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Lucia's Dilemma with Billionaire Husband

Lucia finally marries her long-time crush, the reclusive billionaire Teddy Douglas. However, her joy vanishes when her cold, misanthropic husband demands total isolation immediately after their wedding. Their strained dynamic shifts after a drunken night leads to a secret pregnancy, prompting Teddy to threaten Lucia to ensure her silence. When a dark conspiracy targets their unborn children, the couple must unite against the looming danger.
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Chapter 2

Lucia stood motionless for a few minutes. She couldn't believe Larry could shoot the door after her.

She started knocking at the door calling Larry. This is what she doesn't like doing, but seeing Larry is a must for her.

She noticed someone was tapping her back and she turned around.

"Your knock is disturbing the peace of others." The secretary informed her.

Lucia quietly moved to her chair. It was an embarrassment to her. She is the managing director of her father's company and she has been doing great, even better than most men.

"I am Johnson, I met you at a party about a year ago. We were sitting closer and shared a lot of ideas." The same man she couldn't shake came back to her.

Lucia noticed that the best she could do was to respond to him since Larry wasn't ready for her

"I didn't know I had met you. I am such a busy person, and I see a lot of faces. Pardon me."

Her apologies were accepted by Johnson. She is a manipulator, she goes for what she wants and gets it.

Rather than Johnson being angry following the way she had ignored him earlier, Lucia's smiles and words brought a new look to his face.

"Why are you here Johnson? What do you do?" Lucia asked

I am a marketer and I came to pick up some cheques following the items I supplied to the company.

She got interested and demanded his card. His company could be of help since it is a manufacturing company and they could get things directly from them at a cheaper rate

Larry came out and requested that we see him in his office. Lucia was reluctant to go. She has developed a cold for Larry.

She had no option but to go. She stood up and had a handshake with Johnson, thanked him for the good time

"What was the meaning of that insensitivity and drama that happened?" Lucia scolded Larry as she opened the door.

Her upset made her not even close the door. The secretary quickly rushed and closed it to avoid her loud voice echoing.

"You must have to respect me and everyone. I called you to inform you of my coming; you never objected to it. Knowing where I am coming from yet you ignored me." Yelled at Larry again.

Both of them are managing directors of their companies. They need each other to move the companies forward therefore, Larry wouldn't like to shout back at her

"The reason why I refused you. I hate the way you treat people."

She said and sat down. That word was heavy for Larry.

"Must you always remind me that you turned down my proposal to get married to you. I hate it whenever you say it. You have to stop it " Larry spoke angrily.

They have a way of settling their differences. She held his hand and gave him a peg. That was it.

They moved down to business. The contract files were presented to Lucia. The money her company will make wouldn't be enough but it is something.

Lucia is eyeing a mega contract from the Lemon Group. Only those who have the link can get it. Her connection doesn't work.

While she finished signing, Larry did his. He apologized to Lucia for locking her out. It wasn't intentional because he needed to be alone and sort things out.

They started exchanging pleasantries as they moved together to the company's canteen for the launch

"Who is now on the line, have you been talking?"

Lucia knew where he was going. She pretended not to hear that.

"Let's get to the canteen fast, I am hungry and need food to eat."

Larry smiled, holding her hand as they walked to the executive room.

The waitress came fast and they placed their orders. They got them the food, and they are satisfied.

"Following the question you asked me. Are you with anyone now? As for me, I am available but not for every man."

"So you heard me and acted like you didn't. You will get my response since you finally responded to me. I am still searching."

Immediately, Lucia's phone rang; it was her mother. She has closed a deal, so she can have her time.

"Yes, Mum, I will be coming to see you and Dad. I am a bit far."

"You are keeping us waiting, you must be here today and never fail. Your father is getting upset but I have asked him to calm down." Her mother stated.

"That must be your mother. What could that be? I hope all are in good health." Larry asked.

"You once told me your father is diabetic and hypertensive. How is he doing currently?"

"They are all doing great. Thank you for your concern. I really appreciate it. I know you love my parents." Lucia said.

"And their daughter too, most importantly." Lucia smiled.

She knows that Larry loves her and wants to marry her but that wouldn't be possible. She knows what she wants.

Larry isn't bad but came from a polygamous family. Lucia isn't ok with that. She likes her space and doesn't want anyone to come between.

She had once been to Larry's family's house during one of his father's birthday celebrations.

Lucia ran out of their compound following a fracas between them. Larry's mother is the second wife, his father married three.

She requested that he see her off to her car, and Larry gladly accepted.

He told her that he wants the supply to commence within two weeks.

Lucia didn't object to that. She promised that they would deliver on time. She is very good at business relationships.

When they got her car, Johnson came closer to greet them.

"I have gotten the cheques, sir. Nice doing business with you. I am about to go and I will be back in two weeks." He said to Larry.

"Did you come with your car?"

Larry asked but he didn't.

He begged Lucia to allow him to join her since they are going in the same direction.

"He is a gentleman, he will not be a problem to you. I know you are a rush driver but he can drive better than you do."

Lucia didn't object to that. Moreover, she needs someone to keep her company, and they could discuss business along the way.

Her phone rang, she thought it was her mother and she refused to pick up. It ran again and they asked her to look at who was calling.

That was her company security line calling. She picked up the call, and a voice echoed.

"Part of our company is on fire madam."

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