Saved By A Billionaire After My Fiancé Sent Me To Jail

Chloe Montclair I was instructed to enter a strange specific room, it was a special room which, I'd never seen before ever since I've been brought to this place.  His back was facing me as I walked into the room. "Now, shall we get back to business?." He said as he turned around to face me.  "Look, I do not know who you're or what you want from me. You can't just show up out of blue and act like we've known each other for years." "And, when did I admit to that?." He asked raising his eyebrow at me.  "But, you just made it seem like we've both known each other for a while now. You just listed my family in there a while ago!" "Is there anyone who doesn't know who Chloe Montclair is in the country? Everyone knows that you killed your mother because of your father's property." He said in a nonchalant tone.  "Excuse me! I... Did not... Kill... My mother!" I said through gritted teeth as I glared hard at him in anger. Tears welled up in my eyes.   He looked at me and chuckled. "Well, between you and I, we both know that motherfucker deceived you and run away with everything you've worked so hard for but to the world, you're nothing but a piece of trash who betrayed her family all because of greediness." He said in a very cold tone. I can't control myself. Another hot fresh tears flow down my cheeks again for the second time.  "How dare you rub this to my face? Must you rub it to my face that I'm a bad person? Yes! Yes, I agreed that I betrayed my family for a man but, I wasn't totally at fault! I was in love!" I busted at him and wipe off my tears. I refused to be weak again. "As I've said, I'm not here to listen to your love life story. I'm here for business." He said again.  "I have no business to do with you. As you can see, there's nothing I can do for you. I'm just a piece of trash who never valued her family as you had said. Just let me be." I said and turn around to leave but what he said next stopped me.  "I'm getting you out of here." I turned slowly and look at his face to know if he was real or just joking.  "What?!!" "Fuck! Look, woman, I hate to repeat myself." He hissed.  "Let's strike a deal."  He added.  "Who are you? And, how did you get to know me? What deal are you talking about? I do not know you a bit! Plus, how did you get to know about this place? Are you the owner of this place? Are you planning on employing me?." I bombard him with so many questions.  "I do not need to answer your question. Only I have the right to question you and your job is to answer my question." "But, I don't know you! Who are you?!!" I swear, this man is frustrating me right now.  "My name is Kenneth Domanco. The fir-" "You!!" I cut him off as I widened my eyes again in shock.  "T... Th... The pre... The president son? Aren't you also the owner of a prestige oil and gas company?." I asked in bewilderment as I pointed my index finger at him and he smirk at me. I swear, I knew there was something strange about him the moment he came in earlier. I knew I know him from somewhere. I had no idea he's the president son. But, what's the president son doing at a place like this?  "I thought, you were only stupid, I had no idea you were this smart. After spending 3 years, 6 months, and 4 days here, you still remembered a lot of things... Huh?." He smirks again.  "Sit." He added as he sit on the couch.  "Huh?." "I thought, I fucking told you I don't repeat myself."  He said in an arrogant tone.   "Can you stop swearing? It's annoying." I hissed.  I sat across him and he scanned me. I became uncomfortable with his stare. "Can you stop staring at me in such way? You're making me feel so uncomfortable."  "Am I? Well, can we now get down to business?."  "What do you want from me?." "Your service."  "Huh?."  "I want you to sign a 2 years contract deal with me." "What are you talking about? Sign a contract with you? At a place like this?." I asked as I look around the whole place uncomfortably again. I thought this man is one of the youngest, richest billionaires in the whole world. Not only that, he's the smartest man too because, as far as I remember, he owned 13 different companies and several industries all over the world. I just don't know why he's talking like someone who has just lost it.  "Become my girlfriend."  "What?!!!" I jumped up from my seat. "Are you crazy?! You want me, to become your girlfriend?! How? When? I mean, how is that even possible? Why should I become your girlfriend?."  "Because, you're in the perfect position for the job. Now, sit back and listen to me attentively." He said and I gently took a sit.  "My father has a childhood friend whom, they promised to marry off their children to each other whenever they grow up. Now, my Dad wants me to marry his friend's daughter." "But, that shouldn't be a problem, right? You can marry her. You two are rich." "Do you think, if I fucking want to do that I'll come here to strike a deal with you? And, can you stop cutting me off from my words and allow me to finish my statement before you talk." It's a statement, not a request.  "As I was saying before I got interrupted by you. My uncle and his son, are my major problem. They want to take over everything, that rightfully belongs to me. They both want to take it away from me because they believe I do not have a fiancee. I can only take over my father's empire only if, I introduced my fiancee to my family in three months."  He explained.  "But, I thought... I thought your father wanted to match make you with his friend's daughter?." I asked confused. If he has someone who could even become his wife in the future, where does he have to come down here to tell me all these? "I do not love her, dumbass." He hissed.  "But, you do not love me." "I'm not ready for commitment, don't you get it! I do not want to be committed to any fucking woman!" Oh Lord, please help me. This guy is getting on my nerves by swearing at every opportunity he's got.  "I want a woman who won't get attached to me no matter what." "Then, why me? You can hire anyone out there to do that for you. Look, I'm not interested in your family's issue. I have no business with you and let's both agree that we've never met. I don't know you likewise you... Just leave here because I do not want to have anything to do with you. Okay, I will believe, that's the end of our discussion... right? Okay, bye! Bye!! Bye!!!" I fake a nervous smile and got up gently, ready to leave but what came out again from his mouth stopped me.  "$500 million."  What?!! Fi... Fiv... Five hundred million dollars?  No, you're not doing this and that's final Chloe- I mentally said to myself.  I took another step but his voice stopped me again. "$900 million."  I swear this man is crazy! He did not just offer to give me $900 million! What if he goes bankrupt.  Are you crazy? How can he go bankrupt when he has a billionaire of dollars in his account.  I turned slowly to look at me with a fake smile still on my face." "My 'No', is still a 'No' Mr, president. I mean, vice... No, I mean, president son. I can't do this job. I'm not fit for the job. I'm just an ordinary girl whom the whole world has painted bad already. Do you even know what will happen to you when you take me to your Dad? To your family? They'll curse you for bringing home a betrayal to them. I'm not the girl appropriate for this. I'm sorry to disappoint you but, I can't do this... This job is not for me but for someone else's. Maybe, you just heed to your father's word and be with his friend's daughter." "You still don't get it, do you? That crazy girl is in love with me. I do not want anything to do with her." "Likewise me. You do not have anything to do with me, also. You're a well-respected being. You're not to be seen with a despicable person like me. I'm sorry." I turned around to leave for the last time and this time around, I promised myself not to turn around and talk to him again but then...  "$2,000 million."  W... Wh... What?!!!!!   

Chloe Montclair "Mr. Domanco, if you offer me all the money in your account, I won't still do this job of yours. I'm not interested. Kindly find someone else who fits in, I do not fit in for this job... Now, I will take my leave."  I said but his wicked laugh got me.  Is something wrong with him? Why is he laughing in such a manner?  "What kind of a person are you? Do you know, how many girls are dying and would be happy to pretend to be my girlfriend? And, I'm paying you a damn $2,000 million but yet, you rejected me?." He asked in a disbelief tone. "Look, I'm not like those girls. Besides, you can pick from those girls. You just said it, they'll be happy to be with you. I'm not happy to be with you, I do not want to work with you or have anything to do with you. Just leave from here and never come back again." I hissed and eyed him.  He looked at me unbelievably. "You don't want to leave here? This dirty place... You prefer this dirty place than to be with me?."  "I have nothing to say to you." "Answer my damn question! You choose this hell over me?." He shouted at me more like, in a commanding tone.  "Look, I'm not one of those girls who get shivered by your empty threat. Don't you dare shout at me anymore because you're not my parents. Plus, there's no way I'm going to work with an ugly person like you. Your face sucks!" I said as I rolled my eyes. That's a lie. I very well know his face doesn't suck. I swear, this is the most handsome face I've ever set my eyes on. I feel for the women he's going to fall in love with in future. She's got to be strong because a lot of women will drag him with her. Not only because of his looks but because of the money he has and his position in this country.  " What?!!!"  "Has anyone never said that to you before? That your face sucks?."  "What?!" He repeated as he took a step forward and I took one back. The more he keeps taking a step forward, I kept taking each step back and mentally curse as my back kissed the wall. I can't believe that this man is standing right in front of me now. The man I've once seen over the newspaper and the man hovering over me right now is two different persons even though, they're still the same person.  He's deadly gorgeous. His manly scent filled up my nose and I swear, I can't concentrate very well. I'm mentally shaking right now. I saw him scoff and inspect my body carefully before looking deep into my eyes again. "Don't you think, it's too much for you?."He asked back. " And, what's that?." I asked him, boldly. " I wonder how comes, a mere prisoner had this much gut to talk back at me. This attitude of yours quiet doesn't suit you at all. You have no fucking right to talk back at me or condemn my face!" I swear, I'm literarily shaking inside of me right now but, I'm just trying to be strong. Thank goodness I'm leaning on the wall, I wonder what would have happened if I had not.  "You shouldn't be surprised, I thought you were more than that. You've always been so proud of this face, don't you?." I lightly pat his cheek and pushed him further away from me.  All I wanted to do is to get out of his presence. But before I could leave, I felt him sneak his hand to my waist from behind and my back kissed his chest. And I swear, my heart is about to explode. Mentally, I'm shaking but I'm still trying to stay calm. My heartbeat wouldn't stop beating weirdly because I could feel his hot breath on my neck. Not only that, I was only putting on tight leggings and the usual baggy orange top but, I wasn't wearing anything inside. And my hair, I made it a ponytail this morning. "Yeah! I'm not. After all, you were bold enough to say those shit to my face. What was that? You've got some nerves haven't you?." He whispered to my ear and I swear, I wouldn't stop shaking. "Hmmm." He hummed.  "My face sucks right?." He asked me in his deep husky voice. I turned around and pushed him from me before he could realize how much effect he has on me. I don't know why I'm feeling this way though.  Besides, why is he so concerned that I said bad things about his face? If anyone was to be here, they'll know I wasn't saying the truth.  He's deadly gorgeous but, why is he taking it too personally? "Well... My bad, I lied. Telling you your face sucks was a lie. I admit."  He walk closer to me again but this time around, he wasn't holding me. He only leans his head down to my face and looks deep into my eyes. "Seems like, you don't know what you're getting yourself into, sweetheart." He remarks. "I never intend to get into any trouble and that's why I have asked you to leave in peace. I do not want to have anything to do with you. Why can't you just get that into your empty skull and leave me alone in peace?." He hold my waist tightly and pulled me to his chest. Before I could realize what was happening, he was already trailing his finger on my bare stomach. How did he do that? I don't know, all I know is that the idiot in me is enjoying all of his every touches. Am I getting crazy? I think so. My breath got hitch. I couldn't breathe properly and guess what I did? I close my eyes to feel his touch. The tingling sensation he's giving me isn't helping the situation at all. I was supposed to be mad at this man and push him away from me but instead, I'm here, so close to him enjoying his touch on me. "I can kill you right now and no one will fucking ask me any question... Do you know why it's so?." He asked. His grip on my stomach is now getting hard. I could feel his sharp nail dig into my skin which made me feel the sharp pain. He's a mean guy, I'm never going to trust him. Now, his face, and eyes don't look friendly at all. I tried to wiggle out of his tight grip but, he wouldn't release me and the pain is getting much. He expects me to shed tears or beg him to release me but, I'm too stubborn to accept defeat. Even though the pain is much, I endured it and kept on struggling to get out of his tight grip without saying a word. This is nothing compared to the pain I've been getting past this year. A few minutes later, he release me and I hissed because of the pain. I glared at him but, he still held a calm expression on his face. Meanie!! "What do you want from me now, bad brain?." I made sure to press the button even though, I'm literarily shaking deep within me right now. He looks at me and scoffs again. "You amaze me, Ms. Montclair. Even after knowing everything, knowing what you're dealing but yet, you're still proving to be bold? Well, I like people like you." "I don't want to listen to any of your stupid speech. Just tell me what you want from me and get the fuck out of here!" I busted at him. Oops, did I just swear? I think so. " Hmmm, what do I want? I told you what I what from you, right? Work for me and be my fake girlfriend. I'm not asking you now, I'm ordering you to do that for me."   I looked at home and scoffed. "Because you're? Look, you're no different from me if you had not been living with the influence, privilege of your father. All thanks to him, you got to do all this shit around else, you're just as plain as me." His face darken immediately after those words came out of my mouth. I mentally smirk. He knows, I hit the button. I'm aware, I did hit the button this time around. He wanted me to ask for mercy. Nice try but, I'm never going to do that. He can do his worse for all I care.  "Why? Did I press the button so hard? You don't seem to like what I had just said to you? Come on, you and I both know that I wasn't lying though. That's the hard truth." I tried to leave again but he smashed my back roughly to the wall. I sighed before looking at him. "When I decide to challenge him, I should have known I would expect something like this or even more." I thought.  I'm never going to be his girlfriend and that's final. Millions of girls are out there waiting for this opportunity just like he had said. Why me then? " What exactly do you want from me, Mr. Kenneth Domanco? You asked me to be your girlfriend and I refused. What more do you want from me? what's all this about?." I burst at him in an angry tone. " I don't know what you're thinking but, whatever it may be, just know that it's not going to work. You know exactly who you're dealing with. So, I'm giving you the grace of 7 days to think about the whole thing thoroughly, and I also want nothing but a positive response from you. I'm only leaving because I have other important things to attend to. I won't stay here forever exchanging words with a mere murderer who killed her mother, betrayed her family, and above all, disappoint her dead father who has entrusted her with a lot of responsibility only because of a man." He mocks and tsk in an irritated tone.  Tears welled up in my eyes, everything became blurry because of the tears I'm trying so hard to hold in. "Aren't you ashamed of yourself? My family hasn't done anything to you, especially my dead father. Don't you think it's childish bringing them into this thing between us?." I asked him as I pointed between myself and him.   "You want to insult me, it's fine. You want to treat me like a piece of trash, it's also fine but please, don't you dare bring my family into this, especially my dead parent. You have no right to say things about them. Leave my precious sister and parent out of this!" I busted at him.  "Precious sister.." He repeated the same word and scoffed. "Indeed, she's a precious sister." He mock again with a wicked smile creeping on his lip.  "I swear, don't you dare bring up my family, especially my mom into this because.., I will never forgive you if you dare repeat such a thing. I will make life miserable for you if you dare try me, Kenneth Domanco." I threatened him. " Sweetheart, that line is for me and not for you... It doesn't suit you at all." He winked at me before walking out of the room. Immediately he's gone, I took out a breath I didn't realize I'd been holding in for so long and slumped lazily on the floor. Tears wouldn't stop coming out of my eyes. I can't control it. I wanted to vent my anger, I wanted to punch something really hard. This is why I don't want to accept his offer. I hate this place, I hate this place so much, I wanted to get out of this hell, this miserable place but... On the other hand when I thought of how I've been a bad person, how I've been a bad daughter and a bad sister to my family... I hate myself more.  Sometimes, I believe all that I've been going through for the past years, I deserved it. I caused everything. I ruined everything!  "Chloe! Chloe!! Chloe are you okay?." I heard Christiana's concerned voice as she slumped beside me and hug me tightly.   

Chloe Montclair   "Can you stop crying, Chloe? I hate to see you in tears please." "He was right. I'm a bad person. I betrayed my family." "No! He was wrong. You did not betray your family, girl. Your only mistake was, that you were in love. You were in love with that fool and he fooled you into doing things you weren't supposed to. Look, can you at least stop crying? I hate seeing you in this state." She said.  "Plus, why didn't you accept his offer? Don't you want to leave this place?." She added.  "I do not want to talk about that now, Tiana." I said.  "But why? That's a good offer. Besides, you can find that bastard and make him pay for all he's done to you with the help of Mr stranger, don't you think?." "I do not wish to find or see him. He doesn't worth it. I don't care whatever he does for now. If I'm going to have a reason to leave here then, it will be because of my sister." "Okay, fine! For the sake of your sister, can you at least do as he's asked you to do? You'll be free from this hell also. Why are being so persistent about this? Aren't you tired of this place?." "And you?." I asked as I raised my head to look her in the face and wipe off my tears. "What about you? Don't you want to leave here for good? How can I leave without you? We've been through a lot together in the past years. You've always supported me and there for me, how can I leave you behind?." "Is this because of me?." She asked. "Is that why you declined his offer?." She added.  "How much did you hear?."  "Enough. Enough for me to know he offered you $2,000 million and to be his fake girlfriend which you declined. Are you crazy, Chloe. This is a huge opportunity for you. Aren't you sick and tired of all these crazy people walking over us all the time?."  "But I-" "Thank goodness, Mr stranger hasn't changed his mind yet. He gave you 7 days to think about it thoroughly and you have all the time to make the right decision. We, have to get you out of this place, Chloe. You need to find your sister and also, find that scammer who scammed you." "You think so?."  "I know so. And, how comes there's a good room as this here? I never knew we have a good place like this here. It's beautiful." She looked around in awe and that was when I decide to take my time to study the whole place too. Tiana was right, the room is so beautiful. There is even a king-size bed here. The room looks cool.  "You think, I can lay on that bed for some few seconds before that queen of the dragon come over to drag us out?."  "You want to try it out?." I tease her.  "Of course! I've never laid on a bed like that in my entire life. Besides, you're from a rich family so, all this won't be surprising to you. Come on, let's me enjoy the moment while I can." She giggled and ran towards the bed. She jumped on it happily and can't stop giggling.  I looked at her, shook my head, and can't stop laughing. She's acting like a child right now. Though, I'm glad she's happy. I've never seen her this happy before.  "Come on, Chloe... You need to lay on it too. It's so soft and comforting. I can lay on this bed forever." She said happily and drag me forcibly as I slumped on the bed too.  Yes, she's right. I missed my comfy bed so much. Just like she's advised, should I accept Kenneth's offer? But, what will the world think of me? It will only tarnish his image more, I'm someone who they portrayed as a criminal... This can't work out between us. No, it can't.  I was still in my world when all of a sudden, I felt someone slapped my arm roughly making me jerk in fear. I looked at the person and it was my friend Tiana. "What was that for?! That's so painful!" I hissed and rolled my eyes at her as I carefully rub where she hit.  "Chloe, get up! Get up from the bed now." She said in a worried tone.  "What are you talking about? Aren't you the one who forcibly made me lay on it and now, you're asking me to get up again? Plus, why are you standing and shivering? Is everything okay with you?."  "Chloe, look at your back." She said in a soft tone.  "Huh?." Is this girl okay at all? "Just take a look at your back first. Stop looking at me like I'm some kinda crazy girl or something." She added. I did as I was told and jumped up from the bed immediately my eyes came in contact with who was standing right in front of me.  The warder in charge of this horrible place, Juliana. She's just as horrible as this place.  "Erm... We... We were just... I mean, it's not wh-" "This will be your room from now on. But first, you'll have to excuse us as it needed to be thoroughly cleaned." She cut me off before I could finish my statement.  Tiana and I looked at each other before we both burst into a peal of heavy laughter. "what are you talking about? Look, I know you don't like me Juliana because I've always gotten on your nerves but, can you stop mocking me already? I know, it was wrong of me to do this... I mean, by laying on a bed that wasn't even mine in the first place and I just apologize to you... I said, I'm sorry. It wasn't intentional to do th-" "I meant what I just said, Ms. Montclair." She cut me off again. Okay, this isn't a joke anymore. Tiana and I looked at each other's faces for the second time in bewilderment.  "What are you talking about? What do you mean, this is my room from now on?." "Mr. Kenneth has instructed us to clean this room up for you and also, provide you with everything needed." "What the hell are you talking about? I'm a prisoner here right? So, why should I be treated like some princess?." "That's because it's Mr. Kenneth's wish and also the order given by him. We have to abide by whatever he says. Now, if you'll excuse us for some hours to rearrange this room to your taste."  "But I-"  "Sure! Thank you so much, Juliana." Tiana said to her in a sweet tone and drag me out of the room. Once we were out, she jumped on me and hug me tightly. "we've made it, Chloe!! I swear, I love you so much." She exclaimed in an excited tone before placing a quick peck on my cheek.  "Are you crazy?! Made what? This is crazy." "No, you my friend is crazy for not getting everything that's happening right now. You just hit the right jackpot! Just take a look at how Juliana was talking to you back there, with so much respect and she was using a very careful tone. You haven't agreed to Mr stranger's offer yet but, your room was changed, Juliana had started to give you the respect that you deserve now tell me, what next is going to happen when you say 'Yes' to him. I'm positive that, the whole country will kiss your feet!" "Stop hallucinating, you idiot girl." I eyed her and smack her on the head. She needs to wake up from her dream.  "Ouch! That was painful!" She glared at me.  "Do I look like I care! Look, no matter what Kenneth does, I'm still not changing my decision. I'm never going to be his girlfriend." "What?!! You're joking right?." "Want to make a bet?." "ARE YOU CRAZY, CHLOE MONTCLAIR?!!!" She screamed in my ear.  "No, you're crazy for behaving this way." I again smacked her forehead for the second time.  "Why are you this happy? Haven't you thought of it? If I agreed to his request, we won't get to see each other again. Are you that happy to let me go? Haven't you ever thought of the time we've spent with each other? After losing my family, you were the next family that I had. You've always been like my backbone and you what me to leave and go away from here? Like seriously, Yazzidah? What am I to you?." "Chloe, you were more than a sister to me. I wasn't happy that you were going to leave or probably agreed to his offer but at the same time, I want you to get out of this place. Look for your sister, asked for her forgiveness, and reconcile with her. She's your only blood relation left. You and I both know, she wasn't happy with you in the past, and maybe, she's still holding onto that to date. What if, you were not able to make it up to her till eternity? Is that what you truly want? Will you be happy? I know, you know, you mean no harm to your family in the past, do they know that? You haven't been allowed to explain yourself to her and I want you to do that. I was only worried about you. You know what, just think about it like Mr. Stranger had suggested and make a decision. No matter what your decision is, I will always support you."  "And, what if I choose to accept his offer?."  "I will gladly support you and be happy for you." "Even with the fact that you won't get to see me again?." "As long as you reconcile with your sister, I will be fine."  "Do you even have feelings at all? Do you even care about me at all?!" I burst out at her. I can't believe she's saying all these to me. "I'm sorry." She apologized.  "Forget it. You want me to leave right? That's what you want, fine!" "Chloe, come on! Stop being this way. Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, okay? To be frank with you, if I was asked or given the power to do anything... I will stop you from leaving. It's hurting already that you might leave me all alone here in the next few days. I wanted to punch Mr stranger so hard on his face as I overheard your conversation with him earlier... I hated him so much for coming all the way here and choosing you of all people to be his girlfriend when he can choose any lady of his choice. You think it's that easy for me to let you go but, I have to be happy for you at the same time... This is the right time to correct your mistakes. Make up for the mistakes you've made in the past by finding your sister. You must do." "It's hard to let you go but, for the love, I have for you... I had to." Her face, eyes, and body language says it all. This lady in front of me was more than a friend. And, she's more than a sister also. Tears well up my eyes. I've never had a sister or a friend who stood by me like Tiana. She's the best thing one could ever ask for.  "I'm sorry too for saying out something I'm supposed to... I was only not comfortable with you wanting me to leave from here but, I heard what you said. I promise you, I'm going to make the right decision. Just promise me, you won't be upset with me no matter what decision I've come up with?." "I promise you, baby girl. Come on, come here." She wide her hands out for me and I embraced her tightly.  "We will stick together, forever. I'm never going to allow anyone to come in between us." I said to her, smiling but this silly girl just smack me so hard on my back.  "I told you not to say anything for now, didn't I? Just take your time and think about it thoroughly. "Fine! Mother." I teased rolling my eyes before we both chuckled at the same time.  "Ladies." We heard Juliana's voice and we both pull each other from the hug.  "The room is ready, you can both go to your room now."  "We?!!!!" We both exclaimed at the same time.   

Chloe Montclair "Why do you two look stunned? Don't tell me you had no idea of what's going on?." "Of course, we don't. If we do then, we wouldn't be this shocked?." I said.  "Well, Mr. Kenneth asked to make provisions for you two since Christiana here is your friend... You won't be lonely in the room alone. I thought, you two talked about it before leaving?." "No, we did not." I answered. "So, you're saying that both Chloe and I can stay in the beautiful room?." Tiana asked.  "Yes. Now, if you'll excuse me." She said to us and left.  "Chloe, I swear I love you so much!" She exclaimed in an excited tone as she jumped on me.  "Hey! Don't kill me. I have no power to carry you, you crazy woman!" I chuckled and smack her back.  I was only kidding though. She does not weigh at all.  "Whatever!" She hissed and rolled her eyes making me chuckle again.  "Chloe, tell me what's going to happen next? Am I dreaming?."  "No, I don't think so. Come on, let's go check the room out." She held my hand and drag me to the room. We both got in and opened our mouths in awe. This is quite different from the room we both in hours ago. Now, there are two different beds. Not only that, but a lot of things have also changed. The carpet, the settings... Everything has changed.  "Chloe, pinch me. This must be a good dream, you need to pinch me so I would know it's not a dream." She said to me. Well, you call for it my dear friend.  I pinched her so hard on her right arm and she screamed out in pain. "Are you crazy?! What was that for?." She glared at me.  "But, you asked me to pinch you. I only did what you asked me to do." I replied with a shrugged shoulder and an Innocent face.  "Whatever! You're so mean!"  "You can say that again." I stick out my tongue at her and she decided to start tickling me.  She knew I'm ticklish and she's doing this to me on purpose. "Crazy woman! You stop right this minute!"  "No, not until you apologize to me." "But, why should I do that? I only did what you asked me to do." "You still have the gut to argue with me, huh? Well, let's see how long it last." She said wickedly as she continue with her assault not until when I begged her to stop.  "No, it doesn't sound like you mean it." "But, I meant it. I'm sorry."  "No, say it again." "Okay, I'm sorry your Royal Highness... Christiana Johnson, please just let me go before I faint on you." We were still joking about this when we both heard the same familiar voice again.  "Ladies." She called out for our attention. Both Tiana and I refrain ourselves and stood on our feet.  "Erm... Sorry, we were just trying to-" "You don't have to apologize. This is now your room and you can do whatever you wish to do with it." She said with a smile on her face.  Huh? Both Tiana and I again looked at each other in bewilderment.  Did this lady hit her head on something? Why is she being nice to me all of a sudden?  "Keep that aside, I came here to ask you what you'll care for lunch?." "Huh? What do you mean, what I care for lunch? Of course, the usual meal you've been giving to us for the past years. Do we have any other meal apart from that?." I asked in a confused tone.  Because at this point, I don't understand what's happening anymore. My life changed within a blink of an eye almost 4 years ago and now, it's changing right in my presence again.  Why am I being treated like a queen all of a sudden?  "You're getting it all wrong. That was in the past. I mean, that was when you were under the jurisdiction of criminals, and now... I'm glad to inform you that you're not, any longer." "Juliana, I'm still not getting you right... What are you talking about?."  "I'm in no position to say anything to you right now. Just name anything you would love to eat this afternoon and it shall be prepared. Plus, please take a bath and change into something comfortable. Your dresses will arrive soon before you have your lunch?." She said to me.  "Erm, Juliana... Can you just prepare anything good for her? That will be okay for now." Tiana answered her in place of me. She again smiled at us and left the room.  Once she was out, she drag me and made us sit on the couch. "Chloe, what's going on?." "I should be the one asking that and not you. What the hell is going on in my life because, at this point, I don't seem to understand anything any longer. The visit, the offer, the money, the respect I'm getting all of a sudden from Juliana, the beautiful room..." I said as I wave around the room. "And now, they're asking what I would love to eat, and even, dresses are coming in for me?!!! What the hell is going on, Tiana?! Is my life about to get ruined for the second time?."  "You silly girl!" She hissed and smack my arm roughly. "Your life isn't getting ruined but getting better. You say any more bad words at yourself again and I won't think twice before plucking out those pretty eyes of yours from its socket." She threatened me.  "But all these... I don't seem to understand it."  "Me too but, it's all for the better. This shows that Mr stranger is trying his best to look out for you. He's taking good care of you right before you accept him. Now, you'll believe me when I said... No matter what it's, you have to say yes to him. Only him, can change your life." "Oh please, don't start again." I said, rolling my eyes.  "Whatever! At least, I got to use a beautiful bed for the first time in my life." She said happily as she jumped on and ran towards her bed and slumped on it. She won't stop spreading her hand all over it and I can't stop watching her this happy.  Sometimes when I look at her closely, she behaves exactly like my sister, Janet. Janet has always been the materialistic type, even though we had enough then, she still wants more. The only difference is, Tiana has always been contented with what she has while Janet is not.  • I'm standing in front of a mirror right now and I can't stop admiring myself. Yes, this is the new Chloe standing right in front of me. I am putting on a slit golden skirt and a milk long sleeve top. This dress made me realize my shape is still intact if not more than how it used to be.  People always thought I did liposuction and hip surgery unknown that, this was how I'm created.  "Wow! Chloe, you look so beautiful right now. I knew you had a hot body but, I had no idea it was this hot. Girl, you're a hottie!" She exclaimed in an excited tone before smacking my arm again for the 10,000 times. Tiana always has this joy in smacking or hitting whenever she feels like it.  This girl always acts like my mother most of the time. My body and I are tired of her.  "You're probably dreaming. There's nothing special about my body." I said rolling my eyes.  "Did you just say there's nothing special about your body? Now I see why that bastard came to you in the first place. He was only attracted to your body and used lies to take things away from you." She hissed.  My mood changed all of a sudden. Not because I'm mad at her for the things she had just said but because, whenever I remembered how I betrayed my family... For him, it always hurt.  "Hey! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you fell ba-" "It's fine, Tiana." "Oh! So, you're-"  "Ladies, lunch is ready." Juliana walked in with two other ladies behind her with several dishes. I and my friend as usual watched the scene going on in front of us in awe. She watch them set everything on the table. Once they were done, they left without saying anything.  "Enjoy your meal." Juliana said and left also.  "Chloe, these are foods! These are fucking great foods!!" She exclaimed, happily.  "Language, Tiana." I said through gritted teeth before rolling my eyes at her.  "Whatever! Just get up now and come eat." "No. I'm not interested."  "You must be kidding right? It's been years since we had such wonderful food. Stop being stubborn and enjoy yourself while you can. We have no forever, just once. Come on, you'll enjoy it. Your favorite meat is also there." She said as she walk over towards me, drag me up, and made me sit with her to eat.  I smiled as I watch her ever move. She looks so happy and cheerful. I wish, she could be this happy forever.  • It has been four days already. Neither did I hear from Kenneth nor does he bother to show up his handsome face to me.  Wait, did I just say- handsome face? Handsome face my foot!- I thought and scoff.  Jerk! After making life very comfortable for me here, he decided not to show up his face to me. What does he think of himself? The almighty Kenneth that all girls fall and lick his feet?- I thought and scoff again.  Well, I'm never going to do that. He can do whatever he feels like doing for all I care!  "Is someone missing her prince charming already?." I heard a voice whisper in my ear.  "Oh my God!" I jumped up in fear. And my crazy friend would not stop laughing at me.  "What's funny, Tiana? You just scared me! And... And who told you I'm thinking about someone?." I glared at her and stuttered on each word at the same time as I pointed my index finger at her. "I'm not thinking about anyone! You get that?!" "Yes, your highness. I get it. But, I hope you know it's all written over your face. You missed him."  "I said, I do not miss him! Besides, there's nothing special about his dork's face." "W... Wh... What?! Do.. dor.. dork's face?! Did you just call that beautiful face a dork's face?."  "Whatever! What brought you here?."  "This is also my room, you dumbass!" She smacks my head with the small spoon in her hand.  "Geez! When are you going to stop smacking me all the time?! It's so annoying!" I glared at her.  "Besides, where did you get a spoon from? What are you going to do with a spoon?." I added as I rub where she just hit.  "I want to use it to farm." "Wh... What?!!!" "What? What? I said, I want to use it to farm. Tell me, what's the use of a spoon? For eating right so, why are you asking me an annoying question in the first place?." She hissed and rolled her eyes. "You're hungry again?!! We just finished eating two hours ago besides, it's not even yet time for Juliana to bring lunch for us. There's still enough time for that."  "Well, since you're the queen of this place now and, your precious friend is so famished... I went to meet Juliana and asked her to prepare our lunch. I can't wait till that time, I'm seriously famished right now."  "What?!! Are you crazy Tiana?! You went all the way to meet Juliana and told her you were hungry?! Why would you do that?." "Why are you getting so upset? I'm hungry, yes, hungry, hungry. Don't tell me it's now a crime for one to be hungry? 3 years and 6 months Raheenah that we've been brought to this place, we've never had the chance to eat good food and now that I've gotten the opportunity, you want to stop me? It's only for a few days, this is not even forever! Why are you getting upset about it?." "Of course! I have all the right to be upset with you. You're taking advantage of the situation! You and I might be privileged to have a wonderful moment for just a few days but, what about our friends there? They've been starving!! You were not even bothered about them! Don't tell me you're now selfish because the Tiana I used to know isn't like this?." "But Chloe, that's too much. Your words are hurting." Only then, did I realize I'd said what I shouldn't have.    

Chapter 6 Chloe Montclair "I'm... I'm sorry." I hurriedly apologized to her. I didn't mean to be rude or say hurtful things to her it's just that, she was doing too much.  "It's fine! I guess you're right. I'm taking advantage of the situation. I will just inform her not to prepare anything anymore. I was only hungry, I had no idea I did wrong by wanting to eat." Before I could reply to her or move, she had left.  "Tiana wait! Can you at least wait and listen to me?." I said as I ran after her.  "Allow me to explain myself ple-" I said after her as I open the door but stopped in my mid-sentence when my face hit a broad chest.  "Ouch!" I almost fell but a big warm hand wrapped around my waist tightly preventing me from falling.  "Easy there." He said and right there, I knew it was him.  I pushed him away from me and gives some space between us. "What are you doing here?." I asked him in a cold tone.  He uses his right leg to shut the door firmly. I shivered but refrain myself. "Well..." He trails off as he walks toward me. "Can I say, I couldn't control my anger when a lady who isn't even up to my standard called me a dork?." He asked me as he raise his eyebrow.  "H... Huh?!."  "You thought, I wouldn't know that you did?." "But how... How did you know I called you that?." "My eyes are everywhere." "Don't tell me you've been spying on me?!!" "Well, I've been spying on you for the past 2 years so, I'm not going to lie on that part." "W... Wh...what?!!! Are you crazy?!"  "Should I show you what I'm capable of doing when I'm crazy?." He said arrogantly.  This guy is unbelievable! "Kenneth, what are you doing here? I still have 3 more days left." I reminded him.  "Does that mean, you're considering my offer already?." "You're not asking my question?." "I told you, sweetheart, you have no right to question me in this game... Only I have the right to do that. I asked you questions and you answer."  "Now, can we get back to business? About my offer, what do you think about it?."  "I'm not interested. Find someone else to do that for you." I said. "Interesting." He said, walked over to the couch, and made himself so comfortable like he owned the place.  Okay, what was I saying? Of course, he might own the whole place.  "Why?." He asked his gaze fixed on me.  "Must I have a reason to reject your offer? I'm not interested and that's it! Do not force me into doing what I do not wish to." "Are you shitting me right now? I'm trying to help you here! Why are you refusing me?."  "I just told you, I have no reason to refuse you. I'm not just interested." "Your sister, don't you want to know how she's living? I believe, she's been living a good life ever since you've been here... I mean, a good life with that motherfucker that deceived you."  "What are you talking about?."  "What I'm talking about is that your sister is married to that loser!" He burst angrily.  Okay, this man just made me laugh. I can't control it and burst into heavy laughter. "You're joking, right? Why would my sister be married to Sebastian? She hates him. She hates the sight of him right when I was dating him. And, when she learned that I did all of that because of him, she hated him more for it. She told me she will never forgive me for what I've done, she hates the fact that I gave everything my Dad has worked so hard for to a man, and now, you're telling me she's married to him?! This must be a joke to you, right?."  "Why don't you look at this before flaring up for no reason?." He threw an envelope at me and I catch it.  I opened it slowly with my heart pounding so fast then, slipping my hand inside it, bringing out the first picture... I saw them both together, lock in each other's arms, same outfit, and smiling at each other like some lovers.  No, maybe he's wrong. I brought out another picture, I think they were trying to get something in a shopping mall or something, holding each other's arms and looking at each other with so much love in their eyes. The last one made me completely down. I almost fell all thanks to Kenneth. He was quick to hold me tight in his arm before I slump to the floor. How did he get so closer all of a sudden? I had no idea. My sister and Seb were... He just pecked her lip and they look so happy together. Tears welled up in my eyes. My head hurts right now, I can't think straight. I don't want to believe this but... This is clear evidence right in front of me.  I brought everything out of the envelope and saw so many pictures of them together. Not only that, but their wedding certificate is also here too... The pictures they took with Sebastian's family are also here.  I looked at Kenneth. "How did you get these? Where did you get all these pictures from?."  "Do I have to tell you? I hate explaining myself when people are supposed to explain themselves to me." He hissed.  "Please tell me, Kenneth! I'm dying right now."  "If you want to take revenge on them, I can help you. That's why I'm offering you a job. Be my fake girlfriend and I will help you take revenge on that idiot."  "She's my sister!" I shouted at him.  "Sister my foot! Your sister and yet, she ended up with the liar?!." "You can't blame her. Maybe, you're wrong. Maybe, she fell in love with him after what happened and decide to give love a chance. Janet has never been in love, you can't blame her for loving him. Who knows, he might have a reason for not showing up at the hearing day in court years back. I shouldn't be quick to judge him, right?."  "I thought, you're smart? I never knew you're this stupid." He hissed and look at me with an irritated look on his face.  "He has been seeing your sister right before you met him. She planned everything with him and made you fall in love with him. She planned to take everything from you and ran off with him with everything that you had." "W... wh... What?!"  "You heard everything I had just said." He hissed again. He told me all that I needed to know, how Janet made me stay in this hell and made sure I never come out from it. She knew, that once I'm out, I will find out the truth about her and Seb. He also told me how good Sebastian's company has been going well for him. They're both living a happy life while I'm here stuck up living a miserable life for the crime I've never committed. I really hate myself more right now. I wanted to slap myself so hard for betraying my mom. I can't believe my sister set me up and ruined my life. I've always loved her, cherish her, and wanted nothing other than to make her happy but, why did she betray me? Why did she hurt me this badly? What have I done to deserve so much hatred from her? My heart is hurting right now. In fact, it's bleeding badly. I have a lot of things I want to do right now but do not know how to go about it. I can't believe I was betrayed by my sister. I can't believe she made a fool out of me.  "What do I need to do?." I asked him as I wipe off my tears.  "You know what to do already. If you're ready to do that... Here, you can give me a call, and let's strike the deal." He said as he stretch out a phone to me. I took it from him, it's the latest iPhone.  "My number and everything you need is in there. You have 3 more days left to think about the whole thing and get back to me." "But, I just agreed to it."  "No. I need to be sure you're ready for this. Initially, I gave you 7 days and this is the fourth day... You have three more days left." He said and tried to leave but stopped and face me.  "Call me a dork's face and you won't like the outcome. Watch what you talk to your friend about me." He warned.  "How did you know about-" "I have eyes everywhere. You should be happy a handsome good-looking guy like me is giving you the privilege to be my woman for the time being. You know how many girls are dying for this look?." He said arrogantly.  "I'm watching you." He said and left the room. I slumped lazily on the sofa. I look at the pictures right in front of me with so much hatred in me. I can't believe my sister did this to me.  Despite all the love I've shown her.  "Hey! Did he say anything bad to you again?." Tiana asked as she walked in and sit beside me.  "Tell me, this is not true, Tiana." "What are you talking about?."  "I can't believe my very sister could betray me. Does she hate me that much?." "Can you be clear to me? What are you talking about? And, what are all these in your hands? Who are these people?." She questioned me.  "My sister and my fiance."  "What?!! They're married?." "According to these pictures right here in front of you, they're. Apparently, it was all a planned work by my sister and him. They planned to make me fall in love with him so, I could give all of Dad's wealth to him and she'll get married to him at the end." "What?!!!" "Yes. But, I was too stupid. I was too stupid to drag my mom into this. I was never a good daughter to her. I disappointed her."  "Can you stop blaming yourself? You've done no wrong, Chloe. So please, stop blaming yourself. What you ought to be thinking of now is how to take everything back from that useless boy called Sebastian. Who knows, maybe your sister was influenced by him. According to all you've told me, there's nothing that guy can't do. He can go the extra mile to get what he wants. Just take a look at when you were with him, he kept on manipulating you and you had no idea about it... He can be doing the same thing with your sister." "That doesn't still change the fact she planned everything with him to ruin me. She brought me here too so, I won't come out from this hell of a place. I had no idea, she hated me this much. I've always loved her!" "Sometimes, we get hurt by the people we least expected from. That's part of life, Chloe. So, what do you intend to do now?."  "I don't know, I'm confused. I don't want to believe any of this but at the same time, with all this evidence right in front of me... I feel like getting out of here and strangling Farhan to death. He deserves nothing but death."  "At least, you can talk to me. Are you taking Mr. stranger's offer, now that you know the whole truth?." "Nothing is going to change my mind. I've made up my mind, Tiana. I'm going to be his girlfriend and ruin them for good. I need to get out of this place." I said.  "What?!!!" She exclaimed.  I looked at her strangely. "Is everything okay with you?." "Are you seriously asking me that question? How could everything be okay when you're planning on leaving me here alone all to myself?." "But I thought... I thought you told me to take the offer by Ken?." "Silly girl." Again, she just smack my arm. "Tell me, when I asked you to put your hand into a fire, you're going to do that!. You think, I meant it when I told you to leave here and go to him?."  What?! Is this girl okay at all?   

Chloe Montclair "But, you asked me to leave, right?." "That's because I had to say that to you not that, I meant it."  "So, I shouldn't leave?." "Yes, stay here with me."  "Well, I change my mind already. I'm leaving and that's the period."  "Chloe, you wouldn't want me to kill you right? I'm going to kill you- No! I'm going to roast you alive, eat you and then, I can be sent to another year of imprisonment." "You're crazy!" I looked at her unbelievable.  "Yes, I'm crazy." She chimed in with me and laugh. "To be frank with you, I was only kidding a while ago. You just follow your heart and do what's right. I will always support you no matter what."  "Yes, I know that."  "So, he came here to show you this? I thought he ought to be here in 3 days after now. Why is he here today?." "Well, how do I know that? That crazy man knows that I called him a dork's face!" I hissed in a frustrating time.  "What?! How did he know that? No one was here when you called him that." Before I could reply to her, the phone he gave me earlier started to ring.  I pick it up from the couch and widened my eyes in shock.  You can't believe what he just save his contact with?  "Who's that? And, where did you get a phone from?." Tiana asked me. I showed her who was calling and she burst out laughing.  "Prince charming?." She said laughing again.  Prince charming my foot!  I slide to the green side and pick up the call. "what?." I asked him immediately after I picked up the call.  "You did not just call me crazy? Saying I have a dork's face isn't enough for you and now, I'm crazy? Don't test my patience Chloe. You do not want to see the demon side of me, right? I knew you were fierce right from the very first day I set my eyes on you but, do not disrespect me." He said in a very cold tone. The same tone he used on the very first day he came here to meet me.  "But how-" before I could finish what I was about to say, he hung up the call on me.  I opened my mouth in awe. "What's it? What happened? I know, it's Mr. Stranger that just called you, what did he say?." "He heard me calling him crazy and also a dork's face." I replied.  "What?! But how?."  "I... I don't know." I'm still in shock. It's not like there's any CCTV in here... Is it? "Is there any CCTV in here? How does he know that we talked about him? Or, is he a ghost or something?." Tiana asked in a confused tone. "You- silly girl." I said and this time around, it was I who smacked her. I made sure to smack her arm so hard to reset her memory for her. "How could he be a ghost? He's a big man and you know that." "But, he's listening to our conversation! Wait a minute, I need to check if there's any CCTV in here." She said and started to roam about the whole room.  Still on there when my phone rang again. It's still him 'prince charming' I read the name and hissed before rolling my eyes.  "What?." I said again as I picked up the call. This time, I made sure to put the phone on speaker.  "Tell your beautiful friend to stop searching the whole place. She can't find anything. Plus, don't forget what I told you... Think about it thoroughly and there's no going back after that." He said and hang up the call.  Both Tiana and I opened our mouths in awe. There's no doubt, there's something about this room we do not know of. He can see and hear anything we do.  She slowly walk closer and whispered in my ear. "He surely is a ghost... There's no doubt." "You think so?." I whispered back. "I know so." She affirmed. I smack her back.  "Ouch! What was that for? You and no idea your hand is painful, right?." "Well, yours is more painful than mine. So, what do we do now?." I whispered again" "Nothing. After all, we haven't done anything wrong. So, where do we start from? And, where's Juliana? The food should be ready by now?." She said. the last part in an irritated tone. "Wait, what?! I thought... I thought you went out to stop her from making you any meals?." I'm confused right now.  "You thought, I was going to listen to you? Look, Chloe. You and I are two different people... I need to eat because I'm famished. You can't change that." "But, I just told you it's not th-" I was still trying to put some senses into this woman's head when the door burst open and Juliana walked in.  "Ladies, here comes your meal." She exclaimed in an excited tone. She's changed towards me ever since the day Ken showed up here. She also told me she has something important to discuss with me and, I'm going to talk to her about that later on... Maybe, in the evening.  But, all that isn't the problem now... What I'm seeing right in front of me isn't funny and looks suspicious. I fixed my gaze at my friend and she refused to look at me.  "What's going on here? Are we having a feast or something? much so, food?." I asked.  "We're not having a feast but, a send-forth party." "Send forth party? For who?."  "You, of course! You see, Chloe. Mr. Domanco made it clear to me that you're going to leave this place in the next three days. I know, I've been bad and mean towards you but, this is the least I could do. I'm inviting your friends over to your room now so, you can have some special time with them. Now, I will excuse you two." She said and tried to leave but I stopped her.  "Erm... Please wait." Before I could say anything... The room burst open again and our friends walked in one after the other. I can't believe this is happening.  Is this a planned work between my friend and Juliana? Because I can't seem to understand what's going on right now. They all walked in and hug me one after the other. I guess, they're missing me already even before I leave.  I had no idea I was surrounded by people like this who cherish me this much not until today. They all sit and were ready to start eating when Juliana walked out. I ran out fastly after her and stopped her before she could leave.  "Erm, Juliana..." She turned around and smiled a little bit at me.  "Hey! What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with your friends?." She asked me.  "I will but first, I will like to talk to you. Didn't you tell me, you have something to talk to me about?."  "Yes." "Can we talk about it now? I mean, if you're okay with it." "Of course, I am. Can we go to my office instead?."  "Sure. Right after you." I followed right behind her and we both walked into her office. I shut the door behind me and took a sit across from her.  I looked at the woman sitting right across from me and mentally smiled. She has changed entirely towards me ever since the day Ken showed up here.  She asked to have a peaceful conversation with me and here I am.  "Firstly, I would like to apologize to you Chloe for all the bad deeds I've done to you. I know, I've hurt you a lot in the past, I've done a lot of terrible things to you... I would not want to remind you of the past again because it's just like an old wound that shouldn't be touched." "You have never offended me but, I was so mean towards you. It wasn't entirely my fault. The truth is, both your sister and her husband came to me. She told me, you've always been bad to her ever since you both were kids. She told me, you were also not the biological daughter of your parents but yet, they treated you nicely. It took your mom a long time to conceive and she decided to adopt you but, you've always treated her who's the biological daughter badly." "What?!!" "Yes, that was what she told me about you. She also confirms to me that, there are a lot of several marks on her body given by you. You, secretly assault her. You also wanted to kill her because you found out you're not the biological daughter of your parents and also the fact that, you wanted to seduce her husband and take everything that rightfully belongs to her including your parent's wealth. She told me you succeeded though in taking everything but that boyfriend of yours run along with everything and left you behind." "She was in so much pain and cried a lot when she told me about the whole story and I had no idea it was all a lie not until days back when Mr. Domanco showed up. He confronted me after having a conversation with you. I told him the truth but, he told me what the real truth is." "I had no idea I've been fooled all these years and hurt you in the process. I hope, you can forgive me. I know, I was wrong. For believing her but at that time, I had no reason not to believe her. She was so real, every word that came out of her mouth looked so real too. And her husband, he was chiming in with her also and then... The news about you killing your mom was everywhere. The only thing I could think at that moment was to make you pay for all the bad deeds you've done to her family. I had no idea, I was hurting the innocent one all this while." "Look, Chloe... I know it will be hard for you but please, find it in your heart to forgive me. Just forgive me and I will be okay." She said as she took hold of my two hands in hers.  Why, am I not surprised by everything she had just said?  

Chloe Montclair Of course, Ken told me everything already and now, everything makes sense to me. When I was first brought into this place, I was treated like a piece of trash. The way Juliana has always treated me, the hatred from her, and how she made life miserable for me. Janet didn't stop at that but, also gave her money to make life miserable for me in here. I thought she was the only one left for me. I thought, she loved me as her sister. What have I done to deserve all these horrible things from her? I've always loved her and cherished her so, why me?  I'm mentally boiling in anger right now and I do not want to burst out. Not in presence of Juliana. She might think I'm like this because of her.  "Hey, are you even listening to me at all?." I heard her say as her hand touch my arm which brought me out of my thought.  "Of course, I'm listening to you. Look, Juliana. I've forgiven you, and I'm aware that all you did was out of lies said to you. It's your choice and you choose to believe her but, that still doesn't mean I'm going to blame you for that. The news was everywhere that, I killed my mom. Not only do you, everyone in this country hate me for that so, but I'm also not blaming you one bit for it. So, it's fine." I said the last part with a little smile on my face.  "You know, it's hard to get people like you these days. I had no idea you could easily forgive me despite all the despicable things I've done to you in the past. Thank you so much." "As I had said, I have no right to blame you. You're probably just doing your job that, you also hated me in the process." "I'm sorry, Chloe. I'm truly sorry." I might have forgiven her but still won't stop the fact that she tortured me a lot.  "Erm, can I leave now? I mean, we're done with our discussion right?."  "Yes you can, but before that... You need to sign some papers. Everything is ready, you just have to sign them." "Papers?." I asked confused. "Mr. Domanco made the arrangements already. I'm talking about your freedom now but first, you have to do some important papers... So, just give me a minute." She said, got up, and brought a few papers with her.  "So, you have to sign here and here." She said as she showed me where and where to sign. I did as I was told, and got up to leave but she stopped me again.  What does this woman want from me again? "Can I at least, get a hug from you?." I looked at her shocked. Did she just ask for a hug? Is she trying to be on my good books now because I'm about to be free from here and the fact that, I'm now connected to the president's son?  No! You're getting crazy again, Chloe. Of course, her face says it all. She meant all that she had said.  I moved closer to her and hug her briefly but, she pulled me back and hug me tightly.  Okay.., I swear, this woman is acting strange.  "Okay, I need to go now." I tried to break the hug but the door burst open. I rolled my eyes when I saw who it was. My crazy best friend.  "Oh, wow! What a nice view I'm seeing right now."  "What are you doing here, Tiana?." I asked in an irritated tone.  Why am I being this way? Maybe, it's because of what I'm going through right now. I'm really hurt and truly wanted to break down but, I just can't do that. I've made a promise to myself not to break down anymore.  I have to be strong no matter what the circumstances might be but again, not like this. This is too much for me to handle.  Betrayed by my very own sister, my blood sister betrayed me with the man I fell in love with.  She went extreme and lied against me. That wasn't enough, she brought me to hell just so I won't escape from here.  Is there a sister who can go to any extreme just for wealth? She did all of this to me all because of our father's wealth. All she could have said was a few words to me. 'i want everything all to myself and, I would have need to her request. I'm not that desperate for the wealth or the company itself.  "Don't tell me now that you're planning on leaving, you choose Juliana as your friend and now trying to cast me aside. You betrayal!! I've been there for you all these years and now, you find every little opportunity to yell and scream at me!!" She glared and hissed at me.  She wasn't lying. I easily feel irritated by things she does now but, it wasn't my fault.  "I'm... I'm sorry." I sighed and apologise to her. "It's not what you think." I said.  "Then, how it's?." She asked as she placed her two hands on her side waists. Right now, she looks like a mom scolding her daughter.  Maybe, Juliana did see what I saw and we both burst out laughing at the same time. "Okay girls, you two can go settle your issues in your room. I need to attend to some important matters ASAP." She said to us.  "Sure, Juliana. Sorry for disturbing you." Tiana said sweetly to her and drag me out of her office before I could say anything.  "Hey! Will you calm down? My hand might cut, hope you know that?." "It won't. You're a strong girl." She said and stopped walking before facing me. "Now tell me, what have you been hiding from me?."  "What do you mean? You literarily know about everything going on in my life so, what could I possibly be hiding from you?."  "What did you go in there to do in her office? And, why have you been acting strange towards me? You're not cutting me some slacks at all!" She complained in a frustrated tone.  I mentally roll my eyes. This girl is a total drama queen.  "She told me to sign some papers and all that. And secondly, I apologize to you already haven't I? I didn't mean to act towards you in such a way... I'm just... I was only frustrated by the whole thing. I can't believe Janet could stoop so low and do such horrible things. I loved her! I cherish her so much! All she could have done was asked for everything! Everything and I would have gladly given it to her! I never wanted any of the responsibility bestowed on me anyways, I've always made complaints to my mom, told her to make her in charge of everything but she told me, that's what my Dad wanted besides, I'm the first daughter and my dad has put so much trust in me. I had no other choice... I really loved her so much!" I break down in tears. This is hurting me badly... My heart hurts! "Hey! It's fine. I'm here for you, right? I've always been there for you and would continue to do that. Stop stressing yourself over things that don't worth it. Look, I know, she's still your sister no matter what but, she's chosen her path, allow her, and I promise to be always there for you. Your kind heart has favored you, Chloe. Are you the only girl in the whole world? Thousands of girls are out there which Mr. Stranger can choose from them but then, he chooses you instead. He shed more light on this and even made Juliana realize she has wronged you. You should be happy and grateful, don't you think?." "But it's hard to let go of the pain, Tiana. Never in my wildest dreams will I think my own sister could betray me." "And she did. The only thing you can do right now is to make your parents proud once again. Go out there, fight for what rightfully belongs to you, confront your sister, and hear her out. No matter what, she's still your sister and you can't change that fact." I wipe off my tears, looked at her, and scoff. "You want me to sit and talk to someone who made my life this way? You think I will be able to control myself when I see her?!" I burst angrily at her.  "Then, what do you intend to do? At least, you can't kill her, she's still your sister no matter what. It's advisable to take revenge on that monster who uses you and your sister at the same time but Safeeyah, you can't do her anything." "Actually, I have a lot to do to her. She and Sebastian will pay for what they've both done to me. I will make them pay!" "Chloe, calm down. You're taking this too far. I'm going to support you in whatever decision you make but, not hurting your sister. She's still your blood for goodness sake! Look, don't do anything stupid. You know I won't be out there with you to look after you so please, caution yourself as much as you could." She warned me in a strict tone.  All this she's saying isn't making any sense to me. I've made up my mind. I will make them both pay for what they've done. She cease to be my sister the day she lay a trap for me and made a fool out of me. She cease to be the wonderful, innocent sister I so much adore the day she made me a murderer in presence of the whole world. No, I will never forgive her for this.  She called for war and she's going to get it!  "Christiana, are you supporting me in this or not?."  "Of course, I will but yo-" "There's no any but. You're going to be there for me right?." "I just said I will and please, do not cut me off while talking. How are you going to take your revenge with this identity of yours? Your face... Everyone knows who you're. Don't you think, this is kinda risky for you to do? Why don't we tell Mr. Stranger to find someone else for the job."  I looked at her unbelievable and burst into laughter. "Don't tell me, you're scared already?." "Of course, I am! I cared about you." "I will be fine, girl. Besides, Ken is there to protect me." I assured her.   

Chloe "What are you doing here again?! This is not your home you know, that you can walk in and out anyhow you wanted." I hissed and rolled my eyes at him.  My friend widened her face in horror as he walked into the room. She bowed to him and whispered. "I will leave you two to have a private talk." She said and left the room.  "You're forgetting something, Ms. Montclair... Not only am I a businessman, not only am I a billionaire who traveled all over the world just for business purposes alone but also, into politics just like my father. So, this jurisdiction belongs to non-other than Ken Domanco." He said arrogantly as he walk over to the couch and make himself comfortable.  I swear this man is getting on my nerves. But all the same, that makes more sense now. How he comes in here and leaves anytime he feels like.. he acts like this is his home. Besides, what if I wasn't putting on anything before he walks in, is that how he was going to see my nakedness? "So, what do you what from me again this time around? I believe, you want something and that's why you came all. the way here again?." "You know..." He started as he stood up from his seat and walk closer to where I'm standing close to my bed. He bends to my level and moves his face so close, closer to my face.  I tried my best to avoid him and end up falling on the bed. He pinned me down on the bed with his manly body hovering over me. "W... Wh... What are you doing?." I stuttered.  "Nothing much. Just a little bit more to make you believe I owned this place, everything in here... Belongs to me, including you." "No! I don't belong to you. Besides, I'm human just like you, how can you own me?."  "That's for me to know and for you to find out, sweetheart. So, never question me about me coming here ever again." "But, what are you doing here?." I'm just too stubborn to listen to him. He knows that.  "You called me up. What's it?." He asked with seriousness laced in his tone as he backed off from me and sauntered back to where he was sitting earlier. Is this man crazy?!! I called him on phone two days back, the same day he came over here unannounced, I called him the evening of that very day twice and he didn't pick up his call. Believing he was going to return my calls and he did not and now, two days later, he showed up in his usual arrogant mood and told me I called him. So, he saw the call? "Wait, you saw my missed call or probably when I was calling you?." "The two. I saw the two but I choose not to answer the call."  "Ken!!"  "You're forgetting something, Ms. Montclair. Only I have the right to scream out your name in such a manner. I'm only sparing you because I love your confidence. Do not make me show you the other side of me." He said in a very cold tone.  My body shivered immediately at what he just said. The little he did to me the first day he came here, I knew exactly what he was talking about.  "Now answer me, why did you call me? You should know I'm a very busy type. I do not have much time to waste here with you. Every second means a lot to me. Now, speak up." He ordered.  "It's about my friend, Christiana. The truth is... I... Actually, I can't... I don't know how this is going to sound to you but, I can't leave here without her. Please, can you release her alongside me?."  "No." He answered flatly. I wasn't expecting anything less either. I knew he will decline me but, I'm also not ready to give up.  "She's my friend! She has been my friend for a while now and has always been there for me. I can't just leave her here, she will be lonely!"  "I will believe, you came here alone, right?." "What are you implying?."  "What I'm insinuating is.. you came here alone and you're leaving alone. Plus, I need your service, not hers. So, why should I release her?." "Because she's my friend." "I told you, I can't release her just because of that. Give me enough reason to believe... She deserves to get out of this place?." "Just like me, she was accused of the crime she's not committed. If she could get out from this place, I believe she can get her revenge too... I will help her make people who did this to her pay for their crimes. She has a very cruel uncle too and his son is worse. I'm sure, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I know you Ken, even though, I haven't known much about you yet but I believe... You've done a lot of research about me and everyone around me. You know exactly what I'm talking about so please, release her too. She's like a sister to me, someone I've grown a bond with... I can't leave this place without her... Please." I beseech him.  He looked at me and sighed. "It was her uncle that killed her mom. It wasn't an accident." He said.  "W... What?!!!! You're joking, right?." "Should I keep quiet then since you're not ready to believe me?." "No, that's not what I meant to say. It's just that... It's surprising! I know, they never liked her but still, they shouldn't have gone so far by killing her mom." I explained.  "Killing her father wasn't enough and they decide to kill her mom too. There's this huge money, her father has, and if he was to be alive... They won't be able to get hold of it." "Huge money? But, Tiana came from a poor family?." "She has no idea of who her father is. He hid himself so well because of his brothers. Shit! I don't know why I'm saying all of these to you." He said in an annoying tone.  "Now you see the reason why you have to help her right? She needs your help, please." "You really want to help her, don't you?." "She's my friend, Ken! I'm sure, you have friends too, a friend you can do anything for their sake."  "Sit." He ordered.  "But we're sti-" "Fuck! Sit, Chloe, and stop arguing with me." That was the first time I heard him call my real name. It sounds good from his lip. I wish, he can continue to call me Chloe though instead of being formal.  Idiot! What's going on in your head- I mentally scold myself.  I did as I was told and took a sit gently across him. "Let's talk about us." He said.  "About us?." I asked confused.  "What about us?."  "I hope, you know you can't go out with this look?."  "You mean, my face?." "Hmmm." He hummed.  "So, what do we do? I can't use a mask, can I? I've thought about it too and I had no idea of what to do."  "You have to undergo facial surgery." He said like it's nothing.  "What?!!! Are you crazy?!!!" I burst angrily at him as I jumped up from my seat. I swear, this guy won't be the death of me.  Did he just tell me, No! He just ordered me to go for face surgery?!! Is he crazy?! "I will believe, you did not just say that to me." "Will you fucking keep calm and listen to me first?." He asked.   "Can you stop cursing?!." I asked him too. "Just why did I choose you of all people? Why must I be stupid enough to choose you?!" Is he also getting frustrated in the same way I am about him too? We're both getting frustrated with each other's but, that still doesn't change the fact that I'm doing what he just said.  "You want to face my parents with this face? You of all people know that nothing is going to work out fine between us if you dare show this face to them." "But still, that doesn't mean I undergo pains because of you! Why should I change my appearance because I want to help you?!" "Point of correction, you're not helping me! There's no favor I'm getting from you rather, I'm helping you instead! I can choose any girl I want and you know that but, I also have my reason for choosing you. I know, you'll be ambitious and dedicated to the job given to you considering what you've been through and that's why I choose you so, stop telling me you're doing me a favor." "I guess, you had no idea how happy your sister and that liar were without you. They ruined your life, put you in here to make you miserable but no, you're not bothered about all that. Those two can go to any extreme to make you fail again if you show this face to them. Do you think they'll let you be especially that bastard? He will make sure, he kills you for good!" Everything makes sense to me but seriously, face surgery?! I can't do it.  "But, I'm scared! I don't want to change my appearance and of course, I don't want to undergo any pain too. It's going to be painful." I complained in a worried tone.  "I'm going to be there with you all through the surgery. Besides, I'm not the only one who will be there with you but your friend too. You'll be fine, do not bother yourself about that and think about how to get your revenge on those who wrong you. That's why, we were able to get to this stage.. right?." I wasn't listening to every other things he has been saying ever since he said, my friend is going to be there with me. Does that mean, Tiana is also free and would be coming along with me? Before, I could react or say anything... He got up swiftly and rearrange his suit well on his body. "Since, we've both concluded that you're going to do as I've said... I will see you tomorrow then. Tomorrow is our last day of the agreement." He said as he tried to leave but I stopped him. "Wait, Ken." I stopped him by holding his arm.  "You said something earlier, you told me not only you will be there to support me but also my friend, Tiana. Does this mean... You're going to free her also? I mean, she will be free and she can come with me?." "I thought you're smart so, why are you acting like you're not?." He said as he smack my forehead with his index finger lightly.  "Ouch!" I glared at him. "Of course, I'm releasing her too. She has been through a lot just like you. She deserves to be happy and fight for what rightfully belongs to her." He said and I swear, without thinking twice, without knowing what's wrong with me... I jumped in him, wrapped my legs around his waist, and hug him tightly. 

Chloe Montclair I had no idea he has such a good heart. And, he seems so considerate too. I was too overwhelmed that I had no idea of what I was doing not until I heard my friend's voice screaming out my name. "Chloe! What are you doing?." I unwrapped my leg from his body immediately as he gently place me down.  "Okay then, I will see you tomorrow." He said like it meant nothing and left the room. I watch him leave without any word coming out of my mouth.  Tiana walk closer to me and this crazy girl just smacked me so hard again on my arm. "Can you stop with the smacking?! I'm not your child, hope you know that?." "I don't care. Now, come here." She drag me and made me sit on the couch. "What was that, huh? You never told me you two are dating for real now? I thought it was supposed to be a fake relationship?." She bombards me with questions.  "And who said, I was dating him for real. What you saw just now wasn't real." I said in a nonchalant time and rolled my eyes at her.  "Really? Then, how is it... I'm all ears. But, don't you think it's still too early for you two to start dating? You just met him 6 days ago." She added again in a worried tone.  "Can you stop this, already? I'm not dating him and nothing is going on between us. How many times do you want me to say this to you? Besides, I was only too overwhelmed by what he told me which made you meet me in that position you did earlier... So, there's nothing between us." "Are you sure? You two look so perfect just now an-" "Tiana! That's enough!." I cut her off before she could finish what she was about to say. "Fine! So, what's the news all about that made you that way? Besides, aren't you supposed to be making me smile and happy? You're leaving me behind by tomorrow. Someone seems too eager to leave and dump me over here because of her new lover." She hissed and I rolled my eyes.  "Well, dumping you here is never going to happen because... Ken just confirmed it to me we're leaving this place together tomorrow." "W.. what?!! You're joking right?." She said laughing as she again smack my arm.  "This is not something to joke about, Tiana. And, why on earth do you think I will be that happy to the extent of jumping all over him? That's because I love you my dear friend so much and I can't leave this place without you. I told him to make you leave here with me as, I can't just abandon only you here and, he agreed."  "No!!! No, this can't be true, Chloe! I'm leaving this horrible place together with you?." "Yes, yes. Now, you should be happy and jump on me just in the same way I did to him." "Oh my goodness!!!" She screamed and hugged me tightly till I couldn't breathe any longer.  "Hey! You're choking me, I can't breathe." I tried to push her but this girl has more strength than me. "Thank you so much! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you, Chloe!!!" She exclaimed happily and broke the hug.  "Oh my God! What would I have done without you?." She asked.  "Nothing. You're nothing and can't do anything without me." I said arrogantly and she slap my arm before eyeing me. "I know, right." She said before hugging m again.  "But, are you sure about this Chloe? What if, you're just pulling my leg?."  "Are you crazy?! I can't joke with things like this. I'm serious!" "Oh my goodness! I'm leaving here for real? But why? I mean, how did you do that? He only wanted you out because he needed you to work for him right?."  "I told you, I can't leave my friend behind and go away just like that! You're now my sister and sister stay with each other no matter what."  "Oh my gosh! I never knew you were this considerate. I've always thought, you've beginning to change towards me because you're about to leave this place but, turned out you have me in my all along. I can't believe you out in words to Mr. Stranger to also help me. Thank you so much, Chloe." "Why should I abandon you or change towards you when you're all I've got after losing my family? I can't do without you, and you know that." "Yes, now I know that. I'm sorry for doubting you." "Don't ever do that again." I warned her.  "I won't. I promise."  Someone knock on our door, Tiana got up to open it, and turned out Juliana asked the person to get us to her office. "Tiana, I have something important I need to talk to you about. When we're back from Juliana's office, we can talk about it right?." "Is everything okay? You can talk to me about it now. Is this about your sister or that bastard?." She said the last word in anger.  I do not think, there's anyone who hates Sebastian more in this world other than me is Tiana. She hates him with so much passion in her.  "No, this is not about Janet nor him. This is about you." "What do you mean? What about me?." "I will tell you about it when we're back. More of the reason why Ken decided to help get you out of this place." "And now, you're scaring me more... Chloe." "Don't be. Come on, let's go." We both left for Juliana's office, greeted her, and took our sit.  "Well..." She trailed off as she smiled at both of us. "How do I say this to you two." She added.  "Put it down anyhow you wanted, we will both understand you." I said to her.  "Firstly, congratulations to you Christiana, I bet, you've heard the news from Chloe since... She was the one who asked for a favor from Mr. Domanco. And I must say you ladies are so lucky. Especially you, Chloe." She said as she face me with a genuine smile on her face.