Brianna’s POV
“Miss Quinn!” My assistant Levi was shocked after he saw me entering the company. The other employees are also watching me with widened eyes.
“Miss Quinn, are you finally back? But it has not been long since you…” Levi trailed his words as he stared at me.
I smiled at him and started walking towards the elevator. I can feel him behind me.
“Brief me about the situation of the company, Levi.”
We entered the elevator. He cleared his throat. “The new condominium project was on hold, Miss Quinn since the fund is short. And uh…the sales of the units are dropping low.”
I swallowed hard. This is the consequence of my stupidity.
“What about the collaboration proposal to the RYD Estate? I thought they’re the top real estate company?”
He scratched his neck. “The thing is… The acting Vice CEO did not approve the proposal letter, Miss Quinn.”
I massaged my temple and heaved a sigh. The collaboration proposal was my idea. Before I filed a leave, I told Levi to assign some employees to do the proposal but my uncle did not approve it? I don’t know if he’s just stupid or what. This is probably one of the reasons why The Quinn’s Villa will face a crisis after 3 years.
I heaved a sigh of frustration. “Where’s Uncle Aiden?”
“In his office, Miss Quinn.”
I went straight to my office and sat on my swivel chair. I stared at the computer on my table. It feels strange. It’s been so long since I last visited my office and to think that I actually traveled back from the future makes me insane.
I lifted my face to look at Levi. “Prepare a collaboration proposal. I’ll check it later.”
“Yes, Miss Quinn.”
I pressed my lips together as I glanced at the picture frames on my table. My eyes were fixed on my grandfather’s photo. The CEO of The Quinn’s Villa.
I swallowed hard as I felt pain pinching my heart. My grandfather will die because I will choose Cain in this timeline. I’m not gonna do that again. This is probably one of the reasons why I traveled back here.
I must secure our family business as well as my grandfather.
Resting my back on the swivel chair, I felt emotional and physical exhaustion. I can’t remember being happy after marrying Cain Hamilton. I have loved him since I first saw him. I was so young and stupid.
The door suddenly swung open, revealing my uncle Aiden who was looking at me with furrowed eyebrows.
“What are you doing here, Brianna? Didn’t your husband forbid you to work anymore?”
I smirked and licked my lips. “I am the Vice CEO, uncle. I can’t abandon my position.”
He sucked his breath. “I am doing my job as the acting Vice CEO, Brianna. Besides, you should be serving your husband, not working in the company.”
I pulled myself up and sat on the corner of my table. I crossed my arms as I held his gaze. “I’m in charge of the new condominium project, uncle.”
He gritted his teeth. “The project is on hold. That’s definitely because you pulled out the fund before you got married.”
“I know, that’s why I’m here. I’m finding a way to continue the project.”
“I will take your place, Brianna. Why don’t you just go home and be a good wife to your husband?”
“I said, I’m in charge of the new project, uncle.”
“I’m doing your job, Brianna. You don’t have to worry.”
My forehead creased. “How was the collaboration with the RYD Estate? They will be a big help to recover our dropping sales, uncle. Did you talk to the CEO of the RYD Estate?”
He gritted his teeth. “We can sell units without their help, Brianna.”
“Really? Why are our sales dropping, then?”
“It’s normal, Brianna. Business is like that.”
My eyes squinted. “No, uncle. The Quinn’s Villa, particularly, is not like that. Your leadership sucks, that’s why. Why don’t you come up with a strategic plan instead of telling me what to do? I’ll do my job here and you do yours, uncle.”
His eyes sharpened. “Since when did you become arrogant, Brianna? I can’t believe you’re acting superior when you’re a slave to your husband.”
I gritted my teeth. Not anymore, uncle. I’ve learned the hard way. I'd rather not argue with him. "I will reassign you as the Administration Department Head, uncle."
"What?! Are you kidding me, Brianna? I want your position. So you better not joke about this. Just go back to your husband. A successful man like him needs an obedient wife. Leave the company alone, I can handle this."
I languidly looked at him. "You can handle the company but the sales are dropping low, uncle. Is that how you handle the company?"
"Are you insulting my capabilities, Brianna? What are you even doing here? Your husband doesn't want you to work, right?"
I chuckled and went back to my swivel chair. I crossed my legs and lifted my face to meet his burning eyes.
"Sorry, uncle, but I'm divorcing my husband."
The shock was very evident in his eyes. I can see he couldn't believe it but it's up to him. It's not a problem anymore.
When he saw no rumor in my eyes, he gasped. He was unable to utter anything until he walked out on me and slammed my door.
My assistant entered after that with a worried face. I just gave him an assuring smile.
I want a good rest and peaceful sleep after exhausting work in the office, so my mood instantly changed after I saw Cain waiting for me in the parking lot.
He was leaning on the hood of my car with a creased forehead. His expression darkened after he saw me.
I balled my fists. What is this sick bastard doing here? I told him to meet me on Friday. I was about to walk past him when he suddenly grabbed my arm and forcefully made me face him.
"Are you cheating on me, Brianna?!"
Brianna’s POV"Cheating? Really, Cain? Coming from your own mouth?"He clenched his jaws and his eyes sharpened even more. He's tongue-tied now. I can't believe he's accusing me of the things he's doing.“There’s no other reason why you’re doing this, Brianna. It’s either you want to have another man or you really have another man.”I smirked. “Think, Cain. Think until you lose your mind.”I pulled my arm back and went to my car. He was so shocked by my fierce attitude that he couldn't follow me. I cursed him numerous times in my head. His ego just couldn’t accept that I want out of this marriage, huh?It's just a start, Cain.All the things you owed me I will take them back soon. You’d better get used to failure.I just shook my head at his furious look in the rearview mirror and drove the car. I'm already on the national road when a limousine violently took over and blocked me.My eyes widened in fraction. I almost hit the car. And I definitely know who owns that freaking limousine.
Brianna's POV“You did? Are you serious, Bree? Or you’re just pranking me?”I smirked at Kate. “You think I’m joking? I’m serious, Kate. I’m divorcing him.”Kate laughed so hard that the other people in the Eros, a nightclub where we were drinking, turned in our direction. I laughed and dragged the glass of Bloody Mary to my lips and sipped on it.Kate laughed again and clapped her hands while shaking her head. “God! This calls for a celebration, Bree!”“Reason I brought you here,” I said and winked.“Then let’s dance!” Kate grabbed my wrist and dragged me to the dancefloor.My eyes were silently moist when Kate held my hands. On the night I died, we also met at this bar. If God had not given me this second chance, I would never see Kate again.I shudder to think how much she would have blamed herself when she learned of my death. I know she would have fought Cain to the death, but anger and guilt can also consume my best friend. I don't want that to happen.Luckily, I'm back. I have
Brianna’s POVI was in awe. I couldn’t breathe properly. The man in front of me is so tall, even taller than Cain who’s already 6 feet tall. The man’s shoulders were broad. His muscles were bulging inside the sleeves of his white button-down polo. His uh…butt is protruded and sexy and damn! He smells so nice. But…who is he?I swallowed hard and glanced at Cain. His expression was dark and his jaws were clenched but it’s slowly fading. For some reason, he looked afraid and…offended?“Hurting a woman? Are you gay?”My lips parted. Even this man’s voice is freaking sexy. Fck! Get a grip of your sanity, Bree! He’s a man and he’s also an asshole.“Who are you? Why are you meddling with our business?” Cain, who seemed to have already recovered, growled.The man moved to the side, revealing his side profile which made my jaws drop. His eyelashes were thick and curled. His pointed nose is proud. His lips are so red and wet and his eyes are dark, expressive and hooded.I flinched when he slowl
Brianna's POVI can barely stand his stares. He was too handsome and intense that I felt the tension in my heart as we stayed in the same private room.My heart was hammering inside my chest. I can still feel his hand on mine and his lips on mine. The warm feeling of his touch and the electrifying sensations I felt when he kissed back. God! I couldn't remember the time I felt that way. Or that's really a first."Sit down," he urged and walked towards the couch.I roamed my eyes. This is a VIP room, and he comfortably roams around as if he's very familiar with this place.Speechless, I followed him and sat on the couch across from him. The corner of his lips rose as he watched me sit on the place far from him. He cocked an eyebrow up and crossed his legs.I wonder why he interfered with my business, but I'm glad he did. I was able to get away from Cain and his disrespectful friends. Not that I can't handle myself. I just can't stand them."I'm not being nosy, but may I know what happen
Brianna's POVI groaned and cupped my aching head. Fragments of memories started flashing back in my mind painfully. I gasped and paled when I realized what I did last night. The confrontation and argument with Cain and the stranger. I…I kissed him and…did something crazy.The horror of last night’s memories made my heart race. I quickly sat on the bed and looked at myself. I was wearing different clothes. It was a white plain shirt and shorts.My lips trembled as I tried to recall what happened inside that private bar. I am certain I’m in a different room and I’m guessing I’m in a hotel.“No no no!” I whispered to myself.Did something happen? Where is that stranger? Did I give myself to him recklessly and impulsively? I didn’t even know him for God’s sake!I grabbed my hair in frustration and groaned. What the hell did you do, Brianna?I roamed my eyes around, looking for my cell phone. I found it on the bedside table and was about to get it when the door swung open. I jumped on the
Brianna’s POVI gasped and cupped my mouth when I saw my photo spreading on the internet. There was an intriguing caption of ‘Brianna Quinn and Cain Hamilton’s marriage for convenience. Did they just use each other for their business?’. The photo of my face and Cain’s face were clear. The shot also took a blurry face of Amber and Rogue Adams. It was taken from the bar last night.I quickly got off the bed and grabbed the dress I was wearing last night. I wore it and grabbed my pouch and without looking back, I rushed out of the hotel room. I was too worried about my grandfather that I forgot about the food Rogue Adams left for me. I didn’t even glance at the woman I bumped into in the lobby as I apologized to her.When I arrived at my grandfather’s hospital room, I froze when I saw uncle Aiden inside. He turned to me and smiled after he realized my arrival.“My dear niece. I didn’t know you’d visit today,” he greeted and then his eyes examined my dress.My forehead creased. His smile
Rogue Adams’s POVI entered the private room of Mr. Brian Quinn right after I saw Brianna leaving. I don’t want to introduce myself to her this way. I’ve been following the events in her life all these years. I’ve been madly in love with that woman and now that I heard about her situation, from her very own mouth, I won’t back down and watch from the dark anymore. I gave up on my chance when I heard about her marriage, but seeing her miserable, I regret letting her go. It’s just a waste she didn’t recognize me.“Rogue Adams.”I flashed a formal smile at Mr. Quinn. I sat on the chair beside his bed after I bowed to the man I looked up to. “Good day, Mr. Quinn.”He chuckled. “Too formal. How are you by the way? I called for you as soon as I heard the rumors about my granddaughter. I just confirmed it today with her.”I nodded. “I heard too, Mr. Quinn.”“This is the right time,” he said as he stared at me.I sighed. “If she’s happy with her life, I wouldn’t want to hear that, Mr. Quinn.
Brianna’s POV“What do you mean you’re not coming?” I angrily growled at Cain over the phone.I’ve been waiting for him in front of the city council with my lawyer only to find out that he’s not gonna show up. This man is freaking insane. What? He wants two women by his side? What a psycho! I don’t even know why he keeps on resisting. Obviously, he doesn’t need me anymore. His company has recovered and he has his first love Amber by his side. What am I? A decoration to make his reputation good and untainted? Damn him![I’m not gonna give you what you want, Brianna. You will just have the chance to be with your lover if I agree to that divorce.]I laughed sarcastically because of what he said. “What the hell is your problem, Cain? You should be happy that you’re finally free. You can be with your woman after this. Freely!”[Well, news flashed, I don’t wanna be free. You will suffer in my hands, Brianna. I won’t give you the satisfaction of being happy with your man.]“What the hell? Yo