It was a fact that Michelle did not want to be anywhere close to Ezrah but could not admit it. “It has nothing to do with you.”Ezrah stared at her, knowing it was not true. It was his loss that he was now only met with this side of her. He revealed to her.“I investigated you, and I still have eyes all around you. Your major companies are all here, and the only reason you are in Los Angeles is because of me.”Michelle’s expression changed at the fact that he was reading her like a book. The more she spoke to him, the more she knew she had to stay away from him.“Your fashion companies there can all do without you, and your movies are shot in different cities and countries, meaning you can work from anywhere.”“The point?” Michelle’s expression was cold, but Ezrah decided to fill his mind with the memories of the smile she constantly used to welcome him until the night she initiated the divorce.Ezrah did not care that he was being shameless. His foolishness caused him a good woman, a
Sebastian’s request caught Michelle’s attention. She couldn't refuse because of Mr. Newman.The man before her was a jerk, but he only asked for a date, unless there was something deeper.“Just a date?” Michelle asked seriously. Sebastian smiled, happy that she was considering it.“That is all I ask.”“Okay. A date it is, but I will choose the time and venue,” Michelle said with a straight face. Sebastian felt stupid.This was a woman he once shared a bed with. When he recalled the way she related to him then and how she fought to keep the contract until the end, only regret dulled his heart.“That would not be fair. I already have a place in mind, and trust me, it’s a place you would like.”“How would you know what I like?” Michelle asked. They never got to know each other and never interacted after the divorce. Sebastian smiled.“I have my ways.”Rush was simmering in rage. Where did Sebastian come from to even win himself a date with Michelle? Ezrah could only bite his lower lip bi
Ezrah was not foolish to reveal his plans to Rush. The bodyguard should have just minded his own business, but now he had not only involved Ezrah in the game of winning Michelle’s heart but also made himself a case study.“I am Ezrah Gannon. That should be enough for you.”Rush should have done some research to know what Ezrah was capable of.It wasn’t that Rush hadn’t tried. He had, but there was nothing on Ezrah and yet, he wasn’t willing to leave when Ezrah refused to accept defeat.Unfortunately, he didn’t have a choice since any further delay would make Michelle suspicious of his whereabouts.“I don’t have time for you today, but we shall have this conversation again.”Ezrah didn’t respond as he watched Rush hurry to catch up with Michelle. He went back to sit at his table, reminiscing about everything that had happened in the past.If only he hadn’t been so aloof. A little attention to Michelle could have brought many things to light or helped him understand his feelings for her
“I’m sorry, but…” Madison was about to refuse, feeling it inappropriate since her boss had a feud with Sebastian when Lake’s voice overrode hers.“It’s alright. If he wants to sleep at your house, then let him sleep on the floor,” Lake half-jokingly said.Madison was awed but wondered if it was because she mentioned that Sebastian was good-looking.That was true but also a joke. If that was the reason why Lake was hooking her on the neck, Madison could only have herself to blame.Ezrah was disappointed and addressed Lake. “Are you even my friend?”Lake seemed unfazed about the matter. Madison was a disciplined woman from what he had seen so far.The fact that she just got out of a relationship was another reason why she would not do things haphazardly.It was also understandable that Sebastian did not want to be alone because of his heartbreak. The woman he waited for years was just a scam.“We brought him here so we have to take responsibility.”Ezrah disagreed with Lake. To him, Seba
Lake was surprised that Ezrah did not catch his little trick and explained it carefully.“Madison has a crush on Sebastian. Wouldn’t it be good if she takes his mind off Michelle?”Ezrah smiled a little when the understanding sank in. “I thought you had given up on me.”The waiter arrived with the drinks and began to serve them as Lake replied.“I can never do that.”Silence reigned for a while, but through it all, Lake noticed how Ezrah kept gulping down a large amount of liquor after the waiter left. He even ordered extra bottles.“Ezrah, what is going on?” Lake asked worriedly, no longer sipping his drink. Ezrah did not want to talk about it.It was his pain and his burden, therefore, he had to shoulder it all alone. “It’s nothing.”He instantly recalled something, brought out his phone, and dialed a number. “I want to know everything about Rush Hendrix. I will double the price.”Already tipsy from the amount of liquor he had downed within a short space of time, Ezrah was not in th
Madison felt a wave of depression wash over her as she spotted the familiar car and the man standing beside it.Phanuel's eyes lit up at the sight of Madison, but when he noticed the man next to her, his gaze dimmed."Madison, I've been waiting here for two hours," Phanuel said accusingly, causing Madison's eyebrows to raise."Is that supposed to make me happy or sad?" she asked, unfazed. Sebastian frowned, wondering if she had a two-sided personality. Why was she suddenly being so rude?Phanuel had a bitter look on his face. "I expected you to at least feel sorry since I dropped everything to be here."Madison scoffed, feeling like she was being treated like a rehab center."Phanuel, right now, you look like a clown or maybe you've gone blind. I'm not Rachel, so drive away and don't come back."She tried to walk past him, but he spoke in a pleading tone. "Madison, we need to talk.""We have nothing to talk about."Madison held onto Sebastian as they entered the elevator, but Phanuel
Madison could not help but feel used. Her only reason for accepting Sebastian in her apartment was because he asked and since she had nothing against him, she accepted but now, she could not help but question if she did the right thing.“Why do I have a feeling that you came to enquire about Michelle?” She asked suspiciously, Sebastian did not deny it.He only took advantage of Lake and Ezrah not wanting to have him to gather more information about Michelle from Madison.The girl had been so secretive, not even mentioning ever being married before.“You have every right to feel that way but I just want to know what I’m up against. Look, I can pay for the information if that is what you want,” Sebastian concluded, Madison was upset. She raged,“You are such an asshole. Do I look to you like I need your money?”Sebastian felt guilty but which other way for him to ask when he didn’t know Madison well enough?He only heard Michelle telling her that they hadn’t had enough time, meaning the
Madison took deep breaths to calm herself, especially when it involved Piper’s father. In the end, she decided to reply to Ezrah’s father.“Sir, I closed early from work yesterday with my boss’s permission to attend to a few other things. I don’t know where my boss is, but if you give me time, I can make a few calls.”No matter how hard she tried, Mr. Henshaw refused to give her breathing space.“Yes, I called after you sent those documents, and you said you had closed for the day. That is so disrespectful,” he accused.Madison did her best to remain calm. “That was a directive from my boss. I had no choice but to obey.”“See her attitude?”Mr. Henshaw was upset, earning the support of Ezrah’s brothers because of how cheeky Madison always was to them.Ezrah did nothing about his secretary’s unwelcoming attitude. “It’s the same with Ezrah. You have to let me teach her a lesson.”Mr. Henshaw was getting aggressive, so Mr. Gannon took control of the situation in a slightly angry tone.“E
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