Chapter 15: Between love and despair “Ranon!” She called with a fainter voice. Her spirits leave her body. “Ranon, are you there?” Her voice was shaking, her hands trembling together as she struggled to carry her child who was crying. He was hungry. Gianna was devastated, frustrated, and tired of everything that had been happening to her. She's not certain she would be able to handle these two heartbreaks from them. She can't just lose the two important people in her life at once. “Ranon, please talk to me!!” She pleaded with a whimpering sound. Her nose was running with mucus. “ Seems like you're really dumb ,like she said.” Ranon's voice finally echoes from the phone, after a while of him being silent. “Can't you see I don't want to talk to you? What the fuck is your problem?” Ranon bellowed at her through the phone, scolding her like a child. “Please, I just want your house key. I need to prepare something for me and your son. I am famished. I just need somewhere to
Chapter 16: Divorcing her Without hesitation, Landon gladly showed the picture to his face who gasped in shock after seeing the triplets picture with the other kids. “Don't tell me they are the one!!” Mr. Robert screamed out in joy. Waves of happiness overwhelmed him. “I don't know my father. I'm just finding out now. I had no Idea.” Landon was still speechless. His breath was shaking. He never thought things would turn out this way. He was certain these triplets were his. The eyes, the nose, the ears and any other features, they look exactly like him. He was certain the surrogate mother must have had them for him and Gianna didn't want him to find out, which was why she got rid of them. “This isn't a coincidence. I'm sure they're your children.” His father shrugged at him, boosting his courage even more. “Now, you know the right thing to do!” *******Throughout the night, Landon couldn't sleep. His mind was so occupied with different thoughts that no single sleep was able to e
Chapter 17: The call that changed everything Landon didn't feel the slightest bit of remorse for the hurtful words he had said to Gianna. To him, She was a liar and a manipulator. He needed her gone and out of his life for good. He was truly grateful to his brother, Smith, for discovering the truth and exposing her. If it hadn't been for smith,the situation could have escalated and grown far worse in the future. Imagine if Luke were to become the heir of the Robert family one day, he would have ruined their legacy, tarnished the family name, and perhaps even led to their downfall. At that time, Landon had been angry at Smith when everything happened, but now, he realized how much his brother had saved him, from Gianna's evil plans. The devilish woman he had married instead of a loving wife. “Please, I promise you I'm gonna change,” Gianna cried out, wailing on the floor. She was doing everything in her power to gain his sympathy ,but Landon was already done with her and this time
Chapter 18: Masked Intentions Avery was paralysed for a while. She was dumbfounded and speechless. “I want you to be my chef.” The words echoed in her ears again, sending shivers of happiness down her spine. For a moment , her hearing become impaired. Everywhere fell silent, and Avery thought the world had pause for a while. “Are you there?” Landon's voice echoes in her ears again, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Yeah… yes,sir!” She stuttered, Flabbergasted by the situation. “So, what's the name of this great chef I'm speaking with?” Avery went silent for a while. What did she really want with this man? She couldn't reveal herself to him. She can't let him find out who she was. Perhaps, she could use him to destroy Gianna. She could take advantage of the situation by flirting with him and making Gianna jealous. Recently, she had found out that her secret had been exposed to the world, which meant Landon had discovered the truth. Becoming Landon's chef and gaining access to
Chapter 19: The Billionaire Chef Avery was short of breath for a while. No! He must not find out about her. He can't know she was Avery, the surrogate mother he had hired years ago. “No! I think you must have mistaken me for someone else,” Avery corrected him immediately. Knowing he might suspect her more if she decided to stay quiet and not defend herself. “Ohhh, indeed. I thought I knew you.” He murmured and her mind calmed down. Avery went through the contract and was stunned by the amount he was willing to pay her. It was a lot, And for a while, she thought she really deserved it. She took her time to read the contract and then asked him some questions she didn't understand. After thoroughly checking it out, she let out a deep breath. “Thank you, sir. I will give you the best service.” She assured him, trying to let him know the amount he would be paying her will definitely be worth the food quality .“Please, take some rest for a while. Then my driver will take you shopping
Chapter 20: A search For The Triplets “I'm sorry!” Avery quickly knelt down the moment their eyes met with each other. Landon's anger quickly died down when he realized she was the one. “Ohh, Ava. No please, stand up!” Landon said calmly. His eyes focus on her. Beatrice slowly drifted away from them, distant enough that she wouldn't be seen.“I thought it was one of those disturbing servants of mine. Please, come inside!” Landon said, gesturing his hands for her to follow him. “I'm really sorry once again. I only came to ask what you'll be having for breakfast.” Avery demanded. Her gaze facing the wall. He was looking at her and she couldn't return the gaze. She was nervous. Tense and freaking hot inside of her. It's obvious, she wanted him and so did he. His body language tells her so. Tension hangs in the air as their eyes synchronise with each other. “I'm still waiting for your response. Sir!” Avery uttered, breaking the silence between them. “Just prepare anything you l
Chapter 21: The Spy Avery never thought he had found out about the triplets before she knew. She thought he had no idea they existed. Well, it's reassuring, knowing he knows they existed .The room was quiet for a while. Except the sounds of the clashing plates and that of Landon, who was still eating. Avery waited until he was done with his food. And then, he turned his head to face her. Ready to answer her question. “It's a long story Ava. I'm sure you must have heard a lot about me and they were all true. So with the help of these triplets, I will get back what I have lost.” He explained, making Avery skin crawl in anger. She needs to punish this man for what he did to her. He thinks it's okay to abandon her and the kids, and then start looking for them when he needs them? She was going to make him pay for everything he did to her. “I'm so sorry about that. I hope you find them soon.” She said,her spirit down. She just wants to leave this place and give the triplets a call. She
Chapter 22 :The enemy within “Follow me!” Gianna led Beatrice to the backyard of the house for more privacy. She did not want a situation where any of the servants would spare them or try to eavesdrop on her conversation with her. “How have you been, ma'am!” Beatrice uttered, her tone portraying sadness. She finds it hard to believe Gianna and Landon were no more. She finds it hard to believe they've been separated from each other even though she was glad they did. “So, what do you have for me?” Gianna knew Beatrice came here with bad news about Landon. Gianna told Beatrice to spy on him and probably try to video him anytime he brings someone to the house. “Unfortunately, it's not what you think. It's far beyond what you can imagine.” Beatrice brought out the phone from her bag and showed her a video of Landon and Avery which she had taken.. Beatrice was more excited to tell her about Avery. Of course so far, she had developed raw hatred for her, due to her behaviour. And sh
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
Chapter 31Landon was about to open the hospital ward and enter inside to greet his father when he heard a familiar voice, quickly, he drifted back and lean around the corner of the wall, eavesdropping in their conversation. He saw the person face. It was no other than his step brother, Smith. Slowly, he stretched his hands, trying to have a clue of what smith was doing. He seems to be talking to himself. At first Landon had thought he was having a conversation with his father,not until he realized he was talking to himself. His father seems to be sleeping. These days, the sickness seems to be getting worse daily. Causing him to worry. Landon knows the moment his father kicked the bucket, he would be disown from the family. They will kicked him out and everything he had built and worked so hard for would crash down. It will crumble, thereby making him a looser and making smith to win him. But he can never let that happen. He would do everything he could,to make sure his father stay
Chapter 30: The Game Begins Avery's sight became blurry and dark as she watched Gianna walking away. Her body was cold and frozen. As if she had been electrocuted. Avery didn't notice the effect of Gianna’s words on her until she almost stumbled and fell while trying to enter the house, in fear. Her body was trembling. With a panicked tone, Avery called her friend, Anora who picked up within the span of two minutes. “Hello, , I will be coming to your place. I will stay there with the kids for a while.” She uttered, anxiously waiting for her friend to respond before going ahead to pack a few of her things. “Sure. I will be waiting for your arrival!” assured her and the call came to an end. Without wasting time, Avery quickly walked to her room and began to pack a few of her things she Will be needing. Her mind wasn't at peace here anymore. Not after Gianna had figured out where she stayed. She was afraid Gianna would send people after her and she would be kidnapped. It's jus
Chapter 29: Threat “What are you saying, Ella?” Avery was perplexed by her words. It seems like Ella seems to be joking. “It's true mother. We were afraid. Thinking they would come at us.” Evan added, his body trembling a little. He was still terrified from the incident “They were two men, they walked around for a while and left.” Ethan added, scaring the hell out of Avery. Avery opened her hands and put them into an embrace. The thought of those men breaking into the house and kidnapping them horrific her. What if they've been kidnapped? What would she have done? “Ohh, Avery, you're so stupid!” She curses under her breath, while still hugging them. “I'm really sorry. Mother wouldn't leave you guys this long again.” Avery said as she disengaged from the hug. ******* Gianna had sent two men to confirm the address and to know if that was truly where Avery stayed before going there herself, and indeed, the men came with the information she wanted. She had told them to kid