โWow, the view from up here is stunning.โ Camille exclaimed with a smile.โDo you love it?โโOf course,โ She smiled.Cole stared at her beautiful smile, she turned, and he quickly diverted his gaze. โWhat do you want to take?โ He asked.โNo itโs fine. Iโm okay.โ She said with a smile.Cole insisted, โThereโs no way Iโll let you come all the way here, and you wonโt take anything.โ โAlright, Iโll have something to drink.โโThatโs better then.โ Cole smiled.He took his phone and made the orders.โOkay, while we wait for the drinks, how are you doing?โ He asked.โWell, Iโve been good. At least after you ran away, and I didnโt see you.โ Camille said with a short laugh.โAh, that day. I chased after the person who hit us. It was a pity I couldnโt catch her before she escaped.โ โOh,โ Camille muttered in a low tone. โThe accident was fatal, did you sustain any injury? I tried reaching out to you to even say thank you. But your line wasnโt reachable.โ Cole nodded, โI misplaced my cell pho
โWhy didnโt you tell me?โ Sofia quivered her gaze down, she was covered in sweat as she stuttered. โShe-she threatened to kill me,โ tears fell from her eyes freely. Camille ruffled her hair in frustration going to seat on a chair. โStand up.โ She said her arms crossed. โI said you can stand up.โ Camille said again. Sofia slowly stood up her gaze downwards as she stared at the floor.โAnd you destroyed the designs? After knowing how much effort I put in it. You promised to change and I trusted you.โ Camille said in disbelief. The door suddenly opened and Tiffany entered, โHey, Cam.โ She paused looking at Sofia who bent her head in shame. โIs she back? I thought she said she was on leave because sheโs sick.โ Tiffany threw the popcorn in her mouth munching on it as she spoke.Camille sighed, โThat was only an excuse for her to carry out her misdeed.โโMisdeed?โ Tiffany looked at her puzzled. โYou mean to say she lied?โ Camille nodded, โShe was the one who destroyed the design.โ She
Camilleโs eyes widened with shock as she asked,โA d-divorce? Why?โ Her voice trembled and she felt a lump form in her throat. Fredrickโs face twisted into a sneer, his eyes glinting with malice.โI never loved you, Camille. Stop being dramatic.โ He spat the words, his voice dripping with venom.โOur marriage was a mere arrangement, a business deal. Your father got his share of the profit and I got the company, plus a good-looking wife to improve my bad reputation. The company is in my hands now. So, I donโt need you anymore. I want a divorce.โCamilleโs mind reeled as she struggled to process his words. Tears pricked at the corner of her eyes, and her heart felt like a heavy weight was crushing it.โIs it because of Cassie?โ She asked, her voice barely audible.Camille was already aware that he always loved her twin sister Cassie. He had broken up with her before their marriage in the past because she was disliked by his father and he didnโt want him to marry her. Besides, Camille was
Cassie had a pale face, sobbing, she grabbed Camilleโs arm and said, โSister, Iโm sorry, I didnโt mean to come in between your marriage with Fredrick, please donโt be angry with us, everything is my fault, if you want to scold or fight, just do it!โCamille looked at her sudden weak and fearless appearance and felt disgusted. She shook her hands off surprised at her sudden change in attitude.It didnโt take much strength, but Cassieโs body suddenly stumbled, and her entire body fell to the ground.โCassie!โFredrick screamed from behind and rushed to help her up, yelling in a low angry voice, โCamille! What are you doing? Why did you push her?โโI-I didnโtโฆโCamille turned pale and subconsciously wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Cassie.โF-Fredrick, please donโt blame my sister, Iโm the one who is trying to come in between your marriage, donโt say she pushed me, even If she hit me and scold me, itโs still the right thing to do,โ Cassie said while crying.Camilleโs pupils shra
CHAPTER 3 โCamille!โ She heard Fredrickโs voice behind her. She froze, so thatโs why she was faking it all. Her heart began to thunder in dread. โHe wonโt misunderstand me right?โ she thought.She stood glued on the spot, too afraid to face him. But out of nowhere, she was harshly shoved away from the way. He went to Cassieโs side and glared at Camille furiously. โYou-โโLeave us alone? Sheโs already injured. What do you want more?โShe stared at him and felt tears in her eyes. He didnโt believe her again. He hugged Cassie and she hid in his arms.โFredrick, no. Thatโs not what happened. Sheโs lying,โ Camille tried to explain but stopped at his words.Fredrick looked at her with contempt and irritation, as if she was his most hated enemy and not his wife. โLeave before I do something really bad to you.โCamille wants to be loved and treated as such. Is it too much to ask? She thought he was the right man but she was extremely wrong. Heโs just a selfish egocentric man who doesnโt car
CHAPTER 4Sean sat in his office, his eyes fixed on Nora, his secretary, as she offered him advice. He knew it was a bad idea to ask for her opinion, but she was a lady and he thought she would at least understand a bit.โThis shouldnโt be a hard fit for someone like you who has everythingโ She teased.Sean usually didnโt talk to her much in a bid to maintain a professional relationship. This conversation ensued as a result of his worry. He had yet another trivial moment with his grandma over something that wasnโt so important and because he had grown tired of giving her fake promises, he decided to just get her something nice this time around but the question was what?He asked Nora, his secretary, about this but she took the wrong initiative and instead thought he was referring to gift ideas for his girlfriend; a very non-existent one at that. Seanโs frustration mounted as she suggested he purchase a make-up brand or perfumes for the female in question.He didnโt know what he expec
CHAPTER 5The bar was filled and strewn with people indulging in luxuries.Camille leaned against the counter and downed glass after glass.She was not a person who liked to drown her sorrows in alcohol, but this time, it seemed that nothing but alcohol could temporarily numb the pain she was feeling inside.Three years of their marriage were lost. While she was determined to spend the rest of her life with him, he was planning to get back his ex-girlfriend.Camille raised her cup and poured herself another glass.She had always been a good drinker, but she was a little drunk at the moment. The cell phone in her bag suddenly vibrated.She reached out her phone with hazy eyes and answered the call.โWho is this?โโSis, you lost again!โIt was Cassie, her twin sister.Camille's lips tugged in mockery.โDid you call me just to tell me that?โCassie laughed in satisfaction.โSister, did you know that Iโm getting engaged?โCamilleโs expression sank.She looked at the people on the dance f
CHAPTER 6From the moment she stepped into the bar Seanโs eyes had been on her. Not because of the reason that she looked beautiful but because she stuck out like a sore thumb amongst the other girls in the bar.From the corner of his eyes, he saw her down another shot and decided he would step in before she ended up completely wasted on the floor. He made a way for her. Her eyes were droopy and she rested her head against her arm which was on the table. He watched as she stood up, staggering on the floor and almost fell but he was there in time to save her.Boldly, he started a conversation and it turned out to be not so difficult to talk to her.Her face had been set in a look too excited to be here tonight. Sean watched her crestfallen expression after she ended the call on her phone.He felt a pang of worry as the brief thought of what mustโve transpired between the person on the phone and she hit him. He didnโt even know why he was worried.โHow about you? What are you doing in a
โWhy didnโt you tell me?โ Sofia quivered her gaze down, she was covered in sweat as she stuttered. โShe-she threatened to kill me,โ tears fell from her eyes freely. Camille ruffled her hair in frustration going to seat on a chair. โStand up.โ She said her arms crossed. โI said you can stand up.โ Camille said again. Sofia slowly stood up her gaze downwards as she stared at the floor.โAnd you destroyed the designs? After knowing how much effort I put in it. You promised to change and I trusted you.โ Camille said in disbelief. The door suddenly opened and Tiffany entered, โHey, Cam.โ She paused looking at Sofia who bent her head in shame. โIs she back? I thought she said she was on leave because sheโs sick.โ Tiffany threw the popcorn in her mouth munching on it as she spoke.Camille sighed, โThat was only an excuse for her to carry out her misdeed.โโMisdeed?โ Tiffany looked at her puzzled. โYou mean to say she lied?โ Camille nodded, โShe was the one who destroyed the design.โ She
โWow, the view from up here is stunning.โ Camille exclaimed with a smile.โDo you love it?โโOf course,โ She smiled.Cole stared at her beautiful smile, she turned, and he quickly diverted his gaze. โWhat do you want to take?โ He asked.โNo itโs fine. Iโm okay.โ She said with a smile.Cole insisted, โThereโs no way Iโll let you come all the way here, and you wonโt take anything.โ โAlright, Iโll have something to drink.โโThatโs better then.โ Cole smiled.He took his phone and made the orders.โOkay, while we wait for the drinks, how are you doing?โ He asked.โWell, Iโve been good. At least after you ran away, and I didnโt see you.โ Camille said with a short laugh.โAh, that day. I chased after the person who hit us. It was a pity I couldnโt catch her before she escaped.โ โOh,โ Camille muttered in a low tone. โThe accident was fatal, did you sustain any injury? I tried reaching out to you to even say thank you. But your line wasnโt reachable.โ Cole nodded, โI misplaced my cell pho
A week passed after the incident, Camille and Sean were discharged from the hospital four days after the incident, and they returned to their daily work like nothing happened.โI wonโt be able to go with you, Camille. Iโm sorry, but Ethan wants me to go to a party with him. Donโt worry, Iโll go with you next time. Love you.โ Camille read out with a sigh, dropping the phone on the bed. โI guess Iโm all alone on this one.โ She muttered, sitting in front of her mirror. She wanted to apply her body cream when her phone rang. She walked back to the bed, picking it up.โWhatโs up, Sean? Missing me already? We just talked like five minutes ago.โ She smiled, saying through the phone.โI suddenly began to miss you again. Are you busy?โ Sean asked.โHm mm, not really, what is it?โโLetโs go out for lunch, Iโll send Jeffery to come pick you up.โCamille smiled, โAlright, Iโll be waiting.โ She said, cutting the call.Camille breathed out standing in front of her wardrobe. โHow about this?โ She m
Sofia quivered hiding behind a wall, her eyes closed. โWhere is Fredrick?โ Cassie said walking down the hallway of her office with her assistant.โHe had an emergency again, I sent the nurses to attend to him. Heโs presently at home.โ Cassie nodded, her face looked pale as she dragged her feet on the floor. She paused staring at the floor like she forgot something. She turned to her assistant giving her a questioning look. โCall me Sofia and ask her to meet me at the office unfailingly tomorrow morning. I have an appointment by 10. She should meet me by 9.โ She said and continued to walk.Sofia heard what she said, she leaned closer to the wall, Cassieโs footsteps approaching louder. Her phone vibrated in her pocket, she gasped trembling as she tried hard to turn it off.Cassie paused, โWas that you?โ She asked her assistant. She shook her head in reply. Cassieโs brow furrowed, she was sure she just heard something. Her instincts kicked in, she narrowed her gaze, squinting her eyes
โMother, what do you mean he's my father? That's a lie right?โ Cassie looked at her mother in the eyes, silently wishing she would say yes. However, are expectation were shattered by her mother's next word?โI've hidden it from you for too long and I think it's best you know now.โ Miriam said in a low tone.โM.. Mother, what are you saying? There's no way he's my father.โ She stuttered as she said in disbelief.โFamily issues just bores me.โ Mr. Victor muttered, leaving the room.โVictor, get back here. You can't just leave,โ Miriam screamed after him, and he ignored her.She sat on the floor dejected staring at where Mr. Victor just left.โCassie, you are injured.โ Miriam gasped standing up to check on her injury. Cassie move aside, her gaze piercing deep into her as tears drop from her eyes.โCassieโฆ IโโIt's okay mum, you don't need to say anything.โ And with that, Cassie left the room leaving Miriam.Miriam wanted to go after her but hesitated, instead she brought out her phone an
โMiss CamilleโโSean chipped in, his arm beneath his chest, โYou heard are right? She's not helping him, you should take him else where or find some drugs that can cure him, doesn't he have families?โ Sean's gaze pierced into them, one of the women pinched the other for them to leave. They forced a smile slowly turning to leave.Frederick grabbed a hold of the bed, โCamille,โ he called, raising his head up slowly.Camille fold her fist tightly on her chest, she shut her eyes tightly.Camille turned over, sitting up straight. Her eyes met Frederick's in a long stare. โCamille, are you fine?โ he asked, he moves his wheelchair closer to her.Camille sneered, โWhy do you ask?โโI watched the news and your name was mentioned. They said you were attacked, and I rushed over to see you. Are you fine? Did they hurt you anywhere?โ his voice were filled with concern, his eyes looking at her from head to toe.Camille scoffed loudly looking sideways, โEven if I were to be hurt I don't need you by
Camille stared at the unknown person with a gun pointed at her.โBoom,โ the loud gunshot resounded in her ear.Camille blocked her ear, her gaze turned downwards in fright. Her heart beat increases her chest rising and falling, slowly she raised her head to see who the gunshot hit.The unknown person was hit on the arm. The person held it shoulder, groaning in pain. Another gunshot was fired, and the person bent dodging it, running off to the other side of the road.Camille looked ahead to see Tiffany running after the unknown, she wanted to continue her pursuit but stopped when she got to Camille.โShit,โ Tiffany cursed, hurrying to Camille, helping her up.โThere's someone in the car.โ Camille groaned, the protruding pain on her forehead causing her to wince. Tiffany hastened her steps towards the car. She looked inside, checking the back seat and driver seat. She checked round, but no one was there. โThere's no one here.โ Tiffany screamed, waving her arms at Camille. She went ba
Sean looked at the armed men with guns pointed at him. Camille clutched tight to his shoulder still in his arm. He dropped Camille gently on the ground. โWait here, I promise to be quick.โ He muttered. She pulled his arm backwards and kissed his lips, โBe careful,โ Sean nodded at her and stood up facing the men. He raised his hands up like he was surrendering and moved closer to the men. โWho sent you?โ he asked. They cocked their guns, โYou donโt ask questions.โ One of them said.Sean kept on walking closer and one of them screamed for him to stop moving. Sean paused with a smirk, โAt least I should know who sent you before you kill me. Donโt you think thatโs fair?โ โYou donโt get to talk unless we ask you to. Just follow us and there wonโt be any harm.โ The one who screamed for him to stop said.Sean glanced secretly at the man by his side a few meters from him. โBehind you,โ He screamed, and before they knew what was happening, Sean grabbed the gun from the one by his side usin
Ethan stopped the car not far from the hotel and removed the car keys. He turned to the back seat looking at Tiffany and said, โIโll be right back, stay in the car.โ He opened the car door coming down. Tiffany turned to the kids. โWhatโs wrong? Is Miss Camille okay?โ Vanessa sniffed looking at Tiffany.Tiffany smiled at them hugging them close, โCamille is fine, Iโm going to bring her back okay? I want you to trust me and stay in the car. Donโt come out, okay?โ They nodded in unison.โMary, watch over Vanessa. Iโll be right back.โ She said to her coming down from the car.She ran hoping to see Ethan, โEthan,โ She saw him from a distance and called. Ethan looked back surprise on his face, โWhat are you doing here? I thought I said stay in the car.โ His expression was serious as he spoke.โI want to come along, Camille is my friend and I canโt let you go in there alone.โ She said.Ethan sighed loudly, โThis is more dangerous than you think, Tiff. If something goes wrong I wonโt be able