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The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Forty Three: A Flicker of Light
“We are delighted to inform you that your company Golden Fingers passed the second phase of assessment of the contract with Zillow Jade, further informations will be communicated to you soon,best wishes HR Zillow Jade”Leonard rubbed his eyes twice as he read his message.He stood up abruptly and jumped up excitedly.“I did it! I did it” he shouted at the top of his lungs.Maya walked in yawning lazily,her eyelids heavy from sleep deprivation.“Babe,we passed the second stage!” Leonard shouted excitedly.“Oh! congratulations” Maya responded dryly and moved to walk out.Leonard's excitement died instantly “why the cold shoulder, aren't you happy for my success?” Maya gave him a weird look “Really! I guess sleeping with Miss Conner finally got usefulness”She responded nonchalantly.“Wait Maya! Are you accusing me again? I guess you can't help it,after we met the same way”Leonard spat the word spitefully at her.Maya felt like her world was ending,how dare the sneaky bastard mock her
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Forty Four: Replayed Agony
Selena's mind drifted off to her question.“What happened at the amusement park that day?”She resisted the urge to respond but her subconscious mind was too weak to fight back.She struggled internally and a tear dropped from her eyes.She wondered where the bodyguards stationed outside her room were.“I just gave you a pinch of a yum, another pinch will paralyze you completely” she threatened.Pamela picked up her phone and dialed Spence's number.“Did she talk?” He questioned in haste.“She is a tough one, holding out too strongly”“I envisaged a resistance,pull out” he ordered.Pamela cut off the call and gently rubbed Selena’s cheek.“Don't worry sweetheart,it is a nightmare,you will forget it ever happened”Selena kept staring intently at her.Pamela pinched her with another pin and she closed her eyes and slept off snoring.She left calmly after checking out with the bodyguards who had got a heads up from Spence of her visit.The moment Spence dropped the call,his heart skipped
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter one: The Rejection
Spence yawned lazily as he sat facing the huge glass window of "Morning Sunshine" restaurant, he left home about an hour ago to while away his leisure time. Spence's phone chimed and he punched the password to display the content of the message. To his dismay he was informed about the termination of his two years contract as a casual employee at " Golden Fingers" .The notification came as a shock to him because the ending of the month is still two weeks away.Another more surprising part is that his supposed monthly income was wired to his account in full." A bad news on an empty stomach is the worst combination ever"he said to himself. Maya his wife had denied him breakfast as she left home in a hurry to join the preparation for her mother's 70th birthday.Spence ordered a hamburger and an energy drink which he gulped in a go, he looked at his Rolex wristwatch,the only expensive thing he has all courtesy to his wife's birthday gift.He was surprised how far spent the time is, h
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Two: Lost
Spence had almost fell on his butt, he staggered backward at his mother in-law's declaration. Maya had told him that she wasn't ready to be a mother so he had agreed with her ,but she was quick to get pregnant for Mr Gray while still married to him.Spence managed to conceal his emotions enough to strengthen his leg to carry him out of the birthday venue.The other son in-laws decipated different emotions ranging from pity to mockery. He removed his tuxedo jacket as he was sweating profusely.Most of the distant family members that witness their colourless wedding looked at him questioningly but who dare go against the old fox Alice Stonebridge He trotted to the main street to hail down a taxi but he remembered he had no destination, no home to go back to.His inlaws owned the building they lived in. He had just gotten an evacuation notice in the most ridiculous way.Maya had looked him in the eyes and kissed another man, she was even carrying his baby she had forced him to use pro
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Three: Back From the Dead
" You got the wrong person ma'am" Spence said in a disbelieving toneSelena smiled warmly at him, she could see the child she knew in him despite the grown up exterior." DNA test doesn't lie" Selena assured him" You are mistaken,I have a family, my sweet mother who wasn't even anywhere close to being a billionaire " he said and chuckled inwardly " Zillionaire brother, you are a zillionaire now" Selena said optimistically Spence rolled his eyes, the nagging woman seems not to be ready to listen to him" How long was I out?" Spence asked ignoring her Zillionaire dumb story" Six hours" Selena simply responded" We lost you in an amusement park, your real name is Ryan Hale, our parents tried to locate you but to no avail, not until I watched the boring commercial of that dimwit Gray's Golden Fingers, I saw father's birthmark on you, I decided to look for you and viola! here we are" she concluded " Why exactly did you find me now?" Spence asked puzzled by her one sided story" Becau
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Four: Perfect Mirage
Leonard Grey paced around the house obviously nettled " Your past embarrasses me" he said disgust evident in his voice and countenance Maya opened her mouth several times but no word seem to form out of it " Couldn't it at least be someone worth competing with? Not a wretched guy like that faker" he spat angrily Maya walked up to him, she batted her long lashes and traced his muscled chest with the tip of her long fingernails." He is past tense my love, I was just a silly girl carried away by fake looks" Maya said defensively Maya has always been a great seductress, she kept moving close to his body that he could not afford to escape her captivity Leonard Grey held her closer and planted a soft kiss on her lips" Once I bag that contract from Zillow Jade we will move up to a third tier company on the ranking system " Leonard proudly declared Maya knew Leonard was egocentric,he loved to boast about his achievements and she on the other hand had learnt to fed his ego as he pleas
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Five: Serendipity
Peter Hale barely held his tears, seeing his long lost son hovering above him with a face that looks similar to his younger self.How cruel could fate make itself that he had become bedridden at the time that he had no muscular strength to engulf him in a tight embrace.As he had always imagined he would since the time he had been desperately searching for him.Ryan is now a grown man with good looks but obvious traumatic life experiences.That prickled Peter's conscience more, he failed as a father,he thought " H-hello sir" Spence stammered " You still look as cute as you were back then" Peter said with mixed emotions written all over his wrinkled faceSpence stood there helplessly,he didn't know how to respond to his word.A compliment that sounds more like a soliloquy " Ryan" Peter called softly It took Spence few minutes to respond to his birth name.It is all still strange for him to get accustomed to the name.He moved closer to Peter who was desperately trying to move his b
The Return of The Zillow Heir Chapter Six: To Tame the Hale
Selena heaved a sigh of relief,she was alive afterall.Dying without fulfilment of her duty would have made her restless even in the pit of hell .The Hale family had done her more than she ever hoped for.She promised wholeheartedly to repay their kindness which she has almost fulfilled.Getting Peter Hale to meet his long lost heir Ryan.The satisfactory smile their reunion will bring her ,she had imagined it ten times over Unfortunately her illness made her miss out on it.But she hoped Peter felt elated at the sight of the older RyanWho was she to chastiate the all knowing creator, probably she could feel a pang of jealousy at it all.That was why she had to miss it but nevertheless,she felt relieved,her brother Ryan is back" It seems she is awake" Bella screamed in excitement Bella Conner her secretary shouted to the bodyguards outside gesturing them to reach out to the health attendant.The nurses rushed into the room along with the hospital's director and two doctors.Selen
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Chapter Forty Four: Replayed Agony
Selena's mind drifted off to her question.“What happened at the amusement park that day?”She resisted the urge to respond but her subconscious mind was too weak to fight back.She struggled internally and a tear dropped from her eyes.She wondered where the bodyguards stationed outside her room were.“I just gave you a pinch of a yum, another pinch will paralyze you completely” she threatened.Pamela picked up her phone and dialed Spence's number.“Did she talk?” He questioned in haste.“She is a tough one, holding out too strongly”“I envisaged a resistance,pull out” he ordered.Pamela cut off the call and gently rubbed Selena’s cheek.“Don't worry sweetheart,it is a nightmare,you will forget it ever happened”Selena kept staring intently at her.Pamela pinched her with another pin and she closed her eyes and slept off snoring.She left calmly after checking out with the bodyguards who had got a heads up from Spence of her visit.The moment Spence dropped the call,his heart skipped
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Chapter Forty Three: A Flicker of Light
“We are delighted to inform you that your company Golden Fingers passed the second phase of assessment of the contract with Zillow Jade, further informations will be communicated to you soon,best wishes HR Zillow Jade”Leonard rubbed his eyes twice as he read his message.He stood up abruptly and jumped up excitedly.“I did it! I did it” he shouted at the top of his lungs.Maya walked in yawning lazily,her eyelids heavy from sleep deprivation.“Babe,we passed the second stage!” Leonard shouted excitedly.“Oh! congratulations” Maya responded dryly and moved to walk out.Leonard's excitement died instantly “why the cold shoulder, aren't you happy for my success?” Maya gave him a weird look “Really! I guess sleeping with Miss Conner finally got usefulness”She responded nonchalantly.“Wait Maya! Are you accusing me again? I guess you can't help it,after we met the same way”Leonard spat the word spitefully at her.Maya felt like her world was ending,how dare the sneaky bastard mock her
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Chapter Forty Two: Her Second Chance,His Trap
Alice gently passed a spoonful of oat into Peter's mouth and watched him struggle to swallow it.She smiled at him as Gabriella hissed loudly.She picked up a white handkerchief and cleaned his mouth.“That you take some time before digestion” she said smiling pleasantly at him.“Thank you Alice”, Peter managed to whisper.Gabriella packed up the used plates and headed for the kitchen leaving them to their loving moments.She was still separating the dishes when she heard someone barged in angrily,she left the kitchen on the bid to eavesdrop as usual.“What is your plan now father!” Selena bursted out angrily.She looked over at Alice and eyed her with disdain.“What are you talking about?” Peter questioned pretentiously.“You know exactly what I am talking about!” She thundered.Alice watched their banter “Miss Hale I think……”“Oh! You got yourself a new bitch and she thinks she could interfere already” Selena said sarcastically.“Watch your language young lady!” Alice shot back.The
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Chapter Forty One: Can you Keep a Secret?
The empty can fell down and rolled thrice on the clean floor.Spence felt his frustration well up as he stared blankly at the unsolved puzzle he had marked up.He stood up abruptly and made for his refrigerator.He brought out a cup of noodles and defrosted it in his microwave.After he was done,he poured himself some portion and walked back to the drawn up board he had in the center of the room.All the names of people close to him were lined there with their pictures.To his utter bewilderment,they each held a secret that kept unveiling.Gale Hart turned out as an undercover investigator.His father wasn't bedridden now Selena Hale turned out to have an ex convict for a mother.The other night he had stumbled on Bella at the most unexpected place such a sophisticated lady like her could be seen.There was definitely something fishy right there.He munched on his food hungrily while staring at all the seemingly harmless faces.His eyes settled on Alice Brown,his ex mother-in-law.He
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Chapter Forty: Caught in the Act
Bella flinched slightly as she stared into Spence's grimming face.She closed her eyes shamefaced but immediately comported herself.“Shouldn't you be less judgemental if you were here too?” She said disdainfully.Spence looked over at her bandaged cut and narrowed his eyes.“Did you get into a fight, Miss Connor?” He asked curiously.“Are we that close for me to respond to you”, she said looking down at him.It was true she had always been smitten by his good looks but being poor disqualified him from her ideal men’s list.Pamela walked up to them and locked fingers with Spence.“Is this your girlfriend?” Bella questioned scornfully.“I don't think you are that close for you to know either” Pamela retorted, giving her a dirty glare.“Oh! She's not just from the trenches but she's got a foul mouth too” Bella said rolling her eyes.Anita raised her head slightly as Pamela drew up a punch but Spence stopped her.“She is my boss Pam,” Spence said pleadingly.Pamela scoffed and uncurled h
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Chapter Thirty Nine: A Trip to the Trenches
Bella stood rooted to a spot in front of a wild looking man.He held a tequila bottle and kept shaking it staring intently at the wall behind Bella.A woman in her fifties sat beside him fidgeting.Without warning he threw the bottom to the blank wall and it shattered.Bella was unbothered unlike the woman who screamed in awe.“Are you trying to betray me girl!” Ben screamed in an icy cold voice.“I haven't done anything of such”, Bella responded swiftly.“Was that too hard for you Hun? to stand by that wench’s side”, Ben questioned again venting his anger.Bella didn't respond,she just stood rooted to the spot.“Ben please…she wouldn't betray you” the woman begged.“Mum, stop it! None of it is your fault,his problem is with me” Bella spat out angrily.Ben moved towards her and yanked her by the hair.“You think you are all grown now hun! because you look polished! I could return you and your mother back to that brothel”, he said disdainfully.The older women cried bitterly”we are sor
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Chapter Thirty Eight :Our Peace Meeting
“Gosh! I suck at this! Silence is tiring” Gale said, pulling off his air pod.Spence couldn't help but smile at his attitude.“Are you mocking me right now?” Gale questioned, raising a questioning brow.“Too garrulous for a cop,” Spence said teasingly.“Are you looking down on me now Mr Hale?” he responded swiftly.“Gale! Oh! I almost forgot,that can't be your real name” Spence said.The waitress brought their order, shutting Gale up from his brewing response.Spence picked up a glassware and poured himself an exquisite wine.Gale just watched him in amazement without touching his food.The waitress left and they resumed their discussions.“Why did you come to Zillow Jade?” Spence threw the question on his face.“Why are you disguised as Spence Wellington?” Gale responded instantly.They both laughed hysterically.“I will go first,I have always been Spence Wellington till a little above a month ago when I was found” he said shrugging his shoulders.“Your turn” Spence said pointing tow
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Chapter Thirty Seven :Lost in our Lust
Leonard's gaze followed Bella's stride as she walked towards him.He lightened up his gloomy countenance and pretentiously smiled pleasantly showing off his dimples.He hates to admit it but wanted to straff her on the spot.“Mr Grey, you requested my presence” Bella said in a businesslike tone skipping pleasantries.“Bella,are you still angry with me?” Leonard asked pleadingly.“It is Miss Conner”, she said firmly standing up to leave.“If you will excuse me I…..” she started but Leonard cut her off.“It was never my fault the video got leaked, you said it was a blind spot” Leonard said grounded daring her to defend her own mistake.“It turned out I was mistaken,” she said flatly.“Isn't that enough reason to forgive me?” Leonard questioned with a raised brow.Bella considered her words for some minutes before speaking.“Come with me, I have something to show you” she said walking out.Leonard took the bait and followed her closely behind like a puppy.They got to the ladies restroom
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Chapter Thirty Six :Unpleasant Encounter
“You should have told me dad!” Spence cried out disappointed.Peter gave him a coy smile without uttering any word.Soon enough Gabriella’s departing heel was heard from the doorway.She had fed Peter disdainfully while staring intently at her watch.She ended up excusing herself to attend to her children,her usual excuse.Spence took the clue and shut the door totally closed.He peeped for some seconds to actually ascertain she had left for real.Peter stood up abruptly “The sneaky bitch overstays her welcome every time, pass me that wine bottle”He said with a greedy glint in his eyes.Spence brought him the wine and was about to open it when Peter stopped him.He collected the wine bottle from him and struggled for some minutes before opening it.Spence found it weird that Peter celebrated his excitement of opening a mere wine bottle.“Do you know why I had to celebrate opening the bottle?” Peter questioned pouring himself and Spence a bottle each.Spence nodded in bafflement,he t
