Chapter 3:

Louis [POV]

I arrived in Spain a couple of hours later. While my step brother, Damian and his wife Irene celebrated their small victory. I returned to my home in Spain, by right as the eldest son, I should be present by my brother's side but I don't merry with my enemy. Most guest who are attendee are all his supporters.

I just received a message from an inside that Nora's father, Lord Elliott had attended the part. He had not said a word to me after his daughter's death. I wonder if he had joined my brother's side. My private jet landed in my Mansion, here I could clear my head and plan on my next move.

The spring sun shined bright, I had to cover my eyes with my sunshade as I stepped down. Originally this was my foster parents home before they passed away. I walked through those doors at the age of six as weakly when my step mom had fully convinced my dad to send me away far from home. She had plot to kill me before I arrived but Sir Jake, my foster dad saved me, he had serviced at the military for almost ten years and was specially assigned by my mom to take care of me. They took me in as their son. He trained me day and night both in martial arts and combat to make me stronger. His wife, Lilian had loved me dearly. I remember the day, they died just to save me. Everyone had been taking away from me. I took a good glance of the landscape I had acquired during the years and smiled massively at my effort.

My housekeeper Maria, staffs and Security guards arrived to greet me as I landed down from my private jet.

" Welcome sir! , Mr Oscar and Master Sebastian are waiting in the Sitting room. "

I nodded,

Walking in, I could hear loud laugh from Sebastian, he's always the one to crack jokes, no matter how serious any situation could be.

"Hey, guys! " I called out

"Hey Dude! " Sebastian yelled

Left them downstairs to freshen up in my room before joining them again.

I found them relaxed in a deep conversation when I came down. I sighed now I can breath freely at my own home, being in my own comfort zone where I'm clearly well received and accepted. I poured my self some whiskey they were drinking and sat down in my favorite leather settee. We talked about work. I own a multi billionaire dollar communication company in Spain aside from my regular princely duties. Sebastian Cameron is an all American playboy, heir to one of the best entertainment company in America while Oscar owes a biggest oil company in Spain.

" I received the full autopsy of Nora murder case, found out she was pregnant before she died "

I handed Sebastian the autopsy report.

" is it yours?,

Oscar asked as he swiped over the pages.

I rolled my eyes and groaned

" We never had that moment. " I replied I wonder what would have happened if we ever got married.

A moment of silent passed between them.

" No wonder, she was determine to get married when she knew you didn't love her. " Sebastian said unsurprised

I told them about my father's crazy idea.

"It seems the old man is up to something. "

" What are you going to do now ?."

Oscar asked

First I want to find out who Nora had been dating before me

I thought but I don't tell them.

" I have no idea, now Irene is pregnant " I told them

Sebastian chocked on his drink. He's lips curled, I noticed his expression changed he seemed bothered and bittered.

I guess he has a lot of questions to ask Irene. Strangely this is the first time he was acting unlike his usually lively self when he noticed I paid attention to his discomfort.

he composed himself.

" Seriously, I thought they just got married." Oscar asked

" Why do I feel like am been teased by you munkies?, " Sebastian cleared his throat as he wasn't one to show emotions.

This could only mean the news really bothered him.

We knew about Irene affair with Sebastian , she had got him distracted for a while back before she landed herself a stupid prince when I rejected her advances continuously.

She had got my step brother wrapped around her fingers and gotten married to him. I detest ambitious woman like her, they remind me of my step mother.I could have exposed her but I love to see my step mother dealing with her own kind.

" Do you think the baby is his?." Oscar asked as Sebastian grew silent , he clutched his fist then quickly released it.

We never got to find out how long they had stayed together as lovers before she left him, I don't think now is the right time to question him cause he seem more upset already and Oscar is definitely enjoying his moments as he kept picking on his mood.

"let's wait and find out?." I smiled sipping my whiskey then laced it on my side table

"About the reason I called you here."

I drawled the topic out from Irene's issue, I will deal with that later.

"I want to make plans to find a woman to act like my surrogate for two years, I will get married to her that two year while she carries and birth my son then taking care of him for a year, I will compensate her before we get divorced ."

A win-win situation.

I led out my well contracted plan I made while on the plane.

My friend reaction were quite the opposite from what I expected.

Sebastian just kept blinking at me, as if I gone crazy all of a sudden, Oscar just huffed out an uncertain sigh.

" It sounded so easy saying it.., a child is a whole new responsibility."

"Where do you plan on getting a woman to play couple with you for two years" Sebastian asked

" and why the whole insemination thing why not do it the natural way. "

he give me an inquisitive look.

He was right but I don't want any entanglement with anybody that is not going to be staying with me forever. When the deal is off, she leaves.

After a long deliberation, we came up with a quick solution.

" Whose hungry?. "

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The invitation to the global ball to be hosted in Australia arrived early the next morning. Miriam was Nora's friend who attended her bridal shower, and was once my ex lover, While reviewing her murder investigation tape. She testified to have noticed that Nora was worried and looked scared after a quarrel she had with a male waitress. Her statement was not taken into consideration because she keep blabbing about how beautiful she looked and her sadness she was cause her expensive designer gown would not be seen anymore since the bride was died. She did leave a big hint, I wanted to find out what had taken place that night so I invited her to be my date for that event.

I arrived at the White and gold themed event wearing my newly customized royal white tuxedo embroidered with gold petals alongside my date Miriam who wore a luxury mermaid cut sleeveless, v-neck petal and crystal beaded evening gown that matches my attire. As we walked into the red carpeted event, camera flashed pictures, photographers called out our names, we waved fairly at them.

Miriam glued her body to me as if her life depended on it. When I called her to make preparation as I had plan going on this event with her, she was so delighted. Inside all the guest were gathered, most lost in deep conversation as others howled in laughter, hugs and kiss. Everyone who was invited had top position around the world. The glee in Miriam's face says it all, to be in this kind of congregation was a dream of a life time. After acknowledging few people I found important, we sat down on our reserved table before the event started.

" oh Louis, am so glad you called me, "

She said

" You can't tell how sad I have be over Nora's death." she said with fake sympathy.

Miriam had been my lover before I meet Nora, I kept her because she was the kind that don't ask much questions and act according to my rules

What irked me about her was the fact that this fake blonde was unintelligent and can't make decision on her own, she could be played easily by others cause she was easily deceived.

I remembered sometime ago she was advised by Nora to have breast enlargement by a quake doctor who she told her was the best in town. When Nora had discovered we dated way back before her, she decide to teach her clueless friend a life. Miriam nearly lost her life during the surgery and was left with an uneven breast shape. They remain friends yet there were some bad blood between them.

" Miriam, you look good tonight, I'm glad you accepted my invitation. "

She was astonished by my complement since I rarely do.

" oh! Stop Louis.... "

She laughed so hard that we got attention from the rest of the guest.

" I have seen you countless times with beauties more beautiful than I am".. She stated still wrap in her own fantasy.

She was obviously trying to find out if I was dating again.

"Nora's death had made me see things in a different light, I wondered if she had offended anyone before she died"

I said putting my motive in action , tired for playing love bird with a woman I find no interest in.

" Of cause she has a lot of enemies " She said.

As our conversation dragged on Miriam expressed her uncertainty over Nora's death whom she claimed was in high spirit till a waitress guy had walked in with the name tag Joshua served them cocktail.

At first she thought Nora was admiring his muscles as she was but she eventually noticed Nora was afraid.

She described the waitress as a tall, Caucasian male with a lot of muscle.

She revealed she saw them having an argument outside the party room. Nora was shouting at him. She never saw it as a bad sign because Nora likes downgrading anyone beneath her. When she said this, she had an express of detest that revealed that had pass through that same torment.

Glad I made the right chose bring her out on the date with me.

Her description and his name was a big hint.

Could he be the father of her child? Or someone else

According to the her description, none of the servants hired to serve that night had the same kind of physical appearance..

The CCTV located at her room was badly damaged by her killer.

The files were badly destroyed and no evidence could be extracted from it just her screaming voice before she died.