The next morning, Lenora was awoken by the constant ding of her phone.
Groaning, she got up from the bed to grab her phone. Yeah, her assistant had managed to get a room for her in a cheap hotel under another name.
Upon glancing at her phone, she jolted out from the bed seeing her account balance. What the heck?! It was at zero!
Hold on a minute... She did a double check and then...
100,000 for one pant? Her jaw dropped when she saw the absurd expenses he made. That's right, it was from her personal account, the card she gave out to Preston!
500,000 donated to the orphanage — well, she shouldn't be mad that he was giving out money to the needy, she does that too but why? Why now?
It was after she lodged into the hotel she realized that the Gonzalez family had frozen all her accounts! While her last savings were the ones she gave out to Preston!
Digging her fingers into her hair, Lenora felt like she was going to lose it anytime soon. She forced herself to keep reading the bills. A watch that cost 200, 000, and... hold on a minute, is that lingerie? What sort of lingerie cost up to 50,000? Didn't he realise they cheated him?
No, the question should be, what is he doing with lingerie? Is he a sadist?
Her eyes widened, oh my God, did I get engaged to a sadist?
As she read on, she found the list becoming ridiculous by the minute. Extra large dildo, whips, nipple clamps, handcuffs, vibrator...
The phone lowered and dropped from Lenora's hands as her mind registered what was happening. Unbelievable! He was buying sex toys with her last cash?
Just in case you don't know, one thing that Lenora cherished most in the world was money! It's why she's been able to bring the Gonzalez empire to its peak! And... saved so little for herself!
She never anticipated that a day will come when she'd be kicked out. Now, he was using her money for sex toys?
She didn't know whether to laugh or cry! He's a beggar, right? Shouldn't he be cherishing money instead?
Her phone rang just at that moment and she quickly picked it up without glancing at the number. The next thing she heard was; “Wifey, I need more cash.”
Dumbstruck, she glanced at the number only to realise it was from a street phone. “Y-you...” she was simply at a loss for words.
Why the heck did he not get himself a phone?
“Quickly Wife, they are about to call the cops!”
“What did you do?” she finally asked snapping out of her shocked state.
“I got some stuff for our honeymoon, it's the least I could do as your hubby, are you proud?”
Instantly, Lenora began rubbing her temples as she felt a migraine coming up. Did she hear him right? Honeymoon? They are not even married yet!
He continued to babble on, “But the problem is that I took more than expected, so right now, they demand I return the stuff, I refused so they want to call the cops. Since wifey is a billionaire, I figured you would sue them for treating your hubby in such a manner! That's what billionaires do, right? Wifey, you must take revenge for me!”
At that point, Lenora looked up while tapping her feet on the ground in uneven beats as she told herself to breathe. Just breathe Lenora.
A few seconds passed before she calmed down. Nope, I won't regret my decision now, she needs to take revenge on the Gonzalez! Was I not the one who made them what they are today? I will take everything slowly from them until they're left with nothing.
“Wifey! Hurry up!”
“Okay, which store are you at? And how much do you want?”
“Two million!”
“Y-you!” her fist clenched while her lips wobbled as became at a loss for words. Even before she could speak, he directly hung up nearly driving Lenora insane.
She began asking herself what she had done. Did I make a mistake by picking a beggar for my hubby just for revenge? What more could go wrong?
She ran a frustrated hand through her hair while biting her lips as she searched through her contact list.
Soon, she phoned Lucas. A computer expert who she once helped responded that he'd return the favour when it was time. At that time, she rejected the offer since she took him as a friend but now, does she have a choice?
“Nora is that you?”
“Hey, Lucas.”.
“What's up, I'm busy. If you want a job done, you know what to do.”
Lenora pursed her lips. Why won't she know what he means? All her friends were just like her, they like money too much. As the highest-paid hacker in the world, Lucas knew nothing more than serving the highest-paid client first.
“Ummm... I need two million. Can you help me please?”
There was silence and then, “What?”
“I'll make your home-cooked meals.”
“What? Who are you and what have you done to my Nora?”
“Lu!” her voice held a tinge of warning.
“Fine, fine. I'm on it!”
After sending the money to Preston, she directly blacklisted him fearing he'd call and make more demands.
Soon, the day for the annual gathering arrived. Lenora texted Preston the address with instructions before she dressed up. She arrived there earlier before the event began and then managed to remain hidden.
Right when the event became intense, filled with socialites from all over the states, she sneaked out and grabbed an empty glass from a waiter passing by.
Click! Click! Click!
Instantly, everyone noticed her, and gasped.
Isn't that the Young Mistress, Lenora?
How dare she show her face here with the scandals going on about her?
Lenora ignored the gossip going around, by flashing a charming grin melting practically every man's heart standing in the hall, "Everyone, sorry to disturb your lovely evening but I've got an important announcement to make."
She didn't seem surprised when she noticed her grandfather's death gaze as her eyes swept the gathering. Nor the fact that her dearest older brother was calling for security to remove her from the stage. Humph!
"I'm going to make this toast to my grandfather over there and my gorgeous family because the Gonzalez family will be welcoming another member in nine months," she said as she raised her glass.
What? Everyone froze in bewilderment.
As she stroked her stomach, Lenora smirked. “I'm expecting a baby.”
To say everyone was shocked would be an understatement. Was the young Heiress carrying a baby? Out of wedlock?
They were so surprised that they didn't react for a moment, not until someone clapped once and again... Before everyone joined in. “Congrats Lenora!”
“Congrats!”
Some even went to congratulate the old master who in turn glared at them.
Despite the fact that everyone had a different viewpoint, due to Gonzalez, nobody dared to express it.
The socialites could only applaud and pull out their phones to take records of the event.
She turned to face the entrance and said, "That isn't all... meet my fiancee and the father of my kid, Preston!"
Lenora wasn't sure Preston will turn up, she admit that she was using him but if he doesn't show up, wouldn't everyone see her as a clown? In anticipation, she bit her inner cheek until she drew blood even as everyone turned towards the entrance too.
Suddenly, an unsightly man emerged and strode towards her with a hideous grin on his face.
“Wifey!”
It wasn't only the crowd that was stunned. Even Lenora herself froze as she did a double take on Preston.What the hell!!For a minute, no one moved, everyone stared at the man, dumbstruck like they couldn't believe their eyes. Naturally, everyone was anticipating seeing a magnificent Young Master, one whose reputation is on par with the Gonzalez heiress, but that wasn't it. Not in the least.Instead, it was a man wearing rags as clothes that were ripped, not to mention his face! How ugly he looked... Because the stench emanating from him made them so sick, they covered their noses. It appeared as though he had showered in a puddle of rat faeces.Lenora bit her cheeks inwardly as she cuss at him. Looks like her fiancee plan on going against her in everyway. Who would have imagined that he wouldn't make any effort to clean up after she instructed him to look as plain as possible? Then, what did he use her money for?“Hubby! Why didn't you do as I instructed and wash up? But it's okay,
“What?” Why in the world is he talking about that? And, in our relationship, I'm in charge, right? He has no right to interrogate me!The moment she unexpectedly flipped him, his back slammed into the car. She then forcibly pinned him to the wall, driving him insane. Oh my goodness, isn't the male meant to pin the girl to the wall?How on earth did she have the stamina to accomplish that? He is unaware that she is a talented Kung-fu practitioner who has earned medals while using a false identity to do so."Look here Mr., don't you think someone needs to provide for the family? If you disagree, our agreement is null and void!” She spat while attempting to project a ferocious attitude, but after a few more minutes passed with no response from him, she paused and looked over his face only to catch him gazing at her lips.She knew what he was thinking without anyone having to tell her. She laughed. “Perv! Better stop thinking whatever it is you're thinking—Her next sentence was abruptly
Her frame grew rigid in his arms. She may come off as brave, but the last time she had a close call with rape, the incident was still very recent in her memory.“Preston...” she called out, her voice carrying a low hint of warning. He, of course, pretended not to hear it. He instead, kiss her cheeks and made his way to the bathroom. Once he's gone, Lenora let out a long sigh. This is going to be a long night, isn't it? She assumed Preston was taking a bath when the bathroom shower went off. Immediately, she hurried to the bed, picked the toys and stuffed them into a drawer, her face burning with embarrassment as she did so. She quickly cleared the roses from the bed, and then without bothering to take off her clothes, she hid inside the duvet cover and pretended to sleep. Meanwhile, inside the bathroom, Preston pulled off the hyper-realistic mask feeling like its too much of a hassle to put it on. Soon, a chilly, sophisticated, and charming face stared back at him instead of the u
“Lucinda, you'll go to the company tomorrow in place of your sister.”Lucinda nodded and smirked inwardly, saying, "All right, grandfather. I'm not going to let you down or ruin this family's reputation.”Old grandfather Gonzalez nodded in satisfaction. He couldn't help but sigh as he thought about his other granddaughter. Why is it that she isn't simply as filial as Lucinda? She was, after all, the best of his grandchildren. What a waste that she followed her mother's footsteps!As soon as Lucinda noticed Grandpa's dazed expression, she said, "Grandpa, let me rub your legs." Grandfather was thinking about Lenora, and she didn't need anyone to tell her that.She grits her teeth inwardly while moving to kneel before her grandfather. Luckily, Old grandpa, Gonzalez stopped her right in time otherwise, she would have touched his stinky feet. The thought of it made her gag inwardly.“No need for that Luci. Here, I prepared this for you.” She put on an enthusiastic look as he gave her a bro
Preston never expected the quick change in her. He was nevertheless, beyond pleased. If she always acts like this instead of some stuck-up billionaire, won't his plans go on a bit faster?He obediently opened up, allowing her to feed him—something that no one has ever done before. If it were someone else, he would have flung the tray away the moment she used her fingers to touch his food. The moment the food touched his tongue, he froze. What the fuck! Salt! It was too salty.He tried spitting it out but couldn't as Lenora held his jaw all while smiling. “It tastes good, huh, husband??”Preston couldn't believe his ears. Tasty? He conveyed a look as if to say he was just getting to know the person standing right in front of him. Evil! His new wife is a demon!He was forced to swallow. Him! If words get out, how will he face the world? Have a taste of your own medicine, that's simply what she was trying to say.When she noted he has swallowed, she took the coffee from the table and
Meanwhile, Lucinda took the most luxurious car to work the next day. A bright red Ferrari. Since this would be her first time acting as the CEO, she wanted a grand entrance and appearance. On their way, the car got slowed by the traffic making her scowl. “Do you want me to be late on my first day,” she snarled at the driver via the rearview mirror. “Take a different path!”“That—I...I'm sorry young Mistress, I'm afraid it won't be possible as we are trapped from every direction.” the driver muttered casting an apologetic look from the mirror.Lucinda harrumphed while impatiently extending her wrist to check the time.Seeing that she still got some minutes left, she glanced out through the window. Almost immediately, her eyes almost popped out when she saw someone familiar. It was Preston sitting in the car with another woman! At that point, Lenora was leaning close to Preston so as to adjust his collar but from the angle, Lucinda was sitting, it looked like the young woman was kissi
“Miss Regina? Please come this way, the CEO has been expecting you.” the receptionist quickly got up to direct them.Lenora treated Preston like air, or should he say, a complete Personal Assistant, as they were led into the elevator that would take them to the top floor. Preston tried to catch her eye a lot of the time, but it seemed like she was deliberately dodging it.Preston felt wronged!No one has ever treated him like that, he was slowly beginning to lose himself to anger but he knew his anger wouldn't go well, so he took long breaths to calm himself down.The receptionist stopped once she arrived at the floor, “Miss Clara will take it from here now.” she bowed and left. Preston and Lenora stepped out of the elevator where a lady in her thirties strutted forward to greet them. “Hello Miss Regina, Mr Hayes will see you now.”At this point, Rhian was elegantly sipping on his black coffee while gazing at the document when a knock sounded.“Come in!”He muttered in a cool voice wi
“Regina, I agree with your terms! I'll pay 500 million, can you please return?” Rhian's anxious voice rang out through the phone. The issues in his company were manageable at first since he had technicians working on them. However, the moment, Regina left, another issue occurred. The company was hacked causing some information to leak. That will cost him billions of dollars if the wrong hands get hold of it!“Mr Rhian. I'm afraid, that's not possible anymore.”Preston's eyebrow raised slightly. Even Rhian paused, then, “I—” what the hell did she mean it's not possible anymore?? Every single minute is important! “Triple the money Mr Hayes and then we'd talk about your company's issues.” For a moment, no one talked. Preston gaped at his wife like she has grown two heads. While Rhian on the other side of the phone felt his lips twitch several times as his hold on the phone tightened.“You!”“What? You can't?” she sighed dramatically, “It's such a shame then, but Fine. Have a nice day