Chapter 4 ~ Valerie's POV
==========While I was still seated to feel more relaxed, suddenly the landline in my office rang, so I responded to it by placing the receiver on my left ear, I said, "Hello, this is Valerie Skye, how may I be of help to you,""Hello Valerie, please come to the conference room," the voice said."Okay sir," I answered, as I heard it was Mr blaze's voice.In haste, I left my office for the conference room, and upon reaching there, I found him and Dante standing side by side with a few people still there.Approaching them, Mr. Blaze saw me from a distance, as he yelled "Yes Valerie, I want you to do something for me,""Alright sir," I said to him in a soft tone as he is still my boss."Please can you show my son, I mean your new boss around, and finally to his office," He requested?And so he continued, "It's been a long time since he has come around as he had spent so much time in London which would make him a bit unfamiliar with some things, But it makes me so happy he has decided to settle down with my business here in Seattle,""It's not a problem, sir," I agreed without a visible freight.So I said, "Come on Mr Dante," and with that, he nodded as we both left the conference room leaving his father and a few people still in it.After a few hours in the office and a general introduction to the rest of the employees in the company, we headed to his given office.Entering his office, I opened up the curtains in the office to bring in a morning glow. With that, I began showing him the necessary position where everything he would need was kept.While doing it, I wore a strictly professional-infused look on my face giving him no chance to communicate.But who am I even kidding, he moved close to me slightly touching my waist.Instantly I moved far from him, prompting my speech, "What are you doing?" I said."What does it seem like?" He responded."Please I don't do such," I warned him with a face frown.Giving a sinister scoff, he said, "Why are you acting like I am a disease, at least we had sex last night, and trust me when I say, I know every part of your body,"I felt disgusted by his utterance I nearly slapped him but in remembrance of him being my boss, I held back my reaction."Please give me the respect I deserve, SIR, whatever happened between us last night was a mistake and I wouldn't have allowed it to happen if I knew you were my boss's son," I explained to him.But Dante was still hell-bent on acting like an asshole he eventually turned out to be."You have to listen to anything I say, Valerie, I am now your boss as fate wants it to be and the lifeline of your job here is now buried in my grip, so you have no choice but to do as I say and if I say I want to have such time we had last night then you must comply because there is nothing you can do about it," he threatened.But I stood my ground as I made him know I was not to be messed with."Listen, Dante, I know you are wealthy, and so is your father but understand this I am not some random girl you can use your status and power to scare, I can choose to respond to you, likewise I can choose to ignore you, I have that stronghold on myself that no one, I mean no one can falter, so let it sink into your head, do not mess with Valerie," I said to him.As I said those words to him, I saw the stunned look in his eyes as he never expected such a response from me.And so, I uttered, switching back to my professional countenance, "I will take my leave now Mr. Dante,"Leaving his office, I took a deep breath realizing the tension I was in and suddenly I experienced a newfound courage within as I lost all fear I felt for him.So, I walked into my office, continuing my day as I was now in a more relaxing mood.Later in the evening, as I finished all my work, I cleared off my desk and prepared to go home.Existing the office, I stood outside the building waiting for a taxi waving my goodbyes to my colleagues.Suddenly I saw a car with black tinted windows parked in front of me, I was furious because he was almost reaching where I stood, so I blotted out, "Are you crazy, don't you have eyes to see there is a human standing here," I said.And so, I saw the window at the back seat being rolled down, only for me to see it was no one but Dante."Will my day ever get peaceful," I murmured silently."Good evening Valerie, would you let me drive you home?" He said to me as he tilted his face towards me."No, thank you, I don't need favors from a rich brat, I am good on my own like I have always been, so drive along perhaps you would meet your next prey along the road," I told him."Come on Valerie, let's have a fresh start," he said."Please can you just go already," I pleaded, joining my hands together.But he still refused to leave so l took the initiative and walked away instead.After two hours of searching for a taxi to take me home, eventually, I got a taxi and so I entered relaxing all my nerves on the seat.A few minutes into the drive, I reached home, and I must confess it was a pleasant feeling getting home.Entering into my apartment, I swiftly rewind off my day as I later sat down on my couch to eat my dinner.Suddenly, I heard my phone ring and so I checked the caller's ID, only for me to see Dante Blaze's name on it and I must confess, the caller saved my ass by showing the identity of the unknown number.Then I said to myself, "How did this idiot get my phone number," but then I remembered my full details were in my files at the office and also in his office then I sighed and instantly switched off my phone to avoid further calls from him that night.And few minutes later, I got done with my food and went into my bedroom to sleep knowing I wouldn't be disturbed by him anymore.Chapter 5~ Dante's POV========On my way home with my vehicle still on the road, I was overwhelmed with surprise as I couldn't believe the woman I had a one-night stand with was indeed an employee of my father.With this thought on my mind, I burst out into laughter as I muttered, "Now, this is going to be fun, more fun for me I guess," so I relaxed properly into my seat, as my driver was still focused on the drive.A few minutes later, we finally arrived at the Blaze mansion. Getting out of the car, my mother, Tina quickly approached me, wearing a bright smile on her face, "My son," she said with a hint of pride."Mom, have missed you," I responded to her, as she gave me a tight hug."I did too, you were far from home when your dad told me you were coming, I promise I was more alive," Tina said."I know Mom, I know, come on let's go in," I said to Mother, as we both went into the house. Entering, the servants in the house were already lined up in a straight line, as they began sayi
Chapter 6~ Dante's POV===========The next morning, as I reached his office, I placed a call to Ruth on the landline in my office. Once the call got connected I began, "Hello, Ruth, how are you doing,""I'm great sir, I hope you received the the text message I sent to you sir," She inquired."Yes, I did, please can you inform Miss. Skye, I want her in my office right away," I ordered."I will inform her right away sir, and congratulations on your first day at work sir," Ruth added.With a slight smile, I responded, "Thank you," and instantly I disconnected the call as I returned to my filled-up table, with for Valerie's appearance in my office, as I had plans she won't ever see coming.After an hour, I was still infused in my work when I remembered, I had yet to see Valerie, then I placed the call once again to Ruth, "Hello Ruth, I am yet to see Miss. Skye, didn't you inform her, I want her in my office?" I asked."Sir, I did inform her instantly, I got off the call with you, and she
Chapter 7~ Valerie's POV========="I really can't believe this Dante," I said to myself the instant he walked out of my office."He is my boss, no doubt but the threats, he gives, are what I won't take, " I continued.With my emotions on a high scale, I tried everything I could to calm myself, and lucky for me I managed to get calm.Returning to my work, I tried as much as I could to focus on it but the words of Dante kept creeping into my mind.I couldn't take it anymore, so I tried something else to see if I could distract myself from her thoughts but who am I kidding, it kept on coming in.In frustration, I said to myself, "That's enough, Valerie, you will not be weak because of his threats, yes you had a wonderful night with him, yes, he gave you the best sex of your life, yes he was so loving towards you that night, but look at the outcome, you found out how much of a jerk he is and that should be your gratitude,"After uttering those words, I gained more confidence in myself an
Chapter 8~ Dante's POV==========As I made my way to the car, I felt bad in a way, but I understood it would take some time for my charms to work on her. I entered my car, as my driver drove off.While the car was still on the dim light street, suddenly I remembered Lidia Robinson, the lady I met at the restaurant earlier.A smile laced on my face, as I decided to call her, so I took my phone and dialed her number. Placing the phone on my left ear, the call instantly got connected."That was fast," I murmured silently to myself.Then I said, "Hey, Lidia, this is Dante, Dante Blaze,""Oh, Dante, how are you doing," she replied with her voice sounding like an old cabinet door."Were you sleeping initially?" I questioned to start a conversation."Yes, I was but it's cool we can talk," Lidia uttered, not even minding my distance."I must confess, you are one of those humans who doesn't take offense in sleep interference," I admitted.Chuckling she responded, "What can I say, I'm flatter
Chapter 9 ~ Dante's POV========Before the end of the day, I heard a knock on my office door, and without looking up, I heard Valerie's voice. "Good evening Sir, I have finished my findings on the project you gave me, I am here to report on it," she said.Feeling defeated, my eyes grew with anger, but at the same time I maintained a calm demeanor, "Valerie I gave you an instruction for tomorrow, so why are you here to make a report on it today?" I swell in annoyance." I felt like working on it today sir," She began as her voice was composed as ever."I do not have much time tomorrow, I'm sorry," she continued as she responded."I beg your pardon?" I shouted."You heard me, sir," she repeated herself.And without waiting for a reply from me, she quickly stormed out of my office.I wondered to myself, as I was caught in awe, "What's wrong with this woman?" "I won't stop all my efforts, you will pay one day, because I must actualize every detailed plan I have laid out for you, Valerie
Chapter 10 ~ Dante's POV============Waking up as early as I could the following day, I arrived early to work. And reaching my office, I saw my secretary, Ruth standing inside my office."Is everything okay Ruth?" I asked."Yes it is sir, I just came to give you your schedule for the day, since it would be a very busy one for you," She responded."Oh, it's fine, just say it, I don't have much time to go through it," I said to her."Very well sir, you have a conference meeting with the foreign investors by 10 pm and you requested I infuse, you and Valerie's outing with one of the stock exchange managers," she reminded me."I remember, not to take much of your time, whenever the time for the meetings is near, you can come to my office for a reminder once again about the meeting I and Valerie want to have with the stock exchange managers, just help me call her into my office, I will take that from here," I explained to her."No problem sir, I will be on my way now," She replied as she t
Chapter 11~ Valerie's POV=========On my way home from work, I was delighted at how free I was, to leave the office without experiencing any drama from Dante.Reaching home, I held on to my door handler to put in my home key, only for me to discover it was open. I wondered as I murmured silently, "Who is in my house, I know is not Anna," while I stood there still in my thoughts, I saw a hockey stick close to my door, so I went close to it and grabbed it.Having it in my hand and returning to my door, I placed my hands back on the handler and opened the door as gently as I could.Entering my house, I tiptoed my way in with the hockey stick with me in defense if it turned out to be a thief.Still on my tiptoeing, I went into the kitchen, and dining table, but I didn't see anyone there, I was in awe as I began questioning myself once, "Who could it be?"Amidst my thoughts, I suddenly heard a loud noise, coming from the guest room, so I rushed there, with my defense weapon still with me
Chapter 12~ Valerie's POV============Settling in my office the following day, as I left home while Mom was still sleeping. I thought to myself while sitting that I was going to enjoy every bit of my day, and then I suddenly heard a knock on my door.Without waiting for my response, the person opened the door, only for me to discover it was Ruth, I was fumed with anger as I shouted at her, "Ruth, when did you become so rude to barge into my office without waiting to hear my permission,"Standing firm she said, "I apologize, ma'am, the boss asked me to call you, and he said it was urgent,""What does he want now," I whispered silently to myself with a scoff."I will be there soon, thank you, you can leave now," I responded to her, as I dismissed her.And so she left my office, still seated, I wondered, "What does that rich brat want, he shouldn't grow any more annoyance in me," Then I stood up, and left for his office, arriving there, I was surprised to see some strange faces seated