~~~ Brittany's POV ~~~Those words had my entire body grow numb immediately. I didn't expect that and despite the pain I felt within, that still hit me differently.“What?” That was the only thing I could say from the shock that surged through me at the moment.“Enough with the pretense, Brittany. I know everything that happened between you and that forsaken lover of yours at my birthday party.” He continued to blurt out words that sounded so peculiar to me.“What are you even saying right now? What happened on the night of your birthday party? And with whom?” I yelled in frustration, still sounding so confused and lost with everything he just said.It was strange because unfortunately for me, I couldn't remember exactly what happened on that night. It was even stranger because Ace changed completely after that night, and when I asked Jake, he agreed with me that nothing had happened.I tried to think back to that evening which happened to be Ace's birthday. His friends and I had plan
~~ Ace's POV ~~“So, do you plan to give up on her?” Alex asked after narrating my ordeal with Brittany, but I didn't reply. Instead, I poured myself a glass of liquor as I gulped it down all at once. I poured in another and did the same thing, gulping it down in a go as anger radiated through me.“Why are you so pissed by the way? You called for it with your actions towards her. For example, your rash attitude. Despite being married to her, you still let different ladies flock around you, and you barely act on your responsibility.” Alex added further, his expression holding nothing but over seriousness in it and I raised my brows.“Responsibility? Dude, we are only married for family’s sake and did I tell you that there's a contract binding our marriage? She mentioned it and clearly stated that we could do as we pleased.”“But you love her and there was a time that you could do anything for her. Or do you want me to remind you of those times?” He raised his brows and I shook my head
Lora crossed her arms against her chest defensively as she stared at the two detectives in front of her with a frustrated look. Sitting in the interrogation room while being questioned irked her so bad, and she didn't fail to show that.“Detectives, I am a victim here as well and if there is anyone who is to be blamed and called here, it should be Brittany. I mean she was the only who went a different way from us.” She stated defiantly, making the detective in front of her sigh.“Young Miss, we aren't blaming anyone yet. As you might have known, the accident occurred due to failed brakes when it shouldn't have been so. We're only following procedures here as everyone involved have been questioned except you.” He tried to explain but was interrupted by Lora.“You actually mean except Brittany because she also needs to be asked some questions. It is so obvious that she instigated the accident beforehand and everything was her plan.” Lora blurted out, hate and pain laced in her tone.She
~~ Brittany's POV ~~“Thank you so much for taking care of me, young Miss.” My dad's secretary said and I nodded.“And I'm so sorry about what happened to the chairman.” He added.“Oh, It's actually nothing. Besides, if there's even anyone to thank, it should be you. For waking up strong and healthy.” I replied with a small smile.I moved closer to him on the bed as I handed him the bouquet of flowers I had come in with earlier. He collected it with a smile and muttered, “thank you.” While I just nodded.“I'll come to visit the chairman as soon as the doctors permit me.”“Just take all the rest now and don't stress yourself too much. Remember, you just went through a challenging surgery.” I said and bowed slightly. Then I glanced at his wife who in turn stood up to appreciate me and bowed slightly as well before leaving the ward. As soon as my feet stepped outside, a light sigh left my lips and I rested my back on the wall. It'd been three days already since father's accident, yet e
~~ Ace's POV ~~ Her brows knitted in a frown as she uttered, “For a person who barely comes back to his house, I think you shouldn't ask me that. Besides, it doesn't matter to you where I stay, and you are not entitled to ask me why I didn't come home.” A light sigh left my lips as I lowered my gaze to the floor. I messed up and I was fully aware. Her attitude towards me was understandable since it was my fault. I didn't trust her and I accused her falsely too. That was my mistake. Figuring out what I needed to know from Kylie, he explained things, and clearly he was the one who hit things off with her. At that moment, it suddenly dawned on me that I had fucked up big time by trusting the words of Brittany's half-sister. I sighed again and lifted my gaze, “if this is about what happened between.............” “It's nothing about it.” She interrupted me instantly walking over to stand at the other side of the bed. I paused as my gaze remained fixed on her, watching her every mov
~~Ace's POV~~“It looks like you've been wanting me gone for a while. You gave my position out so easily.” She said, walking inside on a catwalk.But instead of taking a seat somewhere around, she walked straight to me and pulled off the long jacket, revealing a crop top and a mini skirt that barely covered her bums. Then she pushed some files aside on my desk and stylishly sat down near me. More of, she was trying to turn me on with her sitting posture.I scoffed out and moved my gaze to her face instead.“How did you get into my office? I was certain that I didn't have anything to do with you anymore.” I said in a huff.“Well, it seems someone still wanted me, that they didn't restrain me from coming into the company. I almost thought you would have asked the security to stop me from entering the premises, but I was shocked that I was wrong.” She hushed out, her voice slowly turning into a whisper as she lowered her upper body below me.Her cleavages were on full display in her crop
~~ Brittany's POV ~~The door opened, revealing a warden and Kylie as he was led to a seat on the other side of the visitation room. Then the warden left afterward. I felt Jake's muscle tense up beside me and I gently rubbed his knuckles which were clenched into a fist.His anger was understandable. In fact, I was having the same feeling, that the only emotion left within at that time was anger. I seriously wanted to smack Kylie on the face until his face was no longer recognizable. But, unfortunately, I couldn't lay one finger on him as there was a tall, transparent glass which demarcated the middle. That prevented a lot from happening because I was as well certain that Jake also had something 'physical' to do to him. I glanced at Jake, who sat down quietly yet simmering with resentment. He exhaled deeply when he felt my gaze on him before reassuring me with a smile that I observed to be fake instantly.He couldn't fool me with that smile. I turned my gaze back to Kylie.“What were
~~ Brittany's POV ~~“First of all, I'd like to appreciate everyone here for coming. As you all know about the tragic event that happened lately; the chairman of the Anderson's Group, my father, alongside his driver and PA were involved in a ghastly car accident and currently, he and his personal assistant were the only ones who made it. May the soul of the driver rest in perfect peace.” I said into the microphones gathered below me, and paused to take in a deep breath.My voice was sounding a bit shaky as I spoke, so I exhaled sharply once again.“My family and I will try our very best to help the family of the deceased driver in our little ways.” I bowed a little after this, making the cameras flashing their lights at me.“How is the chairman's health? Has there been any improvements in his condition?” A reporter asked, and I let out a downcast sigh as the whole place became utterly silent. Only the clicking of cameras.“There hasn't been any improvements in his health condition, but
~~ Ace's POV ~~I pressed my hand down to the paper, my fingers clinging around the pen as I signed the necessary parts in the documents.Another contract signed. Another business deal bagged. Another collaboration made. My new partner and I shook hands, and I left, my secretary and a few members of my team staying behind to take care of the rest. Now, it was time to head back home as promised. I brought out my phone to check Brittany's reply to my most recent message; a short note to tell her about the meeting that made me leave home early this morning. I already promised to stay with her today, so it was only right she knew of my whereabouts.A smile found its way to my lips as I read her simple reply: Sure. I'll be expecting you soon. But, why was I smiling? Maybe it was the smiley emoji at the end of her message. Something stirred deep within me, tugging at my heartstrings. That made me smile even more.I halted my footsteps to message her back but two feet in black shoes sudd
"Mr. Fox was your boyfriend, true or false?"There was no response."You both still contacted each other secretly even though the late Mr. Fox wasn't permitted to make phone calls, am I right?"There was still no response despite the long silence that followed in the dimly lit interrogation room."Miss Lora, are you going to remain silent?" The male detective asked, his tone laced with frustration and he sighed lowly. "We'll go nowhere if you continue like this.""Then ask better questions!" Lora fired, eyes shooting toward the detectives in a glare. Her hands trembled slightly on the table but she tried so hard to hide the fact that fear lingered inside her."I'm only doing my job, young Miss.""By trying to make me the suspect of murder, right? I'm not a fool not to realize all the questions that are being thrown at me are obviously because of what you think." The detective sighed again, bowing his head for a while. "We haven't concluded the incident to be murder which is why we wa
~~ Brittany's POV ~~A sharp, long-stretched moan escaped my lungs as soon as Ace's finger pushed its way inside me. He pulled his finger out and went in again with a pause, letting my walls give in to the adjustments as he rubbed my clit with the other four fingers. Everything was slow at first, not until he began to thrust in and out of me, his tempo increasing in a few second intervals.I felt his fingers double inside me, and then it tripled, earning a whimper from me. Even when he had informed me that the room was soundproofed, I still feared letting all the sounds out could make someone hear us but it seemed as if my body and desires were failing my thoughts. He readjusted his position, fully settling in between my legs, and what followed next almost set my entire system ablaze with pleasure. His cold tongue grazed my warm flesh, its wetness darting in and out of my V, teasing me in a way that my mind went blank at that moment. The feeling was infuriating and, at the same time,
~~ Ace's POV ~~Meeting her at the hospital premises was unexpected. I mean, I had gone there only because of personal reasons - to find out someone I still believed could just be a figment of my imagination. But, it was all thanks to that reason that a tragedy didn't occur today. If I hadn't sighted the gunman earlier to have gotten Brittany out of sight before the gunshot, then what would have happened?Whoever the masked gunman was, had targeted Brittany because he vanished right after firing just one bullet at her. When I tried to find him again, he was gone and the people who witnessed the scene didn't know of his whereabouts as well. It was like he just vanished into thin air. But that was for a matter of time. I would find him soon and he wouldn't know what hit him."We've found the gun that was used near the crime scene. Once we get a person who matches the descriptions you gave, we'll add him to the wanted list. Although it might not be easy, since his face was covered.""Do
~~ Brittany's POV~~"I'm sorry if I had kept you waiting. There were some emergency matters that I had to deal with." Dr. Marvin's apologetic tone sounded from behind as he walked to his seat and I nodded quietly."It's fine. I'm just here to make finding about these." I brought out the same drugs I had mistaken to be mine earlier and left them scattered on the doctor's desk.He only stared at it for a brief moment and an almost inaudible sigh left his lips. His hands moved forward to link together on his desk. "Whose drugs are these? I didn't prescribe them to you.""I know and that's what I came to figure out. However, I have an idea of who it belonged to, and I want to confirm with you. Just tell me nothing but the truth." I said in hush tones but he kept quiet.That wasn't what I wanted. I wanted answers but his blank gaze told me he was hesitating from explaining things to me."Fine, you don't have to explain anything to me. As his wife, I have the right to ask questions about hi
~~ Brittany's POV ~~Everywhere became silent again when the video stopped, and I glanced at the so-called diligent employee as she called herself. She was barely making eye contact with anyone in the hall. But shortly after, she summoned courage. She was trying hard to mask her anxious expression which wasn't rarely working."No, this is not right. It is absolutely illegal to stalk me, just because your position is higher? You had your secretary follow and have me on video secretly. That is against work ethics and you can be sued for that!""You're right but at the same time, this can't be overlooked. What you did over there almost cost us so much damage and that's what matters." I exhaled sharply. "Besides, everyone that was present on that day knew if you hadn't pointed accusing fingers at my secretary, then she wouldn't have gone the extra mile to prove herself. Mind you, you plotted everything from the beginning."One of the members of the board of directors, a man, added, "We al
~~ Brittany's POV ~~"Everything has been prepared for the meeting and everyone is waiting for your arrival, Ma'am.""Fine, let's go." The door opened and Jake came in. He was hesitant at first as he stepped closer, his hands clasped together in front. "Please, we need to talk." He stated almost inaudibly, his eyes simply boring into mine."Excuse us, Clarissa." I said and walked back to stand behind my desk.Clarissa left without hesitation, and I was all alone with Jake, who was still gawking at me like he was suddenly tongue-tied."You don't have all day to talk to me. There are more important things I have to do.""Um... I didn't mean to delay you or anything. I...just wanted to speak about us." He stuttered out, taking a deep breath afterward. "It's absolutely fine if you're too busy to talk now. We can do that some other time, maybe discuss over dinner later tonight.""Say whatever you have to say right here, there won't be a second chance for this discussion." I chipped in wi
~~ Ace's POV ~~I could feel people raiding their eyes on me as I walked into the company; many ladies throwing flirtatious gazes while some murmured amongst themselves. Moments later, a group of people walked up to me, stopping in front of me."Mr. Ace, it's a great honor to have you here. Please come with me, the president is pleased to welcome you to the company." One of the men amongst them stated with a small smile."I'm not here to see him." I corrected and glanced everywhere else but them. "Where is his daughter? I'm here to see her instead." I glanced back at them and could feel their embarrassment, especially on the man's face."Oh, Ms Elvira? I'll take you to her. She's in her dressing room. Come with me, please." One of the ladies offered, walking away and I followed suit.These were one of the numerous companies that A&C enterprise invested in but it was actually the first time I'd been there without the CEO title, i.e when there wasn't any official occasion going on. Afte
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I woke up to the beeping sounds beside me as I managed to sit upright on the bed. My body ached badly, like I had been lying on this bed longer than usual and my head throbbed slightly with headache. I felt heavy all of a sudden at the discomfort and I moved my gaze around the strange environment until they stopped on Clarissa sitting on a white couch."Ma'am, you're awake." She said as our gaze met, and she rose to her feet, walking towards me immediately."What happened?" I asked, looking around the ward once again. "Why am I in a hospital? And how long have I been here?""You've been unconscious for over a day, ma'am," Clarissa replied before making me rest my back on the pillows behind."But how did I end up..." The door suddenly opened causing me to pause as I turned towards the direction. Ace halted near the door briefly before hurrying towards me in the next second while the doctor just strolled casually behind him."How are you feeling, Mrs. Miller?" The