Andrew's POV The office was quiet, almost too quiet. The soft hum of the computer and the distant ticking of the clock were the only sounds as I stared at the papers on my desk. These documents weren’t just random papers—they were contracts, deals I had fought so hard to secure. Now, they were at risk of being taken away from me, and I couldn’t figure out why.The door opened, and I looked up to see Zane walking in. His face looked serious, and I knew whatever he was about to say wasn’t good news.“What do you have for me?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm, though worry was gnawing at me.Zane handed me a stack of papers, his hand steady but his eyes troubled. “It's still the new, strange company in town,” he said. “They’re causing a lot of trouble in the industry. They’ve successfully poached another contract from some of our clients and are moving quickly to establish and assert their dominance.”I flipped through the documents, recognizing the names of clients we had worked
Phoebe’s POVThe bedroom door crashed open with a loud bang, shaking the walls. Antonio stormed in, his face twisted with anger. I had never seen him like this before. His eyes scanned the room quickly, and I could feel his rage even before he spoke.“WHO THE HELL GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO FUCK HER?!” His voice was like thunder, filling the room and making my heart jump. Sherry and Allison, who had been lounging on the bed with me just moments ago, leapt up as if struck by lightning. Their faces drained of color, and their hands shook as they grabbed at their clothes, desperately trying to cover themselves. I watched them in confusion, not quite understanding why they were so scared of him.“Master, please!” Allison was the first to speak, her voice trembling. She couldn’t even look Antonio in the eye. “It’s not what you think. Phoebe, your wife… she said she wanted to learn how to please you, so we… we thought we were helping.”Sherry, still fumbling with her shirt, nodded in agreement,
Fiona's POVThe house was quiet when I stepped into my room. I looked left and right before I turned the lock, shutting the door behind me with a soft click and making sure there were no prying eyes or ears.I made my way to the bathroom and turned on the tap, letting the water run as a steady, soothing background noise. Immediately, I pulled out my phone and didn't waste time to dial the number.“Come on, pick up! pick up!” I silently urged as I waited.The phone rang twice before it was picked by the familiar voice on the other end.“Why wasn’t I informed sooner of the sudden arrangement to move Sheila’s mother from the hospital? Why didn't you tell me?” I demanded, my voice barely above a whisper, yet laced with anger. The sudden transfer had thrown everything I'd worked so hard for off, and I needed answers.She hesitated before speaking. “Mrs. Grayson, the transfer happened so suddenly. There was nothing I could do. I even went as far as trying to arrange for another nurse at the
Andrew's POVI nearly tripped over my own feet as I burst through the hospital doors, my heart pounding so violently it felt like it might shatter my ribs. I was literally gasping for breath, and sweat slicked my forehead, dripping into my eyes and blurring my vision. I must have looked like a madman, my suit wrinkled, shirt half-untucked, and my tie hanging loosely around my neck.People stared as I staggered through the lobby, their whispers barely registering in my mind. All I could think about was Evelyn—where she was, and if she was safe.“Killian! Where’s Killian?” My voice cracked as I shouted at the nurse behind the reception desk. Her eyes widened at the sight of me, clearly startled by my frantic state, but I couldn’t afford to care about that. “Where is he?”The nurse fumbled with the computer, her hands shaking slightly as she typed. “Dr. Killian is in his office, sir,” she stammered, pointing down the corridor.
Sheila’s POVA Few Days Later“Mom, you look so amazing, look at your cheeks!” I couldn’t help but exclaim the moment I entered the hospital ward. The change in her was astonishing.“I don’t think I’ve ever seen you this radiant,” I added, smiling with joy.Mom smiled back at me, her eyes sparkling in a way they hadn’t for years. “I feel incredible every passing day, little bean. I feel like I have the strength of a horse that can just gallop away. I can’t explain it, but I feel more alive than I have in years.”Hearing her say that lifted a huge weight off my chest. She was getting better every day, and I was eagerly waiting for the day she would finally be discharged.For so long, before we came to this hospital, I had been bracing myself for the worst, dreading each hospital visit. But now, seeing her like this, it was hard to believe we have been battling something as terrifying as cancer.“How are you doing, sweethe
Andrew's POVThe office was quiet except for the low hum of the air conditioning. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my eyes. The day had been exhausting—too many meetings, too many decisions to make and clients to see. I glanced at the clock. 7:30 PM. It was getting late, but I still had work to finish.My phone buzzed on the desk, and I saw Dr. Augustine’s name on the screen."Yes?" I answered, trying to keep my voice steady."Mr. Walker, this is Dr. Augustine," he said. "Your wife, Mrs. Walker was here earlier today and she seemed quite interested about her mother's medical condition."I felt a knot tighten in my stomach. I knew Sheila would start asking questions, but I hadn’t expected it to happen this soon. "Did you tell her anything?""No, sir. I thought it best to inform you first since you instructed me not to tell her about what we discovered after running the tests on her mother.""Good," I replied, noddi
Antonio Ricardo's POV"Mr. Ricardo, these contract terms seem quite favorable, but I need more clarity on the profit-sharing ratio. Can you elaborate on how this benefits all parties?" Mr. Harrington, one of my business clients, asked during the Zoom meeting we were having with other clients."Of course, Mr. Harrington,” I replied. “The profit-sharing ratio is structured to ensure that both our companies benefit equally. Our projections show a 15% increase in net profit within the first quarter, with potential for further growth as we expand our market reach. This means that both your company and mine stand to gain significantly, with minimal risk involved."Mr. Harrington nodded, seemingly satisfied, but before he could respond, there was a knock at my office door. I ignored it, focusing instead on Mr. Chen, another client, who had just unmuted his microphone."Mr. Ricardo," Mr. Chen began, "I appreciate your thorough explanation. However, I’m cu
Phoebe's POV I stared at Antonio, my heart pounding in my chest. He couldn’t possibly be serious, right? Strip and face the wall? He actually wanted me to strip and kneel down! The disbelief must have been so clear on my face because Antonio’s eyes narrowed, his cold demeanor sending chills down my spine. I was still finding it difficult to believe what had just happened a few minutes ago. Antonio had tied my hands and spanked me unexpectedly, just like that. I’ve been spanked before by Sherry and Allison, and it felt quite good, but Antonio’s spanking was different. It felt more intense, more real, and…..something more. At first, the pain was sharp, but then he did something unexpected. After each spank, he would gently rub my butt with his long fingers before delivering another strike. The sensation was maddening as I felt a strange mix of pain and…..pleasure? I felt a heat rising within me,
Phoebe’s POVThe men’s taunts and shoves suddenly stopped, replaced by an angry shout. "Turn off those damn bright lights!" one of them yelled.The harsh, blinding beam of a car’s headlights cut through the alley like a spotlight, and I had to squint against the glare. The three men cursed, stumbling back, clearly irritated."Hey, you! Get out of here with that light!" one of them yelled. I didn’t waste a second. With all the desperation I felt in my chest, I screamed, "Help! Please, help me!"The car’s headlights were so bright, I couldn’t see the driver at all—just the silhouette of someone sitting behind the wheel. The men looked at each other, muttering curses before taking a few steps back, clearly annoyed but not ready to give up.I could barely breathe in the tense silence, but I was just so relieved that they were backing off. It was a small victory, but it was enough to make me feel a flicker of hope. I had to get away—get to safety before they changed their minds.Then the c
Phoebe’s POV Carla’s face burned with rage as she stormed toward Rachel, grabbing her by the hair and yanking hard. “You think I wouldn’t find out? You’ve been sneaking around with my husband!” Rachel yelped, struggling to free herself. “You’re crazy! Let go of me, Carla! What the hell is wrong with you?!” The chaos erupted as other staff members tried to intervene. One of them, Lily, Rachael's best friend, stepped forward and slapped Carla hard across the face. “Enough, Carla! Stop acting like this is Rachel’s fault! Your husband doesn’t even love you—he’s only sticking around for the kids!” Carla froze for a moment, her face contorting with fury. “How dare you say that to me? He told you that crap? So, you've also been sleeping with my husband?!” she hissed before lunging at Lily. The room descended into utter chaos as Carla clawed at Rachel and then turned on Lily, who shoved her back. “Get off me, you fat pig!” Rachel shouted, pushing Carla away. The staff scrambled t
Phoebe’s POVI had barely taken a few steps when I slipped on the spilled water on the floor, losing my balance and crashing to the ground. The crash of the glass milkshake I was holding hitting the floor echoed like thunder. I stood frozen, staring at the mess. The thick, sticky liquid spread across the floor, and I could feel my heart sink.Who the hell had spilled water here?!“Phoebe!” My boss’s sharp voice cut through the air like a knife. He was fuming, his face red with frustration. “What the hell is wrong with you? How many times do I have to tell you to be careful?”I opened my mouth to apologize, but he was already shaking his head in disgust.“Get the mop and clean this up, now! I don't want to hear any of your silly excuses,” He ordered. His tone was harsher than usual, and I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks.These past weeks had been nothing short of a nightmare. It felt like trouble followed me wherever I went. Just last week, I was blamed for serving a customer t
Sheila's POVI was in my room with Mom, carefully organizing the clothes Granny had recently bought for me. There were so many that I wondered when I would have the chance to wear them all. I kept telling her I had enough, but my sweet Granny wouldn't hear of it. "Sheila," Mom began, her voice gentle yet curious, "I've noticed Andrew dropping you off quite often lately. Are you two back together?" A warm blush immediately crept up my cheeks. I paused, folding a shirt, and then replied, "We're just taking things slowly, Mom. One step at a time." She looked at me with a knowing smile, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "I see," she said, her tone teasing. "Well, if you're really sure about giving Andrew another chance, then I give you my blessings." I felt a surge of happiness and gratitude. I walked over to her, enveloping her in a tight hug. "Thank you, Mom. You've always stood by me, and I can't express how much that means to me." She pulled back slightly, holding my hands i
Andrew's POVA few weeks had passed since the chaos surrounding Therese and everything else had settled. Alfred was back to work after being suspended for weeks without pay, and things with Sheila had been going progressively smoothly. I had been buried in work, the weight of the business constantly hanging over my head. As I sat in my office, typing away on my laptop, a sharp knock on the door interrupted my concentration. Before I could respond, the door swung open, and my parents entered. My secretary rushed in after them, looking flustered. It was obvious she had tried to stop them, but they were having none of it. "Andrew," my father called out, his tone already tinged with annoyance. My mother followed behind him, her expression unreadable but no less intense. My secretary stepped into my office and began to explain. "I... I apologize, Mr. Walker. They insisted on seeing you immediately," she said nervously. "They refused to wait for me to inform you before they barged i
Sheila's POVAs the plane touched down in the city, I felt a sense of relief mixed with anxiety. We were finally back, but the weight of everything that had happened still loomed over me. As soon as the plane’s door opened, the cold rush of air hit us, and I could see the flashing lights of police cars waiting on the tarmac. They were already here, prepared for whatever would unfold next. As we began to step off the plane, the sound of raised voices reached us. Turning around, I saw Andrew's guards holding Anna back, their grip firm as she struggled against them. "Please, I just need to talk to her!" Anna cried out desperately, her voice trembling. "I promise I don't mean any harm!"Andrew’s expression darkened as he stepped forward. “Take her away,” he ordered, his tone cold and unyielding. “I don’t want to see her again.” “No! Please, Mistress, just a moment! I need to say something to you,” Anna pleaded, her voice growing louder. Her tear-filled eyes met mine, and the despe
Sheila's POVI didn’t know where Andrew was taking me, but I could see how furious and upset he was. His mood was dark, and I could feel the weight of his emotions without him saying a word to me. I didn’t even ask. There was something about him that made me want to follow quietly, unsure how I was going to calm him down, and not wanting to make his mood worse. He led me to a secluded part of the plane, a small, well-decorated room that looked almost like a personal cabin. Before I could ask any questions, Andrew shut the door behind us. His eyes, filled with a storm of emotions, met mine for a brief moment before he suddenly pulled me into his arms. I froze, caught off guard by the suddenness of his embrace. He pressed his head against my shoulder, holding me tightly as though trying to find some comfort. We stood there for a few seconds, both unsure of what to do. Hesitantly, I began to pat his back, uncertain of how to respond. “They turned against me! I trusted them so muc
Andrew’s POV I was trying so hard to understand what I had just heard. Anna, the woman who had served me so faithfully all these years, had been hiding something this massive from me. How could Therese be Anna's daughter? I stared at her, disbelief flooding my veins. I hadn’t known Anna had a child, let alone one who was working in my mansion under false pretenses. “What’s going on, Anna?” I asked, my voice thick with anger and confusion. “How is it possible that your daughter has been working here without my knowledge?” Anna’s face twisted with a mix of guilt and fear, tears welling up in her eyes. She had never been one to break down easily, but this time, it was different. “She’s not really my daughter, Master,” Anna explained shakily, her voice quivering. “She’s my late twin sister’s child… I raised her as my own after my sister passed away. I’ve done everything I could to give her a good life, everything. I sent money whenever I could, supported her when she needed it. I
Andrew's POV“Double-check everything,” I instructed the housekeeper over the phone. “The villa needs to be ready when we arrive, and I want the staff there briefed. No room for error.” “Yes, Sir. Everything is confirmed,” the voice on the other end said. “Good,” I replied with a nod before hanging up. It had taken a lot of effort to organize this, but I knew it would definitely be worth it. I turned to Alfred. “Are the movement schedules finalized? And the cars we'll be using once we land?” He nodded. “Yes, Master. Everything has been arranged as per your instructions. Everything has been confirmed.” “Excellent,” I replied, leaning slightly against the window frame. I allowed myself a small smile, one of satisfaction. The truth was, I knew Sheila wouldn’t have come willingly if I had asked her outright. She would’ve found an excuse, some way to evade me. That’s why I had to take matters into my own hands. It wasn’t ideal, but it was necessary. Alfred tilted his head, ob