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THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game's Herbal Tea Of Confidence
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THREELenora's Pov:“You look even worse, Did something happen in the doctor’s office?” Yara asked the moment I stepped out.I forced a smile on my face. Finally, after a month, I was pregnant but I wasn’t exactly thrilled about it.“I’m okay.” I hummed.Remo led the way to the parking lot and we all got into the car.“What did the doctor call the nature of your sickness? Fever?” Yara inquired as she spun in her seat.I clenched my grip tightly around my purse which had the test result in it.“Yeah, just fever,” I mumbled and forced a smile at Yara.“I was already prescribed some medication, you don’t have to get yourself worried,” I added and she nodded.The rest of the drive back home was quiet. I alighted from the car and stepped on the marble floor, Yara offered to take my purse in but I declined, preferring to take it in by myself.“I would like to be alone,” I requested.Yara nodded and she quietly walked out. I was left alone, I let out a deep breath try
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Just Got Interesting
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR Lenora's Pov:“You are here,” Richard hummed, not bothering to glance up from his cell phone; he must have noticed my arrival only by the sound of my resounding footsteps.“How was work?” I asked quietly, taking a seat.His gaze tore away from his phone.“Fine.” He replied softly and his gaze soon returned to its former position. Richard's attention was only focused on his phone, I doubted if he remembered that I was still in my seat.I breathed heavily and that seemed to catch his attention.Richard instantly took a short peep at my face looking concerned.“Is something wrong?” He inquired“Nothing.” I hummed.Richard wanted to press further but a message suddenly came into his phone taking his attention again.I sighed seeing that. After a little while, Vanya came and dished out our meal. We managed to eat in silence but not until I broke it up. “You know, I have been thinking about us,” I began.He quietly placed down his phone and finally looked u
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Of Kidnap
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE Lenora's Pov:Yara seemed to contemplate for a few seconds.“Sir, ma'am said she would like to be alone.” She mumbled to the man on the other side.I didn’t bother to say a thing, the call ended shortly, and Yara heaved a sigh, turning to me.I watched her fold her arms across her chest.“Did you fight with him?” She inquired.“I would love to be alone, Yara.” I sighed deeply.She nodded, and I watched her exit the room.I was finally left alone and I quietly returned to my thoughts. I lay on my bed with different thoughts running through my mind. To be sincere, it was also my fault. I was the one who broke the rules of falling in love. I thought I would never be able to fall in love with the grumpy man, but it turned out to be another way entirely.I grabbed the nearest book next to me and ran my gaze through it, but to be sincere, I couldn’t understand a thing.I suddenly crawled out of bed and walked towards my closet. I picked up a few clothes and pa
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Abducted
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXLenora's Pov:I closed my eyes for a few minutes, and strangely, nothing happened. My lashes trembled, and I slowly opened my eyes. Neil was right in front of me, doing nothing.Out of nowhere, a forceful blow struck the back of my neck, causing my body to weaken in an instant.“You should stop wasting my precious time on silly talks.” That was the last thing I heard before passing out, but that sounded very familiar.Neil had a company? ****My lashes trembled, and as I slowly opened my eyes, I found myself lying on a soft, big bed. I couldn't tell how long I had been out but both my hands and legs were tied. The window blinds were down, causing the whole room to be dark and my eyes scanned around the dark room. I couldn't recognize where I was, but I could tell it wasn’t a familiar environment.I wanted to speak out, but that was when I noticed the gag put in my mouth.My mind instantly ran back to how I had passed out. I w
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Of Thoughts
CHAPTER 107Lenora's Pov:“You should eat something. You haven’t had anything the whole time.” He said in a soft voice.I refused to acknowledge the presence of the food and instantly turned my back on it. “I don’t care if I stay hungry for days. I just want to go home.” I mumbled.That seemed to get him a little vexed.“What home? You should stop calling that home. It is not your home, Lenora.” He said, trying to calm his voice at me. “This is not my home either!” I said, firmly locking my eyes with his. “From now on, this is your house, Lenora. Let's see how you can escape.” He mumbled, scaring me a little.I cringed a little hearing that. He isn’t planning to camp me here forever, right?“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to raise my voice at you.” He apologized, moving swiftly to me.He was about to run his finger on my skin when I instantly dragged my butt away from his side.He looked at me so angry.“Do you think of me as the bad guy? I’m not the bad guy. Richard is the bad guy, not
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game Of Distraught
CHAPTER 108Richard's POV:"You should stay out of it,” I snapped at Vanya. I was late and didn’t have time to wait for Lenora, so I had my breakfast in a hurry, she would probably come down to have hers later.After breakfast, I went back to the room and picked up the necessary files in my bag before going out.A call came in interrupting, I looked at the caller and I instantly picked it up.“Katherine, is the whole place set up?” I asked the moment I picked up.“Yes sir. We are just waiting for the men’s arrival, but their secretary said they are already on the way.” My secretary responded from the other end.I nodded and hung up the call. I looked briefly at my clock and noticed I still had a few minutes I could take.I breathed quietly, and after a lot of consideration, I turned abruptly and walked toward Lenora's room. I got in front of her room and walked in without hesitation or bothering to knock. I met Yara, crouched on the ground, lost in deep thought. “What about Lenora?”
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game And The Stinging Slap
CHAPTER 109.Lenora's Pov:I had been bored all day. Since Neil went out the other day and never returned, a sense of unease had settled over me. Suddenly, my stomach grumbled, reminding me that I hadn't eaten all day. At home, I had only nibbled at my last meal. My gaze drifted to the food Neil had brought, but I wasn't ready to lower my defenses, not even out of sheer hunger.Without warning, the door swung open and Neil stepped inside. His eyes flicked to the tray he had brought, then back to me."You seem determined to starve yourself," he mumbled, approaching me.I met his gaze in silence.He picked up the tray and left the room, his departure punctuated by the louder growl of my stomach. I considered calling him back, asking for the tray, but my resolve held firm.Time ticked by—seconds to minutes, minutes to hours—and still, Neil did not return. Had he gone to work, leaving me here alone? I rose from the bed and rushed to the door, only to find it locked from the outside. What
THE WIFE'S GAMBIT: CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Game And The Key
CHAPTER 110Lenora's Pov:I held my cheek which still stung from the slap and stared at him bewildered, Neil suddenly stormed out of the house leaving me alone. I sniffed back my unshed tears but that was when I suddenly noticed a bunch of keys lying on the floor, it must have fallen from Neil. I hurried up and took it, I removed one from the bunch of keys before returning it to its position, I crawled back to my initial position and acted like nothing happened.Just then, the door suddenly sprang open, and Neil was back. I watched his eyes scan through the room and finally land on the floor where the key was.He picked up the key and his gaze landed on me suspiciously. I had sat in a corner holding my check and acted like I knew nothing. He suddenly looked relieved seeing that, he walked back towards the exit but he abruptly stopped turning back to my face. I heard him clear his throat and begin, His countenance had changed from that of stern anger, now he had an apologetic expr
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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
