Novels by Elsie Kesh

Elsewhere, in a well-hidden pub, Jessica walked into a dimly lit room with a mask and a scarf covering almost all her face.A man was sitting in a corner, watching her nervously as she sat opposite him.“Let's make this quick. There's enough money here to spend however you want for the rest of your life,” she said nonchalantly, slipping a card toward him.“What's the meaning of this, Miss Jason? I don't care about your money!” the man panicked and hurriedly pushed the card back.“Just do as I say. Leave the country and forget about me. It's for your own good,” she said impatiently.She knew even if Alexander had promised not to investigate the matter, he was always a cautious man and would sooner or later look into it.That is why she wanted to make sure no loose ends were left untied.It didn't matter who it was; she could sacrifice anyone just to achieve her goal.“What about what we had? I really love you, Miss Jason. Please don't do this to me,” the man begged frantically.“Stop b

“Me? No! What nonsense are you talking about?” she asked, pointing at herself as her thoughts wandered to that awkward phone call.“Did Mark reach out to you?” Sophia asked again, eyeing her.“Yes…” she replied, but before she could continue, she saw the look on Sophia's face and added quickly, “I mean no! Why would he do that? I’m not talking to you anymore. I’m going to the washrooms.”She stood up and ran outside, her face blushing but still, she couldn't help but stomp her feet in frustration. That Mark called just once and hasn’t done it again. What is wrong with him? she thought, feeling like he had made a fool out of her.Sophia smiled and shook her head as she watched her walk away.That evening, Sophia was ushered into the villa where her family was staying by a bodyguard.“My dear, welcome back. Why didn't you tell me you were coming?” Catherine welcomed her, standing up from the couch with a gentle smile.“Hey Mom, I missed you guys and decided to drop by,” Sophia replied,

Over the next few days, Sophia was busy finalizing her drafts for the competition. Alexander got busy with his work too, and surprisingly, he hadn't heard from Jessica since that night. He had done a lot in cornering Gerald, making it hard for him to make a move. On this day, he was standing by the window of his office, his eyes cast over the view of Eldridge City. He could see almost three-quarters of the city from his office. But his mind was consumed with other matters. The city view didn’t catch his attention at all. A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. “Come in,” he said, still looking outside. Mark, his able assistant, walked in with an iPad in hand. “Boss, the investigation about Larry is done and the information has been compiled. Should we send it to him?” Mark asked, scrolling through the data. Alexander turned around, tucking his hands in his pants pockets. “There’s no rush. Wait for the right time,” he said, walking back to his desk. “Alright, boss,” Ma

Once inside, Nina saw an elegant looking young woman, probably in her twenties, adjusting her makeup in the washroom mirror.She looked like the kind of woman who never checks price tags because everything about her screamed wealthy.She was dressed in a silky white blouse tucked neatly into caramel-colored trousers that hugged her just right.Her heels were sharp, shiny, and expensive. Even her designer handbag, resting by the sink, looked like it had its own security detail.Her makeup was impossible to miss; long lashes, bold red lips, heavy eyeliner, and skin so smooth it looked airbrushed.Her black hair hung straight and sleek down her back, parted perfectly in the middle.She didn’t need to say anything. Just standing there, fixing her lipstick in the mirror, she looked like someone who was used to getting her way.***Meanwhile, in the tallest building in Eldridge City, the Evans Tower, Alexander sat at his desk as he listened to Mark deliver the financial reports.After Mark

After a brief chat and a few hugs, Alexander and Sophia walked off toward their car. A man in black opened the door for them as the sleek vehicle purred to life and pulled away slowly.Amelia and Michael remained behind watching their car until it disappeared.“You missed your chance to score a hug,” Michael teased.Amelia rolled her eyes. “And you missed your chance to shut up.”“Okay, ma’am. Your ride is waiting. Shall we?” he said, leading her to the car.Amelia didn’t object. She nodded and followed him.Sophia arrived at Allure Fashion at 10 AM, and after catching up with her colleagues, she dove into work immediately.Nina watched her silently from her desk, but Sophia could tell she didn’t plan to cause any more trouble. At least not for now.Relieved, she focused on polishing her pending designs.Lunchtime arrived so fast before she could realize it.It was Emily who approached her desk, reminding her cheerfully."Hey girl, let's go grab something. You can't focus with an empt

“What is it?” He turned around, eyeing her vigilantly.“Can you promise me that no one will ever find out about this, please? Not even Sophia,” she requested.Alexander paused, overwhelmed with guilt. If he had been more careful, none of this would have happened.“Okay, you have my word,” he promised and left the room.As the door clicked shut, Jessica’s trembling lips slowly curled into a cunning smile.“And the game has just begun. Sophia... I hope you’re ready, darling,” she whispered, wiping away her fake tears.By the time Alexander settled, it was already past 1 AM. He checked his phone and was shocked to find several missed calls from Sophia.“Oh no, I forgot to update her!” he mumbled, his muscles tensing as he raked a hand through his hair.It was too late to call her now!With a heavy sigh, he sent her a text:‘Hi honey, I hope you’re doing well. Sorry, I had an emergency to deal with and I couldn’t answer your calls. Talk tomorrow. Goodnight. I love you!’After that, he dia