Phanuel went to Gannon's Group and waited outside for Madison during her closing time. Keeping himself hidden, he saw her driving out and followed her. As soon as she entered the grocery store, he followed her inside. “Madison.”Startled by the familiar voice, Madison turned around to confirm the owner of the voice.“Phanuel, what are you doing here?” There was no warmth in her voice, and Phanuel was greatly pained. He used to have all her warmth before, but now, there was just a thin ice of acquaintance between them. Forcing a smile, he responded heartily. “Buying a few things.”“Okay. I left my phone in the office, so I have to hurry home.” Madison went about picking stuff she knew Sebastian would like. Somehow, he always wanted to enjoy her cooking, and since he surprised her with his presence, she did not have enough groceries.It was strange because they had not known each other for long, unlike Phanuel, whom she knew for months before they began dating. “Can you help me pic
Sebastian knew that the only person funding this was Rush. After all, he was Sebastian’s legal cousin.“Who?” Madison asked. Sebastian did not immediately answer. Walking over, he lifted her in his arms and walked out of the room.Phanuel thought he was safe, but before he could catch a breath, the cops rushed in and took him away.Sebastian began to speak after buckling Madison safely in the passenger seat. Now he would have to go get her car from the grocery store later.“Rush is my cousin. When my father married Michelle for me by contract, she did some digging. If I had not sent her away, I would have known sooner.”Michelle left the clues for Sebastian to come and conclude, but Madison was confused.“I still don’t get it.”Sebastian smiled and explained it calmly. “Rush was swapped by my fake cousin Amir’s mother, who also faked being my nanny. Amir’s mother paid an assassin to eliminate Rush, but the assassin got a good offer, selling him to a billionaire desperate for a child.”
Earlier in Florida, MiamiMichelle was woken up by the inviting smell of an English breakfast. She saw that Ezrah had already showered and was elegantly dressed.Forcing a smile, she lifted herself to a sitting position as Ezrah carried the tray of breakfast to her."Breakfast in bed, beauty," his morning voice sounded enchanting, but Michelle stiffened at the sight of the strange man before her.Having seen his cold side for the greater part of their relationship three years ago, it was difficult to accept this side of Ezrah."I'm not hungry. I have to go for my shoot," she made an attempt to avoid the breakfast, but he gently stopped her."You still have an hour, and the set is just ten minutes away. Please eat."Michelle was confused about how he knew her schedule as if it was written on her forehead and equally remembered what happened the night before.It was as if she was under some kind of spell when they had that talk, and she promised to think about it.Her mind was clearer n
“Sir, Madam is not feeling well," the butler of the Gannon mansion reported on the phone. The man at the end of the line spoke in a nonchalant tone."So, take her to the hospital. I’m not a doctor." The line died immediately. The butler was so pale, beads of sweat formed on his forehead.Zora relaxed her back against the sofa, feeling weak from abdominal pains. Trying to mask the pain, she asked hopefully. “What did he say?”The butler instantly put on a calm smile when he turned in her direction. “Madam, sir said he will meet us at the hospital.”Zora’s eyes lit up. Ezrah had not been home for almost three days, and she was missing him so much. This sickness seemed to be her lucky charm to get him to her side again. “Okay. Let’s go.”Zora’s heart warmed at the fact that Ezrah at least cared about his child. Both of them were caught in a scandal two years ago, so getting married was the only way to curb the situation.Ezrah’s stance was clear through it all. “When everything calms dow
Piper was very happy with his remark, but Zora was still Misses Gannon, the title Piper had long coveted.How she wished that night had not happened. If only that useless man had not appeared when she was about to leave for the airport to board the private jet, she would have been the one waking up in bed with Ezrah.It pained her that it had to be the whore, Zora. “Ezrah, are you sure you will divorce her?”Ezrah hated to be doubted. “You don’t believe me? I’m only with her because she’s carrying my child. As soon as he’s born, I will divorce her.”Piper smiled with satisfaction, and since she had mentally stored Zora's number after answering the call, she sent the recording to her.Remembering that the butler had called Ezrah informing him that Zora was sick, she asked after deleting the audio from her phone.“Can you go shopping with me? I didn’t bring enough clothes.”Even if Zora showed the audio to Ezrah, Piper would deny it as she had used a number Ezrah didn’t know to send it.
Ezrah was baffled by the news. Twice, he had asked her for a divorce and saw how gloomy she turned at the subject. This was what he wanted but he couldn’t help the unease filling his heart. Was it because Zora was the one asking? Was she trying to mess up his reputation with the loss of the child? Ezrah was confused. Zora descended the stairs, walking to the dining table. Ezrah did not utter an acceptance or rejection of her request for a divorce and went up the stairs, returning after ten minutes in loungewear. Seemed he wasn’t going out or was it the shock from the news? Seeing the dinner table hosting different delicacies, excitement filled his heart as he took a seat. If she really wanted a divorce, then she wouldn’t have cooked for him. At this moment, Piper was momentarily forgotten. Ezrah avoided Zora’s gaze as this was the first time she was so cold to him. Without alerting her of his arrival, she still ensured that his supper was ready. As he uncovered one of the dishes,
Ezrah paced back and forth elegantly, his mind filled with confusion and fear after ending the call.“You want to blackmail me? How much do you want?” He was enraged and disdained that Zora would resort to such means, but he was willing to pay to prevent the audio from going viral.His parents would not hesitate to demote him despite his hard work in the company, while his lazy elder brothers would benefit without putting in the effort.“What I want, you already gave, but since the accident took it away, there is nothing you can give me.” She did not disclose her suspicions, as she had someone investigating the matter.Ezrah suddenly laughed mockingly. “Your father’s company is not as strong as you think. He has been seeking an alliance with me. You want fifty percent of my hard work.”This could be the reason Zora was pushing for the divorce. Fifty percent from the Gannon Group would elevate her family business to new heights. She felt bitter that he would think so poorly of her.Des
‘Ezrah, if you are reading this note, then I’m dead. I wish you happiness with the woman you love,’ the note read.It was clear that Zora must have committed suicide through the accident. Ezra felt as if the ground he stood on was spinning. He thought she was going to relocate somewhere but not like this.His phone rang instantly. Thinking it was Piper, he wanted to ignore it, but seeing a strange number and looking at the letter on the floor, he answered it.“Mr. Gannon, your wife…”“I’m her father. I will take care of everything,” he heard a familiar voice cut through that of the female one, which he was beginning to suspect was the nurse.Before he could ask about the hospital, the call ended, and even after ceaseless attempts, the woman at the end of the line did not answer the phone. Ezrah felt his eyes heavy, he began directing his anger to everything in the living room, kicking every piece of furniture in sight.If Zora’s father was already at the hospital, then could it be tha