Marrying into the Bamford family was the ultimate aspiration for girls from elite backgrounds. It promised a life of opulence and boundless wealth, thanks to the Bamfords’ unparalleled influence in both government and private business.
Fortunately, Leilani stood out among the rest and successfully became the wife of Waylen Bamford, a man who possessed not only striking looks but also remarkable business acumen. Deeply in love with her husband, Leilani made every effort to become the perfect wife. However, Waylen’s arrogance led him to treat her no better than a servant, despite her attempts to seduce him using various methods.
One fateful day, Leilani found herself on the brink of drowning in an accident, which left her utterly disillusioned. Determined, she firmly demanded a divorce. Waylen, however, dismissed her request as another ploy to gain attention. Moreover, the Bamford family could not bear the scandal that a divorce would bring.
Leilani’s unwavering insistence piqued Waylen’s curiosity. What fate awaits them? Let’s delve into their story below.
“Sorry, I almost killed you,” she says louder. Leilani shrugs and turns away as if she can’t be bothered to accept the apology. Jessica grinds her teeth and grabs Andrew’s arm. He looks less severe than he did before, but his eyes are still flashing with anger. “I’m sorry, Andrew,” she says honestly. “Please don’t…
“It’s a—a—,” she can’t bring herself to say the word. She holds a large, shockingly pink vibrator in front of her. She’s never seen one in person before, but some of her friends at college showed her pictures on the internet. She drops it on the table as if it’s burnt her and wipes her…
Andrew nods and sends two bodyguards to follow her. The deck is covered in dark teak wood, and a dazzling blue swimming pool reflects the late afternoon sky. A breeze blows, ruffling the fronds on the potted palms. Loud music plays from speakers hidden all over the deck, and men and women mingle near the…
She spots Waylen and Robert on the other side of the crowd. Waylen is talking into his phone, as calmly as if the ship isn’t sinking. Robert looks up and sees her standing on the bar. He stares for a minute and she wonders if he recognizes her. Her wig has slid to the side,…
The servants buzz around like flies, and she realizes she’ll never have peace. She puts the drawing board aside and nods at the servants. “Okay, let me see them,” she says. Each dress is different, but they all look straight out of a fairytale. Some have fluffy skirts, others are slinky and silky, and there’s…
“Two or three years?” Leilani asks, feeling her skin prickle. Three years ago, Charles was Nanny’s doctor. Could he have given her poisoned medicine? Leilani shakes her head. No, that’s impossible, she thinks. Charles always treated Nanny so well. It must have come from somewhere else. “This doesn’t make any sense,” Leilani says. “Is the…
“Thank you,” Leilani says. “Not many people would throw themselves into harm’s way for such a new acquaintance.” “Well, you’re pregnant,” Rebecca says. “Besides, I wasn’t hurt at all.” Leilani squeezes Rebecca’s hand and leads her onto the sixth floor. They weave their way through the design apartment to the consultation room at the back.…
“Believe it or not, I really didn’t know this was your book,” she says calmly. “Who starts drawing on the last page? Anyway, if you wanted to show Miss Arlington your designs, all you had to do was ask me.” Crystal flushes and tries to grab the book from Leilani, but Leilani dodges her. She’s…
“I’m sorry, but my boyfriend just had the floors redone, would you mind wearing these instead of your shoes?” Rebecca asks. “I just have these two pairs. Would you mind wearing my boyfriend’s? He hasn’t worn them yet—they’re still brand new.” “Are you sure he’ll be okay with that?” Leilani asks. “Sure,” Rebecca says sadly.…
Waylen and Rebecca arrive in the entryway, and Leilani feels panic wash over her. Every time Waylen enters a room, all the air seems to leave it. She feels her face get hot, and her fingers feel thick and clumsy as she tries to put her shoes on. In a fit of frustration, she leaves…