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
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
PIERCE'S POV It's a miracle she's even still alive, those people did a number on her and they didn't even care that she's fucking pregnant. "I will make sure they all rot in jail." I said to myself as I paced around the reception.We got to the hospital a while ago and she was rushed to the intensive care unit and I am so fucking scared for them, how can Ashley be so cruel. "I need to call my parents." I decided to call my dad because he is stronger than mom and he will know how to break the news to her."Dad." I called as soon as he answered the call."Are you okay son? You don't sound great, what's the problem?" He asked and I am surprised that he noticed something was wrong because I tried to hide my emotions but I guess I didn't do a good job."Yes dad, there is a big problem but first is mom with you?" I asked curiously because the last thing I want is to send my mom to the hospital, she has been through a lot lately."No, she's in the kitchen. What's wrong, talk to me son?" He
PIERCE'S POV From the window, I can see my love sitting and tied up on a chair and looking so weak and bloody, she looks almost unconscious or maybe she's sleeping. A wave of dread washed over me as I watched her in that terrible state, never in my life did I ever think that I will see her looking like this... She can barely sit straight and even though her hands are tied up, she still managed to cover her stomach protectively.But out of everything and everyone in this room, what I can't get over is the fact that Ashley is in there. A lump formed in my throat and my chest tightened with despair as I watched Ashley stare at Kiana in disdain."Is that not Ashley?" Stan whispered and it breaks my heart to think that I was wrong about her.Ashley is a terrible person and I will make sure she regrets everything she has done, she has gone too far and there is no fucking way in hell I can forgive her."Yes, that's her." I grind my teeth together and made a fist as I tried to control my tem
PIERCE'S POV "Oh shit, I need to change." I gave my phone and laptop to Stan and I rushed back to my bedroom when I looked down and noticed that I was having just a towel around my waist after Stan pointed it out.I was too excited with the tracker coming up that it completely skipped my mind, the last couple of days has been a rollercoaster of emotions and this is the most hopeful I have been in a while. "I'm coming baby." I said as I rushed into the closet and grabbed the first boxer briefs, trouser and shirt I could find.I put everything together as quickly as I could and if I am being honest, this is the fastest I have dressed and the most horrible combination ever but I don't give a fuck about my appearance right now. I grabbed my sneakers and I wore them on my way back to the living room which was difficult, maybe I should have stayed back in the room and wore it properly before stepping out."What the fuck are you wearing?" Stan asked immediately he noticed me."Forget about
PIERCE'S POV The last three days has been hell on earth, I can't believe that this is really happening. It's all started like a joke but it has become fucking real. What the fuck? Three whole days and I still don't know where she is."How far, what's the update?" Lucy asked as soon as Stan and I returned to the house.My initial move was to sit in front of all the gadgets I arranged on the coffee table and wait for the tracker to come on but after waiting for about twelve hours straight, I realized that sitting around is not the best solution... So Stan and I went to the station and we filled a missing person case, we gave them all the necessary informations including the CCTV footage from kings superstore and they promised to look for her but it's been two days since I made the report and we still don't know her whereabout."No updates Lucy, they still don't know where she is. They claim that they haven't noticed any suspicious activities and there is no complaints from anyone conce
KIANA'S POV Well there goes all my cautions, I wanted to watch what I say because I am hoping that I can miraculously get out of here but she just confirmed to me that she's going to kill me and if that's the case, I will go out with a bang."Can you even hear yourself? I am pregnant for Pierce and you are pregnant for a nobody and you have the audacity to call my baby a bastard when you are the one carrying the actual bastard... Or have you forgotten so soon that nobody wants to be associated to you and your baby?" I asked curiously and I can tell that she doesn't like the area I am headed to but she started it.I feel horrible for calling an innocent child a bastard but I won't sit here and allow her call my baby names."I don't care what you do to me after this but if this is my last day on earth and your stupid face is the last thing I will see, then it my pleasure to tell you the fucking truth for a change... Ashley woods, you are a fucking disappointment." I don't normally curs
KIANA'S POV "The boss wants her in one piece and you are doing this and even if that's not the case, she's fucking pregnant." The small stature guy chastised the other one that has been trying to intimidate me."Yeah I know but she has a foul mouth, did you hear everything she said to me? She's a fucking bitch." He said angrily."Whatever man, just get the fuck out. I will take it from here." The guy instructed and I have a feeling that he is the boss."Fine but watch out for her, she's a bitch." He said angrily before he stepped out of the room.I mean this is a blessing and the opportunity I have been waiting for, he is the boss, he is nice and he is going to be here alone which means I can make him an offer or at least get him to free my hand and I can turn on my tracker... I moved my neck stylishly just to make sure that my necklace is still there since I can't see it from here, it's usually hidden under my cloth and thankfully for me, it's still there."I am so sorry about him,
KIANA'S POV "Arghhh, my head hurts." In fact, my entire body hurts, I peered my eyes open and my sight is so blurry to the point that I can't even make out any figure or things. I blinked a couple of times before my vision cleared up a little.All I can see is huge room that has a bed, a couch and nothing else, the background of the room is white. I can feel something dripping down in my head and I tried to touch it but I couldn't, I looked down and to my hands and that was when I realized that I am sitting down on a chair and my hands are tied to the back... No wonder my wrist and shoulder hurts like hell, how did I even get here?The last thing I remembered is that I was roughly shoved in a car and I was injected. "Oh my God, I was kidnapped." It dawned on me and I am scared. "My baby." I looked to my stomach and everything looks fine but I am still a little worried that whatever they injected me with might not be hundred percent safe for my baby.I tried to free my hand but whatev
PIERCE'S POV By the time we got to my house, it was already late and I am exasperated that Kiana went missing since three and there is obviously nothing I can do about it. She's going to sleep in an uncomfortable place tonight because I don't know how to find her.I made a beeline to my room, I put her handbag in the closet and then I plugged her phone so that it can charge before grabbing my laptop and iPad. I took them to the living room and I arranged everything on the coffee table while Stan was on the phone."Yes I just need the details of the person the car is registered to, please be fast about it. Someone is missing." Hearing him confirm it is even more annoying, I can't believe that she's really missing."Yes, that's the only information we have." Stan said while I turned on all the gadgets one after the other.I can't afford to miss the sound or notification when she eventually turns on the tracker because that's the only real hope that I have and from the video, I saw that