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The hidden heir of Wayne One seventy nine: Her love confession
The room was silent for more than a minute. Ivan remained on his seat with his eyes fixed on Janet while she stared back as if nothing out of the ordinary had just happened. “You speak.” He finally managed to get the words to leave his mouth. “I always did.” She responded plainly.Ivan let out a soft laugh. “What exactly were you trying to gain by pretending not to be able to speak when the others were here?” “I was saving my first words for you. I know we didn't quite end things properly before…” “Before you suddenly passed out? Yeah, we didn't.” Ivan completed her words for her. “What happened to me? I feel some slight pains in my stomach–” she reached for the blanket over her lower body to lift it but Ivan held her hand and she looked up at him with a mix of confusion and surprise. “You… you were on some… pills.” He said and her eyes widened.“How do you know that?” She asked surprisedly. Her hands moved away from her blanket as she stared at him. “That's what happened to yo
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty: A wedding night to remember
The room fell into yet another awkward silence, both staring at each other as if anger was the thread that pulled them together. Ivan wondered how a woman could be determined to ruin another life for her favor. The rest of the night went by in silence. Morning came and Alfred gave word of his departure and asked for the go ahead to handle Charlie's matter that day. Ivan gave him a go ahead and thanks to all their proof, Charlie was easily apprehended. The entire school was left in awe and the Graham's family, shaken. For the charge of bullying for many years all through college, attempted murder that led Ivan to a coma, attempted murder once again by hiring an assassin, for assaulting a woman woman severally and also attempting to murder her multiple times out of his rage, he was sentenced to forty years imprisonment and forced to receive medical help from rehabilitation center.Ivan couldn't help but to feel bad after the deed had been done but there was nothing else that could
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty one: A life lesson learned the hard way
Everyone watched in silence and awe as Janet turned away from Ivan, escaping his hold, and walking away. She climbed up the stairs in silence and went straight to her bedroom. Ivan let out a sigh as he let his eyelids fall for a minute to regain himself. He turned around and found all eyes were on him. Trevor rose to his feet and dragged Ivan away from the dining table. Arriving at Ivan's room, he slammed the door behind himself and grumbled angrily. “What the hell is wrong with you? Huh? What kind of trick were you trying to pull out there?” Ivan looked at him as if he was confused. “What are you talking about? Weren't we both worried about her earlier?” “Yes we were but in a situation where she walked in like that, I should have been the one to run to her and not you! Why would you hijack my chance to show her how much I care about her huh?” Trevor couldn't hide his anger as he spoke. “I didn't hijack anything, you were just too slow. It didn't look like you were going to stan
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty two: The end of us
Vienna arched her brow at him. “How did you ever love me? I don't know, you tell me.” She crossed her arms below her breast.Ivan looked at her as if he was looking at a woman he had never seen before. How did he ever really love her? Was she always like that? Arrogant and careless? “You know… for a while now, I had been considering us breaking off our marriage, this abortion thing was what helped me decide. For over six months I have been thinking about getting a divorce, I even had the papers prepared but I was confused. “I didn't know if it would be a mistake if I handed it to you or not but I have been thinking about it. The way you talk to the helpers around the house and treat them, the way you treat Trevor, the way you act around everyone, do you think you are on top of the world with us beneath you?” He arched his brow at her as he asked. “Fine!” Vienna exclaimed. “I let the power and wealth get to my head but don't you think a divorce is way too much? Isn't this something
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty three: Was it love?
Six months ago, Vienna believed she was on top of the world as she had always done just because she was married to the richest man in the world. This belief alone was what pushed her to do things even she didn't believe she would do. But with all of the money she had now, she could escape from any kind of trouble if she ever found herself in one. Six months ago, she quit her job, saying it was of no use since she had all she could ever wish for. Alfred thought he should interfere since he had a say in all of their lives but he never expected the reaction he got from her. “Mrs Wayne, I say you should rethink this decision because staying at home all day can get really boring at a time in life. And besides, having a job makes you more responsible than people who don't have one.” Vienna arched her brow at him. “What did you just call me?” “Sorry?” Alfred asked confusedly. “What title did you use for me?” She asked him again. “Mrs Wayne…” Alfred responded, still feeling confused b
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty four: The tales of the past
At the dining table after Ivan sent Janet a text…Janet remembered everything she faced after they got married. She had never hoped for a fairy tale happy ending or for them to be forever in love with themselves but she had at least hoped he would not treat her like a stranger in his territory. Since they got married, Ivan always watched her from afar with a look that confused her. A look she wished he didn't wear on his face almost all the time. On cold nights, she was alone with her pillow while he sat alone at their wine bar alone with his alcohol.She stopped herself from shedding a tear at the dining table and managed to keep a straight face. She wasn't going to let his single text warm her heart or at least she wouldn't let him know it did. Ivan noticed how hard she was trying to hide her emotions from playing on her face and he suppressed a laugh. They ate and left to prepare for their daily activities. Ivan went with Romeo to learn how to use a gun properly while Janet a
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty five: Tales of a kiss
Peoples conscience could be a fucking bastard at time. Ivan tossed and turned around in his bed, pleading with his conscience to let him off the hook for that night. His head wasn't working straight and he couldn't even bring his brain to think of a perfect apology to say to Janet. He sat up in bed with his blanket only covering his waist down. His eyes wandered to the alarm on his table by the bed side and he watched the numbers change according to every second that passed by. Nothing was helping and he was tired of having sore eyes and not being able to fall asleep. A low grunt left his mouth as he got out of his bed. A shattered apology was better than none at all. He put on his slippers and walked out of his room. He never visited Janet's room to find out how she had decorated it. He froze by the doorstep with his hand stuck in mid air holding back a knock. Should I just go back to bed? Ge asked himself but responded immediately with a shake of his head. He was there to apo
The hidden heir of Wayne One eighty six: Cloud nine
His eyes watched her with so much adoration in his gaze but his hands hesitated on what to do next. She was just standing still in his hands while staring back at him as if expecting him to do something. Ivan knew that much but what kind of thing was she expecting from him? To leave her or to continue. ‘No, I won't be hesitant anymore. I've been holding back from her ever since we got married but it's high time I did things the way she would want it to go.’“I really don't know how to act so… let's do things your own way. Tell me, what do you want me to do?” His brow arched as he asked. Her lips curved into a smile. “Hmm… since you are so naive, I don't mind showing you how it's done.” Ivan let out a soft chuckle. “Not like I'm naive, I just don't know how this is supposed to go. Truth be told, I've always felt this way since the first day we locked gazes or rather the second day we met on our engagement day.” A confused look played on her face. “What way is that?” “I don't kno
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Two hundred and ten: Happily ever after
The man explained how his mother told them their deaths had been decided by the Andrews. When Ivan's real father found out about this, he told his wife to stay away on the day of his accident and protect his child while he remained in the car with a maid who agreed to sacrifice herself for the safety of her boss. They didn't want to drag anyone down with them but the woman insisted. So their enemies would be convinced and Ivan would be safe. “I can't believe this…” Ivan muttered to himself. Even Alfred was a little shaken by the story. He didn't know why they didn't include him in the plan, maybe because they knew he would never let them go ahead with it. He held back the urge to cry. Ivan felt like he was broken to pieces. “My mother…” he said softly and all eyes fell on him. “Where is she now? Do you know where she is?” His father seemed hesitant but nodded his head. “She attended your step mother's funeral to show her last respect. She came around sometimes just to check on yo
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Two hundred and nine: His mother's location
Mr Shay felt grateful as his plane finally landed. He was never a man who enjoyed flights, he preferred to travel by road for a trip or even by water which he extremely detested. But he would be more than happy to travel by water than to ever step foot in a plane. Without wasting time, he hurried out of the plane with the maids assigned to him. They all helped him with his bags and loads as they walked into the airport. He noticed his son standing not too far from him, waiting for his arrival. He had not expected his son to be around for his arrival since Ivan said he had a white collar job. But he was very pleased to see him after his long trip. His lips spread into a wide smile as he walked towards his son. “Ivan, my dear boy!” He called out to him. Several men moved closer to Ivan at once in a defensive way and Mr Shay froze in his steps. Why was his son being guarded like some national treasure?“It's okay, he's my dad.” Ivan said to them and they backed away with each of th
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Two hundred and eight: The airport
Ivan dressed up and went down for breakfast. On arriving at the dining table, LD was dressed up all nice and cutely and she wore a big smile on her face.She was dressed in a cute pink dress and her Goldie locks hair was made into two ponytails. Of all the beautiful accessories on her, her smile was the most beautiful. She was so beautiful that Ivan couldn't help the smile that worked up his face. “Well look at my beautiful girl,” he said as he picked her up from the ground and gave her a twirl.Her happy giggles filled the room and magically lifted the spirits of everyone sitting at the table. Truly, nothing could make a person more happy than a child's laughter. He placed her back on the floor and kissed her head. “You look amazing.”“Mommy says she wants me to look beautiful when my new baby brother or sister comes home. Can I have a baby brother?” LD asked with a bright smile on her face. The smile on Ivan's face disappeared in almost an instant. He flashed a smile at his daug
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Two hundred and seven: Morning breakdown
The sun rose in the blue sky and spread its ray down on Ivan's face. Anticipation had kept him awake all night long, all he could do was think about his dad and his return that day. When his dad returned, he would really get answers about everything he wanted to know. Well hopefully that was. Would his dad really remember much? It had been decades ago, would his memory still be intact? That much worried him and kept him awake all night. His mother was gone and sadly before he could ask or even tell her anything. Not even a final goodbye. The memories of his mother lying lifelessly in her bed was to hunt him for a very long time. He never even knew when she was already falling sick, she seemed so healthy that he didn't even believe it at first when he found her in her bed. Oddly strange of her to ask a married man to pass the night at his mother's, that was what he believed but he went anyway. Those were the moments he would cherish forever. No wonder she hugged him so much that
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Two hundred and six: Early flight back
They all went inside and sat at the dining table. The maids surrounded them and began serving slices of pies. LD climbed down from her seat that was next to her grandmother. “Daddy!” She wailed as she hurried to Ivan. Ivan immediately caught her in his arms and lifted her into his lap. “What's wrong? Is there something bothering you?” She nodded her head but said nothing. They all watched her in fear. Neither of them understood what was wrong with her to make her almost tear up and worry and anxiety swallowed them up as they waited for her to confess to her father. “Go ahead Darling, you can tell me anything.” Ivan said in a soft tone. Janet was already on her feet and she hurried to the other side of Ivan's chair where she could meet with LD's gaze. Placing her hand on her husband's thighs, she crouched down next to him. LD still remained silent in her father's lap with her arms wrapped around his neck.“Here, come on, whisper it in my ear.” Ivan leaned in closer to her with h
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Two hundred and five: Her Majesty
The car pulled up at the front space of the mansion and their driver hurried down to open the door for them. Three smiling faces stood close to a fountain, standing impatiently for Ivan and his wife to arrive. The driver opened the door but no one got out. Alfred wondered what was keeping them but he declined when Mrs Banks said to go to them instead. He decided they would just wait for them to join them. “We'll be a minute.” Ivan said to his driver and the handsome young man nodded his head and gently slammed the door back. “Is there… is there a problem?” Mrs Banks asked again but Alfred's decision to wait behind still stood. “They'll come out eventually, let's just wait and see what is going on first.” Alfred responded in a respectful manner and Mrs Banks nodded her head. Mr Banks didn't bother to protest or even utter a word. He knew that if he were to speak, he would have to break his perfect smile and he worried he would not be able to get a smile as perfect as that again.
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Two hundred and four: His own happy ending plan
Heather stood there, stunned, just as every other woman standing in the room. She was sure she had never heard London laugh before. She hadn't even seen the girl smile ever since she was brought to the shelter. Janet hadn't expected less though. Living with Ivan for over five years, she knew the kind of soul he was and she trusted that whatever he put his mind to, he was sure to achieve it. She couldn't have been more proud of him. Ivan carried little London back to his wife and Heather. “London, say hello to your new mom.” Janet smiled and waved at her. “Hello, my name is Janet.” “Hi, I can call you mom, right? Or do you want me to call you Janet?” London sharply responded with a smile. Janet chuckled softly. “You're such a smart little girl. You can call me mom,” she reached forward and gently smoothened London's Goldie locks hair. “I'd like that.” London smiled and nodded her head. “Will you carry me in your arms?” Janet opened her arms wide for her. “Come here.”London unw
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Two hundred and three: London
Ivan managed to wear a smile on his face even though his heart was shattered to pieces. “Hello there, my name is Ivan.” He said with the brightest smile he could summon. “Do you want to tell me your name?”She silently stared at him, although it seemed as though she wasn't as scared as before. Yet she didn't utter a single word and neither did her gaze leave Ivan. “You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I don't force you to do anything you don't want to do. Although I would really like to know your name. I bet it must be as pretty as your eyes.” Ivan spoke softly. Even though he already knew what her name was, he was hoping to hear her say it to him. “London…” the scared little girl responded softly, almost as soft as a whisper. Ivan smiled brightly from his heart now, a smile that reached his eyes. “I knew it, I knew it would be something pretty. Do you remember my name, London?” She nodded her head, her knees folded in front of her to rest on her chest. “Do you want t
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Two hundred and two: At the orphanage
Breakfast was served the next morning and as Ivan had mentioned, they had small talks about the best choice of orphanage to go to and the list had been summed up to the best three. “Okay,” Alfred started. “So we are down to smile orphanage, bright sun and victorious home. And the decision is down to you, young master Wayne. Which one would you like to go to today?” Ivan relaxed into his seat and let himself think for a minute before answering. “I got it!” All eyes fell on him as he exclaimed. “Today, well go to bright sun orphanage,”“Excellent choice young master Way–”“I'm not finished.” Ivan cut Alfred off. “Today, we'll go to bright sun orphanage, tomorrow, we'll go to smile and the day after, we'll go to victorious home.” Alfred was thrown into a pit of confusion. “You… you want to visit all three places?” His brow arched subconsciously as he questioned. “Why not? Jane wants to adopt three kids after all, nothing limits us to adopting from one place or is there a rule or some
