Charlotte's POV I stood there frozen, my heart hammering in my chest. My mind raced as numerous thoughts oozed through it. I just hoped that it wasn't what I was thinking. I just hoped.I glanced at Norman for the second time, as I expected to hear a word. Maybe I'm hallucinating due to over-thinking.“Are you okay?” He enquired with sceptical brows.I nodded but my response conflicted with my facial expressions as it tightened up and my jaw clenched.The next thing I saw of his hand moving towards the door as he pressed on it again. There and then, a murmur escaped into my ears. “Did you hear that? Are you expecting someone?” The bitch’s voice.My heartbeat increased rapidly as I felt like strangling this slut with my bare hands. “What!” Liam yelled.“Who could that be?” He added.I didn't expect less. Yes, he didn't anticipate anyone who coincidentally would show up here thereby disrupting his good time. I mean this could be a habitual thing.“He's not alone? Can you perceive the m
Charlotte's POV “Why the hell are you mute?!” The rage in my voice was evident.“I'm sorry, ma'am,” he apologised as he cleared his throat.“He's at the office, ma'am. He…asked me to leave him behind alone. I didn't want to, but I couldn't float his orders,” I managed to explain, and his voice trembled.For a moment, confusion clouded me. “What the heck will he be doing at the office this time? Is it work-related? I know it's not.”“But why do you even leave his side? I thought you were supposed to be his personal assistant. I mean his right hand,” I tried to be calm but it was impossible.“I'm sorry, ma'am, but I tried to stop him, and he walked me out of his office. I think he's groaning in pain and I…”“Shut the hell up, Norman! Pick me up at home; we will have to go to the office ASAP to make sure he's fine,” I dropped my last words and hung up the call.My jaw clenched the moment I took the phone off my ears and my mind was a jumbled mess. What could be wrong with him? Or I over
Charlotte’s POV My breath caught on a sigh and I couldn't think straight while my body trembled. “Hey! Are you okay? I hope he didn't touch you!” Ethan asked quickly the moment I rushed in.For a moment, I was breathless as I stood rooted to the ground and I felt like it was on fire. “What's wrong?” Daisy added.As I stood, each memory that struck my mind felt like the universe turning against me. Suddenly, I took a deep breath as I bent down slightly.“Calm down and say something, please. We're worried,” Daisy added, her tone was like a plea.But my heart seemed as if it had come into my throat and my voice cracked. “Charlotte,” just as I presumed I was about to get my voice, he called in a low tone.As I spun my head towards me, my heart began to beat fast again with a combination of fear and excitement. “Why? I made my promises clear and here I am to fulfil them. I will not…”I didn't know when my eyes shook, and the tears that I tried to fight split on my face. “I don't know what
Liam POV I was on the verge of breaking down as I stood rooted to the ground. “Are you okay, boss?”“What the hell do you mean! Get me out here!” I commanded as I stomped towards the car. As I relaxed on the passenger's seat, my heart hammered at every thought that crossed my mind. I slowly released my breath as I clenched by the side of the window. “Norman, where are the selection of rings I asked for?”It's as if my entire blood dried up the moment those words escaped from my lips. I mean it was supposed to be a surprise for her as I intended to visit her at the hospital.Here I am, unable to digest all that happened today. As he handed over the rings to me my gaze fell on the one I chose for her.Well, a whisper in my head told me it would blend perfectly with her fair skin. I don't know how to describe how I feel at the moment. I parted my lips to speak but my voice betrayed me.“Where's the one I selected earlier?” I asked again, regardless of the fact I saw it already.“Here
Liam POVI was silent for a while as my mind felt it was on fire. “Mom, what are you talking about?”She cleared her throat as I heard chatter around her. “Wait a minute! Is Ruby with you? Does she have a hand in this fallacy you're spilling right now!” My knuckles turned white as I couldn't control the anger bubbling in me.“Check the news and get back to me! I don't owe any explanation since you have decided to do as you wish!” She yelled and dropped the call instantly.I sat down frozen as a whisper in my head told me that this was just a joke. My gaze blazed and I held my breath. “Is everything all right?” Charlotte wondered as she enquired.“Or he's not enjoying the food?” Daisy asked with her brows furrowed.Not long ago, confusion clouded me, and a notification appeared on my phone from my mom. With anticipation and desperation in me, I opened the link instantly, and a cold shiver went down my spine. “Is Mrs Blackwood alright? You look tense and, at the same time, angry,” Cha
Liam POVThe moment I nodded my head, she swung her arms towards me and snaked them around my waist as she hugged me tightly. “I thought it was over between us,” she whispered into my ears.“Over?!”I pulled myself a bit from her as my gaze pierced through her. I mean no one can deny how perfectly contoured her face is. So perfect!“I've been worried sick about you! What are you talking about, Charlotte?” My voice was horrible.“I've arrested Doctor Philip and his counterparts. They will rot in jail if even a pinch of your hair is touched. Trust me!” I added.As my words escaped from my lips, she gazed at me with so much uncertainty, and I could feel it. She felt lost, and it was as if someone had told her otherwise.She parted her lips to say some words but pinched them together again. At that moment, it was as if no one was close to us; we were just in our world. However, it's not like that.“Do you care about me this much? I mean…I can't even believe you looked for me when you coul