All Chapters of Reckless CEO One Night Stand : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

AUTHOR'S POV Today was the day that Donna Cale and Danny Williams's would be finally engaged The news was everywhere. It dominated all TV screens, newspapers headlines and social media feeds. All the elites in the city had gathered for what could only be regarded as the event of the season. "In a union that merges two of the most powerful families in the country, Donna Cale, daughter of jewelry giant Cale Luxuries, and Danny Williams, heir to Williams Enterprises, the nation's top chemical and shipping conglomerate, are officially getting engaged today," a TV reporter announced excitedly. "With Danny also being the CEO of Williams Chemicals, one of the most influential networks in the industry, this engagement is nothing short of a power move. A love story straight out of a fairy tale and a business empire's dream." The camera panned to the grand venue to show the perfect decorations while flashing glimpses of the city's elite as they arrived in style and luxury. Donna, a rising

Mary's POV For the first time in a long while, I felt light. I felt as if the weight I had been carrying all this time had been finally lifted. There was a glow in my eyes and a softness in my expression that wasn't there before. And Rosa and Rodney, both of them noticed it immediately. "You look different today," Rosa said and nudged me playfully. "Don't tell me Reid is finally showering you with much love that is making you glow?" Rodney smirked. "Yeah, I guess our stoic school captain has some serious charm after all." I forced a smile but inside me, guilt was twisting my stomach. They thought my happiness was because of Reid but it wasn't. It was because of Danny, because of the hope he gave me last night. My smile faltered slightly as I remembered that I had to tell Reid. He had been kind to me and always stood by my side. He was protecting me even when I didn't ask for it. He deserved to know the truth. I took a deep breath and made up my mind. I would tell him today.

Mary's POV The college hall buzzed with laughter and whispers with students giggling in small groups while some exchanged the latest gossip. But as Reid stepped inside, the lively chatter died down and a hush spread across the hall. It had been days since anyone had seen him. His usual composed presence had been replaced with something heavier. He looked exhausted and his sharp features had become slightly sunken. His eyes were clouded with something unreadable. Some students whispered among themselves as they were clearly wondering if something had happened between him and me and me, if we had broken up. I stopped speaking with Rosa and turned at the sudden silence. My breath hitched when I saw him and without a second thought, I moved through the crowd to wrap my arms around him. "I missed you," I murmured against his shoulder. Reid didn't move, his arms remained stiff at his sides as he failed to return the hug. I slowly pulled back and frowned at him. "Reid?" I asked with

Author's POV Danny was feeling uneasy. Everything was going too smoothly for his liking. The happiness he was feeling by being with Mary felt fragile. It was like a dream that could shatter once he woke up from it at any moment. A growing fear settled in his heart as if something was coming, something like a storm that could destroy everything within minutes. However, he was keeping his promise as he had started working methodically to break his engagement while administering his moves like a game of chess. Piece by piece, he had unraveled Donna's father's secrets. In a matter of time, he ensured that Mr. Cale's affair would soon be exposed. Mr. Cale had also grown restless and paranoid, he was already suspecting that someone was going after him. If things continued as he planned, the partnership between the two families, Williams and Cale, would collapse and the engagement would be called off. But Donna was also going to be a problem as she was always keeping watch. S

Author's POV Donna stepped back and curved her lips into a slow but satisfied smile. "Oops." His vision blurred and the room started spinning. A cold wave of dread crashed over him as he realized that she had drugged him. He stumbled back and shoved her away. His heart pounded as adrenaline fought the haze that was threatening to pull him under. "You..." His words slurred and his limbs grew heavy. "Now, now," Donna purred as she watched him struggling. "Don't make this harder than it needs to be." He turned sharply and pushed past her while forcing his legs to move. He had to get to his car. If he could just get to his car. "Stop him." The command was sharp and within seconds, heavy footsteps pounded behind Danny. Danny forced himself to run but the cold night air hit him like a slap. He stumbled into the parking lot and his vision tunneled with his body becoming sluggish. He slapped himself and banged his fist against the metal to stay awake while his hands fumbled for t