Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

Audrey's POV I walked into my office sipping my morning coffee. Chatter filled the air as usual but today's own was a bit more intense as it was mixed with a sense of excitement.As I walked down the entrance to my office, I noticed some of my colleagues gather around a water cooler by my left. They were whispering to themselves and pointing at something on a phone. I approached them as my curious got the better part of me. "What is happening?" I asked as I moved closer to the lady holding the phone.I took the phone from her and as I looked at the screen, my heart sank. On the screen of the phone was an invoice with my signature on it. The invoice looked so real and I felt like I have been pouched in the gut."What is this? And where is it coming from?", I said with a worried look.The group just looked at me and began to murmur and their voice began to rise with excitement. "It is all over the company and everyone is talking about it."I felt a sense of panic wash all over me. Wha

Lucas POV"Whosoever is behind this won't go unpunished." I said.I immediately called for an emergency meeting with my financial staff again as they were taking too long to come up with any result since our last meeting. This time round, I called them to my office and within five minutes they all arrived."I need to tell you all something.", I said with a firm voice.The team looked at me with curiosity as they sensed that I was really angry from the way I sounded."I don't know why I have not gotten any information from you all yet but before you proceed with the investigation I want to make one thing clear.", I said as I paused to look at their faces."This issue must stay within this company and no outsider, I repeat. No outside must hear of this."The team nodded as they all looked at me."Now I want to hear from you all. So far, what report have you been able to garther concerning this issue."One of the team members, Alex spoke up."For me, I think Audrey is a very good staff

Audrey's POV I hurriedly gathered my belongings from the office and smiled to myself. The burden of the day's happenings was gradually being relieved from my shoulders. I ordered a taxi and made my way home, experiencing a wave of relief come over me. I entered my house through the front door and placed my bag on the ground and then released a long sigh. I felt drained, but I understood I needed to discuss with Claire what occurred with Lucas. I felt as though I waited forever for Claire to show up. At last, I heard the doorbell sound, and I hurried to open the door for her. "Hi, girl!" Claire shouted, as she entered the room. "I've been extremely worried about you." "What happened with Lucas?" I couldn’t resist grinning playfully. "Oh, it was such a great time," I remarked, attempting to hold back my laughter. Claire squinted her eyes. "What transpired?" "Did he let you go?" I nodded gravely, attempting to maintain a serious expression. Claire's face showed compas

Audrey's POV My phone buzzed and I quickly jacked back to reality. I was seated at my desk, attempting to concentrate on my tasks, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Lucas and our incomplete discussion. I looked at the screen, my heart dropping when I noticed the hospital's number illuminating the display. I replied, my voice shaking. "Hi?" "Audrey, this is Dr. Smith from the hospital," the voice on the line stated, his tone pressing. "We need you to come to the hospital now." Aiden's health has worsen. My heart began to beat very fast and I quickly picked up my purse and rushed out. I didn't even border to take permission from anyone I just left. The hospital appeared as a haze while I hurried down the hallways, my heart racing in my chest.I got to the ward and my heart skipped as I saw the nurses and doctors going in and out of the ward with a worried look on their face.. A feeling of unease began to crawl up my back as I understood that something was genuinely amiss. I in

Lucas POVI entered the office, searching for Audrey. I had to talk to her about the Johnson account, but I couldn't locate her at all. I walked up to the receptionist, a pleasant lady named Karen. "Hi, Karen, do you know where Audrey is?" Karen glanced away from her computer, a look of worry on her face. "I don't know Mr Lucas, Audrey hurried out of here roughly an hour ago." "She appeared quite concerned." My eyebrows raised in astonishment. "What? Did tell you where she was heading to?" Karen moved her head side to side. "No, she simply picked up her purse and went." "She didn't mention to me where she was heading to." I experienced a twinge of worry. This is not the characteristic of Audrey. She consistently maintained professionalism and adhered to the guidelines. "Has she ever done this before?" I inquired of Karen. Karen tilted her head in agreement. "Indeed, yes." "This is the second time she has hurried out of here unexpectedly." I expressed my gratitude to Karen and