Beyond The Surface

Beyond The Surface

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In the midst of a bustling city, a young and ambitious CEO, Maya, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal and love. As the only child of a multi-millionaire, Maya took over her father's cosmetic company, Stanbic Corporation after he fell ill. As Maya navigates the challenges of being a CEO, she faces opposition from Mike, a ruthless businessman known as the "Red Devil" of the cosmetic world. Mike has been trying to acquire Stanbic Corporation for years but Maya's father had always managed to stay one step ahead. With Maya's father out of the picture, Mike sees an opportunity to finally get what he wants. Meanwhile, Maya meets Alexander, the son of the president, in a coffee shop. Despite their instant attraction, Alexander keeps his true identity a secret, preferring to live a humble life but their relationship is put to the test when Mike discovers Alexander's true identity and begins to use it against him. As the story unfolds, Maya's world is turned upside down. She discovers that her father had an illegitimate child, Christi, who has been seeking revenge against Maya and her family. Christi forms an alliance with Mike, and together they hatch a plan to destroy Maya's reputation and take over Stanbic Corporation. As Maya fights to clear her name and protect her company, she must also confront the demons of her past. She reconnects with Maxwell, her ex-finance ,he joins forces with her to uncover the truth behind the sinister plot against her. As the stakes grow higher, Maya finds herself in a desperate fight to save her company, her reputation, and the people she loves. Maya must use all her strength and cunning to outwit her enemies and emerge victorious.

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chapter 1 leaving home

As I lay in bed, my mom's voice pierced through the door. "Come on Maya, we're all waiting for you!" I hastily put on my shoes, took a deep breath and glanced at my reflection in the mirror. Twenty-eight years old and my life was about to take a dramatic turn. I hurried to the living room, where my parents were waiting anxiously. "Mum, I'm here," I announced. My dad's voice was laced with urgency. "What took you so long? You'll miss your flight!" I reassured him, "I'm ready, let's go." Christi, our loyal maid, helped me with my luggage while my parents exchanged worried glances. I've known Christi since childhood, and her mom used to work for us before she passed away. My parents took Christi in and she's been like a sister ever since. As we said our goodbyes, Christi's eyes welled up with tears. I fought back my own emotions, promising her, "Don't worry, when I settle in, I'll tell Mum and Dad to send you over.We'll leave this old place behind, and start fresh." Christ...

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13 Chapters
chapter 1 leaving home
As I lay in bed, my mom's voice pierced through the door. "Come on Maya, we're all waiting for you!" I hastily put on my shoes, took a deep breath and glanced at my reflection in the mirror. Twenty-eight years old and my life was about to take a dramatic turn. I hurried to the living room, where my parents were waiting anxiously. "Mum, I'm here," I announced. My dad's voice was laced with urgency. "What took you so long? You'll miss your flight!" I reassured him, "I'm ready, let's go." Christi, our loyal maid, helped me with my luggage while my parents exchanged worried glances. I've known Christi since childhood, and her mom used to work for us before she passed away. My parents took Christi in and she's been like a sister ever since. As we said our goodbyes, Christi's eyes welled up with tears. I fought back my own emotions, promising her, "Don't worry, when I settle in, I'll tell Mum and Dad to send you over.We'll leave this old place behind, and start fresh." Christ
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chapter 2 Business Is Business
I sat at my desk, sipping my coffee and staring out the window, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. Stanbic Cooperation Company, a leading cosmetics firm, was now under my leadership. We were among the top three biggest cosmetic companies in Mayae with numerous partners from all around the world. My father, the founder of Stanbic Cooperation Company, was a man I admired greatly. He had started the company thirty years ago and through his hard work and dedication, it had grown into the successful business it was today. I remembered the countless times he would come home late at night, exhausted but still smiling, with stories of his struggles and triumphs. He would tell me about the early days, when he had to work tirelessly to get the company off the ground and how he had to overcome numerous obstacles to achieve his goals. As I grew older, I began to appreciate the sacrifices my father had made for our family and for the company. He had dedicated his life
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chapter 3 Meeting Him
I opened the door to my office, I was greeted by a beautiful bouquet of flowers on my desk, accompanied by a box of chocolates and a card. The sweet fragrance of the flowers filled the air and I couldn't help but smile as I picked up the card and read the message inside. "To the most beautiful girl in the world, have a nice day. Signed, Mike." I sighed, feeling a mix of emotions. This was not the first time Mike had sent me gifts, and I was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. After the conference a week ago, Mike had made it a habit to send me gifts daily but I had made it clear that I was not interested in him romantically. Despite this, he continued to send me gifts and messages, and I was starting to feel like I was being pursued. I put the card down and sat at my desk, trying to focus on the task at hand but my mind kept wandering back to Mike and his persistent advances. I was determined to keep our relationship professional but it was getting harder and harder to ignore his
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chapter 4 It Was Just A Dream
I walked back to our table, Priscilla turned to me and said, "That's incredibly brave of you, standing up to that man like that." I chuckled and replied, "Someone needed to stand up for her." Priscilla nodded in agreement. "Very true, but I have to get going now," she said, glancing at her wristwatch. "Alright, Miss Priscilla," I said, extending my hand for a handshake. She smiled and shook my hand firmly. She then signaled to her manager, who was sitting two tables away from us, and he stood up, escorting her out of the coffee shop. I took a final sip of my coffee, paid the bill and gathered my things. As I headed outside to the parking lot, I noticed a park across the street from the coffee shop. The sound of children's laughter and giggles drew my attention and I felt a sudden urge to spend some time there. "I'll just take a short walk in the park," I said to myself, making my way towards the entrance. I paid for a ticket and entered the park. The park was a serene oasis,
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chapter 5 Date
As I prepared for work, my mind kept drifting back to that dream. It felt so real, lingering like a shadow in the corners of my thoughts. Shaking it off, I focused on today's agenda. I opened my wardrobe, selected a flowing white short dress, slipped on matching shoes, grabbed my glasses, and stepped out of the house. After that dream, I had resolved to ask Dad to send Christi over. At least I would have someone to talk to. Living alone was growing increasingly dull. As I drove away, I muttered to myself, "It's so boring living alone." “Good morning, Ma!” Blessing greeted me as she walked alongside me to my office. “Morning,” I replied, appreciating her bright energy. The preparations for the product launch had everyone buzzing with activity. I opened my office door and was surprised to find Mike sitting there, waiting for me. “Good morning, Mr. Mike! Why didn't you tell me you were coming?” I asked, my curiosity piqued. “Oh, I just wanted to surprise you,” he said with a sm
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chapter 6 Hang On Tight
I stood outside the hotel, the chill of the night creeping into my bones as a breeze rustled through the trees lining the street. The sky had turned a deep shade of gray and the air was heavy with the scent of impending rain. It was already 10:30 PM and I anxiously checked my phone for the umpteenth time to see if the cab Maxwell had promised would arrive. Why hadn’t I just driven my own car? I cursed my decision to leave it behind, knowing fully well that the hotel was miles away from the company and now I was at the mercy of a delayed cab. With a resigned sigh, I glanced up at the sky, the first few drops of rain pattering against my face, followed by a sudden gust of wind that sent a shiver down my spine. I contemplated calling Abbi, the head of security, to send someone to retrieve my car but I quickly dismissed the thought . The hotel was too far and I didn’t want to impose on anyone, especially at this hour. I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to ward off the cold as I wai
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chapter 7 knight in shining armor
He held my hand and guided me toward the pet shop. Although the shop was closed, there was a small overhang outside where we could take shelter from the rain. “Thank you so much,” I said, looking up at him, my heart fluttering with appreciation. He chuckled, brushing off my gratitude. “Oh, it’s nothing. I derive joy from helping damsels in distress,” he said with a playful grin. I couldn’t help but smile back. “You really are a sweet talker.” As we stood there waiting for the rain to let up, he suddenly pointed out, “You’re shaking.” I glanced down at myself, trying to appear strong despite my obvious discomfort. “Oh, it’s nothing,” I replied, forcing a chuckle as I attempted to downplay my shivers. “Come here,” he said softly, pulling me into his arms. Before I could react, he wrapped his hands around me and I immediately felt the warmth radiating from his body. It was as if an invisible force enveloped us, calming my tension and easing the cold that had seeped into my b
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chapter 8 Luna
I swiped my card in front of my door and inputted my fingerprint in the sensor. The click sound came and I opened the door. Walking up to the switch, I turned on the light. "Welcome to my home," I said as I removed my shoes. "Thank you! You have a very nice place," Alex said. I smiled at him. "Alright, let me show you to the guest room so you can freshen up and get out of these wet clothes." I led him to the guest room. "Here we are! Please make yourself comfortable," I said politely. He looked around the room. "Not bad, Maya. This place is nice," Alex said. I smiled at him and headed back to my room. I couldn't wait to get out of these wet clothes. I entered my room, freshened up, put on a very comfortable nightwear and headed downstairs straight to the kitchen. If I were the only person at home, I wouldn’t bother eating dinner; I would have just drunk chocolate and gone to bed but having a visitor means you have to take care of them and when that visitor is someone you
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chapter 9 You Left Without Saying Goodbye
on our way to the hospital, I couldn’t help stealing glances at the mother and son duo in the back seat. She carefully checked her son’s body, telling him to turn around so she could see him better. I could only smile at their tenderness, the way she radiated love and concern. When we arrived at the hospital, the doctor examined the child and placed him on an IV. I felt a wave of relief wash over me as the doctor reassured us. “He’s fine; he didn’t sustain any internal injuries, but he is malnourished. I advise you to take very serious care of the kind of food he eats,” the doctor said, his tone professional but gentle. I looked at the woman, whose face was etched with pain. I could see the worry in her eyes and the exhaustion that came with being a parent. My heart ached for her. “Thank you, doctor,” I said as we both left his office, grateful for the good news. “Thank you so much, ma'am,” the lady said, her voice shaky but filled with gratitude. I smiled at her, placing my
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chapter 10 Late Night Study
After a moment of silence, I decided it was time to lighten the mood. “Alright, enough with the sad talk! Let’s go grab coffee together,” I said, smiling at her. It had been so long since I had seen her, but it felt like just yesterday. Oh, how much I had missed her! Excitement bubbled within me at the thought of talking to her and catching up on everything we had missed in each other’s lives. As we walked out of the hospital, I noticed how the sun seemed to shine a little brighter. The world outside was bustling, with people moving with purpose, but all I could focus on was Maimai. We had so much to catch up on, so many memories to reminisce about and I was eager to dive into our shared past. “Do you remember our crazy college days?” I asked, laughing as we stepped into the café across the street. She chuckled and for a moment, I caught a glimpse of the old Maimai—the one who was full of life and laughter. “How could I forget? The late-night study sessions that turned into d
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