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

his eyes that something or someone is making him push to get what he wants. With that kind of motivation, anyone could get whatever they wanted." He says and I look at him. If only he knew what was pushing Rocky. If only he knew I

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all over my face wakes me. "Stop," I moan, a

in bed,

my head, "Stop kissing me so much, my

but I'd kiss you even though you had blood in your mouth. Nothing could

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

by me, for you." Luke says and I smile in return, showing all

of the juice. "I really haven't seen your bedroom. I want us to sleep there tonight and," I pause to look at his face.

He raises

share a bedroom. Together." as soon as those words come out, I avoid eye

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 knew all too well that Rocky's involvement in our lives would end with either one of them seriously hurt and that fact made my heart hurt and my

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 messy bun and begin to undress. I head for the bathroom and quickly

What if Rocky told Luke everything during dinner? What if someone who actually knew Rocky showed up? My stomach was tied in

me months back. I open it, curious to see if the ring was still 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 in the mirror. Luke enters. He

beautiful. Thank you." I

much you drive me crazy." He says as he comes to stand behind me. He nuzzles my neck with his nose. He brings out a necklace and holds it up as I look

I say. It's exactly what I needed. I turn around