"This is ridiculous," she said with a puzzled look on her face. "A contract marriage?" … Serena Mundt was a young woman in her late 20s with no dreams. She was either at home all day or helping her mother out in the bakery. Well not until her mother got diagnosed with cancer and was bedridden. Now she has to strive for herself, her ailing mother's hospital bills, her son's tuition fees and other expenses. She stumbles upon a job in a food company and gets hired due to reasons unknown to her yet. Serena didn't know that this would change her life forever. On getting to her workplace, she realises that the owner of the company, a wealthy businessman and a billionaire was Frederick Sullivan who was an old friend of hers… perhaps a lover and the father of her secret child too?. Well what's worse, a marriage contract comes in line and she is left with no choice but to accept the offer as she needed the money not to say it was an interesting price too. But it wouldn't be easy being a fake wife to the famous billionaire and hiding her child too. Together they discover secrets that had been buried in their past, face the problems life tossed at them, and well, maybe renew lost, lingering feelings too?
View MoreCollins handed her a handkerchief to wipe her tears. "Miss June, we're going to find May and the person behind this, I'm grateful for your help despite the situation you're in. Where are your kids?""I couldn't bring them with me, it was too risky," she sniffed." I'll speak with Frederick, we'll send security over to them and you'll also be safe here. Until we've solved this, your safety is in our hands"" Do you know where May resides? "He asked" I do know but I doubt she'll be there, I couldn't stop by to check because I feared someone would be watching "" I understand" he said and gave her a paper and pen," write down her address, we'll take it from here Miss June"___________________________________Back at the mansion, Anika welcomed Serena and escorted her to her room.''I shall bring lunch for you soon, in the meantime you should have a good rest", she turned to leave but Serena called her back." Well, I… I was wondering if, uhm, if I could… prepare my meal from now on? "
After staying a while with her mother, they parted ways and Serena was led to the rooftop of the building where she met Frederick, his bodyguards and a jet."Is this jet yours?" she asked as she came to meet him and immediately tsked at herself for such a question. Of course it was his, it wouldn't be hers for christ sake. Fortunately he didn't hear her as he was on the phone with someone.She asked him immediately after he had ended the call, "are we going to fly in this to get home?"" Ah, yes, it's better since we don't want anyone noticing you. Also, there's traffic. "" I see""The pilot will take you home, I'm heading back to the office" Frederick said to Serena as he turned to leave. She immediately held his suit from behind," wh… what do you mean you're heading back? You want me to board this all by myself?" " Is there anything wrong with that? "He askedShe let go of his suit and said nervously," I can't go by myself Frederick "" You're not, you have bodyguards with you if
They hugged tightly for a while before releasing each other."My child, I see you're doing fine" her mother said as she placed a hand on Serena's cheek.Serena wiped off her eyes and nodded."How have you been, mother? I'm sorry… it kind of felt like I abandoned you right?""Of course not, I understand that I have laid a burden on you, it's only right that you're working hard""Oh mother, don't say stuff like that"Her mother smiled. "Fred met with the doctor you see, he says I'm doing fine according to the doctor… but I know I'm not" she said, holding onto Serena's hands.Serena glanced at Fred who suddenly felt the urge to leave them alone.After he left, Serena sighed and said to her mother." You'll be fine, mother. The doctors here are professionals. They're very good so I promise you that there's hope, okay? "" How's my little boy doing? "" Troy's fine. I haven't spoken to him for some time now due to some complicated reasons but… " Her mother started to cough. " Is that 'com
Frederick walked back into the ward angrily and Serena scurried behind him. She went to his front and stopped him, making him come to a halt."What were you saying? I think you were mistaken, I wasn't… I wasn't trying to jump off, I mean c'mon, what do you take me for? "Fred sighed and looked away from her gaze," I over reacted, I'm sorry. I forgot how drawn you were to heights like that" he said , trying to avoid her gaze. " It's fine" she answered," just don't come yelling at me like that again " she went over to her bed and laid down." Why did you come back here? I clearly told you I was doing fine with Anika" she said. Right, he literally should have just stayed at the office, he thought as he sighed again." Have you eaten now? " He ignored her question." I have, they suck at making pasta here. I almost lost my appetite but I was too hungry"" Maybe that's because they're used to making classic dishes, not pasta," he said as he came to stand beside her. He silently stared at h
Frederick couldn't concentrate. He had been with Serena for days so he had a lot of work to attend to in his office but right now, sitting down on his office chair with tons of files on his desk, all he could think of was Serena in her hospital gown.It bothered him so much that she was in a hospital and because of him also. He ruffled up his hair with his hands as it had become unbearable to not worry about her. He took the telephone on his desk and called Elene, the CEO.Seconds later, a woman in a suit, opened the hinged door and walked in. The sound of her heels echoed in the large office as she walked gracefully towards Frederick. Her red short bob hair bounced on her shoulders as she walked. Her eyes were dark and her skin pale. Her lips were round, plump and covered in red lipstick. She was beautiful in an elegant and bold way. Frederick's face was buried in his hands as Elene reached his desk. She took a good look at his desk and knew he hadn't been working."What has gotten i
Collins and his colleague had gone to Fred's mansion to question the maids. The mansion had eight maids in total and three of them were specifically for the kitchen. "Mrs… Mrs Fairstone?""Yes," the brunette who sat across from Collins answered. "Which part of the house do you work in?" He asked, placing the file he held on the coffee table in front of him."I'm in charge of the bedrooms upstairs""Where were you at the time Mrs Serena's meal was being prepared?""I was busy in one of the rooms. Earlier that day, the head maid had informed us that Mr Sullivan's wife would be arriving at the mansion. We were instructed to work extra hard. I wasn't done with my work even after Mrs Serena was found in her room like that".The other investigator jolted down something in a book and glanced at her. "Then did you see someone? Or suspect someone"She answered with a straight face," no".Another maid came to sit where Mrs Fairstone had sat. She was quite short with long blonde hair tied in a
Serena immediately yanked her hands away from Frederick's as if just coming to her senses. "Ah", she felt another pain and winced. "What happened to me?" "You were poisoned," Fred said with a sigh." I'm sorry Serena, I should have taken your safety serious " Serena was surprised. She definitely wasn't expecting that. She had almost died. Was this what she had signed up for?. She glanced at Fred, he had a hand on his face which was filled with worry. He must have been terrified. " My goodness, it hasn't even been up to a day and this?.." " It's been four days actually " Fred replied " What? " She asked with shock in her hazel eyes. " I've been unconscious for days? " " You'll also have to remain here for a few days.. " He didn't finish when a growl was heard from Serena's stomach. She quickly placed her hand on it in embarrassment. "I better find something to eat" "Oh you can't eat for now, you'll have to wait till tomorrow " " Oh, is that so? " She said with a disappoin
Serena was taken to a hospital immediately. It was done secretly of course. Fred owned a private ward at the hospital so it wasn't difficult to quickly admit her in.Fred was terrified. He prayed silently as he paced around in the room where he was told to wait. How did this happen? Was she going to be okay? These thoughts roamed in his head as his worry increased. What if she doesn't wake up?He immediately shook his head and glanced at the door, hoping to see the doctor walk in with news about Serena.But no one walked in for the next 30 mins. Finally the door knobs turned and a doctor walked in. He had a perplexed look on his face."How is she? What happened to her?, Don't just stand there, looking at me""She's okay now Mr Frederick, though she might have to remain here for a couple of days, she needs to receive treatment for the internal injuries she sustained""Internal injuries? What the hell could have caused that? ""Poison"Fred's eyebrows furrowed "what?"" Your wife was po
Serena woke up to news all over the internet that Frederick Sullivan had a wife. They had been married for a long time but in secret. She knew it was probably Fred's doing. Everybody was eager to know who the billionaire's wife was and what she looked like.Serena had informed Dhoti of everything beforehand and trusted her to keep it a secret. Even from Troy. She had planned for them to relocate to somewhere else, where they wouldn't get involved. Troy was reluctant and refused to leave without his mother but Serena talked to him calmly. All she was doing was for the sake of him and his grandmother. "Mummy will come join you soon, alright?" She assured him while giving him a kiss on his forehead. Serena was going to transfer all the money Fred would pay her that day, to Dhoti. That was her reason why she requested it. When Dhoti and Troy finally left to their new place, a driver in a BMW 760li had come to pick Serena."You won't need any of your items ma'am" the driver said as he saw
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