Bella started thinking of a way out of Sophia's blackmail. Alexander had confessed in details all that had transpired on that fate day his brother died. Alexander and Andre both were attracted to Sophia and started competing for her attention. It started off as a joke, a light and trivial matter and then eventually grew to a serious issue. The once very close brother's became very distant and hated each other. They would fight and make threats against each other. According to Alexander, on that day when his brother had died, Alexander wanted to use his laptop for some work but could not as his laptop had developed some faults. Not minding Andre's disapproval as a result of their enemity, he dashed into his room and took his laptop to use. Unlike Alexander, Andre did not change his password after their fight began so Alexander could still have access to his computer. As Alexander used the system, an email notification popped up and as a result of his curiosity, he opened it to see an e

Bella heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. She was shocked to see the unexpected visitor standing before her."What are you doing here?" Bella asked her.Sophia, the visitor flashed a smirk on her face."Hello Bella" She greeted."I don't need your greeting. What are you doing here, in my house?" Bella asked harshly."I came to see you" Sophia replied, "I came to congratulate you on your wedding to Alexander. That's next week right?" Sophia said."I thought you've given up already since we didn't hear from you these past weeks. Sophia, If I were you, I'd just leave us alone. Alexander doesn't love you and with your evil deeds and schemes against the Grandes, no one wants you. Just give up already. Look for another ambition to pursue. This one is clearly far from your reach" Bella said.Sophia chuckled, "You know Bella, I really did underestimate you. I thought that you were as dumb as you are poor but it turned out that you're smart. I came here just to tell you this and a

Alexander got home late that night and met his devious wife still awake in their bedroom. She was already in bed, in her night wear. She smirked the moment Alexander walked into the room and paused the activity she was carrying out on her phone to face him."You're back" She said.Alexander did not reply but headed for his walk-in-closet to change his clothes."Did you see her?" Sophia asked again.Alexander stopped just by the door to his closet and turned to face Sophia who was lying on the bed, looking at him."Who?" he asked her."Don't pretend Alex. You and I know that you've never stopped loving that woman. I know that you went to see her" Sophia said."Mind your business, Sophia" Alexander said and reached for the door's handle."This is my business, Alex. You're my husband now and I don't think it is ideal that you go about wanting to rekindle an affair with another woman." Sophia replied."Whatever I do with my life and with my time is absolutely none of your business. If I c

Bella was intentionally quiet at lunch with Gerald. Gerald and Christine did all the talking, most of which were about her. Bella just blocked her ears to them. After the lunch and after they would have gotten home, she would pour out her heart and anger to Christine and Christine knew this well enough and was ready to receive whatever Bella would tell her from her broken heart without any offense."So, I heard about a Jeremy. Do you mind me asking who he is?" Gerald asked after have a hearty laugh from Christine's funny joke.Christine was caught unawares as she was not expecting him to ask that. She did not think he would have taken note of that."Well, eh..... Jeremy is....." She stammered, not know what the consequences of him knowing that Jeremy was Bella's son would be."He is my son" Bella quickly replied. She finally saw a way to get rid of him for good. She was confidently sure that he would not want a relationship with a single mother when there were lots of other eligible s

It was a huge event for the Grandes and the Michaels. The day for the much awaited and anticipated merger had finally arrived. Claudia had the press present. Sophia and her father were so much excited to see the first phase of their dream come true. Alexander could see them giving themselves a knowing look, smiling.All the parties involved signed the necessary documents and had the two empires merged with the Grandes and the Michaels having 50percent shares equally. Their individual empires were now a huge partnership empire involving only two parties. The name for the newly formed empire was 'INVICTA'.After the signing was completed, the after-party followed. It was a huge party to celebrate the creation of the new unstoppable empire. Big personalities were present for the party. Humphrey, Bella's father was also there being a business partner of Mr Felix Grande. What had happened with Bella and Alexander did not affect their business. Bella's father and his crew, continued to supp