Love Amidst Lies

As I followed Kate, my stepfather’s secretary to my new office, My heart raced with excitement. I could not wait to share the good news with my best friend Lexi. This was going to be a whole new beginning, The perfect comeback to the business world.The long hallway seemed to stretch on forever, but finally she stopped in front of a door with a sleek, silver name plate bearing my name; ‘Nora Ellis’ She quietly closed the door and handed me a tablet.“Your step father wants you to represent him in a meeting with Adams Corporation”She said, My eyes widened as I took the tablet, I couldn’t believe it! One of the most reputable company in the whole city! No way “He has another business deal to make tomorrow so cannot make it” she explained her expression serious. “and your step brother, Ryan, one of the managing directors is out of the country, attending to some business matters at the moment and since you’re the closest person to family, You’ll be the one to finalize the deal with t

MICHAEL’S POVI glanced at my watch, the silver Rolex gleaming in the fading light. “How long till the business meeting?” I asked as I reached for my cigarette pack.“An hour, sir.” Alex replied. I nodded, taking a long drag on my cigarette as I leaned against the car.Great, enough time to enjoy the cool evening breeze before listening to the ramblings of old men.Just as I was starting to relax, Alex spoke up again.“The Elite group also wants to meet up concerning the approval of that deal. They suggested meeting tonight as well.” I raised an eyebrow then turned to Alex, my eyes narrowing“So, you scheduled a meeting with them… tonight?” Alex nodded his expression neutral. “Yes sir”“Cancel it. I have another engagement.” What was he thinking? All day I've been in and out of meetings with different companies and groups nope, not tonight, I need to rest.“Your grandfather thinks it's better to finalize the deal tonight.” He paused“Think about it, they’ve been sending representat

“You're not going anywhere… yet”My whole body trembled at that statement. His voice dripped with an air of control. Here I was thinking that he had no ulterior motive. Such a fool for trusting him.Michael’s POVI watched her as her eyes got darkened by that statement, her body trembling beneath my grasp. I immediately released her hand. she's probably thinking I have something up my sleeves, but really do I? I cleared my throat. “You’re still very weak, you can barely walk.”She looks at me, unsure of what to say “But if you want to leave, you’re free to. After you’ve had something to eat.”Her eyes narrowed, as if searching for hidden motives “And Why do you care?” Her innocent face is squeezed into a grin, She just can't be taken seriously.But why do I care? I won't have a dead body on my hands.Her attention shifted, she began searching for something. what must she be looking for? I have a lot of things to do this morning, I better leave her to make up her mind.“Have you s

The Incident of that Night *****Victor smiled mischievously at the sight before him- Nora laid back on his sofa, with her eyes closed, good thing he had sent his staff away. Which was not so necessary, seeing that she is unconscious.He had added a substance to her drink, and his prey had let her guard down. Chuckling, he lifted her up, Nora groaned and attempted to wail for help with her voice fading. seeing that it was a weak attempt, he ignored it.He carried her upstairs to his bedroom, where he laid her on the bed, with a deep yearning in his eyes he smiled again and began to undress, he would have to freshen up.Nora, still half conscious, wills herself to stand, but her body won’t respond. With a hazy idea of what had happened, she realized she was on a bed. Her heart skips a beat as she attempts to stand again all to no avail, she soon realizes that her whole body was weak.She hears a faint humming in the distance. And was instantly alarmed, she would have to escape whether

I turned to face Alex “You knew about this? You could have said something!” “I had no choice sir.” I clenched my fist. There was no use getting mad at AlexI made a resolved look at my grandfather “well, I won’t have you run my life for me, I won’t go on any dates.” I said with every resolution in my breath.He chuckled slightly “I guess the company isn’t as precious to you as I thought”.My face fell. I’m screwed! My grandfather sure knows how to get to me, without doing much!He knows how hard I’ve worked to maintain the company and my contributions to its growth since he retired.My grandfather could go any length to get what he want, but he went too far this time.“Seems like you don’t have a choice, boy.” He said, breaking the silence. His cold eyes held mine for an uncomfortable moment. We locked eyes for a while, as though ready to strike, until he finally turned to leave.This can’t be it! This can’t be my fate. I can’t let him have his way!“Fine, give me six months to fi