Zebastian's pov.Present time.. At the age of thirty, I can say that I am successful enough. a success that I never thought I would have. Somehow, my father and friends were right. I really have a great future ahead of me, and it's still in process. I don't want to stop investing as long as I have something to give. I need to be more clever now. Just like in a relationship, reservation is good, and that is what I learned eight years ago.I was actually thinking about her. I tried to just take her out of my mind and focus on someone else, but I couldn't. But that is not because I still love her, it is because she left the deepest scar in my heart.. in my life..What more can I ask for?I have a business that is well known in the whole wide world. Branches are everywhere. I have investments in almost all of the companies around the world. I have a lot of investments, houses, businesses, cars, malls, airlines, hotels, and so on.I can sleep with girls whenever I want. I can have a girlf
Raven's Pov.It's been 8 years; I am 28 and married, but still have no children at all. Axel has been very busy with business, and he told me to just use contraceptives so a baby wouldn't be possible.I really love to have a kid coz that was an enjoyment and I believed that having a child is the real essence of being a woman? But how would I do that? Axel don't consider the idea of having a child for now and there is no certein te when he will be available for it. I am working at his company as his personal secretary. We are living with his parents under one roof, and that is so suffocating. I don't have the freedom to serve him and act as his wife. His mom always does things first that I should be doing. I found myself useless in this house, and I really can't imagine why I can bear all these things. Just like now..."Raven, can you tell your friends to stop calling in the middle of the night? That was so irritating, and mind you, you are my son's wife, and you should act like one.
Zeb povAfter two days, I'm finally back in my hometown, and it's really nice to be home. No matter how wealthy those countries are, I still want to stay here in the Philippines, where I was born and raised.Speaking of, I will visit my dad after going back to work.After a long ride finally I'm at my house. a huge place filled with maids and security guards. and that was it. no one else."Welcome back, sir." My maids said as they greeted me. They looked so happy. Of course I gave them presents."Bro, let's have dinner. Tomorrow will be a busy day." Nate said, and he walked into the dining room, obviously hungry."Nate, please cancel all my appointments for tomorrow and all for this week." I said seriously.He barely looked at me as he was taking a bite of steak."As in the whole week? Are you serious?" Nate asked who couldn't be believed."Yes, you heard me right.""But you have meetings with the businessmen and women who have been waiting for you to come back. I mean, they patiently
Raven's povAfter a failed meeting, I'm finally home. It's been 1 in the afternoon, and I know that Axel is not yet home.I sat on the couch and thought of something to say about the meeting. I know this is not going to be good news for him, but I can't do anything to change it."Where have you been?" I was shocked when I heard Axel's voice getting into the house. Obviously, he came home to hear news about the meeting he was supposed to attend."I have been to Dream High. Neri and I also had lunch together, so I came home late." I started..He looked convinced. He sat on the couch as he loosened his tie."So, what's the good news? Have you convinced the CEO to make investments with us?" He asked, looking at me, waiting for a possible good answer.I took a deep breath as I faced him."The meeting had been moved to next week. According to the CEO's secretary, he had an emergency for a week, so he can't make it this week." I replied, and I was expecting him to get mad.He just closed hi
Raven's pov.Eaely morning I went back to Dream High to talk to the CEO. I know it's too much to ask for attention like I was asking, but this is the only way I know to help Axel. Maybe he was just trying to see what I could do to return the favor for all the material things he was giving me and my family. I didn't ask for it, but I know my parents, especially my mom, secretly ask for material things or even money from him. That was so embarrassing!"Ma'am, let's just wait here a moment." The CEO was just having a quick meeting with the staff. Anything I can do to offer "Juice, tea, coffee, or water?" The kind secretary asked."No thanks.. I will just wait here.. anyway, thank you." I smiled at her."You looked nice. I mean, you are pretty, and from the way you speak, I can tell that you are a good person. Anyway, I'm Sandy." She handed her hands. I accepted their invitation to shake hands."Thank you! You, too. You are so kind and approachable. " I said back."Well, being rude and h
Raven's pov..It was Saturday morning, and we had breakfast as a whole family. I mean, with Axel's parents, Carla and Luis Hayes.We just had everyone together during weekends because it's a day off. We are not busy with our respective jobs.Axel's dad had been busy with business trips to make business deals, so he seldom came home."How are you here?" He asked, looking at me and Axel.He knew that for the past years we had a not so good relationship."We are doing good, dad. We are trying to settle things between us," Axel replied."Good.. I just thought, how about if you just make a baby? I mean, you need to have it, because you are not getting any younger. Raven is 28 and you, Axel, are turning 30 next month, so—you both are in your right age.." Luis said, and I felt happy with it. All of a sudden, I felt like I had someone who could help me convince Axel about having a baby."Dad! It's not in my mind, okay? I am busy with business, and Raven is busy too. One more thing, TEMPO is u
Raven's pov.I don't understand what's going on, but it's clear in my mind that the guy in front of us is not the CEO. He was somebody else, maybe one of the employees or whatever.I was looking into Jaxon's eyes, and he can't even look at me in the eyes. I know it's a scheme."So, Mr. Hayes, as I look at the proposal, it is quite impressive. The offer is good, and I think my company and your company will have a good working tandem." Jaxon said, Well, if he were an actor, then he is doing it well."I really made sure that the proposal was irresistible, sir. My company will be benefited, and your company as well. I will do the job, and you will finance it." Axel said he was so proud of himself."Okay! But of course! 100 million is quite a lot, and I will not gamble my money as easily as that. I demand transparency, and I want Ms. Raven, who made the proposal to us, to work here at Dream High. He can work at your company on Fridays, but he will stay here from Monday to Thursday. Will th
Raven's pov.I know it's not too late. Days just passed, but still, I can't just forget about what Mom Carla told me.I have the right to know because I'm involved with this and my family as well. I don't understand why Axel was obliged to give my mom a hundred thousand a month! Seriously?I saw her standing at the poolside while having coffee. I get near him as I offer something."Toasted bread with butter?It's good with your coffee." I said.. he looked at me with a smile.. he got near me, so I put the tray of toasted bread on the table.I can see a good vibe in his face, so maybe I just came at the right time."Are you going somewhere?" He asked..It's Saturday morning, and he was expecting me to see my friends. I appreciate him for that, because he never made me feel like I had to stay home during weekends. Still, he cares about my social life, and I really admire him for that."Maybe after lunch.. ahmm—can I ask you something? I mean, it's beyond the business or anything regardin