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Drake's POV If Jason had told me what I saw in the video, I would've sworn he was just a killjoy who wanted to make Charlotte look bad to me or kill my Hope of getting with her but he showed me the video and I was shocked beyond words watching Charlotte accept another man's ring.I guess I thought I wanted to be the only man who put a ring on her finger. I didn't think much of it in the past but I liked that I was her first and I somehow hoped that she wouldn't move on to another guy."Charlotte is full of surprises for real man." Jason spoke and I could also tell he didn't expect her next move.The last time I saw her she was fierce and giving off the businesswomen's vibe. The last time I saw Sawyer, he was sulking because I came around to play with Ivy and Charlotte brushed it off and told me not to think deeply about it and now she got engaged to him? It didn't make any sense."This is not right." I breathed when I finally found my voice."I guess she was having an affair with him
Charlotte's POV I told Ivy the same thing I've been telling her for weeks--Drake went on a long trip and will not be back any time soon.The news usually made her do the sad pout but she gets back to her usual self again. However, this time around, she said she missed him and the sadness in her eyes almost got me.I used the news of Sawyer taking us out to celebrate the next day to sway her thoughts but I knew within me that Drake had left a void in Ivy's heart that no one could fill. Not Sawyer, not even me.The next day came and I reported to the office. I had some files to check as well as the progress of the government project. I was handling both Drake's project and mine after I assured Mr. Marshal that I could do them both without issues.My staff were busy, bringing ideas to life and I supervised them."Ma'am, my secretary called from behind and I turned to her approaching me with a tab in her hands."Drake previously employed some workers with vast experience in this line of
Charlotte's POV I couldn't be happier with the outcome of everything so far. The things I'd planned, my allies, even my enemies worked together for my good and Drake was having it hard.I couldn't be happier.Some people at the cafe recorded Sawyer's dramatic reaction and even took pictures of us after I'd said yes and I didn't even need to say anything. They did the publicity themselves. The news spread like wildfire. Every blog took the news and some even captioned it to get to Drake and tag him a loser.I was surprised at a point that he hadn't come out to speak in all this. And I wondered if he saw what was going on at all.Mr. Marshal informed me that I was the only one on board for the government project and Drake's contract had been paused in the meantime. The government might decide to discontinue the project with time but he is under watch.I couldn't be happier. I was supposed to get the contract at first but then Drake and I had to come together to apply for it. I was ec
Drake's POV Everything came crashing down all at once and it felt surreal. One moment I was doing well and getting the company back on track and the next minute, the company was falling and there isn't anything that can be done about it.The board insisted that they would hold a vote to dismiss me and they turned deaf ears no matter how I tried to make them see reasons with me. They just don't seem to want me anymore and it made me begin to wonder.'How long has this been going on under my nose? How long have they wanted me out of position? How long have I kept my enemies so close to me it didn't take them much to push me out of balance?'Jason still tried to find the managers who started all the ruckus and news about me mistreating a worker but it just seemed like they disappeared into thin air after ruining my life.No matter where we looked for them, they seemed to have packed up and left the country.The bloggers were working so hard to dig up more dirty things about me and in th
Charlotte's POV My plan was in motion and everything was going even better than I planned. I couldn't be happier.I watched Drake go down in a matter of minutes and I felt a sense of satisfaction just imagining his reaction. The mystery behind the person who was behind everything was the highlight.He had no idea who wanted him down but was going down after all.I followed the media and smiled at every article that was released. The ones who even advertised my brand while at it were my favorites. My phone buzzed, it was Sawyer."Have you seen the news?""Yeah, scrolling through now," I replied, less concerned. Sawyer must have noticed it because he paused and rephrased his question."Did you know about this?" I shrugged, even though he couldn't see me through the call."Let's just say he had it coming for him," I replied nonchalantly."Wow, I never knew you still had the mind to pay the jerk back. I thought he got to you and you decided to let him off easy." Sawyer commended me but
Drake's POV It was shocking how things could go south so quickly."Let's have the meeting," I replied and she nodded, tapping on her tablet. After some seconds, I was connected with the other members of the board and they wore a look of contempt."Mr. Watson. Ever since you left the company in the hands of your sister, things have gone south. The company that was known for its exceptional work and delivery is now making headlines for breaches and bad staff management." One of the members spoke, the look of contempt like a mask on his face."It is surprising that even after your return, nothing can be done about it. Instead, things keep going south." Another added. The look on his face is no different than the first."Maybe you have lost your touch as a CEO and it's time you take the back seat." The third said."What? You want to fire me?" I asked, unable to believe what I just heard."I raised this company when it had no name and gave it a name and legacy. I only took a break to get b