Alex let out a weary sigh, wondering how he tolerated Bella’s attitude after their marriage. He reached up, unbuttoning his shirt as he fixed his tired gaze on the window. Just then, the room burst open, revealing Bella’s figure that stood in the doorway. Her gaze traveled to his broad back, and she took a nervous gulp before shattering the silence in the room.“So you won’t apologize to me or call me back?” Bella questioned, eyeing Alex, who hastily turned around, then he raised an eyebrow. “Why would you think I would do that? Do I apologize for no reason before?” Alex queried, while Bella pouted her lips.“Forget it,” Bella replied. Alex shrugged his shoulders and responded, “Okay,” before changing his clothes. Bella pouted again, then she approached him, with her hands wrapped around his waist. “What is wrong, hubby? You weren't like this."Looking down at her, Alex mumbled, “Maybe I changed because of your new habits of belittling people of lower status. It is not right, espec
“Cash? What do you need that for?” Alex questioned, causing Bella to shrug her shoulders.“What else?” Bella inquired.“But there is food and everything you need in this villa,” Alex replied.“Well, I need to change my wardrobe and go shopping with my female friends.” Bella giggled. “You should also remember... You promised we will go shopping.”“Yes, I do,” Alex replied.They strode to the dining room and sat down while the maids served the food. At that moment, Alex recalled what Jack had told him earlier, and he decided to discuss it with Bella.“There is something important I need to discuss with you,” Alex voiced out, capturing Bella’s attention as she looked up from her plate.“I am all ears,” Bella replied, glancing at him attentively.“Did I have some enemies or relatives who tried to kill me in the past?” Alex asked. Instantly, Bella coughed terribly. Scurrying to his feet, Alex handed a cup of water to her. She gulped it down slowly, as she took in a deep breath, preparing
“Thank you, sir,” Rita replied politely.“We should get a DNA test done, then also get you into the villa as a spy since you are more trustworthy than my other men,” Thomas rasped, and Rita nodded obediently.She grabbed her tablet quickly to begin with the arrangements for the DNA test, knowing that if the imposter was indeed posing as Alex, he would be exposed and Thomas would reward her with a fat salary.Meanwhile, Thomas leaned back in his chair, a wicked smirk forming on his face. "Once we have the evidence, we'll make sure this imposter pays for his audacity," he uttered, his voice tinged with joy.“Also, Rob was incompatible. He either failed to do the job or cooperated with Rex behind my back. Whatever he did, he must also pay for it,” Thomas added.“As you wish, sir. But what should be done to Rob?” “Execute him,” Thomas spoke tartly, causing Rita to gulp a non-existent ball of trepidation forming in her throat.“Executing him will not be a good idea, sir,” Rita uttered, he
“I-I” Bella stammered, not knowing what to say or how to convince Alex that she didn't lie to him.“Is Simon the same ex-boyfriend we discussed? The one who disturbed you when we first met at the restaurant?” Alex inquired, trying to recall their previous conversation.He remembered how Bella told him that Simon was her ex-boyfriend who continued to pester her even after she informed him about their marriage. Initially, he had struggled to believe her, but his love and affection for her had ultimately led him to trust her words.“Yes!” Bella exclaimed, her fingers fidgeting nervously, catching Alex’s attention. “So you lied to me about your brother and father leaving the country? Why would you lie to me? I am your husband, right?” Alex questioned, leaving Bella speechless.Internally, she cursed the moment she met Garrett, and herself for urging Alex to accompany her to the shopping mall.Garrett quickly interfered. “I wonder why you brought this poor man to the shopping mall. Do you
Soon, the cops arrived in their cars, and a few reporters showed up to capture the scene of Garrett’s arrest.Garrett was led away in a police car while Lily walked away, feeling humiliated for boasting about him right in front of everyone.*** As Bella got into the bedroom in the villa, she found Alex in deep thought, all alone.“I can't believe you lied to me,” Alex mumbled, already aware of her presence.“I’m sorry. I didn't mean to,” Bella apologized, hoping he would accept her as he does. Suddenly, Alex stood up, his brows furrowed.“What else did you lie about?” Alex questioned, and Bella gulped. She noted that if he didn't reply or accept her apologies, it meant she had already pushed him to the wall.“Are you even my wife?” Alex inquired and Bella nodded vigorously. “I am your wife! Didn't you see the marriage certificates and pictures I showed you?! We are married!” Bella exclaimed, unwilling to see her marriage with him end. She approached, trying to sweet-talk. “Believe
“She pressed my right foot roughly!” Bella exclaimed, causing Alex to glance down at Bella’s foot, before shifting his gaze to Theo.“I didn't press her foot roughly!” The nurse quickly defended herself, but Alex was unconvinced. He simply ignored her explanation.“Escort the nurse outside,” Alex ordered Theo. Instantly, the nurse left the room, along with Theo.Facing Bella, Alex sighed and muttered, “Rest now. Should I get another doctor or nurse?”“No, it’s fine. I will be alright,” Bella mumbled, laying her back on the bed.“Alright, I will be in the ballroom,” Alex replied. He walked away, and Bella sighed, annoyed at her attitude. ‘Gosh, does this mean I will miss the entire party? Ugh...’On the other hand, Alex had gone to the ballroom, his gaze focused on his phone as he dialed Rex’s phone number to remind Rex about the invitation to his reunion party.“How is your wife doing now?” A deep, masculine voice uttered.“She is fine,” Alex replied, abruptly shifting his gaze to the
Doubts arose in Thomas’s mind as he thought of what Rita wanted to discuss with him. He drove to her apartment, and walked in, his footsteps hitting the wooden floor gently with memories they shared lingering in his mind.Rita stood in the kitchen, her slender figure illuminated by the warm glow of the cooker. The tantalizing aroma of her cooking wafted through the air as it attracted Thomas’s attention. Thomas swiftly walked into the kitchen, his heart skipping a beat as he took in Rita’s appearance - she wore a short nightgown that barely reached her hip. The sight stirred a strange mix of desire and nostalgia within him. But he quickly dismissed those feelings, reminding himself that their relationship had ended.“You sent a message. What do you want to discuss with me?” Thomas rasped, his voice tinged with both anticipation and caution. Rita turned to face him, her gaze meeting him as she just noticed his presence.“Go have a seat. Dinner is almost ready.” Rita replied sweetly. T
The sound of a car roaring back to life echoed in the air as it sped up, far away from Rita’s apartment. Silently, Rita watched from the window as Thomas’s car sped off. The tears on her cheek dried up. She reached for her phone and dialed a phone number.The person on the other end did not seem to answer the call, and just then, an automated voice replied, its cheerful tone contrasting with Rita’s somber mood.“I’m sorry, I’m not available to take your call right now. Please leave a message after the tone, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!”Rita simply ended the call. Scoffing in frustration, she walked towards the dining table to throw the uneaten food on the plate into the garbage can as her mind pondered about the argument she had with Thomas. She wasn't sure if she made the right decision or not, but a part of her badly wanted to be with Thomas. Although she was already fed up with being cheated on and toyed with, so she encouraged herself to move on wi