Penelope is running out of time as she needs to find hefty sum of money for her brother’s surgery. With having no one to help her, she relies solely on her escorting job. One day, her path crosses with Kilian King who needed an escort to a charity ball he is hosting after two years. She discovers his need for a surrogate and leaps at the opportunity. Kilian King has been a widow for two years since his wife died in an accident. He has become cold and detached over the years but a call from the hospital has him searching for a surrogate. What happens when she is offered the opportunity to become a surrogate for a billionaire? She has no choice but to sign the agreement to save her dying brother There will be personality clashes and sparks when Penelope and Killian meet. Will sparks fly as they are confined to be in each others company?
View More“Thank you, Ms. B.” Bethany chirped sweetly in appreciation. Ms. B simply gave a node and excused herself from their midst.The tension at the area didn’t go unnoticed by her.Killian sat at the head of the table with Bethany sitting right next to him in a sheer lacy outfit that left nothing to imagination. She pulled her hair into a ponytail, showing off her slender neck with a diamond neckpiece.Vivian had been instructed to stay put in the room even though she longed to join them for dinner.“I am so glad that you could join us tonight.” Bethany spoke, cutting through the air. Killian had looked away from his plate. Same as Penelope who looked at anything but the two people sitting opposite her. She had ensured to seat far away from them purposely.“Glad to be invited.” She said, not sparing her a glance.“Baby, I am so glad you hired her so you have live on with a piece of me.” Bethany spoke sweetly, “You are so sweet for that.”Penelope heard a loud smooching sound but didn’t bot
Penelope had just finished taking her bath and straightening her hair. She heard some knocks on the door. She walked towards the door and opened it.If she remembered right, her name was Pamela.It was one of the maids she had seen around the manor.“Morning, Ms. Winters. Your presence has been summoned by Mrs. King.” Pamela delivered the message from Bethany. She had been chosen by Bethany by herself. She intended to serve her to her best abilities since she was the true woman of the manor.Penelope raised her brow skeptically, “Uh… Why?”“You will find out from her, ma’am.” Pamela retorted.Penelope’s suspicion grew. Why would she want to see her? She had ensured that she didn’t leave her room unless to take a walk in the garden or visit fur ball. Not even once had she crossed paths with either Killian or Bethany. But Vivian had made it her mission to follow her almost everywhere.“All right. Give me a minute.” She informed Pamela. Penelope changed into a pair of black shorts and a
“Ahhhhhh!!!” Bethany screamed after she returned from her therapy session with Doctor Payne. Her appointment had been fixed on the first day of the weekday. She furiously slammed the door hard. The woman didn’t fail to grill to talk about the trauma she experienced in the custody of her supposed abductors. “Can you believe her?” She continued to vent out in her room. Vivian groaned out from her sleep, “What? Who?” She held a hand to her head which throbbed in pain. “That insufferable woman. I bet she must be amused right now.” She paced in the room back and forth. “Will you calm down? You are making me dizzy.” She complained while trying to keep her eyes open. “Don’t tell me to calm down!” She lashed out at her mother. “What were you even doing? Sleeping? When we have a mission to accomplish in this house?” Her eyes blazed with fury. She walked towards a flower pot in the corner of her room to pick it up. She aimed it right at the top of her mother’s head. The pot crashed behind V
“Well, that went well…” Freddy spoke on their way back to his apartment. He was behind the wheels. His intention was to diffuse the air and break the silence that had long been drawn since they left the Villa.Francine sighed, “Right…. Anyway, I am sorry you had to witness all of that.” She spoke quietly.“Drama can’t be avoided when it comes to families. I think the good part is that we have your grandfather’s blessing from now on.” Freddy said, trying to cheer her up.Francine gave a nod, “True. I still can’t decipher what made him change his mind.” She expressed her suspicions.“No need worrying about that anymore. Should we get dinner?” He asked with the aim of stirring her thoughts away from her suspicions.“Yes… Pleeeasse… I am starving right now.” She agreed. Her stomach growled ferociously at that moment, making the both of them laugh out loud in the car.***Killian sat in his chair in the study. He dialed Detective Boyle’s number but the call never connected. He had been MIA
“I can’t believe that you came back.” She sneered, staring her down like filth. “You live up to your true nature, a homewrecker.” She spat, getting in Penelope’s face. “At least, have some shame and leave the couples alone.”Penelope resisted the urge to roll her eyes.She had been in the position numerous times to have developed some thick skin against people like her. So, she tried to sidestep her but Vivian was determined. She moved to block her path.Vivian became agitated. “Are you mute? Or deaf? I know you can hear me!” She shouted at her.Penelope was still unaffected. Her lack of response irked Vivian to no end.Penelope became tired of her antics. “Mrs. Thompson, I have had a very long week. Can I just go into my room?”“The mute speaks after all.” Vivian mocked. “You have no place here… Not in my daughter’s house.”Penelope retorted, “Take that up with Killian! I want no part of your trouble that you seem hell bent on causing.” She bumped into Vivian’s shoulder and marched t
"Hey... I can give you a ride home, you know." Nathan offered again.Penelope shook her head, "You have done enough. I can't even ask for more. Thank you, Nathan. I know your work schedule must be hectic, yet you never failed to check up on my every day."Nathan put his hands in his pant pockets and shrugged, "I don't mind doing any of that."."Well, it means a lot to me, Nate." Penelope said to him. "Is it okay to call you Nate?""Sure, Penny." He answered with a smile that displayed his dimples. Nathan was a handsome man. He was as goofy as much as he could be serious when the situation called for it.Nathan assisted her with a few of her bags to the parking lot where Max was waiting for her."Ms. Winters." He quickly stepped out to greet. He could read the sadness etched on her face. It must have been disheartening to be literally abandoned, especially after the arrival of Mrs. King after all these years. He heard the whispers and gossips around the manor.Mr. King hadn't even both
Penelope was kept in the hospital for a couple of days to monitor her health. Not once did Killian showed up to check on her.She would often wake up to Nathan, Freddy, Hailey and Francine next to her. Sometimes, Ms.. B dropped and brought her home cooked meals."You will be spending more days here. Your health stats are really low. I'm placing you on mandatory rest for the next couple of days. Your B. P is a little high which isn't safe for you and your baby." Doctor Humphrey explained, slightly reprimanded her.She only stared into the distance. Melissa sighed and left after getting no response from her. She left instructions for her nurse."Hey..." Francine called when she arrived in her room.Penelope turned her head in her direction to acknowledge her presence."How are you?" She asked.Penelope shrugged, evading the questions and asked another question instead. "When do I get to leave this place?""Uhm... In a couple of days till your health is stable." Francine responded.Penel
Everyone gasped at the horrific news. "That's impossible! She is dead!" A guest exclaimed.Killian looked pissed off. "My wife is dead! I don't entertain any game to interrupt my wedding." He signaled to Lance to take him away. "I swear on my life! She is outside the manor!" The man wailed, looking hopeful for someone anyone to believe him. "She looks sick. Her cloth is drenched in blood.""Are you talking about my daughter?" Vivian asked, approaching the man.Patrick wasn't certain what to make of the scene. His sister couldn't have survived the fatal plane crash even if they had a hard time finding the body.The man gave several nods to affirmed Vivian's question.Killian decided to investigate himself to validate the man's words. Everyone else trailed behind him. When they arrived at the entrance of the manor, they all paused. A frail figure was lying on the ground, barely moving. Killian walked ahead of them to inspect the figure. Some guards encircled around her."What the hel
She kept her gaze on the door to see who came looking for her. The dope opened to reveal Bryan. She squealed out of excitement and ran to hug him. "Bryan!" "Penny! Your makeup!" Francine called after her. "Hey... Buttercup!" Bryan spoke, forcing a smile. "I was not sure if I could come. It is still your big day. Can't miss it for the world. Since... Since dad is not here, I thought I could walk you down the aisle." He explained. "Of course, you are always welcome here. I tried so hard to reach out. You didn't answer any of my calls." She said, playfully punching him on the chest. "Oww..." She yelped, feigning her knuckles in pain. She looked at her brother and saw that he was bulkier on the muscles since the last time that she saw him, "You auditioning for a terminator role or something? You gotta take it easy on your health."Bryan chuckled darkly, "Terminator, huh? Maybe... It could be a thing."Penelope eyed him suspiciously. "I'll be outside waiting for you, Pumpkin." He sai
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