Raymond left his father's room and went back home to quickly shower and change into his clothes. His house was only a few blocks from the Coker family mansion so was home in less than two minutes.He dashed into the house and went directly to the bedroom he shared with his wife. His wife was in the kitchen making breakfast for the family. So he entered their bathroom to have a quick shower. “Dad! Dad! Where are you Dad! You need to come see this. Mum!”, Catherine, who was in the sitting room when her father rushed in.“What is it Catherine? Why are you screaming? What is so urgent that you can't wait till you get to the kitchen to tell me?” Maira asked her daughter when Catherine entered the kitchen. “Mum, where is Dad? I just saw him come in. I thought I'd find him here with you. Something is wrong. Fred Green was on the news right now. He was in a press conference. He just annulled our partnership with the Green Group. The news is still on”, Catherine said and ran off to her paren
Andrew smiled and hugged Maliya back. He had not seen her this jolly for sometime now. She looked like a little girl as she jumped happily.“She really loves that family of hers despite all they have done to her”, Andrew thought, looking at her with admiration. “Honey, I need to get my things ready. Uncle Raymond will be here soon”, Maliya said as she opened the wardrobe to bring out her clothes.“Alright love. But before we pack your bag,there is something I would like you to see”, Andrew said with a blank face. Noticing his seriousness, Maliya left her clothes in the wardrobe and went to sit next to him,“What is it honey?” Maliya asked, frowningHe turned and faced her, then he said, holding her hands, “I know you love your family and want to go back home honey. But I don't want you to go back without knowing the real truth”.“What truth honey?” Maliya asked with worried eyes.Andrew switched on the television. Fred Green’s face was the first thing that appeared on the television
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
“Maliya Coker," he muttered, his voice barely audible. Pete nodded solemnly.Andrew's eyes drifted shut, and he was instantly transported back to that fateful day. He found himself standing amid a fire, flames engulfing everything around him. Just as all hope seems lost, a woman rushed into the burning building, she grasped Andrew's hand, pulling him to safety just as the flames were about to consume him.When he woke up, he found himself in the south. Yet, over the next ten years, he rose through the ranks to become one of the most powerful Marshals in Aradoma.Now, he had returned, driven by a singular purpose: to find his benefactor and repay the debt he owed her.Andrew's eyes snapped open, his gaze fell upon the envelope.As he reached for the envelope, Pete spoke, his words laced with concern.“Her face has been disfigured, and she's not doing well.”Andrew's heart sank, guilt washing over him. He felt responsible for her suffering.“It's fine,” he said, his voice firm, as he u
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
Andrew and Maliya arrived at the Clifton palace, and Maliya's eyes widened in shock. She glanced from the grand palace to Andrew, her voice barely above a whisper, "Is this where you stay?"Andrew gave her a curt nod, his expression unreadable. Maliya was stunned. This was the most luxurious villa in all of Klinland, a testament to the Clifton family's wealth and status.She had thought Andrew was just a vain man, but now she realized there was more to him."Shall we?" Andrew asked, gesturing to the entrance. Maliya nodded, still in awe.As they walked in, Andrew wrapped his hand around her waist, but Maliya stiffened, uncomfortable with the sudden intimacy. Andrew noticed and quickly removed his hand, allowing her to walk beside him as they headed to their room.The moment they closed the door behind them, Andrew spoke, his voice firm but gentle. "Remove your veil."Maliya swallowed hard, wishing the floor would open and swallow her whole. She felt a mix of fear and vulnerability.
"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
Andrew drove Maliya home. As they drove home Maliya could not take her mind away from the meeting with her family and the task her grandfather Stanley Coker had given her. "How can I accomplish this task in such a short time?“ she kept asking herself. This task was a very big one and she was scared she might not be able to get the contract. “What if I can't get this contract?” Maliya wondered again, “I will be a laughing stock in my family, grandfather will be so angry with me.” Maliya was very disheartened and lacked confidence in negotiating a cooperation with the multinational company, Green Group. Andrew comforted her, assuring her that they could do it, “My dear Maliya I know you are very worried about this task. It is a big task but I'm sure we can do it”. As they got home, Maliya remembered her friend who worked at the Yale group. Susan was Maliya's high school classmate. After returning home, Maliya called her high school classmate. She dialed her number on her phone, and