Caroline’s POV
As soon as I was out of the meeting room I am face to face with James Maxwell, the accountant who works here. He was holding a stack of files in his hands.
“Mam, there is a problem. You need to see this.” He said, concern written on his face.
“Okay Mr. Maxwell, in my office,” I stated and started walking towards my office, James Maxwell followed behind me. After we settled down in my office, he started to open some of the files.
“What has happened?” I asked him as a frown appeared on his face.
“There are some transactions from companies account that are unknown.” He said as I looked at those files and papers presented by him. As soon as I heard him, I halted and looked at him.
“What?” I asked him as I was not able to believe him.
“From the past few months, there are some transactions from the company’s account that are unknown. We have no idea who is behind this.” He explained to me with a fearful look.
“Are you serious, Mr. Maxwell! Someone has been taking out the money from the company’s account for months and you were clueless?! What are you guys doing in this office?!” I shouted at him as I was furious. How can they not notice this!
“I am sorry ma’am. We are trying to find out the person behind this.” He said with his head down.
“You better, Mr. Maxwell. And I want all the accountants in the meeting room. Right now!” I ordered to which he nodded and left the room. My head started hurting and I was about to lose my mind.
This person should be from the company itself. Who might it be? Taking a deep breath to calm me which successfully failed, I left my room and went to the meeting room to have a chat with my employees.
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Samael’s POV
It’s now almost two weeks since I have been working in Martinez’s Company and it’s going well for me. Every day I go into Ms. CEO’s office and take notes for the to-do list for that day and go back to my room.
Today, it’s Saturday and I am currently sitting in my room with my laptop and doing some important emails. It was almost 6 pm when I finished my work, I went to Ms. CEO’s office to take my leave.
“Come in.” I heard after I knocked on her room door. I entered the room to see her working on her laptop with concentration. Files and papers are scattered on the table.
“Mr. Wright it is nice that you are thereby your own, I was about to call you.” She said to which I nodded.
“May I ask, for what ma’am,” I asked politely as I adjusted my glasses.
“Yes, I have sent you some emails with a list of names. Forward the emails to the respected people mentioned in the list.” She said without even glancing at me.
“Can I do it on Monday or maybe tomorrow at my home, I have already worked extra for an hour,” I said with a frown, I needed to go home. Ella was alone all by herself.
“Mr. Wright, they are important emails which are needed to be done. Right now.” She said firmly. When I was about to speak and argue she continued, “It’s an order from your CEO, Mr. Wright.”
I locked my jaw in anger as I stared at the floor. I have no problem working long hours, but I am a small sister at my home to take care of. What will she eat? How will she be alone by herself this late? Will she cry? Will she understand?
I turned to leave and go to my room when she stopped me, “Mr. Wright, bring your work supplies over here. I will need to guide you about some emails.”
I silently nodded my head and left the room. I took my laptop and phone from my room. Before entering Ms. CEO’s room, I called Ella to tell her about my work.
“Hello.”
“Hello Ella, what are doing?” I asked her trying to sound normal, but it sounded panicked.
“Where are you Sama?” she asked me innocently and also sounded a little worried.
“I am a little busy darling. My boss is not letting me go because I have some work to complete and need to do it right now.” I tried to explain.
“But when are going to come home. I am hungry and bored.” She told me and I could imagine her pouting.
“Sama will be a little late today, can’t tell how much. I am going to send Justine bro and he will make you dinner today and also will play with you until I come home. Is that okay?” I asked her hoping she would say yes.
“Justin bro! He will play with me?” she asked me.
“Yes, he will. Now I want you to do your homework until Justin bro arrives. Okay.” I told her.
“Yes, love you. Bye Sama!” she said to which I replied, “Love you too, bye.”
I disconnected the call and called Justine. Justin Harris is my childhood best friend with shoulder-length blonde hair and green eyes. He is the only friend who knows about my past and my family.
“Hello,” I said as I checked my watch which said, 6:14 pm.
“Hey, Sam! What do you want man? I am with my girl right now, kind of busy.” Justin said and I shook my head in disapproval. He is one of the guys who love to be with a different girl every different night.
“Look, I am struck at my office. My boss won’t allow me to leave and has given me a whole lot of emails that I have to work on. Ella is alone at home and I need you to be with her until I come home.” I told him with a sign.
“Seriously man! I was about to have drinks, but luckily, I haven’t! I am doing this just for Ella and not for you brother.” He said and the call was disconnected.
Justin has a spare key to my house. I have given it to him for any emergency. I knew he was going to say yes, he can never say no to spending time with Ella. They both like each other’s company, maybe because they both are mischievous.
Samael’s POV I sat and occasionally sent Ms. CEO some hateful stares while typing and sending a whole lot of emails which seems to be endless. She kept typing on her laptop and phone while I was trying to concentrate on my work but was not able to because my mind kept worrying about Ella. After a few hours, I got a call from Justin. Excusing myself I went outside the room and answered the call. “Hello” I greeted as I closed the door behind me once I was out. “Hey, bro. I made Ella dinner and played with her, but now it’s her time to sleep and she is not able to do so. She says that she wants you, man.” Justin said and took a sharp breath. “Thank you, Justin, can you give her the phone?” I said as I massaged my forehead with my fingers, while Justin passed the phone to Ella. She is big enough to sleep on her own but it’s been a habit for years for her. I use to make her sleep every night when dad and Mia use to have fought almo
Samael’s POVAfter I tucked in Ella, I kissed her forehead as she slept peacefully on her bed. I slowly got out of her room and walked into the living room where Justin was sitting on the couch scrolling through his phone as he moved his hand through his blonde hair.“Is she asleep?” Justin asked me without taking his green eyes off the phone.“Yeah. Thanks for coming, Justin. Tough you were not much help, like always.” I said playfully as I sat in front of him on the chair.“Seriously bro? I left my date for you, to look after Ella. I played with her toys with her and fed her what she wanted to eat when you, we’re sitting in the office because you had work. Come on man, give me some credit!” Justin said with unbelievable expressions which made me smile but he knew I was always thankful to him whenever he had helped me.“Yeah, I think I lost my job today.” I blurted out as
Caroline’s POV This business trip to London is one of the longest ones, most of the business trips I do are for two to three days but this one is going to be four to five days, as I am going to do more meetings with all the huge companies to tie them with us. I have got a few presentations done by myself and a few by Samael. As soon as I reach the parking lot of the airport, Peter took my luggage with him as we enter the airport. I spot Samael and a girl around 10-years-old, who I assume is his sister. She is wearing jeans and a yellow top, and her blonde hair were tied in a ponytail as she looks at me with her green eyes, curiously. Samael waves his hand at me as I walk towards them. He is wearing a peach t-shirt with a black jacket and black pants. He looks good in casual as I have always seen him in formals. “Good morning, Ms. Martinez.” Samael greets me with a smile as soon as I reach them and sit on one of the chairs, in front of him.
Samael’s POV The dinner went well as Ella kept talking with me, Caroline and Peter. Peter seemed like the serious guy at first to me but with Ella, he was joking and smiling around. Caroline was silent most of the dinner as she made few conversations with Ella, but nothing more. After we had our dinner, everyone went to their rooms and Caroline dint spare me another glance. “I am going to take a bath, I am tired,” Ella said as she searched for her clothes. “Okay” I replied and I went to stand on the balcony of our room after I heard the bathroom door close. I took a deep breath as I remembered what happened in the elevator with Caroline a few hours ago. It was the first time we were standing so close to each other I was able to feel her body’s warmth while she stood in front of me. When she turned and looked at me, I was so lost in her blue eyes that I forgot to breathe. They looked different up close that was more beautiful than befo
Caroline’s POV Knock, Knock I got up from the sound of knocking. I looked at my phone and it was currently 1:47 am, I frowned thinking who might that be this late. Getting out of the bed I walked towards the door and switched on the lights before opening the door. “Ella?” I saw her standing with worry laced on her face and her eyes teary. “Ella, what are you doing here darling? It’s so late, where is Samael?” I asked her as I frowned and looked behind her to find no one with her. “Caroline, I – I don’t know what to do. I woke up and I was alone. I got afraid when I dint see Sama anywhere and I don’t know where he is.” She said and her voice was so small that I could barely hear what she was saying. I decided to take her to her room and then talk with her. I took my phone from the bedside table before walking towards her and switching off the lights. “Come on, let’s go to your room,” I said softly and we went t
Caroline’s POV Today was an important day for our company. the meeting was going to start in a few minutes, all the other CEOs from various companies were in the room meeting each other. I was meeting everyone around with Samael behind me. “Everything is according to planned?” I asked him once we were alone without looking at him. I was a little stressed, with someone stealing from my company and we losing our client had made me worried and stressed. James has not found the person who was taking the company’s money, yet. And these meetings were more than important for the company’s wellbeing. “Yes, everything is set accordingly. Should we start the meeting?” Samael asked and I turned to look at him. He was wearing formals and his glasses again. “Yes, I guess,” I answered after taking a look at my watch. It was time for the presentation. “Don’t worry, we are going to get all the deals.” He assured with a confident smile on his
Samael’s POVI was angry, angry at myself and Shane. How dare he fucking call me and threatened me about Ella. I was so angry or more like livid. Shane and Mia want to meet Ella and take her with them. They never treated her like their daughter, I was there for her whenever she cried or needed help with something. I was there for her to love her and care for her, they both never bothered. And now, as I have Ella’s custody, they want her back with them. I would never let my sister live with those monsters. Never.I saw the confusion and questions written on Caroline’s face but couldn’t open up to her. When she held my hand in the elevator, I just wanted to tell her everything. But I held myself and tried to just give her a weak smile that I was fine or will be fine. After we reached in front of our door, she pulled her hand out of my grip, and suddenly I felt cold. I wanted her hand back in my hand and I wanted her to be close to
Caroline’s POVI don’t know why but knowing that Samael has never had a girlfriend made me feel good somehow. It’s also hard to digest that a 25-years-old man has never had a woman in his life ever, but the fact that Samael dint exactly gave a reason made me curious somehow. He ended the conversation as he didn’t want to say anymore but I felt like there was more. Then again, it’s none of my business to know about him, but he makes me curious and sometimes it feels like I have to know about him. “Wow! It’s so amazing!” Ella said as we walked towards the British Museum. She was walking with Samael while I and Peter walked just behind them. I saw Peter looking at his phone with a frown and a sad expression.“What is it, Peter?” I asked him with an eyebrow raised.“Um, nothing Caroline. Don’t worry.” Peter turned his gaze at me and shoved his phone in his po