Adele's Pov “Is there a reason you are questioning my love for my wife?” Dan asked putting his arm around me. His touch was like electricity and I had to force myself not to pull away. “Dan. Adele and I are old friends. We were just catching up.” Harry said looking uncomfortable. “Didn’t sound like that to me.” Dan said and turned to me. “Am I wrong honey?” “No you are not. He was harassing me.” I said. “No I-“ Harry stammered. “I don’t like people harassing my wife Owens.” Dan said coldly. “It really pisses me off, and when I am pissed off you won’t want to deal with me. Let this be the last time it happens, or else you won’t be the only one who suffers the consequence.” Harry looked at him. I could see he was angry and scared. “Sure Dan. No need to get mad, it won’t happen again. Nice seeing you again Adele.” He said and walked away. “Are you okay?” He asked. “As if you care!” I snapped pulling away from him. “Hope your girlfriend won’t get mad you left her to c
Adele’s Pov I felt color drain from my face. I was happy Jay was napping and couldn’t see all this. Karen grinned triumphantly. “You heard drama queen! Pack your junk and beat it!” She said. “I wasn’t talking to her.” Dan snapped. “I was talking to you.” Karen’s eyes widened in surprise, so did mine. “You need to leave Karen. You shouldn’t be here. I didn’t invite you neither did Adele.” He said. “But Dan-“ “Leave.” She looked at Dan then me. Her face was red with anger and humiliation then she left, slamming the door. “Believe me I didn’t invite her.” He said. “It doesn’t make you innocent. She is here because of you.” “And I sent her away.” “For now. I’m sure you will make it up to her in bed later tonight.” I sneered. “I am not sleeping with her! How else can I say it?” “Save it because I don’t care. After tomorrow I will be gone and she can move in.” “You can’t. You know what will happen to the deal.” “I don’t care.” I went back into the living ro
There was a minute of stunned silence as everyone stared at Chris then Adele, who was just as shocked. Then Dan began to clap and everyone else did too. Except Zoey. She looked shocked, not believing what she was hearing, then turned bright red with anger and glared hatefully at Adele before storming out of the room. Meanwhile Adele was showered with congratulations from her co workers. She stared at them tongue tied. “Congratulations Adele.” One of her co workers said. “I am really happy for you. Sorry if we have been so nasty, we thought you were the one trying to sabotage the company.” “Yeah.” Another said. “ We never knew it was Tim of all people. Please forgive us.” “It..it…em..it’s okay. I am just happy everything has been solved.” Adele stammered. “Congratulations our new HOD.” Chris said coming up to her. “I know your appointment will be one of the best decisions I have ever made.” “I appreciate this Chris but I can’t be HOD when I move to Palo Alto.” “Nope. It
“What are your plans for your new department?” Dan asked as they finished their coffee. “Honestly Dan I don’t have any plans because I am not taking the job.” “Why?” He asked alarmed. “My original plan hasn’t changed.” “Are you still thinking about leaving?” He frowned. “Yes. I am going back to Palo Alto tomorrow.” “Why? You have a good job now.” “You think that is important? My life was calmer there. I had a family, Rachel, Jay, and I. We were happy. I want that back.” She said. “You can have that here.” “I have tried it didn’t work. Back there I had people who trusted me, here you had no trouble believing I was a spy.” She said softly. “I know and I am sorry. But you believed Craig when he lied against me.” “And I still tried to find the truth, even though you do act like an ass when drunk, and I did apologized when I realized I was wrong. But you believed it without even thinking about it. Then you are sleeping with my sister of all people. I can’t just forge
Craig walked into the living room as Zoey threw a cup against the wall. “What now?” He asked rolling his eyes. “If you keep this up we won’t have any cups left in this house. What is pissing you off now?” She ignored him. He dropped into an armchair. “Tell me.” She didn’t answer but dropped her phone on his lap. He read the headline of the news blog. “What the fuck! Dad made her an executive!” He yelled. Karen didn’t say anything. She poured herself another drink and sat on the sofa. “What happened to your big plan?” He asked. “I don’t know!” She yelled. “Take it easy. What went wrong? I thought you had everything planned so Adele would take the fall.” “I did. Everything pointed to her. But this afternoon, out of nowhere Dad announced he had discovered Tim Graham was the spy not her. I don’t know what the fuck went wrong.“ “Have you spoken to Karen about this?” “The idiot was here just now.” “Really? I thought I heard angry voices. She must have been pissed
Dan and Adele had dinner in an open air restaurant overlooking the ocean. “This is really great. I didn’t know you knew a place like this.” She said as they waited for their order. “I read about it online. It got great reviews so I decided we should give it a try.” Their order came and they ate in silence. “So do you still think Fresno has nothing to offer you?” He asked as they had dessert. “Yes. I think I have nothing to gain staying here.” “Please think again.” “ I have. But I’ve also decided to give it one more chance. I’m hoping things will get better. Dan was pleased and relieved. “How about a toast?” He asked. They toasted. “And since we are making a fresh start, let’s promise to be open and honest with each other and not let other people influence us.” He said. Adele raised her eyebrows. “Wow! That is really shocking coming from you.” “What does that mean?” “You jump to conclusions without hearing from me, you dated my sister to hurt me, and listene
Karen sat at a table in the Top Café, sipping coffee and impatiently looking towards the door. She was dying to see who the mystery person was. When she’d told her mom Tina had been skeptical and had told Karen not to go, but Karen insisted. Getting Adele out of her way was worth the risk. Besides she was meeting the person in a public place so nothing bad could happen. But now as she glanced at her watch and saw it was nearly 1pm, she became angry. Her mom had been right, this was a prank. Maybe Adele had even set it up just to laugh at her. She clenched her fist in fury. “Hey cutie.” A man said startling her. She frowned at the smirking, tattooed stranger as he sat down. “Go away. I am waiting for someone.” She snapped. “Yeah me. Sorry to keep you waiting. Karen right?” “Who the hell are you?” “A guy who can make Adele gone and Dan yours.” “How? And how did you get my number?” “I stole it from my sister Zoey. My name is Craig. I’m Dan’s brother. I have a plan that
Adele's PovA ringing sound woke me up from a nice dream of Dan and I having a picnic on the beach. I opened my eyes, wondering who could be called me so late then saw it was morning. I squinted at the sun streaming in and closed my eyes again. I was falling asleep when I realized I was snuggling up to someone. I froze and immediately pulled away. It was Dan and he was fast asleep. Memories of last night came back to me and I blushed. We had spent most of the night making love and had fallen asleep in each other’s arms. The phone rang again. I walked to my dress that lay on the floor in front of the door and pulled it out from the pocket. It was Rachel calling me. Oops, I thought, she wants to know if I am on my way. I will call her back later. I looked at the time and my eyes widened. I would be late for work. I went over to shake Dan. “Get up.” I said. “Mmmm..why?” He mumbled sleepily. “We have to get to work.” “Forget it. Come back to bed.” I rolled my eyes
“What he has always wanted. To help him plan a hostile takeover of RICH INTERNATIONAL.” Adele said. “I am guessing you said no. Which is what caused the argument, right?” “Yes.” She sighed. “So your Dad was behind it all along?” “Yeah. I have been hoping he would give it a rest but he isn’t giving up. He said a lot of hurtful things just now.” She said sadly. He pushed her hair back gently. “You are doing the right thing. He is lucky you haven’t reported him to the authorities.” Dan said. “He is just trying to get his company back. But he is going about it the wrong way.” “Well no one forced him to sell the shares. Don’t worry I will talk to my Dad about it. Maybe we can give him back more shares.” She smiled. “Thank you.” “Now forget him. By the way I spoke to my dad about Jay’s birthday, he wants us to have the party at the mansion. Would you like that?” “Sure that would be perfect. Thanks so much.” “He is happy to help. He also wants you to leave the plannin
Adele's PovA ringing sound woke me up from a nice dream of Dan and I having a picnic on the beach. I opened my eyes, wondering who could be called me so late then saw it was morning. I squinted at the sun streaming in and closed my eyes again. I was falling asleep when I realized I was snuggling up to someone. I froze and immediately pulled away. It was Dan and he was fast asleep. Memories of last night came back to me and I blushed. We had spent most of the night making love and had fallen asleep in each other’s arms. The phone rang again. I walked to my dress that lay on the floor in front of the door and pulled it out from the pocket. It was Rachel calling me. Oops, I thought, she wants to know if I am on my way. I will call her back later. I looked at the time and my eyes widened. I would be late for work. I went over to shake Dan. “Get up.” I said. “Mmmm..why?” He mumbled sleepily. “We have to get to work.” “Forget it. Come back to bed.” I rolled my eyes
Karen sat at a table in the Top Café, sipping coffee and impatiently looking towards the door. She was dying to see who the mystery person was. When she’d told her mom Tina had been skeptical and had told Karen not to go, but Karen insisted. Getting Adele out of her way was worth the risk. Besides she was meeting the person in a public place so nothing bad could happen. But now as she glanced at her watch and saw it was nearly 1pm, she became angry. Her mom had been right, this was a prank. Maybe Adele had even set it up just to laugh at her. She clenched her fist in fury. “Hey cutie.” A man said startling her. She frowned at the smirking, tattooed stranger as he sat down. “Go away. I am waiting for someone.” She snapped. “Yeah me. Sorry to keep you waiting. Karen right?” “Who the hell are you?” “A guy who can make Adele gone and Dan yours.” “How? And how did you get my number?” “I stole it from my sister Zoey. My name is Craig. I’m Dan’s brother. I have a plan that
Dan and Adele had dinner in an open air restaurant overlooking the ocean. “This is really great. I didn’t know you knew a place like this.” She said as they waited for their order. “I read about it online. It got great reviews so I decided we should give it a try.” Their order came and they ate in silence. “So do you still think Fresno has nothing to offer you?” He asked as they had dessert. “Yes. I think I have nothing to gain staying here.” “Please think again.” “ I have. But I’ve also decided to give it one more chance. I’m hoping things will get better. Dan was pleased and relieved. “How about a toast?” He asked. They toasted. “And since we are making a fresh start, let’s promise to be open and honest with each other and not let other people influence us.” He said. Adele raised her eyebrows. “Wow! That is really shocking coming from you.” “What does that mean?” “You jump to conclusions without hearing from me, you dated my sister to hurt me, and listene
Craig walked into the living room as Zoey threw a cup against the wall. “What now?” He asked rolling his eyes. “If you keep this up we won’t have any cups left in this house. What is pissing you off now?” She ignored him. He dropped into an armchair. “Tell me.” She didn’t answer but dropped her phone on his lap. He read the headline of the news blog. “What the fuck! Dad made her an executive!” He yelled. Karen didn’t say anything. She poured herself another drink and sat on the sofa. “What happened to your big plan?” He asked. “I don’t know!” She yelled. “Take it easy. What went wrong? I thought you had everything planned so Adele would take the fall.” “I did. Everything pointed to her. But this afternoon, out of nowhere Dad announced he had discovered Tim Graham was the spy not her. I don’t know what the fuck went wrong.“ “Have you spoken to Karen about this?” “The idiot was here just now.” “Really? I thought I heard angry voices. She must have been pissed
“What are your plans for your new department?” Dan asked as they finished their coffee. “Honestly Dan I don’t have any plans because I am not taking the job.” “Why?” He asked alarmed. “My original plan hasn’t changed.” “Are you still thinking about leaving?” He frowned. “Yes. I am going back to Palo Alto tomorrow.” “Why? You have a good job now.” “You think that is important? My life was calmer there. I had a family, Rachel, Jay, and I. We were happy. I want that back.” She said. “You can have that here.” “I have tried it didn’t work. Back there I had people who trusted me, here you had no trouble believing I was a spy.” She said softly. “I know and I am sorry. But you believed Craig when he lied against me.” “And I still tried to find the truth, even though you do act like an ass when drunk, and I did apologized when I realized I was wrong. But you believed it without even thinking about it. Then you are sleeping with my sister of all people. I can’t just forge
There was a minute of stunned silence as everyone stared at Chris then Adele, who was just as shocked. Then Dan began to clap and everyone else did too. Except Zoey. She looked shocked, not believing what she was hearing, then turned bright red with anger and glared hatefully at Adele before storming out of the room. Meanwhile Adele was showered with congratulations from her co workers. She stared at them tongue tied. “Congratulations Adele.” One of her co workers said. “I am really happy for you. Sorry if we have been so nasty, we thought you were the one trying to sabotage the company.” “Yeah.” Another said. “ We never knew it was Tim of all people. Please forgive us.” “It..it…em..it’s okay. I am just happy everything has been solved.” Adele stammered. “Congratulations our new HOD.” Chris said coming up to her. “I know your appointment will be one of the best decisions I have ever made.” “I appreciate this Chris but I can’t be HOD when I move to Palo Alto.” “Nope. It
Adele’s Pov I felt color drain from my face. I was happy Jay was napping and couldn’t see all this. Karen grinned triumphantly. “You heard drama queen! Pack your junk and beat it!” She said. “I wasn’t talking to her.” Dan snapped. “I was talking to you.” Karen’s eyes widened in surprise, so did mine. “You need to leave Karen. You shouldn’t be here. I didn’t invite you neither did Adele.” He said. “But Dan-“ “Leave.” She looked at Dan then me. Her face was red with anger and humiliation then she left, slamming the door. “Believe me I didn’t invite her.” He said. “It doesn’t make you innocent. She is here because of you.” “And I sent her away.” “For now. I’m sure you will make it up to her in bed later tonight.” I sneered. “I am not sleeping with her! How else can I say it?” “Save it because I don’t care. After tomorrow I will be gone and she can move in.” “You can’t. You know what will happen to the deal.” “I don’t care.” I went back into the living ro
Adele's Pov “Is there a reason you are questioning my love for my wife?” Dan asked putting his arm around me. His touch was like electricity and I had to force myself not to pull away. “Dan. Adele and I are old friends. We were just catching up.” Harry said looking uncomfortable. “Didn’t sound like that to me.” Dan said and turned to me. “Am I wrong honey?” “No you are not. He was harassing me.” I said. “No I-“ Harry stammered. “I don’t like people harassing my wife Owens.” Dan said coldly. “It really pisses me off, and when I am pissed off you won’t want to deal with me. Let this be the last time it happens, or else you won’t be the only one who suffers the consequence.” Harry looked at him. I could see he was angry and scared. “Sure Dan. No need to get mad, it won’t happen again. Nice seeing you again Adele.” He said and walked away. “Are you okay?” He asked. “As if you care!” I snapped pulling away from him. “Hope your girlfriend won’t get mad you left her to c