Several minutes in and the two were still seated on the bench, gazing at the magnificent sights before them. Only did they leave when the sky had darkened, but instead of heading home, Alexandra found herself roaming Paris’s night market with Darius by her side.Every single new thing they came to discover in the night market fascinated them and unlike the day, the streets at night seemed more calm and sophisticated.“Quinn would kill me if she found out I went to the night market without her.” Darius laughed at his words as they made a pit stop by a stand selling street snacks.“Why are you here without her anyways, I thought you both were like joined at the hip?” Alexandra asked as she threw a quick glance in his direction before turning back towards the vendor. “Two steaks on a stick, please.” She ordered.“Coming right up.” The vendor owner said and retreated into his stall to ready their orders.Darius took this chance to answer the question Alexandra had asked earlier. “Well I w
In this world, there are different types of anger. Grief, Envy, Jealousy and many more. What Lucien was currently feeling as he watched the scene in front of him unfold was Jealousy. His heart ached as he watched Darius slip the necklace around Alexandra’s neck and later on, grinned at her like a Cheshire cat.That was meant to be him. He was meant to be the person putting that necklace around Alexandra’s neck and having night walks in the street of Paris with her. But he wasn’t. He had blown his chance and instead it turned out to be some architect biker boy.Oh, just how much more ironic could his life become? He thought and in that moment, got the answer to his question.“Mr. Albrecht.” Lucas called from the front seat of his car. His voice had a hesitant edge to it that made Lucien sigh out in exhaustion.Just what else had the universe prepared for him?“What is it, Lucas?” He asked, his deep voice dripping quick with exhaustion.Lucas momentarily pitied his employer, but snapped
Being home for the first time in a few months hit hard. Seattle's air felt different and so did the atmosphere. It was almost like she had stepped into a new universe entirely and Alexandra hated it.A scoff escaped her lips as she pulled off her sunglasses and descended the stairs of her private jet, only stopping momentarily to view the walk way of her private airport.Michael had powers in his words, enchanting ones that always seemed to confuse and convince her, it was by those words that he had convinced her to leave three days earlier than Lucien's crew."Work here is done and so far, looks like it's good to me. We best return early as to avoid work back at home piling up." The assistant had told her the very next day after her exploration through Paris's night market.She was bombed, no lie there, but somewhat eager to return to her home town. She wanted to know what other plans her family had in store for her and wanted to discourage their every move. Plus, she was half glad s
Game over wasn't a word that existed in Eleanor's dictionary, it didn't from the beginning and wouldn't start now. She'd rather give it her all rather than backing out half way. It was either go big or go home that was a motto she was raised with throughout her childhood and live by up till this very moment. And obviously it was not a hard motto to live up to. With all the power and authority she had after marrying into the Grey family and establishing her authority, making people bend to her will had been easy and effortless, or so she thought until she encountered Alexandra.The first day she met the blonde after twelve years of her fateful disappearance, she looked like a radiant sun that shone in every corner, bringing those in the dark out and casting those who chose the darkness away. It was like her very own unspoken and unofficial motto.She was going to be a problem. Eleanor had thought after her first failed attempt of bending Alexandra to her will. After that day, the elder
Alexandra watched as her grandmother walked away with an expressionless face. Despite all the older woman had said she allowed none bother her, at least none except for her very last words."When you wake the sleeping dragon, get ready to suffer the consequences. If you believe you've seen all my trick then boy would you be surprised to know I have a few extra up my sleeves."Eleanor had turned on her heels and stomped away after saying this, leaving Alexandra in the wondering state she currently was.She hadn't seen all of Eleanor's tricks? What else could the elderly woman could have been hiding that she knew nothing of?"Whatever." She muttered and quickly brushed the thought aside. Who knew, maybe that was just some baseless threat Eleanor threw her way in other to scare her.Well, if it indeed was, she wasn't going to fall for it and she sure as hell wasn't shaking in her heels.Prying her eyes off Eleanor's leaving vehicle, Alexandra turned around to head into the building but s
"Yes. I won't be coming into the office today so just arrange everything for the meeting tomorrow and clock out. Yes, thank you, Michael." Alexandra said, speaking into her phone and hanging up right after her conversation with Michael was over.She glanced back at the boutique behind her, and through the transparent window, she watched as Cory laughed and chatted with Madam William while they both picked out dresses.She smiled, happy that her Aunt now looked somewhat lively compared to how she had looked earlier in the day. Even during the ride here, she had looked as if she had a thousand things to ponder and as if a certain one was eating away at her mind. But now, that expression was gone and Alexandra was glad.Tucking her phone into her purse, she turned around and entered back into the store.At the counter, she met Quinn who was diligently doing her work after having returned from her short stayed vacation."Hey Quinn." She waved at the red head who waved back with a smile an
For the first time in the longest time, Alexandra felt fear.Looking down at Cory's pale face, her entire being trembled with fear of the unforeseen future.It had only been ten minutes after her frantic call to her company's medical center when the ambulance arrived. The doctors and nurses alike were shocked when they came upon the scene, not just because Alexandra had looked to be in a panic state, but also because one of their very own VIP shareholder had gotten attacked in broad daylight."Madam Grey, please step in." The nurse who was attending to Cory instructed that Alexandra step into the waiting ambulance if she wanted to come along.Her words were like a light tap on the wrist, it snapped her out of whatever world her mind had flown to. She turned her head from the speaking nurse to her Aunt lying on the stretcher in the ambulance.Seeing Cory laying there brought a new wave of trembles to wash over her body along with a certain thought.That attack had been meant for her, C
Her words were far from a bluff. James Winfred knew this... he understood this without there needing to be any sign that said so.Feeling on the edge, he swallowed whatever lump had unconsciously formed in his throat in the short length of their conversation. His Adam's apple made a huge movement as he did so, while Alexandra stared down at him for a final moment before attempting to leave, but before she could do so, James stopped her."Threatening the chief of police that way, are you not aware of the power I hold over this city. If I want it to be, you can be locked up in a cell for the next month, but as the bigger person I'll take pity on you and send you off with a simple warning." He announced with arrogance despite the tremors running amuck in his head and warning him to keep his tap mouth shut. But sadly he didn't heed to their warnings and Alexandra could only snicker at this."I can see my grandmother feeds her dogs well." She spoke in a condescending tone and James instant