Lahat ng Kabanata ng Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

Audrey's POV I was sitted in my office working on my task for the day when my phone buzzed with a notification. It was from Lucas and I quickly glanced at it. "Come to my office now.," the message said. I felt a wave of anxiety washed all over me as I thought about what Lucas would possibly want to discuss with me. I had delayed sending him the Johnson's file, and I wished he wouldn't reprimand me for it. I rose from my desk and headed to Lucas's office. While walking, I found myself reflecting on everything I had overlooked recently. I have neglected my work for days now because of Aiden's sickness. I knocked on Lucas door, and he said I should come in. I inhaled deeply and walked in. "Good day, I apologize for not sending you the Johnson's file yesterday," I said, attempting to sound remorseful. Lucas gazed at me, his eyes sharp. "Well, it's fine but that is not the reason why I called you here. I called you here because I wanted to ask you the reason why you did not tell m

Audrey's POV The strain between Lucas and me was clear. It hung in the air like a challenge, compelling us to confront it. We had devoted days working together quietly, with the only sounds being our keyboards and the occasional shuffling of papers. I tried to focus on my work, but my mind kept returning to Lucas. What made him act so aloof? Did he truly care about Aiden's medical expenses, or was it simply a strategy to get closer to me? As I pondered these questions, Lucas suddenly turned away from his screen and made eye contact with me. For a fleeting moment, we merely looked at each other, the stress lingering in the atmosphere like an electric charge. Following that, Lucas looked to the side, his expression revealing nothing. I experienced a surge of disappointment, questioning whether I had fabricated the connection we shared. The remainder of the day passed in a haze of meetings and conference calls. Lucas and I hardly engaged, with our conversations confined to short,

Isabella's POVI exited Lucas's office, the chilly air of the hallway wrapping around me like a cloak. The meeting with Lucas remained in my thoughts, the feelings intense and unresolved. While I walked, my mind started to clear, directing my attention toward the task before me. I had to talk with Kendall to plan our upcoming step. The entrance to her office stood before me, and I swung it open with a feeling of resolve. I flung the door to Kendall's office open and slammed it shut behind me. Kendall looked up immediately and I could see surprise in her eyes. "What is the problem Isabella?" she asked with so much concern in her voice. I took a deep breath to calm myself down before responding to her. "It's Lucas," I asserted, my voice trembling with rage. "He keeps backing Audrey, no matter what we do." Kendall's face showed uncertainty. "What are you trying to say with that?" she inquired. I walked anxiously in front of her desk, my mind swirling with ideas. "We’ve made every

Lucas POV A powerful silence held my body as Isabella brought her lips to mine. The instant stretched for what seemed like forever. Her eyes ignited with emotion which had never appeared in my presence yet those flames failed to fuel my passion as before. What was she doing here? She sought to seduce me for an unknown reason. A sensation of guilt overwhelmed me when I saw my lack of feeling toward her. Audrey has captured my heart so it no longer belonged to anyone else. Isabella spoke with husky tones when she noticed I kept staring at her for a long period. Is there anything happening inside your thoughts? Tell me now. Speak to me. We are here alone, you know . We have been together but right now, the way you are behaving is making me sad right now. Guilt surged inside me as I made an eye contact with her. I realized at that moment that she was not being handled with proper respect. The guilt was killing me because I had been unfaithful yet I refused to admit it to my girlfr

Kendall's POVWith determination to learn more about Audrey I silently entered Lucas's office. I searched through the files on his desk after reaching his office in a quick manner.The information search led me right away to a document-filled folder about Audrey. I examined the documents inside the folder. Audrey's address together with her work details and contact number occupied this folder.With haste I retrieved my phone to call Isabella right then. She answered immediately after picking up the call.Did you discover anything Kendall? she asked, her voice eager.I told her I had found numerous things during my investigation. I told her about Audrey's current address alongside her contact information and work details.Determination filled Isabella's speech as she spoke to me. "What's the address?"After reading the street address to her I heard her provide the details back to me."Okay, got it," she said. "What about her phone number?"I reported the phone number to Isabella who ve