Writer's POV:-“Not yet. I don't know what he is up to?” shaking her head negatively, Natasha answered his brother's question. She had gotten an email from Charles’ PA stating that today was her leave ordered by Charles and she must wait for him to contact her before resuming the office.The email had caused an unwanted and unexpected stir in the Hunter's house as the three of them couldn't decide the real motive behind this sudden leave. “What's most troublesome is, even Alex can't get a sniff of his planning.” Hunter sighed, taking a bite of his toast.Jenny clicked her tongue, staring helplessly at her children. “He is doing all that he had threatened me with. First Hunter's now he is troubling Natasha's life.” she lamented, through her gritted teeth. Her gaze turned hard and fingers balled up into fists over the table. “All that rascal wants is to control everyone's life.” Natasha and Hunter’s eyes snapped towards her with the speed of light and they stared at their mother with
Writer’s POV:-Adams Villa:She gestured to him, ‘What?’ with a lift of her brows and jutting her chin, but the man remained expressionless.He resumed the call for another five minutes but didn’t leave her hand, not letting her walk away. Sighing softly, Kiara waited patiently for her husband to finish the call.“Yes. Yes. That would be better.” Viaan nodded his head, keenly hearing the words from the other side of the call. Along with that, he tugged on Kiara’s wrist and pulled her close to him, wrapping his arms around her waist.A thin layer of confusion swept over the lady’s face. She blinked, her eyes oblivious, staring at his face. Not getting his actions, she tried to make eye contact with him, but Viaan was answering some questions to the person over the call, thus he didn’t notice her attempts to catch his attention.His gaze darted around the room; between the spaces and furniture of the room–in short everywhere except her wife, whom he stopped from going and didn’t even sp
Hunter’s Apartment:-The line went dead, leaving an eerie silence in the dining place of Hunter’s place.Natasha’s hands trembled as she stared at her phone, her breath quickening in anticipation of the worst.‘But since you dared to go against my words and even more dared to challenge me like a brat for that moron brother of yours, you are being punished now.’ His warning tone echoed in Natasha’s ears, sending thousands of shivers down her spine at once.She knew she had dared to challenge him for her brother Hunter, and she did not regret it a bit; but deep down, she was also terrified of the consequences.Consequences! Punishment! Yes, the two things Charles promised she would face now.What is so going to do now? Her mind screamed and cowered like a little girl lost in a crowd. She needed help… assurance… a little belief. At least, some words of affirmation that nothing bad was going to happen and she wouldn’t have to face any cruel consequences, like getting her dreams crushed f
Viaan’s POV:-I saw Xavier announcing my arrival and all the media had their attention on the backdoor through where I was supposed to walk. Drawing in a deep breath, I shrugged off my coat, smoothing out any creases with a quick, practiced motion.With a nod to Leo and Neil, I strode purposefully toward the elegantly arranged platform, its polished wood gleaming under the soft glow of the overhead lights in the conference hall.Scanning the room full of people, I stepped up to the stage and took the podium. Xavier sauntered back, giving me the file he had in his hand. In these ten minutes, he had already briefed the media about this press meet, and since they were here for some business news, the reason for this conference had caught them in nothing but amazement. I am going to announce the collaboration of Adams Corps, for many major projects, with one such organization that has been causing a stir in the media and the people for the past month.Hence, they are not just surprised bu
Viaan’s POV:-Clearing my throat, I readied myself and made eye contact with the people present in the room. “Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you are now aware of the reason for this sudden press meet.” I speak confidently, holding my chin high. “Still, before commencing everything, let me list out the points we were briefing you about.” My voice boomed through the microphone and reverberated across the room to the conference room.The room buzzed with murmurs and camera shutters clicked as the journalists jotted down notes of my every single word. I could sense the anticipation in the air, the excitement of a major announcement about to be made.I flipped the pages in the file Xavier handed me and reaching the required content, I raised my eyes and glanced back at the people waiting to hear the points from me.Leaning a bit, I held the neck of the mic. My gaze fixated on the cameras on the roll. I continued, “So, as you know by now, Adams Corps will be singing a mega colla
Writer’s POV:-Charles sighed, running a hand through his hair. “It’s nothing. Just some family drama,” he replied dismissively.Viaan raised an eyebrow, unconvinced. “I need to know if it’s going to affect our plans,” he said firmly.Charles hesitated for a moment before responding. “It shouldn’t,” he said finally. “But we need to keep an eye on things.” He took a sharp breath, clenching his fists. “And I’m sending Victor to fetch her here anyhow. I don’t trust those rascals. I’m sure they are making up stories.”A flicker of anger was evidently edging his words. However, sensing the place and time, he controlled himself.Viaan sighed in frustration. First, they have a press conference at pause, second the news of Jenny getting hospitalized in an emergency with a threat of heart attack; as quoted by the medical staff—they refrained from saying much as she was still in the ER and no absolute statement could be made yet. With this, he knew Natasha wouldn’t be able to attend the conferen
Writer’s POV:-“We’ll start the reveal immediately after you announce Natasha’s absence. Prolonging the conference would cost us heavily.” Viaan whispered near Charles’ ear as they kept walking towards the stage.“Hmm,” That was the only reply he had with a curt nod, and proceeded forward to take charge of the mishap that occurred internally.As Charles stepped forward to address the press, a controlled anger simmered beneath his composed exterior. His eyes flashed with intensity, but his voice remained steady and measured.“Ladies and Gentlemen, due to some emergency, our CEO won’t be able to attend the conference today, so we will do the signing procedure for three major deals today, unveiling the projects before you and the rest will be done after a couple of days,” The Senior Brown began, his tone formal yet slightly strained. He leaned towards the microphone, ensuring his words were carried across the room. “I understand you have invested your time and effort in this, and that’s
The Press Conference:-After the announcement from Charles, Viaan didn’t delay the event further and ordered his team to make a quick arrangement for the signing and unveiling of the projects under this major collaboration.The room was abuzz with anticipation as Charles and Viaan stood side by side, ready to unveil the projects that would mark the beginning of their collaboration. They pressed a button on a small remote and the digital models were all over the big displays in the front. Charles took the microphone, his voice strong and commanding.“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. Today, we are proud to unveil three of the major projects that will kick-start our collaboration. These projects are just the beginning of what promises to be a fruitful partnership between Adams Corps and Brown Corporation.” Boasting their new groundbreaking venture, the man addressed the people unveiling the crux of the event.A loud round of applause reverberated through the massive hal
Writer’s POV:-Mr. Moore wiped the sweat off his forehead while waiting for the call to be received.“Hello!” The reply came as soon as the call was received.“I have done my work. Now give me my thing back!” He said over the call.“I am impressed with your quickness, Mr. Moore.” a masculine heavy voice was heard from the other side. “I thought you would still take a few more days. But no. You proved why this is priceless to you. Excellent, old man.” With a dark chuckle, the man added. The words were more like a mocking of Mr. Moore’s efforts, and that made the elderly man clench his fingers.Mr. Moore’s entire body shook with rage. At that moment, he wanted nothing but to thrash everything around. To get the man in a chokehold and punch him straight across the face for making him dance on his fingers. However, the helplessness of the situation had him holding from behind. He can’t act repulsive. Not at this stage when he is so close to the one thing that he has been finding for sever
Viaan’s POV:-I helped Maa get down from the car, supporting her gently as she stepped onto the gravel path. As soon as her eyes fell on the scene in front of us, she froze. Her fingers tightened around my palm, clutching mine with a grip that spoke volumes.“Viaan, this…” She began, her voice trailing off as disbelief washed over her.Not believing what she saw, she was struggling to find the right set of words. Her lips wobbled putting an impromptu pause. She looked back at me, her gaze searching for confirmation, her body trembling slightly.That was my cue to confirm her doubts.With pride and emotions lacing my own voice, I squeezed her shoulders and nodded. “Paradis d’Amour, Maa. Our dream.” I announced, taking my mother in a half hug from sideways, holding onto her as tightly as I could.She averted her gaze back to the property. With a dip in her brows, she looked at me once again, “Huh?”I knew, I knew she was getting the meaning of my words but the yearning self of hers want
Writer’s POV:-“Where are you taking us, Viaan? At least tell me now.” Leena asked for the nth time, getting annoyed at her son’s silence over the matter.Viaan, like the previous times, smiled mischievously and answered without looking back. “Patience, Maa, patience. You’ll come to know soon.”Leena scoffed audibly, narrowing her eyes at her son’s mischief, and scolded him lightly. “That ‘soon’ of yours has not come since the last three and a half hours of our journey. How long more would you keep it a secret?” Her eyes wrinkled at the corners while her nose flared in annoyance.Her anger didn’t seem to affect Viaan a bit as the man chuckled loudly. “As I said, it is a surprise, Maa. I’m not telling you to spoil the fun already.” He refused to reveal, making his mother smack his arms from the backseat.“You have become too naughty these days.” She said through her gritted teeth, only to get a burst of hearty laughter from her son.Huffing, she crossed her hands across her chest and s
Writer’s POV:-“Thank you so much, Guys.” An emotional Viaan expressed his gratitude to the two of the constant pillars of his life.Receiving brotherly pats on his back as a response, he reluctantly broke the hug. His dull face was uplifted with the pure essence of their support throughout his life.“You —” Ryan started to speak, but then his eyes narrowed as he studied Viaan’s features more closely. “Were you crying, Viaan?” His eyes scanned Viaan’s face with concern.On cue, Leo also took a closer look. “Yeah, you look off!” He exclaimed, pointing out the obvious signs of distress.Viaan stilled. His smile dropped into a thin line. Immediately, he averted his eyes away from them and looked everywhere around.How come Ryan observed that? His shoulders tensed once again.“No. Why would I cry?” He chuckled nervously shrugging his shoulders, not wanting them to read his face further.“Then why are your eyes red and moist?” Ryan scoffed, narrowing his eyes. “Don’t lie through your teeth
Back in the present time, The PenthouseViaan’s POV, :Looking at the keys, I fisted them tightly. I was in my penthouse where I had come just an hour ago to get freshened up. Last night, I had to lie to Kia and Maa as I had spent entire hours in planning for the surprise for Maa. Then this morning the leftover documentation took my time while I also went to check for last-minute preparations. I just happened to come here one hour ago as I can’t go directly to home. And as soon as I came here, the first thing I did was to call Maa. She deserves the surprise the most.All through this while, I also kept myself reassured that this was not a dream anymore but a reality.A beautiful reality.A certain kind of peace filled my heart. I felt the cores of my eyes moistening up. Our dream was finally completed.“Paradis d’Amour is finally ours, Papa. I completed your and Maa’s dreams.” My voice choked with emotions as I looked at the picture frame on my desk while placing the keys reverently b
Writer’s POV:-“Did Viaan tell when will he come?” Leena asked Kiara who was serving her breakfast.Her hands stopped in the air and she raised her head to her mother-in-law. “No, Maa. He had just dropped the text last night that he wouldn’t be coming home tonight as he had an urgent meeting and some important work. So, he is perhaps staying at the penthouse itself.” Kiara sighed, continuing to fill Leena’s plate.Leena nodded recalling the text Kiara showed her last night. Viaan had specifically mentioned to tell Leena about it, he himself didn’t text her thinking she must be asleep by then.It was around eleven in the morning. Both the ladies were having a late breakfast today, as Kiara was nauseous and not feeling good this morning; thus she had delayed her meal.Although Leena had something light earlier as she had to have medicines as well, she still joined Kiara in the late meal.It was Leena’s assistance that she was even eating, lest she was all ready to ditch the breakfast to
Writer’s POV:-“And the man said that Mr. Adams is ready to meet at the earliest possible date,” Daniel revealed, sounding serious and firm.Hunter sat straight with a jerk, his brows dipping in. “How come he agreed this early? Didn’t he and his lawyer want time?” The question triggered his mind, he inquired in a disbelieving tone.The frown went deeper on his face; his eyeballs moving constantly as he tried to figure out Viaan’s step. One thing was crystal clear neither Viaan nor his lawyer saw this proposal as a simple invitation to get rid of legal troubles. Hence it was very much acceptable for his rival to seek time to agree or even deny.That’s why, even when this frustrated Hunter, he was ready for any secret investigation Viaan did on him. But little did he expect, that his acceptance would come this early and fast.He heard Daniel huffing from the other end and came out of his thoughts. “I have no idea, Sir. But if they are ready then why not proceed? This was the plan after
Writer’s POV:-“Kia, calm down. Ryan said that he won’t reveal anything to Viaan.” Sophie tried to calm her down, but the girl was far from calming down.A ready havoc was created in her mind and heart and she had no idea how to deal with it.“But he didn’t even give me any time, Soph. All he allowed me is tonight.” Kiara retorted, holding her breath in apprehension.She can hear her heart pounding in her ears, and sweat beads adorning her temples even after the decreased temperature of AC.Her words followed a silence before Sophie sighed audibly. “You have taken more than you should, Kia. You can’t avoid it any longer. Dr. Ryan was right when he said the more delay you are making the harder it would be to make Viaan understand.” Sophie indirectly quoted Ryan’s words from the last evening.“Out of all people, you should be understanding my dilemma, Soph.” Kiara clicked her tongue, getting annoyed at not finding any solution. “I didn’t wait for Tyler to just wake up, but I needed to k
Writer’s POV:-“Not only this but also the fact that Aaron is Tyler and Sophie’s son!” Ryan’s voice was steady, but there was a hint of solemnity in his tone.As Ryan dropped the bombshell, Kiara and Sophie froze, their eyes widening in shock. The words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of the revelation.A revelation that Kiara least expected today.The room fell into a stunned silence. The only thing audible at that moment was the ticking of the clock and the lazy evening wind coming through the open windows of Ryan’s cabin.With a composed face, Ryan watched the two women in front of him, trying hard to digest the truth he just disclosed.He knew this was going to be their reaction once her tells them the truth, but still watching them doing so, made him amused.Did they really think they would keep this massive truth away from him?Did they seriously think he wasn’t going to find it out, ever? He was a doctor, for God’s sake. It was impossible for this truth to be a secret fr