All Chapters of The Hired Bride: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The next morning , Sloan woke up quite early with groggy eyes ,she was worried sick ,she ties her scarf over her face after having a warm bath Hailey had prepared for her . She put on a short black gown and settled on the couch waiting for Rocky the gardener, she had given him her pearl shaped earrings in a napkin , she was quite tired that evening to retire upstairs so she had given it to him to keep it in her jewelry box since all the maids were busy and he was the only one doing nothing while she takes a stroll with her husband who prepared a romantic surprise later that night. “ ding ding ” The door bell rang“ Come in ” Sloan ordered “ Good morning ma'am ” Rocky greeted taking a slight bow , he was on a baggy joggers and a vest “ ummm .... " She responded “ on my wedding anniversary last week I recalled giving you my pear shaped earrings in a napkin to keep it in my jewelry box , I can't find it ” Sloan said bating her lashes “ I dropped them in your jewelry box

Violet got to Doctor Smith's office , she wore her mask , changed her outfit and drove to the Brooke's limited , Mr Brookes had taught her how to drive so she only calls Jones whenever she feels like . She was enjoying the luxury and respect that came being Vanessa Brookes but her conscience wasn't at rest , she felt she was doing great evil and so built a wall around her giving everyone their own space . “ Good morning Mrs Vanessa ” Norah greeted immediately she alighted her white Bugatti Veyron “ Morning ” Violet responded absent mindedly taking Norah off balance , Did her boss just reply her greeting , Vanessa never replied greetings just mumbled an ' hmmm ' or sometimes walked away without responding . Violet walked into her office on the top floor .she just stepped out of the elevator , Mr Brookes was in the office with Rodney . “ Morning Dad ” Violet greeted Mr Brookes casually as agreed , Mr Brookes hugs her slightly before pecking her cheeks and flashing her smiles an

Next morning The racking and clanking of the plates awoke the sleeping Bessie , she yawned lazily as she lies back on the bed when she heard the one voice she never wants to hear for life. If only wishes were horses then that was one of her many wishes . “ Cinderella Bessie ” Sloan called sarcastically bringing Bessie out of her dream world “ ummm ..... Good morning ma'am ” Bessie stuttered“ oh ! There is nothing good about this morning ” Sloan snorted as she looked at Bessie in disdain “ You ruined my dinner you little wretched maid ” Sloan snapped “ I am sorry ma'am ” Bessie apologized “ No you would tell me why you chose to ruin my happy moments ” Sloan said adamantly“ I didn't mean to ma'am , I don't know what came over me ” Bessie apologized “ i would rather keep my mouth shut than spew rubbish because you have a lot of explaining to do ” Sloan rasped as she threw a test result at Bessie who didn't pick up the paper quickly “ pick it up ” Sloan said coldly as sh

Ryan read the content of the text over and over again as he frowned his face . What was the person trying to play out , why did he set the location at such a distance . His instinct tells him not to go but the hunch to know how is parents died was high so he decided to go and see this person. He picked his blazer , grabbed a coat Incase it might be cold while he returned and a bottle of water from the refrigerator to keep him hydrated. He walked into the elevator on the top floor and punched the button slightly as he sighed softly , he was no doubt in a hurry to meet the supposed writer of the letter . In no time , he strode out of the elevator at the last floor , Rico sat on a couch where the visitors and business clients sat when they arrived . However he sat there at all times because of his Boss . He was nicknamed king of the client's couch because of the manner in which he sat . “ Can I have my keys ? ” he asked interrupting Rico who was lost in the game he was playing “

“ what a beautiful meeting ” A voice interrupted the tensed moment between the ex lovers , he was the last person Ryan expected .“ Long time no see nephew ” Lugard greeted letting out a smile .Ryan wore a frown and displeasure was written all over his face which he did not mask at all . “ What are you doing here ? ” Ryan asked Lugard coldly “ Is that the manner you chose to say hello to an Uncle you have not seen in ages ” Lugard asked sarcastically while Asa only swallowed as she grabbed her Red designer bag .“ I can see you truly love Ryan , such a sad thing he is married now ” Lugard threw an indirect taunt at Asa who never uttered a reply .“ You want to know how and what killed your parents , your curiosity I must commend is out of this world ” Lugard said smiling like a puppy who got a fair share of meat after a long walk . “ You are the one behind the letter ” Ryan said coldly“ Yes if you please ” Lugard replied as he let out a short smile once more “ Why did you not