All Chapters of The Sister He Never Chose : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

SEREIAI stood in Valerian’s office clutching a stack of files that I had spent the last two hours working on. Valerian had been on a call for the past ten minutes his low voice speaking in rapid-fire German to the person on the other end.He didn’t bother to look at me but his hands moved, pointing to a specific spot on his desk and I immediately placed files exactly where his fingers pointed making sure they were perfectly aligned with the edge of his desk."Nein," he said into the phone, his brow furrowing. "Das ist nicht akzeptabel. Bis heute Abend."He finally hung of before he looked at me, his hazel eyes scanning my face as if he was still looking for any sign that I might collapse."You're fully recovered?" he asked like I didn’t come to work yesterday in perfect health."I’m fine, Valerian. Ready to work." I said with a fake smile on my face.“That’s good then,because you are working tonight.” He stated leaning back on his leather chair. “There is a charity event for the Metr

SEREIA The room that had been once filled with elegant music, chattering guests and champagne flutes was now akin to a court room.It was like I was a defendant standing in front of the jury which was a sea of the most powerful people in New York.It had been a little over a minute and Selena still hadn’t let go of my necklace,her cold fingers clutching holding the small stone, causing me to tilt my head back.“I am so sorry.” She pleaded her glistening eyes accompanied with her voice that removed with practiced heartbreak. “I never thought my sister who use this beautiful event as an opportunity to…to do this.” She said eyeing me with spite.“Don’t blame yourself Selena, Sereia has always been like this.” Chloe chimed in, her voice loud enough for the people who sat nearby table hear."That’s true but some people are just born with sticky fingers." Tiffany chimes in causing the question to turn and look at me some with disgust while others with disappointment.I felt like I was drow

SEREIAValerian's eyes, cold and sharp looked around the opulent room and fell directly on my scene of disgrace.He looked up at my shaking frame then at my waist or more accurately the hands on my waist and I watched his jaws clenched before he then glided into the room, his movement radiated this lethal calm as the guest parted for him— murmuring in hush tones.He finally stopped a few inches away from us his eyes fixed on the hand that held my waist and I saw he was about to say something but he was interrupted."Mr. Ashford!" Selena cried, rushing forward, her voice an annoying squeak. "Thank goodness you're here. This girl who claims to be your assistant, she's caused a terrible scene. She tripped, broke glasses, ruined Mr. Vane's suit, and she's even wearing a stolen necklace!" Selena instigated.Valerian didn't even glance at her, his eyes remained locked on Julian. "Vane." He clipped his voice low nad dangerous. "Release her." Julian didn't even look intimidated as a knowing

SEREIAAs soon as I pulled up to the curb of the Nethrix building. The tinted windows that once made me feel protected felt like a cage today.I stared at the huge building in front of me before stepping out my legs feeling like lead on the concrete floor, I kept my head down as I walked into the building— a thousand thoughts running through my head.Had he seen it? Was I already fired? The uncertainty was a like cold blade in my throat.The moment I pushed through the lobby doors, the air shifted, the place didn’t go quiet instead it was buzzing with their unsaid words.“Oh, look, it’s the star of the show,” a sharp, voice sneered and I froze looking up— it was one of the three ladies i met the day I started working at Nethrix.They were huddled together with their phones in hand as they stared at me like a smudge on their window.“I can’t believe she even showed her face,” one of them whispered, loud enough for the entire lobby to hear. “Did you see the way she practically threw her

SEREIAMy suitcase bumped against each step as I dragged it down the staircase, my arms aching with each bump but luckily the adrenaline of the 6:00 A.M. departure kept me going."Mummy!" Liyana yelled as she ran towards me in her pineapple-print- pajamas, as soon as she hit my knees she stared up at me with big, sleepy eyes, her bottom lip wobbling."Do you have to go to the London place, Mommy? " Liyana asked, her voice a tiny rasp filled with sadness.And I dropped my suitcase scooping her up and burying my face in her neck. “Just for a few days baby, I have to help the Mr. Puzzle with work.” I replied referring to Valerian with the name she calls him.Liyana pulled back, her expression turning gleeful. “Mommy can you tell Mr. Puzzle I said hi.” She asked. I blinked while stifling a laugh. "I'll tell him, Liyana." I answered and Liyana wriggled out of my arms running towards Gracie who stood at the kitchen door.She looked like a drill sergeant—arms crossed and stern eyes. “Do y