Brielle POVI looked out from the car while Mr. Brook, our family's chauffeur, was driving the car, taking me to my parents' mansion.I've just returned from San Francisco. From my university,I looked around the stunning skyscrapers. I really missed being here."How're you, cool dude?" I smiled at Mr. Brooke. He is a middle-aged, very kind man. He's like a father figure to me.I remember in my childhood, whenever mom refrained me from eating and buying chocolates, he always brought them to me, hidden from everyone.He's like my best dude since that day, andI called him "cool dude." It's our thing."Amazing, and happier since my best buddy arrived," he laughed with me.Finally, we've reached the mansion.I was not excited at all about reaching there, because no one was there to welcome me there, no family.My parents died when I was ten, and since that day I've taken care of myself. A week ago, I got a call from Mr. Wilson, our family lawyer, that, now as I'm 18, I have to come back
Brielle POVI took the glass of water and gulped it whole in one."Today is my first meeting with businessmen, who will sign a deal with us, which can be very profitable for both of us."It's very strange, the Richardson's Empires, the skincare products are only a chain of their vast company. I'm surprised that Mr. Jared Richardson, himself, is coming to the meeting, instead of their representatives," Ivaan said while taking a seat across from me, taking hold of the file placed on the table about the deal.I looked at him and narrowed my eyes at the wall beside him. He's right, why is Mr.Jared Richardson himself coming? This deal is like a small thing for their billion dollar multinational company.I was startled by a knock on my office door. Lucas, my assistant, comes in.He's the same age as mine and a university graduate like me. He was doing his internship in business management, which is why he's here as my assistant. He wants to learn and experience how companies are run by work
"Here, the presentation with the raw goods deal with Skincare Gentle Limited," Lucas said as he inserted the pendrive into the laptop, and I stared at the screen, making a mental map of stocks and sales."Excellent, Lucas. I must say you are very intelligent. Just do one thing: change that previous date into the most recent one. "I just saw yesterday that new data from the stock market was released," I nodded while taking notes from the presentation. "Hehe, the first compliment from you means a lot to me," he said charmingly.I looked at him. He is about the same age as me and has brown hair with misty eyes. He even has a handsome face.Well, "he kept his hand over mine, and I jumped back." Relax, "he laughed, and I sighed."I was just wondering," he scratched his neck, "will you come with me for coffee?"There's a café near the office. ""Um, sure, but not today." Maybe I nodded, looking around. It's the first time I'll ever go on a coffee date with a guy.Like I said, I didn't do mu
I glanced at him. I found this weird. You know, he wants me to spend money. It's not like I'm having any problem spending my money, but he's the one who invited me here, so isn't it his responsibility to already buy those vouchers instead of waiting for me to buy them just because I'm a millionaire? I shook my head. Maybe I'm just overthinking this all. It's not a big deal.Sure, I'll transfer the money to your account. "Bring two passes from there," I said, shaking my head to block out any other unwanted thoughts.I gestured to him, and he looked up, smiling, and went there.We entered the club. The loud music directly came into contact with my ears, making me startled.Almost all the couples were dancing so intimately, crushing their alcoholic bodies. Lucas turned toward me as he was walking forward to lead me. I pointed to the bar, where I saw long chairs facing the counter, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't impressed. Those bartenders who're serving the drinks are very handsome
"First and foremost, I'm not an ugly duck," I said calmly, yet dangerously, making her gulp. "And the second thing is, I'm minding my own business, so you better judge me, and you better not show your face to me again,"I snarled at her and turned around to walk away, holding my head high.Who the hell these people are. They think they can insult me like I'm trash and I will do nothing. Then they're wrong, very very wrong. No one can insult me without my permission.I can feel his eyes on me the entire time, giving goosebumps to my skin. That man whose voice makes **********I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. "Calm down, Bri, calm." I tried to calm myself."So, like this, you will do it, so your body and tense muscles get more relaxed." That physical trainer said, and I looked at the screen of my laptop and did as he instructed in the video. Finally, after my morning exercise, I took my energy drink bottle and set it aside, and made my way to my bedroom. Suddenly, my phone
Zuriel pov"Do you really think I'm going to let you ruin your own life by playing with different girls and bringing scandals every second day?" He raised his eyebrows, and I sighed."Those are just my one-night stands. I already told them clearly, no strings attached, they're just gold diggers, nothing more than that, and they're lying," I huffed while running my hand through my hair."Your dad is right, Zuriel. You have to get settled, either sooner or later." I want to see you happy," she smiled while placing her hand over my shoulder. "No, I'm not going to marry her and that's final." I frowned at them. At least meet her once. I invited her and her family to our upcoming charity event. "Trust me, you will like her, and you will remember the condition right," he said, and I turned around and sighed.My dad put a condition before me that if I didn't marry within this month, he would transfer his entire company to an orphanage.I have no other option but to get married, but a serious
Brielle POVIssac said hurriedly, "Are you sure you're going to do this," while Zach pouted alongside my bed. I know they both vehemently oppose this plan of mine.I nibbled on the inside of my lips. I know Luke betrayed me recently, but I won't let that stop me from seizing the possibilities that will come my way.Finally, I put on mascara to prepare for my said date with that man, whom I was going to wed shortly, my alleged future husband.**********Five days beforeBack there when Brielle and her family when to a charity event organized by Mr. Richardson "Aww, you're looking so beautiful, sweetie," Mrs. Richardson said, with a beautiful smile reaching to her eyes."Thank you so much," I raised her back, and my muscles tangled with the positive energy I was shaving from her.Indeed, she's a very amazing woman. She just felt like a family to me, even though it's not even hardly a minute passed since I met her.Next, Mr. Ricardson pulled me into a warm hug.She and Mrs. Richardon ar
I kept standing at my location, not wanting to turn back because I knew if I did, I would lose my cool."What did you say?" I whispered."Look at my eyes," he ordered, and I turned around and looked into his eyes. My family is my biggest weakness.Tears welled in my eyes. I bit my lip."Now, when my dad wanted me to marry you, we will get married because he doesn't leave any other option for me either, but don't worry, get ready to face hell now. Now you will realise what a devil of a husband you have," he said.A lack of energy makes my skin feel like someone is piercing it with a knife.Flashback over.************"Please Bri, no," Ivaan said while following me as I was heading down the stairs."Please Ivaan, it's already very difficult for me. I'm very nervous about it being my first official date with him. Please just cheer me up instead of discouraging me," I said while smiling forcefully, "I seriously don't want Ivaan to know what happened with me and Zuriel that night. I just