Lahat ng Kabanata ng Entangled With My Soon-to-be Brother-in-law : Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

“Is the offer still open?” I asked Fredrick, my mind in doubts about if I was doing the right thing or this was just me setting myself up. I had barely had a good sleep the previous night. My mind in conflicts about what next to do. I just got fired and in no time Tyler would come for me. Fredrick has offered me a job, one that I didn’t even apply for. I need a job badly, but is working with Fredrick what I want? My mind reeled with questions. The more I thought deeply about it, the harder it was to make a decision. How about I just put these conflicting thoughts aside and just face it. Pick up my phone. Put a call across to Fredrick, and ask if the offer was still open. Isn’t life about taking risks? The pay is huge, and I would be as free as a bird in no time, after clearing my debt. I thought to myself. “Yes, why do you ask?” His question jolted me back from my reverie. “Hold on! You want the job?” Fredrick asked, his voice dripping with excitement. “W

“I’m impressed with the designs”. The client commended. “But I’m afraid, the stakes are high”. “Your designs passed the first criteria, which is a great step towards getting the contract”. The client informed, his voice low and calm. I sat at the dining table, my phone pressed against my ears, as I and one of my clients discussed. “I request that the elaborated designs are sent by tomorrow, Mr. Brooks”. “Alright, I will get it sorted”. The line went dead. I sighed deeply, my mind troubled. Emilia was the one that outsourced for the designers that worked on the sketch.I should call her right away, since she has been the one discussing with the designers and also understands the scope of the project.It's only right she’s brought on board with this. I thought aloud, my fears deflated. I need this contract for the Brook’s franchise. It will increase our revenue for the month. I picked up my phone from the dining table, and then dialed Emilia’s number. Just

“Yes? Why are you blowing up my phone?” “Why the fuck are you calling me?” I snorted, my face twisted in a scowl, my brows furrowed. “Ma’am, I haven’t gotten any feedback from you since the operation was executed”. Ryder uttered, his tone low and husky. “You idiot”. I spat, my voice rising. “You had just one…” I paused, my eyes glanced through the kitchen, just to be sure no one was eavesdropping. “You had just one job Ryder”, I whispered, holding my phone really close my mouth. “Just to get rid of him and you screwed it up Ryder”. I stopped my words, then walked towards the door that led into the kitchen. I peeped my head out of the door, my eyes making a quick glance at the living room. Then I stepped back into the kitchen. “You’re fully aware that it’s because you came highly recommended.” “That’s why I hired you for this job”. “But you disappointed me, dimwit”. I smirked, my face glammed with disgust. “How do you mean ma’am” He asked, his v

On getting back downstairs, my head began to spin, a wave of dizziness enveloped me. I leaned against the wooden banister to steady myself from falling.I needed to get to the pharmacy next minute, but in this state, driving myself there was far from being an option. I grudgingly swiped open my purse zipper, to get my phone to book a taxi. “Cling cling”, my phone chimed, my patience wearing thin with every second it took before the taxi driver picked. “Hello ma’am, where……”“Rite Aid Pharmacy, Wilshire Boulevard”. I impatiently cut in, stopping the driver’s words. “Oh, alright, will be there in 2 minutes.”I was already walking towards the entrance when the call ended. As I was about to take the final step out of the house, a voice called out from a distance, which halted my movement. “Ashley!”My mother yelled. “Shitt”, I froze, anxiety pulsating my veins. “Not now please”, I stood still shutting my eyelids, my brows furrowed in a scowl. “Ashley!”She calle

“What?”My words got caught in my throat, my feet transfixed to the spot as I watched Emilia walk out on me. Shock washed over me like iced waves at the sight of how bold she had become. From the moment she pointed a knife in my face the other day, I should have known she had grown wings. What changed? What gave her the nerves to flout my instructions? Definitely, she had something up her sleeves.My eyes darkened with evil, my mind sketching and searching for answers. Ethan must have brainwashed her into this. I stood still watching, till her presence faded into the shadows. “Tch Tch,” I clicked my tongue against my teeth, my toes voluntarily stomping the ground. “I will get you, marry you, get my inheritance and divorce your silly ass”. My lips curled in a smirk as I muttered beneath my breath, my blood boiling hot with desperation. Just as I turned my heel towards the stairs to go get a bottle of Jameson’s Whiskey, the maid appeared at the edge of the stairs