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##Chapter 8Have It Or Ruin It Michelle's POV.“W-what?” I stuttered, acting innocent. “Meet me at the living room” Lucian left the kitchen immediately he said.I sighed heavily knowing nothing good will come out of the conversation, I still want to believe in myself.I went to the living room and sat across from him watching him as he sat with his legs crossed and his hair were loose but that only beautified his face.I wanted to continue checking him out, but then the worries in my heart became more heavy.“What did you have to say?” I asked, not wanting to be around him for a long time.“We shall have a proper discussion, but I want you to know that you will be having a dinner meeting with me tonight in my ancestral mansion” he said not even caring about my approval.“What? A dinner?” I asked in shock.“Yes, it is planned, you will be going to my ancestral mansion tonight” he repeated, and I felt like slapping some senses into him, but I couldn't.He was acting like the person in
#Chapter 9#Michelle's POV Because I Am Mrs Houston!The car door was opened, but it took me few minutes to get down.But after some contemplating, I got down from the car, and walked inside the mansion with my head up.The mansion I got maltreated, and abused for years. I was going inside to take my things out.I got into the living room that brings nothing, but a sad memories of me being threatened or accused of something I didn't do.I hated every single bit of that house memories except for my mother's own, which I barely remember.'I actually lived in misery' I mulled in my head, knowing there won't be a going back when I start with them.I walked towards the stairs attempting to go upstairs, but then I halted my steps, hearing a familiar voice behind me.“How dare you come back here?” Claudia, my stepmother yelled behind me, thinking I was still my old self that would stay still and get abused and embarrassed.Every bit of their wrong did towards me rushed my mind filling it my
#Chapter 10#First Impression Michelle's POV “Don't annoy me, Mrs Whitney” I said, making sure not to call her mother because she lost that regard since my wedding day.“How dare you!” My father roared at me, but his anger reduced seeing that my expression was as calm as a storm.“I am not here to amend anything with you guys, I am simply here to erase my trace from this place, just like my mother” I declared.My father couldn't say anything after hearing me talk, he was still shocked at my boldness, bringing up my mother because they always use her as my weakness, but now?I grew past it already. Just like Lucian said on our first meeting; ‘If you stay in here like a coward and do nothing they will later come for you. So, why don't you attack the person before they could form another defense?’I didn't want to be a coward that always waits to attack with her weakness, I would rather use the weakness myself.Claudia, my stepmother on the other hand, felt like crushing me, but she cou
#Chapter 11#Sorry, Mr Houston.Lucian's POV.“Hello Boss” Harry's voice could be heard from the other end. “What's wrong?” I asked stiffly.“It's a report about your wife's household” he said, from the other end. My corner lips curled up hearing that.I asked Harry to investigate Whitney's household, and immediately we left the hall. Hearing the report was ready was great because I wished to know the woman I would be sharing my space with better.I didn't want to interfere without any knowledge of her struggles.“Good, send it to my email, I will check it soon” I said.“Okay boss” he replied.“How is the corporation's stock price?” I asked him, referring to the Harrison corporation which belongs to Daphne's household.“It fell so much, and we were able to acquire seventy eight percent shares” he reported.A cunning smirk appeared on my lips, thinking of what to do with the family, but I didn't want to take so much action without her consent because it was her fight.“Since we bought
##Chapter 12Hearing Her StoryLucian’s POV The sun rays streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on the room. The sun's rays danced across the sky, painting the clouds in a warm palette of orange and pink. A beam of sunlight peeked through the branches, casting a golden path on the forest floor.I was in my study room staring at how the sun beautifies the surroundings with the rays.I left the dining room leaving her to finish an unsettled battle on the table.I was still staring at the space blankly then my phone rang. I took it and picked it up without checking the caller identity..“Hey buddy!” I heard the voice from the other end , and I could identify who the caller was already.It was my best friend, Darren Stewart. The vice president of his family business, Stewart corporation. He is the only person I confide in for help, and he is always there for me.“I thought you disappeared,” I said teasingly.“I should be saying that, you are out of your mind! Dude, you got marri
##Chapter 13 His Ancestral Mansion Michelle's POV I felt troubled as my mind was unsettled since Lucian told me about the general gathering in their ancestral mansion.“How am I supposed to face them right away?” I mumbled asking no one in particular.I was thinking, but then I got interrupted by a knock.“Come in” I said, and the maid entered.“Good afternoon, ma'am “ she bowed, slowly..“What do you want from me?” I asked politely. “Mr Houston called for you?” The maid said, and I arched my eyebrows in confusion, remembering we just finished talking a few minutes ago.“Okay” I stood up, and followed her.“Where are you taking me?” I asked confusedly, knowing that wasn't the way to Lucian's study room. “Mr Houston asked for you” the maid said, taking to only God knows room.We passed the hallway which we were getting farther from the main building.After some time, we got to a room. “Missus is here!” She announced my presence.“Come in” I could hear Lucian's voice from the room. Th
##Chapter 14She Is Lucian's Wife!Michelle's POV.The atmosphere became so dark, and the air was so thick and stuffy for one to breathe properly as Lucian shot him a deadly glare.Dell looks so shocked and scared at the same time. “G-good evening, aunt__in-law” Dell said with a quivering voice.He was trying to control his anger, and save his life. He wanted to make eye contact with me, but Lucian took my hand and distracted me from getting immersed in his gaze.His siblings that were looking at us with a scornful gaze waiting to humiliate us were dumbfounded, seeing how Lucian took care of the whole curiosity and ruined their plan immediately we got in.“Who on earth does this?” Sandra Houston, Andrew's step sister, who was known for her obsession over the company said, not being able to hold her anger anymore.I looked sideways, avoiding her gaze, making sure I didn't get involved in the matter which was created by me.“You are surely a sl*t, you’ve been having an affair with his un
Chapter 15The Friendly ThreatMichelle's POV Lucian's voice was so loud and it echoed the hallway calling the attention of people inside the dining room.“U-uncle….. hear me out…she- she seduced me!” Dell stuttered, trying to run away, but Lucian was fast and held him down.“Y-you should….. believe me” Dell's shaky voice gave him out. “Of course, why shouldn't I believe you?” Lucian said, and his unsettling smile grew wider.“Yes, uncle I___” Dell was saying, but he couldn't finish his words when Lucian gave him a punch in his left cheek making him bleed.“Ahhh” Dell screamed as he saw blood gushing out his lips. “Why do I keep correcting people today?” He said, taking off his wristwatch. And my mind was blank, as I saw him wearing his wrist watch on his knuckles. ‘What is he trying to do?’ I mulled in my head, trying to process his intentions.‘Is he trying to kill him?’ I thought about rushing to stop him, but I was too late because he was already beating Dell. Lucian's gaze was u
##Chapter 81His Baby, His Wife Michelle's POV ‘I don't want to be here!’ I screamed embarrassingly in my head.“What a mood spoiler” I pinched Lucian's thigh, trying to give him a sign, but he was still as clueless as ever. “What did I say wrong?” He looked at me cluelessly, and at that moment I gave up. “Forget it, just shut up for now” I scolded him, before facing the couple with the unrequited romance. I had no idea when, and how it got to the level of them calling each other pet names .“I think you guys might want to have some privacy…. Do you think so?” I stylishly asked, wanting them to leave the room, before Lucian would make the situation worse.“Of course” Bella nodded as she shot my husband a deadly glare. But who am I to blame her? He ruined her moment and made the situation worse.She must've been waiting for the situation for so long ,but clueless husband ruined it. “We can just talk he__” Darren was saying, but Bella cut him off. “Don't worry I won't bite you” but B
##Chapter 80;Are They Dating?!Michelle's POV “She already has a gun!” My husband's voice took over the conversation, dominating the entire room.“And who is Alex?” Darren's voice asked with the hint of jealousy even though he tried to hide it.I cleared my throat and looked at Bella who became muted all of sudden. ‘She will be the end of me!’ I screamed inwardly. ‘I should have shut her up early’ I blamed myself as I bit my lips awkwardly.“Why do you need a gun?” Lucian as he walked closer. “Hmmm—the____” I stammered as I was trying to explain, but he cut in. “Alex must've had a special place in your heart to need that?” Lucian said with his teeth gritted.And I became confused. He didn't sound jealous earlier or was I mistaken? “Huh? Not me! He was Bella's first love, first boyfriend!” I said hurriedly, I sold Bella out to save myself from him.“Sorry__ did I misunderstand you, my love?” My husband hugged me tightly, but the expression on Bella's face got me curious. ‘why is she
##Chapter 79All OverMichelle's POV The evening atmosphere envelops the city in a shroud of mystery and melancholy. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the urban landscape, a sense of quiet descends. The distant hum of traffic fades into the background, replaced by the soft rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze. Lights flicker on, painting the buildings in warm, inviting hues, contrasting with the growing darkness. It's a time when the city's secrets seem to whisper in the wind, and emotions swirl like the mist that rises from the damp streets.“The ex-president of Whitney's corporation has been arrested. He is suspected to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping case that happened recently to the new president, Michelle Harrison, Lucian Houston's wife. Evidence that proves the embezzling of the company funds, and bribery was found in her office, which is a perfect reason that can trigger such an act.”“The case will be followed up after the prosecutor rep
##Chapter 78Making A PlanLucian's POV I left Michelle's room, and it has been cleared that she didn't care about them anymore so I had no reason to hold back.‘I should show that family how powerful I am’ I mulled in my head. I took my phone out of my pocket and dialed James number. “Hello boss” James said from the other end.“It's time to deal with the people in the corporate world.” I uttered, and he understood what I meant right away.“Okay Boss, what do I need to do?” He asked with a determined voice from other end.“James, I need you to go to Michelle's office now,” I ordered as I walked towards the car.“Okay boss” he replied, and hung up the call.Harry already opened the car door for me. “To the prosecution office” I said, and the car zoomed out of the parking lot.After some time, we got to the prosecution office. The prosecution office, in all its grandeur, stood as a fortress of justice, its walls echoing with the solemnity of the law. Within its chambers, the prosecutor
##Chapter 77Asked For His GunMichelle's POV “Shut up!” “Huh?” I was scared, but the voice I heard sounded familiar. I turned on the lamp on the bed stand hurriedly. “Lucian?” I asked, seeing how unstable he was. “Hmmm?” He smiled drunkenly. “What are you doing here? I thought you won't be coming back today” I held his hand. “I thought so too, but I couldn't leave you here all by yourself” he mumbled. “Hmm…. So romantic, you are not as bad as I thought” I giggled. “But why are you so drunk? You rarely get drunk, who are you with?” I asked suspiciously.“An old friend,” he replied slowly. “Old friend? I don't like him or her, right?” I asked, trying to figure out the gender, but he wasn't that smart to catch up.“Yes.” His reply was short, making me more curious. “Is the person a girl?” I asked, knowing he wouldn't even if I gave him signs.“Huh? It's a guy” he replied with a smile. “That's good, I will let this behavior pass… how can you come here in this state?” I teased his nose
##Chapter 76I Am Still The President Of Whitney's Corporation Michelle's POVI was alone inside the VIP room, and it was getting boring with James and Harry. “He really left because I told him to?” I scoffed angrily talking about Lucian.“This is a sign for divorce I guess I picked up my phone and decided to call him, but I stopped when I felt another person's presence in the room.“What are you doing here?” I asked angrily as I looked around the figure at the door. “I figured that your husband is not around, so I decided to take a look myself. You should be dead by now, but you managed to survive. Don't worry, I will soon send you to your mother” Claudia {stepmother} said with an evil smirk playing on her lips. I could see the arrogant smile on her lips. She knew I had nothing against her again because she deleted the video of her having sex with a young guy on the staircase.‘She must think I'm a fool to leave something that crucial?’ I scoffed inwardly, as I remembered how I tol
##Chapter 75I Did Nothing WrongLucian's POV.I wore my trousers with great speed. ‘How could I forget to lock the door?’ I thought embarrassingly as I reached out for my shirt beside Michelle, but then the door slid open.‘What the heck!’ I screamed in my head not knowing how to face the embarrassment I felt Michelle definitely complicating the situation.“Bos__” Harry and James widened their eyes as they entered the room looking at the sight in front of them. “What's going on here?!” Harry screamed innocently, which he wasn't, and James shook his head at me disappointedly.“Oh…” Michelle hummed with a sad look, and someone could think she was being maltreated at the moment. “I am disappointed in you, Boss,” Harry hissed.“You are definitely disturbing her being around and this? You zip is still undone” James sighed, and I zipped up my trousers immediately.The two of them are like my little brother so we are always casual towards each other outside of our working space. “I didn't do
##Chapter 74Husband StripMichelle's POV “C’mon boy!” I tickled him because he refused to let go of his shirt. “I am not going to harm you” I mumbled with a naughty smile. “What are you trying to do? You are not healed, Michelle” he cautioned me, and I winked at him cunningly. “What are you expecting?” I grinned.“What do you want me to expect, you are fuvking trying to unzip my trousers here. Are you a pervert” he looked at me like some horny crazy woman.“You are thinking too much, Mr Houston. That's not what I am trying to do” I laughed at him, and he looked confused at the moment. “What are you trying to do then?” He asked. “I am just trying to see you naked, that's all. Come here” I mumbled, trying to unzip his trousers, but he slapped my hand away.“You want to see me naked? Here” He asked with an unbelievable look. “Yes” I giggled. “Did you perhaps hit your head in that room? You can tell me anything” he said looking at me trying to figure out what was going on in my head.
##Chapter 73Murder Not Suicide Lucian's POV “Shouldn't have said those things in there” I said coldly looking at the old man. “Why?”“My wife is still in shock and pregnant. You don't want to irritate her with these things” I said. “Okay… it seems you are more crazy about her than I expected” he scoffed at me. “Mind your business.” “So, who did it?” He asked, with the hint of hope in his gaze. I was sure he knew his kids would be involved. “I am not sure about that yet” I lied. For some reason I don't want to hurt his feelings at that moment. “If you are going to make me a chief mourner, tell me now!” He fired. “Don't waste your energy old man” I said nonchalantly, wanting to leave the hallway. “No matter what happens, don't think of killing those people. They are your siblings!” He yelled, and the last words irked me.“Siblings? You are trying to persuade me not to kill them? I was never part of you guys! I almost get killed years ago! I got kidnapped and nobody! I mean not eve