All Chapters of PREGNANT FOR MY HUSBAND'S STEPFATHER: Chapter 11 - Chapter 15

Aria"I lost the contract." I told Zachary as I got to the door of my room. I met him parading the corridor obviously waiting for me to come back.I tried everything I could but was still unable to convince Mr Xavier. He said I lacked professional etiquette and that was an undisputable fact, putting myself in his shoes I would also react the same way but all I needed was one chance.I remembered Mr Xavier’s sharp voice in the boardroom. “Miss Aria, passion is good, but manners matter more.” His words hit me hard, I had stood there, lips pressed together, nodding slowly till he passed beside me. And that was all. One meeting where I could show numbers, show results. Just one chance to prove to him that I'm what I defend and more. I didn't build my empire based on connection, it was built on strength, hardwork and consistency of a young woman who knew what independence really is starting from a young age.Late nights came back to me in flashes—typing proposals at 2 a.m., cold coffee, l

Aria"He's a friend." Zachary declared, his expression gave him away, I knew what he seems like when lying, the way he bit his lower lip nervously hoping I do not see through his lies, I knew what they meant anyways."Yeah, a mere friend." He kept nodding, something felt off but I couldn't pin point it."Am I a friend?" Rain twitched his eyebrows in confusion."Ouch." Rain suddenly whimpered.They really seem like friends, I was thinking way too deep than I should. I mean I should I thought the only friend he had was Quinn He was literally a nerd back in high school."Nice to meet you by the way." Rain smiled.He sounded mature but his face gave him away, he looked far too young, more like someone in his early twenties.He looks like an adorable little kid."Nice to meet you too." I smiled back at him" That's enough. You can leave now, no one invited you here." Zach gestured for Rain to leave but Rain remained unmoved."It's fine, he

Aria"It's my pleasure to secure a partnership with you, Mr Xavier." I said and we shook hands."Well, I hope for successful result, counting on you not to let me down." He replied, then moved his legs. His personal assistant followed suit."Why do you....?" I scratched my head, my curiosity will definitely put me in a position where I won't like."Why do I?" He turned back and faced me.That was the moment. No fear. No contemplation. I just had to say what I had to say."Why are you in disguise?" I questioned."Why the mask? The voice changer too? It's really not necessary if you ask me." I commented."Exactly young lady, I never asked you, learn to mind your business, do what is expected of you and don't let your curiosity destroy your pathways to success." He advised, that wasn't much of an advice, it was rude and demeaning. I was curious, I asked, he could have waved it off or walked away.He? It could even be a lady.She? A lady should at least have some butt, but Mr. Xavier, he/