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The Game At The Bottom Of The Lake
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THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Just Got Intensed
CHAPTER EIGHTY TWOGiulia's POV:After dinner, My footsteps echoed as I walked through the hallway with a soft smile on my face, I looked down at the bracelet In my hands. The moment my eyes caught it at the store, I was instantly reminded of Lenora's pretty face. I had bought it from the boutique just for her. My mind went back to the first time I met her, I mean the first time Richard bought her to meet me, I was instantly captured by her glowing blue eyes. I loved the way she was bold, charming, and friendly.Finally, I stopped in front of their door and placed a knock on the door, after a series of knocks there was no answer, my brows scampered a bit at the thought of what was going on, "Could they be sleeping by now?” I thoughtBut then I knew Richard wasn’t the type to sleep that early, especially immediately after dinner, and Lenora would have preferred to be with Richard’s cousin rather than sleeping by now. I slowly opened up the door only to find out it was empty, both Ri
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Has A Culprit
CHAPTER EIGHTY THREE Lenora's POVMy eyes slowly opened up and a whiff of a cologne hung thick in the air. “There is no way anyone will be wearing a cologne in Heaven.” I thought “Am I dead?” I thought With my eyes scanning through the room it still looked kinda blurry to me. I couldn’t state where exactly I was but it felt like Heaven and there was no way I would escape that death, I mean the drowning, there was obviously no one around to save me and I couldn’t even save myself. I had already hit the bottom of the lake and I’m sure no one could find me so easily, I must be in Heaven to get my punishment, I haven’t really lived a righteous life but I didn’t live a bad one either, I helped others when I had the help with me and that might be a ticket for me to Heaven.“Doctor, I think she is up!” I suddenly heard a familiar voice that must have belonged to Guilia.I’m not in Heaven?How was I saved? Many thoughts ran through my headThe more I try to think, the more my brain hurts
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's Suspect
CHAPTER EIGHTY FOURLenora's Pov:After a day at the hospital, I was finally discharged. My eyes were glued out of the tinted window as the chauffeur drove quietly on the smooth road.“Are you comfortable there?” Richard asked,My face instantly blushed to hear that, I had been pampered all day by the man, and for some minutes I felt he wasn’t the same Richard I knew.“I’m okay,” I responded smiling.His next words were instantly interrupted by the sudden peep on his phone, I watched him glance down at his cell phone and instantly picked up.“Any further information?” He asked the moment he picked up.Richard had been working hard to catch the culprit and so was Grandmother Minetta. I just hoped the person was caught soon, but then my mind kept rambling on who it could be.I mean Tara's alibi was proven by her mother and a few maids who saw her when she left but I don’t think I had any misunderstanding with anyone besides her. Richard finally dropped the call after a few seconds and I
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's Ban
CHAPTER EIGHTY FIVELenora's Pov:“Are you saying she is the culprit again?” Her mother interrupted.“I never said she is one. It's just so concerning to hear her mention a lake when no one mentioned that to her.” I replied.But she instantly came up with an excuse to vindicate herself.“My mom already told me about that. I’m sorry I had to pretend that I didn’t know.” She apologized and bowed quietly but a part of me said she was lying.I didn’t have any evidence though so I couldn’t say a thing other than smile.Everyone retreated to their rooms.I lay on the big bed all day with my eyes on the chandelier that was above my head, my eyes scanned around the empty room, Richard had gone to the security room to go through the CCTV footage again, he was so concerned about catching the culprit like he had someone in mind.Laying on the bed, my mind reeled back to the memory of that night at the bottom of the lake. I was trying to remember the rest of the memory, I had a feeling that I did
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's Home
CHAPTER EIGHTY SIXLenora's Pov:“Ma’am!” Yara exclaimed from afar before running to welcome me.Richard and I flew back to his mansion on the second day. I had a soft smile on my face as I looked around the house, how surprising, I had missed the house but I missed Jasmine and the girls too.Yara soon ran into my arms and I hugged her back sniffing her sweet smell.“I missed you so much.” She pulled out of the hug and pouted childishly and that instantly reminded me of Veronica, the two seriously had a lot in common.“Welcome back Mr and Mrs. Osvaldo.” Mrs. Vanya greeted.“Hope you had a pleasant flight?” She added with a smile.“Yes, it was fine,” Richard responded.Our few luggages was taken in and Yara took me inside the house.“That was a long trip, take some rest,” Richard instructed.“You should take proper care of her.” He added turning to Yara who instantly nodded.I watched his retreating figure as he headed in the direction of his room, I took my feet and also headed for m
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Of Pillows
CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVENLenora's Pov:I took my feet and walked to the dining hall where I met Richard, already seated. His gaze followed me until I took a seat next to him.“Do you feel better now?” He asked quietly.I thought he was going to scold me because of my dress or because I was a bit late but strangely he didn’t.“Yeah, I feel much better,” I replied and smiled.Our dishes were served and we both ate in silence until Richard broke it up.“Are you sure you feel better?” Richard suddenly asked.“You don’t have to feel guilty, you're not the one who pushed me into the lake.” I spilled out my thoughts.I felt he had been feeling guilty maybe because of the letter that I thought was from him.“I’m not, I’m only worried because you are my wife.” He said sternly.“If you say so.” I gave a light shrug.We fell into silence but Richard broke it off again.“You should take a couple of days off from work to recover properly.” He said and my face instantly lit up.I wasn’t expecting that.
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game To Be Fun
CHAPTER EIGHTY EIGHTLenora's Pov:I woke up but to no sign of Richard on the bed, the sound of water coming faintly from the bathroom brought it to me that he would be in there. I glanced shortly at the wall clock realizing how late it already was, he must be getting ready for work.A faint smile escaped my lips and the memory of the previous night came flowing to my head. I had a wonderful night with Richard. I can't deny that. I slowly moved my hand to my neck and my finger trailed on the hickey mark that I had gotten from him, my face flushed more at the thought of how it happened. The door of the bathroom was opened he stepped out in a different bathrobe,“You're up.” He said the moment his gaze rested on me.I hummed quietly and smiled, I slowly lowered my gaze, and I suddenly found myself a bit shy, why should I be? I mean it wasn’t even the first time.He walked over to the mirror and I watched him apply his lotion.I headed over to the bathroom to also brush my teeth, comin
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game And The Bar Of Feelings
CHAPTER EIGHTY NINELenora's Pov:“Do you want to come, Lenny?” His voice jerked me out of my thoughts.I seemed to contemplate for a few seconds, them I finally came to a final decision “Yes, sure. What bar is it?” I asked to gather some courage.I took the address from Neil and the call finally came to an end. I was suddenly bothered about how I was going to sneak out without Remo finding out.I changed my clothes quickly into a comfortable cloth and sneaked out of the room but I didn’t expect to run into Yara who raised a curious brow at me.“I thought you were supposed to be resting in the room.” She looked at me from head to toe.“I’m supposed to rest and not be camped in the room.” I sneered at her.“Do you feel bored? You already miss Sir Richard?” She teased me and I sneered back at her.“I need to drop this in your room, I will be right back.” I watched her walk away with a pile of ironed clothes.“What of Remo?” I stopped her halfway.“I saw him walking into his room the ot
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THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's End
Epilogue Richard's POVThinking that meeting Lenora when we were little was the most surprising thing ever, I was so wrong. This, that I am seeing right now in front of me, was worse. I was sitting in a chair not to make myself comfortable but because my legs couldn't carry my weight as I was experiencing the shock of my life. “Remo?” Tears welled up in my eyes as my heart shattered over and over again. This has to be a dream, this cannot be true. My best friend is the mastermind behind everything that has been going on.How can I explain to anyone who knows the both of us that Remo is the spy, the betrayal in my life? What did I ever do to deserve this from him? What's my offense? Since when has this been happening? Questions kept ringing in my heart as I stared at the man tied to the chair. His feet and hands were tied up but his eyes stared right back at me. Blood was dripping down his dangerous-looking face, He had been tortured by the men, until he confessed to his crimes.
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE Checkmate
CHAPTER 145Lenora's Pov:I snuggled deeper into Richard's arms. It had been more than two months, everything had been going smoothly. Remo had been able to fish out the spy in the house, it only turned out to be one of the kitchen maids which we couldn’t think of.My eyes scanned through the face over me, I was suddenly tempted by the reddish lips. No matter how I have it, I can’t just get enough of it.Richard's eyes quietly opened up meeting my gaze.“Tempted by my lips?” He smirked.“Of course, I’m not.” I scoffed turning sideways I heard him abruptly over my head.I got out of bed and stepped into the bathroom. I suddenly felt dizzy but ignored it. I had been feeling the same way for a couple of days and I instantly felt it was all because I had been overworking myself.“You okay?” Richard glanced at me. I had stopped halfway trying to regain my balance.“I’m fine,” I mumbled, walking back to him.Later, Vanya came with our breakfast and we ate on the balcony.After breakfast l
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game That Led To The Game
CHAPTER 144Lenora's Pov:My life so far has been really surprising, I kept finding myself at the least expected places. I never imagined I would find myself at a different house calling the mother of the house, my mom.I washed the cabbages with a big smile on my face.“You aren’t done with that yet? Are you thinking of Richard again?” I was teased by my Grandmother again, my real grandma.I instantly smiled hearing her voice.“Mom, you should tell her to stop involving Richard every time.” I pouted childishly, turning to the woman who was smiling the whole time.At this rate, I don’t think we are going to eat our breakfast at the appropriate time. I had decided to spend little time with my newfound family, Richard agreed to it and that was why I had come to spend the weekend with them, I must confirm that it was filled with love and happiness.After taking most of our time In the kitchen, we finally set up a dining table and sat around it to have our breakfast.Being an only child,
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game To Her Family
CHAPTER 143Richard's POV:After ending my conversation with Remo, I walked out of my room heading for Lenora’s room. I was stopped slightly by Yara again but this time she announced that Lenora was up.I pushed the door open revealing the young lady who was slipping out of her bed.“Babe, I’m just about to come see you. I heard you came here for me.” Lenora's face flushed seeing me.I forced a little smile at her before walking over to her side.“Lenny, what do you know about this?” I suddenly asked bringing out the sketch she had given RemoSeeing it, she looked a bit shocked and absentmindedly.“Where did you get that from?” She asked, looking perplexed.“How did you find that?” She got up completely from the bed walking closer to me.Of course, she must have thought Remo snitched on her and told me.“It’s not what you are thinking. Remo didn’t betray you, I found out by myself.” I added it instantly.Lenora sighed quietly.“I had been having a memory frequently these days and In t
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Of Investigation
CHAPTER 142RICHARD'S POVThe car finally stopped in front of the building, I slipped my phone back into my pocket and alighted from the car, I stepped on the marble floor before proceeding to the door.Lenora must have missed me, I walked in the direction of her room feeling a bit bad, I had felt a bit bad though, I had promised to stay with her the whole day but I got an urgent call that required me to leave the house instantly.Feeling a bit hot, I decided to head to my room first, I walked directly into the bathroom and took a cold bath. Getting back to the room, I changed to a more free wear before getting out of my room and heading to Lenora’s room.I made an apologetic expression the moment I got to her door but I was stopped by Yara who was smiling all over.“You are here for Ma’am?” She inquired and I nodded slightly.“What about her?” I raised my brow slightlyI had been expecting to meet her, probably on the balcony outside or inside the living room but I was a bit surprise
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Of Secrets
CHAPTER 141Lenora's PovRichard used to have nightmares?I instantly remembered he talked about them a long time ago when we visited my parent's house, but I didn’t think it was something serious.“You didn’t know about it?” Vanya raised her brows slightly.“He told me one time but I didn’t know it was something serious.” I slightly lowered my head a little.I thought I knew everything about the man I married but there was still a lot that I didn’t know about him.“I understand, He hardly talks about it except to his doctor, and also he stopped having them three years ago but I think they are back.” She added, getting me a bit worried.“Why are they back?” I raised my brows even more.I mean why would they be back now?“I don’t know, something might have triggered it.” She said but I was even more confused.What could have triggered them?“What was his nightmare always about? Did he ever tell you about it?” I inquired“He started having them when he was very young and back then he to
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's Nightmares 2
CHAPTER 140LENORA'S POVAfter Remo left, I went to the bathroom and took a warm scented bath, in a bathrobe I walked back to my room which strangely felt empty to me, or maybe I was the one who felt empty.My mind suddenly went to Richard, remembering the way I asked to be alone the other time and remembering his expression, I felt a little bad.I took my cell phone and instantly walked out of his room and walked directly to his room. I ran into Vanya who had an expression on her face that I couldn’t read, her face was a little filled with guilt and resentment.“Are you okay?” I asked out of concern.Seeing me, she instantly forced a smile on her face.“I’m fine.” She mumbled.I nodded slightly even though I wasn’t convinced. She instantly left.Ignoring my thoughts, I took my feet and walked to Richard’s room.I placed a knock on his door and strangely he was the one who came to open up. He looked angry the moment he opened up like he was being disturbed by someone, but seeing it w
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's Nightmares
CHAPTER 139Richard's POVI walked in the direction of my room after Lenora asked to be alone. I was slightly hurt by that but I tried not to show it, I was hurt but yet I was a little worried. Ever since she woke up from her concussion, Lenora had been acting a bit strange and weird. Out of curiosity, I asked her in the car but she said she was okay. I knew Lenora always tried to keep things bothering her to herself and sort it out by herself but I didn’t like that. What if she ended up getting hurt along the way?I walked into my room which was already arranged by Vanya, and my eyes scanned through my arranged clothes.I pulled off the shirt I was wearing and changed into my blue pajamas. I sat at the edge of my bed bringing out my cell phone and checking the internet for the latest update.I suddenly felt a little bored, I felt a terrible headache and decided to take a bath. The headache had begun the previous night but I didn’t think much of it.I made my way into the bathroom a
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game To Find A Necklace
CHAPTER 138Lenora's PovI thought I would be able to dive out by myself since Richard had taught me some basic things, but that was a lie. I found myself battling to breathe and fighting for my life.I flayed my arms and legs, attempting to reach the surface, but it seemed too far away.I waited for someone to dive into the pool and help me, but it appeared no help was coming.I started to lose my energy, and quietly, I hit the bottom of the pool. A memory suddenly flashed in my head; I couldn’t understand what it was, but I could see that it was a continuation of the memory I had back at Richard's family house when Tara pushed me into the lake.This time I saw a necklace, very unfamiliar, yet I felt it was connected to me.With that, I slowly passed out, losing consciousness completely. ******“Lenora, are you okay?” I heard a familiar voice over my headI grunted from sleep and managed to push my weak body up. I was lying on a hospital bed, with Ri
