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His attention was drawn to them that he wasn't aware of when Mrs. Lorelei had picked up his call. “Justin,” Mrs. Lorelei's voice echoed from the phone, drawing Justin's attention away from Diana and Dawson.“Yes, Mom. Good day, ma'am," he said, his voice calm but cracking.“Thank you. I hope all is well with you. I thought you were coming to my house today, but I haven't seen you. What is going on?” said Mrs. Lorelei, as she wasn't ready to start the conversation about Isabella's pregnancy.“Hmm… perhaps I'm too occupied,” he lied, hoping that she would come up with a conversation about the gift he sent for Isabella.Of course, his guards told him that when they arrived at the address he gave them to deliver the message, they did not see Isabella, but her mother. They also told her the message came from him.“But are you aware that today's Isabella's birthday?” the old woman tried to pull his legs.Justin remained quiet for several minutes, attempting to ascertain Mrs. Lorelei's inte
From Squalor To Splendor Chapter 15
Justin was sweating profusely as if he were standing in the hot sun, but he wasn't. The entire situation was making him sweat because he was caught between a rock and a hard place.As soon as Mrs. Lorelei hung up the phone, he looked at his small phone, unsure what to do. It was a difficult decision to make. He either accepts Isabella back or refuses, which might lead to loss of life. Just as Justin attempted to call her back, her text message came in. Justin scanned through the message and saw the hospital address Isabella was rushed to.“Gosh,” Justin exhaled angrily, burying his face in his palms, unsure what to do.“Big bro,” a voice finally called for his attention as someone tapped his shoulder from behind, prompting him to turn around.His gaze was drawn to Ariana, who appeared perplexed as if someone had made her angry before she approached him.“What's wrong? Why are you here alone? And why the sad face?” she asked numerous questions within one breath.With a false smile, J
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Diana laughed and said, “Ohh, I never knew that you were the jealous type.”“What do you mean?” Justin was lost.“Never mind, I was just kidding, you know,” said Diana as she passionately hugged Justin, making him angrier."Do not take it too seriously. We were not discussing anything serious, Justin. He only asked for my contact and that's all.”“He asked for your contact, and you're telling me that it's nothing serious? Do I appear to you as a child whom you intend to deceive?” he said hoarsely.“Come on, babe,” Ariana exclaimed as she broke free from Justin. “What is the big deal if I give him my phone number? Just because he asked for my phone number does not mean he wants to date me. How does obtaining a lady's contact information imply that the guy wishes to date her? Wise up, and stop thinking like a kid, please.”“Is that an insult, or what? Don't tell me that you're this harsh, Diana. And who told you that collecting a lady's contact information cannot lead to a relationship?
From Squalor To Splendor chapter 17
“Sir, until his bill is paid, we cannot begin his treatment.” It was revealed to the company manager by the doctor who was supposed to treat the half-dead patient.“Sir, our company is bankrupt presently, and we don't have enough money to settle the bills. However, his colleagues have just confirmed that the young man has no money in his account." The manager attempted to explain.“Please help us, Sir. Please do not let our friend die,” the delivery boys begged the doctor.“It appears that you are all missing my point here. This isn't a business company where you can do things on debt before paying it back after you have gotten the money. How can a big company like yours lack money to settle your worker's hospital bills? Were you not the one who sent him to deliver the goods, and he was involved in an accident on his way to the address you gave him? Do not be so greedy, please.“The young man's chances of survival are better the sooner the bills
From Squalor To Splendor Chapter 18
Justin gestured to the sick bed, his gaze still fixed on Isabella. He stood beside the sick, ignoring Liam's presence.Just as he stood by the bed, Isabella said to him with tears-filled eyes, “Congratulations, Justin. You will become a father in due course. I hope you are prepared for this.”“Shut up, you jerk,” Justin smacked, making Isabella tremble.Liam could not decide whether he should be happy or sad. He was certain that nothing Isabella or her mother could do would change Justin's mind about Isabella.“You think you can get my love back by using your pregnancy, huh? If that is your intention, Isabella, you have failed. By the way, where's the pregnancy test,” he inquired.“Here it is, Justin,” said Mrs. Lorelei with a sad face as she extended the pregnancy test to Justin.Justin quickly took it and went through it, confirming that she was indeed pregnant.After reading everything, he sighed. The room was deafeni
From Squalor To Splendor Chapter 19 You Must Marry Isabella Or Face The Consequences
Justin gazed at his father as though he were expecting the old man to repeat his question.He looked from his father to his sister, then back to Diana, who was on the edge of tears.He swallowed hard and then responded to his father with shaky hands, “F-father, what do you mean? Who are you talking about?”“Justin, please stop acting like you have no idea what I am talking about. We are all aware that you visited your alleged wife in the hospital, who is currently carrying your child.” His father snapped, convincing him that he knew everything already.He looked at Ariana, who quickly averted her gaze away from him, making her appear suspicious.After some effort, Justin said, “Dad, yeah, Isabella is pregnant for me, but I cannot marry her because she is not my girlfriend anymore. I will never accept her back as my girlfriend because she ended our relationship. If you were in my situation, you would understand what I mean.” Just
From Squalor To Splendor Chapter 20
It was early morning, and Justin could be seen in his lovely bedroom, standing in front of a large dressing mirror mounted on one of the wardrobe doors.He was dressed in a white tuxedo suit with a red tie and matching snow-white leather shoes.After dressing, he put on his dark sunglasses, picked up his phone from the king-size bed, and called Xander to have one of his men come and carry his office briefcase.Within minutes, one of the guards arrived at his door, knocked, and entered with Justin's permission.The guard trailed behind Justin as he headed for the living room.He made his way into the dining area. Mr. Hemsworth and Ariana were already in the dining room, awaiting Justin's arrival.“Good morning, Dad,” Justin slightly bowed and greeted his father."Hey, son, good morning. How was your night?” Mr. Hemsworth responded.“It was spectacular. And what about yours? I hope you had a restful night."
From Squalor To Splendor Chapter 21
The other CEOs bolted to the spot where the voice had come from, since they were already leaving the room.The guards were not allowed to enter the conference room, so none of them showed up. That's where the CEOs discuss the secrets of their businesses. So, it isn't something they should allow anyone to hear their discussions.After discovering the listening device, the CEO who found it rushed out of the restroom, terrified as though someone was after his life.They all walked up to him and said, “What is wrong, sir?”The man informed Justin's father, “Mr. Hemsworth, someone is spying on us.”“What are you trying to say? Please explain." Justin approached the bathroom with curiosity, peering through the door to see what had caused the man to scream.The man clarified, “There is a listening device in the bathroom, which means that someone is recording everything we discussed.”Upon hearing that, the other CEOs began to
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“How was it possible that five of your colleagues were shot dead the previous night during the operation?” Mr. Rolland raged as he grimaced at his boys.“I have no clue how it happened that way, boss. We have never suffered this loss in any operation before. However, my instinct is telling me that this was a planned case to get us,” Walker explained as he bowed to Mr. Rolland.“What do you mean? The men you exchanged gunshots with were in uniform? I mean, do they appear like the police or any other armed forces?” Mr. Rolland inquired skeptically. “Yes, boss. They were in uniform and the way they handled their weapons was more professional to assume that they were people in the same category as us. I think Diana needs to answer a few questions. Again, I'm suspecting the new young man that was brought here yesterday.” Walker explained.“Where are they?” Mr. Rolland inquired as he scanned the room to find out if Diana and Justin were in the room.“Hmm… Diana is on her way. But I have no
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“Hey, this is not the time for you to listen to what they're saying. As of now, you can't do that until you undergo the training I'm about to put you through,” the young man who was assigned to educate Justin about everything he needs to know called for Justin's attention.Justin, who stood at a corner, nodded and then followed him.“Who, Justin, or Mr. Hemsworth you guys are talking about?” Justin asked the young man, pretending as though he had no clue who the person was.The young man proceeded and explained everything to Justin. The more questions Justin asks, the more explanations he gets. That was when he found out that his uncle who was murdered long ago was murdered by these men and every other misfortune that he had encountered was caused by them.In the end, Justin was told everything he needed to know before he started working with them, and he agreed to everything.Everything worked out smoother than he thought.It was getting dark because it was already evening. Justin l
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“Of course, you can. What's it?” Mr. Rolland inquired as everyone anticipated what he was going to say. “Pardon my manners, but I was just wondering about something,” Justin scratched his scalp nervously with one of his hands tucked behind him. “ You're already a wealthy man. So, I see no reason why you should be competing with others when you already have money. Is this what they mean? Human beings can never be satisfied with money?”Everyone couldn't help, but stare at Justin, wondering what gave him such an audacity to throw such a question to their boss. “Well, I can't blame him because he is new here and has no clue what our boss is capable of doing.” one of the boys mumbled.Mr. Rolland chuckled, received a cigarette from one of his boys, and then puffed out smoke against Justin's face.“Young man, what's your name?” Mr. Rolland inquired.“My name?” Justin asked after him as though he didn't hear him. “ My name is Alfred… Alfred Johnson.”Mr. Rolland placed the burning cigarett
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At Mr. Elias Rolland's house, he could be seen in the garden standing with his hands tightened into a fist as he glared at a lady standing before him.The lady stood in front of him, her head lowered to the ground. One could easily tell how scared the lady was because of her appearance.As Mr. Rolland was about to say a word to the lady before him, he paused after a few of his boys interrupted him.“Boss, we have got a new errand boy for you,” one of the boys spoke, and pushed Justin forward.Justin disguised himself as someone else. He wore tattered clothes, looking dirty, like someone homeless for a very long time.Although Justin was scared to look at Mr. Rolland he had been hearing about, he couldn't help but stare at the lady standing between him and Mr. Rolland in shock. He couldn't believe his eyes, but of course, he was expecting to see her there.“Enough of all these errand boys who keep failing me now and then. And why have you brought a madman into my house as an errand boy
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Upon realizing that Liam has gotten a new girlfriend for himself, anger ruled over Diana, who grinned at the couple standing before her.Liam tried to smile before responding to the lady, but he couldn't. The situation he found himself in.“Darling, you're not saying anything. Who is she?” The lady let go of him and stood beside him, anticipating what he was going to say. “ Don't tell me that you are cheating on me with another woman, Liam.” “No, honey. I'm not cheating on you,” Liam looked into her eyes and explained. “ Babe, meet my bestie, Diana.”“Wait! Wait! Is she the lady you once told me about?” Liam's girlfriend asked excitedly, pointing at Diana.“Yeah, she is. She's the only female friend I have,” he explained.The lady quickly turned around and faced Diana. She extended her hand to Diana for a handshake, but Diana stood silent with her hands folded above her chest as she glared at the lady. Diana hissed and rolled her eyes before taking her gaze away from the lady in a di
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Dawson became enraged. He tightened his hand into a fist and grimaced at Diana, who had buried her face in her palms, feeling embarrassed.Of course, she knew who got her pregnant. It was no one but her male bestie, Liam. He took advantage of her condition and slept with her, and now she's pregnant for him. Impossible!“Talk to me, Diana! Who is responsible for your pregnancy?”! Dawson yelled at her through gritted teeth.He took the case into his own hands, rather than letting Diana's parents deal with it in the best way they could.Diana trembles after Dawson's angry words rang through her ears. It was as if the ground should open and swallow her up because she wasn't ready to face the shame. “Speak, Diana!” Mr. Mike shouted at her, sending shivers down her spine.She flickered and quickly responded, letting tears flow freely down her cheeks to the hospital bed. “ Liam… Liam is responsible for the pregnancy.”Even though she was stuttering, she was able to tell who got her pregnant
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It was a month since Justin and Diana broke up and since then, she avoided meeting any man, including Dawson, who was pressuring her to get married to him.When Dawson found out from Liam that Diana and Justin were no longer in a relationship, he was overwhelmed with joy. He counted it as the right time to get Diana to become his wife, or else he might not get her again. He knew so well that he would be at a loss if another man won Diana's heart. So, he was eager to make her his wife before that happened. However, he told Diana's parents that they shouldn't refund the money he gave to Diana's mom. He was convinced that doing so would make Diana love, yet things didn't work out as he wanted.Although he was too occupied with political issues, he still creates time to visit Diana, so she won't think as if he doesn't care about her. Even at that, he wasn't getting her attention that much.Now, it was another beautiful day and Diana woke wi
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Justin and Isabella arrived at the address that was sent to him by the taxi driver. They were welcomed by the man's family.“You both are welcome to my house,” the man exchanged pleasantries with them as he ushered them into the house.“Thank you for accepting us into your house, sir.” Justin responded as they exchanged handshakes.“ permit me to ask you something, sir.”“Okay, proceed and ask your question, but before you do that, you both should please have your seats,” he responded as he let go of Justin's hand and sat on a different couch, facing them.Isabella assisted Justin to sit down, which triggered the man sitting before wanting to ask what happened. However, before he could open his mouth to speak, Justin had already started speaking.“What’s your name, sir?” Justin inquired, looking at the man and anticipating his response.The man was silent for a minute, as though he would rather not respond to the question. At last, he sighed and responded,“ Well, my name is Emmett Bens
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Isabella and Justin arrived home after taking a taxi from the hospital. “Be careful,” said Isabella as she assisted Justin in climbing out of the car. After he was out of the car, she paid the taxi driver. She lifted Justin's right hand, placed it on her neck, and rounded his waist with her left hand to assist him walk into the house.“Take a rest, so I can quickly prepare you something for you to eat,” Isabella announced as she assisted Justin to sit on the cushion.“Thanks for your care, Isabella.” Justin appreciated it as he rested his back against the cushion.“ You are indeed a changed lady.”“Of course, I am. I was so carried away by luxury that I forgot what you have been through for me. But now, I have realized my mistake and I promise never to leave you, no matter what happens. I love you, Justin,” she confessed her love for him.Instead of Justin confessing back, he played mute as he gazed at her, pondering a few things.“Hello, do you hear what I said?” Isabella waved her h
