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Chapter 11 Bitter Taste
"She had resigned three days ago, Mr. Wright" Ben reported after he was ordered to ask for Zia in her office.
Raising his gaze to Ben, he halts signing the documents on his table." No one knows where she was right now, even her close friend, Miss Trina" Ben added after he remains quiet."Excuse Mr. Wright, this came in just now" before he could reply to Ben, his secretary interrupted. After handing him the envelope, she stood at the side."What is this? Discount coupons?" he irritatedly exclaims while tossing the envelope towards the woman. The cards scattered and something caught his attention.Quickly, he grabs one of the cards and inspects it. The name written in it is very familiar to him. Flipping the card, he carefully reads before grabbing his phone.He dials the number indicated on the card and he didn't wait long before it was answered."Sam's Boutique and Rentals, this is May, how may I help you?" "I received a disc
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Lex stood up from her knees after scrubbing the floor when she staggered. She feels dizzy."You forgot to eat again, Lexie" she mumbles frustratedly, leaning on the wall to steady herself.She has been home for a week and she has started cleaning her house after it was released from the mortgage."Lexie? Lexie?""Here in the bedroom, Dom" she responded while cupping her head, massaging her temple."I told you to wait for me. We will clean together" Dom stepped inside, ranting, unaware of Lexie's predicament."Dom... " she calls for him but her voice was weak.He just turn towards her in time she wobbled and almost fell on the floor."Lexie!" he was startled but caught her on time."Have you overworked yourself again?" he mutters frustratedly, bringing her on the couch. Patting her face, she started to come around. "This has been twice already, Lexie. Are you not well?" he raves worriedly. "I've been light-headed lately, maybe from the long travel" she weakly mumbles, cupping her temp
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 13 Back To The Past
"What will I do, Dom? I have nothing left. The mortgage of the property is taking so long" she whispers frustratedly."There will be another way, Lex" the man responded, rubbing her back."All my savings were gone. Where will I get the remaining amount? It's been two months and we should have been back for the assessment" she softly retorted.During the first attack Lucy had, a relapse was discovered. An occurrence of after a few months of improvement, his heart condition undergo regression. And they were back to the start."Why not give the invitation a try? It could work, Lex" Don moves away to look at her tearful eyes."Dom, it's embarrassing" she glares at the man."No, it's not, Lexie. It's an art. I have submitted it to my agent and she was ecstatic to have it. She said it has great potential. Please...give it a try" Dom persisted."Imagine the money we could get from it. Minerva said I will get the 70% share from the income" he c
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 14 Her Past
With Dom as her handsome escort, they entered the venue packed with guests and artists.Wearing a black backless gown, with a long slit that starts from the middle of her slender and flawless thigh, men's intense gazes followed her. If she was gorgeous four years ago, she is more stunning and voluptuous now. She aged perfectly despite living in a simple village where farming is the basic livelihood of the people. Walking around the display of all the masterpieces of different talented artists, her eyes searched for a particular creation. The painting of herself. She was curious about people's reaction or maybe their perceptions of Bared Soul. For several years, it was just displayed inside her room, with only she could see it. Tonight it was displayed for an audience to feast. The painting does not reveal anything of her sensitive parts. Her pose strategically covered them as part of the concept. But instead of giving her privacy, it created chaos in the imagination of those who wo
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 15 Ten Million Bid
Unable to tear her gaze away from the man across, she stiffened at the uproar his presence caused her. She wanted to look away, she wanted to run but she was nailed on her seat while burning under his intense gaze."You alright, Lex?" noticing his anxiousness, Dom worriedly asks. He even turn to face her, but he got no response. She remains quiet while staring afar.Following her gaze, he tried to find what made her look ashen. He scan the entire hall for something peculiar until a certain man caught his attention. The same man Lexie was staring at. Watching as they continue to lock their gazes, his eyes narrow upon realizing something."Lexie is he..." he asks without turning to her but paused midsentence."Dom...later..." she whispers her plea as she struggled to look away. But not before she saw the sharp scowl from the woman beside him, Ellen Johnson, his wife.Needing to maintain her composure, she calmly turns to the stage. Although her mind is s
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