EMILY POVThe bed in my new room was extremely soft so I slept like a log and when I finally woke up, my entire body was sore.After I pulled out of bed, I went straight to the showers, emptied my bowel, took my bath and wore a simple short floral gown.I kept thinking about Max as I made my way to the spacious dining room. How would I reach him since I'll be denying my entire lineage at the press conference in just a few hours?The mansion had two living rooms, several bedrooms all en-suite with walk-in closets, a huge dining hall that could host a dinner party, three studies, a smaller dining room, a large kitchen, snooker table, and an infinity pool.It was all painted with luxury. Leo's room and mine as well as his study and the kitchen were at the East wing of the house. A maid ran over to me as soon as she saw me. I guessed she was the head chef."Good morning ma'am," she said and bowed."Good morning. I can't seem to find the other faces I saw yesterday," I said while moving t
LEO POVI looked over the city through the glass wall in my office on the 48th floor of R&B Group building. I placed my hands in my pockets which were to calm my nerves.Since I got into the marriage contract with Emily, she's tried her best to always infuriate me. The only useful thing she had was her body. Every other part of her made me boil.I stared at nothing in particular which kept me focused as I ruminated over the bitterness in my heart for her and the best ways to torture her.Jude knocked the door, came in and dropped the bomb."The reporters have all arrived sir. What should we do now?" I rubbed my neatly shaped beard and faced him. "They haven't found her?" I asked."No, sir. We've checked everywhere but she's nowhere to be found. They are still searching so we should stay hopeful. I think you should start the conference and she'll join when she's found," Jude said, dropping his two cents worth like he always does.He was an indispensable part of me but I'll never let
EMILY POVMy lips quivered and I struggled to keep myself in check. Mr. Brook was one of my father's creditors. I'd checked the creditors' list over and over again but I managed to skip his name while paying them off."Oh shit!" I mumbled."Would you care to clarify this accusation, Mrs Emily," he said with an air of satisfaction. I figured he had a thing against Leo as they almost murdered each other with their unwavering stares."I doubt that you're a credible reporter as you claim to be. Everyone in this city knows that I'm a billionaire and I just got married to my woman so it's well expected that people would attack her. I beseech you all to dismiss accusations such as this," Leo said and at that moment, I felt a great admiration for his poise.He stepped down from the podium, pulled my hand and led me out of the conference as other reporters began to exchange words."Get me every single information on the so-called Mr. Brooks. I want it in the next hour," Leo ordered Jude who pi
EMILY POV "Ladies first," Kay said, wearing one of the sweetest smiles I'd ever seen. His disposition made me suspicious so I cleared my throat. "I wasn't feeling well so I decided to visit this hospital. I heard they offer good services," I lied, looking to cover up my nervousness. "Hope you're doing better now?" he asked. "Yeah, thanks," I replied, hoping to end the conversation as soon as possible. "Too bad that your new husband is insensitive to your needs," he said. I sighed absentmindedly as I tried to wrap my head around his reasons for acting nice. "I apologize for being a nuisance at your engagement party. I'm not like that. My recent quarrel with Leo blinded my judgment. I'm terribly sorry," he said with each of his words melting my stone heart. I thought about the quote on first impressions and marveled that he was different. "It's fine, Mr. Kay," I said "Kay's just fine," he replied. "Alright, Kay. I'll take my leave now," I said and left him. He wasn't as bad
EMILY POV"Stop blowing things out of proportion," Leo said, shielding her to a corner. "What's your problem, woman? We both had fun and got benefits during our time together so why are you making a fuss out of nothing," he yelled.I guessed her confrontation was not as intense as she had in mind because she grabbed Leo's hand as he finished speaking. "I still love you, Leo. I haven't gotten over you. What does she have that I don't? I'm also a very popular model which is a plus for you. I'll do anything you want me to do," she begged him."Will you just stop?! Stop this drama. I don't want you. I'm now a married man so stay away from me," he said and pulled me into the private room.I could not make any comments so as not to irk him. The attendants came in with a cloth rack and gestured to me to change in the dressing room.The dresses looked good on me as I had a great silhouette. Leo kept nodding till he had to purchase half the dresses on the rack. "Am I in the news?" Leo asked
EMILY POV"Do I have to answer that question? What I'm about to do is obvious," he stated, his big eyes staring at my body hungrily."Take your hands off me," I said, and switched the lights on. "If you don't want me to get pregnant, then do not force yourself on me. If you insist, I'll sue you for rape," I said and regretted it that very minute.It'll be weird to sue my husband for rape when we were newlyweds. And even if I could, I do not have the finances to cater for a court case especially with the high and mighty Leo Robbins.He laughed loudly and stared at me once more with his seductive eyes. I held my neck, swallowed some saliva and looked in another direction when I noticed his muscular chest and biceps. "Sue me? I hope you know that you've just made a stupid remark," he said and continued laughing."I don't care if it's stupid or not. I won't let you take advantage of me," I replied, looking towards my escape route - the door.He stood from the bed, giving me a full view o
EMILY POV"Who do you think you are to speak to me in such a manner? I knew marrying you was a bad idea. I hated everything about you and I still do. Don't be fooled because we both live in the same house now. Once this contract is over, you'll be back in the streets where you belong. I've had enough of your constant and stupid nagging. The next time I speak, and you retort, I'll teach you an unforgettable lesson of your life. I haven't healed from what you did last night and next time, you won't get away easily. You get that?!" he yelled with his firm grip in my neck."Y..ee..ss…" I struggled to reply to him as he choked me.A loud knock came on the door which put a stop to what he was doing."Sorry to disturb you. Miss Alice will like to have a word with Mrs. Emily," a lady said and left almost immediately.Leo followed her and walked out of the office without a glance at me.★★★★★★Alice had given me a pile of documents to read through before my meeting with Annabel that afternoon.
LEO POVMy thoughts wandered off to the previous night. Jude had visited my office with some updates and while I perused the papers, we discussed.“Have you seen Emily this evening,” I asked, feigning indifference.“Yeah, she’s heading home now. I told her you’re working late tonight,” Jude said.“Hmmm,” I muttered and closed the document. “She had the nerve to leave while I was still in the office,” I mumbled and stood up.“Where are you going?” Jude asked but I rushed out in a hurry. Emily was taking a larger part of my thoughts and it infuriated me. I’ve never had to think about a woman before.I was a misogamist who enjoyed having sex and clubbing but all that changed because of one woman. The same woman was also on the verge of making me a public object of ridicule after what she had done the previous night. A knock on the door jolted me from my thought. “Come in,” I said.Emily came in and closed the door behind her. My blood boiled as I saw her and I called the secretary immedi