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TESSA’S POVI saw a short text message and I could read its content without even unlocking my phone because it showed on my screen. The content of the text made me keep the cake down because I was astounded.“ Aren't you going to try to find out the real cause of your Dad’s fallen company? “ The message read and I froze. They all saw my reaction and looked at me worried.“ Tess, what's wrong? “ My mom asked and I was speechless trying to process the words that the message conveyed to me in my head.Is this a prank?Kace took my phone and saw the message which made him gulp nervously. Eliana rushed and collected my phone from Kace. She read it too and stared into space with her brows creased.“ What's going on, why are you all suddenly quiet? Talk to me? “ She said impatiently and when she saw that no one was ready to answer her she collected the phone from Eliana to see for herself. “ Mom, how did Dad’s company go bankrupt? “ I asked her after she read the text message. She went and
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TESSA POV“ I hope so too, “ I said while praying in my heart that it doesn't turn out to be futile and another dead end. We drove off heading for Brandon's house and it wasn't difficult for us since he shared his location and we used Google Maps.Half an hour later we pulled up into the parking lot at the front of his house. He was still staying with his parents and the house was big. From the looks of it, one would know that his family is rich.“ We are here. Call him to open the door so that we wouldn't have to wait out for too long and attract onlookers “ Kace turned to me and said when he turned off the car.“ Yeah that's true “ I agreed and dialed Brandon's number. He picked up after the first ring.“ Hey, Brandon we are outside. Can you open the door? “ I asked politely. As they always say there is no human on earth that is more humble than a person who is seeking or asking for favor from someone. It was now that I understood the true meaning.“ Alright I'll open it right away
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER THIRTY- EIGHT
TESSA’S POV“ I have successfully tracked the person who sent the text, “ Brandon said happily. I jumped feeling happy that Brandon search was succeeful and gave Kace an I-told-you look which made him chuckle.“ Okay, who's the sender? “ Kace asked the most important question and my heart began to palpitate faster hoping it was not someone close to our family.“ It's uhm… A certain Mr. Albert Baker '' Brandon said. I frowned because the name sounded familiar. They both turned to me giving me an expectant look and waiting for me to say something.“ I don't know him although the name sounds familiar “ I paused and an idea suddenly came to my head. I collected my phone from Brandon and called my mom, putting the call on loudspeaker.“ Hello Mom, “ I said when she answered the call.“ Any latest discovery? “ She asked curiously.“ Do you know any Albert Baker? “ I asked her and she paused.“ Yes, he was an accountant in the company before. Why? “ She asked“ He was the one who sent the te
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TESSA’S POV “ Hello Son, Something which is a miracle happened just now. Come to the manor with Tessa, you guys would want to hear this “ Kace’s dad said.“ We'll talk on the phone. For now, we need to go. Thanks for today “ Kace said to Brandon and shook hands with him while Brandon nodded his head in understanding. “ It's fine. Tess has my number “ Brandon said to Kace. We left his house and scurried over to our car. When we were safely within the confines of our car we removed our face mask and let out deep breaths.“ Won't your family suspect us if they see us dressed like this? “ I asked Kace and he gave me an Are-you-kidding-me look.“ What? “ I asked, wondering what was wrong with the question I asked. He removed his face and hoodie cap thereafter removing mine.“ See!! We are all set “ He said and I mouthed “ Oh “ It was then I understood why he was giving me the look.He drove off heading for the manor and throughout the ride we were silent. Not like we were angry at each o
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TESSA’S POV“ I can’t, “ Triss said. The look on Drake's and his mother’s faces was murderous. They looked like they'd pounce on her and devour her at any moment. I found the scene happening in front of me funny.One minute they want to apologize and make amends for reasons best for them and another minute Triss is trying to mess up all their effort.Whether or not this whole thing was funny or not, Kace had an unreadable expression on his face now which made it difficult for me to decipher his take on this matter. “ You can't do what? “ Drake asked her with a tune of warning in his voice. “ I can't apologize to Tessa, “ She said and began to sob lightly. Wow! I wasn't expecting this approach for this apologizing thing. She decided to take it to another level by crying. Give it up for Triss!! “ Why can't you apologize? “ My father-in-law asked Triss and she shook her head vehemently.“ I can't because I don't deserve her forgiveness. She has always been a good and caring friend to
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KACE’S POVWhen we were done eating lunch. Tess and I said goodbye to everyone at the table before we left the house and got into our car.I didn't know how to react to what transpired while we were at the manor. Something just didn't seem right with their sudden apologies and the way they apologized looked fake.What did they stand to achieve from this? My mother didn't even apologize to me; she only apologized to Tessa. Something is definitely up, I thought to myself as Tessa and I made our way to my car.When we sat on our seats and strapped our seat belts, Tessa and I turned to look at each other at the same time. “ I…. “ We said at the same time and I sighed.“ You go first, “ I said to her and she nodded.“ I think there's something fishy with the apology thing. Don't you think so? You had an unreadable expression on your face throughout when they were apologizing so I couldn't read you “ Tess said to me.To be honest I was tired of the constant quarrels between us and wanted a
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TESSA’S POV“ So guy what's our decision on what Brandon said? “ I said to them, especially mom. So all our eyes went to her waiting to hear what she'll decide on. Judging by this I guess we all didn't have a problem with Brandons ideas. I think his ideas were great.I am so happy that I went to Brandon for help. He was serious about helping me and I was grateful to him. I made a mental note to get him a gift to thank him for helping me after everything was done.“ I think we should give it a go. The boy sounds like he knows what is doing. I am also eager to know the person that put us in this situation that made us merge our company with the Crawfords just to keep our family's legacy going “ Mom said bitterly.“ I give you guys the go ahead do what you have to do as long as that person is found, “ She said.“ Alright Mom, “ I said and called Brandon again.“ Hey Tess “ Brandon picked up the call after the first ring.“ My mom has given her consent. You can proceed to text me all the
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
KACE’S POVToday is Tessa’s graduation and also the day that Brandon is supposed to ask Bianca out in accordance with our plan. I was really tired and exhausted after we accompanied Nanny Agatha to the Airport.She nearly cut a cane and flogged us with it due to how angry she was. Her flight was slated for 7 am, but Tessa and I ended up waking up by 8:30 which if it wasn't for Nanny’s persistently ringing the doorbell we would have continued sleeping soundly.After we watched Nanny’s flight take off I was happy that I would go back home to sleep. I even called my secretary telling her to tell her I wouldn't be coming to work.But when we got home Tessa dragged me to go shopping for a dress that she would wear for her graduation ceremony.Worst of all, she refused to let me see it when she seized the dress at the boutique, claiming that she wanted me to remain curious.“ Good morning, “ Eliana said in a sing-song way when we went downstairs to welcome her after Lia, our house maid, inf
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
