Adopted by her father after her mother's death, Elena Woods was taken in by her father's new wife, a woman who made it clear to her that she wasn't wanted. She had a tough time growing up, feeling like she wasn't loved by anyone. At the beginning of adulthood, she was forcefully pushed into a marriage where she wasn't cared about. Her marriage life was miserable and synonymous with pain. How would Elena overcome the challenges thrown at her? Will she find love in her relationship? Discover the answers in this amazing book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
View MoreElena's POV“What’s wrong with him?” I muttered, descending the stairs in search of a cup of water.He was acting so weird, my thoughts wandered as I gulped down the water which sent a cold sensation down my spine.Without further hesitation, I climbed the stairs and traced my steps back to my bedroom, trying to relax my raging mind.Slowly, I got myself tangled in the warm embrace of sleep, my eyelids so heavy I couldn't fight back, making me drift into the world of unconsciousness.Just then, the doors creaked open revealing Raymond's face as he obstructed the light rays.My eyes fluttered open as I stared at him. He stood at the corner for a brief moment, his mind lost in the labyrinth of different thoughts; so I guessed.He shrugged his shoulders as he walked in, his fingers running across the walls and the lights flickered on.I closed my eyes immediately, feigning the position of a sleeping damsel.“Damn it,” he cursed under his breath, clearly seethed in
Raymond's POV “The fuck! ” I cursed under my breath, my firm grip on the steering wheel wondering why there should be traffic at this time. The blaring of horns could be heard rhythmically, coming from different cars.I rolled my eyes, biting my lips in frustration as I rested my head on the steering wheel.“Why on earth does this have to happen now?” I asked myself.Finally, the traffic cleared and I sped down the road, the street lights passing by in a blur.I pulled up at the parking slot and rushed down, dashing into the cop's department.“You are in a hurry, Raymond. What's the problem?” One of the detectives asked, observing the pace I walked.A smile tugged beside my lips, masking my uneasiness as I dashed into my family detective's office, my hand gripping the doorknob. “You sent for me?” I said, trying to catch my breath.“Mr Raymond?” she called, her brows knitted in confusion. “, You are in such a haste,” she said, a mocking smile on her lips.“Strai
Elena's POVI wake up squinting to get my pupils accustomed to the light rays.“Another day to smile at the camera,” I whispered as I stood up, slipping my leg into my sneakers.Just as I was about to make a move, I felt a pain course through the vein that surrounded my groin.“Shit!” I cursed under my breath, just as I looked at my reflection which was on the mirror, my jaw dropped and my eyes widened at the sight I beheld; I was stark Naked.I grabbed the blanket, wrapping it around my waist.Different questions swirled in my head, searching for possible answers but found none.How did I get here? The last thing I remembered, I was at a club with Raymond, what happened next? I could remember taking the hot liquid that was served at the club.I held my head as it pounded. My body ached and was so weak I had to grab a seat before I passed out. Another thought came crawling into my busy mind; How did I end up naked? “Raymond!” I muttered, anger etched on the
Raymond's POV“Elena!” I called, shaking her violently. She raised her head with a smile running across her lips.“Raymond, you look adorable,” she replied in a drunken haze, laughing loudly.A smirk curled up my lips as I stared at her,“Not much of a good girl, are you?” I shook my head, watching her lean close for a kiss.“I love you, Raymond. I just want you,” she whispered, her tongue rubbing on my lips.I didn't want anyone to see her in her drunken state.“We need to live, Elena,” I said, my voice laced with worry. “But I don't want to leave,” she protested as I gently pulled her up.“Yes, you do,” I replied, wrapping my hand around her waist and guiding her out of the club.“I’m going to drench myself in tears if you don't let me stay,” she said, her hand hitting my chest as she staggered.I ignored her, understanding she was under the influence of alcohol. I led her to the garage and securely fastened her seat belt. I slipped into the driver's seat and
Elena's POVThe director's piercing voice cut through the air as I strolled down the red carpet. "Wrong! Wrong! You’re doing the steps all wrong!"The words reverberated in my head, as I mumbled an apology, "I... I'm sorry, can we try again?" My voice was shaking with nervousness.His words were like daggers in my heart as he snapped, “This is fucking wrong! Can't you do anything right?"Bowing my head in shame, I muttered, "I'll try my best, sir." My voice was barely audible.“Your best isn't good enough,“ he sneered.Just then, the door flung open revealing Jeff Noah's face as he strode him, the strong scent of cologne from his fabric, dominating the air.“Elena of the Laurence family?” His voice boomed with authority as he approached.Head still bowed, I whispered“Yes, sir, I am.” He closed his distance between us,“You don't look well,” concern etched in his voice. “Anything wrong?” he asked. I raised my face, replacing my grim look with a plastic sm
Elena's POV“Goddamnit, both of you! You’re grown men, not little kids!” I heard my stepfather roar, his voice echoing.“What have I done? ” I whimpered, clutching my lips with my palm.If I had known my actions would result in this, I would have swallowed the pain and gotten myself some medication.I took a glance at my hand, as pain coursed through it. Tears rolled down my eyes as I tried hard to conceal my pain.The sudden creak of the door startled me out of my thoughts, and I froze as a muscular silhouette emerged.“Elena, are you okay?” Raymond asked, his voice laced with concern.Instinctively, I wiped away my tears and feigned a smile, trying to mask my pain.Raymond's face was grim as he stared at me scrutinizing my features. His eyes bore into me, stripping away my masked emotions.“Really?” He said with a twinge of disbelief in his voice as he scoffed.“I am fine, now” I replied, trying to control my already broken voice.He walked into the room,
Elena's POV“Raymond, I think someone wants to meet you, ” I whispered as I watched the lady place her hand on his shoulder.Raymond caught a glimpse of the strange lady with a subtle A smile curled up his lips as he stood up, his eyes locking with the lady's eyes.“Emily,” he greeted, extending his hand for a handshake.Surprisingly, Emily waved away his offered handshake and spread her arms, in a welcoming gesture, foran embrace.“Elena, meet an old friend Emily, Emily…” Before he could finish his introduction, Emily cut in.“Old friend?” she scoffed, her eyes rolling as she walked close to me. “You are indeed a terrible liar.”“Emily, what do you want?” a hint of seriousness in Raymond's voice.Emily simply ignored him and looked me in the eye, a mirthful chuckle escaping her lips.“Sorry to interrupt your date,” she said, her attention on me., “ But I couldn't resist. You're his wife, aren't you?” she asked, raising her brow.I straightened my posture,
Raymond's POV“Ladies and gentlemen, the next item on our list is the…” the auctioneer said, addressing the crowd.I took a deep breath and placed the necklace around her.I noticed the way she looked at me, which made me very irritated.“What’s that for?” I inquired, still fixing my eyes on the show.“Raymond,” she began, her voice calm and soft. “I appreciate your kind gesture, but I'm sorry, I can't accept this gift. It's too expensive.”Her words were like a slap to my face. She thrust the shimmering necklace into my hands and stood up.“What the heck?” I said, watching her move through the crowd.What was wrong with her? How dare she reject a priceless necklace? I stood up and trailed behind her, slipping the necklace into my pocket.My feet pounded on the pavement as I ran after her,“Elena, stop!” I yelled.She slowed her pace and I caught up with her at the parking slot.My hand grazed her sleeve, her body stiffened but she didn't withdraw. “What’s t
Elena's POV“What’s wrong with him?” I muttered, furrowing my brows.The reaction Raymond dished out when I got here left me puzzled.I whirled around and looked at Alana as she stood up with a sigh, her dress cascading down her legs like a waterfall. “Are you okay?” I asked, concern lacing in my voice as I walked over to her.“I think,” Alana replied, her voice barely audible. without so much as a glance backward She walked towards the door, her hand gripping the doorknob as she threw the door open and slammed it behind her. “What’s wrong with her?” I sighed and walked over to Raymond who was already seated, notifying him of the files she left on my makeup cabinet.The day dragged on, each hour another weight on my shoulders, dragging me towards exhaustion.“Can this day get any worse?” I murmured under my breath as I bit my lips, feigning a plastic smile for the camera, a mask to cover my weariness.Finally, the time for the company's dismissal came knocking.
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