The Cold CEO's Woman

Anita Baker is a 24-year-old woman and the eldest daughter of her parents. She has five younger sisters. Her father is a banker, and her mother is a trader.

Anita has fair skin and a beautifully shaped figure with sexy, curvy hips.

Among her sisters, she is the only light-skinned one; the rest are dark-skinned with some fair-brown complexions.

Anita resembles her mother but is even more beautiful. Sometimes, her father accuses her mother of cheating on him and doubts that he is truly Anita's father because she is so light-skinned. Her mother always stays silent about it and tells Anita not to worry, assuring her that she is his child.

Anita's father even threatens to run a paternity DNA test on her, as he cannot understand why she is so light-skinned unlike her sisters.

Her immediate younger sister, Flora—a 22-year-old dark-skinned beauty—dislikes her, even though Anita is two years older.

About four of her sisters hate her, except for her youngest sister, Glory, who genuinely loves her.

They say blood is thicker than water, but in Anita's case, water seems thicker than blood.

Her father, Mr. Joshua Baker, does not stop sending her to school. He only accuses his wife of cheating on him and forcing another man's child on him so he would marry her. Nonetheless, he still sends Anita to university to study business administration.

Anita is thrilled as she writes her final exams, and the results come out with flying colors.

Because of her father's constant accusations against her calm mother, Mrs. Tonia Baker, Anita refuses to accept any relationship proposals from guys who ask her out. She only goes on dates with them but ends up rejecting their advances.

Her best friend at university, Temisa Patrick, has advised her to give love a chance, but Anita refuses. She says, "My father constantly accuses my mother of cheating on him, yet he still returns to her and impregnates her to birth all six of us. Mother says he loves her, but his daily insults do not show us that he truly does." She shakes her head as she speaks to her friend, back when they were in their second year at university.

Guys trip over themselves to have Anita—handsome, well-to-do guys—but she feels they only want to use her. Once they cross that bridge and take her virginity, they will dump her or accuse her of cheating, just like her father constantly does to her mother, driving her and her mother into depression.

Anita sits in a private room with her best friend, preparing for their final graduation.

"Anita, I am so happy. Finally, we will be parting from this school. I cannot explain how much I have missed home," Temisa says.

"Me too," Anita replies faintly, though it is not entirely true. She hates home and knows she will face her father's constant insults toward her and her mother again, while her three younger sisters—Flora, Esther, and Favour—will torment her, calling her an outcast because they are jealous of her looks, as if it is her fault.

Anita shakes her head in sadness, and Temisa notices.

"What is it, girlfriend? You do not seem happy, even though you are graduating as one of the top students today," Temisa asks. She stands from her seat facing the mirror and walks over to Anita, who is sitting on the couch.

Anita shakes her head again and stares away, not responding.

"What is the problem, dear?" Temisa approaches and crouches in front of Anita. Even though she knows the issue—Anita has told her why she hates men in general and sees them as scumbags.

"Don't worry. When I get home, I can talk to my mother about letting you live with us, even if it is just for your internship until you find a better job to support yourself," Temisa says.

"Thank you," Anita replies with a faint smile.

Temisa responds, "You are welcome. You know you are like a sister to me, so you do not have to worry or cry much. Graduating with a first-class degree is no small feat, so you should be happy. Today is your most blessed day. Come sit here; let me apply some makeup to your face."

Temisa pulls her up from the couch. Anita smiles faintly and walks to the seat facing the mirror in their shared private room.

"You know I do not like makeup," Anita says as she sits and watches Temisa open one of her makeup kits and prepare her brush.

"I know, but today is your lucky day, so you should look sweet when collecting your award. No excuses—just do this for me, okay? It will make you smile throughout the day and lighten your mood."

"Okay," Anita replies. She stares at her beautiful reflection in the mirror as Temisa starts applying the soft brown powder to her face.

Temisa begins with Anita's eyelashes, then moves to her cheeks and nose, applying the makeup powder. Once finished, Anita is stunned by her new look in the mirror—she has never worn makeup before.

Staring at her reflection, Anita is speechless and now understands why Temisa has so many boyfriends.

Temisa is the daughter of a billionaire; her father works at the Benson Group of Companies, one of the richest families in their country.

Anita has read about the Benson family and wishes she could work for them, which is why she studied so hard, reading day and night to graduate as one of the top students in her university.

Anita has considered asking Temisa to help her apply for a job at the Benson Group through her father, but she knows it might seem like she is seeking unearned favor. It could make others view her as a gold digger or a woman trading her body for advantages, so she decides against it and chooses not to ask for Temisa's help again.

"All done now. Do you not see how sweet you look in the mirror? Oh my God! I am the best makeup artist on campus!" Temisa fans herself with her hand while Anita smiles at her.

"Do not overhype yourself too much because of me, girlfriend. Yes, you did well, but I still do not like makeup," Anita admits.

"Tsk! Shut up. I hope a handsome guy sees you today and asks you out," Temisa giggles.

Everything about Temisa involves guys; she changes boyfriends every month like underwear. She is unapologetic about multiple relationships and does not care what other women think.

Temisa does not believe in love but spends time dating different men. She never admits to sleeping with any of them, which is hard to believe. She is always seen with various guys—at the beach, in restaurants, or at clubhouses—taking photos, yet she claims she is still a virgin, just like Anita.

Anita finds it difficult to believe, too. A virgin should be calm and reserved to avoid being used, but Temisa dresses provocatively in bum shorts, crop tops, and other seductive outfits.

Temisa is a dark-skinned beauty with a sexy, curvy figure like Anita's, but she is not jealous of Anita's light skin. They are in the same department, studying the same course, which makes them best friends. Anita is more intelligent, while Temisa is the party type.

"Let us go out now. I am sure most of our families have arrived for the ceremony," Temisa says as she quickly packs her remaining things and makeup kits into her box and zips it closed.

They had rented the room they share, so they often stay there even during school holidays.

It is their final year, time to say goodbye. Anita drags out her two boxes, as she is heading home after the awarding ceremony.

They step out to witness the university's final event and the awarding of the top graduating students.

Anita Baker is called and awarded a first-class degree for her academic excellence. Temisa beams with smiles as she claps for her friend, who steps out from her seat among the graduands and families attending the ceremony to receive her award.