Viana stood in her massive bedroom in their new home. Ever since she birthed the heir to climax empire, her life had changed in these two. Months, she and Eric now lived in the Alexandria chateau.She was the general manager of one of the climax firms. Surrounded by staff who worked their ass off to please her. It was exciting. She loved it. Her room chandelier glowed a bright gold. Painted black intricate patterns with gold, like the room of an Arabian king. The bed frame was real gold. She smiled as she caressed it beneath her fingers. The curtains were of the finest silk. The carpet was Italian, the finest fur she had ever felt beneath her feet.She stared at her child in the crib as jealousy crowded her heart. The fact he'd inherit this empire on a platter of gold was just too good a deal."Watch him." She told the nanny before strolling out of the room.He slept too peacefully. Meanwhile, she worked her ass off, was married off for power, used to benefit her family. Killed her
The news shook the entire Alexandria family. Leilani and Aries headed for the climax mansion, all quiet in the limo. None of them said a word for a while in the uncomfortable silence. "Did you do it?" Aries asked with a dark brooding expression on his face. He didn't look at her.Her heart squeeze with venomous hatred of what he was insinuating "I beg your pardon." His harsh gaze shut her up. "Did you kill Viana's child?" It wasn't a question; it was an accusation. His true colours were showing. They say a man can't hide his true self forever. Leilani smiled a bitter smile. "You think I did, so there's no need to defend myself." She turned to stare at the other cars on the road but she couldn't see anything in her tear glassed eyes.They arrived at the mansion, all of them settled in the family meeting room.The godfather's presence was gory and frightening today. His eyes held no laughter or amusement. Leilani sat staring into space like a ghost.Her hair was a mess. She was sti
The sound of birds chirping in the air sounded like the wails of fake tears and sobs slipping from the eyes and lips of half the congregation Viana didn't know.The air was stale, the weather dark and the hymns miserable.The black decorations weren't helping the gloomy state of the environment.Yes, the day was miserable, just like she felt seeing them put her son's coffin on the ground.The godfather had locked her in a cell until the burial. She could only cry, nothing else.It hurt.Everything hurt.Eros was nowhere to be seen.Bodyguards watched her from all angles. She couldn't even breathe, she felt suffocated.She was in a very murderous mood as she watched Leilani and Alex dropped their flowers on the grave.She hated them.One look at Leilani's swollen belly, and she knew she wanted to kill the bitch and her unborn child.If she couldn't be happy, why should anyone be happy?Bile filled her throat as Sharon cast her a pitiful gaze, Georgina and Army quietly cried beside her.
Aries watched as Viana walked out of the restroom, dragging the two dead bodies behind her. She looked at him sitting comfortably on the sofa. "Oh, don't mind me, I'm not here," he smirked.Her eyes flashed with bloodthirsty excitement, stared at the knife with a grin on her lips. He knew she was a monster, so gaining her trust was the easiest way to use her.He sipped his wine, staring at the trail of blood she left behind her. He would use her, oh he would definitely use her to destroy the Alexandria family and get what's rightfully his.He watched as the housekeeper washed the floor as well. He would have to monitor her.Viana quickly dialed Georgina's phone number.------Georgina walked into the house, taking off her heels before she tossed them aside. The house was a sad combo of greys and browns. She stretched. "God, why do I have to pretend to like that fucking bitch and her pretentious family?" "Boy!!!" she called out in a singsong voice and he walked out of the room.Her l
"Business has been going smoothly for you lately." Greg stated as he moved a piece on the chessboard.It was a rhetorical question. He could feel the tension in the room as Asher observed the strained conversation.Greg was jealous of the progress he was making, while he was busy making his so-called crumbling gaming business into a billionaire empire.Greg's company was crumbling bit by bit. He had lost many losses in the past year.Aries shrugged. "Yes, it has. What can I say? God has been faithful." Tilting his head backwards, Greg snorted, "god? come Alex, that's bullshit. What's your secret? Tell me I won't tell anyone. I swear." Cautiously, Aries shrugged, sipping his wine. "You should go to church the answers there, checkmate." Gritting his teeth, Greg rose to his feet on losing the game to Aries. He wasn't in the best of: moods "I think I'll take my leave now." Aries raised a brow. "Already? oh, come on, we just started playing." The door gently opened, and Martha let her
Greg sat in the garden at Lucas's mansion, the placed was exquisite.The greedy view of nature on the vast piece of land was divine.The sky and earth greeted at the far end of the coastline.Envy was felt against him for snatching such a wonderful piece of real estate when it was on the market."Lovely isn't?" Lucas' voice broke him out of his intense analysis"Indeed, it is a wonderful piece of land you have here." Greg said, nibbling on his bottom lip as Lucas's chauffeur pushed him gently on his wheelchair to join him in the comfortable garden tea area.A lady dropped a tray on the carved rock between them. "Would you like so tea?" Lucas offered.Greg knew better than to eat at any of his so-called brothers' houses.That's what the godfather referred to them as brothers.The lady served the tea, and another served cakes. Discomfort settled in Greg's belly as they stared at each other and the tray. " Eat dear, I have no reason to kill you.... yet." Lucas smirked, picking up the cu
Aries pretended not to notice the papers. "Evening, my darling. You look especially dashing tonight." She took an impatient breath, crossing the distance between them. "Please sign the papers for the divorce." He shrugged, crossing his arms over his chest. He looked at her, holding her stare. "I'm not divorcing you Leilani." He said without the slightest hint of humour.An annoyed look crossed her divine features. "We've talked about this already, Aries. Please don't make this hard for me." "No, you talked about this but didn't ask for my opinion, Leilani...." "Which is?" She cut in with holding her anger His eyes roamed her face, her beautiful blonde hair splayed over her shoulders, her blue eyes sparkling with annoyance and the defiant, stubborn tilt of her chin "I love you Leilani." His fingers caressed her cheek and she closed her eyes to gain her composure."Love isn't enough, Aries..... I married and fell in love with a man I do not know, that I blame myself, but could you
"What should we name them?" Leilani asked, rocking one of their babies in their arms.Aries shrugged, also admiring the little creature in his own arms. "I'll call this one Aramis. Ari, for short, it sounds like my name." Leilani's eye sparkled. "That's a brilliant name." She turned her attention to the bundle of joy in her arms. "I think I'll name him Adelio, Lio for short. It sounds a bit like my name." They shared a comforting moment in each other's presence, enjoying the silence.News travels fast, too fast. The godfather showed up at the hospital not too long ago, thrilled to see his new grandsons, followed by a swarm of family friends and relatives.He hated it.Heck, his hand has been on the gun in his pocket since the first visitor he hadn't recognized showed up to see his son.Who knew his fatherly instincts were so predatory, he felt like a mother hen guarding her chicks. A nosey woman reached out to touch Adelio and Aries reached for his gun, only to feel the cold grasp