Semua Bab She’s to keep!: Bab 11 - Bab 18

Theresa Costa was a woman who hated nothing more than embarrassments, but what she had experienced the night before was something she totally wasn't expecting.She had pleaded with The Ross’ to not call the marriage off, that it was just a small issue and her son wasn't in his right senses. The Ross’ had angrily left the ceremony and she had paid her most trusted bodyguard to make sure that news didn't spread about what had happened that evening.That night, she tossed and turned as she thought of what she and her husband had worked for, going down the drain because of her son's stupidity. If it were another woman, she might not have been this bothered, but it was Stephanie! A common personal assistant! A nobody!It was just too much for her to believe and as soon as it was dawn, she got up and dressed up. Her maid, Cara glanced at her, wondering why she had put on a very dark lipstick. She knew the woman she served and she knew that her lipsticks were worn according to how she felt,

Stephanie Hathaway stood by the large window of her room as she stared at the view beside her.The night view was the best and from her room, she could see it clearly. Her hands instinctively moved to her growing belly, a gesture she had become familiar with during the last few days.She was exhausted, emotionally and physically as she lived under the same roof with Paul and Victoria who had become unnecessarily kind to her these past few days.Stephanie sighed as she ran a hand through her hair. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps behind her. She turned, and there she was.She didn’t even bother with a knock. “Stephanie!” She had a smile plastered on her face, one that didn’t reach her eyes.“Victoria,” Stephanie walked towards her. After the incident, she had been ignoring her, not wanting things to appear anymore awkward then they already where and whenever the three of them were in the same room, it was as though she intentionally couldn’t keep her hands off

It had been a long, exhausting day at the office and Stephanie leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples as she tried to focus on the sea of reports spread across her desk. Layla had stormed out earlier after uttering profanities and she was left to work on the many long overdue works. She wondered if Layla had even gotten anything done.Her back ached from sitting too long and she stretched her body as she yawned.She was glad to be spending time away from Victoria’s watchful gaze and Paul’s lingering eyes. She missed being this tired. “Stephanie?” Paul furrowed his brows as he saw Stephanie buried in a pile of paperworks. He had gotten so busy himself that he had lost track of time and when he was finally done, he thought she would’ve left as it was past working hour and almost midnight. Stephanie glanced up at him, startled to see him as she had thought she was the only one in the building. She averted her gaze quickly she took in his appearance. The top button of his sh

Stephanie glanced at her wristwatch to see that she was already late and she hurried down the stairs, muttering a goodbye as she made to leave the house. The conversation with Ciara had taken most of her time. “Steph,” Paul’s voice rang out, making her stop to turn around and glance at him with furrowed brows. He walked towards her and she noted that he was already dressed up. “I’ve been waiting for you. Are you okay? You look pale.” She swallowed hard and shook her head. He was waiting for her? She didn’t think he would want to go with her, she had noticed the way Victoria looked at her the night before and believed that the woman would speak to Paul about it. “Let’s go,” he said without waiting for her to speak and her eyes jet Victoria’s. She could swear that she detected a hint of anger in Victoria’s eyes which was quickly replaced with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. Paul,” she called, her voice dripping with forced warmth. “Don’t forget about the ga