Heart Of Steel

   The whole place fell silent as her heels clicked on the tiled floor. She was dressed in a red dress as always and her well styled wavy blonde hair fell on her shoulder. She's the envy of most women and the desire of most men. 

She walked into the meeting room with her assistant Damien who followed her. He has been working for Eva for ten years now. He's very loyal to her especially because he respects and loves her. But he has never dared to tell her that. He's scared he might lose her forever if he does because she doesn't date men for love. 

Eva has been in and out of four marriages in ten years. She also managed not to have any children for all of her previous husbands. They were all rich people and also powerful. Once she married them, she waited for the right time to strike. 

She'd make sure they've entitled all they have to her before asking them for a divorce. Then she'll look for her next victim. Well, that's how she gathered all her wealth and power. 

The whole board got up as she walked in. She's not someone to apologise for coming late. She knows her importance to the business so she doesn't care if they're willing to wait or not. 

         "Welcome Miss Eva Guerrero. We'll begin the meeting now."

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          "Eva you have a meeting with JC oil and gas company. And also the beauty products company who wants you to use and invest in their products." Damien told Eva about her schedule. 

She rolled her eyes. 

        "Postpone everything till tomorrow. I have to be somewhere important." She replied. 

Damien shook his head. He couldn't place why Eva seems not to care if people are waiting for her or not. It's like her heart is made of stone. No it's made of pure steel.

He got into the car with Eva while the driver drove off. He made calls and sent emails to all the people Eva was supposed to see making up some sort of excuses. 

Eva looked at Madrid as they drove by. She can't believe how much the city has changed since she left. She remembers the city as where she lost everything and she tagged it as where she'll regain all she lost. Ever since she got back, she's always wanted to go check on this particular place. 

The Acosta empire. 

One of the biggest business empire in the world. It's the most sought after in Madrid holding it's place as number one in the whole country. 

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          "Dad I'm about to leave for school. What about my allowance." Rissa asked her father Leonardo Acosta. 

Leonardo Acosta is the CEO and founder of the Acosta empire. He is fourty years old and is married with one daughter. He's a very cute and well built strong man. He is a man who most ladies are still after because of the way he is. He doesn't even look his age at all. 

He has been married to Isadora Acosta for thirteen years now. The marriage isn't exactly the best kind to boast about but there's nothing he can do about it. He married Isadora because she was pregnant with Rissa. But after that he's tried to love her but he couldn't. He had to stay with her and put up with her because of his daughter. 

           "Go get it from your nanny. I gave it to her already." He told her. 

          "Alright thank you Dad. I'll see you later." She pecked him and walked away. 

Isadora came from the bathroom tying a towel on her hair and chest. Leonardo faced the mirror and continued knotting his tie. 

        "Leo can you please pass me my lotion?." She asked sitting on the bed. 

Leonardo took the lotion from the drawer and stretched it to her. She took it and started rubbing on her body. She's trying to dress up early because she has plans to go shopping with her friends. 

         "You're dressing up pretty early. Where are you headed to?." Leo asked her. 

        "I'm going out with Magarrta and my other friends. We're going on a shopping spree together." She replied still rubbing the lotion on her body. 

Leonardo shook his head and faced the mirror back. Isadora has always been a spoilt brat from a rich home. She would rather go shopping and care about her beauty than any other things. Leonardo finished dressing up and headed outside the mansion. The mansion is really large with a lot of employees. 

He got into his car and the driver drove him to the corporation. He has a few meetings to attend and he's heard about the important guests coming. Only he hasn't seen all their face. 

          "Welcome sir. The board of directors are waiting for you." His secretary rushed towards him. 

He went into the meeting room to commence the meeting with them. After about an hour, they were done with the meeting. His secretary rushed back to him and told him about the special guest waiting for him at his office. 

He entered the office only to meet what would sweep him away. He saw the most beautiful woman he's ever seen in his whole life. She looked back with a smile and stood up. 

        "Mr Leonardo Acosta. It's a pleasure to finally meet you." She said with a smile. 

         "You're Eva Guerrero." He said shaking the hand she stretched towards him. 

He didn't let go of her hand as her beauty is enchanting. He has seen a lot of beautiful girls in his life but none is as beautiful as Eva. He has enchanted him with her beauty. 

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Authors note: This first chapter is an introduction to the main characters. Enjoy reading!.