Leah's POV I quickly wash up and dry my hair. I have no idea what to wear or if I even have a proper outfit but I know I have to make a statement today as vice CEO. Am nervous but am determined to make Xavier proud and most importantly I know how much winning this war depends on him. If you're always ready, you're one step ahead. Besides, this might even help me clear my father's name and find his killers. It's a great opportunity I can't afford to let it pass me by. I settle for a black pencil skirt that goes slightly below my knees holding my curves in place. I pick a peach smart shirt and a very thin gold watch to go with it. I don't wear too much makeup, just a little with my hair tied in a neat bun. Satisfied with how I look, I smile and walk to Xavier's room. With a slight knock on his door, I don't even wait for him to answer. I peep through the door and smile."Can I come in?" This is so awkward, just yesterday it was something else and now we are what?Business partners?
Xavier's POV I did the unthinkable. Everyone is in shock. As I stand there as if it's a normal thing to do. I ask Alexa to assemble everyone and she has to look at me before proceeding because the instruction is foreign to her or I have grown an extra head."Yes sir." she hesitates. She must be thinking it's a trick to fire her or something.But I won't repeat myself.A few seconds later everyone stands and nervously wonders why they have been asked to gather. The last time this happened, it wasn't good news that they received and so I understand the tension so I don't even waste time beating about the bush. "Good morning everyone," I begin.Silence."As you all know, I got married a few months ago, but my wife has never set foot in public because we have been preparing her. She is now the new Vice CEO and I want to let everyone know that her word is my word so please make her feel welcome. Let us all work together and make this company greater than it already is. That will be all th
Chapter twenty-seven Leah's POV The office is beautiful, it has a huge table placed slightly near the huge glass window which shows most parts of the city. Such a beautiful view. There is a big beautiful black couch slightly in the center with a cute white carpet. In the corner to my left is a shelf and I am guessing I should keep my documents there. "Wow." I smile. "Mr kings made sure everything was perfect and in order in such a short period. You two really must be in love." She teases.I wish. "Right." is all I can manage to say as I walk to the couch slowly touching it, feeling its texture, and sitting on it so I can feel for myself if at all it is comfortable. "So, spill the gossip. What should I keep in mind?" "Should I ?""Of course, you're now officially my eyes and ears. So tell me." I smile. "Well, there is the biggest enemy you need to keep in check; Dante." she begins and I nod to edge her on to proceed. "He doesn't like you for a simple reason. His daughter was su
Leah's POV The next morning I feel much better than the day before. I wake up and the first thing I do is take a quick shower. I didn't see Xavier at home yesterday but I bury the thought and I move with only a towel wrapped around me. I already feel bored but then I remember that I carried a workload yesterday, to pass the time I resolve to go through the documents and scrutinize them. I plan on thoroughly reading through them to see what has been going on and to my surprise, all the documents have been cleaned. They match so perfectly is not possible. Calculated risks.Calculated loses.It's like they knew what they would be asked before the question was asked and I immediately understood that this was a load of bullshit. So I call my security team. "Hello.""Good morning Ma'am, how can I help you?""Can you get me all the records for phone calls over the past ten years and also security footage if it is available.""From the last ten years?""Exactly.""Noted Ma'am, I will forw
Xavier's POV I don't know how I found myself in the club but I somehow got here. I take a seat in my usual VIP spot and instruct the bouncers not to let anyone in. I feel so betrayed and hurt. These are the two feelings that I had never expected to feel About Kendra and just the thought of it being true is what wrecks me to pieces. I am a strong man, I never let anyone break through my walls because I always felt like I was betraying her Sacrifice so I vowed to love only her even in death. Even the times when I felt like I was enjoying Leah's company, I had to draw back and become my old self because I believed she was sad whenever that happened. My men told me she was sent on a mission and the people she works for had something to do with my father's death. The news is too much for me to handle, so I take five more shots before I walk out and head home.The drive is very slow. Santino has not said a word and I am glad he understands that I want to be alone. When we reach my mansio
Leah's POV The next morning, I wake up very early and prepare some breakfast for Xavier. After last night, I don't want the maid to do it and I am very sure that due to the heavy drinking, he will feel very sick and hungry. I quickly put together some toast and strong coffee on a tray and walk to his room. Expecting to find him still asleep, I am shocked to find he has even showered and is wearing some casual shorts and a plain T-shirt making the simplest outfit look extremely hot. "I can see that since we have seen each other naked there is no need to knock ey?" I instantly regret just walking in. "I uhm….didn't want to disturb you. So I wanted to just enter and leave the coffee on the table. I am sorry." Why is he smiling? "I am just kidding, my little vixen. Come sit with me." Huh? After the confession from last time, I had no idea how he would behave but smiling and telling me to sit next to him is a stretch and it feels too good to be true. I am not complaining, I just
Xavier's POV I feel a sense of pride in the way Leah handled herself when those bitches disrespected her. I was going to do something about it but I am glad she took over and stood up for herself. Makes me feel confident about the position I gave her because it will require one who can stand their ground. We walk to the next shop, and I gesture for her to take a seat in the VIP section as I settle the arrangements. I turn to check on her hoping she likes it better here only to find her face pale from fear. Before I can reach her, a random woman approaches her."Are you okay?" she asks. Because clearly, she looks like she will pass out at any moment. "Xavier." She calls my name almost like a desperate prayer and I reach her immediately. Holding her shoulders so I can check her face, I turn her to face me."Leah, are you okay? You look pale.""We are being followed. Please take me home." is all she says as she grabs my arm. Holding it tightly like her life depends on it.Does it?I
Leah's POVGiving me a whole year wouldn’t be enough to explain how the past months have been. As I lie on the bed in Xavier’s arms, I cannot believe this is happening. During our wedding vows, he made it very clear this marriage was only on paper. Though there is nothing to prove yet, I feel he has warmed up to me a little and that is enough for me. The past few days have been too good to be true and my heart is drowning in fear that everything might fall apart.I get up to take a shower before he wakes up. As the hot water falls on me, It feels so good. Staying here for a bit wouldn’t be such a bad idea but then again we have work to do.Oh Shit.“Xavier, are we going back home?” I ask with my head slightly peeping through the half-opened sliding door.“What do you mean?” He asks lazily as he rolls on the bed, certainly not interested in waking up.“What is there to mean about going home?”“Leah please, it's too early. We will go home later after work.’’‘’What am I going to wear? I