"Jenna, are you alright?" Kelly was the first to reach her. She wasn't one to attract attention in any way therefore, it was a surprise for everyone, except those who didn't know her closely because they weren't from the same department. Max smiled deliciously. The genius Queen was embarrassing herself in front of both the old and new CEO. She wasn't special after all. Since Jenna had proved hard to get, his attraction towards her had turned to loathe. Jenna was tight-lipped, enduring the pain upon realization that the man didn't recognize her. Instead, she nodded her head in the affirmative, clenching her teeth stubbornly and refusing to access the level of the damage caused. From the sipping pain, she knew she was going to have blisters if she didn't immediately apply first aid but she didn't want any more attention."Get the janitor to clean this mess," the deputy CEO said to Kelly before turning to Jenna again."Do you need to go to the hospital?" Jenna glanced at her leg sharpl
The next day when Jenna entered the elevator, disdainful gapes followed her. Her greetings and usual morning courtesies got no response. Even the deputy CEO and her team mates gave her the cold shoulder. She couldn't think of anything she must have done to deserve this till Kelly, the company gossip arrived. "Jenna, the new boss, was raging this morning. Why did you do it?" She asked in a worried tone. Jenna was even more perplexed. "Do what?" She asked with innocent eyes."Are you denying it?" Kelly asked, but politely. "Jenna, Mr Blade will see you in his office, don't keep him waiting," the deputy CEO said in a warning tone, interrupting their conversation. His usual warmth around her was all gone, which made her understand that something was wrong but Kelly wasn't ready to speak about it anymore. "You should go," Kelly urged her on. Jenna couldn't ask anymore, following the direction to Caspers' office with so much confusion. She still hasn't been able to ascertain what
Cathan was getting worried. Casper must be hallucinating about that girl he claims to save his life, taking her for Jenna. "Casper, have you asked her? You were unconscious when we brought you to the hospital. It's possible that your suspicions were inaccurate," he said carefully. They were cousins and best friends but he was still his bodyguard. "What are you implying?" There was agitation behind Casper's calm tone but Caleb has been busy with something on his ipad, paying them no attention."That you ask her before showing appreciation to the wrong girl," Cathan advised. He still felt that Casper was mistaken but his next words gave him assurance that he was well aware of his words and actions. "I'm not stupid Cathan, and I won't do anything till she admits it. Who knows, she might know about the surveillance too. Do you think that the old man will give up just like that?" "Ahhh, at least you are still in there. I was beginning to think that you lost your mind," Cathan said casua
Jenna woke with a startle. Checking the time, it was almost midday. She could feel her heartburn with fear. "I'm so sorry Cathan. I found it difficult to sleep before...." "Casper has limited patience, don't abuse it," Cathan spat before the call ended. Jenna was deflated. She didn't intend to oversleep. Next time, she would have to set her alarm. She had a quick shower and put on a simple office dress, rolled her hair up into a bun, securing it with a hair clip, slipped on her nerd glasses, then her less than two inches shoes. In less than ten minutes, she was panting in her office. She checked her handbag for the videotape to give Casper as proof when a knock was heard on the door. She jumped with both shock and fright when she saw Casper standing there with that emotionless mask. "Come with me, Miss Nova," the calmness in his voice scared her, recalling what Cathan had told her. The man was both attractive and dreadful. Somehow, she began to think of perfect revenge on Drak
Casper left Jenna in a state of confusion, as she walked back to her office. The two bodyguards at the door couldn't take their eyes off her, wondering what had happened in Casper's office. Jenna had entered as a nerd but came out looking like a superstar. They couldn't draw a link between their cold and aloof boss with this manager who had gotten into trouble just yesterday. She felt their curious gazes on her back but couldn't care less. She had faced the worst gaze ever and survived, thereby being grateful for the relocation of her office; if not, voices would have accompanied the gazes, as she felt different from her usual self. That frosty Casper had a knack for beautiful things which was unexpected. Jenna couldn't comprehend how she felt over what he had just done to her, having admitted that she was the least dressed in the company but her look now, only brought back memories of her past she wasn't pleased about. When she opened the door to her office, she was met with her te
Casper was testing her. All along, he watched how she fringed with fright, increasing the distance between them. Her behavior betrayed her. As expected, Jenna began to speak without thinking. "It was you?" Her brows were lifted in both shock and panic. All this while, she succeeded in convincing herself that Casper's resemblance to the dying man was a mere coincidence. Casper nodded his head in the affirmative, her heart rate erratic. "But how did you know? That man was unconscious. Even when he opened his eyes, the room was dimly lit. There's no way he will recall and there's no way he could be you," she ranted on, then stopped suddenly as if recalling something. "Wait, he said his men were going to send him to the hospital in the morning. Are those your bodyguards?" She asked but more of self-realization. Casper kept on nodding. "Well, I wasn't sure before but I am now," he maintained the usual calmness. Jenna felt like a fool. She should have denied it but went on blabbing. Wh
Confusion apprehended Jenna, her mind went blank. Casper knew all along that she saved his life so that explains all his kindness towards her but right now, she didn't know what to do. He was attractive but what next? They were both single anyway so did it make it right for him to get into her pants? What about Eve and even Drake? And oh, the hit and run driver who was never caught, her father's body which was also not found. "I..." "Before you speak, I have something else to tell you." Casper didn't want to leave any stone unturned. He was very honest. "What is it?" Jenna was getting more bizarre. What could be worse than what he just said? "We can't have anything to do with each other afterward. Grandpa has a woman arranged and I have to get married in six months. Therefore, I can't promise you a stable relationship but I promise to keep you safe and do anything you want, so what do you say?" Why did those calm words hurt her so much? She needed him to make Eve and Drake jealous
Cathan left the interrogation of the old security team in the hands of Caleb. He drove as fast as he could to the staff quarters to send Casper's message across. There was also that hidden desire to see Kate because he missed her. What she didn't know was the fact that she was his first. That was the reason why he lost it and kept spitting secrets mindlessly. He understood why grandpa was against loving one woman. Love could make one act senselessly. He encouraged being with different women but the three Cs never had time for women. As soon as he arrived, Kate went to open the door. Jenna had gotten tired of waiting and gone to sleep. At the sight of Kate, Cathan’s desires rose again. Without any formalities, he plastered his lips on hers in a deep passionate kiss. He was rough, just as Kate liked it. His strong right hand gripped her hair tightly while his left hand wrapped tightly around her waist. She yelped with pain, from the wound on her waist as the painkillers had begun to wea