Novels by kimtessa1701

Zane's POV.If anything, I'm quite sure that my father would be proud of me. Pun intended. Not only that, but he'll also be pleased to hear that I'm about to cut down the salary of every staff by fifty percent and if he isn't, then he can return to reclaim the position as the CEO. Oops! That's not possible because he already announced me and there's no way he can revert that. In the meantime, I lowered the screen of my laptop and then reclined on my chair. However, I'd barely done that when a call came into my phone. Picking it up, I glanced at the screen and the caller happened to be my father. Of course, I knew that he would call. In fact, I am surprised that he just called. If anything, I've been expecting him to do so since the middle-aged woman left my office. I'm sure I saw her name on the payroll register, but it's a blur in my head now. Considering the fact that he had eyes and ears all over the company, someone must have told him about my plans. Nonetheless, I answered the c

Zane's POV.I straightened the collar of my shirt as I ambled through the hallway, heading towards my office. Well, about the call with Aya last night, I was this close to deleting her number from my cellphone considering the way she spoke to me. If anything, I was only trying to surprise her, but it's quite obvious that things went south and the thought of it just makes me get angry. Perhaps, I was getting ahead of myself after all. But then again, after giving it a good thought, I realized that her number on my cellphone would help me in several ways than I thought. With that thought in mind, a smile pushed my lips to the side as I gripped the doorknob to my office and turned it open. Although, it was rather early and a few of my employees would have been surprised to see me. But then, I have to own this seat as the CEO else I'll just keep being a boy to my father. In the meantime, I settled on my chair, lifted the screen of my laptop and then pushed the power button. Waiting for

Rayna's POV.The almost deafening sound of my alarm threatened to tear my eardrums apart as it began to blare. Although, I'm not one to set alarms, but considering how knackered I was last night, I had no choice but to do so because I had this feeling that I might actually sleep past my normal wake-up time.Not only that, but also, because it was Ethan's birthday and I'd to finish my work at the office in a short period of time so that it would be possible to spend the rest of the day with him since I'd promised to do so. In the meantime, I reluctantly tossed myself to the other side of the bed, reached for my cellphone on the bedside table and then turned off the alarm. Letting out a heavy breath as the room suddenly became quiet again, I rubbed my eyes off its somnolent look and sat upright on the bed for a few minutes to regain my composure. After a few minutes, I got off from the bed, shoved my legs into my flip-flops and then proceeded to the bathroom to take a shower. Before lo

Rayna's POV.For one, I thought that it would be a good idea for Greene to join in the fun. You know, it would be a good opportunity for a perfect start with his son. But of course, I will in no way convince him otherwise. It is completely willingly. If he sees no reason to do so, and decides not to come, then good and fine. However, I only had Ethan's interest best at heart. In the meantime, the line went silent for a few seconds. It was as if I'd just asked of the impossible and his silence? Well, it was loud enough for me to know that he wasn't interested. Or perhaps, he was, but his ego wouldn't allow him and I could understand that. But then, if Ethan's mom would want to spend the day with him, then I don't think it should be different with him as the father.“I do hope that you can understand—” “The fact that you won't be able to come, right?” I asked, stealing the words from his lips as I cut him off. “Well, it is rather obvious and there's nothing to worry about. I just want

Zane's POV.I had no idea it felt this good giving people a piece of your mind. I'm sure Jess would stay away from me for the next few days except she's really desperate, and I do not want to believe that she is. However, what I don't want is to be controlled by the words of an old man. Not only that but I don't want my life to be dictated by the words of two old men who were only seeking for ways to strengthen their friendship and make good money even if their decisions put my emotions in jeopardy.“Who was that?” my father asked, with an edge to his voice. “I know it's a lady. So, tell me who is she?” I hadn't even shut the door yet when he threw that question at me. Was that how curious he was or wasn't he able to watch me from the window like he does should anyone show up at the gate? I guess the darkness wasn't helping matters.“It was, Jess.” I said, walking towards the sitting room immediately I shut the door. “She thought about something which would really benefit us, and so

Rayna's POV.I knew it was only a matter of time before they left. Talking about my mom and uncle. And, I was expecting it. I mean, who would decide to stay after everything I did. For one, they would have realized that they were never welcomed to begin with but then, I am still surprised they stayed that long regardless. In the meantime, Onyx walked past behind me.“Come here,” I called, with an edge to my voice. “What was that for?” If anything, she needed to understand her place as a worker in my house and not an opinion giver. And, for that reason she needn't join any conversation in the house unless she's asked to say something.“I don't understand ma'am.” she said, looking confused than she sounded. “Did I do something wrong?” “Really?” I asked, letting out a laughing scoff. “Are you asking me that right now? Or have you suddenly forgotten what you did earlier? Did I ever ask for your opinion while I was discussing with my neighbor as they called themselves?” I did the air qu