“Lily! Are you there?” Nik called out as there was no sound from the other side. “Lily! Lily!” He yelled over the phone. Since Drake Denholm knew about clearing out Lily’s name, he must have known about Lily's whereabouts too. “Kai, Let’s go to the apartment. Fast!” Both dashed out and Kai roared the engine. “Hello! Hello!” He called out again. But there wasn’t any response from the other side. “Hello!” A female voice came, which didn’t sound like Lily’s. “Who are you? What are you doing in that house?” Nik burst out terrified. He was worried that the intruder would harm Lily. “Your mother, Emily Cooper,” came the answer. “Thank God!” Nik groaned and his shoulders collapsed in relief. He was no longer concerned about whether his mother knew about Lily or not. Everything seemed less concerning and unimportant in front of Lily’s life. “You won’t thank the Lord when you see me in front of you.” Her mother hissed over the phone. “How is she? She was terrified a minute ago,” he
“Kai, cancel the meeting at 11. We need to first figure out who leaked the information to Mr. Denholm.” Nik told Kai who was driving. Since his mother met Lily, the pressure increased, and he must hurry up the entire process. There are many things to be taken into consideration. The first thing would be the story to tell the world. Marrying him within a few weeks of breaking up another marriage would create Lily a bad image and give rise to many rumors. So, the story should be created perfectly without a flaw and without pushing Lily into much more darkness. Once the culprit who leaked the information is caught, all the things can be peaceful and carefully planned out. “Kai, ask the PR team to gather in the conference room.” Kai nodded and informed Amara about the same. *** Everyone stood up as Niklaus entered the room. Nik walked to his chair, putting on his official straight and expressionless face. “Team, I have an important business to discuss with you. I hope everyone is awar
"I don’t know!” Kai shrugged his shoulder. He felt Mrs. Emily Cooper wouldn’t be considering a girl with such a bad reputation and family relationships. But he didn’t want to discourage Niklaus and let him try his best to get his mother’s permission to marry Miss Lily. “Whatever, let’s go!” Nik hissed and after him, Kai followed to the car. Nik knocked on the house door. His heart was trembling and galloping with tension. Making his mother accept Lily was the only way to escape from a real marriage. Being a person who doesn’t believe in ‘LOVE,’ marriage was something that he doesn’t believe in at all. He feels that there is nothing like long lasting and selfless love as the movies show. So, paying plenty of time for the whole marriage setup is a waste of time. Lily opened the door and sat beside Emily. “Are you not sick? Why are you walking all around?” Lily didn’t answer him but opened her mouth towards his mother. And the next action made him confused if he was dreaming. Emily f
‘Should I get a similar contract from his side too? Just because he is financially supporting and helping to prove myself, I can’t make fun out of myself.” She tightened her fist and took a deep breath. ‘If I can’t maintain any close relationship with the opposite gender, he can’t do that too.’ Lily glanced at Nik and decided to speak about it once the meeting was over. But she can’t speak about the contract in the presence of his mother. ‘I have to go out,’ she glanced at her clothes and sighed. As she looked around, she remembered that Niklaus’ gave her mobile. She walked to the bedroom and typed, ‘Another modification in the contract – Both Part A and Part B agree to the following conditions.’ Since Nik was in a meeting, Lily was aware that he wouldn’t see the message. Even if he sees, he wouldn’t be able to talk about it with his mother in the house. “Lily, take a warm shower and wear these clothes,” Emily entered the room with a yellow dress. “I hope you don’t mind wearing my
Emily dashed into the room after hearing the weird sudden laughs. “What happened?” She ran to Lily to find her crying and laughing like a crazy woman. She looked at the phone in her hand and kissed her teeth to find Drake’s video, which was released yesterday. ‘Did she see this just now?’ She embraced Lily and patted her back. “The two men I believed in my life betrayed me,” Lily sobbed and hugged Emily tight. “I don’t know about Mr. Denholm, but your father didn’t like you from the start and looked down on all the girls. He didn’t tell you, but you heard and should have shown him what a girl can do.” Lily sniffed deep, “I know. But I thought being obedient would make him love me. I was deprived of fatherly love and wanted it so badly. “ Emily went tongue tied. She couldn’t find words to console Lily. “Think of this as a new start. Do whatever you want, whatever your heart says and feels. Be truthful to yourself.” ~ Ting! Ting! ~ “It must be the salesgirl.” Emily broke the hug, w
“Dinner Time!” Emily called out as she sat at the dining table. She wanted to see who would come first, after the uncomfortable incident. But even after five minutes, neither of them appeared. Emily grinned her teeth and decided to look at them anyhow. “Fine! I will have dinner and sleep in the other bedroom. Both of you complete your dinner whenever you want and sleep in the master bedroom. Don’t disturb me when I am asleep.” As expected, Nik and Lily came rushing to the dining table. Emily sucked her bottom lip and controlled her mocking smile. “Mom, I will sleep with you.” Lily said as she sat in front of Emily and beside Nik. “Is that fine with you Nik?” Emily teased. She was enjoying the silence and tension between them. “Why would I not be fine?” Lily said, while glaring at his mother with pinched brows. He doesn’t have any problem speaking to Lily, as he already saw her naked without even those inners, but he wanted to act just like it didn’t happen. He didn’t want her to f
[One Week Later] “Mr. Cooper, thank you so much for accepting our interview.” the interviewer said. “We all know that Mr. Cooper is not a fan of interviews, may I know what made you accept this live interview?” “Well, I have something to announce, and your invitation came at the right time. So, I thought why not take this opportunity and reduce the hassle of calling for a press conference” The interviewer pressed her lips to hear that statement. She was at a loss for words. “Then that must be our luck. Thank You, sir” “That’s true!” She was aware of Niklaus’ arrogant nature and how many opted not to interview him, though it was a good opportunity; They didn’t want to lose their dignity over the television. ‘Don’t react!’ she calmed herself, “Firstly, what do you want to announce sir?” Nik arched a brow and gave a half smile. “Well, if you want, I can tell announce it first. But are you sure, as the questions you have prepared might not be used later.” he said pointing to the car
[At 7 pm] Lily sat before the television with her legs crossed. She was enjoying people praising her for her obedience and the respect she gave to her father, which he didn’t live up to. The media channels replayed Nik's story narration and conducted public opinion on who is correct -' Lily or Andrew?' The people who pitied her father for having a daughter like her now began to pity her, for having a selfish father like him.Few channels showed how Mr. Cooper's single interview affected the stocks of Meyers and Denholm's industries. While some glorified and applauded Nik, for standing for his love and respecting Lily's opinions unlike many arrogant businessmen, who only marry and form relationships for sexual relations or business prosperity.~ Tring! Tring! ~ “Nik! Nik! My father is calling you. What should we do?” Lily yelled after seeing Nik’s phone, ringing on the sofa table. Her chill-looking and delightful face instantly turned stressed out. While her heart was racing and ha