LEILANI "Uncle Lucian spoke to me earlier in that room today," I heard Melinda say. Her voice sounded like she was crying."My baby," I mumbled and tried to open my eyes but couldn't."What? He came here?" I heard Malcolm ask.I listened as Melinda explained what transpired between her and Lucian. Anger surged through my veins, consumed by rage, I forcibly opened my eyes, only to see them heading out of the room."Get the police here, that bastard has done more than enough harm to my daughter and me. It's high time he pays," I growled, my fist clenched and my eyes flashing."Leilani?" Malcolm muttered and immediately turned around.His eyes widened on seeing me awake, he stared tenderly at me. I could swear I saw a tear drop from his eyes. A smile adorned his lips and he exhaled as if he had been waiting for me to wake up for long. He looked so happy to see me awake."Mummy!" Melinda screamed on seeing me. She immediately leapt down from Malcolm's hold, nearly falling to the floor."E

MALCOLM I didn't bother to listen or reply to my mum's words. I found my way to my car, anger surging through my veins. I was just so close to getting Lucian punished for his crimes, now my mum has spoiled that. I never knew she would step in. My plan was to get Lucian arrested and jailed before she even realizes that he was arrested. I never thought that she would actually know about it this quick and step in instantly. BANG I landed a punch in my car. I was just not capable, being rich and being able to run a business isn't all there is to life. I must admit I lacked the wit and cunningness of people in the business circle. I always preferred to do things the right way. But now, with my daughter and Leilani in line. I don't think I could keep that up. I am going to do anything to keep them safe. And for Lucian, be it now or later. I will definitely make him pay for what he did. Even if it means forsaking the morals I made myself obey. I got into my car and put my head down on t

LEILANI "Ma'am, you have a visitor,'' my secretary announced once she stepped in. I stared at her in confusion. I wasn't expecting anyone today, so who could the mysterious visitor be? "Let the person in," Sienna told the Secretary, who bowed and left. Sienna patted my back. "You signed up for unexpected meetings when you became a businesswoman. I'll go pick up Melinda from school later. So, concentrate and thank me later." Saying this, she turned around and left the office. I watched as she left the office, I sighed and made sure my hair was properly done. No matter what I was going through, I wouldn't want people to see me looking tattered, I am a CEO and I have an image to uphold. My office door is suddenly pushed open. I raised my head to see the so-called visitor who doesn't know how to knock. I'm greeted by the most unexpected person. "What is Malcolm's mom doing in my office?" I wondered. Nevertheless, I sat still and didn't bother to say a word. I had gotten wind of

CHAPTER 47MALCOLM“I’m sorry but they deserved it,” I put out my honest feelings to Leilani,But then, it was as if that wasn't what she wanted to hear.“Who are you to judge? Aren't you the same as them? You all rejected me when I needed you most. And now you try to tell me who deserves to be punished?” she exploded and glared at me.I opened my mouth to talk but suddenly didn't have anything to say. Leilani shot me another cold glare, then walked away dragging an unwilling Melinda along. I stood as if rooted to the ground watching them walk away. I didn't know how to react or what to do at that moment. My foot moved even before I could think of it. In a flash, I ran after them and took Leilani’s hand.“Give me a chance to explain myself. I promise I had your best interest in mind when I did what I did, "I pleaded.Leilani gave me a downgrading look as if I just told the biggest lie of the century.“Let go of me,” she said and tried to pull her arm off my grasp, but I held her even m

LEILANI "Let me help you with that," Malcolm whispered from behind. I tried to utter a word of protest, but surprisingly, no word was forthcoming. I stayed rooted to the ground as he untied the apron and gently turned me around, in such a way that I was directly facing him. He pulled the apron off my head, his fingers lightly brushed past my neck, I felt jolts of electricity from within me, my body came alive for the first time in five years. I shuddered at this new feeling and looked up at him, only to see him staring down at me as if he also felt the new feeling. We both stood there lost in each other's gaze. Suddenly, his head began to move lower and his lips neared mine. I forced myself to look away, but couldn't. I felt entrapped in his gaze and lost in the desires he just awakened. Instead of looking away, I leaned even more. His lips finally met mine and he claimed it, taking me on a tantalizing but tempting joy ride. Our lips moved in sync. I melted in his hold and felt my leg