Shorty after leaving Empire, Gadreel, Asher and Cameron arrived at their usual boxing ring back in the days. They rented the entire place out and Cameron and Gadreel got into the ring.“Why the sudden request though?” Cameron casted a look at Gadreel as he secured his gloves. “Any specific reason?”
Seated by the window of Sunset Bistro, Ivory stared down at her divorce certificate with a blank face.Her mind was unusually calm with only one thing going through it.She has done it, divorced at last, freed from Gadreel.It felt like a dream, one that was bad, as well as good. The bad part caused
But just shortly after, the peaceful moment was interrupted by another call entering. It was from Camilla this time around.“Em, I’ve got to answer another call, I hit you up once I’m done, kay?”“I’ll be waiting. Bye.”Ending the call with Emma, she answered Camilla’s call.“Camilla, talk to me.”“
Lucien’s eyes briefly flicked with surprise, then he frowned. They wanted Ivory to step down?What the hell were they thinking? And what did Ivory mean by clarify? Did she want him to…The silent nod that came from Ivory was almost like an answer to his unspoken question. After returning the nod, a
Once again, the room exploded in whispers, shareholders present exchanged looks and stares of disbelief and horror.“Arrest?!” Tom shouted, as his face twisted in anger.“You’re going to arrest me? That’s absurd. Who’s the one who filed the charge?”He looked at everyone, but no one seemed keen on a
“Toast.”They clicked their glasses and took a sip of their drink.“Ah, the feeling of drinking without restrictions is the best.” Emma said and took another sip.Ivory simply smiled and cautioned her. “Go easy.”“That’s the last thing I plan on doing tonight. And you my friend, are going to be my a
“Twerp?!” Emma glared at Cameron, at that very moment, she was ready to jump at him and butt heads like they usually did back as kids.Much to her dismay, Cameron completely ignored her and solely focused on the more important person in front of him, Ivory.She too, seemed to ignore Emma angry cryin
But, he couldn’t let his lustful thoughts get the best of him, not in front of her, so he snapped out of it just as Asher stepped forward.“Cam,” He began. “What’s going on here? Don’t tell me…are you actually planning on pursuing Gadreel’s ex wife?”There was a moment of silence between all six of
And her dress, was the prettiest, most elegant, and most beautiful, piece of garment, Gadreel had ever laid his eyes on.It was simple, yet, beautiful.Her makeup, was done perfectly, bringing out the natural beauty of her skin and the color of her eyes.And the jewelry, added a touch of elegance, a
It had been months since Ivory and Gadreel had announced their engagement.And well, the moment the news had been spread, their phones had never stopped ringing, everyone calling and congratulating the couple.The news, had come as a surprise to everyone, because, despite being divorced, and their r
Ivory was happy, her heart was swelling with the amount of love and happiness she was feeling, and her lips were tugged up in a smile.“You better.” She said and placed her hands over his, her smile, widening. “Because, I’m never letting you go, Gadreel Ødegaar.”The smile on Gadreel's lips mirrored
“It’s your reward, I’m pregnant.”Ivory, could barely hear her own voice. Her heart was thumping, her palms were sweating and her entire body was trembling slightly with anticipation.She was nervous, and she was right to be, because, well, the man standing in front of her, had gone completely silen
Gadreel didn't move for a while, his eyes searching hers, looking for any hint of uncertainty, or deceit, but finding none, he allowed himself to breathe a sigh of relief as he got up and pulled her into a hug, his arms encircling her waist, and his head resting on her shoulder."Thank you, Ivory."
The ride home was quiet, each party, was individually engrossed in their thoughts, safe for the fact that, the had totally different thoughts.Gadreel had a lot to say, and he was not about to hold them back, and Ivory, well, her thoughts were filled with questions, and worry, worries, not for her o
“However, I’d be taking her off your hands now.”Damien was silent for a few seconds. It was clear that he was thinking, deeply, but one glance behind his shoulder and a lingering stare, was all it took for him to get the answer for whatever deep thought he had been pondering.“Fine.” He finally spo
Tracing where her eyes lingered, Damien realized what it was and gave her a small smile.“Go on, but don’t take too long.”Ivory’s face immediately lit up and she nodded, rushing into the shop like a giddy school girl.As she looked around, she could feel the excitement bubbling inside her. She coul
Give or take, three weeks had passed since Ivory had woken up. Damien, ever the charming savior, had taken his time and cared for her, providing her with supplements that not only aided her recovery, but also helped with her unborn child.Ivory was grateful for that, however the fact that she had no