With hands covering her neck, her gaping eyes quickly averted to Xander. Failing her facade. And Zachary saw the distressed look she gave Xander. But before anyone could say a thing, the elevator door opens. They reached her floor. "It's your floor, Miss Monticello" His casualness is disconcerting.The two security with them step out and took their spot on both sides of the door. However, she hesitates to step outside. She can't go out without making certain she is decent. "It was meant as a joke, Miss Monticello. Nothing is on your neck" After seeing her distress, Zachary mutters. Though relieved, hearing his amendment horrified her. What is he trying to do? "I don't think your man will put you in an awkward predicament while wearing his marks" he added while staring at her gaping eyes. "What can you say, CEO Wright?" Zachary casually turns to him. If Skye is horrified by Zachary's boldness, Xander meets his gaze with an unamused one. With all the emotional turmoil Zachary i
While she gaped at him, motionless, everyone scurried to leave except for Collins, Zachary, and his assistant. "I said, the meeting is adjourned" Turning to Zachary, Xander snickers."Well, I'm still not in the mood to leave. I still have something to discuss with Miss Monticello too" Shrugging, he announces while fully resting his back on his chair. He boldly shows his disinterest in leaving despite Xander's grim warning to his defiance. "Why? Will you discuss something confidential with this gorgeous lady here that I shouldn't know? Well, if it pertains to the company, I should know about it too" unaffected by Xander's silent warning, Zachary continues. "Just discuss whatever your concern is and don't mind me. I won't interrupt" Zachary added while swiveling his seat. However, he gestures for their security towards the door. He doesn't know what Xander intends to do, so he better ensure no one will interrupt while they are still inside. Collins and Oliver also stand up from the
Social climber, that's how rumors about Skye have been spreading. A farmer's daughter who uses her body to gain stature in high society."Wow, another Silhouettes Design's exclusive collection" The next day after the meeting, Skye and Cheryl meet Director Cameron's entourage while on the way to the cafeteria. Before they could exchange polite greetings the first thing the director mentioned was her attire.She has no time to research the clothes prepared for her. This morning she tried to wear the clothes she brought with her, but Xander was the first to object. He insisted she wear the new clothes he ordered for her.And there she is, clad in an ivory long-sleeve pencil-cut dress that perfectly hugs her slender figure. Paired with a bow ankle strap stiletto point-toe pumps in champagne color. The notable part of her outfit is the intricate belt made of precious pearls that adorn her slim waist.She meets the woman's gauging eyes with her calm ones. She has no intention to create an
Until she was back in her office her head was still filled with Lissie Wright's words. And it's been a while since she has been staring blankly at her computer, doing nothing.She can't believe Lissie Wright has been her shopper and stylist. The famous Alekzandria Valerie Wright is picking her wardrobe every day. And she's so oblivious. "What are you doing, Xander?" she whispers while pinching the bridge of her nose. Adding his sister in the picture added to her apprehension of their setup. "Why are you involving a lot of people? It should be a secret" While gently rubbing her face she keeps on mumbling. Xander has been putting her in a difficult predicament. First, his cousin, Zachary Simon now her sister. The more people know about them the more it would be difficult to escape him again."What are you trying to do, Xander?" she keeps on asking despite knowing no one would answer her.Her mind is too troubled to think straight. It's almost two weeks and she needs to hustle. She wi
Marco pulls Chelsea into his arms and hugs both her and Nico. Chelsea on the other hand is trying to find possible help. If the man would try to come close, she would scream. While they remain on their feet, too stunned to move, the man continues to watch them. And his gaze would always return to Nico's face. Even Nico felt the tension between the adults. Getting scared, he wraps his arms around his uncle's neck and hides his face in his neck. "Will you kill to get him?" Despite not wanting to say it, he grimly asks.He has been preparing himself for the inevitable. He will protect Chelsea and Nico at all costs. The man's eyes turned to look at him but did not say anything. Their cold gazes clash as they duel in silence. "Are you capable of protecting him?" After the long silence, the man casually smirks. His dark orbs glint in ominous amusement. Why would the man be amused? Has he been gauging him? "I will kill to protect him" Undeterred and without tearing his gaze away from
"These people never change" Lissie whines the moment she steps inside the CEO's office."What's wrong, baby doll?" Xander stood up and left his work on his table to approach her sister."Some nosy people have been bullying Skye. Are you aware of it?" She asks while they exchange kisses on the cheeks."I heard about it. But it's not something to be worried about. And not something Skye cannot handle. Don't worry about that" Xander affectionately pinches her nose as he dismisses the issue. He holds her by the waist to make her sit on the couch. "I was pissed for a moment" She rolls her eyes as she settles in while Xander just shakes his head. "By the way, she's stunning. Your chinita doll" playfully waving her brows, she teases. "Silly" While glaring at her, he boops her nose with his index finger. "What's your plan with her?" "I'll discuss it with the family soon" Their talk was interrupted when the door opened and several tall figures of handsome men entered. "Alek!" Lissie jum
After the call ended, they were startled when two men approached their seats from the back. "No harm will happen if you will just cooperate" a gruff voice reaches their ears after the two men take their seats behind them. Marco and Chelsea stiffen, sweating in terror. Even Nico fears to move. They can't believe it came sooner than expected. The men are quite apt. "What do you want?" Marco braves to ask. "The boy. We just want the boy" The man mutters as he presses something hard on Marco's back."Why do you want our son? You can't just take him away from us" Chelsea's voice quivered but she sternly retorted. They can't expect them to just hand over Nico to them."He is not your son. We heard what the boy called you" A snickering amusement laced the man's voice and pressed a pointed object at Chelsea's side. "Argh..." She groans in pain making Marco turn around."Chelsea...""Auntie Chelsea" Nico starts to cry upon seeing her grimace in pain. "Don't you dare make a wrong move" an
"I am Skye Monticello's secret from you. And you, Xander Nicolo, are her secret to me" Xander explains. After staring at him for a long time, Nico nods. He understands what he means. "But please don't blame your Mama. It's half my fault why she has to keep me a secret" Xander readily added. "Why it's your fault?" He whispers, confusion written on his face. "She fears the life I will give you. She fears the vast world as a Wright heir. She thought you would be scared" Xander bitterly smiles. Today, he starts to realize the impact of being a Wright heir. Seeing their son made him understand why Skye kept their son a secret. And he wished he hadn't found out. "I won't be scared" Nico assures him but he just bitterly smiles at him. With his reaction, Nico earnestly stares at his face, seeming to be gauging him. "You dont want me?" Nico's next question caught him off-guard. Even the others were stunned by the pain in his voice. "What?" For a moment Xander was dumbstruck. "Nico, bu