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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
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THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
"You play dirty, don't you?" Grace smiled, noticing how many people from the press were outside taking photos of them."I never knew that, are you ready?""Yes, I am.""Just ignore the stares and hushed talk around. We are going to have dinner, if we want people to buy this idea of us dating, then we have to at least be seen at the most expensive and famous restaurant around," Enrique said.Enrique got out of the sports car and made his way over to her side to open the door for her.Grace got out of the car, forcing herself to keep smiling. She wasn't surprised when Enrique opened the door of backseat and handed her a bouquet of red roses.She was the one who picked the flowers up for him at work, so she wasn't even flattered. She simply smiled for his benefit as well as that of the other people watching them.They walked into the restaurant and were excorted to the best table upstairs. After getting seated, Enrique asked, "so what would you like to eat?"Grace pointed the fanciest dis
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"Why are you still up?" Grace asked Penny when she walked into her room."I've been setting up my new phone and yours too. We really have a lot to learn, this phone is amazing. Why did your former CEO let go of a company that makes something as amazing like this?" Penny asked typing away on the phone."I don't know, I guess he didn't have the necessary resources to keep the company running. Let me see what you've done to the phone," Grace said, sitting beside Penny in the bed.Penny turned and looked at her sister who looked kind of happy which was strange. Grace was always in a terrible mood after getting back from work at night."Did something happen?" Penny asked."W— What would happen?" Grace stuttered."Something must have happened, you just stuttered. Wait a minute, why are your lips like that?"Grace quickly covered her lips and muttered, "like how?""Like they were just thoroughly ravished. Did the client gift you those roses?" Penny teased.Grace choked on a laugh and tried to
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER TWENTY
Grace was just about to get into the taxi when her phone rang. "Hello?" "Ms Jones, I forgot to mention, please come with the thick black file on my desk," Mr Black said and hung up.Grace was so pissed, he must have called the office phone and realized that she was already on her way, why didn't he just say everything all at once. She apologized to the taxi man and the man simply gave her a pained look before driving away. Grace rushed back up and picked up the file.While in a hurry, she didn't notice the papers that fell out of it and instead closed the door and went back into the elevator.Grace got to Aroma twenty minutes later and was taken to the fifth floor where Mr Black was waiting.She forced herself not to gasp out loud when she saw Sophia sitting with Enrique in what looked like an interview room."There she is, my new PA. She is the one I was telling you about," Enrique said to his sister.Grace didn't need an oracle to tell her that it wasn't anything good he told his s
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
"I will send you an email with the list of the things I need you to get done before the end of the day," Enrique told Grace as the car came to a halt in front of Howard Tech."Okay Sir, don't forget the appointment with Mr Valverde," Grace said."Thank you, see you next week then," he said and Grace simply smiled knowing that she was going to see him once again that night for the movie.Grace tried her best to keep her head up as she walked into Howard Tech. It was a sort of challenge though.Everyone seemed stunned at her new outfit, some even had their mouths open like fishes while watching her."My oh my, isn't this Ms Grace Jones, what happened to you?" Giselle asked.She was as usual, at the new receptionist's desk, gossiping when she saw Grace."Hello Giselle," Grace smiled."That pantsuit is a from a designer brand isn't it? How did you get the money to afford it?" Giselle queried in her high pitched tone."I also love your suit, Giselle. Have a nice day," Janet Morgan said, ta
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
"So what movie are we seeing?" Grace asked as Enrique drove."It's a surprise, I just hope you haven't seen it already, though."Grace almost scoffed at that statement. She had hardly ever seen up to ten movies since Camila's husband passed."I'm not really the movie type, so I couldn't have seen it," she replied."Oh okay, then how about music. Do you like it? You seem like a fangirl of a boyband.""Really? Well, I'm kind of retro, I love Backstreet Boys, Westlife and NSYNC, they are my favorite," she smiled.Music had never been forbidden for Grace and Penny because Camila was a music lover. She usually had a Westlife song on whenever she was checking Stunning Agency's accounts."I absolutely love those guys too," Enrique said, tapping on his phone and then the intro of one of Backstreet Boys' most famous song filled the car.Grace yelled excitedly and started singing along, Enrique joined her and they sang song after song from his playlist."You have a terrible singing voice, you k
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
Saturday morning passed in a blur for Grace, she was in the hospital with Penny for her regular check-up.She spent her afternoon waitressing at a restaurant close to the house and then in the evening, Albert arrived at the flat to inform her that she was on duty that night too.Grace knew it couldn't possibly be Enrique who had hired her again, so she wasn't surprised when Albert showed her the details of the client, a sixty year old politician who was throwing a lavish party and wanted a beautiful young woman by his side.She dressed slowly, dreading spending time with the client. She had to remind herself that this was her job and she didn't need to like it, she just had to endure it for a little while longer.By the end of the year, she would have enough money to get she and Penny out if Camila's clutches. It was the only thought that motivated her to get ready for the night.She opted for a strawberry blonde wig and deep green contact lenses. Albert did a great job at darkening h
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
"What the hell do you think you're doing? I have a client waiting for me?" Grace yelled at Enrique when he started driving."I'm trying to knock some sense into you, damn it!" He yelled, his accent becoming more prominent."You're the one who isn't making any sense here. You have just kidnapped me from my client, do you have any idea how much he paid for my time?" Grace frowned."I am not stupid, while you were in the bathroom, I called your boss and made the necessary arrangements to purchase your time tonight.""What? Why would you do that?""Why not? I think I've delayed the contract signing. I'll get my lawyer to prepare the contract as soon as possible. How do you want anyone to believe we are in a serious relationship when you still go around with old bats like Mark?" Enrique fumed.He was so angry, when he saw Mark kissing Lila, he had the strangest urge to knock out the old man's teeth. How could he cheat on his wife like that?Enrique convinced himself that he would have been
THE TYCOON'S HIRED LOVE CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
Grace dressed casually in red sweatpants and a sweatshirt and Albert did his flawless makeup for her. Her long brown wig and ice grey contacts in place, she left Stunning Agency to find Enrique leaning on his black Sedan. He roamed his eyes all over her figure and smiled appreciatively."You look good even in a casual attire like this," Enrique smiled."Thanks, you look great too. Are you coming straight from church?""Yeah, contrary to what many people think about me, I'm actually a serious Christian. I never miss a Sunday service. Let's go," he said opening the car door for her.Grace and Penny had never been actively engaged in any religious beliefs while their parents were alive. When they started living with Camila and her husband, they had been allowed to attend church.As the years went by, Camila forbade them from doing so. She couldn't risk them mixing up with others and telling them the truth.They arrived at the same clothing store Enrique had taken her to the other day. "
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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
