~ Vanessa's POV ~ “I should be the one asking you that!” I shrieked, my eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. “Seriously? You were just going to execute her for cheating on you, Arthur? What changed?” She heaved a sigh, seeing that everyone was now staring. Arthur stared at me from below, the sun shining so bright, revealing what seemed a bit strange to me from afar. His eyes…they were bold and they seemed to carry some kind of sincerity I had seen the first time I met him. That seems like eyes I had seen under the tenth. Those same eyes that were ready to prove that I meant the world to him just by staring. But with my heart racing faster, I honestly do not know what to believe anymore. “They will not be executed,” I repeat, looking past Selene and back to the elders who seem a bit shocked at my sudden decision. “Bring them to the palace.” It was the last statement I made before walking out on them all. They do not get to decide for me. Rather I'll decide for them. Makin
Marietta's POVAs soon as I was indoors with this kidnapper. I yanked my hand free from him as he smashed my head against the mirror in front of one of the lactrines. “Fuck!” I screamed as blood oozed out of my head as I placed my head gently on it to be sure I was really bleeding. “You mother fucker! Who the hell are you?!” I cried out. Now regretting why I was here in the first place. I had told Aiden to let us just stay back at home and have fun. And now this. He looks like a psychopath. Like someone that was hired to finish me. And truly, he was a hired assassin.“You want to know who I am?” He asked as I gently slid my hand to the back of my hair. Thankfully, tonight was one of the nights when I had wrapped my hair with a hairpin. This was the only weapon I had right now against him.I stepped back carefully, gesturing with my hand for the man not to come closer. “Yes. What have I done to deserve this? I didn’t-”“I’ll tell you who sent me since this will be your last tim
Marietta's POVMy heart raced faster as Jackson closed the gap between us.I swallowed hard, trying to avoid eye contact. "This is an office, Mr. Sterling." I stuttered."And I would love it very much if you can have your seat," I added.I tried to push my chair backward, but Jackson's grip on it was too strong.Right now, I'm so scared and I swear my heart could fail anytime from now.The rate at which it was beating were way too fast. The last time I felt this way was three years ago. Those times when I waited so hard for Michael to acknowledge my feelings.Days when I wish he could reciprocate my feelings. I thought after getting married to him, things were going to be different.Yes, they were different. But that is when we are having sex.Once that part is over, Michael tosses me away like I was some sort of thrash.It took a long time for me to know he was in love with Katty. And everything I did, every attempt I made to make sure he loves me back, were futile.And now, wit
Marietta’s POV“Etta,”“Ma’am,”Jumping out of bed, I felt a headache struck me.“Sorry about that. But you need to get back to work,” Bella said, helping me out of bed. “You are dressed?”“Yes. I have to go back to work. I had quit before…”“Why?”“It’s a long story. I’m back now,” she answered.Could she have quit because of me? “You don’t need to think about anything. I just needed my friend back.” Bella said, signaling Clara to get the maids.“What are the things on her list today?” Bella questioned.“She needs to attend Hollywood’s Premiere in the next two hours,” Clara said staring at her wristwatch.“I’ll have the maids make some tea for you. Get into the bathroom,” Bella commanded, while she signaled the maids to clean the room.Upon getting into the bathroom, I started to think about what I had seen earlier. It felt so real. Why am I suddenly seeing this guy? “It’s just a fling, Marietta. No love remember?”“Are you saying something, Ma’am?” Clara’s voice echoed from the r
Michael's POVI had closed for the day's work. I was heading home when my phone suddenly rang in my pocket. I was about to pick up the call when one of the staff called out to me. “Mr. Whitmore,” she ran towards me. No doubt, Gloria was the best lady I've ever worked with. She is a good woman as far as I know. A genius when it comes to Artificial intelligence and Machine learning. And yes, I admire her for that. Gloria is smart, intelligent, independent and to top it all–she’s beautiful.Ever since I employed her, she has always been admiring me. And yes, I’d be lying if I were to say I didn’t notice that.“Yes,” I answered. Adjusting my glasses to look at her. She seemed a bit shy, but I looked past her shyness and just kept my calm.Is everything okay?” I questioned.“Y-Yes.” She stuttered.“Since we won the contract. I was thinking you’d be interested in the night party,” she proposed.“Not at all. I’ll pass. Enjoy,” I responded coldly.Just as I was about to leave, her
Marietta’s POVI was about to take a step backward when I tripped on my heels and fell backward.Aiden was quick to grab me behind, and pulled me to himself, causing me to come face-to-face with him.His ragged breath fanned my face, and for a moment, I got lost in his eyes.The other night, I was too drunk to notice his blue emerald eyes. But getting much more closer to him–I’d agree that he was one of the most handsome Greek gods I’ve ever met.How could someone have all this beauty? His blonde hair complimented his blue eyes. Not to talk of his tiny nose, and his well-shaped face with his thin lips. I was about to push him off, but he wouldn’t even let go of me. Suddenly I felt so hot, just like I had felt back in the Hollywood Premier hall upon seeing him. I could barely concentrate as the memories of the other night kept playing in my head.“T–thanks,”“Mmmm…” “Can we discuss business now?” I stuttered, trying to lose his grip on me.“Seriously?” He said, tossing some hair off