CLINT’s POVI walked into the meeting room, the sound of my footsteps echoing against the polished floor. The room was spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows on one side that offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline. The walls were painted a muted shade of blue, and the large oval table in the centre of the room was surrounded by plush leather chairs.Kane was already seated at the head of the table, along with several other investors. I took my seat next to Kane and waited for the meeting to begin. After a few minutes of small talk, Kane cleared his throat and called the meeting to order."I have called you all here today because I have an important announcement to make," Kane began, his voice commanding attention. "As you all know, I am not getting any younger, and it is time for me to start thinking about my successor."The room fell silent as everyone leaned forward, eager to hear who Kane had chosen to take over his empire."I am proud to announce that my daughter, Keira,
KEIRA’s POVI walked down the hallway of my department building, Natasha walking right beside me. There was this feeling etched at the back of my neck, running down my spine. Was it fear? I could not help but feel like someone was watching me and following me every step. My mind slipped deep in thought, replaying the encounter I had with my stepbrother, Calvin, over and over again.Calvin had appeared before me after years of being absent and had threatened me to hand over my father's company to him on a platter. The worst part was the dirt he had on me. Thinking about it made me sick to my stomach. I was shaken up by the encounter, and my anxiety was only growing with each step I took.What was I going to do? According to him, I had one week to give him an answer. I was stuck in a dilemma, unable to do anything. Should I hand over the company? Or do I let him share the picture of Clint and I to the media?The thought of that made all the blood drain from my face. That was not an op
KEIRA’s POVI lay on my bed, staring up at the ceiling as my mind raced with anxious thoughts. The room was so dark that I could barely see my own hand in front of me. The curtains were drawn tightly over the window, blocking out any sliver of sunlight that dared to enter. It was daytime, but it might as well have been the middle of the night.Calvin's sudden appearance had shaken me to my core. When he disappeared from our lives, I was glad. I thought I was finally safe, but his appearance had shattered that illusion. I was too scared to leave my room, too scared to face him again.What if he was right outside the house, waiting for me? Now, I was hyper-aware of my surroundings.My anxiety was at an all-time high, and every little sound made me jump. I could not focus on anything, and my mind was constantly racing with worst-case scenarios. I felt trapped, like a prisoner in my own room.Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door and Natasha's voice calling out to me. "Keira, are you okay?
CLINT’s POV I knew Keira was hiding something from me. From the moment she walked into my office, I noticed how different she was. Her skin was so pale that it had lost all its colour. Black circles adorned the bottom of her eyes. Her sweatshirt and sweatpants were way too casual to wear outside.I wanted to press her on it, but I did not want to force it out of her. However, the moment she avoided my touch, I needed to know what the hell was going on. As I towered over her, she still seemed reluctant to tell me what the hell was happening.Then, I noticed how her eyes trailed away from me and in at that moment, her face got way paler than it already was. She was frozen and I began to notice her legs trembled.Before I could speak, Keira fell to the ground, her eyes wide as she kept looking behind me."Keira?" I asked and crouched down, my hands on her shoulder, trying to support her. "What is going on? Talk to me!""H-He is here… Calvin is here."I was puzzled at her words. Before I
KEIRA’s POV I sat on the sofa, in Clint's living room, wrapped in a blanket he had given me, staring into the empty space ahead of me. I was not expecting Calvin to show up in front of me again, and not especially in front of Clint's office.His presence threw me off guard and I did not know how to react. I felt useless, helpless as I remained mute and let Clint do all the talking. I had once thought I could face Calvin when next he reappeared but here I was, shivering like a wet cat.The sound of Clint's footsteps hammering on the floorboard interrupting my thoughts. "Are you feeling better now?" he asked, sitting down beside me and handing me a cup of coffee.I turned to face him and managed a small smile. "A bit better, but still anxious," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.We sat in silence for a while, and I could not help but wonder what he was thinking. Would he break up with me if the photo leaked? He had so much to lose, his job as a therapist, his reputation, every
KEIRA’s POVThe sound of my alarm clock buzzing in my ear jolts me awake. I groaned and rummaged around my bedside table until I shut it off.It was the day I would meet the investors and start my journey as my father's successor. I was not feeling excited about it, and neither did I want to leave my bed.As I tossed and turned in my bed, Natasha burst into the room, a determined look on her face."Alright, Keira, let us get you ready for your big day," she said, a hint of excitement in her voice.I informed Natasha about the meeting when I got home last night, but I was not expecting her to be more hyped up about it than I was. Natasha walked over to my window and opened up the curtains, allowing sunlight to stream into my room."Come on, sleepyhead! Up with you! Your first good impression should be punctuality!" She beamed.I groaned and threw the sheets over my face, which was immediately taken away by Natasha, who threw them to the ground."Come on, Keira, I know you are nervous,
CLINT’s POVI stood outside the meeting room, greeting the investors as they passed by me. It was just a formality, but I always made it a point to be courteous. Knowing and being polite to the other investors had its perks.As I greeted them, my mind wandered to Keira. When she sauntered into the meeting room with Kane, I could feel my heart do backflips in my chest. She was absolutely stunning and I could not take my eyes off her.It broke my heart when we made eye contact and she could not bear to look at me. I was the one that proposed our break, but I did not know it would hurt like this. It hurt that she was completely ignoring my existence.I missed how she smiled when our eyes met. But now, she was stoned-faced and cold. She had most likely not forgiven me for yesterday. I let out a sigh as my eyes scanned the crowd. I soon noticed Keira and Mr Woodridge talking in a corner. I frowned as my eyes remained fixed on her. What did he want with her? It piqued my curiosity, and wo
KEIRA’s POVI do not know what had suddenly possessed me to come all the way to Clint's house at an ungodly hour, but here I was, standing outside his gate. The rain was coming down rather heavily, and all I had to shield myself from was an umbrella, which was not doing a very good job.After the meeting, Clint was the only thing on my mind. His words played in my head like a broken record, over and over again. When he defended me in front of Mr Woodridge, I felt slight happiness, which was diminished the moment he denied our relationship.Clint denying our relationship was not something I should have been angry about because we had both agreed to keep it a secret. But mixed with him saying we should take a break and denying me to my face, it felt like he did not want to be with me anymore.I was restless. I could not accept it. I needed to see him. I was craving his touch and his kisses. Without thinking, I had run out of my apartment, clothed in my see-through nightgown. What was I