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NADIA’S POV I left the hotel with a lot on my mind. The night had been chaotic, and the weight of my actions lingered like a storm cloud over my head. The ride home was uneventful, but my mind was a whirlwind. The streets blurred past as I replayed everything…every little detail of Richard’s engagement party, every glance, and the delicious chaos I knew I’d sown. When I got home, I immediately noticed that the living room lights were still on. My mother’s voice carried through the house, firm yet professional. She was on one of her endless commercial calls. I quietly slipped off my shoes, not wanting to disturb her. I sat down on the couch, fiddling with my phone, and waited for her to finish. Minutes felt like hours as I stole glances at her, pacing back and forth with her phone pressed to her ear. Her sharp tone reminded me of why she was so respected in her field. My fingers itched to check my gallery, where I’d saved those photos of Richard and me. I could feel th
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(NADIA'S POV) I was in my room, scrolling through my phone, trying to ignore the chaos of my thoughts when I heard the sound of my mother’s heels clicking down the hallway. Instantly, panic set in. My eyes darted to the pile of photographs spread out on my bed…evidence of a life I wasn’t ready to explain. The door creaked open before I could react. “Nadia,” she called, stepping into the room with the grace and authority she always carried. “Why is your door unlocked? Don’t you value privacy?” I fumbled to grab the duvet, my movements quick and desperate as I yanked it over the incriminating pictures. My heart raced as I leaned casually against the bed, trying to look unbothered. “I wasn’t expecting company, Mother,” I said, forcing a smile. She narrowed her eyes, suspicion already brewing. “And what, pray tell, are you hiding under that duvet?” “Hiding?” I repeated, letting out an incredulous laugh. “I’m not hiding anything. Why would I?” She stepped closer, her piercing ga
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(NADIA'S POV) I couldn’t breathe. My thoughts screamed at me to act, but I was rooted to the spot, powerless to stop what was unfolding. She’s seen them. She knows. What now? I stood frozen, unable to process what had just happened. My mother bent down slowly and picked up the photograph closest to her. My stomach twisted in knots as she turned the picture over and studied it, her expression morphing into a mixture of confusion and disbelief. “Nadia,” she said sharply, her eyes narrowing. “What is this?” I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat making it impossible to respond. My mind raced as I realized I needed to do something…anything…to deflect her attention. Without thinking, I forced tears to well up in my eyes. “Mother,” I whispered, letting my voice tremble as I stepped closer to her. My fake tears started to roll down my cheeks, and I let out a small, shaky sob. “Please don’t be upset.” Her face softened slightly, but her suspicion lingered. She held up the picture,
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TAMMIE'S POV The hospital room felt suffocating, like the walls were closing in on me. I couldn't stop crying. My chest heaved with every sob as I replayed the harsh accusations thrown at me earlier. How could anyone believe that I, of all people, would stoop so low? So low to get Richard and I to be recorded. I wiped my face with trembling hands, but the tears wouldn't stop. "Mom," I whispered shakily to my mother, Mrs Daniella, who sat beside me. "What if they don’t believe me? What if they..." My words broke off into another wave of sobs. "Tammie," My Mom who was now a little bit calm said, wrapping her arms around me, her voice firm yet trembling. "We know the truth, and we will prove it. You didn’t do anything wrong." But her reassurance couldn’t calm the storm inside me. Before I could respond, the sound of a raspy cough broke through my cries. RICHARD’S POV I had been sitting quietly on the other side of the room, lost in thought about everything Tammie had
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TAMMIE'S POV The room was thick with tension. Mr. Kenneth had been unconscious for days, and every hour felt like an eternity. The doctors and nurses never seemed to stop, their movements quick and purposeful. They were doing everything they could, but I could feel the uncertainty in the air. “Please, stay strong, Mr. Kenneth,” one of the nurses muttered softly as she adjusted the IV drip. Her voice trembled ever so slightly, despite her efforts to remain calm. The other nurses worked in tandem, adjusting machines and monitoring his vital signs. I could hear the beeping of the heart monitor, its rhythm steady but fragile. Every time it would make a slight change, I would hold my breath, waiting for it to normalize. Mrs. Daniella, Mr. Kenneth’s wife was sitting by his sidShe couldn’t stop wailing. Her face was streaked with tears, her eyes red from crying. “Why, God? Why him?” she sobbed, her voice thick with sorrow. She shook her husband's hand, as though trying to wake hi
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MR JACOB POV As I sat across from my wife in our cozy living room, the quiet atmosphere felt almost too still. The dim light from the lamp cast a soft glow across the room. We had just finished dinner, and the day had been long. It wasn’t often we found the time to simply sit and talk like this, but tonight felt different. The house was peaceful, and there was a comfortable silence between us. Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of my phone ringing. The shrill noise cut through the calm like a sudden gust of wind. I reached for the phone, glancing at the screen. The caller ID displayed the name "Daniella." I raised an eyebrow. "It’s Daniella," I said to my wife, trying to hide the confusion in my voice. She looked at me with a slight frown, her curiosity piqued. "Daniella? Is she calling about your brother?" I nodded slowly, unsure of what to expect. "Maybe," I said, the words barely escaping my mouth. For some reason, I had a strange feeling about this call. I
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MR. JACOB'S POV "Yes, exactly!" she said, her eyes gleaming with a look of triumph. "Now you can get your hands on the contract file with all that money. It’s all coming together." I couldn’t help but grin. It had been a long time coming, and the chance to finally pull this off felt like it was right in front of me. "And how exactly do you expect me to get my hands on it?" I asked, my voice laced with skepticism. Clara stood up from the couch and walked over to me, placing a hand on my shoulder, her fingers gripping tightly. "Don’t worry about that. You just focus on getting it from the office. I’ll handle the details. But after you steal the contract, you’re going to take it to Kenneth, right? You know he’ll sign it without asking questions. He’s weak, Jacob." I looked into her eyes, searching for any hint of hesitation, but there was none. Clara had always been this way, calculating, cold, and completely focused on what she wanted. She wasn’t going to let this slip through her
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NADIA'S POV The sunlight filtered through the curtains, warming the room and gently pulling me from my dreams. I groaned, stretching my arms above my head. It was already morning, and my routine had already been set in motion. I quickly glanced at the clock…8:00 AM. Time to start the day. I swung my legs off the bed, feeling the cool floor against my feet as I stood. I made my way to the bathroom, knowing exactly what to do. My routine was second nature by now. I took a quick, refreshing shower, the water helping to clear the grogginess from my mind. My mother had always emphasized the importance of a structured start to the day, and I had adopted it over the years. My mother’s routines were strict and perfect, but I didn’t mind…they helped keep me grounded, especially with everything else going on in my life. Once the shower was over, I wrapped myself in a fluffy towel and walked back into my room. I opened my closet, scanning the clothes that hung neatly in front of me.
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TAMMIE POV.A few more final touches were added…silver earrings, a matching diamond necklace, and a delicate bangle, all glimmering under the light.They were real diamonds, of course. Nothing less would do for the grand wedding of Richard Garrison.The moment everything was in place, the door opened, and my mother, Mrs. Daniella, walked in.I turned to face her, and for a brief second, something flickered in my heart.She looked at me with so much love, her eyes soft with emotion.“Oh, my baby,” she whispered, her voice trembling.“You look…breathtaking.”I smiled, and for the first time today, it wasn’t completely fake.She walked up to me, holding the delicate veil in her hands.“It has always been my wish to place this on you myself,” she said, her voice warm with motherly affection.She gently placed the veil over my styled hair, adjusting it carefully, making sure it sat perfectly.My heart clenched at the way she looked at me, as if this was the most beautiful moment of her lif
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Something wasn’t sitting right with me.As I stared at my phone, tapping my fingers against the desk in irritation, I couldn’t shake the nagging feeling creeping into my mind. Why do I feel like Alisha isn’t telling me the truth?I had worked with her for years…long enough to know when she was holding something back. And lately, something was off. She wasn’t as forthcoming as she used to be.Where were the detailed updates? The little pieces of information she used to feed me without hesitation?Is she hiding something from me?I exhaled sharply and shook my head. No. Alisha wouldn’t dare. She had always followed my instructions, always obeyed without question. It wasn’t like her to go against me.But still…These past few days, she’s been different.I had noticed the slight hesitations in her voice, the way she chose her words carefully. It wasn’t obvious, but I knew her too well. She wasn’t as eager to update me about Richard’s every move anymore.I leaned back in my chair, folding
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And once Tammie was gone, Mrs. Garrison would have no power to stop what was meant to happen.Before I could revel in my plans any longer, a sudden vibration against my waist made me freeze.My heart jumped, and for a split second, I panicked. I quickly glanced around, making sure no one was near before slipping my hand into the folds of my dress.My phone.I pulled it out, keeping the screen facing me so no one would see.Nadia.Of course, it was her. Who else would be calling me at a time like this?I stared at the phone for a moment, my teeth pressing into my bottom lip. What does she want now?I knew better than to ignore her calls, but a part of me was growing tired of being at her beck and call. I wasn’t some puppet she could control forever.Taking a deep breath, I made sure my voice was calm before pressing the answer button."Hello," I said, keeping my tone neutral.And just like that, my mind shifted gears. The game is still on, and I'm not going to lose.Nadia’s voice came
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“This girl… Alisha," she said, deliberately referring to her as a ‘girl’ rather than a lady. "Will she still be staying in your house after today? After you get married to Tammie?"I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling deeply. Ishould have known this was coming. "Mom, Alisha isn’t a bad person," I said, trying to sound patient."She’s only here because of the accident. I was the one who got her involved in it, and now she’s lost her memory. The least I can do is make sure she recovers properly."My mother scoffed, shaking her head."Richard, you’re too soft-hearted sometimes. How do you think Tammie will feel about this?You’re bringing your wife to your home…no, to your matrimonial home…only for her to find another woman living there? A woman covered in bandages, no less!"I frowned."Tammie knows about Alisha. She won’t have a problem with it. She understands the situation.""Are you sure about that?" she pressed. "Because, Richard, I wouldn’t be happy if I were in her shoes. A wo
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RICHARD’S POVThe morning of my wedding had arrived, and my mansion was already busy with activity.From the moment I opened my eyes, I could hear the distant chatter of staff moving around, finalizing last-minute preparations.The weight of the day sat heavily on my chest, not out of nervousness but from the sheer reality of it all. Today, I will become a married man.As I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the crisp white dress shirt laid out for me, the sound of approaching footsteps pulled me from my thoughts.I looked up just as my mother, Mrs. Garrison, walked into the room. She was dressed in an elegant blue gown, her hair styled to perfection, and her face glowed with a mixture of pride and excitement."My handsome son," she said, smiling warmly as she walked toward me. "Today is finally here."She didn’t wait for an invitation before she began adjusting my collar, fussing over me like she always did. I chuckled, allowing her to do as she pleased. It was a small thing, but
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NADIA POVYes, thing. That’s all she was to me…a nuisance, an obstacle, an ugly little thing standing in the way of what was rightfully mine.Richard was supposed to be mine. He was always supposed to be mine. Tammie had no right to him, no right to the life she was trying to claim.I stopped pacing and stared out of the window, the city lights twinkling in the distance.But their beauty did nothing to soothe me. Instead, they reminded me of the glittering facade Tammie presented to the world…a facade I intended to shatter."I’ll stop the wedding," I said, my voice barely above a whisper but filled with conviction. "I’ll stop it, and I’ll make sure she’s gone for good."My mind raced with possibilities, each one darker than the last. Kidnapping her was the most obvious solution.Take her away, hide her where no one could find her. But that wasn’t enough. Simply removing her from the picture wouldn’t satisfy the anger burning inside me."No," I said, shaking my head. "She needs to be d
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NADIA'S POV.I smirked, setting the phone back down. Everything was moving like clockwork. Now, it was just a matter of waiting for the right moment to strike.I sat back down on the bed, crossing my legs as I allowed myself a moment of satisfaction. Alisha would do her part, whether willingly or not.And if she thought she could outsmart me, well, she’d soon find out just how wrong she was.For now, I had to keep playing the part of the calm, collected puppet master. But inside, the fire of ambition burned hotter than ever. This wasn’t just a plan…it was a masterpiece, and I was the artist.As I leaned back against the pillows, my mind wandered to the moment when everything would come together. The look of shock, of betrayal, of defeat…it would all be worth it.With a final glance at my phone, I closed my eyes, letting a sinister smile linger on my lips. "Eighteen hours," I whispered to myself. "And then it all begins."As I sat in the quiet of my room, my mind betrayed me, wandering
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ALISHA'S POV.I rolled my eyes, though I made sure to keep my voice calm. "I was busy, Nadia. You can’t expect me to drop everything every time you call.""Busy?" she snapped. "What could you possibly be doing that’s more important than keeping me updated?"I clenched my jaw, taking a deep breath before responding. "I was in the middle of dinner with Richard. I couldn’t exactly answer your call in front of him, could I?"Nadia’s tone softened slightly, but her impatience was still evident. "Fine. But you need to tell me what’s going on. Have you heard anything new about the wedding?"I sighed, pinching the bridge of my nose. "No, Nadia. I haven’t heard anything else. And even if I had, do you really think I’d tell you in the middle of dinner?"There was a pause on the other end of the line, and I could almost hear her frustration. "You need to stay on top of this, Alisha," she said finally. "We can’t afford any mistakes.""I know," I replied, my voice clipped. "You don’t have to remin
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ALISHA'S POV.I hesitated again, lowering my gaze as though I was embarrassed. "I was just wondering..." I trailed off, biting my lip for effect."Wondering what?" he prompted, his voice patient."If I could come," I said in a rush, my words tumbling over each other."To the wedding, I mean. I promise I won't cause any trouble or anything.I just thought…well, I’d really like to be there. But if you don’t want me to, I understand, and I won’t bring it up again."Richard stared at me for a moment, his expression unreadable. My heart pounded in my chest, though not from fear or nerves. This was the critical moment, the point where I’d see if he’d bend to my request.Finally, he sighed, leaning back in his chair. "Alisha," he said slowly, "why would you even want to come? It’s not exactly a public event."I smiled again, this time letting it tremble slightly. "I don’t know," I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. "Maybe it’s because you’ve been so kind to me, and I just want to be
