Chapter 52 : Proposal

Adaora went to her bedroom she removed her sun hat threw it on the bed and proceeded to have a nice long bubble bath, while she was in the bath tub she thought to herself wow the world is so beautiful, she had jetset a couple of times but it was just for parties she thought out loud and said "i should do this more often" she then got out of the bath tub.

Meanwhile Ibinabo was in the city she was Tonye's younger sister, she was just as spoilt as Adaora, she arrived at her brother's downtown condo, she got in the elevator and pressed the penthouse house suit, when she arrived Tonye was in shower she decided to surprise him, when he got out of the shower he put a towel around his waist, he then proceeded to the sitting room, Ibinabo came out of no were and said "Boo".

Tonye was so startled he almost fell to the floor, he was really not in any mood, he said while turning on the Tv "little sis what are you doing here" Ibinabo hopped on the expensive couch and said "i just got back from London fashionweek and i decided to come surprise my favourite person in the world".

Tonye laughed so hard and said "really i am now your favourite person in the world what are you really doing here sis" Ibinabo was definitely not there for a courtesy visit, she heard about Adaora and she wanted to meet her.

Chapter 48 : Court Case

After nine months of careful investigation with Isabella's help they were able to make a lot of arrests of all the members of the elite pact, some people were surprised to see the sons and daughters of top men and women in the country even some top officials being arraigned in court in handcuffs waiting to here their faith from the judge preceding the case.

The judge gave most of them life imprisonment for their gruesome acts but Chidi on the other hand was given one year community service with probation every one was shocked at what the judge had said they all whispered "but he was the one bringing the girls he was an active member".

Earlier Chidi had already being given a plea deal in front of the Judge and his parents that he would further corporate with the cops and discontinue his bad ways including his escort service, Chidi nodded his head in agreement, his lawyer said "that's a good deal and you would be monitored closely to make sure you adhere to these instructions okay" Chidi was so quiet he put his head on the desk and began to cry, his mother said to him "is okay my son" but his father was not having it "he said woman would you leave him to cry he brought shame and disgrace to the family name leave him" with that they took Chidi home.

Meanwhile Mike and Isabella got married and they lived together as one happy family.

Chapter 51 : Let's Get Married

They were finally back to their country and in their city, on the long drive to the mansion Adaora looked at Tonye and smiled, Tonye smiled back and faced the road he said "Adaora why are you smiling" she said "did you mean what you said at the hotel" Tonye looked at her and said "yes i meant every word or do you not want to marry me" Adaora immediately said "yes i do but i would like a very extravagant proposal from you" they both looked at each other and laughed.

When they arrived the mansion Tonye opened the door for Adaora he was such a gentleman he said "my lady we are here" he held Adaora's hand while she stepped out of the car, the moment they both entered the mansion the maids came to welcome her.

It was the longest Adaora had being away from home the maids all said "welcome ma" Adaora replied "yes thank you, go and get my luggages from the car" the maids hurriedly went to do so, while they getting the luggages from the car Adaora turned to Tonye looked into his eyes while biting her lips and said "can we go to my bedroom" Tonye smiled and said "i would love too but i have to be somewhere right now" Adaora pulled him closer and said "why baby i want you" Tonye kissed her on the lips and headed straight to his car.

Chapter 47 : Got Them

Isabella and the cops sent a location that was far away from the hotel, Isabella wore a wire under her dress and a tiny ear piece in her ear one of the gold buttons on her dress had a GPS tracker so when the elite pact took her they would be able to find her.

They arrived at the location, Isabella was so scared she got down from the car, a few minutes later a car arrived to pick up, she got into the car, the car drove for an hour deep into the woods then finally arrived a house the car stopped two men walked towards the car opened the door and dragged Isabella to the ground.

When they got into the house Isabella saw Chidi and Jeffery sitting down on a chair laughing they both shared a bottle of whiskey, the men brought a chair for Isabella and said "c'mon sit down stupid girl" Isabella sat down then Jeffrey approached Isabella with a pistol in his hand and said "you thought you could run away from us you this foolish girl i would deal with you with that he slapped Isabella on the face.

He was about to shoot her, then the cops came in and said "drop that pistol now" Jeffrey did as he was told and said "do you know who i am" they were all being handcuffed apart from Isabella, Chidi was quite as he was being handcuffed and take away, one of the cops said to Jeffrey "we do not care who you are take him away".

Chapter 50 : We Are Back

Choi and Joanne were planning their next move they were either going to try to abduct Adaora again or hold everyone at the mansion captive, it was a not so easy plan especially when the mansion was heavily guarded by highly trained security men.

Meanwhile Adaora and Tonye were having the time of their lives from one country to another in his private jet Adaora would look at Tonye's amazing designs while texting on her phone and say "wow i like it" and go back to texting on her vertu phone.

Adaora loved traveling with Tonye they stayed in the worlds most expensive hotels, dinned in the most expensive resturants and went luxury shopping. Their last stop before heading back home was Canada, Adaora had never being to Canada but she fell in love with the country when she arrived, Tonye said "i knew you would love it here" they travelled during the winter months when it was so cold. 

Adaora did not like the cold though because she had to wear these expensive winter jackets Tonye got for her over her expensive dresses, Tonye would say "you need to be warm out here you do not want to catch a cold and get sick" Adaora would look so annoyed but he was right, while they were in their hotel room Tonye said to Adaora "let's get married" Adaora was surprised she said "is that a proposal".

Chapter 46 : Changed Man

Isabella was able to get Chidi's number through her sim card, she put in an untraceable phone and then she dialed the number it rang a few times before Chidi picked it up he said "hello who am i on the line with" Isabella was hesitant at first then she said "hello Chidi is me Isabella" Chidi laughed a bit and then said "Isabella its being a while how are you".

Isabella said "i am fine is just that i need money" Chidi then said "you need money how is that my problem".

Isabella looked at the cops, they told her to keep talking Isabella said "i am currently in Morocco at the moment a bit stranded i was wondering if you could hook me up with one of your rich friends so i" Chidi interrupted her and said "hmm but i don't do those kind of things anymore am a changed man" Isabella was confused she then said "Chidi please for old time sake" chidi thought about it for a bit and said "okay let me help your life send me your current location in Morocco and i would send a car to you" Isabella said "okay i would do that" the moment Chidi hung up the call, he placed another call to Jeffrey and said "i have got her i would send you her location" Jeffrey said "okay that's good".

Chapter 49 : Travel The World

Adaora was at the condo's lobby giving Tonye a kiss when her driver arrived she said "baby so when are we leaving" Tonye looked into her eyes and said "is tomorrow too early" slowly biting his lips, Adaora pulled him slowly while holding his hand and said "i would pack a few things then, and meet you at the private airport" Tonye replied "i would be in the jet waiting for you eh my woman". 

Adaora's driver opened the back seat door Adaora got in car while smiling at Tonye, on the drive home Adaora could not stop thinking about the night she had with Tonye he was really great in bed, but she also dreaded going back to the mansion.

When they arrived at the mansion Adaora quickly grabbed her small bag and went in to pack a big luggage, she was going to be away for six months with Tonye she needed to pack nice things, so she pressed the telecom and said "come and help me pack" to one of the maids the maid replied "yes ma" 

The maid went to Adaora's bedroom as quickly as she could when she got there Adaora said "start with the shoes and sun hats" the maid replied "yes ma, should i also remove the price tags from the hats" Adaora replied "yes of cause".

Chapter 45 : Even You

When the cops arrived Mike let them in and Isabella told them everything, one of the cops said "have you being in contact with any journalist" Isabella said "yes i spoke to her about two weeks ago we had lunch at a restaurant her name is Ming" one of the police officers said "Ming she's not a journalist she works for British intelligence or worked for, she was actually fired three years ago for misconduct so they say but am sure its the people high up who fired her for digging in to much into the elite pact. Isabella screamed "they are going to harm me no wonder they made me sign a paper at the party" the same cop said "what paper did they make you sign"

Isabella told them how she signed a paper before she and Chidi were allowed to go into the party, the same cop asked Isabella who Chidi was, Isabella told them and how he misled her into signing the paper.

The cop said to Isabella "you have to corporate with us, you are still in contact with that Chidi man and listen you would tell him you are trouble so he can come to Morocco and then we nail him and the elite pact together okay" Isabella then said "i have really not being in contact with Chidi for over two years now he might" she was interrupted by the cop who said "call him and tell him anything we need to nail him". Isabella nodded her head in agreement.

Chapter 48 : Globetrotter

Tonye looked into Adaora's eyes and said "i love you so much" Adaora replied "i love you too" Tonye had a masters degree in design and he did some design projects to keep busy he then suggested to Adaora that she come with him on his recent trips Adaora replied "why" Tonye replied "so you can see the world my love, not from a jetsetter's perspective but from a design perspective" Adaora kissed him on the lips they went into the bedroom and made sweet love that night.

Adaora woke up the next morning with smiles on her face, she went into the bathroom to brush her teeth and then went to meet Tonye at the dinning table Tonye saw her and smiled he said "my love breakfast is served" Adaora looked at the perfectly plated meal and said "you did not prepare this, did you" Tonye replied "no i did not the chef did" Adaora started laughing she said "what i knew it you can't cook".

Tonye looked at her and said "can you" Adaora then  quietly sat down for breakfast they had a little chat Adaora put a grape in her mouth chewed and said "i am going to come with you on your trips i thought about it i mean why not" Tonye was so happy "so your ready to live this city and go on a six month design trip with me" Adaora nodded her head and said "yes" Tonye tickled her in a playful way, he was excited.

 

Chapter 44 : On The Run

Isabella sat down on her first class seat and put on her seat belt, the man be side her kept staring at her Isabella was so scared so she closed the door to her seat, it was a seven hour flight but to Isabella it felt like eternity, when they eventually arrived Morocco, Isabella got down from the aircraft and proceeded to get her bag.

when she got their that same man was obviously still following her and he was making it obvious that he was staring at her, Isabella was so scared she saw her bag quickly grabbed it and went outside the Moroccan airport to hail a taxi, she got into the taxi and headed straight to Mike's hotel, when they arrived she called Mike, Mike told the hotel front desk to give her a key card to his hotel room which they did. 

Isabella was so glad to see Mike she hugged him and broke out in tears, Mike said to her "the people after you are called the elite pact and they would not stop until they find you" Isabella was even more scared she then said "what do we do now" Mike said "you just have to stay here i have contacted the cops they would be here shortly" Isabella cried her eyes out she said "what about if they have the cops on their pay roll i don't want them to harm me".

Chapter 47 : Let's Travel

Adaora was so angry she went to her room, packed an overnight bag and headed straight to her car, her father saw her carrying a small bag and asked "were are you going to young lady" she walked past her father and said "don't wait up dad" with that she called her driver and they were on their way to Tonye's downtown condo.

When they arrived the condo she said to her driver "you can leave now i would call you tomorrow and you better come early" he driver replied "yes ma" she then proceeded to the condo's lobby and gave Tonye a call he answered and said "hey my love just press the penthouse suit i would let you in".

Adaora did so but she was not expecting what she saw next when she arrived the penthouse the elevator doors opened, she was amazed she saw rose petals carefully scattered on the floor and a candle light dinner, was Tonye going to propose she thought to herself, Tonye then walked towards her and said "hey dear i missed you" he gave her a kiss on the cheek, and then ushered her to the candle light dinner table.

They laughed and talked for two hours, then Adaora asked "why did you do all this" Tonye jokingly said "so i can get you into bed" Adaora had a serious look on her face Tonye immediately said "am just joking ah your too serious" with a smile on his face.

Chapter 43 : Flight Delayed

Isabella got into the airport and proceeded to check in her bag, while she was doing that there was an announcement that all flights to Morocco would be delayed, Isabella almost tripped to ground, some one touched her, she was startled and the woman said "your shoe lace is untied" Isabella looked at her sneakers and bent down to tie her shoe lace.

When she was done, she quickly went to the the vip Airport lounge she thought she would be safe their, she showed them her boarding pass and they allowed her in, when she sat down, she was still not relieved, this people watching her might be in here, so she thought, an hour went by, then the flight to Morocco arrived.

They called for boarding and Isabella so frightened as she was proceeded to board the flight, while they were boarding she saw Lauren, Lauren walked up to her and said "long time no see you are going to Morocco too" Isabella was surprised to see Lauren what are the odds she thought to herself, Isabella said "yes i am in a hurry" Lauren smiled and said "aren't we all in a hurry" with that Lauren walked to her seat on the flight. Isabella wondered why Lauren would say that and why she was on the same flight as she, was she also trailing her.

Chapter 46 : The Firm

Adaora's grandfather was not surprised at all he said "how were you able to keep the diamond mining firm a secret from me, that's my daughter i" he was then interrupted by Adaora's father who said "excuse me sir with all due respect that is not the issue here she has an illegitimate daughter some were and you are talking about a firm" Adaora's grandfather spoke "and so what".

Adaora's grandfather turned to Adaora's mother and said "i thought i told you to abort that child years back now see it what does she want money" it was so tensed that Adaora's mother yelled "i could not abort my own child i left her with a woman whom i thought would care for her, and you know what the diamond mining firm in South Africa is technically illegal" Adaora's grandfather yelled "what this girl" with that Adaora's mother walked out of the dinner table.

Adaora stood up dropped her table napkin and said "there goes dinner we should do this more often" she then left the dinner table also, Kenny and his father followed her, Adaora's grandfather placed his hand on his forehead in thoughts, Peggy his young wife still in shock said "what is going on" Adaora's grandfather replied "can't you see for yourself".

Chapter 42 : Present Day

Two years went by Mike and Isabella were still together, Mike went on a work trip to Morocco, Isabella was at a fancy resturant having lunch when two men walked up to her, one of the men said "can we seat" Isabella was so scared for once in her life, she said "no you can't please seat some were else" one of the men then said "we are not asking" with that they both sat down on the chairs.

one of them said "we have being watching you and that pretty journalist for a while now and we think its time for you to pay" with that Isabella quickly got up from her chair and left the restaurant in a hurry.

While she was driving so fast she called Mike, Mike picked up the call, Isabella said "baby they are after me, Mike said "sweetheart calm down who is after you" Isabella then said "they want to harm me" Mike then said "Isabella you are not making sense you know what come and meet me in Morocco i would keep you safe" Isabella said "okay i would" with that she hung up the call.

Isabella decided to fly commercial but unknown to her the Elite pact had connections every were even at the airport, the traffic on the road was to much so she decided to pack her car and walk to the airport, she then called the driver and said "i packed the car at the airport road come and pick it up" the driver said "yes madam" Isabella walked so fast she almost started running but she did not want to draw any attention to herself so she stopped and just walked fast enough to get to the airport entrance.

Chapter 45 : Dinner Table

It was a nice evening and dinner was being served at the mansion the huge dinning table was set with a variety of delicacies to choose from, one of the maids set down a big bowl of salad served in a crystal bowl, surprisingly everyone was home for dinner even Adaora's grandfather's young wife was present.

They began eating Adaora's mother spoke "its nice to have everyone at the dinner table for once" Kenny gave her a surprising stare and said "what do you mean mom" facing her meal his mother replied "we should do this more often don't you think so Adaora" Adaora was also surprised but she kept her cool she said "yes mommy dearest" while fiddling with her meal, her mother said "i have something i would like to share with everyone", everyone including Peggy Adaora's grandfather's young wife lifted their heads up from their gold mosaic plates waiting to hear what she had to say.

Tears came rolling down Adaora's mother's eyes her husband was shocked he dropped his fork and he said "what is it again" Adaora's grandfather rudely interrupted him and said "would you let her speak" Adaora's mother spoke "i have a daughter aside Adaora which none of you know about and a pure  diamond mining firm in South Africa" they were all shocked aside Adaora and her grandfather.

Chapter 41 : You Have What

Isabella arrived her new duplex with her other things she got down from the car and proceeded to enter the duplex she was so amazed, so this is all mine she thought to herself, She saw Mike at the seating room and said "come and show me the bedroom" Mike smiled and said "but i already did" Isabella said "come and show me again" with that they went to the bedroom.

Isabella locked the door and slowly took of her clothes, Mike then looked at her and said "we can't do this" Isabella shamefully put her clothes back on and said "why Mike but we like each other" Mike then said "i have Hiv" Isabella looked at him and said "you have what Mike" Mike then said "Hiv".

Isabella sat on the floor of the bedroom Mike came towards Isabella she said in anger "please don't touch me" Mike sat on the bed he then said "i contacted it from my ex girlfriend she was so loose with men" Isabella said "and you were going to tell me this when" Mike interrupted her and said "okay am sorry but that is why i did not want to have sex with you".

Isabella wiped her eyes and thought of all she could loose if she walked out, but she was also in love with Mike, she then moved closer to Mike held him and said "its okay let's go have lunch i am okay with it" Mike was surprised he said "are you sure" she kissed him on the lips and said "its going to be hard not to have sex with a fine man like you" they both laughed and went to have lunch at the beautiful dinning table.

Chapter 44 : My Own Share

Choi grew up in Australia, he was from a very wealthy family but was disowned by his parents some years ago for a drunken driving incident, any time he remembers the incident that led to him being broke with nothing he would cry so much, he really needed the money from Joanne and he was going to get it or else he would go to the cops with their evil plans.

Adaora's mother decided to tell Adaora about her long lost daughter, Adaora and her mother had not said a word to each other after the welcome home party which was a few days back, so Adaora's mother pressed the telecom in her room and asked one of the maids to call Adaora, the maid said on the telecom "yes ma i would do that right away".

The maid went to Adaora's bedroom knocked slightly on the door but there was no answer so she opened the door Adaora was not there, the maid left the room, closed the door and proceeded to the master bedroom, the maid knocked once again Adaora's mother said "come in" the maid entered and said "she is not in her room ma, i think she stepped out" Adaora's mother waved her hand and told the maid to go the maid left.

Adaora's mother decided to call her on her mobile phone but Adaora was not picking her call, Adaora's mother left a message which said "i would like to tell you everything you need to know come home early" with that she put her mobile phone on the bedside table.

Chapter 40 : Controversial

Isabella ignored them, she did not want anything to ruin her mood, so she went into the bedroom to pack her things, Aisha came running towards her and said "Isabella am sorry i don't know what came over me" Isabella said while packing her things "its okay i was going to tell you am moving out but you are clearly busy". 

Aisha then said "moving to were Isabella i said i was sorry moreover he said the both of you are just friends" Isabella then said "look Aisha i just want to tell you Chidi is manipulative" Aisha then said in a calm tone "but i like him his nice to me" Isabella said "Chidi is a bad boy i have told you" with that she picked up her bags and said again "i would give you the address to were i now stay" she hugged Aisha and left.

Chidi approached Aisha and said "what did she tell you and were is she going to with those bags" Aisha was not in the mood any more she said "Chidi please leave i need some time to myself" Chidi was not having it he said "why what did that slut tell you" Aisha then said "she did not tell me anything just leave" Chidi then said "Aisha i like you so much i would do anything for you" and he meant it chidi was in love, Aisha said in anger "just leave i don't want anything with you" with that Chidi left he was so upset.

Chapter 43 : Settlement

Before Kenny left his mother's master bedroom he looked at her with a smile on his face and said "i hope you would not be attending that annual gala filled with unhappy women" his mother smiled and threw a pillow at him, she said "go away you naughty boy" Kenny was so happy to see a smile on his mother's beautiful face he said "okay okay" he closed the door quietly and left to go see Belinda.

Choi the stranger who tackled Samantha at Adaora's welcome home party was being questioned by the police at their headquarters they were clearly not impressed by his heroic behaviour at the party one of the cops said "why play the hero what if you got shot by that woman" Choi replied with arrogance "i hardly think so i went from behind moreover she was" he was interrupted by another cop "moreover she was what, please leave here and don't do that again".

A few moments after they let Choi go he headed to Joanne's hiding place, he stormed in and said "i need my balance now" Joanne refused to give him the balance of his money instead she said "what balance you were meant to follow her every were not play the hero at her party" with that Choi left in anger and banged the door behind him.

Chapter 39 : Three Cars

Mike then said "i have one more surprise for you" he picked up his phone and made a call, a few minutes later three continental prado Suv in different colours drove into the drive way, Isabella looked at Mike, Mike then said "you don't have to pick one they are all yours" Isabella screamed again and almost fell to the ground she was so excited she said "Mike you are the best" Mike then led the way into the duplex.

He showed Isabella around the duplex and said to her "are you moving in now or" Isabella nicely interrupted him and said "yes i am moving in now can i go get the rest of my stuff from Aisha's place" Mike said to her "yes you can on one condition" Isabella looked at him and said "what Mike" Mike then said "you take one of your new cars" Isabella jumped in excitement again and said "okay don't leave i mean i would soon be back" she got into one of her cars and the driver drove away.

When they arrived Aisha's place, Isabella wondered how she was going to tell Aisha about her moving into a new duplex, she can move in with me she thought to herself, Isabella opened the door to her surprise she Aisha and Chidi Kissing.