Kiera’s eyes glimmered with joy as she stared at Van. She was touched by her grandfather’s support. The conversation with her grandfather had both comforted and unnerved her.She originally expected him to oppose her divorce from Nicholas in order to save face and consider the power the Relish Group held over their lives. But instead, he had prioritized her happiness over their business ties.“I am sorry, Van. I never meant to be rash with my words, Diana apologized.Van looked at Kiera, still wearing a smile on his face, he nodded. “Give me a second, I have something to discuss with you.”Shifting his gaze to them, he dismissed them at once. “Ray, Diana, I would like to be alone with my granddaughter. Thanks for coming.”With how angry he almost got just now, Diana did not need a second telling as to when to leave. Quickly she lowered her head respectfully and walked away, but not before stealing another glance at Diana.This time she hoped she would not push through with her plans.
Soon, Friday arrived, and Kiera anxiously stood in front of the city council, waiting for Nicholas to appear. However, as the minutes ticked by, he was nowhere to be seen.She lifted her hand and gazed at her watch. It was already 45 minutes since ehr arrival yet that mongrel was nowhere to be found.With frustration mounting, Kiera dialled his number and waited for him to answer his call.“Hello?”“The nerve, Nicholas,” she commented sharply.“I…”“Save it,” she cut in, her voice tinged with impatience. “You better come to the city council as soon as possible. Come and let’s finalize our divorce.”Nicholas's voice crackled through the phone, filled with defiance. "I've told you before, Kiera. I'm not getting a divorce. So suck it up and accept it.”A mischievous smile appeared on her lips as she took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure."Nicholas Relish, let me remind you this, even if you don't come, according to the regulations, a two-year separation will automatically
As Kiera stepped out of the city hall, a sense of relief washed over her. She had achieved her goal, finally obtaining the divorce she had been seeking.It felt like a dream come through, as though the shackles that weighed down on her neck were broken.Without thinking too much she walked away from Nicholas with thoughts of how she wished to celebrate her new found independence.On the other hand, Nicholas couldn't help but feel a bitter taste in his mouth, a sour reminder of what he had lost. Watching Kiera from a distance, he silently stewed in his own emotions.Kiera stood at the roadside, patiently waiting for a taxi to whisk her away. In the midst of her anticipation, Nicholas's assistant approached in a sleek black car.Reluctantly, Nicholas cast a glance her way but seeing as she did not pay him any attention, he climbed into the vehicle."Good day sir," his P.A, Dan greeted the second the door closef."Hmm. How is Cristal doing?""She is fine sir. We got to the hospital on ti
~Kiera's pov~I exhaled a sigh of relief as I walked out of the courthouse. The divorce had been finalized, and a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. It had been a long and exhausting battle, but now I could finally move on with my life.I reached for my phone and decided to call an Uber to take me back home. I summoned a ride, expecting a prompt response, but time dragged on with no sign of a driver.Minutes turned into what felt like an eternity, and frustration began to creep in.Why was it taking so long to find a driver?Just as I was about to give up and try another ride-sharing app, a sleek, luxury car pulled up in front of me.I furrowed my brows in confusion, not expecting such a high-end vehicle to be my Uber. My confusion turned to surprise when I saw Jace emerge from the sleek vehicle. I couldn't help but voice my bewilderment."What are you doing here?" I blurted out, curiosity lacing my words.A warm smile played on his lips as he approached, his eyes filled with ge
Walking into his office, Kiera slammed her hand against his desk. The atmosphere crackled with tension as Kiera stood before her uncle, Ray, her anger simmering just beneath the surface, their voices echoing through the room.Her strong disposition radiated, refusing to be overshadowed by his condescending demeanour and she wasted no time in expressing her frustration."Do you not understand basic etiquette, Ray?" Kiera's voice dripped with disdain, her eyes flashing with defiance as her strong disposition commanded the room.Ray raised an eyebrow, his gaze piercing through her with a mixture of defiance and curiosity. "And what have you done, Kiera? The Relish Group is pulling out of the investment. Did you really think you could sever ties with Nicholas and not face any consequences?"Kiera had anticipated some form of retaliation following her divorce from Nicholas, knowing that it would inevitably fracture the cooperation between the Relish Group and Campbell.However, she had not
Stepping out of Nicholas’ company Kiera heaved a deep sigh as her mind buzzed with a mixture of frustration and anxiety.The Campbell group was about crumbling and she needed to figure out ways to get it sustained and working perfectly. Thanks to Nicholas’ selfishness, she had her work cut out for her.Just as she reached for her car keys, her phone chimed, interrupting the solitude she sought.Releasing another sigh, Kiera retrieved her phone and glanced at the screen. It was her trusted assistant, Lisa. She pressed the answer button, bracing herself for the news that awaited her."Hello, Lisa," Kiera greeted, her voice betraying a trace of weariness."Ma’am, I have some urgent information to share," Lisa voiced with urgency.“I know I cannot dekay it so shoot. Tell me the bad news.”"Ma’am, many shareholders have caught wind of Relish Group's sudden withdrawal. Due to that, they are demanding answers and some have gone to the point of threatening to withdraw their investment should
After dealing with some work at the office, Kiera decided to visit the club for a drink. Kiera entered the club, and made her way to one of the booths, hoping to have time alone when she saw the booth she was to occupy was a double booth and the other occupant was none other than Nicholas.“You have got to be kidding me,” she muttered under her breath as she stared at the smirk on his face when he caught sight of her.“Hey, Kiera. Are you stalking me now?” Nicholas mused.Kiera scoffed. She had been shocked by his presence but his usual remark further irked her but this… there had to be an explanation and she wanted it.“What do you mean by all this, Nicholas?”“What do you mean by that?”Kiera's mind buzzed with confusion and frustration as she confronted Nicholas in the occupied booth.Placing a hand on her waist, her eyes darkened as she questioned once more. “Is disrupting the Campbell not enough? Now you even wish to become a pest in my life.”“I do not know what you mean Kiera.
Jace's footsteps faltered as he came to a stop by the restroom door only for it to pull open and came to face to face with a sight he could not have been prepared for.Kiera stood before him, her appearance marred by dishevelled hair and smudged makeup. Her red eyes shone as she stared at him and then looked back before averting her gaze to him.Shock and concern washed over Jace as he stared at her. “Kiera…” His voice was laced with worry. "What happened?" he asked, his gentle tone tinged with disbelief.Kiera's eyes, clouded with intoxication, struggled to focus on Jace's face. At the same time, Nicholas walked out, stepping into Jace’s line of sight. The second he beheld Jace, his brows furrowed deeply.His eyes narrowed with suspicion and anger as he took in the scene before him. Seeing Jace standing there, Nicholas's assumption solidified—he believed Jace had come to pick up Kiera once again, confirming his fears of her betrayal."You," Nicholas spat, his voice dripping with veno