A LOVE WORTH INVESTING のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

Camilla's POVI was surprised when I walked into yet another mansion in my few days of being Ariana. This one dazzled even more than Blaine's. I was quick to catch his warning gaze. I lowered my head instinctively. He grasped me strongly by my upper arm and pulled me thisclose but not close enough for our bodies to touch.“This is my whole extended family we'll be meeting tonight. I don't want you blowing our cover. You're a high profile business owner. Eat, drink, speak and laugh like one. Understood?"I looked up at him out of the corner of my eyes. He had made his point. When I am in the confines of my room, I still have my hearty laughter. It's just that I feel somewhat insulted by this singular act.“Have they met Ariana before?"He let go of my arm and stuffed his hands into his pockets. If only he could touch me with the amount of kindness and respect that I desired.“Yes, a couple of times, and attitude-wise, you're nothing like her. You don't know how to put up a cold front,

Blaine's POV“Oh shit!"I reached for the digital clock and put it off. I had made a mental note to wake up early today. I had to go see the lawyer and make arrangements for the case to be closed. Whoever this person was that was requesting a reopening of my family's case, had to be be in need of a little money. And I will gladly offer more than a little.Mr Charles was up already but I couldn't find Rosalena in the kitchen.“No breakfast?"He turned to look at me.“Blaine. You're up already? I thought to heat up something for you from what Ms George came back with last night. Rosalena is quite disoriented this morning."“What happened?" I asked as I walked over to the kitchen counter.“She had broken two mugs this morning while trying to make coffee and she burnt the last steak."All in the space of a few minutes before I woke up.“Please, find out from her what the issue is and give me the feedback. She can take the day off. I have an appointment to catch up with."I noticed the way

Camilla's POVHe almost choked on the very air he breathed. My satisfaction knew no bounds. I guess he could finally have a taste of his own medicine and be in my shoes. His face turned white with mixed emotions.“What did you say?" He asked in a hoarse near-whisper when he finally found his voice.I had a smug smile on my face. Who sis he thinks he was anyway? King of the universe?“You heard me right; you better start speaking."He edged closer to me, almost entering my room. I barred the way with one arm, and kept him at a reasonable distance away from me with the other.“Who are you?" He asked with anxiety eating deep into his voice.“Just Camilla George", I replied, feeling all the more powerful. “Not Ariana Bernado."His apple bobbed as he swallowed hard. His eyes became vicious.“I know you are Camilla, but who do you work for?"I laughed a short laugh that was more of insulting.“I work for you. I'm sure the Bernados have no idea of your family's dirty history and dubiously ac

Camilla's POVI noticed the way his eyes carefully avoided my mid section. He had his glasses off so I couldn't get a hint of what he was watching on his computer. He had finally given me word that no harm would come to me or my mother, and that he would carry out investigations where necessary if wind of the scandal got out, before taking any action. Another go for me. I thanked him and returned to my room.Back in the comfort and privacy of my room, a new hatred sprang up in my heart towards him. From the look of things, his family had a way of getting out of disastrous situations. Why should I even consider being lenient or faint of heart in dealing with him. Somebody somewhere and somehow had to buy whatever it was I was going to sell about the Sanders.Yes! Ariana's mother would. She would buy it - hook, line and sinker. This way, I'd be able to take home some more money even after the contract was over. I could go to see her later today and discuss a little about the family her

Mr Charles' POVMy eyes widened as I listened to the conversation going on between Ms George and Mrs Bernado. Truly, we underestimated her. She seemed quite simple on the outside but there was more to her than met the eye. I needed the call when my ears couldn't take any more.I waited for a few minutes for Karl's call, to finally thank him for his compliance. And he did call in a jiffy.“Thank you so much, Karl Sanders. I really appreciate your cooperation and time. Because of you today, I've been able to make sure that Ms Bernado is in good hands, and is safe wherever she goes. Once again, thanks for your cooperation."“You're welcome, Mr Charles. Anytime."“What happened? You sound less excited than you were at the beginning. Did someone do something to water down your ego?"“I hate it when Ariana is cold to me. I'm quite surprised that she's cold to me on all fronts. It was hard for me to believe at first but now I think it's clear. She really made me feel less of myself."“You're