Chapter 40: Ached Heart Gianna was totally lost and devastated when she realized the people who had tracked them were none other than Landon. Not only that, but he also came with the police. Gianna was certain they would have been arrested, assuming they saw them in that building. She was happy at least she got away with it. Landon had men who were tracking her location during the time he called her, the call made it easier for them to get her location on time and luckily, they were able to get there within Forty minutes, which left tension and terror on Landon before they got there. Landon had people search the whole place, including the building and right there she saw the triplets, two of them were crying, while the other one was counseling them. Fear gripped hold of them the moment they saw Landon, even though they've seen him on television, they couldn't tell if he was a good person. “Stay away from us!!” Ethan rasped in at him the moment he approached them. “No, I'm not h
Chapter 1: Unexpected Proposal Worries swept across Avery's face as she walked through the lonely road of her street. The cacophony of honking horns in the distance brought back bitter, sour memories that had refused to leave her head until this Very moments The sunset was approaching, the fading light reminding her of how long she had been out today. But her search for a job yielded nothing but misfortune and bitter memories that had been hunting her for the past three years. Avery clutched her bag tighter as she hurried along. Regret gnawing at her for leaving home today. She should have stayed with her mother, who had been cruelly cast out by their family. Instead, she had gone out, exposing herself to the unwelcome attention of men who couldn't even seem to look beyond her appearance .. Truth be told, Avery knew her body drives men to madness. When she reached puberty, her body had developed with the maturity of an adult. And her beauty became a source of unease for her body.
Chapter 2: A deal with the devil Avery sat quietly in the passenger seat, apprehensions eating her up. She had been here for the past twenty minutes, patiently waiting for the woman who will lead her through the surrogacy to attend to them. Avery fingers twisted anxiously in her lap as she stared out the window, contemplating if she should do this, but she had no choice. Besides her was Ava, her friend. Who had followed her here. Ava noticed how nervous Avery was, maybe Avery shouldn't do this. “You don't have to do this,” Ava said, breaking the silence. Avery exhaled in deeply and smile at her “I do!” Avery grip on the wheel tightened. “This isn't about money, Avery. These people, you don't know what they're capable of. Once you sign that contract, you're tied to them. You just can't walk away.” Ava murmured slowly, her tone portraying concern and worries. She didn't want her friend to make a mistake she might regret. “I don't have a choice, Ava. Besides the pay is worth it
Chapter 3: A Cry In The Night Nine months later The delivery room was filled with chaos . Avery screamed out loudly, her body drenched in sweat as another contraction tore through her. “Almost there!” The doctor called. “One more push! I need you to push!!” Avery clenched her teeth so hard, using every last ounce of strength she had, but it wasn't enough. The doctor kept telling her to push harder and harder. If she had known labour pain was this painful,she wouldn't have made this Wrong mistake. This is literally one of the worst pain she had ever passed through. She could feel every part of her body being broken, it was as if her waist was damaged. If she could survive this labour then it's a miracle because she felt like going crazy. After a while of screaming the pushing, a sharp cry pierced the air. Then another. And another. “Triplets,” the nurse whispered in shock. Avery's entire body sagged in relief as she gazed at the three tiny babies being placed in the nurse’s
Chapter 4: The Genius Triplets “Mother,” A soft voice screamed from behind. “Ethan and Evan are always finding trouble in school, I thought it was better I tell you before it's too late.” Ella ignored the glares coming from her twin brothers and pulled away from them, to avoid being chased. Their mother instantly stopped what she was doing and turned to the two boys, who had already wrapped their hands around their heads in shame. They were disappointed that Ella had snitched on them. Even after bribing her with chocolate at school to quiet her, she still reported them to their mother. She always did. “Now tell me, what exactly happened?” Avery demanded, she didn't want this. She hated it when the triplets caused chaos in school because she knew that even the smallest incident could get them expelled. Luckily, they were able to attend such prestigious, luxurious school on scholarships, and she didn't want them to ruin that opportunity for themselves. Rich kids are easily
Chapter 5: Breaking in, Cashing out. Ethan spent days studying Landon’s bank account, finding weak points in the system. He discovered that Landon's bank used a two_ step security system password and a verification code sent to Landon's phone. Evan, on the other hand, built a special device that could intercept messages sent to Landon's phone without alerting him. Ella, worked on an Al program that would cover their tracks by making it look like Landon himself had approved the transaction. Every detail was planned. There was no room for errors. Ethan believes they could do this. He knew who they were. They were the geniuses of their school. They were so good with technology that even their teachers were afraid of them. The student were jealous of their intelligence Ethan believes they were gifted with talent from birth. Ethan, the eldest of the triplets, had a natural gift for hacking. What started as fun quickly evolved into an unparalleled skill. By twelve he could bypass fi
Chapter 6: A Dangerous Game. “Do you have any idea who must be behind this?” Landon questioned his P. A, who had been standing in one position, awaiting his boss' command and instructions. “No, sir!” He replied politely, getting Landon furious with such a response. Landon can't seem to wrap his head around the whole thing. He couldn't seem to fathom out who must have hacked his account. Landon knew every good cyber security expert in this country, and he wasn't sure they could do this to him. They were familiar with him and respected him greatly. If they were really behind this, he believed they would have made away with a much larger sum of money. “Think, Owen. Do you know any upcoming cyber security? Probably someone who's good with technology?” Landon questioned him again, determined to catch the culprit today and teach them a lesson. “ I'm not really sure, but I heard there's this triplets attending your school, they're good with technology. What if someone made plans with
Chapter 7: “Even if what you're saying is true, you're not the mother of the triplets, The triplets are our children. You were just a surrogate mother.” Gianna said, with a shaking breath. *Nope! You got it all wrong! Avery stops walking around her and station herself in one place. Now it's time to break the unpleasant news, which might send waves of electricity into her body, thereby resulting in fainting. “Remember, we were to do gestational surrogacy, but unfortunately, your genetics weren't compatible with him, and if the doctor had proceeded with it, it would have led to a fall operation. So the doctor requested we did a traditional surrogacy, where my egg was used with your husband sperms, which means the triplets are fucking mine”, she said with a contempt. “And the child you claim you have today, belongs to another man.” She added. Gianna felt a heavy wave in her chest, a sinking feeling overwhelming her. Her whole body shuts down for some seconds and later starts fu
Chapter 40: Ached Heart Gianna was totally lost and devastated when she realized the people who had tracked them were none other than Landon. Not only that, but he also came with the police. Gianna was certain they would have been arrested, assuming they saw them in that building. She was happy at least she got away with it. Landon had men who were tracking her location during the time he called her, the call made it easier for them to get her location on time and luckily, they were able to get there within Forty minutes, which left tension and terror on Landon before they got there. Landon had people search the whole place, including the building and right there she saw the triplets, two of them were crying, while the other one was counseling them. Fear gripped hold of them the moment they saw Landon, even though they've seen him on television, they couldn't tell if he was a good person. “Stay away from us!!” Ethan rasped in at him the moment he approached them. “No, I'm not h
Chapter 39: A Threat Gianna walked around restlessly, her skin prickled with dread, every instinct screaming at her to call Landon and apologise. But her ego wouldn't let her. She couldn't bring herself to do such a thing. She started this, so she needs to be the one to end it, without backing down. Each passing seconds, her breath was hitching with anxiety, her stomach twisting in knots, tears welled up in her eyes, her heart heavy with grief as the screaming sounds of her son echoed into her ears. Gianna couldn't do this anymore. She has no choice but to back down. Even if it means losing everything. Her son is her life. The reason she was still living, so she isn't going to let her greed curse him. Gianna's hands trembled in fear as she attempted to pick the phone from the ground it had fallen off while she was trying to fight Beatrice. With a deep exhaling breath, Gianna called Landon. Anxiety ate Gianna up as the phone rang without him picking it up. Fretly, she called him
Chapter 38: The call Apprehensive runs through Beatrice the moment her eyes synchronise with Gianna's own. Gianna's grinning expression freaks the hell out of Beatrice. “This could only mean one thing” she muttered silently, trying to scan through who had called her. “Landon?” Gianna called through the phone, her eyes widened in disbelief, her mouth slightly open. This only means one thing to Beatrice, it seems like Landon didn't eat the food, because if had, he won't remember to call Gianna. “Finally, you've called to beg me back. I knew a day like this would come when you will regret your decision.” Gianna exclaimed with a deep breath, her words sounding so delusional .A smirked sound echoed through the phone, and into Gianna's own. “I'm sure you're aware of what you did?” Landon questions through the phone, making her scoff. Gianna tilted her head at Beatrice for a while and looked down. She was still giving Beatrice hints to confess her sins before her. Because if she finds
Chapter 37: Three Against The Devil The doctor instructed the both of them to step outside while the medical team rushed her to the operating room. “You should stay here with her. Call me once the operation is done. I need to find the triplets.” Landon said sharply, glancing at Anora. “Please wait!!” Anora called after him, and stood up from the chair she was seated on and walked to him. “Never forget, Gianna and Avery are rivals. I won't be surprised if she was the one that kidnapped the triplets.” she warned and his thoughts reflected yesterday night. At the party. Now everything was suddenly making sense to him. “Thank you Anora. Here's my card, you can use it to make payment for the bills.” With that being said, Landon turned and walked away in a hurry. He needs to trace Gianna. He needs to find her!!! This was probably her way of avenging him. Landon still finds it hard she could do such an evil thing, all because she was bitterd he divorced her. *****“Hahaha!” A lau
Chapter 36: Before It's Too Late On his way, he encounters a scene. It was anora. Anora had called Landon earlier to ask about the hospital her friend was admitted to. Avery had given Landon's number to anora,in case of emergency. And today was that emergency. Anora walked to the receptionist, asking about her friend but the nurses informed her there was no body like that. Especially when she couldn't tell them the ward number, so they assume she was just a stranger hoping to visit a patient. Luckily, she saw Landon walking away and quickly ran to him. *Oh my God!!” “Good day sir!!” Anora couldn't believe her eyes. This was officially her first time seeing Landon. She had always admired him online “Are you anora?” Landon still remembers the name Ava had mentioned during their conversation earlier. “Yes! Yes sir!!* She affirmed quickly. “Please, can you take me to her ward? I need to see my friend!” sobbing sounds came out of her mind when she figured out the triplets look s
Chapter 35: Kidnapped “Avery!” “Avery!” Anora screamed her name in terror, panic surging through her. Anora could tell Avery was disappointed. She was certain she would never forgive her for what happened. “I'm really so sorry!!” Avery was still speechless. She was dumbfounded for a while, trying to fathom out what was happening. Trying to comprehend the words Anora had said to her but all she kept hearing was the triplets. “Kidnapped!!” The words rang in her ears continuously, making her eyes shed tears. Avery wished the ground could just open up and swallow her whole. How would she face Landon, who was giving her questionable gaze? “What's happening Ava, and who's the triplets she was talking about?” Landon questioned. But Avery didn't respond to him, she was trying to gather her strength and then maybe, try to face him. “You seemed very sick. I shall take you to the hospital,and once you get well, you better answer my question with honesty.” Landon reprimanded her, hurt b
Chapter 34: Secrets, Screams, and Stolen Children“Young lady, is this how you go about, mistaking a stranger for someone you know and accusing them of something they have no absolute ideas of?” Avery screeched at Gianna, her hands balled into fists,her entire body trembling with Fury. Avery Voi dropped with venom as she spoke. “That's enough already Gianna.” Landon rasped at her, his heart ached with guilt as he regretted not sending Gianna away the moment she approached them. “I'm so sorry, my love.” Landon tilted his head at Avery. He hated the fact that he allowed Gianna to trigger her exploding. “I'm really sorry!” Landon apologised, grabbed Avery's hands and walked out of Gianna, who was still hesitating to leave their sight. She wasn't satisfied. She thought she could expose Avery right there but her mission failed. Landon doesn't believe her. He never did. “My love, are you okay?” Landon questions on their way out and Avery pauses to look at him. “I'm just exhausted and
Chapter 33: Claimed By The Gentleman Landon's jaw dropped in astonishment. A glimmer of hope sparkled in his eyes as his eyes met with Avery, who was walking to meet him. His driver had gone to take her from the Salon some minutes ago and here she is, looking like a bride. A queen actually. “Ava!!” His breath caught in his throat. “You…. you look so beautiful!” He praised her. For a second, he had almost thought she was someone else. He didn't recognise her at first until his mind told him this could be ava. Landon was dressed in a black suit and a luxurious shoe that matched his dress. When he was done dressing,he came over to the sitting room to wait for Ava. His date. And after what seems to be forever, she finally came home, but looking so gorgeous and beautiful. Landon was proud of himself. He was really proud to have someone like her around him. “Let's get going, shall we?” Landon held onto her arms and they made their way to his car. Being a loving gentleman, he opened t
Chapter 32: One Night Of Pretend Landon was very thrilled and excited when Avery agreed to follow him to the party. It was a night party, which they're to return the next day if they weren't able to go home that night. Landon explained everything to her and she agreed to follow him. Even though it might cause a problem, Landon believes he's likely going to bump into his enemy tonight. CEO Carson, the Owner and founder of one of the most successful companies aside from the Robert family, he would be celebrating his birthday today on the rooftop of his company HQ. Landon knew he couldn't afford to miss such a party. Not now that he got a beautiful woman to accompany him. He just needed something to keep his mind off certain things, this party was all he needed. “ When is this party starting?” A soft gentle voice echoes into his ear and he blink his eyes, gazing at her with warmth in his ears. “Tonight!!” “Follow me, I shall take you shopping and get you some clothes. We have fo