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The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 29: High & Dry
LES P.O.VFather always did this. He always liked to challenge our mental capacity with his riddles but I had long since devised a way to decode them. I simply laughed to myself, as I stripped my clothes off and went into the bathroom. Once a week, the estate manager in charge of the building allowed cleaners in to keep the place tidy while under strict supervision so before I arrived, he had arranged for the house to be cleaned. I decided to run a bath but went against turning on the hot water. Instead, I stepped into the ice cold mass, biting back my wince as I sank lower until I was half lying and half sitting in the tub. I could feel the cold biting at my skin causing my bones to vibrate and my teeth to chatter. Leaning back, I rested against the edge and slipped a cigar through my trembling lips. Once it was lit, warmth began to fill me gradually. This ritual was taught to me by my father and had a way of making the brain more active and on high alert as it tries to find ways
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IRIS'S P.O.V A day before the wedding, I accompanied Massimo to the reopening of his newly refurbished club. Forced to wear a supremely tight and skimpy dress with heels that were uncomfortable, I stayed pretty by his side as he greeted his guests and showed me off.Eventually, I was able to sit when he sat but when he ordered drinks, I refused them. Massimo watched me suspiciously. “I don't want to have a hangover on my wedding day.” I said, giving him a small smile. That seemed to do the trick for him because he left me alone after that. More and more of his guests arrived along with a harem of girls by their sides. They sat at our table, drinking and laughing and doing some lewd things I'd rather not see. Suddenly, the atmosphere changed in the VIP area and I could sense all the men looking one way. "What the hell is he doing here?" One of them said and I followed their gaze and found Les at the entrance looking unashamedly handsome in a Tom Ford tailored suit. Beside him was
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IRIS'S P.O.VThe sound of my breathing filled the air as the men hesitated. “The Boss wants her brought in.” One of them said, but Les never took his eyes off me. “Don't make me say it again.” He said in such a quiet voice, that goosebumps broke out on my skin. The men must have felt the authority in his voice because they instantly released me. “Come here, Iris.” Les ordered and my feet moved of their own accord, straight towards him. His blue eyes had no sympathy or emotion and I realized I was standing before Les the Beast. He finally looked at them after assessing me. “You may leave and tell your boss you didn't find her.”“But–” Someone bumped the shoulder of the one speaking and when he looked at the person, it turned out to be James, Les's brother, still with a cigar in his mouth.He seemed to have come out of nowhere and as he sauntered lazily towards us, he looked at me and I could sense hostility in his eyes. He got to Les's side and turned to face the men. Immediately, t
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LES P.O.VBy the time I made it to the meeting room all eighteen members of The Family were seated. They were Mafia Dons and Consiglieres presiding over nine major cities in New Jersey. Just like my uncle, the Dons were all far along in years with deep set lines in their forever frowning faces while their second counterparts were younger in age.All were dressed in tailored suits which made them look sharp and displeased as I crossed the room towards the empty seats that had always been reserved for my father and his second in command. Since I hadn't become Don yet, I sat in the second chair facing the empty chair beside my Uncle. It was obvious Julian could not make it. How sad.“My Greetings.” I said, clearing my throat as my Uncle watched me with the utmost displeasure. “Greetings, Alessandro.” One of the Dons said and I dragged my gaze away from my seething relative to look at the man at the head of the table. Matteo Genovese. Oldest of the Family with the biggest Mafia presenc
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Iris’ P.O.V I stood in shock, my ears ringing from the aftermath of James shooting my father three times. My father collapsed to the floor, and in an instant I was by his side screaming my lungs out. I pulled my father to my chest as I continued to sob. James signaled to the men beside me to take my father's body away. “No! Please!” I rose to my feet, trying to stop them but James stepped in front of me, pointing the gun my way. His eyes are ablaze with malice.“What the fuck do you think you're doing?!” Les asked quietly. “What you should have done, Les.” James answered. “Robert knew what he was doing by selling you the port. You should have taken him out for his insolence!”“Cold blooded murder? That's your solution?” Les countered. “Oh I see what's happening. You're so insecure and desperate for approval that you would do anything to get them to like you. What a shame.”“Talk all you want, Brother. I am not ready to lose Dad's legacy. I have worked all my life for it and I deser
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Iris P.O.V Massimo had dropped me off at the house before going for the aunction a second time. All the night, I couldn't sleep and I couldn’t sneak anywhere because now security were both in and out of the house. I called my best friend and narrated the events to her and also warned her to stay away. She tried to arguw but I eventually convinced her. After that, I waited for Les to contact me while the events that happened played in my mind. Eventually, Les called me by morning. “Hey. I'm hiding in the toilet. I don't have much time.”“Are you okay?” “Yes, I'm fine. I have to go for my bridal makeup soon. Massimo went a second time again for the aunction yesterday night so he's coming back anytime soon.”Les sighed on the other end. From the noise in the background, I could tell he was driving. “You have to stay very careful, Sweetness. I heard he lost the bid to my Auntie. He will be very pissed.”An unpleasant shiver ran down my back at his words. “I'll be careful. Any news on
Last Updated : 2024-01-16The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 35: Fucking Blood
LESI watched my brother standing in the distance looking every bit the Don that he is not. Through my binoculars I fished out others who were with him but hiding in plain sight. Earlier on, Iris had informed me that my uncle had not only canceled the wedding but also killed his sister who happened to be my aunt. When she said he was taking her for a ride, my calm and settled mind became disrupted. My uncle only took people on rides when he's about to do something awful to them. But knowing him as well, I assumed he would bring her to the yard and I was counting on that. Hours later, his car arrived along with that of his men. I had kept my distance while he and James spoke and even when the container was open and young girls spilled out looking dehydrated and scared out of their minds. It was when Massimo gave the order for the girls to be moved into Vans that I and the police came out and had him surrounded. His eyes went wild with surprise and he glared at my brother who looked
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IRISAn involuntary groan slipped past my lips as a terrible ache surrounded my head. Blinking my ryes open, my surroundings came into focus followed by the onslaught of the memories of what had happened earlier. Massimo had driven me to a warehouse of sorts where I had discovered that he was selling me off to a bunch of Russians who paid him in gold bars. Before I knew it, I was thrown in the boot of a car and after a while, I was brought out at a port. When I realized I was being shipped out of the city, struggled, scratched and fought back but the Russians inserted something in my neck which made me pass out. Jerking awake and sitting upright, I realized I was now in a cell surrounded by darkness that was only pierced by a small light coming from a window. Rising to my feet, I swayed on my way to the window and had to stand on my toes to peek out. Just as I had suspected, I was on a boat but luckily it was still docked and hadn't left. Immediately, I pulled my cell phone from a z
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IRISAll feelings of amusement left me as things turned serious. I readjusted in my seat and crossed my legs. “Okay. Let's talk.”Les rose to his feet and offered me his hand. “First of all, I want to show you something.” Curious, I slipped my hand in his and let him take me upstairs. We went past a couple of rooms before we stopped at one and he unlocked it. Once he opened it, he stepped aside for me to go in first. Throwing a curious glance at him, I pushed the door further, went in and my mouth dropped open. One wall was painted with the drawing of an ocean and a red headed mermaid sitting on a rock in the midst of it. Then another wall had mickey mouse characters drawn on them and another had Tom and Jerry smiling at each other. In the midst of the room was a baby crib and I froze in my steps when I saw it. I turned around to find Les watching me intently with his hands shoved in his pockets. He shifted his weight on his feet - a sign I realize indicated his nervousness.“Do y
The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 173
LESThe fluorescent lights flickered overhead as we sat in the waiting room of the hospital, the scent of antiseptic hanging heavy in the air. Iris fidgeted nervously beside me, her fingers twisting around each other as she glanced around at the sterile walls."You okay, Bunny?" I asked, reaching out to squeeze her hand.She offered me a weak smile. "Yeah, just a little anxious about the scan."I nodded, understanding her apprehension. The thought of seeing our baby for the first time was enough to make anyone jittery. But I was also excited, eager to catch a glimpse of the life growing inside Iris.After what felt like an eternity, the nurse called us in, and we followed her down the hallway to the ultrasound room. Iris settled onto the examination table, her eyes fixed on the monitor as the nurse squirted gel onto her belly.And then, there it was. A tiny flicker on the screen, like a beacon of hope in the darkness. Our baby's heartbeat.Iris let out a shaky breath, her eyes shimmer
The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 172
IRIS:In a matter of minutes the entire living room was destroyed. I stood still in the carnage as shattered glass covered the ground and furniture became upturned. Les yelled every obscene word known to man. He went on to punch walls till his knuckles cracked and his blood ran red down the walls. Rick ran in with the other security men, confused but with their weapons drawn.“GET OUT!!” Les yelled at them. The men hesitated, especially Rick who looked my way and seemed like he didn't want to leave me with him. “Come Ma'am. Let's go.” He said as he approached me with his hand stretched forward. I had no idea I was vibrating where I stood until I raised my hand and found it shaking violently.The next thing I hear is the click of a gun. I froze just about to touch Rick and turned. Les had a gun pointed at Rick and his eyes were filled with utter madness. “Touch her and you die!” I turned to see Rick with his hands up, retreating backwards. “Sorry ma'am.” He said apologetically befo
The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 171
LES My baby resumes work today and I am not happy about it. I wish she was the kind of woman who was content being a housewife that loves to cook and wait for her husband to come home. Wait a fucking minute. Why am I looking at Iris through the lens of marriage?I wasn't a big believer in it especially since my father was shitty to my mom and didn't keep his vows. I feel the whole idea of marriage is pretty useless. I am already loyal to Iris and will never look at any other woman. She's mine. Forever. So why do I need to put a ring on it?I continued to wonder about that as I leaned against the doorframe of my closet and watched my Bunny wear a Wonder Woman panty and matching bra color. She turned slightly and my gaze fell on her tummy which was now the size of a small watermelon. I felt something but I couldn’t process what it was. To think that in six months time, this woman whom I am totally obsessed with will give birth to mini mes and mini Iris. I wonder what the babies wi
The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 170
LESI was in the throes of my own anger, but the moment I noticed the departure of my brother, my rage softened. One glance at Iris and she nodded at me to go after him, which I did. Entering the elevator, I pulled out my phone and accessed all the cameras to pinpoint my brother's location. It didn't take long to find him scurrying down the stairs to the ground floor. My brother has always been one to maintain composure in all things but now, from my point of view, he was an agitated mess. Pressing the button for the ground floo, I sighed and let the elevator begin its descent to the living room. Sometimes I wonder what my life would have been like, if I had grown up with a good, normal father. Maybe I'd be some corporate guy living in a cute condo, married with one or two kids instead of having an irrational fear of intimacy and⁸8⁸⁸fatherhood. Maybe, I'd be a normal guy. But I'm not. Instead I'm messed up in the head, struggling with a trauma I wouldn't wish on anyone. Thank Go
The Billionaire's Secret Obsession Chapter 169
LES“I see you've lost all your senses posting that girl online.”I rolled my eyes at my brother who was cleaning his pistol while holding a video call with me. The sun had just gone down over the horizon, casting my office in semi darkness while the landscape of New York city came alive with colorful night lights. “I guess you can call me ‘crazy’. Crazy about her.” I smiled as I shoveled some Chinese noodles into my mouth with chopsticks.“What you will be, is sorry if you don't stop.”I stopped chewing and glared at him. My brother didn't look at me. Instead, he continued to clean his weapon as if he didn't just say something disturbing. “Why would you say that?”“Because you're being a fool right now. Posting her for the world to see, especially for our Uncle to see, is like looking into the eye of a python and spitting in its face.”James was right. I was usually a very calculated mind but lately, I have been getting carried away by my affection for Iris and may have unintentio
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Chapter 56:IRISOver the next couple of days, I continued to send out applications and even tried writing some pieces but I realized I was experiencing a block. When I couldn't make headway, I sat down in front of a TV and watched some cartoons. It was my coping mechanism back at Massimo's house and it's starting to be my coping mechanism now. Cartoons weren't always at Les' place either. I was surprised when one day I received a delivery signed to me and when I opened it, I discovered Les had bought all variations of cartoons for me to watch. Along with some T-shirts with cartoon characters on them. Les continued to leave pleasant surprises for me while I carried my one unpleasant surprise inside my body and whenever talk about Taylor came up, he refused to talk about it and everyday I became more and more depressed.If I wasn't writing, I was also video calling my Dad or Hilda. Now that I had a working phone, I was able to access my old social media profiles. I came across a lo
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IRIS“Can we still go about our day while we ruminate on this?” Les asked and I considered his request reasonable. “Sure.”I changed into one of the dresses he got me, and then we went downstairs to have brunch. All through, we ate in silence, and I hated it. I hated that I spoiled the mood between us and made it awkward with the topic of a child. After our brunch, Les took me on a tour of his mansion, and I was able to learn a few more things about him. Les was an artist who painted in his pastime, and I wondered how he was able to do that and still be an underground fighter during his teen years. I saw all the championship belts he had won and heard all the stories behind them. Then he showed me his car collections, the grounds which had a stable and two horses. By the time we were done that day, it was late evening, and we weren’t able to go shopping any more, but I didn’t mind. Getting to see a new side of him was refreshing. I got to learn that Les The Beast wasn’t really his
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IRISA cold shiver went through me as my father’s words sank in. “Excuse me?!” “Iris-” My father started to speak, but I raised a hand to cut him short.“So I was a mistake?”My father looked horrified for a second before he closed the distance between us. “No, no, no, no.” he said, coming to sit beside me. “You were never a mistake, Iris, and I am glad your mother chose to keep you.”“What if she hadn’t?” I sniffled and wiped a tear from my eye. “Would you have regretted it?”My father sighed. “I honestly don’t know. All I know is that I am happy she didn’t listen to me. Look at me.” He said, taking my hands in his, which in turn made me face him. “You are the best thing that has ever happened to me since your mother. You are not a mistake, and you never were. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to be a good father to you and give you the resources that you needed. I was fresh out of high school, inheriting a run-down port left behind by a drunken father. You can understand how having
