“Ezrah,” Madison was thrilled when Ezrah entered the office. It was as if a heavy weight had been lifted off her shoulders.Since he was there, a lot of pending matters would be resolved by him, and some departmental heads would no longer be difficult.Ezrah was equally very happy to see her and was not surprised to see Sebastian too.If not for having a trustworthy woman like Madison by his side, he would not have been able to stay comfortably away.“Madi, thanks for everything,” he said honestly before saying to Sebastian. “Seb, I owe you one.”Sebastian shook his head, knowing that Ezrah would not like his request.“No, Ezrah. You owe me a lot. Your company is draining.”Madison chuckled. Everyone around was very much afraid of Ezrah, but not her.Still, they dared not show it for fear of being punished by Ezrah, but that did not mean they wouldn’t give her attitude.“Not for him. They won’t try all that when he’s here,” Madison said on Ezrah’s behalf.With Ezrah being in a good moo
Michelle was keeping tabs on the Henshaws and was rather excited.This was the fastest they had been brought down, and she was certain that if news about another bankruptcy went viral, the Henshaws would be completely destroyed and never show their faces again.‘Get ready, Piper, this time you won’t escape me,’ Michelle said in her mind.Soon the thought of Ezrah crossed her mind, and she wondered if she should invite him out for lunch.The ringing of the intercom interrupted her thoughts, and she quickly answered it.“Miss Banks, Mr. Gannon is here to see you,” Michelle’s secretary, Lana, said over the phone. Michelle rolled her eyes.When did Ezrah ever ask for permission before seeing her? Even when she wouldn’t allow it, he would bully his way in.As much as she wanted to see him, she mustered the courage and turned him down.“Tell him I’m busy,” she said and ended the call.Wondering if it was wrong to have responded that way, a knock was heard behind her door as it opened immedia
“I wouldn’t have mentioned it if I didn’t want to know,” Michelle responded, rather cautiously.Ezrah took his time and explained it to her.“I always saw your work and never had a problem with it. That was the reason I always had you submit it to Madison.”“But I wanted more,” Michelle countered, not hiding it anymore. “I wanted you to flaunt me around, to get intimate with you in the office like you always did at home, and yet, you always avoided me.”Her voice turned sad it in the end. It was painful when she saw pictures of him with Piper back then when he kept her secret.Even after announcing their marriage, he never took her out publicly. It was as if he was ashamed of her.“That was my biggest mistake because I was afraid to accept that I was in love with you and hurt the person who turned out to be the wrong one. My priorities were set in stone. I’m really sorry,” Ezrah said honestly.However, Michelle looked disturbed, so he wiped his hand with a paper towel and went around h
Michelle confided in Coco, sharing everything as they had been through the worst together and had nothing to hide.“I agreed to spend two weeks with Ezrah.”Coco felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Finally, Michelle was taking steps to move on from the past, a decision Coco wholeheartedly supported.“No, you didn’t.”Michelle spoke honestly. “I’m trying to see how things could be different.” She remained calm.Even though she would never get her unborn child back, the pursuit of justice was paramount to her.Moreover, if not for all that had transpired, she would not have left and consequently would not have met Rush or learned about Odette's existence.It was time to acknowledge how the pain caused by Ezrah and Piper had shaped her into a stronger person, leading her to achieve unimaginable success.The news felt like drops of honey from the sky, prompting Coco to pull up a chair and sit in front of Michelle.“So, when did you start?” Coco inquired.“Yesterday.”The next question ca
“It wasn’t easy to get it, so please don’t reject it,” Ezrah said in a pleading tone, but Michelle was lost for words.“I know the gulf pearl parure bracelet was sold for 31 million. How much did you buy it for? And how did you get the necklace, which was priced separately?”The pair of jewelry was so expensive that interested buyers were allowed to purchase them separately.Michelle could afford it but had a limit to her expenditures, so how could she allow Ezrah to blow so much money?It was true what they said that women were the best financial managers.For Ezrah to get these items from the original buyer, he must have paid double or even triple the price.That bracelet was the most expensive in the world, containing 24 diamonds, 12 brilliant cut, and 12 marquise cut.“Ezrah, this is too expensive.”It was as if Ezrah had not heard her or had decided to ignore her intentionally.“If you don’t mind, can I replace the earring that came with the bracelet?”He removed the matching earr
Michelle thought about the main reason for their appearance together at this event.To lure Piper out of hiding, she needed to make her jealous, and Michelle was grateful for accepting Ezrah’s gift.This was the perfect opportunity to make Piper envious. When Michelle had her accident, Ezrah was buying shoes for Piper, so how would she feel knowing he blew so much on jewelry?“He is very special to me, and since you are so interested in how much I’m worth tonight, the jewelry are all gifts from him.”Ezrah smiled proudly, relieved.Being special to Michelle meant he had found a way back into her heart, but this time, he was determined to love her beyond her imagination and spoil her like a little brat.The media representative was shocked but pleased to have this information, although other media outlets and paparazzi were also catching wind of it.She couldn't help feeling jealous. Ezrah Gannon was a man who had never been seen in public with any woman before, keeping his private lif
A few days earlier, Piper received a call at her hideout.“Miss Henshaw, our men have been caught, and Michelle has been rescued from them by Mr. Gannon’s secret spies.”“What? Wasn’t Ezrah at the hospital?” Piper was confused and pained.Firstly, her plans had failed, and Ezrah had taken the stab meant for Michelle.This was a plan she had been plotting for a long time and only managed to execute when Rush provided her with the money.Michelle had promised not to take Ezrah back, but knowing her, Ezrah's act of heroism would likely win her heart back.“He is, but it seems he had already paid the men to watch over her before then, so the contract was still in progress.”“How is Michelle?” Piper asked through gritted teeth, expecting the worst.“She’s fine.”Piper was furious. She had known Ezrah before Michelle and felt entitled to him. How dare Michelle play the victim?Since she couldn't have Sebastian back, she wanted to eliminate Michelle and eventually make her way back to Ezrah.
“Well, if I take down Michelle, who would know? I would just find an excuse to give Rush,” Piper thought deeply.After all, they were both on the same page.Her mother saw through her foolishness and tried to dissuade her.“That will not work. I…” there was another call waiting, and she said, “Mom, there’s a call coming. I would have to call you back.”She answered the call after her mother ended hers and was heartbroken.“Piper, didn’t you say that Michelle won’t give Ezrah a chance? The media caught them on camera.”“Ezrah was on the set throughout Michelle’s shoots. They arrived in New York together and were seen together going to one of Michelle’s stores,” one of her friends gave her an update.Piper’s eyes were already filling up with tears, and she wiped them before they had the chance to fall.By the time the gossip friend sent the link, Piper was completely broken.Then she saw the news about the premiere.“Whatever, Michelle would not live to enjoy the fame.”No matter the si
Congratulations, Mr. Newman. Your wife is one month pregnant," the doctor declared, the atmosphere filled with excitement. The bond they shared brought them unparalleled happiness, each genuinely happy for their friends, including little Esther. Zora and Madison spent time with Coco, leaving Esther with the men. The triplets were adorable, the boys taking after their father and the girl after her mother. "I swear, Zora, this is my first and last time. It hurts like a bitch," Coco said, as Zora and Madison laughed. "I heard women were designed for this. You did amazing, mama. Congratulations," Zora kissed her on the forehead and said. Months later, Zora and Ezrah welcomed their twins, Eugene and Eugenia Gannon, and five months after, Madison had a baby boy, Justin. Esther was the best big sister anyone could ask for. Ethan and Ethel welcomed a daughter, and a year later, they had twins, two girls. Lucas never remarried, unable to get over his ex-wife. One day, he received a messa
The day before, Rush had called to inform Ezrah and Zora that he and Odette had a son. Due to the distance, they had not yet visited, and now, he was meeting Lake at the hospital without Coco by his side.“Ezrah, what are you doing here?” Lake asked, his joy radiating on his face, but Ezrah was surprised to see him so happy at the hospital.“My wife fainted, and what are you doing here? I don’t remember the hospital being a place for happy people.”Lake laughed and made a joyful revelation. “My wife had triplets. Two boys and one girl. I was just about to call you.”Ezrah recalled Lake wishing for triplets; it seemed he got his heart's desire and something to keep his parents busy.“Congratulations, Lake, you got what you always wanted.”“Yeah, we found happiness. Congratulations to us, but what’s wrong with Zora?” Lake asked again, his joy fading due to the news about Zora, but Ezrah’s explanation lifted his spirits.“I suspect she’s pregnant. She refused to take the pregnancy test, a
“Lucas, you are insane. I will never choose you over Ethan, and I will never have anything to do with you again,” Ethel said through gritted teeth. Lucas was furious.“Then you leave me no choice,” he yelled and pulled the towel from her.She ran to seek cover in the closet, but he caught her and pulled her to his chest.Ethel felt ashamed and furious as her naked body pressed against his.She tried to free herself, but he was stronger and also drunk.“Why do you want to hide from me? We’ve had each other many times,” he cooed in her ear, but all she felt was disgust and anger.“We were married then, but not anymore. Just let me go,” she tried to push him away to no avail as he tried to force some alcohol down her throat.“I was ready to be kept on the side, but you refused.”After successfully getting the alcohol down her throat and watching her frown as he forced her to swallow it, his lips were closing in on hers.Ethel felt a burning sensation down her throat, and as a woman who n
Chapter 318 – I loved you before, but not anymoreA week ago, Ethel arrived home with Ethan, but he was called away to take care of a few things because Ezrah was still on his honeymoon.The past month and a few weeks had been peaceful, and with Ethel moving in with Ethan, she had no need for a bodyguard. However, on this particular night, things did not seem the same after Ethan left.Unlike his brothers, Ethan never had his domestic staff live with him, but after his mansion is ready, that will change.They were not only planning their wedding but also their future together. All that they wanted for their kids, they wanted to ensure they had it in the mansion.Ethel had gone to shower after a tiring day at work only to find Lucas seated on her and Ethan’s bed.“Jesus, what are you doing here?” She halted in her steps, right in front of the shower room door.Lucas looked drunk, which made Ethel scared. Before she could reach for her phone to call Ethan, Lucas took it from her and inst
“Why? Don’t you like it?” Ezrah asked teasingly. Zora screamed, “Like it? I love it, Ezrah. I’m a lover of pools, but I’ve never seen anything like this before.”She couldn’t take her eyes off her room. Everything was natural, with multiple pools scattered around.For the first time, words failed her when she tried to describe the aesthetics of the room.It looked as if it were carved out of natural rocks.Even the footsteps around were made of natural black stones, and the water was crystal clear. She could also see the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.“To clear up your confusion, we are at Papa’s beach, and this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. I thought you would love this as a honeymoon location.”Zora, though rich, had been too focused on business and revenge before. Honestly, she had never heard of this place.“I’m fascinated to be here.”“Great. Let me explain further. This is Calilo on the Greek Island of IOS. There are only 35 suites in this hotel, and each r
The silence was thick in the air as everybody waited for Ethel’s response, which was not forthcoming.Feeling like he was just being used, Ethan had the understanding that she could not bring herself to trust him.“Dad, she doesn’t love me,” he said on behalf of Ethel. Lucas smiled, but his smile soon went stiff when Ethel responded.“I do, Ethan.”She saw Ethan freeze with a shocked look in his eyes and explained.“I mean, I never imagined having anything to do with my ex-husband’s kid brother, but I’m ready to give it a try.”“You do?” Ethan was so shocked that he lifted her in the air by the waist. “I love you so much, Ethel. I will prove it to you.”Their lips met once again, but they were rudely interrupted by Lucas. “Dad, how can you condone this? It’s shameful.”He could not believe how his submissive housewife could take an interest in his kid brother. This was unexpected.Ethel should have rejected Ethan and not this. However, his mother spoke this time.“You know what, Lucas
“Kate?” Lucas turned in the direction of Ethel’s gaze, calling out accusingly, but Kate made a 180-degree turn and was headed to the exit when the man she came with blocked her.It was obvious that she was trying to escape the accusation, but everyone was interested in hearing what she had to say.Homewreckers were not exactly welcome at occasions like this, as every woman with a man of her own began to get protective.“You seem to be running away,” the man she came with said, not pleased by the revelation.Lucas walked towards her and questioned, “Did you kick her in the stomach?”Kate was covered in so much shame that her lips trembled because of all the gazes on her and replied, “It was an accident.”“No, it wasn’t,” Ethel interrupted, not upset but wanting to prove a point.“You said I didn’t deserve to carry his child because he didn’t love me. You were right because he divorced me,” Ethel smiled, no longer feeling the pain of losing her scum husband.Only Lucas had a pained expr
From a distance, Ezrah and Zora watched everything unfold.“Lucas, I need to put him in his place. Can you give me a moment?” Ezrah was about to go to the scene of the incident when Zora held him back.“No. Didn't you say that Ethan seemed genuine with his feelings? Let’s see how he handles this situation.”Ezrah was unsure if Ethan could come out of this cleanly, reminding Zora,“You told me to protect Ethel or better still, let me get her bodyguard.”Zora shook her head. “Sometimes, the heart doesn’t know what it wants until the opportunity presents itself. Let Ethan deal with it.”Ezrah smiled and relented. “Alright. If you say so.”They heard Lucas mocking Ethan and Ethel. “Why? Can’t you kiss your woman? Sebastian has kissed Madison like three times already, even though they aren’t the bride and groom.”Indirectly, he was taking away the opportunity for Ethan to use the event as an excuse for his inability to kiss Ethel.“Lucas, how we choose to define our relationship is none of
Everyone was excited for Ezrah and Zora, and right after the cake cutting, the couple's dance was announced.Ezrah and Zora had just left the dance floor and were speaking to some guests when other couples took over.Ethan saw it as the perfect opportunity to dance with Ethel, but there were other men eyeing her as well, and they were not afraid to show it.To make matters worse, they reached her before him.“Hi, I’m Rick,” one of them said. Ethan didn't recognize him from their company, which could mean he might be one of Zora’s co-stars.Ethan didn't like this but knew he had to be a gentleman to win Ethel's favor.“Ethel,” she responded with a forced smile, trying to be polite, and somehow, she was glad to see Ethan nearby.It was Ezrah’s birthday, and his focus would only be on his wife. Her bodyguard was there to protect her from danger, not lovers, so he was with the other bodyguards.The only man she had loved all her life was Lucas, and she had never had the chance to mingle b