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“It is time, sir.” Alex informed Killian. The launch started live with the two models employed and hosts selling the benefits of their product.The sale gained traction online and interests to buy were streaming in. There were millions of buyers within minutes. Everyone hollered and embraced each other.A minute later, the two models handling the products started shaking violently. Their eyes rolled to the back of their heads.“What the hell is going on?” Alex exclaimed as everyone scampered, wondering what was wrong. He ran towards the stage. “Pull the plugs out! Stop the livestream!”Someone pulled it out and everything was shut down.The whole company was thrown into chaos. Two people had been electrocuted live for everyone to see.Killian could only watch on in dismay, paralyzed on the spot before he regained his composure. “Get them to the hospital! Take the damn chopper if you have to!”Everyone sprang into action.They had made sure that everything was in place.He paced in his
Mr. Zane let out a nervous cough as he watched the surveillance footage. Killian leaned on the mahogany desk in his office with a lit cigar in his hand. His demeanour was cool, calm but intimidating. Mr. Zane’s throat became dry all of a sudden. “P-please, I need some water.” He pleaded for his parched throat. Ms. Flores signalled for one of the guards to get him a glass of water. With eager and shaky hands, he grabbed the glass of water and slurped its content. The water dripped down his chin and clothes. “T-hank you.” He stammered. “So, Mr. Zane. Who do we have here?” Ms. Flores asked, pointing to the screen. She gasped dramatically, “Oh… It is you.” “N-no.” He denied, looking at everywhere else. He knew he would get caught but didn’t expect it to be that soon. Ms. Flores crouched down to his height on the couch. “Your son must be super proud of you.” She said purposefully. He snapped his gaze to her. His eyes glinted with malice. “I just wanted to save the poor soul. He is
It had been a couple of days since the incident. Killian had been occupied with work. His PR team managed to savage the situation but the deed had been done. Granted, he inherited some enemies through his father. But he had made his fair share of enemies as well.Whoever was after him, he couldn’t allow that to impact his company. The livelihood and careers of his employees couldn’t be toyed with.Mr. Zane had been handed over to the authorities but Killian extended compassion to his family. He ensured his son got all that wanted needed to regain his health.Some raps of knock sounded on the door, diverting his attention on the documents before him. Once again, the models threatened to sue him. He knew how to deal with them as he had no intention of going to the court, not for the lack of confidence in winning but because he had bigger fishes to fry.He would compensate them greatly. It would be their loss if they insisted on going to the court.“Come in.” He said, dryly.“America is
Penelope marveled at the sight before her. Right before her stood the most luxurious hotel in the entire world.The concierge took their suitcases to their individual rooms. In eager steps, Penelope walked after Killian with contained excitement.He had informed her that she would be his escort for a premier auction. She would definitely miss her fur ball for the entire week.The King’s private jet took about 17 hours and 25 minutes to arrive at the private port in Singapore.“This is your key pass, ma’am.” The receptionist handed one only to Penelope. She furrowed her eyebrows in confusion but followed him regardless. He led her into a standalone elevator. The elevator stopped at the 16th floor which was the floor on her key pass. Her room was 1604.“Are you stopping here as well?” Penelope couldn’t help but to inquire.Killian chuckled arrogantly, “No. I have a penthouse here.”A penthouse? Her eyes widened. Wait a minute. When they arrived, all the employees bowed to him. That gest
Chapter 32 “Let’s leave the boys. Finally, I am not the only woman stuck with these noobs.” Francine said, letting out a huge sigh of relief. Killian scoffed, “You are hardly a woman.” Francine pinned Killian with a glare. “Well, then, Penelope can be my date tonight. Sorry, babe.” She batted her eyelashes at him innocently. She pulled Penelope along with her. Killian and Freddy could only watch helplessly. There were two hot women on the loose. “Are you just going to let them go?” Killian stared at their backs worriedly. “I trust my woman.” Freddy shrugged. “Why are you worried? Penelope isn’t your woman, is she?” He continued, looking at him pointedly. Freddy hoped for an answer but instead Killian simply grunted. *** “I bet you have a lot of friends to stand in as a bridesmaid.” Penelope said, trying to ease the awkwardness. Who could possibly make a stranger their bridesmaid? “Uhm… Penelope… Can I call you Penny?” Francine asked. They were both walking along the beach sh
The auction was in two days. Killian had hoped to spend time some time with Penelope. But Francine hogged her all to herself.“Sometimes, Francine is all too energetic for her own good.” Killian commented in the private lounge of the hotel. It was afternoon and he needed to preoccupy himself from barging into wherever Francine and Penelope were.“And, sometimes you are all too prissy for your own good.” Freddy retorted with a frown. They might be childhood friends but he wouldn’t allow Killian to take a jab at his woman.Several women tried to gain his attention as he exuded wealth, charm and handsomeness. But Killian couldn’t be bothered to spare a glance at any of them. Only one woman was on his mind.But, she wasn’t there.Freddy stared at Killian with worry. Killian’s mind seemed to be preoccupied.“You okay, man?” He asked, putting his phone aside after texting Francine.Killian waved a hand dismissively, “Nothing man,” He answered, taking a swig of his whiskey.Killian picked h
The woman led them to a table with a beautiful view. It stood alone in a corner, giving some air of privacy. He pulled the chair out for Penelope and settled into his thereafter.“Here is the menu.” He passed a menu each to them. Call on me when you have decided. I will get you some tea in the meantime.” The woman said and attended to other tables.The language was foreign to her. “Uhm… What are you having?” she peeped over her menu and asked Killian.“It is written in Mandarin.” He pointed out and read the menu out fluently. She settled for steaks while he had a traditional dish.“That was a delicious meal.” Penelope complimented the woman.The woman held a hand to her heart. “Thank you. We will to create moments for our customers.” She said. Then, an idea popped in her head. “How about a picture of you two, huh?”Killian wanted to object but Penelope beat him to it with a mischievous smile. “Sure!” She squealed. If he was willing to play the couple card, she would see it to the very
For some minutes, Killian simply stared. He was unable to make a decision. Penelope turned and swam around, “This isn’t fun.” She said with a sigh, almost to herself but the wind conveyed it to Killian’s hearing.Penelope had her back turned to him.“Hey.” She heard behind her, making her turn.She let out a huge gasp out of surprise. He was standing right in front of her. “You are not such a bore, after all.” She whispered to him.Killian furrowed his eyebrow. “I wonder if this is right.” He said.The gap between them began to close.“It is up to us to make that decision.” She responded, lowly. Her eyes took him in. The muscled planes on his chest are smooth with no hair in sight. He looked like he was chiselled by a carver.Her hands itched to feel him. Like a self-powered motor, her hands lay on his chest. Her touch made him gasp quietly. His eyes became dark with want. All sense of righteousness began to drift away.Penelope’s hands toured his chest like they were in the wild for