“We are pulling out of the Diamond agreement.” His assistant went into a stupor. Xavier had put in a lot of effort to close the deal, and he was well aware of the significance the deal held for him. It felt like a dream when his assistant got the news that he was quitting the deal. He made a gesture to clear his throat.“Sir, you have put in a lot of effort to secure this deal.”“Trust me, we are pulling out. Go pick Olivia up at the airport.” Caleb froze, and his heart sank as he heard Mr. Knight's request. He couldn't believe that after just getting married, his boss would ask him to go pick up his girlfriend from the airport. What was Mrs. Knight thinking? Wasn't she supposed to be staying at her husband's house now? Where will the girlfriend stay? Caleb couldn't imagine how awkward and uncomfortable the situation would be with another woman in the household. He grumbled under his breath, dreading the task of picking up Olivia, whom he had always disliked. It seemed like his workpl
Lost and confused, Finn frantically searched for his missing bride, Avery. He spared no expense in using all of his resources to locate her, determined to uncover the truth behind her sudden disappearance. After three long, grueling days of searching, he finally received word that Avery had been spotted in South Africa.His mind raced with possibilities—was she being held captive? Was she trying to escape their arranged marriage? As he journeyed to South Africa, Finn couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. Little did he know, this was all a cunning ploy orchestrated by Avery and her mother, Dora. They had been playing a dangerous game, and now Finn was caught in the middle as he desperately searched for his elusive bride.The African landscape stretched out before him, unfamiliar and wild, adding to his sense of unease and urgency. Will he find Avery and unravel the truth behind her disappearance before it's too late?Sandton City Hotel,In the courtyard of the Sandton
Finn was a mess after finding out that Cathleen was married to none other than his uncle Xavier. Everyone in the knight’s family dreaded Xavier, but he was willing to do anything to get his jewel back. He left his villa and headed to his uncle’s villa. Upon arriving, he parked his car outside and rang the doorbell. Olivia Williams, who was downstairs, offered to open the door. When Olivia opened the door wearing nothing but a short nightdress, Finn’s lips curled into a smile.‘I knew Cathleen wasn’t his type of woman,’ he thought to himself.“Hi, can I help you?” Olivia asked Finn upon opening the door.“I’m here to see my uncle.” As Finn answered, Olivia's eyes roamed over him, sizing him up. Her expression turned to one of disdain as she took in his appearance from head to toe. She exuded a palpable aura of superiority, fueled by her relationship with the richest man on the planet. Anyone who didn't meet her standards was met with a cold and dismissive attitude.“Have a seat. I’ll c
With her face pressed against the cool glass of the window, Olivia's gaze was fixed on the vast expanse of space outside. A wave of overwhelming emotion washed over her, and she felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes. Clutching a fragile glass of water in her trembling hand, she could feel her veins pulsing with frustration and anger. In a sudden burst of rage, she hurled the glass at the floor, watching as it shattered into countless jagged pieces. With a shaky hand, she brushed back her tousled hair, trying to regain control of her emotions.“Make sure you clean that up." Xavier strode into the room with a cold, calculated confidence. His voice, though calm, held a hint of frost as he made his way to the walk-in closet. Behind him, Olivia's footsteps echoed with determination and anger. She followed him inside and stood just inches away from his imposing figure. Xavier could feel her piercing gaze on him and knew that she wanted to discuss the fact that he was married. With a s
Cathleen stood in front of the full-length mirror, admiring the reflection of her thick, jet-black hair that cascaded down to her waist. It was one of the few things she knew about herself—everything else, including her husband, Xavier, was a mystery. She didn't want to give him the wrong impression of her lack of knowledge, but she had agreed to marry him and sign the marriage contract nonetheless. "I can't be late for work today," she muttered to herself as she made her way from the bedroom to her study.As she settled into her chair, she pulled out the contract that Xavier had drafted and placed it on her desk. A sense of unease washed over her as she opened the document, but before she could start reading, she remembered she needed some caffeine to fully wake up. She descended the stairs to make herself a cup of coffee before returning to her study and resuming her seat on the plush couch. With trepidation, she began to read through the words scrawled by her alleged husband, tryin
A month later,Cathleen was confused as to why there was no information on her husband on the internet. So she opened her laptop once more and continued her search, but she came up empty. After that, she used her hacking skills to gain access to the Knight group and learn more about Xavier Alexander Knight. Due to the stringent security measures taken by the company, this was not an easy task. She was taken aback to learn that the man was the owner of Knight Group International.She started rubbing her temples and then dove headfirst into researching her husband’s background further. It was common knowledge that the man was a Casanova. Cathleen then smiled because she knew that the man was not one to settle down. She stood on the balcony and reflected on the circumstances that led to her marriage to Finn’s uncle. The two men were just the same to her. She went back to her bedroom and slept.The sun rose, casting its warm rays over the bustling city. With a satisfied stomach from her b
The sky was a dark, brooding gray, and the rain fell in sheets, lashing against the windows with relentless force. The howling wind rattled the panes of glass and shook the trees outside. Inside her study, Cathleen sat at her desk, surrounded by books and papers scattered haphazardly around her. She had just finished putting away some notes when she heard her phone begin to ring. A small smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she reached for it, glancing at the caller ID before answering. Cathleen: Hello, father. A warm smile spread across the person's face as they heard Cathleen's voice on the other end of the line. The man's heart swelled at being addressed as "Father," a title the man had long longed for since the moment he laid eyes on the precious gem on the other side of the line. It was hard to believe that the usually distant and cold Cathleen was now speaking to him with such affection and familiarity. But the joy could not be contained, and he felt tears prick at the cor
The early morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen windows, casting a warm glow over Cathleen as she bustled about preparing old Mr. Knight's favorite breakfast. The tantalizing scents of sizzling bacon, buttery pancakes, and freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, creating a mouth-watering aroma that filled the room.The maids watched in awe and admiration as Cathleen expertly flipped the pancakes and arranged them on a platter with precision. Some even dared to ask for her secret recipes, amazed by the delicious smells and flavors that filled their senses. Memories of cooking for Finn flooded back to Cathleen, but she pushed them aside and focused on creating the perfect breakfast for Mr. Knight. She wanted to make this meal special for him, just like she used to before Finn betrayed her.Drawn to the enticing aroma wafting from the kitchen, Xavier left the warmth of his room and descended the stairs. As he turned the corner, his eyes widened in amazement at the sight bef