“WCruds have brought a partnership proposal worth billions but their CEO won’t allow me to sign the contract. He only wants the CEO of Crown Investors' signature on it,” Martin explained in a raspy voice. He hadn’t slept well for days due to all the pressure. “What about dad?” Anderson's brows knitted as he asked. This wasn't a good enough excuse to ruin his honeymoon when his father was there. “Did you forget? He said his job was done and he got you a wife so Crown Investors is now yours. He left the country two days ago,” Martin revealed. Anderson was saddened but couldn’t blame them. If he had explained everything to them, then they would have been considerate, knowing that this honeymoon was very important to him. “And uncle Greg?” He asked. That was his last hope. Greg’s signature carried the same authority as the CEOs and he was an excellent negotiator. “His daughter is getting married so he had to leave as well. Trust me, I’ve tried to talk to WCruds CEO but he said no. He
Anderson would be damned before he allowed Trent to see Avery any time soon. Not when her heart was torn in two. Without alighting from the car, he cupped her cheeks in the palm of his hands and said, “Love, I think we should go to the office together. We are still on our honeymoon so I don’t want to be away from you.”His words seemed so honest that Avery’s heart warmed. She didn’t want to be alone too but didn’t know how to tell him without being clingy. Joyce had told her before that men respected independent women. At the thought, she suddenly wondered why she began to care so much about what he thought about her but it didn’t stop her from being honest.“I didn’t want to be alone too but I thought you needed space.”Anderson was stunned. Before, she was looking for ways to be away from him but now, why didn't she want to leave his side anymore, especially when they were back? Why wouldn't she plan to take the opportunity to find Trent since she’d be alone? He could already feel th
Trent was disappointed when Mr. Wick decided to partner with the Crowns instead of the Bakers. This was the reason why his father nominated him to work with Mr. Wick for the sake of this partnership. It meant that he failed and might not be the CEO of his father’s company if his junior brother graduated and succeeded in the project chosen for him.It was a miracle when Mr. Wick allowed him to be his rep in New York. He might still be far from his main goal but now, he would be closer to Avery and his rival Anderson, which was an equally good opportunity. Ten percent of Mr. Wick’s profit would belong to the Bakers because Trent was his rep so Trent would still have the opportunity of being CEO of his father’s company if this project goes well.When Mr. Wick explained it to him, he quickly grabbed the opportunity. However, he was eager to see Avery before this meeting and had lost hope after Anderson took her along. Who knew that she would be right here waiting for him?“Meet Trent Bake
Anderson turned around and his expression was indifferent as he asked, “Why should I tell what I do with my wife to an outsider like you?” Internally, he was very happy but couldn’t let anyone know. Trent was in pain and it was greatly visible on his face. Yes. For every pain, trauma, and heartbreak he caused Anderson, the latter was going to make him pay sevenfold.Trent watched as Anderson left with Avery still in his arms. She had not spoken to him and only spoke to Anderson. This was strange and Trent couldn’t take it. He turned to Martin and asked,“Please tell me, what did he do to her?”Martin’s expression turned cold as he responded coldly in return, “maybe it’s the same thing you did to Bernice. Are you ready to talk about it?” Martin didn't blame Anderson so much for his behavior. He wasn't like this before. When he was with Bernice, he was very lively until their painful breakup. The pain was what turned him into the cold person he was. Martin thought that Anderson even l
Avery didn’t want to lie to him either. She was still getting to know him and the more she did, the more she liked him. “I think I like you,” she said and facepalmed. Anderson smiled. She looked so adorable and he was glad that she felt something for him as well. It was just a few days and he was making headway.“Then that is enough for me but since when did you start liking me?” He asked seriously, removing her hand that was covering her eyes. She still didn’t hold his gaze but rather, looked through the window.“After marriage. Before….you weren’t likable anyway. So, what do you feel for me? I still don’t know why you married me,” she asked in return. Anderson knew that his feelings for her were growing stronger by the day. It was just difficult to not love her, seeing how adorable she looked. “I told you before that you will eventually find out why I married you. To tell you the truth, I first saw you during my master's graduation. You were hugging someone...” the rest of the wor
Anderson's face was crooked with frustration, as he looked at the pack of condoms and contraceptives in the middle of the alphabet ‘O’ and began to sweat profusely. He had no idea who was responsible for it. “It’s not what you think.”Avery was anguished. He told her not to lie to him but he lied to her. It was all a trick. No wonder he won’t tell her his reason for marrying her.“We’ve been together all this while so how did you make the arrangement? All this time, you were pretending. You just want to get into my pants!” She was upset and yelled, scattering the rose petals everywhere, including the condoms and contraceptives. The neatly laid bed and romantic decorations were all a mess now. Anderson was lost for words. This was his house so it was very difficult to defend himself. Confusion caught a greater part of him.“This isn’t part of my surprises.”Avery was passing about like a mad woman. She wanted to make things right. She even ignored Trent for his sake but he was just us
“You mean Martin?” Anderson frowned and asked. His body was blocking the doorway so Nancy knew that the bedroom was off-limit for now. She nodded her head. Anderson wasn’t happy at all. This time belonged to Avery and he didn’t like the intrusion. “Tell him that I’m busy and will see him in two hours if he can wait.”“Okay,” Nancy turned to leave when Anderson called her back.“Nancy, please don’t come here again today for whatever reason,” he said politely but the woman deduced that it was a warning. He had a good point. Why should he be disturbed on his honeymoon?“Okay,” The woman said and left. Anderson couldn’t wait to have the younger maids back. This woman was old enough to be his mother so he didn’t like sending her on errands.When he returned, Avery was upset. “You are going to see him?” She asked while facing the large French windows. Good thing she could see everything outside but anyone outside wouldn’t see her. She was beginning to understand why Anderson left his luxur
“When you want somebody so bad, there is just one way. Treat them the way you want to be treated by your loved one,” Anderson explained but Martin was lost.“It doesn’t make sense,” he said, his brows knitted as he went to the wine cabinet and poured himself a glass of wine. “Care for some?” He asked Anderson but he shook his head. He wasn’t expecting Martin to be oblivious but decided to explain from the basics, as Martin sat beside him and sipped the wine. “Are you happy?” Anderson asked him.Martin thought about the question. As an only child, it felt lonely when he wasn’t with Anderson or working. “Sometimes.”“What makes you happy?” Anderson asked him, though he already knew the answer.“Music, food, sex, and good friendship?” Martin didn’t know where all this was going but since he needed help, he answered. “Then find out what she likes and start doing them. Just do it for as long as it makes her happy,” Anderson advised. He was indirectly telling him that he had done backgrou