Immediate later after the party, before Alessandro is awake... VICTORIA’s POVIsensed curious and concerned gazes on me, even though the onlookers were myfamily members. It’s a bit hard to stand before them with a decision topresent. I intend to share my plan with them, which would facilitate a betterlife for both myself and my child.Soafter dinner, I gathered my whole family of six people, and now they aresitting with their gazes glued on me.“Whathappened, Victoria? Why did you gather all of us here?” Papa spoke first.Icleared my throat. “Guys, I know you have supported my every decision sincechildhood, and even if it was stupid, you never really stopped me from doingit. You have given me space to learn the reality the hard way, which made metoday’s Victoria.”Iinhaled sharply and continued, “Now that I have officially declared my presenceand position in E Shine, I know there is much more to discover and learn. Myresponsibilities grow up now toward my family, my com
ALESSANDRO’S POV Leaning against my office chair, I went through every memory I had with Victoria. Her moves, actions, words, and calmness always showed her classy upbringing, but we were a fool never to realize that.Everyone marked her as a gold digger when she entered my life. I never understood her care and love and kept giving her kindness a name.Now, I don’t know how to make things right when I think about everything. Many things have happened between us since she started working as my assistant, including the night three years ago when she was charged with drugging me, her fake pregnancy, our marriage, and even things that happened as recently as last night. Everything seems a blessing to my life which I have destroyed with my own hands!I have chosen to trust Camilla’s words over hers, but what happened now? Everything turned into a big lie that can not be changed.Victoria has never drugged me this time and I have let the past go long ago. Even that time She has never attemp
ALESSANDRO’S POV“MissEdwards is not in the company anywhere.” She said, giving me a little doubtfullook, which suddenly squeezed my heart for no reason.“Whatdo you mean?” I asked.Shestared at me briefly before replying, “Miss Edwards is not in the company thisyear. She has handover her position as a designer and left.”“Maybe,she does not want to be a designer. After all, she is the CEO.” I argued withher.Sheshook her head. “No sir, Miss Edwards is the CEO. That is right. However, shehas not assumed the seat formally following her public appearance. According toreports, she will be absent for a while.”“Notpresent here? What do you mean? Where did she go?” I asked, getting impatientwith time.Sheshook her head. “I am sorry, sir. I don’t know about that.”Mywhole enthusiasm suddenly disappeared as a certain fear crushed me. She left?Where?Iswiftly retrieved my phone and dialed her number, only to find that her phonehad been turned off. Despite multiple attempts, he
ALESSANDRO’S POVI cameback to my office, heartbroken and devastated. I don’t have any energy leftinside me; only my body is moving around without my mind, as if something heavywas pressing my soul, trying to suffocate me.Atpresent, I am unsure of her whereabouts and have a pressing need to locate her.However, it seems that everything I had worked on with my own efforts has beenruined.I hurther so much that she decided to leave without looking behind; I even hurt herlast night, accusing her of things she never did. She was a victim too, andI...Leaningagainst the wall of the elevator, I pulled my hair in frustration, unable tofocus on my work, thinking about how to locate her and have a conversation withher.Theelevator ‘dang’ opened, and I walked toward my office when I saw Calvin comingout of my office.Watchingme, he immediately greeted me with a worried expression before speaking, “Eldermadam is here.”“Grandma?”I mumbled to myself, and he nodded.Icouldn’t help
VICTORIA’S POVIrolled onto my round bed as the ray of light fell on my eyes. With birdschipping, I flattered the lashes and opened my eyes.It’s abright sunny day in Paris. With the amazing smell of flowers tickling my nose,I stretched my hands before sitting on the bed.It hasbeen three months since I left home, and I am currently residing in Paris. Ihave resumed my studies, albeit through distance learning, as per my family’sstrict orders. Despite that, I am enjoying my time here.Aftergetting ready, I dressed up in a knee-length, bright floral dress and paired itwith soft sponge sandals. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I focused on mybaby bump in particular.I amnow visibly pregnant, having reached the five-month mark, and I can feel thetransformations taking place in my body. Although it can be a bit overwhelming,I am thoroughly enjoying every aspect of motherhood.It’s adifferent feeling; mama said she would come here next month and accompany mewith the baby g
VICTORIA’S POV“So? What next?” Jayden asked, sipping on his afternoon coffee as we sat on the porch of my new house in Paris.This is one of Edwards’s properties under my name, one of the most beautiful locations, a little distant from the main city, yet not so far. As I don’t go out frequently, I have chosen to remain in this place and continue my daily routine.I sipped on my green tea before turning my gaze to him.“What next?” I am a bit confused by his words.He sipped his coffee again and kept the coffee mug on the tea table before us, turning his whole focus in my direction.“I am talking about your life; how are you planning to move further?” He questioned with a serious tone.Well, as a friend of mine, I understood his concern.I shrugged, “well, for now, I am continuing my study and enjoying the charm of life without any pressure. Later with my baby’s birth, I will move forward with him or her. I just don’t want to complicate things anymore.” I said truthfully. Frankly, I di
ALESSANDRO’S POVI’m struggling to comprehend the current state of my life. It seems like since Victoria’s departure, everything I attempt to do has become plagued with misfortune.Not a single piece of information I am getting correctly. I was unaware of the identity of the person who rescued me that evening if it was Camilla or someone else. I was also unsure if Victoria was pregnant three years ago. Victoria’s current location and now the merging of White Corporation. Nothing is going well.Calvin and I have been working on the project since yesterday, but we have been unable to secure any of their projects. I am confused about what is happening - could they have sold their company without our knowledge?As I got through the same papers, double-checking them, Calvin walked inside the office with a worried frown on his face.“Boss, I guess we find out what is wrong in White Corp,” he said, keeping his iPad before me.As I looked down at the information, he continued, “someone recentl
ALESSANDRO’S POVI kept zoning out between works after getting the phone call from Victoria. I can’t just let go of her angered and cold tone. She is someone that meant everything to me, and I got to realize it after she left me.The whole day, I kept urging Calvin if he got her location, and he kept repeating that he was trying. I don’t blame him; she was prepared when she called me so I couldn’t find her location.She thought I had released Camilla, but that’s not the truth! I would never do that! I believe I felt the most satisfied when Camilla was apprehended for her unlawful actions, and I am confident that none of my family members were involved. I would have been aware of the situation if they had attempted to take any actions without my knowledge.Soon enough, Calvin rushed into my office. I looked at him with expectations, but his next words ruined my mood solely as it was nothing related to Victoria.“Sir, DW Wine Corp is going to hold a banquet next week and send you an invi