Luther walks into the private elevator heading to stop her by his office floor . He reached the fifth floor in no time, dashing out of the elevator . he opens the door leading to an office which is occupied by his receptionist , as he was about to shut the door close he caught a glimpse of Diane . “ Miss Diane, May I have a word with you ? ” Luther quickly inquires creasing his brows . “ A word with me ? ” Diane asked in a gruffy manner “ yes please . ” he responded gesturing at her to come in which she did rolling her eyes . He leads into his office and pulls the blinds . “ What is the meaning of this madness ? ” Luther rants his eyes almost devouring Diane who seemed unconcerned by what he is saying . She shrugs her shoulder pulping down on the luxurious white couch placed in the large and expensively furnished office . The interior decors spoke volumes of elegance and class . Diane crosses her left leg over her right , she places her newly purchased purse on the whit
## chapter 12 “ Luther Anderson ? ” Karen blurts with her bulgy eyes .“ Hello Karina Houston , is Isabella in ?.” Luther acknowledged her presence .He brought forth his right hand for a shake .“ it is Karen Houston . ” she corrects him . Without accepting his handshake , she keeps a straight face and tilts her head to the left . Luther wondered why on earth she was cold to him just like her friend . He truly believed in the adage that says ‘ Birds of a feather, flock together ’ ,Karen and Isabella are perfect examples of the popular saying . “ Thank you Miss Karina Houston .” He expressed his gratitude to her for letting him in. “ Karen Houston . ” she corrects him eyeing him oddly .“ Sorry for mistaking your ____” “ You just have fifteen minutes to say whatever it is you want to say to me . ” Isabella chirps in rolling her eyes at him. His presence irritated her but there is absolutely nothing she can do except when her pregnancy reveal itself. “ How are you feeli
**Henry's Home** Henry lays Keturah on the bed gently, tucking her in carefully he reached for his phone and dials digits pacing around the room .There was no response from the call he placed ,he settles on the bed running his hands roughly through his hair.His phone chimes again. Anne returns his call .“ Why the fuck did you call Anne ? ” Harry yells over the phone“ I see no reason why I should not do that Harry .” “ Why are you yelling ? ” she inquires smacking her lips together“ Is it because of that little witch ? ” Anne said releasing light chuckles “ You almost ratted us out Anne . You made me —” he pauses taking a quick glance at Keturah who laid peacefully. “ You hit your head against hers right ? ” Anne completed his statement in his place noticing the pause“ How did you do know that ? ” Harry asks clearing his throat while Anne hisses clearly furious .“ Why are you fucking soft over her and not me ? ” She raises her voice at him“ what are you talking about ? ”
## Chapter 14 Joseph redialed the number and it wasn't connecting. He dropped the tray containing the prawn veggies sauce and basmati rice on the table .“ I got a call from my Dad's contact and the phone has gone dead ,if you will please excuse me for an hour i will really appreciate .” Joseph said in a calm soothing voice like it wasn't once him speaking so boldly minutes ago .Isabella decides to be generous to him since she would be visiting her father later in the day .“ You may leave ” She said to Joseph's utmost surprise .“ Thank you ” Joseph expressed his gratitude before leaving her room . * An hour later * Isabella had showered and wss eating the sumptuous meal Joseph had prepared for her .She munched on the food clicking her tongue repeatedly and rubbing her tummy . Taking the last piece of prawn in the sauce plate, she drank a glass of water leaving a dreg.Isabella grabs her shoulder bag and re-adjusts her blouse ,she felt so full,with that she leav
## chapter 15 **D’embert Royale**I The tall man sniffed the coke on the saucer for the umpteenth time. he wore a disgruntled look and grits his teeth at intervals .“ You still have not provided an answer to your husband's whereabout .” he said pushing the saucer away .“ He never told me where he went. Please spare me .” A tall slender woman begged on her knees and head facing the floor.She cradled a girl of two years old closer to herself . “ You can not hide from the lion can you ? My name is Lord Royale D'embert and no one dares flaunt my order. ” The tall man who sat earlier now stood erect . He adjusted his dark shades and clears his throat loudly. “ Shade ? ” Lord Royale D'embert calls pushing the empty saucer which was formerly filled with coke towards the edge of the table and grabbed a large knife from the drawer. “ Yes, Master. ” Shade,a huge man ,six feet tall with intimidating muscles and full beards.His chest revibrate as he walked to meet his Master in
Karen adjusted the pillow softly as she stared adorably at Isabella who laid on the bed with a needle pipe inserted into her vein which allowed the flow of drip drops into her veins .They were at the hospital where Karen works as a head Doctor in a private ward and Karen saw to her patient herself . **** Mr Houston sat on the couch lip-syncing to his favourite music playing from the speaker . He held a newspaper over his lap and occasionally took glances at the pictures and the headlines .It continued for moments until his peace is disrupted by his wife, Mrs Houston who walks into the room holding her iPad in an horizontal manner talking to her daughter who seemed not to be interested in her talks . “ Mom , please let us not push this further . I am not ready to settle down .” Karen spoke to her Mom who was not having it .“ What do you mean by that Karen ?” “ I need to be a Grandmother too .I want to have that feeling also .”“ Why can you just bring a man home instead o
Joseph heart palpitates feeling his boss's lips on his. His bulges out and merely makes an attempt to open his lips and embrace the sweetness . He gasps in a bid to pull away from her , she was not in the right frame of mind instead Isabella pulls him close to herself and locks his tongue with hers. Her lips was soft and tongue warm , she bites his lower lip gently as if taking care of a fragile object and takes it into hers . Slowly, Joseph opens his lips fully dominating the kiss , he holds her smooth silk cheek with both palms and kisses her sweetly . She lets out a moan. His lips are succulents , soft and inviting , She close her eyes enjoying the skillfulness of his tongue and wetness of their lips . “ mmmm.. ” Isabella moan wrapping her hands around his head . “ What the hell is going on here ? ” Karen asks bursting into the room as the duo disentangle . Joseph picks the flask and other plates on the table instantly and bows before leaving the ward . He looked
“ What ! ” Luther exclaims grabbing the keys to his car . He wanted to move further when he remembers he could not go to the company dressed like a horse rider. “ Shit ! ” he cursed and headed his room instead in a bid to dress like a CEO he is . Just then a call Came in .“ Sir, I think you should not come any longer . The reporters are here and a fair lady claim she is carrying your child and you have refused to take responsibilities despite her reaching out to you .” Luther's manager spoke quickly with a surge of urgency in his voice .Luther's POV . Could it be Diane ?Why would she come to the company after he promised he will sort things out with her .Was it is mother's doing ?I remained rooted at the spot when my second phone rang. I picked it up abruptly .“ What do you think you are doing Luther ? ” Uncle Luca Anderson ignoring my greeting. “ what is your mom doing at the company ? Why is there a lady making false allegations against you ?” “ I don't know uncle .
** The Blair's home ** Mrs Blair sat at the edge of the seat facing her dressing mirror, she is preparing for a beach date when Keturah walked in wearing a frown on her round face . Her lips were properly moisturized and her hair was perfectly secured in a black hair bonnet. “ look at my princess , successor of Blair's empire. ” “ mom ....... There is no time for such flatters . ” “ Why ? ” Mrs asked her daughter while her fingers professionally primed the foundation powder on her face . She takes a moment taking a look at her daughter's demeanor. “ Mom, Isabella will be getting married soon and Harry says doesn't know when we will be getting married either. ” “ You mentioned next four months during the family lunch. ” “ Yes mom but with the way things are going , there is no light at the end of the tunnel . ” “ we can't let Isabella get married before you else she will be made successor of the company , that will amount to double wealth because of her own bran
22 *** The next morning ** The smell of rose and dandelion filled the air in miss Blair's home . She struggled to keep up with the fragrance surrounding the home as it stirred her stomach and in a twinkle of an eye she threw up all the content in her stomach. Bead of sweats formed on her forehead, her eyes were puffy , she had not eaten even a grain of rice last night.“ Josh ! ” she called“ Yes, my lady ” “ Who brought those dandelion flowers ? ” “ The maid thought it to be nice because she saw the withered ones and trashed it. ” Josh responded with concern in his eyes .“ let me get rid of it if it pleases you. ” he added “ Do that ” She yells and moved away from the door .“ Tell her she is fired ” Isabella yell tying her robe and rinsing her face .Just then , Karen walked into her room holding a little kit in her hand .She wore a two piece outfit , a shirt and a short that stopped a little beyond her bum area , a canvas and bold earrings with her hair styled in
“ Harry D'embert , come get your package if you dare ” Lord Royale D'embert says in a mocking tone causing his son to clench and unclench his fists , gritting his teeth against each other .“ I don't want this fight with you , hand me the package and I will be on my way out ” Harry replied grabbing the dagger thrown at him earlier .He groans within so as not to give his father the pleasure of seeing him in pain . Lord Royale D'embert turn to pick his robe when Harry let go of the dagger on the target . It struck Lord Royale D'embert's shoulders , blood splatter on his face partially, while the rest dribble down his arm .“ Harry, how dare you ? ”“ You want to end my life just like hers is that not so ? ” He throated groaning inwardly “ You killed her not me . ” Harry responded taking two steps closer to his father, who never bent over despite the dagger in his shoulder blade .“ I did ? ” Lord Royale D'embert whispers softly, with his dark eyes dancing funnily“ Where is the pack
A pregnant silence followed such that if a pin fell, it could be heard . Four eyes peer at her, one was that of concern and the other two was staring were balls filled with curiosity .“ Phoebe , clean this mess up and come with me Isabella.” Mr Blair voice out breaking the silence that ensued between them .“ spare me at least ten minutes. ” Mr Blair excused himself politely from the presence of his son-in-law to be , making his way to the thoroughly wiped spiral stairs , his entire bodice reflects in the glass looking tiles. He was not alone as Isabella tails after him , her eyes was not dancing like it did earlier, her balls sat in a slightly dim manner , her eyes bags sunk in and her mascara smeared around the corners of her eyes. They arrived at the top floor and Mr Blair folded his arms akimbo .“ Ahemm... ” he clears his throat lightly .“ Isa , is everything ok with you ? ” “ No Dad , I mean don't you see this man is trying to play a fast one on me ? He certainly
Isabella snaps her eye shut for a moment or two angrily. She slams her hand not too loud on the conference table wearing a huge frown .“ Is anything wrong ma ? ” Joseph inquires concerned .“ why don't you mind your fucking business ? ” she snaps at him immediately regreting the manner at which she spoke to him .“ phewww ....” She sighs, got off the chair and leaves the large conference room with Joseph tailing her carefully .She led the way to the underground garage where Josh was in the car waiting, a loyal dog. “ We are driving to my father's . please be quick. ” Isabella instructed with a straight face and gets into the back . Joseph had held the door open for her. Isabella did not expect him to do that even before Josh did due to the manner she spoke to him. He closed the door to join Josh at the front but she stops him. “ Join me at the back. ” With that , the ride began. ** D'embert Royale ** A man in his mid forties stood looking up to Shade who stood
“ What ! ” Luther exclaims grabbing the keys to his car . He wanted to move further when he remembers he could not go to the company dressed like a horse rider. “ Shit ! ” he cursed and headed his room instead in a bid to dress like a CEO he is . Just then a call Came in .“ Sir, I think you should not come any longer . The reporters are here and a fair lady claim she is carrying your child and you have refused to take responsibilities despite her reaching out to you .” Luther's manager spoke quickly with a surge of urgency in his voice .Luther's POV . Could it be Diane ?Why would she come to the company after he promised he will sort things out with her .Was it is mother's doing ?I remained rooted at the spot when my second phone rang. I picked it up abruptly .“ What do you think you are doing Luther ? ” Uncle Luca Anderson ignoring my greeting. “ what is your mom doing at the company ? Why is there a lady making false allegations against you ?” “ I don't know uncle .
Joseph heart palpitates feeling his boss's lips on his. His bulges out and merely makes an attempt to open his lips and embrace the sweetness . He gasps in a bid to pull away from her , she was not in the right frame of mind instead Isabella pulls him close to herself and locks his tongue with hers. Her lips was soft and tongue warm , she bites his lower lip gently as if taking care of a fragile object and takes it into hers . Slowly, Joseph opens his lips fully dominating the kiss , he holds her smooth silk cheek with both palms and kisses her sweetly . She lets out a moan. His lips are succulents , soft and inviting , She close her eyes enjoying the skillfulness of his tongue and wetness of their lips . “ mmmm.. ” Isabella moan wrapping her hands around his head . “ What the hell is going on here ? ” Karen asks bursting into the room as the duo disentangle . Joseph picks the flask and other plates on the table instantly and bows before leaving the ward . He looked
Karen adjusted the pillow softly as she stared adorably at Isabella who laid on the bed with a needle pipe inserted into her vein which allowed the flow of drip drops into her veins .They were at the hospital where Karen works as a head Doctor in a private ward and Karen saw to her patient herself . **** Mr Houston sat on the couch lip-syncing to his favourite music playing from the speaker . He held a newspaper over his lap and occasionally took glances at the pictures and the headlines .It continued for moments until his peace is disrupted by his wife, Mrs Houston who walks into the room holding her iPad in an horizontal manner talking to her daughter who seemed not to be interested in her talks . “ Mom , please let us not push this further . I am not ready to settle down .” Karen spoke to her Mom who was not having it .“ What do you mean by that Karen ?” “ I need to be a Grandmother too .I want to have that feeling also .”“ Why can you just bring a man home instead o
## chapter 15 **D’embert Royale**I The tall man sniffed the coke on the saucer for the umpteenth time. he wore a disgruntled look and grits his teeth at intervals .“ You still have not provided an answer to your husband's whereabout .” he said pushing the saucer away .“ He never told me where he went. Please spare me .” A tall slender woman begged on her knees and head facing the floor.She cradled a girl of two years old closer to herself . “ You can not hide from the lion can you ? My name is Lord Royale D'embert and no one dares flaunt my order. ” The tall man who sat earlier now stood erect . He adjusted his dark shades and clears his throat loudly. “ Shade ? ” Lord Royale D'embert calls pushing the empty saucer which was formerly filled with coke towards the edge of the table and grabbed a large knife from the drawer. “ Yes, Master. ” Shade,a huge man ,six feet tall with intimidating muscles and full beards.His chest revibrate as he walked to meet his Master in