______CHAPTER EIGHT_____LOGAN'S POVI stepped out of my car, the bright sunshine casting a warm glow over the surroundings. I adjusts my tie, preparing to face another day at work,My secretary, a slender blond, in short leather pencil skirt, a polka dot shirt, strutted towards me confidently, balancing on her stilettos heel. "Good morning boss, the investors are here. They were about to begin the board meeting without you.""Tell them to wait." I said in brief voice."But sir--""Shirley, if you don't love your job, attempt to argue with me."She immediately kept quiet and collected my suitcase from me."Ah, I was afraid I won't catch up with you." I heard an all-too-familiar voice calling out to me. I turned around to confirm my suspicion. It was Chad, my younger step brother.He was dressed in an expensive looking suit that fit his figure impeccably."Tell the investors I'll join them in five minutes." I told Shirley in a dismissive voice. She nodded and walked away."What are yo
______CHAPTER NINE_____ALEX'S POVIt was dark when I finally got home. I slipped into my little cottage and untied the bandage. Then I changed into a loose nightie. I turned off the light and got into bed, and began scrolling through my F******k page. I decided to browse about Logan Beverly.I discovered he was the acting CEO of Techsavy company. His father, Adams Beverly, had stepped down from the position eight months ago due to an undisclosed illness.Logan had two step siblings. Mrs Henrietta Dunne, who was married to a wealthy Italian business tycoon, and based in Australia. And Chad Beverly.Pictures of Mrs Fiona Beverly was everywhere. The woman was stunning, with an impeccable figure even at fifty two.She was obviously a socialist, she was always posing In the red carpet.I was about to drift off to sleep when I heard a knock on the door. I sat up immediately, all the sleep vanishing from my eyes.I wondered who could be knocking on my door at this hour.I Debated on whether
CHAPTER TENLOGAN'S POVI came back from work tired. Edward came in and politely told me he had done what I instructed him to do.I waved him away and told him to wait till I was done with dinner and my refreshment.When I was done , I summoned Edward to my office."Speak." I commanded when I finally settled down on my chair."Well I followed Alex like instructed me to. He went to visit a woman I presume to be his mother."He paused and I nodded in encouragement."There was nothing shady going on. He didn't meet with anyone, apart from his mother and sister.""Was there a third person in the house? Apart from his mother and sister?" I asked after a thoughtful frown."Yes sir. There was a young girl, she's about Alex's age. I investigated her and I found out that her name is Claire Donovan. She works as a waitress In a local restaurant.""Hmm. I don't like the sound of that. Tell Jeffrey that I want this Claire girl investigated thoroughly. I need a full report about her, down to the c
CHAPTER ELEVENALEX'S POVI instinctively shrink away from him, my face burning."You stupid housekeeper, why didn't you mention that you couldn't swim?" He sounded so angry, his eyes blazing with fury.I shrink further away from him."I'm sorry sir, I didn't know that swimming was a requirement for being a housekeeper. I'm so sorry sir."I apologized profusely, feeling like I'd die in embarrassment."What would have happened if I was not close by?" He continued his beration and I felt stung. Tears gathered around my eyes. "Is that how you'd have died? By drowning? Oh come on! Get up quickly and go and change your wet clothes."I bit my lips hard, to prevent it from trembling. "I don't want to see you anywhere near this pool, until you've learnt the basis of swimming.""Yes sir." I said in a shaky voice. I moved with shaky legs to the cottage and quickly got out of my wet clothes.I changed into dry clothes. I was still trembling from my near death experience.I got back to the house
CHAPTER TWELVETWO DAYS LATER.ALEX'S POVThe day for the dinner has finally arrived. I was busy preparing for the grand dinner that was about to take place. It was I and Emma's responsibility to ensure that everything was in perfect order for the evening.I meticulously went through each room, making sure every surface was spotless and every detail was attended to. I polished the silverware until it gleamed, arranged the beautiful floral centerpieces with care, and meticulously set the dining table to create an elegant atmosphere.The mansion buzzed with excitement as the preparations continued. The aroma of delicious food filled the air, as the chef and kitchen staff worked diligently to create a menu that would impress the guests. Logan came out to inspect how things were going, and he looked pleased with how smooth everything was going.He looked good in a button-down print shirt, with it's sleeve rolled up around his elbow. I caught myself staring at Him, then I shook my head
CHAPTER THIRTEENALEX'S POV"I'm actually surprised, Alex." Emma said suddenly, startling me from my deep thoughts."What?" I blinked at her, as I scrubbed out the stain from the wall."You've been following me everywhere." She turned to look at me, and for the first time I noticed that her eyes was a shade of pale blue, and she had long lashes that looked almost fake and made me envious. "If I didn't know better, I'd have concluded that you're just looking for an excuse to be around me.""Well, you're very beautiful." I blurt out, to make up for the awkward silence. "And you're fun to be with?" I tried a smirk and tried to look flirty, but I'm very sure I looked constipated. I tried to think of something that will make me be with her for as long as possible."Really? Are you sure you're alright?" She's smiling as she turned and began to scrub the wall vigorously."No, I'm not." I humped my shoulders and contorted my face to look as pitiful as I could. " My girlfriend dumped me.""Oh
CHAPTER FOURTEENLOGAN'S POVAfter Alex had left my room, I turned on the burner phone. There was no password prompt on it and I accessd it easily. The call log was filled with calls from a hidden number. I tried dialling the number, but it didn't connect. I was very sure it was Fiona, but I still did not have enough evidence to pin her with it. I chuckled at how ironic everything was. I had cut down the number of staffs I had for my safety and Fiona had still managed to infiltrate my security. I decided then that I was going to double the security, by installing cameras everywhere in the house. I didn't want to take any chances now.I picked up my phone and called Jeremy, my trusted guard."Keep a close watch on Emma and Jim." I said as soon as he had picked up the csll. If you notice anything suspicious, don't hesitate to strike." "Yes sir." His deep voice growled from the other end. I ended the call and continued with my inspection of the phone.There was a string of text message
CHAPTER FIFTEENI had intended to use the five thousand dollars Logan had given me to pay for my mother's surgery. It was very important, as her condition could worsen at anytime. But my mother vehemently refused."You'll pay for Emily's school fees first." My mother had retorted. Emily and I exchanged a quiet glance."Mom, your health is much more important." Emily had began tentatively. But my mother cut her off."I don't care about that. You'll loose your admission slot in two weeks time if you don't pay your tuition fee. So I suggest that you use the money for Emily's education, first.""Mom what are you even saying?" I couldn't help the impatience that seeped into my voice. I almost snapped at her. "How can you even say something like this? Don't you know how serious your condition is? You could develop a complication anytime from now, and you expect me to just pay for Emily's tuition fee?""Mom, Alex is Right. " Emily chipped in. "I don't care if I loose the admission slot. I can
CHAPTER TWENTY THREEALEX'S POV"What are you trying to tell me doctor? Because you're not making any sense right now!" I snapped furiously at the short bald man in front of me."Well you were not the person who gave me the gemstone yesterday. It was a young man, not you."The man stupidly replied, while I stifle the urge to throttle him. His claims were baseless because I literally looked the same way I did yesterday, except for my boobs."Okay fine." I controlled my anger, and decided to reason with him. "Let us just pretend it was my twin brother who gave you the gemstones, and now that I have the money to pay for the hospital bills, I will like to retrieve them on his behalf. How about that?" I plastered a sweet smile on my face."Like I said..." The man replied, seemingly unaffected by my charm. "... I will give the genstones back to who gave it to me.""Well fuck you!" I snapped and walked out of the office angrily. Claire met me outside with a frown."What's going on Alex?" I
CHAPTER TWENTY TWOALEX'S POVLogan was in the bathroom, I could hear the sound of water running in there. I sat up in the bed, covering my body with the sheet, and looking for the pajamas I wore. I found it and quickly put it on. My pussy felt sore, and there was a delicious ache in my thighs resulting from his pounding. My eyes caught a bloodstain on the sheets. I rushed towards it and folded it, intending to wash it off without Logan finding out.I was about to quietly sneak out of the room, the sheets held against my chest in a lumpy ball, when the door of the bathroom opened and Logan steeped out, a towel tied around him."For Christ sake, Alex, where are you going to?" He walked towards me, while I cowered in fear, and put his hands on both side of me, pining me to the wall He snatched the balled up sheets from my hands."What are you doing with this?" His grey gaze locked with mine, I looked away, feeling shy."I was just going to wash it..." He unrolled the sheets, the bloods
CHAPTER TWENTY ONEALEX'S POVI woke up with a start, my eyes blinking rapidly, trying to adjust to the scanty light in the room. Then my breathing stilled, when I felt an arm wrapped around me. I didn't need to be told twice that I was still in Logan's room. I had been hoping that the event that happened last night had been a dream, or maybe a figment of my imagination.I laid still on the bed, thinking about my fate now. Now that my secrets was out, what was Logan planning to do with me?I needed this job badly. If I get fired, Emily would have to drop out because I would be unable to continue paying her school fees.I tried to remove Logan's arm from around my body. But it felt so heavy, and I didn't want to wake him."What are you doing?" His voice startled me, making my heart skip a beat. His arms wrapped around me more tightly, pulling me into him, his warm breath fanned against my ears, in an erotic way that left my nipples hard."What were you trying to do Alex?" His lips brus
CHAPTER TWENTYALEX POVI shivered before him, suddenly feeling cold."Why...why are you asking me to strip, sir?" I spat out, my head reeling in confusion. "Don't try me Alex. I can get very nasty if you do that." His voice dripped with unsaid threat. I gulped down saliva, and decided to just accept my fate. After all, I was the one who had lied and deceived him.I took a deep breath and unbuttoned my shirt with shaky fingers, while Logan watched me with hooded eyes. I eased off the shirt away from my body, revealing the bandage around my thorax. The cool breeze from the air conditioner made bumps spread across my arm and elbow. I wrap my hands around myself protectively."Go on." He said, when I had dropped the shirt on the floor. I frowned in confusion. Go on to what?"I..I don't understand." I stammered."Take off the bandage Alex."I felt chilled to my bones. I looked up at him imploringly. "But sir, I...i..."He grabbed my arm viciously, his fingers digging into my flesh."Don'
CHAPTER NINETEENALEX'S POVI was feeling tired and hungry when I stepped into the Beverly mansion. My stomach growled embarrassingly loudly while I was being searched by the guards."Mrs Veronica asked that you see her as soon as you arrive." The guard said when he had finished searching me.I walked wearily into the house. Everywhere was quiet and dark. I turned on the flashlight of my phone. Where was Mrs Veronica? Maybe she had slept off. It was already late. I decided that I'd see her the next day. I turned to leave. My phone vibrated In my hand, startling me. It was an incoming call from an unknown caller. I wanted to decline the call, but then I wondered if it might be Emily.I connected the call and held my breath."Alex, come to my office right away." I heard Logan's voice from the other end. His voice sent my heart pounding erratically."Alex, did you hear my instructions?""Y...yes sir. I'm on my way." The phone slippery in my wet palms. Why did Logan want to see me this l
CHAPTER EIGHTEENALEX POVI met Claire at the gate, her eyes were red and puffy. I hugged her tightly, her mild sweaty odour comforting me."Don't worry, I've got the money. Everything will be alright."I marched to the doctors office."Please doctor, I need you to operate on my mother as soon as you can." I said, feeling a bit of apprehension.The doctor gave me a tired look."Young man, I've told your sister that I can't do anything unless you pay at least thirty five percent of the bill.""Don't worry about that!" Claire snapped at the doctor. "My sister has the money." Her voice was boastful.I turned to face her."Claire, I need to have a word with the doctor privately. Go and stay with my mom.""Alright." She left the room quietly. I turned to face the doctor."Doctor, I don't really have any money on me right now, but...""I'm sorry I can't help you sir.""Listen to me first." I pleaded. " I don't have money, but I have something that's valuable. You can hold on to it, until I g
CHAPTER SEVENTEENALEX POVI was falling for my boss. That was not what I had planned for. I shut the door of the cottage after me, and locked it. I felt hot inside and proceeded to remove Logan's borrower clothes. It still smelt like him, I inhaled the heady scent and a curse erupt from my lips at my silliness. Here I was acting like a loved up teenager.Get a grip on yourself Alex!Was my boss flirting with me? I had caught him checking me out. Or maybe my crush on him was getting out of hand that I was now imagining things. Sighing loudly, I took of the remaining clothing on my body and moved to the bathroom.I had spent more time than was necessary in the bathtub, the water had gone cold now, but I still refused to come out.A knock at the door startled me. I hastily rushed out of the tube, almost slipping. "Alex?" I heard Logan's voice. Panic shot through my chest, almost paralyzing me.What was Logan doing here?I looked down at my bare boobs, how would I quickly take care of TH
CHAPTER SIXTEENALEX'S POVSweat was running down my eyes as I pedaled a bicycle up a bumpy hill. This was not how I had expected to spend my evenings after working hard today, having a bicycle race with my boss, But I couldn't deny the excitement I felt. It had been so long I let myself go and have unbridled fun. It felt so fucking good."Come on Alex, stop lazing around like a pregnant woman!" Logan's voice reached me. He was in front, having overtaken me a long time ago. I clenched my teeth and decided to overtaks him."Hey boss!" I called out, as I steadied the wobbly bicycle."Yes Alex?" His voice had an amused lilt in it. I wiped sweat off my brows."I would overtake you. You want to place a bet?" Logan let out a rich laughter that I was sure would leave him breathless."That is a very determined thought to have Alex, but it's also very impossible."He was right, it was almost impossible. But I was going to try anyways."You will give me a thousand dollars If I should beat you.
CHAPTER FIFTEENI had intended to use the five thousand dollars Logan had given me to pay for my mother's surgery. It was very important, as her condition could worsen at anytime. But my mother vehemently refused."You'll pay for Emily's school fees first." My mother had retorted. Emily and I exchanged a quiet glance."Mom, your health is much more important." Emily had began tentatively. But my mother cut her off."I don't care about that. You'll loose your admission slot in two weeks time if you don't pay your tuition fee. So I suggest that you use the money for Emily's education, first.""Mom what are you even saying?" I couldn't help the impatience that seeped into my voice. I almost snapped at her. "How can you even say something like this? Don't you know how serious your condition is? You could develop a complication anytime from now, and you expect me to just pay for Emily's tuition fee?""Mom, Alex is Right. " Emily chipped in. "I don't care if I loose the admission slot. I can