MasukZade stared at her and Xalia looked away from him then stared down at the table like she was reading something. Zade slowly stood up and started walking towards her, Xalia’s heart raced the more he got closer to her. He finally got to her table then took a seat opposite her and stared at her. Xalia kept her head down as she clenched her fist under the table. Zade didn't say anything, he just stared at her. Xalia knew she had been caught so she looked up at him and stared back at him. “Shouldn't you be at an event with my father?” he asked and Xalia glanced at Emily who was staring at them. “Shouldn't you be working instead of being on a date with the person that ruined your wife’s life?” she asked back and Zade glanced back at Emily then looked at her. “She is here for something important,” he said and Xalia chuckled. She took off the glasses, hat, and looked at Emily then him again.“Really? First, she confronted you about why you kidnapped her and threatened to report you to t
Xalia arrived at the location Mr. Vale instructed her to be at. She got out of the car, set a timer for two hours, and walked into the building. As she got in, she spotted Mr. Vale at a corner talking to some men and she walked towards him. As she approached him, he noticed her and smiled at her. She got to him and was about to bow to him when he pulled her into a hug.“Xalia,” he called with a smile as he pulled away from the hug. “Good morning, Mr. Vale.” she greeted. “You must be his favorite daughter-in-law. The one he made the acting CEO.” one of the men he was having a conversation with said and Xalia smiled nervously.Favorite daughter-in-law? That should be Alice, not her. Before her, Alice runs everything for Mr. Vale. “She is perfect for the job.” Mr. Vale said.“Xalia, meet my friends. Mr. Burna runs the popular foundation we all know about and Mr. Beck here is the head of the board for everything going on in the city.” Mr. Vale introduced pointing to his friends and X
Xalia spent all day at the company as usual and she was just left in the building since it was dark already and past closing hours. She couldn't wait to be done because it’s the weekend, and the next day, she will finally have enough time to rest.She sighed as she picked up her schedule for the day and went through it. She realized that the only thing she didn't do all day was meet Mr. Vale. She thought he would come to the company but he didn't so she decided to call him. She and Mr. Vale have been pretty close since she became the acting CEO. She has no idea why but she was grateful he liked her. She was about to dial his number when the door to her office opened and she looked up. She was so surprised to see who was walking in that she froze for a few seconds. It was her husband, her husband, whom she hadn't seen or spoken to in a week. He walked into the office and walked towards her. Xalia was too stunned to speak as she looked up at him and at the same time, she felt numb
A WEEK LATER It's been a week since Xalia found out she was pregnant, had a fight with Zade, and had an abortion. It has also been a week since she last saw him or spoke to him. It has also been a week since she has been the acting CEO at Vale’s company. It has been a busy week for her but she enjoys it. It's like having her past life back. Her routine every day was simple, get up early and get dressed, and then head to the company. The time she leaves the company every day wasn't something regular. Sometimes she works late. Her being the new acting CEO has caused a lot of drama in the Vale family but Xalia didn't care about that. She has changed a lot this past week. She is just focused on what she has to do.She got out of the car and headed into the company. As she got in, she was welcomed by her personal assistant. As Xalia headed to the elevator, her assistant read her schedule to her. “You have two meetings today and you are to meet with the CEO of the Atlas company too. A
“I’m pregnant,” she said again and Zade pulled away from her a little and stared at her. “I am pregnant,” she whispered as tears streamed down her cheeks and he kept staring without saying anything.Xalia was so terrified, his silence was loud!“Aren't you going to say anything?” she asked in tears.“Why?” he finally asked and she furrowed her brows. “Huh? What do you mean?” she asked, confused.“Are you supposed to be pregnant?” he asked and Xalia's lips parted in shock as she stared at him in disbelief. “What? Women get pregnant when they have sex, Zade and we do that every day, every time. How won't I get pregnant?” “Okay but are you a child that doesn't know what to do about it? You had no pills to take?” he asked.“I didn't take any… “ she trailed off as Zade stood up and walked out of the dining room.“What? Don't walk away from me.” Xalia said as she stood up too and rushed after him. She caught up with him and blocked his path.“Get out of my way,” he warned.“No, you can'
Xalia greeted multiple men she had no idea of and somehow enjoyed it. She felt in control again like when she ran her company in New York. Zade watched his wife and allowed her to have her moment. He leaned on the wall and sipped his drink as his eyes were on her. Charles walked to him and stood next to him. “You don't seem surprised that your wife somehow managed to be the acting CEO of your father’s company,” he said and Zade shrugged in response. “Is there something more to this?” Charles asked and Zade turned to him. “I am as surprised as everyone here. You can't just tell,” he replied and Charles chuckled. “Your father is up to something and we both know it isn't something good,” he said, and Zade glanced at his father who was addressing some board members. “Hmm, I am curious to know what it is too,” Zade replied and looked at his wife again. She was done talking to everyone and Lea walked towards her.“Girl, I am so happy for you,” Lea said and Xalia laughed a little.“
“Ready?” Zade asked her and she exhaled heavily before nodding in response. He held her gaze and raised his hand to her hair. “It would be fun,” he muttered and she faked a smile at him. He kept staring at her which made her a little bit uncomfortable. There was just something odd about him that s
“Why the hell are we in New York?” she asked and turned to Charles. “I… I don't know.” he lied and Xalia gave him a look. “Charles,” she called sternly and he shrugged in response.“You knew we were coming here and you didn't tell me?” she asked and he shrugged in response again. She stayed quiet
Xalia sat in the dining room alone, having breakfast. She went through her phone at the same time. The news about the party was everywhere and she wondered what was so special about it. As she scrolled through her phone, she heard footsteps and she looked up to see Zade walking in. She froze for
Xalia got out of the car with Zade and she looked up at the building. It was the Vale’s family company. Somehow, the name of the company rang a bell and she thought about where she had heard it before. Obviously, it is a popular company but she was sure she didn't hear it from the news or see it o







