Mr Raymond gazed at me “Oh, Mirabel here you are” he said with a smile, I walked in step by step my heels making sound, surprised with what I saw. After the lady was done cleaning, she went back to her chair and continued focused on her cellphone, Mr Raymond gazed at me, he knew I was surprised, he knew questions were reeling in my mind.“That's my childhood friend, her name is Kate” he said with a smile, I nodded understandingly “Nice to meet you ma'am” I said as I shaked hands with her, she doesn't look like she wanted my greetings but I did what I had to do.“So let's get to business, she is also my model and I also want you to be my model” he said I smiled “No, you are getting it wrong, I cant do that and besides my work is to monitor these workers and make them do their job” I said my voice barely above a whisper Mr Raymond gazed at me, his eyes locked on mine for some minutes I began to feel unease and wondered if my dressing was so bad but it's the other way round.“Mirabel…”
And with that I set up a new foundation for myself, Mr Raymond nodded and turned his gaze at the models.As the photoshoot continued, Kate's turn finally arrived. She was handed a sleek of little bottle of oil and instructed to pose with it. With a confident smile, Kate began to rub the oil onto her thigh, her eyes locked on the camera lens. She struck a pose, her curves accentuated by the shimmering oil.Rachel, the photographer, snapped away, her eyes widening with excitement. "Great, this is great, Kate! You're a natural!"Kate beamed with pride, feeling a sense of empowerment as she worked the camera. She changed positions, her movements fluid and graceful, each snap of the camera capturing her elegance.Once the oil shoot was complete, the models made their way to the changing room, buzzing with excitement. They were greeted by Louis, the designer, who revealed his stunning creations - dresses tailored to each model's unique style.As they changed, the models couldn't stop raving
FOUR WEEKS LATER Annie came downstairs and sat beside John and remembered to ask John how the child custody case is going go be. “Babe…” she said her voice barely above a whisper, Aliana who was sitting in front of John gazed at her and rolled her eyes.“Its in three days time” John said, his gaze focused on his phone.Annie nodded “That's great”. Emma couldn't bear with it anymore so she decided to speak up “Annie…” she yelled at her “Why are you being manipulative?” She asked her voice filled with anger, Diana pinched her trying to stop her but she was beyond listening.“You just kept manipulating him, you destroyed Mirabel's marriage and now you want John to take away that child from her? Why? Can you take care of the kid or you actually want to k**l her, I am certain you arent happy that they both have a child together, don't you have a heart or conscience? How do you expect that little child to live with her father and his his another mistress”. She yelled.“Watch your mouth Em
And with that, Mirabel walked away into the car, it was a long day already and she looked really exhausted and tired.“Hey….” Victoria whispered as she walked out of her office “I am so tired” Mirabel said my voice barely above a whisper, we slowly walked into the car while Louis was already in the car sleeping.“Louis…” Mirabel called out to her as she slowly uncovered herself from the blanket.“Oh my goodness, I didn't even know when I slept off, Are you people done?” She asked Mirabel nodded “Yeah, we are, let's head home, I still have things to do tomorrow” Mirabel said and stepped into the car, the driver Mr Raymond hired then began to drive. As we stepped into the grand mansion, the aroma of freshly cooked dinner wafted through the air, mingling with the soft hum of the maid's gentle whisper. "Welcome, ma'am," she said, her eyes cast downward, her voice barely audible.Mirabel smiled wearily, dropping my bag onto the table with a soft thud. "Yeah, yeah, home sweet home... Th
Victoria's hands moved swiftly as she divided the cash, her eyes gleaming with a hint of mischief. She handed Louis her share, their fingers touching briefly as Louis accepted the money. Victoria's smirk grew wider as she kept a portion of the cash into her pocket.Mirabel's eyes narrowed, her voice tinged with confusion. "But you asked her just now why she collected the cash from him," she said, her brow furrowed.Victoria's expression turned innocent, her voice low and sweet. "Did I?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with amusement.Louis nodded, her gaze steady. "Yeah, you did. And why did you even accept the cash from me?” She askedVictoria's smirk returned, her shoulders shrugging nonchalantly. "Well, we can't throw the money away, can we? He gave it to you.. we have no reason to be mad at money, we are only mad at him not his money" she asked, her tone playful.Mirabel's smile grew, her eyes crinkling at the corners. Without another word, she turned and walked out of Nina's room,
Georgina burst into the room, pulling the blanket off Mirabel's body. "What now… Georgina, I want to have a peaceful sleep this morning." Mirabel groggily replied, her voice low and firm, sleep still clouding her eyes."Why are you still sleeping by this time, Wake up, you have a lot to do today," Georgina said, her gaze scanning the room before landing on the table. "You didn't learn that, did you?" she asked, her tone laced with amusement.Mirabel nodded, but then realized she hadn't actually gone through the papers. "Oh my goodness..." she exclaimed, sitting up with a start. "I'm dead..."Georgina nodded, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Very dead, so stand up now and do what's necessary" She turned and walked away, leaving Mirabel to scramble out of bed.The mansion erupted into chaos as everyone rushed to get ready, the sound of heels clicking and doors slamming filling the air. Louis and Georgina emerged from their rooms, dressed and composed, while Victoria rushed out, a
They all stepped into the car and drove to the mansion, it was already past 6, Louis had already made Mirabel's new dress and Victoria was helping her apply make up on while Georgina was taking her pictures and videos which are going to be posted on the the media.Victoria's hands moved deftly as she applied foundation to her face, her eyes locked on Mirabel. "Tomorrow is the Nina's custody case day, if you're planning to sleep at the club, let us know so we can wake you up on time, we cant afford to joke about tomorrow" she said, her voice firm.Mirabel nodded, her mind racing with thoughts of the upcoming case. "Georgina will be there with me, right?" she asked, her eyes seeking reassurance.Georgina smiled, her expression warm. "Yeah, I don't have to wear something flashy or too much, just a simple dress is enough," she said, her voice light.Louis's brow furrowed, her expression concerned. "Well, please take care of her, she doesn't know anybody at the club, she's not that close w
I couldn't even ask Georgina about what happened last night anymore because I dont want to ever remember it, I checked my time and it already past 7, and the time give to me by the lawyer is 8am, I rushed into the car while the Georgina was the one who drove. But then I suddenly heard my phone ring, I picked them in Georgina's bag as I was rushing, the stuffs in her bags fell. “Oh sorry… so sorry..” I said to her as I was helping her pack I saw a camera but then she picked it up even before I could lay my hands on it.“Never mind I am going to pack them, just do what you have to so we can get there on time” she said and continued, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about her, but then I erased the thought and continued scanning though the phones in my hands.“Hey…. Where have you been? I have been calling you since 5am” Victoria said her voice loudI nodded, I dont even know why I am nodding but i feel like something bad is going to happen “Vic..Victoria…” I said
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