LOGINLucious POV:Olivia was curled up on the couch, with her legs tucked beneath her, and her attention was half on the book in her hands and probably half on me. I could tell she always watched me even when she pretended not to.I stood across from her, with my arms folded.This was the moment I had to tell her about Lia.“Olivia,” I said.She looked up immediately. “Hmm?”I took a step closer. “There’s something I need to tell you.”Her brows lifted slightly, with curiosity written across her face. “You sound serious.”“I am.”I exhaled slowly, choosing my words carefully. “It’s about Lia.”Then suddenly, I heard a familiar voice. “Olivia…”We both turned. It was as if it was perfectly timed.Lia stood at the hallway entrance, with one hand pressed lightly against her temple, like she was hurting.“I’m sorry,” she said quietly. “I didn’t mean to interrupt, but… I’m not feeling well again.”Olivia was already on her feet before I could even react.“What’s wrong?” she asked, rushing over
Lucious’ POV:My grip tightened instantly around her wrist as I pulled her hand away from me with my eyes locking onto hers.“What exactly are you doing?” I asked firmly. I was really irritated now.She blinked up at me in surprise and I could see confusion written all over her face and that would have fooled anyone else but not me.“What do you mean?” she asked softly. “I’m not doing anything to you.”I let out a quiet, humorless breath.“Listen to me carefully,” I said, leaning slightly closer to her. “I am not in the mood for games.”“I don’t know what you think you’re doing here,” I continued, “but I’ve been suspicious of you from the moment you walked into this house.”Her fingers twitched slightly beneath my grip as she struggled to pull away.“If you think you can play whatever this is on me…” my jaw tightened, “…then you’ve chosen the wrong person.”“I could have you removed from this house and killed right now,” I added coldly. “And nobody would even question it.”Then I saw
Luscious POV:It had been two days since Lia stayed at home.It was two days of distance and meetings I didn’t need to attend and of course days of deliberately not being in the same room with Lia Matrami unless it was absolutely necessary.I stood by the window in the living room, with a book in my hand, though I hadn’t turned a page in the last ten minutes as my mind wasn’t even on the book. I was really very suspicious about Lia and I was cautious enough not to be around her.Footsteps approached softly behind me.“Good morning,” Olivia’s voice came in warmly.I closed the book slowly before turning to her. She looked relaxed and that worried me more than anything.“Morning,” I replied.She studied my face for a moment before stepping closer. “Are you alright?”I tilted my head slightly. “I should be asking you that.”She smiled faintly. “I’m serious, Lucious. About Lia… are you okay with everything?”Then, I held her gaze for a second longer than necessary.“It’s fine,” I said cal
Lucious POV:Something wasn’t right, but I didn’t want to say it out loud because of Olivia.I watched Lia consciously, as she held on to Olivia.She sat across from us in the car, with her hands folded neatly on her lap now.My fingers tapped lightly against my thigh because I was settled.Olivia was beside her, still all kind and soft and that worried me more than anything.“You okay?” Olivia asked gently, brushing her thumb over Lia’s knuckles.Lia nodded quickly. “Yes… I just… I don’t like cars much.”Her breathing became steady, no trembling.I leaned back slightly, with my gaze fixed on the road ahead, but my attention… was fully on her.“Driver,” I said calmly. “Take the longer route.”Olivia turned slightly. “Why?”“Just in case we’re being followed.” I said firmly.Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Lia glance briefly at the side mirror.My jaw tightened slightly.Yeah… something wasn’t right.We got to the penthouse twenty minutes later and the moment we stepped out, the gua
Kane’s POV:I stayed in the car waiting, she was supposed to show up any moment from now.Cynthia, who was beside me, was adjusting her hair in the mirror, and putting on her lipgloss.“You’re quiet Kane,” she said, glancing at me.I smirked faintly. “Well, I’m just happy in anticipation for Lucious' downfall.”She chuckled and nodded.Then the passenger door opened, and she stepped in…Lia Matrami.Up close, she looked exactly like what people said..Her hair was pulled into a high ponytail, and her lips were glossy, chewing gum like she had no care in the world.The dark eyeshadow around her eyes made her look bold… and dangerous.Her skirt was too short and her top revealed a lot. She leaned back into the seat and finally spoke.“So,” she said, popping her gum. “This is the job?”Cynthia handed her a file but Lia didn’t open it immediately.Instead, she looked at me first and sized me up.Then she smiled.“Oh… I like this already,” she murmured.“Open it,” I said.She rolled her
Olivia’s POV:I went out of the restroom and walked towards where Lucious was standing with the guards.He smiled when he saw me. “That was…quite some time.”I adjusted my face and smiled at him. “Well there were some issues I had to attend to.”I didn’t think there was a need to tell him. As far as I knew him, he wouldn’t let them off.I put my hand on my stomach and looked at him with my puppy eyes. “I’m kind of—““Hungry? I thought so,” He said so sweetly. “Let’s go grab something.”He nodded. “What do you want?”We interlocked fingers as we moved forwards. He also signaled the guards to stay alert.We got to the door of the mall, about to go out. Suddenly, a woman collided with Lucious and hit my shoulder.Lucious caught her quickly before she could fall on her face.My eyes widened in shock as I saw the fear in the woman’s eyes.Her face was pale and her face had a cut on her face.Lucious looked back at me to check if I was alright, I nodded telling him not to worry.He looked a
Olivia’s POV“What?” He asked with a perplexing look on his face. “Olivia…”“Yeah, you heard me. Leave!” My voice is higher now, much strict and stern. But I don’t care. Why the hell would he mention someone that humiliated me twice. Lucious looked stunned, he wanted to say something but couldn’t
Olivia’s POVI pushed the door shut, standing there. Curtain pushed aside, eyes peeking out to see Moses make a quick turn before driving off. I’m glad I met him. What seemed like just a taxi drive, now felt like a divine intervention. He spoke with so much wisdom, I’d almost forgotten what happen
Olivia’s POV“No, no, no….” I heard his voice crying out to me. “Let’s go.” Eric said, ignoring Kane’s alarming voice inside the hospital. I thought I’d moved past it. Kane I mean. But here I was, feeling awful as my brother walked me from the hospital. His arm wrapped around me. While Sally acco
Olivia’s POV. The taxi came to a stop in front the maxim building. Slowly I exited the back seat and moved over to the boot. It opened immediately and I took out my luggages. Before moving over to the driver. “Thank you very much. How much is it?”The bald headed man in his thirties turned to me,







