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Present day Lena sat on the couch in the silent, empty house, staring at the magazine which she'd gotten from the store. She stared at its flat figure, resting on the table like if she touched it, it would explode. The grey-blue eyes which stared back at her were bright, yet dark and she still couldn't believe it was him; the same man who she'd met in prison and made her life feel like hell, was clad in a three piece suit which exaggerated his athletic build and chiselled jaw. And if that wasn't enough, he's getting married to Tessa Maddox; THE Tessa Maddox! "It can't be possible." Lena whispered, wallowing in her disbelief as her eyes read the tagline "The man, the myth, the legend: Thane Moneau's journey to the top." 'What top?!' her head screamed still not accepting the fact she was staring at a billionaire boss. The same Thane who is the son of her now dead boss. Her eyes strayed to the date on the magazine; fifth of February. Her brows furrowed and she tilted her head bef

Lena's mouth was partly agape at Tessa's disheveled appearance. Her usual poise and glamour were replaced by a worn-out and exhausted look, which made Lena wonder what was going on with her. "Who the fuck are you?" Tessa's voice rang again, laced with irritation, snapping Lena out of her shock."I...I work here." Lena managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper as she stared into Tessa's icy blue eyes, which were now more dull than it usually was on TV. Lena couldn't help but notice that the designer she was wearing was stained and roughened, like she'd had a fight with someone.'A fellow model, maybe?' Lena thought. But Tessa didn't look like a troublemaker.Tessa's gaze lingered on Lena, and she took a step forward. "I've never seen you here before." Lena took a step back as something terrifying flashed in Tessa's eyes as she spoke. "Who let you in here?" "I...I'm new. I was sent to clean up the mess here." She took another step back as Tessa came closer. "I didn't know i-"

Her eyes snapped open and she blinked multiple times to decipher the strange feel of the place where she lay. This wasn't her bed, neither was it her room as she could tell through the fine curtain she was staring at. She tried moving her legs to sit up, but pain shot through them, making a painful moan escape her lips. Turning her head to take in her environment, she found herself face to face with Thane, who was peacefully fast asleep. Memories of the previous night flooded her mind, and her heart sank. A sly smile slowly crept on her lips, and she reached for his face and placed her palm on his cheek. His body warmth engulfed her once more. 'If only he hadn't been drunk and knew who he had slept with,' Lena thought as her eyes lingered on his luscious lips which had sucked on hers throughout the night. Giving in to the temptation, her fingers gently caressed the side of his lips, then slid down his neck. Just as she was about to pull her hand away, Thane, with shut eyes,

The entire hall seemed to be thrown into silence and the sound of the tumbling Lena filled the building till she landed on the floor with her back."Ouch!" She muttered and shut her eyes in pain as she felt like she'd severed her spinal cord. The pain spread really quickly, and she began to feel it even on her shoulders, but soon, her eyes shot open.'The briefing!'With so much effort, she scrambled to her feet and met the eyes of Tessa and the much older woman whom Tessa was speaking to."What the fuck are you doing?" Tessa's face was beet red in anger as she stared at Lena's pathetic figure trying to steady herself and suck in the pain."Good. This is exactly what we need." The other woman's voice dripped with sarcasm, but Lena didn't dare look her in the eye."I'm so sorry, ma'am." Lena apologized, suppressing a wince from the pain in her shoulders. The other woman turned to the other guests and assured them that everything was fine with a forced smile, then turned back to Lena wi

Lena clutched her chest and hurriedly began walking back to where she'd come. There was no way she was going to let Mira see her this way."Hey, wait, I'm lost. Could you help me find my way?" Mira inquired, with a soft tone which Lena had never heard from her before. Lena paused as if contemplating whether to help her, but then she took a couple more steps further."Hey, I'm talking to you!" Mira called again, her softness fading.Lena eventually stopped, but didn't dare turn around. With her heart pounding in her chest, she muttered. "Where are you headed?""I don't know. I was hoping I could find a bath-Lena?" Lena hadn't heard Mira walk up behind her, and it wasn't until Mira stood face to face with her that she realized she was doomed.Mira suddenly burst into an uncontrollable laughter, completely coated with mockery while holding her barely swollen belly as she half doubled over. "My baby!" She exclaimed in between more laughter while Lena stood there, staring at her like sh