PIERCE'S POV
I can't believe that even as a fucking billionaire, I will get fucked over and over again by ladies just because of love and when you ask ladies what they want in a man, they go ahead to say they want a loving, caring, god-fearing man that will spoil them and a that crap. Here I am being faithful, supportive, caring, loving, capable and willing to spoil my woman but no matter what I do, they are never satisfied and it sucks... It's crazy how insatiable ladies are but I can't keep up and I am honestly tired, I am done trying to find some lame ass love. " Call me Mr solution." Stan said immediately he entered my office and I am just wondering what he is fucking up to this time. " Why would I want to do that or have you suddenly changed your name?" I asked curiously with a smirk on my face. " Well I earned the name because standing in front of you is a man with the solutions to all your current problems." He said cockily and it almost made me laugh although I am in no mood to laugh. " I highly doubt that but go ahead." I said as he sat down, it's highly impossible for him to have solutions to problems I am not even sure he is aware of. I know he is my best friend but that doesn't mean that he knows all my fucking problems. Although I am fucking curious to know what he has in mind because he seems very confident and I am beginning to think that he might have something up his damn sleeves. " Well my private investigator just gave me interesting news regarding Gary holdings." He said with a smirk " Well that's actually a good news if it will lead to me getting my money back, Gary Reed can not just swindle me of thirty million dollars and get away with it. I won't allow that, I want my money back and even more for trying to out smart me." I stated. " Well it's almost like he got away because he is dead, infact he does like six months ago but my private investigator just informed me a while ago that Gary Will everything to his only child. Kiana Reed, although she doesn't have access to his properties yet because the bastard did her dirty by including a marriage clause to the inheritance and right now, the PI found out that she's looking to hire someone for a marriage contract so that she can get her inheritance." He said proudly and he should be proud because that information will help but I still don't understand how this information is a solution to all my problems. " Okay I wasn't expecting to hear that Gary is dead and I am glad that all hope is not lost and I can still get my money back probably from Kiana but how is this a solution to all my problems?" I asked curiously because I am lost. " Look at the bigger picture pierce, I remember vividly that you swore off ladies after you caught Fiona in your bed with another man a few days ago. So Kiana needs a man to do a contract marriage with so that she can get her inheritance, why don't you be that man so that you can have access to her inheritance and get everything her father stole from you back and at the same time, you won't need to experience heartbreak anymore because she will be your wife and she will show up at all your events and she will be available for everything you need and the interesting part is that she can't even cheat because she's going to be bounded by contract that I will personally draft out myself." Stan explained with a mischievous smile and I see the point and advantage of his proposal but I am not exactly sure I want that. " It's already bad enough that I can't find a fucking loyal and faithful woman but do I really need to result to buying affection or loyalty with a fucking contract marriage, is it really that bad because I am lost." I said pointedly while staring at him with a frown. " Don't look at it like that man, just look at him like a mutually beneficial business proposal, you guys are both using each other, only that you have more to gain and in this deal, you won't be worried about her being unfaithful and anything like that because during the cause of the contract, she's compelled to be absolutely loyal and faithful to you." He assured and it's sounds cool but I don't really know. " Well it makes sense but I still need to think about it, I am a billionaire for God's sake and I can't afford to do anything that will bring shame and insult to my damn name." I said pointedly. " And that's exactly why you need this because the contract will keep her mouth shut and I am drafting the contract myself, so you should know I will make it very rigid for her. You can think about it but if you ask me, there is really no need for that because I already looked into everything and it will really benefit you, besides she's actively looking for someone and if you are down, we need to approach her before she makes a pick because she's really desperate." Stan explained and I think he is right, he is my best friend and barrister, so I know the marriage contract will definitely benefit me. " Alright fine, I am down but I hope she's beautiful because I need a beautiful woman but my side at all times even if it's not fucking real." I said with a wink which made him laugh and I couldn't help but join in on the laugh. " She's not just beautiful man, she's hot and sexy, infact she's an eye candy. The PI sent me this picture yesterday, what do you think?" Stan asked with a teasing smile as he brought out his phone and showed me her picture on his phone. Oh wow, she's not bad at all. Kiana is one smoky hot lady, I never imagined that Gary Reed can have a daughter this beautiful and hot, of course I am fucking down for the marriage contract if it means I will wake up to this every damn morning. " Oh yes, let's do this." I said just before I returned his phone. " Good but for now, I am famished. Let's go out and grab lunch then we will decide on how to go about it later." He said as he got up and I actually don't mind eating too, so I followed him out of my office.PIERCE'S POVStan drove us to a five star restaurant just around the corner, which didn't take long at all. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we got situated close to the window with a great view and a waiter attended to us immediately and it's very obvious that Stan is fucking hungry with the way he jumped right in and made his demands while I had to look through their menu before deciding." Please get me Buffalo chicken bowls with cauliflower garlic rice and a bottle of wine." Stan ordered immediately while I am still trying to make up my mind on what to have." I will like salty, sweet and spicy creamy coconut curry sauce with broiled salmon and a side of white rice." I finally placed my order." Okay sir, I will be right back." The waiter said just as he was about to leave.Just as he said, he returned within a few minutes with a bottle of wine and two glasses, he opened and served us before he left for the food I guess. It's actually a good bottle of wine, DeLuka... It's mus
KIANA'S POVIt's been over a week now that I met Pierce at the restaurant and I still can't believe that I allowed myself to be pushed into asking him to marry me but the surprising part is the fact that he actually agreed... Right from when he sent the bottle of wine to our table, Lucy started persuading me to ask him and even when he was talking to us at the table she still didn't stop till I took the bait.It's been three weeks since I received that letter that motivated me into trying again and I can't believe how much progress I have made since there and here I am preparing to go over to Pierce's office this afternoon to sign the contract papers... I am one step closer to laying my hands on my inheritance and I am so happy that I won't have to disappoint my dad even though he is not here." Wow girl, you look so beautiful in that dress." Lucy complimented immediately she entered the room while I checked myself out in the vanity and I agree with her because the dress compliments m
KIANA'S POV" It's official, I think I just made a terrible mistake by signing that contract." I blurted out after reading the text.I don't know who sent the text but I know for a fact that the person is serious, I just left his office and the sender already knows what I did. This only means that I am being watched but why, what does the person have to gain in all of this." Why, did something happen?" Lucy asked curiously and I honestly don't know what to say because she warned me to reconsider but I insisted." Yes I just got another text, look." I said as I handed her the phone." Oh my God kiki, this is exactly what I was avoiding." She pointed out and I thought she was going to rub it in but she didn't." This is all my fault, I should have listened to you. What am I going to do now?" I asked while looking around to see if someone is watching me or something." Well it's not exactly your fault, you are doing this to fulfill your father's wish. Besides it's too late now, the best
KIANA'S POV We hide by the side of the bed after the windows in the entire house shattered one after the other. My heart skipped with every smashing sound we heard around the house but we stayed quiet and hid.Although no one has entered the house yet but that doesn't make it less scary, I don't know if they are just trying to scare us they are trying to get into the house. This could be a robbery but that will be strange because this is a very safe neighborhood and we have never had a case of robbery before." I think we can come out now." I said after hiding for what felt like an hour but it has only been for about fifteen minutes." What just happened?" Lucy asked quietly as we crawled out of our hiding place." I don't know Lucy, something like this has never happened before. I suddenly feel so unsafe." I pointed out as we held each other's hands while looking around at the damage.The window in the bedroom and living room was smashed with a big stone in different spots and all t
KIANA'S POV Oh Lord have mercy, I initially thought I was being paranoid when I felt like someone was watching me when I first left my apartment and even when I saw the black car but now that the driver has confirmed that we are indeed being followed, I am so scared and I don't know what to do." Should I call the cops?" I asked curiously because I can't think of anything else.This makes no sense to me, I have always lived a peaceful quiet life. So I know this has something to do with Pierce's mysterious lover but I just don't understand why she's going this far in such a short period of time, knowing fully well that I am not even dating him, this is just a contract for God's sake." Don't worry Miss, I will lose them." The driver assured just as he increased his speed." Okay thanks." I said as I silently pray that he is actually able to lose the car.I continuously looked behind with every turn my driver made and to my surprise, I stopped seeing the car behind us, which means my d
KIANA'S POV The speed at which Pierce is driving is scary but this is exactly what I need because I am worried about what the mysterious lady means in the text and I really want to get home before she ends up doing something stupid." Oh shit." I cursed as soon as I noticed my house from a distance and noticed the crowd in front of it just as my phone was ringing.The caller is Lucy and I can already tell what she wants to say and since I am very close to the house, I guess there is no need to pick up." Is that your apartment?" He asked curiously immediately he noticed the crowd." Yes it is."" Damn it's on fire, shit." He said and immediately pulled over.We both ran out of the car and hurried over to the crowd and I started looking for Lucy and I hope she's fine and in one piece." Lucy, Lucy..." I called before I finally noticed her just as a firefighter truck pulled over." Oh my God kiki." Lucy called as we gave each other a tight embrace.This must have been so scary for her,
KIANA'S POV We stayed hidden at the back of the couch and kept quiet as we listened closely to the movement of the person intruding. Honestly I am so pissed that she's even here right now after everything she has already done, what more does she want... After seeing the length she went today by burning down my apartment, I must confess that I am scared but honestly, I can't keep allowing her to do this. I have to fight back at some point and I am going to start now." You know what, we can't keep hiding like this. We have to defend ourselves and fight back. Take this." I whispered as I removed both my heels and gave Lucy one of my shoes.The six inches will definitely serve as a nice weapon and I will show her no mercy especially after everything she did today." One, two , three, attack." I whispered and we both rushed out of our hiding place with our heels in hand and raised high ready to attack.There was no one in the room, so we tiptoed to the living room and we made move to att
PIERCE'S POVPeople can really be crazy, I still don't understand why anyone will claim to be my girlfriend and then threaten someone else to the point of burning their house when I clearly don't have a girlfriend or anyone at all that is in a position to feel entitled or something. I stayed in bed thinking about all my ex's and which of them can do something this crazy but I can't think of anyone, most of them are cheats, liars, thieves but none of them is crazy enough to threaten an innocent lady.I really don't know what to do because now Kiana and her best friend are homeless because of my involvement in her life. Yes her father stole from me and I need to get my money back but I don't want her to lose everything in the process... After thinking for a while and coming up with no solution, I reluctantly got out of bed and made my way to the kitchen to get something to eat. It's the weekend and I practically don't have anywhere to go... I decided to make a simple turkey sandwich fo
KIANA'S POV I can't believe that the day is finally here, it has been so difficult keeping a secret from Lucy all week. I wanted to tell her badly but I didn't want to ruin her special day for her besides I promised Pierce I won't tell her and I am glad I succeeded in keeping it to myself."Why do I need to dress up so much?" Lucy asked. She has been making a fuss all day, she said she's not in the mood to go out and I have the task to take her to the venue."I told you, we are having a girls night. I want us to go out and have fun for a change." I said and I hope she buys it."Okay but am I not over dressed?" She asked curiously.I bought her a beautiful lotus color elegant off-the-shoulder sequined high waist side slit. It has a small trail and it suits her body type perfectly, she will stand out at the party... I am wearing a black color crisscross backless bodycon sleeveless spaghetti strap maxi dress. It's simple and beautiful but it's nothing like Lucy's dress, it's her engagem
PIERCE'S POV I managed to ignore her and pretend that I don't care that she's here or that we are taking her baby away from her. Yes I am very mad at her and the feeling won't go away anytime soon but that doesn't mean that I don't feel sorry for her and the mess she got herself into but when she boldly stopped me, I debated ignoring and walking out on her but then, I don't have plans of coming back here, so I might as well hear her out."What the fuck do you want?" I asked with a bland grimace while waiting for her response, talking to her is the last thing I want right now."I know you are upset with me but I just want to say that I am sorry." She said and it almost made me laugh.There has never been a time that I sense any remorse from her even when she was in court and now she's suddenly sorry?"Sorry for what?" I asked curiously because even right now, she doesn't look remorseful."For going about everything the wrong way and mostly for hurting you in the process, all I wanted
ASHLEY'S POV I can't believe that I gave birth to my child in prison when I could have had her in one of those private hospitals and to think I will still be locked up in here and away from her for the next seven years.I mean I didn't even care about her and I didn't want to have her when I realized that I could no longer have her for Pierce like I wanted but I want her now."You are so beautiful." I said as I stared into her innocent eyes, she's like a beautiful consolation for me after losing everything in my chase for Pierce.I mean I don't regret the things I have done. "I will do them all over again." If it will guarantee me ending up with Pierce instead of that undeserving bitch but what matters right now is my baby, I wish I was out there with her.I want to nurture her till she grows up, I want to watch her grow but because of my clumsiness and my plans that wasn't full proof, I am going to miss seven years of her life and everything with everything I did, Kiana is still out
PIERCE'S POV I practically didn't sleep all night but I don't mind, I enjoy helping Kiana with the baby. I'm still trying to figure out why he is always up almost all night but sleeps through the day but he is so cute, so I can't complain... Ordinarily I should be sleeping now since I didn't sleep at night but I have work and I also need to go for ring shopping with Stan, so I can't afford to sleep in."Why are you smiling?" Kiana asked when she stepped out of the bathroom after taking her bath. "You didn't sleep at night, so how come you are so cheerful?" She asked curiously."I'm cheerful because I am happy, I am happy that I have you and Jayden." I said while smiling at her. "And also, I have a secret." I pointed out."Well I am happy that we have you too baby but I am more curious about the secret, you have to tell me." She sat at her dressing table as she started fixing her hair while looking at me through the vanity.We don't keep secrets and I seriously want to tell her but I
PIERCE'S POV After all the drama and the birth of my baby which is already a month ago, this is my first time coming to work and it's weird being back. I have a shit load of work and I have no idea where to start from... Stan has been shouldering the whole work load by himself and that's another reason why I really need to do something special for him.He was fucking supportive when I needed him during my crisis and also with work and he has never complained about anything. The only work I have right now are things that can only be handled by me and it's a lot."Welcome back man." Stan said as soon as he entered my office."The work load is actually making me rethink my decision." I said truthfully because I don't even know where to start."You better jump right to it because we are still going to the site today for supervision." He pointed out, I remember that we discussed about going to supervise the construction but I think that was the same day Kiana disappeared, so we didn't get
KIANA'S POV"Ahhh , I can't believe you are back home. You gave me a scare girl, I can't even imagine everything you went through." Lucy said excited when I finally returned home from the hospital.This last week has been so crazy and it's a miracle that I survived every hurdles with my baby... What made me happy the most is that Pierce was right there with me when I woke up, I felt so needed and important despite the fact that I stubbornly put myself and my baby in danger and if he wanted to be upset with me, his anger would have been justified but instead he was so worried and very supportive.I mean he came to save me even when he had no idea what he was going to meet, all he cared about was that the tracker is on and he needs to come get me."Ashley was so nasty, she was really cruel and she has no sympathy despite the fact that I was pregnant just like her. It was a really horrible experience and it's a miracle that we survived it." I still can't believe it."I'm so sorry for eve
KIANA'S POV "Arghhh." My whole body aches, every single inch of my body aches... All I can see his pitch black and I tried to open my eyes but it feels like my eye lashes are glued together and I couldn't open them."Ohhhhh, arghhh." I tried to say something but I can't hear myself, maybe I am not loud enough.I forced my eyes open again and I immediately regretted my actions and I shut them when I was hit with a sudden brightness. I opened my eyes slowly this time and I finally adjusted to the brightness."Where am I?" I asked as I took in the room.I noticed the white wall, the florescent light, bedside table, all the medical equipments and the annoying beeping sound coming from the machines, it became obvious that I am in the hospital."Arghhh, oh my gosh." I cried when I turned my head slightly to the side, everything hurts but a smile creep into my face when I saw Pierce sitting on the chair with his head resting on my bed and my hand in his hand.He doesn't look comfortable at
PIERCE'S POV I briefly considered asking Stan to help me drop them at home but after everything he has been through today and the last couple of days, I couldn't tell him. He has been too helpful if you ask me and asking for more favors is just me taking advantage of him and I can't do that."I will take you home guys." I offered because I didn't even bother to ask if dad drove here or if the driver brought them."Don't worry about that boy, we came with the driver. We will call you when we get home, be safe, see you later Stan." Dad informed and I am so relieved that I don't need to leave here because I really want to be here when I get the opportunity to see them."Okay then, take care." I waved them goodbye before he left with mom.After they left, I sat back down and I brought out my phone to check the time but to my surprise, the map is still displaying on my phone and all the events of today came rushing back. I remembered when I completely lost hope about the possibility of t
PIERCE'S POV We all rushed over to the doctor immediately he stepped out of the room... My heart is pounding in my chest like a drum and beads of sweat trickles down my forehead as I waited impatiently for the doctor to respond to my question."She's stable now but we need to carry out a caesarian section on her." The doctor said and fear gripped my heart like a vice.I mean the baby is like eight months now or so, is it even safe to have a C-section? I felt a growing sense of unease as I wonder if the baby can even survive it and even kiana, shit I am so fucked."Her delivery date is not due yet, do you think it's safe to bring the baby out?" I asked curiously."I know that the baby is not up to term yet but due to the complications, the baby is not getting enough oxygen and the baby is in distress, so we have to take him out. That's the best option besides we will keep the baby in the incubator to fully develope. I know you are worried but if we act fast, we can save them both." He