Chapter: Chapter 38: Ethan's POV “The next time you pull a stunt like that, you will be fired”. I snapped as Emilia walked into my office. My eyes narrowed with anger seeping through. “Have I made myself clear?”“I.. I’m sorry Sir. It won’t happen again”. Emilia swallowed hard as she apologized. “Good”. I said, my expression stern. “Now let’s move on to more pressing issues”. I declared, my anger dissipating. “The company’s annual dinner comes up soon, and I want you to handle the preparation.“Everything you need, make it known to the accounting officer and to me also.” “Is that understood?”“Yes sir”, She answered, her gaze cast to floor.“Now, get to work”. I dismissed her, my tone icy. Just as Emilia turned to leave, her hands reaching for the door knob, I called out. “Wait!”Emilia stopped and then turned back, her expression questioning. “Anything else?”I stared at her for a second and instructed. “I need you to make a reservation, for one night at a hotel”. My countenance i
Last Updated: 2025-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 37: The Confrontation My anger boiled over, my eyes blazing in fury, with my grip tightened on the collar ends of his shirt. “What the fuck have you done?” I yelled, my tone menacing. Christine’s eyes widened in shock as she jerked off her seat, trying to rescue Ethan from my grip. “Emilia, you need to stop right now!” She snapped. But my anger wasn’t swayed. My hands locked tight unto Lucas’s shirt, demanding an answer, without flinching.However, Lucas remained calm, a spiteful grin worn on his face. He then held my both hands, gently removing my grip off his shirt, with a menacing smile. “Next time, act accordingly”. “I’m your husband to be”. He whispered, his breath blistering against my skin. My face twisted with resentment, my irritation grew. “You disgust me Lucas and I hate you with every passion in me”. I barked, loosing my hands off his grip, before turning on my heel, storming into the living room. My legs took me as fast as it could to Alice’s room. Tears layered in m
Last Updated: 2025-05-05
Chapter: Chapter 36: Emilia's POV “Lucas right?” Jennifer asked, my gaze drifting back to her. “Yeah, Lucas”. I replied, curiosity etching my face. Jennifer sighed deeply, her head shook in dismay.“I have seen him a few times, with these same men”. “I fear that these men aren’t affiliated with the company”. Jennifer said, tucking her hair strands behind her right ear. I just sat there, listening to her, my gaze lingering around the table he settled in, hoping he doesn’t notice me. I was certain that if he noticed my presence, he could cause a scene, hence drawing people’s attention to myself. I wasn’t up for such drama. I thought inwardly.Lucas and the strange faced men spoke discreetly, their expression void of emotions. A few moments later, Lucas stood up, his fist clenched as he stormed out of the restaurant. I quickly ducked my head to avoid being noticed. Relief washed over me seeing that he had left. Shortly after, the waiter came with our order, with a calm smile worn on his face. T
Last Updated: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter 35: Lucas's POV “Our next move is to track him down and demand for the goods we paid for”. “Either by torture or dialogue, the goods must be recovered”.I whispered, my voice menacing. Reports got to me earlier that morning, that the underground marketer I had contacted for a job, hasn’t delivered the purchased goods. I made a quick stop at the Medilone restaurant, a few miles from the office, for an urgent meeting with my fellow underground marketers, to draft out a plan. As we settled in our seats we discussed further. “If we don’t get him immediately, they will come after us, so we need to act fast”. Rogan urged, his voice barely above a whisper. “I think Martel is the man for the job. He can handle urgent cases like this”. I suggested, rubbing my temples. “Alright, put a call through to him then”.Alex muttered. Just as I picked my phone to dial Martel’s number, Thomas my accounting officer’s call came in. “Fuckkkkkkk”, I snorted.It completely skipped my mind that I had sch
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: Chapter 34: The Reunion The HR’s voice jolted me out of my reverie, and I blinked, my gaze focused on the HR’s face. Initially, my sight was blur, but as my eyes locked onto her facial features, recognition dawned. “Wait! Jennifer Smith??” “It’s a lieee”“My Goodness!” I exclaimed, tears welling up in my eyes. “This can’t be true.”I froze for a second in disbelief. “Jenniferrrrrr.”Then she stood up from her seat, my arms wrapped in her warm embrace. “Look at youuuu”. Jennifer said, her face lit up with a radiant smile. “What are you doing here?”“Wait, you’re the new staff?” Jennifer asked, her eyes searching for answers.I nodded, trying to contain my excitement. “Yeah, I resumed today”. I responded, a bright smile spread across my face. Her expression suddenly turned serious. “Wait a minute, it’s been how many years now?”“Six years right?”I sighed deeply.“You just disappeared, Emilia. I searched everywhere for you but no one seemed to know your whereabouts”. She muttered,
Last Updated: 2025-04-30
Chapter: Chapter 33: Tough Beginnings My temper flared, my jaw clenched in frustration as I picked the call. “Tyler, what do....”But I was interrupted by a strange feminine voice, leaving me aghast. “Hello Miss Emilia”.I pulled the phone away from my ear to check the caller ID.It was then I realized, it wasn’t the same number that called the previous day. “Are you there?” She asked, her voice soft and calm. “Y..yeah”. I stuttered, my anger replaced with curiosity, my mind wondering who the lady was. “This is Juliet, Mr. Reginald’s secretary”. “I’m calling to remind you about the board meeting that starts in an hour”. “Mr. Ethan has also been looking around the office, searching for you”. “Board meeting?” I asked, my mind puzzled. “Yes ma’am, didn’t you check your mail?” “I sent a brief yesterday evening”. Email? I muttered to myself. How did she get my email address? Shitttt, Ethan’s father.I recalled. “I’ll be there shortly”. I assured, hanging up the call. Resuming late on my first da
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