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A Mistaken Night With The CEO 17| Bolted like a flash
After dinner with his mother, Derrick escorted her to her bedroom. Knowing that she was worried about the maids and the incident that had occurred earlier, he said, "Mom, you see why I suggested earlier to send that maid away."Lady Loretta smiled after she entered her room and settled on her lush white bed. She told Derrick, "No, Derrick. Miranda is not at fault here, and I cannot understand why you dislike her so much."Derrick frowned at his mother's statement."Mom, I don't dislike her. I just feel she's up to something suspicious. I don't want any of them troubling you, because that would trouble me too," Derrick reassured his mother.Seeing the sincerity in her son's eyes, Lady Loretta agreed, "That's alright. I'm sure the incident won't happen again. But you shouldn't send any of them away.""Okay, Mother. I won't. Do you need anything else, or should I return to my room?" Derrick inquired.Lady Loretta needed a bottle of water from the kitchen, as she usually used it at times d
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 18| Sudden knock
Alex looked perplexed as he watched Derrick leave him, climbing the flight of stairs.Not wanting to accept Derrick's rejection, Alex quickly chased after him. "Why, Uncle? You cannot tell me not to date Miranda. I'm not trying to play with her. I sincerely want her. I know she's a maid here, and she told me she lost her mother at a young age and also grew up in an orphanage."Derrick frowned as he walked into his sitting room on the top floor. He turned to look at Alex and said, "I don't care if she's a maid here or not. All I am saying is that you have an affair with Juliet, and you should try to settle things with her first. You shouldn't dare to sleep with Miranda here, and know that my mother particularly treasures that maid. If not, I could have terminated her contract before your recent arrival here."Alex scowled as he heard Derrick say that. As Derrick strolled away to his bedroom door, Alex said, "Uncle, maybe your mother wants you to marry the maid since you say she treasure
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 19| Perspiring again
Carefully pulling the door open, Miranda was shocked to see Alex Jackson standing there in front of her room."Hi, I wanted to have a conversation with you," Alex began, but before he could finish his sentence, Miranda quickly slammed the door in his face. She was afraid, wondering what he had come there to do. The loud sound of the door slamming alerted the other maids, and they rushed out to see what had happened.Seeing Alex standing behind Miranda's room door, the maids bowed and began to leave, but Alex was hungry and quickly called one of them back. He was embarrassed and enraged, not expecting Miranda to react that way. His nose hurt and twitched in pain. He told one of the maids, "Come here, go and get my dinner."Ella was stunned and frightened, not expecting to see Alex in the maids' quarters. Even Derrick rarely came there, but Alex was clearly after Miranda.Ella quickly left for the kitchen to arrange Alex's dinner as he pointed to her, and it was already past 11 p.m.Mira
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 20| Sister's call
"Derrick!" Lady Loretta scolded her son, startled by how he had raised his voice at Miranda. "Mom, I'm sorry, but why are you caring about the maid? She woke up late and is still delaying your breakfast. Don't you see how tardy she looks? She should be fired and sent away from here," Derrick said, his deep blue eyes fixed on Miranda.She was scared when she met his gaze, which looked deadly, as if he wanted to personally discipline her for daring to let his mother starve, knowing how much she enjoyed her services."I... I am sorry, sir. I will go and serve Mother's breakfast now," Miranda quickly bolted away from them, and Alex remained silent. Alex didn't think too much about Derrick's reaction, knowing Derrick was principled and didn't tolerate nonsense or laziness."That's okay, Derrick. You shouldn't be annoyed with Miranda. I'm not complaining about her being lazy. She's my maid, and I know we're all human and can get tired and worried sometimes. Not without all the drama that ha
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 21| Asking Alexa out
Alexa thought Derrick wanted to send her on an errand, maybe to get him lunch, but to her surprise, he invited her to come into his office."You sent for me, sir," Alexa said as she stood elegantly in the presence of Derrick, who sat on his executive chair."Yes, I did. Have a seat," Derrick said, still speaking to Alexa in a professional tone. He tried to soften his tone to be friendly with her.Alexa was nervous, seated face-to-face with Derrick. This was actually the first time Derrick had asked her to sit in his presence."Well, Alexa, I want us to be friends. Are you okay with that?" Derrick proposed, not knowing if he said it right. He was nervous and really wished he wasn't the one asking Alexa to be friends.In the past, young women flocked to be with him, but Derrick didn’t entertain the attention. For reasons best known to him, he avoided close contact with women except for those in his family."I am okay with being your friend, sir," Alexa smiled. However, as Derrick wanted
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 22| Alex advance
"Where are you, Uncle? It's taking so long for you to step out," Alex complained, and Derrick remembered he was the one who brought Alex to work in his own car, just because he did not want Alex associating with Miranda.Derrick frowned and replied, "Wait for me at the car park. I will be there soon." After ending the phone call, Derrick ensured that everything in his office was neatly kept. He switched off his computer and rose from his seat.Clutching his black briefcase, Derrick finally exited his office, handing his office key to his assistant, before walking into the elevator and out of the company building."What took you so long, Uncle?" Alex asked as Derrick finally got into the car with him."Nothing that concerns you," Derrick replied and buckled his seat belt. He told his driver, "Drive."Alex looked at Derrick and shook his head, then remarked, "I guess it's about your secretary, right? Do you intend to court her? She seems pretty, though."Derrick didn't say a word in resp
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 23| Begging Miranda
"Nothing, has Alex or Derrick arrived from work? I heard the car sound," Lady Loretta inquired of Miranda."Yes, Ma," Miranda said, wondering if Alex had gone directly to his room. Perhaps Lady Loretta had seen him there."Miranda, are you sure you’re alright?" Lady Loretta asked again."Yes, Ma. I'm fine," Miranda said as Lady Loretta settled on the black couch in the living room, waiting for her children."That's fine. Send for the cook to warm our meals," Lady Loretta dismissed Miranda, who then left for the kitchen.Meanwhile, Derrick called Alex's phone immediately, summoning him upstairs after moving away from the balcony to his sitting room.As soon as Alex entered the exquisite parlor, Derrick queried him, "Haven't I warned you to stay away from my mother's maids?"Derrick was angry as he interrogated Alex in his sitting room. His anger was evident as he was still irritated by seeing how Alex held onto Miranda's wrist."I know, Uncle. But I was just speaking to Miranda. Why are
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 24| The phone call
After Derrick went into his bedroom, he took a bath. As he walked out and put on his evening robe, preparing to go downstairs for dinner with his mother, Derrick decided to phone Alexa to check if her phone was reachable."Hello," Derrick said as soon as the phone call connected."Hi, good evening, sir," Alexa replied, and Derrick questioned her, "Do you know who is speaking?"Meanwhile, Alexa was at her family house. Since she already had Derrick's number, she replied, "Yes, I am familiar with your voice, sir.""Hmm, that's fine. I just decided to call now because I had to take my bath and also dress up. How about you? What are you up to now?" Derrick tried to strike up a conversation with Alexa. She replied, "I am at home too, just preparing what I would eat.""Do you live alone? I thought you resided with your parents?" Derrick asked, surprised by Alexa's response."Well, yes. I do live alone, although sometimes I visit my parents' residence," Alexa said, and Derrick replied, "That'
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A Mistaken Night With The CEO 150| The end
The following day, Miranda and Derrick stepped out to go for their wedding shopping, while Oliver insisted on going with them. Miranda wore a red dress that was loose-fitting, paired with black shoes, and had her blonde hair styled in a bun. Derrick wore a blue shirt and black pants, along with black shoes. Oliver wore a similar shirt design like Derrick's, along with black trousers and black shoes.They looked adorable as they walked into the big mall, browsing beautiful wedding dresses and accessories."Welcome, sir, madam. What would you like to purchase?" the sales assistant asked."Wedding gowns," Miranda said, and the young lady clad in a white top and black skirt showed Miranda the collection of wedding dresses they had."Wow, they're all pretty," Miranda smiled as she browsed through the long white gowns beautifully displayed on mannequins."Which do you prefer?" the young lady asked with a bright smile."All of them," she joked, and the sales representative laughed."Lovely!
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 149| Wedding Preparations
One week later, it was a bright, sunny Sunday, and Miranda with Oliver was set to travel to the city with Derrick. She had already packed most of her essentials and delivered them to the city. What was left for her was to carry her last box, filled with her clothes and also Oliver's clothes.Most of her cars had been sent to the city as well, but she didn't intend to sell her house or close down her shop. Getting married to CEO Derrick Luis didn't mean that she should discard all her hard work.The sound of a car honking at her gate disrupted her thoughts. Wearing a pink floral dress and plain black shoes, Miranda walked out of her house and approached the black gate to find out who was there.She planned to rent the house once she completely moved out and settled in the city. She had dismissed her gate man, but the estate gatekeeper was still present.Upon reaching the gate, she pulled it open after confirming who was there."Derrick," she smiled, opening the gate for his driver to e
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 148; Rekindling promises
THE NEXT SUNDAY MORNING..Derrick was in Miranda's room, and he spoke to her about her business."Babe, you know that as we're getting married, we will need to know more about our businesses. To follow me to my company and also, make our business jointly together," Derrick said. He lay on the bed, watching Miranda brushing her teeth, as he finished speaking to her about his father's company."That's nice. There's nothing much about mine. You know, I was thinking about it. I won't be able to keep in touch with them here if I go with you. So can we open another branch in the city, while we base there?" she asked him, as she finished brushing her teeth in the bathroom."That's fine. I haven't considered that before. But we need to expand our business to more states," Derrick said.Miranda smiled and joined him on the bed after she was through brushing her teeth. She hugged him and kissed him directly on his lips."Babe, I'm discussing with you about our business, and all your focus is on
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 147: Proposed to her
"Welcome," Miranda told Derrick as she hugged and kissed him lightly on his lips."Welcome, Dad," Oliver said, and Derrick smiled at him. "Thank you."They entered the house together and made their way to the couch."What's the delicious smell? Is your chef around?" Derrick asked about Emily, and Miranda blushed."No, Emily isn't my chef but my friend. Her mother works for me though, so I took her like my sister," she said, leading Derrick to the dining table, and he smiled as he settled on a chair beside her.Oliver took his seat beside Derrick, and Miranda stood beside Derrick and set his meal in front of them. She walked up to meet Oliver and placed his meal in front of him before she went to sit across from Derrick."How do you see the meal? It's my first time officially cooking," she blushed, observing Derrick's and Oliver's faces as they prepared to taste the food."Um, it's yummy, Mom," Oliver beams and smiled."It's nice," Derrick commented, and Miranda smiled at them and resp
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 146: Smiling sweetly
When Derrick arrived in the city, he went home, getting the notification from Lady Stephanie that his mother was at home.As he arrived home, he walked into the house happily. "Mom!" Derrick rushed to meet her and hugged her.Lady Loretta sat on the couch and smiled as Derrick hugged her warmly. She knew he was in a good mood and had heard he went to meet Miranda."Welcome back, Mom," Derrick said, and his mother replied calmly, "Thank you. You look so happy. How are Miranda and Oliver doing?""They are fine, Mom," Derrick said, still smiling, and that made his mother look relieved."I am happy to hear that. It's good to see that she has forgiven you. So when did you both plan to marry?" Lady Loretta asked."Soon," Derrick said, standing up from the couch. "I will propose to her, I have lovely plans for that. So don't worry."Lady Loretta smiled, looking at Derrick's handsome face. "Okay," she agreed."I have to go upstairs and freshen up. How is your health now, Mom?" He looked at hi
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 145: Time together 2
Once Derrick and Oliver were in the room."Would you like to bathe?" Derrick asked his son."No, Dad. I am tired," Oliver replied and went to his bed to sleep."How do you see my room, Dad?" Oliver asked as he went to climb on his bed happily."It's beautiful and handsome like you. A typical boy's room," he replied and saw his son smile."Mom helped me to furnish it and buys a lot of game toys for me," he said, grinning from cheek to cheek."That's so sweet of her. I am sorry that I wasn't there with you before. But I promise to set up a bigger room for you in the city, okay," Derrick said as he moved over to his son's bed to meet Oliver.Oliver sat up on the bed and took off his socks."Okay, Dad," he replied and went to lay on the bed and drift to sleep.Derrick looked around his son's room, feeling guilty for being absent in his son's life. He finally walked up to cover him up with his small blanket, careful not to make any noise that would awake Oliver.After that, he turned off t
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 144: Time together 1
Derrick's car arrived at a fancy restaurant, and they got out of the car and went into the Restaurant building together. Miranda was nervous to be in the same space as Derrick. This was the first time that he was taking her out on a date.Derrick requested a private spot, and he was taken away with Miranda to the Restaurant's private section.Derrick could see that Miranda appeared nervous. He smiled at her and considered in his mind to get her a lovely wedding ring and to propose to her. But he wasn't confident to propose to her in a restaurant.Miranda sat down first, before Oliver and Derrick, as there were only three chairs surrounding a table where they sat."What would you like to have?" Derrick inquired. Miranda picked up the menu and replied, "Just chicken pepper soup is okay."She looked at her son and asked him, "What would you like to have, Oliver?""The same, Mom," Oliver smiled. He was happy that his parents were together."Okay, bring the same request for me too," Derric
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 143: Unexpected visif
Derrick looked from Miranda to Larry as Larry walked out of the house with a smirk."Good morning, Mr. Luis," Larry greeted Derrick, extending his hand for a handshake.Derrick looked at Larry's open right palm, not wanting to accept his hand. However, upon seeing Miranda looking at him, Derrick finally shook hands with Larry."You should consider yourself lucky that she chose you over me. Congratulations," Larry smirked and waved goodbye to Oliver.He walked away to his car while Derrick shifted his gaze and looked at Miranda.Miranda blushed as she watched Larry get into his car and drive off."What were you doing with him?" Derrick asked as he moved closer to meet Miranda by the door frame, just as Larry's car drove out of her residence."Mom!" Oliver let go of Derrick's hand and rushed to hug his mother, as he was also surprised to see Uncle Larry in his mother's house. Although Oliver knew they were friends, he didn't suspect anything bad."We are friends. So he came around to se
A Mistaken Night With The CEO 142: Brows furrowed
Derrick wasn't pleased that Miranda didn't respond to him after he had woken from his sleep and checked his phone for any possible missed calls. He decided to have his bath, bathe Oliver, and they dressed up in black suits, preparing to visit the local town. "Dad, where are we going to?" Oliver inquired as Derrick dressed him up in the room, combing his son's black hair. "We are going to see your Mom, and my company too," Derrick's reply was short, but Oliver giggled "Yay!" Oliver excitedly walked out from the room with Derrick, and they made their way downstairs. "Good morning, Aunt," Derrick greeted Lady Evelyn, who was around and wearing a white nightdress. She was a chubby woman and very tall in height. "Derrick, where are you and Oliver heading to? I almost forgot that you are controlling Dad's company. Because you're always at home," said Lady Evelyn. She sat on a chair at the dining table. Derrick smiled as he led Oliver to settle on their seat. "I just wanted to t
