LOGINBlurb Five years ago, the 18-year-old Mia was the most naive Italian teenager ever. The people she trusted took away her inheritance, identity, and fiance. Finally, she was thrown into the bed of a stranger. That night changed everything in her life. Five years later, she returned to Italy as a world-class model with a secret child. "Mommy, take a quick peek at that handsome uncle", the small girl with a ponytail cupped her cheeks and had a dreamy look on her face. Mia sighed and replied, "Chiara, don't forget our agreement. Anyway, that stranger is not half as handsome as your Dad". The said stranger had a darkened expression on his face. His subordinates felt the urge to laugh but his oppressive aura wouldn't let them do it. That was the first time their boss met a woman who wasn't afraid of offending him. Mia's goals upon her return are only three. One, bring down her enemies and take back her inheritance. Two, Restore her identity as an Arturo. Three, Find the man from that night. What if fate has other plans for her?
View MoreChapter 1 : ONE NIGHT STAND
Elaine's POV
'Damn it, Why of all people it's him you had slept! Your sister Davina is engaged to him!'
I look at Duke Hayes who is sleeping peacefully on my side and was totally naked in front of me which let me see his sex muscular body. This is the body I touched yesterday?!
'Fuck! Maybe I should get out of there and quit swooning on his body before he wakes up!'
I quietly get out of bed without making a sound, grab my clothing, and go into the bathroom to change back into my clothes. When I eventually changed back, Duke Hayes was still sleeping, which is really a good thing. I exited the room as quickly as I could.
I really hope he doesn't recall what transpired last night and, more importantly, that he doesn't remember me at all, please God!!
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"Ela, you're home! Where have you been?" my mother said as she spotted me entering through the door.
I instantly look at her, trying not to show her my panicked emotion in my eyes.
I smiled at her and explained, "Good morning mum, I just slept over at my friend Kate's house."
Mom's eyebrows raised in speculation: "Are you sure about that Ela? Because I heard through your sister Davina that you were out with her in the bar last night and you were spotted leaving with a man."
Davina spotted Duke and me leaving the bar yesterday?! I'm completely screwed.
"Mo...m let me expl-"
"Mom, you don't tease Ela that much, and she's an adult, you know? Ela knows what she's doing, and I warned you it might not be Ela I saw last night," Davina abruptly interrupted and appeared in front of us with a large smile on her face.
"See mum, after I went to the bar with Davina, I went to Kate's place to sleep in there since I was so wasted. "
Mom looked at both me and Davina, dubious, to ensure we were telling her the truth "Okay, just make sure nothing has occurred, but if something has happened, you should let me know so I can meet that man."
"OK, mum, but nothing has occurred, so relax!" I answered nervously, emphasizing the word nothing.
"Good, better not for your virginity is for your future spouse and don't be like your mom and dad met in a nightclub which leads to one night stand and marriage," she advised in a serious tone, citing their own experience with Dad.
"Of course, mum! I won't be like that," I defended as I became more worried.
"It's remarkable you grasp my argument; nonetheless, you should take a bath because you stink," mum replied.
After that, she walked away from me and went downstairs; gosh, now I'm feeling even more awful for lying to my mother about what truly occurred last night. But I don't have a choice; I don't want my parents to be disappointed in what I've done.
I heard Davina chuckle at me, reminding me that she was still standing right in front of me. "Ela, you should see your fear expressions when mum questions you about what occurred last night," she teases me while restraining her laugh.
I glare at her, annoyed, "whatever Dav, it's your own fault that you asked me to the bar last night!" I yelled.
What occurred last night would not have happened if I had not gone there, but now since I can't change anything, I simply hope everything is forgotten and things return to normal tomorrow.
Davina gasps in astonishment as she understands what I said "so something did happen with-" she looks around to check if anybody is present and quietly whispers "Duke Hayes my ex-fiance?"
What the hell does that mean? How did she... right Davina spotted us leaving the bar together last night. What did she just say?!
"What do you mean by ex-fiance?" I questioned, confused.
"You didn't know? Last night Duke Hayes phoned father in a drunken condition and said he was canceling our marriage because he just fucked someone at the bar," Davina revealed.
WHAT?!
After hearing what Davina had said to me, my entire body suddenly lost strength. But I hold onto the wall to support myself from falling in the floor.
What the earth was he thinking when he said it to our father?! Worse, it's all my fault; if I hadn't slept with Duke Hayes the night before, everything would have been different.
"Oh my goodness Ela, you could have seen how your face went whiter when you heard that, your expression was so epic and if I had my camera right now, I would have snapped a photo and framed it in my room," Davina said, laughing even louder at my reaction.
"Davina Cai!" I yelled angrily at her. "It's not amusing!"
"Sorry, sis, it's just enjoyable gazing at your diverse emotions," she explained.
I smack her shoulder hard in rage because I couldn't stand it any longer. "Fuck you Davina!" I scream at her.
"That hurts Ela!" Davina exclaimed, rubbing the shoulder I had just struck.
"You deserve it for making fun of me!" I said.
Davina simply clicked her tongue at me in displeasure. "Anyway, I was telling the truth in part when my engagement with Duke Hayes was canceled," Davina remarked.
"Whatever, I'm not going to be tricked by the things you're speaking to me," I answered, no longer believing her.
"Even if I claim you've been Duke Hayes' fiance since the beginning?" Davina said.
"Yes I won't believe any lies you are sayi- wait what did you say?!" I asked in surprised voice when I realized what Davina had said.
Davina simply grinned at my reaction. "Where is the 'I won't trust any lies you're telling' something?" she teased.
"Shut up and just say it again!" I said angrily at her as I stared at her with murderous eyes.
"Which part when my engagement with Duke Hayes is cancelled?" Davina teased again, seeming to be perplexed by my question.
"One more warning, Davina Cai, and you're dead to me!" I told her again.
She smirked and arched her eyebrows at me, "are you sure you can murder me darling sister? Your lovely and innocent sister?" she teased.
Now it's my time to smirk at her, "what if I can murder you even if you're my sister?" I said solemnly.
"Elaine, that's not a nice joke," Davina said, terrified.
"Then tell me, Davina, if you don't want to die right now," I said.
Before responding again, Davina took a deep breath and looked at me solemnly.
"Dear sis, you have been Duke Hayes' fiance Elaine since the beginning, I don't know the complete truth but ask mum or dad about it," Davina replied.
What?!
With trembling hands, she picked up the fountain pen and hesitated before she sealed her fate on the paper.Carlo thought that Mia had changed her mind and fear gripped him for a second."Uncle, please do your best to make sure my parent's company survives", she sniffed gently."You don't have to be worried, the company is in safe hands", he rubbed her head and patted her shoulders.The old lady was full of excitement."Quickly, get some rest and enough food. I bet you have not been sleeping properly these few days".An order was given to the kitchen staff to prepare whatever she felt like eating.Her 360-degree change in behavior made Mia shocked. For the first time in her life, she felt sweet and loved the feeling of being cared for.For as long as she could remember, the old woman was her paternal grandmother. However, the way she treats her makes her think that she is not her granddaughter.This is because there has always been a clear difference between the way she treats Aurora
An aggressive knock on the door woke Mia up. Taking her time to bathe properly, she came out feeling refreshed.Perhaps the person on the other side of the door was persistent in disturbing her peaceful morning.Abruptly opening the door, Aurora didn't have much time to change her ugly expression and it was caught by Mia."I'm sorry, did I wake you up?" Flashing a sweet smile, she found a comfortable spot to sit."I saw everything on the internet yesterday. They don't know much about you yet their tongue is vicious".At this point, Mia had no choice but to burst into tears and seek comfort in the arms of Aurora."It's alright little cousin, we know you are not half as bad as they think '', rubbing her hair, Aurora's lips arched mysteriously.Mia almost had the urge to think about what she had said. Nevertheless, she tossed it to the back of her mind. It sounded pleasant but something was missing."Shopping for some dinner gowns can lift your spirit. Come on, get dressed, and let's gra
In a certain car towards Mia's left, the man holding the steering kept peeking at her from time to time.The soft breathing of the man in the back seat whose features were hidden by darkness indicated that was fast asleep."Get her to come in", with his eyes closed"Boss… Sir'', he was stunned because he knew his boss had been sleeping peacefully.Radiating a dangerous aura from the back, he sighed gently.His subordinates usually behave as if they are dumb.Getting out of the car, the subordinate took quick strides toward the girl in a patient's gown."Hey, hello Miss"Mia was so absorbed in her thoughts that she flinched when she was tapped on the shoulders."Miss, My boss would like to give you a ride"."Is it free of charge?" she sneered visibly. "All of them are the same. So disappointing!" Muttering under her breath, Mia walked slowly towards the car. The assistant helped her open the door and she got in."Thank you sir for offering to help me", she stuck her face to the windsc
Casting some frantic glances around the room, her lips dropped in irritation."Where is my cousin?" her voice sounded hoarse and a nurse quickly helped her drink some water."She came here briefly and left".The Doctor sighed and left the two ladies alone in case the patient needed to relieve herself.After wetting her throat, she asked "Can I have your phone, please? I need to make a call"."I……. I….. Okay", the nurse stuttered.On getting the little mobile phone, Mai smiled brightly and typed in a string of numbers she knew by heart.Placing it beside her left ear, she listened to the automated ringing of the phone. Mia counted down in her heart that soon the man she treasures would pick up.After three consecutive times, he did not pick up the call. The light in her eyes dimmed and she reluctantly handed back the phone."In case the person calls back, please tell him that a certain Mia Arturo called", she laid down and drew the blanket to her chin level.The nurse took that as a cu






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