ALESSANDRO’S POVBeing absent one day from work is a hectic term for the director of the company. And I have missed a few days, which is enough to weary me. People think directors usually don’t do any work, and I really wish they were right.At this time, I only wish Victoria to be here. Her absence always keeps me deeply agitated and upset nowadays. Everyone started fearing for me and avoiding me more than before.I need to have her back in my life soon enough—no way for me there without her.But how? I am unable to find any improved solutions to regain her affection.A helpless sigh escaped from the deep of my soul as I leaned on the car seat, going back home. Well, I can’t say home now. Just a place I am staying in. Without Victoria, the place felt so annoyingly vacant.“Boss?” I heard David’s voice from the driving seat. He was glancing at me through the mirror from time to time.“What is it?” I asked.“Umm, it’s been three days since you have been out of the hospital, and well, yo
ALESSANDRO’S POVI looked at myself in the mirror. I was always praised for my charms. Women throw themselves before my feet just to get one glance from me.Just a few days ago, I believed they correctly called me a heartthrob. But now? I don’t feel like it at all.It seems the patch of a dark circle has become my life partner and the growing stubbles. These blue eyes seemed to lose all their brightness since she stopped looking into them with her soft smile.Everything these days are frustrating for me. But I slept a little better last night after standing up for Victoria. I did make a move a lot later, yet I did.I know I deserve to be punished on one side, but on the other side, nothing feels right without her. I want her at all costs! But how?How will I bring her back to me? Should I kidnap her and lock her up till she agrees? The thought came, and immediately I shot it off from me. No, that would not certainly be a good idea.I finally reached the office, thinking of thousands of
VICTORIA’S POV“Alessandro!”I was shocked and stood at one side with my hands covering my mouth while my ex-husband was beating Reynolds without any calculation!For a moment, I could not process the situation that just happened all of a sudden. But, a few seconds later, I got my voice and moved back as I proceeded to stop Alessandro.He seemed so out of control that nothing crossed his mind about what could happen later.“Alessandro, stop!” I shouted lowly. But he was not in the zone to listen to how he beat him; it was like letting all his frustration out on this poor man.Poor? No, my bad. On this pervert!I touched Alessandro’s shoulder as he was on one knee, hovering on top of almost the half-dead Reynolds.“Alessandro, please stop!” And that’s when he finally regained control and stopped, turning over his shoulder directly into my eyes.The deep ocean-like eyes were now dark like a storm describing his anger and pain...Frankly, I didn’t see this look for a long time, though. Th
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