Emily’s POV:I was undoubtedly unhappy by what he said even though it was true. He claimed my mother and I ruined my dad’s company but I thought he got it very wrong. It was not done intentionally.“Your claim holds no water,” I told him carefully. “I have proof that you are still useless but can you show me proof that I got my father’s company bankrupt? You speak trash after listening to groundless rumors!”“Of course, you can choose to hide it,” he replied. “That is your choice and it still doesn’t change the fact that your family is very poor now. If I might take a guess, you have come to me to save your family. You have done well actually. I am still rich enough to save you.”Dan raised his hand and dropped it on my thighs. I was embittered but I took in this in. This was the price I had to pay to achieve my aim.“I guess I am really irrelevant to you. You must see me as a very useless lady with no future in sight,” I told him slowly. Dan sounded really proud because of his wealth
Anna’s POVI sat down on the dining table pondering about what Sam before he left. Smith would be at home anytime soon but I was really bothered. I thought about sharing the issue with our butler but he didn’t seem to be the right person for the task. I was better off keeping it inside my heart than talking to someone and regretting it later.I was going to wait patiently for Smith. I had no job like Sam told me and if anything bad happened to Smith, I might end up poor. I asked for everything from Smith and I survived daily with what he provided. I had my credit card but what would happen to me if we got into a big fight and he freezes it? Anything could happen. I needed to think ahead or else, the future would be really bleak for me.Like I had determined, I waited till Smith came. He announced his presence with his thick body smell. Calm down, it is not odour. Smith was very hygienic and the smell came from the fragrance he used always.“Hey, darling. You seem caught up in a daylig
Anna’s POVI was not surprised to see his shocked glance. It was natural since the whole saga was unexpected.“You want me to fire my secretary and employ you instead? I am sorry but it is very shocking…” Smith said calmly. He looked at me inquisitively. I knew he would be thinking about ‘what the hell is going on in this pretty girl’s brain?’It was totally normal. I could have done the same if I was in her shoes. No one would have thought that I would make such a proposition.“I know it would sadden your current secretary that I am about to take his/her job but it needs to be done,” I said slowly. “I have thought about it and there are only two things that I have wanted to do passionately. The first is to be involved in business. I love being an entrepreneur. The shrills and chills in crucial decision-making excites me a lot and I think I am cut out for it!”“That is understandable…” he replied. “How about the second thing you wanted to do passionately?”I smiled. What I was about t
Anna’s POVI could feel my heart jumping out of my chest already. I had thought of a lot of things in that same moment.“I left my hateful stepmother and my less-capable father and got married to the love of my life with no expectations that my life would be cut short after I defied his wants and forged my way into having a career. The man aimed for my heart so I would be unable to survive…”But the bullet never touched me. The car was bullet proof so the bullet could not get in. I was so glad when I saw this. I felt like running into the hands of Smith but it was very unusual that he had not asked me if I was fine. I let this go as we waited for the security personnel to come over.Our security personnel came first and I expected them to remove their guns and fight it out with the gangsters. I was surprised to see that they were smiling at each other. This shocked me as ever.“Don’t tell me that our security personnel have joined the gangsters!” I exclaimed. Smith said nothing and wa
Smith’s POVAnna started to chase me around. I knew this was the aftermath of my tricks. I had to brave it and hold her tightly. She gave up after a few seconds and rested her head on my chest.“I am sorry, darling…” I said carefully. “Don’t bother!” she replied. “I know you won’t leave me in danger if this happens in real life. I think you should get a bodyguard as well. At least, because of unforeseen circumstances.”“I will think about it…” I replied. I brushed her hair with my hand and we remained there for a moment. The policemen had started leaving and my car would not move unless the bad tyre was replaced. I could see my private security men making some calls. I would truly consider getting a bodyguard. It would relieve me since Anna wanted to be my secretary.---------- The security personnel took Anna and me in their van while my car was being repaired.“You spent a lot on that test, didn’t you? I don’t think it is quite fine for you to do that. I believe money should be sp
Anna’s POV“Let’s compare our product to Empire Group’s product. If it is the same, we should find out who leaked it among our staff and sue Empire group for some other cash…” I said carefully. This was a chance to put himself up on the radar and I was fully ready to grasp this chance with both hands.“Makes sense!” Smith supported. “The problem has been highlighted and the solution has been found. I do not know why but I think the implementation would be the most serious part.”“Let’s contact headquarters!” Alexander, the operations manager said carefully. “I feel like this won’t be done only with our manpower. We need more assistance!”“Not now, Alexander…” I said carefully. “There is a spy in the headquarters. It is not among the workers in the factory. It has to be someone higher up and it would be in the headquarters. Let us discuss the solution here and implement it right here. Headquarters should never know our full plan.”“I would have loved to do that but it is quite impossib
Anna’s POVFrom the way he had reacted, I knew he wanted to tell me something very important. I did not oppose when he claimed he wanted to see me. I had got to work the moment I got to the office. I didn’t even know where my workspace would be. However, before I entered Smith’s office, there was an office there. Charlotte, as the personal assistant, used that place. Well, she needed to be close to him.I entered his office and he closed the door. He made sure he locked it because of intruders.“The walls are soundproof. We are safe to say whatever here,” he told me carefully. He went to his seat while I sat on the chair opposite him. The first thing I did was to rest my head on his table. I was acting exhausted from the meeting I had with the employees.“It is so tiring!” I exclaimed.“It is what you wanted, darling…” Smith said calmly. “You could have been a pretty housewife who spends her time reading books and knitting sweaters for the family. Well, you wanted to be wild and indep
Anna’s POV“I am willing to show you around, Miss Anna,” the manager told me carefully. “This organization has been existing since the past thirty years and we hold the reputation for having the most successful bodyguards in the United States.”“But I haven’t heard of this organization in my life…” I said carefully.“Yeah, I don’t think you are someone who has hired a bodyguard in the past!” he told me savagely. I managed to smirk after he said this. I could not state this but it hurt me deeply.“Well, you are fairly right. I have been living an ordinary life…” I said slowly.“You should be grateful for that!” he told me simply. “Some people can’t step out of their home without a bodyguard. There are threats inside their homes and they need to be so cautious. The person who recommended you to our organization is a returning client. I have been here for over fifteen years and I have heard tales and seen some things for myself.”I sighed.“What do you do in this organization?” I asked c
Anna’s POV“Mission complete from Wolf but he is in danger. He has been shot by a hostile,” Hibiscus reported. “He was shot on the stomach but it avoided his vitals. His car has been destroyed by the explosion and he has confirmed the death of Mark and the other guys. However, he has no car and he is still bleeding.”“Send White Shark to help him now!” I exclaimed. “Also, I never thought of this but now is the best time to end this. Send the anonymous tip to our man in the police. Dan needs to be rooted out tonight for sure. Tell them he plans to escape tonight as well.”“I will rush there to provide support instantly,” White Shark reported.I waited for two minutes before Hibiscus gave his latest report.“I have sent the anonymous tip and I have given Dan’s address. They will be there in fifteen minutes,” Hibiscus replied. “Also, Valentine is back at headquarters. He is recuperating for now.”“Where is the nearest seaport from Dan’s place?” I asked her carefully. “I don’t care where
Anna’s POVYes, it was time to end it all and put them to rest as well. This had to be done delicately. Mark had to come by himself.“How do we bring him in, ma’am?” Hibiscus asked me carefully.“Yeah, he had a phone with only three contact numbers. I think sending a photo of his death will connect us with Mr. Anonymous…” I replied carefully.“It probably will but it might also turn chaotic. There will be more than one person to confront and it is nothing good, you know,” White Shark replied carefully. He already knew he would be leading this operation.“That is why we cannot confront them normally. We will put Daniel Locke’s body in the house I was kidnapped and taken to and also, we will have bombs all around. I don’t know where to get bombs but you can, right?” I asked them carefully.“It is illegal but I have a private dealer. I will work things over with him and set things up within two hours,” White Shark told me calmly. “That saying, I am to detonate the bomb when I see Mark en
Anna’s POV“I know him already. He is the captain, Daniel Locke…” I replied. “Hey, White Shark, prepare the interrogation room. I will speak to him when we get to the headquarters. My husband is there too, right?”“He is,” White Shark replied. “Also, he has been strange. He knew before you were attacked so he must have gotten the information from someone else. I asked about the person who told him about the attack but he has been keeping the secret. To avoid matters getting out of hand, I gave no information to him when we were going to rescue you. He will find out when you get back.”I sighed.“Don’t make things too complicated…” I replied. “My husband is not someone that would betray me or any other person. I will find out the truth when I get back so remain calm until then.”----------------When the car stopped at the headquarters, I entered with a classy feeling. I was confident and this topped my personal charts. I entered and I was welcomed by the agents at the headquarters. Hi
Anna’s POVThe men who kidnapped me were all gazing at me. For sure, they would think I was crazy. Truly, a person who was kidnapped should not have such nerve. I would need to show them how different I was from them. I didn’t have to panic because of them. Although I wasn’t confident that I wouldn’t get killed, I had faith in Smith and my other men. Surely, White Shark and Hibiscus would be listening to my voice right now. They would save me for sure.“None of these men knows my name!” he told me coldly. “There are four of them but they call me captain and nothing more. Please, stop talking about my name or I’ll be forced to deal with you harshly.”Then I remembered. The most core value of their organisation was secrecy and I could make him do something he would regret if he got angry.“Oh dear!” I exclaimed. “Your captain’s name used to be Daniel Locke but he bears John Locke right now. He is an adult movie star. Go to porn hub and search for his name. He is not too popular but he h
Anna’s POVThe driver with shaky hands turned on outside communication mode. Now, I could talk and those people could hear. Andy took charge now.“Hey, you should stop this now…” Andy told them carefully. “I am sure you know the person I am transporting. If you didn’t know, you won’t bother doing this much. If you want money, we’ll pay. Please, remove the bombs and let’s sort this out properly.”“We came here for a mission and it is to kill the person you badly wish to protect. I have no reason to kill you as well so you can pay a million dollars for your freedom…” the leader of the men outside said carefully. I looked at Andy carefully and he nodded pitifully.“I don’t have that much on my bank account but I have it in a safe in my house. I can only wire two hundred thousand dollars right now. If you want a million dollars, you can go to my house,” Andy said carefully.“Two hundred thousand dollars sounds great!” the leader exclaimed. “However, how about a better deal. You don’t get
Anna’s POV“Oh! That’s nice!” I exclaimed. “Find out the fellow and report to me before any other person. As for Wolf, do you have any requests?”“I need some men on standby,” Wolf replied. “The men in Dan’s mansion do not look friendly at all and if I am found out by any means, I have no means of escaping. It is better I leave now before my identity is uncovered. Please, send some men over.”“I will consider,” I replied.“Please,” Wolf begged over the call. “I have a bad feeling about this. Trust me, I am fearless but I also take my instincts seriously. We can do this some other time. I need to get out of here but without those men catching onto me.”I took a deep breath.“Hey, White Shark! Are you on the call too?” I asked.“I am…” White Shark replied. “I guess you wish to know what I think about Wolf’s request. I am right, aren’t I?”“You are,” I smiled. I do this regularly these days. “Let me know what you think about this. It might influence my decision a great deal so tell me wh
Anna’s POV“We have a problem, boss,” White Shark stormed into my office. The fact that he called me ‘boss’ made me lit up a smile. It was unexpected but it also felt good for him to acknowledge me. He was formerly one of those men that never believed a lady could be good in other things except on the bed and in the kitchen. I must have changed his mindset. Anyway, he said there was a problem and I needed to hear.“What’s the problem? I’m busy, you know,” I told him carefully.“It is related to this current case and I think we have been found out…” White Shark replied. “I was tailing the CEO of AKS Group as you instructed and I made sure I wasn’t noticed by any of his bodyguards. However, he had secret bodyguards. They weren’t normal bodyguards which I could shake off like that. They seemed to be mercenaries from that secret organisation. I have left no traces though. They shot at my car too even though I never attacked them first.”“Spying on their financier is the same thing as atta
Dan’s POV“Hey!” I shouted. “I know you don’t have any regard for me but just shut your lying tongue or I will cut it out. I never put you in danger. Since I shed your identity to the other guys, how many attempted murders has occurred?”“It was only yesterday,” Mark replied calmly. “No one knows if I will be killed tomorrow. You don’t understand how things works here. I can see the reason why your father does not trust you. You might be the end of this organization.”I slapped him. I knew he could have moved before then but he stood there, breathing hard. I was scared he would punch me but he only stood there. I was the one who slapped him but I was the one afraid. Sammie was still in the room and I could not bear to act like a weakling.“Listen up!” I shouted at him. “I am not a perfect human and no one is perfect. If I am lacking, you tell me instead of telling me I am not capable. Do you know how much it hurts? You should know already.”“I fucking know!” Mark shouted in the loudes
Dan’s POV“We have a problem!” Mark told me over the phone. He was formerly known as Anonymous to me before I got to know his true identity. I heaved a sigh now.“You have never called me for something good. It is always a problem. This must be what made my father age so quickly and even fall sick. Some rest and peace would have been so helpful…” I told him carefully over the phone.“But you still need to listen. There is a reason to believe that someone wants to hurt our financier. Do you remember him? The CEO of AKS Group is the person I mean…” Mark told me carefully. “He is a billionaire and he has bodyguards watching over him. However, our organization provided some undercover mercenaries to keep him safe. Today, they discovered someone watching him.”“Did you capture the person?” I asked shortly.“Unfortunately, we were unable to capture the person behind this. Our men managed to capture the plate number and we are currently tracking the owner of the car. We need your directives