"What do we know about the extent of the damage?" Swift asked, trying his best to calm his anger, it was a good step knowing that the person who did that was caught."We've contained it for now, but we're still investigating," Mark replied.Swift nodded, his mind racing. He knew he needed to get to the bottom of this and make sure it never happened again."Okay, report back to me immediately if you find something." "Yes, Mr. Chairman." Mark accepted his order from the other side of the line and Swift ended the call and tossed the phone on the table."Just a few days of being away and this mess has been created!" He banged the table with his hand almost startling Nate."Nate!" He glanced up at Nate who looked at him."Yes. Mr. Chairman." He knew when to call him Mr. Swift and Chairman, especially when it comes to this."I think my stay here will be short, you should prepare to leave." He said and got to his feet.Nate wanted to give a suggestion, he knew Swift has not been with his wi
After breakfast with Alexander, Katherine walked back into the hotel room, they have not spoken again after their conversation earlier today.She fell asleep in tears and was awakened for breakfast at past ten. She had dressed in a nice red dress that stopped right above her knees. She had found it among the dresses arranged in the wardrobe.They suited her perfectly as if it was made just for her, she looked beautiful in the dress, but Alexander didn't even look at her, no compliment her, all he did was eat in silence and indifference.Katherine exhales softly as she looks at the lonely room. It was spacious, she was here and he was here too, but it felt so empty.Even her stay at the other building with Gavin has been eventful and less lonely than this, it all looks like being married to empty spaces.Katherine glanced at the balcony to find Alexander there, she didn't want to be stuck in this place for all her honeymoon days.They weren't even romantically together, if he had kisse
Katherine felt a sense of despair wash over her, wondering if their marriage was already over before it had even begun. "What do we do now?"If he could tell his parents he doesn't want this anymore then they could get a divorce and go their separate ways.Alexander exhaled softly and walked over to her, sitting down he faced her, looking at her face. "I don't want this marriage, and I am sure you don't want it either.""We barely know each other," His penetrating gaze bored into her wet one. "All I want is to inherit my parents' company and be free from their hold, and also from this marriage." He leaned close to her. "We can't be romantically involved, you and I know we have no feelings for each other, I don't even know what that feeling is," he searched her eyes."So, let’s break up after I achieve my aim, then you can have as much money as you demand, I will make sure to meet your demand, but all this fun, romance, and honeymoon stuff, let's not think about it anymore, we have to
Rita finished clearing the table after breakfast, having only eaten with Jonas since Celeb was refusing to consume any meal prepared by his mother. He was still deeply offended about the marriage, unhappy with how things had turned out, and particularly angry with his mother who was still angry at Katherine.The attitude his mother who had coerced Katherine into the union put up after discovering that the groom was handsome.With the dishes washed, Rita ascended the stairs and paused at Celeb's bedroom door. She took a deep breath before knocking, but there was no response. Pushing the door open, she entered to find Celeb already grabbing his coat, casting a frown in her direction."Where are you going?" she asked, observing his attire.Celeb glanced at her momentarily before looking away, retrieving his car keys. "If I want to survive, I need to find a job," he replied, his tone tinged with determination."No one is denying you meals, Celeb. We have money now, so there's no need for
Soft music plays in the background as Alexander sit across from each other at a dimly lit table. The restaurant is elegantly decorated with crystal chandeliers and tasteful artwork.Alexander is dressed impeccably in a tailored charcoal gray suit, complemented by a crisp white dress shirt and a sleek black tie. His outfit exudes sophistication and refinement, perfectly matching the upscale ambiance of the restaurant.Waiters bustle around attending to other tables, their eyes occasionally glancing in Alexander and Katherine's direction.From here Katherine could hear the attentive waitresses, observe Alexander from a distance, she glanced at the waitress who can't help but be captivated by his appearance.Katherine didn't blame her, Alexander was indeed handsom, but from here i could hear her whispers to her fellow server, who stands nearby."Look at him, Melissa. So debonair and effortlessly stylish. He's like a modern-day James Bond."Melissa nodded in agreement. "You're right, Lucy
Rita paced back and forth in her living room, her heart heavy with worry, she haven spoken to Vivian ever since she asked her to come home with her boyfriend.Vivian has ignored her call the last time she tried calling, and Celeb who she told Marcus address since he asked her, didn't bring any report to her.With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and dialed Vivian's number, praying for her to answer, at least now that the wedding was over and Jonas has decided to open the boutique for her.After a few rings, the call connected, and Vivian's voice came through the line, filled with a mixture of surprise and hesitation."Vivian…" Rita's voice trembled with concern as she struggled to find the right words."Mom? What's going on? Is everything alright?" Vivian asked her from the other side of the line."Vivian, it's... it's over." Rita spoke up. "The wedding is done, and we're all here waiting for you, please, you need to come back home now." Rita have missed Vivian's presence so m
Alexander stepped out of the bathroom, a thin veil of steam trailing behind him, the air clinging to his damp skin. His gaze fell upon Katherine, who was sitting at the small desk in their hotel room, absorbed in her list of Parisian attractions. Her face, a mask of excitement, lit up as she envisioned their upcoming adventures around Paris.It's this late, what the hell is she doing? Alexander exhaled sharply and shook his head.Katherine's heart raced with anticipation, her fingers tracing the words on the paper as she meticulously planned their supposed tour. She looked up, a forced smile gracing her lips upon seeing Alexander's presence. "Oh, there you are, Alexander. I've been researching all the wonderful places we can visit in Paris tomorrow.""I can't wait to immerse ourselves in the beauty and history of this city! It's going to be an incredible day, don't you think?"Alexander, his expression detached and indifferent, he nodded, his eyes flickering briefly over the list be
Vivian stood in the doorway of her family's apartment, a mix of anticipation and trepidation coursing through her veins. She had returned home, hoping to find her loved ones waiting for her with open arms. However, the sight that greeted her was an empty and silent space, void of the familiar presence she had longed for.Her heart sank, a wave of sadness washing over her. Where were Celeb and father? Why weren't they here to welcome me home? Doubts and worries began to cloud her mind, threatening to overshadow her joy at being reunited with her family.Just as despair started to creep into her soul, Rita, emerged from the kitchen, her face adorned with a gentle smile. She stepped forward, her arms open wide, and enveloped Vivian in a warm embrace. "Welcome home, my darling, we missed you so much."Vivian clung to her mother, finding solace in her embrace. Her voice was filled with a mix of relief and concern. "Mom, where is Dad? And where is Celeb?" She scanned the room.Rita's smi
Two months laterThe final project was concluded and lunched, Katherine had signed deals with the investors and about to take her next big step, the redevelopment of her father’s company will be concluded in a few days and everything else seemed perfect.She stood at her father’s company building, gazing at it, she can still recall how it was in the past when her parent were still alive and she had made sure the exterior design was just that way, tears brimmed in her eyes, Alexander had helped her and made it happen.“Mom, dad, it’s almost over, I even got the house back.” Tears rolled down her cheek as she thought these in her mind.Alexander who stood next to her saw the tears in her eyes and held her shoulder, whirling her to face him, he used his finger to wipe her tears and cupped her cheek.“You should be smiling not crying, CEO Katherine Edwards.” He called her by the title and it made her chuckle, she had never been called like this, but hearing him give her the title brought
Over the next few weeks, Katherine discovered she still has feelings for Alexander when they started working on the project together, meeting different directors and investor that would help her father’s company take a stand again.Alexander didn’t fail to show up for Kyle who was so happy when his mother finally revealed to him that Alexander was his father, he even asked Alexander to come have a sleep over in their house, although, Alexander usually leaves whenever Kyle falls asleep. Carlos didn’t like the fact that Katherine was meeting with Alexander, but he couldn’t stop it, Alexander played a crucial role in the project, and he was Kyle’s father, but Carlos still cling to the hope that Katherine can’t get back to Alexander since she still thought he was married to Vivian and this was also what made Katherine hold back her feelings even when Alexander shows his.Jane called Alexander over to have dinner with her and Swift, when Alexander came, they asked him when he would get ma
The taxi Katherine boarded pulled over at the entrance of Swift enterprise, she stepped out of the car and looked at the large building, it was same as she remembered it, this was the largest enterprise in the country, and from what she found out two years ago, Alexander has been the one who brought it this far, earning his father’s trust, he became the CEO of the company with a large shares.Katherine curled her hand into fist, she had worked here, but due to the lies of Vivian and her mother, she was forced out and ridiculed, now Alexander wanted her to work on a project with him and bring back hatred from the people who loathes her.She exhaled sharply and made her way to the front desk, she informed the staff there that she was here to see Mr. Alexander, since he made an appointment with her, the staff recognized her instantly, the marriage had been so huge that everyone knew about her, whereas, she had been introduced once to the company.The staff informed her that Alexander was
Caroline knocked on Alexander’s office door, and made her way. “Mr. Alexander, there is a parcel here for you.” She told him and handed him an envelope.Alexander quickly reached for it and tore it open, he glanced at the DNA test result of Kyle and him and he scoffed when he saw that it didn’t match, he glanced up at Caroline. “Who sent this?” He asked.“It was an unknown sender.” Caroline replied. “But it said you urgently needed to see it.”Alexander clenched his jaw. “Manipulating a DNA test now, Katherine?” He soliloquized and threw it into the trash can.Then he glanced at his opened computer screen at the test result the doctor in charge had forward to him, it was a 99% match, he had already received this a few minutes before Caroline walked into that door.He glanced at Caroline. “I want to you find out who sent this parcel, trace it down to the person behind it!” Alexander said with a frown on his face and Caroline nodded and walked out to carry out his order.Alexander picke
“Kyle, you are running late, what are you doing in your room?” Katherine called out, she had finished dressing for work and had also dressed Kyle for daycare too, she glanced around and couldn’t find him in the living room.“I am coming mom, just want to grab my bag!” Kyle called out, Kyle who was in the room put his hair brush into a nylon and put it into his bag pack.“Hurry up!” She adjusted her hair and just then, she saw Kyle running out of the room to her. “Let’s go.” She stretched her hand and he took her hand as they made their way out of the door only to hear a car horn and turned in the direction to see Alexander step out of the car.“Hop in, I will give you a ride.” Alexander told Katherine, his eyes fell on Kyle who waved at him with a smile, Alexander smiled back.It’s been a week since he last picked Kyle from school, after that day, Kyle didn’t go with him whenever he showed up at school because he did not want his mother to be angry anymore, although, he usually smiled
Katherine shut her eyes, all her effort to hide her son, all the effort she had put up to make sure Alexander didn’t see them, didn’t find out about Kyle, she won’t let those effort come to waste, whereas, she doubts Alexander knew the truth.“Don’t make me laugh, Alexander, this child isn’t yours, we never had a child, remember?” She tightened her grip on Kyle.“He said he doesn’t have a father,” Alexander told her and Katherine looked at Kyle wondering how much he had told this man. “We have to talk, Katherine…”“We have nothing to talk about.” Katherine told him and turned to Kyle. “Let’s go home, Kyle.” She quickly walked out of the restaurant with Kyle, Alexander didn’t follow, he knew he has to discuss what he has to say privately from Kyle’s hearing, and there was no way he would ever let the matter go, if Kyle was his son, he won’t give up.Katherine walked into the apartment with Kyle and shut the door, locking the door as if there was someone after her, then Kyle watched thi
Alexander and Kyle sat down in a table reserved in a classy restaurant as they both ate, Alexander had skipped lunch because he knew he would eat with Kyle once he picked him up from school, he watched Kyle eat and couldn’t stop smiling when he watched how well Kyle ate.After getting his full, Kyle looked up at Alexander and exhaled sharply. “Now tell me, Mr. what do you mean when you say you were my father?” His question were so direct that it surprised Alexander.No one around him had ever had the courage to ask him questions without lowering their gaze when they spoke, but Kyle had said this while staring into his eyes.“Um…” Alexander slowly scratched the corner of his brows. “You look so much like me, I couldn’t help calling you son.” He leaned close and then looked at Celeb.“That doesn’t mean you should claim to be my father, there are lot of people who look alike around the world, and I have often hear people say I look like Ruben, Gary, Ben, Asher, Cory, and many others, so
Celeb and Katherine meet at the restaurant they had set up for lunch, they both sat across each other after ordering a meal, Celeb didn’t stop staring at Katherine, and Katherine who noticed it, glanced up at him with raised brows.“Why do yo keep staring?” She asked, tucking her hair behind her ear.“You won’t blame me, you left for three years and I couldn’t see you at all, so let me stare at you in peace.” His brows were together and lowered, his anger at her was clear.“Come on, Celeb, I have apologized, and I am eating lunch with you now.” She pointed and Celeb nodded his head, his eyebrows slowly relaxed.“Fine, I will let you get away with it,” He sipped his juice. “So, tell me, how has three years being, you just left, where did you go?” He asked.“I was at Italy, studying to be précised.” She informed him and Celeb paused his lips.“You graduated from the best university from what I heard, what else were you studying for?” He leaned closed to the table, wanting to catch up on
Katherine took Kyle to the daycare, after processing his papers, the teacher stood aside while she squatted next to him, she adjusted his clothe and slowly smoothen his hair, then he looked at his face. “You will be alright, right?” She asked and he nodded.“Yes, mom, I will be alright.” He said, then tilted his head when he saw the worried line on is mother’s brows. “Come on mom, I am serious, I will be alright, you don’t have to worry.”“It’s just that I feel so bad sending you to a daycare immediately we arrived here, I should let you familiarize yourself with this city first…”“Mom, you have to work, and I also want to make friends quickly, and you should stop worrying about me, I will be fine, whereas I will see you later today when you come to pick me up.” He flashed her a smile and Katherine smiled.“How did you get so big?” She still thinks of him as the small kid she always nurse around, but now, he looked so matured.Kyle embraced his mother and kissed her cheek. “You should