"Today marks three years of our marriage, yet you've never looked into my eyes, hugged me, or shown any physical intimacy. Your father and everyone else think I'm barren! No one would believe that we've never been intimate. I'm tired of living this lie! I'll have to tell your father the truth; perhaps they'll stop blaming me!" Aurora exclaimed angrily, her frustration boiling over. "If you dare breathe a word of that to my father, mark my words; it'll be your last day. I'll personally strangle you, you old hag!" Caspian threatened, pointing a menacing finger at her. Aurora was treated disdainfully by everyone; the man she got married to never for once showed her love, not until she got a secret revealed to her by her grandparents. She planned to get revenge secretly on those that have hurt her in the past while working towards achieving her most incredible dreams and desires!
View MoreThe wedding day arrived between Harison and Aurora, and the venue exuded glamour as Harrison Monroe welcomed dignitaries from far and wide. Rumours quickly circulated that Harrison was marrying a girl young enough to be his granddaughter.
Theodore and Evelyn, Aurora’s grandparents, took their seats at the front of the lavish hall, appearing more radiant than ever. Theodore's heart swelled with relief on this day, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long while. Despite his strong objections to Aurora marrying an older man, he reluctantly accepted it as the only solution to settle the debt. Their faces radiated with joy like never before. Three years ago, Aurora was granted a scholarship to attend the Maviz Wrestling Academy due to her exceptional performance in a free wrestling competition. Despite facing bullying and rejection from her peers, she remained resilient and always strived to excel. The announcement of a new wrestling competition, with the winner receiving 50 million dollars, felt like a dream come true for Aurora. She vowed to win to help her grandfather, who was burdened with debt from her late mother's illness. After her parents' marriage, her mother, Cassandra, was diagnosed with leukemia, which worsened before it was detected. Unable to conceive, Cassandra and her husband, Harry Smith, opted for a surrogate through whom Aurora was born. Two years after Aurora's birth, Bruce Smith died in a plane crash, exacerbating Cassandra's illness. Theodore exhausted all his savings trying to save her, eventually turning to family friend Harrison Monroe for assistance. Despite Theodore's efforts, Cassandra passed away. Theodore continued borrowing money from Harrison, accruing a 50 million-dollar debt. Upon realizing her family's financial struggles, Aurora resolved to win the competition to pay off their debt and lift them out of poverty. Unfortunately, Aurora won the competition, however, but lost the sum of 50 million dollars to her contender, Annabel, because her family was poor, and then Annabel was given the sum of 50 million naira because her father was one of the stakeholders that have shares with Marvis Wrestling School. This hurt Aurora for the betrayal, and she agreed to marry Harrioon, her grandfather’s agemate, to clear off the family’s debt. "Look at that poor girl marrying a man old enough to be her grandfather! It's infuriating to think that we might be related someday," Annabel smirked "But on the bright side, Caspian, Harrison's handsome son and heir to his business, has returned from Canada. I hope to meet him today and perhaps catch his eye. Who knows, we might even get married," Annabel mused with a hint of anticipation. "My goodness, Annabel, Caspian is such a catch! It's been ages since I last saw him. I'm sure he's even more striking now. You two would make a perfect couple," Minty, Annabel’s friend, said, offering encouragement. "She's not even that pretty, and the wedding dress doesn't suit her at all," Annabel lamented. "Well, she's marrying an older man; she doesn't need to be drop-dead gorgeous. Maybe once she's swimming in money, her beauty will shine through," Minty added with a chuckle, casting scornful glances at Aurora. Aurora sat anxiously, wishing she could disappear as she spotted her wrestling schoolmates, including Annabel and Minty, among the guests. Even her friend Janet was there as her bridesmaid. Janet wasn't delighted about Annabel marrying the elderly Harrison, but it seemed the only way to save her family from his wrath. Impatience steamed among the guests as they awaited the groom's arrival. They had all come to witness the spectacle of a young lady marrying a man old enough to be her grandfather. Finally, the Master of Ceremony announced the groom's presence, and he strode confidently to the podium, looking every bit the most handsome man in Montana. All eyes were fixated on the young man approaching the podium, heading towards Aurora. Aurora stood silently, her mind racing with confusion. It wasn't until Caspian firmly held her hand that she snapped out of her thoughts, feeling a rush of emotions as she gazed into his eyes. "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, my wife." Caspian's words pierced through Aurora's heart, leaving her momentarily speechless as she struggled to process everything. The unexpected announcement from Harrison only added to the chaos of emotions swirling inside her.Caspian arrived at Aurora's Group, his heart rang with anticipation. He strode confidently toward the entrance, but the security guard stepped forward and blocked his path."I'm sorry, sir, but I can't let you in without an appointment," the guard said, his tone firmed was firm but polite.Caspian's brow rose. "Do you know who I am?" he asked and introducing himself as one of the prominent CEOs in Montana.The guard remained unmoved. "I understand, sir, but Miss. Aurora has requested not to meet anyone today. She has a full schedule."Caspian's frustration grew, but he nodded and stepped back. He couldn't leave now. He needed to see her, to speak with her.Hours passed as he waited outside and was observing the comings and goings of employees. The building is more magnificent than he imagined, it was an edifice of glass and steel, and reflecting the sky above and the bustling city below. It was a testament to Aurora's success, a success he once shared with her.Then, a sleek SUV pul
Caspian stood in between his living room, loud and restless. He yanked off his jacket, threw it carelessly on the couch, and ran a hand through his hair, pacing the floor like a man on the edge.He couldn’t sit. He couldn’t breathe properly.His heart was still pounding from what just happened at the mall.She didn’t recognise him.He coldn’t believe that Aurora looked him in the face and walked away like he was a stranger.No, he told himself. That was not possible. She was lying. Pretending. Maybe because she saw him with Annabel. Maybe… maybe that hurt her. That was the only explanation.He grabbed a glass from the bar and poured himself a drink, his hand was shaking slightly. The amber liquid swirled in the glass, but he didn’t drink it. He just held it, staring blankly.Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him.He turned and saw Annabel coming down the stairs, wearing a silky, wine-red dress that clung to her curves like a second skin. Her hair flown over her shoulders. She was we
Chapter 50Three years.It was three years now since the plane crash that turned Caspian’s world apart. Not a single day went by that he didn’t replay the tragedy in his mind. The scream, the fire, the silence that followed. He lost Aurora… or so he thought.Today, he walked silently beside Annabel inside the largest mall in Montana. She giggled at something he didn’t catch; he was too distracted. His mind wasn't in the present. It hasn't been, not since he buried a part of his soul with Aurora's name on it.Annabel was now freed after the new government overturned several convictions and had slowly crept back into Caspian’s life. Not that he welcomed her with open arms. However, after years of loneliness and numbness, he no longer had the energy to fight everyone. He barely even talks during their outing, only responding with nods.He reached for a black shirt on the rack when his phone buzzed sharply in his pocket. He grabbed it instantly.“Sir, it’s Ralph,” the voice said, breathle
Caspian sat alone in Aurora’s sitting room, staring blankly at the floor. His heart ached with the pains of her rejection. He had come to her hoping to change her mind, to remind her of what they once shared, but she was so cold and distant to him. He did not know what else to do.His fingers ran through his hair as he let out a deep sigh. His body was too tired; his mind was more exhausted. The pains of everything he had done, every mistake he had made, felt deeper than ever. He wanted to leave, but his legs refused to move. Instead, he leaned back against the couch, closed his eyes, and before he knew it, he drifted off into an uncomfortable sleep.Aurora, on the other hand, had retreated to her room after sending Liam off with the nanny. She had convinced herself that she was done with Caspian, that she would not let her emotions override her. But even as she lay in bed, she could not stop thinking about him. His desperate eyes, the way he had held their son, and the pain in his vo
Caspian paced his study, his mind restless as he waited for Ralph’s call. He had spent the entire night thinking of ways to win Aurora back. Now that the DNA test had proven the child was not his, he had no reason to let her go. He needed to see her, to make things right. He somehow got provoked, as his thoughts swayed to why Mitchel had acted the way she did to him. Why she would want to pin a child that isn’t his on him. He was trying to juggle the thought between Aurora and Mitchel when his phone buzzed, and he grabbed it instantly."Sir, I have found her," Ralph's voice came through. "Aurora is in her mansion at her Pinnacle Estate."Without hesitation, Caspian rushed to his room, threw on a fresh shirt, and grabbed his car keys. Within minutes, he was speeding down the familiar streets leading to Pinnacle’s estate. His heart pounded harder with each passing moment. Would she listen to him? Would she give him another chance?Upon arrival, the security recognised him and let him in
Caspian arrived at the hospital with a racing heart, gripping the envelope containing the hair sample tightly. He stormed into the doctor’s office, his voice sharp and commanding."Doctor, I need this DNA test done immediately," he demanded, slamming the sample onto the table. "I need the results as soon as possible. I need to know if the child with this hair is mine"The doctor, an older man with years of experience, adjusted his glasses and nodded. "Understood, Mr Harrison. But to ensure accuracy, we’ll need a sample of your blood as well."Caspian barely flinched. "Do whatever you have to do. Just be quick."The nurse swiftly collected a sample of Caspian’s blood and handed it over to the doctor. "It will take a few minutes to process," the doctor said. "Please wait."Caspian sat in the waiting area, his fingers drumming against the armrest. His mind was in turmoil. He wasn’t ready to lose Aurora. He prayed, for the first time in a long time, that the child wasn’t his.Minutes felt
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