Chapter 32—A piece of advice and new ally

" Perhaps you're having a hard time with the situation we're going to be in, William. I can't blame you for the things that are bothering you. But, I'm ready to tell the public that we're getting married soon," Victoria told him as they walked out of the corridor together, where they were in the hotel. They were followed by her head security along with three bulky guardians.

" No—not so fast, Victoria. I'm just worried about the privacy of my children," he reprimanded. She paused and looked at him intently before flashing her dashing yet deadly smile.

" There privacy will be ruined, that's what you should have thought before you agreed to marry me," she sanely replied.

" We both don't want to get married, we've both been forced, haven't we?" He mumbled.

She softly let out her sexy laugh.

" You were only forced because of your evil mother, but you also agreed to marry me because of Lilian. Am I right?" She interrogated aptly.

" I've ended our relationship already. For now, I'd rather just push her to marry Wyndell than Demetri. In the first place, I'm the one who ruined their love story," he said sadly.

Victoria genuinely smiled at him.

He's worried about the next thing that will happen to his children, when after he married Victoria.

" I don't want them to be involved in a whirlwind—toxic industry of business and showbiz at the same time," he worriedly stated.

" You forgot to mention Politics, William. Remember...my dad is a politician," she added. He agreed.

" Those are the things we can't avoid. I'm an international model, my dad is a politician and you're a businessman and film director. Those factors make the media get hooked on our far-famed existence. Inevitably, your children's names will be involved in our troublous connection, "she proceeded and continued walking as he followed.

" I'm furthermore thinking about Lilian. Her name will be involved especially she's the mother of my two daughters. What if the two find out that their mother is still alive? What should I answer to them? Should I lie to them again?" he answered in a wheel-mind state.

" Why did you tell them that their mother has died? You're the one who killed Lilian in their minds, so that's your mistake."

" I did it so that they wouldn't have a hard time forgetting their mom," he replied.

" So, did it help a lot?" she asked then.

" Maybe, it helped...but in our situation going to happen, your children will learn your secret. They will think, that their father is a liar. What would you do if they asked you to get them along with their mom?" she idly questioned. William halted.

" You’re selfish, William” she commented in addition. He looked at her in a puzzled manner.

" If you had just given Lilian the custody of your children, you might not have a problem," she said in a resolute statement.

" It's not that easy, Victoria. They're still my children. I need them. I don't want them away on my side!" he reacted.

" I know...and don't ever think that I don't care about children. Do you think that only your children will be your problem William?" she questioned.

He was suddenly stunned. He's sure that Lilian won't give up to get his children especially if she finds out that he will marry another woman.

" Your ex-wife has been silent for a long time but don't be sure that she will just sit in her chair and watch your successful life with your new life with me. You can't be guaranteed that everything will be fine after our matrimony," she said seriously.

" Before you marry me, fix the problem that could be an obstacle. It's hard to swim in the ocean while bangled with massive luggage," she continued with notable advice.

" By the way, if you plan to refuse to marry me. I will not hesitate to choose Demetri instead of you," she added when they halted in front of a black limousine.

He was surprised by what she said. Demetri will be going the next Nelson Bache if he marries Victoria. He will lose everything if Demetri obtains the underground top position.

He stared blankly at Victoria's face before the window finally closed.

Why did she choose Demetri out of all her choices to marry other than me?

What does Victoria want to prove against me?

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Lilian's mind spacing out. She was on the corner, outside the restaurant while waiting for the rain to stop. She's waiting for a taxi to go home. Demetri seems too busy with his business trip even a text or chat from him never wakes up her phone.

There's a black limousine that comes and halted on the viewpoint where she was standing. The driver came out holding a black umbrella. Aduke opens the window and looks at her with a genuine smile.

" Get in! I'll accompany you go home," he persuades.

She thought first. Although she was uncertain, she agreed to his offer. There were no more passing taxi cars so she was forcing herself to get inside the limousine.

" Where's your boyfriend?" He began the conversation. She was slightly surprised by his question.

" H-He's out of the country," she answered.

" I know a lot about your background," he continued. Lilian forced a smile. Her hands went cold and sweaty.

"Your face really familiar that night we met and got stuck me interest to getting know you more. Then, I find out that you're William's ex-wife. Am I right? " he continued while smiling. She nodded hesitantly.

" Don't get afraid, I'm not going to harm you, " he jokingly added.

" William getting married to my niece, are you not going to do something about it?" He interestingly questioned to break the silence.

She looked at him in a bit of tremor, pain, and feel dismayed. She kept the face of William that time, propelling her to choose Wyndell instead of Demetri. She was wounded even he professed to sacrifice his love towards her, it wasn't enough to aid the pain she feels inside.

She can't deny the love rooted inside her heart to William. She didn't even know why William always torturing her. If he got married to someone else, she would rather carry out her plan. She needs to take Lutos and Rose away from him.

Focusing her aim to get her daughters is much important than enduring pain to be alone and get lame, hoping to be happy of having a complete family.

" Who will he marry?" She asked him.

" Victoria," he shortly answered. She gaped. Her sister could be the next wife of William? Wth.

She turned her hand into a fist. He just using her sister to get out of the mess of his mother's filthy debts. Demetri told her everything about William's mom's possible plan to slink off her filthy and selfish aim.

He was stunned at the thought when he noticed the handkerchief unfolded from Aduke. He stared at her while showing his comfort smile. While smiling, she reached for the handkerchief and wiped the tears from her cheeks.

" Much better not to trust anybody else, Lilian. You should need to use your senses or else you'll be going ruin again," he deeply advised.

" Thank you," she released sincere gratitude to him.

When she got out of the limousine, she hesitantly waved her hands to Aduke. He silently nodded and closed the window. Lilian looked at the white hanky, and there a white piece of paper lightly fell on the floor. She picked it up and read the note.

' If you need help, call me.'