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THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 50
Riella's POVI moved around the room, a light smile on my face as I held out my Champagne flute in our hand. At first, my gaze flickered around the large hall trying to catch a glimpse of Carolyn somewhere anywhere.But I didn't.The room was too crowded. Yep, plenty of people showed up for Matilda and Damien's wedding but even the amount of people didn't measure up to the large space they were occupying.The event planners had gone all out to give this a blast.And a blast it was.I held out my long-flowing bride's maid dress; a lilac tunic dress that ambled down to my feet, covering my shoes and hugging my curves. It was the perfect bridesmaid's dress and I was so in love with it.I sighed before ambling across the room in search of my best friend. The reception party was nearly over but lots of people were still around, gathering in small cliques and discussing business.Yeah, this was a love gathering but it didn't matter to the people, the guest who I mostly was aware of in the c
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 51
Harold's POV.I glared hard at the skinny lady tangled up in my sheets, head resting on the pillow as she slept soundly.Brittany.I had no freaking idea what she was doing here. I didn't expect her to show up at the party yesterday. We spoke a few days before the wedding and she told me she wasn't finished with her shoot, so she wouldn't be able to make it.She sounded sincere, asking me to explain things to Matilda for her. I was only too happy to relay the news. Although they weren't all that close, Matilda was still a bit sad about her not turning up for her wedding, she didn't say anything.What I however hadn't expected was for her to make an appearance at the party yesterday.I had been dancing with Pen before Vince came along, and glared at me which I laughed at. I had just joined my mum and dad where they were standing, talking to some business associate when she sauntered in with her usual style; making a show as per usual.“Brittany, ” Mum had called, being more than please
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 52
Riella's POV.I twirled my fork gently in my hands, eyes fixated on the cheese that stared back at me in the face. Carolyn had gone all out to make dinner; macaroni and cheese. She didn't like to cook, so, it was such a grand gesture to have her do this.I however wasn't feeling the meal. I was trying hard not to bend over my toilet sink and retch everything I had consumed out of my system. The offer was so tempting and I knew if I didn't kill the thoughts now, it would be fate all night long.“Ella, ” Carolyn called softly, reaching forward to touch my fingers. She took my hand in hers, caressing it softly. It was then I realized I had tears streaming down my cheeks.I was bitter.Heartbroken.“Ella, come on.” Carolyn nudged me as she pushed the plate out of the way before inching closer to wrap her hands around me. Winter barked and wagged its tail at the same time the tears came running down.I hated to feel this way.I didn't want to feel this way.The last time I had felt this br
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 53
Riella's POV.I eased myself further into the tub, feeling my body being warmed up with the warm water and floating bubbles. Since I had been awake for a while, way before my alarm sounded, I decided to have a bath.So, here I was drinking in the silence and sinking further and further into my large bathtub while I did nothing but stare.I didn't know how long I sat there, enjoying my silence and peace and tranquility until the water went cold and the bubbles disappeared. I stepped out of the tub looking refreshed and clean while I wrapped my large towel around me.I wiped my body dry before putting on my lingerie. I creamed and picked my outfit. Unlike most times, I already had an outfit selected. It was just a black sleeveless dress that stopped on my knees. I paired this with a black wedge shoe. I didn't bother to do much on my face and I packed my dark hair into a high ponytail. Afterward, I stood in front of my mirror and stared at my reflection. The usual spark in my eyes was
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 54
Harold's POV.I exhaled and shifted my chair to the back and got on my feet. I grabbed my phone and bobbed my head to the side, quietly asking Riella to grab the files.The board meeting ended just a few minutes ago and It was just as exhausting and tiring as I knew it to be. It had been even more tedious because the company just developed a new product which we tried to get the board members' attention to.It wasn't like there was much they could do. I called the shots and they followed. Nothing more and nothing less than that.I walked quietly toward my office, noting that Riella was just behind me. She was so quiet that I wouldn't have guessed she was walking behind me if it wasn't for the click-clack of her heels.Usually, after moments like this, she would gloat about a few things she noticed at the meeting or who we were meeting next. Or ask me if I was ready to have my lunch.She was doing none of that.She was just quiet. I knew I had caused that. I hadn't even said a proper w
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 55
Harold's POV.I stormed into my office, almost banging the door in her face if she hadn't held onto the handle quickly. I wouldn't have cared if it hit her but I wasn't a beast.I pulled at my tie to release the hold on my neck. Brittany stood at the door watching me as I paced about.“What the fuck was that, Tany?” I snapped, angry with what she had done. I hated it when she did that. And now, Riella was at the receiving end.“What? You are going to support me outside and then come in here to scold me?” She leaned against the door, her black body con dress clinging to her skin.She scoffed when I cussed. “What a perfect husband.” She mocked me and I lost it.“You don't have any right, any right at all to treat her that way, Brittany. You shouldn't have said any of that to her. She was just doing her job.” I yelled, not having it.“Her job?” She scoffed and rolled her eyes. “Yeah, right.” She moved away from the door, walking toward me with her bag.“What's that supposed to mean?” I n
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 56
Riella's POV.That moment when you realize that everything, everything you think is going well never started right in the first place.That moment struck me to a point where I had no tears left in my eyes but I felt myself crying, my body tearing up for nothing. Nothing but everything.That disastrous moment turned out to be the moment I needed to look behind the picture and see for myself, what all these were all about.I felt like I was going to fall sick the moment Brittany, Harold's girlfriend introduced herself as his fiancee.It felt like a knife had been dug into my heart to tear it into pieces. No, skip that. It felt like a dagger struck my heart to shred the whole of me into pieces.Either way, none of the feelings were positive.It was the reason I had no words, nothing to defend myself with when she began to trash-talk me down. I never would have thought that the striking beauty was his girlfriend. Not to talk more about a soon-to-be fiancee.And God, my hands shook when I
THE CEO'S MISTAKE CHAPTER 57
Riella's POV.Today is Carolyn's birthday.It was funny how I didn't remember my best friend's birthday. Work had been pretty tiring. Normally, it was a lot to put up with but lately, with back-to-back meetings and so much to attend to, I barely had time for myself. All I did whenever I got back home was to shower and go to bed. That was when I was too tired to eat dinner on my way back from work. Carolyn made sure to check on me though. Every morning while I prepare for work, we would chat for a while. I was content with that. As long as I got nothing.I would have completely missed her birthday if I hadn't set a reminder up on my phone months ago. So, today being the day, I had woken up extra early to go all out for her.I prepared all the meals I knew she loved to have for breakfast; Sausages, toast, potatoes, and sandwiches. Everything I knew she'd like. Then, I took it to her bed.I woke her up with my beautiful voice. I wasn't shocked that she didn't remember her birthday. So
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