Xavier's POV The war I declared requires me to maintain a high decision-making percentage. I know some people are truly in for business and are neutral but the corrupt ones are more and if I am to win this I need all the neutral ones on my side. I can't afford to make a mistake least I lose everything.This is a gamble.I am so consumed by my thoughts that I don't even hear Leah coming in. What is she doing here? I took her to rest a few minutes ago or has time flown by? Her adorable eyes peep through the door pleading with me to hear her out. That look can make a man sell his soul.What are these thoughts that keep running in my head am I ...? No, no I can't. I ignore the small voice that keeps reminding me of what I have been avoiding for the past ten years. Not now when the risk is high. I turn my head in her direction but before I can speak to her, my phone rings. The lawyer I've been expecting is here. I needed to find out if it is really necessary to have a child from a legal
Leah's POV "Well then, are you ready baby girl?" he asks me like I have any idea what he is talking about.My mind goes blank and I have no idea what is going on. I came here for what exactly? I don't even remember why I followed him to his office in the first place. "Huh… ready for what?" I ask slightly annoyed that he didn't just go straight to explaining what is going on. "Well having a baby of course. You heard the man we need to save the company." he smiles.All the color is suddenly drained from my face as the realization hits me. Having a child?I suddenly stand up from his lap and face him unable to make proper decisions when my ass is so close to his cock."Are you enjoying this?!" I snap, I can't believe he thinks children are something to joke with. Don't get me wrong I would open my legs and let him fuck me anytime, anywhere but getting pregnant?That's a stretch."What do you mean by that Leah?" he asks his brows knitted together as if confused by my question. Well,
Xavier’s POV: She drives me insane, her intoxicating scent makes me lose control and every time she is close by I just want to be buried inside her. I plan to at least play a little and fuck her later on. Also, we have a pending conversation with the other two men.All my self-control is lost just by seeing how she walks to my desk with no panties, she jumps and sits on top of it while facing me and she spreads her legs showing me her wet cunt and that throws me off, my eyes darken and I feel like if am not buried inside her I will lose my shit.I lose all control and take three long strides toward her, I pull my pants and boxers down in one swift motion releasing my hard shaft. Seeing how her eyes widen makes me smile.It's not only big but highly skilled too I smirk.Pulling her thick thighs as I spread her legs, I Enter her in one stroke.Shit! This feels so fucking good.“You are so tight!” I whisper in her ear as I wait for her to adjust, the waiting period feels like forever an
Leah’s POVThe feeling as he is sliding in and out of me is out of this world. I knew he was skilled but feeling it, skin to skin is something I can’t even explain. I am a mourning mess as we move in sync. I scratch his back as a way of encouraging him to fuck me harder spreading my legs wider.Which he does.He slowly pulls out and goes back in thrusting me at the right pace. He holds my thighs as he continues to move slowly picking up speed and am thrown off. "Oh, yes.""Scream baby girl, I want to hear you as I Fuck you into oblivion," he growls."Mmmmm, just like that.""You like this huh, the way I slide in and out. Am sure no one has ever fucked you this good. Every time you touch yourself I want you to remember me inside you like this." with that he picks up pace."Please Xavier, don't stop." I plead as my breasts bounce while he fucks me to heaven. I tighten around him which signals that am so close and from the way his thrusts have become sloppy I can see that he's close too
Leah's POV:A part of me wants to dare him to see if he will take me like this. Maybe that will convince me that he surely doesn't have any feelings for me and that will pump some sense into me because this love is ugly and I am losing my mind. Slowly I am becoming desperate for his attention and that is making me hate myself. Any normal person should be on terms with this deal by now. I walk to my closet and pick a cute pink skirt that hugs me bringing out my figure perfectly. I match it with a cream-white loose top to balance my body so I don't look too provocative and I surely look great. The one thing I love about myself is my clear skin, hence wearing makeup is not something I usually do but today I feel a bit insecure so I wear a little.Satisfied with my reflection I walk to the main entrance where Xavier should be by now. "Your skirt is too short Leah." His voice comes from behind making me jump. "And too tight. Take it off.""Right here?""I wouldn't mind. The only problem
Leah’s POVI walk slightly behind Xavier to reduce the tension hanging in the air. We walk for a few more minutes and finally reach Kendra's office as her name is right at the door. Now that I am about to do this, all sorts of ideas pop into my head and I begin to wonder if we are really here for me, because it doesn't make any sense. We had rough sex and am sore, this happens all the time so I'll heal. So what is he not telling me?"Is this even necessary?""What do you mea..ah of course it is. We also need to check your fertility and body condition for the baby." He explains with his hand on the doorknob making me want to throw myself off the roof. Couldn't he have asked me before making such an important decision? It's my body and I refuse to have children with someone who is heartless and won't show any affection. My kids won't have such a person for a dad."I don't want kids Xavier.""You signed a contract. You're bound by it and you will have kids. So you can go in she is expe
Xavier's POV I am concerned about Leah and the feelings that have started developing and what is even worse is I have softened toward her. When we tied the note, the plan was so simple; I help her get out of debt and she helps me stabilize my position. Things have gotten more complicated and now we are at war.This is not good. I had a smooth plan and having feelings was not one of them. I choose to be mean to her and I know I am a jerk for it but it's for the best. Am a whole mess with a past that hunts me every day yet to be resolved. Not to mention people who thirst for my power and money. Hence, I decide that I won't drag her and put her in danger for any reason.I chose to go to Kendra's hospital because she can remain confidential. If we go to another hospital we will probably see it in the media and am already at war with the board. I cannot afford any mistakes. Leah was angry with that fact but I didn't bother explaining why I chose this hospital. I hate having to reason wit
Leah's POV I quickly wash up and dry my hair. I have no idea what to wear or if I even have a proper outfit but I know I have to make a statement today as vice CEO. Am nervous but am determined to make Xavier proud and most importantly I know how much winning this war depends on him. If you're always ready, you're one step ahead. Besides, this might even help me clear my father's name and find his killers. It's a great opportunity I can't afford to let it pass me by. I settle for a black pencil skirt that goes slightly below my knees holding my curves in place. I pick a peach smart shirt and a very thin gold watch to go with it. I don't wear too much makeup, just a little with my hair tied in a neat bun. Satisfied with how I look, I smile and walk to Xavier's room. With a slight knock on his door, I don't even wait for him to answer. I peep through the door and smile."Can I come in?" This is so awkward, just yesterday it was something else and now we are what?Business partners?
Leah's POV Xavier's body lies crumpled on the ground, an agonizing table of pain and sacrifice. My mind is a whirlwind of shock, grief, and disbelief. The room feels distant as if I'm viewing this heart-wrenching scene through a fog of numbness. The air is thick with the acrid scent of gunpowder, a reminder of the violence that has unfolded before me. But amidst the chaos, a new voice rises—a voice that trembles with a pain that mirrors my own. Sandra's cries cut through the suffocating silence, her anguished sobs a haunting symphony of regret and despair. "No! No, I didn't want this! Xavier, I didn't want to kill you!" Sandra's voice is a broken wail, each word carrying the weight of a thousand shattered dreams. She falls to her knees beside Xavier's still form, her hands hovering over his body as if unable to touch him, to bridge the chasm between them. Her cries are a collision of emotions, a torrent of love and torment that fill the room. She speaks of a love that has festered
Leah's POV Am extremely exhausted and everything seems to be working against me. I haven't eaten for two days and being pregnant doesn't make it any easier. Somehow it feels like my brain is playing games with me but it seems this is reality. Confusion mingles with my fear as I try to make sense of her cryptic words. "Xavier? What does he have to do with any of this?" Sandra's eyes gleam with a mixture of pain and resentment as if she's revisiting a memory that still haunts her. "You have him now, don't you? The man who shattered my world." My heart skips a beat, pieces of a puzzle falling into place. "Wait, you and Xavier…?" Sandra's laughter is a bitter echo in the dimly lit room, devoid of any real mirth. "We used to be close, good friends. But one night, in the midst of drunken haze, he… he took my virginity. I thought it meant something, that maybe there was something more between us." My eyes widen, disbelief mingling with sympathy for the woman before me. The revelation
Leah's POV The cold, hard ground presses against my knees as I huddle in a dim corner of the warehouse. The stolen phone I've managed to secret away is my only connection to the outside world, my lifeline in this web of darkness that Sandra has woven around me. As the minutes stretch into an agonizing eternity, my fingers tremble as they punch in the numbers. The phone's screen casts a faint glow on my face, a glimmer of hope amidst the shadows that surround me. My heart hammers in my chest as the call connects. I try to be as low as possible not knowing where Sandra is or who she has left to watch over me. My voice wavers, a mix of desperation and fear as I try to convey the urgency of my situation without alerting Sandra to my actions. Every second feels like an eternity as I wait for him to answer, my desperation growing with each passing ring. "Hello?" His voice cuts through the darkness like a lifeline. "Xavier!" I breathe, relief flooding through me just at the sound of hi
Xavier's POV As we sit Many things run through my mind and right at this moment what will follow next will determine how fucked up I am. I remain silent as he continues with his explanation. "But," Santino continues, his voice catching, "things changed. Sandra's feelings for you... they evolved into something beyond friendship. She fell hard for you, Xavier. And when you started dating Alexandra, it devastated her." ''But how did you not recognize her or were you protecting her all along?'' ''No, not at all. I would never do that to you.'' The revelation hits me like a punch to the gut. I have been completely unaware of Sandra's feelings, of the turmoil brewing beneath the surface I would never be with her but at least I would have been more alert not to be caught by surprise. Santino's eyes hold a mixture of regret and pain as if he was sharing a secret he had carried for far too long. ''Did you love her?'' I ask. ''This one we see Yes I had some feelings but the Sandra am talk
I stood there amidst the flashing cameras and the eager chatter of reporters, my eyes fixed on Sandra as she confidently accepted the title of Chief Financial Officer of King Tech. A wave of disbelief surged through me, accompanied by a sharp pang of anger. This was not how things were supposed to go down. But I couldn't let my emotions show, not in front of the media. As the applause and questions filled the room, I forced myself to maintain a composed exterior. Inside, however, a tempest of thoughts raged. How had she managed to orchestrate this so perfectly? How had she manipulated the board, the media, and even my closest allies to ensure her rise to power? I had always known Sandra was ambitious, but I never fathomed the extent of her ruthlessness. It was a bitter realization that left a bitter taste in my mouth. The company that I had poured my heart and soul into was slipping through my fingers, and there she stood, the orchestrator of it all, basking in the spotlight what was
Xavier's POV The tension in the boardroom is palpable as I sit at the head of the long table, facing the board members and executives who once stood by my side. But now, their expressions are a mix of doubt and suspicion. I can sense the shift in the dynamics, the undercurrents of betrayal that have infiltrated even the closest of my allies especially when I had frozen the accounts. I called this emergency meeting to address the recent allegations and scandals that have rocked our company. The media storm, the accusations, and the subsequent investigation had caught us off guard. I had been working tirelessly to salvage our reputation, find the truth and clear our name. But now, facing these once loyal faces, I can't shake the feeling that something has changed. So much is piling up and now there is no certainty on who can be trusted. Mr. Kings," Robert one of the founding partners speaks up, his tone cautious. "We're concerned about the impact this scandal is having on the compa
Leah's POV As I wake up in the morning, I find the space beside me in bed empty. Xavier must have already left for work, not wanting to disturb my much-needed rest. I appreciate his concern, but I wish he had woken me. I hate feeling like he's carrying all of this alone. I push myself out of bed, still feeling the exhaustion from the events of the previous day and the pregnancy was not helping not that I'm complaining. The scandal, the accusations, and the constant media attention have taken a toll on me. I make my way to the kitchen, craving a cup of warm tea to soothe my nerves. Just as I'm pouring the water, my phone rings. I pick it up and see a familiar number flashing on the screen. Curiosity gets the better of me, and I answer. She still has a lot of questions to answer anyway. "Hello?" Her voice on the other end sounds broken, sobbing softly. Sandra rarely cries, so something about this feels off. "Leah," she manages to choke out between sobs, "it's Sandra. I need your he
Xavier's POV Leah falls asleep on the way back home, her exhaustion evident after the emotional rollercoaster we had been through. As I watch her peaceful expression, my mind still racing with thoughts. Emily's revelation about Kendra being the mastermind behind the scandal has shaken me to my core. But there was something else that was bothering me, a lingering suspicion that I couldn't shake off. Especially the stunt pulled the time she came to my house and at the funeral. Sandra's sudden involvement and determination to help us had set off alarms in my mind. Her connection to Emily, her knowledge of the scandal, and the way she was pushing us to pursue this investigation all seemed too convenient. Could she really be as innocent as she portrayed herself to be? Last I recall she was Leah's assistant who I fired. What I expect is anger, not help for Fucks sake! Once we were back home, I carefully carry Leah to our bedroom and tuck her in. She stirs slightly but doesn't wake up. I
I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to the pregnancy scandal than meet the eye. The timing was too perfect, too convenient. I had to find out who was behind this, who wanted to tear us apart. But then this war began before I was even in the picture but I will not let anyone harm my child again even if it means killing again I will do it. I pick up my phone and dial Xavier's number. He answers after a couple of rings. "Leah, I'm on my way to you," he says, his voice carrying a mix of concern and urgency. "Xavier, we need to talk," I reply, my tone resolute. "I know, baby. We will talk as soon as I get there." "No, Xavier, this can't wait. I need to know who's behind that scandal. The timing is too suspicious." There is a moment of silence on the other end of the line. "Leah, I have my suspicions too. I'll be there soon, and we'll figure this out together." As I hung up, a knock on the door interrupts my thoughts. Sandra stands there with a determined expression.