Andrew hands landed on something soft, and his subconscious guided them to form a gentle circle, as if cradling a delicate object. The sensation brought him a strange sense of satisfaction, and he pinched it.That's when he turned and he saw her - a woman with a veil, lying close to him. The veil obscured her face.“Ah……”Maliya Coker was startled awake by the pinch and realized she was naked. She screamed and pushed Andrew away. She quickly used the blanket to wrap herself.“Oh…no…. What….just….happened,” Maliya mumbled, her eyes darting everywhere nervously. She couldn't recognize where she was, her eyes darted to Andrew and back to her body. Tears began to flow freely from her eyes she can't believe she had been raped. She glared at him with disgust, her anger and humiliation simmering just below the surface. Every fiber of her being yearned to lash out, to scratch his face and inflict some measure of pain on him.But she knew she couldn't. He was stronger, and he had just raped

Harry set Maliya up last night. He planned with men to drug her, have sex with her, and film it. He wanted to end their engagement without being blamed. Harry never liked Maliya. He thought she was ugly and embarrassing. He worried his friends and ex would mock him for marrying her. When Maliya was rescued, Harry got the bar's security footage to use against her.He cleared his throat, and all eyes turned to him. His expression was somber."What will people say about me?" he sneered. "That Harry, son of the Jefferson family, married a slut?"Babara stepped forward, pleading, "We don't have to tell anyone, let's just keep this between us."But he let out a bitter chuckle. "If I were your son, would you suggest this to me?" he asked, leaving Babara stunned and speechless."Your daughter is ugly, yet I agreed to be with her, and this is what I get?" Harry spat.Stanley intervened, "Harry, let's talk like men."But Harry turned to him, "There's nothing to discuss, my whole family knows a

"You may kiss the bride." Andrew drew Maliya close and kissed her. The crowd clapped."You're the prettiest bride I've seen," Andrew said. Maliya's cheeks turned red.Andrew drove Maliya to her home. When they arrived, he saw she was nervous. He took her hand and kissed it."You have me," he said. She nodded.They opened the door and found Babara and Barth, Maliya's dad, inside. They didn't notice them."You good-for-nothing man, all you ever do is eat!" Babara exclaimed angrily at Barth, who let out a frustrated sigh."Can you just stop? I'll give you the money for now, I'm out of cash," Barth said, trying to placate her.Babara let out a bitter chuckle. "Tell me when you ever had money. Tell me, because ever since I married you, I've done nothing but suffer."Barth continued to sip his tea, ignoring Babara's outburst, which only fueled her anger further."You're a waste of the Coker's family name! Your mother should have just aborted you!" Babara spat venomously at Barth.Barth stoo

At the Jefferson family villa, the celebration banquet had been ongoing since the early hours of the morning. The Jefferson family was the head of the four families and they were determined to make a very clear statement with this celebration. This celebration would be the talk of the town for a very long time. The villa was beautifully decorated including the entrance of the villa. The designer was a very popular designer who only worked with the richest families. At the celebration banquet, every member of the four families was present. Stanley Coker, Maliya's grandfather, and the other members of her family were present also. The Jefferson family received exquisite gifts from various social elites trying to please Vlad Jefferson. Stanley came to apologize and repair the relationship between his family, the Coker family, and the Jefferson family. Like everyone else present, Stanley also brought gifts. “Vlad Jefferson, you and I have known each other for many years now and I am

First thing the next morning, Maliya was on the phone with Andrew. “Hello, good morning honey“. Maliya said when Andrew finally accepted the call. “I have good news.” She said excitedly. “Last night, after you dropped me off, I called my friend from high school. She works for Green Group and agreed to help me fix an appointment with the chairman this morning, so we could secure the contract. I’m sure Grandfather will accept you then.” Maliya said, sounding happy and excited. “That’s great,” Andrew said, faking his surprise. “I told you we could pull this. Why don't you get ready I'll come pick you”, Andrew said. “Okay honey”, Maliya replied and hung up. After the call, Maliya went to get ready for her appointment. She was going to see the chairman of the almighty Green group. This was a big deal for her so she did not want to be late. Andrew rolled off the bed immediately after Maliya hung up and rushed to the bathroom for a quick shower. He did not want to be late because he knew