Chapter One
Layla woke up feeling sore. Her eyes flew open and she was shocked as to how long she had slept.
She stood up with wobbly feet and also with great difficulty. She was still muddled and couldn't remember anything that happened last night.
She only remembers having a few drinks with her boyfriend as he called her to have fun to liven up her damp mood.
She wore her clothes quickly and rushed out of the room. She didn't even notice the patch of red on the bed.
As she rushed out, she was greeted with strange glances but she didn't think much of it.
On getting home, she was shocked by what she met. Her sister and boyfriend were all loving to each other
"Why?" She asked feeling heartbroken.
"I never loved you. I only love Ella and besides I can't be with someone who goes around sleeping with men. Seriously I thought you were different but after Ella showed me who you really are, I was disappointed." Michael said acting all disappointed.
"Why are you saying such? You know I have always kept myself clean for you. Then why do this to me?" Layla asked quietly.
"Because you are a scheming slut. Take a look at your shoulders and neck. There are love bites scattered on your neck." Michael said shaking his head at the same time.
"That's not true!" Layla vehemently denied.
"Really? Take a look at your neck." Michael said harshly pushing the mirror into her hands. Looking at her neck, Layla was shocked.
"Have anything else to say?" Michael mocked.
"You have seriously disappointed me. We are nothing anymore." Michael said. Layla burst out crying immediately. She couldn't believe she had lost her innocence just like that and had been falsely accused by Michael.
"I suggest you go spend some time with your mother before she dies." Ella sneered enjoying her pathetic look.
Layla became angry and rushed to attack but was stopped by Michael who gave her a fierce kick on her belly sending her to the ground.
Looking at the both of them who didn't pay attention to her, she ran to her room feeling heartbroken.
On getting to her room, she decided to freshen up before she visited her mom.
She was shocked to find blood on her thighs. She knew that her period passed just a few days ago, so why the blood?
She then realized why she found various love bites on her neck. She had lost her innocence and the worst part, she has no idea who defiled her.
She wanted to end her life but thinking of her suck mother, she decided to face what was in store for her. She got a call from the hospital which informed her about the critical condition.
Layla became more heartbroken and she rushed out of the house and ran to the hospital.
"Miss Layla, your mother is dying. She needs to undergo her surgery right away or it would be too late." The attending doctor informed her.
"But I thought she was still safe. Why does she need surgery urgently?" Layla questioned.
"The patient had been stimulated which caused an increase in her blood pressure. It seemed someone showed her or told her something that made her flare up. She is lucky someone saw her in time or she would have been no more." The attending doctor responded by feeling pity for her.
"How come?". Layla asked confusedly. She didn't have time to ponder over the doctor's words as she immediately ran to her mother's ward.
She cried helplessly as she watched her mother connected to various medical equipment.
"Mom, I've failed you. I couldn't even raise money for your surgery." Layla cried.
"Miss Layla?" She heard someone calling her and she turned to the source of the voice.
She wiped her tears as she asked with caution.
"Who are you?"
"Kingsley Steinfeld." He responded.
"What do you want from me?" She asked.
"Our boss would like to speak with you." He said.
"Your boss? Who's your boss?" She asked and Kingsley smiled.
"You would get to know him when you meet him." He thought she looked cute seeing how she looked at him with caution.
"Alright!" She said and they both walked to a very expensive car.
"Our boss is in there." He said opening the door for her to enter. She hesitated for a split second before she got in.
"Hello." She greeted the man who was seated with a noble gait. In his presence, she felt inferior.
"I was the man from yesterday." He said after some time. He turned to her and she was in awe of his appearance.
"What do you mean? I have no idea what you are talking about." She said truthfully.
"Don't you remember me?" The man asked dissatisfied that she behaved cluelessly.
"No, I'm sure I don't know you. Is there something I am missing?" Layla questioned back.
"I was the one who took your innocence." The man shouted. Layla took a long time before she reacted.
"You bastard, how dare you? You just ruined my life." Layla cried.
"I'm sorry. I know apologizing wouldn't bring back your dignity but I'm willing to take responsibility for you." He said smiling which showed off his dimples.
For the first time, she felt that it wasn't that bad that she lost her innocence to such a handsome man.
"Do you have any idea who I am?" The man asked looking at the girl whose IQ had reached rock bottom.
"No, I don't know you. This is the first time I'm meeting you aside from the fact that my innocence was taken by you yesterday." She muttered.
The man raised an eyebrow to her statement and continually looking at her, he felt that she was quite pleasing to the eye.
"Miles Brooks." He said with pride.
Layla's eyes widened upon hearing what he said. She felt a bang in her head. She slept with the most eligible bachelor in the whole country.
"I see you know who I am, isn't that right?" Mike asked in a teasing tone.
"Yes…… no, I mean of course. Who doesn't know who you are? The famous business tycoon, Miles Brooks." Layla said with a forced smile. She didn't know whether she had to cry or she should laugh in such a situation.
"I'm willing to take responsibility for what happened last night. I have instructed my assistant to settle your mom's surgery fees so they should have begun her operation now." Miles said taking a look at his wristwatch.
Layla turned to him with wide eyes. She couldn't believe that he had already paid her mom's fees. Her mom would be getting better soon.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Brooks. I don't know how I'm going to repay you for your help." Layla said already tearing up.
"You don't have to pay me back. Like I said, I want to take responsibility for you and by doing that, I have to take care of your mom." Miles responded. He sat upright and Layla couldn't help but gulp. He had a powerful aura.
"How do you want to take responsibility for me?" Layla asked curiously.
"By marrying you!" He said. Are you crazy " Layla blurted.
He turned to look at her with a sharp look and she felt scared immediately.
I'm sorry,I was just too shocked that you made such a ridiculous statement." Layla said patting her chest. His gaze was too scary."Don't think too much. I just want my grandfather to stop arranging blind dates for me." He said while caressing his wrist. His eyes look deep and Layla wasn't able to read emotions from his face. He was really good at hiding his emotions."Fine. But I want to carry out revenge on my ex boyfriend and stepsister. I want them to suffer a fate much worse than mine." Layla said while clenching her fists. Mike's turned to look at her and was satisfied with her attitude. Even without her saying that,he would have done it,though secretly. He didn't want her to see him as a bad person after all she would be his wife.Of course. Then it's a deal. After your mom's surgery,you would sign the contract. Is that fine by you?" Miles asked obviously concerned about her opinion."Sure. Can I go see my mom now?" Layla asked. She was really worried and at the same time ex
Grandpa please do not tell me that after my warnings,you still decided to act as my butler?" Miles asked as he rubbed his head. He was already tired as it was and thinking of the stunt his grandpa just pulled,he felt really exhausted."Whatever,I like her. So when are you going to get married to her?" Grandpa Brooks asked with a gossipy tone."Soon grandpa." He said and hung up. He rubbed his head and called his assistant in. They were about to have a serious conversation."Buy that apartment under Layla's name." He said to his assistant with a calculating look. They had humiliated one of his people so he has to give them a taste of their own medicine."Sure thing boss." Kingsley responded."Miss Layla's superior has plans to fire her,what should I do boss?" Kingsley asked."You are really asking that question. You don't know what to do or should I remind you what is to be done?" Miles asked and Kingsley left the office immediately. He didn't want to be on the receiving end of the bos
If the blade comes in contact with her face,her mother would be heartbroken."Why are you denying it? Do you think he would protect a slut like you when he can't even protect himself? He had confessed to it himself." The woman mocked hellbent on destroying her face.Layla turned to look at the manager in despair. So he could actually do something like that. Is this payback for not accepting his proposal? Layla felt different emotions swirling within her. She wished that Miles could appear and save her from such humiliation.The others were busy making fun of her as they all glanced at her with disdain. They hated her and were quite happy with the way she was treated. None of them came to her rescue as they placated other customers.The customers gave Layla a dirty look as the woman dragged her out. The manager on the other hand,gave her a knowing look."Stop!!" An authoritative voice resounded throughout the building.The woman subconsciously stopped and Layla turned to look at her s
"That's not me!!" She subconsciously blurted out. "I know it's not you,I know the goal of the sender was to make me agitated and unfortunately,I fell into it," her mother,Kelly said calmly. She closed her eyes as she sighed out before saying, "you may leave,I want to be alone." "Mom," she whispered and Miles shook his head at her. "It's best we let her be for now, let's go I will take you home," he said as he pulled the dazed Layla out. Miles turned to look at the woman on the hospital bed with a deep look. She was definitely hiding something. He could feel it and he would find out what it was. His instincts were always right so they wouldn't be wrong in this. "You have helped me so much," Layla muttered tiredly as she sat on the bench in the hospital's corridor. She decided to wait for a while before she would head home. "It's my duty,after all, I'm your future husband, aren't I?" He asked with a smirk dancing on his lips and she chuckled. He secretly heaved a sigh of relief
Chapter 6"Everyone who have wronged you, I promise to deal with them,just stay with me, please," he said in an hushed voice before he left the room.Next morning, Layla woke up feeling quite refreshed. This was the first time in years she had a good night sleep. She woke up feeling really radiated. It was obvious she was in a good mood with the way she hummed and danced round her room. Her day was destined to turn sour as she received a call from her father. She hissed as she ignored the call,she didn't want anything to do with that family.Her father called for a while before the call got disconnected. She glanced at her phone with disgust as though it was Arthur she was staring at.She did her morning routine and decided to head downstairs. She wanted to have breakfast as she was starving."Good morning grandpa,I hope you had a good night rest?" She asked with a bright look and grandpa Brooks felt more energized seeing her."I had a wonderful night rest, thanks for asking," he sai
Chapter 7"Boss Chad,have we made a mistake? Did we come to the right place?" A guy who had initially looked down on Layla said as he tried to wipe off his sweat."I don't think so,this is the address boss gave us,this miss Layla is definitely not simple," Chad analysed to them and they couldn't help but take a deep breath. They had definitely made a mistake."Wow," one of them said as he took a deep breath in shakily. He was done for. He had underestimated his future mistress.___Living Room"Where are my mother's momentos?" Layla asked with her frosty eyes. She was looking really angry right now as she glared daggers at them."We would get it,Ella,go get it," Arthur said to the frightened Ella."Yes father," she replied before scurrying away. Layla's look previously was really scary and she didn't want to be on the receiving end of it. On a normal day,she would not have gave in but recalling the way Layla beat up those bodyguards,she still felt a shiver run down a spine. In simpl
At the mention of Michael, Ella's face revealed a blissful smile. Arthur confirmed that they had a good relationship and the smile on his face became more evident."We have got to prepare, Michael is an esteemed guest so we can't have any slip ups," Arthur said as he began instructing Beatrice on things she had to."Alright,I have something to do in the study,I would retire to my study," Arthur said as he left the living room swiftly."Mom I'm so happy, everything is falling into place now," Ella said with visible bliss. She was really excited."Why are you foolish?" Beatrice asked with disdain. She didn't understand why her daughter was happy when they had more pressing issues to deal with."What do you mean mom?" Ella asked with confusion."You are such a silly girl,you are the only one who would be happy in such a situation, can't you see that we can't control Layla anymore,she has her mother's momentos," Beatrice snapped as she glared at her daughter.Sometimes,she wondered if the
"Blood clot?" He asked in surprised. "Hmm and it had been there even before I was born," she said with a sad laugh. "I would be there soon,do not do anything stupid,wait for me, everything would be alright," he said and hung up the call. Looking at the darkened phone,she let out a small smile. It had not been long since they knew each other,but he had clearly made enough sacrifices for her. Even if she had other thoughts about this marriage,his actions were enough to make her waver. She arranged her emotions before going into her mother's ward. "Mom, I'm here to see you," she said to the woman who smiled lightly at her. Layla felt her heart break on seeing how happy she was but she couldn't show her emotions or her mom would figure out that something was wrong. "I was thinking you wouldn't come, I'm sorry I overreacted the previous day," Kelly apologized once she saw her daughter. "Mom..," she wanted to tell her that it wasn't necessary but Kelly interrupted her. "I know what