Blind Billionaire Bride

IDAHO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AT ROBERT MANSION

IN THE STUDY

“Come in.” Frederick Robert said at the sound of a knock on the study door.

David, one of his bodyguards walked in. Frederick studied his expression. It was tight.

“What is it?” Frederick Robert asked.

“Speedy is dead.” David informed him.

A smile formed automatically on Frederick’s lips. Now Speedy was out of the picture and Frederick doesn’t care to know how they killed him. Finally he is gone!

“And the other one?” Frederick asked again.

“I sent the file to Lint Corporation and I already paid the man off.” David responded.

“And are you sure he won’t tell anyone about it?” Frederick looked straight at his bodyguard.

“He won’t spill a word to anyone.” David reassured him.

“How sure are you, David?”

“His family. I threatened to kill them if he exposes the secret to anyone. Sir, be rest assured that he won’t say a word to anyone.” David replied.

“Good.” Frederick toyed with the ball point pen in his right hand.

“Anything else sir?” David asked.

“No. I will call you when I have a plan.” Frederick dismissed him.

“Okay sir.” David bowed before exiting the room.

Frederick played the recording his bodyguard had sent to Ian Bryant. ” I am such a clever man.” A smug smile played on his lips.

“I should probably be a writer. Wow! Look how I changed everything. No one would ever suspect me. And this is enough to make Ian Bryant stay away from Ria Robert without thinking if it was possible for a blind girl to do such a thing. Any man would be more concerned about her being a sex pet to a criminal. Good job, Frederick Robert.” He soliloquized.

“Speedy was dead which means that the past has been buried. Ian Bryant would avoid Ria Robert because he wouldn’t want to lose his whole life. And Ria Robert would be alone! An easy target.” Frederick grinned wickedly at the images of Ria on his old desk.

“I should end this drama as soon as possible. But this time I won’t hire anyone for the job. I will be the one to end Ria Robert.” Frederick concluded as he laughed wickedly.

“Soon. Soon. Ria Robert.” The laughter echoed in the study room.

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CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

AT LINT CORPORATION

Ian shook hands with the two new business associates from India. “It is nice doing business with you, Mr Ian Bryant.” One of the business associates said.

Thank you for trusting my corporation. I promise to deliver the best to your company too.” Ian replied before accompanying them out of the office.

He noticed that Ria wasn’t in Grace office. “My assistant will walk you back to your car.” He signaled to Ramsey to accompany them. He needed to talk to Grace.

“This way please.” Ramsey led them out.

She left without waiting. No! He told her not to wait anyways!

“Mr Ian.” Grace called when Ian was about walking back into his office.

“What’s wrong?” Ian asked.

He noticed that his secretary looked concerned. “Earlier on… Miss Ria had cried before leaving…” She stopped. “Actually Miss Ria wanted to wait but I told her… she shouldn’t wait for you.”

Ian nodded slowly. “Alright. Tell Ramsey to see me as soon as he gets back.”

Grace stared at her boss with a shocking look on her face. She expected him to look worried or concerned but his expression was blank.

Ian frowned at her. “Okay… yes… sir… I will tell him.” Grace stammered as she nodded repeatedly.

“Good.” Ian walked back to his office.

She had cried? Why? Because he didn’t want to see her? No it couldn’t be for that reason. The truth is, it hurts Ian to be apart from Ria but it was best to stay away from her.

He was not distancing himself because of everything said in the recording but he just wants Ria to realize what he means to her. And for Ria to build her trust in him just like how she did to Ethan. She only met him days ago but she already told him everything; her past.

The door opened and Ramsey walked in. “Sir.”

“Ramsey that file you received yesterday please try to find out the source and whoever sent it. The location, the motive… just find anything and get back to me.” Ian instructed.

Ramsey is a computer genius. Ian was sure that he would find something that would lead him to whoever sent that file.

“Okay sir.”

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RIA ROBERT COUTURE

“Did you talk to him?” Ethan asked.

“No, I didn’t get to see him. He was in a meeting.” Ria replied.

“Listen Ria…” Ethan covered the gap between them.

Ria blinked back tears. Ethan was close and his warm hand reached for her cheeks.

“It tears me apart to see you hurting this way.” Ethan mumbled.

Ria looked up at him and his image blurred slightly by the tears. “What do I do, Ethan? It hurts me to be apart from him and…” Her voice trailed off.

Ethan pulled her in for a hug. “Ian will come around. Don’t worry too much about it.” He whispered into her ears.

“Well I hope he comes around soon and I can’t help but worry about this situation.” Ria muttered.

Ethan stood back when she calmed down. He touched her face and wiped her tears with his fingertips. “Just relax.”

“Thank you.” Ria sniffled.

Ethan stepped backward and pushed his hands into his pocket. “I talked to Chad this morning and I told him about the recording. And he said, there is a possibility that Frederick sent the file to Ian.”

Ria nodded in agreement. She had figured that out earlier. If Frederick was aware that she is alive then he could be the one. But it was hard to figure how he found out she was the same Ria Robert he had tried to kill and why he sent that recording to Ian. She was confused.

“Did he find anything?” Ria asked Ethan. She was referring to Detective Chad. He already travelled down to Idaho last night.

“Nothing much. He is till trying to find Detective Derrick.” Ethan answered.

“Ethan, if it was Frederick who sent that recording to Ian then how did he find out I was with Lucas? He wasn’t aware that I was still alive back then because Lucas hid me from him.”

Ethan nodded. “I asked Chad the same question and he said that it is possible that one of the MML gang revealed the truth to him.”

“I thought they are dead.” Ria mumbled.

And if they are not all dead, perhaps if this is the case then who told Frederick the truth? Who among the MML gang is still alive? She pondered deeply.

“I am certain that we will get to the bottom of this matter. Chad wants you to be careful and he suggested that you don’t keep last nights and always lock your door and windows before going to bed.” Ethan listed out the instructions to her.

That terrified Ria. Her heartbeat accelerated at the realization that Frederick was after her life again.

“What about the Attorney?” Ria demanded.

“I am still yet to find an attorney.” Ethan replied.

“I have an attorney. The one who helped me get my kids adoption papers.” Ria said.

“Ria, we can’t just take on any attorney.” Ethan declined.

“He is good.” Ria countered.

Ethan placed his hand on her shoulders. “I want the best attorney for this case. And I will find the best in the state who will help us. Trust me.” He pointed out.

“Ethan, we don’t have much time anymore. Frederick will find me and -”

“No. He won’t find you. And even if he finds you I am not going to let him hurt you again. I promise.” Ethan hugged her again and she clung on to him.

And Ria suddenly wished it was Ian holding her in his arms. She closed her eyes and listened to Ethan’s heartbeat. And she was glad he was around to comfort her.