"What?" The words left her lips like she did not just hear Richard tell her that he does not want her living with him. Her brows creased together and she moved towards swiftly."Why? What have I done? Tell me and I will apologize." She said and he let out a harsh breath."You did nothing. Just that I feel suffocated and it is not helping our relationship. As you can see, my father's business is still going through some hard times and I will not be able to focus on you. On us. So... It is better if I am alone and dealing with this instead of dragging your dignity into it." He said and she curled her lips into a sad pout. She knew he was right. That was exactly what her father had told her. Her father must have been a foreteller in his previous life to be able to warn that once things have gone downhill for the Woods Family, she should make her way back to his house. She let out a sigh.What if this was a test from Richard to see if she will leave when things are no longer the same?She

He walked up the stairs, his eyes lacking any emotion with his jaw hardened. The guards that stood at the entrance of the door both looking haggard. One of them reached out for his chest and halted him to a stop. They searched his body and when they saw nothing, they gave him a curt nod that he could proceed. He pushed the door to the dim lighted office and stepped in. His eyes zeroed in on the figure that stood before the huge translucent glass."You came quite early." His deep hoarse voice echoed through the office and the man that had entered bit back a nasty remark as he made his way towards the desk."I brought it." Was all he said in reply. The man standing clicked his tongue and dropped the cigarette in his hand into a small plate that was on his desk.His lips curved into a feline smirk as he saw the way the muscle in his jaw ticked."I am happy you adhere to rules and regulations. Who would have thought that I won't to torture you to bring what I asked." He intoned, his eyes

How she got home that night after the date she did not know. All she knew was that she did not give it another thought and she made a note to tell him to fuck off when she sees him on Monday. Like she really did not expect what he said and it was unnerving for her. He was her colleague, if she had known that he was a prick like that, she would not have agreed. Maybe because she wanted to see if she could get over Floyd or rather let herself date a man. Maybe that is why she agreed. She shook her head to get rid of the thoughts as she laid on her side as the sleep slowly crept in.***It was morning already. The sun rose and she prepared her kids for school while Sheba prepared their meals. She didn't want to be late so she dropped her kids off school while she told the cab to take her to work.She stepped out and paid the fare before scurrying in. She was resuming as Floyd's personal secretary and she did not know what to do with it. She met Mrs Liza on her way and she gave a small sm

"What? Don't you believe me?" She asked him, her brows knitting in the process and he did not look at her as he spoke up."I have to hear his side of the story. That will give me a better judgment on what to do." Even though he knew that she was right, he still had to say the words. She gazed at him briefly. He was right. He was the boss. The owner of the company and he had to remain impartial. She turned on her heels to leave."Aspen," He called and she stopped without looking back. "Get me a cup of coffee."She gave no reaction and exited the office, hoping she would bump into Macaulay and give him the words of his life. Meanwhile, Macaulay was summoned.*** He was furious. His eyes was hard at the report that was brought before him. His fist clenched that his knuckles turned white at the what he has been trying to fix but all was in vain. All he worked for night and day was now in vain and was being presented to him in bloody sheet. His father's business has officially gone bank

What did she just hear? Her eyes were widened as she stood before Mrs. Liza. She had just entered the building after dropping her kids off and Mrs. Liza broke the news to her that Macaulay has been fired. Like he has been fired. Earlier this morning, Floyd had sent a message to her that he will arrive late but this news was really surprising her."But... Mr Floyd... He still looked he did not trust me." She hesitated the words but Mrs. Liza gave her a faint smile."You misunderstood him. He knew who Macaulay was and it was just a matter of time till he was kicked out. Don't beat yourself up to it." She said and Aspen gazed at her.So Floyd actually believed her.But why did he allow her to think so bad of him like that?What other things has he done to just make her feel hatred for him?She shook her head as Mrs. Liza patted her on her shoulders before walking off. She went to the office to take care of some things before Floyd came.** Richard picked the glass of water and downed i