Dangerous Desires Novel

39 Truth And Desperation

Luke.

I couldn’t believe my luck. Tia must have made a strong impression on Bart for him to snoop around for her sake. I have known Bart since I was twelve, and Bart has never spied on anyone.

We exited the room, and Bårt told me he had sent two people to work for us on the ‘holiday’ home. He said they lived on the same street with us, and they were a couple. I was happy with his choice of staff, and I thanked him. The last thing I wanted was a young maid that would like to try her luck with me or a young man that would do the same with Tia. My wife and I needed peace, which was why we were moving I thanked Bart and left the room to continue packing. Bart knew Tia and I were moving, but we were going on vacation to the rest of the house. It would not be a crime to take an extended break and maybe show up after the birth of Elisabeth’s child. I knew if I did that, my father would become suspicious, so Tia and I decided we would spend one week in the mansion every month, which would qualify us as living there. Tia had finished packing her essentials when I returned to the room. She looked at me curiously.

“Elisabeth is back?” she asked, and I shook my head. I saw the relief on her face. The whole Elisabeth issue was taking a toll on her. I could see

it even if she was trying to hide it and pretend she was okay. It was clear she was afraid that I might get back with Elisabeth and keep her as a mistress. I did not know how else to prove my love and fidelity to her. I just hoped that our time in the new house would take away our worries. My worries about her getting with Caleb and her concerns about me getting back with Lisa. I went to meet her on the couch and held her.

nodded and smiled with a ‘you too’ expression on

and kissed me sweetly on the lips. It was demanding, hungry, wanting and reassuring. Out

she

to Stacy anymore, not after what Stacy tried to do to her. “That is a lot of packing for a vacation, Stacy said, observing the bags. I wanted to tell her to mind her business, but it would be no use because I knew she

woman was serious, and her little niece stood behind her, smiling at me. She was giving me looks that spoke volumes. The girl was just in over her head. All this because of money? Monica had the wrong mentor. “I am not managing Moon’s money, Stacy,”I corrected her, “My mother’s money is not Moon’s money. You need something, go to your mate for it. I am sure father still has some businesses solely in his name that he is running that have nothing to do with Diamond corp. Besides, you should still have a lot of money. After all, you and Miles have been stealing from Diamond corp for a while now,” I said, and she opened her eyes, surprised. “I never stole a dime; he gave me money to help him with some things, like his bids and so on. I earned that money,” She protested. “Yes, you did by helping him defraud the company. Importing substandard goods in wrong quantities. He wasn’t paying you from his pocket. He was defrauding Diamond Corp to pay you,” I said, and a look in her eyes let me know she was clueless on the matter. First, she was surprised, then angry and then she became sad. “Luke, you have to believe me. I wouldn’t have let

help Miles monopolise the contracts so i could get a cut. I did not know he would underperform. I am many things, Luke, but

leave when she called back. “Please, Luke. I really need this money,” she said, sounding desperate. “What have you been doing with all the ones you have been taking? Father still does your shopping for you. I changed your closet the same time I changed Tia’s. You have no business or responsibilities, Stacy. What are you using all that money for?” I said, and she wiped away her tears and held a firm expression, stating she wouldn’t answer my question, so I opted to walk away. “Don’t you dare walk away from me, Luke!” she retorted, and I could not deal with her shit “Take it up with your mate,” I told her, and Tia approached us and touched my arm that had my Key Mark. She knew it was beginning to burn

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I have tried everything I can..” Stacy said, finally swallowing her pride. “Luna Stacy, Are you in trouble?” Tia asked calmly, and the woman looked at her. “Easy for you to ask; you have everything,” she snapped at Tia, and I wondered why she hated my wife so much. “Let’s go,” I told Tia, and we