Novels by Silva Anderson

Alex’s POVMorning light spilled through the blinds of my office, but I hadn’t slept enough to appreciate it. I’d spent half the night staring at the ceiling, turning that child’s name over in my head until it stopped sounding like a word and started sounding like an accusation.Nicole Bennett.I rubbed a hand over my jaw, the stubble rough against my palm, I reached for the coffee Mark had left on my desk an hour ago. It's cold now but I drank it anyway.A knock sounded, and Mark stepped in before I answered, which told me whatever he had, he was in a hurry to hand it off.“You look like you didn’t go home,” I said, not looking up.“I didn’t, sir. I mean Mr. Alex.” He caught himself and set a folder on my desk like it might bite him.“Tell me you found something.”“Some of it.” He hesitated, and hesitation from Mark was never a good sign. “There’s no birth certificate on file listing a father. Just Maria Bennett, single mother, and the child, Nicole Bennett, born five years ago this

Maria POV “Mommy!” Nicole screamed as soon as she walked into the house.“I'm right here princess,” I yelled back from the kitchen as I added sauce to the chicken.I could hear the sound of her tiny feet running towards the kitchen.“Where is Emily?” I asked, tears blurring my vision as the knife sliced through the onion.“She is coming” she said, climbing the stool that was made just for her to reach the kitchen counter.I placed a kiss on her forehead as soon as she succeeded in climbing the counter.“So, where did you guys go?”“We went to the park” she said while munching on an apple she took from the fruit tray.“And you went without me baby.” She giggled slightly. “We are sorry, Mommy.”“Speak for yourself Nikky, I'm not sorry,” Emily suddenly appeared from the corridor.“Your aunt is mean,” I whispered in her ear.“Yeah, yeah, badmouth me all you want, I don't care, that was your punishment for leaving our princess.” “I thought I was forgiven” I pouted and flagged my lashes.

Alex POV“Mr. Alex, the meeting starts in five minutes.” Mark came into my office to inform me.“Are the files ready?”“Whenever you need them Sir.”“Good. I will join you in the boardroom soon.”My phone rang, and it was my father again.After the party last night, he almost blew up my phone. He needs to learn that my life is not a business strategy or one of his contracts that he can manipulate at will.I glanced at my watch and it was already time for the meeting. I tucked my shirt in and stepped out of my office. “Go.. good morning Sir” Mr Edmond, one of my employees lowered his head as he greeted.“You look pale Mr Edmond, did you perhaps see a ghost?”“I didn't sir,” he said under his breath.“Hm. Have you corrected your reports?”“Yes sir”“One more mistake and you are off the project.”“Understood sir”He rushed into the conference room, as if his life depended on it, well, it actually did.I stepped into the room after him and a heavy silence followed. Conversation died, lau

Alex's POV “Get the plane ready, we are flying back to London.” I handed Mark my briefcase and stepped into the car.“On it Mr Alex,” he replied.I took a deep breath as I leaned against the car seat. After hours of negotiations, we finally reached an agreement, and the contract was signed. “Any news on Daniel?” I asked.“He will be attending the party”“Good,” I closed my eyes and let the cool air kiss my skin. “He has no choice anyway.”“Drive. We don't have all day.” The soft hum of the engine filled the air as the city blurred past the tinted window. “Any information on that little girl?”“Not yet Mr. Alex, I'm working on it.”“Clearly you are running behind Mark,” I voice hardened. “You know I hate being kept in the dark.”I need to know what exactly the relationship is between Maria and that girl and why she looks like me.“It will be ready soon Mr. Alex.”“No excuses, get it done.”When we arrived the plane was already being prepared for departure.“Welcome Sir,” the pilot

Maria's POV Finally done,” I exhaled sharply, with beads of sweat lining my forehead and strands of hair glued to my face. I definitely need a massage after this.I spent hours cleaning the second floor. If exhaustion has another name, it would be mine. Sarah and I were left to clean out forty-five rooms because the third person called out sick, at this point I was sure the management wanted us to collapse on the job.“Are you done?” I asked Sarah as soon as she stepped out of the room.“The last one,” she replied out of breath.I offered her my support, even though I needed it right now. “Let's do it together then.”We spent less than ten minutes cleaning up.We stood at the entrance of the room and admired our work, the bed was neatly spread, the floor was sparkling clean, and the smell of orange fragrance filled our nostrils.“We make such a good team,” Sarah grinned.“We sure do and I'm about to pass out.”She laughed. “Come on, let's freshen up.”I searched my uniform pockets fo

Alex's POV “Make sure the presidential suite is ready when the guest arrives,” I instructed Mark. “Yes sir,” he responded. “No room for mistakes Mark,” I warned. “This deal is very important for the hotel." “Double-check every department and make sure everything is in place, I want perfection.” “Already done that Mr. Alex.” I gave a slow nod, “Good. You can go now,” I shifted my gaze back to my laptop screen scanning the final contract. This deal could push the hotel to the top, failure wasn't an option, not with the council already questioning my decisions. A knock on the door drew my attention. “Come in.” “Mr Alex, they are here,” Mark announced. I took a deep breath and adjusted my tie, before stepping out of the office. By the time I got to the lobby, they were already waiting. “Mr John,” I extended my hand for a handshake, “welcome.” “Mr. Carter,” he replied with a firm shake. “What a nice establishment you have for yourself,” his eyes swept across t