Lilian's POV A soft moan escaped my lips as my eyes fluttered open. I stared at a dark-painted wall, feeling disoriented. I instinctively tried to observe my environment but a sharp pain in my head caused me to go still, making me whimper. "Ow," I groaned softly. Closing my eyes briefly to endure the ache, I suddenly became aware of the warm breath behind me. It was soothing yet strange. Startled by it, I flickered my eyes open again and turned slightly, only to see Alexander lying beside me. It was then I noticed his hands wrapped around me. "What the hell?" I yelled, grabbing his hands and trying to yank them away. "Get your hands off me!" I appreciated that he saved my life, but this was no excuse for such an invasion of privacy. "Alexander!" I snapped, unintentionally jerking him hard with my elbow. Alexander stirred from his sleep, his eyes slowly opening. The moment his gaze locked with mine, my body froze, and my heart began to race in a way I couldn't explain.
Lillian's POV."It's for Jessica," Alexander replied, gesturing toward me.My jaw dropped at his words. Did he get a wheelchair for me? How did he even know...? Oh, Martin must have told him. "Why did you get a wheelchair for me...I mean, when?" I asked, my voice filled with amazement. "I ordered it on our way to the mansion. Though It would be a pleasure to carry you everywhere, I don't want to cause you any inconvenience," He said, glancing at me with a gentle smile. A warmth spread through my heart as his words sank in. "It's an electric wheelchair. You don't have to worry about anyone pushing you. Also, if you want to go downstairs, there's an elevator. But if you are claustrophobic, I'll have a stair lift installed for you..." I hadn't felt this kind of kindness in a long time. The wheelchair I was using wasn't electric. I had to push myself everywhere, and it wasn't comfortable at all. My complaints had always been ignored. To see a stranger doing so much for me. It was ov
Lillian's POVAlexander's face immediately saddened, and it felt like I had said too much. I truly didn't mean to hurt his feelings, he had been so nice to me."Alexander...I'm sorry," I apologized, lowering my gaze. “I don't know why you keep mistaking me for her, but you've got to believe that I'm not your fiancée.""You look like her," Alexander said, his voice quivering with emotion. "I will show you some pictures," He said, reaching for his pocket.He pulled out his phone, and his fingers hovered over it for a few moments."This is one of them," He said, handing me his phone. As I looked at the picture, a gasp escaped my lips. In it, Alexander had his arms wrapped around a woman who looked exactly like me."What the—" I trailed off, speechless for a second.She had the same hazel eyes and brunette hair as I did. Every feature she possessed mirrored mine."If you scroll further, you will see more pictures," Alexander said softly. I scrolled down and saw more images of this woman
Lillian's POV My heart began pounding rapidly in my chest and my grip on my phone tightened. The worst that I feared had happened. For a second, I wished that this was all a nightmare and I would wake up soon. I closed my eyes tightly, wishing that once my eyes opened, all this wouldn't be real. As I fluttered my eyes open, I slowly turned in the direction of the couch. A scream left my lips at the sight of Dustin. My eyes widened in fear and I shrunk backward, my breath hitching and sweat instantly forming on my skin. It felt like there was no oxygen in the room because I couldn't breathe. Dustin had his wounds treated with band-aids on his face, temple, and neck. He looked fit enough to harm me terribly. "You were sleeping so peacefully that I didn't want to wake you," He smirked, crossing one of his legs over the other. "How...how..." I stuttered, my breath shortened. "How did I get in here?" He said, guessing my question. "Well, the idiot that saved you didn't tell you to
Alexander's POVBeing in the same bed that she would never occupy again, hurt me to the core. Her pretty vanilla scent still lingered in the sheets, and it made me miss her the more. I felt like going to that hotel and pulling her into my arms.I knew that she said she wasn't my Jessica, but I didn't believe that at all. She didn't just look like Jessica, she also acted like her. Jessica had always been kind-hearted from the moment I met her.I met her in a cafe when I was a teenager. Although no one knew her origins at that time, she meant the world to me. She looked so beautiful, fair, and innocent as she sat in that cafe quiet as an angel with a little romance book in her hand. She had always been a sucker for books.That day, I couldn't stop watching her. I had never beheld a perfect human, but she was one. After I met her in that restaurant, I sneaked out of school simply to watch her at that café until she noticed me. I still go to that Cafe to date. I just sit down there, lonel
Alexander's POV."What!" I exclaimed, anger and fear rippling through my veins. "What do you mean she's missing?""When I returned, I didn't check on her immediately, but after thirty minutes—""Cut to the chase and tell me exactly what happened!" I yelled, my heart pounding terribly in my chest."I don't know exactly what happened, I'm driving around searching for her. I don't know if she left on her own accord or..."Dread crept into my mind at the thought of her falling into an enemy's hand again.No! no! I couldn't lose her again."Sir, calm down. I'll find her—""Don't tell me that crap! This is exactly what happened when Jessica was first kidnapped. I was a fool to trust you with her care again!" I shouted, my eyes bloodshot with fury."Weren't there any security guards? Or did you leave her all alone to bring those records?" I asked, my breath hitching as the entire room began to spin.There was a moment of silence as he realized how much he had let me down."How could you do t
Alexander's POVI drove as fast as I could to the abandoned hospital where Jessica was.As I got there, I saw a few men standing outside the place. They looked hefty and had guns. Dustin had taken this much precaution! I knew he was bent on ending my lover’s life! Quickly, I pulled over the car and took my gun and as I stepped out, one of them spotted me."Stop right there!" He yelled, immediately and before I knew it, he shot at me.I gasped and swiftly dropped to the floor. More than a few bullets came, and I rushed to the back of the car for safety."He's behind the car," I heard a loud voice, followed by footsteps.I held my gun tightly and waited until they reached me.As the first person got to me, I sprang up and shot him in the shoulder and straight in the lege. Before he could recover, I grabbed his gun and used it to strike him and the other person in the head.They both dropped to the floor, immobilized. I darted my gaze to the ones at the gate, and they shot a few bullets
Alexander’s POV"Turn back slowly and take her back to where you found her?" That voice didn't sound like Dustin’s. I scoffed and turned to face him. I thought it was Dustin, but it was the damned doctor who put my woman in this state.He pressed the gun against my forward and growled, "Go drop her back inside or I'll put a bullet in your head,"I smirked, taking slow strides back into the room. Gently, I placed Jessica back on the bed."Please hang in there," I whispered, stepping away from her.I faced the fool who was still pointing his gun at me and released a menacing smirk, "You just made the biggest mistake of your life..." I said, approaching him.His grip on the gun tightened, and he growled, "Take another step and I'll fucking shoot you!!!""You should've just escaped like that weakling, Dustin," I taunted.Just as I was about to disarm him, one of my men appeared, swiftly shooting the doctor.He let out a sharp groan before collapsing to the floor. It was fast, I liked it.
Alexander's POV. I dreaded spending another day with her but I had no choice. Our contact was bearable yesterday only because I tried getting some information from her, but today, she annoyed me endlessly."Alex, would you like to watch a movie with me?" she asked, sitting on the couch beside me.As her skin brushed against mine, I instinctively pulled away. "I'm doing something on my phone. I'm not interested in watching a movie right now. Maybe later," I lied, not looking up. "Okay, I'll watch a movie on my own then," she said, letting out a dramatic sigh loud enough for me to hear.As she stood to leave, she suddenly turned back to face me. "I forgot to tell you that my parents and your mom will be coming tonight for dinner," she announced without any warning. "What?" I exclaimed, lifting my gaze in shock."Why are they coming to have dinner with us?" I questioned sharply, unable to hide my fury. "They want to discuss about the engagement and wedding. Since we've sorted out o
Lillian's POV.I stared down at the money Martin had given me; Alexander had asked him to give it to me because it would take a while to unfreeze the accounts. Slowly, I recalled how Martin told me almost everything that had been happening in the mansion during my absence.His stories sounded a bit exaggerated, but based on what I experienced today, I was sure that they were true. He told me how crazy, manipulative, and controlling Jessica was. He said he felt sorry for Alexander because he was under so much pressure.I felt bad for him too. I couldn't imagine living with a nut job like that woman.Martin narrated, rather passionately, how torn apart Alexander was without me. I was also heartbroken by everything, but what could we do? We were both helpless in this situation.He was unwilling to leave with me, and his parents, along with Jessica's parents would only make our love difficult. Despite how inconvenient things were, we just had to keep living apart.I let out a sad sigh and
Author's POV.Jessica inhaled sharply and walked to her room. Upon entering, she grabbed her phone from the bed before sinking into it.She swiped a pillow below her head, making herself comfortable as she searched for a good drug that could get Alexander under her control for a while until she achieved her aim.Although she had no desire to be a mother, Jessica was convinced that getting pregnant would mark a turning point in her relationship with Alexander. Alexander always had a soft spot for kids. She would be the center of attraction."Would it be wise to drug him with something that would make him unconscious or something that would make him aroused?" Jessica thought, biting her bottom lip mischievously. "There is no fun in fucking an unconscious body. I think giving him an aphrodisiac would be best."Jessica rubbed her thighs against each other, closing her eyes in imaginary pleasure."This is going to be more exciting than playing the supportive partner," Jessica smirked. "But
Author's POV."I want to get rid of her as much as you do," Gianna said, her tone laced with frustration. "But I can't touch her for now." Jessica's face twisted in anger. Her mother was her only hope in getting rid of Lillian without a trace,but now she seemed hesitant?"What do you mean by that?" Jessica demanded, frowning deeply. "Your father is being suspicious," Gianna replied, her voice wary. "He asked if I knew Lillian or if she could be your twin." "What did you tell him?" Jessica's brows furrowed in concern. "I told him that I didn't understand what was happening, but promised to look into it," Gianna said, letting out a sigh. "I might just make up a lie that she was stolen at birth, but it might backfire and give her an advantage over us," Gianna said her voice laced with worry. Jessica also became worried at her father's curiosity about the situation. She just hoped he would back down and not have anything investigated. "But how am I going to handle her going after A
Author's POV. "How could you do this to her?" Alexander yelled, glancing at Lillian, who was on the couch. Alexander, upon his arrival, saw Lillian lying on the floor, unconscious and pale. He was stunned and baffled by the sight. He carried her into his car, then took her into the mansion. He suspected that it had something to do with Jessica. The current guilty look on her face confirmed his suspicion. "What did you do to her?" Alexander demanded, his rage evident. Jessica was a bit taken aback by how he kept yelling at her. This wasn't the Alexander she knew. This man was completely different, driven by another force, which was not the love for her. "Jessica!" She flinched, wondering the right words to say, in order not to upset him some more. "Jessica, how could you do this? There are bruises all over her body. What is wrong with you?" he queried, wondering how Jessica could be so awful.Jessica did not want to lose face so she yelled back, "How did you know that I did tha
Author's POV.Lillian was visibly astounded by her words, but she refused to be afraid. She didn't just come here to waste her time. She came for a purpose, and she was going to fulfill it."I'm sorry for being so intrusive, but I need to have my accounts unfrozen by Alexander. I'm not here to see him for anything else" Lillian said, hoping she would understand. "I know why you're upset, and I would be enraged if I were in your shoes, but I need you to please let me talk to him," she added, her tone considerate."Shut up!" Jessica shunned her. "You're nothing but a golddigger. Have you no shame at all? Imagine not having an income of your own as a grown woman. Such a disgrace to womanhood."Lillian felt so insulted by her words but saw no point in fighting with her. She just needed to see Alexander and get things sorted out.She was already looking for a job, and one seemed to be more promising than the others. She didn't think she was a disgrace because she didn't have money. She wo
Author's POV.As they got to the mansion, Alexander removed his hand from Jessica's grip."I'll head upstairs and have a shower before coming back down for breakfast. I feel a bit sweaty," Alexander muttered, using that excuse to get away from her.He rushed upstairs and took off his clothes. He glanced at the painting of Lillian, and his heart raced wildly in his chest."I don't know what I'm doing anymore," Alexander sighed, walking over to the painting. "I promised her that I would never leave her side, and we would elope together. I just broke that promise without even fighting to fulfill it.""But how can I fight in this situation? She seemed to have given up on us, or rather unwilling to be the other woman," Alexander muttered, tracing his finger over Lillian's lips in the painting."I miss the softness of her lips," Alexander whispered, licking his lips. "It's so different and relishing. I also miss her taste. There's never a time when she doesn't taste delicious. She just gets
Author's POV.A sly smile appeared on Jessica's lips. She knew how soft Alexander could be. She also knew how to get him when she wanted."Are you sure you want to do better, or you're just saying it so I won't get dramatic again?" Jessica smirked, almost rolling her eyes.Before she turned to Alexander, the smug look on her face vanished and was replaced with a feigned sad expression. "I'm saying it because I don't truly want to treat you this way," Alexander said, his voice laced with sincerity. "I don't want to see you hurt or in pain.""So, you're treating me this way because you pity me?" she lifted her brows, setting a bait for him. "No," Alexander shook his head, but deep inside that was what he felt for her. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he didn't love her as much as he did before. He was happy that she returned and escaped that awful life, but apart from that, he felt nothing else. "Are you sure, Alexander?" Jessica asked, her voice low and calculating. "Are you
Author's POV. Dustin was shaking in his cell. He had been locked with a few more criminals and they had been bullying him. "When will the cops take you to the main prison?" one of them asked, pulling closer to him. Dustin cringed and tried to move away, but his inmate grabbed his arm, pulling him back. "Where do you think you're going without answering my question?" he snarled, smacking the back of Dustin's head. "Why are you being so rude? Do you think I'm one of the employees in that stupid company of yours?" Dustin shook his head, his body shivering, "No...no." "Good," His inmate said with a sheepish grin. "Why haven't the cops come to take you like the others? And apart from the fraud case you're involved with, what other crimes are you here for?" "I'm not a fraud—" his words got interrupted by a sudden slap on his cheek. Dustin teared up as his lips quivered out silent sobs. "Why did they bring these degenerates here?" he cried inwardly. "Even if there wasn't eno