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ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR The Plot Thickens
Laurel didn’t expect something like that, what was going on? So many negative things were happening just when she started dating this man and it made it seem like she made the wrong choice. She held the cell phone to her ear but no words could come out of her mouth as it stayed agape. “Are you still there?” Tony spoke again after some seconds, Laurel might be aware of his grandmother through Lilian. If they were really best friends, they’d tell each other everything. “Ye ... .ye ... .yes i am, I’m just so speechless right now,” Laurel stuttered, her voice wasn’t like it was earlier.It sounded weak and tearful now. Tony must be going through a lot as they spoke, but then he wanted her to be in attendance of the burial and there was no way she could refuse even though she didn’t want to meet people yet. “That’s why I wanted to tell you physically, but it’s alright, she died peacefully in her sleep, that’s what they told me. It means it was her time to go,” Tony sniffed as he spoke
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Questions and Heartbeat
“You’re with his child?” Katerina asked, repeating Lilian’s words; her eyes popping out as her hands travelled slowly towards Lilian’s belly. “He’s responsible for the baby inside me, I didn't want to tell you on phone, that’s why I just told you I was pregnant without revealing who’s responsible,” Lilian replied, she had a frown on her face. Any time the conversation was about Tony, she was always frowning. Everyday, her dislike for him grows for no reason, and she doesn't really care. “You were pregnant for him and you didn’t know up until now?” Katerina hadn’t recovered from her shock, thoughts danced in her head. “Just like I told you on the phone, this isn’t the normal kind of pregnancy mum, it’s a cryptic one. I had no idea I was pregnant until yesterday.” Lilian clarified, rolling her eyes. She was actually frustrated about the fact that there was nothing she could do about the baby. But it was either she gave it to couples who needed it or she gave it to Tony, although sh
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR A gift of Shame
Lilian wasn’t surprised to hear her mother say such a thing, she continued looking away while she thought about it. Sincerely, it seemed like a good idea, a perfect one at that. The fact that she tortured her mother with her decisions was not making her very happy, she just had no choice but to make those decisions.. Allowing Katerina take care of the child was the best consolation she could offer, but she was scared. Unable to trust her mother with the child due to her likeness for Tony, Katerina might go ahead and tell Tony about the child and then it’d all be back to square one. She sighed, and allowed her eyes to meet her mother’s as she tilted her head to face her. “Promise you won’t tell Tony about this child, mother.” Katerina heaved a huge sigh of relief and embraced her daughter without answering the question yet, she was really glad that Lilian gave her this opportunity. “I want my grandchild, Lilian. If that’s the condition of me having him, then I concur,” Katerina whi
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR The Two Truths
Tony was confused at first, he wasn’t sure why Laurel was so concerned about Lilian’s breakup; was that how deep their relationship was? He thought not, something was going on. “Well, sorry for her, but should that concern you so much?” Tony asked, he didn’t need to hold back how he felt about Lilian now. Laurel had replaced her in his heart and now he was starting to resent her, his mood changes just by hearing her name. Laurel sighed, he was right; Lilian breakup shouldn’t make her get lost in thought unless there was more to it. She hesitated, when a waiter came and cleaned up the spilled Chapman from the table. “There’s something you should know, Tony.” Laurel began, staring into Tony’s eyes but couldn’t hold it for long. She could see the curiosity that filled his eyes and the concern. Tony felt his chest tighten and he leaned forward on the table, trying to keep his mind straight. He had called for this meeting to know more about Laurel, but it seems there was something goin
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Panic and uncertainty
“What are you talking about, Laurel? What do you mean carrying my child?” Tony was bewildered. Laurel burst into tears, covering her face with both hands, Tony quickly leaned forward and held her hands.A waiter who had been waiting for the perfect moment to come in and take their orders, quietly went back when she saw Laurel burst into tears. “Talk to me, Laurel. What’s going on?” Tony was anxious and his heart was starting to feel a kind of way. “Li…Lilian is ... .Lilian is pregnant for you, Tony. I really shouldn’t be telling you this, but it’s true, I saw it myself and I’m scared.” Laurel stuttered the first sentence and sobbed, she quickly reached into her bag and brought out some wipes. Tony was dumbfounded, never in his life had he felt what he was feeling in that moment, he couldn’t give a word to the feeling. He was just so confused and shocked at the same time. It had been almost a year since he and Lilian last had sex and if she wanted to get pregnant, he would have not
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Mind Games for an unborn child
“Talk to me, Tony, you’re making me nervous,” Laurel sniffed, she couldn’t hold back any longer, her heart rate was unstable and her eyes didn’t leave Tony. “I’ll need some time to think this through, Laurel.” Tony sighed, making a decision in a moment like this wasn’t something he’d want to do. The look on Laurel’s face was obvious that she wasn’t happy with his response, but there was nothing he could do. He wouldn’t make a decision at such a critical moment when his emotions were unstable. “You have nothing to worry about, Laurel. I’m telling you for a fact, no matter what happens. We’re going to get married, and we’d live together. No matter what happens, I swear it to you with my life,” Tony added, he wasn’t just saying the words to make Laurel feel better. He meant it, from every fibre of his being. His eyes showed it. Laurel, even though she wasn’t happy that Tony wouldn’t make a decision yet, she was somewhat at peace with his words. But still, she really wanted to know wh
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Trust issues
“Hello, I hope I’m speaking to Anthony?” The voice asked, from the other end of the phone, she sounded rather silent and hasty, almost like she didn’t want someone to hear. Even though it had been a while, Tony knew it was Lilian’s mother and he wasn’t expecting it. Although he had been concerned that Katerina never called him or showed up after his divorce with Lilian. Knowing Katerina, she was a kind of person that was so caring and wanted to know everything that was going on. However, he later concluded within himself that maybe Lilian never told her, or she was an accomplice in the plan. But hearing her voice now seems it wasn’t like he thought. “Katerina?” Tony called her name, allowing her to confirm that she was talking to the right person. “Thank God, I thought you wouldn’t pick up, I do not have much time, Lilian mustn’t hear me calling you. We have to meet, I’ll come by the house tomorrow.” Katerina spoke quietly and quickly. “Alright, I’ll be around,” Tony didn’t ask a
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR A mother’s Betrayal
Tony was at his old house the following morning, he had no idea when Katerina would come, so it was better he went early. The house was already covered in dust and the air smelled like old clothes. Katerina would know he hadn’t been living here, he couldn’t do a rush up cleaning as that would be tiring. But then, he didn’t want Katerina to know about his status yet. That was why he didn’t bring his car along or wore expensive clothes. He was wearing a black T-shirt and black jean pants with black sneakers signifying that he was still mourning his grandmother which wasn’t a thing to hide. His green pupils made him look spectacular in the black on black outfit. Whatever the case, he was going to have find a lie for Katerina, she can’t know the truth just yet. Because it might get to Lilian, and he wanted Lilian to find out herself, he didn’t want anyone to tell her. Tony walked around his old room, holding a brown carton paper where he was placing the things he was picking up from th
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Laurel is Back I
“I’m closer to my death than I could ever be, I have chosen who the heir to my bulk of my inheritance is, and it will be read to you from my Will once I’m gone. Rest assured, everybody gets something. I must tell you this, none of my predecessors have shared the inheritance with their sons. I’m the first to do this, because of the complexity of my family. I do not want fighting between you two. Am I clear?” Winconstin narrated, coughing weakly after he had finished speaking. “Yes sir,” they both chorused. Adonis was disappointed, his anxiousness had just been postponed, he ran his hand through his hair as he grinded his teeth. Tony on the other hand heaved a sigh, this wasn’t really important to him now, although he was heartbroken that his father was dying, the fact that Laurel would be coming home soon made him so happy. “You two can go now and start the preparations for your wedding immediately,” Winconstin concluded, he so much hoped he’d be able to attend that wedding, because
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Deathbed II
“Laurel was abducted by my mother,” Adonis revealed, placing one hand on his forehead. He just had to do it because he couldn’t read minds, they might be in there and Tony would go on and spit out what he knew. Someone who had just accused him of Laurel’s abduction and was eager to see Winconstin, that was a subtle sign. He couldn’t take that sort of risk. Tony was genuinely shocked, he wasn’t faking it or anything. All his mind went to Adonis and no one else, to think that Gina would do such a thing for her son was so sick. Gina was the first person to yell about the inheritance issue when she heard of him. Tony just realised why violent she could be, he didn’t think she’d be able to go this far. “I had no idea she was going to do it, although to be honest with you, it was my idea but I just said it, I had no plans to implement it. Remember when I called you to ask if we could have our wedding on the same day?” Tony nodded positively, his shock showed clearly in his expression.
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Deathbed I
“Know what? For God’s sake.” Gina yelled, she was extremely tired and frustrated with Adonis naive attitude, it was becoming too much that she was starting to regret she ever did anything to help him become the heir. “Tony knows I was the one who abducted Laurel, he knows, he’s on his way here, father wants to see us both. We’re doomed.” Adonis approached the bed, pulling his tie loose. Gina sat upright on the bed, she was wearing a nightgown even though it wasn’t night yet, she didn’t seem surprised or shocked with what Adonis just revealed. “Take a chill pill, Adonis. All he did was accuse you, hope you haven’t agreed to his accusations?” Gina said, wondering why her son got so scared when he was a man. “I didn’t agree with his accusations, but I also didn’t ask him for evidence, even if he doesn’t have it yet. It’s only a matter of time before he does. I do not want my life ruined, Gina.” Adonis was beaming with anger right beside his mother’s bed. “It’s a bluff, Adonis. He ha
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Secrets In The Open
Adonis stared at Tony, his eyes popping out from their sockets, Tony had found out, but he wasn’t ready to give himself up just like that, as he stared at Adonis in the silence, he thought of the best response to give. Tony waited for a response, the look in Adonis’s eyes told him he had caught him by the tail, he wouldn’t deny it now. Just when they were both looking at each other, Adonis’s phone rang, giving him some sort of relief. He answered the phone while still staring at Tony, and Walker’s voice blared from the other end. “Your father needs to see you now, it’s urgent.” “Okay, I’m on my way.” Adonis responded and kept the cell phone back in his inner pocket. “I do not know what you’re talking about, Tony. How in the world can you accuse me of adopting Laurel.” Adonis scoffed and stood, buttoned up his blazers and walked towards the exit of the restaurant. Tony didn’t say a word, he knew it was him; Adonis wasn’t really good at lying, maybe he thought he was. He allowed A
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Exposure
Adonis glanced around until his eyes fell on Tony sitting at the far end of the medium sized restaurant. He was dressed like Adonis with the suit and everything, even with the shades, anyone who saw him would know he was wealthy. Adonis also came in his lamborghini, even though Tony had one he hadn’t driven it for one day. He preferred the Mercedes, it was a classy car, not like Lilian’s own in any way. Adonis walked briskly to the table Tony was occupying, drawing attention to himself, everyone's eyes were on him until he sat down. “You sure attract a lot of attention,” Tony chuckled lightly, glancing around. The people who were staring had started to go back to their business. “I can’t help it, and please do not mention my name out loud.” Adonis smiled broadly. He was still wondering why Tony called this meeting, he knew it would be more than just asking questions about family. Something was up and he could feel it. But he didn’t allow the anxiousness show on his expression, “I
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Realisation
Tony felt so much relief hearing that name, he fell on his knees right where he stood, his guards were confused, they wanted to help him up but he waved them off. “She didn’t speak for too long before a man collected the phone and told us that she was safe and that we have absolutely nothing to worry about.” Freedman added, he heaved a sigh and waited for Tony’s response. Winconstin and the detective were right, it was all an empty threat but it didn’t seem like it was though, especially for him. “I’m so glad she’s alive, the uncertainty was getting on my nerves. Was it a private number?” Tony asked, although they wouldn’t make such a mistake. He stood up and walked slowly, now he knew where he should go. “It was. Who do you think is doing this, Tony? Does she have any friend that is so jealous of her? For what reason is she being held?” Freedman’s tone was changing into a frustrated one. The questions just kept coming. Now that he knew his daughter was alive and well, but was he
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A newborn
The phone didn’t ring for five seconds before Tony picked up the call, and Katerina was surprised. Was he expecting a call? She thought. “Hello Katerina, not now please, I’m in the middle of a big problem.” Tony sounded disappointed from the other end. “Lilian just put to bed, that’s why I’m calling, it’s a girl.” Katerina reported the news afraid that Tony might hang up, she wanted to ask him what was really going on. “Oh! I’m really happy, Katerina, I guess our deal still stands?” Tony’s voice went from disappointed to surprised.“Yes, it does, but I wanted to ask you, why Laurel?” Katerina questioned, that was the main reason he called him. She could have broken the news to him any time, not immediately after Lilian gave birth. “I can’t answer that now, Katerina. We would talk about this when this issue on ground is over. Take care.” Tony replied and hung up the phone. Katerina sighed, glanced around the open space of the hospital before walking back into the building. She w
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A familiar face
Gina walked slowly into the room, she had come all the way from the city just to see Laurel. Since her abduction, she hadn’t seen her physically, just through videos and pictures. Gina Marcellus wasn’t a very popular woman despite being the wife of the most popular and wealthiest man in the city, this was because everybody seemed to centre their attention on Winconstin, even now that he was retired and hardly comes out, he was still very relevant. However, because she wasn’t very popular, it didn't mean Gina could take chances, she had disguised like a normal person. She wasn’t wearing any expensive dress or jewellry and she didn’t even wear makeup which was what the media would recognize. She wore a skinny black Jean and boots, with a black jacket also, inside the jacket was nothing more than a tank top. It was the perfect disguise for someone who wasn’t really popular, she was also putting on a face cap that was turned backwards like she was a gangster. Laurel moved to the edge o
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Two different kinds of Pain
Katerina was sitting at the dining table knitting baby clothes when she heard Lilian loud screams, it frightened the hell out of her, immediately making her heart start beating faster than usual. Katerina dropped the wool and knitting tool on the dining table and hurried to Lilian’s room. When she got there, Lilian was trying to sit upright on the bed while giving out sounds of pain. When Katerina saw her, she knew exactly what had happened and that was why she was here. But there was a problem, one she never thought of until this moment. Lilian never thought of it either or maybe it skipped her mind, Katerina couldn’t drive! “Calm down, Lily, breathe.” Katerina said, helping her down from the bed. Katerina flung Lilian’s right arm around her neck and held her by the waist as they walked slowly towards the door.They’d have to find a taxi, but it’d be harder at night. Katerina wished she had thought of that earlier. “We’d have to find a taxi, Lily. I can’t drive.” Katerina reveale
