It's been a busy week for Arielle, while Kelvin was busy preparing the team, Mark Logan was handling matters with the company and Arielle had yet another business lunch with President Paul and Kendra Colson. She barely made it back home to have a rest and was basically out of obligation. The Cowell mansion has been busy with the wedding banquet preparations, and she had to put u seeing Edward every morning as he would come to assist with the preparations and keep Ananbel company. Finally, the day arrived, Sir Lucas and Claudia had gone the previous day to collect the marriage certificate. At night she walked home from work and could only access the home through the back door. The courtyard and house were filled with guests, she recalled Mary had made mentioned grandfather's request for a lesser crowd and just close family friends, but knowing who Claudia and Anable were, they must have convinced Sir Lucas to hold something grand, she could not access her own home and had to sneak hom
Edward and Anable had made their way to the front, she looked beautiful under the limelight. Everyone heard the voice from earlier, Arielle who was so deep into frustration gently raised her head with tears in her eyes. It's been a very long time she cried genuinely. Ever since she came back it has always been for show and making Claudia and her daughter look bad infront of others, but this was not the case. Her tears flowed without her control, she had been stained in blood and so were her lips. The dress which was beautiful from earlier had stains of blood all over it. He stood up trying so much not to lose her balance and fall off. She needed to find Leo within the crowd. The crowd patter way as Leonard Grey walked in, he was dressed in a black tux with an implacable design. Everyone knew that suit was not cheap, for those who did not know him, they could tell he was no ordinary man. Anable scoffed, he knew he had only worn a borrowed suit to impress others. She had not forgotten
Sir Lucas could not afford to lose so much money, the company had been financing his expensive lifestyle and he was not going to let the only backbone he had to finance capital walk away just because Anabel wouldn't sign some prenup. He paid close attention to the details of the contract. Claudia wanted so much to protest but she could not utter a word, the prenup had despicable clauses. Anabel did not leave the marriage with a dime in case of divorce caused by her, Edward was to keep the children if the financial situation of Anabel was not stable. She had no rights over his inheritance or wealth acquired before the marriage, she had a 50% compensation on jointly acquired properties and assets. Edward was to get anything if she cheated on him and the full custody of the kids without visitation rights. Claudia read each and every one of the clauses. Anabel could not hold back her tears, there was nothing more she could do. Her father was shameless enough to give her out without a se
Anabel did not join her parents in bidding the guest farewell, she stayed in her room pondering what next to do. The necklace given to Arielle is her mother's most precious jewelry, it is not just some remembrance but the gem within it is the key to open the vault. The vault is believed to have millions of dollars saved by Mrs. Laura for Arielle’s bridal gift and inheritance for her grandchildren if Areille has a child. The owner of the jewelry takes everything. She has always believed the jewelry to be missing but who would have thought the old man had it in his possession all this while? She is distracted from her thoughts by her mother who walks in and closes the door behind her. “‘Anabel, come eat something, you haven't had anything to eat all day”’ Claudia placed the food on the table. Anabel turns to her mother with so many tears in her eyes. “‘Why are you crying? Is it about the prenup? Don’t worry you will have everything and even if the Richards family won't let you access t
Anabel rode in and listened which was too odd, she is the chatting type and especially when she is with Edward she makes sure to have something for them to chat about. Anabel soon arrives at the phone shop with Edward, they walk in and hand the shop staff the mobile phone who goes to the back and returns a while later. “Madam, the phone can't be fixed, it is damaged and even if we succeed in fixing it which is something I have tried, we won't be able to get the data on the phone”’ Anabel stared at Edward with a worried look. She was not worried about not helping her sister which Edward was thinking, but rather worried she could not access all the data in the phone which was now at her disposal. “‘Ok but I do have an option. Cant we try connecting the phone to another device like a laptop to tap in the data, I mean I have done that multiple times with my own phone?”’ the staff thought for a while and returned to the back, he stayed for over 30 minutes before returning back with the p
Arielle woke up in a room not familiar to her, everything was a blur, and she could barely piece out the happenings of the previous night. She carefully glanced over trying to recall what happened but not too much came. Her surrounding was not helping in her situation. The door opens and she pulls the duvet over her face. “‘Miss your food is ready, Mr. Grey has left for work and will return in no time. He asked me to see you are comfortable so if you need anything please let me know”’ Arielle pulled the duvet from her face, and there stood a maid, she was well-dressed and mannered. The name Grey sounded familiar she remembered she had to go in search of Leo because she didn't want to marry the old man who thing having all the money in the world translated to him having any woman not to mention her. She looked under the duvet and realized she was dressed in a man's clothes. “‘Please can I have something to wear, I mean female clothes”’ the maid walked over to the walk-in closet and w
Leonard had no idea she had woken up, he stood up and walked towards her. “Youre the Mr. Grey from the very start, why didn't you tell me? Why have you kept me so long in the dark Leo.”’ Mrs. Alphia and the others knew it was time to leave the room for the couple, the hunger she had been feeling when she woke up suddenly went away. She stared at him dead in the eye, she wasn't mad, she felt everything but anger, she knew she liked him and was grateful he had come to her rescue when she needed it the most. Everything in the room now made sense, he knew her size so well for they had not only had a night together but had been acquainted with each other all this while. He bought her a new phone and had everything ready before she got up because he knew so much more about her than she ever thought. He was the one who came when her reputation was almost ruined, he was the one who came to her rescue when she felt all hope was gone. Everything made so much sense. “A contract marriage of a y
Arielle got a call, and Leonard Grey asked her to go ahead and answer it. She takes the call and walks a few feet away. ‘’Hello? Who is this?’’ the number was not on her phone but it looked familiar. “Arielle, are you this heartless? You now say you dont have my number?” Edward roar through the phone, with so much anger. He had not gotten the idea in his head about her safety and he wanted to make sure she was safe. ‘’Oh, its you”’ Arielle scoff. She was not expecting a call from him of all people. “What do you want? I dont think I have any business to do with you do I?’’ Edward could not believe this was the same woman who would do anything just some months ago to make him happy, she would cook, make him breakfast, wait for him to return for them to eat dinner together, always pray for his safety, took care of his clothes and made sure he got everything right on track and worked every day on time. He missed those days. Anabel was not ready to take care of him as areille did, she w
EPILOGUE. It's been months since the death of Sir Lucas, while everything he had was sold and dropped into the bank of Anabel, Arielle made sure to tell Claudia her last wish was fulfilled. It's been exactly 3 months and things have been going smoothly. Lovert was doing much better and had long moved in with Arielle. The company Daniel did him so much good, they were best buddies. Arielle runs into the bathroom for the 4th time this morning throwing up yet again. Leonard patted her on the back to ease her pain. She had been like this for a couple of days and despite her pleas not to take her to the hospital, Leonard was done with her stubbornness. He handed her a glass of water. Within 5 days he had lost so much weight and looked too fragile. Arielle did not want to go in order not to make Lovert worry. He was so protective of her reason why she avoided him and only met during dinner. ‘’Gai, please help arielle get ready, while I get the car’’ Leonard walks out before she can prot
“‘Mr. Lovert Greek Garn, Cowell, you are here under arrest for the murder of Lucas Cowell, we advise you to remain silent for anything you say or do would be used against you in a court of law, you have the right to an attorney and if you can't afford one, one would be appointed for you’’ Arielle watched as the dirty cop placed Lovert under arrest. He did not resist arrest, he was in so much shock. He had been in his sister's embrace and was pulled away by the cop. ‘’Little girl, I would advise you to get him a good lawyer, because even with it, I doubt he would be able to see the light of day. Just when they were about to drag out of the building, Leonard noticed the commotion and ran right through the crowd. The press had not gained access. While paparazzi were fun to sneak in, they all knew better than to interfere. It was the Cowell family, but it directly involved the Grey household. Guards of the Grey family were stationed all over the property. While the doctors and all othe
Peace was gradually returning to their lives. Lovert has been staying in the Cowell mansion ever since the death of Grandpa Lambad. He felt living there would bring him close to his mother and also the grandfather he did not get the chance to meet. Due to the recent outbreak of cold fever, He has been extremely busy and the paparazzi did not make things easy for him. He spoke to his big sister every day despite how busy his schedule became. He was more than proud of her, she was declared the 2nd wealthiest after Leonard Grey. indeed they deserved each other, a queen and a king. Lovert got home late, his shift had extended more than he had hoped. He so much wished he could stop by and enjoy dinner with Areille but by the time he was done with work, it was way past midnight. He was too tired to drive, so he called for a cap. The drive home was rather long. He had fallen asleep, the cab driver was the one to wake him up. Lovert was barely awake as he walked his way to Arielle’s room.
The company was doing even better. Arielle walked in as everyone greeted her, she was now the CEO. while Arnold could not help but sneer, it did not border her. With the scandal Anabel had brought yet again, shares were auctioned and thanks to her wonderful husband, all of it was acquired. Now she was the sole owner, just like the Grey empire. Lovert did not want to get involved in the business. The board meeting was set and ready to begin. “We have gone through so much change within a short period and I must congratulate everyone for their hard work and patience. We have been on our feet to do what's best for the company and so far we are winning. Today, I would like to announce the new general manager, Mrs. Kendra Colson’’ Kendra stood up and greeted everyone. So many had not taken notice of her presence before the presentation, while those who did shrug it off as a partner. Arnold was fuming, he knew this day would come now that everything was out in the open. ‘’What about the
The Cowell family was in another dimension of problems. After the press release, Claudia has not been able to get her husband to believe she was innocent. She had to disown her child to prove to him how sincere she was. Grandfather Lambad stayed up all night with Mr Greekgarn. The Greek Garn family would still have Lovert as their heir and his name would not be changed but only the Cowell name could be added. It was a great change since they had nothing against them, the Cowel family accepted. It was their son, he was their blood, however, he was not theirs to keep, they were the ones who had thrown him away from the beginning. Mr Lambad could not sleep, the noise coming from the front made it impossible. Grace helped him out of his quarters to the front, Lucas sat on the couch while his tramp for a wife was on her knees begging for god knows what. ‘’Why can't the both of you keep it down? You can't handle keeping peace at home how do you expect to raise a decent daughter?’’ Mr Lam
The Grey home was in a mess, while some staff got fired due to their involvement, others learned a good lesson. The Matter of the boss was not something to interfere with. Gai made the bed for Arielle, she had very little to eat and has not rested ever since Anabel walked out. Lovert was by her side. He was not willing to leave his sister all alone yet again for the second time. Leonard had some house conflicts to settle. In years, it was the very first time the Grey household was meeting, from uncles to cousins and nieces. Leonard was more than pleased to accommodate them while Uncle Mathew had returned purposely for the gathering. Everyone was seated, and they all looked up to one man, Leonard was now the head of the family, despite his age difference, he was now the leader by birth and right. “Today's event was very unexpected and we are concerned about the outcome of events. To say the very least the matron of the family position has only been held for a couple of days and now w
Arielle took all she had, walking down the highway, nothing made sense at this point. Her design for a competition she has been waiting for, for the longest time, just received an email telling her she has been disqualified. Her draft and that of Arielle’s was found and without a second thought, she knew it was coming. She had freely handed over her shares to Arielle, now her account was empty. She had nothing. Claire won't take her calls neither did the father of her baby. A waves a cap down, she could only head to the vacation house, Edward had gotten for the both of them. There were no guards, the building had been private from the very start. Anabel unlocked the door walking in on Edward. She never would have thought of seeing him here at such a time. Did she come here because he missed her, her heart warming up at the thought of him being there for her? To live in their memories. ‘’You shouldn't have come, why did you do this to me, Anabel, how hard have you been trying?’’ Ana
Everyone stared at the photos, it was intimate but not as Anabel had emphasized. ‘’Oh come on, now that's the best lie I have gotten so far, brother? We both know Arielle has no siblings besides me. She had no other biological sibling and I am the only one closer to that gap so how do you explain it? My mother had no son for our father”’ Anabel laughed like a maniac, all hope was lost, she had nothing left. Her mother has been trying over hours to reason with her father on the terms of her returning home with them, but he has been adamant about his decision not to want her. If she was to go down, then she might as well go down with everyone. She was not the only one at fault and it was time to make everyone see that. ‘’Sir Lucas, your wife bore a son before her death, the baby was said to be dead, and you never saw its body. How sure are you that the child died at birth?” Leonard turned to Sir Lucas who was now staring at Arielle strangely. He knew just how much she hated him for t
Arielle had no idea of where Leonard was taking her, while Lovert, Daniel, and Mark drove in the opposite direction of the city, they were riding towards the hotel they had met the very first day. Arielle could not hide the smile on her face. She had not been around this part of the city ever since their night together. After pulling into the driveway, he opened the door for her. ‘’Wanna come inside”’ he extends his hands to help her. They walked inside and the front desk clerk recognized them. She had met a good number of one-night stands, but Arielle stood out, she looked so unprepared on her day, she was covered in love bites and they had to bring her new clothes as hers was in no shape to be worn for another time.Arielle had not taken notice of the room number, but she did remember her way back and they were heading the same way. Just like the very time they had met Arielle walked into the room acting all drunk and woozy. Leonard quickly picked up on the act and in no time the