CHAPTER FIFTY_ NINE~NORA~My mouth watered as I waited for more information from the strange caller. I wasn't sure why I was giving him a listening ear and believing what he was saying to me. "Allison is secretly building her own company, and that is where she is transferring all the money from your mother's company."The revelation that Allison was secretly building her own company hit me like a ton of bricks. I was completely floored by the information.But I couldn't help but wonder: if this person knew so much, why hadn't he already taken revenge on Allison himself? Why was he coming to me instead? I had to know more."Why are you coming to me with this information?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly."I want you to have your rightful inheritance. I know I don't have a claim to the company, but you do. And I know the location of the construction site. I can give you directions."I was speechless. The idea of having my rightful inheritance was enticing, but I couldn't help bu
CHAPTER SIXTY~NORA~"The last time, he took Archie's snacks. We even tried to get it from him but he was stronger than the both of us combined. Yesterday he slapped Archie for no reason and hit his head on the table. Today, he took Archie's pen and notebook. I do not know why he is always hurting Archie, " Aria complained bitterly. I let out a sigh, as I stared at Archie with so much concern. He didn't say a word to debunk what his brother had just said, which simply meant that he was affirming to it. He just stared down at the tiles, with a sad look on his face. I pulled him closer and hugged him tightly. "I will go to your school and have a heart-to-heart talk with your school teacher. They would be the ones to stop him from bullying you, and if he continues, then I will know the next step to take," I assured them."Mom, there's one more thing," Aria said, her voice filled with emotions. It was as though she had just remembered something serious. "What is it?" I asked, moving al
CHAPTER SIXTY ONE~NORA~I reached for my phone, making sure that the door to my room was open, just a crack. I then pretended to be on a call, holding the phone to my ear and talking into it."Yes, I'm still here," I said, in a low voice. The footsteps stopped, and I could hear the maid's panting from outside my door."Thank you so much for your help," I said, into the phone. "I appreciate it. Having an extra copy of the financial records is a huge relief. I knew I could trust you. I also know you are the only one who'd be able to help me get an extra copy of the financial records from the James Group of companies. "I could hear the maid's footsteps shifting as if she was trying to get a better listen to my conversation. I hoped she would believe my ruse.As I spoke into the phone, I stole a glance at the mirror in my room. The mirror was standing on the wall, and I stood away from it so she wouldn't see me through the mirror. She could only hear me, but I could see her. And I saw
CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO ~NORA~As I was about to leave the dining room, Aiden's voice stopped me in my tracks. "You guys sure are leaving the dining hall a lot!" he said, a hint of annoyance in his voice."Sorry, Aiden," I replied, trying to sound apologetic. "We won't be gone long, I promise.""You are making the food tiring and making today's dinner boring. I am tired of this continuous walking around the place.""I am sorry," I apologised again tapping his chin gently. He moved his face gently away from my hand and forced on a brighter look. I gave him a quick smile and hurried off, hoping I hadn't upset him too much.I climbed the stairs to my room as gently as I could, to avoid making any sounds. As I approached my room, I noticed that the door was ajar. I stopped in my tracks and peered inside. There, in the middle of the room, was the maid, rummaging through my belongings.My heart sank, and my mind raced. I knew exactly what she was looking for. I felt a sense of violation. I s
CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE~NORA~Just as I was handing the phone to Aiden, he stretched his hand to receive it. The maid lunged at me, snatching the phone from my hand. I was caught off guard, and she managed to yank the phone from my grasp. With a cry of rage, she threw the phone to the ground, smashing it into pieces.I stood there, stunned. The pieces of my phone lay scattered on the floor, and the maid was panting with anger and fear. The look in her eyes was wild as she tried to calm her panting self down. The room was filled with gasps and murmurs, everyone in shock at what had just happened. Aiden held up his hands, trying to calm the crowd."Everybody, please stay calm," he said, his voice loud and clear. "We need to handle this situation carefully and rationally."I could feel my heart racing, my head spinning with what had just occurred. But I forced myself to focus, to stay calm. This was no time to panic.I knew Aiden would make the right decision. I was sure that I could bank
CHAPTER SIXTY- FOUR ~NORA~Mrs Williams grabbed my shirt, I didn't know what was going through her mind, but three other maids were quick to pull her away from me. I let out a deep sigh of relief. "Please," she said weakly turning to Aiden. Even though the maid was being stubborn, Aiden stood his ground. He turned to the other maids and said."I want this woman removed from the premises immediately. Please escort her to the door and make sure she leaves."The other maids looked at each other, unsure of what to do. But Aiden's tone left no room for argument, and they reluctantly obeyed his command. They took the stubborn maid by the arms and led her out of the room.When they left Aiden turned to me with a smile. "Nora, you're quite the detective!" Aiden said, admiration in his voice. "You noticed something was off, and you didn't let it go until you figured it out. I'm impressed.""No! It was me. It was me who suspected her first," Aria chimed in, a smile on her face. I and Aiden
CHAPTER SIXTY- FIVE~NORA~Aiden, who had been listening to our conversation, spoke up. "How about I drive you both to school and then we can have our date afterward?" he suggested a glint in his eyes.My eyes lit up, as I stared up at Aiden. He continued talking. "That way, we can all go together and then you can have some peace of mind while you're at the school."I looked at Aria, who seemed relieved by Aiden's idea. "That sounds like a good plan," she said, smiling gratefully at Aiden. I let out a smile as well and patted her chin. "Go get your brother so we can leave right away," I said to Aria. She hurried into the room while I and Aiden proceeded to the car. Aiden and I stood by the door, with his driver in front of us ready to open the door whenever we wanted to go in. After a while, the kids joined us and we got into the backseat while the driver took the stirring. "Mom, can I sit in front next time?" Aria asked me. "Of course baby. You can sit in front whenever you
CHAPTER SIXTY- SIX~NARRATOR~Nora and Aiden made their orders. Nora looked around the restaurant feeling overwhelmed. She was excited about being a billionaire's wife. Who else would take her to such a place for just a meal? A meal they could easily eat at home and that was it. As the maitre d' walked away with their orders, Nora and Aiden sat in silence for a moment, taking in the atmosphere of the restaurant. The sound of soft jazz music played in the background, and the scent of delicious food wafted through the air.Then, the waiters returned, carrying trays laden with steaming plates of food. They placed the dishes in front of Nora and Aiden and then left the table once again.The food smelled incredible, and Nora's mouth began to water."So, tell me, what was your favorite memory from childhood?" he asked, his fork hovering over his plate.Aiden wasn't sure about how else to start a conversation with Nora, so he decided to ask her about her childhood. At least, that was the be