When Rubby Cavilton’s long-term boyfriend, Nolan, betrays her, she turns to a mysterious billionaire CEO, Alexander Wolfe, to help her seek revenge. What starts as a fake engagement turns into a whirlwind romance, filled with drama, secrets, and unexpected twists. As Rubby navigates her heartbreak, Alexander’s past and family dynamics threaten their fragile connection, leaving both of them to reconsider what truly matters.
View MoreRUBBY'S POV My lips parted against my wish as I took in the taste of his tongue. He tasted like a particular whiskey my father enjoyed, he must have been drinking.Slowly his hands moved to my throat, and I was forced to open my mouth even more."Your tongue," he whispered.He claimed it immediately I brought out my tongue.My legs wobbled under me, and I fought hard to not wrap my hands around his neck.For a minute or more, I was lost. This wasn't what I came to do, but this man here had so much influence over me, one I never knew he had until now.I desperately wished the whole drama would end, I wished all this never even happened in the first place. Slowly, his hands left my neck and slid down my waist. I fought back a moan; yes, he owned me; I had never felt this way, not even in the three years with Nolan.His arms wrapped around my waist, and held me gently. That was my place, yes, in his arms.I enjoyed it for some moment before I summoned the courage to push him away."Sto
RUBBY'S POV My nose flared in anger. How dare he ask him not to show remorse? Does he even care?"Why are you kneeling!" Alex shouted again, even the driver was confused.The veins in his head had all popped out now, he was more annoyed than he had been the entire week.The driver muttered a please and stood up."Get in the car, we aren't home yet."Before he could enter the car, too, I held him back. "What's this supposed to mean? Have you no conscience? How dare you? He tried to kill my father, and even if he was coerced, have I no right to know about such decisions before you take such drastic actions? Is there no better approach to this? It's on the news; it's everywhere; think of my mother, how deeply she's hurt, think of my father who now lives in constant fear for his life; what about me?" My voice broke as I spoke.Alex took a few steps forward and made sure he stood very close to me. I used that opportunity to take in his features. He had suddenly become so rough, his beard
RUBBY'S POV"What's going on? You just left without saying anything.""I'm fine, Josh; stay safe.""If you don't tell me what's going on now, I will have your phone tracked, and I will come there," Josh threatened."You threatening me with that voice," I giggled."Tell me what's going on, please," he whispered, and my little heart fell, but not completely."The news, did you see it?""I haven't checked, you can tell me.""Well, Alex ordered the release of his driver," I answered and wished I saw his face to know his exact reaction. "The law does not allow it, does it? How was he able to pull such strings? Wait, has he no regard for a human life?"I exhaled sharply, "he believes his driver is innocent, someone must have sent him.""Doesn't change the fact that he is an accomplice does it?"I shook my head as though he could see me. "No, it doesn't; I don't know what he is up to." I sounded sad, and I couldn't tell why."So where are you?" He asked cheerfully."I'm at the ho...." I cau
RUBBY'S POV My Jaw dropped and my whole body stiffened. I watched in horror as Nolan's body dropped slowly."Nolan, Nolan," I called yet no response. I turned quickly to see the sniper walking away quickly. I swear I knew that walking step, but I waved it away; I was probably imagining things."Somebody help get an ambulance," I shouted. I dialled the 911 number immediately, and soon an ambulance arrived. While I watched them wheel him into the van, I Suddenly felt cursed. Why does something lead Everybody to the hospital? First, Dad, then Josh, and now Nolan.I stared at the lady one more time; she acted as though she had not seen what happened or even heard me scream.I was tempted to go after her, but I decided to follow the van carrying Nolan's almost lifeless body.He was about to say something, and it looked as though he was shot because he was about to expose something tangible.I followed them till we entered a ward. "Please wait here," the main nurse said to me, but I saw
RUBBY'S POV "Did you shout intentionally?" "My leg really hurt," he groaned in pain again "Argh!""Oh that's enough pretence for the day," I rolled my eyes."Will you sleep in the hospital today?" He whispered."No, I need to go see Dad.""I can come with you if you wish.""Josh, you won't leave this bed until late tomorrow.""I will wait till you are back tomorrow; I will make sure Mrs Sarah helps you settle properly."The minute he mentioned Mrs Sarah, I remembered how shocked Alex had been when he saw her."Uhm," I cracked my throat, thinking of the best approach to asking the question."Go ahead, ask me," he said as though he was reading my thoughts."Who is Mrs Sarah?" I blurted. That wasn't the way I wanted to ask, but that was how it rolled out."She's is a human being like you and I, why did you ask?""I know she's human, I'm asking who she is to you and Alex."He looked shocked for a minute, then quickly regained composure. Typical Josh."Rubby, don't you see the uniform sh
ALEXANDER'S POV "Josh Wolfe, bullet injury," I explained to a nurse."A minute, let me check the records."I nodded in response and stepped outside to allow her to do her work.Minutes later she returned with a file. "Josh Wolfe, but not bullet injury. Who are you to him?"I was tempted to ask what injury it was classified under, but decided against it, It was unprofessional for a nurse to give me such details, so I would rather not ask."His brother. Alexander Wolfe," I showed her my complimentary card."This way.""Brother indeed," I scoffed."I will take it from here, thank you," I said to the nurse smiling.She bowed slightly and left. Now left alone, I took a deep breath before pushing open the door.The sight I met ruined my day and the days that were to come. Rubby sat very close to him and was running her hand through his hair. What's worse was that she was smiling.I cracked my throat to announce my presence. They turned in unison, and Josh's face changed instantly, the wide
ALEXANDER'S POV "What? I should marry Annie?" She came closer. "He's got months to live, another family needs to succeed him, that's how it's been for generations. Josh found out about the illness and showed up; Annie is more than willing and able to settle down with you if Rubby isn't ready. Since you've won the first stage already, getting married shouldn't be an issue. He needs to be alive to see you wed and sign the complete transfer of ownership."I looked around to be sure she was speaking to me, and yes she was."How did you get Kevin to back out?" "I didn't," she whispered. "He chose to after I spoke to him about Josh.""And how did Josh find out?" "I honestly don't know, someone inside might be working for him."I smiled. "Is this it? Is this you mom? All this for what?""For your good," she replied and made to touch me but I moved backwards a bit."Stay right there, I don't even know who you are."She looked hurt, rather I would say I hurt her with those words."Do you n
ALEXANDER'S POV "Mom, I'm not here for your games, so please answer me. I've got a lot to handle.""Here," she placed the plate before me. "Best served with pineapple."My hands were visibly shaking now. I forced myself to stand still, yet all my mind screamed was to turn both the table and the food upside down."If you don't answer me, Mom, I would walk out of this door, and you might not see me again."The fake smile on her face vanished as she sat down slowly."And don't bother lying to me. I've even seen Josh's mother, the same one you said was dead."I expected a heavy reaction, it's been fifteen years or more, she should at least look shocked, but I didn't get any reaction."Really, Mom? You knew all these while? Is there something else I don't know?"She sat upright now and faced me. "Alex you can go.""What?" My jaw dropped."You threatened to walk out minutes ago right? Please do. I will talk to you when it's convenient. Just know whatever I'm doing is for your good.""Good,
ALEXANDER'S POV "Now that you've seen me, you can leave," the Lady hissed and walked away.I stared after her with my mouth wide open.Now, I was confused about what had happened. I swear I had no gun on me. Whatever weapon injured Josh came from him, not me. Funny enough, the weapon was nowhere to be found after Rubby drove off. I exhaled deeply, why was I even surprised? I'm sure It was Josh's plan, to paint me as a horrible person in front of Rubby, and I must confess, he did quite a good job. Just see how he injured himself to get into her good books, it was a game well played.Now that wasn't the most shocking thing. The most shocking thing was seeing Josh's mother, whom we all believed was dead, worse still, in that maid attire. Who could have believed that after fifteen years she wasn't dead after all, and to think that she had been in the same city as us gave me the creeps."Was mom lying? Or was she the one that lied?" I muttered.The rain had stopped completely now, so I
RUBBY'S POV It was the perfect ring. Gold, simple and not overpriced. Nolan would really like it. Tomorrow was going to be our third anniversary, and since he wasn't going to pop the question, I decided to do it myself. I mean, what could go wrong? I mean, I didn't see what was holding us back anyway. We were in love, both financially capable with very supportive parents. So everything added up. There wasn't any reason to hold off anymore. “I can't believe you're doing this,” Trisha, my best friend muttered. “Proposing to Nolan? That's crazy, girl!” “No, it's not,” I debunked immediately. “There is absolutely nothing wrong with a girl proposing to her man. We've been together for three years and I understand that Nolan is somewhat shy. Maybe he wants to do this but doesn't know how to go about it. It's Nolan after all.”“Unbelievable!” She huffed looking sulky as hell. Trish was no happy with the idea of me proposing and kept forbidding it but she had to know that nothing was goi...
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