"Did you speak to Calhoun?" Mrs. Lawson senior asked.Mr. Lawson senior, walked slowly towards his bed and sat down. They had seen a note from the television station about the interview Alice Brentwood made before it even got to the media. This was why he went to Calhoun, hoping to get something. But he got nothing."That boy is just like his father," he said with a smile. "He won't say anything until next Sunday," he told his wife.Mrs. Lawson left the dressing table where she had been taking off her make up and jewelries to prepare for the night, "he is coming home?" She asked."Yes. He said he will come home and this time, he is bringing the girl he spoke of."Mrs. Lawson wasn't satisfied with his answer. "Did you confirm again if it is Alice or Ariana, that was her name right?"Mr. Lawson heaved a sigh. "We will just have to wait. I don't think we have another choice."She came and sat on the bed close to him. "But your friend will be worried. You promised him... We will lose a lo
Ariana was shocked to see such an interview of Alice on the television. It felt like the Brentwood sisters were after her. Why did she have to be the one after Calhoun? Why?Why did she even fall for him?She stayed hidden in her room refusing to see him. She had told Lisa to stop him from coming to see her if at all he did come. Last time someone lied to her, was Ethan. And he had not even bothered to come offer an explanation until a few hours later.So, Aria felt Calhoun wouldn't come. Her heart almost exploded when she heard the door bell ring. Now that Lisa was by the door for minutes, she knew it wasn't Zion, it was Calhoun. He had come for an explanation.She had to admit, this made her feel a bit better but it wasn't an assurance. The Lawson and the Brentwood were really powerful families. It made sense that their children would want to get married with one another. What did a simple girl like her have to offer?She hugged her pillow and sniffed away her tears. This thing call
Chapter 92:"Argh!" Lisa screamed the moment Calhoun closed the door behind him.Ariana placed her hands against her ears protecting it from the barbaric sound. "Lisa! You will bring the house down if you keep screaming like that!"Lisa eyes sparkled with shock and excitement. Just as the emotions swerved within her body without control, she couldn't tell what exactly she was feeling in one second."Tell me that didn't just happen?!" She exclaimed pointed excitedly at the door.Aria furrowed her brows in shrug and resulted to slumping on the couch but Lisa was not having it. She released another girlish scream and fanned herself."Baby girl! You are so made! Calhoun Lawson just asked you to marry him! Didn't you hear him? Why are you sitting and acting like you didn't just get the most exciting news in your life!?" She exclaimed jumping in over excitement.Aria clutched the pillow she had brought with her from the room unto her chest and just stared at her friend with a scowl on her f
Chapter 93:It was Monday morning and Calhoun wore a tight frown as he walked to his office. He had made Sarah schedule a meeting with Alice. She had to explain to his face why she went on to do something so stupid on national television.He had to hold back during the weekend fr going to her house and just call her out. For his reputation and Ariana's sake he had held back. Now he couldn't just wait to get it over with. The proud daughter of a Brentwood had to know who to fuck with. No one messed up with Calhoun Lawson's affairs and went away with it."Good morning Sir!"Calhoun moved his eyes to the direction of the voice and saw Zion smiling politely in front of him. He simply nodded and continued to his own private elevator. But as he started walking down the corridor, Zion followed behind him. He stopped and turned to face him."Is there something you need to tell me?" He asked sternly.Zion adjusted his glasses and clutched the file he was holding even tighter like it would prot
Chapter 94:Ariana Brown woke up with a smile on her face. She was still confused about what she would do about Calhoun's proposal, but she knew she wouldn't stay at home for a whole week. That would make the world think she only came there to seduce him or something. She would go to work... She had to.Ariana got up from her bed and took a quick shower. She was humming her favourite song as she placed her long hair into a low bun. She picked a red dress for the day. Inwardly, she wanted to tease Calhoun. He wouldn't be able to face his papers when he saw her. She finished up her dressing and as usual ordered a ride to the Lawson group building. She had made it a tradition to get to work earlier than even Olga the receptionist. This way she could complete her work and also help others before Calhoun came.Her taxi was waiting for her in front of the apartment as she took careful steps with her low heel. The dress accentuated her long legs, hugging her curves so tight Calhoun would go
Ariana felt her heart drop to her stomach. All the excitement she felt through out her journey to work melted away and her soul was eating her up at the instance."Who is coming?" She asked in a small voice.Sarah's eyes widened in shock as she understood what she had done. She held Aria in defence."Miss Brown. This is not what it looks like. Mr. Lawson isn't like that I swear!" Sarah said as calmly as she could.Ariana felt her legs become weak as she fought to keep her tears away. Here she was making plans with Lisa on what outfit to where to his grandparents dinner on Sunday and he asked her to stay home all week so he could host Alice!"Oh my God!" She whimpered cupping her mouth as she bent over looking for where to seat for her knees were wobbly. She still clutched the folders in her hands, like it was all she had.Sarah helped her locate the closest chair and sat her down. "Miss Brown, you don't understand. He wants to tell her off. He didn't want you here because he didn't w
Chapter 96:"Ariana, what are you doing here?" She screeched."I am working, Alice," Ariana replied with so much fire in her voice that Calhoun smiled and stood protectively by her side.Alice moved her eyes from Calhoun to Ariana and then back again."What's going on here?" She screeched like she was having a conversation with a ghost.Calhoun held Aria by the waist and a devilish smirk appeared on his face. "Remember when I said I had a lover, well she is standing right in front of you."Blood seemed to drain off Aria's face as the words sank deep into her head. She couldn't believe what her ears and eyes were receiving. "Calhoun you can't be with her!" She said raising a shaky finger to Ariana. She got up from the seat she was occupying and looked between the two of them again. It was like the view from the chair was deceiving her and it was clearer when she got up."Why can't he be with me?" Ariana asked raising her brows. She expected Alice to come with something better. That li
Chapter 97:"Zion—" Ariana wanted to explain but Zion raised his hands to stop her."You are dating my boss? How?" Confusion was written all over his face. Calhoun was not one to be seen around with women. In fact, in all his years of working for him, Zion had never seen Calhoun with a woman. How did Ariana hypnotise him in two weeks?Ariana moved cautiously towards the seat and held Zion's hand. "Please seat. There is a logical explanation for everything, just listen to me."Zion sat down and crossed his arms waiting for her to speak. He didn't want to believe she was a gold digger. The Ariana he knew in school wasn't like that. So, he gave her a chance to explain herself."I am listening..." He growled."We met a long time before I came here." Ariana started and Zion's frown deepened.This meant, Calhoun knew she was the one applying for the job the moment he mentioned her name to him."I was heart broken and drunk and somehow I found myself with Calhoun. I didn't even know he was y