EMILY’S POV Mrs Jones talked for like forever and she didn't even want to let me go. I had to tell her she needed to rest and that was when she told me to come with her. I followed Mrs Jones inside the hall and almost everyone stopped to look at us. That was when I spotted Liam dancing with a woman. ”That is Mr Liam over there”, I informed Mrs Jones, and she nodded her head. ”He is actually a very handsome man”, Mrs Jones said, and I had to agree with her. “Wait, when you said a man was actually on your neck, is he the one? That handsome man?” “That's a secret. He is actually the one” I said in a whisper. “Wow. He is actually a handsome young man. I think things can eventually work out between you two.” Mrs Jones said and I had to look at her with eyes a little bit wide. ”Why would you say that? I'm actually not interested in him.” I retorted in a quiet tone. Liam saw me and whispered something into the woman's ears before leaving her side. Good to know that Mrs Jones offered
I thought Mrs Jones told us to follow others, but instead, she specifically told me and Liam to come with her. Liam and I were ushered in by the maid. “The food has been prepared, you can make yourself comfortable on the seat.” Mrs Jones said and sat down on the couch. Mrs Jones ascended the stairs, and when she eventually came back, she was with Georgia and another man who I didn't recognise at first glance, but then I noticed he was actually the same man who approached me back in the hall. “Liam,” Georgia said the moment she saw Liam and me. Her face was marred with shock when she realised what was happening. “I heard you met them today, but we won't talk about that now until we are satisfied. This is my son,” Mrs Jones said, and Liam stood up from the couch. He must have recognised Liam too. The two men shook hands together and exchanged names. “Okay, since Georgia already met them, we should move to the dining room.” Mrs Jones said and we followed her. Liam sat across from
“I actually forgot to ask what your name was before,” Liam said while I felt someone touch my leg underneath the table. My eyes grew wide, my heart beating fast when the leg trailed up towards my thigh, and I went rigid. I looked at Liam's way and I swear, he wasn't smiling at me or doing anything. He just kept eating his food while he waited for Mrs Jones's son to say something. ”Ohh, my name is Andrew Jones.” He said, and I frowned when I heard what he said just now. He clearly said his name was Andrew Jason when he Introduced himself to me this morning at the hall. Maybe he made a mistake. Jones and Jason are actually the same. “And how is Georgia related to you, if I may ask, and what makes you think Emily is not interested in me? I love women who play hard to get.” Liam said with a straight face while his leg trailed my legs up. “I am interested in her and soon we will be dating officially. I think Ms Emily is not interested in you because she wasn't contributing to what you
I stopped eating when I heard what Liam said. Georgia stood up and smiled at me. “I will show you to your room,” she said, and I replied okay. “You can show Liam to his room while I assist Emily here,” Georgia said and beckoned me to follow her. I carried my small purse, ready to leave, when Liam suddenly said.“I would love to share the same room with her,” Liam said and my mouth opened in shock. The only person who didn't appear surprised in the room was Liam.Even Andrew had to suppress his emotions by raking his hand through his hair in a slow move but I caught the little action.“Emily, What do you say?” Liam asked with his head cocked to one side with his eyebrows raised in question.Anyone would think it was actually a question but I know Liam wasn't expecting me to say no. He actually meant it when he said he would like to have us sleep in the same room. But then, I didn't forget when he said he would love to have a woman brought to his room.He is still a promiscuous man whi
Georgia unlocked the door of the room as if to distract herself. She just asked me a question, and truth be told, I'm debating in my mind about how to reply her. “Why did you think he had fallen for me? I don't think he has a heart to the extent of falling in love with someone like me” I replied, trying not to disclose my past relationship to her. She was the same girl who visited Liam all in the name of having sex. “Come on, Emily,” She said, giving me a light tap on the shoulder before pressing the switch and the light from the bulb brightened the room, swallowing every darkness present. ”Did you know how many women were dying just to be in the same space as Liam?” Georgia asked and I had to flash back. I was once like that too. ”We all know he is a very handsome man and a successful man at that. He is every woman's dream.” She made that mental note, and I want to agree with her, but I am actually a successful woman. Though Liam wouldn't be aware right now I knew he already had
Knock! And my heart nearly jumped out of my chest when I heard another knock. My eyes widened as I walked briskly towards Liam and dragged him by the collar of his shirt. His face was marred with amusement but it disappeared as if it wasn't just there a minute ago. Maybe I was actually hallucinating right now because how in the world did I manage to drag Liam across the room. “See Liam. Let's forget about the games you played in front of everyone while we were eating.” I said, the words rushed out of my lips. ”Georgia is at the door right now, you will have to do as I say.” I said, my hand not leaving his collar, nor did I miss the way his eyes raked my body. Another knock came, and I lost my cool. I opened the wardrobe and pushed Liam in without batting an eyelid. I was expecting him to have a look of shock, but instead, he was actually looking at me as if he could read through me. It was as if he got my plan that I was actually trying to pay him back the same way I had to hide i
”Do you seriously think I will accept that from you?” I asked, getting a bit frustrated. ”Ridiculing me, only to tell me that you forgive me?” I further asked, and a playful smile graced my lips like a fucking cond skin, and Liam's expression only hardened more as he gritted his teeth together.He will have to learn the word ‘patient’ and also work towards it if he wants to have a healthy conversation. At least he already knew that I would never back down from a discussion.”For what? Because I actually give a man another chance to love me. Things can't keep going the way you want them to be, Liam. I don't and will never consider you.” I made my point clear, but Liam's expression remained unfazed as if he didn't believe me.I think he is taking my words for granted and I don't like that. Liam looking at me like the same Emily from the past actually irked me.”You can't place a bet like that”, He said casually as he rested his back on the bed, his leg raised up as if he owned the fucki
My eyes closed obeying my inner thoughts. And it was that perfect moment; Liam's lips touched my neck like a feather kiss. I tried to push him away with my front body, but instead, my chest collided with Liam's chest, and I heard him groan.The great fucking Liam Nolan just groan while his lips sucked that sweet spot of my neck. I felt an electric shock coursing through me. I knew he would stop if he realised what he had just done.Maybe Liam heard me because the next second, he moved his lips away from my neck and got down from the bed. I lifted my body off the bed with my Palms resting on the bed.I was also short of words not knowing what to say. It's not as if I don't know what to say but the truth is I don't know how I am going to do it when his expression is screaming guilty.“I will leave Emily “, Liam said and took one last look at me before jumping down the window of the room. I had to move towards the window to see if he actually got down safely.Silly me!He can just hurt h
EMILY'S POV"Why would I lie about that?" Vincent said, looking at me and I realized he wasn't joking.Then there is only one person my mind goes to, Liam. Could he be the one who gave me the necklace?If it's someone Chelsea knows then it should be Liam since Vincent denied being the one."Vincent, I'm sorry but you need to excuse me for a while. I need to hurry home because Xavier will be back soon" I quickly said and unlocked the door."When will I see you then?" He asked, trying not to pry too much. "I don't know if we will get to see each other because I might be busy. Thanks for the bouquet" I said and shut the door.Vincent waved at me and watched as I drove the car out. My mind was reeling as I gripped the steering wheel, realization dawned on me. Liam's eyes were filled with mischief yesterday and I should have known the way he acted was suspicious. He saw the necklace and didn't bother asking anything about it.The dance, the videos online, it was all his plan all along a
EMILYS’S POVAysel came back with a cup of coffee for both me and Father. I could see the irritating look on her face when she gave me the coffee but there was nothing she could do. She is still at my mercy because I could change my mind. I know Father wanted to make sure principle was uploaded between us compared to Laura who always tried to make sure I suffered.‘Now that you and Emily have reconciled, can you wait in the other room till I'm done with your sister? I need to discuss it with your sister and you aren’t supposed to be there.’’ Father said but I could notice the blood drained from Aysel's face.“But Dad, I thought I should be there because this is something concerning the company."Maybe you have forgotten I owned this place, Aysel. This is my company and you can't tell me how to run it." Father said, anger evident in his voice as he clenched his hand around the glass cup. "Or have you already forgotten what you did?" Father asked and that seemed to work.Aysel took her
EMILY'S POVJust like what I expected of Aysel. My instinct kept telling me she would not stay idle while I worked at my father's company. After the terrible news about her being a bully, the people despise her in the span of 24 hours."Let her go," Father said and the guards let her be. "You can leave," Father ordered the men.Aysel eyes and mine made eye contact and then she tried to fake the pitiful face again.The moment they left, Aysel walked towards Father and went on her knees. She used the tissue in her hand to blow her nose before raising her head.Woah. She actually came prepared."What are you doing here Aysel? Didn't I tell you not to come back here and you want rumours to spread about you again, then the stock price will plummet?" Father asked and Aysel exclaimed no, sobbing with her cheeks wet.She placed her bag on the floor and placed her hand on her lap. “No Dad. I actually came because I realised what I did was bad,” she said and sniffled. The drama Queen wasn’t d
EMILY'S POVI squeezed my eyes open when I heard my phone ringing. I picked up my phone and checked who the caller was. It was Dad calling. Yes. I almost forgot that I will be joining his company today. "Hello, Dad. Good morning," I said and I heard his voice from the other end."Morning Emily. I hope you are already set to come to the company today." Father asked and I smiled and graced my lips because the truth is, I was actually ready to come and I couldn't wait to see what Aysel's face would look like if I eventually saw me at the company."Yes, Father. I will be coming to the company today before 9. am," I responded and Father chuckled."I hope Aysel will come to her senses soon before it is too late. Why can't she even learn from you?" Father asked but I couldn't reply.I knew he was a forgiving man who would likely take Emily if she became remorseful for her actions."I think she will realise sooner than you expect, Father," I said and got up from the bed. When I looked at the
Aysel's POVMy phone rings, stirring me up from my deep slumber. It was already past 9, and I wondered who could be calling me by this time of the night. With my eyes half closed, I dragged my hands around the bed in search of my phone.When I finally saw it, I checked the caller. It was the reporter I gave the job to. I already forgot I hadn't sent the pictures of Emily and Vincent to him.But the hit killer has sent the pictures to me. I picked up the call and pressed the phone to my ear."Hello. Sorry, I should have informed you that the pictures are ready" I said in a low tone, still trying to get rid of the sleep."Ms Aysel. I didn't call you about that. Have you seen the news?" She asked in a nervous tone."Which news?" I asked as I placed the other side of my cheek on the pillow."The video clip of Ms Emily and Mr Liam dancing." She answered and my heart skipped a beat in shock.The video of Emily and Liam dancing?"I don't know what you are talking about. Hold on" I said and q
EMILY'S POV I sat on a table not too far from the entrance. I sipped the wine slowly and waited for Liam to be done. Not quite long, I heard the soft echoing of boots on the floor. It was Liam and I would have recognised him if I hadn't raised my head. "Sorry for keeping you waiting," He said and sat across from me. "Liam, I need to talk to you," I said and rubbed my palm on the dress because it was becoming sweaty. "What is it?" he asked, his eyes filled with curiosity, unlike any other day when it's always blank. I took a deep breath. "I won't be able to go on the vacation trip with you. I need to prepare to join my father's company because I received a text from him." I said and swallowed the saliva in my throat. He told me he already discussed it with you" I added and looked up to see Liam's expression. Liam's face changed, his eyes clouded with anger, something else I couldn't figure out because he blinked. "You're choosing your father's company for the trip and I understand
EMILY'S POV I drove out of Emily's store and the car moved through the tiled road. I look at the necklace on my neck and even at night, the diamond stone dazzles, which leaves me speechless. Why would he even get me a diamond necklace and pretend that it is from a secret admirer? I decided not to think about Vincent's reasons for now. Instead, I drive safely to where the ball party is being held. This is going to be the last time I and Liam will ever attend a ball party together. When I parked the car, the reporters were already at the front of the building taking pictures of all the celebrities who came in to grace the occasion. At least, I am not a celebrity so no one will at least capture this moment. I take one last look at myself in the mirror. The smoky eye makeup Chelsea gave me. I took my purse and got out of the car after locking it. The stunning gown was a masterpiece of silk and lace, hugging my curves in all the right places as I stepped out, breathing in the fresh air.
EMILY'S POV"Fine. I mean, it's not that tiring, and the pay is pretty good," I replied and wished she would actually go now, but she still wanted to hang around, I think since the ball party is not starting anytime soon.A sly grin on her face before she decided to part her lips again to say something. "I think you are the first woman to say that because all his secretaries were attracted to him," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "But I doubt you are one of them?"I raised an eyebrow, sensing jealousy. "Oh. I didn't know they were like that," I replied, trying to keep my tone neutral.Rose leaned against the railing around the balcony, next to my side, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "So, I heard Liam is not dating anyone right," she said, her voice laced with excitement. I looked at her, my eyes calculative as I looked at her. "Sorry, I just don't know why I am drawn to you. I know you understand, but as a woman, I am in love with him," She said and exhaled.I try not
EMILY'S POVMr Theodore, who has been calm all through, becomes helpless. "I know Me Emily recently, and we are just friends, sir. That is all there is between us," Theodore said, and my brows furrowed in confusion.Did he just try to explain that there is nothing in between us?He only wanted to be my friend and I could see the sincerity in his eyes. It's just one healthy relationship, and Liam already ruined it by trying to intimidate him, huh?Who would dare admit to being the date of a girl the CEO showed interest in unless he is ready to lose his job?"Okay," Liam said, and I was forced to try to walk away from him."Are you trying to walk away from me?" He asked me and followed me.Why would he even ask such an obvious question?"You just try to steal another man's spot just because you are the CEO, Mr. Nolan," I said and walked down to the balcony to take a better look at the surroundings and the sky."Since you have just two days left here, I had to seize every opportunity and