Novels by Zampa

Lyra's POV “You should be thanking your stars that I added ‘Miss’ to your fucking name because you don't even deserve it!”Then I eyed her up and down covetously. “Ooh! What were you thinking? You think you have had your way; come on, wake up, Selina and stop dreaming!”I drew back my head from her and I broke into a great peal of laughter that echoed in the entire corridor.Gary might have waited for me all this while and tired by now but I have to put this useless woman in her place before anything else.“I…how dare you Lyra?! What the hell are you even talking about? You know absolutely nothing about that the crap you're spilling and I'm not in for your silly games here!” Her voice cracked, and the guilt in her eyes were so evident that even the blink could notice.As her voice faded, I brought my hand up to stifle the giggle that had risen in my throat, but I felt it was impossible, and I broke into another loud laugh.I folded my arms and my eyes swept over her just staring at h

Lyra's POV “What!” I screamed, and my ears were as though I was just dreaming about his words as they seemed too scary to be true.“I understand that look, and it's hard to even believe it, and as it stands now, even though I need a presenter, he doesn't know I'm out of prison and doesn't watch the news. That's one thing about him that I'm so much aware of,” he managed to say and I still stared at him wordless.Then I tiptoed back to my seat and my eyes couldn't leave his face. It was as though I was anxiously searching his face to figure out his thoughts, which was obviously impossible.The moment I landed on my chair, he reached for my hand and murmured some words on his lips as we stared at each other without a word for a while.“I understand how badly you feel and so shattered down to earth. How the people you love most turn out to be more than enemies, and the only thing they can think of as a payment for your sacrifices towards them is pain, hurt and betrayal!”“It's so heartbr

Lyra's POV My eyes widened in astonishment, and I was amazed at the thrill his words gave me. I raised my eyelids, and my eyes met his glaring ones as the shock ran through me.“Yeah, I know you're confused, Lyra, but I'm the same person you knew back in the prison house,” he spoke as he nodded his head.“Really?!” I covered my mouth as I was barely able to control my grasp of surprise.As I voiced that, he nodded his head and stretched his hand towards my tensed ones, which were lying on my desk.“I don't know my real name, and I guess that caused the confusion, right? You don't have to worry about anything, Lyra, I'm with you on this mission, and there's nothing for you to be bothered about,” he revealed.“I know it has been hard for you all this while, and take my word if I tell you that you will get the justice you deserve,” he continued, and my eyes swept all over him.I cleared his throat, and he loosened his tie a bit as I relaxed on the swivel chair. “A lot is going through y

Lyra's POV I pulled the phone from my ears instantly and my eyes widened in astonishment. I stood there, blank and shaken.I parted my lips, but my voice broke miserably, and I was too surprised to accept his handshake.His hand remained in the air as he searched anxiously on my face as though he was trying to read what I had in mind.Is he really Tate Shark? Or am I hallucinating?I surveyed his face and the same fragments of images clouded my mind. There's nothing that seems to make me doubt what's going on in my mind.“You…you are? Tate Shark?” My voice cracked and I released my handbag to Sandra.“He was here for a while now ma'am,” she said as she stretched her hand for the bag.He nodded eagerly with a brief smile on his lips. “Yeah Miss Jenkins, it's a pleasure to be here,” his husky voice made my body tremble all of a sudden.I only stared speechless, as though I was deaf or dumb, and I couldn't help but wonder how this man who was released from prison was a news presenter.W

Lyra's POV Her eyes moved upwards to stare at my glaring ones and she surveyed me keenly. They were a pool of pity in them but behind that, the only thing I perceived was that evil old lady who stood against me in court years ago without a fucking care about anything.“I want to make it right now and stand by you through everything. I…,” she paused and stole a look at my red face.“I know I disappointed you Lyra. But I want to be the shoulder that you would lean on now on your hard days and the one that you will rejoice with on your happy days. I…,” she muttered under her breath and her voice was broken all of a sudden.I pulled the handbag from her cursed hands and my eyes flickered over her. “It's good you know that you disappointed me, and for your information, Mrs Jenkins. I don't know, you don't even deserve to be referred to as that.”“Guess what? It's too late for that now. A shoulder for me to lean on? Really?” I stood still as I tried to fight back the tears that had threate

Lyra's POV “You…but Marc,” she stammered and her eyes frantically went back and forth on us.“Yeah, I didn't tell her about it because I wanted to surprise the both of you,” Marc replied eagerly and upon all indications, they had been in touch with each other.“Miss Jenkins, I thought it wise to schedule a meeting with you and grandma. Since you returned you have not asked about her and know why. But…”I dropped my handbag on the couch near her and I interrupted him vehemently. “Who the hell gave you that advice? Wait…oh God!” My voice cracked and I ran my hand through my long hair.“What even makes you think that I want to see this? This one? She's not my grandma anymore and will never be!” My voice was almost cold.I swallowed the lump that rose in my throat, and I stared at them with my eyes full of fury while she lowered her gaze to the floor.She picked up her support crutch, and tried to sit upright. I couldn't imagine that just in less than five years of being away she's now t

Charlotte's POV It was 7pm. As planned already I accentuated my curves in my exquisite evening dress with some mild makeup just to enhance my beauty to get ready for the dinner at William's abode.Meanwhile, by then Estella was through her dressing and hop outside without saying a word to me. Usually, she behaves weirdly and I know her so I don't get worked up for nothing.“Charlotte!” She yelled my name from the living room but I decided to be mute as I turned to check myself in the mirror.My reflection was glaring at me as it sang songs of praises to me. In order not to get on her last nerves, I raced outside in a hurry.Before I stepped down from the stairs, her facial muscles tightened and without missing words feels like strangling me with her bare.“What kept you so long, Charlotte? Freaking thirty minutes!” Her cheeks reddened but I burst out laughing.“Come on, why are you like this? You seem to be in a haste to see William. What are you not telling you?”“What I am not telli

Liam's POV As my alarm screamed loudly in my ears the next morning, my sleep was dragged into the carpet.The moment I struggled to open my eyes I was frozen and startled at the same time. “Mom!” I yelled as if I was about to jump out of my skin.“Come on, son. It's your mom. Why are you startled this much,” she spoke as she laughed at me.My gaze was still blurry as there was some remnants of sleep in it. “Wait, I thought I locked this door before sleeping,” my voice was full of doubts.“I know you didn't sleep here yesterday. How did you appear here this early?” I asked numerous questions at the same time as I yawned repeatedly.As my eyes darted around, I gripped the edge of the bed and sat upright with my eyes wide open now. “You should be happy to see me. Why are you still looking this stressed after many hours of sleep?” She asked as she relaxed on the couch.“Anyways, freshen up and come downstairs for breakfast so we can talk. Norman is already downstairs waiting for you but I

Liam's POV Immediately after the board of directors meeting together with Darcy as the centre of the discussion, everything went well and easily.“Mr Blackwood, it's past our closing time, and I'm very happy; everything went on well as expected,” Norman expressed his happiness.Meanwhile, I didn't know why I felt different. I mean I should be happy that finally I'm not going to lose this billions of dollars deal.I lay both hands on the metallic frame around the corridor, and my breath was slow. I couldn't figure out what was wrong, but I knew all wasn't well with me.Added to my disappointment was a feeling of guilt that suffocated me. But the night was still young and the breeze was chilly but I was sweatingFor a moment, I couldn't stand still as I was waiting for Norman to make things set before we left home. Then I paced up and down at the corridor's path and I wish that could give me a clearer mind.As my mind whirled, my phone rang loudly and broke through my thoughts. I paused

Liam's POV What the fuck is wrong with this lady?! I stared at her in utter shock as she laughed like she was trying to get on my last nerves.“What's funny, Elizabeth?!” My voice was vibrating as I felt I was being joked with.I was shocked to the core as the cold resentment in her varnished and she couldn't help herself from laughing. “Trash that mentality off her mind, Liam. Because it doesn't exist!”“The Blackwoods and the Millers are the best relationships ever, especially now that our wedding is coming off. Trust me, the relationship will be stronger!” there was a warm smile that echoed in her voice.I shrugged to hide my confusion but I couldn't. It was hard to stay coherent as I was torn by conflicting emotions. Suddenly, some of my anger evaporated, leaving only confusion. “What do you mean by that? After humiliating their daughter and putting her in a public scandal. Hell no! I can't believe this!” I was totally bewildered by her words and actions.Her words couldn't regist

Liam's POV As the driver stopped the engine at the twinkle of an eye, I dashed out of the car, and before I realised, I was in my office.I clenched my teeth as I rested both hands on my table as the anger and humiliation seethed in me. “Shit! What a fuck! How dare…!” I bit my teeth hard.Suddenly, all my pleasures left me and a flash of wild grief washed over me. I felt ice spreading through my stomach as the pain was suffocating me.My hands trembled as I opened the diamond I had wanted to surprise her with. It was the only edition in the whole of New York, and I couldn't imagine how it would suit her shiny finger.My mind refused to accept that this had failed for the 100th time. Yes, that's how it feels to me. Moreover, the torment of the presence of that scumbag stabs me deeply in my heart like I'm about to lose it all.Swallowing the lump that had risen in my throat, my trembling index finger roamed on its shiny surface, and it was like a reflection of my efforts being shattered

Charlotte's POV He hesitated as he stole a look at her. “Actually, I was here to check up on you. Since I left the last time, I couldn't get the chance to pass by here anymore,” Noah said.I closed my eyes for a moment as I tried to analyse everything. “Wow! That's so thoughtful of you, Noah. And I really do appreciate you,” I tried to calm my nerves down.“Yeah, he seems to be in a hurry, that's why he left,” Daisy's voice broke through me.I halted as a soft gasp escaped from my lips. “You're already on your way, right? I'm sorry for making you wait though. You should have at least informed my brother to alert me of your coming,” I uttered and gave a brief smile.He glanced up at me with his lips pursed. “Probably, he just wanted to surprise us even though your brother is not aware of his coming,” Daisy responded without hesitation.“Oh really?” I raised a haughty brow.“By the way, I hope those kidnappers have been dealt with? They don't deserve to go unpunished,” Noah asked, his v