A Trillionaire’s Revenge

"I really do not have the strength, nor do I have the time to exchange words with you and remember," I get up, walking to her. I continue, "You will give me the respect I deserve as Luke's wife and as the lady of the house. Do you get that?" I spit, a sudden surge of anger filling me.

She claps and laughs. "I've been with Lucas for years. I know everything about him, what he likes and what's good for him." She points at me, "And you're definitely not it, Natalie!" She yells, anger and jealousy evident on her face.

Luke enters the room before I'm able to speak.

"Laurel!" He yells and she turns to look at him. She tries to hug him. He doesn't let her. "Don't you ever speak to Natalie that way, ever again. You will give her the same respect you give me and you will speak to her with respect. Understand?" He says harshly. I want to smile, but I don't.

In a split second, she begins to cry. I roll my eyes and massage my temple.

"Bu—she tries to speak but Luke doesn't let her.

"Get out, Laurel." He says and she rushes out crying. Luke comes to hug me. "I'm sorry I didn't listen to you earlier when Laurel has clearly been the cause of everything from the beginning."

I take in his scent, "It's okay. I'm glad you believe me now and can trust me." I pause. "You can trust me, right?" I ask

"Of course. We're building that, aren't we?" And my heart drops at his response. Everything would really be over if Luke found out Caleb Dunes was actually Rocky.

"We will be hosting a dinner here tomorrow evening, Natalie. I need you to take care of everything. The Graysons, the Cole's, a few people from the office and Caleb Dunes." He says as he begins to take off his clothes. My heartbeat increases once again and I begin to panic quietly.

"Caleb Dunes?" I ask.

"Yes. Uh, the guy from the office earlier today."

you sure he'll be a good business

With that kind of motivation, anyone could get whatever they wanted." He says and I look

*

"Stop," I moan, a huge smile plastered on my face as

bed,

me

"True, but I'd kiss you even though you had blood in your mouth. Nothing could ever stop me." He says as he spreads kisses all over

*

I get on the bed, covering myself up with the duvet and ready

you." Luke says and I smile in return, showing

I've been thinking and I really haven't seen your bedroom." I take a sip of the juice. "I really haven't seen your bedroom. I want us to sleep there tonight and," I pause

raises

share a bedroom. Together." as soon as those words

dangerously close as we look at each other. "Your wish, will always be my command." He says as he leans in for a kiss. We kiss and I can't help but think about the impending danger. I

stand in front of my bedside mirror and I look at my reflection. I was all sweaty from the supervision of the food making and dining decor. I pack my hair into a

and go back to the mirror. I was scared and anxious. What if Rocky told Luke everything during

there. It was. I take it out and honestly, the ring was really exquisite. It fit my finger perfectly well. I wear it on my finger, looking at myself

Thank you." I say,

He nuzzles my neck with his nose. He brings out a necklace and holds it up as I look through the mirror. He places it around my

say. It's exactly what I needed. I turn around and hug him.