Anthea's heart raced as Rayan's piercing gaze locked on her. She maintained a composed exterior, but inwardly, a storm of emotions churned inside her. Silas, sensing the tension, subtly stepped closer to her side, offering a silent support that eased some of her apprehension.Rayan's secretary shuffled uncomfortably, exchanging glances with the executives, sensing the palpable tension in the air. The way the two of them were staring at each other didn’t look normal at all. Anthea, however, maintained her gaze with unwavering determination, refusing to be intimidated by the man who once held a significant place in her life. Did he really think he could intimidate her with those cold looks?Breaking the silence, Rayan spoke, his voice cold and detached."Ms. Morin, we meet again." His words hung in the air, laden with unspoken history. Silas shot a quick glance at Anthea, silently trying to convey a message of encouragement. The small act didn't escape Rayan’s eyes, as he had been obser
When Rayan ordered everyone to leave the room instantly, Anthea didn't refute it; instead, she stood on her ground calmly while observing everyone hurrying to leave. Silas, however, was hesitant to leave her alone.“I'm not leaving you here alone with him.” He announced it as his face mirrored the seriousness in his voice. Both Anthea and Rayan turned to glance at him at the same time. Rayan’s blue orbs held a glare directed towards him, while Anthea just smiled at him calmly.“It’s fine, Silas. Let me hear what Mr. Allen has to say.” Anthea assured him, stepping a bit in his direction. Silas pressed his lips in a thin line as he narrowed his gaze at her.“Anthea!” He warned her, making Anthea shake her head slightly before heaving a sigh.“Please excuse us, Silas.” Anthea requested calmly, yet her voice held strong authority. Silas was aware of her stubbornness, and there was nothing he could do about it. So he heaved a dejected sigh before shifting his eyes to Rayan, who was looking
“Then tell me, why did you send the bouquet of black roses with that card?” Rayan asked furiously without letting her go. For a moment, Anthea was slightly taken aback, as she didn't expect him to question her about that out of the blue.“Cat got your tongue? He mocked her with a scoff when he noticed Anthea was caught off guard by his words. Anthea recovered from her shock before pushing him away with a hard hand. Rayan didn't expect the sudden move, which made him stumble backwards while he let her hands go.“What made you believe that I would waste my time and efforts on you?” Anthea scoffed while crossing her arms over her chest as she denied his words.“Did you really think that I wouldn't figure it out? I get a bouquet of black roses delivered to my office, and the next day I find my ex-wife back in New York. What a weird coincidence!” He responded with pure sarcasm."Well, it might be.” Anthea chuckled as she crossed her arms. Rayan looked at her with an unbelievable expression
Two days ago, Allen EnterpriseRayan stood confidently by the opulent office window, his sharp features complemented by the soft glow of city lights. The tendrils of smoke from his cigarette danced in the air as he waited with an air of anticipation after checking the expensive wrist watch. There were still a few minutes left. From the moment Nathan sent him the picture of her, his whole mind had been wrecked with thoughts related to her. He didn’t expect to receive a sudden blast from the past. Five years after their tumultuous divorce, his ex-wife suddenly appeared back in the city. The shock is palpable, and emotions are resurfacing as he contemplates the unexpected reunion after her mysterious disappearance. Why did she suddenly return here?Meeting Lily Wesley nine years ago wasn't in his plan. Falling for her and then getting married to her was something he had never expected he would do; however, everything happened like it was out of his hands, including the divorce.She came i
Three days passed since the day Anthea had a heated confrontation with Rayan in the conference room. Since then, she hadn't heard anything from him or his company regarding the project. However, only after a day had passed had Anthea begun to realise how foolish she had behaved that day. She literally ruined the plan she had worked so hard on just because of her anger and hatred. Anthea didn't realise her negative feelings for him would overpower her and make her lose her usual calm and composed demeanour. She needed to work with him to trap him and destroy him. She couldn't just walk away and cancel the deal with him. It was a foolish move from her side. What if he didn't agree with her and cancel the deal? Anthea let out a frustrated groan as she threw the papers she had in her hands on the wooden desk before leaning on her chair. “Should I just send someone and tell him that? I’m with his idea." Anthea thought to herself as she tried to think of ways to save the deal. “He wouldn
"Samuel, is everything prepared?" Anthea inquired urgently as she entered the lobby of her floor, already running late for the crucial meeting. “Yes, Ms. Morin. I was waiting for you to arrive,” Samuel replied, rising from his seat, files in hand. “Alright. Give me five minutes, then we will leave."She responded briskly without glancing back, disappearing into her office. Samuel nodded as he checked the files for the last time. The meeting with Rayan Allen loomed in half an hour, the project's finalisation hanging in the balance. The meeting was initially supposed to take place in the morning, but Anthea had some emergencies, which made her postpone the meeting to the afternoon. Inside her office, Anthea wasted no time, heading straight for the attached washroom. She walked in front of the glass mirror before staring at her dishevelled reflection. She couldn’t help but let out a sigh, realising she looked like a total mess. Faded makeup and unruly hair stared back at her, reminding
“Nevaeh! What are you doing here?” Rayan asked, his voice matching the surprise on his face. The little girl hugged his legs while giggling excitedly. Rayan slightly bent down before picking her up in his strong arms with a swift motion. “Surprise, Daddy.” The little girl responded in her cute baby voice while showing her the back of her palm, where the small fake sunflower tattoo was drawn. “She wanted to show you the tattoo Ms. Allen drew on her and had been waiting since noon. But since your meeting was postponed and you couldn't come home, she became really upset and refused to eat her lunch till you came. That's why Ms. Allen instructed me to bring her here to meet you.” The nanny explained quickly when Rayan glanced at her questioningly. Rayan sighed before nodding his head at her. “It’s beautiful, just like you.” Rayan smiled at his daughter before kissing her hand, where the fake tattoo was designed. Nevaeh let out a giggle as she hugged her father’s neck. Her eyes slowly se
Anthea thanked Samuel, who drove her home before getting out of the car. She directly walked into the elevator and pressed the button on the penthouse before taking a step back. The silence in the void of the elevator matched exactly what she was feeling inside. Empty. As the elevator reached the top floor, Anthea slowly got off the elevator while clutching her handbag to her chest in a tight grip. As soon as she reached the entrance of the penthouse, she rang the bell with a shaky hand. In just a few minutes, the door pulled open before Emilia came into her view. “Thea! Is everything alright?” Emilia asked worriedly as soon as she opened the door. Just a glance at Anthea’s face showed she already knew something terrible had happened. The bag in Anthea’s hand fell with a thud on the floor as she looked at Emilia before throwing herself in her arms, catching her completely off guard. Emilia stumbled on her steps slightly while still managing to wrap her arms around Anthea somehow. “Th