JESSICA’S POV “Good morning,” Brian greeted the moment he stepped into the office. I glanced up at him and took note of his dressing pattern. If there was one thing to always adore about Brian Knox, it was his style of dressing. It was always distinct and HIM. I schooled my face into indifference and didn't bother standing to take his hand. He stopped before my desk, staring at me with... Cold eyes? I blanched but caught myself. “You have your seat.” At least he knew proper etiquette. He sat, splaying his arms on his thighs as he looked up at me. “I'm sorry the notice came late to meet. Bishop has been busy with taking care of some things and I didn't get the time to talk to you.” I apologized first. It has been two weeks since our meeting at the party and he must have thought that I was avoiding him because of what had happened. I didn't blame him. He shouldn't have lost control like that. “I understand. I've also been busy with other things. Let us get straight to the po
ANGELA’S POV My feet tapped against the floor as anxiety gnawed at me. My heart beat erratically in my chest as I stared down at the caller’s ID brightened on my phone screen. Why was he calling me? Hasn't he done enough? The pain? The torture? The torment? Is it not enough? I hated biting my nails but here I was biting them like they were the only things that ascertained the fact that I was alive and not dead. Royals was doing way too much and I was running out of time. If I didn't get what I wanted, I might have to bend to his will. The ringing stopped and relief washed through me. It was short-lived because he dialed it again and the ringing tone of my phone blared loudly. With trembling hands, I picked it up and answered, hoping my voice didn't give away how fearful I was. If he noticed, he would prey on it and that would be worse than it was already. I swallowed hard, clearing my throat. “Why are you calling me? Aren't we done already?” I asked him almost immediately. He
BRIAN’S POV I watched the ladies who were busy clinging to stupid men who did nothing but spend their money drinking and whiling away time. I scrunched my nose in disgust as the ladies giggled and the men laughed out loud. I let out a hiss as I twirled the glass of whiskey. “You really should not have overacted in that way.” David chastised as we both sat before the counter. I knew it was just a matter of time before he would talk about it. I closed my eyes briefly, hating the fact that I was reminded again.BRIAN’S POV I watched the ladies who were busy clinging to stupid men who did nothing but spend their money drinking and whiling away time. I scrunched my nose in disgust as the ladies giggled and the men laughed out loud. I let out a hiss as I twirled the glass of whiskey. “You really should not have overacted in that way.” David chastised as we both sat before the counter. I knew it was just a matter of time before he would talk about it. I closed my eyes briefly, hating the
BRIAN’S POV “Brian, do you think I should wear this dress?” Angela asked for the umpteenth time, showing me a purple dress I knew that it would not fit her but I nodded a yes because I wanted to be done with all these. After she had dragged me to the boutique, all I wanted was to leave as soon as possible. A frown crossed her features and I momentarily held my breath to see whether she wanted to continue or just pick the damn gown and get out of this place. Thankfully, she took it and we headed to the receptionist. After paying, we exited the boutique and drove straight for the house. There was a business party and I was invited. I couldn't go there without a date so I asked Angela to accompany me. She went on to ramble on how she didn't have the perfect for the party. I got tired and took her to the boutique. On reaching the house, I went to my office to sort a few things before going into my room to change. The event was happening in the evening which was a few hours from
Chapter 39 BRIAN’S POV Freddy stepped closer to me, holding my stare as a smirk curled on the edges of his lips. “What do I want?” He asked quietly. I arched my brow. “Yes, what do you want exactly?” “How does it feel to watch your wife hanging around my arms, huh? You must feel extremely jealous.” He clicked his tongue, shaking his head. I knew what he was trying to do. He was trying to rile me up and I would not lie, he was doing a great job at it. My fist clenched tight in a grasp as my jaw hardened, glaring daggers at him. I was not going to act on impulse. This would only make Jessica weary of me. I should not… “Have you ever thought of how she moans in my bed? When I take her deep and hard? How she begs to control her? Dominate her? Ruin her?” He leaned closer as he whispered the last words. “Do you even want to know how she looks forward to sleeping at night with me? How she send me love texts every now and then at work? Guess, you missed all of that when you were
Chapter 40 JESSICA’S POV “How did the business party go last night?” Bishop asked, taking me by surprise. He never asked about things like that but then… “Met with some of father’s business associates and I asked them to support me when the need arises.” I sighed, taking off my glasses. “Those old men cannot be fully trusted. Seeing the way they turned on your father when he died, I would say you shouldn't trust anyone of them. They are all twisted.” He explained. I nodded, taking in what he said. Over the past few years, Bishop has made sure I didn't have to depend on any of them and he kept reminding me why I should not depend on them. They were nothing but wolves looking for who to prey and considering the way most of them were against my taking over the empire, I learned the hard way. At some point, I took it upon myself to prove to them that I was more than that but after Bishop lectured me. We had lost a million-dollar deal to one of them and I had been depressed, worrie
BRIAN’ S POV “Yes, Violeta. Send the emails to them and make sure to finish up the files.” I said as I walked into Holly Empire, barely responding to the greeting from a passerby. “Also, make sure that the files with Holly are done before tonight. We are lagging behind.” I told her. “Okay, sir.” She responded. I disconnected the call, swiping my access card on the access control. I walked into the elevator, letting out a deep sigh as I clicked the ninth floor. Just as the elevator closed up, someone pushed their leg forward, stopping it from closing and I lifted a confused look up to see Bishop who tilted his head to the side. He came to stand beside me, dipping one of his hands into his pocket. “Good morning,” He greeted. “Morning to you too,” I replied, keeping my focus forward. We didn't talk to each other after that. Reaching the seventh floor, Bishop stepped out while I continued to the ninth floor. I had a meeting with Jessica and I knew I was on time today. Getting the
ANGELA’S POV My mouth hung open as I heard what Jessica told Brian on the phone. His fist clenched tight as he dropped the phone, standing rooted to the spot. Maybe I should leave him. I was the cause of these. I should not have trusted Royals when he said that he would not release it to the public. Imagine the shock I felt when I saw the headlines. It was unexpected. After the night we spent in his car, I didn't know that he was already planning on making me the scapegoat. Now I did not even know what to do. “Brian…” I trailed off, sadness evident on my face. I moved to touch him but he stepped away. “I will send a call to Fen to see what he is doing.” With that, he walked past me and exited the house. I was left there alone. I knew who Royals targeted wasn't me but Brian. He could have just put my name only but since he added Brian’s name, it weighed more on him than it did to me. I closed my eyes, regretting my decision to agree to his stupid advances. I stepped out of the