching them, gave him a subtle eye signal
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VIVIAN POVI stood still, watching Mira leave, and then suddenly felt my legs give way beneath me. I collapsed to the ground, my vision blurring.The guards were running helter-skelter, shouting and trying to rush to my side. Kian burst out of the room, his face etched with worry."Call a doctor!" he yelled at the guards. "Now!"I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, forcing me back down. Louis rushed to my side, concern etched on her face.But I gazed up at her, trying to convey a message. Don't let the doctor come, I pleaded silently.Louis gazed back at me, her eyes understanding. But she just murmured, "It's too late."Kian walked by my side after calling the doctor, holding my hand and patting my back. "I'm fine, Kian," I whispered, my voice barely above a whisper. "The doctor doesn't need to stress himself."But Kian was having none of it. "No, no, you've been looking very pale these days," he said, his voice filled with worry. "The doctor should check on you
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CHAPTER 79VIVIAN POV“What a good day” I said to myself, I checked the time and it was around 8am, I couldn’t find Kian anywhere in the room so I assumed he could be somewhere in the mansion.I slowly stood up and walked downstairs, but I noticed everywhere was silent “where could everyone go? I murmured to myself suddenly Annie arrived at the right time.“Perfect timing, walk slowly do not make noise” I whispered to her “Let’s go search Martha’s room” I said my voice barely above a whisper.As I tip-toed towards Martha's room, my heart was racing with excitement and a hint of nervousness. I had been waiting for this moment for what felt like an eternity, and finally, the perfect opportunity had presented itself.Annie followed closely behind me, her eyes wide with curiosity. I had instructed her to be quiet, and she nodded obediently, her lips sealed.We reached Martha's room, and I slowly turned the handle, pushing the door open with caution. The room was dimly lit, the curtains dr
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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
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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
