Fabiola felt consciousness return as if it was far away.
She opened her eyes and sighed feeling sensations coming back into her body…
And her body felt deliciously heavy and languorous.Strange new aches and pains were present in her muscles….
No not pain…it felt pleasant.
She looked around and realized that she was still in the suite.
The stranger was gone now…
She was happy he had left…
It would have been awkward to face him this morning.
She didn’t even know his name yet she had slept with him.
She didn’t feel any regret though…
Desperate times calls for desperate measures.
Her cheeks grew hot recalling that she did it.
She finally did it.
The stickiness in her lower body made her decide to take a shower before going in search of clues about her parents.
Fabiola got up just to see a small red dot flashing in the bag she carried with her, and boom! As if remembering something, she slapped herself violently on the back of the head.
Had she recorded a video of her having sex with that strange man last night? After her diagnosis, she had started recording her life every day with the intention of showing her parents what kind of person she usually was once they found her?
But ...that does not include videos of her having sex with men.
Oh! This is ridiculous, especially in the age of intelligence, where the database is likely to be hacked even if you don't publish it.
In the age of intelligence, no one has privacy.
With that in mind, Fabiola was ready to hit the delete button - but just then the phone beeped and she picked it up.
"I'll keep your bracelet. If you want it, meet me at Prestige Group."
"Scammer," the first thing came to Fabiola's mind was this is a scam message. The bracelet was as valuable as her life, how could she have lost it? "My bracelet is ......" on my wrist, before she could finish the word, she noticed that the bracelet that was on her right wrist was now disappeared!
Where is the bracelet?
She frowned and touched it to be sure that her eyes weren’t playing tricks in her.
But her bracelet was gone.
She quickly hurried into the bedroom and searched everywhere for it…
She tugged the duvet and mattresses…she looked under the bed.
She held her head,frantically.
That bracelet had been with her for as long as she could remember…
It was the only clue she had to finding her parents…
They had left it with her!
She couldn’t lose it! But as she rummaged through any corner of the hotel, there was no sign of it.
That's when she remembered the text message and she confirmed every word on the phone.
Yes, her bracelet had been stolen, and she had been threatened.
"I can't believe that such a handsome looking man is a thief! It's really a waste of his face." Fabiola couldn't help but spitefully curse, while taking a quick shower. Then she took a taxi to the address on the text message.
It seemed that this man had planned this beforehand, otherwise how could he have agreed to her request since he was that handsome?
She would definitely let him know what would happen if he offended her! Luckily, the video had not been deleted, and Fabiola smiled wickedly at the thought.
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In the Prestige Group building.
"Sir, are you sure you're driving the right way?" Fabiola looked at the magnificent building in front of her and opened her mouth wide in shock. A thief living in such a luxurious place?
Before she could get used to it, a man in a suit, stood in front of her.
“Hello there…are you Miss Brosnan?”
She looked up to see a man with a polite smile on his face.
Her teeth clenched.
It appears he was waiting for her and he might know her purpose of being here.
Him and that psycho stranger had better cooperate peacefully…
This is war!
“Where is my bracelet?!”She barked.
The man smiled.”Mr Martini asked me to see you in.I’m his assistant,Juan Carlos but you can call me Carlos from now on.Please follow me.“
His assistant? This person looked pretty decent, Fabiola frowned...was the thief in a good position?
Whatever, she was going to get her bracelet back no matter who he is.
It arrived at a floor and they got out,Fabiola followed Carlos up to a door.
She looked up the door and saw a name inscripted on it.
“CEO: Lorenzo MARTINI.”
Carlos knocked on it.
“Come in.”A deep voice replied.
Fabiola had been inwardly puzzled since she had entered the building; she had assumed that the thief lived in some dark basement, not a luxurious building with expensive carpets. Besides, someone so rich would have no reason to steal her bracelet. Her bracelet was priceless to her, but to such a rich man, it shouldn't be worth as much as his own reputation. But it wasn't until she heard a familiar voice that she was sure of one thing - her bracelet had indeed been taken by the man inside.
No matter how powerful this man was, she was going to get her bracelet back.
The door opened and Fabiola felt an intense pressure as she walked in, and she looked to the source of the pressure: the man was dressed in a hand-tailored, expensive suit that set off his strong figure. He was even more attractive in his clothes than he had been last night, except his face was no longer amiable.
His hawk-like eyes were staring coldly at her.
No, she couldn't be afraid, she still got something on this man. Fabiola silently cheered herself up in her mind.
"Give me back my bracelet!" Fabiola straightened her spine and said coldly.
The man's sharp eyes swept to her. "Where did you get this bracelet?"
"It's none of your business. Give me back my bracelet. "She couldn't help but raise her voice again as if she would not lose to the man and look tough.
"I'll say it one last time, where did the bracelet come from?" The man frowned and his eyes became even more stern.
Having said that, the man abruptly got up and walked in her direction, and with every step he took closer, Fabiola felt unconfident.
"Refusing to talk? It's stolen, isn't it?" The man said mockingly.
Fabiola felt slapped, like a puppy whose tail had been stepped on. It was a secret she didn't want to bring up, she had a shady past, but she was forced to.
And she didn't have to give an account of her past to someone of such bad character.
"So you refuse to give it back to me?" Fabiola held her head up, her stubborn eyes not backing down in the slightest.
Touching the camera in her bag, she sneered. "In that case, there's no point in communicating." “If you don’t give me back my bracelet right now.I’ll post a video of us from last night.I know how bad you rich people hate scandals.I’m sure you wouldn’t want that.”
The man stopped a few centimeters from her and she could see his strong pecs under his shirt.It was so close that Fabiola didn't dare to breathe, she only had to breathe and the man could feel how fast her heart was beating at the moment."So, that's your last straw?" Lorenzo snickered.The man's hot breath sprayed on her face and Fabiola tried to back away, but there was no longer a gap between her back and the wall." Carlos," the man said towards the outside.Fabiola didn't know what the man was calling his assistant in for and she didn't dare to make a move."Introduce the young lady to some of the media, she has something on her hands that she wants to break." The man instructed to his assistant.Fabiola's eyes widened, what did he mean by that?Scaring her?Fabiola clenched her fists and questioned, "You don't believe I have the video in my hands?""Why not? Of course I believe you came prepared." Fabiola was even more puzzled as she tried to push the man away, to find out what
"Marry me."What? Fabiola's eyes widened again; she was like taking a roller coaster today. She thought she was going to be sold to some mafia boss as a bargaining chip for his business.But she never thought that he would ask for this!A marriage? And with her?!Was he being serious right now?She was seeking for a way to let these women know that she wanted nothing to do with him.She wanted these women off her back and he wants her to be his wife.She burst out laughing…He’s just joking and why would he choose her anyway…“You’re filthy rich…you can choose any woman you want for this joke…why me?”"I guess that’s because you are cheeky enough. Your determination to fight me in spite of everything convinced me that you are not someone who gives in easily, and as you can see, any woman who has been involved with me has been attacked by other women, and most women can't handle that. But you, as tenacious as a cockroach, will be a perfect candidate taking the position as my wife."Coc
"Ouch! You bitch, watch out!"If you hit the baby in my belly, can you afford for it?"As soon as Fabiola headed up and saw who she had collided with, the only word popped into her mind was, bitch.It was her ex-boyfriend...Dante Ramos and beside him was her best friend well...she could say ex-best friend as well...Nadia Gustavo.They hadn't been friends since Fabiola found out Nadia was in Dante Ramos' bed.Fabiola rubbed her nose where it had been bumped and impatiently said, "Move, good dog." After saying that, she didn't even want to look at them.However, when she was just about to go downstairs her hand held. "Fabiola, is that really you?" The man's voice showed how he was surprised at seeing her. But Fabiola only felt disgust at the moment.She glanced at his hand that was still on her arm, resisted the urge to vomit, and withdrew her arm with all her strength.She said expressionlessly, "Please behave yourself, Mr. Ramos. I don't want to get my clothes dirty with trash."A man
After leaving the City Hall, Fabiola was taken by Lorenzo to a luxury store.She had refused, cause she thought everything was just an acting, and it was inappropriate to spend so much money on her. But in the end, being pressed by Lorenzo's powerful aura, she had to give in."You are my wife now, so you should consider my reputation." Lorenzo finished with a cold face and stepped aside to pick up the phone.He seemed to be quite busy. Judged from the fact that he had doubled the market value of the Prestige Group several times in just a few months since he took office as its president, he is certainly not an idle man.Fabiola turned her back on him, making faces and sticking her tongue out. Then she followed the beauty assistant (BA) who came to entertain her to the fitting room.It was Fabiola's first time feeling that being rich was really cool. She didn't even have to think about whether her money was enough, and those BAs were just waiting for her at the fitting room door with th
The launch party was so quiet that everyone's heartbeat could even be heard, and Fabiola felt like her throat was tightly pinched by a large hand.She felt breathless.It hurts! A stinging pain then came from the palm of her hand, and she looked into Lorenzo's encouraging eyes, which signaled that she should continue.It was a past she didn't want to look back on, and she didn't expect Nadia to be vicious enough to really try to destroy her. When they were still good friends, Fabiola opened her heart and told Nadia about the unpleasant past, which was used as a sword to stab her.Lorenzo stared at his assistant and soon there were bodyguards in suits standing next to Nadia, but they were stopped by Fabiola who shook her head.Nadia still underestimated her, and she wasn't the weak little girl she had been.She cleared her throat and said loudly, "That lady is right. I do have a criminal record."With her words, the media exploded again. Not waiting for the media’s questions, she conti
Since Lorenzo has made it known that Fabiola is his wife, she can no longer return to her rented room.She was taken to Lorenzo's luxurious villa.No sooner had the car pulled up in front of the golden gates than Fabiola was stunned by the sight before her, but at the same time she became frightened that she was getting used to it and would find it difficult to return to her previous life."Hello madam, I am the butler here. The young master has instructed me to take you to his bedroom."Fabiola was still in a daze when an older man of about sixty years of age approached.Lorenzo hadn't come back with her, he had told the driver to bring her over after explaining that something had come up at work.Lorenzo's bedroom? But they were faking their marriage, were they really going to sleep together?"Madame?" The butler spoke up again."Oh, yes." Fabiola nodded, presumably because Lorenzo didn't want anyone to find out they were in fake marriage, and she didn't want to cause him any more t
"WHAT?!"But, we're fake couple." Fabiola reminded him with a pouting lip.However, Lorenzo ignored her.Fabiola looked around the room and apart from a bed, there was only a sofa seat. Judging by the current weather, even though the room was warm, she still might catch a cold after a night without a blanket.Gritting her teeth, she decided to go to bed.It wasn't like she hadn't slept with him before, and with Lorenzo's sexy body and handsome face, she didn’t lose anything.Only as soon as she laid down, Lorenzo's whole body pressed up against her."You..." Fabiola exclaimed and subconsciously tried to push him away when he covered her mouth."Don't make a sound unless you don't want to know about the bracelet." Lorenzo threatened her, gesturing for her to look out the door.It took Fabiola a moment to realize that someone was eavesdropping outside."Scream." Lorenzo ordered, and Fabiola, knowing it was for show, went submissive and moaned.Moaning for almost half an hour, Fabiola go
Upon entering the villa, Fabiola, even having seen Lorenzo's previous house, was still amazed by the sight.Fabiola tried to hide how nervous she felt…She had never been in the midst of rich people before.Sergio,an old butler welcomed them in with a smile.“Sir Diego is in his study.”Sergio informed them as they walked into the house."Wait on the ground floor while I see Grandpa in the study." Just entering the living room, Lorenzo left these words and went straight upstairs, leaving Fabiola who was at a loss."Young lady, this way please." The old butler was just about to lead her to the sofa when a middle-aged woman with delicate make-up came over.But she showed a strong look of contempt; she didn’t welcome Fabiola.This must be Lorenzo's calculating stepmother.Lorenzo usually lived in town and it had taken them an hour to come over to the villa. During the trip he had given a brief account of his relationship with his father and his stepmother.After listening to his story, sh