Lahat ng Kabanata ng I DIVORCED MY HUSBAND–THEN, MARRIED HIS BROTHER : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

AlvaraI stared at Kai dumbfounded. “Are you aware of what you're saying right now?“ He nods, “Yes“ Chuckling nervously, I added. “I don't think you are. You're literally talking about handing over everything you've built to me““That's not such a bad thing, Alvara. Is it?“ He inquires. “You're my wife and partner. I'm not "handing over anything" to you. I'm simply sharing it“Still, the idea was too sudden. If it was too much for me to accept, how much more would his team members?I shook my head slowly. “Your board won't agree to that. Investors don't just wake up one morning and agree to a change in leadership“ Especially if the leader placed in charge is a woman. “They will if I say so“ He replies. “Don't stress yourself out over what hasn't happened yet, Alvara and seize this opportunity. It's only going to be for a little while“ “No matter how hard I think about this, Kai. Don't you think if your father finds out that I became the interim CEO of your company, it would only

AlvaraAs soon as the door closed faintly behind Roman, Kai spoke up. “You didn't tell me you were going to say that“ I blinked, “Say what?““That you'd step aside if you failed“ His voice tightened. I could sense that he was really displeased with the turn out of events. “You didn't even hesitate“ Moving towards Kai, I placed my hands on his cheeks gently. “There are going to be other ways to brush your father off my back. This can't be the only way“ “Honestly, I even feel bad that your father might want to attack your company because of m—“ “Let him try“ Kai cuts in. “But I don't think he would do that given how well he doesn't want to ruin his 'perfect' image as a father who loves his two sons“ Letting out a huge sigh, he asks. “Regardless, could you let me know next time before you do something like that?“I nod, “I will“ The conference room door opens as senior executives, legal advisors and financial analyst strolls in alongside Kai's secretary, Jamie. “What's going on,

AlvaraMother's words felt like a blow to my chest. A reminder that I wasn't the victim but rather the cause of my failed marriage. “You're right, Mother“ I admit. “I married Williams despite you and father's disapproval so I had to make the marriage work like you said““And I tried to do that“ I added, “Until the plagiarism issue with my company happened and I caught him in bed with my best friend. If the tables had turned, you can deceive yourself and stay in that marriage so as to avoid embarrassment but I couldn't““It wasn't easy—walking away from Williams. Just as it wasn't easy marrying him despite you and father's disapproval“ I continued. “But, I always put myself first before anyone. That's what I've always done and intend to keep doing“ Tears threatened to roll down my cheeks but I held them back. “People learn everyday from their mistakes, Mother“ I continued. “So, one thing I wouldn't do to myself is stay in a marriage where I'm not happy. I'd rather learn from that ex

Alvara“Until the end of today? That's not possible, Mr Vale““Then make it possible, Miss Alvara“ He fired back. “Or you—and the rest of your employees should get packing“ I remained silent. I trusted my employees. Aside from that fact, given their recent experience with the plagiarism issue my company faced; they wouldn't do something like this. Especially since they have no knowledge about AGP. The conference room where the briefing was held only consisted a few number of persons. None of my employees were inclusive.“What you need is a person to take the blame for the information leak, correct?“ I asked. “Then, I'll do it. I'll take the blame, Mr Vale. Should I drop out of AGP now?“ He stared at me, taken aback. “What did you just say?““I understand where you're coming from, Mr Vale“ I admit. “To you, my employees are a bunch of people whom you can't trust but I can't let them take the blame for something they didn't do. Especially since you and I are both aware that none of m

Alvara“I won't make a sound if—“ Kai cuts me off with a kiss. This kiss was different from the one we shared on our wedding day. It was a kiss that held no restraint. Kai's hands slide up into my hair, tilting my head back as his lips moved against mine with a hunger that sent heat coursing through my body. My hands reached down, searching the open edges of his nightgown shirt. Tightening my grip around it, I pushed the shirt over his head and tossed it randomly aside without a care. “Kai“ I moaned as he trailed kisses down my neck. “It tickles“ “Does it? I don't really know much about sex as it's my first time“ My jaw dropped, visibly. “It's YOUR first time?“He nods, looking away. “Does that surprise you?“ “Yes, it does“ I admit, honestly. Placing a soft kiss on my forehead, he whispers. “All my life Alvara, I've only always wanted you“ His hands found the button of my nightwear and slowly began to unbuckle it. The fabric shirt and pants slips down the length of my arms an