VICTORIA’S POVAs we came downstairs, there was a little skein of employees.“What is happening here?” I asked, walking in the middle, and immediately all the eyes turned to me.But my eyes stopped on a middle-aged woman shouting at the top of her lungs.“Victoria Blake! You bitch!” She screamed at me.“Who are you, please?” I asked calmly. Though very much annoyed inside.“How dare you bully my daughter?” She screamed once again.I frowned. Never in my life have I seen this woman. Now, she is accusing me of bullying her daughter.“Who is your daughter?”“Oh, look at her!” She raised her index finger, pointing at me and looked around the employees of our company. “She says she doesn’t know my daughter! Did you ever hear of Camilla? Or will you deny it too?” She mocked, and I realized the situation.So, she is the mother of that shameless bitch. I shook my head in helpless annoyance. I am tired of these people showing up one after the other.All is just never-ending drama!I wanted to r
ALESSANDRO’S POVEvery vein of mine started throbbing furiously at that assistant of hers. She actually gave a cold shoulder and left with that guy! What could that man possibly offer her?I just wanted to pack her up and then take her to my home if possible.But I can’t simply do that! She already hates me enough, and I can’t tolerate more. Now I know how she felt when I loathed her love.A few days had only passed, and I was losing my sanity, but she endured my entire family and me for three years without a complaint. I sighed, rubbing my face in frustration.“Sir, why don’t we go back to the office now?”I heard Calvin, who silently witnessed everything that happened, and I could hear sympathy lingering in his tone for me.I wanted to snap at him, but I didn’t. I only nodded, agreeing with him. “Let’s go.”Getting inside the car, I closed my eyes, leaning against the seat.These days, the more I see Victoria, the more she seems so different. As if something suddenly changed inside h
VICTORIA’S POVToday is a very busy day at work. It’s just noon, yet I feel like I’ve already put in a full day’s work! Though while talking to mama during the lunch break, she said it’s common in pregnancy.I looked at my wristwatch; it was past noon. Yawning, I started wrapping things up when Daniel walked inside with his usual boyish smile after a knock on my door.“Good Afternoon, boss,” he greeted me, but his smile slightly dropped watching my movements.“Are you going home already?” He asked with a dramatic expression that made me chuckle.“Yes, any problem? You have some other plans?”He smiled shyly, inserting another drama. “I wish, Miss Blake, but tonight is someone else’s night.”“Huh?” I sometimes really don’t understand this guy at all.“You do forget, don’t you?” He rolled his eyes, making me frown. “What did I forget?”“You have dinner with one of our business partners tonight, ma’am. I am certain you forget that, so your great assistant is here.” He bowed dramatically,
ALESSANDRO’S POVIt was a sunny day outside, with beaming sunlight dazzling the office area through the French window.A lively day with a lively expression, but somehow not for me, since without Victoria, nothing feels right anymore in my life. I have been working with E Shine on the auction project for the last two weeks. I personally invested my time there only to get a glance at her.And I got it. However, those two weeks were so dreadful that it almost felt like a trip to hell, causing great emotional distress to my soul.I used to walk into E Shine daily, observe the beautiful fairy from afar, and leave after being reprimanded, preparing for the next day. This routine continued, and I was never able to speak to her about anything unrelated to work. She would ignore me unless there was a work-related topic to discuss.To worsen the case, that son of bitch! Her assistant. Don’t know what is that fucker’s problem. He would always trail behind my Victoria as if she grew a new tail i
VICTORIA’S POVI watched him in surprise. Jayden wasn’t present during the whole auction time and suddenly appeared at the last announcement.His soft brown eyes locked into mine as he flashed his handsome smile toward me.“I said the bid, Miss Williams. Hope I am not late?” His brow raised in amusement, and I was pushed back to my senses.My eyes fell on the audience, especially the last bidder. Camilla’s face was pale in disbelief, which was a refreshing sight for me.Soon, I digested the shock, and with a nod, I started sealing the bid.“The gentleman set the bar high with ten million. Ten million one, Ten million two...”All the while, my eyes kept fixated on Alessandro and Camilla. The distress on Camilla’s face was fairly visible. She started shaking Alessandro’s arm and saying something.Maybe urging him to raise the bid. Yet, Alessandro only shook his head.Afterward, I exclaimed, “Ten million three,” and joyfully rang the last bell. I then announced, “Sold! The ‘Beloved’ now b
VICTORIA’S POVI already knew what Jayden was doing. His action made me smile as I stretched my right hand to him. Intentionally, I didn’t give a left hand.With a soft kiss on my knuckle, he put it on my right-hand ring finger. To my surprise, it fits perfectly, and I swear, it looks so beautiful. Even for a moment, I could wear such a precious thing, and I love every moment.Only wished it was from the man I love. Maybe, I would protect this piece of art with my life.“Victoria, don’t go too far!” Camilla stood up furiously. She is set for another drama, isn’t she?“You are too ridiculous! You want to snatch the proposal ring my boyfriend wants to give me?”Is she insane, or has the sudden shock disturbed her brain cells?I raised my brows at her. “Oh, am I, Miss White? And here I, and probably everyone, thought it’s because your boyfriend didn’t offer a higher price for it?”“Yeah.” One female voice agreed from the audience as others started nodding their head.Camilla suddenly turn
VICTORIA’S POVI walked inside the company with curious eyes on me, and some gazes were particularly filled with disgust.This is the after-effect of the drama that happened at the auction. It went viral because of some enthusiastic people. Surely, tomorrow it will cover headlines.This is how media works. One juicy piece of news is enough for them to add more drama to it and earn money.I ignored the gazes on me and slowly walked into my office. Jayden dropped me here. Though he insisted on not coming to work today, I came back.Staying at home would only increase my anxiety thinking about the drama. Especially Alessandro’s unannounced support toward Camilla. So, I decided to do some work.I opened my new design book. Currently, I am trying to figure out the inspiration for a necklace. I want something gorgeous yet simple at the same time. Something would look elegant on everyone and every tone.While thinking of my new design, my phone beeped with a text. Thinking it might be Daniel,
ALESSANDRO’S POV‘Are you afraid that your girlfriend will be bullied, Mr. Devonte?’ She asked, stopping me in the middle.What? Did I say that anywhere in my sentences? If not, then where on earth did she get that idea from?Fuck!Every time I try to make a peaceful conversation with this woman, she has to drag it in the other direction.What is the fucking problem?I didn’t like what happened at the auction. Especially when that son of a bit** put the ring on her finger, and she accepted that!At that moment, I wanted to burn everything down and take her with me, not caring what people would say. But then again, I couldn’t move my feet until I stood up and left the place.That particular moment has become viral news on the Internet. People could hurt her just because of this; does she not know?And there was Camilla too. She could do anything to hurt her because that woman is practically insane and stubborn.I sighed, wracking my fingers in my hair,“I am not worried about Camilla. I