LIAM'S POVPulling out the arm of my suit, I rest the suit on the armrest of the chair. The meeting I had with the overseas shareholders lasted for over four hours and I think this is the longest time we have used in a while.Making my way towards the restroom, a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts and I walked to the entrance door, opening it.“Mr Liam. We would like to know the food you want and when we should bring it in," The girl said, waiting outside the door. She is one of the hotel staff and I doubt she would recognize me as the CEO.This was one of the hotels I rebranded in the past to ensure the confidentiality of all meetings held here and also make it convenient for the participants to rest up for the night before leaving the next day.“Bring me something light and maybe some red wine." I said, and she walked away after answering with a nod.I walked back to the room and picked up my buzzing phone. Someone seems to have messaged me and the message is from different
Vincent sent me a text last night asking me if I was already at home. I had to call him because I wanted to be sure he didn't see the news about us on the internet.After writing a few chapters of my book, I sent them to my editor for review and closed the laptop.A call came in and it was from Chelsea.I ran out of the room in my nightdress when Chelsea called to tell me that she was already at my place. I couldn't help but hum a lullaby when I got to the sitting room.She was already in the sitting room, wow. “Chelsea, you didn't tell me you would be coming early," I said, trying to calm my breathing. “Tell me, you didn't leave your boyfriend at home?" I asked with my eyebrows raised.Chelsea smiled as she turned to face me. “Of course, I didn't do that. He told me he needs to visit his parents and friends." Chelsea replied and frowned at her reply.“His parents?" I asked, coming to sit with Chelsea on the couch.Why can't Chelsea just go with him to meet his parents? Why bother co
Chelsea and I chatted until it was afternoon. I prepared lunch for her before she eventually went home. When I retired back to my room, Vincent already dropped another text, asking me if I would be busy.“Can you accompany me to a place tomorrow? We won't stay long." I sent the text and waited for Vincent's reply.His reply came almost immediately. “Sure, I will accompany you wherever," Vincent replied, and I couldn't hide my grin.* * * The light filtered in through the open window, making me flutter my eyelids open.I know Annie already served my breakfast because I could smell the aroma of the food placed on the table.As I slipped into my sleek, black dress, I couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement. Today was all about pampering myself, and what better way to do that than a trip to my Laura boutique?I put Vincent on the line and didn't hesitate to ask him where he was. When he told me he was already at the location, I ate my food quickly and sipped the juice.When I descen
A sinister smile graced my lips but I hid it when I realized Aysel was looking in my direction. I know Aysel is convinced but the truth is I know about Laura's fake clothing store from my past life.If I remember correctly, another woman exposed Laura’s shady store because this particular purple dress was just two collections, and two people wore it to the grand party, which was supposed to be held tonight in the Top Star Hotel.I deliberately told Chelsea to direct this particular woman to Laura's store because she would be coming to get the same dress there.Knowing that my plan worked, I felt a happiness bubble within me.Aysel was planning to talk amicably with the woman, but she had already put a call through.“Hazel, you need to come to my aid now. I will text you the address." The woman said and dropped the phone to her side.No one could shop again as they waited for what was to come. A short while later, one of the staff came back with a file while Laura walked behind the wom
Driving back to the mansion, I couldn't hide my grin as I listened to my favorite music through the air pods. The big television in the city was already showing the headline news about what happened at Laura's clothing store.I couldn't hide my happiness, and I didn't even know when I laughed out loud until I saw Thierry looking at my reflection through the rearview mirror.Clearing my throat, I looked at the view of the city. The music got interrupted when Chelsea's call came in. With a beautiful smile on my lips, I picked up her call.”Emily what have you done!" Chelsea's voice boomed through the speaker of the Air pods.I rubbed my thighs, still looking at the view of the city. ”Come on Chelsea. What are you talking about now?" I asked half joking, half smiling.”You are asking me what I am talking about?" Chelsea asked, and I wished I could come plain to her, but I couldn't.“What in heaven's name happened today? When did you start visiting the fortune teller?" Chelsea asked, and
My heart thud rhythmically in my chest which made me close the blinds of the room. “Emily, stop acting like a fool, please!" I said with gritted teeth, trying to calm my breathing.I exhaled two more times before pulling the blinds open. I felt the air around me tighten when I saw someone else come out of Liam's car.No!Maybe I was only having a small illusion. You know... because it's not just someone but a woman. And I will always recognize who it is, even if I am blindfolded.Maybe it was because of the strange energy I suddenly felt around her.Aysel came out of Liam's car and clung to his arm like a weak girl. I felt a bile rise in my throat, but I tried to push it back down, no matter how much I tried, the bitterness still lingered on my tongue.Liam is helping Aysel inside and it brought this foreign feeling to my chest. I closed the blind and took my hair bonnet. After wearing the hair bonnet, I walked out of my room intending to get the two to the sitting room.The moment I
LIAM'S POVAysel held on to my arm as if her life depended on it but the truth is Aysel's existence no longer excites me and I doubt it's because I no longer find her attractive.“Liam, please help me. I think I will just beg Emily to forgive me," Aysel said, sobbing, and the truth is, I hate it when a woman is a crybaby.This was one of the reasons I liked Emily. She will always handle everything in a mature way and she is never the type to act weak in front of a man. I knew Emily would never push Aysel down, but I acted that way because I was still angry by the fact that Emily dared try to enjoy the company of another man.Helping Aysel up, I took her upstairs and directed her to the guest room. “You can sleep here for the night," I told Aysel, and she looked at me with pleading eyes. At this rate, I knew I was going to snap at her. I can only allow her to get this close but other than this, I don't think I will allow her to get in the same breathing space as me.“You can stay th
EMILY'S POVThe knock on the door was what woke me up from my deep slumber. I thought I wasn't going to sleep last night because of what happened but it seems my fragile body took pity on my weak self.“Come in," I said out loud, but I doubted the person outside the door would hear me out, moreover, I had already locked the door before going to sleep last night.Maybe it was because a part of me was afraid of Liam coming inside my room.I came down from the bed and sauntered towards the door. Rubbing my eyes, I pushed the key into the lock, and the door flung open.“Bentley, it's you," I said, my voice laced with astonishment.“Yes ma, Good morning. You woke up late, maybe I should come back later." Bentley said, ready to walk back but I stopped her before she could turn around.”Aren't you going to clean the room?" I asked.”Yes, I am, but I will Come back, ma'am," Bentley replied.“Then come in and do it now. You should be done before I freshen up" I told her.Bentley came inside wh
The guards get my luggage inside the SUV and helped Liam on board his suitcase. Both of us didn' pack much. Liam pulled the door open and sit at the passenger seat at the back while one of his men sat on the driver's seat.With my eyes shut, I breathed in and exhaled as I pulled the door open. As usual, Liam didn't bother to pull the door open for me. Normally, I didn't expect him to do that considering the fact that he has always been a jerk.”Lucas, drive the car" I heard Liam instructing his men the moment I sat down on the seat.My back was pressed against the back seat while the car begin to move. I didn't mean to pay attention to what Liam was doing but subconsciously I noticed it when he suddenly brought out a tablet.Looking at the tablet, old memories seem to resurface. It was the time when Liam was actually watching a porn video while we were both inside his car.Clearing my throat I looked at the side mirror, trying to get my emotions in check but accidentally, my hand brus
Chelsea took Xavier away the next morning and my baby didn't stop crying until he was carried inside the car. I bid him goodbye before going back inside the room to pack my bags inside. However, my phone beeped on the bed which made me walk briskly towards it.My eyes twitched when I saw who the caller was. I cleared my throat while my free hand rested on my hip. I picked the call and pressed the phone to my ear.”I want to believe you are ready Ms Emily?" Liam asked over the phone and I rolled my eyes with gritted teeth. Does he have to use the title ’miss' just to remind me that I am not married to Vincent yet.This psycho of an ex husband I have is practically getting on my nerves.”I will meet you shortly" I replied with calmness.”Don't forget it's going to be my house." Liam said and hung up the call before I could even reply to him.I threw my phone on the bed and sigh heavily as I make my way to my wardrobe. After packing my clothes inside the suitcase, I dress up and make my
When I woke up, the first message that popped up on my phone was Liam's message. Today is the day we will be travelling for the business trip. ”Meet me at my place at exactly 9 a.m. Emily. You can't come late."I read the message and cringe, a shiver of unease gripped me as I made my way to the bathroom. I took my bath and brush my teeth. Xavier already left with Chelsea this early morning. I have entrusted my son to Chelsea care to take care of.Unpacking my clothes from the wardrobe, fold them and place it inside my suitcase. It was already Past 8 when I made my way outside. I took a taxi to Liam's place.After getting down from the car, I made my way towards the gate and knock on it. The two guards positioned at the gate open the door and usher me in with surprise on their face. They must have recognised me. In the past,.I thought they don't recognise me but I was wrong.To be back in here, it actually brought out old memories which I actually want to forget. “The boss is inside m
When I woke up, the first message that popped up on my phone was Liam's message. Today is the day we will be travelling for the business trip. ”Meet me at my place at exactly 9 a.m. Emily. You can't come late."I read the message and cringe, a shiver of unease gripped me as I made my way to the bathroom. I took my bath and brushed my teeth. Xavier already left with Chelsea this early morning. I have entrusted my son to Chelsea care to take care of.Unpacking my clothes from the wardrobe, folding them and placing them inside my suitcase. It was already Past 8 when I made my way outside. I took a taxi to Liam's place.After getting down from the car, I made my way towards the gate and knocked on it. The two guards positioned at the gate open the door and usher me in with surprise on their face. They must have recognised me. In the past,.I thought they wouldn't recognise me but I was wrong.To be back in here, it actually brought out old memories which I actually want to forget. “The bo
Xavier was the one who spotted me first before Vincent could even see me waiting at the door.“Mummy!" He cried out as he left Vincent's side. I hugged Xavier tight the moment he ran towards me. My little boy doesn't even look a bit tired, like the adult playing with him.”Mummy, I miss you", Xavier repeated, and a beautiful smile graced my lips. He must have missed me all day because he hasn't seen me.”Mum is sorry. I missed you too" I said and kissed his forehead. He smiled and bugged my neck with his fragile.”Now, go and sleep, Xavier." I said but I noticed a change in Xavier's expression. “I know you want to play more, but mummy and Uncle Vee need to talk." Xavier nodded his small head while I guided him upstairs to go and meet Chelsea. Chelsea smiled at me and carried Xavier inside. I went back to the sitting room while Vincent already stood beside one of the couches.”I want to thank you for today Vincent. I...I was confused about who to call and it was only your name that ca
I slept off inside the car but occasionally I woke up calling Xavier name. It almost felt like a dream but my instinct kept telling me i missed something and it was only Xavier name that rolled out of my tongue.As if I was actually right, I heard Vincent voice right in my head. “They are both at home safely" Vincent said, his voice smooth and calm. I heaved a sigh of relief as I succumb to the darkness that threatened to engulf me whole.When I twitched my eyes open again, it was the bright light coming from the bedside lamp that caught my attention first.However, slowly, I turn my head sideway and only to see Chelsea beside me.My eyes widened in shock as I sit up on the bed. “Easy Emily. You are going to hurt yourself at this rate" Chelsea said with caution, rubbing my back.“When did you get here Chelsea?” I asked, my voice filled with curiosity and concern. They couldn't have got here unless Vincent went to pick them up. ”And where is Xavier? I can't believe I got drunk when y
“Alright, everyone, since Mr. Liam knows where Ms. Emily is living, we will have to let the Boss go with her," I heard John say as he bowed his head in front of Liam.“Goodnight, boss," They chorus, offering Liam a deep bow, and I shake my head frantically in disbelief.Are they going to leave me here all alone with Liam?Where is their dignity?Before I could even stop them from leaving they all dispersed as if they weren't here with me just now.“Emily" Liam called my name, his tone soft and apologetic. Or maybe I was the one misinterpreting him.He took a step towards me but I raised my hand in the air. “W...Wait," I said softly, expecting him to back away, but he didn't.I am about to vomit right now because of the alcohol I took. Liam didn't even take anything.”You need to s... step back away from me," I said with a warning, and Liam seemed to notice what I meant.“Where are you living, Emily? I will take you there," Liam said, and that word seemed to snap me back to earth.At l
We arrived at the venue where the party will be held alongside the team members. However, some of the team members weren't with us yet so I thought they wouldBut just as Liam was about to take me away, my phone rang. I stumbled over to answer it, and I heard Vincent's voice on the other end."Hey, Emily," he said. "I'm outside the restaurant. I saw you stumbling out, and I thought I'd come to give you a ride home."I looked up at Liam, who was watching me with a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Vincent's here," I said, as I stumbled over to him. "He's going to take me home."Liam's expression turned dark, and he stepped forward. "I don't think that's a good idea, Emily," he said. "You're in no state to be going anywhere with anyone."But I just waved my hand at him and stumbled over to Vincent, who was waiting for me outside. "Thanks, Vincent," I said, as I collapsed into his arms. "I owe you one."Vincent smiled and wrapped his arms around me, holding me close. "Anytime, Emily," he
Liam didn't let me say anything as he dismissed me from the room right in front of Georgia. I walked inside my office room, trying to watch him through the open blinds separating us but Liam pressed the remote, blocking my view from everything that was supposed to go on in the room.I relaxed back in my seat, my nerves going erratic as I caught a handful of my hair in my fist.The girl sure has ulterior motives but I don't want to dwell on it. With time, I knew she would leave, but I was curious to know what they were talking about.* * *When it was almost 10 am, I picked up my note and pen with me as I stormed inside Liam's office in my long strides, the shoe making a soft click sound on the floor.“You have a meeting with the staff in a few minutes, Mr. Nolan," I said, and my eyes quickly darted around the room; there was no sign of the girl anymore in the room.“Yeah," Liam said, standing up from the seat. Before he left the room, his eyes raked over my body but then, he adjusted