Novel-novel oleh EllyGem

Author's POV. "I enjoyed the show you put up, Haynes. However, I'd rate it 40 over 100" Haynes didn't need to check the voice again to know who was speaking on the line, he knew it was undoubtedly Camilla. He was still angry to know that Luca had survived, and Sabrina had played him by taking the bitch along too. He should have just killed the both of them right there, that was the mistake he made. Haynes grabbed his name plate, tightening his grip around it as it looked like he was going to crush the poor thing if he had the strength. "You don't want me to take out my anger on you, do you?" Haynes' voice was dark, his jaws gritted. Camilla laughed. She swirled the chair around as she held the phone to her ears, staying silent for a moment. For a split second, she wondered why Haynes didn't hang up immediately, but she knew he'd do exactly that if she decided to ask. "You failed woefully," Camilla continued. "I mean....." Her words were expressed with disgust. "Who tried to

Chapter 114Sabrina’s POVMom walked me out when I was ready to leave. Getting into a cab, I returned to the hospital. The hospital still reeks of medications and blood. The air held the stench of sweat from different bodies, but I walked through them all. I headed to the VIP ward where my family were admitted; Lilith and Luca.Sam was standing outside, his eyes not blinking from the spot where he had his gaze fixed on. But even with that, I could tell he could see me approach. His eyes were alert, as well as his instincts. “Welcome, ma’am” he greeted, his gaze flicking to me for a second. I nodded my head, forcing a small smile to my lips. I didn't give a response, but I was sure the smile delivered the message. I walked into the ward, and my gaze landed on Lilith first. Her body just moved. Not just her body, she was sitting up on the bed all by herself with a groan. My eyes widened a bit in surprise. “Lilith!” I called softly and rushed over to her. “Are you fine? Is it hur

Sabrina's POV“Mom, how are you doing?” My voice was low, but I tried not to show the tiredness in my tone. “I heard about what happened to your husband. I'm so sorry” she said. News travels far. Of course, it would be when a lot of people had been made to watch him helpless on the main road before Sam got him out of that road. “He’ll be fine Mom, don't get worried” I assured. I know my Mom, she might freak out once she gets to know he wouldn't be waking up anytime soon. Mom and I talked about some other things, like her wanting to bring me dinner in the hospital. She had been discharged, has an apartment she's living in now, and she's totally fine like the doctor had said. A few minutes later, we were going to hang up. That moment, I recalled something. My father. I needed to clear everything up. Haynes, the thought about my dad, the need to find him, every damn crisis that needs to be taken care of, everything….“Mom, can I visit today? I want to hear about Dad if you are r

Sabrina's POVGrandpa was seated on the stool in the middle of the room, his gaze darting between his two grandchildren. I also sat on a stool beside him, narrating all that had happened with Lilith and Haynes and how everything got to this. I could feel his anger, the way his fingers curled like he wanted to crush Haynes at the moment. And yes, he surely wants to. “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I…” His voice rose, cutting mine off with one sharp and swift word. “No,” he said. “Not your fault, Sabrina. It's that motherfucker that needs to show me how sorry he is” he fumed. “And I swear, I'll kill that ex-husband of yours” he gritted. At that moment, the thought of having to think that Haynes was once my ex made bile rise in my throat and it made me want to puke so badly. Grandpa stood up, heading to Lilith on the bed. He held her hand and I watched. The way his caress was so soft and affectionate made me realize how happy this family had been. Maybe not so happy, maybe all so fucked u

Sabrina’s POV“Please, get me a stretcher!” The moment I parked the car in front of Luca’s hospital, I yelled.The nurses outside quickly went inside, coming back with a stretcher in seconds.“What happened, ma’am?” One of the nurses asked as she towered over Lilith on the stretcher, examining her body.“She fainted due to shock,” I replied, breathlessly.“What the hell happened to her, her face is all battered!!” The nurse yelled over the loud noises of machines and cries in the hospital.“Just get her treated, please” I pleaded, not a hint of frustration in my voice.She went silent, and checked her pulse, then she undoed the first few buttons of Lilith's shirt before applying CPR.Just then, a doctor approached, sliding the sleeve of her gown up to arm’s length.“Move, I'll take her. She's McCorkindale's only daughter” the doctor said, having them wheel her into one of the VIP rooms.Once she had been transferred into the bed, an oxygen mask was placed above her nose and mouth, and

Sabrina's POV How on earth could I possibly choose Lilith over Luca? I love Luca so much, and can't imagine a life without him. And how on earth can I choose Luca over Lilith in this dangerous situation? He will make me watch as he kills her and I would forever blame myself for it. Luca will blame me once he is safe, and even if he doesn't, I will never be able to forgive myself. I can't choose. I don't know how I'm supposed to. “Please, Haynes. Please let Luca go…..” I choked on my tears. “People can still save him, he can still live” I cried. “And kill Lilith?” He asked. Fucking no. I'm not asking for that. “No,” I replied sharply. “I don't know….take me. I should be enough for the two, right?” I said the words like in bargaining to buy rice in a local market. Trying to sell myself off to buy the two siblings of the McCorkindale's. If only Grandpa knows about this, then he would be able to save everyone without me having to choose. “I told you, Sabrina. You'd have to c

Eloise's POV"Eloise, what are you doing here?" Ignatio asked, his voice still laced with disbelief and his face in a daze. He quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped his lower part of the body with it. I couldn't take my gaze off, not because I was mesmerized, but I was just too frozen to make a move. He stepped out of the bathroom and I stepped backwards just before he could reach for me. "I came to drop the rules, I signed them like you want me to" I paused, pointing my hand at the document on the nightstand. "I'll take my leave now" His lips parted to speak, but I dashed out before he could say a word. We are never going to talk about what had happened! But I wouldn't stop thinking about it. Inside my room, I curled myself into bed but Ignatio wouldn't leave my head. Sleep didn't find me, all that found me was that man's rod that had water dripping all over it moments earlier. The urge to touch myself was unquenchable. I tried not to, but I did anyway. I walked into the bat

Eloise's POVMilo cheated, and Ignatio can also be like that. It could be something that runs in their blood. But the reason why I was worried about Ignatio was what I didn't understand. It wasn't like I meant anything to him.I was supposed to concentrate on the pile of work I had to attend to on the computer, but that was all I thought about. Not until Milo stepped out of the office hours later, Ignatio following behind him. "See you some other time, Eloise" he winked. No, go to hell. "Yeah, sure" I smiled at him. Ignatio saw him out and I finally focused on the laptop. When he came back, he didn't act like I was there, and I also said nothing. Maybe things should really be like this? Just a boss and staff relationship. **"Eloise, it's time to go home," Ignatio said, standing in front of my desk. I looked up at him. He looked stressed, having spent the whole day attending meetings which he didn't even let me tag along to. "I'll be done in a minute" I replied. I cleared my

Eloise's POVIt was so fucking weird how we spent twenty minutes only to go back without achieving anything. "Why did you do that?" I asked. "Because he won't stop staring at you," Ignatio said as we got into his car. Yes, now he's Ignatio. Nothing else. I've made it up in my mind not to think of him as the Daddy I want to do numerous forbidden things to my body. Before I could respond, his voice rose again. "Don't get me wrong. I'm saying this because it's stupid and highly offensive to stare at any employee like that" he said. I chuckled, or maybe it was more like a scoff. "Of course, I understand," I said, knowing what 'get me wrong' there meant. That he doesn't like the way the man from the restaurant was staring at me not because he wants to be the only one who does that. The rest of the drive was silent, and I tagged behind him till we got to his office. Outside his office, someone was waiting. He was placing his hand on my desk, tapping the desk as he waited way too p

Ignatio's POVIt's Monday morning and Mondays are usually busy. Already dressed for work, I walked down the stairs with my briefcase in hand. I got to the dining room and I was surprised to see breakfast served. There were no maids hired in the house, so I knew that must surely be Eloise. I normally don't do breakfasts, because I don't entertain the idea of waking up in the morning and having to cook before I leave for work. Except when the lady who I hired to cook once a week already has meals stored in the refrigerator for me. I settled down and ate the potato chicken chip, cheese and smoothie that Eloise had made, then I stormed out of the room. "She went out already?" I asked Bernard, my guard once I got outside. "Yes, boss" he bowed slightly.I sighed, walked over to the lot, and drove my car out of the compound. In the Company, Eloise was seated behind the secretary's desk, and when I walked in, she acted like she didn't see me. "You are so rude to be addressed as my

Ignatio's POV She's making me go fucking crazy. Eloise was angry and hurt, but I didn't see a reason to pacify her. If I really don't want to hold on to her, then I should get used to seeing her cry because of me. That's fucking hard. Earlier when I walked in, I wanted to stare at her for eternity, but I just couldn't.The guilt wouldn't stop eating me up. She's 21 for fuck’s sake. I knocked on her door gently and awaited a response. It had been an hour since she walked in there after what happened in the sitting room, while I had gone to take a bath and prepared dinner for the both of us. Eloise didn't respond, even when I knocked again. I sighed. “Come down for dinner, I won't take a fucking no for an answer” I said and walked away. I didn't know if she would really come down, but I hoped she would, and she did. A part of me felt angry and stupid when she walked down the stairs. She had changed into a long summer shirt and a pants trouser. Very decent looking, but I didn

Eloise's POV I felt so fucking down after what Ignatio said last night, all I did was rush upstairs and lock myself up in my room. I thought about it, but couldn't find a possible answer to it in my head. All day, Ignatio had been gone. When he was ready to leave the house, he came to my door, knocked and said he'd be hanging out with a business partner. I didn't respond, I made sure not to make a sound either. He didn't know if telling me to see a therapist had left me so traumatized that I ended up doing something bad to myself, but he still left anyway. All those things failed to get him out of my head, because tonight, I'll make myself irresistible to him. A smirk curled up my lips at the thought and I finally got off the bed I had been curled up into since 7pm yesterday, till 12pm today. My insides itched, and I knew I needed a meal. I went downstairs to get that done first, before I returned to my room once again. After taking a bath, I searched through my closet for on