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A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Mr. Forbes
Annabel returns home from work, mumbling to herself. She is still pissed from getting overworked by her boss, she wished she had someone she could complain to but she didn’t want to tell Jenny in fear of criticism. Jennifer would just remind her of the opportunity she threw away for less.Arriving at the door, she didn’t bother to knock as she had her own pair of keys. She unlocked the door and pushed it open, immediately catching sight of Jennifer in the sitting room.“Hey girl!” she said in a low tone before turning back to lock the door. She was too tired to speak much.“Welcome back.” Jennifer had replied casually.Annabel’s mind was too occupied to notice anything, but as she tossed her handbag to the couch and turned to head for the bathroom, she felt that something was wrong with Jennifer; where did the enthusiasm go? She had to take another look at Jennifer.That was when she noticed the moody look on her friend’s face. Jennifer was usually excited to have her home after work,
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood The New CEO
** Anna’s POV **I hurried out of the elevator and down to my office; the last thing I wanted was to give Mr. Wilson a reason to fire me. He already made it clear that he now hates me and all he needs is a tiny bity reason to kick me out of the firm and have me replaced, but this job was too valuable to me to give him that chance.I walked into the sales directory department but paused right after I stepped in. I had to look around to make sure I had walked into the right office; what is going on? Were they moving things around or what?I noticed Alia was not in the office, but that was not the confusing thing there, I was puzzled as my desk had been cleared out. My desk was empty, all the files and even my personal items were no longer there.My heart flipped at the sight of that. What does this mean? Did I get fired? I was about to start panicking when I heard footsteps approaching and I turned around to meet Alia.“Hey, look who is here. Did you forget something?” she said excit
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Can’t Help Loving You
The good thing about being the CEO, like I have learnt from Mr. Blackwood himself, was that I could choose to wander off the company whenever I pleased without expecting a repercussion, and I was putting that advantage into good use just a few minutes after learning of my new position.I had quickly gone off for my check-up while expecting a call from Mr. Blackwood, it was almost noon when I walked out of the hospital and Mr. Blackwood was yet to call. The arrogance to just casually buy the company where I work and make me the CEO without even caring to inform me; how legal is that?Shortly after, I dropped out of a cab in front of Blackwood Precious stones and Jewelries, the OG company; I stood there for a few seconds and reminisced on all the memories, I haven’t come around here since the day I threw my job in the sack and even though it was just a month ago, it does feel like a decade.I walked into the company and surprisingly the security guards did not restrict me; in fact, they
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Attempted assault
My phone rang for the second time and like the previous time, I ignored the call; it was Mr. Blackwood calling. I was still at my new office as I had returned after leaving Max’s company. As much as I queried him, I was happy with my new position as the CEO, now I didn’t have to overwork myself.It was past three pm and so I believed the staff members must have all left since work hours were over, but I stayed back to set things up for my new position, I had to make sure the reports Mr. Wilson had been sending to the CEO’s office were in order and so far, there has been so many discrepancies in the records. It looks like Mr. Wilso has been terrible at his job.But I wouldn’t expect any better. All he does is go around and try to take advantage of the labor market, the hard workers in the company while stealing funds and enriching himself. There has been poor supervision of his work by the previous CEO and so he must have gotten away with all that.My attention was taken away from the
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Is the secret out?
After regaining consciousness, I lay on the bed with my hands folded, draped in a hospital gown. Gosh, I hated it here. Mr. Blackwood returned with a leather bag, he had gotten me new clothes since my previous one had been shredded by that crazy Wilson.I still can’t believe he tried to assault me for turning down his demands, it must have hurt his ego but I never expected him to react that way.“Do you still feel pain?” Mr. Blackwood asked with concern in his eyes.I sighed. “Why? Are you now a Doctor?” I teased.To think of it, this was kinda his fault. I didn’t ask him to buy the company or make me the CEO, he put a target on my back, something I was not prepared for. I understand his intentions were good but sometimes he just needs to take a chill pill and let me carry my cross.Before he could reply, the hospital door opened and the assisting Doctor walked in. I still find it hilarious that he had two doctors attend to me over nothing serious, meanwhile there are patients with mu
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood The Billionaire's Ex
** Omniscient Narrator **Jimmy strolls into the bar after a little bit of difficulty; this place was way over his level plus the fact that they didn’t even try to hide the racism. It took a lot of convincing before they could let him in.Looking around, he soon found the lady he was looking for. Dressed in an over exposed gown with her back to him as she sat before the counter, he was dumbstruck for a few seconds. She was really pretty, just like in her online pictures.Jimmy slowly went closer, she was wearing a red hair, obviously synthetic. She had full lips and seductive eyes, although she was heavy on make-up. Her cleavages were struggling to stay put in the tight mini gown with slim straps.“Linda Jules?” he called softly to her attention.With a shot of liquor in her hand, she slowly turned around on the stool to see him. “Who is asking?” she asked in a drowsy voice; no doubt she was drunk this early in the evening.“I am the one who sent the anonymous text to you. You asked
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Big Bad Forbes
“What are you doing here?” Maxwell asked in a deep voice, it was like he was holding back a rage in him.“Now that is no way to greet your father.” Mr. Forbes replied confidently, wearing a nonchalant expression; at first sight, anyone could tell that he was a no-nonsense man.“Spare me your lectures old man, you are not my father and we share no bond.” Maxwell spat back at him.The ladies kept their distance, almost like they knew better than to interfere. Anna had no idea what kind of a man Peter was, so she thought it was best to stay quiet and observe before choosing if to get involved or not.Mr. Forbes stylishly fixed the wrist buttons of his suit like he was the least bothered by Max’s anger and then he looked up to him. “I doubt a DNA text will validate your claims.” He said and flashed a small smile.Maxwell clenched his fist, his chest boiling in anger. “What are you doing here?” he asked again. “You are not welcome here.”“Okay you two, please calm down, there is no need to
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Dinner at the Blackwood Mansion
When the maids set the crystal goblets down, they made a soft clink sound that was hard to hear over the roaring fire. The dining room was hauntingly quiet as dangerous glares were fired from both sides of the table.With Maria sitting beside him, Mr. Forbes fiddled with his napkin at the left side of the table, his eyes moving back and forth between the shiny silverware and his son's dark figure across from him.Maxwell's face looked like a storm stuck between two granite hills. His dimmed eyes were narrowed and his jaw was clenched. Annabel sat next to him with her back straight as a board, a bright smile on her face to try and ease up the tension in the room.A feast that was yet to be devoured was left on the table as a silent gift to the growing tension. Under the light of the chandelier, a roasted chicken that smelled like rosemary and wine shone like gold.The full chicken looked crispy and scrumptious, showcasing the cooking skills of the ladies. A circle of roasted veggies,
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A Plaything For CEO Blackwood A happy ending?
Maxwell Blackwood stood patiently at the Altar, his eyes zooming to the door every second. He couldn’t wait to see her, his parents had kept her away from him for over twelve hours because apparently it is bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. Not like he believed in that shit but he had to respect their customs.The small gathering of family and friends fell silent when the doors creaked open. Everyone turned towards Annabel Joseph who had just walked in with her father holding her hand. She was wearing a simple yet exquisite white gown and looked stunning in it. A transparent veil covered her face but anyone could tell that she was dazzling beneath it.Maxwell's breath hitched. In that instant, the world around him seemed to fade away. All that mattered was Anna, her beauty chasing away the anxiety that had enveloped him before now.As Anna reached the altar, her father, his eyes shining with pride, placed her hand gently in Maxwell's. A soft squeeze from her hand sent a jol
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Confronting the Past
The white room felt like a tomb. Anna fidgeted in the hard plastic chair, her heart hammering against her ribs. Every nerve in her body screamed at her to turn and run, but she forced herself to stay. Today, she was facing her past, a past she'd hoped to bury forever, she had to do this in order to move on.A buzzer sounded, and a thick slab of reinforced glass slid down, revealing the face she'd dreaded seeing. Jimmy. Gone was the cocky swagger he used to carry. His once-bright eyes were dull, his hair matted, and his face gaunt. A pang of something akin to pity lanced through Anna, quickly replaced by a surge of anger; she shouldn’t be feeling bad for him, he brought this upon himself.He stared at her, a flicker of hope igniting in his eyes. "Anna," he rasped, his voice raw. "I knew you wouldn't abandon me for long. Not when we have a child on the way."Anna scoffed, the sound harsh in the silence. Abandonment. The word twisted like a knife in her gut. But she wasn't here for a fig
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Anna announced the Engagement
Anna and Maxwell split ways when they arrived at the airport; while Max headed for the Forbes mansion in the SUV that was waiting for him, Anna got into a car waiting to convey her down to Jennifer’s office.Anna left the noise and chaos of JFK Airport behind her as she walked out into the bright Nevada weather. With a happy smile on her face, Anna slid into the cool leather seat. As the car pulled away, she looked out the window and was fascinated by what she saw.It was Las Vegas, a place she had never been to before. The tall buildings and fast-paced life of New York City were gone. In this area, the scenery was mostly made up of huge casinos with crazy themes and lots of neon lights. She would see a huge copy of the Eiffel Tower one minute and a pirate ship with sails flapping the next. In the best way possible, it was too much to take in.In contrast to Manhattan's crowded, narrow streets, these roads were wide and smooth, making it easy for cars to move along. The warm breeze ma
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Engaged to Mr. Blackwood
Anna sat alone in the sitting room, wearing a simple but elegant dress that touched her knees. Sunlight streamed in through the tall windows and danced on the plush carpet, but Anna didn't pay much attention to her fancy surroundings.She was focused on her hand, where a single diamond ring sparkled on her thin finger, and she smiled as she remembered the beautiful moment of the previous night, when Maxwell got down on one knee and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him.Anna’s attention was called to the sound of footsteps climbing down the stairs and she quickly changed her position, hiding her smile."Ready to go, beautiful?" he asked, his voice laced with a sleepiness that only made him seem more endearing.Anna's heart did a little skip. "Yes," she replied, the single word holding a universe of emotions. She stood up immediately, hiding the ring she had been obsessively admiring behind her back.He crossed the room in three long strides, pulling her close. The warmth of
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Maxwell cheated
Maxwell wakes up feeling disoriented. He is confused as to why he was in that room, what happened? He could barely remember any of it. Most of all, why was he half-naked?He grabbed his phone on the blanket immediately and checked the time, it was midnight. He also noticed that he had missed over twenty phone calls, mostly from Annabel. As he tried to remember what happened, he felt a sharp piercing pain in his head.“Arrgh!” Max groaned and rubbed his temple.He got up from the bed and quickly, eager to find out what had transpired. Was the party over? He didn’t remember getting drunk so why does it feel like he had a hangover?Mr. Blackwood put on his shirt and rushed for the door, but as he dragged the handle, he ran into Annabel who looked like she was about to walk in, there was anger and rage in her eyes.“Annabel, what happened?” MB asked almost immediately.Annabel scoffed and walked past him into the room, she was fighting the tears in her eyes. She stared at the bed to confi
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Where is Maxwell?
After over ten minutes of knocking, the door was finally opened and Anna walked out with a frown on her face. “Who locked me in there?” she yelled.“I am sorry, Ma’am. I was actually walking past when I heard you knocking, I have no idea who locked it.” The maid who had just opened the door replied.Anna sighed and waved her head, instantly regretting why she raised her voice. “It is alright, I am sorry for speaking to you like that. Thank you for opening the door.”The maid nodded. “It is no problem, Ma.”Annabel walked away, heading down for the party. She wondered who thought it was a good idea to lock her inside a bathroom on her birthday, perhaps they were playing a prank on her. It could be one of her silly friends, the Cruz twins in particular were capable of such mischief.As she climbed down the hall, the party was still steaming hot. She found the girls giggling at one end, they waved at her when they saw her and she smiled. Maybe it wasn’t them after all, she could recogniz
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood The Birthday Party
“Where did you get the dress, Ann? It is so nice.” Belle complimented as she touched the fabric.“Oh, Jennifer had it made for me.” Anna replied with a smile.“Uh Uh… It looks expensive,” Belle chirped in.“Oh, it sure is expensive.” Jennifer smacked proudly.The ladies were still chitchatting when Jenny’s phone began to ring, she checked the caller ID and blushed, quickly covering it with a smile.Jennifer quickly rejected the call as she looked up back to her friends, she caught them staring at her with suspicious eyes.“Ooommm…” Belle cooed. “What is the new guy’s name?” she asked teasingly“What guy? I don’t know what you are talking about.” Jennifer denied, her cheeks getting redder with each passing second.“Oh come on, since when are you shy about these things, spill it already.” The Cruz twins urged.“His name is Marshall and he is standing right at the door.” Anna suddenly announced.Jennifer’s jaws dropped. “It is a lie,” she muttered to herself as she quickly turned around
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood Fixing the Family
Anna hummed to herself gladly as she walked away, she didn’t know what plans Maxwell had but the moment she saw Linda, she knew it was now or never. If she ever wanted to get rid of Linda, this was her chance.It was not like she didn’t trust Maxwell to get the job done but this is someone he used to care for, someone he made love with for months, he clearly still had a soft spot for her or she wouldn’t be here today. She didn’t really blame him, knowing how exes can be manipulative; Jimmy for Example.“Hey! Anna!” A familiar voice called to her attention.Annabel turned to her left and her eyes met Megan. “Megan! You made it!” she said excitedly and they embraced each other.“Of course, sorry I am late, I had to go pick up Ugochi from the airport.” She announced.The name struck a bell but Anna couldn’t recollect where she had heard it before. “Ugochi?” she muttered and then she gasped. “Oh my God, you mean the bar lady from Botswana?”Megan immediately pointed to her where she was s
A Plaything For CEO Blackwood An Uninvited Guest
Maxwell Blackwood and his little sister, Abigail climbed down the staircase, his eyes scanning the room in search of his brother. He couldn’t have Simon causing mischief here tonight.The first familiar faces his eye met were those of his mother, Anna and her own mother. It seemed like Anna was introducing them to each other. Maxwell didn’t want to get involved in that right now, he walked past and up next was Jennifer giggling and pouring champagne with her friends.Then to the left, Maxwell caught sight of his brother speaking to a lady, although she had her back to him, she looked very familiar. He walked down to them immediately, a frown on his face.“You know you could have politely taken an excuse before walking out on us like that.” He growled softly, trying to hold back the anger. This was not supposed to be a big deal but for some reasons, it pissed him off.The lady didn’t flinch or turn around, she remained rooted with her back to him, her long hair rolling against her bac
