Lyra's POV The sparkles of the screen flashed on my face all of a sudden the moment the item was displayed. “Wow!” And the bitch venomous voice cut through me.As I raised my gaze towards the screen, my stomach sank and my knuckles turned white. “What! My mom's wedding rings?”These diamonds are worth a fortune. I couldn't help it as tears threatened to spill from my eyes and my heart was a hammer in my chest.“Yes! They are and just going for $1. How does it sound to you? Lovely, I guess,” my stepmother tried to be sarcastic and gave a brief laugh.“Baby, these rings are beautiful. How will it look on my finger? Gorgeous huh?” Pearl uttered as she displayed her bone-white teeth.My mind spiralled around as reality hit me like a thunderstorm. “My mother crafted those rings with her own hands and there's no way that bitch is wearing them!” I scoffed.“Really?!” That shithead finally spoke with a smirk formed on his face.“$500!” He yelled.For a moment, I could feel the pain coursing
Lyra's POV Instantly, my stomach dropped, and my body went rigid hearing those words. My mind was crying a warning as Pearl's rude words still rang in my ears like a deafening siren.Could it be that his grandma was informed about our relationship? Then it's no other person than that bitch!“You will meet my grandma, today,” he revealed suddenly as his knuckles moved fast on the wheels without a care in the world about anything.A hint of surprise mingled with my blatant excitement. And his facial muscles seemed relaxed, and it seemed like nothing had happened. Probably, I was overthinking Pearl's words and truly, nothing was wrong.He cleared his throat and it seems my silence is suffocating him. “It's okay if you're not ready to meet her now. I understand…”“Not…not that. I mean, I'm ready to meet her,” I managed to respond, my voice stuttering all of a sudden.Then a a gaze of excitement flashed over his face. Even though I still feel all wasn't well. A moment later, we arrived a
Lyra's POVGary's eyes roamed on me with a pleasant smile plastered on his face. “You deserve it. And trust me when I say I will be your backbone,” his reassuring words made me second-guess myself.“Is Shalom's contract for the Jenkins Group? This is so unbelievably,” my voice laden with emotions.I couldn't help but wonder how this contract was handed over to the Jenkins Group. It has been the talk of the whole city and had many competitors.Caleb's late nights, hard work and dedication a few months ago were a result of this contract. It was on his lips every second. Every nook and cranny in the city spoke about it. However, if I had been informed it would be handed over to the Jenkins Group on a platter, I wouldn't have believed it.I mean, it's worth billions of dollars. Only this can take this company from zero to the top. Tears threatened to spill, but I blinked them back as my mind was in a jumbled mess.He cradled me in his arms, “You deserve more. This contract will make the
Lyra's POV“I thought you have changed, but trust me, you're still the Lyra I've always known. That vulnerability still clouded your eyes,” Caleb murmured, his voice laced with ice.“Lyra! Is that how cheap you are? Throwing yourself at my man just at my face!” Pearl beams at me with a disgustful question.Meanwhile, Gary's facial expressions turned upside and his eyes squinted. “Let go of her!” He also exclaimed.Then his gaze fell on me as he looked with a puzzled expression. Probably, he perceives I don't want him to interfere in this since he wants to do everything in his capacity to make sure I'm the happiest woman on earth.All of a sudden, Caleb let go of me that minute and strolled towards his so-called wife-to-be. That's definitely a joke to me at this point.“Baby it's not what you think. Okay? She forced herself on me,” he lied as he glared intensely at me. Maybe, wanting to hear from me.“You homewrecker! He's mine, and there's nothing you, or anyone can do about it, so st
Caleb's POV“My baby!” Pearl yelled as she snaked her arms around me just the moment I stride in.For a moment, I thought my eyes were deceiving me as confusion and disbelief swirled in me. “Yes! How dare you cheap slut! Are you stalking me now!”I stomped nearer to her as her lips remained partly open, with her jaw dropped in awe. “Oh my bad, you didn't expect to see me here, huh?” “A gold digger, scheming bitch! You thought you could just escape from your rightful place! The prison is your home and has no hiding place!”For a split second, dread flashed on Lyra's face as my breath fanned her skin. “You're here to replace the previous janitor right?” I whispered into her ears.Her brows rose, and she gave me a mischievous look. “Get your filthy hands off me!” she yelled as she raised those deep blue eyes of hers.“How dare you, Caleb!” She exclaimed.“The prison is my home no matter what? Do you even have a heart?” She added as emotions clouded her previously angered voice. “Have y
Lyra's POV I was awakened the next day by a soft knock knock at my door as the morning sun streamed down through the window. “Good morning, my sweet pumpkin,” a sweet romantic voice echoed into my ears.My eyes were heavy as I yawned persistently. “Hey Gary, today is supposed to be Monday right?” I asked, with my mouth still wide open.“Of course, but get ready and let me send you home. The Jenkins Group needs their rightful CEO, you know. Moveover, you need to make your daddy more proud this time around and I'm here to make that happen.”Instantly, I didn't know how my blurry eyes got cleared. For a moment, it's like a dream come true to me. I whispered on my lips as I though I was saying some few words to the universe for making our path cross with Gary.A few moments later, I was ready and strolled downstairs to meet Gary. “Let's go,” he said as he took me by my hand.As the car's engine roared to life, my heart burst with joy. I can't describe how I felt but even the blind coul