CHAPTER 39

Casabella's POV

After bidding the kids and Mr Henry, I headed back to the house but a few walks close to the house, I saw Jace standing close to his car outside the gate making a call.

What brings him to the house today? I don't know if he's aware of the arranged marriage yet just supporting it to get me by all means.

I don't have any single feelings for him not to talk to the point of getting married to him. I'm glad I had a godfather to support me. The kids are in safe hands so my uncle's threat is an empty threat now.

I was strolling towards him when he locked eyes with me and ended the call.

"Bella, where have you been? I've been waiting for you."

"I went to visit my parents grave."

"I see. I want to take you out on a date."

"Uhn? But you didn't tell me earlier?"

"I wanted to surprise you."

"Oh..." I mouthed with a pause and continued, "is my uncle aware?"

"Yes, he is. He was the one who gave me his consent."

"Okay. Let me change."

"No need. I'll take you to a mall to pick up a pretty dress."

"Alright but can I drop this basket inside?"

"Sure."

I stroll inside the mansion and hear Lora and Annie whispering words to themselves which I can hear from the entrance.

"I seriously don't know why my dad wants to make that evil witch get married to Jace by all means. She's going to be living a good life like a queen once they tie the knot together."

"Your dad wants to make the company become a greater success and it's through Jace's father's company that will turn it into that success. However, that bitch doesn't deserve wealth in her life because she's too beautiful but nevertheless I think I have a plan for that."

They really can't give up on hurting me, which is the reason why I need to get them in a right position that suits them perfectly.

I took the back door to the kitchen and dropped the basket and towel before heading back outside to meet Jace. I'll deal with both of them much later to the point they won't know what hit them.

Mark's POV

I was in my office waiting for Leo to update me on Casabella's movement when his call came through. Exactly the call I have been waiting for.

"Hello boss."

"What's the update today?"

"Hmm... You wouldn't like it."

"What do you mean? Did something happen to her?" I got on my feet agitated.

"She's absolutely fine but there's a man she's with. It seems he wants to take her out."

"What!!!"

"He's Mr Paul's son, Jace."

"How's he bloody related to her or what's his relationship with my woman?"

"Your woman?"

"Yes! She's bloody my woman. Find out what the son of a bitch is doing with her and where they are up to."

"I will do that now."

"Report back to me in less than twenty minutes." I uttered and ended the call.

This is total fuck up! How could one of my client's sons be after my woman? She's my woman even if I don't want to admit I am in love with her. She's mine and nobody dares to go close to her no matter what.

I'll deal with the guy first before going after her uncle for all the pain he made her pass through. Nobody has the right to hurt what's mine and go scott free without facing my wrath.

Come on Leo, find out what's his connection with her and tell me. I can't afford to lose her to any man, she's meant to be mine.

**

I kept strolling up and down having different thoughts about the Jace of a guy with my woman. It's been ten minutes now yet no trace of any calls from him. I think it best if I call him instead.

I walked over to my desk and picked the call trying to call him when his call came through instantly. I picked it up instantly and rushed my words.

"What's his connection with her? And where is he taking her?"

"They're getting married soon."

"What!!! How's that possible?"

"It's her uncle's doing. He planned the arranged marriage so as to collaborate his company with Mr Paul."

"That mother fucker! I'll find a means to not make the arranged marriage not workout. You can also help with that, right?"

"Of course, I will do just that."

"Where is he taking her?"

"They're already in Green Acres Mall."

"I'll go after them. You can head back to the mansion and ensure Alex and Rosy are safe."

"Noted King."

I hope he isn't planning to get her wedding dress? He better not be or he's a dead man.

I'll drive myself there and make sure he doesn't try anything crazy with my woman. There's no way she's getting married with anyone other than me.

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I was seated at the head of the restaurant watching how she and the guy were talking to each other so friendly.

She was looking so hot and breathtaking in the pink dress and her hair was nicely packed in a sexy way. She's really perfect for me.

I couldn't meet them at the mall but Leo texted me the restaurant they were going to have lunch together. For some reason, I was boiling. There's a man going out with my woman but there's nothing I could do because she isn't yet my woman but she definitely will be.

*****

I was observing them but the moment I saw her heading to the restroom, I followed her behind.

With the look of things, I know she doesn't feel happy about the whole arranged marriage of a thing which I won't even allow to happen by all means possible.

She walked towards the restroom passage but was somehow absent-minded when someone pushed her which made her almost trip to the floor but I caught her by the waist while she hugged me tightly.

Her eyes were closed with evidence of fear. Behind those boldness there's fear after all.

She's more beautiful when closer to someone. I run my hands from her hair to her face.

She has small red lips and her face was perfectly made with her curly hair feeling so silly and soft in my hands. My body was getting heated up with her body on mine. She's really a hot cake indeed to create such wild feelings in me.

"You're safe. Open your eyes, Miss rude."

At the mention of Miss rude, she opened up instantly with her eyes open wildly in shock and quickly got away from me.

"You again!" She called out in disbelief.

"Yes, did you miss me?"

"Miss you? Ash...are you following me or something?"

"You should be thanking me for saving your ass from meeting the floor."

"Whatever, thanks." She uttered, sounding grumpy.

"Are you always rude towards everyone or is it just me?"

"It's because of you. You're really annoying to me and I'm sure you were following me."

"I have a business date with my client. Why should I follow you when you're not up to my standard."

"You aren't up to my standard either. Excuse me!" She fired and trooped to the female's restroom.

I guess I went too far by saying she isn't my type when she's really the deal. She's up to my standard and taste and I must get her soon.

I head back to the office since I've had enough watching them together. I know she doesn't really like the guy anyway so nothing bad is going to go on between them

ONE WEEK LATER

Madison's POV

Everything has been going great around me right from the men after my land. They finally stopped coming over to the land to cause trouble. I guess they've finally given up on what doesn't belong to them.

On the other hand, my parents are busy enjoying their moment in New York while Mary and I have been having a whole lot of fun recently. Life is really going great and smoothly for me.

Mary left not quite long after inviting her over for dinner. We really had a lot of fun talking about random stuff and how to spend the next vacation once my own company construction is complete.

I was seated in the living room working my ass out with some files when I heard a gunshot outside. I left the files and got up feeling scared and walked over to the window to see all the lights outside had been turned out.

"What's going on?" I asked no one in particular and just then my personal bodyguard rushed in making me jump out in fear.

"Ma'am, we're under attack."

"What do you mean we're under attack?"

"There are some groups of men dressed in black. I don't know how they found their way inside but they're in large numbers. Please find a place to stay safe while we fight them." He said and rushed out while I gasped in fear.