Billionaire's wife by Ashleh Queen (best ereader for epub TXT) 📕

We pulled in front of a hotel and I was only thankful for these shades that were hiding my face. We went inside the hotel to be greeted by some staff members who were waiting for my arrival. It seemed that they wanted to give me a tour. I was stiff and could only respond with a nod or sometimes I only ignored it. It was taking everything in me to not break into tears.

As if taking the cue, Barbara guided me to one of the restaurants housed inside the hotel. The place had a lot of people and events going on. It turns out that the hotel was quite famous for wedding events. But here in the restaurant area, there were not many people. I ordered a drink and I take it in one quick gulp.

“Mrs Lucca?” I heard someone say and turn to find the woman I met in Mauritius. I couldn’t recall her name though and that was a pretty awkward moment.

“My name is Sofia McKenzie. I met you in Mauritius with your husband."

“Hello,…” I tried my best to stretch my mouth totally ignoring I must be looking like a fool for not removing my sunglasses.

“I am so sorry but I am in a hurry. We have an event going on…but would you two like to come in?”

“I…” I hated how I knew I couldn’t answer. I really didn’t know if Matteo would want me to go in there or not?

“It will be an absolute pleasure, Mrs McKenzie.” I heard Barbara say but was only passing a smile to Mrs McKenzie who I was sure now thinking I am insane.

“Oh please, come on in…” We started getting out of the restaurant and Mrs McKenzie was telling something I didn’t pay any attention to.

“…so, you see this foundation is very different. It’s… it's personal.”

“Oh..yes…I have heard about the case. And, I am really sorry for the mishap.” Barbara spoke now making me alert of what Mrs Mckenzie was saying too.

“I hope it is reaching her…and, we could find her one day.”

“Find who?” This got me Mrs McKenzie’s attention. She had a little something in her eyes. I saw many emotions passing her face before she answered, “My niece…she was taken from the hospital…but my cousin believes her daughter is still alive…and…this is where our whole family comes. Even if she doesn’t come back…it had given our hearts a lot of calm…”

“I am sorry…” I tried to pay my regards.

“…but how are you not aware of it? My cousin was almost married to your father in law…” Saying this she laughed a little and shook her head as if recalling some drama.

“What?” I only whispered but she was quick to say.

“Oh…excuse me…please be seated.”

I look at the huge banner that says Grace Campbell foundation. I was given a leaflet that had some information about how this cause was global and they were going to focus more on the girls in the college or universities.

I look up to notice someone speaking. What I gathered so far was the fact that the family was from the USA but had the events to raise the donation in almost every country to help every girl around the age of Grace Campbell. I wonder too what kind of life that girl must have lead unknown to the fact that her family was still waiting for her return.

“I would like to call Mrs Campbell on the stage to…Mrs. Lucca?” I looked to my left to find Barbara in a hurry.

“Mr Lucca has arrived. And, he is waiting for you.” I stood up from my table and was leaving the hall when I heard, “Good evening, Ladies and gentlemen…” The door behind me was closed cutting off the speech of that woman while I had my thoughts consumed thinking if he had made the call for me and if yes what it could be.

The way back home was even more excruciating. I got in to only find Mr Colombo standing in the door who didn’t take a minute to add.

“Mr Lucca is waiting for you in his study.” I nodded my head and was about to head to my room when I heard Mr Colombo say. “Not to that one. He is in the north one…we have more than four personalized spaces for him in here.” I nodded my head and had my palm sweaty as I walked behind Mr Colombo to get to the north part of the mansion.

He gestured me to the door while I took a long breath telling myself that I will be stronger and more firm this time. Relax, Julie…this person doesn’t deserve to be respected or feared. I told myself before getting in but got a little out of the place finding the room quite dark. There was no single light on in the room and the thick drapes were cutting off the light of the dusky evening.

I looked at him sitting in his oversized chair that was placed behind a huge mahogany table. Three stairs apart his place from the rest of the room that had huge couches with a fireplace at the far end. He had his blazer on and seemed quite pissed. “You called for me?" I asked from afar.

“Yea…I did,” I stared at him and was really uncomfortable when he roamed his eyes over me.

“Matteo…Sir…I will appreciate if you let me stay in some other room…I…” I was cut off the moment he got straightened to look at me. It was as if he was out of some spell now and didn’t like the reality much.

“Why don’t you say it coming here? I want to be clear on WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FOR?” He chewed out the last of his words while my feet got me two steps back.

“I…I can’t do this anymore…no, I mean I won’t do this anymore."

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