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Bella and Gerald arrived at an expensive restaurant. Bella was wowed by the interior decor of the lobby. All the people she saw walking in and out of the place were people of class and of high Calibre in the city. She thought to herself that the food there would be very expensive.She leaned in towards Gerald as they walked to the reception, "This place is so huge and expensive. Are you really sure about us eating here?" She asked him, whispering.Gerald smiled, "Don't worry about that. Just focus on tonight." He assured and Bella kept quiet.The receptionist, soon called a waiter to escort them to their reserved table. Bella had thought that she was wowed on seeing the lobby and the reception but when she walked into the main dining area she was almost frozen. She comported herself till she got to her table."This place is extremely beautiful." She said to Gerald."Yes, it's one of the best places to dine and it is the perfect place to take you to" He said.Bella blushed.She quickl
Only You Chapter Forty Four
After, watching them leave, Alexander followed suit, walking ahead of Sophia."Alex" Sophia called out, following him."Alex" she called out again.Alexander was already by the car and he turned to her. She finally got to him."Must you start trouble every time?" Alexander asked her."Every time?" Sophia frowned, "Are you saying that I'm trouble?" "Yes, you are trouble. You know what, we'll never go together for any meeting or any outing from now on. I'll handle my company's meetings myself, alone" He said and before Sophia could respond, he quickly entered the car and zoomed off, leaving Sophia alone intentionally."You Bastard!" Sophia cursed under her breath. She knew that he had intentionally left her there. She quickly brought out her phone and called a driver to come and get her.Gerald, after taking Bella out of the restaurant to his car, was quiet. He did not start the car immediately. Bella noticed his moodiness."I'm sorry that I haven't said anything about my past relatio
Only You Chapter Forty Five
It was somewhere in town, at an open air street food stand, Bella and Alexander sat down to talk Two plates of spicy beef kebabs and two milkshakes were before them.Alexander started off by repeating in details, what he had told her before, about Sophia's threat on her and her father's life to get him to marry her. "I didn't know that Sophia did something like that." Bella said."She did. Now you know why I had to leave with her." Alexander said.Bella drew in a deep breath and released it slowly."I'm sorry for thinking that you had used me and dumped me. " Bella said with remorse."All these years, I had hated you. I regretted ever knowing you. I cursed you, Alex" Tears formed in Bella's eyes as she spoke."I know. And I understand why you had felt that way. I had left without a trace and it's natural to think that. I would have thought and reacted the same as you did." Alexander said.They were silent for a while."So how has these five years been for you?" Bella asked him."Not
Only You Chapter Forty Six
Bella's business plan was done and after making the necessary corrections, Gerald sent Bella the full amount she needed to start her restaurant. Gerald did not stop there, he also accompanied her in sourcing for a good building at a good location. They had already been to five different shops that evening and were seated at a cafe to relax and then make a decision."Who knew that shops cost this much" Bella complained with a slight frown on her face as she was staring at the paper containing the quotation for the cost of five different shops."It's very costly because we're buying it" Gerald smiled."Still, it's expensive" Bella said.The waiter dropped their orders, two cups of warm coffee and two plates of doughnuts on the table and left.Gerald drank from his cup of warm coffee and took a doughnut in his hand."So, which one are you picking?" he asked and bite out of his doughnut."I'm drawn to two choices. The one at Skyler's street and the last one we saw" Bella said."I prefer
Only You Chapter Forty Seven
Alexander had a lot of work to do. Sophia's secret is to be unravelled. He needed to trace the source of the monthly inflow of profit for the businesses, which were previously under the Michaels empire, and he was going to do it secretly. Sophia would not be able to perceive what was going on, till the day she would be fully exposed.Sophia, on the other hand, was thinking about the perfect kidnap plan for Madame Claudia. It was as though Madame Claudia knew and had doubled her security since the merger was signed. It made matters more difficult for Sophia, but not impossible for her. Sophia had made all the necessary arrangements and with full faith, she was assured that the bodyguards of Claudia would be helpless when her own men would attack. All she was waiting for was the papers of attorney and then, she would have Claudia abducted and then get Alexander to give her all of Invicta. ******Alexander had gone to the restaurant that noon with the hope that he would find Bella closi
Only You Chapter Forty Eight
Alexander was relaxing in his favourite place, the garden, with some refreshments. The evening was cool and enticing. As he relaxed, he thought of Bella once again, the times they had spent in the garden. It was very beautiful, every moment he had spent with her. He would have her again, he assured himself and took a bite of his snacks.His phone rang and he answered it;"Hey Duke, what do you have for me?" he asked the caller."Nothing much Alex. These accounts you sent me are very very tight. I can't crack them. I've been trying but all seems futile." Duke replied over the phone.That was not the news Alexander wanted to hear."But there's something you can do, definitely" Alexander pleaded"I really need these accounts to be cracked. It's very urgent and very important for me. Surely you must have a way....I.....I'm ready to pay to get it done." Alexander added."Alright Alex. I'll have it sent to a guy I know....and let's see if he can get through it" Duke replied him."Thanks a l
Only You Chapter Forty Nine
Bella was stunned by what she was hearing. Her mother was plagued with cervical cancer and was near her death. Tears rolled down her eyes. Bella was no longer sure if she still hated her mother or was pained that she was suffering in sickness and would soon die."How?" Bella managed asked."I don't know....I think it's a punishment for my wrongs" Amor said.Bella felt very bad. That moment she dropped all her anger and hatred and stood up to sit beside her mother. She gave her a long hug in tears before releasing her."I forgive you mother" Bella said."Thank you sweetheart" Amor said, touching Bella cheek lovingly.After enjoying that affectionate moment, Bella spoke;"I'm sure there's a way to cure this.....this cancer thing. It's just money and I can borrow money from someone....." She quickly looked at her father, then back to her mother, "We'll take you to India, where I hear that they are good in medicine. You'll be fine mother, you won't die" "Hey!" Amor called softly, "I've t
Only You Chapter Fifty
Amor's men were able to crack the accounts and they sent all the findings to Amor. It was during the weekend get together for the family, with Christine that Amor revealed the findings. The Michaels were in fact, the dangerous drug cartel terrorising the country. That was how they were able to sustain their dead empire. Bella was shocked and immediately forwarded the message to Alexander.*****The Grandes were having dinner when Alexander's phone chimed and he picked up his phone to read the message Bella had sent him. Sophia had her suspicious eyes on him. With the shocked expression that lasted on his face for a split second, Sophia knew that he was up to something. That message definitely had something to do with her. She was sensitive to remove her gaze from Alexander the very moment he wanted to look at her, just after he had finished reading the message. That gesture confirmed her suspicion. Alexander had something against her and she was immediately anxious. The paperwork was
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