The car ride was quiet, as Ray drove Jennifer home. The enegy in the car was heavy with unspoken emotions. Ray's eyes drifted to Jennifer, his gaze soft and gentle. He reached out and placed his hand on hers, his touch warm and comforting. "Are you okay?" he asked. Jennifer gave a thin smile as she nodded softly, her eyes casted to the window, staring at nothing in particular. Ray looked at her for a moment before diverting his gaze back to the road. "You don't look happy," he said, his tone understanding. "Maybe the chairman had his reasons. You know, you were more like a daughter to him." Jennifer's eyes remained fixed on the window, her gaze drifting away. "A daughter who wasn't by his side when he needed her the most," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ray's eyes returned back to her, his face filled with sympathy. "Don't put it that way," he said, his voice gentle. "You know I'm sure he understand, I've clearly seen the effort you put in to see him even with tight s
"He'd love this" , Jennifer's eye's sparkled as she stared at the bouquet of flowers she had just gotten for her boyfriend, Damian.She had been away for a few weeks on a business trip with her colleague and was supposed to return after a few days but everything got sorted out early. She was excited to see the surprise on his face, he told her last night on how they couldn't spend their fifth year anniversary due to her travel.The thought of surprising him made her blush, she wanted to feel his warm hugs and touch once more. Her heart began to skip a bit , she felt like a teenager again.As she relaxed into her car headed for his office, she tuned into her favorite radio Playlist channel. Just as she gets lost into the the music and her daydreams, the DJ's voice cut through."And there we have it people, Actress and Model Bella Ross ties the knot with millionaire Business man, Damian Thomas." Jennifer's heart stopped. Which Damian? Hers? Married? The words kept echoing in her head r
Jennifer stared at the glamorous interior at the Thomas mansion. Her heart raced with anticipation and worry, how was that night going to end?The hall was filled with many businessmen and influential people in the country, as her eyes scanned through the hall, she could see the Manager of the company she worked for present.There she was, dressed as a waitress, carrying a tray with glasses of wine admist the crowd while trying to hide her face from most familiar faces.She was an orphan but she was quite known a bit as Chairman Evans Secretary and righthand man as he was very fond of her and made sure she attended some events in his name or accompanied him.Just then she spots Damian who was next to his newly wedded wife, Bella with family and friends, there he stood tall and confident, he structured body looked perfectly fitted in his tuxedo. His brown eyes sparkled as he smiled and brushed back his brown curly hair with his hand.As soon as Damian stepped away to greet other guests
Jennifer's eyes widened as she saw her sister laying lifeless and pale on the stretcher. Her heart began to ache as she rushed towards them," Erica!! , Erica, please don't do this to me" she called out, her face covered in tears as she followed the paramedic towards the ICU."You need to wait right here ma'am. Who are you?" A nurse interrogated."She's my sister, please save her" she lamented, her eyes already swollen from the constant crying. Everything seemed to be getting out of control making her helpless. She crashed down to the floor and began to sob, silently praying for her sister's recovery.The doctor headed out of the ICU few hours later, "Miss?" He called Jennifer whose face was faced down weeping. "Jennifer" she replied as she stood up, wiping away her tears. "How's my sister, Doctor?"His facial expression became sober, "I'm afraid the situation has escalated."Jennifer's eyes widened, "how doctor?""Your sister has blood cancer, it appears she had been undergoing trea
"My boss sent me to you" he said, his hands searching his shoulder bag before bringing out a file."And who's your boss?" She asked, her eyes filled with curiosity.He streched the file to her. "Agree to the terms of this contract and your sister's medical bills will be taken care of, her education and also her living expenses will all be sponsored by my Boss."Jennifer's eyes widened, what was the catch? She snatched the file and read through it, her mind raced with the implications of the offer, it sounded too good to be true."What!!" She exclaimed, looked at him, then scoffed. "Is this some kind of joke?" She questioned, staring deep into his eyes. His expression doesn't change but remains still and serious. "So you expect me to randomly marry your boss who I haven't even laid my eyes on? What kind of contract is this?" She demanded, trying to keep a steady voice."It's a marriage contract, Miss Jennifer." He replied, his expression neutral. Jennifer stared at the contract again
Richard walked down the hospital corridor as he approached the ICU. Jennifer spots him and rushed towards him in a haste."I've signed the documents already, now please you have to help my sister" Jennifer said, her voice trembling.Richard stared around his present environment, there weren't much people around. "You know Miss Jennifer, one of the terms to this contract entails that you're to keep this confidential and not reveal this to a single soul" He said, his voice soft and silent. He continued, "you see, failure to comply with the terms will result in the penalty of fifty million dains".Jennifer nodded, "yes, I'm sorry for my recent behavior". "I'll accompany you to your hotel room this night, my boss will join you tomorrow" he concludes.Jennifer's eyes widens, "Hotel room?" Richard scoffs before opening the briefcase filled with money. "Make payments for your sister's treatment, I'll be waiting for you outside the doctor's office".Jennifer nods in excitement. ***Jenni
Jennifer's heart raced as she reluctantly stepped out of the car at the Thomas mansion driveway, she was unsure of what she was about to encounter, as she hesitated a bit, Ray offered his arm as he escorted her to the entrance."It about time you meet my family, isn't it?" He said with a sly grin on his face.His words echoed in her ears, family, who was he? How was he related to the Thomas, what stunt was being played with her.As the butlers swung open the gigantic heavy doors, the soft murmured conversations and clicking of glasses surfaced the entire room. Just as they stepped in, all eyes turned to receive their new guest. Jennifer's eyes searched dining as she locked eyes with Damian as they stepped forward. There he sat close to his newly wedded wife, beaming with pride. Jennifer's mind remained uneasy unable to comprehend and make sense of the scene that was about to unfold, why had she been brought here and what game was being played?As Jennifer and Ray walked into the gra
Bella stood in front of her father as he got into his car, ready to leave. Just then, Paul hurriedly gave his daughter the phone as an incoming video call came beeping in. "It's your mum" he said, his face gleaming with excitement. Bella stood still, her gaze pierced on her dad in disbelief, before decling the call. "Your wife wasn't at my wedding party, was she? She asked, her voice mixed with hurt and anger.Paul eyes narrowed, surprised by his daughter's words, they both knew she was always busy.Bella's voice rose up a little, "she's always busy, never available, all that's just an excuse, now she's trying to call me? Why pretend like you love me now? I don't understand why you keep running back to her like a lost dog, Arghhh, your wife disgusts me."Paul's expression softened as he understood where his daughter's rage derived from, Bella's words cut in deep and brought in memories from her childhood."You see, that's why I'm here for you my princess. Making sure you get the mos
The car ride was quiet, as Ray drove Jennifer home. The enegy in the car was heavy with unspoken emotions. Ray's eyes drifted to Jennifer, his gaze soft and gentle. He reached out and placed his hand on hers, his touch warm and comforting. "Are you okay?" he asked. Jennifer gave a thin smile as she nodded softly, her eyes casted to the window, staring at nothing in particular. Ray looked at her for a moment before diverting his gaze back to the road. "You don't look happy," he said, his tone understanding. "Maybe the chairman had his reasons. You know, you were more like a daughter to him." Jennifer's eyes remained fixed on the window, her gaze drifting away. "A daughter who wasn't by his side when he needed her the most," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ray's eyes returned back to her, his face filled with sympathy. "Don't put it that way," he said, his voice gentle. "You know I'm sure he understand, I've clearly seen the effort you put in to see him even with tight s
The atmosphere of the burial was heavy and sober as family and mourners gathered around the freshly dug grave. Amidst this grief, Jennifer stood frozen, her gaze fixed on the proceedings, but as the weight of her emotions became too much for her to bear, she turned and stumbled out, her body shaking with constant sobs.Tears began to stream down her cheeks, her eyes red and swollen from all the crying from the past few days. Ray, sensing her current state, followed closely behind, keeping pace with her. He caught up to her and with a gentle yet firm touch, he grasped her into his arms, her head resting directly on his chest. "I've been a bad child, I'm really bad, Ray," she whispered, her voice cracking with pain and regrets. "I should have visited him more often." She wept as she hit her head repeatedly, like she was trying to punish herself. "Why did he do it? Why? Grandfather was such a good man. " she said, her body trembling. Ray's expression was filled with anguish, he didn't
As Paul, Grace, and Bella exited the hospital, they were followed by bodyguards. A whole lot of reporters quickly gathered around them, cameras and microphones being waved around as the reporters began firing off questions. Just as the family stood still for a moment, the repoerter calmed down a bit before one asked, "What evidence does the police have that led them to suspect Morris in the chairman's murder?" Another reporter chimed in, "What could be Morris' motive for killing the chairman?" Grace placed a calming hand on Paul's shoulder as he stood soberly, surrounded by the intense media attention. Paul's voice was calm, yet firm, as he addressed the reporters, "You'll find out everything in court." He pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose, already frustrated. Bella stood behind him, her expression unreadable and bare. A reporter pressed on, "Why have you guys settled back in Denaria? Is it concerning the succession of Evans Group?" The question sparked anger in Paul's ey
Ray stepped out of the bathroom in a pair of shorts, his chest bare, as the gentle morning light dawned a warm glow on their bedroom. He moved slowly to Jennifer's side, where she laid under the duvet. With a tender touch, he kissed her neck, his eyes gazing her face as he gently stroke her hair. Jennifer's eyes fluttered open as she gazed up at Ray, her eyes soft and sleepy. Ray's eyes, filled with love and adoration, met hers, and he whispered, "Good morning, sweetheart." Jennifer's cheeks blushed as she smiled. But as she gazed up at Ray, her expression shifted, and a look of embarrassment crossed her face as she covered her face with hands a bit. "I'm so sorry, so sorry about yesterday," she apologized, her voice soft and smooth. "I slept right in the middle of our moment." Her eyes dropped, and she looked away, her cheeks growing even warmer. Ray's expression softened, and he reached out to her. "It's alright," he said, his voice gentle as he continued stroking her hair. "The
Ray and Jennifer sat side by side on the swing chair just by the beach shore, her head rested on his shoulders as they laughed and talked about the days in college. "I can't believe you never noticed me." He said, his tone filled with amusement as he squeezed her shoulders gentle but tightly. His eyes dawned on her face as he noticed a faint smile run across her lip, he cupped her face in his hand before pushing her hair to the side. "I'm sorry Jennifer, he got involved with you just to spite me ... it's all my fault." He said, his voice filled with regret. Jennifer's eyes searched his for reassurance, he had told her everything, how it all started and why it got to this certain point. "Why do you apologize? It's not a crime to love, is it?" She said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ray's face softened, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips. "It's crazy you know, the outspoken freshman girl I was crazy about in college, here we are after all these years. I thought I had lost y
As few of the staff members surrounded the board meeting table in a discussion at Evans group, Jennifer was rather lost in this discussion as she couldn't help but smile and rethink the events of last night. Unknowingly, she blushed with a soft giggle until Daniel calls out to her. "Are you with us, Jennifer?" He asked, his face stern and curious as to why she was absent minded. Jennifer's attention is brought back to reality as nodded her head immediately, "Yes, yes, please do continue." Daniel wrapped up the meeting as he announced that the Chairman would be taking temporarily leave, making Paul Evans set to fill in until everything returned back to normal. Just as the meeting was adjourned, Jennifer reached out to Daniel on her concern as the staff members are about to leave. "Dan...uhm, manager, I'd like to have a conversation with you in private please." She asked politely as the others exit the room, leaving just both of them. "Please tell me honestly, what's the current s
Ray sat in the office lost in thought as his mind replayed back to the event of last night, a faint smile ran across the lips, his eyes fixed on the table, staring at nothing in particular. Richard who had been standing for a while now, coughed, breaking the silence and bringing back Ray to reality. "You called me, Sir." Richard said, his tone serious and professional. Ray's gaze drifted to Richard as he just seemed to notice his presence at that point. "Uhhh, Richard...Are you married?" Ray asked casually, his question caught Richard off-guard as he stared at his boss with a mix of confusion and curiosity. "Sir? Uhm ... I have a fiancee, we got engaged last year." Richard replied, his expression remained puzzled to Ray's sudden question. Ray's surprised by Richard's reply, he had been working for him for the past four years and he had no idea about it. "Congratulations man! She's obviously treating you well." Ray exclaimed with a warm smile on his face as Richard chuckled a bit.
Ray's hands remained wrapped around her waist, his eyes locked with hers, he leaned closer, his face inches away from hers, his eyes searching hers like he was searching for answers, he wanted her to speak more. "And?" He asked, his face drawn closer as he anticipated her reply. Jennifer's voice was barely above a whisper. "Then why do you treat me some certain way? Why get me into this and propose that I'm bound by your contract." "That was the only way." Ray responded, his voice fierce. "I'm not going to lose you to my brother once again." Jennifer could feel his hot yet seductive breath the smell of liquor on her skin as he spoke, she felt her tummy twirl in a funny way for the first time in a long time, but she still had questions. Her heart began to beat faster as she stared into his eyes. "For a year? You needed me for just a year!" Jennifer asked, her eyes filled with curiosity, it didn't seem like a reasonable explanation. Ray's words dripped with sincerity as he spoke
Jennifer sat alone at the bar in her waitress outfit lost in her own thoughts. Her eyes welled up with tears as she tried to hold them back. She ordered for a bottle a beer, all she wanted was to drown herself and forget it all, she didn't care about anything else. Just as the bartender served her drink, she quickly poured herself a full glass and downed it in one gulp. As she poured herself another glass, her head dropped to the counter as she began to sob softly. Why did he have to stay with her for so long only to deceive her? How dare he refer to her as a toy?Two men approached her as they sat beside her as soon as they noticed her distress state. "Heyyy, you good?" One of them asked, Jennifer looked up, gulping her second glass of beer as she ordered for more. Both guys stared at each other with a mischievous smile on their face. Jennifer poured herself another glass from the second bottle, she had just drank a bit before the other guy suggested. "Let dance hey, you know, ligh