The Billionaire's Hidden Legacy: A Story of Love & Tainted I

The Billionaire's Hidden Legacy: A Story of Love & Tainted I

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Tracy Brooks was the only survivor of a fatal car accident that involved her and her parents. She grew up as an orphan child in the care of Mr Edward Parker - a billionaire. Naive, she thought Mr Edward Parker had been too kind after the passing of her parents. So when he arranged for her to marry his son Charles Parker who was against the marriage - she gladly accepted. Tracy had a crush on Charles since childhood, and she thought he would make a great husband. She committed three years of her life to their marriage - and during that time, she paused her dream of becoming a tv personality. Tracy's love was unrequited. She tried her best to make Charles love her. But he was done pretending. Charles finally came clear and broke her heart on no other day but her 28th birthday. The same day that marked their third wedding anniversary and also the day her parents were involved in an accident that killed her mum on the spot. "I'm done pretending. Let's put an end to this charade. I want a divorce, Tracy!" As the years progressed, Tracy became a well-known television personality. She hosted a show called "Ties That Bind." - a relationship show where she read letters from anonymous viewers who had relationship issues and needed advice and help. Her ex-husband regretted his actions and wanted her back. But there was a third party in the picture he must conquer to win her back.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

"I can no longer continue with this facade. This charade of a marriage must end today. I want a divorce, Tracy." Charles Parker, her husband announced as he stopped her along the hallway. 

"My father threatened my claim to the Parker Enterprises as the true heir if I didn't get married to you. He would have disowned me and left me with nothing had I not given in to his wish. He broke my soul when he did that. I mean how cruel and heartless could he be? And yet, knowing I did not love you, and to add salt to injury, you foolishly agreed to get married to me. But I can't do this anymore. I want out." He mumbled as Tracy fiddled with her hair and kept a glance at the portrait of the two of them on their wedding day on the wall behind Charles.

Her mouth parted open trying to make sense of what had just happened while she kept her glance at the photo on the wall. 

"I - I - I" Charles cut in before she could say a word. 

"I - I - nothing. This nonsense must end and it must end today. And look at me when I'm talking to you" he warned and pushed her head from glancing at the photo any further.

"I am now the CEO of Parker Enterprises. What am I saying?. I mean I have been the CEO of Parker Enterprises for three years now and nothing and no one can change that. My father used to have a say, but not anymore because I am the one in charge." He splattered.

"You decided to do this to me today of all days?" Tracy queried as tears rolled down her face. 

The day marked Tracy's 28th birthday and marked the day her parents were involved in an accident that killed her mum on the spot. It was also supposed to mark their third year wedding anniversary.

"To hell with that. I knew very well that today was your birthday and I am very much aware that your parents died years ago on this same day, but I don't care. To me, today is an ordinary day just like any other day. There is nothing special about today. And oh, no amount of tears can make me change my mind. Do yourself a favor by erasing the thought that this day was supposed to mark our 'so-called' third year wedding anniversary celebration because that crap ain't happening this time around." Charles muttered as droplets of saliva from his mouth fell on Tracy's face.

Over the years, they had celebrated two wedding anniversaries that had friends, families and loved ones in attendance. 

And he had celebrated Tracy's birthday on this day and gone with her to lay flowers on the graves of her late parents. But Charles was a different person this time.

"Why do you talk to me with such a tone? Please don't do this to me," her voice trembled as she pleaded with him. 

Tracy did not think Charles would do this to her. 

She had a crush on him since childhood and thought he would make a great husband. She was only twenty five years old when she got married to Charles. 

But Charles only loved her like a sister. 

Charles had a reputation for being rude, but not with her. He only flipped after they got married. 

However, he has a soft spot for dogs regardless of the situation and that gave Tracy a reason to believe that he would eventually have a soft spot for her too and love her back. 

She never thought he would one-day ask for a divorce. 

"You are just selfish and heartless, Tracy." He accused her. 

"So you would rather I fake my happiness and make everyone believe this sham of a marriage is ideal?" He mumbled pointing to the ring on his ring finger. "Clearly you are out of your mind. Or perhaps high on something."

Tears continued to roll down her face and onto her white dress. And the droplets from her  makeup stained her white dress.  

She stretched her hand in hopes to grab his shoulder. "Are you doing this because you genuinely want a divorce or you want to leave me for Fiona? Tracy asked. 

"Are you seriously asking me this dumb question?" He flipped and pushed her away. 

Fiona was a lady Charles introduced to his family as his friend. He had accidentally hit her with his car when she was coming from a coffee shop. At least that was what Charles told his family.

When his father, Mr Edward Parker realized how he looked at Fiona, he knew he had to make him marry Tracy early enough. 

"So you think Fiona is my mistress? Is that why you went to her apartment? Where from this stinking insecurity? I thought I made it quite clear years back. Listen, she is just a friend and a friend she will remain. I take interest in her affairs because I nearly caused her to lose her life. And knowing very well that she has nobody, the least I could do is to make her my responsibility. And why am I explaining myself to you? What does it matter?" He fumed. 

"You know, for someone who is an orphan just like her, I thought you'd feel her pain and empathize with her. But no. You decided to feel jealous of her instead." 

"But what you think is irrelevant. The point is that I don't love you and that is why I want a divorce. Whether or not I take a mistress is entirely none of your business. And you shouldn't care about that either.  Hear me out, even if I took a liking to Fiona, It would be because I love her, genuinely. Unlike this thing we have together." He bellowed.

"Tracy, I know you never liked Fiona. I know my dad made me marry you because he knew I would have probably married her instead of you. And what did he do? Plotted with you and stole my happiness. But I want that happiness back and I am taking it by force" Charles roared.

"My happiness may lie with Fiona or someone else. But the fact is, it is not with you, and whoever I settle with eventually is none of your business. You should be grateful to my father because he threatened me with my birthright  and had me in a tight corner with whatever hidden motive he had to have arranged this marriage." He revealed. 

"Now that you have a masters degree in business administration and ready to take on more responsibilities at Parker Enterprises, I dare say that you would be able to claim your birthright as the heir to the empire on one condition. On condition that you marry Tracy Brooks. Failure to do so would result in me disowning you and I would make your sister June the heiress to the empire." He recalled the exact words his dad had told him. 

"So you see, this marriage was never meant to be in the first place. It was imposed on me and I have paid the price with my happiness for far too long. Don't push me any further by saying anything." He warned her and reached out for the divorce papers he had kept on a shelf next to his right hand side. "Here are the divorce papers. You have a week to read through and do whatever it says."

Tracy's eyes were now puffy, and red-rimmed. Dried streaks ran down her face which left her makeup discolored with patches. Charles' words pierced her heart as she reached for more tissues to wipe her face. Her efforts to make a statement are immediately encountered by Charles. 

"It doesn't have to be like this Charles. I know you two are just friends and it is fine with me. But please don't do this to me. I love you and I think we can make this work, please." She pleaded once more. 

"You and who can make what work?" He shot back at her. "I am not interested in any of that. You should blame yourself entirely for forcing yourself into a marriage that was never meant to be. Here are the papers once again" he told her and put it back on to the shelf.

"Now if you will excuse me, I have to leave now" Charles said and banged the door behind him making Tracy alert. 

Before Tracy could put herself together, the portrait of the two of them on the wall dropped and the sound of broken glasses echoed in the hallway.

Immediately, there were footsteps approaching.

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55 chapters 8/7/23
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Its a good story line
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The plot is good however poorly written.
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149 Chapters
Chapter 1
"I can no longer continue with this facade. This charade of a marriage must end today. I want a divorce, Tracy." Charles Parker, her husband announced as he stopped her along the hallway. "My father threatened my claim to the Parker Enterprises as the true heir if I didn't get married to you. He would have disowned me and left me with nothing had I not given in to his wish. He broke my soul when he did that. I mean how cruel and heartless could he be? And yet, knowing I did not love you, and to add salt to injury, you foolishly agreed to get married to me. But I can't do this anymore. I want out." He mumbled as Tracy fiddled with her hair and kept a glance at the portrait of the two of them on their wedding day on the wall behind Charles.Her mouth parted open trying to make sense of what had just happened while she kept her glance at the photo on the wall. "I - I - I" Charles cut in before she could say a word. "I - I - nothing. This nonsense must end and it must end today. And lo
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Chapter 2
Foolishly? Perhaps that was the doing of love. Because when you grew up idolizing the concept of love and marriage, you would foolishly jump into one, especially when you are drawn to the man. Heartless, what made her so? Was it an abomination for a lady to fight for love? A nobody? At least her late father was a decent school teacher who commanded some respect. So that she believed was unfounded. But she understood that emotions could sometimes carry people away and lead them to say things they never intended. Hidden motive? That was laughable. What motive could a man she considered her guardian possibly have? He must have done that out of love and pure kindness. Or because he felt his son was a perfect match for Tracy.Tracy and Charles had played the pretense game in the early days of their marriage. In the first six months of their union, the whole of Purple City knew of their marriage. They set the standard for marriages and epitomized true love and happiness.Tracy felt lik
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Chapter 3
"This is not the time to call the family doctor. Call 911!" Mr Edward Parker instructed Jean as his hands kept shaking, but she was reluctant. Mrs Briggs called 911 and while they waited for the arrival of the ambulance, she turned to Jean and gave her a piece of her mind."I don't know what Tracy did to you to warrant this level of hatred. You could hate her for whatever reason, but know that there are limits. This is a matter of life and death. The lady is on the verge of losing her life and you don't think that should be a reason to rethink whatever fuels your hatred for her?" She queried and looked on to see if the ambulance was in sight. The sirens could be heard wailing in the distance."What is going on here?" Asked June, elder sister to Jean. She looked at Mrs Briggs and her father. Their mouths stretched, exposing their teeth. At this point her heart started to beat faster and she screamed "What is going on here?" Before she could get an answer the sirens wailed through th
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Chapter 4
A dark hollowing had formed under her eyes. Tracy had barely shut her eyes and it was already half past five in the morning. Scenes from her previous day's encounter with Charles would not stop flashing in her eyes. Everything had happened so fast and now she was left in a state of wonder. "When did Charles sign the divorce papers?" She thought. His busy schedule would not permit him to commit to so many sheets of paper at a sitting. Then it dawned on her that Charles had planned his move a long time ago. She got out of her bed and kept staring at how empty it was. Her wish was for her husband to share her bed with her. But Charles never beckoned to any of that. He would rather sleep in the guest room.For a second she forgot herself and lifted a vase next to her bed with her wounded right hand. Immediately she felt pain and dropped the vase. Her wound had not healed completely. Blood stained the bandage wrapped around her right hand.The sound of the shattering vase invited Mrs Br
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Chapter 5
The morning sun had shone its brightness heralding the dawn of a new day. The birds chirped in unison across the sky earmarking the goodness of the day.Broad smiles elevated the looks on the faces of people walking the streets of Purple City. A sign that it was a good day. But inside the Parker house, the story was different. The day was far from good. The past few days have been filled with pain and disappointment. And Tracy’s exit from the Parker house made Mr Parker worried. A lady he considered his daughter had left his house even before he could talk her out of her decision. Everything had happened so fast that he wondered why Tracy left without first consulting him. But his son Charles was to be blamed gravely for the turn of events.He stood in the living room looking at his son. The kind of look that registered anger, disappointment and betrayal.His son had not only betrayed his trust but also set their family up for public ridicule.“Oh. Charles! You disappoint me.” Mr Pa
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Chapter 6
The day could not have been any worse. And nature seemed to agree with the turn of events. The sun had dimmed and the morning felt like night time. The birds were lost in sight and it looked like there would be rainfall.But that was just the clouds sending a message. This same outlook had formed years ago when Tracy was admitted to the hospital. She had fallen into a pool. But for the timely rescue of Charles, she would have drowned to death. And while on admission at the hospital, the clouds formed and what felt like an earth tremor shook the hospital building."Fifty million dollars, fifty million dollars," said Tracy repeatedly while unconscious. Her eyes were closed and she kept turning in the hospital bed. Louisa had called 911 when she did not respond earlier. She stood behind a glass window as she watched her friend struggle on the hospital bed. Louisa ran her hand through her hair and consistently asked the doctor whether her friend would be okay. She was asked to c
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Chapter 7
Charles drove aimlessly across the city for three hours. He was pondering over his actions for the past few days. And the words of his friends kept ringing in his head. "I dare say that you are to be blamed for everything that happened, Charles. And I'm not saying this to make you feel bad, but to let you see how unwise you have been." He recalled Albert's words."Albert does have a point, Charles. You caused all this. Don't take our words out of context. But Tracy has been an epitome of wife material." Chris' words also echoed.For a second, he thought his friends had a point. He had been foolish and threw an asset out the window. It was midday and Charles was still haunted by his friend's words. The words of his father and Mrs Briggs equally took over a part of his brain.It was as though pandemonium had broken out in his brain. He may be tough and stubborn, but the damage his actions have caused had him in a tight corner and now he wanted to escape from everything.But having no
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Chapter 8
Charles’ left leg was swollen due to the bite. The excruciating pain made him bite the pillow on his bed when the doctor attended to him. Initially, the doctor had wanted to administer anaesthetics to kill the pain, but he opposed it. Thus, the doctor warned that he could not scream since that could increase the stress levels of other patients. Hours passed and he was feeling much better. And that got him thinking he was fit to walk again. But before he could put his right foot ahead of the left, he was down on the floor.“Charles!” Fiona screamed. She had been sitting in the visitor's area for hours. And so when the doctor announced that she could see him, she wasted no time in going to his ward. “What were you trying to do?” she asked while helping him get back onto his bed. “You are not fit just yet,” she added. And finally helped him to lie back on his bed.Charles gazed at her for a moment and forgot about his pain. But when his father walked in, his senses were realigned and
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Chapter 9
Tracy had arrived much earlier for her appointment with the doctor. The news of Charles’ accident left her helpless and restless the previous night. She had hoped for the faster break of dawn. And so when she sighted the rise of the early morning sun, she wasted no time in getting ready for her appointment. Louisa accompanied her. The two had left in a cab since they both did not have a car of their own yet.Before Tracy got married to Charles, Mr Parker suggested on so many occasions for her to choose any car of her choice and it would be bought for her. But Tracy always said it was pointless since there were many cars in the Parker house and many drivers who were at their beck and call. Mr Parker insisted once more when she got married to Charles. But her stance had not changed. She would rather go to the office or other places seated in the back seat while one of the many drivers took the wheel.When Mr Parker realized she did not care for a personal car, he advised that the le
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Chapter 10
“My child, you deserve every pint of happiness in this life. You have fought a good fight and in my estimation, you won. So cry no more” Mrs Briggs said.And hugged Tracy who was tearing up uncontrollably. “He was my world. And I loved him with every fibre of my being. How I wish we had not ended up this way” Tracy told Mrs Brigss in a trembling voice, but she cut her, “Your happiness is equally paramount my child. Like I said, you fought a good fight and you won.”“He does not deserve you,” she added. Her remarks came after Louisa had narrated everything that happened at the hospital to her. Tracy was calm and took Mrs Briggs' words to heart. She had indeed fought a good fight. Everybody knew she had wanted to be with Charles despite his lack of interest in their marriage. As Tracy paced about in the room, Mrs Briggs who had her right finger on her right chin said, “My child, enough of Charles. It is about time you put yourself in the spotlight”“I have watched you grow from a lit
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