All Chapters of Bride by Debt: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Ella POVI sat up from the bed as my heart raced. “Why is he calling me? Did he find out I was in there earlier? What do I tell him? He wasn’t feeling well when he came in but that wasn’t what I should be thinking about now. I smoothed my clothes, picked my phone from the lamp stand and walked to open the door. A house staff stood waiting. “This way.” She gestured.I nodded and followed her down the hallway. My heart hammered the entire walk. I bit my nails quietly, coming up with explanations in my head. She stopped at the study door and pulled it open, stepping aside to let me through. I walked in, scanning the whole room for him.Footsteps came from behind me. I turned, Luciano and Richard appeared, moving past me. Luciano settled into the chair behind the desk without a word.“Richard.”Richard gave a small nod and stepped out, closing the door behind him.“We haven’t had any private conversations.” Luciano said, turning to me. “Nothing is stopping you from coming closer.” He t

Alexander POVI stared out the window. “Good morning baby.” Monica whispered as stood up from the bed naked and walked towards me.“Beauty, how was your night?” I asked, staring at her lips. “Hope you slept well?”She laughed seductively. “My night was amazing because I had you by my side.”I laughed. “You really know how to play your cards well.” I lifted her off the floor and carried her to the bed. “Don’t you?”She muttered. “Well, I am only stating facts.” She murmured, licking my earlobe.Knock knock“Come in.” I said, as I held onto Monica who was tracing my body with her tongue.Angelus walked in. He looked at us and turned away instantly.“Good morning sir.” “Morning. Trust you had a good night’s rest?” “Yes sir.” He replied with a bow.“So, how can I help you?” I asked, pecking Monica on the forehead.“Sir, Miss Ella sent a message.” He answered, as he scrolled through my phone.“Baby,” I turned to Monica. “Can you excuse us for a moment?”She pouted. “Okay, but promise to

Ella POV“You can go.” Luciano said.I turned and walked out without turning back. Who is this person that has everyone walking on eggshells?Even Luciano seemed unsettled. My father needs to stop pulling me into whatever mess he was creating. I had enough of my own to manage without becoming a piece in his game. But did I do something wrong?The way Luciano watched my every move in that room was unnerving. I exhaled and headed towards my room.FlashbackWhen I saw my dad’s message. I read it before walking to my room. I climbed onto my bed and picked up my phone. I read the message again.The audacity.He put me in this house. Used me to settle his debt. Handed me to a stranger without batting an eye. Now wants me to do things in secret for him.I typed back.“I don’t do favors for people who sold me. And whatever you are planning, tell Luciano or I will hand the phone straight to him. If you want a meeting go through the proper channels. The audacity.”Then I sent the message.I s

Luciano POVWe stepped out of the house. I turned and noticed Ella was still a few steps behind. “Ella.”She seemed to be in a daze. “Ella.” She suddenly jolted and stared at me. “Is there a problem?”She walked in my direction then handed me her phone. I read through a message on her phone. “Do you have any idea who this person is?” I asked. I needed to be sure if this was the first time she got a message like this. She shook her head. “Not at all, you can see how shocked I am.”Lovie ran towards us. “Dad, we are waiting for you.”“Okay baby.” I replied and held her hand. “Let’s discuss this later.” I said then walked away.Does Lazarus usually joke around like this? I guess he doesn’t know when to stop. I entered the car.We came to a stop at a mall. The mall was large and upscale. Wide glass entrance doors opened to a high-ceilinged atrium, marble floors, natural light from the skylight overhead. Branded stores lined both sides, accessories, clothes, shoes, bags, everything arra

Luciano POVI walked out of the car, Richard and Ella took the kids inside without a word. My mom kept avoiding my gaze. What was she guilty about?She hadn’t done anything to me.I closed the distance between us and took her hand, guiding her towards the house. “Ma, come inside, we can talk there.” I calmly said.She stopped and shook her head.“Why not?” I looked at her. “Don’t you want to meet the kids?”She looked away slowly. “Ma, If you don’t speak, how will I know what is going on in your mind.”She turned to me and a tear dropped from her cheek. “Okay, we don’t have to go inside, what about over there.” I pointed to the sitting area. She nodded.We sat down together. “Let me get you some water.” I muttered. As I stood up, she held my hand and shook her head.“Okay. How’ve you been? Are you doing fine or should I come and take you out of that house?”She said nothing, just stared at me with an unreadable expression.“Ma.” I kept my voice gentle.” Why won’t you talk to me, are