CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWONORAAiden took advantage of the situation. Since the car had blocked the gunmen. He tried to start the car, and the car started this time. He zoomed off, and Edmund's driver followed after us. It was a close call, but they managed to escape. I kept breathing hard and wouldn't stop cursing Allison. Aiden found a spot to do a tricky u_turn. Edmund's driver followed behind us. Soon, they lost us. I turned around and when I realized they were gone, I let out a huge sigh. "That was close," I told Aiden. He simply nodded in agreement. I wondered what would have become of us if we had been caught. I was grateful that we hadn't been caught. We soon got home and met Edmund at home. We narrated everything that happened to him immediately after we dropped down the car. I did the talking. I wouldn't stop blaming Allison. Her name was all over my lips while I spoke. "Thank God you were able to escape," Edmund said. Soon, we were all seated in the sitting room at
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THREE ~NARRATOR~Allison began to explain how Harry had been using her from the unset. He had used her also to acquire land and began to build a company. The company was under her name, but it was only a cover-up. She had thought it was hers the whole time, but it was all a lie. "I think the only way Harry knew where we were was because he had a trusted servant among my men. He was a very faithful one who listened in on our conversation and went to tell him."Nora was dumbstruck. She couldn't believe Harry had been trying to erase her family name. Someone she once loved and trusted. Allison went on her knees and crawled towards Nora. She placed her hand on Nora's thigh, and Nora shifted uncomfortably although Allison's hands remained there. "Please, forgive me," she begged. "I swear, it was all greed and the quest for power. I am so sorry that I wronged you because of a man. You are my sister, Nora."Nora began to remember her mother's words in the book she
Chapter one"Ahh..." it's so nice to finally breathe in the sweet oxygen of London again, especially when you're back for revenge."Mum, come on, move..." I felt the hem of my gown being pulled at and I looked down to see my five year old daughter tugging at it, staring at me with a frustrated scowl.Her lips were pout in annoyance and her brows furrowed in the worst kind of bad she could go, which was still very adorable.I smiled at her and with a scoop, I had her in my arms as I made my way down the plane."I didn't ask you to carry me, I can walk, I'm not a baby anymore" she said as she tried her best to push herself off my hold.Aria can really be stubborn most times. With the pushing getting too much, I just had to give in and drop her on the floor."What's it with you, missy?" I asked her with my hands placed on my hips. She in turn puffs up and fold her arms, looking away from me. Such character!"He–hey...you forgot m–me..."I looked up back at the entrance of the plane and c
Chapter twoAiden's POVI don't really know what the problem is with my dad. I mean who forced his son to get married in less than a week? For what? Just because of some damned business growth!I can't say I hate him, but he's really making it difficult not to.I just hope this lady I met on this dating site turns up. I have never entertained the idea of dating sites or apps, it had been Fred's idea. But when you have been threatened by your father with your position as a CEO, I think I'm justified."Have you phoned her yet?" I ask Fred who is seated next to me in the plane.My eyes glanced over at the other passengers that were also seated and I felt my stomach turn. I have never used a commercial flight, but now I had to because my dad had seized my private jet. I should have booked a first class flight but those weren't available till two days later and I don't have two days. I was in a damn hurry. Everything just sucks balls these past few days."There's no reception on this plane
Chapter threeNora's POVHe is really arrogant! We're in his posh limousine now and all through the ride, since I have been asking him some reasonable questions, he hasn't responded to me himself. He keeps telling his bodyguard to do that on his behalf. I mean he is just sitting right there, so why isn't he answering my questions and asking his bodyguard to do that? Was it that hard?"So, what are your parents like?" I asked him, knowing it was a personal question and his bodyguard may not have an answer to that. The thought of that smart deduction made a smirk curl up my lips.But to my surprise, the same bodyguard opens his mouth while Aiden just sits there, looking nonchalantly at the screen of his phone. Did he even hear me at all?"Actually, Mrs. Brooke's is a nice woman but Mr. Brookes is...." the bodyguard's voice trailed off when he was about to mention something about Aiden's dad and I wonder why. I think maybe the comment he had in mind was disapproving and doesn't want to s
Chapter fourNora's POVOnce again, my side of the door was opened by the driver, but this time I didn't smile at him, I didn't have any cause for that at the moment. If you ask me, nervousness was the only thing that filled up my mind right now.As I stepped outside, I spotted two older couple standing at the entrance of the church. They were flanked with suited bodyguards and their dressing spelt wealth and influence. They were probably Aiden's parents, I presume.Oh God!Suddenly, I felt someone's arm slide around mine and I turned to see that it was Aiden. I looked from our interlocked arms to his face with a quizzical expression."What are you doing?" I asked him."What does it look like I'm doing? If we're going to successfully make them believe in this whole thing, we have to put up a show" he replied with the corner of his lips, speaking in a way only I could hear him.I adjusted my arm in his as we proceeded to approach his parents.The older woman moved towards us with a war
Chapter fiveMy eyes were shut and I could feel the heat from him getting more intense, his breath blowing unto my face. I held the front of my wedding gown tightly, and finally, we kissed. His lips were soft, I could testify to that. And that softness was what sent electric shocks through my entire body. I couldn't help but shiver from the shock. But then, something was a bit familiar about this, this feeling... I've felt it before... Just then, Aiden moved away, abruptly cutting me off my reverie. My eyes parted open instantly and I realized the entire kissing session wasn't even up to three seconds. I could feel my face burning right now and I couldn't look up at Aiden. To be honest, this was really embarrassing. I tried to enshroud all my thoughts with the uproarious cheers and applaud coming from the crowd.During the rest of the program, my head was bent low. Looking up to receive several pleasantries from well wishers was a burden to me. Aiden was also nowhere to be found th
~Aiden's ~I sat comfortably in my plush armchair, my eyes fixed on the spiral stairs that led upstairs. I had called Nora here for a reason, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of anticipation and annoyance at her late arrival. The clock on the wall seemed to tick louder with each passing minute. What the hell is taking her so long?Finally, the sound of heels clicking against the marble floor echoed through the hallway upstairs. Soon Nora appeared at the top of the stairs. Her presence alone was enough to stir a whirlwind of emotions within me. She was beautiful, there was no denying that, but her fiery spirit often clashed with my strong-willed nature. It took a whole lot of willpower from me not to frown at her as she descended from the stars in such a pompous manner. As she stepped down the last case, her eyes met mine, and a spark of irritation flickered between us. It seemed we were both ready for a minor clash, a battle of wills that had become all too familiar."What took you