All Chapters of TRUTH OR DARE: WHEN A QUEEN TAKES HER CROWN : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

CHAPTER 42 Daniel It's been months, and every day just makes me want to stay longer at the office. Everything has gotten messy and I can't even manage to have a proper meeting without something going wrong. The media, on the other hand, has started building all kinds of conspiracy theories against our Empire. Times like this just make me wish Scarlett were here. I don't even know where she gets the skills but the way she would persuade my partners and help do everything was absolutely amazing. I don't know how I was blind enough not to see that. Now I'm here, drowning in all kinds of pressure, and the fact that my CFO didn't take money from the allocated budget is going to get me strangled with words. My door opened and there came my mother walking in as though she was flying by plane. I knew that walk was covered in worry so I quickly stood up before she reached my desk. “What is the meaning of this Daniel?" she asked, placing my bank statement on the table. How she got ac

CHAPTER 44 Scarlett “Mr. Pierce, is everything okay?” I asked, my brows knitting together as Damien stared at my phone, as it had personally offended him. “No,” he replied sharply. “I’m shocked to find that a head designer’s door is locked just so she can be on phone calls. Is that part of good business ethics?” “It’s…it’s not like that, sir. That was just—” “I get it,” he cut in, raising a hand before I could finish. “You don’t have to explain anything, Ms. Brown.” That was all he said before turning and walking out of my office. I stared at the door long after it closed, my chest tight. That wasn’t the same man who had smiled politely while taking my ID at my apartment building. This version of Mr. Pierce was cold, dismissive—almost disappointed. And for what? A phone call I hadn’t even asked for. I sank back into my chair, rubbing my temples. Even if it had been personal, how exactly did that affect sales, designs, or deadlines? Still, the damage felt done. My thoug

CHAPTER 46Scarlett I got my handbag from the office and then made my way to the lift. I walked in and was about to close when Nia rushed.“Scarlett, goodness, you were about to leave me. What happened in there?" she asked.“Nothing," I responded.“Are you sure? Mr. Pierce seemed upset." “Nothing happened. I'm just tired," I said before we walked out and made our way to the taxi rank.“Did you notice that Mr. Pierce has been coming to the office ever since he dropped us off last Friday?” Nia asked."I'm tired. Can we just focus on getting a cab?” I responded.We finally got one and were home after some time. I went to take a shower and then got back to making dinner before Zoe called.“What did you just say?" She was surprised that I was in charge of making Rhea's dress.“Trust me I wouldn't have done it. But my boss just kept insisting." "Did she try anything funny?” "Yes, but I handle her well. She's definitely feeling disappointed for not succeeding.”“Great, that's more like i

CHAPTER 48 Scarlett “Oh, so this is how we talk now?" Nia wiped her tears.“You.. You don't know what you're saying Nia he's—”"Ms. Brown!” The door opened and Damien walked in.Nia and I looked at each other before she dashed out leaving me with that beast of a man. He didn't have to say anything I already knew what he came to say. I was already going to leave anyway.“You're needed in the—" “There's no need for that, I'll send my resignation later in the evening," I responded, going to get my handbag from the cupboard.“What are you talking about, Ms. Brown? We've an agent staff meeting on the board,” Damien said."I'm leaving so don't see why I should go?” "I don't know if you read the contract well, but it says you can only leave when I say that, so get yourself to the boardroom,” Damien said about walking out when I laughed at his foolishness."What's funny about what I said?” Damien asked."The fact that you didn't even realize that I didn't sign that contract Mr. Pierce. I

CHAPTER 50Daniel I couldn't take it anymore. The emptiness in the penthouse was going to consume me if I didn't find Scarlett so I made my way to Zoe's place even though she threatened to call the cops if I went there again.I knocked at her door but there was no response. I made up my mind to stand there till she came to answer.“I've got to be dreaming. Daniel Cross, what the hell are you doing here?” She shook her head."Zoe…I just want to know where Scarlett is please don't do this to me. I want to talk to her and make things right," I responded but she just laughed.“What things are those Daniel? It's almost months since you guys broke up and Scarlett is doing great without you. I wouldn't dare tell you where she is, even if it meant saving your life. OK, now get going because I've plans for the evening," she said about shutting the door in my face, but my arm blocked her.“Zoe, please, if it's about money, just say the price. I'll have it sent right now. I just need Scarlett,"