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
CHAPTER SIXTY- SEVEN~NARRATOR~Nora tossed and turned in bed, unable to find a comfortable position. Her mind kept replaying the events of the day over and over again. She wondered what was waiting for her at the address she had been given. Was it a dead end, or was it something more? She couldn't shake the feeling that she was on the verge of discovering something big.But as the hours ticked by, sleep still eluded her. Her thoughts kept racing, and her eyes remained wide open. She tried counting sheep, drinking some warm milk, and even reading a book, but nothing seemed to help.She lay back in bed and tried to close her eyes again, but as usual, she was unable to.Nora eventually gave up on trying to sleep and decided to take action instead. She got out of bed, took a shower, and got dressed. She wanted to wear something simple and less tight, like the one she had worn to her date. No wonder she wasn't able to sleep. She had planned to go to the police the next day, but rather th
CHAPTER SIXTY- EIGHTAIDENI sat on the balcony of my room upstairs, taking in the view of the city below me. The sun was setting, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange. A cool breeze blew, ruffling my hair and carrying the scent of flowers from the garden below. I took a deep breath, savoring the moment of peace and solitude. The day had been hectic, and I was glad to have a moment to myself.In the distance, I could hear the sound of cars honking and the distant murmur of the city.I couldn't get Nora out of my head. I kept replaying our date in my mind, how happy we'd been together. But then, my thoughts turned to the moment when she'd collapsed, how scared I'd been that I might lose her. I had never felt so helpless before, and it had shaken me to my core. The thought of losing Nora was what kept me worried than the thought of murdering someone.As I reflected on my feelings for Nora, I realized that there was something more. I felt a connection to her that was unlike anyt
CHAPTER SIXTY- NINE~AIDEN~"Yes, I already have a buyer. The James Group of companies already showed their interest after I spoke to them about it. "I was caught off guard We hadn't even discussed that possibility, let alone decided on anything. But Ethan seemed confident, and he said he'd spoken to the James Group on my behalf. I was torn between being grateful and being worried. What had Ethan promised them? And would it be good for the company?" Does that seem right?I felt conflicted. On one hand, I was grateful that Ethan had taken the initiative to reach out to the James Group. But on the other hand, I was worried about what he might have promised them. What if he'd given them unrealistic expectations? What if they were expecting something we couldn't deliver? I felt like I was on the verge of a massive headache.That wasn't even the problem, I was more bothered and angry because Ethan had gone behind my back to talk to the James Group of companies. Yet, he didn't think I was
CHAPTER SEVENTY ~NORA~I felt a rush of emotions as I spoke to the stranger on the phone. I was excited, hopeful, and afraid, all at once. I told the stranger everything I had seen. I described the building and the people I met there. While we talked, I paced my room aimlessly and used my other hand to play with my hair. As I thought and spoke about the construction site, a memory suddenly flashed into my mind. "You know what I just remembered?" I asked him. "What is it?" the stranger asked. "What did you remember?""The name of the person in charge of the construction. The name is Allyra. It's a strange name, isn't it?" I was trying to make sense of the memory, but it was all a jumble in my head. I wasn't sure what it all meant.The stranger on the phone was silent for a moment as if he was thinking. Then he spoke, his voice thoughtful. "I only know one thing about the name. Allura. A long time ago, I gave the bearer money to build a warehouse or a shop or something like that.
CHAPTER SEVENTY ONE~NORA~I stayed back behind my car, my hand placed on my chest. I was panting really hard. Soon, I started hearing sounds of commotion from inside. I heard sounds of commotion from inside the warehouse. Sounds of screams, gunshots, and ranting. My heart kept racing, and it seemed as though it was pumping blood faster than usual. While all this was happening, I tried to keep my emotions in check. I tried not to show too much emotions and tried to act normal. I held my pisser tightly onto my chest with my fingers trembling. I didn't know why I was being restless. Were u getting unnecessarily tensed? I doubt. Soon, I saw the police coming out with Chris. I exhaled deeply, yet my mind wasn't settled. Allison's men had been captured as well. As they approached me, my phone began to vibrate, causing me to almost scream. I was startled by the vibration, but I was able to control myself. I dipped my hand in my purse and brought out my phone quickly. The caller ID clearl
CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWO~NORA~"The stranger you have been chatting with," the driver replied with a plain voice. "Let's say he kind of figured out you will take this foolish step. He tracked your phone and sent me to your rescue," he explained. I wanted to ask more questions, but it was as though he read my mind. He chipped in before I even opened my mouth. "Don't ask me any further questions. That's all I can answer for now ."I sank into my seat. My heart was bleeding, and I forced back all the tears that had pilled up in my eyes. I was blinking rapidly. I couldn't control my emotions. I remembered one of Allison's words to me. "This is just the tip of the iceberg. An introduction to what I can do, and if you are not careful enough, I will end the existence of your family and every single one you know. "My heart sank immediately. I remembered this. Soon, the car pulled up in front of Aiden's mansion. I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice that we had gotten home until the c
CHAPTER SEVENTY- THREE AIDENI woke up feeling slightly tired on a Monday morning. I knew it would be a hectic day since I had an important meeting with the James Group of companies. I also knew that I had to attend the meeting, so I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed. My eyes felt heavy, and my body felt sluggish. I yawned and stretched, trying to wake myself up. But I just wanted to stay in bed and sleep in. However, the thought of the meeting kept me from going back to sleep. I got dressed, picked up my briefcase, and headed downstairs. As I entered the dining room, I saw Nora setting my breakfast at the table. She had made me a sandwich and a cup of tea. "Morning, Aiden," she said, smiling at me. "How did you sleep?""I slept okay," I said, still feeling a bit groggy. I sat down at the table and started eating my breakfast. Nora sat down across from me and watched me eat."You look a bit tired," she said, her face full of concern."I'm fine, Nora," I said, taking a sip of m