Mag-log inWYNE'S POV
The week rolled to an end with endless works, meetings and thoughts of her.. Checking if she really came to join bugged me daily.. But being the CEO I couldn't ask my secretary everyday for her.. I would look so desperate, The nerve on my jaw pulsed while boring hole on the wall clock that indicates 7:05pm of Saturday.. Sunday is weekend and Monday starts the next week.. Her deadline ended 5 minutes ago.. My eyes traced the stick of second that ticked off second by second and becoming a minute.. I guess I took her too lightly and thought she will crawl back here after thinking.. I was too loose to take in the insults and made her think that it's easy to mess with me! No.. I am Wyne Moretti! I want her under me and hell is what she's gonna see.. That attitude of her? Mesmerizing yet it's getting on nerves.. Just get into my grasp once darling.. Just Once! A knock was heard and it got open with my small 'come in'.. It was Andrew who stood in front of me.. "Mr Moretti.. Ms Davenport didn't join today per your deadline.. " B@stard.. As if I don't know? Bet he feels peace talking on this topic.. "Family? " He nodded.. Of course I dig into people's background of people I associate with.. Nobody takes risk these days.. "Madelyn Davenport, Youngest of 5..Giovanni and Diago Davenport, the oldest twin, Giovanni is a resident doctor and Diago is a lawyer.. As for Marlin And Sandro Davenport, Marlin is a lawyer too and Sandro following Giovanni's step.." I frowned because in a family full of doctors and lawyers, she chose business? it's like one blue m&m in a jar of yellow ones.. But my curiosity was fed when he continued further.. "Her father , Xander Davenport and mother, Natasha Davenport used to run a family business to cut out of poverty.. They pulled the business for crumble to peak but later passed it to his brother after the older twins settled in jobs.. " Oh so business actually runs in blood.. "But I don't think Mr Davenport likes business.. And also the fact that he is displeased with the fact that Ms Davenport is going for business.. " That's some inside shit.. My eyes narrowed at him.. This fucker has good hands in taking out information.. "I am just rooted to my job.. " 'That's the only reason you're yet not fired! ' "Let's meet the father if not the daughter.. " Andrew nodded and spoke with a pause.. "Talking with Giovanni Davenport would be better.. He just has some control on the household.. " Again some inside shit to know.. Doesn't matter as long as I get my work done.. "Giovanni Davenport is it.. " I frowned as the name sounded familiar to me but I couldn't grasp it yet.. It's like I heard the name somewhere... "This Giovanni.. " Andrew put the tab in front of me and I smirked seeing the who it really was.. "Well well well... Let's meet soon old friend.. " MADELYN'S POV It was already 12 in the noon and rats went on marathon inside my stomach... Skipping breakfast didn't really helped me.. Forget rat, I was the one speed walking to the cafeteria for food.. "MADDY!! " My steps haulted and I looked behind to find one of my classmates panting.. "Conference room... Dean... Chairman.. Go... " I nodded and contempted wherether I should distinguish hunger or go to the conference room.. Well the final year is risky to piss of the chairman.. not like I won't get chance to eat again.. Signing, I walked to the conference room.. The room was already silent when I entered.. I knew the new Dean who is one of the good and cool professors that I'm in good term with.. But the man who sat on the chair was surely the chairman as I'm not familiar with him... He was old and the look he gave me? I felt nervous because what if his grandson bitched about me badmouthing him.. Oh shoot!! That Fucking Deadline!! With the pressure for finals and my secret project, I forgot the crumbled letter at the bottom of my bag... was he here for that?! 'Guess rejection wasn't the best idea.. ' The dean exited the room with one look of the chairman (soon to be ex).. His support stick was placed between his legs with his hands on the handle.. "Madelyn Davenport? " "Yes Sir.. It is a pleasure to meet you.. " His eyes narrowed as if he could see through me and tell that I was not even one percent pleasured, yet presured.. "Cut the formalities and fake ness and throw them out of the door young lady.. I'm here for some real talk.. " 'If it's my termination, I'll jump out.. ' "Sit Young lady.. " I sat down cause I just can't take risk.. "So you really didn't join my company? -" he paused and a approved nod followed.. "-I'm impressed.. but I'm here to offer again. " 'So arrogance runs in blood? ' He looked at me and spoke.. "Yes it does.. That's what makes us The Moretti's... " Fuck... My eyes widened as I realized that I spoke out the thought loudly.. "Here's the deal lady.. Join the company and I keep the little secret of yours with myself.. " This time my eyes narrowed at him.. If he is talking about that thing then... "What secret are you talking about? " His sneered.. "The one you've been hiding for so long.. Even from your father.. " I sighed.. So he knows already? "Don't you think that's a major risk for your company? What if I tell you that getting me in is equal to keeping chickens to a fox? " I leaned back and looked at him in the eyes, gaining sudden confidence.. What dangerous was not that he could expose that little(Or massive) secret of mine or he could terminate me in the last minute but it was the fact that it's our mindset that matched.. The corner of his mouth twitched up.. "Young lady.. I played this game thousands of times.. " "And I mustered it at once. " A shadow passed his face.. "Honestly.. I don't think you'll ever come here for only this.. Knowing the fact that I'm a threat, you wouldn't dare.. right? " My hands played with the paper weight on the table.. Silence... "Right.. I wouldn't! But I'm not here for only this.. I've a way more interesting thing that made me come here.. " A mischief smile danced on his face but it was shut down quickly.. "What is it? " He opened his mouth but closed it again.. "You'll know.. " paused and smiled. "when time comes.. " With that he stood up.. "It was really nice to meet you.. " The sarcasm didn't go unnoticed by me.. He walked towards the door and stopped before turning around slightly.. "Isn't your grandfather.... Nicholas Davenport? "MADELYN'S POVThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. I had barely stepped out of the elevator when I remembered what happened the night before. I left early in the morning without saying anything to anyone... Everyone will get busy for their day anyway... Last night's incidents are still fresh in my mind... Father's words. The Morettis. Grandfather. That ridiculous deal that made no sense to me and went absolutely against my morals... I can't believe I stood there through every word he said...And somehow... Wyne Moretti was at the center of all of it. As if his target was to bring down the Moretti's... I shook my head. Not now. I wasn't going to let personal matters interfere with work. At least... not yet. Not until I know the whole truth about my grandfather....I walked straight toward Wyne's office. Matilda glanced at me and immediately stood. She looked much better than that night... She smiled at me with gratefulness..."Good morning, Madelyn""Morning.
MADELYN'S POV"Pray that what he was saying isn't the truth, Wyne Moretti... Because if it is... I'll destroy that company in a way generations won't forget."The thought flashed through my mind before I immediately stopped walking."...No."I shut my eyes tightly."What am I even thinking?"I let out a slow breath. I had spent years teaching myself never to make decisions while angry. That rule had built my company. It had saved me from countless mistakes. I wasn't about to abandon it now.I knew nothing. Only one side of the story. One accusation. Nothing more. Until I heard everything... Until I found proof... I refused to judge anyone.Not Wyne. Not the Morettis. Not even Father. First of allI don't trust my father...
MADELYN'S POVHis words echoed through the study."It was the Morettis that pushed your grandfather to his death."For the first time since entering the room... I was genuinely speechless."...What?"Father held my gaze without wavering."You heard me.""No."I shook my head almost immediately."That's impossible.""Is it?""The Morettis have been our competitors for decades. They're ruthless. But pushing someone to their death?"I took another step toward him."...No. I don't believe that."Father's expression remained unreadable."You don't believe me?""I don't.""Why?""Because you're asking me to spy on Wyne. Because you've already admitted you want Blackgold destroyed. So how am I supposed to know this isn't another attempt to manipulate me?"
MADELYN'S POVThe rest of dinner passed in complete silence. No one brought up Wyne again. No one asked another question. Yet... I could feel Father's eyes drifting toward me every now and then.Not with disappointment. Not with anger like usual but.... With calculation. That look alone made me lose my appetite.A few minutes later... Dinner ended. The servants quietly cleared the table while everyone dispersed to their usual routines. Giovanni headed toward his study to finish reviewing patient files. Marlin disappeared upstairs while talking on the phone with one of her clients.Sandro silently walked to the library with a book tucked beneath his arm. He glanced at me once before leaving... Once I get time, I need to talk to him...Mom excused herself to prepare for bed. I remained where I was. Father had already left. His study door upstairs stood slightly open
MADELYN'S POVThe dining table was unusually quiet. The crystal chandelier cast a warm glow over the polished mahogany table while servants silently moved around, refilling glasses and replacing empty dishes. Father sat at the head of the table.Mom was sitting beside him. Giovanni and Marlin were discussing things that happened at their workplace from time to time, exchanging updates about how Gio performed a high risk surgery and is in line for promotion... Marlin joined in saying how she won every case she took...Diago was as usual out of town for his work while Sandro quietly ate his food...I simply... Focused on my plate. Pushing vegetables around with my fork. Pretending I was interested in the food. Like them... I could brag too. I could tell them that I'd made millions this week. I could tell them I'd quietly purchased the entire building I was currently living in.I could tell them that some of the country's most influential businessmen had been waiting months just to get a
MADELYN'S POVI smiled to myself as Wyne disappeared into the private restroom with the sheet mask in his hand. Who would've thought... The mighty Wyne Moretti had actually listened to me.I picked up another report and had barely read two lines when my phone vibrated across the desk... I glanced at the screen. The moment I saw the caller ID... Every trace of amusement vanished from my face.Giovanni Davenport.Without a second thought, I stood up and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window before answering."Hello?"His deep voice came through immediately."Madelyn."Just hearing his voice made my shoulders instinctively straighten."Yes... Brother?"There was a brief silence."When are you coming home?"I closed my eyes... I was supposed to visit home every weekend but since I came, I didn't visited for once.... Mom called once or twice and asked to come but I made up excuses....
THIRD PERSON'S POV His smile dropped. "If I ever get a chance.. I'll grab his hair and yank it until all that arrogance leaves his body.. " Something flashed across Wyne's eyes.. More than anger, it was amusement and a challenge.. He got up and walked to her.. Standing just inches away from
WYNE'S POV My eyes darted across the room on the employees of the financial department who fucked up real bad.. Is this why I pay them? To mess up my company and make things difficult for me? Absolutely not! I could just fire each and everyone for messing up the numbers but that would be another d
MADELYN'S POVI sat in the car that was sent for me, ignoring the idiot as reaching the destination was more important... Once the car stopped, a man led me inside the bar and took me towards the vip section...I saw Mr Moretti already waiting for me and enjoying his drink..."I didn't know you wer
WYNE'S POV "I said what I said.. And it's true.. You're egoistic and give a 'don't care ' attitude.. Even Mr Ashford will agree if not fearing you.. 'Sir '... " I stared at her rendered speechless along with others.. And that 'sir ' at the end was not with due respect but taunt.. "Madelyn!! "







