LOGINNatasha“I have to leave. Now!” I shouted.Bruce stood up immediately.“What is it?” He asked.“My friend just arrived at the mansion. I need to be there to see her,” I replied.“Your future husband should matter more than a friend. Don't you think so?” Bruce asked.I was so impatient at this moment that I tapped him urgently.“This is not the time for this. Where is the driver?” I asked him quickly.He must have understood the matter of urgency because the next moment, he offered to drive me.On the way, I kept on reminding him to speed up.“I'm sure you want to get there safely,” he said when my requests became excessive.“Slow and steady sometimes wins the race.”“Today's not one of those times!” I let him know.I got to the mansion in one piece and literally ran all the way to the living room. When I got there, Marie was seated comfortably watching TV while Maria was nowhere in sight.I took a deep breath. I hurried for no reason at all.When Marie saw me, she stood up and came to
NatashaThe next day was Sunday, a day to my wedding. I went shopping with Abigail at noon and the final wedding preparations were made, not by me, of course.Kelvin was going to be the best man for Bruce and I had already informed Marie that she would be my bridesmaid.I even invited Marie to the mansion with the permission of Butler Ronald.He did tell me that I didn't need his permission for basic things like that.While I expected Marie, I saw Kelvin walk towards me.“Miss, allow me to escort you,” Kelvin muttered.“Where to, please?” I asked curiously.“He wants to see you,” Kelvin replied.I could tell that the “he” meant Bruce. I followed Kelvin quietly to a car parked right outside.Kelvin opened the car door to let me in and the car drove off almost immediately without Kelvin following me.It was uneasy at first but I doubt I could be kidnapped inside the Stamford's mansion.The car went out of the mansion and onto the highway. It took about twenty minutes for the car to get
Natasha“I can't believe it!” The CEO screamed.“I never heard rumors of Mr. Bruce dating someone. This is so sudden.”“I know, right? I never knew until he brought her home and told me she's the one he wants to marry,” Abigail replied excitedly.“If it's your granddaughter-in-law, these wedding dresses won't suffice. I don't think any of these will suit your refined taste,” the CEO said.I had a feeling she said that just to impress Abigail.“Exactly!” Abigail exclaimed. “I have been looking over the dresses for a while but it doesn't pass the vibe check.”This was Stamford boutique, a part of Stamford Group where only wealthy people patronized.All the wedding dresses were beautiful and of high quality but apparently, they didn't suit Abigail's taste. How expensive was her taste then?“I have a suggestion,” the CEO offered.“You know the designer, Anna Rubio? How about you reach out to her? She will be able to fix a dress that will suit your taste.”Anna Rubio? The same one I know?
Natasha“Will you really do it?” I asked, my heart thumping so hard that I was afraid he could hear it.He walked even closer to me. I couldn't move my feet. He touched my neck and I shifted away. That was when a smile appeared on his face.“Did you really think I was going to do something weird?” He asked.“I won't. Go to bed, Natasha.”Bruce left the room, leaving me clueless about what just happened. It took me a while to realize I had just been played by Bruce.He was just testing to see my reaction. It took a long time before I went to sleep and the moment I did, I would never know.** I heard a knock on the door in my subconscious and before I could rouse from my sleep, the door was opened. As I sat up, I could see about five people in the room with me.I recognized Maria and the remaining four were maids.“Erm… what is it?” I had to ask.“It's morning, miss,” Maria said cheerfully.“You should get ready. You have to be at the dining hall for breakfast.”“Well, I guess I should,
NatashaBruce and I entered the car and Kelvin drove off.It was already in the evening so I supposed I would be driven home. However, I noticed we were passing a route that didn't lead to my house.“Are we not going to my place?” I had to ask.“We are heading to the Stamford mansion,” Bruce replied calmly.He was busy with his phone.“You should have told me. I would have gotten an Uber from the venue,” I said regretfully.I thought he would be a gentleman enough to drive me to my house.“No, you are coming with me,” Bruce replied without taking his gaze from his phone.“My grandma wants to see you to discuss the wedding plans. She says we need to hasten the process. You will have dinner there and sleep there as well.”I couldn't believe my ears.“And you didn't think I should know about it?” I asked him carefully.“I just informed you,” Bruce replied as he finally looked up.“There are several guest rooms at my mansion. You don't need to worry, I won't tell you to spend the night wi
BruceI sat in a meeting with Kelvin and Kenzie the next day. I checked the submissions the directors had sent and none of them pleased me.“Those old gizzards!” I shouted as I threw their submissions on the floor.“This is the reason I have to replace them. Stamford Group has gone beyond what these old directors can manage. I need new, innovative directors.”“But most of them are loyal and experienced. They have worked here for long, some with your father…” Kelvin muttered.“That is the reason they still have their jobs!” I exclaimed. “But I'm not sure they will have it for too long.”“Sir, don't you think we should withdraw the lawsuit?” Kenzie suggested.I shook my head.“The moment we withdraw the lawsuit, we have admitted that the lawsuit was built on a lie. That will make Baldwin victorious,” I pointed out.“But isn't it better than him winning us in court?” Kenzie asked. She looked frustrated.“Why would he win us in court? Do you know how much I pay my legal team? They will do







