You will never forget that I'm your boss, respect boundaries, and above all, no strings attached.Jason reads his rules out for Kendall. Since they were doing this, it was only right that they got all their cards out on the table.They were in a cozy restaurant that was still luxurious. He had this picked because it provided them with more privacy than any other spot that he could think of.He wore a simple black and white striped shirt and well-tailored pants. Kendall, as ever, was pretty in the most basic things. And lately, all she did was glow.“Are we clear?” He demanded.She squinted for a while before dropping her copy of the agreement on the table.“I have no issues with your rules, but you're yet to have mine.” She debated."All you needed to do was hand me a copy."She rolled her eyes. "I didn't know that it would be this formal…""Really, not formal?" He was sick and tired of her driving him nuts, and it was annoying that she kept at it.What he couldn't tell was if she was
"Kendall Gomez,”Doctor Sophia mumbled the name of her patient. She knew that it was against the confidentiality of her patient, but at this point, there was no way she could wriggle herself from this mess, and she had no choice. She knew who Thane Williams was, they were one of the richest families in the city, and she would be damn foolish to mess with them. “That's her name, Kendall Gomez.” She reiterated. “Good,” Thane said, his tone was flat as imagined. He opened his phone and typed out her name, needing it for whatever purpose later. "How careless can you be?!" Isabella cried. They could easily get Thane to drop another for the procedure, but they weren't going to act like this was a mistake. Also, Isabella was too cautious, and she would avoid everything that would make her children drag property with a strange woman from the blue, only because they chose to overlook a silly act. "Even if it means her taking out that child, I'd gladly pay for another, IVF." She stood up
What's a wedding without a bride… and what's a bride without a dress? Kendall's phone rang on the counter where she was making breakfast with Alicia. They were meant to have a bowl of pasta, with lots of veggies, sliced beef, and sausage.Keeping to his word, Jason gave her part of the money immediately after they signed the agreement. Their wedding was in three weeks' time, and that was just a show-off for his parents and curious people.Left for Jason, he wanted a simple court wedding, but not when he had a mother like Catherine. "I'm going to miss you," Alicia pouted and blinked like she would cry. “Aww.” Kendall stopped slicing the veggies for a minute and turned to look at Alicia who was on the other side of the table, pulling our ingredients from the shelves. “Well, I'm going to my husband’s house, you should go to yours.”Alicia spun into laughter, spotting the joke from afar. She lost her balance and held onto the edge of the table for support. "I'll try not to bring a gr
"I have the lady, Mr. Thane."“Good,” Thane responded to the caller who happened to be Doctor Sophia. It was exactly a week since he last visited. And sticking to his warning, she had provided the lady her junior colleague had accidentally used his sperm on. “I'll be there by 4 pm, make sure she is available.”"You can count on that, sir." She agreed to his terms and the call ended. He proceeded to dial Isabella barely a minute later. She picked up the second ring. “Hey, babe,” “How was your night?” “Good, just missing you.” She teased. “Good thing I'll be with you shortly.” He informed her cheerfully. "Doctor Sophia called, she has the lady.""That's… nice." She finally found a word for it. "Also, I just got the test result, I've been busy, you know," she made up a silly excuse. "Well, she's a perfect fit."“Double good news.” Thane grinned. "See you later."Clara, who was knitting a woolen bag, looked at her son and furrowed her forehead, waiting for him to spill what it was
“Do you think that this is a mistake?” Kendall’s voice was shaky as she held onto Alicia’s hands. “No, darling,” Alicia responded briefly and focused on arranging the pearls on the flowing white dress. It was already so perfect, but she wanted her best friend to shine like a diamond. “But I don't know if this will fall back to my face or even make me hate myself or...”“Leave.” Alicia’s directive to the makeup artist and her minions was blunt. She bowed and walked out her pallets and brushes, leaving the two ladies to deal with their troubles. “Kendi, breathe in...” she instructed her, abandoning the pearl project for a moment to focus on her dear friend. "... and out.”Kendall exhaled, feeling the same, but she flashed a fake smile to make her friend feel like her therapy section worked. "You have more than enough money, my darling,” she began, holding Kendall’s shoulders. "A handsome man to wake up to every morning, though grumpy,” she added. "Your surgery isn't a bother anym
Kendall's breath hitched in her throat when Thane's voice disrupted the peaceful ambiance of the chapel. The interruption caused the room to quiver, as though the atmosphere had turned to ice. She made eye contact with Jason, who was standing at the altar, his face showing a blend of puzzlement and worry.The visitors whispered, their voices fluctuating in volume like far-off thunder. Thane held up the wedding card, its glossy surface catching the light streaming through the stained glass. His lips curved into a curious smile as he spoke again, louder now, his eyes never leaving Kendall.“Kendall *Gomez*, huh? Interesting choice of name.”Isabella stood next to him, her hand gently placed on his arm, her eyes sparkling mischievously. She appeared to enjoy the spotlight, like a hunter enjoying the excitement of the chase. Her grin grew bigger, as if she had planned this moment to reveal a secret.Kendall's heart rate increased. She found it difficult to control her emotions, making her
The softly glowing table lamp in the dimly lit room cast elongated shadows on the walls. Thane leaned back in his leather chair, giving his full attention to the individual before him. Isabella sat with a relaxed posture, legs crossed, her sharp gaze and a slight smirk on her lips. The atmosphere in the room was heavy with the electric excitement of their joint ideas.Thane stated in a low and measured voice that everything was arranged. He tapped a folder on the table, containing information known only to him and Isabella. Jason has executed his part flawlessly, while Kendall has served as a flawless pawn in the game.Isabella raised an eyebrow, intrigued by her curiosity. "What specifically do you plan to do to solve their marriage issues?”Thane’s lips curled into a sinister smile. “The goal is to create enough chaos that their marriage falls apart under its own weight. The fissures already exist; we just have to make them larger.Isabella's eyes sparked with a predatory shine. I'm
The large dining room seemed incredibly spacious, with a heavy silence as Jason and Kendall sat facing each other on the lengthy mahogany table. The candlelight flickered between them, creating elongated shadows on the walls, but they paid little attention. The marriage had been formalized, vows were declared, rings were swapped, yet the unspoken truth of their commitment lingered in the atmosphere.Kendall had not said a word since the ceremony. The weight of the day had penetrated deep within her, causing her to feel isolated and disconnected from her surroundings. Examining the ring on her finger, which seemed to represent more of a transaction than a token of affection, she doubted her capability to handle the circumstances.Jason broke the silence first, his voice cool but not unkind. “We need to talk about what comes next.”She lifted her head and locked eyes with him. Despite his calm appearance, she was able to sense the tension beneath his surface. Both of them were exploring