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The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 18 Will You Marry Me?
They finished eating. Mark took her home. “Mark, thanks I had a great time. I enjoyed your company. The food was delicious, and I like your father,” said Victoria, blushing. “It was the best day of my life,” said Mark. Victoria hesitated, “Mark, will you marry me?” Mark was shocked but he quickly snapped back to his senses. “Yes, I will marry you.” Victoria was so happy she hugged him. “It seems like I’m dreaming, I’m so happy,” said Victoria with tears in her eyes. When Mark saw her tears, his heart ached. He kissed her tears and said, “I’m the lucky one, who knew that I would meet you when I was meeting my father, so grateful to the Lord,” said Mark sheepishly. “When do you want us to register our marriage?” asked Mark, he was hoping that Victoria would say soon. “Can we register our marriage this week or next week after you asked my father’s permission to marry me?”Mark was so happy and said, “I will visit my father-in-law after work to ask for your hand in marriage.” Victoria
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After dinner, Mr Lewis asked Mark Anthony to follow him to his study. He promised his daughter that he was not going to give Mark Anthony a hard time. Victoria stayed in the living room watching television. Mr Lewis pointed at the sofa and asked Mark Anthony to sit. Mark Anthony thanked him and sat down. Mr Lewis looked at Mark Anthony and said, “Victoria told me that she proposed to you.” Mark Anthony smiled, “Yes dad she did, it was the best day of my life. I waited for her for twenty-six years. The first day I saw her I knew that she was my wife.” Mr Lewis was beaming, “I am satisfied with you, son, and I don’t want to hide anything from you. When my company was facing bankruptcy, I tried to commit suicide. Mr Johnson approached me for cooperation provided my daughter Victoria marries his son, James Johnson. Victoria agreed to marry James Johnson for two years. Their marriage was in name only.”Mark Anthony smiled brightly, “thank you dad for telling me. The first time I found
Last Updated : 2024-12-25The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 20 Visiting His Father
The following day, after work, Mark went to the Anthony Group headquarters to visit his father. He didn’t notify him that he was coming. It was the first time he had been to the Anthony Group; he approached the receptionist, Angela Brown. He said, “I would like to see Mr Anthony.” Angela Brown looked at him. She was stunned; she had never seen a handsome man like him before and said, “Do you have an appointment Sir?” Mark replied, “I don’t have an appointment but if you call Mr Anthony and tell him that Mark is looking for him, he will allow me to see him.” Angela Brown sneered, “sorry Sir, I am not allowed to call the Chairman, not anyone can see our Chairman.” Mark shook his head and decided to call his dad.At that moment, Chairman Anthony was having a meeting with his managers in the conference room. Each department manager was giving feedback, then the phone rang, the conference room became quiet. The managers looked at each other looking for a culprit. They saw the Chairman
Last Updated : 2024-12-25The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 21 Jonathan Anthony
Grace Anthony was not happy that her husband, Timothy Anthony, was trying to reconcile with his late wife’s son, Mark Anthony, so she called her son Jonathan to come back home.She was scared that her husband would give her son’s inheritance to Mark. Over her dead body, Mark would never get a cent. Her precious son, Jonathan Anthony, was 24 years old, two years younger than Mark.Jonathan was not an ambitious person, he refused to go to university, and he never worked in his life. When his mother called, he was enjoying himself with his friends in his boat, drinking with beautiful ladies.His mother told him that she had something to tell him, so he rushed home. “Jonathan, you need to change your ways, your father is trying to reconcile with Mark,” said his mother.Jonathan shrugged his shoulders, “Mom, why do you worry about Mark? He is not interested in us. Mom, when you called me, I thought you wanted to tell me that you had bought me an apartment. I am tired of staying with you gu
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On Thursday morning, Jonathan woke up and took a shower; he went to his closet and chose a black suit and a grey tie. He looked handsome, he had never worn a suit in his life, and it was the first time for him to go to his father’s company.He knew that he would not survive without his parents' support, so he decided to bite a bullet and report for work. When he went to the dining room to eat, he saw his father reading a newspaper.His father was surprised when he saw him wearing a suit. “Good morning dad, I have decided to join the company.” His father smiled and said, “I knew that you would come around, I am proud of you son, let us eat breakfast.”Grace refused to eat breakfast with her husband, she cried sorrowfully when they went back to their bedroom. She told her husband that she would never forgive him for forcing her son to work and for giving Victoria her restaurant. Timothy looked at his wife and didn’t utter a word.After they finished breakfast, father and son left for wo
Last Updated : 2024-12-25The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 23 Visiting the Lewis Family
On Saturday morning, Mark went to the Anthony mansion. He went early to discuss the betrothal gifts with his father. The Housekeeper opened the gate for him. His father was waiting for him in the living room.“Good morning dad” said Mark, smiling. “Good morning son,” said his father beaming and hugged his son. It felt like a dream, he was over the moon. He never thought that this day would come.He went to the kitchen to prepare tea for his son. He didn’t even ask the helper. He owed his son Mark a lot. He came back with two cups of tea on a tray. Mark thanked his father and took a sip.“How much did you prepare, son?” asked his father smiling. “Dad, I prepared a cheque of one hundred million rand. I am not sure if it is enough. Also, I bought health supplements for my father-in-law. Victoria is priceless, she is my life dad.”His father also prepared a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime watch, towels, and expensive wines for Mr Lewis.At that moment, Grace entered the living room and s
Last Updated : 2024-12-25The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 24 Blessings
Anthony family was preparing to leave. Patrick called Mark and Victoria and told them that he wanted to bless them since they were about to get married.Patrick looked at them smiling, “may the Lord protect you, guide you and surround you with loving kindness. May He grant you favor. Blessings upon blessing my son and my daughter.”Mark and Victoria smiled at him and said, “We received it gladly.” Then he hugged them. Timothy was beaming, “may the Lord bless you with beautiful children and may your house be filled with laughter.”Mark and Victoria smiled and said, “We received it gladly.” Then he kissed Victoria on both cheeks and hugged his son. He would never forget this day ever; he would be forever grateful to Victoria for changing his son’s mind.Mark promised to fetch Victoria at 9 am to register their marriage. Father and son left after lunch. Mark dropped his father at home. He stepped out of his car and opened the door for his father.“Dad, thank you for your support, much ap
Last Updated : 2024-12-25The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 25 They got Married
Mark arrived at the Lewis residence at 7 am. He parked his car outside the gate. He was so nervous. What if Victoria changed her mind and refused to marry him? Butler Dave saw his car and opened the gate for him.He was wearing a slim, fit three-piece, charming white Tuxedo suit with white shirt, grey vest, grey tie, and black shoes. To his surprise, Victoria was already dressed.She was wearing a long silhouette lace trumpet dress with long sleeves, and white high heels. The dress showcased her figure, she was breathtaking, Mark was dazed, his wife was gorgeous. He rushed to her and took her in his arms.He kissed her forehead, “you look gorgeous my wife.” Victoria giggled, “you looked dashing my husband, have you eaten?” Mark shook his head, “I don’t have an appetite, I’m too nervous.”Victoria asked Butler Dave to prepare breakfast for them; it was ready within few minutes. After they ate, they went to Home Affairs. When they arrived, it was empty. The procedure went very quickly.
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The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 45 Engagement Banquet
Victoria woke up and tried to hold her husband, but she remembered that she was at the Lewis mansion. She called her husband, “Good morning my handsome husband, did you sleep well?”Mark told her that he hadn’t slept at all, he was missing someone. Victoria giggled and told him that she fell asleep after playing his music video clip several times.Then she hung up, she walked to the bathroom, and soaked herself in the bathtub. She walked to her closet and wore casual clothes. She headed down to the living room.Her father was reading a newspaper, his eyes lit up when he saw his daughter, “Good morning my beautiful daughter, did you sleep well? Victoria hugged her father and replied, “Good morning dad, I slept well thank you.”She flashed her father with a big smile, “The weather is beautiful, I can’t wait to see my husband.” Her father laughed; they went to the dining room to eat breakfast. Her relatives were still sleeping.She didn’t want to see her Aunt and her cousins, so she went
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter44 I Will Only Love You In My Lifetime
After work, Mark fetched his wife to the company; he went to her office and sat down on the sofa. Victoria went to him and kissed him on the chin, “Honey, please give me five minutes. I want to finalize this report and send it to my dad.”Mark nodded his head; he took his phone and took a photo of his wife. He became angry when he thought about James' words. His wife rose her head up and said, “What is wrong?”Mark told her that James said he wanted to compete fairly with him. Victoria sent the report to her father and sat on the sofa next to her husband and held his arm.“Don’t be angry my love, James came to see me, but I rejected him. I told him that he must respect you as my husband. I will only love you in my lifetime. My heart will always be yours.”Mark was happy and kissed his wife fiercely, and then he released her. Victoria packed her stuff; she switched off the lights and they left the office hand in hand.He opened the car door for her and fastened the seatbelt for her. He
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 43 My World Lights Up
The following day, Bongiwe visited her best friend in police custody. She brought food and clothes.Grace was so happy to see her, “Thank you for coming, my friend. I know that Timothy is going to divorce me, and I don’t care. As long as he gave me His Wings restaurant as a divorce settlement, I will agree.”Bongiwe was speechless, “Grace, you don’t deserve to get a cent from Timothy, and the restaurant is no longer his, but it was given to Victoria as a betrothal gift, do you remember?”Grace sneered, “I don’t care, if he refused to give me what I want, he must forget divorcing me.”Bongiwe was dumbfounded, “Grace, I don’t know what to say to you because you don’t listen to me. When are they releasing you here?”Grace looked at her friend and laughed, “I think Timothy will release me after Mark’s engagement banquet since he is scared that I will disrupt the engagement.”Bongiwe shook her head, and then she promised her friend that she would visit her after the engagement banquet. The
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 42 Please Drop The Charges
Mark was sitting on their bed looking at his sleeping wife, her beautiful face was swollen, and his face became dark. Who gave his stepmother the confidence to bully his precious wife?He would take revenge on his dearest wife; he was just waiting to see how his father would resolve this matter. His wife was not a punching bag. His life was empty before he met his lovely wife. Now he was complete.His wife was his life; he loved her with his soul. He learnt how to smile. He kissed his wife and headed down to the living room.When he arrived in the living room, he saw his father and his father-in-law talking. When they saw him, they stopped talking and looked at him, “How is my daughter in love?”Mark replied, “She is sleeping. Dr Cain told us that it was superficial wounds, and he gave us ointment to relieve the pain.”His father looked at his son with sadness, “I’m sorry, son, for bringing trouble into your house, please forgive me. I decided to divorce your Auntie as soon as she is
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 41 Assault Charges
Timothy went straight to his wife and slapped her twice and said, “Why did you beat up my daughter in love?”Grace was astonished; it was the first time her husband laid his hands on her. “You hit me,” said his wife crying.Her husband looked at her annoyed, “I asked you a question. Why did you beat up my daughter in love?”His wife was rubbing her burning cheeks, “Your precious divorcee is the cause you are divorcing me.”Timothy was stunned; he took his phone and called the police. He went to Patrick and said, “I’m so sorry that my wife caused a commotion in your company. She’ll pay for what she’s done today.”Patrick patted Timothy on his shoulder, “it is not your fault, what are you going to do?” Timothy looked at Patrick, “I want her to be arrested and I will surely divorce her.”Timothy turned to his son Jonathan, “Thank you son for being here, it was a wise move for your mother to come to Victoria, since she is my weakness. If she had begged Victoria to ask me to forgive her, I
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 40 Let’s get divorced
Grace was having lunch with her friend Bongiwe at His Wings restaurant. Bongiwe looked at her, “is everything alright, my friend?” Grace sighed, “Timothy hasn’t been home since the argument, I don’t know if he wants to divorce me.”Bongiwe was shocked, “Timothy loves you Grace, have you tried to call him?” Grace looked at her friend with sad eyes, “I lack courage to call him, I’m so sad. Jonathan is blaming me for ruining his life.When he came back from his trip, he told me that he wanted to work hard and make his father proud, but I told his father that I would never forgive him for forcing him to work.Since Jonathan came back, he locks himself in his room; he doesn’t even talk to me. He hates me Bongiwe; I don’t know what to do.” Grace had lost a lot of weight.Bongiwe comforted her friend, “sorry my friend, but you need to stop competing with Mark. I’m glad that Jonathan is turning over a new leaf; there will be peace in your house. Don’t make Timothy regret marrying you.Why don
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 39 She said Yes
Two months before Mark and Victoria’s engagement banquet, Timothy Anthony called his son to his office and said, “Son, I kept the ring that I proposed to your mother with. I want to give it to you for your proposal to Victoria.”Mark was surprised and he hugged his father and became emotional. He wished his mother was still alive to witness the marriage between him and Victoria. “Thank you, dad, the ring is so beautiful, I’m sure that Victoria will be over the moon, this ring is so special to me.” He hugged his father again.Mark decided to take his wife to Mauritius Resorts; he immediately booked their flights and accommodation. He called his father-in-law and said, “Dad, I want to propose to Victoria, I’m taking her to Mauritius. Can she take a week’s leave, dad?” His father-in-law agreed.Mark told him that it was a surprise. He went to Mr Johnson’s office and applied for one week’s leave.After work, he went to the Lewis Group to fetch his wife. Mark held his wife in his arms, “M
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 38 Change His Will
Timothy Anthony spent the whole weekend at his son’s mansion. There was laughter, and they were cracking jokes. It was the best weekend ever. As a result, he decided to stay with them for a time being.They treated him well; he started regretting marrying Grace. There was no peace at the Anthony mansion; they were always fighting over Jonathan. Grace had spoilt their son rotten.He never received any support from his wife, sometimes he felt neglected. It was the last straw when his wife called his daughter in love a divorcee in front of Mark. He would never forgive her.His wife had never apologized to him for the way she spoke to him. Even his son had never apologized to him for embarrassing him in front of the board members. He was raising the ingrates.On Monday morning, Victoria woke up and washed up. She went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for her beloved family; she even prepared lunch boxes for them. Her father-in-law was over the moon, nobody had done that for him.“Patri
The Best Thing I Never Had Chapter 37 I am Pregnant
At Serene’s apartment, James was packing his stuff. Serene was trying to stop him from packing. “James, are you leaving me, what have I done?” cried Serene.“Serene, I’m no longer in love with you, I don’t think you ever loved me, I’m miserable with you.” Serene cried sorrowfully, even though she didn’t love James, but she loved Johnson’s wealth and status.James ignored her, he asked Butler Ed to put his stuff in the car. “Serene, I have given you all my heart, but you haven’t given me even five percent of your heart. You chose your friends over me. I’m so tired.I was blind loving you; my parents were against our love, but I fought for you. I even threatened them that I would kill myself for you, but what did I get in return?”“I promised James I'm going to be a good wife to you. Please forgive me, I will change,” said Serene with tears in her eyes.She would be a laughingstock to her friends should James leave her, just being James’s girlfriend had opened so many doors for her, how
