All Chapters of Mistress of Seduction: Titterington Empire: Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

DARANA I was still brooding over my predicament when the door barged open.“Why are you back?” I yelled in frustration. “You have made your point clear enough.”“What point?” A feminine voice answered and I spun around quickly on my heels.I came face-to-face with Lorelei, making me sigh. ‘Another member of the Titterington Empire sent to haunt me.’ I thought as I eyed her warily.She raised her eyebrow at me. “Why are you looking at me in that manner?” she hissed.When I gave her no reply she went on speaking. “Seems you were expecting someone else.”“Anyways, take a look at these files. You need to have them signed before the end of the day.” she said in a slightly commanding tone.She dropped the files, gave me one last look and stormed out of the office. I sighed as I picked the files up. First day at work yet I was feeling like I'd been working for a hundred years.And there was only one person responsible for it.Niklaus.************“I really don't want to see you right now.

DARANA I opened my eyes groggily. I yawned and stretched as I felt the space beside me.I smiled happily to see it was empty. Niklaus had been sleeping elsewhere lately, much to my surprise. Well, it worked for me so I couldn't complain. I turned to my side and frowned when I saw something else on the bed.Curious, I moved closer and inspected it. A black box laid unmoving on the large bed.‘Who had the box?’ I noticed the Chanel label on the top and curiosity got the better of me as I slowly slid the lid open.I gasped as I saw the ocean blue dress. It was a beaded dress and I ran my hands slowly over the beadwork.As if scorched my fire I withdrew my hands immediately. “No, Darana. Don't fall for the tricks. This probably isn't for you. Niklaus must have forgotten it here.”With a slight huff, I moved away from the bed and left a wide gap between myself and the box as I went about doing my morning routine.But every second, I caught myself staring at the dress with longing in my e

DARANAThanks to a drunk Reggie, I got to Caliste's office in record time. I stepped out of the car as I scrutinized the company behind my sunglasses.I hadn't been to this branch before and if I was right. This was the same office Niklaus worked in mostly. So, this couldn't be a coincidence. It was planned.Reggie drove off before I could tell him my thanks. I could either blame it on the hangover or the fact that he was still mad at me.With a sigh, I shrugged it off and walked into the building, my head held high.The employees bowed in respect as I walked past. A lady dressed in a suit waited by the entrance as I walked in.“Mrs Titterington, how lovely for you to grace us with your presence. Caliste is waiting for you in her office and I've been assigned to lead you to her. My name is Elizabeth.”“Nice to meet you, Elizabeth. You may lead the way.” I replied with equal grace.With a courteous smile, she walked ahead, showing me the offices and telling me about who and whom worked

DARANA“Can someone remind me why we're gathered here again?” Reggie asked as he rubbed his temples.“We're here to help Darana, you dummy.” Adrika explained as she smacked him on the head.“Oww,” he whined as he rubbed his head. “I'm clearly still drunk because why the hell would Darana want our help when she went ghost on us?”“Well, that's because Darana has had a change of heart.” I said as I plopped down on the couch next to him.Gemma swirled around in my office chair as she chewed on the tip of her pencil. “So, what exactly are working on here?” She asked.“Good question. Like I explained over the phone, I'm to come up with something bizarre before the weekend and what's more bizarre than designing my own necklace?”“Necklace?” They all said in unison. “Rana,” Gemma called out softly. “You haven't had anything to do with jewellery since you know…”“Yes, since my parents were killed. That's why I'm doing this. It's more of a challenge and I think I just came up with the perfect

AUTHOR'S POV “I just got off the phone with Dario, he said Niklaus headed to the factory.” Adan said, placing his phone back in his pocket.“What else did he say?” Lorelei asked as she rubbed her palm anxiously.“Nothing else, but he did say he saw Niklaus storming out few seconds later looking very angry.” He revealed.“Hmm,” Lorelei grunted. “What about Darana?” “Not in sight. He couldn't go into the factory. Too risky.” Adan said with a slight shake of his head.“We could send some men,” Orson offered. “They could snoop around and see if there's anything they're cooking up.”“I'll inform the men.” Adan said as he excused himself to make a phone call.He returned few minutes later. “They'll get the job done. He said with a straight face. No matter the cost.”It was some hours later when Adan received a phone call from his men.“Boss,” the man said gruffly. “The job has been done. It was so easy.” he said with a chuckle.“Brief me.” Adan instructed.“Well, when we arrived we met no