Chapter Twenty Two

Tristan POV

"Boss!!!" The driver suddenly started tapping my laps and I jolted up in shock since I was not expecting his touch and I was lost in thoughts, "I've been calling you for a while now sir. We're at home already" he said and I glanced around and I realized that we're truly at home.

"I was lost in thoughts because of the tiredness from today's work" I said with a smile while he also smiled at me and I patted his shoulder gently before getting down to go meet my queen.

"Lolita!" I called but I was surprised to see her sleeping on the bed with silver lining on her face, dried tears! I suddenly felt angry at myself and her father for hurting her cause I knew too well that he's the one who caused her this pain.

I freshened up and slept beside her pulling her to my body, she stared at my face with her eyes still closed and smiled genuinely and my heart melted with so much peace and joy, before she hugged me back and I patted her hair feeling happy that I made the right choice by forgiving and forgetting everything her father did to my parents when I was just a kid.

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"Hello!" I said on the phone immediately she picked it up.

"Father, you finally remember me. I have always told you that that bitch ain't useful" she chuckled and I smiled wickedly.

"You've always been right and we both know that you're always on point" I praised her.

"Stop it, Victor. You never cease to make me happy whenever you call!" She laughed.

"I need you to come home, daughter. I want you to finish the mission with Tristan, she's trying to act smart and his business is booming more than usual lately, and we both know how much that annoys me" I muttered.

"I thought the rumours I heard about them being married were fake, father. Why won't you invite me to Natalie's wedding?" She whined and I chuckled thinking of how amazing it is that she loves Natalie even though they have never met. I wonder how she'll react if she finds out that they're blood sisters and my new wife is their biological mother.

"Master!" She called, pulling me out from my thoughts.

"You know the rules, young lady! Don't act like that. You can't meet her yet, or how do you want to explain to her that you actually know her?" I asked with a stern voice, getting angry that she's trying to ruin my plans with her emotions.

"I won't meet her as a Darwin, I'll meet her as her husband's first lover" she said with a giggle.

"Smart girl! I'll be expecting you very soon" I muttered and I was about to hang up when I heard wonderful news.

"And yes, I forgot to tell you that Tristan and I met a few weeks before his wedding and we had sex. I'm actually pregnant for my new boyfriend but don't you think that I should lie that he's the father of the pregnancy?" She asked and I was amazed at how smart she is.

I stared in shock, eyes wide with surprise at her boldness. "Are you having a baby?" Do you really think Tristan's child is your new boyfriend's? This is a very bold decision.
"Desperate times call for drastic measures," she replied casually. "I'm sure you can keep my secret."

I sighed and massaged my temples. This was getting difficult. “Okay, I’ll go with you.” “But Darwin, I owe you something.”

“Yes, my love,” she whispered quietly. “I’ll make sure it’s to your benefit.”

I ended the call and immediately thought about the implications of this new information. Darwin had made a dangerous move, and I’d become entangled in their web of lies. But I was dying to know how it would all turn out. At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Liam looked even more attractive than before. “Hey, are you ready to go?” he asked, unaware of the recent drama.

I stopped, wondering if I should tell him about Darwin’s pregnancy and her intention to cheat on her new partner. But I couldn’t continue. Perhaps it was the fear of destroying our developing connection, or perhaps the excitement of being part of Darwin's plan.
"Of course, I'm ready," I replied with a forced smile.
As we walked together, I couldn't help but think about what other secrets Darwin might be hiding, and how determined he was to get his wish.