The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 24

A week had passed, and Vere couldn't help but notice that Mira continued to leave the mansion frequently, all the while Vere pretended not to notice his wife's suspicions. On that particular day, while Vere was at the office, he pondered what steps he should take to uncover the mystery surrounding his wife, Mira. And now he had an idea in mind. 

Vere approached James and asked him to book a hotel reservation for him. "James, could you please book a hotel for me for tomorrow?" Vere instructed. "Yes, sir," James replied with a smile, but then he playfully asked, "Are you planning to have a baby with Mrs. Mira soon, Mr. Vere?" James grinned mischievously.

Vere chuckled and replied, "No, James, it's just me. I want some time alone." 

"Huh? Just by yourself, sir?" James asked with a confused expression. "This is unusual; it's my first time to hear this. You want to be alone. Is there a problem, Mr. Vere?" he inquired.

 "I'll tell you later, James," Vere replied. "Let's not discuss that for now," he added.

After a moment, James received a confirmation from the "Goldrush Luxury Hotel." 

At that moment, Vere made the decision to take the first step in uncovering Mira's secret. And he wanted to witness his wife's actions of secrecy with his own eyes. 

"Well, James, thank you. And I have to go now to arrange some of my stuff. Please take care of things here at the office, as usual," Vere instructed James. 

As Vere left the office, he kept his secret intentions hidden, determined to discover the truth about Mira.

Upon arriving at their mansion, Mira wasn't home as usual. Vere went straight to his room to prepare his belongings. After a few moments, Mira arrived and asked him, "My love, are you leaving?" 

Vere replied, "Yes, you know the drill, my dear. This has become my routine flying here and there." Mira, who had grown accustomed to her husband's frequent business trips, doesn't even know that this is part of Veres' plan to trick her into investigating her activity of being away every day.

 “How long will you be on this business trip? ," she inquired, her voice tinged with concern. Vere paused while his heart beat so fast for getting irritated by her questions that she wouldn't have done to question him like this before. After a second, he looked at Mira.

 "Uhm, I'll only be away until the important meetings and negotiations are finished. And don't worry, I promise I'll call you every day and send you messages to ease the loneliness." Veres answered with a smile on his face. Mira gently grasped Vere's hand and offered a reassuring smile. 

"I know, my love. What you're doing for our family is vital. I'm here, always loving and caring for you." Vere released his concerns and kissed Mira affectionately. "Thank you and I really appreciate it. And you too take care of yourself ." At that time, the only thing that Vere can do is pretend like nothing, so Mira can't get the feeling of curiosity, and it becomes obvious that he has anger growing inside.

 Somewhat resembles Veres usual routine. "My dear, if there are no issues at the company that need my attention, I'll try to come back early," Vere explained to his wife, even though he was quite upset. He continued to reassure her, despite her persistent questions.

 The following morning, Vere was already prepared for his departure. That time Mira couldn't say anything, she embraced him tightly and gave him a loving kiss. " Take care, my love," Mira said, to which Vere replied, "You too, my dear." 

After their tender moment, Vere left the mansion. Unbeknownst to Mira, Vere's departure was not for a business trip.

 Before heading to his chosen hotel, Vere made a detour to a car rental company. He rented a car as part of his plan to avoid arousing Mira's suspicion, even if he decided to follow her. This time Vere is going to play the role of an agent.

Finally, he got another car, and it was all set and done as it was a part of his plan. So Vere makes his way and drives, heading to the hotel that he has booked. After an hour of driving, Vere arrived at the Goldrush Luxury Hotel he headed to his room and was accompanied by hotel staff and settled into his room..

Without bothering to unpack his belongings, he headed to the glass wall. As he raised the curtain and gazed outside, he found himself lost in thought, hoping that his plan would shed light and be successful in fulfilling his intention to find the answer to Mira's recent behavior.

 While he was thinking, his imagination played off thinking that maybe Mira is meeting another man, Vere’s tears began to fill up in his eyes, and he fought to comprehend the unexpected turn of events. Vere's sole strategy was to discover the truth without hurting Mira because he felt he had to learn what was going on.

At that time, Vere couldn't help but think about what happened in his past relationship with passed ex-girlfriend Janet. During that time, he couldn't fight for his love, as he was just nobody and he considered himself a coward and poor boy. But this time his world is already different, and he has the power and the weapon to fight for his love which is his success and his wealth.

 He inhaled deeply and, reaching for his phone while his heart raced in his chest, looked at Mira's picture. I need to know; I need to understand." he whispers to himself.

Amidst his introspection, Vere found solace in his inner resolve. He whispered to himself, "You can do this for the one you love, Vere. Be brave and don't give up on life's challenges." 

With renewed determination, he began organizing his belongings and eventually lay down on the bed. During that brief moment of rest, Vere drifted into a short nap. However, he was abruptly awakened by a message from Mira on his phone. It read, "Call me when you arrive, and I'm going out with my friend Ivie.

 We will be dining at a restaurant." Vere chose to ignore Mira's message to avoid raising suspicion about not boarding the plane. Vere realized that At that point, he couldn't let the opportunity slip by. 

Still feeling sleepy, Vere's drowsiness vanished as he hurriedly changed his clothes and donned a disguise that included neither a T-shirt nor a cap, making sure he wouldn't be recognized by anyone who might see him. He was determined to unravel the mystery and understand the recent turn of events in his life. And this is the time for his first move on his plan.

Vere hastily left the hotel, taking the wheel of the black car he had rented. He accelerated in an attempt to time Mira's arrival at her favorite restaurant, the only place he knew she frequented. It was around midday, and his timing seemed perfect.

As he circled the parking area, he hoped to spot Mira's car. However, Vere's efforts were in vain. Despite his diligent search, he couldn't locate Mira's vehicle. His heart raced, and anxiety gnawed at him, as he couldn't afford to miss any clue about her whereabouts.

He pulled over to a corner, cursing under his breath, "Oh, shit! Why isn't Mira's car here? It seems like she tricked me, just like she often does." Disappointment washed over Vere, and he slumped in his seat, feeling utterly defeated by his failed plan. 

As he sat in his car, Vere's thoughts raced, trying to make sense of the situation. Where could Mira be, and why wasn't there? Vere's determination to uncover the truth was stronger than ever, even in the face of this unexpected turn of events. And that time promised himself that he wouldn't quit and surrender to his plans.