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CHAPTER 45: STRUGGLES AND CHOICES
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The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 46: Threats and Anger
ArcherMy driver drove into the hospital compound and parked in the parking lot. The doctor had called and informed us that there were still some tests to be carried out, so we had to come back to the hospital.I alighted and went to the other side of the car, opening the door for Ruby.She stepped down and we walked into the hospital building.I couldn’t help but laugh.“Seems you love your teddy more than me.” I asked, she paused and turned to me.“Maybe”The smile on my face disappeared.Ruby burst out laughing as she walked into the changing room with the teddy bear, to change into the hospital gown. I wonder how she can lift that thing.That must have been a joke, right?I mean that thing isn’t even alive.I ran my hand through my hair in exhaustion.My stomach grumbled angrily.Damn! I haven’t eaten anything all day.Chinese food wouldn’t be bad.I reached into my pocket for my phone and dialed my driver. He picked and I ordered for two Chinese takeout and get whatever he wanted
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RubyI lay still on the bed, a smile on my lips as I stared at the white ceiling above me. I’d sent Archer home to go freshen up, but not after teasing him that he stank. But to be honest, I didn’t want him going after Diavolo and causing trouble.I shrugged off the thought of Diavolo finding me. Even I wasn’t certain I was safe from him but I had to calm Archer down somehow. Put his mind at ease, at least.The thought of what Julia said about Diavolo hovered around in my mind.Who would have thought, someone I once loved with all my heart was a huge scam! No wonder papa never accepted him.I sighed and shut my eyes.The door opened and I turned towards it. Two nurses walked in, they were both dressed in green scrub. One had on a face mask that prevented me from seeing even the bridge of her nose while the other carried a little metal tray containing some hospital equipment. They both walked to my bedside.“Good day Mrs. Petraki” The nurse carrying the tray greeted with a broad smile.
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ArcherI was in my home office, going through some files I’d brought home from work when the landline sitting on my table rang. I reached for it and picked up.“Yes?”“Sir-” It was my driver. “I just got to the hospital now and the nurse here said Mrs. Patraki has been discharged”I guess they ran those tests faster than I thought.“Alright then, bring her home.” I responded and made to drop the call.“Sir-” There was a long pause at the other end which made me feel somewhat worried.“What’s the problem? Speak!” I growled into the phone.“The hospital said you were the one who ordered for her discharge. Mrs. Patraki isn’t here, sir”“What, what do you mean by you can’t find her?!” I screamed into the phone, my blood began boiling.I only left there a few hours ago, how come she’s missing now?And what do those people mean by, I ordered for her discharge?Did they think that if I was aware that was a thing, I wouldn’t have done it?!I felt a mixture of feeling run through me.I clench
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ArcherWhile the CIA agents were working round the clock, trying to track the text message in every way possible, Aolo was on a call with Ruby’s sister, Ethel. He informed her about the kidnap and promised to keep her updated if there was any progress.I stood up from the edge of the table where I sat and made my way to the window. I stared out at the busy road below and sighed.Breathing in the wet air, I shut my eyes and tucked my hands in my pocket.This whole process was taking too much time, we’ve been here all day and still, no progress.I really didn’t want the day passing without finding Ruby. I felt helpless and useless.I had to do something but right now I had no idea what to do.My phone rang, I checked who the caller was.Jordan.I picked up and placed the phone on my left ear.“Hey bro” His voice came in from the other end. “I just got to the hospital now, our driver told me what happened”I sighed again.“Do you have any idea of who it might have been? Have they contact
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RubyI blinked open, the room was covered in stark darkness.Shit! The back of my head hurts. Sophie must have hit me to put me out. I tried to touch it but I found out my hands were tightly bound together.Where am I?I could feel a wall behind me, I leaned back, placed my hands on the floor and pushed myself up to sit. Just then, a door creaked open and beams of sunlight washed into the room, lighting it up and temporarily blinding me in the process. I squinted.“You’re awake” A masculine voice said. I looked up, trying to figure out who it was but the light kept getting in my eye.The figure walked to where I sat and squatted in front of me. My eyes adjusted and I could see who it was.Diavolo.He had on a smile on his lips as he peaked me on the lips.“I’m sorry it had to be this way” He said softly, reaching for my face again but I avoided his hand.“I love you Ruby and I’ll do anything for you. I miss us you know?”I kept mute, glaring at him.The rope used to tie my hands was b
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RubyI stared absently at the television, my whole mind in turmoil. In the space of one hour, I had thought about ten different escape options, and all of them had massive loopholes."I hated it here," I said to myself; I had been doing that a lot more often these past few weeks. I froze slightly as I heard the telltale sound of the doorknob twisting and the door swinging open. And there he was, standing in the doorway with an unreadable expression that made my heart skip a bit."Hello beautiful, how are you today?" "Fuck off!" I snapped, ignoring the fear twisting my gut. His face broke into a wide smile as he walked into the room and shut the door."Always feisty, that's one of the many things I love about you, Ruby." I reflexively jumped up from the bed, not wanting him to meet me on top of it. "What do you want from me, Diavolo?" I asked, my voice surprisingly calm.He didn't respond until he was standing right in front of me. "Isn't that quite obvious now, Ruu?" he said while tra
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