Lahat ng Kabanata ng I DIVORCED MY HUSBAND–THEN, MARRIED HIS BROTHER : Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

AlvaraAfter receiving Klein's remains, I got ready to go to FashionXpress. Standing in front of the building, all my confidence left me. Could I secure a deal in a place like this? Moreover, do I even belong here?“Maybe I should just go bac—“ “Mrs Foley?“ A feminine voice called out, approaching me. She was dressed in black and white office paint and suit. “You're Mrs Foley, right?“I nod. “Yes, that's me““Right this way, please. Miss Janice is expecting you“ “But—“ “Miss Janice said you should sit throughout the rend of the meeting before you make a decision“ She cuts in. “She was worried you might bail before stepping into the company. You're not bailing, are you?“Immediately, I denied it. “No. Not at all. I...“ I paused to think of a good excuse. “I left my lucky pen back at home so I was just heading to get it“Embarrassment washed over me. Really, Alvara? This was the best you could come up with. A lucky pen?“You need not to worry“ The lady replies. “We have lots of pen

AlvaraThe line went dead but Williams threat replayed over again in my head.“Alvara?“ Kai's voice called out behind me, making me aware of his presence.Whisking around, I put down my phone. “Yes?““You seem distracted. Is there a problem?“Kai doesn't know that Williams has been calling me. Telling him now didn't seem like the right time.“No problem at all. Shall we go back to what we were doing?““Sure“Kai and I moved back to the bedroom, wrapping up our shared ideas for my new design. “Alvara, are you sure you're alright?“ He asked. “You don't look so good“Shit. Was I making it obvious?“To tell you the truth...“ My voice trailed off. “Earlier, Williams called me“Kai's relaxed posture stiffened as his eyes darkened. “You've been keeping in touch with Williams?““I've not. I mean it. I swear“ I denied immediately. “He called me with an unknown number for the first time while I was working on AGP““Okay?““At that time, he called to let me know that there was a mole in the com

Alvara The news about the dress I'd worked on with Janice spread around like wildfire. She'd given me all the credits for the finishing touches on the dress. And that had made my name blow up twice more than the earlier scandal did. To celebrate the fast selling out of the dress, Janice had suggested we all go out for team lunch.“Everyone is now looking out for your new design“ She queals. “Aren't you excited?“ Her smile fades when she notices the look on my face. “You're not smiling. Why are you not smiling? Don't tell me this is the part you withdraw back to your shell again?“I picked up my half-filled glass of beer, ready to pretend to drink it to avoid answering Janice question but she holds my hands. “Answer me, Alvara. Where is that girl I saw in you before?““She's still in there. Somewhere“ I murmured. “But, I'm starting to feel all sort of pressure again. The last time I was on the spotlight like this, the project failed““I told you before, Alvara. You're not alone“ Ja

AlvaraStanding in front of the Foley's mansion, I take in a deep breath as memories from the last time I was here rushed in. The last time, I'd come here with Williams to ask for Quinn's blessings upon our marriage but of course, he'd flared up. Calling me a gold digger and whatnot. Tightening my fist, I walked in. I was greeted by a maid at the front door. “Welcome, Miss Alvara“ She greets. Master Foley is expecting you in his room upstairs“His room? I was here for business. Why didn't he choose a more suitable location like the living room?“Thank you“ I replied. “I'll be on my way“Walking up the stairs, I found Quinn's room door slightly opened. It was on purpose as he'd been expecting me.Pushing through the door, I spot Quinn seated on a chair with a cup in his hands. Raising up the cup, he takes his first sip. “Thank you for—““Kneel“ He interrupts. I blinked, confused. “What?““You are here for a favour, aren't you? Then kneel. Beg for it“ Glancing down at his wristwatc

Kai“I'm sorry, what?“ I questioned, uncertain if I'd just heard her properly.With a shaky breathing, Alvara's mother repeats herself. “I said—“ “I heard what you said but that's something I would never do“ I cut in, removing her grip on my hands.“I wouldn't be here if I had any other choice“A humorless chuckle slipped past my lips. “With all due respect, ma'am, you don't get to walk into my office and ask me to end my marriage like it's some kind of business deal““Alvara is my daughter“ “And also my wife“ I countered. “I understand that you're concerned about Alvara but you don't get to ask me to end my marriage with the woman I love“She scoffed. “Love? You're telling me just because you love Alvara; that everything your brother and family did to her can just be looked over?““No. That's not what I'm saying. Of course, my father and brother need to be punished for causing Alvara pain“ I admit. “A punishment I'll ensure they get but I'm not going to cause Alvara more pain by le