Chapter 41LESLIEThe look on Tessa's face made me smile even more. She was very angry and her eyes were blazing with anger.She should know where she stands. Even if I allow Caden to have an affair, it should not and will never be Tessa."You are welcome Mrs Holtons." A taller girl smiled. I laughed and shook my head."There is no need for the formalities. You can address me as Lauren. And I look forward to working with you all." I replied.They smiled and applauded me except Tessa. I could tell she was becoming more angry and tensed. If looks could kill, I would probably be dead from her long and hard glare."Wow! Your shoes!" Anna gasped as her eyes trailed down to my legs and other eyes followed."Wow!" They all started to gasp."Are these not the new limited shoes? I heard there are only two that has been made. The first lady already got one and Lauren got the other one too." Another girl informed and they all gasped even louder.I smirked and looked at Tessa."Yes, it is." I gri

Chapter 43PAULINETessa took her bag and stood up. I could tell that she was already angry and I could not think of a way to calm her down either."When you are sure, you can come back to talk to me. But for now, I will be on my way. You are definitely not ready and I'm not ready to work with you too. Show me proof and I will decide whether to work with you or not." She told me and angrily walked away.I sighed and sipped from my iced coffee. I thought of what to do to prove that I was not just insinuating nonsense and I was not lying too.The way Lauren had spoken to me the day I met her, I was pretty sure it was Leslie. I have not met with Lauren before and I do not know how she looks like or talk like.I think I will have to find out. I'm not going to allow Leslie to be happy. I can't believe Larry compared me to her. I thought he loved me but it turned out that he used me.I'm not just going to let Leslie be. And if I truly confirm that she is the one married to the CEO of C&H en

Chapter 45 AIDEN "The investors withdrew from the project because of how you handled it! Do you know how much we lost? This is all your fault!" Dad yelled angrily at me, with his finger poking at me. He was red with anger and he was breathing heavily. I know it took everything in him to hold himself and not hit me. Dad has always be disappointed with me no matter what I did. I was never good enough no matter how hard I tried. "This is the second time in a month that this is happening. The stock prices are falling and we are losing millions! With this attitude, do you really think you deserve the position as a president when I resign? I don't think so!" He added. And that was all it took for me to get angry too and start to think badly about myself. Dad always has a way of attacking me and making me feel bad. "You know I did not do it on purpose dad! When it comes to your business and succeeding it, I'm your only son!" I retorted back with boldness. "What? Is that what you have

Chapter 47CADEN I got tasty and I decided to get some water.Just as I got to the dinning room, I saw Lauren sneaking into the kitchen like she was some thief.I shook my head and quietly walked up to her."What are you doing?" I asked calmly but my voice sounded loud because of the darkness and quietness.She was shocked and the can water she was holding fell and hit her leg."Ouch!" She winced and leaped closer to the fridge.I walked closer to her and pinned her to the fridge. Even in the dark, I could see her face especially her eyes that shone brightly. She gulped down and placed one of her hands in my chest."Why are you avoiding me?" I asked her as my breath fanned her neck."What are you talking about? Who is avoiding you? Me?" She rushed her words and she sounded rather nervous."Why are you avoiding me after being nice to me this morning?" I asked her softly.Her eyes bore into mine. "What do you mean? I didn't do anything." She replied."Stop pretending. I know you made

Chapter 49 TESSA "I have not seen Lauren today. Is she finally staying in Caden's office or is she not at work?" I asked an employee that stays in the same office as Lauren. "No, she is not. Caden said she was not feeling well and he made her stay at home to recuperate." The girl replied. My lips curved in a smile. It was just the answer I was looking for, Lauren not being at work. Since it was lunch time, I knew he was eating with Chester in the cafeteria. With a smile, I went to the cafeteria. I trailed my eyes to his usual seat in the cafeteria but I saw only Chester. I looked around the cafeteria but I did not see him. I decided to ask Chester about him even if I was not close to Caden. "Hey." I called out his name. I placed my hands underneath my boobs and stared at him. I was standing in front of him. "Yeah? What is it?" He asked nonchalantly. I guess the feeling is mutual. We both did not like each other and we never spoke to each other except it was about work. "Where