And With that, I gently sat down my arms on my legs I knew I was done for, after everything I had said to her she still didn't listen, or should I be there for her and not judge her like she did for me during my time? No, I should let her suffer on her own because she didnt heed to my warning, Louis stared at me, searching for solutions in my eyes.“Did she tell you herself?” I asked my voice barely above a whisper“She didnt, I was at the entrance when I heard her talking about it” she saidI nodded “Let's just act like we dont know anything for now” I said and walked inside, I knew Louis would be surprised about what i just said but that was the truth, the bet way is to act like we dont know about it. I walked inside and began to pack my stuffs for tomorrow's trip.As I packed my bags, memories flooded my mind, taking me back to the conversation I had with Victoria. I had warned her, shared my own experiences, hoping she wouldn't make the same mistakes I did. But she didn't listen.
Raymond glared at me and I knew it was a warning for me to keep quiet.I nodded and adjusted on the chair, my eyes filled with fear, I have never seen this kind of drugs before, I composed and keep on a warm smile so as not to offend him.“Mr Chucks… like I said I am here now and me being here is to help with the delivery" he said As I listened to Mr. Raymond's words, I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. What was he thinking, delivering illegal drugs himself? Why didnt he bring anybody with him, why did he bring me with him? I asked myself. The risk was too great, and I couldn't understand why he'd put himself in harm's way for mere money. I cleared my throat, trying to process my thoughts.Mr. Chucks, seemingly oblivious to my concerns, ordered his men to carry a large box and follow him. As they left, Mr. Raymond stood up, shook Mr. Chucks' hand, and whispered, "I'll contact you." His voice sent shivers down my spine.We walked outside, and I slid into the car, my mind racing with
MIRABEL POV“Why didn't you tell me earlier?” I asked my voice barely above a whisper.He smirked “Eat up, the foods are getting cold” he said I nodded and continued eating, As I savored the last bite of my meal, Raymond's gaze lingered on me, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled. I felt a flutter in my chest, unsure how to react to his intense attention."Thank you for the dinner," I said, breaking the silence.He nodded, his voice low and smooth. "My pleasure."As the hotel staff arrived to clear the table, I excused myself to shower. The warm water cascaded down my skin, washing away the fatigue of the day. Suddenly, the lights flickered and died, plunging me into darkness. I let out a startled scream.Raymond burst into the bathroom, his voice laced with concern. "Mirabel, Are you okay?"As the lights flickered back to life, our eyes met, and I felt a jolt of electricity. He stood frozen, his gaze roaming over my wet, towel-clad body. I felt exposed, vulnerable."Oh my
MIRABEL POVMy hands began to shake, I couldn't open up to Raymond because he doesn't even know that Victoria and Ryan are dating.“What's the problem? He asked his voice barely above a whisperI cleared my throat “Well nothing, let's just continue our dinner” I said with a smileHe nodded, but just as I was about to eat I picked up the wrong cutlery, Raymond glared at me, he knew something was going on with me, I swallowed my spit and packed my hair properly.“You are sweating Mirabel” he said I turned my gaze to him “Am i?” I asked, my voice shaking, I stood up and walked towards the balcony. I think I need some fresh air.He nodded, just as I was brooding and thinking of that to do Louis messages popped up again, I shivered and checked quickly: “She is fine now, she didn't loose the baby, but just now Mr Raymond called and asked if everything was alright here at home”I popped through the corners of the room, my fingers clicking the phone very fast “So what did you tell him?” I ask
MIRABEL POVAs we entered the grand ballroom, I was struck by the sea of masked faces beneath them are women of riches and billionaire men. Raymond's whispered instructions sent a shiver down my spine. "Bid on anything you like once they bring out the items,I am giving you the permission to spend lavishly."I gazed up at him, my eyes sparkling with amusement, but I don't want to be moved with what he said. "Why should I waste money on these things?"His smile was devastating. "Because I asked you to."I felt a thrill run through me at his words. He was a man who liked to get his way, and I found myself wanting to please him.As the evening wore on, the auction began. Portraits were brought out, but I wasn't interested. Then, the pièce de résistance – a stunning diamond necklace – was revealed. I gasped, my eyes fixed on the glittering gemstones.Just as I was thinking of bidding, a lady spoke up. "3 million."The auctioneer repeated the bid, and another lady countered with "6 million.
MIRABEL POVI didnt know when I drifted off to sleep, when I woke up I couldn't find anybody in the room, so I walked downstairs i saw a man and a lady dressed in black suit, they looked like body guards, just as they saw me, they bowed and I reciprocated.“Mr Raymond, went out on a business meeting..” he said I nodded and walked towards the dining table but then I stopped walking because I was curious about what they were doing there standing “When did you two arrive?” I asked “We have been in this country for years working for Mr Raymond only when he needs our help” He said “Your name?” I asked “Rio ma'am” he said I nodded and turned my gaze on the other woman who was standing beside him “And you?” “Helen ma'am” she said I nodded again “Okay why are you two here? Its makIt's me uncomfortable..” I said my voice barely above a whisperThey didnt say anything instead they stood back in their right position, just as I was about to speak up again I heard footsteps, it was Raymond,
THE NEXT MORNINGRaymond woke me up very early in the morning with a kiss, I uncovered my blanket and stood up, I had forgotten that we were going back, I rushed to the bathroom and had a nice bath,and quickly changed to a nice dress, I walked downstairs and saw that my luggages were already packed by Raymond. He handed me a coffee to start my day and with that we walked towards the car.As the driver navigated through the winding roads, I couldn't believe my eyes. I was actually heading towards a private jet with Raymond. The luxurious vehicle came to a halt, and Raymond opened the door for me. I stepped out, feeling like royalty, and followed him towards the sleek aircraft."Are you alright Mirabel?" Raymond asked, his voice low and concerned, as we boarded the jet.I nodded, still in awe, and smiled weakly. "Yeah, I'm just nervous again..."Raymond's expression softened, and he took my hand. "You'll get used to it," he said, leading me to a plush seat.As the jet soared into the sk
MIRABEL POVAnd with that I walked Victoria in my eyes filled with anger, as we walked in I locked the door behind me."Victoria...Come here let's talk" I called out to her, but she didn't look at me. She knew what I was going to talk about."Are you going to judge me?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.I shook my head. "No... I just want to talk, have i ever judged you before?."Victoria nodded and stood up from the chair, walking towards the window to gaze at the beautiful view."Victoria, I know I shouldn't judge you, but at least as your friend, am I allowed to talk?" I asked, trying to reason with her.She nodded again, her eyes fixed on the horizon."Victoria, I warned you about Ryan. I told you that your relationship with him was going to turn out very, very bad. But you didn't listen to me. Now, see? You're pregnant and weak. I guess Ryan doesn't even know yet. That guy is just Raymond's bodyguard. I don't even think he's ready to be a father just yet," I said, tryi
As I slowly opened my eyes, blinking away the fog of sleep, a gentle sense of peace settled over me. For the first time in what felt like forever, I felt like myself again. The weakness that had gripped my body was finally gone. The endless days of pain and uncertainty had melted away like a bad dream. I inhaled deeply, savoring the feeling of strength and renewal coursing through my veins. The air tasted sweeter, the light filtering through the curtains seemed warmer. I had come back to life, and it was a beautiful morning.The door to my room creaked open softly, and I turned my head to see Raymond standing in the doorway. His face lit up as soon as our eyes met, his expression a mixture of relief and love that made my heart ache with emotion. He rushed over to my side, kneeling by the bed and taking my hands in his, holding them as if I were the most precious thing in the world."You're awake," he breathed, his voice thick with emotion. "You're really awake."I smiled, squeezing hi
Reports coming everywhere told us that Aliana was on her way to the airport. We rushed there but then I couldn't take it anymore. I told Ryan to stop the car, and the other convoy also stopped.“Kate, come with me” I said and we walked into one of the cars, the body guards stepped down and joined the third car.“Mirabel what on earth are you doing?” Raymond yelled at me “Kate knows how to drive, let's split into three, I will face her at the other side of the road” I said and Kate drove off immediately.As we continued driving, the road grew busier, and I kept a close eye on Ryan's car. "What's the color of her car?" I asked him, my voice firm and focused."Its black," he replied, rattling off the license plate number.Just then, Aliana took a wrong turn, unaware of our presence. She saw my car approaching and tried to turn back, but it was too late. Raymond's car blocked her path, trapping her. I leapt out of the car, sprinting towards her with Kate close behind."Let go of Ethan,
MIRABELThe day had been long and exhausting, but the weight of uncertainty had kept me awake. Ethan's DNA test had been the final thread holding together years of questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. I had to know if he was truly mine, if the child I had always wondered about had been in my arms all along.I walked out of the room. My heart was pounding, the paper heavy with the truth I had been searching for. The hallway felt endless as I made my way toward Raymond, who was standing at the edge of the room, his eyes full of concern. Ryan, Louis, and Victoria sat nearby, their faces reflecting the same worry that had been haunting all of us."I did a DNA test on Ethan," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.Raymond straightened up, his eyes locking onto mine. The room fell into an eerie silence as everyone stood up,their gaze on me"How did it turn out?" Ryan asked, his voice hesitant, as if he was bracing himself for the worst.I swallowed hard, the words caught in my throat.
As the last wisps of Emma's life slipped away, Annie's own vitality began to wane. The relentless pursuit of vengeance, the endless cycle of pain and anger, had finally taken its toll. She felt the weight of her exhaustion, the crushing burden of her grief, and knew she could fight no more. She knew she didn't have to fight for anything anymore, John was already down, he had lost his company, and a lot of people.With a heavy heart, Annie bid farewell to the opulent halls of John's mansion, leaving behind the only life she had known for so long. She turned her back on the memories, both bitter and sweet, and walked away from the two people who had become her unlikely family Andrew and little Ethan.As she disappeared into the horizon, Annie sought a fresh start, a new dawn where the shadows of her past wouldn't haunt her. She yearned for a place to heal, to rediscover herself, and to find solace in the quiet rhythms of an ordinary life.The wind whispered secrets in her ear, of a tomo
As Emma reached the hotel, she texted Annie and told her she was at the hotel but Annie said it out in the house, a secret that was meant to be kept.“Why would Emma go to a hotel?” She asked her gaze on Aliana and Andrew “Really?” Aliana asked Annie nodded, Aliana now realized that Emma was the one who was standing at the entrance of her room, she smiled and turned her gaze at Annie “Which hotel is she staying at? We have to go check on her and ask her why she is staying in there” Aliana said, but before Annie could speak up, the maid broke a plate, Annie got furious and rushed over to her questioning her why would break a plate. Aliana rolled her eyes in anger, she just needed few seconds. Annie was about to open us but the maid messed things up.Annie walked back into the living room so she could finish what she started with Aliana but her phone beeped again.“Do not tell anybody it's for our safety”.Annie's eyes widened and immediately, she stood up and walked into her room, s
---Aliana stormed out of the living room, her heels striking the marble floor with a sharp staccato rhythm as she marched toward the hallway that led to her room. Her face was twisted in anger, her mind consumed by the sudden return of Mirabel and the unexpected chaos she had brought with her. The very sight of her standing in that living room, alive and full of confidence, had shaken Aliana to her core. She had been so certain Mirabel was out of the picture, so sure that the past she’d buried would remain there hidden.But now, everything was unraveling.Slamming the door behind her, Aliana entered her bedroom, her hands trembling as she locked it. She leaned against the heavy oak door for a moment, closing her eyes and trying to steady her breathing. Her heart was pounding in her chest, adrenaline coursing through her veins. She had worked so hard to keep everything under control, to maintain the facade of the perfect life she had built with Andrew. And now, in a single night, Mira
And after the joyful night,they all drifted off to sleep.8AM IN THE MORNING.Raymond woke up but he didnt to disturb her so Kate told him about her schedule and he woke her up. Mirabel walked into the bathtube and she took her bath, fews minutes later she came out and she dressed. She walked into the grand living room and saw Kate, she had already been waiting for her.“Where are you going? What are your plans for today?” Raymond askedMirabel smiled “I am going to visit John and his family, I have to personally announce my arrival to them, I bet they would be so shock by now” she said Raymond nodded “Be careful, I have something to tell you if you are back” he said “What is it about? Can't you just tell me now? I am always eager when it comes to something like this” she said Raymond smirked “Its something we need to sit and talk about” Mirabel nodded and slid into the car and they drove off to John's mansion.---As the black SUV rolled up the winding drive to John's mansion, th
It was around past 7 in the night, Mirabel stayed at the lodge because she doesnt know she would interact with Louis and the rest yet. Just as she slept off, Kate just decided to check on her in the room because she left her food on the table, as she touched her, she noticed that she was burning up.“Ma'am” Kate said as she began to tap herMirabel woke up slowly “I am not dead yet relax, I would finish my revenge before I die” she said her voice shaking and low.Kate smirked “here is a drug, I bought this incase of emergencies like this” she said and handed her a drug.Mirabel trusted Kate so much so she used the drug and slept off.9 AM IN THE MORNINGKate decided not to wake her up but she brought her the lotha she would wear, she placed them on the couch as she turned to leave Mirabel called her.“I am awake” she said and Kate stopped in her tracks.“Good morning ma'am” Kate said Mirabel nodded “Let's go to Raymond” she said and walked into the bathroom, after she finished her b
~Everyone was happy that Georgina wasn't on his side, Mrs Ava spoke up.“We have decided to make Mrs Georgina the head now” she said and turned to John “Come back when you are in your right senses” she said and clapped for Georgina.Georgina smiled, bowing for them, she kept smiling her teeth out she gazed at Annie and smiled at her.“It's alright” she said as she stopped them.The room had fallen eerily silent. A sense of unease crawled over the crowd as Georgina's voice cut through the quiet like a razor-sharp blade. "I am afraid you are cheering for the wrong person,I am not the one you people should cheer for" she said, her voice low yet commanding. The air in the conference room thickened with tension. Faces once lit with admiration for John now turned to Georgina, eyes narrowing, trying to understand what had just happened.The applause died. John’s confident smile wavered, confusion clouding his features. As he opened his mouth to say something, the door behind him swung open