Chapter 26: Not Giving Up. Kurt stirred awake, smacked first with a banging headache sufficing the hangover from drinking throughout the night. Reality settled in, and he found himself wobbling back into depression. He had thought he could get her back, believed that he was framed and Rhea was only trying to break him up with his wife. Meanwhile, he did it all. He wrecked the relationship, he ended the marriage. A simple touch of seduction, and he by himself went into a trap he noticed and was aware of. They won a project, and it was a happy moment, celebration could have been held over wine glasses and champagne. She insisted on vodka and some whiskey. She was suppose to go home after the celebration, but how she stayed the night never really came through in his brain. Or the reason why she slept with him and not in the guest room, that baffled him. That came the least to how he couldn’t fight her mere temptation, her mere seduction that got him roped into a filthy activity
Chapter 27: Partners In Crime, Callan. Partners In Crime. “You look so beautiful.” The door pulled open to reveal Callan, complimenting Lisa who stood by his entrance expecting an invitation inside. Lisa remained unfazed, undeterred by the compliment as she pushed herself into the narrow space and walking into his house. Her eyes scanned the interior, everything vacant and yet to be organized that kept the place littered with boxes. “Hmm.” She ignored his compliment, shrugging at the look of things before turning around to face him, crossing her arms majestically on her chest. “I don’t think I’ll be staying long, so tell me your plans?” She beseeched, urging him with a wave of her palm. “Actually you should, how do you plan for us to destroy a billionaire whose wealth earned him most, if not the whole of Atlanta’s loyalty. Is that the same man you want us going against, you better work your weapons. Already spoke to some old acquaintances, been trying to hard since I got back her
Chapter 28: Captured. Lisa couldn’t help the worry reeling into her system, her head repeatedly chanted the text. Announcing the danger her life balanced on. Behind her remained the ash colored vehicle monitoring her movements, and now she just received a threatening text from someone she has absolutely no idea about. Lisa was scared, and the feeling reflected on her driving as she exerted a hinged pressure on the wheel. Her mind was troubled, and she has no idea who turn to. The notion of calling her brother struck her mind, and it was then she remembered to their conversation earlier before she left the house. He had spoke about a certain stalker following her around, and he knew this through the secret bodyguard he privately hired to protect her since he heard her anonymous phonecall. Lisa calmed her mind, drawing a long breath after believing the car trailing her could belong to her secret bodyguard. But she needed to confirm, and so she brought out her phone to dial Leo’s
Chapter 29: The Devil Is Out. “Yeah, I need you to keep track of all her movements and report back to me.” Kurt relayed one more time to the man he’s speaking with on the phone. “Be smart, keep your movements around her light and unnoticed. I want to know everything with her moves and all. Don’t ever get mistaken with your reports or give me an incorrect feedback, that won’t be tolerated and might earn you a punishment or deduction from your payments.” He cautioned, making sure to hear his validation before ending the call. Done with the call, his gaze pulled back up meeting with the man seated opposite him in his office. “So what exactly are you doing here?” His eyes lowered, appraising the man with a cold gaze, the tone at which he made the statement stoic. “To congratulate you, on the long run- you won the race, even after I specifically warned you to step back from the race.” The man responded, a dangerous scoff escaping his lips as he curved a little smile. He’s an enemy, a
Chapter 30: Enemy Made Their Move.Lisa opened her eyes to a blinding darkness, her movements stiffened and restricted. Her conscious awakened, and she could guess where she was. She knew a veiled masked her vision, and restraints laced both her legs and wrists. Her butt sat on a wooden chair, and she remained clothed. Lisa tried yelling, but the tape above her mouth cloaked her voice. She recalled to how she fell into this trap, she had thought her stalker was the bodyguard hired by Leo to watch her and protect her, not knowing it was an enemy trying to abduct her. But who are they? What do they want with her? Kurt already said she’s not saved, and his enemies would come for her. The letter he received was the physical proof, she had read it with both of her own eyes. Now where those guys from the unknown enemy, or somebody else. Cause Kurt isn’t the only one battling with a threat on his own. Lisa still had no idea who the strange lady who wanted the end of her marriage is, s
Chapter 31: Help From The Worst. Fear, primal form of fear shrouded Lisa. Her pulse tensed in terror, and she could feel the beating in rhythm with her heart. The air thickened around her, and she was suddenly feeling suffocated, thrown into a state marked by a zilch unconsciousness. She had no idea what to do, the car kept moving forward. In an unusual speed with no control, she had repeatedly tried stepping on the brake, but she was indeed driving herself to death. Tears gathered underneath her lashes, adapting to the car’s speeding range while she stayed in control of the wheel. Lisa cried out, wanting her brain to think of a sudden possible solution to her predicament that wouldn’t attain her death. Tears were already flowing down her cheeks. Having thought with nothing pulling up, she took her phone, wanting to dial Leo’s number. Only to be hit by the realization that his contact wasn’t on her phone. The next option zoomed into her mind, and without deliberating she dialed
Chapter 32: Meeting With The Anonymous Devil. Lisa remained in her thoughts, cheerless throughout the whole ride back to Leo’s domain; her residence for the main time. The car parked into the garage. Lisa alighted quickly, before her escort could even reach over and help with the door. She strode in a hasty pace, marching into the mansion with her handbag clutched to her left arm. There was nobody at home, except for the housekeeper. Leo must have either left for work or just not around, Lisa moved past the housekeeper without notifying her of her presence, coming to a stop only after she got to her room. Trotting inside, she took off her heels, plopping herself down instantly on her bed as she broke down in fresh sobs.Everything came rushing back, how she almost died, the frenzy of that moment, the furor of her heart, of her life about to end.Lisa was beyond perturbed. All she ever wanted was a peaceful life, how did that arrive to her dealing with unknown enemies that wanted h
Chapter 33: Learning About The Hidden News.“Won’t I be offered a seat?” Lisa grilled harmlessly, pushing her feet towards the seats opposite her. “Who are you people?” She asked back, clearing off the daze soaking up her face. “I don’t know you at all.” She added, making sure to feign flummoxity. Lisa heaved a chortle, “I was expecting that. I’m Lisa Carter, would have been Briggs. But I recently divorced my husband, Kurt Briggs. And you must be, Diana Ford? Right?” Her eyes squinted, with furrrowed brows and an index lifted pointing at her. “What are you doing in my office please? I don’t know who you and your husband are, or how you came to know of who I am. But please, if you’re here for any professional reason. I suggest you get on with it, before I call in official guards to throw you out.” She threatened, with her expression turning cold and stoic. “I’m going to be straight. You’re after me, you’re after my life and now that I’m seeing you. I’m here to warn you to back off,
Chapter 44: Some Facts And Threats. Cole thrown in a dazed mood, stared around, retracted his hand and tried to understand Kurt’s words. He did just referred Lisa as his wife, so his words needed to be understood. And if he wasn’t looking wrong, he’s staring at the well known Kurt Briggs. When was Kurt Briggs ever married? So Kurt Briggs has a wife. It’s shocking for him. “What are you doing here, Kurt?” Lisa trailed her darkened eyes up to look at him, to show him just how much he’s bothering the flow of her peace: “Call it instinct, wasn’t this dude hitting on you?” He grilled, his feisty gaze focused on Cole. “Do you know him? Is he really your husband? What is going on-““You can shove those questions right back where they came from, and instead tell me the reason why you were touching someone that doesn’t belong to you?” Kurt closed the space separating them, his tone more rough and his hand fisted. He leveled Cole a daring glare, as if daring him to utter the wrong word. L
Chapter 43: Danger For The Stranger.Throughout Lisa’s ride to the club where her friend was, waiting for her. One thing pressured her thinking box, her encounter back at Leo’s mansion with a possible captive. She didn’t want to believe what she heard, or the strange moments that was with Mrs Elle; she was all edgy compare to her usual self. Lisa arrived at the club, sauntering her way through the sweaty crowds downstairs till she got to the spot secured for their outing by her friend. It was space inside the VIP’s lobby. “Lisa!!!” Jules called out once her gaze met with Lisa’s. Springing to her feet with her arms stretched wide, calling Lisa in for a hug. “Come here girl, it’s been so long,” she wheezed, gleaming with glee. They chattered quite briefly before taking their seats, “So I have two more friends on their way, and this is going to be your first time meeting them. Where I met them or where they’re from is not important at the moment, what’s important is,” she paused, whi
Chapter 42: Captive In The House. Lisa reached for her phone, tapping it open to read whatever message she received. Her eyes paled reading the text, it was from an anonymous sender, making yet another threat. “What are their names again? Steve and Joanna. Stay away from Kurt or they die!” She exhaled audibly, glancing around at the unease settling in her system as she dropped her phone. This was becoming more than she can handle, and there is no one she could reach out to for help. She’d lost appetite for her lunch, putting it all aside with the half emptied juice. Her phone buzzed where she tossed it, ringing up in the silence. Lisa heaved a groan before picking it up, the caller contact screening Jules. “Tell me you’re getting ready or that you haven’t changed your mind?” Her gleeful voice sounded on the phone. Tugging on Lisa’s emotions. She wanted the happiness, the excitement Jules was currently feeling. Her feelings are shacked into a void filled with darkness and dept
Chapter 41: An Overall Shadiness.Although she never wanted to accept any gift from him, or allow him get her the jewelry he planned to buy. However, after seeing the pedi-white colored ring, made out of crystal, with beautiful gemstones adoring the edges. And an emerald green thin necklace made out of gem, plus the purple and black designed bracelet. All worrying close to ten million dollars, she couldn’t refuse it. He got it all with just a swipe of his credit card, handing it over to her before he driving her off to a florist shop. He bought her a new bouquet of Iris flowers, with gold dusts sprinkled all over it giving the beauty a much more elegant feel and look. There wasn’t another stop next, he dropped her off at Leo’s mansion and finally left her alone, waving her goodbye and expecting to see her tomorrow at the office; with her bodyguard sacked of course. Lisa retired straight to her room, slamming her body straight on her body while heaving a long heavy sigh. Her flow
Chapter 40: A Petty Gesture.Lisa had no option than to call an ambulance over to help Callan’s pitiful state. He only allowed her made the sky. Thereafter, he took her bag from where it was dumped and volunteered to hold it. He also offered his bloody hand for her to hold, a gesture she refused in a blink, glaring hard at him as they both boarded the elevator.They arrived at the first floor, the company’s employees were starting to clear out, but those who were present witnessed the whole new boss helping his secretary with her handbag and the knuckles of his hands filled with blood. They could only stare, unable to mutter a single word of gossip as both pair departed their gaze. “Your bodyguard is parked there, time to go fulfill your promise.” Kurt pointed out to a familiar vehicle, making his statement. “I can’t, I’m not the one who hired him. It was my brother, when I get back home, I will talk to him about firing him and how he is a danger if on our way home you’re going to
Chapter 39: The Toxic Side Of Jealousy “Oh mine, thank you so much!” Lisa fumed out a fake well contorted excitement, reaching out to collect the gifts when it was smacked away. Kurt’s hand withdrew to himself afterwards, he went over to where the bouquet fell and the bag. In visible rage, he jumped on the flowers, stomping on it till it was smashed to pieces. He then took the gift bag, check out what was inside and it was an Hermes golden bracelet neatly placed in a box. All together with the box, he threw it out of the glassy window, creating a hole through the glass. Anger radiated from his presence when he returned to where Callan stood standing across where Lisa seated. “What was my warning?” He seethed, in a grim tone as he launched a folded fist into his face. Lisa gasped, totally not expecting all he was doing from him, she expected a much more reserved reaction.She had never seen a jealous side of Kurt before, because it took so long even experience his love. She nev
Chapter 38: Two Sides To A Coin. “Pardon?” Again, she also expressed her shock. “And who are you to demand that might I ask? Like I’m very sure you know you being my boss doesn’t stretch over to my personal affairs?” She backed her point, taking an offensive stance against him. “He’s a danger to your safety, so I suggest you do by my order and indeed fire him. I wouldn’t be asking you to do this if it isn’t crucial, it’s crucial to your safety. I can’t share more than I already share, sack him and get him far away from you if you want to be safe. If you don’t do that, then you’re in danger. He is not who he said he is, a skilled bodyguard assigned to protect you I mean, he’s a formidable assassin posing as the protector when he is in fact the danger. You can go!” Instant he dropped his attention back to the system he was operating on, having no interest in a further conversation with Lisa about his demand.He purposely did that, to make sure he did the right thing. Asking her to s
Chapter 37: His Pesty Appearance. Lisa furrowed her brows, her gaze narrowing a confused look. “What do you mean not possible? I said I’m not interested in working here anymore.” She rephrased. “No!” He sharply declined just after she made the statement. “Why?” Lisa flummoxed at his sharp declination, he had just stated for her not to mix up their personal vendetta with profession, yet that seem exactly like what he’s doing. “Because Ms Carter, you can’t just quit on your boss all of a sudden or out of the blue. You need to at least inform me days before I concur with such decision, then a resignation letter needs to be submitted for me to review and approve. Yes I said approve, because things here will be changing to exactly how I want it to be. Employees can now only quit by my approval, and that is after certain steps have been carried out. Today is a long day, Ms Carter, I suggest we get to work. Go on to your desk, I will call you when you’re needed.” He came up with a long e
Chapter 36: Her New Boss“Hello? Lisa! Earth to you!” Leo waved in her face, bringing her back to consciousness with a snap as she’s far into her imagination. Lisa blinked, becoming aware of her surroundings. She looked up at the man in front of her, flashing him a sweet smile. “I’m going to work and I wanted to let you know, but I chickened out as I wanted to knock.” She came up with a smooth explanation, retaining her smile. “It’s fine, just make sure to remain safe and away from trouble. Wyatt, your bodyguard told me what happened yesterday. I don’t want anything happening to you, so try to keep yourself safe in anyway you can. For instance, don’t go talk to strangers who are following you except the person is Wyatt.” He admonished, coating his words with both concern and care. For a split second, Lisa caught herself burying her doubts. That the man talking to her is a true human being, and not shady like she just found out. Nothing on his face, by his words hinted on what he m