Novels by Zampa

Lyra's POV The sparkles of the screen flashed on my face all of a sudden the moment the item was displayed. “Wow!” And the bitch venomous voice cut through me.As I raised my gaze towards the screen, my stomach sank and my knuckles turned white. “What! My mom's wedding rings?”These diamonds are worth a fortune. I couldn't help it as tears threatened to spill from my eyes and my heart was a hammer in my chest.“Yes! They are and just going for $1. How does it sound to you? Lovely, I guess,” my stepmother tried to be sarcastic and gave a brief laugh.“Baby, these rings are beautiful. How will it look on my finger? Gorgeous huh?” Pearl uttered as she displayed her bone-white teeth.My mind spiralled around as reality hit me like a thunderstorm. “My mother crafted those rings with her own hands and there's no way that bitch is wearing them!” I scoffed.“Really?!” That shithead finally spoke with a smirk formed on his face.“$500!” He yelled.For a moment, I could feel the pain coursing

Lyra's POV Instantly, my stomach dropped, and my body went rigid hearing those words. My mind was crying a warning as Pearl's rude words still rang in my ears like a deafening siren.Could it be that his grandma was informed about our relationship? Then it's no other person than that bitch!“You will meet my grandma, today,” he revealed suddenly as his knuckles moved fast on the wheels without a care in the world about anything.A hint of surprise mingled with my blatant excitement. And his facial muscles seemed relaxed, and it seemed like nothing had happened. Probably, I was overthinking Pearl's words and truly, nothing was wrong.He cleared his throat and it seems my silence is suffocating him. “It's okay if you're not ready to meet her now. I understand…”“Not…not that. I mean, I'm ready to meet her,” I managed to respond, my voice stuttering all of a sudden.Then a a gaze of excitement flashed over his face. Even though I still feel all wasn't well. A moment later, we arrived a

Lyra's POVGary's eyes roamed on me with a pleasant smile plastered on his face. “You deserve it. And trust me when I say I will be your backbone,” his reassuring words made me second-guess myself.“Is Shalom's contract for the Jenkins Group? This is so unbelievably,” my voice laden with emotions.I couldn't help but wonder how this contract was handed over to the Jenkins Group. It has been the talk of the whole city and had many competitors.Caleb's late nights, hard work and dedication a few months ago were a result of this contract. It was on his lips every second. Every nook and cranny in the city spoke about it. However, if I had been informed it would be handed over to the Jenkins Group on a platter, I wouldn't have believed it.I mean, it's worth billions of dollars. Only this can take this company from zero to the top. Tears threatened to spill, but I blinked them back as my mind was in a jumbled mess.He cradled me in his arms, “You deserve more. This contract will make the

Lyra's POV“I thought you have changed, but trust me, you're still the Lyra I've always known. That vulnerability still clouded your eyes,” Caleb murmured, his voice laced with ice.“Lyra! Is that how cheap you are? Throwing yourself at my man just at my face!” Pearl beams at me with a disgustful question.Meanwhile, Gary's facial expressions turned upside and his eyes squinted. “Let go of her!” He also exclaimed.Then his gaze fell on me as he looked with a puzzled expression. Probably, he perceives I don't want him to interfere in this since he wants to do everything in his capacity to make sure I'm the happiest woman on earth.All of a sudden, Caleb let go of me that minute and strolled towards his so-called wife-to-be. That's definitely a joke to me at this point.“Baby it's not what you think. Okay? She forced herself on me,” he lied as he glared intensely at me. Maybe, wanting to hear from me.“You homewrecker! He's mine, and there's nothing you, or anyone can do about it, so st

Caleb's POV“My baby!” Pearl yelled as she snaked her arms around me just the moment I stride in.For a moment, I thought my eyes were deceiving me as confusion and disbelief swirled in me. “Yes! How dare you cheap slut! Are you stalking me now!”I stomped nearer to her as her lips remained partly open, with her jaw dropped in awe. “Oh my bad, you didn't expect to see me here, huh?” “A gold digger, scheming bitch! You thought you could just escape from your rightful place! The prison is your home and has no hiding place!”For a split second, dread flashed on Lyra's face as my breath fanned her skin. “You're here to replace the previous janitor right?” I whispered into her ears.Her brows rose, and she gave me a mischievous look. “Get your filthy hands off me!” she yelled as she raised those deep blue eyes of hers.“How dare you, Caleb!” She exclaimed.“The prison is my home no matter what? Do you even have a heart?” She added as emotions clouded her previously angered voice. “Have y

Lyra's POV I was awakened the next day by a soft knock knock at my door as the morning sun streamed down through the window. “Good morning, my sweet pumpkin,” a sweet romantic voice echoed into my ears.My eyes were heavy as I yawned persistently. “Hey Gary, today is supposed to be Monday right?” I asked, with my mouth still wide open.“Of course, but get ready and let me send you home. The Jenkins Group needs their rightful CEO, you know. Moveover, you need to make your daddy more proud this time around and I'm here to make that happen.”Instantly, I didn't know how my blurry eyes got cleared. For a moment, it's like a dream come true to me. I whispered on my lips as I though I was saying some few words to the universe for making our path cross with Gary.A few moments later, I was ready and strolled downstairs to meet Gary. “Let's go,” he said as he took me by my hand.As the car's engine roared to life, my heart burst with joy. I can't describe how I felt but even the blind coul

Charlotte's POV I stood there frozen, my heart hammering in my chest. My mind raced as numerous thoughts oozed through it. I just hoped that it wasn't what I was thinking. I just hoped.I glanced at Norman for the second time, as I expected to hear a word. Maybe I'm hallucinating due to over-thinking.“Are you okay?” He enquired with sceptical brows.I nodded but my response conflicted with my facial expressions as it tightened up and my jaw clenched.The next thing I saw of his hand moving towards the door as he pressed on it again. There and then, a murmur escaped into my ears. “Did you hear that? Are you expecting someone?” The bitch’s voice.My heartbeat increased rapidly as I felt like strangling this slut with my bare hands. “What!” Liam yelled.“Who could that be?” He added.I didn't expect less. Yes, he didn't anticipate anyone who coincidentally would show up here thereby disrupting his good time. I mean this could be a habitual thing.“He's not alone? Can you perceive the m

Charlotte's POV “Why the hell are you mute?!” The rage in my voice was evident.“I'm sorry, ma'am,” he apologised as he cleared his throat.“He's at the office, ma'am. He…asked me to leave him behind alone. I didn't want to, but I couldn't float his orders,” I managed to explain, and his voice trembled.For a moment, confusion clouded me. “What the heck will he be doing at the office this time? Is it work-related? I know it's not.”“But why do you even leave his side? I thought you were supposed to be his personal assistant. I mean his right hand,” I tried to be calm but it was impossible.“I'm sorry, ma'am, but I tried to stop him, and he walked me out of his office. I think he's groaning in pain and I…”“Shut the hell up, Norman! Pick me up at home; we will have to go to the office ASAP to make sure he's fine,” I dropped my last words and hung up the call.My jaw clenched the moment I took the phone off my ears and my mind was a jumbled mess. What could be wrong with him? Or I over

Charlotte’s POV My breath caught on a sigh and I couldn't think straight while my body trembled. “Hey! Are you okay? I hope he didn't touch you!” Ethan asked quickly the moment I rushed in.For a moment, I was breathless as I stood rooted to the ground and I felt like it was on fire. “What's wrong?” Daisy added.As I stood, each memory that struck my mind felt like the universe turning against me. Suddenly, I took a deep breath as I bent down slightly.“Calm down and say something, please. We're worried,” Daisy added, her tone was like a plea.But my heart seemed as if it had come into my throat and my voice cracked. “Charlotte,” just as I presumed I was about to get my voice, he called in a low tone.As I spun my head towards me, my heart began to beat fast again with a combination of fear and excitement. “Why? I made my promises clear and here I am to fulfil them. I will not…”I didn't know when my eyes shook, and the tears that I tried to fight split on my face. “I don't know what

Liam POV I was on the verge of breaking down as I stood rooted to the ground. “Are you okay, boss?”“What the hell do you mean! Get me out here!” I commanded as I stomped towards the car. As I relaxed on the passenger's seat, my heart hammered at every thought that crossed my mind. I slowly released my breath as I clenched by the side of the window. “Norman, where are the selection of rings I asked for?”It's as if my entire blood dried up the moment those words escaped from my lips. I mean it was supposed to be a surprise for her as I intended to visit her at the hospital.Here I am, unable to digest all that happened today. As he handed over the rings to me my gaze fell on the one I chose for her.Well, a whisper in my head told me it would blend perfectly with her fair skin. I don't know how to describe how I feel at the moment. I parted my lips to speak but my voice betrayed me.“Where's the one I selected earlier?” I asked again, regardless of the fact I saw it already.“Here

Liam POVI was silent for a while as my mind felt it was on fire. “Mom, what are you talking about?”She cleared her throat as I heard chatter around her. “Wait a minute! Is Ruby with you? Does she have a hand in this fallacy you're spilling right now!” My knuckles turned white as I couldn't control the anger bubbling in me.“Check the news and get back to me! I don't owe any explanation since you have decided to do as you wish!” She yelled and dropped the call instantly.I sat down frozen as a whisper in my head told me that this was just a joke. My gaze blazed and I held my breath. “Is everything all right?” Charlotte wondered as she enquired.“Or he's not enjoying the food?” Daisy asked with her brows furrowed.Not long ago, confusion clouded me, and a notification appeared on my phone from my mom. With anticipation and desperation in me, I opened the link instantly, and a cold shiver went down my spine. “Is Mrs Blackwood alright? You look tense and, at the same time, angry,” Cha

Liam POVThe moment I nodded my head, she swung her arms towards me and snaked them around my waist as she hugged me tightly. “I thought it was over between us,” she whispered into my ears.“Over?!”I pulled myself a bit from her as my gaze pierced through her. I mean no one can deny how perfectly contoured her face is. So perfect!“I've been worried sick about you! What are you talking about, Charlotte?” My voice was horrible.“I've arrested Doctor Philip and his counterparts. They will rot in jail if even a pinch of your hair is touched. Trust me!” I added.As my words escaped from my lips, she gazed at me with so much uncertainty, and I could feel it. She felt lost, and it was as if someone had told her otherwise.She parted her lips to say some words but pinched them together again. At that moment, it was as if no one was close to us; we were just in our world. However, it's not like that.“Do you care about me this much? I mean…I can't even believe you looked for me when you coul