LOGINThe officers at the station began hurrying back and forth the corridor and exchanging nervous glances. Mrs. Delaney who had been sitting at the waiting area couldn’t help but notice the brewing tension. “What’s going on?” She asked her lawyer seated by her side who obviously didn’t have an answer. Her eyes immediately caught sight of the chief security officer coming from one of the inner offices, he was moving quickly and her gaze followed him heading towards the entrance. But before he could get there, the main doors suddenly burst open. A man stepped inside and the moment his feet hit the floor, the air got sucked right out of the room. He was impeccably dressed from head to toe and his aura, so intense it scorched everyone. His eyes were colder than the steel handle of the main doors behind him, promising ruin to anyone who dares oppose him. The Chief security officer stood some feet away and inhaled deeply summoning what was left of his composure.“Mr. West.” Avan barely ackno
The G-wagon rolled to a step at the Ave’s penthouse. Avan stepped out wearing an unreasonable expression as he glanced at the parking area. The space where his SUV usually sat was empty, he looked at his watch. She’s supposed to be back by now. A faint crease formed between his brows as he walked into the penthouse. “Take it to the study.” He said to Von who was holding his briefcase and some stack of files.Von nodded in response.Avan removed his suit and loosened his tie the moment he stepped into his room. The unfinished work of the day still occupied his thoughts. A loud knock sounded on his door which drifted him from his thoughts. His jaw tightened as he got up to answer it. “What is it?” He growled, his voice raspy enough to make Von flinch.“Sir..” Von said, panic written all over his face. “It’s Kate.”“What about Kate?” he queried, his patience wearing thin with every passing second.“S–she was arrested.” Von finally said.Avan paused for a second, trying to believe what
“No!” Felix lunged forward in protest as the officers dragged Kate away. “You can’t take her!” Kate walked through in a daze, still trying to believe this was really happening.Felix kept struggling his way through the officers, until Kate was locked in the patrol car. “Ma’am…”Kate forced a dim smile, trying to be as calm and unbroken as possible. “I’d be alright.” Felix looked at her palely. “I need you to do something for me.” She said.“Anything, just say the word.”“Call my mom to meet me at the station, then you call my lawyer, can you do that?”“Y–yes, of course.” Felix nodded repeatedly.“Good, but call my mom first, you hear?” She said as the engine started.“I will.” Felix affirmed as the vehicle pulled away. It’s flashing red and blue lights twinkled in the dusk.The employees that were still around, came out of hiding, each of them struck by disbelief.The city blurred outside the tinted window of the patrol vehicle as Kate sat silently in the back seat, not knowing wha
Conversations ceased immediately as the conference room doors swung open. About forty-five employees rose to their feet in unison. “Good morning, ma’am.” Their voices echoed.Kate acknowledged them with a graceful nod as she walked to the head of the conference table where the company’s executives sat, and took her seat gracefully. Only then did everyone else sit. Her gaze swept across the room as she rested her hands lightly on the polished table. The room fell into pin-drop silence.“First of all, I sincerely appreciate each and everyone of you for being here today, and staying despite everything. The past several months have been the darkest in Delaney Group’s history. We’ve lost investors, business partners, and people who once believed in us. But all of you present here stayed, and endured it all. And for that, you have my deepest gratitude. I don’t take it for granted.”Several employees nodded their heads, clearly moved by Kate’s words.“That being said, I don’t make empty pro
The two front desk officers almost jumped out of their skin the moment they saw Kate Delaney standing at the door of the staff room. “M-Miss Delaney…” Violet, one of the front desk staff tried to compose herself. “We were just heading to the conference room.” Kate folded her arms, her unreadable stare swept over the two women trying to play innocent. This was the very same people that heartily welcomed her as she returned to the company yet, here they were saying all these stuffs behind her back. You can’t really trust people nowadays. “Please continue,” Kate smiled warmly which made them to fidget the more. “It seems like you two have quite a lot of say and I’m so invested.”One of the woman’s lip trembled and she kept swallowing air, hoping that could calm her down. “Have you been standing there for a while, Ma’am?”“Why,” Kate stepped forward. “Anything I was not supposed to hear?” The other lady clutched to the hem of her blouse. “No, I…”“Your resignation letters,” Kate int
Kate stepped out of the sleek black SUV as her driver opened the door. Her cream colored heels, which matched her blazer, came out first, balancing on the polished pavement. The towering glass and steel building gleamed under the morning sunlight, it’s familiar facade washing her over with nostalgia. Everything still looked the way it was when she left. She exhaled deeply allowing the crisp morning air to calm her nerves. She’s going to rebuild this place into something that would shake the world. “Miss Delaney.” A familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. Felix, her personal assistant and acting CEO while she was away, walked quickly towards the company’s entrance where she stood. He stopped just right in front of her, slightly out of breath. “It’s good to have you back, Miss Delaney.”Kate’s lips curved into a warm smile. “It feels good to be back.”He immediately reached for her cream Honis handbag. “Allow me.”“Still the gentleman, I see.” “Ever loyal, your royal highness.” Kat
“Why don’t you have chefs in the house.” Kate asked as she leaned against the doorway of Avan’s study.He didn’t bother responding but maintained his focus on the documents spread across his desk.“It’s always a struggle finding something to eat around here you know, your refrigerator is practically
“What the hell!” The lady exclaimed as she felt someone pulled her arm.“Kate! Oh my gosh we looked everywhere for…. You’re not Kate” She stopped trying to catch her breath.Bryan and Fiona came to a halt of their chase and were met with confused looks between the two.“That’s not Kate.” They said
“Kate! Kate!” He roared as he burst Into the Ave penthouse. “I’m right here,” she said coming out from the kitchen “Just tryna see what to survive on.” She added.“Your phone!…Where is it?”“It’s right here.” She replied as she brought it out of her pocket. “What is…No!!” Kate screamed as he smash
‘Kate Delaney runs away on the wedding day.’‘Kate Delaney turns down Bryan West at the altar in a bid to protect their family.’‘Watch here: Mrs. Alia Delaney release statement about her daughter’s disappearance on her wedding day.’“They’re already bringing up false narratives.” Kate said looking







