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The Billionaire's Canvas of Secret Chapter 7
I was shocked to see a beautiful bouquet of red roses in Sterling’s hand directed towards me. Only God knows where he brought it out from, but I must say it was a sweet and romantic gesture. “Here,” he stretched it at me with one hand. “Uh… Thanks,” I appreciated and took the flower from him. It was a natural bouquet and it smelled so nice. So I smiled warmly. “You’re welcome,” Sterling said, looking at me. Glancing at him a bit flushed, I noticed the small smile on his lips before he looked away.“I don’t know what you would like, so I had them prepare different dishes. I hope that’s fine by you,” he asked as he gestured at the food set before us on the table. “Yeah, sure,” I responded, placing the bouquet on the seat next to mine. Then I looked at the luxury set right in front of me. On the table were all sorts of delicacies, both ones that I have had and those that I only dreamt of. I felt my mouth become watery as I gazed at the delicacy before me. The chubby woman who h
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The door opened and the unannounced visitor strutted into the dining room, heels clicking on the marble floor. In her hands were loads of shopping bags. On the bags, I could see names of expensive shoe and clothes brands - Saint Laurent, Hermes, and Chanel. Two maids ran over to meet her, greeting her, and then they quickly took the bags from her as she proudly handed the bags to them. “Be very careful with those babies. They cost more than your entire life savings,” she warned them. “Yes, ma'am,” they chorused.Then they went away with the bags. She smiled with satisfaction and then strutted further into the room and that was when our eyes met.We both looked sincerely surprised to see each other. I couldn't believe that I would be meeting her again. Not especially on my date. Sterling should have at least had the decency to give me that much respect. But here I was with the lady that I saw with him at the art exhibition yesterday. The lady to whom he apologized on her behalf
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As I stepped out from the Cafe where I work part-time into the sunny environment, a sigh of relief washed over me. It'd been six hours behind the counter. The road was bustling with activities and the sound of automobiles filled the air. It was such a good feeling, to watch as people go about their daily activities. I walked down the alley to our hideout where I engaged in my artwork secretly since I had nothing else on my plan for the day. Moreover, my hands had been quite itchy. I was so eager to let out the idea that had been on my mind since I surfed the internet during my short break. Then my phone rang and the tone filled the noisy station. I tucked in my earpiece and picked up my best friend's call since she was the one calling. “Hello, Dianne!”“Hi, Callie,” her cheerful high-pitched voice sounded on the other side and a smile formed its way across my petite face. I love to hear my best friend's voice as it fills me with excitement. “I guess you must be done with your wo
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“Wow, this is beautiful,” someone commented behind me, bringing me back to reality from my world of imagination.I turned around to see my best friend, Dianne. She was standing behind me, gazing at my drawing with fascination. “You never cease to amaze me with your art, Callie,” she added again. My cheeks heated up with a blush. “Thanks, Dianne.”Her compliments are one of those things that gave me the morale to keep doing this artwork especially when I had to hide it from my father who was against me doing anything related to art. “This is totally different from your other drawing,”“I was surfing the internet and I decided to go through some renowned artwork, and then I came across this specific art and it just stuck. So I decided to try out something new. I never knew it would turn out this well.”“Well, it did because it's you. You are good at this. Don't worry with time, the whole world will eventually get to see all these beautiful collections of yours,” she assured me confi
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When I got home, I sat down to have dinner with my family. The first thing that my father mentioned to us was the dinner we would be having with the Vanderbilt the next day. “The Vanderbilt are inviting us to their house for a family dinner tomorrow evening by 7 pm. Sterling Vanderbilt will have his driver come pick us up,” Dad informed us. A small smile tugged at the corner of my stepmother's lips. I know she was glad about this family dinner. It could be an opportunity she was waiting for. Erica simply nodded without saying anything in response, just like me. “Looks like you have been informed, Calliope dear,” my father mentioned when he realized that I didn't say anything. “Yes,” I acknowledged, nodding. “Sterling called this afternoon to tell me about the dinner.”“Oh, okay. That's good, dear. So make sure you get yourself ready and prepare for tomorrow's dinner. This is an opportunity to meet Vanderbilt officially. Let's all put in our best.”“Alright, Dad.”“We will, dear,”
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Still lost in my own thoughts, I barely noticed the figure that approached me from behind. “It's beautiful, right?” a voice asked from behind me. I was a little startled, and I turned around to see Sterling, my fiance, standing behind me with a glass of wine in his hand. His presence was unexpected and it surprised me. How did he even find me? I thought. “Sorry,” he apologized softly, looking at me with an apologetic expression. He must have noticed that I was shocked. “You surprised me,” I mentioned with a small frown on my face. Then I dropped my hand from my chest. “Sorry again,” he said again. And I simply nodded, averting my gaze back to the garden. “You're right. It's beautiful,” I answered his question after a couple of seconds of silence. “This garden belongs to my mother. She loved them just as much as she loved us,” Sterling stated. His voice has a hint of sadness and longing in it. And I had to turn to look at him. He was staring at the garden with a mix of regr
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I stared at my reflection in front of the long ornate mirror. Today, I was having my fitting with my groom-to-be, but he is yet to show himself. So I was alone at the fitting shop with my best friend, Dianne, and step-sister, Erica who decided to come along with me. At the moment, I was dressed in a white breathtaking wedding gown, paid for by my fiancé's family. I didn't actually expect less from them, knowing how wealthy they were. The gown was impeccable. An ethereal masterpiece, crafted with delicate lace that cascaded down my figure, clinging to my curves in all the right places. The bodice was meticulously adorned with intricate beading, shimmering in the soft, flattering light. A flowing train extended behind me. “Oh, my God! Your gown is beautiful on you,” Erica awed as she stepped into the fitting room. “You look so gorgeous!” Her eyes were wide open in sheer admiration as she stared at my dress.My step-sister, Erica was always an embodiment of love and support and if
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Sterling POV I shut my eyes and loosened my tie as I fell into my office seat. It has been a long day as I've been working from one meeting to the other. A heavy sigh escaped my lips and I leaned back on my seat, tiredly. I felt exhausted more than I should and I understood more than anyone why it was that way. That's why I need a solution as quickly as possible. I have barely taken a fifteen-minute break when my intercom rings. Groaning, I took the call and my secretary informed me that I had a visitor. Without asking who it was, I permitted her to let the person in and then ended the call. A few seconds later, my sister's cat walked into my office dressed in a fitted leather trouser, a chiffon blouse complimented with a black leather jacket and black boot shoes. In her hand, hung a new Chanel bag. I wasn't expecting her visit, but I don't remember the last time that Anna asked for my permission before coming over to the office. Most of the time, it was for my own good but i
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“You think I want to be with you too.”His statement felt like a slap to my face. Suddenly, I felt a rush of emotions as his words hit my ears. I must say that his statement did touch a nerve. I don't know why, but it hurt like hell. I felt tears pooled at the back of my eyes. His statement just confirmed my thoughts about the conversation which I overheard him having with his grandmother. Sterling continued, oblivious to my feelings. “I don't want to be here either. I hate that I had to lie to my grandparents. I hate the fact that I yelled at my grandmother just because of you. You mean nothing to me and you seem to be forgetting that. So you better watch what you say and stop acting up,” he warned. He seems mad. His jaw was clenched tightly and his brows furrowed deeply in the middle in exasperation. “I am acting up?” I asked as tears threatened to fall from my eyes. But I fought the urge to do so. “You think I am acting up.”“Then explain all this?” he said, gesturing with hi
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“Grandpa, Callie, you are here,” Sterling's voice took our attention away from the paintings and we both turned around. Sterling was standing at the door post, a slightly worried expression marring his face. “Yes, son. What is wrong?” the older man asked, noticing the look on him. “You don't look good.”“We have a problem,” he deadpanned. “Problem? What problem?” the old man asked. “There is a heavy rainstorm all over town now. All roads are blocked. What are we going to do?” he gazed at me. “That's right. I didn't tell my parents that I won't be returning home.”“It's…”“You can just call them,” Grandma Ellen's familiar voice came from behind Sterling and then she appeared beside them. “I can't let my grandson drive back to town in this kind of weather.”“My wife is right. You should sleep over,” Grandpa Chris agreed with his wife. Sterling and I exchanged a look. He kept quiet, so angrily, I tore my gaze away. “There is enough room for the two of you.”“You can both take the
The Billionaire's Canvas of Secret Chapter 26
As I tried to find my way back to the living room, I found a room whose door was ajar and I got curious to know what was in it or if someone was inside. Slowly, I pushed the door wide open. And then took cautious steps inside. Suddenly, the light flickered on, illuminating the beauty in the room. My mouth suddenly turned wide agape in astonishment. Oh, my God! For a few seconds, I just stood close to the door, gazing round at the wonders in the room.I found myself surrounded by a captivating display of art. The space was adorned with paintings from renowned artists, each one a masterpiece in its own right.It was a private gallery. I would call it a mini art gallery. Was this how wealthy Sterling's grandparents were? Those were huge amounts of money. Wow! Families of Billionaires! I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. These rich people were such lucky people. I kept exclaiming as I gazed upon the vibrant strokes and intricate details. And in that moment, my worries see
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After the brunch, I decided to take a break by looking around the house. The butler decided to be my tour guide since Sterling wanted to speak with his grandparents. I took a few minutes, admiring the beautiful house and the greeny scenery that surrounded it. After a while, I felt pressed, so I turned to the older man who was my guide. “Please, where can I find the restroom?”“Oh, just walk straight down the hallway, turn left and the fourth door by your right is the guest lavatory.”I repeated his instructions and he corrected me. I said the instructions again and when I got it right, he nodded with a warm smile. “Thank you,” I appreciated and then I went in search of the restroom, following his description. After relieving myself, I tried to find my way back, but I got lost. I was confused in the large maze of a house. I was hoping to find someone who would help me find my way back to the sitting room. But no one was in sight. Then, I heard voices coming from one of the rooms.
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After a couple of minutes into our food, Grandpa Chris spoke up asking me, “How do you both meet, Callie?”Both I and Sterling exchanged a surprised look. We haven't thought about that. So we don't have any plan on what to say. I raised my gaze to see the couples staring at us expectantly for our response. His grandmother had a narrowed gaze at me. This was unavoidable. I exchanged a look with Sterling, hoping he would be the first one to talk. But he didn't seem like he would respond. So, I let out a deep breath. “We met at the mall,”“We met at an art exhibition,” both I and Sterling chorused and the two couples looked at us with quirked brows.I couldn't blame them. Both of our simultaneous answers were contradicting. I exchanged a suppressed annoyed look with Sterling. He shrugged a shoulder and then plastered a sweet smile on his face. And I felt like hitting him in the face. But I held myself back. “I actually first saw Callie at a mall,” he spoke up before I could say an
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Then she said something that left me utterly confused and dumbfounded. “She is not Julie Stewart!”Julie Stewart! Who is Julie Stewart?I asked myself internally. And I turned my gaze toward Sterling, silently pleading for some kind of answer. Who was his grandmother expecting instead of me? But he didn't look my way. He was looking at his grandmother. But the expression on his face has changed. He wasn't looking pleased. “No, Nana. She isn't. This is Calliope, the woman I love and whom I am engaged with.”“But, Sterling…”“Let's not talk about that, Grandma,” he said, his voice pleading as he stared at her in the eyes. The woman seemed to understand and she sighed before nodding. I saw a look of relief wash over Sterling's face before he turned to peer at me. He flashed me a small smile despite me staring at him with a confused expression. I was in the dark. “So you are my grandson's fiancée?”“Y-yes, ma. I and Sterling are in love and he…”“I didn't ask for any story.”“Oh,”
The Billionaire's Canvas of Secret Chapter 22
The first thing that caught my eye was the back of a woman in a long beautiful dress whose grey hair was packed tightly into a ponytail at the top of her head. Even from her backview, she exuded authority.She was staring at what the maids were doing at the dining table. While still backing us, she spoke up again, her eyes not leaving what the ladies were doing. “Honey, hurry up, Sterling will be here anytime soon.” Then she looked at her watch. “Alright. I've heard you,” the other voice responded. The voice sounded close by. So I guessed it must have been coming from one of the rooms that surround the dining area. “I guess that must be your grandmother,” I said in a whisper to Sterling. I don't even know why I was whispering. Then I looked at Sterling's face. He had a smile on his face as he watched the woman. “Yes,” he responded, with a proud smile. Then he shifted his gaze to me. “Remember what I said to you. We can't let them know that this is an arranged setting. Okay?”“
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“What do you want to know?” he asked without looking at me. I shrugged before responding. “Anything. Any clue about them because I don't know if they have an idea that our engagement is an arranged one and-”“No, they don't,” he retorted. I peered at him, but he wouldn't spare a glance. “It's just between our families. My grandparents aren't supposed to know about it.”“Oh, okay.”I nodded in understanding. The same goes with me. I couldn't tell other members of my family and my friends that I was getting married to a billionaire through an arranged marriage by our fathers.It sounds weird to the ear, doesn't it?Sterling added, “That means one thing-”“We have to pretend better,” I completed. He turned to look at me. It was probably because I just said what he had in mind. Then he nodded in concord. Fortunately, we are both on the same page with that. “Yes, you are right. We have to act well for them to believe that we are truly in love. Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Chris are the k
The Billionaire's Canvas of Secret Chapter 20
As I stepped into the outside sun of my apartment, into the bustling city street, a smile curled up my face. And right then, my eyes fell on a figure standing amidst the chaos of everyday life. My fiance and groom-to-be, Sterling Vanderbilt. Immediately, my mouth fell wide agape. Oh, my God! I exclaimed inwardly. There he was standing, looking handsome as ever, his presence commanding attention. He looked totally different from the guy I knew who always wore a suit. This different Sterling was dressed in a burgundy short-sleeved shirt which accentuated his well-built physique and impeccably tucked into his black trousers. A mix of black and burgundy Italian dress shoes on his feet. He effortlessly exuded an air of confidence and sophistication. My gaze was drawn to his dark, lustrous hair, which was well gelled and combed which perfectly framed his attractive features. And then to his face. He wore black sunglasses which adorned his face, adding an air of mystery and intrigu
