Chapter: chapter EightAfter hugging for a while, Ivy finally slept off in his arms. Chris had intended to take her to another place but since she was already sleeping, he just ordered the driver to take them home. Immediately the car stopped moving. Ivy woke up. "Where are we?" She asked drowsily. "Home." He simply replied and got out of the car. He opened the car door for her and stretched out his hand to her."Am not going inside. Just take me to my place." Ivy said. She didn't even take her time to look at the house when she rushed out in the morning but from the little she could see, she knew the house was magnificent."Then you leave me no choice.""Hm..." She was about to ask what he meant when he leaned into the car and carried her out. "Put me down!" She said while struggling to be out down."I'd advise you to stop struggling. You might be putting the workers in trouble. If they should as much as see your bare legs, I'll pull their eyes out." He warned her and that worked. She shut her mouth a
Last Updated: 2025-05-07
Chapter: Chapter Seven"The hell?!" Chris groaned. He knew that voice. He turned his face to look and his suspicions were confirmed. "This thing is your daughter?" He asked the state Secretary Mr Lane. "Yes. This is my darling daughter." Mr. Lane said beaming. "Shyla Lane." He introduced.Shyla walked in with confidence but when she saw another woman sitting beside Chris, her smile disappeared. She had begged her father to set this meeting. If Chris wouldn't accept her because she was working as a secretary under him then, she needed to come out as who she really was. She wasn't some low-life who he would treat like the way they did in the morning. She was thrown out like a piece of dirt. "We meet again boss, or should I just call you Chris?" She said confidently extending her hand for a handshake. "Is this why you decided to waste my time?" Chris asked Mr. Lane who was looking at his daughter lovingly. "Yes. She came back from out of the country three months ago and had decided to keep a very low profi
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Chapter: Chapter SixIvy spent the rest of the morning doing nothing. Today was a Saturday and she had no class. The twins had taken their precious time to find her an outfit for tonight. They'd even gone as far as helping her wash her hair. It was already 5 pm and she will start getting dressed any moment now. She had been on edge as well. Yesterday, she had been drunk. Alcohol had pushed her into making a move while today will be different. She would be very sober. She had promised herself that she would not take even a sip of alcohol today.She was lost in her thoughts when Gianna dropped a box on the table in front of her. "For you...""What this?" Ivy asked with a raise of her eyebrow. "A very handsome young man brought it over. Apparently, your boyfriend sent it." Gemma said and flopped down beside Ivy.Ivy opened the wrapped box with care and what she found inside amazed her. In it was a gown. When they carefully took it out, they realized it was from the famous cloth brand Elites. Their pieces c
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Chapter: Chapter FiveIt had taken every ounce of self-control Chris could mutter for him not to leave his office and rush over to Ivy's house to take her away. He was regretting his decision. He should have told her he was coming to pick her up by four instead of seven pm. Now, he only wished time could be faster. "That is all sir, sir?" Chris heard a voice saying faintly and then, he felt a hand massaging his shoulder."What the hell!!" He jumped at the sudden touch. What the fuck? He looked at who had the nerves to touch him and it was none other than his secretary. "Are you out of your mind?" He asked her angrily."I have been calling your name for a while now but you didn't Answer me and I thought you were sleeping because you were tired. I then decided to massage you a little." She said and made to touch him. He jerked away from her touch and said. "What's your name again?" "Shyla... That's my name." She answered with a coy smile."Okay. Get out and clear your table. You are fired!" Chris said to
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Chapter: Chapter Four"You could become my wife if you wish. How about that?" Chris asked while staring into her eyes. Ivy was left speechless. Is there something wrong with his head? Was this the man she was always crushing on? "I never said that." She answered. "If I want to become your wife, will you get married to me?" She asked as an afterthought."Yes. Well go to the registry and get married at once." He said like it was the most normal thing in the world. "We could go right now." He added and made to turn away."Wait, Mr. Chris Evans! What the hell is wrong with you?" She screamed at him."Why? You don't want to get married today? Will tomorrow be better?" He asked. He knew she wasn't buying the idea but he wanted her and he was going to get her even if it meant marrying her. That will even be better. He smirked as he ran the thought of her as his wife in his mind. "By the way, don't call me Mr. You should call me Chris." He added."Chris or whatever. I will not get married to you or Anyone else. I
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Chapter: Chapter Three "Holy hell!!""This must be my lucky day!!" The twins exclaimed at once. Ivy was frozen to the spot. It was none other than Chris fucking Evans. He was standing outside their door. Ivy couldn't help swallowing anything. He looked like a fine sculpture standing there. What was he even doing at her house? She didn't want to believe he was here for her."I take it that you all know why am here?" They heard him say and that pulled them out of their trance. Lincoln moved out of the way and ushered him inside "Please come in." While the twins rushed to pick up their scattered bags and shoes. Chris felt like snapping the head of the guy who had opened the door. He knows who he is. He is Ivy's childhood friend. According to the information he had gotten, she lived with two girls who are twins and from Australia. Why then is he in their house so early in the morning? He was still contemplating on how to kill him when he saw the person he came for. Ivy Blaze. She was still putting on his c
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Chapter: chapter fourteenOlivia's mind was finally put at ease. She looked at her brother and they shared a secret smile. Their plan had worked. "Okay! Good night Daddy" She smiled and hugged him then, whispered into his ear. "You better make good use of tomorrow."Bella watched the father and children hug then sent him off. Looking back, she found Olivia and Oliver waiting for her. "Why are you both staring at me like that?""We just have something to ask you," Oliver said with his arms crossed over his chest. His action made Bella realize just how much he looked like Luke. Yes, they are practically Identical but she now found their actions quite similar as well. "Why do I feel scared?"Olivia smiled at her like she was the child and said. "Don't be scared Mommy, we just have a few questions that's all." Bella looked from one to the other trying to guess what they wanted to ask her about. But their face showed nothing. "Fine, let's take a seat."They all sat down and Bella urged them to go on. "Mom, what's
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Chapter: Chapter thirteen She had just agreed to call Luke over for dinner, and the moment she uttered those words, Olivia had nearly exploded with excitement. “Mom! You mean it? Daddy’s coming over?” Olivia’s eyes shone, her little hands clenched into excited fists as she bounced on her toes. "You'll really call him over?" She added.Bella stared at her daughter, surprised at just how much joy the news brought her. Had she been hindering her children's happiness? seeing Olivia so elated made Bella’s chest tighten. How long had Olivia been hoping for this moment?Bella sighed, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. Meanwhile, Oliver stood a few steps behind his sister, his reaction much more reserved. He was calm and composed. Bella studied him, searching for signs of excitement, but his expression remained neutral. Still, there was a quiet flicker in his blue eyes, betraying the emotions he was trying to keep hidden. Bella sighed, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “Yes, but only if you both beh
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Chapter: Chapter TwelveBella couldn't move a muscle after Luke left. She thought she knew it all. She had thought everything had happened as she thought. Her mother was murdered. They murdered her mother... She had been a fool to think they Loved her at one time. Who would have thought? 'Bella, you've been a fool.' She lamented. She didn't know how long she was sitting there but her grandmother's voice brought her back to the present."Bella... Why are you crying? Did he do anything to hurt you?" Her grandmother asked as she held Bella's hand affectionately. "Grandma... What should I do? What do you think I should do?'' She sobbed. "You could start by telling me exactly what happened to you. You could start by telling me all that you've kept bottled up inside you. " Her grandmother urged. Bella knew it was time to open up. She had kept it bottled up for too long. Her grandmother had never pressured her into talking about all that had happened before she had been sent back to Nigeria. "Grandma... Am sorr
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Chapter: Chapter Eleven''Answers,” he said simply. “And this time, I’m not leaving until I get them.”Bella was frozen to the spot after hearing him. "Answers to what?" She asked him."Bella, when were you planning to tell me about the kids?" He asked with a look Bella couldn't explain. She had been scared that such a day would come. A day where he would take the children away from her. "Or, you never planned to tell me about them," Luke asked while watching her keenly. He could see very clearly the emotions that passed across her face. Fear? Was she scared of him? Why? There was no reason why she should be scared of him. Luke thought as he watched and waited for her answer. "Kids... What kids? What...are you talking about?" Bella asked shakily. "Bella, calm down... You look scared. Why don't we go somewhere quiet so we can talk? I am not here to hurt you... Believe me." He said in a way to calm her. She was already shaking and he could see beads of sweat on her head. What could she be thinking? Bella lo
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Chapter: Chapter tenHer purse and car keys fell from her hands at the sight of who was standing there...Bella froze in place, her heart pounding erratically. She struggled to process the sight of Luke standing at her door. He looked impossibly composed, his tailored black suit fitting him like a glove, his sharp features betraying nothing of the emotions she imagined he must be feeling. For a moment, Bella couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think. Her children, standing behind her, exchanged confused glances before Oliver spoke.“Mom? Is something wrong?” he asked cautiously.Bella snapped out of her trance, her maternal instincts kicking in. She bent to pick up her purse and car keys, her hands trembling as she did so. Straightening up, she forced a smile onto her face and turned to her children.“Go back inside for a moment, okay? Mommy needs to handle something,” she said, her voice unnaturally bright.Oliver and Olivia hesitated, glancing curiously at Luke before obeying their mother’s request. As soon as t
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Chapter: Chapter nineBella was very curious but she knew her grandmother wasn't ready to answer her questions. She just hoped she didn't get to see him again. The next day, Bella had gotten to the restaurant with the fear that she would meet Luke there but she was quite surprised when she didn't meet him there. She went into her room on the fourth floor and dropped her bag. As she passed the second floor, she was tempted to take a look at his usual seat and she did. He still wasn't there. As the day progressed, wondered why he didn't show up. She hoped he had gone back to where he came from. She didn't want anything to link her to the life she lived before being sent away to Nigeria. Her stepmother and sister had done her a great favor. Nigeria became her gateway. Now, she earns more than she would have ever imagined. The day ended and she still didn't feel that piercing stare that she had been feeling for days now. She was a lot happier when she got home that day and her children noticed. "You look be
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