Reiner's POV: The helicopter hovered above the tall city of New York City, giving a refreshing view after so many years on the island. It's been like forever since I took a break from the island. Last time I came to New York was to witness Sylvester's wedding to Mariah. Laura was seated beside me, admiring the view. It seemed this was her first helicopter experience. She was acting like a kid on Christmas Eve. "Laura, are you aware Griffin Groups is worth billions of dollars? The company's a big organization— too big for a single person to handle. That's why it's important we work together, Laura. We will have many people under us. Let's not screw this up." Laura rubbed her palms on her flannel pants. There was a long pause. I could hear her breathing. "I'll do my best," she says. "Even though I'm a bit nervous handling a multi billion dollars company alongside with you, I won't disappoint you." I fold my arms and closed my eyes. "I can't say I knows much about how the busine
Reiner's POV:It didn't take more than a split second before Hank appeared behind me. Even his presence didn't shake anyone. The working staffs were too distracted by what they were doing to notice him nor me. It was as if we were invisible.Now I was mad. I was terribly mad. Walking over to the customer's service counter where the attendant was ignoring customers and taking selfies, I snatched her phone and smashed it to the floor with all the strength mustered in me. The phone shattered on the floor in several pieces. Laura jumped back in shock. The attendant stood up sharply like someone who's butt had been pierced with nails and she gasped at her phone. I didn't give a fuck if the phone I destroyed was the latest iPhone or not but I'm sure was glad I destroyed it. It didn't make me feel better but now I got her attention. The way she held her face made her looked way uglier than a monkey in make-up. She turned to me and glare at me furiously. "You bastard!" She shriek like
Laura's POV:Amazing. Was all I could think of Reiner as he took complete charge over everything and everyone. There was no stopping him. He was the boss I've worked with. He doesn't tolerate ill behaviors especially when it comes to his business. I didn't move an inch nor said a word while he went around invading the workers indiscipline amf bringing them to book. I knew judging from his mood right about now if I say something stupid, he would vent his anger on me. I simply followed him meekly like a lamb, keeping my mouth shut and waiting for his next line of action. When Reiner told me to wait outside Dickson's office, I didn't think he was going to return back looking more pissed off than he was seconds ago. Something had happened. Something he saw in Dickson's office that must've triggered him. Reiner was going through the company's code of conduct booklet he found on the secretary's counter when she finally came out of the office. One look at her and I could tell she wa
Laura's POV:"Darling," he called me. "Get me Hank! I want to see this old fool crawl."I was startled. Did he just called me DARLING? He never calls me that. It was always: fool, woman or bitch or my name. Darling? Where did that come from? Still dazed by this unexpected turnover, I twisted my communication bangle and connected to Hank. "Hello, Hank. Caesar wants you at Dickson's office now?" I said when Hanks voice came through the receiver "Tell him to bring in ten security guards and make it snappy!" Reiner ordered. What the hell is this guy up to? I thought. However, I delivered the message all the same. Hank mentioned he was on his way. Dickson stared at me then at Reiner, eyes questioning us. "W-What are you trying to do?"Reiner said nothing. He wandered around the office, surveying the big portrait of Dickson hung on the wall. "Hey," Dickson called after Reiner. "I'm talking to you. Answer me!"Reiner looked over his shoulder at me. "Say, darling. How would you like
Reiner's POV:"You got, Dickson fired?" Sylvester flared on the telephone. "Why the hell did you do that?""Because I felt like it. Don't ever call me again. I'm working!" I blared, slamming down the receiver on my desk. That was the last time I'm taking Sylvester's calls. Ever since I disgraced Dickson and made him crawl out of the office, my telephones had been red hot. Sylvester was livid that I fired Dickson but I haven't heard a single word from grandmother.I own a gold card which gives me full authority to carry out whatever task I deem fitting for the company's progress. I had an idea grandmother wouldn't interfere and I was correct. It was Sylvester whom was having a headache over Dickson's retrenchment. My secretary had been to my office non-stop over Sylvester's calls. I couldn't take it anymore which was why I warned him never to ring me up while I'm working. The board of directors were willing to work with me. No surprise there because they knew the consequences of n
Laura's POV:"What's the matter with you?!" Reiner barked. His hands tightened around my wrist. Hurting me. "You," I twisted my wrist to break free from his steel grasp. "You're cheating on me, aren't you?"Reiner's cold blue eyes darkened. "And what if I am."I can't believe he admit it. I successfully prised my wrist out of his hand. "That's totally wrong," I said, staring at my feet, my back stiff in anger. "We're married. You can't cheat on me."Reiner shot his hand on my throat and raised my head so I can face him. He tilted his head and raised an eyebrow. "And who says I can't cheat on you?"I caught my breath. How could he say that? Has he forgotten we were married?"I-its wrong," I stuttered, not sure if what I just said was right or wrong. His eyes kept digging deeper into my soul. "And what makes it wrong?""Commitment," I blurted out. "We're married couples. Surely we have to commit to each other. I can't share you with other women."Reiner growled under his breath. "D
Laura's POV:We said nothing to each other for the rest of the day. Reiner kept his distance. He went out to play golf and never returned back to the penthouse until nightfall. Meanwhile, I was strictly kept inside the penthouse with restrictions from going out. Hank told me it was Reiner's orders. I hated this arrangements. I wanted to drive around the city, get some fresh air and if possible, stop by my parents house. They've got a small apartment in Queens. I haven't visited since I got engaged to Jerry. I'll bet they must be really disappointed in me for calling off my engagement. It wouldn't be bad to pay a visit and clear the air about Jerry and I to them in person. A phone call alone won't cut it. I was having a nice swim inside the indoor pool when Reiner returned back from his outing. He came up the head of the pool and stood watching me floating on my back on the waters. I didn't sense his presence until he cleared his throat. "Where do your parents live?" He aske
Laura's POV: Home. Dad and mom bought this small family house in a very peaceful neighborhood ages ago when they were still dating. My parents were very simple folks. So simple it makes luxury seems like a taboo to them. As mom parked her car in the garage, I began to get the jumps again. Reiner was one crazy jerk. If he could refuse to board my mom's car, what are the odds he'd want to step a foot in my humble home?As far as I'm concerned, dad's gonna raise hell if Reiner does anything that stupid again. Dad's got quite a temper but he's nothing like Reiner. Reiner always has the calm before the storm personality but not Dad. Dad was like Donald-duck; quick tempered and impatient with anything. It's a wonder how mom, a gentle dove fell for him. I remembered her telling me about their first encounter. Dad was a hired to cook for her orchestra band. She had taken a complaint to him about the amount of salt he used on her plate. Dad flared up without thinking. It was crazy. Hi