Gretchen flinched as she saw Michelle. She didn't want to be caught, at least not now.
"Gretchen" Michelle called. "What happened?" Michelle noticed that Gretchen was shocked to see her.
"What....What do you mean" Gretchen asked, pretending not to know what she was talking about.
"Why were you shocked to see me?" Michelle couldn't help but ask.
"Oh, that. Actually, my boyfriend was just playing pranks on me and he eventually said that I was gonna see a ghost, when I turned I saw you..... In other words, you startled me" Gretchen lied.
She was a fast thinker, so thinking of lies wasn't a problem.
"Really" Michelle scoffed. "Was that the reason you failed to staple the documents you sent to me? Things are not alright in the company and all you could think of is talking to your boyfriend".
"I am sorry, ma'am" Gretchen quickly apologized.
"Go get it done, now! Otherwise you want to be kicke
The anger burning through him was just too much. It wasn't his fault, he thought it was Skylar, not knowing it was Beatrice."I... Am not a slut. Why aren't you blaming yourself? Why putting the blame on me" She couldn't bring herself to yell, she had to mutter those words."Now you are blaming me. I wasn't in my right frame of mind, but you were. Why didn't you stop me, why?" He yelled and Beatrice couldn't give him a reply. "There's only one answer and that's because you are a slut! A fucking slut!".More tears flowed from her eyes. "You wanted it before, right?. You wanted to have sex with me. Now you've gotten what you want, why are you scolding me" Beatrice cleaned her eyes with her hands. "We are married, Brandon, and all married couples have the right to have intimate"."Screw you Beatrice. Screw you!......I can't believe am doing this again" Brandon said and walked out.Beatrice didn't understand the last part
Mia was contemplating on whether to pick or not.Who the hell is Gretchen? And why is she calling cade - Mia was lost in thought that she didn't know when cade walked in, the sound of the glass dropping on the table made her jolt out from her thought."Mia" Cade called, he was putting on a smile - a cute one, like Brandon cade also had dimples."Who's Gretchen?" Mia wanted to say those words out but she stopped herself.Yes! She was jealous, but what if Gretchen was his friend or relative? Or nobody to him?. Because it's a lady's name it doesn't mean its his girlfriend.Mia took the glass of wine from the table and drank all the content down. Cade was surprised, Mia was the type who likes sipping her drink."I know that look, cade" Mia said, smiling."Are you okay?" He asked and she nodded. "How's your boyfriend doing?"."You must be thinking Derrick is my boyfriend but he's not. I turned down his
She couldn't push him off her body, a part of her was enjoying it.Brandon finally stopped kissing her, he smiled and got off her body."Happy new month, sis in-law" Beatrice heard,. she stood up and behold she saw Mia at the door holding a phone.With Mia there Beatrice understood everything - Mia was behind everything, somehow she convinced Brandon to act."Mr Malcolm's daughter, Gerald is launching her hotel today and there's gonna be a party. Here is the card, dad wants both of you to attend it" Mia gave Brandon the card. "Silver gown for ladies and black suit for men" Mia informed."Okay" Beatrice replied, she gave Brandon a stare."I have a new month gift for you" Mia said and Beatrice smiled.Having someone like Mia is so amazing, she even got Beatrice a new month gift.Mia brought out a wrapped item and gave it to Beatrice."Merci beaucop" Beatrice appre
"Three two one..." Brandon immediately stood up and gave the man a hard punch on his face.Considering it was an unexpected attack, the man staggered and the gun fell off his hand.Beatrice quickly picked the gun and put the man on gunpoint. But Brandon was immediately held by one of the goons."Drop the gun now!" The one holding Brandon screamed.Beatrice couldn't think, why didn't Brandon think of this before risking his life."You have 30 seconds, or else both of them would die" He threatened again. "10 seconds remaining" He cocked the gun.Beatrice took a deep breathe, slowly she was about to drop the gun when Brandon yelled her name.He gave her an eye contact not to. Before Beatrice could fathom what Brandon was saying, he used his elbow to hit the face of the man holding him and then they both dragged for the gun.An idea came to Beatrice, she cocked the g
The reporters wondered why she was smiling."I don't know how I should be feeling. I feel bad and at the other hand I feel good - I feel bad because I killed someone, and I feel good because I saved my husband. What I did I did for self defense, anyone in my shoes would have done same" Beatrice stated. "There's this music, one day we would all leave this world behind so live a life you will remember. At least I saved my husband, I have a good memory to remember. I love my family so much, if you are seeing this now Michelle, I love you bestie. Thank you" She concluded and signaled the bodyguards to clear the reporters off her part."Why does it sound like a goodbye, Ma......... What is gonna happen when you don't make it out of trial" Different questions were heard, but Beatrice ignored and entered the car with Brandon.******"What was that for?" Brandon asked immediately the car took off."And why on earth didn't you tell me about the trial!" Be
Brandon walked to the room, holding a tray of food. He tried opening the door but it was locked."Why is my door locked .... Oh, I have forgotten I have a crazy lady as a wife , she's probably dressing by now and that's why she locked the door" He muttered and stood, waiting for Beatrice.Knock! He knocked but the door wasn't opened."Beatrice!" He repeatedly called but no reply.A maid was walking by, so Brandon called her."Take this and keep it on the dining table" He told her.He brought out his phone and dialed Beatrice's number. He could hear the phone ring but Beatrice wasn't picking up."I wonder what is wrong with her" Brandon thought. He took a deep breathe and suddenly kicked the door openedSeeing Beatrice on the floor made Brandon to chuckle."Seriously, do you think this is the right time to play such pranks on me? I see, so because of how I pranked you the ot
Gretchen furrowed her brows as she stared keenly at the TV. She had just returned from work and decided to watch some news."Who could be responsible? Is it her?... No, why didn't she tell me to do the job" She brought out her phone and dialed a number."Bonsoir......" She was disrupted by her secret boss's voice."English please"."Sorry ma'am. You sent someone else to do the job" Gretchen said, trying as much not to sound angry."I know exactly what you are pointing at. I didn't do it... You are my best soldier Gretchen, why do you think I would ignore you and give order to someone else. Find out the culprit and tell me about it".The call went disconnected immediately."Who sent those men to the hotel?" Gretchen wondered as she walked to were how laptop was.THREE MONTHS LATERBrandon just kept staring at Beatrice who was sleeping.Yes! She had been sleeping for three month
Beatrice stared at him, she didn't know what was on his mind."Take your calls" Brandon muttered, the person wasn't picking."What are you doing?" She asked him."Prooving to you that I love you" He said and Beatrice chuckled."Well, I just woke up. It's not needed, all I need right now is some spaghetti, some ice cream, some chocolates and some ... " She was counting her finger when saying those words, but then she stopped when she noticed the bracelet tied around her wrist. "Who... You?" She asked and Brandon nodded."We have a lot to talk about, but first I wanna ask you this question.....Why did you take the poison?" He asked and Beatrice sighed."At night, I wasn't able to sleep and that was because I kept seeing him. That day at the police station, I saw his files, his family... That little girl won't get to see her dad again, I felt guilty, I couldn't live with the guilt. And also you act grumpy and am left alone, it was a
Mia, Cade and Trisha were watching a movie in the sitting room, when all of a sudden Trisha stood up."I will be back aunt, I need to go see mum. I want to talk to her" Trisha informed."Okay, pretty" Mia said and Trisha walked away. She moved her gaze from the TV to stare at Cade."Hmm, are you okay?" She asked when she noticed his mood."I don't know" Cade muttered and ruffled his hair.Mia bit her lips, she stood from where she was sitting and went to sit on the couch Cade was sitting.She took his hands on hers and then stared at him."Talk to me" She urged."Even if it would hurt you?" He asked and Mia didn't know when she let go of his hands."What? How is it going to hurt me?" She asked curiously."I am thinking about her" He replied."Who? Your girlfriend?"."She ended it all, she broke up with me... I feel I am destined to be heartbroken always" He didn't let the te
Michael wasn't planning to shoot her, he just wanted to make her scared.Even if he wanted to get rid of her, he won't do it in the hotel where it would raise suspicions.The door opened in a loud bang and federal agents rushed in. They were more than ten.Micheal quickly brought the gun he was pointing at her head. He was literally surprised to see those agents. Why did they come?.He was still questioning himself when he saw Sarah and Clark admist the agents."I am sorry, dad" Sarah muttered to him with tears in her eyes.The agents all pointed their gun at him and surrounded him.It was now making sense to Micheal."We have been ordered to bring you to Italy,,, you have to come with us" One of them said.Micheal became dumbfounded. There was no way out.He kept the gun on the floor and lifted his hands up. He cast a glare at Mirabel, then at Sarah.&n
Beatrice angrily walked into the house. She had gone to Mr Emerson's house and the agents scanned her before allowing her in.Some of them couldn't help but wonder what was going on with her,,,because the way she walking was as if she was going for a war.She walked into the sitting room and there she met him reading a book."Whatever business you have with your brother, settle it and free us from his threats!" She said, with so much anger in her voice.Mr Emerson dropped the book on the table, and gave her his attention.The security guards had already informed him about her arrival.His brother?For a moment he was taken aback,,,how did she find out?"Calm down, Beatrice" He said calmly."So everything that happened is because of you, you are responsible for all our misfortunes" She yelled."How did you come to know about it?" He asked."That doesn't matter, all t
Beatrice came out of the bathroom and didn't see Brandon in the room.She had changed into one of Brandon's bathrobe and a towel was tied around her hair. She sat on the bed and started thinking."I don't know if I am making the right choice right now, like seriously did I do the right thing forgiving him?Well, it wasn't his fault tho, it absolutely wasn't. I am afraid the person who framed me might do something bad now that we are back together, and also I am curious to know what Brandon's dad is hiding. I should probably call him"She searched around and didn't see her phone, that was when it dawned on her that she had forgotten it in Brandon's car."And where on earth is Brandon" She muttered and stood up.She walked to the door and held the handle, she was about opening it when it opened and Brandon walked in."Speak of the devil, here you are".Brandon smiled, he walked in
A goodbye kiss" She repeated."I don't understand...Are you leaving or something, did I offend you, are you angry because I pretended to..." Brandon was so anxious."No, Brandon. It's just that I can't stay here, I can't be with you,,,at least not now" She told him, the last part was muttered to herself, she could only hear it."But why? I already apologised, I know i was a dickhead but I have changed, I will do my best to make you and Trisha happy, just don't leave" He begged."Your dad, he...Actually he told me not to tell you this, but I think you should know. I overheard him talking to someone on the phone, he said..." She paused, she didn't think it was right to say it because she had made a promise not to tell anyone."He said what?" Brandon asked curiously."Nothing, afterall a promise is a promise. But you should be careful out there, and please take care of yourself. I don't want my daughter to become fatherless"."That
Pearl got to the hotel, she walked into the room and there she saw him waiting for her, he was standing near the window, staring at space."Bonjour" She greeted and bowed.Michael turned, he stared at her and smile."How loyal you are to come immediately I called, I am impressed" He said to her."My pleasure" Pearl replied."You must be wondering why I suddenly called, right?"."Is it obvious" Pearl chuckled."Very. Now listen, I want you to do something for me... Whenever you are going anywhere with Mr Emerson, please always text me the address of where you are going to, especially if it deals with business meetings" He explained."May I ask the reason?"."I am afraid not"."Then I can't and won't. It's my job to protect him, not to share his location to people"."Are you going against my order?" Micheal frowned."Of course not, it's just that I can't. At least tell me a good reason, or go mee
People didn't expect to see the CEO kneel on the floor, they didn't.Brandon didn't want to give up, he loved her so much and was ready to do anything to earn her forgiveness.So when she didn't want to reply him, he went down on his knees."I just want to hear it from you that you've forgiven me" He muttered."This is serious...What is going on...Why is he kneeling before her?...Did he offend her...I can't just believe this...The lady is so lucky, it is normally hard for celebrities to do this in public..." Comments were heard and cameras were clicking. Beatrice blinked her lashes so fast, she didn't expect him to behave that way."Brandon, this is...this is embarrassing" She said to him."I am willing to get embarrassed, please forgive me" He begged, tears came out of his eyes.It was so emotional that some fans didn't know when tears came out of their eyes.Trisha wiped her tears with her palm
Mirabel stood at a distance and watched how Mrs Helen and her husband drove into the compound."I can do this" She muttered and walked towards the gate and pressed the bell button.The entrance gate opened and the security man walked out."Looking for someone?" He asked her."Just tell them Mirabel is here" She told the man."But...okay" The man walked inside and later returned to open the gate for her.Mirabel was allowed in, she was directed to the sitting room and there she met them."This unexpected visit of yours is actually scaring me. Why have you come back?" Mrs Helen asked."I see you are now better. Beatrice is just so dumb that she didn't ask herself why her blood didn't match with yours, I guess it's for the better" Mirabel said and smiled."So you have been spying on us?" Mr Alexander asked, with his brows furrowed."You video called me two days ago but you didn't tell me you will come visiting"
Mummy what are you talking about? we have to go meet daddy, he's hurt."Beatrice ignored Trisha's words, she kept the passport in her bag and closed her laptop.She was still arranging some stuffs when the door suddenly opened.Two ladies walked in, they were dressed in suit."Who are you" Beatrice asked them, she quickly dragged Trisha closer to her."I am agent Pearl" One of them introduced. "We don't want to waste your time, so let's get straight to the point. Mr Emerson sent us to bring you and your daughter to him" She told Beatrice."Didn't he tell you the reason?" Beatrice further asked."According to what just happened to his son, he wants to make sure you are both okay, that's what he told us. Please come with us, we have no time" The other lady replied.Beatrice thought for a while, she knew it wasn't right to trust the ladies in front of her; what if they were kidnappers or imp