124. MRS ARMANIThe clerk at the receptionist was rude and arrogant to Diana up until she identified herself."I'd like a Villa suite please," Diana said politely.The receptionist leaned over the counter to look at her from head to toe and scoffed in disgust. She faced the laptop in her front and continued typing."I'd like a room, preferably a Villa suite and if you ignore me again I will reach over the counter and smack you in the face. Wanna call my bluff?" Diana said it loudly so the whole lobby would hear."Please do not make a scene..." The receptionist trailed."Then don't be a bitch, and give me a god-damned room!" Diana cut her off angrily."I could call security," The female receptionist threatened as her eyes hardened. She believed she had the upper hand."Yeah, that will be good for a public sensation, Armani resorts refuses to lodge in its employee," Diana replied sarcastically."You work for this company?" The female clerk asked in disbelief.Diana said nothing and glar
125. INEVITABLE CHANGESMatteo entered the secret office and behind him followed Black Hound. Cubicles were numbering ten in total. Inside each cubicle was a worker whose head was facing a computer.The sound of typing filled the air as the workers focused intently on their screens. Every once in a while, someone would get up to grab a cup of coffee.There was a man who was walking in and out of cubicles inspecting their work.Quiet rage filled Matteo as he looked around the office. This was where important company information was being stolen. His legacy and dream were being threatened.The supervisor, a man dressed in an expensive suit sauntered arrogantly toward Matteo and Black Hound."As you can see, we are at full capacity, we don't need any extra workers, be on your way." The supervisor said, with his nose turned up in distaste.Matteo said nothing, he just gave the man a cold glare. He knew that getting into an argument wouldn't solve anything."Where is this fat twit when you
126. NEW TRUSTDiana followed the lady, her right hand aching from the slap she unconsciously delivered to the side of Nick's face. She had caused a scene immediately after she resumed work.She felt so humiliated that Nicholas would put his hands on her but in the end, she could not blame him. She had been dishonest about herself from the start."Are you okay? Do I have to call security just in case?" Vivian asked in concern.Diana shook her head and massaged her right hand. The lift opened and the two women stepped out.Diana has been to Matteo's office a few times but the changes he made to her accommodation surprised her. Even his secretary was nowhere to be found.Vivian opened the door for her and both women entered. Matteo was busy with his computer."Morning boss, Mrs. Armani is here," Vivian announced.Matteo looked up from his work and stood up. His tie was loosened and his sleeves rolled up."Thank you, Vivian, that will be all," Matteo said as he walked towards the women.
127. A RISKY PROPOSALNicholas knew he had fucked up. He had let his emotions get the best of him and ended up grabbing another's wife whom he had fucked ever so lovingly.He felt so betrayed. He felt so used and most of all, he felt like a fool. The humiliation that bitch put him through made it hard for him to leave his office.He had to change his mode of approach with Diana. Most women he was with never fought back when he tried to assert his dominance but she did. Publicly. He was not going to let her go just yet.The door to his office gently opened and in came the man behind his woes.Nicholas reclined on his chair arrogantly. A fight was brewing and he would go down swinging.Matteo looked down at his sitting employee. He had imagined ways he would make Nicholas pay in the elevator and a perfect plan had appeared in his mind.He pulled the chair in front of the table backward and sat down.Nicholas, eager to make Matteo hurt could not resist the voices in his head blurted out.
128. ENEMIES FOR LIFEMatteo stretched his limbs to loosen his muscles and balance his core. He took a deep breath, filling his lungs with fresh air. As he exhaled, a sense of tranquility washed over himHe wore his fighting trunk and wrap-around black knuckle band. He left the locker room and walked to the octagon. He saw Nicholas already waiting inside, his muscles tense and jaw clenched.It seemed like the underling wanted to prove himself so badly.Nicholas tried to get the doubt of his mind as he saw Matteo's fit-form approach. He saw a vacant look in his rival's eye. He realized that all his underhanded tactics were not working.Nicholas saw Matteo's lapdog sit in front of a small bell that he must ring after every three minutes. There was going to be a three-round bout. There was no need for an instructor or referee.The rule was simple. Only one person had to be conscious by the end of the fight. Both men watched each other intensely, their eyes locked in a fierce battle of de
129. THE FALLNicholas felt a blow across his face and found himself laid out on his back, dazed from the kick. Everything in his vision seemed doubled. His ears were ringing and his head pounded painfully. It sent his senses reeling and he did not trust himself to make any decisions. He had to wait for it to wear off.It took him a while for his vision to clear. He was all wobbly as he tried to get to his feet. He stumbled a few times before he finally stood up. He saw Matteo looking at him like he was nothing.That was when it dawned on Nicholas that his opponent was not an ordinary fighter. He had underestimated him. This was his first mistake, never to underestimate his opponent.Matteo stood in the middle of the octagon with his arms folded across his muscled chest. Patiently waiting for the slime to get his shit together.He was going to take his time breaking down Nicholas piece by piece. He had not even broken into a sweat yet."Ready princess?" Matteo asked in cold sarcasm.N
130. UNSTABLE DIANADiana was beginning to get worried. Her husband had left the office hours ago, so she could no longer concentrate on the task before her. The uneasy feeling in her gut continued to grow stronger by the minute.She paced up and down her office wondering what Matteo and Nicholas were talking about. She hoped her husband would convince her fling that it was over.She felt ashamed and somewhat humiliated by the situation she had found herself in. But she knew it was necessary to end things before they went any further.She could not deny the overwhelming emotions that had consumed her, making it difficult to think clearly. She replayed back the incident in her mind. Even her husband, as bad as he was never put his hands on her.Diana held on to her chest and took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. Her anxiety was getting the better of her. She closed her eyes and reminded herself to focus on the present moment."Get your shit together Diana, you caused it
131. DESPERATIONMatteo was done indulging Priscilla and her shenanigans."What do you hope to achieve with this behavior?" He asked in frustration.Diana was quietly eavesdropping with her breath held in anxiety. Her curiosity had gotten the better of her and she could not help herself.Priscilla had a pleading expression on her face."I just want you to love me, I am behaving this way because it's the only way to get you to listen to reason," She said with a slight hint of mania."You think you're being reasonable?" Matteo asked with heavy mockery."I belong by your side Matteo, not that bitch! For fucksake, you got her through gambling," Priscilla yelled angrily.Matteo folded his arms and leaned back on his chair. He stared intently at the unstable woman who sat across him."Since you know so much about my past, why don't we explore yours," Matteo said, his tone serious.Priscilla frowned, confused by Matteo's statement.Diana wished that she could see what was going on but her p