Third POV She ignored the question—she didn't have time to solve the mystery. Forty-five minutes to go. The phone rang. It was Peter. "Akande's furious," he whispered. "He wants a call with you in—like, ten minutes."Ten minutes.Regina forced a calm voice. "Tell him I'm finalizing now. I'll call him in five."She closed her eyes for a second, inhaled, then picked up the phone. "Mr. Akande, this is Regina Mildred. I have the revised the files. I want to walk you through it personally."He barked, "It better be perfect." She agreed. Hung up. Three minutes left.She hit "Save," then "Send." Her finger hovered for one agonizing second... then clicked. The file slid across the internet to Akande's team.She leaned back, sweat dripping down her temple. "Done," she muttered.Five minutes later, she dialed in. On the screen, Mr. Akande's stern face appeared. His team sat beside him, arms folded. "Ms. Mildred," he said, voice still sharp.Regina nodded. "Thank you for holding. If you'll allo
Regina's POV I knew something was wrong the second I walked into the office. Things have been so annoying lately! But I held my head up high, knowing that I won't break down now. I didn't want that to happen.With the way people were whispering, staring at me as I was walking by. Some of them even stopped talking the moment they saw me.The air was thick — not just with gossip, but with something heavier. Like a storm waiting to break.What the fuck could this be all about now!I pushed my shoulders back and kept walking, pretending not to notice. Pretending I wasn't dying a little inside.Nicholas hadn't spoken to me properly since that horrible night. He'd been cold and totally distant, Acting like I barely existed. And now this — this weird tension in the office.I made it to my desk, sat down, and pulled up my emails..My fingers shook slightly as I clicked through them, but I forced myself to focus. I had to. Now more than ever, after what had just happened with Mr Akande and Pet
Regina's POV"There's a problem, it's still not balanced!" Dawn's scream was deafening. I shifted back a bit from her loud wails. I needed to concentrate... This was fucking not my day. My whole body was shaking as fear crept through me, more like anxiety. Today was Dan's birthday and he was throwing a party that evening...basically in about two hour's time. I needed to get him the perfect present, then pick up the cake for his party and also manage to get dressed in less than two hours! And here I was, still at work sorting out the variance issue at hand. Everyone stared at me waiting for me to work some magic, even though clearly, I was just a simple finance assistant just like them."Oh my goodness, we're dead! We're gonna die!--" Slap! It was meant to be a small pat on her cheeks to keep her quiet but it ended up becoming a loud slap. I couldn't concentrate with her screaming and crying! "I'm so sorry, Dawn, but please stay with me here!. Are you with me?" I said to her calml
Regina's POV I smiled, turning to face him. When I tried to hug him, he stylishly moved back, pushing me away from him. "What, are you being serious? I could never miss your party." His expression was a stern one, deep brows furrowing. Dan was handsome, though lately I wondered what was with the new look. His dark brown hair styled neatly all the way back was his usual hairstyle but now his hair had turned to whitish blonde, and was cut shorter too. He was still handsome though, with his pale brown sexy eyes and charming dimples that crinkled whenever he smiled. "I feel like you've been avoiding me, Dan. What is it?" "Good evening everyone," in a sweet sonorous voice, a pretty lady in her mid fifties announced. Dan's mom was a lot of things, but she was never modest. Her outfit was extravagant and I wondered how she even walked in those huge heels and flared gown. Then the way she spoke, it was like she was God and we were mere peasants she created with her bare hands. "Please
Nicholas's POV The meeting had been time consuming and I was so happy once I'd got to kick everybody out. Miles was the only one left, and that was because he was my P. A and somewhat my best friend. "Alright then, I'll order what we'll have for dinner tonight." Mike said, and I didn't know if he was joking or being serious. I heaved in a deep sigh and closed the files before me to focus on him. "Mike, it's two in the afternoon, we just had lunch two hours ago, and you're already thinking about dinner?" "I shouldn't have mentioned. My bad." He turned and was about to leave, as if what I had just said didn't matter at all. Then he paused, maybe remembering something. "Sir, are you going to let her go just like that?" I groaned in disbelief. "Dude, I hate it when you call me sir." "Sorry, Mr. Walton--" "--oh for the love of God--" "--I'm talking about that smart finance assistant." Mike successfully ignored me and went on with his little talk. "She left in her resignatio
Regina's Pov I almost lost confidence in myself with the way Peter and Lizzy glared at me with soured expressions. They were clearly mocking me and jealous I'd been called to do work they couldn't do. That's right, I'd loved to think that to myself. A short while later, I alerted everyone I was done and had found where the fault was from. "Alright Dawn, you should call for the attention of Mr. Nick--I mean, Mr. Walton." Or was it Nicholas? "No why should Dawn do that? Clearly I was part of the people who went to call the attention of Mr. Walton. I'm going to meet him and tell him the issue has been solved." Lizzy said with her shoulders up high. "But you weren't even part of us when Regina asked that we searched through the files from last month!" Dawn objected. "That's right," Mr. Isaac supported. "Regina, you go ahead and tell Mr. Walton we're done here as soon as we settle Frank." I nodded, ignoring Lizzy and Peter's protest. "You're right. Thanks guys," besides,
Regina's POV It didn't take long for me to reach Dan's place. I heaved in a deep sigh, trying to hype myself up for this annoying meeting with Dan. I mean, now I was starting to regret it. What was I thinking! Then I heard noises... I would recognize that voice anywhere. It was none other than Lloyd, but who was she yelling at. And more importantly, why the hell was she over at Dan's this exact moment! Damn it, I wasn't ready for that woman's drama today. Still, I got down from the car to make my way over to the scenario. However, I was meeting the strangest person to see there, Mr Walton. "I paid you to do your job right, you and your damn company!" Lloyd's voice would not stop booming. "I understand that you are upset right now, but watch your tone. Ma'am." The Mr Walton said very calmly. The look on his face signified that he was not up for that argument but was probably just doing his job. "Hey don't talk to my mother like that!" Barked Dan. My presence was quickly no
Regina's POV "So that's it? You just look at her and automatically make her the manager? What the hell? What's even her years of experience!" Dan continued to scream at Nicholas as we walked outside. The meeting with Lloyd had gone so smooth--the woman was so gentle and quiet all through!Nicholas had insisted she remained inside and not see us out. But of course Dan couldn't just sit and remain in there. He dashed out after us. "Hey can you even hear me?!" He demanded. Nicholas had a bland expression on his face. "I can hear you, I just chose to ignore. People can be so slow at times, don't you think so, Regina?"I blinked at how casual Nicholas was trying to act with me! "What, you guys are besties now? What the hell, Reggie?" Dan turned to face me, those charming eyes fixated on me waiting for an answer I didn't have for him.But I was still so angry at Dan for being such a dick, even till the end!"Regina, hold on!" He reached for my hand and held me tight, locking eyes with m
Regina's POV I knew something was wrong the second I walked into the office. Things have been so annoying lately! But I held my head up high, knowing that I won't break down now. I didn't want that to happen.With the way people were whispering, staring at me as I was walking by. Some of them even stopped talking the moment they saw me.The air was thick — not just with gossip, but with something heavier. Like a storm waiting to break.What the fuck could this be all about now!I pushed my shoulders back and kept walking, pretending not to notice. Pretending I wasn't dying a little inside.Nicholas hadn't spoken to me properly since that horrible night. He'd been cold and totally distant, Acting like I barely existed. And now this — this weird tension in the office.I made it to my desk, sat down, and pulled up my emails..My fingers shook slightly as I clicked through them, but I forced myself to focus. I had to. Now more than ever, after what had just happened with Mr Akande and Pet
Third POV She ignored the question—she didn't have time to solve the mystery. Forty-five minutes to go. The phone rang. It was Peter. "Akande's furious," he whispered. "He wants a call with you in—like, ten minutes."Ten minutes.Regina forced a calm voice. "Tell him I'm finalizing now. I'll call him in five."She closed her eyes for a second, inhaled, then picked up the phone. "Mr. Akande, this is Regina Mildred. I have the revised the files. I want to walk you through it personally."He barked, "It better be perfect." She agreed. Hung up. Three minutes left.She hit "Save," then "Send." Her finger hovered for one agonizing second... then clicked. The file slid across the internet to Akande's team.She leaned back, sweat dripping down her temple. "Done," she muttered.Five minutes later, she dialed in. On the screen, Mr. Akande's stern face appeared. His team sat beside him, arms folded. "Ms. Mildred," he said, voice still sharp.Regina nodded. "Thank you for holding. If you'll allo
Standing up straight, clenching her fists. If Nicholas was hiding something... If he had betrayed her trust... She would find out the truth. Even if it broke her heart all over again. Because Regina Mildred wasn't going down without a fight.Nicholas opened the door before she even knocked. As if he had been waiting. Regina froze at the threshold. All the words she had practiced—the rage, the pain, the betrayal—clogged her throat at once.He looked... tired. Tired, and still so devastatingly handsome it made her chest ache.But tonight, she wasn't here to admire him. Tonight, she was here to tear down the walls he had built."Regina," Nicholas said slowly. A warning? An invitation? She didn't care. She stepped inside without waiting for permission. The air between them crackled. Heavy. Sharp enough to cut skin. "I need to know the truth," she said simply. Her voice didn't shake. She was proud of that. Nicholas closed the door, his face unreadable. "The truth about what?""You know wha
The Glass Room wasn't just a bar. It was a secret playground for the city's rich and powerful. Dark lights, velvet booths, and a quiet thrum of danger hanging in the air.Regina had never been there before of course, but she didn't hesitate. Answers were needed!. She needed to find out if the Nicholas she knew was real—or if Dan had been right all along. And this was the only way she was sure she would find it. She was glad Jenna had disappeared by now, and it was still a wonder to her why Jenna has been around in the first place. Was she really starting to like her?Regina wore black jeans and a leather jacket, keeping her look casual in order to blend in. Disappearing into the crowd, she advanced forward. And once inside, she was forced to stare in awe.Inside, the music was low and moody. Couples whispered in booths. Men in suits made quiet deals over whiskey. Regina's phone buzzed.Unknown Number: "Booth 19. Back corner."Regina tried to play it cool and as casual as she could. B
The next morning, Regina made a decision. She wasn't going to sit around crying. She deserved answers. If Nicholas was done with her, fine. "Hey, can I come with you to work today? I want to see Nicholas." Jenna said boldly. "I admire your confidence, you know." I was forced to say with a smile. She looked too determined as she spoke. "I told you. I'm not going to fight with you over Nicholas, but I want him. Just like I want you."I rolled my eyes."Okay that's enough now. Come on, you should leave.""I brought office wear. It's in my bag."I eyed her from head to toe. "I won't try to stop you. But do not get in my way. I doubt Nicholas would see you or try to talk to you anyway." I muttered out the last part."He's just been busy that's all. No need to think too much about it." Jenna said as if trying to comfort herself. After getting dressed, Regina managed to put on an amour of confident if she would be facing Nicholas that morning.He was going to say it to her face whatever r
Third POV Regina didn’t sleep that night. How could she? The picture stayed burned in her mind, a haunting image she couldn’t escape no matter how hard she tried. It was too crazy to understand, she desperately wanted to believe something was wrong!Staring at her phone with her heart in her throat, she thought about one and one thing alone.Call him.She shook her head. "No no no, I'm should just ignore it. Or... Text him.??" "Damn it! What if it’s all a lie?"This went on for several minutes until she finally made up her mind and sent a simple message:“Can we talk?”She typed, then for some seconds, fondled her fingers in the air as she hesitated to send the message. At last, she hit send and waited! Well, first, she threw her phone on the bed and left to do some other things. But after coming back to check her phone, she saw that he left no response. "It's been like what? 30 minutes? Maybe I should calm down."Boom.Morning came before she knew it. Regina felt sick to her stoma
Regina’s POVI stood by the restaurant’s entrance, already regretting saying yes to this dinner.The place was too fancy. Too intimate. It wasn’t the “friendly catch-up” Dan promised. It screamed date night.I tugged at the sleeve of my dress, feeling like I didn’t belong.Why did I even come here?Before I could slip away, Dan showed up.Tall. Confident. Wearing that stupid smile he used when he wanted something. I wanted to hear more of what he had said earlier at work. What did he mean by having a meeting with the managing director!“Regina,” he said warmly, like he hadn’t ripped my heart out months ago.I stiffened but forced a cold nod. “Dan.”He acted like nothing had happened. Like he hadn’t humiliated me. Like he hadn’t thrown me aside for Kimberly without blinking.“I’m so happy you came,” he said, reaching for my elbow.I pulled back fast. His smile flickered for half a second, then he pasted it back on.“I almost didn’t,” I said, voice flat. “I’m only here because you said
Dan's POV I was desperate now.Normally, I always had this special moment I shared with Regina whenever I had just found a new craving. It was a Japanese meal, and the last time I had it was what, when I was like fourteen? Now I was missing her. I decided to take a bold move and make it happen. And I wasn't going to take no for an answer."Are you done now? I want to make a reservation for tonight." I said to one of the attendant in the restaurant I had in mind. "What? Then just do as I've said. What do you mean am I sure this time?"I heaved in a deep sigh, frustrated one at that. It had happened two times now when I would try to speak to Regina, but she would just ignore me. This time, I was determined!"Yes. In the evening." I hoped I had made myself clear enough. The attendant muttered something before saying yes at last.I was standing in front of the building to her office now for about an hour. My car was parked outside so I'd been inside for a while first, before finally step
Regina's POV.I didn't want to think too much about what Rita had just said. That Kimberly was plotting something again?? When would that girl ever learn!"I understand how raged you are now," quickly, Rita started to say. "But you have to be really careful Regina. Kimberly is a psychopath!" I knew what she was saying was the fact. "I know I know. It's just that...what did I ever do to make her hate me like this?""Don't think too much about it, but be careful around her for real." Rita said. You could see the stress in her eyes as she looked worrier for me."Thanks Rita. I'm so glad we get to do this--" my conversation was cut short as the waiters in the restaurant jumped and rushed towards the entrance.One man that looked like their boss was shouting.."Welcome miss Jenna! Our biggest customer. Welcome her." And then the rest began to sing a welcoming song.Rita and I exchanged surprised looks, trying to really wonder whether it was the same Jenna we knew or another one. "But what