تسجيل الدخول~~ Brittany's POV I checked my wristwatch for the upteenth time since I arrived at the restaurant before glancing back at the entrance."What's taking him so long?" I asked as I shot Clarissa a glance behind me."I don't know, ma'am. I'll try to reach him again." She walked away, leaving me to ponder my thoughts alone. Honestly, I was so thrilled when Clarissa told me that she found out the late Sophia Brooks' father's location. And he had agreed to meet me after she offered him some cash. He was the only one who could tell me everything I needed to know about the unusual events surrounding the death of his daughter.But it was already way past the time we agreed to meet and he still hadn't arrived. I really hoped that he wouldn't just take my hard-earned money and that I wasn't fooled.Clarissa returned a while later, but there was no noticeable difference in how she looked compared to how she was before leaving earlier. Inste
~~ Ace's POV ~~Everything was beginning to make sense at that moment. Or so I wanted to believe. My head felt foggy, and my thoughts became unclear, with different assumptions. Who else could have been the culprit, if not her?I was more than confused!For over a decade, all I remembered was a five-year-old boy who drastically lost a peaceful home. The five-year-old boy who watched his once affectionate mother slowly drift away from him.And, then came the moment when a peaceful home became a war zone. A moment when someone poisoned both my father and me, and we almost died. I was still in the hospital when I heard of her arrest. My mother I mean. According to my father, she admitted she wanted to wipe the entire family out from the face of the earth. And when I asked why? I was informed she did it because she had a lover.A lover whom she cherished more than her children and family.And I believed it. Every damn accusation. Because while I was still hospitalized, I tried to give h
~~ Ace's POV ~~"SIR. GEORGE MILLER, CHAIRMAN OF A&C ENTERPRISE MARRIES A SECOND WIFE YEARS AFTER LOSING THE FIRST WIFE."Those were the headlines of this morning's news when I finished the meeting with the executives, as I promised."When was this announced?" I asked, glaring at the screen like it could relieve whatever I felt at the moment.I didn't believe what I saw."A couple of moments ago sir." So, this was what the silence he gave me the other night meant. Breaking such adulterous news on a Monday morning was definitely what I didn't expect from him."I didn't want to disrupt the board meeting. That's why I didn't inform you earlier.""How long has it been posted?""Over an hour ago.""Find out where the chairman is currently and send me his location.""Okay, sir."I glanced at the wall clock inside my office as I returned the tab to my secretary. Without hesitation, I picked up my car keys on the desk, heading out of the office in haste.It wasn't long before my phone displa
~~ Brittany's POV ~~I laid Emma gently beside her teddy bear on the bed, trying my best not to stir her awake. Then quietly a soft kiss followed on her forehead before we all made our way out of her room.By we, I meant Shantel, Auntie Ciara, and me. Emma's nanny had long retired for the day since we arrived, as Shantel and I made a priority of taking care of Emma until my auntie returned."She will miss her mommy when she wakes up tomorrow."I sighed, letting the words sink in. Just as if noticing the calm expression that had turned sour on my face, Shantel responded before I did."She'll probably come again before the week runs out. I know my friend is a great mother.""And you're a great friend." Auntie Ciara chuckled in a gentle compliment.The day had been nothing but entertaining. Especially when we just arrived. Shantel and Emma wouldn't stop being all over each other, bonding like they'd met a thousand times before then.Shantel still had her extrovert vibes right from high s
~~ Brittany's POV ~~ I couldn't be more shocked tonight. Was it when I first heard my name called out by the emcee? Or when Ace urged me to go on that stage? Was it when I walked to the podium? Or when I sealed a deal worth $150 billion? A long-term partnership I had always yearned for but failed to get despite my hard work. Then, all of a sudden, I found myself in front of hundreds of business profiles as part of the partnership. I received applause and credit for everything, despite doing nothing. Immediately after the event ended, I felt utterly smothered. Literally everyone congratulated me. Some of which I knew were not genuine. But I was too overly excited to give meaning to whatever motive was behind their fake congratulations. Besides, it was something I'd learnt while growing up. When I finally needed Ace by my side, he was nowhere to be seen until Alex told me he was with his Dad on one of the top floors. And that was how my mood got ruined by Elvira. "Don't
~~ Ace's POV I watched as my father stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, staring into the dark yet night that glistened with lights everywhere. Yet I knew the neutral expression I had managed to mirror on his face contradicted the rage that burned inside of him.The event had only just ended when he called me into this suite on the top floor. But for over twenty minutes, he hadn't spoken a word since we got there. And it made the atmosphere slightly awkward. I expected him to yell as usual. Rant like never before while I gave him a piece of my mind.After what seemed like forever, he eventually turned to face me, his eyes glowing with anger, as I presumed. But his face held something else. Something I barely understood.“Go back downstairs. We can't leave our guests without a goodbye.” He walked to the dark leather opposite me.“What?”“Make sure none of our business partners leaves the event feeling upset.”I stood there, shocked at his words. His facial expression was di
~~ Brittany's POV ~~"Take the files to the Operations department. Tell them to work on it and send it back to my desk before the weekend.""Also make sure the head of the department briefs you on all you need to know about the projects at hand against our next business trip. Okay?" "Clarissa?" I
~~ Brittany's POV ~~Their gaze averted to me at once and I stepped out of the dining area. I wanted the ongoing drama to last a little longer after overhearing their loud voices from the kitchen. But it ended earlier than I expected. It was quite satisfying to see someone else stand against Elvira
~~~~Brittany's POV~~~The restaurant's atmosphere was cozy and bright. Just like I wanted. It was an inviting and attractive surrounding. All thanks to Clarissa, who studied my tastes in these things so well.Eating dinner with Kylie was going smooth. Though, I felt his eyes stealing glances at me
Lora walked into the gigantic mansion in a catwalk, her sling purse hung on her right arm as a small smile spread across her face.The interior of the Anderson's mansion was a testament of magnificence and luxury with a grand foyer, two sweeping staircases that curved like ribbons against each othe







