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The Billionaire's Secret: A Nasty Web of Lies Prologue
A month earlier With shaky hands and a smile of excitement plastered on her lips, Lena rang the doorbell of the large, elegantly structured house. Adrenaline rushed up to her brain, and she felt jittery with happiness as her dirt-stained fingers made their way to caress the flat circular pendant of her golden necklace.She walked over to the window beside the door and peered through. The classy golden brown interior was just as she remembered, but a bit shinier. "Looks like Adrian had the maids prepare for my return," she thought, her stomach fluttering with butterflies."I miss him so much!" She beamed and bounced back to the front door, ringing the bell again with more excitement."Coming!" A female voice sang from within.Lena paused, frowning for a nanosecond. She knew that voice. "How thoughtful of Mira to come help Adrian set up the house," she thought, her heart ringing with more joy.The door opened with a swift movement, and Lena's wide smile plastered back on her face. "M
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Present day Lena sat on the couch in the silent, empty house, staring at the magazine which she'd gotten from the store. She stared at its flat figure, resting on the table like if she touched it, it would explode. The grey-blue eyes which stared back at her were bright, yet dark and she still couldn't believe it was him; the same man who she'd met in prison and made her life feel like hell, was clad in a three piece suit which exaggerated his athletic build and chiselled jaw. And if that wasn't enough, he's getting married to Tessa Maddox; THE Tessa Maddox! "It can't be possible." Lena whispered, wallowing in her disbelief as her eyes read the tagline "The man, the myth, the legend: Thane Moneau's journey to the top." 'What top?!' her head screamed still not accepting the fact she was staring at a billionaire boss. The same Thane who is the son of her now dead boss. Her eyes strayed to the date on the magazine; fifth of February. Her brows furrowed and she tilted her head bef
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Lena could now see why Dante kept saying "we" when he was the only one who came into the house. He had her cramped between himself and another man who hadn't glanced at her when she got into the car.'What was inside the briefcase that needed so many men to come get?' Lena thought. But that was the least of her problems.It was pitch black outside, and they'd been driving for what seemed like an hour. She'd have been certain of the time if she had a phone or wristwatch, but all she had was the fading top and pants she wore, as Dante hadn't given her a chance to take anything from the house.He told her it was Thane's orders. "Bulldoze the house and build something else on it," she'd heard Thane instruct when he was done speaking to her. "Bring her straight here before getting the package to where it should be." After that, he'd said something she hadn't paid attention to.But Lena didn't mind, she was finally out of that place.With zero expectations, she stared straight ahead as the
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Lena's mouth was partly agape at Tessa's disheveled appearance. Her usual poise and glamour were replaced by a worn-out and exhausted look, which made Lena wonder what was going on with her. "Who the fuck are you?" Tessa's voice rang again, laced with irritation, snapping Lena out of her shock."I...I work here." Lena managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper as she stared into Tessa's icy blue eyes, which were now more dull than it usually was on TV. Lena couldn't help but notice that the designer she was wearing was stained and roughened, like she'd had a fight with someone.'A fellow model, maybe?' Lena thought. But Tessa didn't look like a troublemaker.Tessa's gaze lingered on Lena, and she took a step forward. "I've never seen you here before." Lena took a step back as something terrifying flashed in Tessa's eyes as she spoke. "Who let you in here?" "I...I'm new. I was sent to clean up the mess here." She took another step back as Tessa came closer. "I didn't know i-"
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"Oh, I'm so sorry." Lena apologized to a maid she had bumped into who wore a tired face and held a large laundry basket filled with silky velvet curtains. The maid just ignored her and walked away in the direction Lena had seen others walk to.Lena continued on her way, shielding her eyes from the bright but warm sun which kissed her yellow skin. Her eyes searched the lines of bedsheets and curtains, searching for Alex, who she hadn't seen since the sun came up."Need a hand?" Lena asked as soon as she walked up to Alex, who was in the middle of putting up a large cream-colored curtain on a line."You should if you can," Alex replied, without taking her eyes off what she was doing. She had her hair packed in a messy bun purposely to keep it from disturbing her, but loose strands still fell around her eyes, making her occasionally wipe them away.With Lena's help, she was able to get the curtain on the line and straighten it so that it looked like the others which were already up. Len
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Her eyes snapped open and she blinked multiple times to decipher the strange feel of the place where she lay. This wasn't her bed, neither was it her room as she could tell through the fine curtain she was staring at. She tried moving her legs to sit up, but pain shot through them, making a painful moan escape her lips. Turning her head to take in her environment, she found herself face to face with Thane, who was peacefully fast asleep. Memories of the previous night flooded her mind, and her heart sank. A sly smile slowly crept on her lips, and she reached for his face and placed her palm on his cheek. His body warmth engulfed her once more. 'If only he hadn't been drunk and knew who he had slept with,' Lena thought as her eyes lingered on his luscious lips which had sucked on hers throughout the night. Giving in to the temptation, her fingers gently caressed the side of his lips, then slid down his neck. Just as she was about to pull her hand away, Thane, with shut eyes,
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"I understand." Marie said with a smile, hoping it would smoothen her boss's furrowed brows at least a little. But Thane just ignored it and went on."Make sure everything is set for tomorrow. Many people will be in attendance and so will my mom, and you know how she can be.""How could I forget?" Marie replied cheerfully, recollecting how much drama Mrs. Moneau brought whenever she was around. "Alright then, thank you Marie." he replied and turned towards the Bentley Bentayga which stood waiting, with Dante holding the door open for him. "Oh and," he turned around, back to Marie who still stood there waiting for him to leave, "Keep an eye on Lena." The woman's brows creased a little. "Is there a problem, Thane?" She asked and tilted her head, trying to read his expression, but it was just blank."Not really. Just do as I've said." With that, he dived into the car and Dante got in after him. He slammed all the doors shut and sped the car away from the premises.The usual silence whe
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The entire hall seemed to be thrown into silence and the sound of the tumbling Lena filled the building till she landed on the floor with her back."Ouch!" She muttered and shut her eyes in pain as she felt like she'd severed her spinal cord. The pain spread really quickly, and she began to feel it even on her shoulders, but soon, her eyes shot open.'The briefing!'With so much effort, she scrambled to her feet and met the eyes of Tessa and the much older woman whom Tessa was speaking to."What the fuck are you doing?" Tessa's face was beet red in anger as she stared at Lena's pathetic figure trying to steady herself and suck in the pain."Good. This is exactly what we need." The other woman's voice dripped with sarcasm, but Lena didn't dare look her in the eye."I'm so sorry, ma'am." Lena apologized, suppressing a wince from the pain in her shoulders. The other woman turned to the other guests and assured them that everything was fine with a forced smile, then turned back to Lena wi
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"Lastly your hip." The stylist said, pulling out her measuring tape as Lena let out a groan. They'd been at it all morning as Cecil had made Thane cancel their boutique appointment, saying she'd get her designer to craft out her wedding dress."Alright, done." The lady cheerfully said, typing the measurement on her digital clipboard.Lena's shoulders dropped in relief. "Is that all?" she asked."Yes, that's all ma'am." She replied, packing up her things. 'Ma'am?' Lena thought. 'I'm too young for that.' she scowled inwardly. But before she could correct her, a light knock came at the door.The designer instinctively walked towards the door and opened it, revealing Alex.Lena stared at her friend in the doorway and immediately knew what it was about.Alex's lips curled into an awkward smile. "Hi," she greeted the lady before walking into the room.The stylist, sensing the shift in the room, quickly grabbed her things. "I'll be off then." She announced, walking towards the door. "You s
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Lena groaned softly, placing a hand on her forehead as a sharp pain shot through her head. She shifted slightly on the bed, her body aching all over."She's awake." She heard someone's muffled whisper.'What?' she thought weakly as she turned in the direction the voice had come. She tried opening her eyes but her lids felt so heavy, like something was holding them shut."Careful now, you'll be fine." a strange female voice softly-too softly, it sounded fake."What is going on?" Lena mumbled, fighting till she opened her eyes just a crack. A bright light shone in her eyes and she turned away from it and laid on her right side, but as she tried to lift her hand, it caught on something and pain tore through her body."Shit!" she swore as she jerked her hand back, struggling to sit up.Hands pulled her back, but struggled. "What is going on? Let me go!" She demanded as she looked around. But it seemed the more she tried to regain her vision, the heavier her lids felt."Lena, calm down, i
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"Lena." he called, rising to his feet, his eyes still on the pill between his fingers. His voice was grave and husky, like a bear disturbed during hibernation. "What is this?" He asked, his eyes shifting to her wide, fear-filled eyes.A wave of nausea rushed through her body as the little she'd eaten rose to her throat. But she held her hands over her mouth and swallowed it back.Thane didn't care. His fists slammed into the wall beside her head. "Answer me!" "I'm sorry!" she blurted, whimpering as she shut her eyes. Praying to whatever Thane believed in, to come save her. "Please, I'm sorry," she pleaded, blinking out the tears blurring her vision as she streamed down her eyes.But that didn't do anything to Thane's temper. Instead, it confirmed what he thought the pills were. Suddenly, he gripped her jaw tightly, cancelling the space between them as he moved closer. "What do you think you were trying to do?" He growled, staring straight into her eyes."You're hurting me." She mumb
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Lena's hands went to her mouth as she watched Thane thrust harder while Bridget struggled to keep her moans in a whimper. She dragged her nails over his chest, lightly raking the scars on his skin.Thane groaned in response, his fingers finding their way to the gap between her legs, caressing her clit."Fuck," Bridget moaned, biting her lips as her fingers ran through her hair, unable to contain the amount of pleasure she was feeling.He gripped her waist, guiding her movements as she lifted and sank down on him again, taking in every inch of him."Hmm." Thane groaned, his voice thick with pleasure. His head fell back, while his hands made their way to her breasts, and squeezed both of them in one grip.Then his hands slid up her spine, and he pulled her closer. Their lips met-hungry and urgent as they devoured each other in between ragged breaths."Thane." Bridget tried to breathe as Thane's tongue tangled with hers and explored the walls of her mouth as he neared climax. She could
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Lena stared at the card in her hands, her eyes reading the numbers repeatedly. "Call me whenever." The card read right underneath the numbers. She'd stared at it long enough that she could recite the numbers off hand if she wanted to.Her mind raced. This could be her excuse to finally call Adrian and speak with him with no interruption.'But what if he flirts? You don't want to be Mira and ruin someone else's marriage. They have a child now, Lena. That's a solid family.''But your dad is back. If you don't call, you'd confirm his selfish perception about you.'Lena crumpled the card into her hands and shut her eyes, shutting the voices in her head as she took a deep breath.What about the baby? Don't you care about your baby's cousin? You don't want them to turn out like their fathers, right?Thane. Her mind drifted to the gathering that afternoon. The exchange of words in codes, the tension around the table, and...what did Dante whisper to Thane?Nothing much was said after Thane a
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Lena lifted her eyes to the man once again, and the look on his face became clearer.Detest.The man stared back at her, his lips twisted downward in disgust as his eyes peered into her soul. The more the stare lasted, the more Lena felt he could read her thoughts, her fears, her secrets.The feeling was mutual. She didn't like him either."You don't have to do this all the time, Darius." Cecil finally said, breaking the awkward silence and their eye contact.Thane suddenly leaned forward and turned to Darius, veins sticking out on his temples in suppressed anger. "Actually, I want to know why I fucked her." He said, his voice deceptively calm. "You don't mind sharing, do you?" "Thane-""No mom. Not this time." Thane interrupted swiftly and by the look on Cecil's face, Lena could tell Thane interrupting her was rare. "I want to know why this man is always present at this table, and each time, he's got some shitty thing to say about the women I wish to be with."'Women? How many wome
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'She's carrying your child, forgive her.' Thane repeated in his head, his eyes on his phone as they rode in silence back home. Lena on the other hand kept her eyes out the window trying to steady her shaky hands which were still clutching the card Adrian had given her. 'Why is he so quiet? You literally ignored him again in front of Adrian.' her mind panicked, forcing herself to focus on the passing scenery along the road. Thane shifted in his seat, his body itching to grab her by the arm and squeeze her neck while he questioned her about the reason she still had the guts to speak to Adrian. 'Your child is growing inside her. Dante said-' "What's in your hand?" he blurted, ignoring the voice in his head. Lena's breath hitched, and she tightened her grip on the card. "Nothing important." She replied, the firmness of her voice surprising her. "Don't-" "Did you love Tessa?" Lena swiftly interrupted, her panic boiling down a little as she changed the subject. Thane lift
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Lena turned away, focusing her eyes on the headstones again as if trying to read the names on each one. She wrapped her arms tighter around herself, avoiding Adrian's gaze."What are you doing here?" She finally spoke, her voice soft."I saw what happened between you and Thane." He answered, ignoring her question.Lena's jaw clenched. 'Son of a bitch!' she frowned, keeping her eyes on the misspelt name on a marble headstone."So? You stalk me now?" She asked, trying to mask the lingering hurt still shimmering inside her. "I shouldn't have interfered. It was none of my business.""Or maybe..." Adrian chipped in smoothly, "He just doesn't respect you or your feelings."Lena's gaze snapped to his.Adrian's eyes were dark, unreadable–just like Thane's. That was the one thing they shared, a reminder that they were blood.She turned away again, brushing her fingers against the frame of the glasses she'd taken off. "Don't say that." A brief smile appeared on Adrian's face. "You don't see it
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More than half the seats in the graveyard were already filled up when the black tinted SUV pulled up in between the other luxury cars, followed by two other cars.A man stepped out from one car and opened the SUV's back door where Thane sat, while another did the same on the opposite side for Lena. Then Lena circled around to grab Thane's wheelchair.'You're not supposed to be here, you know. Fiance snatcher!' her conscience mocked once more, as she set the chair close to Thane's door, so he got on it easily.Without wasting more time, they approached the main grounds.If one looked closely at Lena's legs, one would see that they were shaking as they got closer to where the rite was performed.What made it worse was the multiple pairs of eyes which had turned and were looking straight at them.Overall, Lena was grateful she'd picked out her outfit herself-a long black netted gown with a hood to cover her hair. The main purpose was to hide her entire body. Coupled with the dark shades
