It was surreal when Laylah was asked to marry Liam, one of the richest billionaire in los angelos who's family hold the country. Her monthly stipend couldn't pay off her bills, and never thought her predicament would change. Laylah accepted the offer since it involves money that could change her life. But unbeknowst to her she's getting into a marriage that would reveal secrets she's never thought would broke her. Their marriage is filled with tension and secrets, as they both grapple with their own motivations and the expectations placed upon them by his mother. Will Laylah be able to enjoy the money she got paid to do her job? Will she be able to handle the secret she's about to discover?
View MoreThe wait was taking longer this time, it's been pass an hour since they went back into the surgery room. Instead of just staying there and do nothing, Liam turned on his heels and stride to the parking.He opened his car, hopped inside, and drive out of the precinct. Liam reached out to his phone, and dialed genius contact, it rang the first time, but he didn't pick up.He tried for the second time, which he finally picked."Hello! I'm sorry, boss, I'm in the lecture room.""You will have to skip class, I will share you my location, come meet me there.""Okay." He responded, and they hanged up. Ten minutes later, Liam arrived at the location, to meet Genius already waiting for him.He hopped out of his car, and gave him his phones to hold on to it. "Boss! You don't sound okay, did something happen.""Jerry got stabbed, I don't even know if his dead or alive. Let's go inside, there's one person who can answer the questions."He turned towards the building in front of them, and they st
The drive to the hospital was fast, Liam drive into the parking lot and stepped out of his car. He sighted their family doctor speaking to a nurse, and decided to approach him."Good day Doctor!" He greeted, extending his hands to shake him, which he reciprocated instantly."Liam! I have been anticipating to see you. It's good you are around." He responded, as they disentangle their hands."I will wait, when you are done." He stood a distance, and waited for the doctor to get done. It didn't take long, he was done, and stride up to him."How's your wife?" That was the first question he asked him."My wife is fine, she was at the hospital earlier today. Perhaps you didn't get in contact with her." He had a bright smile on his face."I did! Your mother reached out to me regarding the widow's deceased husband. I was there when she narrated what happened, and I still find it strange because his death was a natural one.""She said someone threatened her husband. A man with an ugly looking
Lunch ended without the struck of conversation. The twin's behaved themselves, even while Adrian asked Laylah a few questions when she returned from the kitchen. It would be rude of them to interfere, so they kept their calm, until lunch was over. Immediately they were done, Erica helped to clear the table, and accompanied Laylah to wash the dishes. As soon as they were done, they both walk out of the kitchen."I should be on my way, the cab I ordered just arrived." Adrian rose, and continued. "Thank you for the meal, I enjoyed it." He added earnestly."My pleasure! My regards to Hilda. I doubt she will even care." She smiled."You both don't get along! It's fine. I will see you some other time.""Bye Uncle Adrian." Philip said, he nodded, and walked out of the house.Erica flopped on the couch, and heaved a loud sigh, getting a concern stare from Laylah."You are okay?" She knitted her brow's, waiting for a response."Yes. I just wondered why he came here. He was going to see a frie
The day proved to be busy. Laylah returned home and flopped onto the couch. She let out a relieved sigh and stretched her arms wide in the air, resting them on either side of the couch."It's nice to be home. I wonder how the working class manages to stay out late when they could be enjoying the peace of being home." Laylah thought, smiling to herself.Her mind drifted to the hospital, where she discovered something she had never imagined. Who would have thought the guard had taken his own life for reasons he never shared with his wife? Sadly, his wife wasn't sure if he died from illness or by choice."You must be exhausted." She heard, and abruptly jerked up, her wrist hitting a nearby stool next to the couch.Adrian hurried to the ground, and tried to help her get up, but she moved, not allowing his hands get to her."I'm sorry I startled you, I didn't mean to do that." He tried to touch her, but she moved again, and this time she rose from the floor."It's okay. I mean, it's fine.
Liam and two others stood outside the company, waiting for the arrival of Austin. Since they became business partners and signed the contract. He promised to come over to Los Angeles to take a look at things for himself.Soon, a group of cars, drove into the vicinity, and came to a halt. They stepped down from the car, and Austin came into view, a wide grin plastered on his face, he was pleased to see Liam."Mr Austin! Welcome to Los Angeles." Laim exclaimed, shaking hands with him, both of them had a smile etched on their faces."Thank you! I can't believe after talking for some time, I finally got to meet you in person. Such an honor to be with a prominent figure like you.""Oh please, do not try to pull my legs. I have heard so much about you, so don't make it a big deal." They laughed."Alright! Please lead the way." They turned to the company, employees bowed their head to pay some respect.As they stood in the middle of the reception, Liam introduced the head of mining departmen
"What do you think about the designs Mr. Fred?" Laylah seek for his opinion, she has no reason to reject them, they are to her satisfaction.Fred sigh, nodding as he looks at the copy Emily had given to him on their meet. "From what I have seen so far, they are one of the best designs. If we give it a chance, and produce it, I have certainty they will be good for the market "Laylah crossed her legs, and took a glance at Ms Linda who had suggested using them."Ms Linda, when do you think yours will be ready? I would love to compare the both of them, before we proceed into production.""I will seek for the grace of two more days, once I'm done, I will summit it to the manager.""Ms Emily, do you think you can work more on the designs within that two extra days?" Laylah inquired."Yes. I'm not done, I will take my time to finish up before I submit it to Mr. Fred.""I like the designs here, they are beautiful. Just like Mr. Fred had said, I have no doubt they will market well.""I will d
As the morning wore on, Laylah selected an outfit for Liam while he was taking his shower. it was almost 9 am and he hadn't left for the office. She deliberately allowed him to sleep longer, she refused to wake him, but with her own meeting looming around 10 am, she eventually went to rouse him.The door creaked open, and Liam emerged, towel around his waist, immediately questioning. "Did you deliberately switch off my alarm? Someone turned it off, and I suspect it was you." She chuckled, glancing at him. "You are grown enough to set an alarm, and besides, aren't you supposed to be up by 6:30 am?""Are you serious? Just admit you turned it off. You never cease to amaze me." He approached her, attempting to take the outfit she had chosen.Laylah snatched it back and handed him the pants first, which he obediently put on before she gave him the shirt, before his blazer.Liam was surprised by her cooperation but remained silent, pleased that they were getting along, hoping to strengthe
It was the last question Laylah had expected. She had never disclosed details about her parents; all she mentioned was that they died tragically. But now that Rose wanted to know, would Laylah be able to share what happened? Rose felt the urge to dismiss the question, but her curiosity about Laylah's past was too strong. She had come to trust Laylah like a daughter, which prompted her desire to learn more about her. She's come to trust her like her daughter which is why she wants to know more about her. She needs no one to tell her Laylah is a good person, with a good heart. "Please, open up to me. I trust you like a daughter. I've never doubted you, even when you agreed to marry my son," Rose expressed, reflecting the depth of her trust in Laylah. Laylah Force a smile on her face. "My parents were crushed to death right in front of me, I was just fifteen then. Someone purposely got rid of them, they were crushed right in the car, I couldn't do anything about it." Rose eyes w
"So you deceived him because you preferred not to harm him? How could you even consider deceiving him? The first time Adrian showed up, you should have informed him."Laylah had a heartfelt conversation with Jerry after she insisted they leave the house for her driving lessons, but she still couldn't hold the steering wheel without fear.She already had plans to meet Martin's daughter Emily, which prompted the idea of going out for her driving lesson."I couldn't confess that I met him a couple of times. I was the one who informed the Mayor that I spotted him first, there's no way he would believe I met him only once." Jerry seemed to be running a fever, which Laylah noticed but didn't mention. It was evident from his responses and his effort to stay awake.Laylah stood up, brushed the dust off her pants, and extended her hands for him to grasp. He hesitated, unsure if he should take it, knowing it wouldn't be appropriate.Liam is starting to develop feelings for her, and it wouldn't
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