Novels by Pruderly

Chapter 10 Ryan sat across from his new associate, sipping his coffee and nodding along to their discussion;latest marketing ideas and strategies for his new partnership. But his mind wandered, consumed by Stacia's unexpected visit earlier. Why was her family suddenly interested in their affair? Why,after all these months were they now suddenly talking about marriage? Now of all times when his grandfather’s threat still afresh. "Mr. Ross?" His associate's voice cut through his thoughts,noticing he was not attentive Ryan cleared his throat, apologetic. "Yes, Where were we?" His associate launched back into the presentation “I was just listing the possibilities…” but Ryan's focus drifted. His gaze wandered to the rain-soaked sidewalk beyond the reveal glass window. That's when he spotted her – Ice queen, from that night, walking down the street, oblivious to the speeding cars and blaring horns,obviously lost in her own thoughts,and despite the down pour. His face darkened. What w

Chapter 9Ryan was just getting ready to leave his office a short discussion with Zak when there was a soft knock on the door. “May I come in” Pearl, Ryan’s personal assistant’s voice comes through and without waiting for an answer, she shoved her head through the half opened door,her body disappearing from behind “You have a visitor Mr. Ross…and she’s coming up the elevator as we speak.” Her soft voice broke the silence in the office “Who?” Zak interrupted before Ryan could speak up“Stacia Parker…and from what Miss Victoria said, She is not very cheerful.” Pearl said and unconsciously let out a silent chuckle “It’s not as if she’s always cheerful.” Zak murmured “You may go now,Pearl” Ryan nodded curtly, an indirect smile crossed his face but soon disappeared quickly. Pearl stepped out, Zak behind her and quickly made her way back to her seat.“We need to talk, Ryan!" Stacia's voice pierced the office silence, her heels clicking against the ceramic tile floor as she approached hi

Chapter 8“Ryan, we have information on the lady from the club, just as you instructed” Zak said while handing a white file to Ryan. “All of it is in here,not much information about her as she lived a pretty simple life. And there’s no information on her love life too…that is if you were interested”“What about her father, I hear he’s in the hospital, do you know why?” Ryan asked,running his fingers through the pages of the file. He examined the file, a slight smile formed at the edge of his lips as he read the contents of the file “Not yet,but I assigned an insider to bring information,soon by night time ” Zak responded“Hm! Oh wow,it says here that she was selected for the interview of cover girl position for one of our publication” Ryan let out a chuckle,looking uninterested. “ very interesting”“Why do you want information on her, by the way?” Zak asked, making himself comfortable in the seat opposite Ryan “No reason yet,

Chapter 7Ryan watched, his expression softening, as Emily's face went white.She quickly grabbed her bag and signaled Ruby,there was a long pause “The city hospital…I’m on my way” she spoke out, her eyes wide with fear, her grip on the phone tightening."What's wrong?" Ruby asked, her voice low and concerned.Emily shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears. "I...I have to go," she stammered, her voice cracking.”Take me to the hospital… It’s dad”She hung up, her eyes meeting Ryan's for a quick second Ruby stood up and picked her arm bag up, “Let’s go then” Ryan quickly grabbed her arm before she could walk away “Ruby,right…give me your business card.” he spoke with a firm but calm Ruby let out a shrug and brought out her card and handed it to him. She turned her back and followed behind Emily who had already reached where the car had been parked.While they drove away,Ryan called Zak “I found out th

Chapter 6Ryan couldn’t help but ask many questions, only in his mind. He maintained an expressionless face as he got to the table, his jaw clenched “Grandpa…” Ryan uttered, nodding to the brunette who sat beside his grandfather, he noticed she was holding an envelope, a brown envelope that looked like it had cash in it. He made himself comfortable as he sat opposite the woman who he noticed couldn’t stop stealing glances at him every second.“Ah yes yes, he’s here. This is Ryan, the one I was telling you about. My grandson to inherit all my fortune after I join my beloved wife..my heir, unless I change my mind” Alfred let out a piercing laugh after his last statement Ryan's eyes narrowed slightly at his grandfather's threatening tone, but he remained silent, his gaze fixed on the woman. She smiled nervously, her eyes darting between Ryan and the envelope in her hand."Ryan, this is Ms Resse," Alfred said, his voice booming across the table. "She's here to discuss a potential...arr

Chapter 5“Emily…you’re still sleeping? c’mon wake up!” Ruby scowled as she attempted to drag her best friend out of the bedSlowly, as if lifeless, Emily opened her eyes. She lay in the bed motionless, inhaling the fresh scents of baked treats, she squinted her eyes, trying to make the time out of the wall clock that hung just above the board nailed into the brick building. It was 12 pmShe gasped, “How could I have been in bed for so long? Ugh…my head aches so badly” as she palmed her face with one hand, rubbing her forehead with the other.“Well, we both slept quite late you know…and besides I figured you must have been so tired, I was hesitant to wake you up at first,” Ruby said, handing her a cup of water before turning her direction to the kitchen “I can’t believe I have wasted most of the day already” Emily shrugged. She got up from her comfort duvet and walked into the bathroom, a few minutes later she emerged, water dripping from her delicate skin as she flawlessly dapped th