Lexie could not get enough of the ring around her finger. Indeed Lucien gave her the rarest kind of jewel most women, including her, were not aware it even existed.
Sparkling around her ring finger is a pink round brilliant cut 61.5-carat diamond, framed in solid platinum. She knows nothing about rare stones, but Sam gave her a hint of what Lucien had her. With her vague assumption, the ring cost another fortune. The stone size and fiery sparkle are making her nervous to wear it. She can't understand Lucien's frivolousness but she has no way of stopping him.Despite being inside the elevator climbing up to the third floor where the master's bedroom is located, she can't get enough of staring at the ring. They are taking a tour around the mansion, starting on the third floor. Where, according to Lucien were allocated for the master's bedroom, Lucien's office and gym, her workstation, and a family room with a complete home theater.Lucien together"My baby is inside you again. This time I will see him grow and I could witness his birth. You have no idea how happy I am, my doll. I lost my chance with our brave Lucy, but you gave me this chance" Lucien carefully hovers above her while they are in bed. After Lucy's untimely announcement and Lucien had come around, they went to have her check-up. Not just the three of them but all of them, even Gabriel."With your plan of having so many children, you will have a lot of chances to see me grow as huge as a whale" she amusingly retorted while he sheepishly grins. "I'm excited to see you pregnant. No doubt, you will be the most gorgeous pregnant doll" he exclaims as he showers her with tender kisses, which she immensely enjoys. "My tummy will be as huge as the basketball ball, Lucien. I won't be gorgeous as you think" she softly counters. "It's my heir inside you. In my eyes, no one could equal your beauty. I love you so much, Zia. You are my world and I won't
The night is star-studded as the celebration of the founding anniversary of the Wright Group of Companies was taking place two weeks after Lucien's return.With all the prominent figures of the country, not to mention the Wright themselves, media companies are stationed all over the place to document the whole event. Field reporters try to find spots to do live reports aired on respective media stations. Camera flashes were blinding but guests never failed to pose for photographers stationed at the entrance. The once-a-year celebration of the Wright Group of Companies is one of the major events the country has been looking forward to. Socialites, politicians, celebrities, and different members of society have been eagerly waiting to receive the invitation months before the event. Only prominent figures and chosen few are given invites.Lucien arrives with his parents and Samantha. He and his father indulge the press with a reserved smile and a casual nod while the two women waves and
Though stunned by the boy's statement, guests can't help gushing at his cuteness. They are looking at the spitting image of the CEO with the same aura and it's quite astonishing. Lucas Alexander Wright is effortlessly trying to be serious like a real man but he looks more adorable than intimidating.After he counters the one who spoke, he continues to walk toward the front with Wright security following behind. Unaffected by the attention he was getting.Lucien watches his boy with pride together with the rest of the family. The Board of Directors who are all present at the event were all staring at him with questioning eyes. They were aware of the CEO having a wife but they didn't know he also has a son, more so a spitting image of him. A few feet away from his father Lucy hastens his steps with a smile on his lips."Papa..." his smile is priceless and it's making his father swell with pride and happiness. "Hello, my little CEO" Lucien, for the first time with witnesses, wears a te
The couple left the party with the sleeping boy in the CEO's arms. Despite having two nurses to attend to Lucy, Lucien and Lexie made sure to look after their son. Lucy fell asleep midway, so Lucien carries him around while greeting and talking to guests. It's been a successful event, but guests prefer to gawk at the family instead of enjoying the party as they are supposed to do. They seem to not get enough of the CEO having a real-life doll for a wife and a son who looks exactly like him.Even prominent personalities are snooping at the CEO's affairs, still in awe of the surprise. And tonight is also everyone's ultimate chance to witness the unknown side of CEO Lucien Wright. How he is as a father and a husband. From all the things they got to know about the CEO, one particular revelation prevails. He is a perfect family man. A hands-on father and an attentive husband. Though his son has been well-behaved, he has been very inquisitive. But he patiently indulges. Explaining all the
"I'll do it, sir" Lexie dashed to open the door for the old man who struggles to push it open. He is supporting his weight with a cane while his other hand was holding a cup."Thank you, dear" tender smile framed his old wrinkly face. "Who is with you, sir? You should not be going out alone" she smiles while she helped him with his cup. The old man holds onto the wall after his hand were freed."I just want to look around while I'm in the area. It's lonely being alone in my room. I want to see the beauty around" his voice is gruff but it's filled with tenderness. Staring at the man's face, her heart went out to him. Indeed, loneliness lay beneath the bitter smile he tries to adorn his old face. She wonders where his family is. He is too old to be left alone. "I'm waiting for someone, but he will not be around for at least an hour. We could sit together if you won't mind" she suggested not realizing why she did it. Her heart just went out for him. She was orphaned at a young age and
"Mom called, she ask if we could gather at home for dinner," Lucien told her after placing a kiss on her lips. "Sure, that would be great. We haven't invited them since we moved in" she smiles while rounding her arms around his neck. She finished her schedule for the day so she decided to pick up Lucien from the office. "I missed you, my doll. How's your day?" snuggling her face, he asks. "Great, Dom and I visited the new place he plans to do his exhibit. And I met an old man at the cafe, we talk while I'm waiting for Dom. I'm just so stupid to have not asked his name" she amusingly relayed while Lucien gently pinch her nose, sharing her amusement. "Our little pumpkin did not bother you?" he worriedly asked while leisurely rubbing her hips."He behaved the whole time" she tenderly smiles, holding her flat stomach. She's only thirteen weeks pregnant but their son is constantly making his presence known."That's good, he knows, mama is quite busy" he smiles while he straightens on h
"You know him, my doll?" Lucien curiously asks while intently staring at his wife and his grandfather. "He is the old man I talk to at the cafe while waiting for Dom" she explains. "But, why is he here?" bewildered, she looks around the men and her mother-in-law. Thus, a conclusion formed in her mind."Sir...?" with her eyes fixed on the old man, she waited for the confirmation. "Your prayer is stronger than mine, Madame Wright. I've been praying for decades to have my daughter's forgiveness but got none. Not until you assured me of praying for her forgiveness. I should have met with you earlier. You seem to be a strong ally of heaven to have easily be granted of your prayers" the old man, with his tender smile, fondly explains. Lexie stares at him for a long while. Her mind is busy connecting dots and the result made her smile."By the way, it's Carlos Petrov, I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself to you earlier at the cafe" Carlos slowly walk, meeting Lexie and Lucien halfway."
"Don't let your selfishness ruin their happiness" with a clenched jaw, Donovan grimly mutters.It was past midnight and they were back at the safe house. Everyone had settled in their rooms except for him and Sullivan who went directly to the liquor bar after they arrived. "Mind your own business, Van" the other man dangerously warns without looking at him. His eyes were fixed on the glass he was holding. "It's my business..." with his chilling cold tone, he retorted."You forgot who brought them to you. It's my responsibility, it's my conscience at stake. And don't fucking tell me I'm a Petrov with a stone-cold heart. They are already family...they deserve to know" he counters, undeterred by the man's warning."I will give you within this month. You know what I would do after this month is over" standing, he looked at the solemn man across from him. Silence rules before he walks away, leaving Sullivan with his thoughts.It's been a while since Donovan left but he remains unmoving.
It's Alek's fifteenth birthday and the family celebrated it with the entire family. The Wright-Deutche-Petrov gathered in Soul Island."Happy birthday, Alek!" everyone greeted after their birthday song. "Thank you, thank you" Alek playfully bows to everyone before he faces the cake with the lighted candle. He closes his eyes for a moment before he opens them to blow out the candle. "Yey! Alek is fifteen" Lissie claps her hands together with the entire family. With the festive atmosphere surrounding the gazebo, one by one, the family hugs and kisses the birthday boy. After all the younger ones greeted him, Alek went to the sides of the oldies. Their grandparents.Seated in one corner were Daniel and Levinia Wright, Donovan and Diane, Sully and Andrea, Timmy and his wife, and Donny, the present Godfather of Petrov Mafia, with his wife, Samara. Four years after Levinia's reconciliation with her father and the entire Petrov family, Carlos Petrov peacefully left in his sleep. Carlisle
"Lucy, Alek...can you drop me at my classroom?" sweetly smiling, the six-year-old Lissie links her arms to her brothers.Two arched brows turn to her like she lost her mind. "I thought you doesn't want us near you at school?" Lucy suspiciously asks."What happened, Lissie? Is someone bothering you? Tell me who and I will deal with them" Alek who suddenly becomes serious, sharply mutters."Alek, there you are again. No one is bothering me and no one would dare" she incredulously glares at her brother."Then why do you want us to drop you at your classroom?" Lucy added. His suspicion intensified. For an eighteen-year-old, he could protect his sister from anyone at school. Not to mention Alek who is fourteen and quite hot-headed for any provocation. Xander, who is the softer version of Lucy, serves as their peacemaker. They would always visit Lissie in grade school without her knowledge. It's been in secret after she issued her ultimatum. She doesn't want to be overly doted upon, sin
Determining the gender of their fourth baby is an intimate event for Lexie and Lucien. Like her two previous pregnancies, they never did a gender reveal party. They both prefer it to be just between the family."Mama, I'm excited to know our baby" Xander whispers in his mother's ear while seated near her head. Lexie is already lying to undergo an ultrasound. "Yes, baby love. We will meet our new baby later" Lexie whispers and peck a kiss on her youngest's forehead. "I'm still a baby?" Xander softly asks. Insecurity reflects on his face. "Of course, my love. Lucy, Alek, and Xander will always be Mama and papa's babies. We will just have another baby love but we love you all equally" Lexie was surprised. Never did Xander show insecurity or jealousy towards their new baby since they announce her pregnancy. "Xander, buddy. Nothing will change despite having our new baby. We love the four of you so much, you three and the baby inside mama's tummy" Lucien leans toward his son to assure
After the conference at the principal's office, all parties departed with an amicable settlement. Alek was somehow pacified by the assurance from the parents of the three boys. But not before he made another warning."You three must tell everyone around here that I won't be tolerant of any provocation. You all heed my warning or I will deal with all of you myself" Alek's last words to the boys who fearfully nod at him. He even coldly glares at them before turning away to join their parents who are still in conversation with the other parents and the principal."Lucy and Alek beat those boys?" Lucien asks the head security of his sons after he stayed outside to give his instructions. The boys were already with their mother inside the vehicle."Yes, boss. The food tray did the trick. The school might reconsider using those food trays and might regard them as deadly for the children" Allen proudly and amusingly relayed to Lucien. Lucien stares at his man, trying to imagine what his s
"Good day, Madame Wright, CEO Wright" teachers, and even students greeted the serious-looking couple as they strode the hallway of Wright Star Academy.Lexie's heels were digging at the well-polished floor, echoing amid the silence."Good afternoon, CEO Wright, Madame Wright" the principal instantly stands from his seat the instant Lucien and Lexie enter the room."Good afternoon" with a grim and serious tone, they greeted back before their eyes looks around the room. Two groups of boys were quietly sitting two arms apart from each other.The group with three boys was way bulkier and obviously older than the two slender boys at one corner. He was told they were in grade six.Teachers were fidgeting beside the principal while the rest were looking tense at the arrival of the couple."Speak. What happened, Mr. Crain?" casually, Lucien commands, ignoring the chair being offered to them."CEO Wright, these seniors have already apologized to Lucas and Alek" Mr. Crain, though nervous around
The day after the successful fashion show, the Wright family went out in public. With Lucien carrying the four-month-old Alek and Lexie holding Lucy they leisurely walk around the Eiffel Tower. "Whoah... It's magnificent, Papa!" Lucy excitedly raves as he looks upward to the towering structure afar. "Yes, it is, buddy. And we will be going there" Lucien replies with a wide smile. His son's happiness is swelling his chest with inexplicable contentment. "I'm excited, mama" Lucy turns to his mother who smiles at her. They could arrange for a discreet entrance to the Eiffel tower but the couple has decided to make Lucy's first experience to be as normal as it could be. They wanted him to mingle with other tourists while he admires the scenery around. The couple's public appearance created an uproar among media companies as they camp near the whole entourage. Though Lucien has brought his children in public, security personnel were doubled to ensure their safety. Ben and his elite tea
Expectant eyes fixed on the model while she quietly stand beside the wealthy CEO."Hello, Miss Montes. You need something from me?" Arman Varce amicably asks after he came to his senses. The sudden appearance of SD's designer surprised him. He doted on her, that's undeniable, but not in the middle of an important discussion with the ruthless CEO. He doesn't want to miss the chance to talk to him. "Nothing, Mr. Varce" her smile adds to her charming feature. She has been standing next to Lucien but he has been giving her a cold shoulder. He hasn't even glanced at her. Mr. Varce waited for her to leave, which she didn't do. She is waiting for the man beside her to acknowledge her but after a while of standing, she still got none. Heaving a sigh, she looks around and saw Ben's sympathetic look on her. He also knows her predicament. But then it made her remember something. She made Lucien promise not to get involved with her in any circumstance. Which is obviously what he was doing. Wh
Prestige, glamour, elegance. Elements surrounding Lexie in her new world.Despite having given birth four months ago, she is now back in shape to model one of her designs in the biggest fashion show in Paris. The most awaited collaboration between Arman Varce and Silhouettes Designs. "Good evening Paris, please welcome the men and women behind this prestigious night, Arman Varce and Silhouettes Designs, President Arvin Deutche. Together with the magnificent designers behind these fabulous designs" Together with the cheers and applause is the festive upbeat music as the group marched along the catwalk previously grazed by hundreds of designers' masterpieces. Led by Arvin Deutche and Arman Varce the whole team waves and bows at the guests gracing the event. Lexie looks around, basking in the jovial atmosphere around. It was a success and she was part of it. Tonight, she shares the limelight with other famous fashion designers and models. And the world is watching as she claims her o
"That is Straw, papa, not Berry" Lucy corrects his father.Lucien stares at his son before glancing at the chickens. He still can't compromise how his son knows who's who. The chicken looks the same."This is Straw" the boy got another chicken who looks exactly the same as the first one."Oh, I didn't notice, buddy. So this is Straw" he grins while staring at the chicken."That's enough you two. Baby love, spare your father. He looks ready to call for a stockholders meeting to identify which chicken is which" Lexie amusingly interrupted the father and son. "The goats too, my doll. How would I know who's Bubbles and who's Snow? They look the same" Lucien hopelessly whispers to his wife."Neither do I, so don't feel bad. Only Lucy knows who's who" she chuckles while patting Lucien's sweaty face. They are at the animal shed after Lucy eagerly wanted to introduce his pets to his father. They arrive early in the morning on the island and they just took a short rest before their boy jumps