Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

I was at the pool area, dipping my feet in the warm water and just enjoying the serenity of the beautiful environment when I heard my name being called. It was so loud that it startled me.

I stood up and wked towards where the voice was coming from as I was sure that was Adrian. The moment his eyes landed on me, he heaved a huge sigh of relief and pulled me into his warm embrace.

“What’s wrong??” I asked since I noticed how anxious he looked. He suddenly pulled out of the hug and stared at me with a very stern look.

“Where have you been? I’ve been trying to reach you.” He asked.

“At the pool side.” I answered in a very curt manner.

“Then why didn’t you answer my calls?”

“I left my phone inside the room. I didn’t know you called.” I explained.

“Do you know how worried I was? I called you like a million times, I was scared thinking that something bad had happened to you.” He muttered.

“Why would something bad happen to me? I’m home remember.”

“You can’t understand.” He said as he face palmed himself tiredly.

“Then make me understand. Adrian, remember… no more secrets.”

“Alright..” He sighed a little before continuing.

“I got a call from Oliver and he sent me a photo of you at the pool. I got really scared since it was the same cloth you were putting on before I left. I tried to call you but you weren’t picking up my call and that made me really anxious. I’m so sorry if I sounded harsh.” He apologized.

“Don’t worry, I would be too if I was in the same position you were. But, I don’t understand how he was able to get my photos. I was indeed at the pool area but…”

“Did you see anyone enter through the gate or did you see someone suspicious around when I left?” He asked and I shook my head.

“I didn’t. I didn’t even hear the gate open till when you came back. But since nothing was suspicious, that only means that….”

“There is a mole amongst us.” Adrian said, completing my sentence. He looked around like he could see the mole this way but no one seemed suspicious. They were all walking around, and carrying on with their daily chores.

Adrian held my hand and led me into my room, then he locked the door behind us.

“What’s wrong?” I asked when I noticed how unsettled Adrian looked.

“I keep getting a feeling that I just walked right into a trap.” He said.

“A trap?”

“Yeah.. set by Oliver.”

“How so??”

“He was able to get a photo of you in this well manned mansion so it would be very easy for him to abduct or attack you but he didn’t. I wonder why.” He muttered as he placed his hand on his chin thoughtfully.

“What about your brother? Where you able to meet him?” I asked.

“No. I was about to when I got that call from Oliver. I rushed down here immediately.”

“What if he knows Alex is still alive.” I said.

“I doubt that. There’s no way Oliver could have known that.”

“You can’t tell. Isn’t it really suspicious that he called you at the very moment you got there.”

“It could have just been a coincidence. I hid Alex well. There’s no way anyone could have found out he’s still alive.”

“What about Lucas? He isn’t even family but he found out about Alex.” I reminded. Adrian nodded his head thoughtfully and brought out his phone. He dialed a number and placed it on his ear. Within minutes, he was done.

“So??”

“Well, they said there isn’t anyone suspicious at the hospital and Alex is still fine and well. I also asked them to tigtlhten the security just in case.” He announced and I nodded my head in understanding.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“So if Alex isn’t Oliver’s target, who could be the one?” I asked. Adrain opened his mouth and was about to answer when he suddenly got a call.

“Grandpa Henry.” He mouthed before he answered the call amd placed the phone on his ear.

“Why did he call?” I asked after he was done.

“Well, he was able to find out through his sneaky ways that we are expecting and now, he wants to see us.” Adrain announced.

“When?”

“Tomorrow.”

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*The next day*

After driving for a minutes that felt like hours, Adrian finally stopped in front of a huge gate. He pressed on his horn and the gate was opened for us from the inside. He drove in and parked at the driveway.

A wow escaped my lips when we got down from the car. I have always thought Adrian’s mansion was the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen but it can be compared to this one. Words a too small to describe what I was seeing.

I was really bedazzled and taking note of the beauty of my surroundings when I felt a warm hand on mine.

“Let’s go in.” Adrain whispered, reminding me of where I was.

I quickly composed myself and followed behind him. The interior of the mansion was more beautiful but I didn’t really have time to look around as I saw Grandpa Henry sitting in the living room.

His face brightened up when he saw me and he stood up with his hands wide opened. I understood what he wanted and gave him a very tight hug.

“How’s my favorite granddaughter doing?” He asked.

“I’m fine Grandpa Henry.” I answered as we pulled out of the hug.

“How’s your health Grandpa?” I asked.

“Still as agile as always you know. You can hardly tell that I’m about to be a great grand father.” His words made me chuckle softly.

“Come on. I’m sure you’re hungry already.” He said as he led me towards the dining hall, ignoring Adrian that had been standing there since.

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We settled at the dining hall. There I met Oliver’s mother and Adrian’s father. I didn’t see Susan or Oliver’s father. I guess Susan was still at the hospital with Emily and Oliver’s father has other things to do.

Adrian made me seat beside him. I exchanged greetings with everyone around and we started eating. All through, Grandpa Henry engaged me in different conversations.

I noticed Oliver’s mother and Adrian’s father were in their own world. Whispering and smiling at each other. I didn’t really mind them as they were siblings.

After eating, Grandpa Henry went to his room since he had to do something, same with the rest, including Adrian. I was the only one left in the living room. I took that time to enjoy the beauty of my surroundings.

After a while, I started feeling pressed, since there was no one except me in the living room, I went to look for the restroom myself. I got to the staircase and was about to go up when I heard a shout. I looked up in surprise only to see someone rolling down the stairs.

The body stopped at my feet and I was finally able to see who it was. It was Grandpa Henry and he was covered in thick layers of his own blood.