VICTORIA’S POV“Ma’am, will you join us this evening for dinner?” My new assistant, Daniel, asked me with his big doughy puppy eyes.He is the sweetest in the company. A new guy of my age. A little clumsy but a sweetheart. I took interviews for my assistant, and at first glance, I knew who to pick.If I had a little brother, I would like to have someone like Daniel. In just a few days, he proved his loyalty to me.And somehow, he seems to realize that he could get through anything with those puppy eyes and is now tricking me.“What if I say no?” I arched my brow at him. Though I had already decided on the answer, I teased him a little.Immediately his face fall. “Please, ma’am, don’t say no. Everyone wants you there.” He mastered the most adorable puppy eyes this time, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at him.“Fine, I will.”His face lit up as his grey eyes shone. “I will let others know about it!” He said, and as he was about to sprint out of the room, I stopped him.“Wait there, Danie
VICTORIA’S POV“Why are you here?” I asked, blinking my eyes at him and confused, along with maybe a little bit of shock.Whatever it is, I didn’t really expect Antonio here.I thought he doesn’t like to mingle with employees unnecessarily. What more could a person who is passionate about peace want than that?“Yeah, to pick you up.” He replied, completely ignoring Amber’s surprised gasp from my behind.He is not doing this here, does he? Good God, his presence before the female washroom for me is suspiciously intriguing for the people who do not have a slight idea about our relationship.“You don’t have to do that, Antonio.” I said, widening my eyes, gesturing for him not to turn on his ‘protective brother mood’ before Amber, or it would be the breaking news of E Shine tomorrow.However, he totally ignored my silent request with his next words.“Come with me, and I will take you home.”With that, he walked away from there without sparing a mere glance at Amber.Immediately, I sensed m
ALESSANDRO’S POVBeing absent one day from work is a hectic term for the director of the company. And I have missed a few days, which is enough to weary me. People think directors usually don’t do any work, and I really wish they were right.At this time, I only wish Victoria to be here. Her absence always keeps me deeply agitated and upset nowadays. Everyone started fearing for me and avoiding me more than before.I need to have her back in my life soon enough—no way for me there without her.But how? I am unable to find any improved solutions to regain her affection.A helpless sigh escaped from the deep of my soul as I leaned on the car seat, going back home. Well, I can’t say home now. Just a place I am staying in. Without Victoria, the place felt so annoyingly vacant.“Boss?” I heard David’s voice from the driving seat. He was glancing at me through the mirror from time to time.“What is it?” I asked.“Umm, it’s been three days since you have been out of the hospital, and well, yo
ALESSANDRO’S POVI looked at myself in the mirror. I was always praised for my charms. Women throw themselves before my feet just to get one glance from me.Just a few days ago, I believed they correctly called me a heartthrob. But now? I don’t feel like it at all.It seems the patch of a dark circle has become my life partner and the growing stubbles. These blue eyes seemed to lose all their brightness since she stopped looking into them with her soft smile.Everything these days are frustrating for me. But I slept a little better last night after standing up for Victoria. I did make a move a lot later, yet I did.I know I deserve to be punished on one side, but on the other side, nothing feels right without her. I want her at all costs! But how?How will I bring her back to me? Should I kidnap her and lock her up till she agrees? The thought came, and immediately I shot it off from me. No, that would not certainly be a good idea.I finally reached the office, thinking of thousands of
VICTORIA’S POV“Alessandro!”I was shocked and stood at one side with my hands covering my mouth while my ex-husband was beating Reynolds without any calculation!For a moment, I could not process the situation that just happened all of a sudden. But, a few seconds later, I got my voice and moved back as I proceeded to stop Alessandro.He seemed so out of control that nothing crossed his mind about what could happen later.“Alessandro, stop!” I shouted lowly. But he was not in the zone to listen to how he beat him; it was like letting all his frustration out on this poor man.Poor? No, my bad. On this pervert!I touched Alessandro’s shoulder as he was on one knee, hovering on top of almost the half-dead Reynolds.“Alessandro, please stop!” And that’s when he finally regained control and stopped, turning over his shoulder directly into my eyes.The deep ocean-like eyes were now dark like a storm describing his anger and pain...Frankly, I didn’t see this look for a long time, though. Th
VICTORIA’S POVAs we came downstairs, there was a little skein of employees.“What is happening here?” I asked, walking in the middle, and immediately all the eyes turned to me.But my eyes stopped on a middle-aged woman shouting at the top of her lungs.“Victoria Blake! You bitch!” She screamed at me.“Who are you, please?” I asked calmly. Though very much annoyed inside.“How dare you bully my daughter?” She screamed once again.I frowned. Never in my life have I seen this woman. Now, she is accusing me of bullying her daughter.“Who is your daughter?”“Oh, look at her!” She raised her index finger, pointing at me and looked around the employees of our company. “She says she doesn’t know my daughter! Did you ever hear of Camilla? Or will you deny it too?” She mocked, and I realized the situation.So, she is the mother of that shameless bitch. I shook my head in helpless annoyance. I am tired of these people showing up one after the other.All is just never-ending drama!I wanted to r
ALESSANDRO’S POVEvery vein of mine started throbbing furiously at that assistant of hers. She actually gave a cold shoulder and left with that guy! What could that man possibly offer her?I just wanted to pack her up and then take her to my home if possible.But I can’t simply do that! She already hates me enough, and I can’t tolerate more. Now I know how she felt when I loathed her love.A few days had only passed, and I was losing my sanity, but she endured my entire family and me for three years without a complaint. I sighed, rubbing my face in frustration.“Sir, why don’t we go back to the office now?”I heard Calvin, who silently witnessed everything that happened, and I could hear sympathy lingering in his tone for me.I wanted to snap at him, but I didn’t. I only nodded, agreeing with him. “Let’s go.”Getting inside the car, I closed my eyes, leaning against the seat.These days, the more I see Victoria, the more she seems so different. As if something suddenly changed inside h
VICTORIA’S POVToday is a very busy day at work. It’s just noon, yet I feel like I’ve already put in a full day’s work! Though while talking to mama during the lunch break, she said it’s common in pregnancy.I looked at my wristwatch; it was past noon. Yawning, I started wrapping things up when Daniel walked inside with his usual boyish smile after a knock on my door.“Good Afternoon, boss,” he greeted me, but his smile slightly dropped watching my movements.“Are you going home already?” He asked with a dramatic expression that made me chuckle.“Yes, any problem? You have some other plans?”He smiled shyly, inserting another drama. “I wish, Miss Blake, but tonight is someone else’s night.”“Huh?” I sometimes really don’t understand this guy at all.“You do forget, don’t you?” He rolled his eyes, making me frown. “What did I forget?”“You have dinner with one of our business partners tonight, ma’am. I am certain you forget that, so your great assistant is here.” He bowed dramatically,
Hello dear readers, I know I am always late to update chapters here. I apologise for that. Lately some of you were very upset about me leaving this story unfinished. I never intended to abandon it completely. I was trying to work on it and struggling honestly. However, I will return with it as soon as I am stable enough to continue. And for my other story 'Down the memory lane: marry me again, dear wife' is completed. Please, do give it a try. Also, 'tempted by her forbidden Alpha' and 'disguised bride of the ruthless duke' they are also completed stories, please do give it a try. Thank you...
LILY... "He has been stabbed over 15 times. The killer might hate him so much. His neighbour felt something was wrong and went to check. Sigh... The poor woman must be in trauma after the scene." Max said. "Umm... Anything else?" I asked, Sitting in the opposite of his desk. "I mean, who could be the killer? Any hint?" Max shook his head. "Not yet." He looked around before lowering his tone, "And you must not be too curious about this matter. He was involved in the politician murder case and now this happened. It's dangerous, Lily." Closing my notebook, I chuckled. "Are you seeing me after danger the first time?" He sighed, narrowing his eyes, "Better my name is not connected to this case. Inspector Brian was my senior and this is morally a crime for me to share any inside news with you. But..." He let out a helpless huff. "What could I do? You're a friend I couldn't deny." "You're an amazing friend both personally and professionally." I stood up. "I'll leave now." "Hmm, don't
LILY... I yawned, stretching my hands and fluttered my eyes open. The narrow ray of light was entering through the little window of my room. I smiled. It's a good and very free morning of my life. I couldn't help the grin broke on my lips... So refreshing to think that I kicked out a huge toxicity of my life! Sooo Good! Fluttering my eyes again, I looked at the small window. But, why does it feel so close this morning? I mean, sleeping on the couch, this window is a bit away from me, isn't it? Or, was I wrong? As if to answer my question, something firm wrapped around my waist, making me confused as well as alert... "Good Morning..." A deep husky tone muttered beside my ear. Fuck! I immediately jumped out of bed only to fall on my butt "AaGh!" I cried out and looked at the intruder only to gasp in agony, "Leo!" His bluish-green gaze was on me, frowning. "What stunt are you playing this morning?" He asked in a groggy voice, turning me dumbfounded. "I am playing!?" I barked at h
LEO... I woke up in the late afternoon. Couldn't sleep the entire night thinking about the ridiculous shit I did in the club. I fucking kissed her! Her soft lips felt like cotton candy, and her soft berry scent was delicious... Since the day I met her, I wanted to kiss her and finally, I did, but... Now I want more even though it happened at a crucial moment, I couldn't stop thinking the feeling of her! That woman was insanely climbing all over my thoughts! After that kissing incident, I kept myself shut to not do something more crazy. Though I don't know how long I could maintain this peace. Every time I think of her, my imagination runs wild and the effect is clear under my trousers! Sigh... Sitting on the bed, I looked around. Lily was nowhere to be seen. Wait... Where is she? It's Sunday today and she's still out for work? Such a pathetic life of a reporter! That woman really does not care about her safety, does she? What if she faces sort of the same troubles? I'm not beside
LILY... Not even three days passed and on the fourth day, I was standing right in front of the hell. I swore to not appear here after that insult but here I am, again I am here because Mom called me this morning. At the age of Fifteen, I left this mansion. It's been over nine years since she called me. I know I shouldn't after that night but I couldn't deny her because of the promise I made to Theo. If it wasn't for Grandma, I wouldn't bother to show up here ever. Taking a deep breath I stepped inside. Surprisingly, no one stopped me and I went to the hall. Alyssa, Ruby and Dad were Sitting there. The environment was gloomy. Something definitely happened here. "You called me?" I directly asked Ruby. For some reason, my usual fear wasn't working anymore. Probably because Grandma's safety was managed. She looked up at me. Her cold eyes were sending chills at my way. Beside her, Alyssa was leaning on her shoulder with her bloodshot eyes. "How dare you get in here!?" She roared at m
LILY... Lord! I messed up! What to do now!? It's not my first time doing such a thing, yet I am frozen here. And before I realised, I was pulled back hastily as Leo covered the crack. "W-we need to leave," I muttered before opening the storeroom door to leave but paused at the sight of those men. Shit! They smelled us here! Immediately closing the door, I backed up. Hope they don't enter here. "What the fuck!? Are you always this clumsy!?" Leo hissed. "Who gave you the access to become a crime reporter!?" I was already annoyed and his taunts were worsening it. However, my annoyance died inside when footsteps neared the store room. Shadows of suspicious footsteps were just outside the door. I backed away, hitting my back at Leo's chest. I could feel his rigid figure. The knob of the door twisted and my heartbeat stopped for a moment. Suddenly, Leo grabbed me by the waist, pushing me on something hard and his lips followed mine next, stiffing me on the place. In the next second th
LILY... Sigh... I stood helplessly in the phone booth, begging that annoyed specimen to bring my phone. Could my day be any worse than this? "Please, Leo. I need my phone now." I pleaded again. "You're asking a sick man, who is almost bedded because of you, to bring your phone to you because You're careless? Hmm, interesting..." His reply came from the other side. "What if I decline?" "No, please! I beg you! I need my phone, Leo. It's important, please!" I said, defeated. No more stingy with my pleas. "Ah, I don't want to... But, I guess, I will consider you this time only..." He paused and I was eager, "Only what?" I urged impatiently. "Only if you make breakfast for me every morning and don't nag me sleeping on your bed." "....." I could definitely feel a smirk on his face even on the phone. This fucking arshole! "Leo, don't you think it's too much?" I gritted my teeth. "Is it?" He asked as if there was no one innocent than him! "Alright then, help yourself." "No, wait!" I
LILY... Rushing out for evidence at any hour was a part of my job. I accepted it as a part of my life because once I dreamt of becoming a crime reporter, I knew every day would be a new challenge for me. When Grandma used to live with me, she used to nag always for my safety and I used to kiss her cheeks and rush out with a smile. Since she was admitted to the hospital, no one did her part for me. Tonight was the same or it could be, if Leo didn't show concern for me before I left the house. Though I was indifferent at that moment my heart convulsed with a warm feeling I had never tasted for more than a year. He was a stranger who somewhat forced into my life. A bit annoying but harmless. As a woman, staying with him under the same roof didn't give me insecurity. Though I would never admit this in front of him, I could not deny the fact either. I don't know who he is, where he came from or what happened to him. But Leo is a gentleman. A woman's instinct could never fail when it's
LEO... Is it even a time to go out? Didn't she remember what happened this evening? Fuck! I scratched my neck, feeling disturbed. Kept watching time again and again. It's almost Midnight and that woman is out of home! Does she even care for her security for once? I am stressed! More because I am worried about her when I shouldn't be! I mean, she is practically a stranger, but still, I am drawn to her. What happened this evening was proof. I have no memory, no particular known situation nor I am aware of my skills. I should have stayed away from those men and the most I could do was run away with her when she proposed. But, I didn't. My blood boiled when I saw the fear and helplessness in her eyes. It felt like I could rip the world apart who dared to hurt her. Those hazel eyes were pleading for salvation. In that moment something stirred in me and I wanted to keep her safe. I don't know if those guys were her enemy or some random teasers. Whoever they were, they shouldn't cross m