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RELUCTANT BRIDE FOR THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE It Has To be Tessa
Franco nodded. “Yes. I believe that now. But at the time, the situation spiralled. She ran from the warehouse with her aunt and was chased by our men. The men claimed she jumped or fell into the river. A Crocodile-infested for that matter? How could she have survived that?.” “I dont believe she died from fall,” Pedro muttered. “Did your men find her body after several weeks of searching?.” “No body was recovered,” Franco said. “We searched and combed the river for days. Even one of our men was attacked by those nefarious crocs. This search even went on for Weeks. Everyone assumed the worst.” Pedro turned his gaze to the window, eyes cold. “She survived. Thankfully.” Franco frowned. “Even if she did, the odds—” “I don’t care about the odds!” Pedro roared, turning back to him. “Do you think I haven’t felt her absence every second of these five years? Do you think I don’t know my wife when I see her? That woman is my woman! My wife!!” Franco was quiet for a moment, choosing his wo
RELUCTANT BRIDE FOR THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE The Ghost in Her Eyes
AUTHORS POVThe grand Lorenzo mansion stood in its cold elegance like it had alway been, bathed in the quiet of early evening except for the maids and guards roaming around. But within the stone walls of pedro’s room, the sweet silence was broken by the shattering of glass.Pedro stood in the centre of his room, his breath heaving, his chest rising and falling like a man barely keeping the storm within him contained. The desk lamp lay in pieces at his feet. One of the armchairs had been overturned, its cushions ripped. Books scattered across the floor—his father’s, his own, even the bed sheets and pillows had been sent flying to different corners. A portrait on the wall now hung askew, a hairline crack running through the glass.He paced in heavy steps, fists clenched, jaw tight.“She looked right at me,” he muttered, almost to himself. “Right in the eyes… and said she didn’t know me.”His voice cracked as he said it aloud. He ran a hand through his dark hair, tugging at the strands
RELUCTANT BRIDE FOR THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE Costly Mistake
AUTHORS POVClarissa reached across and hugged her. It was so soothing for Tessa as she eased in and simmered in the emotional moment. They sat like that for a long moment, two women bound by shared grief and shared resolve.Tessa drew back, wiping her eyes. “Okay,” she whispered. “Your turn.”Clarissa’s face tightened. Then it dawned on her that she had said she had something to say.A few moments of tears and sobs had washed her memories away.She glanced toward the closed door, hearing the faint rustle of leaves and the children’s laughter drifting in. “Actually… I’m not sure I want to say it now.”Tessa’s eyes narrowed. “Clarissa, you promised.”Clarissa closed her eyes and took a breath. “All right.” She opened her eyes, meeting Tessa’s gaze. “This afternoon, at the plaza… while we were about to leave, Dean said he wanted to pee...” she paused, swallowed and continued,” So I offered to take him back inside to ease himself. Nothing prepared me for the next thing that happened”Te
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AUTHORS POVTessa went straight home from the board meeting even though he had plan to go get a new tablet for dean, she had promised she would get him one.The late afternoon sun slanted through the curtains of Tessa’s living room in warm, golden bars, but she barely noticed. She stood by the window, arms wrapped tightly around herself, staring out at the quiet street and sweet nothings. Every instinct in her body still brewed with adrenaline from the morning’s encounter—her triumph at Genmark’s boardroom and the shock of seeing Pedro again, so close after five years.The front door clicked open, and Tessa turned, relief flooding her face. Her family was back.Clarissa entered, guiding Dean by the hand and holding Sofia in her arms. The two children were flushed from their afternoon out, excited energy bubbling up in chatter and laughter.“Look at you two,” Tessa said, moving toward them. Her voice wavered, but she managed to smile. She knelt, scooping Dean into her arms. “How was
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AUTHORS POVThe drive back was quieter. The children leaned against each other in the backseat, full of stories and sugar, their energy mellowed by the sun and adventure.But Dean was smart enough to know he had done something wrong and so he apologized, “I’m sorry Aunt Clarissa”“For what exactly|” she asked as she dove.“For running off and bumping into a stranger, but I promise you I did not speak to him like mum had instructed that I shouldn’t speak to strangers” He said pitifully.“Please forgive him mummy” Sofia cooed from where she sat.“Not only should you not speak to strangers, you could have hurt yourself” Clarissa said with worry written all over her voice.“I am sorry” Dean said, holding his ears in a playful manner.His cuteness got to Clarissa and she acknowledged she had forgiven him.Dean yawned. “Can we do this again tomorrow?”“Maybe,” Clarissa said. “If your mum doesn’t have a mountain of business meetings.”“I’ll convince her,” Dean mumbled sleepily.Sofia smiled.
RELUCTANT BRIDE FOR THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE Pedro's Child, Dean.
AUTHORS POV“Where to now?” Dean asked, licking his fingers.“Macroplaza,” she said. “The big square. You’ll see the lighthouse, statues, gardens. And there’s an ice cream truck there for second dessert.”“Best day ever,” Sofia whispered, already standing up.The Macroplaza was a wide, open stretch of beautiful landscaping and walkways. It was surrounded by important buildings—government halls, cultural centres, theatres. The children darted ahead, playing a game of pretend spies, ducking behind benches and statues.“That’s the Faro del Comercio,” Clarissa said, pointing to a tall red tower. “It lights up at night, shooting a green laser across the sky.”Dean’s eyes widened. “Really?”“Yes. They say if you make a wish while it’s glowing, it might come true.”Dean stared up, serious for a moment. “I think I’ll wait and wish when Mum’s here.”Clarissa softened. “That’s a good idea.”They walked slowly through the gardens, pausing at fountains and flower beds. The city felt alive around
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