Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate novel Chapter 3

Danica woke up in a strange bed, a strong arm held her by the waist. The room whiffed of expensive cologne, the interior was lavishly designed. She couldn't tell whether it was a mansion or a hotel. All she knew was that whoever owned this place must be very rich. She felt a hot breath fanning the back of her neck. Her hair was pulled to the side. Instantly, she turned around, coming face to face with a gorgeous man. His hair was black and messy but didn't shadow his handsome features. His thin lips were stretched in the form of a smile. 'He must be having a good dream', Danica thought.

She wanted to get up but the arm tightened around her. She dribbled in fear, without a memory of how she got into this mess. She imagined how to get out of there alive. Gently, she removed the man's arms slowly and lifted herself, only to realize that she was naked and sore. Warm tears washed her cheeks, at the thought of what had happened to her. She could not remember a thing about last night.

Unfortunately for her, a phone rang and the man woke up. His grey eyes met hers. One couldn't tell that he had just woken up from sleep. His eyes were bright and attractive but they also held a profoundness and admiration in them. They locked eye contact for a second but it seemed like a minute. The man's chest was exposed, but his lower body hid under the blanket. Danica thought he looked like one of those models in a fashion magazine. His features were perfect.

"Daniella?" The man's voice was deep and alluring. Without waiting for a response, he turned around and picked his phone. Danica wanted to escape at this moment and looked around for her clothes. They were lying pitiably on the floor. Her heart sank, as she crept out of the bed and put on her dress. She searched for her pants, her eyes settling on her stilettos. She couldn't imagine wearing them all the way home.

She saw the man move into another room and as if in a queue, she quickly slipped into her dress, strode to the large double door, turned the knob, and pushed it open. Her eyes met four pairs. They were bodyguards at the door. They stared at her with an unsettled and questionable look. Danica panicked, but composed herself and ambled into the elevator at the lobby.

The bodyguards stared at each other in confusion, the senior one, Carlos, walked hastily into the hotel room. The man was still speaking on the phone, "What do you mean by she lost the child?" He sounded indignant.

"I mean she attempted abortion and with the process or artificial insemination, her chances were already slim. We did our best but lost the child,"

"Why did she do that? Where did she get the medication for it?"

"We interrogated her and she said, her life will be ruined. We asked her to return the money and she said we should escort her to the bank but we lost her when she entered the bank," the voice rang from the end of the line.

"What do you mean you lost her?" The man roared.

"We couldn't find her anywhere. She escaped. I think, someone helped her."

"This is the fifth time a surrogate has escaped. What have you been doing to them, Paul?"

"Nothing. We did everything you asked but I have a feeling that they were bought by Ray and he finds a way to make them do as he wills. I think he has some kind of hold on them."

"That is why you were supposed to watch them. That is the reason why you are paid so much," the man raged.

"I'm sorry, I failed you again," Paul said apologetically.

"Just tell Doctor Jeff to cancel my request for surrogates." Paul was about to speak when the man was interrupted by Carlos and hung up.

"Mr. Hubert, should we bring her back?" Carlos said without pleasantries. Loney Hubert absorbed the urgency in his voice but gave him a ridiculous stare, "What are you saying?" He asked with a frown.

"Sorry Sir, the girl left. She was walking barefooted. Should we bring her back?" Carlos knew that Loney never cared about the girls they brought for him but what intrigued him was seeing Danica barefooted. It was rather odd. It looked as if she was running away.

Loney had regained himself after the sad news, "What? Why did you let her leave?" Carlos gawked at him with confusion. 'Wasn't she in the same room with you?' Carlos wanted to ask but he feared losing his job.

"I..we..will get her back," he said, running out of the room.

"What? Don't come back if you don't find her," Loney roared after him.