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Chapter 15 "one step at a time"
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Shirley was busy with work on her desk when her phone beeped. It was a call from Ran Yu. She picked the call without a second thought.
"Hello""I know""I'm fine, thanks and you""Yes of course I considered it but I don't think I can do it. Don't get me wrong. I just don't have the heart to do it. If I do it, it will be the end of Travis. Understand?" Shirley said and hang up the call immediately she felt the presence of someone at the door."Private call?" Luke asked, pushing his way in through the transparent door.
"Mmm mmmmm" Shirley nodded, she really hope he didn't hear a thing from her conversation."Sorry" Luke said.
"Uhh...no, it was nothing personal. We are done talking. Everything is fine" Shirley said."Mmmm who was it?" Luke asked, looking very curious."Just a phone call" Shirley replied, trying to overcome her fear."Come on who was it?" Luke pressed on."Hmmm you want to know everything, you nosy paRelated chapters
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Annie stole secret glances at Travis through the transparent demarcation, she felt so bad for upsetting him. She looked away immediately the moment he swiveled his head.That was so close, he almost caught her staring at him. Annie's thoughts was interrupted by a knock on the door, it was Luke."Annie, I have to go out but I want to see Travis, is he available?" He asked."Yes, you can go in" she replied lowly."And now, you dint look well. Is something bothering you?" He asked, pulling out a seat to sit."I really messed up today. Travis is very upset with me" she told, feeling really bad."I know....""You know you're like a legend around here. You can accomplish anything. Just stay calm. You're a smart girl. Why do you worry too much? Relax, it's not necessary" he flattered her."Me? Smart?" She asked."Yes, and a bit crazy" he replied with a charming smile that made her
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 17 "rose comfort"
He wasn't sure of what to feel, he could only watch them closely and he saw how free she was laughing at Luke in the cool night breeze."Here you go" Luke handed her the menu."Thanks" she replied and ordered."Go ahead, are you able to walk in that? Let's sit over there" he pointed out and pulled out a chair like a gentleman. Travis scoffed from where he sat watching."Fish instead of meat was a good idea, wasn't it?" Luke questioned."Hmm it's omega. Nothing is wrong with omega, I love the fish so much" Annie told."Whoa that's Travis" Luke smiled."You're mocking Travis, do it again" he said.Annie laughed and stood, her midnight black hair flowed with the rhythm of the cool breeze.She cleared her throat and started. "Alright then... Look first click on A3 and F5 to get the hard copy and then you send it to Linda okay" she mimicked Travis and they both laughed afterwards."Don't tell anyone" Annie smiled and went over to
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 18 "implicating Annie"
"I want a size 37" he added. Shirley's face dropped. She walked out feeling dejected. She sent Annie dagger glares as she passed her office.Annie looked away immediately wondering what she has done again."I'm definitely fired. For sure! She looked at me like I've been fired" Annie panicked.Shirley walked into the store room and started looking for rose comfort shoe size number 37.The model director met her there."Shirley, darling! Have the new shoe arrived?" He asked her."Not yet. We are still waiting" Shirley replied."Mmm we are waiting. I wonder how the opposition is handling it sweetie. I need to ask you something...""Your previous job.....are they still harassing you for the designs?" He asked."No, why do you ask? Do you think they would have the nerve to ask me? I would even refuse them no matter how much they offer me" she lied."Hmmm I remembered how you didn't mind helping the opposition when you just started
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 19 "the ball party"
Minutes later, Annie came out of the toilet. She carried the now empty box and the grumpy CEOs tuxedo on her left hand alongside with his shoes.If only she knew it was the beginning of her doom.She carried the box innocently into Travis office."What happened to the seal of the box, its broken already" Travis said when he noticed the seal."It wasn't me" Annie replied innocently. He took the box from her and sat. "I just wanted to check, it is a surprise. I wanted to get your opinion" he said as he caressed the box.Luke came into the office, fully dressed for the evening event. "Travis! Why aren't you dressed up yet? We are late, hurry up" he said and left almost immediately."Ah he is also wearing a tuxedo" Annie said."At least, he is not wearing a wedding suit" Travis replied, remembring how Luke had dressed to the last event."Hmmm" Annie muttered at his remark.Shirley came in, her eyes fully in the box before Travis. "Tra
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 20 "what his body wants"
"Travis even told me.... "Let me buy you a townhouse with a helper" but I wouldn't let him" Annie grandmother lied and it got the neighbors thrilled."Then she must be getting paid very well. Did you see the way she was dressed? Those cloths costs a fortune, she mush be earning very well but why don't you want to move" the woman asked."Hmm never! My friends are here. I would miss you so much. We've known each other for such a long time. You can't buy happiness right? Sometimes money is a bad thing" Annie's grandmother lied.The woman she was talking to adjusted on the seat. "Sometimes that's true but it helped to free Damian""We are taking about Annie not Damian. He is looking for work. He has had many offers but he is very particular" Annie's grandmother lied."Hmm pretty lazy as well, hanging out at coffee shops too"Annie's granny cuts in. "Maybe his friends needs his advice. He would never just sit around doing nothing" she covered her s
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 21 "look of possessiveness"
Shirley watched with anger in her eyes and rage in her heart as Travis held Annie so closely by her waist, she could swear she had never seen him stared at a lady the way he did to her, it was as if he wanted to lost himself badly into her and eat her raw. His stares were so intense towards her."Keep it up Travis. You're not here to keep your pretty assistant in company" she said, visibly sheathing in anger.She wished she could scratch Annie badly on the face and make her an object of ridicule in everyone's eyes.She was ready to break whatever relationship she had with good people, she wanted to destroy her so badly."Hmm I almost forgot, I have a message for you" Annie blinked her lashes, trying to break the contact between her and Travis. She would have looked away but it wasn't that easy. It was as if he had pinned her down with a spell."I'm listening..." His voice pierced her heart. She could feel his own beating as well.She blinked her l
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 22 "hot and cold"
The Lady who called herself Layla Salvador cat walked towards Annie with furry in her eyes. Annie had no idea of what was going on. She turned around fearfully as the woman surrounds her. She finally stopped in her face."I never thought he would find another toy so soon...but no matter what you do, you can never take my place in his heart. Can you even stand his demons? Can you tame him?" She said with pride. "Excuse me, you must have mistaken me for someone else. I don't know what you're talking about. I need to leave" Annie rushed words and made to leave but that was the final straw. Layla grabbed the neck line of her cloth and was ready to strip her naked. Annie got scared. The lady before her was looking so dangerous.When Annie thought everything was over, a strong hand pushed the lady away from her, the lady fell.Lo and behold it was Travis. His eyes were red, his face git hardened as he stared at the woman with so much hate and victory.
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 23 "goodbye"
Travis drove into his company in an heavy speed that midnight. He ran straight into his office and started searching through every nooks and crannies of it but he found nothing.His eyes where in shades of red. How can something like that be missing?He searched everywhere throughout the night. He even slept off during the search till the next day.* * * * * * *(Annie's house)Damian sat with his grandma at the dinning having breakfast."What happened to your face?" The old woman asked after noticing the fresh scar on his cheek."I fell grandma, I tripled outside"he replied."Look at me...I know you were in a fight again. Weren't you?" She asked."Don't worry grandma. I don't fight and get into trouble anymore. I know what am doing?" Damian replied."Did Annie oversleep? Look at the time? I will go and wake her" the old woman stood in an attempt to go wake Annie.
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"what's happening?" He raised his brows suspiciously at how close they stood. He wondered what was with the look with Travis. Annie hastily moved away. "Nothing. We were....just cooking and we are already done. The Italians should be here any moment from now" she rushed words, nervously.Luke had caught Travis spoon feeding her. "Yeah..." Luke replied, maintaining an eye contact with Travis.Travis dropped the plate and tucked his hand in his pants pocket."I will go get ready" he replied and walked out of the kitchen.Luke faced Annie who looked away immediately."Are you okay?" He asked."Me??? I'm fine" she smiled and made to leave the kitchen but he appeared in her face."Are you sure? Did Travis hurt you? You look so uncomfortable" he said. Annie blew herself with her palm."I'm fine.... Can I?" She asked.Luke excused her and she walked out of the kitchen. That was a huge relief.She recalled all that happened before Luke c
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 31 "leopard skin!"
"listen carefully, she will probably be here for 30 minutes, then another 30 minutes to drive back. Take your time, I know you can do it" Mrs Santiago assured Scott."I don't like this, Mrs Santiago. I don't think I can do it" Scott replied over the phone."You will manage my dear. Has she left yet?" She asked."She is on her way" he replied on seeing Shirley heading towards the elevator."Let her come" Lila grinned and dropped the call."Ohh hmmm" Scott quickly picked a new design cloth and pretended to be doing something with it."Scott" Shirley called. She walked up to him"What are you doing? Aren't you suppose to be in the computer department?" She asked."You should know work never stops. I'm trying to keep up to date with the new stuffs, dear. Otherwise people will walk all over me" he replied.Shirley laughed. "Always a joker. I take it you don't have a lot of work to do for today or you had been on a shoot on a beach un
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 30 "want me to feed you?"
Annie turned slightly and saw a glimpse of the grumpy CEO behind her. She wasn't sure if he was really staring at her or at something else."You must be thinking too much" a voice said in her heart.The man is so hard hearted and wouldn't stare at someone like her. At times, she had wondered if she would be able to do what she signed for. How the hell is it possible to get pregnant with his child within six months! She turned again and this time, their eyes made contact which she quickly broke by blinking. "Hello, sir?""This menu won't work. I want to add things but they are not allowed to. Please tell them to listen to me. It has no tea or coffee. How could that be?" She asked. "Alex will go get some" he replied."Hmm...I was in the bathroom just now, there are no guest towels. Maybe we should get them some slippers too?" She suggested. "Okay, stay calm. I will get the slippers" he replied. He faced the guys working on the preparation of
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 29 "my goddess"
Travis walked into the company relieved. He doesn't know where the relief he had came from. Where ever it came from, he was glad it came at the right time he needed it badly. "Travis are the Italians coming this evening?" Luke asked, coming his way."I believe so, Annie is busy with preparation in my house" he answered"good to hear. I'm glad you took her back" Luke said. "That's not important. What are we going to show the Italians when they arrive is the most important thing now" Travis retorts "You will show them what you've got. What else can we do? Nothing, Travis" Luke pacified."Any news about the shoe?" Travis raised his brows, hopefully."Not yet but I will find out. Prepare yourself for the worst" he tapped his shoulders."Do you think the designs got to Ran Yu ?" Travis asked. "It's possible" Luke answeredJust then, Shirley cat walked towards them."Gentle men, are we ready for our guests?" She asked with a smiling fac
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 28 "force it open!"
Scott tip toed into Shirley's office. It was a very difficult task for him to ensure that no one saw him sneaking into another's staff office."Mrs Santiago, have entered. Where should I search?" he asks over the phone. "That nonsense...you're not searching well. It has to be in her office. The shoes have to be there" Mrs Santiago replied and Scott started searching Shirley's office. Unknown to him, Shirley already arrived in the company and was already at the receptionist. She had on a smiling face as she said Hi to whoever comes her way. "Did you hear me?" Mrs Santiago asked."Yes I did" he mouthed."Listen carefully, stop fussing around. If you look under her desk, there are set of drawers, check them" Lila ordered."This one is locked" he answered."Force it open...." She replied."Argh, I can't do it Mrs Santiago" he said."Uhm...I can feel my blood pressure riding and my nerves are shattered, Scott. Just open the drawer okay!" She s
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 27 "take care"
Annie returned home that evening feeling so fulfilled. The fact the Travis pleaded with her made her felt so special. She's glad she is gaining his trust little by little but then she felt sad. "What if one day he finds out that she is just in his life for money?""Annie, you have a visitor" Selena interrupted her thoughts."Who?" Annie asked, snapping out of her thoughts as fast as possible.She fit her feet into her flip flop and rushed outside. Mr Thomas Santiago was the visitor."Good evening" Annie greeted, wondering why the man had visited her."Can we talk?" He asked."Oh yeah, do you want to come inside?" She asked."No, can we go else where?" He asked."Here is okay" Annie said and quickly spread a cloth on the chair. Her blue eyes glistened as she waited for what he has to say to her."Tell me, where were the shoes in the meantime?" He asked."I had them. I went to the office, then I went to the bathroom and then to his
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 26 "shout,now!"
Shirley stood in a corner, watching Annie discussing calmly with the receptionist. Emily appeared in her face, distracting her from watching the duo. "Mr Santiago is interagating all the employee about the stolen shoe" Emily uttered.Shirley took Emily's hand and pushed her away from her sight so she could continue watching the duo."What's that for?" Emily asked. She trailed Shirley's eyes and it landed on Annie."Ohhh" she mouthed."Don't you want to publish it in the papers? What do you think? Word for word" Shirley said."Not a word. We don't know anything, do we?" Emily asked. "Mmmm" Shirley hummed."I think Luke is really anxious" Emily added."Forget about him, have you seen Travis?" Shirley asked."He got angry and left. Maybe he would be back soon" Emily replied. "Is Travis in the office? What did you mean I can't go in? I'm here to see him" Annie yelled at the receptionist. She had first spoke to her calmly but she refu
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 25 "smart Selena"
In TS corporation, there was tension, each and every staffs were being careful not to make a mistake. Not even this time that their boss is looking very furious."Should we can the police, Travis?" Luke asked, bringing a new suggestion."The stolen goods have no value. Calling the police won't help" Travis replied. He was dressed in a simple and very casual outfit of black t-shirt on a black dark jean trouser with a black face cap. He had on a single diamond bracelet. A lot has been on his mind lately. He hasn't even been thinking straight."Listen, suppose Ran Yu stole the shoes. If they start producing the shoes, it will be the end of us!" Luke exclaimed."What are we going to do?" Travis ran his fingers into his hair."Wait a minute. Draco works in their production unit, let me find out if anything is going on today" Luke said, bringing out his phone in a swift to make a call.
A Baby In The Billionaire's Gate Chapter 24 "a thief!"
"You should be ashamed of yourself. I took pity on you and this is the thanks that I get!. You stole the shoes!" Mrs Santiago yelled at Annie, who had on a teary face."Do you have any idea many strings I had to pull to get you in there? How I had to twist the truth? How could you do that""Ma'am, I did nothing wrong I swear" Annie said, trying to convince the angry woman."Shush!" Lila silenced her."I paid you what you asked for. Not even a cent less. The money I paid you is equivalent to an entire neighborhood income plus they pay you salary too. I buy you the latest shoes and cloths. Tell me, why did you steal the shoes?""I swear I didn't steal the shoes. I took the box and got into the car, the ln I drove from there to Mr Santiago's mansion to pick his tuxedo and went back to the office. I used the bathroom before going to give him the box" Annie explained, truthfully."Why did you steal it? Don't you have enough? How could you do th
