Nonetheless Richie called him in by wrapping his arm around Markos's shoulder, Valeria on the other hand kept quiet watching the two guys who would perhaps soon turn into nemesis! After all, how could Richie easily let her go when he truly loved Valeria? And definitely not when she was going to give him a child very soon.
"Here, meet my better half-to-be, Valeria Malcolm." After both of the men were done with their bickering, Richardson turned towards her and introduced Markos to Valeria. Whereas Markos winked at Valeria once again with a snickering expression, making her gulp the worst fears. She had already seen it coming and was definitely not ready to face him.
However Valeria became alert at once when Markos openly challenged her nonverbally to save her marriage. Markos’s rowdy and bold actions were clear that he would go to lengths to crash and ruin her wedding, perhaps her life too. And Valeria had only two options, either to call off the wedding herself or to tell Richie about Markos being her ex-husband.
'Ugh! He is definitely here to ruin the wedding, he knows it's the right moment to blackmail me.' Valeria saw through him in one glance, and was sure that she was required to remain cautious. After their brief meet up Richardson took him inside and made sure to get the chef to prepare the breakfast. He was excited to meet his cousin after a long time and made sure that Markos would accompany him in all the events as his best man.
'I have to remain cautious while he is here. but what the f**k he wants from me now?'
She had no clue what exactly Markos wanted, but one thing was certain he was not going to hold back from teasing and blackmailing her. Valeria was left behind on the doorsteps when Richardson took Markos towards the dining table. She dawdled inside the villa carefully while holding her tummy.
On the other hand Markos had been enjoying the whole situation, he was back in the household where he used to play with his cousin during their childhood. He knew every single corner of the resplendent villa, and now that he had a purpose for his arrival the place seemed a fun area apart from nostalgia.
'It seems she hadn't told Richie about me. Great! It makes sense though, we kept our wedding hidden and nobody outside the family knew that I got married once.' As much as Markos wanted to get over those strange feelings, the man was unable to determine which emotion was stronger. either he hated Valeria for cheating on him with Richie and got pregnant, or he was just irked by the fact that she rejected him in turn hurt his ego?
Nonetheless, his first step was covered and Markos knew that his ex-wife hadn't told Richie about their marriage. Unknowingly Valeria gave her one weakness in his hands, she silently followed both of the men towards the hall. Her hazel eyes filled with worry closely analysed Markos’s every step.
'I need to stay calm and composed, and pretend I don't know him.' Valeria knew if she panicked it would just feed Markos's ego and hence she decided to play sassy and a stranger. Richardson excused himself and took his leave since he had to run for work and was already late. The three of them stood in the resplendent and furnished down hall.
"Okay, Dan...I will see you in the evening now. Till then my fiance will accompany you and tell her if you need anything." Richie leaped towards her and wrapped his arm around Valeria's shoulder. He kissed her cheek and whispered something in her ear, upon which the woman chuckled and bid him goodbye.
After Richardson was gone Valeria felt the need to create a distance between herself and Markos, since she did not want the situation between them to get awkward. The woman turned towards the butler and instructed him, while she pretended no to know Markos.
"Mr Meyers, if our guest needs anything you are in charge to tend him." The butler, who sprinted towards Valeria, nodded upon the instructions while she turned around to leave. The hall became silent once again and everyone scattered to do their own works, whereas Markos smirked and followed Valeria.
"Heh, you can't escape from me, my little hamster!" Valeria slammed the door of her room in fright and panic, however she was determined to fight back but the fear still lingered at the back of her head. She slowly moved towards the huge window of the room which opened outside in the lawn. Valeria struggled to catch her breath when Markos stormed in and immediately locked the door.
He knew every corner of the house and it was obvious where Valeria would be at the moment. She was pregnant and Richie would provide her with the most comfortable room to live in. And Markos was aware which one was the most suitable place to find her.
The woman turned around only to see Markos advancing close to her, when she reflexively ebbed. The man reeked evil even though he was clad in a grey suit and appeared a bearded hunk. There was no way a hot billionaire like him was the epitome of sin and evil.
"What are you doing here in my room!?" Valeria's trembling lips satisfied his rage and caused a smirk on Markos's face. The man rushed towards her and reached for the woman's waist. Within a swift motion she was in his arms and tucked to his chest. Well, of course her bulging tummy came in between.
"Hello, my dear ex-wife!" Markos's meaningful whisper sent a shiver down her spine, as Valeria could feel her body reacting to his touch and it terrified her. Her face was barely inches apart as Markos starred in her worrisome hazel eyes, he probably was finding any hint hoping that she still loved him.