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
The driver drove off, the silence between us in the car was palpable, my eyes red while they all stared at me wanting me to talk but I kept quiet, my mind reeling from how they all managed to ruin me, as we reached the house i stepped out of the car, I walked slowly till I reached the mansion, the maid wanted to greet my but Louis who knew my temper gestured for her to keep shut, I slowly walked inside without a word, the next sound they head was me smashing things, the sound of my Mirror that I broke , my frame which i broke, my make up table mirror which I broke, bloods on my two hands,dropping on the floor like a wet cloth.“Mirabel.. Listen …” Victoria screamed as she wanted to come close to me.“Stop…” she said to her her eyes red from anger “Nobody should come close to me” she said my hands up telling them to go away.But Victoria wouldn't listen."I said stay back, all of you!" She yelled, my voice echoing through the hallway as she continued to smash glasses in her room. The s
— Secrets Victoria stood still, shocked by what she just heard.“Damn…” Raymond said and shook his head, Ryan walked towards Vivian, they slowly walked towards Raymond.“Aliana killed Mirabel's parent?” She asked Ryan nodded “But listen, we are going to keep this a secret until get a good evidence, we cant just slander her like that” “That isn't called slander, you haven't said such a thing before” she saidRaymond nodded gravely. "We found out about this two days ago, and again, we can't tell Mirabel just yet. With everything she's going through, she can't know, not even now, I don't want her to get hurt anymore."Victoria's eyes remained wide with shock, her face pale. She didn't say a word, just wiped her face and tried to compose herself, attempting to appear tough. She walked back into the mansion, her gaze drifting back to Ryan and Raymond, trying to process the bombshell they had just dropped.As she entered the living room, she realised Louis was no longer there. She glance
Just After their discussion, Georgina and Albert walked out of the company, she slid into a black sleek long car, and Ryan was the one inside.“How is it going?” He asked his voice barely above a whisperGeorgina nodded “It's successfully done and I am in” she said Ryan nodded and gestured for the driver to drive off.Just as they reached Raymond's lavish mansion, full of maids and security, he walked straight to Raymond's office which was also in the mansion.“Boss, Georgina is back” he said, just as Georgina entered his office.Georgina's eyes darted to Mirabel, who lay on the couch near Raymond's chair, covered with a blanket. "What's wrong with her?" Georgina asked, concern etched on her face.Raymond gestured for her to continue speaking. "Please continue, She's just not feeling well," he said.Georgina's eyes locked onto Raymond. "Is there something you guys aren't telling me?"Raymond's expression turned serious. "She was cheated by John's family. Everything just went rough fo
MIRABEL POVRaymond nodded, while Ryan folded his arm to his chest.“Seriously?” Georgina asked “Do you even need to ask? I have been manipulated privately and publicly, I can't even walk alone, the presses are all over everywhere looking for me” I said my voice low and but firmGeorgina nodded “So what's your plan?” She asked I gazed at Raymond, but he was just staring at me with a sly smile.“Why the smile Raymond?” I asked “Raymond” Georgina asked I nodded “Yeah Raymond,a lot of things happened while you were away but now that you are back just live with it dont ask questions, by the way thanks for everything in the wardrobe, I really appreciate” I said my face appreciative“Nah.. that face doesn't suit you right now, we know you are forcing smiles” Georgina said I smirked and turned my gaze at Raymond “I miss my friends” I said Raymond nodded and gestured for Ryan to do something, but I didn't know what it was.He turned to Georgina, his gaze still fixed on the documents he