The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 81

“ Deborah” 

I paused as soon as I heard Nina call that woman's name. I was on my way back from chatting with Vino and Victor who were leaving for Italy as they have pending issues to get to.

I was about to come back to take Nina to the hotel where the reception was when I heard her whisper that name. I knew Nina wouldn't ever call her if she was not here which was why I moved closer to her and pulled her close to me seeing that she was shivering from fear...

“ It's okay, Tesoro. I'm here now” I whispered to her as I hugged her close while kissing her hair with my eyes closed. I hate it when she's so afraid. Damn! That stupid Private Investigator that couldn't get a job done. After paying a huge sum of money to him, he couldn't find me a woman, just a woman in the same country we were in.

I signal to John who was standing in front of the church giving me some alone time with Nina. He rushed to my side as he waited for my order.

“ Have Mark bring the car?” I told him before turning to Nina who was a bit calmer now.

“ Amore, where did you see Deborah?” I asked her just as Mark pulled the car over while John stepped out from the passenger's side to open the door for us...

“ There,” Nina replied as she pointed to the far corner of the garden where a large shrub tree was. I nodded at her before ushering her into the car. I turned to John who was still at the door looking at me.

“ Deborah was here. I want you to find her” I told John who nodded at me before going to find Don while I got into the car as Mark pulled out of the church taking the direction of the hotel.

“ There you are!!” Lillian screamed as soon as she saw us pulled over at the parking lot of the hotel. She came over to drag Nina off the car about to get back to the hotel but I stopped her.

“ Lillian,” I called to her, causing her to turn to stare at me, surprised that I was referring to her instead of Nina.

“ Yes Michael, any problem?” Lillian asked me as she came over to me, a bit surprised that I wanted to talk to her without Nina being aware of it. 

I signaled Mark to help Nina into the hotel. Mark nodded and went to bid my request. I watched as Mark guided Nina into the hotel, I waited until they were out of earshot before turning to whisper to Lillian.

“ Please, I need you to watch Nina. I'm afraid that Deborah might be here” I told her running my hands through my hair in frustration. I wanted to cancel this reception but everyone was eager for it, even I was eager to see how my wife looked in her dress.

" Deborah?" Lillian exclaimed in shock. I watch as she turns to look at Nina's retreating with sadness on her face. If only there was anything I could to find Deborah by myself, I would have done that. I don't want to see that feeling of fear in her eyes anymore.

" Yes Lillian, I'm afraid Nina saw her at the church earlier. I don't know what to do anymore" I confess to Lillian as I turned to see most of the wedding guests already arriving with their wives and girlfriends, they were mostly business associates and employees. They stopped to congratulate me before going into the hall.

"Don't worry about anything Michael, I'll keep her safe. Moreover, I'm sure Deborah wouldn't want to try anything in such a large crowd of people" Lillian told me, patting me gently on the shoulder before turning to walk into the hall.

I sighed heavily as I turned to take in John who was getting out of Don's car. They both came over to meet me" Any news?" I asked him without waiting for him to get to me.

“ We couldn't find her. I guess she had escaped before we could get to her but I've strengthened security outside the hotel. Nothing to worry about” John replied as he walked closer to me.

“ Okay. Thank you” I told him and walked into the hall where everyone was seated awaiting the Master of Ceremony.

I smiled at my parents as I walked to sit on the chair across from them. Beside me was an empty seat where Nina was supposed to sit. My heart leapt in my throat as I looked frantically around, scared, wondering where Nina could be? Did Deborah get to her already? No, she couldn't be that fast, could she?

“ Are you alright? ”

I turned to take Danny, who was looking up at me with concern on his face“ I'm alright. Where's Nina?”

Danny burst out laughing as he patted me on my shoulder “ Relax Michael, Nina's with Lillian. She isn't going anywhere tonight”

I glared at him as I got the hidden meaning behind his words. I turned to look at the for where the MC was ushering in my wife. MY WIFE, I love the sound of that. I can't believe I'm finally married to her. I've prepared a surprise for her tonight! I'm sure she's going to like it.

“ Hello husband ”

I turned to hear my wife's voice as she greeted me before settling beside me. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face, I love Nina and I'll spend the rest of my life telling her that...

“ You look ravishing, Mrs Thompson. I can't wait to have you to myself tonight ” I told her flirting with her. I laughed out loud as soon as I saw the blush and longing appearing on her face. I'm glad to see that she wants me as much as I want her to...

“ Stop that, Michael. You're so naughty ” Nina glared at me as she tried to hide the blush on her face but it was so evident to me. 

“ And you love the naughty me, Cara” I called teasingly to her as she glared at me feigning annoyance.

I dragged her to the stage where the MC was calling us to come cut our wedding cake. I still don't understand why mom will order such a huge cake for a one-day wedding but I'm glad Nina loves it...