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Poor Heir Millionaire 79
Upon arriving at our house, I observed everything in wonder; it truly was a beautiful place we had chosen.The kitchen was spacious enough for both of us to cook if we felt like it at any moment, in the living room there was a small dining table and a sofa for when we had visitors along with several matching chairs.On each wall, there was a painting or some strange decoration that Jack had chosen, and the truth was, they didn't look too bad; it was even relaxing to look at those senseless lines on the canvases.Our apartment had two bedrooms, where one was meant to be our bedroom and the other would be a sort of office with our books and important work belongings; it was a very simple place, just what we knew we needed to be comfortable.I arranged the last books on the polished wooden shelves, while I listened in the distance to Jack chatting with his secretary about company matters that, truth be told, I didn't understand at all.I stepped out of the office, closing the door gently
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Jack scribbled on the form I had given him, answering the necessary questions and providing the most relevant information to proceed in the lab to extract some of his blood, just like Victoria, who was taking too long, as she glanced sideways at Cody fearfully, as if she wanted to say something that was dying in her throat when she tried to speak.I bit my lip anxiously, searching for a way to convince Cody to take the test, but nothing really good came to mind. I drummed my fingers on the reception counter, where two friendly nurses awaited them to hand in their forms."Are you sure you don't want to take the test?" I questioned in a thread of a voice for the umpteenth time. The dark-haired man stood beside me, watching Victoria curiously. It was evident in his gaze and the way he smiled that he was truly enamored with her. "You'd help Lucila a lot, Cody.""I'd like to, but I don't want to embarrass myself by fainting like a little girl," he replied through gritted teeth, so that the
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"You and I met at a party, remember?" Victoria murmured with her voice breaking due to the tears streaming down her rosy cheeks. Cody nodded slowly, recalling that moment she mentioned. "You and I slept together very drunk six years ago, and I don't think I need to explain everything that happened that night because I don't remember it well myself. However, I do know that it was you who woke up next to me. I know very well that I couldn't forget the face of my daughter's father. That girl is yours, not Jack's, and I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I thought you would never meet her, nor would we ever meet again. I didn't think she would get sick and need you as much as she does now," she muttered between sobs, covering her face with her hands, under the devastated gaze of the boy, who was distant, lost in his thoughts, perhaps connecting all the dots."I'm sorry, Cody.""Where are you going?" I asked him when I saw him walking away from us with slow, almost reluctant steps, he seemed m
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I had been working like a madwoman for hours, arguing with one intern after another with whom I got along very poorly, as there was always the arrogant guy who thought he was right and desperately sought to contradict my instructions. Unfortunately, all they achieved was to annoy me even more, so I ended up piling even more tasks on everyone without exceptions.So, exhausted by so much tension in the air, I ended up escaping from the emergency room to walk around Lucila's room and make sure of her condition.However, before that, I stopped to buy coffee for myself and for the blonde, who I was sure wouldn't get any sleep all night, especially now that Cody didn't seem to have the courage to show up after learning that Lucila was his daughter.Seeing me arrive, Victoria got up from the chair where she had been silently crying while her daughter slept peacefully. She wiped her tears with trembling hands, and I handed her the coffee with a faint smile, which she returned gratefully.It's
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He wasn't that kind of person; he knew he worked as an escort in bars, parties, and wherever he was invited, but usually, he slept with women who were his clients because he felt like it, not because they paid him for it."One of his friends, I don't even remember her name, gave me too much money, and the only condition was that I had to do it with Victoria; she wanted me to take her virginity," he told me, his face bathed in tears, as he recalled the unpleasant memory. I bit my lower lip, holding back my urge to cry along with him, as I could feel his pain invading every part of my body. "And I did it, I planned it all, Lucy. Getting her more drunk than she already was, kissing her at the right moment to make her fall right into my trap, and I was so terrified of not pulling it off, but I needed that money, Lucy. It was the only way I could stay in Atlanta; what I earned was a pittance, and I thought it was the only option. If I hadn't done it, I don't think I would have even become
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In those numerous pages, I found various ailments that Jack hadn't even mentioned to me, perhaps because he knew I would worry excessively.He knew me well enough to anticipate that I wouldn't overlook the physical problems he had after the accident.Moderate traumatic brain injury, cardiac trauma, contusions, fractures, and some minor issues with his internal organs that had been too serious at the time for him to still be alive. In short, agreeing to surgery was complete madness. First, because the medications administered before the operation would leave him even weaker than he already was for a few days.Second, he was entirely sure that the anesthesia could return him to a coma, from which he had no idea when he would wake, and afterward, he would be almost defenseless in his system for weeks, and I wasn't sure if his body could handle it for very long.I couldn't even bet on whether his platelets and blood cells could regenerate normally again, so the chances of risking his own
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I had the reports in my trembling hands, and for some strange reason, his secretary hadn't arrived yet.I tucked my phone into the pocket of my coat, convincing myself that I needed to tell him, I couldn't keep that secret to myself any longer.I knocked several times before entering, where Jack, sitting in one of the chairs, watched me curiously, setting aside the newspaper he was reading."The final reports," I murmured, placing the folder on the table a few steps away from me, with a vase and an empty cup on it."Thanks, Lucy," he muttered, scrutinizing me from head to toe with his caramel-colored eyes. I felt my body shiver at the way he devoured me without needing to touch me. He took me firmly by my wrist, pulling me towards him. "Come here," he ordered, as I resisted with all my strength not to move an inch from where I stood.With no other choice, I walked over to him. He made me sit on his lap, with my knees on either side of his body, our faces inches apart."I need to tell
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Fortunately, we cleaned ourselves with some wet wipes that Jack had stashed in his desk, which made me think that perhaps what we had done had been premeditated on his part.There was no way to shower, so reluctantly I had to wipe the sweat off with them and perfume my body, since I really didn't want to have a single trace of the intense smell of sex on my skin.After getting dressed, we decided to walk through the halls aimlessly. I was ready to tell him absolutely everything, however, I didn't want to break the comfortable silence that enveloped us just yet. I hoped that moment would last even longer, as I was sure he would get angry like crazy for not telling him sooner.We walked in total calmness, sipping on juices we had gotten from the vending machines. As we crossed the halls, I could tell we were heading towards Lucila's room, as it was time for her check-ups, just like Jack's routine visit every day."Can you tell me what's going on?" he asked before taking a long sip of st
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We were a vast family, and no matter where in the universe we found ourselves, we would always return to our cozy home.However, we never imagined that one day Aisha would show up and that it would unleash a little hell as far as Lucila is concerned, Jack, and why not… myself."Mom?" Jack's incredulous tone and his words made me jump. I was feeding little Sara, my 5-month-old baby, when someone knocked on the door, thus revealing the face of my husband's mother.I preferred to go elsewhere and let them talk, while I had to swallow the displeasure of having that harpy back in our midst."Hello, Lucy," I was petrified halfway to my room, and my head almost spun like the girl from The Exorcist, astonished and speechless at the sudden greeting and the changed face of the perpetrator. "That must be your baby…"Her tone faded away, and I was still standing in the middle of the living room, with Jack looking at us like a circus spectacle and the little one starting to cry restlessly in my ar
Poor Heir Millionaire 108 (final)
Being by Jack's side, everything unfolded so quickly that those eight years living as a married couple passed fleetingly before my eyes, leaving me astounded at how swiftly time sometimes flew around us without us even realizing it.Together, we experienced many things, both good and bad. We learned to deal with adversities and be happy even when the world outside was falling apart.We rarely argued, perhaps because we worked long hours each day. However, among those hours, we always found at least a little time to see each other, to share romantic gestures, to share with each other, or simply to love each other.We had bought a beautiful house on the outskirts of Atlanta, where we had everything we needed. There, there was no worry other than enjoying our daily lives intensely, seizing each moment by doing whatever we fancied without any fear.We had all changed quite a bit; we were no longer as young. Each of us had taken our respective paths and had encountered different situations
Poor Heir Millionaire 107
"Was it necessary to go naked?" I asked, crossing my arms."Yes, I didn't want to ruin my clothes, and besides, if I want to make love to you, I have to be naked, right?" he replied."I'm not going to play along. No way!""Come on, you'll like it," he pleaded, winking at me mischievously. I scrutinized him with skeptical eyes, not entirely convinced by his words. I didn't want to end up freezing or spending the rest of our honeymoon with a cold."Trust me..." he urged.I took a deep breath, part of me fearing that someone would see us. However, it was too late for the hotel guests to still be awake, and everything was shrouded in darkness, with only the moon barely illuminating the place.Uneasy like never before, I began to take off my dress, feeling Jack's appreciative gaze on my skin. I descended step by step until my feet touched the warm water, letting out a relieved sigh. I immediately immersed myself completely, approaching Jack under the same conditions."I don't understand wh
Poor Heir Millionaire 106
He stood before the expectant crowd, giving me a smile that I instantly returned.He held a champagne glass in his hands, and suppressing the urge to burst into tears, he took a long sip of the liquid, controlling his emotions with it."Sometimes when I see them, I think destiny exists, because believe me when I say that it never crossed my mind that because of a simple robbery, you two would one day marry and start a home," muttered the dark-haired man without taking his eyes off us, bringing to our minds that moment years ago when by chance, we ended up living together in my old apartment. "And I truly feel proud to have done it because otherwise, neither I nor any of you could be here standing, witnessing a deep marital union. I think I would never have been able to do so many good things in my life, and probably our paths would be very different now if it weren't for that. However, I am grateful in the past for being a complete fool to steal from you, Jack, because that small acti
Poor Heir Millionaire 105
Several months after planning everything meticulously, from choosing the location to what we would wear and even what we would eat, we traveled by private jet to Bora Bora, a small island in French Polynesia that was truly magnificent.Jack had the idea that he would be the one to perform our wedding ceremony, and I, a little excited, agreed, as the photos I had seen online of every corner were splendid.The sea was so clear that I could see the fish swimming in it, the warm breeze on my face quickened my heart, and the white sand beneath my feet were simply the best sensations in the universe.I had to admit that getting there had not been easy at all, as we had had a lot of setbacks in organizing our wedding. The invitations didn't turn out as I had hoped, and even delivering them was quite a ordeal. Jack's suit was almost not ready for the date we had indicated, let alone my dress, booking the hotel and restaurant for so many people was almost impossible.We had definitely gone thr
Poor Heir Millionaire 104
Jack’s POVThere is a memory that Lucy does not have in her memories, and it's not like I've ever mentioned it to her, because I know she won't be able to remember it no matter how much I explain and describe it to her.I know she has erased all that pain from her childhood, and that memory that I have always possessed is no longer in her brain, although I wish she could remember it.She thinks the first time we met was in Ellijay, at a horrible dive bar, however, I know that's not entirely true, because the first time we met she was just a 5-year-old girl, lost in the midst of that crazy fair in Atlanta.She was celebrating the last day of that year like everyone else there, but she wasn't happy; she was crying inconsolably in a corner, searching with her eyes for something that didn't seem to arrive no matter how much she waited."Are you okay?" I asked her, crouching down in front of her to be at her eye level. She had very light blond hair, almost ashen.The little girl remained s
Poor Heir Millionaire 103
I adjusted the ribbon on my dress for the tenth time that cold November morning, and once satisfied that it was in place, I paced back and forth, anxious that the fool wouldn't be smart enough to realize that I would be there.Anyway, Hall and Black would give him more clues in case he didn't figure it out at first, but with each tick of the clock, my heart sank with terror.Nervously, I bit my lower lip and let my gaze wander around the room, trying to distract myself from the tension coursing through my veins.My mother was in the kitchen preparing the final dishes, Lucila was playing on the floor with Brooke and Blake, who happily lent her their toys.Ryan and Nia were setting the table amidst jokes, Carl and Paul were double-checking the song they would play with their guitars, Katia and Lauren were inflating balloons with laughter, while the twins outside kept watch for Jack, who was taking too long to arrive.Cody was sitting on the couch after placing the sign in its rightful p
Poor Heir Millionaire 102
"Black has told me about the results, congratulations, Miss Wolfang," he murmured sensually in my ear, sending shivers down my spine where his sweet breath brushed against me."Thank you, Mr. Thierry," I mumbled, letting out a wide smile. "If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would be now."The taller man stared at me absorbed in his thoughts, perhaps internally debating whether to ask me something that I was unaware of. I observed him in total silence, waiting for him to finally open his mouth.I stayed comfortable in his arms, entranced by the sensation that ran down my back every time he mesmerized me with those eyes, captivated by every gesture that emanated from his face, which accelerated my heart greatly."Lucy...""Yes?""Do you really not intend to tell me?" he inquired, with that puppy-eyed look and pouting that drove me crazy, and then, I understood everything.As always, that stupid boy had it all well planned out; he was looking for a way to coax out the information
Poor Heir Millionaire 101
“How long will it take Nia?”“I don't know, damn it!” spat the tallest one, enraged by what was happening. “If we don't calm her down, she could have a fit.”“Let me go, you damn bastards!,” I pleaded hysterically, from there I could hear that familiar beep that I had heard so many times in other people, but now it belonged to the machine of the person I loved.“Lucy, I'm really sorry, but we promised it to Jack,” Cody whispered in my ear, leaving me petrified with his words.“What do you mean you promised it to him?,” I murmured, feeling all the color drain from my face.That's why everyone was so prepared, except me.The only idiot who had the slightest hope that that stupid man would live to be by my side forever was me. He lied to me again, Jack knew there was no chance, and I knew it beforehand, but I wanted to believe that maybe there was a small exception.I had deluded myself into thinking something that sadly would never come true.“Jack's brother asked each of us that if som
