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THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
"Grace, what's up? Why are you back so late?" Penny asked when Grace got upstairs.She was curled up under a blanket with a laptop on her lap and typing furiously on it."Enrique was sick, I had to take him to the hospital. What's the point of being so wealthy if you won't even take good care of yourself? Where did you get that, Penny?" Grace frowned."David Stone gave it to me. It's the latest version from Howard Tech's biggest rivals. I've always wanted something like this, it makes writing much easier," Penny smiled."No, you will return that laptop to him," Grace said, her hands akimbo, making her sister know she was being serious."What do you mean by that? Why should I have to return this gift to David. He gave it to me because he would like me to work more efficiently with it," Penny frowned."Don't argue with me, Penelope. You will package that laptop and return it to David or I will do that, myself," Grace threatened."What is wrong with you? Why can't I keep this?""David is
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It was Saturday and Grace was working at the cafe. She had learnt how to brew and make extremely great coffee from the George, the barista she had employed. The cafe was full, there were coffee drinkers, those who needed to borrow or buy a book, those who wanted to meet up with someone and also some regulars who simply insisted on having their coffee at her cafe.She was just smiling at a satisfied customer when she heard the bell ring and in walked Enrique.Grace quickly ducked behind the counter and crawled out the backdoor and upstairs into the house. As Lila, she had been avoiding Enrique since the night she spent at his house.Ten days had passed since that Wednesday when she had snuck out of his house. Even at work, she had been extremely distant with him.Grace felt stupid for assuming that Enrique was going to lose interest in her so quickly simply because she had rejected all his calls and made sure to be absent whenever he showed up at the cafe. She had also made sure she d
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"Enrique proposed? Oh my God, that's huge!" Janet squealed."I caught them making out, which proves their burning passion for each other, but I definitely wasn't expecting him to get her a ring," Penny said, excitedly.During that week, Grace and Penny had been able to reconcile their differences with lots of tears and emotional words. Penny was now signed with a famous publishing house with her book to be published in two months time. It was all thanks to David Stone who had made sure everything was in place for Penny's success.Grace was still unsure of David's intentions towards her younger sister, but she was glad Penny was happy."This ring is huge! I still can't wrap my head around this," Janet said, turning the ring around in her hand for a proper assessment."I also feel the same. When Enrique asked me to marry him I almost had to pinch myself to confirm I wasn't dreaming," Grace smiled.They were at her book cafe. Janet had driven them both from work that Monday to join Penny
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Grace sat with Enrique in his private lounge at home, watching the latest episode of his cooking show. It was a Saturday morning and they both decided to have breakfast together after which Enrique suggested they watch his show."You look so great on camera," Enrique said, kissing the top of her head."Do I? I think you look way better, I'm sure a good number of your female viewers watch this show because of your looks," Grace laughed."So, you're saying my show is not good, hence they only watch it because I'm goodlooking?" Enrique teased."No, I didn't mean it that way," she said."I'm just teasing you. I requested a meeting with your boss, Camila. I think it's high time we disconnected you from any sort of relationship with she and Stunning Agency. You will be attending the meeting with me," Enrique informed her seriously."You don't have to pay her off for my sake. I've been saving up some money, I'm going to take care of whatever debts I have," Grace said, standing up.Enrique st
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"Lila! Why did you leave like that?" Enrique asked, walking into Grace's office at the cafe."What? Why should I wait for that witch to keep insulting me?" Grace fumed."I'm sorry about that. I promise whatever Margot is saying is not true," Enrique said."Really? Why then did you suddenly need me as your fake girlfriend?""I've told you already about that and besides my reasons aren't important anymore because we are now together for real." Enrique stared at the woman he loved, he was really offended with Margot for ruining their date. He had just blacklisted her from any of his restaurants, but he regretted not doing it earlier.News of their encounter with his ex was already circulating on social media and Enrique was sure that Lila had seen it already."I'm sorry, but I can't help, but feel like you might still have some lingering feelings for Margot. I mean she's such a beauty and—"Enrique put his arms around her and hugged her tightly, kissing the crown of her head. "I don't l
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"Grace, are you sure you're not bothered by what the people online are saying?" Janet asked.It was a Wednesday afternoon and Janet was visiting the cafe after work. It was George, the barista and Mrs Watson, the cashier's day off, so Penny was handling the cashier seat and Grace was responsible for the coffee.Candy was wiping the counters, something she did no matter the fact that the counter tops were sparkling clean almost all the time."Why would I be? They are just talking trash. I know what I have with Enrique," she replied."Everyone seems to be taking Margot's side due to her fame. They all think you're just Enrique's rebound and that he would get back to Margot as soon as possible," Penny said."That is nonsense. Ricky has absolutely nothing to do with that witch anymore," Grace said."How would you know that? You are so smitten, what did you just call Mr Black?" Janet teased."Ricky," she laughed before continuing with, "I was on a video call with Sophia and his parents. Th
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"What do you want?" Grace snapped as soon as she got into the office where Adam was waiting for her."Wow, I cannot believe this. Delilah, the most expensive escort from Stunning Agency is the fiancee of one of my oldest friends. How hilarious," Adam laughed."I no longer work for Camila, I live a new life now and I'm no longer an escort, okay?" Grace said."Let me get this straight, Enrique has no idea about you being an escort, does he?" Adam frowned."It's none of your business," she replied."Oh my gosh, don't tell me he hired you as an escort and then fell in love with you? That is so dramatic," Adam laughed."Get straight to the point Adam. I don't have time for any games, I am no longer an escort and you are not a client of mine anymore, we have nothing to discuss. Why did you ask me to see you?""Why else? Don't you miss me? We had fun together, you know how much I love you? We could have some fun before joining the party again. What do you think?""You know exactly why you we
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"Grace, there's huge trouble, wake up!" Penny yelled, tapping Grace to get up from her sleep."What is it?" Grace frowned, wiping her eyes sleepily.She was trying to get used to sleeping in since she had no job at Howard Tech anymore, but she couldn't understand why Penny wouldn't let her enjoy her sleep."The internet is going crazy with photos of you and Adam Fletcher kissing! How can you be sleeping when this is happening. Your phone has been ringing in the living room. Enrique—""Oh my God, let me see," Grace said, snatching her phone from Penny.There were dozens of missed calls from Camila, Janet, Sophia, Gabriela and Cesare, but strangely none from Enrique.Grace felt sick in her stomach while reading the article posted about she and Adam Fletcher. The headline read, "CELEBRITY BILLIONAIRE CHEF, ENRIQUE BLACK, MIGHT JUST NOT BE ENOUGH FOR HIS HOT CHEATING FIANCEE!""Oh my God," Grace repeated."You're in big trouble, I told you something like this was going to happen.""That w
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"Mr Black?""Yes, Dr Fernandez. What is the situation now? How is she? How is Grace? Can I see her?"Enrique had been waiting the entire night with Penny and Sophia. The rest of their family had gone back home to return the following morning.It was about 2am when Dr Fernandez came out of the operating room. "I am truly sorry to be the one to tell you this," Dr Fernandez began with sad eyes."What is it, doctor? Please, talk to me," Enrique pleaded, dreading a bad news."What is wrong with my sister, can we see her now?""She is out of danger right now. She suffered a serious head injury, but we have operated and stitched her up. She is unconscious fir now due to a concussion. She would probably regain consciousness later today or tomorrow perhaps. There was no brain damage. She suffered several fractures and there are some cuts and injuries which we have treated. It is unfortunate, though that we couldn't save the baby. With the bruise on her belly, we suspect that she hit her belly
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE
"My question for you is why a used condom is in our trashcan? Don't even try to lie your way out of it. This is concrete evidence of the fact that you brought in a man while I was away. Tell me how many times was it?" Enrique roared in anger."Why are you raising your voice at me? How is it my concern if you forgot to trash the condom?" Grace frowned."Of course I will raise my voice! You have no idea how disgusted I feel. Someone else has had you in our matrimonial home, how do you expect me to react to that?""Wait a minute, let me get you. You are accusing me of having sex with someone else? I haven't even been around for a while," Grace frowned."It's an old one, which shows that you and your partner made use of it while I was away at the office! We didn't use any protection the last time we had sex here, so it obviously isn't mine.""I don't have any partner, what nonsense are you accusing me of? Is this how lowly you think of me. That I would let someone else asides you to touch
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR
Grace had to interrupt Enrique's advances as soon as they entered the hotel room for her best friend's wedding party. She questioned, "Enrique, what exactly are we doing here?" as her eyes surveyed the venue.Enrique pulled her closer and replied with an air of mystery, "We're here to fulfill a need, can't you tell?" before planting a kiss on her neck.Grace pushed him away and asked, perplexed, "What did you just say? This is my best friend's wedding party. I can't believe you would suggest we have sex during the reception. Plus, we're supposed to be the maid of honor and best man for the wedding!"Despite looking dapper in a white tuxedo, Enrique's behavior sent chills down Grace's spine. His eyes bore an unfamiliar look, and she couldn't help but feel like something was off.He persisted, "I don't see why we can't have some fun when we're both feeling it. Don't you feel the same way? It's frustrating."Enrique compelled Grace to touch his erect member, but she recoiled and questione
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREE
Janet and Miguel's wedding ceremony finally took place after two days of meticulous planning. Miguel's best man was Enrique and Grace was honored to have been chosen as the chief bridesmaid. She had been residing in a sumptuous suite with Penny and Sophia since the night of Janet's bachelorette party.Grace had been perplexed to learn that not only had Enrique been acting strange on the phone whenever she rang him, but he had also been avoiding her entirely by not taking her calls or visiting her at all, making excuses about work whenever she questioned him. The previous day she had driven from the hotel where she was staying all the way to their mansion, only to be informed by the housekeeper that Enrique had been sleeping outside since the night she left for the bachelorette party. She had attempted to contact him numerous times to ascertain his reasons for staying away, but her calls remained unanswered.Enrique's family was also present for the wedding, but at the reception party
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWO
Grace inquired, "Where are we headed?"After a morning without feeling any morning sickness, Grace woke up with an unusual sense of happiness. She even prepared breakfast, without any feelings of nausea.Enrique couldn't help but gaze at the sight of Grace's gorgeous face. She ate her breakfast with a sense of ease, feeling relaxed and content.Not wanting to be intrusive, Enrique refrained from checking Grace's phone for any traces of past messages from the unknown sender. Could it be that she was unaware or had not received any messages from them before?"Ricky, you seem to be lost in thought. What are you thinking about?" Grace asked."Nothing, my love. First, we plan on catching a movie, followed by a picnic, and then I'll take you somewhere nice," Enrique answered."Where?" Grace asked eagerly."You'll find out soon enough. Go get dressed, so we're not late for the movie. Sophia and Janet will come in the evening to snatch you away from me," Enrique joked."Alright, honey. I'll s
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE
"So tell me, what is it between you and Margot Prescott? Don't even tell me that it's nothing, because I know what I've been seeing on the internet. I might be dyslexic, which prevents me from reading properly, but that doesn't mean that I can't see the photos of you two," Grace said."So you do care?" Enrique smiled."What do you mean by that? Of course I care and that's why I'm asking. Are you trying to avoid the question or what?""Margot is doing business with me," Enrique replied vaguely."Business? What kind of business could she possibly be doing with you, Enrique? Last I checked, Margot was still very much a supermodel. So tell me what a supermodel has to do with a famous restauranteur and businessman like you, my dear?" Grace asked with her hands akimbo."I find this amazing, Grace. You didn't even ask me this question on my return. Why now all of a sudden when the answer doesn't even matter?""Of course it matters. I want to know why my own husband was traveling all around E
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SEVENTY
"So what is it? Why won't you tell our close friends about our good news?" Enrique replied when they were seated on a couch in their house. Enrique had decided to stay at home with Grace for the entire day and hence delegated his duties to his executive assistant."I just don't want the news to be out there yet. Camila wouldn't be happy to hear that I'm pregnant, neither will your aunts. I just can't help, but feel reluctant to share such news with them," Grace replied."I never said we would tell them about it. Surely, you will tell Penny and Sophia about the baby at least?""No, not even them. I just want to take it all in first. I'm not even sure I want all of this right now. I don't want to tell anyone until I'm sure," Grace said, honestly. "What do you mean by that? Are you considering a termination of the pregnancy? Why? I don't have a problem with us getting so lucky at once," Enrique said."Enrique, please understand me. I have never been pregnant before, not even while slee
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE
"I don't know why I'm feeling so nervous all of a sudden," Grace sighed. She was dressed in a purple business suit with her ginger red hair let down in waves across her shoulders.Her makeup was flawless, making her look regal and untouchable. Enrique had helped with her makeup and dressing because he had been afraid to let her be alone for a second."You have no idea how nervous I am too, but then we have to get you treated. You can't keep feeling this way. I don't like it," Enrique said, arranging her hair to cover the red patch on her neck.Grace suddenly remembered what happened earlier that morning between them and she blushed when she realized that Enrique was also thinking of it."I'm sorry that I got so wild with you like that, you weren't even feeling too good and I did that," Enrique said."Why are you sorry? I wanted every bit of it too."Grace hugged him and then Enrique kissed her forehead before leaving the car.He opened the door for Grace, holding her by the waist. The
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT
Grace rushed out of the bed, bolting straight to the bathroom. She bent over the wash basin and spilled out the contents in her stomach.She felt so sick to her stomach and the gagging continued until she curled up like a ball on the white tiles."Baby, what is wrong with you?"Grace was about to reply, but instead felt another bout of nausea hit her as she threw up once again. Enrique held back her hair the whole time and Grace felt terrible that he was seeing her in such a state."Take it easy, I'm here. You will be fine," Enrique said, patting her back, softly.Grace attempted to get up, but her legs felt so heavy and weak, she only squatted once again.Enrique washed her face with warm water Enrique lifted her up in his arms and placed her on the bed."How long has this been going on?""I don't know, about two or three weeks back," Grace replied weakly. Her head felt like it was spinning around and she just wanted to feel fine.The constant nausea was something she couldn't underst
