An hour later, Kent was finally done with the meeting, he looked at the executives and adjourned the meeting, before he hastily exited the conference room, because his mind was already on August.His assistant, Mark, couldn't help but giggle at Kent's uncharacteristic behavior. The boss he knew was cold and ruthless, but now he seemed soft and like a complete lover boy."The boss has definitely changed," Mark thought, shaking his head in amusement.He was still in his thoughts, when the executive, James, broke the silence. "Don't you think boss looks different today?" He said as he asked.After saying that, he noticed that all eyes turned to him, which made him chuckle nervously. "I mean, he's different in a good way." He said again.A colleague, Emily, raised an eyebrow and asked. "Are you sure you are with us, James?"James did not understand what she meant, so he laughed and said, "What I mean is, he seems more relaxed and happy, only that he is in a hurry."Another colleague, Dav
In another country, Victor stood before the massive glass window, gazing out at the bustling road below. His assistant who was there with him nodded in respect, and waited for his boss' instructions."Any news?" Victor asked, his deep voice commanding attention."Not yet, sir. The Ken’s have tightened up their security," James replied, his eyes cast downward.Victor chuckled low and cold, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Prepare our exit. We are heading to Canada."His eyes widened with fear, knowing fully well that Victor was banned from entering Canada due to past controversies."But, sir..." the assistant tried to talk, but he was stopped by Victor, who waved his hand dismissively and said "Don't fret; I have my ways."Seeing that his boss was calm, he sighed and turned to leave when a subordinate called."What?!" He gasped, his voice laced with alarm. "Leave no trail." He ordered as he hunted up the call immediately.As soon as the call was disconnected,his expression was urgent
In a blink of an eye , it was Wednesday. Entering the office, Lisa sighed at the sight of her workaholic friend, August, whose gaze remained fixed on the computer screen."Come on, babe, you just resumed back. No need to stress yourself. Besides, I have taken care of most of the work," Lisa said, plopping herself onto the soft couch.August, who was working, finally lifted her head, her eyes locking onto Lisa's before releasing a sigh. "I know babe, I just need to cross check these files."Lisa stared at August speechlessly before using her trump card which was Kent."Baby girl, if you don't stop working right now, don't blame me for reporting you to your hubby," Lisa said with a wink and a devilish smile.August gasped in horror, as her eyes widened in alarm. "You traitor! Don’t tell me you are taking Kent's side!" She said with an accusing tone, making Lisa laugh.Lisa's laughter filled the room as she looked at August's adorable.Although she looked angry, she didn't know that her
Meanwhile, Lisa burst into Annabel's studio, out of breath and gasped for air."I thought you were not coming again," Annabel said and chuckled, as she eyed Lisa's flushed face and slightly disheveled hair.Lisa collapsed onto the nearby couch, and took a deep breath before saying. "I forgot. Completely slipped my mind."Annabel raised an eyebrow, feeling amused. So she couldn’t help but ask "Did you run here? You look like you did a marathon race." She said,Lisa nodded, still catching her breath. "I was really in a hurry. Traffic was a nightmare." She said as she recalled how she rushed to get here.Annabel laughed and shook her head. "You are usually so organized, Lisa. What happened?" She asked.Lisa inhaled deeply, as she collected her thoughts. "August and I totally forgot about the charity event tonight. Time slipped away from us."Annabel's eyes widened in surprise. "No wonder you are frantic. You can’t miss the event." She said as she laughed.Lisa stood up and composed herse
At the charity hall, the event hadn't started, but the room buzzed with influential attendees. Businessmen and women from esteemed and rich families started mingling together, eager to forge connections for their various companies.Leon stood aside, observing the crowd with a calculated smile. His secretary discreetly briefed him on the identities of most of the business men present there.After his failed collaboration with Adam Company, his CEO position was no longer stable. Shareholders threatened to oust him unless he secured a new partnership.Determined to stabilize his position, he made sure to bribe his way through the event to seek potential allies.Just as he was thinking of which business man to approach, gasps filled the air.Curious, he followed the crowd's gaze and stared at the entrance of the hall.His eyes widened. He stared at August and Lisa who entered the hall, looking radiant and breathtaking.His jaw dropped taking in the scene ."What the...!" he exclaimed, sti
When the organizer heard what was happening, he rushed to August's side, visibly flustered as his forehead beaded with sweat. He glanced around the room and saw that everyone was interested in the drama unfolding.Betty and Benita who saw the organizer coming their way immediately transformed into pitiful girls.They were sniffling and wiping away fake tears, as their eyes scanned the crowd for sympathy.“What’s going on here?”. The organizer asked coldly.Benita grinned secretly as she stared at Betty giving her sign."We were just trying to say hi, but I didn’t know they were this rude" Betty whispered, as her voice trembled, attempting to garner support.The organizer's expression turned stern, his patience worn thin by their antics."You are not worthy of their attention," he said firmly, his voice echoing through the hall.Betty drugged her well manicured nail as she stared at the organizer with hatred."Leave now. You are no longer welcome," he added, his tone brooking no argum
Leon's eyes widened in stunned silence as he stared at August, he was still dumbfounded from Philip's shocking revelation. He had dated August for a while, and thought she came from a middle-class family because she was looking so plain. The thought of her being the CEO of the Adam's Group, a conglomerate renowned for its vast influence and wealth, seemed unbelievable for him."Are you really the CEO of the Adam's Group?" Leon asked, his voice barely above a whisper.August stared at him and sneered, her eyes flashing with disdain. "Do I need to explain myself to you?" she retorted, her tone dripping with contempt.Leon felt a stinging sensation from her words, as if slapped. He couldn't tear his gaze away from her haughty expression, searching for any sign of the August he once knew. “Philip's claim must be true” he said as he stared at August's cold face.Meanwhile, the others were in a similar condition with Leon, they exchanged shocking glances at each other with faces pale f
"How dare you!" Leon spat, his voice trembling.August smirked and said. "How dare we? How dare you, Leon, think you are worthy of respect after your pathetic display?"Lisa chimed in, and said with a smile on her face. "Uhmm poor boy, are you angry that August's upgraded to luxury, and you are still stuck in the dumpster?." She asked him.Leon could not refute her words because he knew she was right. August was the CEO of a big company whereas he was just the CEO of a struggling company.The onlookers watched in stunned silence, their faces reflecting shock and discomfort. Some looked away, embarrassed for Leon.August continued as she said in a sarcastic voice, “Just don't get your hopes too high, because you were a laughable mistake."Lisa nodded her head quickly as she added, her words razor-sharp. "A mistake that's been corrected, thankfully. August's moved on to better things, and you are still stuck in the past."Leon's anger boiled over, but his words were lost in the battle o
"I'm so happy we did this together," August said. "Me too!" Lisa agreed. "It's been an unforgettable experience “. Just then, Lisa stared at her cute godson and said, "Micheal is so well behaved! I'm amazed he didn't cry during the wedding." Jenny laughed and replied, "I know, right? I was worried he would disrupt the ceremony, but he was an angel." August chuckled, "I think he knew it was a special day. He sensed everyone's happiness.” "That's so true! Babies pick up on energy. You must have done something right, Jenny." Lusa said with laughter. Jenny smiled and said in a low voice, "Just lots of prep and luck, I think! We had a quiet moment before the ceremony, and Kevin sang to him." August giggled as she said, "Aww, that's sweet! Kevin's got a soothing voice." "And Micheal loves his daddy's voice. No wonder he was calm." Lisa added. Jenny said as she laughed "Exactly! Kevin's been singing to him since birth. It's their special bond”. Meanwhile, Micheal noticed that they
Months later, the news of the five business men who were getting married at the same time, day and venue shocked everyone.The comments under the news was much.“Oh my God, what a huge news”. A lady said .“OMG, what a shock! Five business tycoons getting married on the same day? This is insane! Another lady said.“I know, right? And at the same venue? Talk about a power move. A young man said“But who are the lucky ladies? Anyone know? A lady asked.“According to sources, the grooms are Kent, Anthony, Kevin, Eric, and Luke. And the brides are August, Lisa, Jenny, Anita, and Rosa”. A lady answered the question.“Aww, I love a good love story! Can't wait to see the wedding pics”. A young lady gushed out.“ Omg, I'm dying to know more about these couples! Are they all friends? How did they meet? “Rumor has it, they are all connected through family ties. And the wedding is going to be a lavish, high-security affair”.“ As a wedding planner, I'm intrigued! Five weddings at once? Logistic
Meanwhile, Frank and Luke joined Kent and Anthony inside the warehouse.Kent confronted Victor in the warehouse, his anger simmering. Just as Victor was about to speak, Luke and Frank entered."Dad, what are you doing here?" Kent called out and asked, surprised.Luke chuckled, his eyes twinkling and said. "You thought we wouldn't know what's happening in your lives, boy?"Eric explained, "We didn't want to stress you, Uncle. We had it under control."Frank waved his hand, dismissing their concerns. "Don't worry about it, boy. We rushed over as soon as we heard."Luke's gaze locked onto Victor, his smirk growing. "Look who decided to show up."Frank nodded, sharing Luke's amusement. "Thought you could hide from us?"Victor's face twisted in anger, his fists clenched.Luke's tone turned cold, his voice dripping with disdain. "You are stupid to think your plan would work. Don't you know we own this territory? Nothing escapes us."Frank added, as he chuckled, "Your every move was monitor
Inside the dimly lit, abandoned warehouse, Leon's smirk grew wider as he gazed at August and Lisa, who were still unconscious and vulnerable. "Finally, I have got you," he gloated, his voice dripping with malice.His gaze shifted to Trisha, who stood nearby,with her arms crossed. He chuckled, a cold, mirthless sound and said, "Thanks, you are excused," he said, waving his hand dismissively.Trisha's expression immediately darkened and her voice turned icy. "I'm not going anywhere. I want to watch the fun."She settled into a worn wooden chair, while staring at Lisa and August.Leon shrugged his shoulders indifferently and said. "Suit yourself."He signaled the burly men, who nodded and began securing August and Lisa with ropes. Next, Leon pulled out his phone and dialed a number. The ringtone echoed through the warehouse."It's done," he announced, his voice low and triumphant."Alright, we will be there soon," a voice replied.Leon ended the call, his smile growing. He pocketed hi
As they walked, August heard Lisa's happy voice. "I can't believe I will be a godmother to my two favorite babies." She said referring to Jenny and August's baby.August chuckled and smiled, she was eager to share the news with Kent. She couldn't wait to see the excitement on his face.Upon arriving at the restroom, they noticed it was empty and somewhat lonely, but they didn't think much of it. Hospitals could be quiet sometimes.After finishing, they bumped into Trisha, who gave them an eerie smile."Wow... who do we have here?" Trisha said, clapping her hands together, her eyes glinting with malice.August and Lisa, not in the mood for conversation, hissed and tried to leave. They sensed something off about Trisha's demeanor."Stop there!" Trisha commanded angrily when they ignored her.She clapped her hands again, summoning three bulky men from the shadows.August and Lisa exchanged worried glances as they sensed danger."What do you want?" August asked coldly."I want you both,
A month after meticulously planning his revenge, Leon set out to execute it. As he stood under the shower as water dripped out from his body. He smirked evilly as he recalled his sinister plan he was about to do.Weeks ago, he had discovered that Kent had purchased the company for his brother, fueling Leon's anger and determination. The memory of being humiliated still burned within him, so he vowed to make them pay for his misfortune.After his shower, He wrapped a towel around his waist and stepped out of the bedroom. His eyes scanned his room as he grabbed his phone from the bed and dialed Trisha's number.Certain areas were off limits to him as a man, so he needed Trisha's help. He knew her animosity toward August and Lisa will make her the perfect ally. Leon knew Trisha's hatred ran deep, so he intended to exploit it.Trisha answered on the first ring. "Hey, Leon. What's up?" she asked."I need your help," Leon replied with a low voice.“What could that be?”. She asked him w
"Mom!" August exclaimed, rushing to Rosa and Rhea, her voice filled with excitement."Aunty," she greeted Christy, Jenny's mom, with a warm hug."My child, how are you? Is Kent treating you well?" Rhea asked, her eyes filled with love.August blushed. "Yes, mum. He's amazing."Rhea smiled, patting August's hand. "That's good”.Just then Anthony, who had been itching to hear the news, spoke up, "Now that we are all here, Kevin, give us the news."Christabel added, "Yes, we are eager to know. What's going on with Jenny?"Only God how worried she was when she received a call from Lisa.She immediately left what she was doing and dragged her husband to the hospital but before that, she called her friends who also dragged their husbands. “Uhmmm”. Kevin said as he scratched his head, he looked at his parents who were staring at him and gulped his saliva.“Would they kill him if they knew he impregnated Jenny without marrying her? He asked himself as he was still afraid of their questions e
Kevin woke up to a disturbing sound coming from the toilet. Groggily, he opened his eyes and stretched his arm, as he looked at the empty space beside him. That's when he remembered the noise. Concern etched on his face,so he quickly threw off the covers and rushed to the toilet.When he got there, what he saw shocked him. Jenny was squatting on the floor while vomiting uncontrollably. He looked at her and noticed that she was really weak as her body convulsed anytime she vomited. "Babe!" Kevin exclaimed as he rushed to her side. He knelt beside her, holding her hair back.Jenny didn't respond as her eyes were closed. She was lost in her misery, so she was unable to speak.When he saw that she didn’t respond, his worry intensified. He had never seen her like this before, so he gently rubbed her back, as he tried to comfort her."We need to get you to the hospital," he urged her, as his voice was laced with concern.Jenny nodded feebly, her eyes still closed. She almost blacked out,
As Kent entered their bedroom, he gently laid August down, removing her shoes, clothes and accessories before covering her with a blanket.He went to the closet and brought out a simple wear with a face wipes which he used in cleaning her makeup. After dressing her, she stirred softly , as her eyes opened."Kent?" she whispered and called out."I'm here, baby," Kent replied, sitting beside her.Just then, the butler knocked softly on the door. "Sir, I have prepared the soup. Shall I bring it in?Kent nodded his head and answered. "Yes, thank you, Uncle."The butler entered with a tray, bearing a steaming bowl of soup and fresh fruit.August's eyes lit up. "Food."Kent smiled. "Eat up, baby." He said as he placed it on the table.As August ate, Kent watched, ensuring she finished every bite.When she finished, August yawned."Tired," she whispered and yawned again.Kent tucked her in. "Sleep, baby. I will be here."August's eyes closed, and Kent sat beside her, holding her hand.The bu