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Revenge of the discarded ex-wife The Family
LORRAINE'S POVActor Ryder Sterling's stately home looks like a striking blend of a medieval palace and a modern villa. It has a central gatehouse, towers and turrets reminiscent of medieval castles.However, modern touches such as sleek floor-to-ceiling windows and metallic accents bring a contemporary touch to what would have otherwise been a traditional architecture."What do you think?" the actor asks as we step out of the car and I get a even more clearer view of his childhood home. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth no doubt."This looks like King Uther Pendragon's palace," I say teasingly. "Are you sure your parents will approve of your dressing?" "They will love the design just like everyone else," he assures with a smile. "Let's go. A good dinner awaits." I nod and follow him towards the house.He made a call on our way here to let his parents know that he was bringing a guest home. A six feet tall statue of a middle aged man stands a few steps away from the gran
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Lorraine's Pov"Does she have to date Ryder in order to work with him?" Helen questions in a bitter tone. "You still haven't gained control of your envy, huh?" Ryder angrily responds. "I was just pointing out that -" "Shut up, Helen! Your lack of manners and reason has always been a disgrace to this family!" her father snaps. The girl grudgingly falls quiet and carries on to gulp down a chalice of wine. "Earlier on I checked your Instagram and noticed that you love cheesecake. I asked my servants to prepare one for your dessert," Mrs Sterling informs with the sweetest of smiles before motion one of the servants to bring the cake. The servant bows before rushing off. He returns carrying a plate with covering and places it in front of me. "Enjoy, my lady," he bows and steps back in the line. I pick up the cover and a charred smell fill the air. The servants appear to panic as the members of the family frown with rage."You truly have lost all respect! How dare you ruin the one t
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Lorraine's PovI pick up the few belongings I had left and make my way out again. This time walking strait towards the gate. I must disappear before anyone notices me."Lord Gregory Sterling asked me to get him a bottle of Corton-Charlemagne wine," I lie to the single guard at the gate who nods and opens it for me to leave. It's time to return home and hope that my mind will forget the horror I just witnessed. I really wonder if actor Ryder Sterling is truly helpless against his family's cruelty against servants or their outdated thinking. Has he ever really tried to change them?* * * * * *LUCAS RAVENWOOD'S POVI had assumed that I would be interested in any information that contains my Lorraine's name, but I frown as I read the message that Lorraine's friend, Jessica, sent me just seconds ago."What if you found a Lorraine that doesn't resent you, but instead loves you with her whole heart? Would you give her the chance to heal your broken heart?"I thought she was simply trying t
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LORRAINE'S POV"At least give me a chance to explain," I read Ryder Sterling's phone message and frown.How can he explain the brutal beating of a servant? Will he claim to have no control over the choices of his family again? He may not take part in the cruelty, but he clearly didn't care much either. I ignore the message and carry my cup of hot coffee to the couch closest to the tv. It's been days since I listened to any news. I switch on the tv only to be utterly shocked by the first headline, which is also under the tag of Breaking News."Tragic Death of former Actress Aubrey Sinclair shocks the nation."I blink a few times to make sure that I am not hallucinating because of my tiredness. The same headline remains on the screen after I have opened my eyes again. And a young newscaster tells the tale."In a shocking turn of events, former Hollywood actress Aubrey Sinclair has been found dead in a bathtub inside an apartment downtown belonging to CEO and owner of Stellar Style fas
Last Updated : 2024-11-27Revenge of the discarded ex-wife Prove Of Love
LORRAINE'S POVI have listened to every fresh news about Aubrey Sinclair's death and a good number of people are of the opinion that it is my fault that she committed suicide. That I should have stayed away from my ex-husband's life and mind. There are however those that believe it was Aubrey's own foolishness that ended her life. Many also seem to be blaming her husband's love for me. "I wonder what it feels like to have a man whose love for you makes your enemies take their own life." It's the first message that meets my eyes after unlocking my phone. Just as you would expect, the message is from my former friend, Jessica. I huff in annoyance and carry on to check the list of missed calls. There are several from my work friends and three more from Ryder Sterling. I will be answering none.The sound of the doorbell startles me, making me spill a little of my morning coffee. I walk to the door expecting to see Jessica, but it turns out to be . . . my ex-husband!His smooth skin glow
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He strides forward and I get ready to reach for the knife behind me. I am utterly shocked when he simply falls to his knees in front of me, bends and pecks the skin of my feet several times. I stumble back, my eyes wide. "You . . . did that?!" I exclaim as he rises back to his feet. "You asked me to prove my desperate desire to take care of you," he reminds. "I am guessing it's now your turn to keep your end of the deal. Accept all the good things that I will offer, including your dream Villa at Future Front." He adds with a proud smile."That's . . . a crazy deal," I complain. His graceful compliance to my embarassing demands isn't what I had anticipated. I had thought he would curse me and finally walk away for good."Well, I would be happy to do more than just kiss your feet. You only have to say it," he suggests."Get out!" I snap. He obediently turns on his heel and heads for the door, as if obeying my last command. He however halts and looks back at the last moment."The Vi
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