Se connecterLESLIE'S POVI kept my eyes closed as the makeup artist worked on my face. My stomach curled and I had to place my hand on my thigh to stop my leg from bouncing.Maybe I shouldn't have agreed to this.A few minutes later, she moved away from me declaring she was done but I was not free as the others pounced on me to get my accessories on and finally, I was free to leave.I stood, my hands smoothening out the non-existent creases on my suit skirt. My first look for the day was a lady suit in black and white stripes with red bottoms heels to match. I looked badass and I loved it.“Thank you," I smiled as they gawked at me, well more like at what they created. My steps were hesitant as I stepped outside and walked up to Saint whose back was currently turned to me.I tapped him on the shoulder and he looked back at me, his eyes going wild. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a white shirt but he managed to make it look more than that.“What do you think?" I held my breath. He placed h
LESLIE'S POV “What did you just say?" Arabella chuckled and stepped closer to me, her crazily long heels giving her height advantage over me. “I should apologize to a mere assistant, seeing as she is even in the wrong? Is this you exerting revenge on me?” "You have done nothing to me.” I shook my head. "You could say I'm trying to protect your reputation in a way. Accept her apology and apologize for slapping her." “And why should I do that?" Her voice dipped. "Would you pay the damages for her?” "We will decide that after you apologize.” I glanced at my wristwatch, this was taking too long. It was almost lunch time and I promised Saint that I would have lunch with him. “Well, in your dreams.” She took her seat and turned to the assistant she had slapped. “Go get me another bottle of water." The assistant nodded with teary eyes and turned to leave but I grabbed her arm and shook my head. I didn't want to make a scene but I wasn't going to let this injustice prevail like t
LESLIE'S POV“Right, the annual CEO lineup gala is next week. I should have told you days ago but it completely skipped my mind. I'm sorry." Saint told me as we reached the office.“Next week?" I blinked. “I guess I have to look for a dress immediately." “I can find you one, if you will trust my taste.”"I do,” I chuckled as I remembered his amazing gown selection for the Baxter gala. It would have been a disaster without his help. “I look forward to seeing what you decide on." We both left the car and got into the elevator. Thankfully, it remained empty till we reached my floor. I turned to Saint and leaned up to press a kiss to his lips. “You didn't ask for a kiss today." “Oh, I thought—" I kissed him again. "I don't know what it is but you thought wrong. Let's have lunch together today, okay?”"Okay,” he grinned. "Have a nice day.”"You too.” I winked at him before leaving the elevator, a skip in my steps. I greeted my team with as much enthusiasm as I felt before going to my o
SELENE'S POVI clenched my fists at their response. They were obviously asking for trouble.I smirked as I watched the men grinning and gloating like they had cornered us. Sucked to be them because I had actually been looking for an opportunity to flex my self defense skills.“I'm giving you the last chance to make better decisions as adults, okay?" I stepped closer to them, letting go of Leslie's hand. “Let us leave and I will forget that this happened." “Feisty, I see." The same man who tried to touch my face smiled. “Exactly how I like them. That fair skin would look nice, flushed and pink when I make you feel good.”I scoffed. " Are you sure you can handle me?”He moved in even closer. "I have tamed women wilder than you are." Well, I tried my best to warn him.I smiled in mockery before snapping my fist out and kneading him in the ribs. When he doubled over, I ignored the pain in my knuckles and hit him in the face too, grinning when I heard his nose crack. He crashed to the gr
LESLIE’S POV His eyes rounded and his mouth fell open. He stammered and ran his hand through his hair. I stood there waiting for a response while he went through all stages of disbelief and grief. “Are you looking for a lie to tell me?” I raised an eyebrow in question when he didn't reply. “No, I…I hoped you wouldn't find out,” he sighed. “Why?” I let out a dry chuckle. “Were you worried that I would come between both of you?” “No, baby. That's not it.” He shook his head. “I just didn't want to make you worry. Yesterday, I was actually locked up with her for hours.” “What?” I frowned. “Mum invited me to her office under the guise of work and tricked me into her office bedroom. Diana was already there.” He looked frantic. “This probably sounds ridiculous but that's what really happened. I didn't want to upset you. That's why I didn't tell you. There is no relationship between Diana and I. I swear it.” I tapped my fingers on my head, trying to wrap my head around his wor
LESLIE'S POV.Deja vu hit me like a whiplash.“What should we do?” Kayla cried and stood up. “Aunt Raine finding out is the same as my mum finding out.”“Calm down, okay? She's probably here to check up on me. She won't stay too long. Hide in my room till she leaves.” Selene helped her up. “Wait, the tests!” I gasped and grabbed them, giving it to Kayla in a hurry. “Let's go.”Selene grabbed my arm after Kayla went inside her room. She closed the door and then pulled me back to the sitting room. “There is no reason for you to hide too. She will leave faster when she sees you around.”“That's true.” I scratched my head and sat down again. I was so out of it. She nodded at me before opening the door. “Hi, mum. What are you doing here?”“I wanted to see you…Oh, I see you have company.” She paused when she saw me.“Good evening,” I bowed.“Good evening.” She eyed me. “I've not seen you since Diana left. You really put me in a difficult spot back there. You should have refused when I gav







