A relationship with the CEO had been quickly revealed, and Wendy had been named in the divorce proceedings between the CEO and his wife. Wendy had gone home in disgrace where she took a job with her father's company, and then months ago, with Standard Gate communications.
Only last week, intimate photographs of Wendy Morgan with billionaire Damon Paige had appeared in another article the day after Paige had reportedly signed a multimillion-dollar advertising contract with Standard Gate.
Blah, blah, it went on and on, vilifying Wendy and along with her, Standard Gate Communications. His stomach churned, and he felt the urge to go vomit.
His gaze caught the latest issue of Advertising Media. Fresh off the press and delivered just this morning. It was just as Wendy had said. The announcement was there for the world to see, but it was tainted by those photos....and people were still talking about it even a week later. <
Camille touched her arm."Yeah I read that too" she said. "And you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to"Wendy shook her head. "Actually I do. I'm ready to talk about it. I think that I have kept it in too long. It was my big secret and one of the reasons why this hurt so much was because I have been trying really hard to keep it hidden... Because I was ashamed of myself, I was trying so hard to prove something to my dad and I didn't want Damon to know about it because I was scared that he would see me differently... Like a horrible person"She shook her head, like she was trying to shake away the bad memories, picked up her glass and finished the contents with a gulp and asked for her glass to be refilled. After it was refilled she continued."So my dad has always wanted me to work at his company. I know he loves me but he can be really overprotective... Even my brothers sometimes too. So a year after college
Wendy laughed. "Please don't pick a fight with her or anything like that. She talks a lot, but I'm sure she doesn't really mean to cause any harm. She's just like that""Oh I won't" Camille replied. "That would be very childish. It just makes me wonder who else at the company knows. I just don't want to cause any problems for Evan""You really like him, don't you?" Wendy asked.Camille blushed and sipped her drink. "I do" she said. "I'm in love with him actually""Awwwwn. I'm happy for you honestly. At least one of us getting the happy forever after story that she deserves. And you deserve to be happy. Evan is such a nice guy and you are both lucky to have each other""Thank you" Camille replied. "I gotta say it's kind of a relief to talk to someone about this. The hiding and sneaking around is kinda tiring""Yeah it can be tiring" Wendy agreed, t
Leonard gasped, feigning annoyance while Wendy just laughed."Actually it's fine" she said. "I actually don't mind. I think he is funny""You hear that, sweetie? She thinks I'm funny" he said, poking Camille.Camille turned back to her drink and rolled her eyes, "Well I wouldn't read much into what Wendy said, she's had a couple of drinks so she might not be thinking straight. That's just the alcohol talking... Because why would anyone in their right mind find you funny?"Leonard ignored her comment and turned to Wendy. "It's really nice to meet you, Wendy" he said, smiling at her and extending his hand for a handshake.Wendy shook his hand and smiled back. "It's nice to meet you too, Leonard" she replied."You should know that I know who you are actually" Leonard said.Wendy lifted an eyebrow "You do?" she asked. And then s
But boy was she wrong, because immediately she stood her knees wobbled. Leonard caught her immediately and they both laughed."I really thought I had it under control" she said, still laughing. "Turns out I don't""I'm sure you did" he replied, just hold on to me. They walked slowly outside and to his car, the whole time his hand was wrapped around her waist.Wendy couldn't wait to get home, take a shower and go straight to bed. She was tipsy and as he drove she closed her eyes."Are you falling asleep?" Leonard asked her.She opened her eyes slowly. "A little bit" she replied. "It's the alcohol taking effect""Is everything alright with you? I don't mean to pry, but you seem a little worried... And I know most people just like to drown whatever issues they are having in alcohol. I just hope that isn't what you are doing"We
"Goodnight Leonard" Wendy said softly, and she felt sorry for the guy. He looked a bit... Embarrassed and she couldn't blame him. Who wouldn't feel that way when Damon was glaring at them like that. And as for Damon, what the hell was he doing in her apartment.She ignored his frowning face and brushed past him into the apartment. She was about to walk to her room even Debbie came out of hers."Oh my God, where the hell have you been?" Debbie asked her, pulling her into her arms to hug her. "We have been calling and texting too. I was getting worried. Why didn't you pick your calls?""I'm sorry honey" Wendy replied. "I went out for some drinks, and I got carried away. Kinda lost track of time and my phone was in my bag. I put it on silent at the office and forgot to turn it back on. I'm sorry I made you worry""It's alright...," Debbie began to say, but she paused, "Wow, did you drink the ent
"It's none of your business who I hang out with with... Or who I let touch me.... I don't know why you are so concerned, you walked away from me, Damon. You made your choice. What do you expect? That I'm just going to sit around and wait for you? You even told me not to come back to you... Called me selfish... Well, I'm being as selfish as I can be. I don't see why it should come as a surprise to you since you already knew I was that sort of woman.... As you said and I quote ... 'totally oblivious to anyone's feelings except mine'. Well, this is me, Damon. Now please leave. I'm tired and I would like to rest "He crossed the room in a few strides and before she knew it, she was trapped between him and her table. She forced herself to stare at him, but she could feel that her legs weren't even steady. Damn. Now those drinks was definitely a bad idea, she thought."Please Damon" she said hating, hating the way she sounded, hating that she sounde
Wendy was well aware of that! As exhausted as she was, she’d never be able to keep up with the demands expected of her when the real work began again.“Have you seen a doctor?” Camille asked her.“No. When do you expect them to send over a contract from Fair marketing media ?” Wendy asked.“Any day now,” Camille said, frowning again as if annoyed that she’d changed the subject. “Once you, Evan and Trevor sign, they’ll want you to be ready to work with them. It would be crushing to your career if you fell off schedule and were unable to work. Or worse, if you go there looking as exhausted as you do.”Thinking about what Camille just said was a nightmare on its own. She had to do something, and if it meant taking medicine for depression, then that’s what she’d do.“Very well,” Wendy said. “I’ll call my physician today.”But due to her doctor’s busy schedule and
His words sent instant terror crashing through her. She closed her eyes, then snapped them open again. She couldn't be pregnant.... for Damon. She couldn't be pregnant now. She wasn't ready for it. As if she didn't have enough stuff going on in her life right now.And for Damon... She couldn't bear the memories of how things had ended between them. She didn't want to face him.She couldn’t go through that again.... And now she'd would have to.... And bring him this news.“Oh, my God, this can’t be possible!” she said, more to herself than him, hands automatically splayed on her belly. What an odd twist of fate. While she had been adamantly telling Damon that she wanted him to leave her alone, she had already been with his child.How would he feel about this?And what about her? How did she feel about this. She wasn't ready for this, but it was her child... Her baby. Her heart lift