'' it's my money, mine!, it doesn't matter how I got it '' She looked desperate, her eyes threatening to spill tears over. Twenty million dollars is a lot of money especially to poverty stricken Hannah and her family, with a mishap, she ends up living as someone else, with mirrors threatening to break at the littlest touch, wealth might just not be as rosy as Hannah thinks
'' you are getting thinner ''
Bella's lip thinned as she gives me a worried glance
'' its nothing new, let's just get this over with''
I was nervous but I try not to show it
Our eyes darts to the entrance before walking fast down the aisle with me right behind her, we have done this so many times that I would dare to say we are pretty professionals.
'' maybe take something actually edible this time ''
I whisper harshly to the girl beside me as she zips open her bag, her bangs over her face and a lost look in her eyes, her perfected look of innocence.
She grins at me and I sigh
'' The doll was perfect for lily ''
I shrug idly skimming the dairy products in front of me
'' well she was happy but only for a while before she was teeth deep into the doll because she was that hungry ''
There was a awkward pause making me feel bad for saying that
'' lets just steal something''
I smile trying to lighten the tension .
i was on lookout and Bella is the expert at swiping things, my eyes are trained on old Joe since there are no other customers in the store, we have been doing this for years and have never been caught but I feel that day might be coming soon, we should just live in the moment for now.
'' pack a lot of instant noodles ''
I made the mistake of taking my eyes off old Joe for a minute remembering the survival food of our house
'' hey!, what are you doing ''
The gruff voice resounded in the silent store startling us, Bella's hand is mid air from packing more noodles
'' shit ''
I cursed taking the bag from Bella and her hand sprinting out of the store before old Joe can catch us.
'' thieves, catch those fucking rats ''
He bellowed out getting the attention of others by the sidewalk, suddenly there are three men chasing us
I could feel my eyes sting from the tears, thinking of many scenarios that could happen, knowing how dangerous our neighbourhood is, we could get caught and killed or handed off to marc, the drug kingpin that takes in all criminals from the street, the best scenario is we get handed to the police, what the hell am I thinking, the best scenario is to not get caught
We rounded off to a corner immediately getting into the hidden passage and winding up at the other side, I knew that place would come in handy
'' fuck, that was fun ''
I panted heavily staring incredulously at Bella as she laughs at me, I didn't see anything fun in this, it was dangerous and terrifying
''I am sure you are very grateful that I had us wear a mask ''
I pointed out standing on my feet after catching my breath
'' yeah at least we got those noodles ''
Bella said
I look at the bulging bag feeling my mood brightened, the kids would be so happy
'' yeah let's get home ''
I moved to take the bag when something flew to my face blocking my sight and making me shriek, my hand went to my face thinking it is some kind of animal only to see its a paper, a newspaper to be exact
'' what the hell, you should have seen yourself ''
Bella laughs out coming up to my shoulder
'' fucking newspaper, I deadass thought it was an animal ''
I sigh in relief ready to throw the paper away
'' hey wait, there could be something informative here ''
Bella snatched the paper from me holding it up to her face like my dad does in the morning after a beer or two
'' can you even read ''
I joked sluggishly walking down the street with Bella behind me
'' what do you think of me, of course I can ''
She smiled though I can see her eyes flickering to an unrecognizable emotion
'' dude, can you really not read ''
I panted out
'' that's not the point, you are on the news bitch ''
She yelled making me rush to cover her mouth, those men could still be lurking around
'' what is it ''
I gritted out not trusting her to keep quiet
''Youareinthenewsbitch''
I quirk a brow before removing my hand
'' look ''
She shoved the paper to my face, I stilled looking at the picture of the girl who looks exactly like me, her eyes wide and expressive like mine are now, this couldn't be possibly real
My eyes went over to the captions
'' MISS AMELIA WHITE, THE DAUGHTER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS WHITE FAMILY STILL MISSING AFTER SIX MONTHS'
'' I think you have been found ''
Bella chirps behind me
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
**This book contains a trigger warning. Mention about rape and torture in this book. Please read with caution** "Our marriage is nothing but a deal," he said looking at the girl, her green eyes met his cold silver eye, and both of them glared at each other. "For any rules you break, I will claim any part of your body," his gaze grew dangerously darker at his word. Ashley Harlow was at the top of the world, living the perfect and luxurious lifestyle as the legitimate daughter of the well-known Daniel Harlow. But sadly, a one-night stand put an end to that and brought her life upside down and that of her family's name to the ground. To restore his family's reputation, she was forced into marrying Damien Albrecht, a young, ruthless, obnoxious, brutal billionaire and the head of a mafia gang in exchange for her father's company.
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"