LOGINThe world wanted perfection. Liam Blackwell had it what it took to be called perfect. A woman he was about to marry, a thriving company, and money that could make a problem go away in a blink. Until one day, it all fell apart. A son he never asked for. A fiancée lost at the altar. A life shattered in an instant. Stella Kingsley, a doctor and a finance graduate, who worked for six years to become a doctor she didn’t want to be and went back to school to study finance. Her reward for studying finance? Unemployment. When she accidentally applies to Blackwell Enterprises, she lands a one-week trial under the city’s most feared and scandal-ridden CEO. Seven days. Seven rules. Three strikes. One chance to survive. Drawn into Liam’s world of rumors, power, and blurred lines, Stella becomes more than an employee. She becomes someone Liam can’t ignore. But the past refuses to stay buried. It comes back with teeth. Lola, Liam’s almost-wife, returns, pregnant and determined to claim what she believes is hers. In a world where choices needed to be made, mistakes are bound to happen and consequences are there to bear. Liam must choose. A flawless empire or the home he never expected to need.
View MoreChapter NineStella’s POVAfter three more back-to-back meetings, I was done for the day. I was about to pack my things when my phone pinged with an email. You’re not to leave the office before your boss. Simple. That was all that the mail entailed. I suspected something was up when I didn’t get a rule last night or early this morning because Mr. Blackwell doesn’t strike me as someone who forgets things easily. I walked out of my office to use the main door to Mr. Blackwell’s office. After knocking thrice, I heard a rough ‘come in.’Immediately, I swung the door open. “Ah, I see that you have received your new rule for today. Is there a problem?”“Not at all, sir.” I simply replied. The fight in me subsequently died down because what was I supposed to say? That I had plans with my friend, my sister, and her boyfriend actually and that was why I wanted to leave early?“If I may ask, is there a reason for the sudden rule?” I asked instead. “Yes. You heard what the tech department
Dual POV Stella’s POV The tension in the room couldn’t have been broken with a sledgehammer. After Mr Blackwell’s delivery of judgment, everybody in the room became more focused on the task at hand so that they wouldn’t be the next target. “That’s the end of the presentation.” The woman presenting, Jamie, said wrapping up her presentation on budget restructure. “Alright. Does anyone have any contributions?” I asked, looking around the room. “Ms. Kingsley, question for you.” Mr Blackwell said, looking directly at me. I swallowed under the intensity of his stare. “Yes, sir?” “Based on the numbers presented, what would you adjust first?” Everybody in the room turned to me, holding their breath on my behalf. They were waiting to see whether I would survive this. I inhaled slowly, glancing at the projection screen. “The marketing allocation,” I said carefully. “We’re investing heavily in visibility but not enough in
Liam’s POV I don’t think I was ever as scared as when I found out that Kaleb was not in my office. My thoughts ran a million miles. “You scared the shit out of me today.” I said to Kaleb as we entered into the house. “Bad word. He exclaimed. “I’m sorry.” He replied, looking sincerely apologetic. “That’s fine.” I said as I made my way to the kitchen to microwave the dinner the cook, Sarah, must have made. “Daddy, can we bring Ms. Stella in our trip to the zoo?” Kaleb asked. I stopped suddenly that he bumped into me. I quickly caught him before he hit the floor. “Is there a reason why?” I asked. “I like her. She is nice and she has the same name as my best friend in the other school.” “Kaleb, that’s not enough reason to invite someone out with you. You have to know the person and truly trust them.”“Ms. Stella doesn’t look like she can kill a cockroach. I think she is fine.” He replied adamantly. I sighed before replying. “No problem. I’ll see what I can do. It is not a promis
Stella’s POV I crashed into my apartment by 7 pm after the very strenuous day. Or maybe it is because of my long time of unemployment that made today longer than usual. As I sat on my sofa, undressing, an email came in. Rule for Day Two. A cup of coffee and my full schedule on my table tomorrow before I arrive. That was it. No greeting, no signature, nothing. But I knew who it was from. Suddenly I wished I were unemployed again but as fast as the thought came, I dismissed it. If I will get to work earlier than Mr Blackwell tomorrow, then I need a proper rest. I didn’t bother making dinner. It was not as if I had anything anyway. I just took a very relaxing shower and called it a day. By 6 am, my alarm rang through the apartment. I was about to hit the snooze button when I realized what was going on. I’m employed. And my very grumpy boss needs his coffee and his schedule. I quickly stood up, went through my morning routine properly provided that I wasn’t












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