With that Raymond walked out of the conference room in anger leaving me and Lira alone, she began to stare at me because she wanted me to apologize so I did.“I am sorry for causing you so much trouble” I said and bowed for her.“If you know you are causing me so much trouble, then disappear” she yelled and walked out leaving leaving me alone to my thoughts.As I was about to stand up, Raymond's private guard walked in “Mr Raymond is calling for you” he said his his voice cold and distant, I followed him to where Raymond was sitting, as I walked in there he handed me a box.“Open it” he said without no expression.I nodded and opened it turns out it was a box full of cashs, I dropped it back and gasped “Wait.. whats this for?” I asked He smirked “That's your pay for today” he said “Let's head back home if you dont want your husband to win the custody case, I will excuse you to sort out your problems first and if you need a lawyer again, do not hesitate to call me” he added."Thank yo
I stopped in my tracks and picked up the call, my heart racing with anticipation. "Hi Victoria,you called, I am sorry I didnt get to call you. I have been so busy in the past few days." I said, my voice low and firm."John already found out about this mansion, I walked out to go throw some dirts away when I saw his car parked, and I guess when he saw me, he walked down to me and I couldn't lie anymore because he already saw me putting dirts in the cans." she said, her voice barely above a whisper.I felt a surge of anxiety. "He found out? How?" I asked, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios."I don't know, I dont know how he found out but all I knew was that, he has been calling me non stop ever since you traveled" Victoria replied, her voice laced with concern.I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "So what did he say? I mean what did he do?" I asked, my voice firm."He didn't say anything much, he said he was surprised to me coming out of that big mansion and he asked me abo
After that, we left the Lawyer's office while Ryan and Victoria stepped into the car leaving me and wnd John alone to discuss things.“I heard you've become Raymond's new toy” he said I nodded with a smile “Ofcourse, you heard right and dont forget to tell the court about it so, Raymond can make you rot in jail for including him” I said and walked away but he stopped me, Ryan rushed towards us trying to protect me but I stopped him “No worries Ryan, he is not a woman beater” I said as I gestured my hands for him to stay back.“John, I just hope Annie pushes you to your grave” I said and pulled back my hands and walked away, I knew he was staring at me while I walked into the car but I didnt care and I didn't even try to look back.As we reached the mansion, Ryan dropped the car keys into my hand and bowed. "Please come in and eat," I said, my voice firm, trying to persuade him to stay.But Ryan shook his head. "No thank you, I have to go," he said, his eyes already on the road ahead.
Victoria stood up from her seat, and we walked into her room. I was taken aback by the sight that greeted me - dresses scattered all over the floor, like a rainbow-colored explosion. My mouth widened in shock as I took in the chaos. "So you've been searching for a dress all day? Which is why you messed your room like this?" I asked, my voice laced with amusement.Victoria looked embarrassed, her eyes cast downward as she nodded sheepishly. She remained silent for a while, as if trying to come up with an excuse.She chuckled, trying to tease me out of her embarrassment. "Hey, you also act like this whenever you're searching for a dress, remember?" she asked, trying to jog her memory. "You did the same thing to my room a few years ago, and I had to navigate through a sea of clothes just to get to my bed."My face turned bright red as she looked up at me, a hint of a smile on her lips. "So you remembered?" i asked, my voice barely above a whisper.She nodded, her smile growing wider. "Ye
MIRABEL POVAfter that I drifted off to sleep, As I slowly opened my eyes, the bright morning light streaming through the window made me squint. I reached out for my phone to check the time and saw a text from Raymond. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and threw off the blanket, getting out of bed to start my morning routine.First thing I did was, I headed to the bathroom to begin my skin care routine. I washed my face with a gentle cleanser, followed by a toner and moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated and refreshed. After completing my routine, I felt invigorated and ready to take on the day.Next, I took a refreshing bath, letting the warm water soothe my muscles and calm my mind. As I dressed and got ready for the day, I couldn't help but notice that Louis and Victoria were still sound asleep. I decided to leave quietly, not wanting to disturb them.I tiptoed out of the room, making sure not to make a sound as I closed the door behind me. The silence of the morning was peaceful, and
MIRABEL POVJust as Annie left, I felt unease and walked back inside but then Ryan's voice stopped me. “Miss Mirabel… Mr Raymond has been waiting for you”. I gazed at Victoria, but instead she gave a moment expression look. “Arent you going to say hi?” I asked her but instead she gave me no response, I smiled silently and walked into the car.“Good morning Miss Mirabel” Ryan said with a smile“Good morning, thank you” I said my voice firm, trying to start a conversation but I dont know how, we went silent for a while while he kept driving “Ryan…” I suddenly spoke up after minutes of silence.“Ryan, Can I ask you something?” I asked my voice firm and lowHe nodded while driving, “Okay thank you.. the question is, how did you get to get so close to Victoria?” I asked my voice barely above a whisper, he didn't give me a response instead he kept driving.“Ryan…” I called out to him again, but he didn't say anything, I was about to talk when we suddenly arrived at Raymond's mansion, he pa
MIRABEL POVAnd with that News,I picked up my phone and texted Victoria about the great news, she was so happy to hear that.As i smiling while replying to Victoria's text, Mr Raymond dropped his Ipaf and turned to me.“So what do you think we can do about everything Mrs Valencia talked about the other time?” He asked his voice firm and low I stood my ground, trying to reason with him. “Because, Mr. Raymond, those employees have families to feed, bills to pay, and lives to live. They depend on their jobs to survive,they have children's to send to schools, Firing them without a valid reason or warning would be devastating”.Mr Raymond's smile faded, replaced by a hint of annoyance. "Are telling me my decision isn't right Mirabel? You're just my personal assistant and not the CEO, I have been in this line of work for years”.I felt a sting from his words, but I refused to back down. "I may not be a business expert, but I have a heart. And I know that treating employees with respect and
MIRABEL POVI flopped onto my bed, exhausted from the day's events. I picked up my phone and dialed Victoria's number, needing to unwind and talk to someone who understood me, I also want to talk to her regarding tomorrow."Hey!" Victoria screamed, answering on the first ring. I winced, holding the phone away from my ear."Hey,too loud, do you want to destroy my eardrum? And keep it down people might hear you" I said, my voice barely above a whisper.Victoria laughed. "Sorry, sorry! I'm just excited to hear from you. When are you coming home?"I sighed, feeling a pang of homesickness. "I don't know. I'm stuck here until Mr. Raymond decides to let me go.""When should we come over?" Victoria asked, her voice filled with concern.I hesitated, thinking about Nina. "Who's going to babysit Nina? She can't be brought here, and I don't want her alone at home."Victoria's voice turned soft. "Can't we bring her over? She is still a baby, so she needs to be there with us."I shook my head, even
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