Camilla's POVI don't know what happened to me as Daniel was speaking to me, but my body suddenly became relaxed after he deadpanned not to allow me to leave without him and after hugging me. The way he hugged me and made me calm down felt weirdly comforting that I had to sit down and eat the food that tasted like a stick in my mouth after receiving Raymond's call.One of the many reasons why I agreed with my mother, Lady Wesley, to come back to the same city that holds many painful memories of my past for me was because I wanted to look for my parents. I have judged myself many times, cried over it countless times, and blamed myself for what I didn’t even know if I was the one that caused it because I was disowned by those I thought were my parents. Although I had no hope of seeing them when I came back to the city, I was sure I wanted to know them, and I didn’t care if they were dead or still alive; I just wanted to know where I came from because I was sure I didn’t fall from heave
Camilla’s POV“Good morning, wifey!” Daniel, smiling while leaving my heart beating very fast at his words. His eyes moved away from me to Jason behind me, who was already jumping excitedly. “Hello, Jason!” Daniel said while Jason moved closer to hug him. “Good morning, Ms. Wesley,” Raymond greeted, bowing his head. I ignored Daniel since I knew speaking to him wouldn’t yield much now because he wouldn’t listen to me if I talked, just like he did the previous day.“Good morning, Raymond. What’s going on? Why are you here when I haven’t given you a call yet?” I asked, my voice ice cold as I fixed my unwavering gaze on him.“I’m sorry I came here without receiving your call, but Mr. Caspian here called earlier about you wanting me to arrive earlier. I’m sorry if I’ve done anything to….”“It’s okay,” I said, cutting him off. My gaze moved to Daniel, who was still stylishly playing with Jason’s hair to make it seem he was busy. “Don’t you think we have some things to clear off, Mr. Ca
Camilla’s POVI couldn’t predict Daniel since he suddenly brought out gifts for Jason’s friends in his class. It was as if he was waiting to meet them and introduce himself as Jason’s dad; even though he didn’t really talk, he just handed out the gifts to them and told them to take care of Jason since he wouldn’t be there with him, and he’s still not completely fine. I watched as the kids made some cute facial expressions to Jason to compliment Daniel and me, while some even whispered into his ears. And I watched as Jason’s smile brightened up at the gesture. I couldn’t be more happy than that. I expected Daniel to drive down to where Raymond was and leave, but as soon as we settled back in his car, he paused and stared at me, asking if he could follow me to look for my mother. I don’t even know why Raymond can be as daft as this to tell Daniel where we are going when he has already signed an oath form to keep things between us confidential. Who signs an oath form and still gets bla
Camilla's POVI couldn't hear her clearly. All I could hear was come before her voice became inaudible. I didn't know what happened but I know I can't hear her properly.'What the hell is happening?’ I mused inwardly, my body shaking as I searched for my car keys and ran out of my office. I couldn't even hear Lisa's loud voice calling after me till I got outside, rushed into my car, and started my engine but stopped when I suddenly saw Daniel standing in front of my car as if to stop me from going.My driver had brought my car to Open Medical Hospital earlier after Daniel took me out because I knew I would go out and Daniel wouldn't be there all day to take me out.“Come out,” Daniel's voice rang out angrily. I didn't bother to argue with him or say anything that since I knew he wouldn't listen to me. My hands were trembling as I opened the door and came down, my face pale, and I couldn't say anything.“Do you want to get yourself killed? Is that why you want to drive the car when y
Camilla’s POV“Mom,” I called, my gaze fixed on her as I watched her eyes slowly welled up with tears and watched her trying to stop it from falling. She sniffed, then rested her back on the bed and took a deep breath before she finally spoke. “You see when I was a young girl, I lived recklessly. I’ll go to parties and nightclubs with my friends, date different boys, and drink different things, but everything eventually comes to a stop when I get pregnant. “I hid the pregnancy from my father for more than four months because he’s rarely at home, and even if he’s at home, he won’t ask to see me, and I did a perfect job of lying to the maids. They didn’t know I had morning sickness and all, but I knew I wasn’t going to abort my baby. But my father got furious and threatened to disown me when he finally found out and almost disowned me, but he eventually asked me to choose between having a baby and inheriting his wealth.“I was his only child, and he also has no siblings, so choosing
Daniel's POVAfter Camilla and I took Lady Wesley to the hospital earlier. I received a call from Sam, the legal director of my company, asking about the charges Nancy slammed against me some weeks back.Sam had gone to the court for a case he took on behalf of his cousin whose wife was divorcing and came across Nancy's lawyer, who threatened to come after the company if I didn't appear In court for the charges levied against me.Knowing how much trouble it would stir, I decided to sit with my legal team and see what could be done before proceeding to arrange a seat with both of our lawyers.Sam and the legal team provided everything I'll need for the case. Sam proposed he go alone with another competent lawyer, but I refused, saying it would be better if I saw him face to face with Nancy because I wanted to see how she would react and the things he would do when they were talking about the charges she levied on me. Same reached out to the lawyer saying we want Nancy to be on seat wh
Camilla's POVAfter I ended Lisa, my assistant's call, I became very worried that I couldn't wait for her to come before going back to meet her. I hated it when things were being dragged without a solution. I dialed her number back and told her to wait for me at my office.Mom was listening to me when I was speaking with Lisal, so she encouraged me to go. “You can go, I'll be just fine,” she said, but I didn't feel like leaving her. “Are you sure, mom?” I asked, concern evident on my face. I didn't want to leave her because I felt bad for everything she had to go through and what her father did for her.And since when we talked earlier, my mind kept saying some things to me, but I can't ask her just yet. I need to confirm things for myself and see where it could lead me to.“I'll be back shortly,” I said and rushed out.I took the elevator and rushed down to my office, where Lisa had already entered and was waiting for me. “What is the problem, Lisa?” I asked, my heart thumped a b
Camilla's POVI was in my mom's room and we continued to talk about other things, but I still couldn't get my mind off the mark on her leg. “Mom,” I called after a while.“Yes, Camilla. What is it darling?”“Do you have any birthmarks on your body?” I asked since I didn't want to tell her I had the birthmark she had. “You know, I used to be worried about the birthmark on Jason's body, so I want to ask if it's okay.” I continued so she wouldn't be suspicious of anything.“Of course, there's nothing wrong with having a birthmark. I even have it on some parts of my body. I have it here behind my ear,” she said, showing me the birthmark on her ear and the one on her leg, and it was the two places where I had my birthmark, too. I got scared again. Could this really be a coincidence? Is it possible that we have the same birthmark in the same place? “I'm sure Jason's birthmark is either from you, his mother or from his father. Children usually take most things from their parents. My daugh
Camilla’s POVDamien and I rushed back to the hospital. Damien drove recklessly, and I couldn’t say anything because I knew what was at stake. We arrived and we both rushed to Daniel’s room, but by the time we got there, the doctors had already finished their treatment and left. I entered and examined him and saw that he was fine, leaving me with the question about what happened to him.I called Lisa, who came to tell me that Daniel’s heartbeat suddenly went off for some minutes, but miraculously, he came back to life after she quickly called for help. The doctors were fast enough to help out, but they said he needed serious monitoring, so they went lose him.“Thank you, Lisa.” I said as I went to sit beside Daniel. “Can you bring Jason here?” I asked and she left the room.“We can take turns staying here with Daniel until he wakes up.” I heard Damien say to me, but shook my head. “No, that is not possible, Damien. You’ve done more than enough for us, our family today. I know Daniel
Camilla’s POVMy heart skipped a beat. I couldn’t even explain if I was fine or not. I just wanted to know the people that wanted my husband to die. Although I could tell who it was, I didn’t want to believe she could actually go that far with her wickedness. I turned to face Damien, “I want to go to the police station to see the people thy want to kill my husband.”“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it,” he said, turning to leave, but I stopped him.“No, Damien,” I said swiftly. “I need to go and see those people who wanted to kill my husband. I want to ask what we did for them and know what really happened.” I deadpanned. I wasn’t done talking when my phone rang and I saw a number I didn’t save on my phone show on the screen. Knowing I didn’t have anything to be worried about again, I quickly answered the phone. “Hello,” my voice rang out. “This is Officer Collins. I’m speaking with Ms. Camilla, Mr. Daniel Caspian’s wife,” he asked with an urgent tone.“Yes, this is Camilla, Daniel
Camilla’s POVI saw Frank’s name appear on Damien’s phone, and it took everything in me not to snatch the phone from him. And I know he’s also trying to be strong just to avoid saying anything that will make me cry or affect me more. I moved closer to him so I could at least hear the conversation and see if my son was with Frank or not.“Hello, Frank,” Damien said as soon as he answered the call. “What’s going on?” he asked with an urgency that needed to be studied. “How did they shoot Daniel and we can’t find Jason? Did Daniel perhaps come to work and ….?” his words trail off as Frank’s voice rang out.“Mr. Caspian came to the office and left Jason with me before he went out again….” Frank tried explaining, but Damien’s voice cut him off. “Are you saying Jason is with you and safe? Was he not in the car with Daniel when he was shot?” he asked swiftly. “No, sir.” Mr. Caspian dropped Jason off with me at the company before he went back to get something at the mall. I think he was sho
Nancy’s POVI arrived at the RHL area, a small community known for their notorious behaviour and atrocities where Mavin’s is living. I was stopped at the entrance since they have a small gate that safeguards the area, and as usual, I was told to pay $100 before they could allow me to enter. I paid the money and the gate was finally opened for me. I drove into the area and eventually got to Mavin’s house. Two guys were at his entrance; they were probably one of his boys who worked for him. The door was opened for me to pass after I answered their questions.“Mavin!” I called as I stepped into the house. “Come to the room,” he said and I followed the voice till I entered the room where his voice was coming from. The apartment I had gone to see him the last time I was there was different from the one I was told to go to, leaving me with the question that maybe he has some other houses and maybe he’s not as poor as I used to think. Because I used to think that any guy who doesn’t have c
Nancy’s POVI lost my peace since the time I spoke with Camilla and discovered she had moved in with Daniel and also learned that Daniel had also been going in and out of Camilla’s house. It means her new mother, Lady Wesley, who happened to be the richest woman Our city has also accepted Daniel as her son-in-law. In fact, she might have been the one that encouraged them to be together because the Camilla that I know won't easily agree to come back with Daniel that easily. She deadpanned that she wants to be alone, but she agrees easily, which means Lady Wesley is behind her decision.I rose to my feet and paced my sitting room. I can’t believe they are actually coming back together in my presence when I’m still alive and well. They are having having sex with each other and doing everything a normal couple would do together. It felt like my life had been switched with Camilla’s life because I felt like she was living my life while I was here living her life as well. She’s a medical
Daniel’s POVOne of them, who seemed to be their leader, hissed and slapped me in the head. “Your life isn’t worth any money. You’re just foolish till the end” he roared.“No, you won't do that. You’ll pay dearly for it if you do so.” I ordered, even though my heart was rising and falling like hell. I can see his face and I know he’s definitely not joking, but I don’t want to believe this is happening to me. I don’t believe a day like this will ever happen to me where I’ll be begging desperately for my life to be spared. “You, this fool, you don’t seem to know what you’re into, right? Your entire family will be wiped out because we’ve been paid to wipe you all out. Because you deserve death and nothing but death.” “No, you can’t kill my entire family. W….who paid you? How much did they pay you, I will pay thrice of it.” I deadpanned, at least I deserve to know who wants to kill me before everything I’ll eventually die and before I agree to die for my family. “Stop speaking to him a
Daniel’s POVI left my office for Jason’s school around 3pm and drove down to his school. I picked Jason up and helped him to settle down in the car, then left his school. I had in mind to take him to my office since it wasn’t the end of the day yet and I had some things to sort out at the office, besides I have a meeting with an investor in the evening. Since Jason will be staying with me at the company till evening, U decided to take him to the restaurant, so we can eat before we return to my office. We went to Big Restaurant on our way, where we ordered our food, pizza, and soft drinks and ate before going. We left the mall and return back to my office. I hage not driven the car for fifteen minutes when I suddenly noticed that a car was following me. At first, I thought the person was just following the same way, but after a while, I noticed that anothercar joined him, making it two cars that wee following me in close proximity and almost hit my car. In order to be sure of what
Daniel’s POV“Something bad will happen.” That's the word that kept ringing in my head since I woke up that morning and I couldn’t quite place it. I’ve tried to think about different things that could hurt me to the people around me, but I couldn’t say anything, I thought about the possibility that Nancy could do anything, but I wasn’t even moved by her threats. The only card she could use is what I’ve revealed myself and even got out of easily and quickly in a way I hadn't expected because Camilla was there beside me. I can’t even contain my joy that she helped me with it. Two indeed are better than one, just the have they said. I couldn’t even go home the previous night because the thought kept ringing in my head. I just wanted to be with Camilla because she’s the one my heart kept saying she’ll be affected. I even initiated the sex because I needed an excuse to stay over, and when she asked if I wouldn’t be going home after our sex at past twelve, I simply told her that I was in
Camilla’s POVI paced the room, running a hand through my already scattered hair before I turned to face her again. “What’s going on, Mom? Did you already know that I’m your mother? Why didn’t you tell me if you already know? Or did your daughter die back then?” I asked the question all at once because I needed the answers, and I didn’t want her to hide from me. She heaved a sigh and clutched the sheets as she struggled to sit properly. I inched toward her and quickly reached out to help her. I can’t have her die now. No, she’s not going to die. My thoughts were scattered and I had no idea what to think anymore. “You see Camilla,” she said, tears welling up in her eyes. I knew the answer I wanted right at that moment. She knew all this while that I was her daughter, but she didn’t tell me. She hides things from her only daughter. How could she be this cruel to me when she literally dumped me at birth because she didn’t want to lose her inheritance. How could she be this heartless