Laura's POV:It was a sunny Saturday morning, a week later when mom and dad arrived at the island. The Caesar's million dollar mansion. I had accompanied them all the way to the mansion. Wendy had sent her very own Rolls-Royce to pick them up along with a convoy of Prado Jeeps. As we pulled up to the gate, we were greeted by a team of security guards who saluted and directed us to the driveway.Mom and dad were in awe as we drove up the long, winding driveway and saw the grandeur of the mansion. The massive building with beautifully manicured gardens and the huge fountain in the front held their breath. As we approached the front doors, we were greeted by the maids and finally Wendy and the Caesar's family.My mom and dad were both dressed in formal attire. They were a bit nervous, as they had never met their billionaire in-law before and weren't sure what to expect.Well, can't say I blamed them. We weren't used to being entertained by rich folks. Moreover, the sight of Wendy
Reiner's POV: Just what the hell is her problem. I spread Vera's legs wider as I pounded into her harder and faster. Vera covered her mouth with both hands to stop her moans from escaping. But my mind wasn't in what I was doing. I kept thinking about Laura.My hip moved faster and faster, rocking bodies into Vera as I placed every agitation I was feeling into her.Her maid clothes were scattered all across the floor along with my clothes. I opened my eyes and stared at Vera's face, I couldn't help but notice I was imagining Laura to be her. She's in my head again. This is the third time this week this was happening. Ever since I got back from the hospital, any woman I got ontop, my mind replaces her face with Laura's. I hated it. I hated to see it.Why can't I get that woman out of my mind? What sort of witchcraft did she cast on me?I can't have a good f*ck without her face creeping up in my mind. Suddenly I stopped grinding my body on Vera and I pulled out and got out of t
Laura's POV: "This is perfect," I said as Cole showed me around the apartment he got for me. It was a private bungalow facing the ocean in New York. It's got it's own privacy which made me love it more. "Are you sure you like it?" The house agent asked as we finally returned back to the living room. "I'll take it," I told him. "Aside the privacy, it's not too far from the hospital. I like it. I'll take it."The agent understood the assignment. She was actually friends Chlole so when Cole broke it to her that I'd be needing a small simple apartment to buy, she took us directly to this place. I didn't want to bear my child in Sun island which was why I wanted a house in New York and I got it. "I'm so glad you like it," she said, looking relieved. "When I took you here, I wasn't quite sure if you'd like it because of the ocean.""I'm an ocean woman," I said happily. "I'd take the apartment."We then agreed to have the final payment made in her office. She left me alone with Cole wh
Reiner's POV: Too distracted to focus on business discussion, I brooded with my fountain pen on my desk. Laura was all I could think of. The distance between us had gotten wider than before. I knew I had been treating her abominably. If it were a regular girl, I wouldn't have been bothered about it. But since it was Laura, it leaves me in scars that I've never felt before. I gave my head a small shake, dropping the fountain pen on the table. Well, she seemed to have accepted the reality that we weren't a thing and our marriage was only a stepping stone to my goal. I was the one whom made the no-commitment rule in our contract marriage. Seeing her fight against that rule secretly intrigued me but when she finally stopped and stopped caring anymore, it raised some sort of alarm in me. When a woman like Laura stopped caring anymore about my affairs with women, it could only mean one thing. She must've found someone new.Since we both took charge of Griffin groups, Laura had bec
Laura's POV:It was a dark and rainy night. I sat on my bed, tears streaming down my face as I clutched a pillow to my chest. I had just received the devastating news that I had lost my pregnancy.I remembered the joy and excitement I had felt when I first found out I was expecting a baby. I had immediately started planning for the future, envisioning a life filled with love and laughter with my new little family.But now, those dreams were shattered. I felt a deep sense of grief and loss wash over me as I mourned the loss of the child she I had already grown to love.I thought about all the things I would never get to do with my baby - the late night feedings, the first steps, the first words. I would never get to see my child grow and thrive, and the thought was almost too much to bear.As the rain pounded against the windows, the I cried myself to sleep, overwhelmed with grief and sadness. But even as I mourned, I knew that I would eventually find the strength to carry on, be
Reiner's POV:"I want to terminate our contract," she said. To say it came as a shocker to me was an understatement. This was definitely the last thing I expect from her. "Why?" I asked. She met my eyes, hard and steady. "The baby's dead. I don't see any need to continue our marriage.""What are you talking about? We can start afresh," I said, feeling that sense of alarm I felt earlier today again. The truth was that I was afraid of losing her now. She cannot leave. If she's calling it quit, then it's over for me. And this has nothing to do with my goals nor the island. I just don't want to lose Laura. "I'm done with everything, Reiner," she said, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. "That's why I'm calling it quit. It was a mistake to sign that contract in the first place.""You do realize if we terminate the contract, you're not getting the ten million dollars I promised you, right?" I reminded her. That was a big mistake and I regretted uttering those words. Laura w
Laura's POV:It was a typical Wednesday evening at Bistro's restaurant when I sat down at the dinner table opposite Reiner. I had been very uncomfortable with tonight's dinner arrangement, but Reiner insisted we eat out. I had messaged him earlier to let him know I'd like us to have a talk. Reiner was as excited as a child about to receive a candy. He made reservations at Bistro's, an Italian restaurant in Sun island and even rode me to the restaurant in his own Rolls-Royce Cullinan. We began by having drinks. Reiner was in such a good mood, I hadn't the heart to bring up my reasons for tonight's meeting. He looked really worn out. From the heavy bags under his eyes, I could tell he's had many sleepless nights. Was I the cause of those sleepless nights? I got no idea. Reiner had promised me financial security and the opportunity to focus on my own career goals. That was part of the reasons why I married him. I chose him because I was desperate to have those things. Now, howe
Reiner's POV:A week later, I sat at the conference table, my lawyer by my side, as I stared down at the divorce papers in front of me. Across from me sat Laura, her lawyer by her side, a look of sadness and determination etched on her face."I can't believe we're actually doing this," I said as I drummed my fountain pen on the table. "I know it's hard, but we both agreed that this was the best thing for us," Laura replied, her voice laced with sadness.I stared at Laura. She looked incredibly beautiful and sexy. She had done her hair and even applied some make-up. And she smelled so nice too. A sense of jealous swept through me as I imagined whom her new man might be. Maybe Cole since he was the closest to her but I doubt that. I haven't seen Cole in a long time aside when he's doing his weekly check ups on grandmother. I bite my lips. Curse my luck. I lost her. I'm never gonna find another woman like her ever again. I sighed and ran my hand through my hair. "I never wanted to