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A Garden of Echoes
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE The Weight of Loss
As she watched Ivory’s casket being laid in the ground, Ellie’s heart ached. She felt as if her heart was being torn apart. She stood motionless, with her big budged eyes, which was as a result of crying. Her eyes were fixed on her casket and when she realized she wouldn’t ever set her eyes on her beloved daughter again, tears streamed down her cheeks. She didn’t shout, neither did she create a scene, she just stood there, crying silently in pain. She was too tried to cry and display her grief. So, all she could do was to cry silently as she bid her daughter a final goodbye. As she turned around to take her leave after bidding her daughter goodbye, she felt her legs too heavy for her to carry. She couldn’t bear the pain of leaving her daughter all alone in the underground, without her being by her side. Ivory had always being scared of being alone and Ellie wondered how she would be able to cope with being alone, all by herself. As she took each step heading towards home, her heart w
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Breaking Point
“What did you just say?” Kevin asked, his face narrowing down in suspicion.“You think that I am not aware? That you were cheating on me? I knew all along, even before I and Ivory came down here. I heard your conversation with Carla that night before you moved here. I didn’t make a scene out of it or confronted you about it because you said you never loved her. You said you were just with her for her money and nothing more. I heard you tell Carla that I am the one you love. You told her you were doing it for us all to live a good and better life, but I doubt that was true. Because if you do not love her, you wouldn’t have left Ivory all alone just to meet up with her. You wouldn’t have killed a child you claimed to be yours!!!!” Ellie’s voice shook with fury as her fists clenched, her face flushed red. Tears streamed down her cheeks, mingling with her anger as she faced Kevin with the painful truth.“What? You knew?’ Kevin asked, with the corners of his lips trembling, betraying his a
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Revelations and Retaliation
Both Ellie and Kevin moved to their new apartment and they both lived as cat and dog. They both ignored each other’s presence, with Kevin rarely going home. Ellie kept on planning on bringing Kevin down and was waiting for the perfect time to strike at him. The night Ellie found out Kevin had left Ivory at home just to meet up with his lover, Nicole, she also found out other secrets which Kevin had been hiding from her. She had gone through his chats with Nicole, and found out a lot of things. She found out Kevin wasn’t working as an Accountant as he had claimed but he was actually working for Carlos Wordsworth as his bodyguard. She also got to know that, Nicole was actually Carlos’ newly married wife and Kevin was actually having an affair with his boss’ wife. She was mad after getting to know Kevin was working for the family of the man who molested her, all just because of money. She wouldn’t let Kevin get away with deceiving her and hurting her and so, she gathered evidence of Ke
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Betrayal and Blackmail
Ellie headed back home in annoyance, for having failed to expose Kevin’s secret. She promised herself never to give up and look for the perfect timing to expose him again. Kevin on the other hand, was still at work. He had returned back home with Carlos to his house. He watched over him as he settled into the chair in his study room and took a sip of water from the glass cup placed on his table. Kevin still remembered the first time he stepped into Carlos’ mansion and he had never thought back then that, he would someday be by his side, watching over him. He thought about the determined look on Ellie’s face and he knew she wouldn’t stop until she achieved her aim. He had to find a way to stop her as he wasn’t strong enough to face Carlos’ wrath. He knew what Carlos was capable and he had witnessed how people who betrayed him ended. He never wanted to suffer the same fate as them.“Is there something you need to tell me?” Carlos asked, as he removed his glasses from his eyes and looked
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE A Web of Secrets
“You are surprised I know about that? Well, some things are not meant to be hidden forever,” Clark laughed, watching Kevin squirm. Kevin wondered how he had gotten to know about his affair with Nicole and at that moment, he became engulfed with fear. He knew Clark didn’t like him and had been looking for a way to get rid of him. Now that he had finally gotten a chance, he wouldn’t stop at anything to make him vanish into thin air. He knew Clark wanted something from him, which was why he had confronted him with his secret, if not, he would have gone to Carlos directly to divulge his findings to him. “What do you want?” Kevin asked, wanting to know what Clark needed from him, in exchange for keeping his secret from Carlos. “Do you know why I have a bit of liking for you even though I detest you so much for having a way to my father’s heart? Because you are so smart, and you decode things easily. I will tell you want I want but I would rather do that over a glass of wine. Come over
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Ellie's Breaking Point
Everything was going accordingly as Kevin had planned. Just like he and Clark agreed, he arranged his meeting with Ellie at their home and made him have his way with her against her will. Despite Ellie’s pleas that night, Kevin never listened, nor did he care as what he was after was to satisfy Clark’s need and make him shut his mouth. What was agreed on to be a one-off thing, gradually turned into a daily activity, as Clark couldn’t get enough of Ellie. At first, when Clark suggested for the deal to continue, Kevin didn’t want to agree, but when Clark stated that he would be paid for each night spent with his wife, Kevin immediately gave in to his demand. Each night, Clark kept on getting intimate with Ellie against her will. There was no way for her to seek for help, as her phone had been seized and she was always locked up in her room. The only time she was free was when she had to clean herself up, in preparation for Clark’s next visit. She was always tied to the bed before Clar
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Fleeing From Darkness
In the blink of an eye, Kevin was lying on the floor motionless, with blood gushing out from his head. Realizing what she had done, her hands began to shake, making the remaining part of the broken flower vase, which she was still holding in her hand slip off, and shattered on the floor. Ellie fidgeted as she looked at Kevin, who was lying on the floor groaning in pain and was gradually losing consciousness. Although he had hurt her a lot, she still never wished for him to die. All she wanted was to be free from his torment, but she never knew her drastic action would cause the scene right in front of her. At that moment, she was on the fence and didn’t know what to do; whether to run as far as her legs could carry her at that moment she had the chance to or to save Kevin’s life. After giving it some thought, she decided to go for the former. She hurriedly packed the things she could lay her hands on and hurried to the door, ready to leave but her kind nature and guilty conscience w
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Her Desperation
“How is Edward doing now? Is he showing any sign of improvement?” Stephanie asked, with her legs crossed, while taking a sip out of her coffee. “He is still in coma, but the doctor said he might hopefully wake up soon” Ellie responded, caring less about Edward’s condition. “I know it’s hard on you seeing him in such a condition he is in. It must be so disheartening for you” Stephanie said with pity, sympathizing with her daughter. “Disheartening? No, it isn’t. Everything is working in my favor, and this is a golden opportunity I need to make use of judiciously” Sophia responded, beaming with joy. This surprised her mother, as she had thought seeing Edward in such a condition, would break her heart. “You are happy he is in such condition? I thought you love him?” Stephanie asked, surprised by the happiness that was evident in her daughter’s eyes. “Love? Because I have been fighting to have him all to myself, you think I love him? No, I do not. I am only fighting for my interes
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE His Last Words, Her New Beginning (The End)
Three Years Later A young boy who was around the age of 8 was seen running around the garden with his father and his grandparents from both his maternal and paternal sides. There were smiles of their faces and a woman who was heavily pregnant was seated on a chair in the garden, smiling and enjoying the happy moment. She continued to watch them, and her heart swelled with a profound sense of liberation and joy as she basked in the warmth of her newfound freedom. After years of bondage and oppression, she was finally able to live life on her own terms, free from the chains of her past. With her loving family by my side, she felt a deep sense of contentment and belonging. The laughter of her mum, dad, Austin, Daniel, Collins, Clinton and her husband, Edward playing in the garden filled her heart with happiness. Their playful antics, a reminder of the innocence and joy that life had to offer. Every moment spent with her family was precious to her, a testament to the life she and Edwa
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE In the Crosshairs
Ellie was seated in the bridal suite, which was elegantly decorated. She looked so beautiful. She was a beautiful bride in her wedding dress which was screaming beauty, elegance and grace. Her white gown was tailored to perfection, accentuating her figure. The dress was adorned with delicate lace, intricate beadwork with a touch of sparkle and sophistication. Her hair was styled in a cascading curl, adorned with a veil that frames her radiant face, her makeup was soft and naturally enhancing her features and highlighting her glowing complexion. She looked at herself in the mirror and she smiled as she realized her dream of having a perfect family was about to come true. She was glad that despite the turmoil she and Edward had faced, they were finally going to be in each other’s arms forever. She was finally going to be with her man and her son. She couldn’t wait to renew her vows with the love of her life, and it was evident from the broad smile on her face that she was all over t
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE The Bitter End and New Beginnings
Days went by and both Edward and Ellie had gotten back together. They stayed by each other’s side, healing their broken hearts. Ellie moved in with Edward as Richard had advised. Richard didn’t want him and Ellie to be together quite often as he didn’t want his affection for her to keep on growing. Nevertheless, that didn’t help as he kept on falling for her harder and his heart always ached whenever he saw the two sharing some special moments together. Richard and Ellie’s wedding which had been previously announced was cancelled, which made different headlines in the country. After some time, the two lovers decided to get married. The news of their wedding was a heavy blow on Richard and hurt his heart but nevertheless, he supported the woman he loved and made sure he partook in the preparation towards the event. The news of their wedding didn’t sit well with Sophia who became enraged after seeing the headline of the wedding on the news in her prison. “I can’t let this happen. I w
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Finally Letting Go
Two weeks passed and by this time, both Sophia and Jack had been arraigned at the court. With the evidence provided by Jack and Ellie anonymously, Sophia was found guilty of the murders of Pamela, Jack’s lover, and Kevin. She was sentenced to life imprisonment while Jack on the other hand, was sentenced to three years imprisonment for being an accomplice. Stephanie became a shadow of herself as right in front of her, she lost everything. She lost her wealth, her status and her children. Anytime she visited the prison to visit her children, none of them agreed to see her and would turn down her request. Her heart was shattered, and she didn’t know how to carry on with her life after having lost everything. She wasn’t the only one feeling that way as Edward was also in the same shoe as her. He had become a drunkard since the incident that happened at Daniel’s house that day and had turned the club into his new abode. He was always at the club from morning till night, drinking himself to
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Blood Ties, Broken Bonds
In the small, starkly lit police station, Stephanie sat, facing her daughter who was handcuffed. She gazed at Sophia with a sorrowful expression as her face, lined with concern, guilt and helplessness. She blamed herself for her daughter’s condition and suffering. “How did it come to this?” she had thought as she reminisced on the decision she had made in the past. She felt she could have done better and if not for her greediness and over-ambition,she wouldn't be sitting where she was. Regretting how she had lived her life so far, tears rolled down her eyes as her heart ached seeing her daughter in such a pathetic situation. She could see the hatred directed towards her in Sophia’s eyes. It was evident that she hated her presence, but Stephanie couldn’t hate her for that as she knew she deserved to be treated in such a way. “My baby .........” Stephanie said amid her tears, stretching her hands forth to hold that of her daughter’s but before she could do so, Sophia gave her a “A
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Torn at the Crossroads
After driving for hours with no destination in mind, Ellie finally made her way to Cheetahs. She sat at the bar with her swollen eyes, staring blankly at the vodka the bartender had served her. The club was lively and rowdy with music blaring from the speakers, almost deafening her. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, but she was the only one who wasn’t. She looked around the bar and everything had changed from what it used to be when she worked there. There were new faces around and all the old folks she worked with were nowhere to be found. She watched as everyone in the club except for her danced happily to the tune of the rhythm. She felt odd as she was the only being sitting in a corner, looking all sad and abandoned. Her gaze landed on a couple who were dancing gracefully and lovingly, and it was evident the duo was really into each other. The sight of them made her remember the first time she had an encounter with Edward. The wave of the beautiful moments they both share
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Shadow of The Past, Choices of The Heart
“And so? That’s the past and the past should remain as the past. You had your chance with her, but you missed it. So, stop being a crybaby and let bygones be bygones!!!!!” Richard, who had gotten over the shock of Edward’s outburst yelled. “What? Let bygones be bygones? Should that be coming from you? Have you forgotten what you did to me in the past? You whom I saw as my best friend and ally, slept with my wife countless times and got her pregnant. You both were even planning to pin your child on me, and you were aiming for my downfall. Don’t you feel bad for what you did to me? You were the only one I trusted the most. How could you have done that to me?!!!” Edward yelled, staggering towards Richard, with hurt in his voice. Although the betrayal he got from Richard happened six years earlier, he still felt the pain and the agony in his heart. He had trusted him with his whole heart and if someone had told him he would get betrayed by Richard, he wouldn’t have believed it due to th
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE Claiming What Was Lost
Ellie, Daniel and Richard were all at Daniel’s mansion, celebrating their victory. After Sophia’s arrest at the hall, they had dismissed the guests and they all had headed to Daniel’s house to celebrate their accomplishment. They were seated in his gigantic living room, toasting to their success and just then, a male figure walked in. The figure staggered and was walking as if he would drop dead anytime soon. He looked dishevelled and his hair was rough. The more he walked closer to them, the more the smell of alcohol filled their noses, evidence that the figure had drowned himself in alcohol for quite some hours. The sight of him made them halt in their celebration and confusion was hitched on their faces. There were strains of dried tears of the figure’s cheeks which showed that he had been shedding tears. When the figure finally got to where they were seated, he halted in his steps and turned to face Daniel.“Edward, what’s wrong? Why are you like this?” Daniel asked, as concern la
THE BILLIONAIRE'S PERFECT MATE The Sting of Revenge
Sophia stood frozen in place, her eyes were wide and unblinking as she watched Ellie walked onto the stage. Her mouth was slightly opened in surprise as she was finding it hard to believe the scene before her. Her lips were parted, trying to utter some words but the words wouldn’t come out. Her eyebrows were high raised, and a slight of furrows formed on her forehead, amplifying the confusion and disbelief etched on her face. “What ..... are you ....... talking about? She is the CEO?” Sophia finally asked, facing Claire who was standing beside her, with her finger pointed in the direction of Ellie. “Yes, she is. She is the CEO and founder of Annie Fashion Group. Hope you like the surprised we planned for you?” Claire said, as her smile transformed in an instant, revealing something far deeper than the polite, practiced expression she had always worn. The edges of her lips curled up slowly, but there was no warmth in the gesture. Instead, it felt calculated, sharp, as if the smile
