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THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY
TESSA’S POVI cleaned the tears on my face before turning to see who it was. Then maybe I would think if I would whine the window glass down or not. But I paused when I saw the face that I least wanted to see right now.I paused as I looked at Kace knocking continuously on my door. My face hardened when I looked at him and recalled the pictures of him and Caroline in bed.I turned on the ignition of the car and zoomed off not minding that he was still standing there and also not missing the surprised look on his face. I didn't see the need to live with him anymore since I knew the real him now.*******************************************I arrived at the house and went straight upstairs to pack all my belongings from our bedroom. I made sure I didn't leave a single belonging of mine in his house and I was quick about it because I didn't want him to come home and see me. I couldn't stand the sight of him anymore. I brought my luggage downstairs and singlehandedly kept them all in my c
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE
KACE’S POVWhen I stormed out of the hospital angrily. Reaching outside, I found out that my dad's driver had already come to take the car back to the manor.Due to how I freaked out when my dad collapsed on the floor, I personally had to drive him to the hospital even though my dad's driver insisted on being the one to drive us. I ended up telling him to come and drive the Jeep back home.I sighed and took my car. I know that wasn't the right decision knowing Tess was still in the hospital but at that moment I wasn't thinking straight at all.I got into the car and drove off to the nearest bar thinking that alcohol would help numb all the pains I was feeling in my heart, after everything that had happened today.Reaching the bar, I texted Brandon to know if he was recovering and he said he was doing fine. I wanted to get down from my car when I got a call from Brandon.But it was Tess's voice I heard. She was angry at me for not replying to her texts or calls but was also concerned a
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWO
KACE’S POVI sighed and placed my hands on Akimbo. But just when I wanted to walk to my car and drive home. I heard Drake's voice behind me.“ Ace. Where were you throughout the meeting? “ Drake asked as I turned to see him standing behind me with my foster mother. I decided to refer to her as my foster mother after the act she put up today. A real woman with the heart of motherhood would never do that to a child she raised and called her own.“ It doesn’t concern you. Now let’s go “ My foster mom said and glared at me before walking towards Drake's car.It didn't bother me because I wasn’t gonna explain myself to them anyway. My eyes trailed her as she walked away and I caught a glimpse of the new car that she got into.Wow, they even came in the same car and I noticed that the car was brand new. Well, that’s not bad because Drake had finally gotten a new car like he always desired.But before Drake would walk away following my foster mother, I saw a look of regret on his face and h
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREE
KACE’S POV“ I think there is one way to find out, “ Eliana said as she looked at us all. “ What do you mean there's only one way to find out?? “ My mother in law asked as she looked at Eliana, confused by what she just said.“ Why do you all forget that we have a computer expert, Brandon? Tess, you overreacted because I don't think that Kace would ever do such a thing. If you notice his eyes were closed throughout the video and even in the pictures he just laid there with his eyes closed too '' Eliana explained and I saw Tess stop for a moment to think.“ I swear to you. Listen, I don't even remember what happened or how I reached the hotel after I took the drinks that Caroline ordered for us. That fucking bitch must have drugged me “ I butted in trying to convince Tess.She took a look at the pictures again and this time around he had a look of doubt on her face. I stood there looking innocently at them like a person who was accused wrongly.“ Brandon would hack into the hotel's da
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR
KACE’S POV“ Anyway I have news that would lighten your moods, because I’m sure the reason that brought you all here like Mrs. Adele just said, is a good mood spoiler, “ Brandon said and we all curiously looked at him waiting for the good news he had to tell us. “ Well, go on with it “ Tess was the one who spoke this time around, urging Brandon to speak. She took this matter seriously because she knew it would redeem her company's image and name.“ I'm very close to finding out the name of the account holder that all the money that has been embezzled is being kept. At first, I was able to hack into it, but was met with a strong firewall that I have never seen or heard of before. The firewall must have been built specially for that particular purpose. Now I have got a way to breach the firewall “ Brandon said with a grin on his face as he looked at us.“ Really? That's great news. So how long do we have to wait? “ I asked him and he grinned more.“ That's the interesting part. Normall
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE
TESSA’S POV“ Guys!! I'm noticing foul play in the company's financial algorithm. Someone is trying to tamper with it, “ Brandon said alarmingly, calling our attention to him.When would all this come to an end? Someone was trying to send money out of the company's account again? So had it been I didn't talk to Brandon for help, they would have still stolen the money again?“ What?! Please stop the person. I think the person is trying to show the others in the company that Kace is an incompetent boss “ My mom said.What she said made sense. Whoever this person was, we would find the person and put the person behind bars. I felt relieved that Kace didn't intentionally run to his Ex.But one thing was for sure, I'll find Caroline and tell her a piece of my mind. She was dumb to have sent the pictures of them naked without blurring her body, now I had a nude picture of her.“ Don’t worry, the firewall protecting it is strong and they can't transfer any dime without Kace’s fingerprint. I
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX
TESSA’S POV“ If you want to get your mom alive, do as I say. Feel free to contact the police if you wish, but they’ll never find us. So it's your choice “ The message read.I gasped when I read the message and began crying again. What I dreaded the most was to ever experience a kidnap. That shit is so scary and now my mom was a victim.“ What the fuck!! These kidnappers are getting bold nowadays. How can they say we should feel to inform the police '' Brandon complained and Kace's face hardened as he clenched his fists.“ You all have to calm down and let's find a possible solution to this or better still less negotiate with them, “ Brandon said.“ Babe, reply to the text and ask them how much they want. I'll pay any amount they mention. Even though it means I'll have to sell our house and we'll move back into the manor “ Kace said as he used his palm to clean the tears on my face.I sobered up when it dawned on me that if I continued acting weak and wallowing in guilt, that wouldn't
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN
KACE’S POV“ Wait, “ Brandon said and held my hand, making me abruptly stop.“ Why? “ I asked him as I turned around to look at him. All these things happening were weighing me down and I couldn't wait for everything to be over, so we could enjoy our lives.At first, I didn't wanna agree with Brandon’s idea but seeing that he was determined, I agreed to it. But that doesn't mean that if it works out or doesn't yield positive results, I wouldn't carry out my plan.“ I think we should leave together. We'll pick up the FBI personnel and you'll drop us off at the club. Also, I'll need one more favor “ Brandon said and I nodded my head for him to continue speaking.“ I'll need a new car. Don't worry I'll use my money, but please you'll be the one to help me purchase it “ He said.“ Why? “ Tessa butted in and asked him.“ So that I'll be able to go out when necessary. At least the killers wouldn't know I changed my car. I'll be very careful, trust me I have me I have my ways. “ Brandon said
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THE ARRANGED BRIDE EPILOGUE
KACE POVIt's been five years since I proposed to Tessa officially and we had a big wedding.Triss was taken to the hospital that day and was revived but her tongue got burned because of the poison and till date, she hasn't been able to talk. She was taken to a mental asylum first before she was finally taken to prison.Drake on the other hand met a beautiful girl at our company. Her name is Beverly Wayne. They got married three years ago and she is currently pregnant.My cousin Barbara met Vin and they began to date. Vin didn't mind that she had a child. He loves and cares for her as though she is his biological child. They got married a year ago.Brandon and Eliana got married a year after I had my official wedding with Tessa, which was four years ago. They have a baby girl, whose name is Shantel, she is just one year old. Brandon’s parents came to apologize to Brandon a few years back.Tessa’s mom adopted a little boy because she said it was boring staying in their big mansion alon
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-EIGHT
TESSA’S POVKace slept off while I stayed awake gazing at his handsome face. When I wanted to close my eyes to sleep, I got a text from Triss asking that we wear matching outfits.I smiled when I saw the message and tested her back agreeing to it. She then told me she had already ordered the outfit and mine would be delivered to me tomorrow. I finally slept off with a peaceful mind.*************************************The sound of birds chirping woke me up from sleep and I stretched before yawning as I sat up on our bed. Kace was sleeping and he looked handsome even while sleeping.I hadn't slept and woken up with a peaceful mind like I did today, in a long time. I was in a good mood. When I attempted to get down from the bed, Kace's eyes snapped open.“ What is it by the time? “ Kace asked as he swiftly sat up on the bed. I checked the time on the phone.“ 9 am why are you asking? “ I asked him. He sprang out of bed headed to the bathroom and cursed under his breath.“ I have a me
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-SEVEN
TESSA’S POV“ I overheard her and Drake talking about it the day I had that accident. She wanted to threaten Drake because he said he’ll expose her….. “ I said and trailed off mid-sentence when the next thing we heard was a female voice screaming.It was coming from the direction where the maid, Agent Maynard, and the policemen went.We all went there and saw the maid standing with her hands covering her mouth as she looked into the room with a horrified look on her face. Agent eyes were widened in surprise too.When we got there and I looked inside the room I saw my mother-in-law lying down in her pool of blood. There was a knife covered with blood beside her.I gasped at the sight in front of us. She was stabbed to death. Could it be that she committed suicide? Or someone killed her. How come no one knew about it until now?“ Rachael!! Rachael!! “ My father-in-law called out her name and wanted to run and hold but was held back by Kace and Agent Maynard.Drake had a shocked look on
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-SIX
KACE’S POV“ Calm down! I’m safe and okay. I’m on my way to Brandon. He said we are to meet in the next forty minutes and the forty minutes is almost over so I’m on my way driving there. Shit!! let me call you back “ Eliana said and ended the call abruptly.“ What just happened, why did she curse and end the call so abruptly? “ My mother-in-law who I didn’t even know was listening in on our conversation asked me.That was the same question I was asking myself right now. Why did she end the call so abruptly? I was worried and so was Tess and her mom.I dialed Brandon’s number to ask him to track Eliana's phone so that we would know her location and go to check on her because I feared that she was in danger due to the way she ended the call abruptly.“ Hey Brandon, please can you track Eliana’s number? I think she is in danger, we were talking on the phone and she cursed before abruptly ending the call “ I said to him and he chuckled.“ She’s here with me right now. There is no cause fo
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-FIVE
KACE’S POV“ What?! “ I couldn't help but exclaim when I picked up Agent Maynards to call. I didn't wanna disturb Tessa but at the same, I couldn't help exclaiming.“ What happened?! “ Tessa asked me but I couldn't answer her because I was still talking to Agent Maynard. So I put the call on loudspeaker for her to hear what Agent Maynard too.“ His body and that of his daughter was found this morning in their house. It was a sorrowful sight to behold. They were found dead in their own pool of blood. Whoever perpetrated the act must have done it last night, " Agent Maynard said.Tessa, who was yawning a few seconds ago and wanted to go back to sleep, was wide awake now with a confused look on her face.“ Who are you guys talking about? “ Tessa asked us. I couldn’t get myself to talk because I didn’t wanna be the one to squash all her hopes that today may not be our victory day anymore.“ Hey Tess is that you? “ Agent Maynard asked her softly.“ Yes, it’s me. Please just answer me, is i
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-FOUR
TESSA’S POVSeeing Kace trying to communicate with his eyes to Agent Maynard and Brandon who just walked into the house with smiles on their faces was funny.I'm pretty sure that he was trying to tell them not to utter a word because Brandon was about to speak.Luckily Agent Maynard understood the message Kace was trying to pass across when he saw Kace's foster mom seated with my mom. He held Brandon’s hand and signaled for him not to talk.I also knew that deep in my mom's heart, if she was given the chance she'll shred my mother-in-law into tiny little pieces. My mom was nice and kind but she was also fierce when necessary.“ Good evening everyone “ Agent Maynard greeted us and we answered with a nod of our heads. I noticed that my mother-in-law looked at Agent Maynard warily.Eliana stood up and kissed Brandon passionately. They were lost in their kiss that I had to clear my throat before they pulled away from each other. Brandon sat down with Eliana while I sat with Kace. Agent Ma
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-THREE
KACE’S POVI drove home as my heart leaped for joy knowing that Tess had regained her memory. That means we would be able to know what happened before she had the accident. Argh, I couldn’t wait to see her.It took me just twenty minutes to drive to my house. My gatekeeper opened the gate for me and I drove in. I quickly parked my car and went into my house, heading upstairs straight.When I got to the front of my bedroom door, I paused and let out a sharp exhale before turning the doorknob of the bedroom door and going in. Hardly had I closed the door when Tessa ran and crushed me in a bear hug.I hugged her back as the scent of her shampoo graced my nose, it was soothing and made me realize how much I was scared if she didn't remember anything.The thought she was carrying my child too made me nervous and glad at the same time. What would be her reaction if I told her? I thought to myself but pushed the thought aside.We pulled away from each and shared a passionate kiss. It was sho
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-TWO
KACE’S POVIt was high time we put an end to all these things happening to us once and for all because I knew without any doubt, that all these things happening were connected to one person and so help me God the day we catch the person behind all this, I’ll kill that person myself, I thought to myself and stepped on the accelerator angrily, zooming off to Vin’s place. I pulled up into Vin’s parking space after twenty minutes and rang the doorbell. The door opened immediately as though the person had been standing at the door and waiting for me.“ What's up? How is Tess doing? Any good news regarding her health? “ Brandon asked immediately after I got into the house.It was noon and really sunny outside, so when I got into the house, I loved it when the cold emitting from the air conditioning in the house touched my skin. It felt refreshing.“ I don't know man, “ I said and slumped on the couch in Vin’s sitting room tiredly. It was only at this moment that I knew how exhausted I was.
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-ONE
TESSA’S POVI woke up and found myself in a strange environment. I saw two people standing not far away from my bed and they seemed like they were having a heated conversation. The man with striking brown eyes rushed to me and called me babe when he saw that I was awake.Babe? Isn't that the pet name that lovers called themselves? So why was he calling me that? I frowned because I didn't remember knowing this man. So I asked who he was and he looked at me, surprised at the question I just asked.An elderly woman and a young lady around my age rushed into the room and they called me, Tessa. The woman said she was my mom but I couldn't remember anything.I was frustrated but didn't show it, these people seemed very worried and I felt venting my frustration would make them worry more.I told the handsome man with striking blue eyes and jet black hair that I didn't know him and also the woman. Although I tried my best to be polite to them.My mind and head were a mess, I was trying hard t
