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‘It’s $100,000.” Claire said, breaking the short silence between them.“Yes,” Antonio nodded in agreement.They all believed he was a pauper and would never have such an amount to pay. Hannah glanced at Austin, unsure of what to say. She leaned forward and whispered. “Austin, you don’t have to do this, if you don’t have the money. I am sorry for putting you through all this stress.”“What are you talking about? You are mine and I am willing to do anything to keep you.” Austin replied.He couldn’t tell what was happening If he was blinded by emotions or sympathy for Hannah. But one thing was certain, he was going to save her from her parents and Antonio.“Stop wasting our precious time if you can’t, just let her go to who she rightfully belongs to,” Claire said, her voice simmering in rage.Austin pulled out his phone and called James Clark. Hannah stared at the screen, as her mind raced.“Is he going to pay? Does he have such an amount?” She thought.Just as James answered the call,
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“You can’t just walk out on us like that, not with Hannah. She is mine and I have paid her dowry.” Antonio said.Hannah gasped in shock; she glanced at her father, who looked without shame or remorse. “Is that true?” Hannah asked, looking pissed already.Mr. Prescott nodded, despite knowing Antonio was lying just so Austin wouldn’t take her away. He couldn’t help but side with Antonio; never would he want to offend the heir to Brian’s empire. Hannah’s heart sank in disbelief, she believed her parents had already sold her away without her knowledge. She shook her head. “You don’t have a say in this, Hannah,” Claire said. “We were about to tell you but you brought that pauper home as your boyfriend. You must let him go, except he is ready to pay off the bride price. I know it’s impossible for him.” She taunted.“How dare you? Why did you accept such without my knowledge.” Hannah spat, her voice brewing with anger and sadness. Never had she anticipated her dad to be this cruel, she d
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“That’s true, Austin. The Brian family are among the richest in this city, and it will not be easy for anyone to bring them down. They’ve got powers and connections.” Mr. Prescott said. Austin shook his head, allowing them to think whatever they want. Antonio’s smile grew wider, when he spotted how Austin was quiet, he thought he had won, and decided to show he had more money, he spoke out. “Let me make it ten million dollars.”Hannah stood up, she had become tired of her father, stepmother and Antonio. “It’s enough, I am sick and tired of all this. No amount of money will buy our love.”“Then let the young man decide, Hannah,” Antonio said, smirking evilly.Hannah averted her gaze to Austin, her heart was thumping fast in her chest. She couldn’t tell if Austin was going to accept the ten million dollars. “No, thank you. My decision is the same.” Austin blurted out.Hannah sighed softly while the rest of the faces twisted; their anger was raised higher than it was. They couldn’t b
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“I don’t think so, Dad. You have always allowed this woman to feel like she is in charge; ever since you brought her into the family, you have refused to listen to me. Nothing I do or say matters to you anymore, all you care about is her and the company.” Hannah said as tears welled up in her eyes.Mr. Prescott looked at his daughter; he felt a surge of emotion welling up inside. “I am a lady, and my happiness matters to me. I am not a trophy to be won or some goods to be handed away for free.”“What do you mean?” Claire asked furiously.Hannah’s tears or expression had no effect on her. She was more focused on joining her with Antonio for her own selfish benefit. “I am not interested in Antonio; I love Austin and would want to spend the rest of my life with him. I don’t care what you think about him, but he is the man my heart beat for.” She continued, “None of you know what Austin is capable of,” she paused staring at the eyes fixed on her. “Do you want to know the truth? The inv
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Austin smiled, as he replied. “I am her boyfriend.”Claire shot Austin a cold stare, “Your boyfriend, Since when did you have a boyfriend. Or did you just go out to pick a random stranger to deceive us?”Hannah gritted her teeth, she was about to utter a word before Austin interrupted her with his words.“No, Mrs. Prescott. Hannah and I have been dating for three months.” He sounded confident.Claire let out a bitter laugh, “Three months my foot. Do you think I am dull, if you have been dating for three months, why then is she introducing you now?” She asked. Then looked at Austin from top to bottom.“Where did you come out from? You don’t look like someone Hannah would want to be in a relationship with.” Her voice was laced with contempt.Mr. Prescott, “Darling, you shouldn’t have said that. Let the young man have his sit.”“Thank you, sir.”Austin sat, and Hannah followed, taking a seat beside him. From the few minutes he had stayed at the mansion, he could tell who was nice and wh
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Austin welcomed Hannah into his abode, and they sat at his mini bar inside his house. He offered her champagne; Hannah couldn’t help but marvelled at the ambience.She never thought he could own something like that, she never underestimated him but wasn’t expecting his house to look like a castle. As she took her sip slowly from the glass, she kept her eyes ogling around taking a view of each design. Something was different about Austin, his appearance.Austin noticed the uneasy feeling in her expression, he could tell something was bothering her. He wanted to ask but kept mute, she might not want to share her troubles with someone.The silence between them lasted for thirty minutes; they just sipped and stared at each other.“You haven’t stated why you visited me and how you knew where I was staying.” He broke the long silence between them.Hannah let out a short smile, trying to mask the sadness that had engulfed her. She took a deep breath and muttered. “I sent someone to help me
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