Max stared down at the phone and almost slammed it down on the receiver,today hasn't been his day.First his lover or should he say ex-lover publicly humiliated him by asking him to marry her and when he had refused she had created a scene right there in the restaurant.Come tomorrow he'll be front page news and trend all over social media and the gossip blogs about how he's a cold bastard,and only use women for his own selfish needs.It wasn't his fault that women throw themselves on him every chance they get and he is a man after all so why should he refuse when they are willing and ready.
He will never get married life was way more easier without any complications and clingyness it wasn't his fault that some women are too stubborn to get through their heads that he will never settle down or belong to any woman.To make matters worse he's just found out that his godmother has a grand daughter and if that was true he'll never be able to retain one hundred percent control over Torrés&White Industrials a company his father had started from scratch and made it a success along with his best friend Daniel White.After his parents passing years ago he had joined the company taking over his father's fifty percent shares along side uncle Daniel he had learned and master every detail of the company his father would've wanted that and it was his birth right.In a year he had know every aspect of the business in and out even uncle Daniel had been impressed,from there he had stepped aside and let Max run the company to see what skills he had and if he was capable of running such a big company.He had told Max if he can succeed in making his first million in a year he'll happily sign over his other half of his shares since he didn't have any son to take over his shares,Max had shown him he was more then capable but before the paper work could be processed uncle Daniel and his wife had died in a plane crash a year ago on their way back from a Carribean cruise.He cannot allow this woman to come and ruin his plans,he has big plans for the company and want to expand it further making it even bigger than it is now,the business was striving even better under his management his godmother had said so herself.If she really has a granddaughter then she'll probably take over half of the company and he will not allow any stranger to come and destroy a business his dad and uncle Daniel had worked hard for to make it a success.He has no idea who she was,where she comes from and what her real intentions was,he has already asked his best private investigator to find out more about her all he needs from his godmother was a name and tonight he'll get it along with answers too,he knows she needs to rest especially after her last surgery but he has to know the truth.The company was at stake here,his fathers legacy was on the line along with their hard earned reputation. Knocking softly he heard the nurse's voice say come in,he entered and shut the door behind him.Her health is deteriorating even further her skin is almost paper white and her face has lost it's beautiful smile,he walked over to her and sat down on the chair next to her he took her hand in his,she stirred and looked at him a faint smile spread across her face."I thought you've forgotten about me."Her hand reached up to stroke his face."That's not possible.You the only important woman in my life and you know that."He covered her hand with his own and brought it to his lips,after his parents death she had taken him in and raised him as her own,the love she had showered upon him never made him long for his parents and to see her like this killed him from within he loved her deeply and to know soon she won't be here anymore crushed him day by day.He told her private nurse to give them a few minutes alone."Such a charmer,ask whatever you wanna ask."She told him.She knows him well he thought."Is it true?""I take it you've found out."When he didn't respond she said."It's true Max,I have a granddaughter she is Daniel's daughter."He was shocked and for a full minute he was silent."Uncle Daniel never had kids."He said after a while."It's impossible.""It's true Max and I've met her personally she's a nice girl and when I talked to her it was like I was talking to Daniel she reminded me of him with her blue eyes,and dark brown hair that looks black.She even agreed for me to do a DNA test to confirm it and I didn't even ask her but in my heart I knew she was my granddaughter I could feel it and when I got the results it confirmed my suspicion."He stood up and walked over to the window."How's this possible?Where was she all this time and who is her mother." For the next hour he listened to his godmother and the whole story surrounding this woman her name was Adriana Woods and she stays in a small town called Barclays.He cannot believe this was happening,how will he be able to take over the company there was no way in hell that he'll be able to go forward with his future plans if she gets the other half of the shares she can dismiss his plans and disagree.What the hell was he gonna do now?"You wondering about the company and what will happen to the other fifty percent shares.I trust you completely and have immense faith that you'll take the company even further than it is now.Your uncle Daniel saw that no wonder he didn't hesitate to give you full control over the business.I also know about the deal he made with you,he left me a letter explaining everything in there.Look in my top drawer right next to me you'll find the letter."He walked around the bed next to her and opened the drawer,he saw a letter with his name on it taking it out she said."Read it when you'll be alone.""Why?"He wanted to know."I'm tired Max you've exert me by asking all your questions and me relaying the whole story for you.I need rest we'll talk tomorrow.Goodnight."He bent and kissed her cheek."Forgive me it wasn't my intention.A woman called earlier asking for you."He told her."Did she say who she was.""No,she just hung up on me.Goodnight."He said and left going to his own room a few doors down the hall,ever since Diana's diagnosis he has moved into the house to be here for her.Diana couldn't help but smile she knows it had been Adriana who had called and she now know that she and Max would make a perfect couple just as Daniel had predicted and when Max is gonna read that letter she can already see him bursting with anger,she gently closed her eyes and slept.Adriana was busy inside the kitchen the following morning making breakfast for Amelia when her phone rang,she rushed to answer it.Fifteen minutes later she sank down on the couch and gazed at Amelia that had been the social worker and for these past three months Adriana had fought for her niece to stay with her,she has applied and followed all the legal steps to adopt her but unfortunately her application had been denied and when she had asked the social worker why she had given Adriana a whole list of reasons as to why she didn't qualify.Firstly she was single and staying alone,apparently they are afraid that she will date and bring different men into Amelia's life Adriana knows she'll never do that and when she had said so the social worker hadn't believed her. Second had been her financial issues they also don't think she will be able to take care and look after her niece on her salary because she has alot of expenses and can barely make ends meet,they are surviving now Adriana thought. Last but not least the house they were staying in isn't up to their standards Adriana knows the place needs to be renovated but at the moment she's broke and doesn't have that kind of money to redo the entire house.She knows the place was old it has been here for decades and it's clear the years hasn't been too good to the house but that didn't matter they had a roof over their heads that was the important fact.They have given her a month to come up with proper living conditions for Amelia,also she has to prove to them she can support her niece financially and last but not least she should have a permanent partner who'll be a father figure to Amelia.There are five families who are willing to adopt Amelia Miss Woods,you better sort yourself out and show me why I shouldn't give up Amelia to another family with that she had dropped the call.How will she be able to meet all those requirements a month was hardly enough time she cannot give Amelia up she has made a promise to Beth that she'll take care of her daughter no matter what happens and that's a promise she can't break.She received another call from Diana that afternoon she wanted to see her and she told Adriana she can bring Amelia too,she'll
"I gave her a sedative to help her sleep you can come back after a few hours."Adriana nodded and slowly went out of the room she has to find out why Diana had wanted her to stay here she cannot afford to remain her any longer then she already has.Time was running out she has to find a place,a better income and a man who will agree to play her long term boyfriend there was only three weeks left and at this rate luck wasn't in her favour,she sighed deeply and thoughts of Diana's godson entered her mind.The man is formidable not to mention hot and sexy as sin,handsome wasn't a word to describe his insanely good-looking feautures.From his tall frame,broad chest and massive shoulders,strong forearms big hands with beautiful long fingers,the man was strongly build.A narrow waist which she's sure underneath all those clothing lay a six pack or eight,then down to his strong muscular thighs and legs.She's never met a man that was so well build as he she can only dream of ever having a man lik
"So you've finally told her."She heard Max say from behind her and spun around to face him,he was looking sexy in his casual navy blue suit and shirt,his hair was neatly fasten up at the back of his head one can't even tell that he has long hair.Their eyes met and held for several minutes then she broke eye contact to look at Diana."Diana please ask me anything you want but I cannot marry this man,I don't know him.Marriage is a lifetime commitment and we're world's apart,I can never fit into this lifestyle I don't belong here,please Diana not this...ask anything you want but not this...marriage."The word was a whisper."I'm glad the two of us agree on something."He added."God mother I'm sure there has to be another way.""If Adriana and you don't get married you won't have full control over the company Daniel wanted you and her to get married I'm sure he had a good reason why.The company will stay within this family at all cost,he trusted you and so do I. Adriana my child I'm sure yo
"No,I don't want to take up your time,you must be tired go to bed I'll go and take a look myself.""I doubt if I'll be able to go to sleep."She said under her breath."Well you look exhausted take some sleeping pills if you must but you need rest."He was about to turn and go when she said."For how long do you think you can avoid me and run away from this issue that's hanging over our heads,we are gonna have to talk sooner or later and I'd rather do it now cause after the funeral tomorrow I'm going home.""And what do you propose we do Miss Woods.""I have no idea but we have to address this we both don't want to get married and I agree,I don't think I can have a husband who has multiple lovers like yourself and I also wouldn't appreciate the fact if another woman can clung onto my husband,you're a bachelor Mr Torrés,a playboy and due to that fact I cannot marry you.I hope you can understand.""Of course,I am the way I am and I won't change for anyone including you.Have a good night M
"Sure you were.That's why you were struggling for the past five minutes just to switch a light bulb."She fell silent and for the next few minutes they only gazed into each others eyes. Adriana couldn't help it...she was mesmerized by him."W-what..are you doing here?"She asked flushed,her throat was dry and she licked her lips,his eyes followed the movement and he felt a kick in his groin all he could think of now was to kiss her and discover her sweetness. Adriana's eyes moved to his mouth she wondered how he tasted and right now she so badly wanted him to kiss her,her nipples were hard and she could feel them graze the inside of her bra.What was happening to her body?What is she feeling?And why with him?."Mr Torrés..."She whispered,but he didn't answer her instead they lost themselves in each others eyes,the world didn't exist...it was only the two of them.Adriana doesn't know how much time has passed,but someone clearing their throat brought her back from wonderland,when she looke
He chuckled."You and I both know that isn't true.As much as I need you,you need me too.Both of us has something to lose here."His gaze landed on Amelia."You more then me,I can live with only half of the company's shares or I could sell my half and start something better.I'm a businessman I know the industry in and out it won't take long for me to rise to the top again.Can you say the same when it comes to your niece."She remained quiet because he was right he can start afresh, whereas she will lose Amelia forever was she prepared to take that risk all because of her pride."You could've talked to me about this,warn me unlike dropping such a big bombshell in front of Nicole.I wouldn't be surprise if she declines my application because of you and your actions.""She won't,you should be thanking me,we both know I saved you today.One thing was clear,her coming here unannounced without informing you was to see how well prepared you were She was hoping to find something that will make her d
"Are you done?"He asked with a lift of his eyebrow,she nodded."I will not allow my wife to have any extra marital affairs that's a big no,I will not and I repeat...I will not share my wife with any man.""How fair is that,what if I fall inlove with someone else.""Ask for a divorce,if there's one thing I hate it's being made a fool out of.As I was saying I will not share you with anyone and once we get to Florida I'm gonna need you to sign a few papers,and I give you my word that I won't do anything to compromise your chances of adopting your niece as long as you stay true to our agreement you can count on me for anything.""Including you being discreet about your extra activities.""Of course."He replied without blinking."What if I also do not want to share my husband with anyone."A slow smile spread across his face."I'm sure we can come up with an agreement will you willingly fulfill your wifely duties. Will you."He urged.Can she Adriana asked herself,was she really prepared to s
"Honeymoon?"She had asked him shocked."I didn't know that we were going on a honeymoon.""That's what happens after a wedding."He'd simple said."What about Amelia.For how long will we be away.Is it really a must for us to go on a honeymoon.""Yes it is a must and Amelia is more then welcome to come with us on our honeymoon,I won't have a problem."She had kept quiet atleast Amelia coming along with them means they won't get right down to making a baby.His penthouse is spacious and big,it was a two bedroom penthouse both bedrooms en-suite but only the master has a walk-in closet.A study,a seperate restroom next to it then comes the kitchen,a livingroom combined with the diningroom that leads out to the balcony,except for the bedrooms that has wooden flooring the rest of the penthouse was tiled out.She was in the kitchen preparing Amelia's food when Max came to her,she quickly glanced at Amelia who was playing quietly on the living room floor that has a thick carpet in the centre."Is