Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Audrey's POV Two weeks had just passed since Lucas told me about the business trip that I will be accompanying him to in New York. I had spent the previous night preparing my things and packing my bag. I also made some arrangements for Aiden’s care while I will be away and I also reviewed all the documents I will be taking with me for the trip, cross checking them and ensuring that none is missing. This morning, I visited Aiden in the hospital and my heart ached the moment I looked at him, he looked pale but the doctor assured me that he is responding to treatment and I shouldn’t worry about his look or panic over anything “I will be fine mummy, just go and come and take care of your work. I will be here waiting for you“. Aiden said as his voice sounded weak but filled of determination. I hugged him tightly as I snapped back so as to prevent the tears that already filled my eyes from sliding down my cheek. I knew I had to be strong if not for anything but for my son. Claire my

Audrey’s POV Time took off like a thief as It stole away the moments, hours and the day. Like I mean, one minute I was stepping out from the plane in New York airport and now a week has varnished into thin air. The days has ended as I attended several meetings, did many presentations and drank endless cups of coffee. I stood in front of my room mirror as I smoothed my gown ensuring that it is put together and also checked my make up. I couldn’t just help but feel a sense of excitement and relief was all over me. We are going to seal up the deal with the investors today and it is actually the last actually we have to do here in New York.I smiled to myself and took a deep breath as I felt a sense of calmness all over me. I was really ready for this as I have worked tirelessly to ensure I put everything in place like I mean I can’t count how many times I went through the numbers and cross checked the presentation to ensure that it is okay.Just as I was open to open the door of my ro

Lucas POVI couldn’t just shake off the feeling that I have seen Audrey’s scare before as it stirred something deep within my memory.As I laid down on my bed, I found it very difficult to catch some sleep as the thought about Audrey overwhelmed me. I mean her smile, the way she laughs and the taste of her lips the day I kissed in in the plane just looks too familiar.The next morning, I woke up refreshed and I quickly got out of the bed and walked to the bathroom to have a warm bath. After the warm bath, I felt energized and ready to start my day.I came downstairs and sat down on a couch, as I took the moment to collect my thoughts. I looked around the room as I stared at the beauty of the place. And just then, Kendal burst into the room with a look of worry all over her face.“Mr Lucas, there is a big problem “, she said as her voice trembled with fear.“Talk to me Kendall, what is the the problem”, I said with a concern look.“It’s the investors that we just signed the deal with.

Lucas POVThe atmosphere in the room felt denser and uncomfortable as I kept mute and watched Isabella as her eyes were fixed on Audrey's, and her gaze radiated like a poisonous fervor. A chill immediately ran down my spine as she stepped nearer, with her heels echoing uneasily on the ground.I turned to look at Isabella, a careful look marked on my face. "Isabella, what’s happening?" I asked, with my tone a bit soft and deliberate.Isabella just kept mute as her focus stayed locked on Audrey, her gaze burning with intense fury. "You think you are smart, right?" she sneered, as her tone laced with bitterness. "So you think you can just simply stroll in here and take Lucas from me, right?"Audrey looked shocked by Isabella's eruption, but she still stayed composed, as her gaze was fixed on Isabella's. I could feel the tension between them, and I realized I needed to step in before the situation got worse."Isabella, please calm down," I said, my tone steady yet soft. "Let's discuss thi

Isabella’s POVI stood in my kitchen, sipping a hot coffee as I stared at the message in my phone and my uncle’s voice echoed in my mind as i went through the text.“The first step is to meet with Kendall in a private lounge and then you ask her about how their trip was and how Lucas related with Audrey and then, we will then take it from there.”I spent the rest of the day planning and preparing for my meeting with Kendall and my mind raced was with possibilities. I just had to go through all the process as I knew that my meeting with Kendall would be very crucial.The next day, I arrived at the private lounge, where I already planned with Kendall for the meeting. I walked over there and my heart pondering hard with anticipation. I looked around and then I saw Kendall from an end, sipping a cup of coffee and looking really nervous. I took a deep breath and tried to compose myself before walking towards her. “Hey Kendall, thank you for agreeing to see me”. I said as I sat down opposi