Se connecterLiam Boyd POV“I met her,” I told my half-sister Monique Haley over the phone. I called her right after Gwen left my office, and we signed her contract.It was that easy—no plan needed. She fell into my hands effortlessly. Maybe it was fate.Gwen Delafonte is now officially working for me. A thrill of pleasure coursed through my spine at the prospect of her seeing her on her reporting day, the day after tomorrow.I can’t wait to see her again.It was no wonder Damian Olson was so smitten with her. He had been called several times to report to the office, but he kept postponing. Now, I understand what kept him hanging in this country.An image of Gwen Delafonte came into my head when Monique responded.“Who?” Monique does not seem to have any inkling about who I was referring to.I grinned in spite of myself.For a second, I thought of teasing her, but thought better of it. Monique is impatient and a little snarky when she’s annoyed. I can’t let her stew.I realized that this job is
Damian POV“Are you ready?” I was zipping my luggage when I heard Mason talking from behind me.I looked up from what I was doing and watched Mason fill the doorway of my room.Conspicuously, Baron was not here. He was probably busy, too.Mason sat down on the bed while I lifted my luggage to place it on the floor.“Rebecca wanted us to report today for our next mission.”I nodded. I knew it. Rebecca wouldn’t be here if she did not need us.Her presence meant that we had to live ASAP.“Have you seen Gwen?”Mason gave me a sharp look.“I think you need to let her go. Gwen’s not yours to begin with. I think taking a break from her will be good for you. You had become too attached to her. It was no longer healthy. You are already hurting yourself and her.”I nodded.Mason was right.I was not normally like this.I was not clingy to anyone.I never get attached.But Gwen’s another matter.In a short period, I came to care for her. I came to want the best for her.Sadly, my intention has
Gwen POVI turned my back to Damian, but not after seeing the expression on his face. It was as if he felt lost.But that would be impossible. How can he be lost when he has a gorgeous woman by his side?At the thought of the woman at the reception of the apartment building, my expression soured.I can’t help but compare myself.She’s blond. Gorgeous. And she seemed to be so sure of her place in the universe.Unlike me, who had nothing. Until now, I still have to prove my worth in this world. Until now, I have been struggling, still fighting for my niche.I went to the nearest convenience store to buy something to eat. I chose a TV dinner that I could reheat in the microwave.I went to the cashier to pay for my purchase. My intent is to eat it at home, but then at the last minute, I thought better of it.The possibility of running into Damian and his girlfriend again does not sit well with me.I looked at my watch and decided that I would just eat my dinner at the convenience store.
Damian POVWhen Gwen realized that I was staring right at her, she immediately turned her head away and pretended like she did not see me. Her expression became blank.Rebecca, our boss, followed my line of vision.A grin instantly spread across her face when she turned her attention back to me. As soon as I noticed, her expression shifted to a sharp, challenging look, clearly intended to unsettle me.“So, she’s the reason you keep postponing your report day.” She commented.The way she said the words, calm and dangerous, made me gulp. I worry about Gwen. What if Rebecca hurt her?Rebecca had been known to be meticulous and calculating. She was good at her job. She was a kind boss, but hard to cross.“Don’t blame her.” And quickly regretted it because it was my reaction that gave myself away.I realized I had dug my grave deeper with just a sentence.In response, Rebecca shook her head.“Why would I? You’re the one causing problems and making my job harder.” She leaned her head clos
Damian POV“What you need is a distraction,” Mason said while we were resting on the couch.After our struggle earlier, the three of us slumped on the couch in the living room to rest and get our bearings back.No one said a word for a long time, until Mason broke the silence with the suggestion.I looked at him, confusion filling my eyes.Sometimes, Mason comes up with ridiculous ideas, and today was one of them.He used to tell me that Gwen was a distraction. In the same breath, he kept telling me to leave Gwen well enough alone.Now, he was telling me I needed some distraction.“What do you mean?” My brows furrowed at the idea.I am not sure if he was already bored running the business with me and wanted some action. Maybe it was a hint that we all needed to go back.For weeks, the boss had been calling us back to work, but I couldn’t fully get myself on board.It may be because I still worry about Gwen.She had been my distraction.She was the reason I kept postponing reporting b
Chapter 165. Damian POV“Where have you been?” Mason demanded as soon as I opened the penthouse door.He put his hand on his hip and stared into my eyes.The expression on his face was one of accusation.Even if I did not come out clean, from the looks on his face, it could be gleaned that he already knew where I had been, even without my telling him.So, instead of answering his question, I marched to my room. It was the most spacious room in the penthouse.It used to be where my grandpa stayed, wherever he was in town, but since he delegated the task of handling the Daily News Agency to me, I am now occupying this room.We just transferred from the Hotel across the street that evening when Damon almost r*ped Gwen. I can’t leave anything to chance. Even when we already subdued Damon, and he was being held in one of the holding cells in the Vanguard’s headquarters, I did not take anything to chance.There is still a possibility that he or our parents can hurt Gwen. I was not worried
Gwen POVBaron got out of the car, opened the passenger side to retrieve my suitcase, and placed it on the curb.Damian, on the other hand, remained still. His hat still covered his face, and he was blocking my path.I hesitated.Baron saw my hesitation and acted on my behalf. He pushed Damian, alm
Gwen POVConfusion marred my face, as it scrunched up into a frown.I don’t get it. I seriously did not think that I heard him right.“You are what?”I didn't think this man would take me seriously. He never has. Even his grin seemed to annoy me.“I said I am your fetcher. Do you have a problem wit
Gwen POVBaron laughed, and to my surprise, he enfolded me into a bear hug like I was a long-lost friend. To think that we had only known each other for almost two weeks, and had not seen each other for a few days.But the familiarity in his actions brought an unexpected smile to my face, lighting
Grandpa Ryan POVGwen did not take too long. She came downstairs with a small suitcase.I was not sure if she hurried because she knew I was waiting, and deferred to come back to this house at a later time to get the rest of her things.I wanted to assure her that it was no trouble waiting."Did yo







