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THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 22
Riella's POV.I sat down in the passenger's seat, blaring the honk loudly. It's been close to an hour since I announced that we got ready to go to the mall yet Carolyn wouldn't step out Usually, she finished dressing up before me but for some dumb reason today, she was taking longer to dress up. I was very sure she was putting on makeup. But why would anyone sane think of wearing makeup in this hot sun?I pressed the horn again praying she got out of the house quickly. I reached for my phone and turned my phone screen toward me. I could see tons of messages that had come in from Anna ever since our call.I hadn't spoken to my sister in weeks. She only ever calls me when she has a problem, going through some crisis or got into trouble with our parents and needs me to talk to them for her. I understood that she was absorbed with college life and all of that but sometimes, I got sick of it. It was the reason why I always asked why she called whenever I pick her calls. There was always
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 23
Riella's POV.I must commend Carolyn's acting skills. After my words, my girl just went ahead with what she was doing. I didn't just tell her that a billionaire was walking toward us so casually like it was a normal thing.I always wondered why he didn't have guards. I mean, he exuded the exterior of a wealthy CEO and he was supposed to have guards surrounding him and escort all that.But he lived a very simple life.He did most of his things himself. Sometimes, he even relieved the chauffeur of the duties by insisting on driving himself. It was quite unexpected for me and it made things a bit…relatable. He made admiring him so damn easy.When he stopped in front of us, I saw the not-so-obvious smirk on his face and my brows furrowed together. His eyes did a small rake over me and I suddenly got conscious.“Hello, sir.” I forced myself to say, surprise clouding my features and appearing a little too shocked for my liking.“What are you doing here?” His husky voice, not too deep thoug
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 24
Harold's POV.It wasn't every day we ran into people at the mall. Especially not the people you could not keep your minds off. It was all plain coincidence.Sheer coincidence.I watched as Riella walked up to us casually from wherever they had gone to talk. I knew Riella was probably not comfortable with me joining them for lunch but thanks to her friend, I was here with them.But I was also running insane.Those clothes she had on, that top…whatever it was they called it, had a dangerous neckline that had her fucking cleavages out in the open. And my goodness, that outfit was seduction itself. What was she thinking wearing them? How could any red-blooded man see that and feel comfortable?I mean, she had to be aware of how many heads she had turned ever since we walked into the diner. And the fact that she didn't even act like she was aware, didn't even seem like it but still carried herself around, walking toward us in that confident yet comfortable strides of hers had me thinking.
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 25
Riella's POV.I was fuming.I was seething badly as I charged toward the car, cussing and muttering profanities beneath my breath. I was sure with the way I was going, steams were going to erupt from my nose and ears but I couldn't care less.Thankfully, most people who saw the scowl on my face and the bounce in my steps knew something was up, so they were quick to move out of the way before I got to them.Good.I wouldn't like to wear the prison uniforms anytime soon. “Ella,” Behind me, Carolyn was desperately trying to keep up with me. I could hear the desperate clicks of her heels and how quick they moved but I was way ahead of her.I got into the car before she got close and by the time she was near, I slammed the door right in her face just before she could spluter whatever her mind had come up with. I wasn't even fazed.I saw her sighed sadly before crossing over to get into the other seat. As soon as she got in and started to fasten her seatbelt, I started the car and drove ou
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 26
Harold's POV.“Yes….of course, thank you so much.” I sighed before bringing the phone down from my ear. Lately, work had been really hectic for all of us here.I placed my phone back down on the table, swerved my chair back forward from its position and continued to work on my laptop. I needed to complete this part of my work by tonight. It would be needed for a board meeting in a few weeks.A light knock on the door had me raising my head from the laptop.My heart skipped a beat watching the very pretty lady standing there, fiddling with a basket in one hand and a bunch of files in the other hand. She raised her head, the upper part of her hair falling over her face. She pushed her head back to put the fringe back in place since her hands were occupied. “Come in, Ms. Monroe.” I ordered, archibg my back across my swivel chair again. She passed me an appreciative smile before skipping in gingerly, her heels leaving a clicking sound to the floor.“Here are the documents you requested f
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 27
Riella's POV.I paused on tracks, watching his gaze linger on his ringing phone as he wondered whether or not to proceed with the call. He didn't seem too keen about picking the call.Finally, he settled after a few seconds when the phone had stopped ringing and had started again. He answered the call and I was wondering if I was to excuse him or not when his next words cut me off.“Hello, father.” He eased his back into the chair, a wine glass in one hand while his phone pressed to his ear in the other hand. I watched how his well styled hair seemed to sway at the slightest increase of the breeze. It seemed so beautiful just watching him, watching him laugh so easily, the melodious sound causing a kind of dangerous shiver to run down my veins, watching the wide smile on his face, watching the movement of his lips as they moved in accord, watching the space between his neck, his buttons were left undone.“Dad, I know that's what I said but now?” He seemed a bit horrified about someth
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Riella's POV.“There is no way I would be doing that. Absolutely no way, Lyn.” I shook my head, my eyes widening as I took in the sight of the blonde haired lady seated on my bed.“For how long are you going to deny this?” She shot at me and my eyes narrowed defiantly. I wasn't doing this.“I'm not denying anything. I don't know what you are going on about.” I snapped, my voice rising a bit.“Indeed.” She hissed, face contorted in a grimace. “That's why you are getting all defensive unnecessarily.” She rolled her eyes.“I can't even believe that you would suggest that. Babe, it's nothing huge. We are going there to work not to engage In whatever shit you have your mind wrapped on aboit. I can't do what you are asking of me. Do you know how cheap that would make me look?” I demanded, folding my hands across my chest.“Cheap you say?” She was smiling now and I wondered what was funny. “Sweetheart, there are better ways to go about things like this without appearing cheap. It's called be
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 29
Riella's POV.Carolyn pulled with her the box I was going with. She had packed up my box for me after insisting that she was going to do it. It was a few minutes to eight and I knew Harold's driver would be pulling up in a few minutes, any moment from now.I ran the edge of the lip gloss over my lips, glossing them together and winking at my reflection. I had pulled up a red pantsuit today. On Carolyn's insistence, I was donning a red matching pantsuit, my dark raven hair packed into a high ponytail. A casual frame was resting on my face while I stared at my reflection in the mirror.“Yo mama, looking hot!” Carolyn called as I grabbed my bag, casually holding on to the strap. I allowed her to lead me out while I followed her behind, casually sashaying like I was on the runway while my heels left clicking sounds to the floor.“Thanks, sweetheart.” I winked at her before grabbing my box. She smiled while I watched her grab her steaming cup of coffee to drink. She had made it a few minu
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