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ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR The Popularity Effect
Laurel exclaimed, covering her mouth with both hands in uttermost surprise. Everyone in the restaurant turned their attention to the people sitting in the heart of the room. Hearing the name, Winconstin made the whole restaurant turn their attention to the trio. “You shouldn’t have mentioned my dad’s name, now all eyes would be on us till we leave,” Adonis was a little bit irritated, but he didn’t let it show, he forced a smile as he spoke to Lilian. He wouldn’t want to ruin this dinner if he began complaining. “Oh! My God! I’m absolutely sorry, I couldn’t think of any other way to introduce you to my best friend. By the way, this is Laurel.” Lilian apologised with a sober tone and a sober look, but she wasn’t sorry at all, it was just an instant reaction. “Laurel, meet my fiancée,” Lilian's smile was glowing like she had won a prestigious award. She was trying to put herself in Laurel’s shoes. How would she feel about this? “I can’t believe this, it’s so nice to finally meet you
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Everything is about Tony
Lilian paused for a second and reflected on what Laurel just revealed, her eyebrows were raised in a confused stare. But then she remembered what Tony had told her when they met, everybody knew Sir Winconstin Marcellus. Even before she met Tony, she knew the Marcellus last name. And that made her think Tony was related to the wealthiest man in the city, but unfortunately for her, he wasn’t. Tony had told her that his Marcellus last name was different, that he wasn’t related to sir Winconstin, and she had confirmed that since he even struggled to pay her fees and build a house. Although, she wished he was then, but now, she was glad he wasn’t because she wouldn’t have met Adonis. “Yeah, they do, but it's not what you’re thinking.” She replied after remembering the facts. “What do you mean?” Laurel asked, still confused while Lilian confusion had disappeared from her face. “He’s not related to the real Marcellus family, it’s just a name his father had, nothing more. I also thought
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR The secrets
“Yes, that’s his name. Why do you look so shocked?” Winconstin asked, staring at her curiously. “I’m not sure, maybe I’m just mistaking him for someone else,” Riley sighed, trying to place her driver’s face in her head. But she doesn’t really look at him that much and he had only been working a few days so she couldn’t remember his looks vividly. “Did you meet a man whose name is Tony also?” Winconstin asked again, he wanted to be sure that Riley hadn’t bumped into Tony one way or the other. It’s a small world and it was very possible for that to happen. “Yeah, my new driver. His name is Tony.” Riley clarified, shrugging the thought out of her head, it definitely was not the Tony they were talking about. But she was going to find out either way. “That’s definitely not our Tony, he’s as wealthy as any of you could be now, so there’s no way he’d be working as a driver.” Winconstin laughed, pouring himself some whiskey. “That's what I thought too.” Riley said, rising from where she
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR The Art of Coincidence
Tony couldn’t hide his shock because it came naturally and Riley’s eyes were fixated on him. He had been found out! That’s the only answer to what was happening now, Riley wouldn’t be asking for his full name if she hadn’t heard or seen something. “Since you were employed, I didn’t ask for your name or check your background, because Laurel was the one who brought you in, but I need to know now, tell me your full name, Tony,” Riley added, waiting for an answer. This was to confirm if this was the Tony her father spoke about, but if it was the same Tony, why the hell is he doing a driver’s job?. Tony was thinking very fast, should he tell a lie? Or just tell the truth? If he told Riley the truth, she’d just most likely take the job from him, but he could also tell her the reason he was doing it and she would keep him knowing who he really was. But if he told her a lie and she knew he was lying, she might not give him a chance even if she knew who he was, this was her company either
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR A Bump and A Call
“It’s you, isn’t it? Lilian’s friend?” Adonis was so excited to see her, how the universe just brought her back into his life was so satisfying. Now he was glad he decided to heed Riley’s invitation, if he hadn’t he wouldn’t have bumped into the woman he had plans for. He’d been thinking how he’d get her number from Lilian without her being suspicious but here she is, served on a platter. Laurel was still scurrying around picking up the papers that had fallen when she bumped into Adonis when she heard the voice, she wasn’t looking where she was going either so she had no idea who she bumped into, but now she did. It was Adonis, Lilian’s fiancée. Even though she had only heard that voice once, she recognized it. What the heck was he doing here? She asked herself in her mind.“Yeah, it’s me. I’m really sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going,” she apologised, arranging the papers on her arms and then tucking her hair behind her ear. “You work here?” Adonis wasn’t even concerned ab
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Dreams and Conversations
“What stepbrother?” Adonis' face reverted into a serious expression. He wouldn’t even call the man that his father was talking about, his stepbrother. Adonis had developed hatred for him even before meeting him. “Didn’t Dad tell you?” Riley gave a curious look, she knew that wasn’t possible, he’d be the first person Winconstin would tell, or maybe her mother though. “He did, was the motherfucker here?” Adonis was now curious, he didn’t remember seeing any man when he walked in, well he wasn’t really paying attention to his environment because of Laurel's presence. “There was no way you wouldn’t have bumped into him, he just left,” Riley was still surprised that they didn’t bump into each other, but that wasn’t really a problem, they would eventually meet one day. From the look of things, it seems Adonis already hated the new addition in the family, and she wanted to know why. But first, she had to tell him why she called him here, before he became less friendly. “Well, we didn’t,
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Confessions
Lilian got into the car and Adonis drove off instantly, there was an elegant smile on his face as he focused on the road. “What were you thinking about, you seem lost in thoughts till I pressed the horn,” Adonis asked, glancing at Lilian. She was really beautiful, and she smelled so nice. This was his trump card, his wife to be. So he didn’t need to rush. “Was just thinking what your mum would think of me,” Lilian replied with a shy smile. She caressed the Chanel bag she placed on her lap, easing her nervousness. “You don’t need to worry about my parents, Lilian. They're good people; you’ve absolutely nothing to be scared of,” Adonis stated, lighting up her mood. He was actually happy he was doing this, apart from the fact that he was doing it for a purpose; he loved Lilian and it was starting to get scary. Expressing love is a weakness to him. Lilian nodded without uttering any more words, she couldn’t wait for everything to be over. ***It was also that same night that Tony a
ANTHONY MARCELLUS, THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE HEIR Confessions II
Laurel heard those words and it became as if it was just her and Tony in the whole restaurant, the silence that followed after the words was awkward. Even though it was actually what she was expecting, it still felt surprising and shocking. From their second date, she knew something was beginning to develop, and it wasn’t just him. She could also feel it, but because he was Lilian’s ex husband, it made her seem totally uninterested even in her own feelings. And now, he had come out plain, no beating around the bush, he had said the words as it was in his heart. The silence had lasted more than thirty seconds before Tony continued, seeing that his words had made Laurel speechless. “I really do love you, Laurel. With all my heart, starting from the first day I saw you again, Lilian left her large hole in my heart and you came and filled it all up. Please allow me to love you, I know you love me too, and even if you don’t, I promise you’ll.” A man of his calibre confessing his love i
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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
