"How are you feeling now?" Manuel asked Vanessa curiously as they ate breakfast together the next morning. He couldn't stop looking at the bandage on her neck, and it triggered his anger the more he looked at it. He wanted to make Marina pay for it, he swore to give her similar scars once he laid his hands on her.Manuel couldn't imagine how much pain Vanessa must be feeling at the moment.Including her face which had a slight cut on it, he couldn't forgive Marina for it."I feel much better now." Vanessa answered him briefly then she resumed munching on her food. She is still trying to get rid of the thoughts of Mara dying yesterday because of Marina and her.Vanessa felt like she needed to take a break from everything, including acting for a while but she couldn't.It was hard for her to do so.She continued to eat while Manuel excused himself to do something. Soon, Vanessa's mobile phone rang and she picked up the call from her best friend, Cia."Hello Cia" she greeted her.Vane
Cia moved in with Vanessa without any hesitation, while they worked together on a new script that Vanessa had just received from the industry.Even though it wasn't a lead role again, Vanessa was excited that she acquired the role because of her hard work and the movie was bound to be a popular movie series because of its plot.She wished that when it goes viral, she would be recognized through her act in the film, and from them, she might acquire the fame She had always aimed for. While she read and practiced the script for the umpteenth time that day, Cia was already getting bored of it.Vanessa didn't believe that she acted it properly so she kept trying again. As she moved forward, trying to act based on the description of the character she was assigned for, Vanessa missed a foot and she fell on to the floor, she twisted her knee on that act."Nessa!" Cia exclaimed in fear as she rushed towards her friend and tried to help her. Vanessa assured her that she could stand up on her o
The door of his master bedroom was kicked open by Manuel and he took Vanessa straight to his bed and he placed her gently on it.Afterwards, Manuel went to his drawer, pulled out a small first aid kit and came back to attend to her wounds. Vanessa was hesitant to allow him touch her leg but after a few minutes of thoughts, and his persistence, she finally allowed him to touch her.Manuel took her leg out gently, and after opening the balm he applied it slowly on her. He rubbed his hand on it in a circular motion, he didn't want to hurt her with the application.Manuel was soon done, Vanessa wished that he didn't stop. She loved how his hands felt on her skin, it was driving her crazy. She couldn't believe that his small touch on her brought greater effects on her body. She continued to watch him move around the room after he went to put the box back to its place. "You have to rest after this," he suggested. When Vanessa tried to stand up, he insisted that she rested inside his room u
It was evening time and Vanessa was standing outside on the balcony of the bedroom, glaring at the sight of the environment within the huge villa. She was restless inside of her and she couldn't stop thinking about her recent moment with Manuel. Her heart already accepted him, but her mind still dwells in the past.Vanessa was ready to be with Manuel and start over a new beginning with him. Why did her past memory keep coming to disrupt her decision? Her head was in a mess, filled with unending thoughts.She didn't focus on her surroundings, she also didn't realize that Manuel was standing behind her, admiring her beauty. Manuel stood at the entrance of the balcony where he realized that Vanessa was in. He couldn't help himself but look at her, she was so beautiful, he couldn't get his eyes off her.Vanessa was putting on his shirt and it was huge enough to cover her body down to her thighs. It didn't go below her knees so Manuel could see her long beautiful legs Exposed. She had s
Manuel had just returned from the office and he realized that Vanessa was nowhere to be found. He asked Adrian to check her location but it was unavailable because there was no signal in the area that she was.Manuel was angry, but he tended to calm himself down. It was almost nine p.m. and Vanessa wasn't back from the studio."We should go to the studio to see if she's still there" He stated, grabbing his coat from the couch and heading out with Adrian who seemed to be busy with his phone.As they went into the car, Adrian coincidentally surfed through the internet and when he came across the pictures of Cia, he decided to look more."What is it? Start the car!" Manuel demanded, he couldn't help but think that Vanessa was in some kind of danger.Even though she had to do a night scene, she was supposed to tell him about it.They were officially a couple now and they're together. Manuel still tried her number and it didn't connect."Boss, I don't think that Mrs Howells is at the studi
The next morning Vanessa woke up with a bad throbbing headache which sent her regretting why she ever went to the club the previous night.After she had managed to wake up, she noticed the man with a cold, yet handsome face glaring at her. Vanessa sat upright on the bed..She had a little memory of what happened the previous night, it made her ashamed of herself. She knew that Manuel was angry at her. His whole face showed it."Here" he extended a mug of coffee to her. Knowing that she woke up with a hangover, coffee was the best remedy for it so he had the coffee prepared in advance.Vanessa wanted to say something to him, she had to apologize for going to a club without telling him and making him worry about it. And she also got into trouble. He had yet again rescued her and Cia."Manuel.. I." "There's absolutely nothing you have to say to me Vanessa. What the hell were you thinking?" He scolded her. She folded herself meekly on the bed as she watched him vent out his anger on her.
Cia soon realized that she shouldn't be touching Adrian, so she withdrew her hands from his bare chest. "I.. I'm sorry " she immediately apologized and wanted to turn away. Adrian grabbed her wrist quickly."Wait" he said briefly, and then a long silence followed. He didn't know the reason why he held her back, maybe he should have just let her go.Adrian was dumbfounded. He then finally knew what to say and he asked. "Are you done with the treatment?" That was the only thing that he could say. He then lowered his face shyly."I'm almost done." Cia stated. She continued with it and after she was done she left the room without saying even a word to him.Adrian felt a bit guilty and he blamed himself for making Ciara uncomfortable around him. He just couldn't control how he felt about her. He wrapped a jacket around himself and he stood up to put on some clothes so that he could resume working. Upon walking towards the wardrobe, he felt his mobile phone vibrate inside his pockets. Ad
Cia had waited for a long while before she saw Vanessa descending the staircase coming into the living room.When she went to knock on her bedroom door earlier, she heard the moans and had to give her space. From the way she walked, Cia already understood what happened between her and Manuel.She tried not to act as if she knew and she just went to Vanessa. "What took you so long?" Cia asked. Vanessa couldn't give her an answer, she just smiled and said. "Something urgent came up. I'm sorry I had you waiting for so long" Vanessa instantly apologized and she pulled Cia's hand. "I'm really sorry " "It's fine," Cia said with a smile, recalling what she heard. Vanessa must've had a good time with her husband.They soon left the mansion together, boarded a taxi and went straight to the boutique for shopping.The boutique was located in the west part of a city, a little bit far from the studio.Vanessa made sure to pick out all the clothes that fitted the photoshoot theme in her phone befo
Thank you all for reading.I really appreciate anyone who comes across this note. This is a token of my appreciation, thanking you for reading the book from the first chapter to the one present.This story wouldn't have been successful without your comments, reads and views. Emmanuel, Vanessa, Ciara, Adrian, Nolan, Nancy and Allen appreciate you all for reading their story.thank you for your encouragements and your patience. I hope to release more interesting books for you all to read.I hope to tell more stories.This was my very first billionaire romance trial. I hope to Write more in the future! Thank You!
Vanessa was waiting for Manuel outside the mansion. She had been inside the car for minutes— waiting.He was yet to come, she wondered why she allowed him to attend the online meeting. Manuel promised not to spend more than five minutes and now it was taking him hours to come.She heard their voices outside the car and she came out. Manuel was with Nolan and Adrian, Cia too. As they all walked out of the mansion.Cia held a small luggage. She put it inside the car."You forgot them" she said, Cia leaned near her ears and whispered. "The sexy lingeries, you will need them to seduce him" "Come on, Cia. Don't be silly" Vanessa warned.Vanessa took Nolan from his dad. "Manuel, what took you so long?" She asked and Manuel pointed to Nolan. "He did." "He insisted on coming with us but I told him it was impossible," Manuel explained."Nolan, is that true?" She asked him.The little boy nodded. "Yes mummy… I want to go on a vacation with you""But it isn't a Vacation. It's a honeymoon" "Wh
The huge church hall was designed beautifully to match the event ongoing.The soft sounds of piano playing emanated and filled the hall. There were so many people present in a bid to witness the eternal bond of the most beautiful union in New York. Vanessa walked slowly but graciously towards the altar with a bouquet of white roses in her hand. Beside her, was Mr Adams who served as her father.Asides being her manager, Mr Adams was also like a father to her. He had trained and helped her in many ways so they had a bond.Since it was her wedding, he decided to play the role of a father to her and she was grateful for it.Vanessa looked so beautiful in her dazzling white satin wedding dress. The dress was so beautiful it fitted her perfectly, bringing out her hour-glass shape to notice. Her hair was beautifully styled by the most popular hair stylist in the city. She wore a different hairstyle today, her hair was made into a high bun and was curled underneath. A few strands were lef
Vanessa and Cia were both together inside the bathroom. While Vanessa was outside waiting for Cia to be done with the pregnancy test, she wished deeply that it was true she was pregnant.For the past few weeks, Cia had been falling sick continuously and when they went to the hospital to run some tests, it came out negative.The doctor explained that a blood test might not detect the pregnancy since it early so they decided to carry out a urine test on their own.Vanessa waited for her and it's been ten minutes and Cia hasn't come outside the bathroom."Cia.. you're taking so much time. Is anything the problem?" She asked, knocking on the door waiting impatiently for her to come out."I'm coming…" Cia yelled from inside.She spent an extra five minutes before she came out with the result. Cia took three tests so she had to wait for them to be completed before she showed them to Vanessa.Cia already knew that the results were positive but Vanessa didn't. She showed them to her…. "Ahhhh
When Vanessa rushed outside, she was expecting to see them but she didn't. Instead, other people were present and the garden was fully decorated with beautiful roses and shiny lights.It was barely evening but the place looked extremely beautiful with the designs. Vanessa already knew that it wasn't the kind of setting that they were supposed to prepare for the next scene.The next scene wasn't a proposal or wedding scene. Why did the garden look as if they had arranged it for a wedding?She questioned herself in her thoughts but she didn't say anything. She looked around and everyone watched her as she stepped in."What's going on?" Vanessa asked but didn't get a response from them. They only stared at her with excitement written on their faces.Even though Vanessa enjoyed the scene in front of her, she just wanted an explanation from someone but they didn't seem to pay attention to her anymore.She turned to Carmen and she realized that Carmen wasn't standing behind her anymore but
Manuel arrived in the place just in time. He strolled through the dark lobby, heading for the staircase because the elevator was no option. He had to climb all the way up and search each and every office for VanessaJason was quick to notice him when he heard his footsteps. He hid behind a pole and shot at Manuel who dodged the hit and took shelter under the staircase.Manuel also shot his gun but he missed Jason. The shootout continued and Vanessa heard it. She already knew that Manuel was there and all she had to do was to escape.She was at the verge of getting her hands from the cuffs. Vanessa moved her fingers slowly, rolling it through the cuffs until it got to her knuckles which was the hardest part for her.Vanessa groaned out, she was trying to hide the pain and not make any noise so she could escape but it was difficult for her. The pain was just too unbearable for her to hold back in.Tears rolled down her eyes uncontrollably as she was finally able to free one of her hands
Jason suddenly returned after Vanessa heard the loud gunshot sound. She was frightened with the way he bashed the door open when he came in.Jason pointed his gun at her. "Don't you try anything or I'll shoot you" he threatened her.Jason immediately unlocked the handcuffs and chains and he dragged Vanessa outside with him."Move it!" He demanded, pushing her forward. Vanessa did as he commanded her to and they went downstairs together.She was held captive by him. Another loud gunshot sound came again, Vanessa's whole body shivered since she didn't understand what was going on or who was attacking them.She already knows that Jason has had a lot of enemies ever since his scandals. Who could it be? She hoped that they wouldn't mistake her as his accomplice and do something to her.She really wants to survive this phase and go back to her son.Jason brought her out of the house and pushed her into his car. He cuffed her wrists again, then moved to his own side of the car and drove off.
Jason pulled Vanessa with him downstairs, her hairs were still in the shackles of his chains so it was difficult for her to escape.They reached the living room and he pushed her onto a chair. Before Vanessa would regain herself from the push, Jason already grabbed a gun from the fridge beside a couch.The apartment was shabby and small, it looked like a place that has been abandoned for months. How did he find such a place to bring her?Jason noticed the disgusted looks on her face as he pointed his gun at her. "What is it? You do not like it here?" He asked.Vanessa shook her head and didn't speak.Jason moved forward and hit her shoulder with his gun, making her feel weak. Vanessa couldn't withstand the pain so she cried out painfully."You seem disgusted, right? Well, this is what your actions caused me. You cost me my career, my life and my fame. You took everything away from me, bitch! I'll make you pay I promise" he vowed.Vanessa tried to say something but Jason slapped her ha
Vanessa had woken up but the room atmosphere surrounding her was dark. She tried to stand up and help herself see properly, only to realize that her hands were tied to a bed.It took her a while before she realized that the room wasn't dark but her eyes were covered in blindfolds which prevented her from seeing.Vanessa already knew the identity of her kidnapper. He was Jason, an obsessive actor who was also her ex boyfriend. How did she manage to get into his grip again? She remembered their last encounter. When he tried to force himself on her but she escaped from it.Jason vowed that he would get his revenge and now, it was obvious that he would. That was why he came into her life again anonymously as a sponsor.No wonder she felt suspicious and asked Mr Adams if he was sure of the sponsorship. Most movie sponsors would love to be known by the world and by that, they would be able to promote their brands but Jason insisted to be kept as an anonymous identity because he is on the r