Alex's POV “You sure you want me to stay?” I asked, to confirm that my ears weren't deceiving me.“Yeah, lie down.” She said, tapping on the space beside her.I laid on the bed and slid under the covers with her, making sure she was warm.I pulled her closer to me and kept head on chest as we drifted off to sleep.*****The first streaks of sunlight stirred me to consciousness. I sat up, leaning on the headrest as I watched Gina in her sleep. She was indeed a beauty to behold. Her eyes flickered open drowsily as she yawned and stretched. “Good morning, Princess.” But her facial expression turned sour immediately.“What are you doing here? Did you take advantage of me last night? Is that why you woke up feeling so happy and good?” She questioned, moving to the side thereby creating a distance between the both of us.“What are you talking about? Take advantage of you? I'd never do that, Gina.” I swore.“Then what are you doing here? On my bed? Right next to me?” She asked eyeing the
Gina's POVThree days later…I hurried to the company event centre to see how everything was going. I was hosting the first charity gala since I took over the company.I stood in the grand ballroom, surveying the space with a critical eye. The charity gala was this evening, and I was determined to make it the most talked-about event of the season. As the new CEO of Saxton Empire, I knew that this gala was an opportunity to showcase our company's commitment to philanthropy and community involvement. But I also wanted to make a statement – to prove that I was a force to be reckoned with in the business world.I turned to my event planner, a harried-looking woman named Sarah. "I want this gala to be unforgettable," I told her. "I want people to be talking about it for months to come."Sarah nodded, scribbling notes on her clipboard. "I understand, Mrs. Saxton. We're going to make sure that every detail is perfect. From the décor to the entertainment to the food and drink, we're going
Alex's POVAfter the night's event, we were both famished so we just bade farewells and went to our separate rooms. But then, sleep eluded me. The thought of Toni and Gina filled my head. I can't dispense Toni, at least not yet. At the same time, I can't afford to lose Regina. How do I sort out this issue?“Alex, chase two girls, loose the one.” I ran my hands through my hair in frustration.Toni had been so upset and hurt after what happened the last time and I haven't made time to go and see her.Toni will have to wait. I must win Gina's heart by all means if not I'll appear as a failed man before Jude and the rest of my friends.I must get this done. With a firm resolve, I stepped outside my room to find Lana. I saw her in the hallway, about to retire to her room.“Lana, can I speak with you for a moment?”“Of course, Sir. Let me drop these clothes inside.”“I'll be waiting inside my room.” I walked away briskly back to my room.Two minutes later, there was a soft knock on the
Gina's POVI had just rounded up with the last meeting for the day at Saxton Luxury Homes. I was famished and exhausted, alm I needed at the moment was to go home and rest.The time was almost 4pm. My secretary , Jenna and I were in the elevator, heading to the fourth floor where my office was.“Jenna, what else do I have on my schedule for today?” “Nothing else, Ma'am. Someone sent a gift to you.” Jenna said, hiding a smile.“A gift? Where is it?” I asked curiously “I kept it on your table in the office.” Who could have sent a gift to me? I wasn't expecting anything from anyone.We opened the office door, and I saw the gift.It was a big, colourful bouquet of flowers. Instinctively, I raised the flowers to my nose and the scent was refreshing.“Oh my! Who sent these? The flowers are so beautiful and they smell so sweet.” I exclaimed.“The delivery man didn't say. It was anonymous. I think someone just wanted to surprise you.” “This is so sweet!” My mind began to race on who could
Alex's POVTrust Gina to fuck things up. Always mentioning Toni even when I want this to be just about she and I.I had been in a good mood, imagining what her reaction would be when she sees the flowers and other stuff I did.But she just ruined my own mood.My phone rang and it was Jude. It's been more than a week since we struck the deal. I'm sure he would want to know how far I've gone.“Hey, what's up?” “Alex, the man! How is it going? Hope you're living blissfully now?” “Far from it. We still have our usual squabbles.” I said dejectedly.“That's bad. Have you started gifting her yet?” he asked.“Yes. I got some flowers for her today, delivered them to her workplace but it was an anonymous kind of thing. So she didn't know I was the one. I also bought some personal stuff for her but I think she hasn't seen them.” I narrated.“That's good for a start. Let's wait to know how she'll react to them. If she likes them, you know what to do next.” “How will I know if she likes the stu
Gina's POVThe next morning was on a Saturday, I stretched lazily on the bed. The clock on my bedside table read 8:40 am. Today was a Saturday, so obviously, I'm not going to work.My cheeks went red immediately. I recalled the activities of last night. Alex knows how to make use of his hands, I must say. But then, he got me so upset that I was fuming when I came inside my room last night.I forgive him now. I'm not even meant to be upset because he was only trying to be a gentleman. He didn't want to take me in without my proper permission.I'll have to thank him for this later because if I had fucked him last night, I might be regretting it this morning. Judging from the fact that I don't know if he loves me yet.Do I even love him? Am I beginning to love him or am I just loving how he makes me feel?Meanwhile his gifts were just so beautiful. I love the red color of my new beddings and my night wear. There was a soft knock on my door, just as I removed my gown. I was about to rea
Gina's POVI had a quick bath and in less than two hours, Lana helped me to get dressed. I wore a big flowery gown with cowboy hat and took my sunglasses too.By the time I finished, Alex was already waiting for me at the sitting room.“I know I didn't take much of your time. I tried to be very fast.” I chirped.“Is this what you call fast? You took up to two hours” he said, brushing imaginary lint away from my gown.“Well, I'm a lady. A lady is never late, note that.” I smirked.“Noted, Ma'am. You look stunning by the way. In as much as you're dressed casually. I feel like I'm overdressed.” “No. You're good. Let's go to the hospital.” I remarked.“Do you have other plans for today?” He asked as we were heading to the garage.“Not yet. I plan to rest as much as I can. It all depends on whenever we return from the hospital.” I said.“Which car should we use today, Baby?” We were standing at the entrance to the garage.“Let's just go with the Bugatti. It doesn't really matter, right? I
Gina's POVAlex turned to start at me in surprise, the two men stared at each other in disbelief.“Babe, please be calm. These men are not…” Alex pleaded, grabbing my wrist.“I'll handle this.” I reassured.“How much is the said amount? I enquired?“Five Thousand dollars,” Patrick said.“Just five thousand dollars? You dare to embarrass my husband because of such paltry sum?” They were obviously shocked, both from my tone and my actions.“Lana!” Lana came running inside immediately.“Yes ma'am.”“Get my cheque book.” I ordered.In few seconds, she brought it with my ball pen.I scribbled the amount into the piece of paper, tore it out and threw at them.“This is a check of five thousand dollars. Now get out before I do something harsh!” I commanded.“Thank you Ma'am.” They were about to leave when I called them back.“Hold on! Lana, go and call Bruno.” I instructed Lana.When Bruno arrived, he first looked at the men, then at me.“ I don't even want to see these men in my house, anywh
Gina's POV By the time I left the house and arrived at the office, the weight of the upcoming meeting with Elena sat heavily on my mind. I had spent the morning handling reports and checking in with my staff, but no matter how busy I kept myself, my thoughts kept drifting back to what could happen later today. Elena had made it clear that she wasn’t pleased with my decisions. She had probably expected me to be her obedient pawn forever, bending to her threats and following orders like a puppet. She underestimated me. And now, she was desperate. A knock at my office door pulled me from my thoughts. "Come in," I called. Jenna entered, holding a neatly organized folder. "These are the latest financial reports for Saxton Luxury Homes." I nodded, taking the folder. "Anything I should be concerned about?" Jenna hesitated. "Well… Lily's management before her termination caused a few internal conflicts. Some of the employees are still adjusting to the change." I sighed, r
Gina’s POVThe moment my phone rang, I had a feeling it was her. Elena. I hesitated for a second before answering, already bracing myself for whatever tantrum she was about to throw. "Are you out of your damn mind, Gina?!" she snapped the moment I picked up. I exhaled slowly, keeping the phone away from my ear as she continued her rant. "You went against everything we planned! Terminating the partnership with Julian? Firing Lily? What the hell are you thinking?!" I remained silent, letting her vent. "I trusted you to play your part," she hissed. "Now you’re just making things worse! Do you realize what you've done? Do you understand the consequences—" "Are you finished?" I finally cut in, my tone calm, but cold. There was silence on the other end, as if she wasn’t expecting me to interrupt. "Listen to me, Elena," I continued, standing up from my bed and walking toward the window. "I don’t take orders from you. I never have. And as for the blackmail—" I let out a qu
Julian’s POVI walked out of Saxton Empire feeling like I had just been gutted. The cool afternoon breeze did nothing to cool the fire raging inside me. My fists clenched at my sides, my jaw tight as I stalked toward the car where Marcus was waiting. The moment I slid into the passenger seat, Marcus glanced at me through the rearview mirror, sensing the storm I was barely containing. "How did it go?" he asked cautiously. "What was the meeting about?" I didn't answer. I couldn’t. I was too angry. Too humiliated. Marcus glanced at me again, waiting for a response. When I remained silent, he pushed further. "Julian, what—" "Just drive," I snapped, my voice cold and edged with frustration. Marcus swallowed back whatever he was about to say and started the car, knowing better than to press me when I was like this. The drive back to the office was silent except for the hum of the engine and the occasional honk from impatient drivers. My mind was a mess, replaying the moment
Gina's POV As I sat in the passenger seat of my sleek Lamborghini truck, watching Mrs. Clara drive through the city streets, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction. Today was about making things right, but it was also about reclaiming my authority. No more bending to blackmail, no more losing control. Mrs. Clara had been quiet for most of the drive, her hands gripping the wheel tightly. I could tell she was anxious about stepping back into Saxton Luxury Homes, but she had nothing to fear. Lily's reign of incompetence and cruelty was over. When we pulled up to the company’s massive glass building, the first thing I noticed was the commotion at the entrance. The main gates were slightly ajar, and a security guard stood with his head bowed, flinching as a shrill voice berated him. Lily. She was standing in front of the poor man, her hands on her hips, her face contorted in rage. "You had one job!" she snapped. "One! And you can't even open the damn gate on time?" The gateman, a
Gina's POV After Alex left, I leaned back in my chair, exhaling in relief. Things were finally falling into place. Julian was humiliated, the partnership deal was dissolved, and I had the full support of my husband. For the first time in a long while, I felt completely in control. But just as I was about to pour myself a celebratory glass of wine, an unsettling thought crept into my mind. My satisfaction dimmed as I remembered one of the biggest mistakes I had made under Elena’s blackmail—firing Mrs. Clara, the efficient managing director of Saxton Luxury Homes, and replacing her with Lily. Mrs. Clara had been nothing but loyal to Saxton Empire for years, overseeing major projects and ensuring everything ran smoothly. She was a force in the real estate industry, well-respected and incredibly competent. Yet, because of Elena’s threats, I had discarded her without a second thought, humiliating her in the process. I clenched my jaw, disgusted at how far I had let Elena control me.
Gina's POV As I walked out of my office, leaving Julian standing there in shock, I didn’t spare him another glance. I had more important things to do. “Jenna,” I called, striding toward the hallway. “Yes, ma’am.” She hurried to my side, holding a stack of documents. “Bring the files and start heading to the boardroom,” I instructed. “We don’t have time to waste.” She nodded quickly and followed behind me. Bruno and eight of my personal security men moved ahead, their presence commanding and intimidating as they cleared the path. Every step I took echoed with power, and I reveled in it. As we climbed the stairs to the boardroom, employees moved out of the way, their heads bowed slightly in respect. I was Gina Saxton—CEO of Saxton Empire. And today, I was putting an end to Julian Brookes once and for all. By the time we reached the boardroom, most of the board members were already seated, waiting. The tension in the room was palpable. At exactly 2 p.m., Mr. Thomps
Elena’s POVThe moment Julian’s call ended, I felt my blood boil. Alex was interfering. After everything I did to secure this deal—after all the strings I pulled, the threats I made—he thought he could just waltz in and ruin it? Not on my watch. I paced my room, gripping my phone so tightly my knuckles turned white. Julian had sounded furious, and rightfully so. If Gina actually canceled the partnership, everything we worked for would go down the drain. I wasn’t about to let that happen. Without hesitation, I scrolled through my contacts and pressed Gina’s number. The phone rang once. Twice. Then, she picked up. “Elena,” Gina’s voice came through, cold and sharp. “We need to talk,” I snapped, wasting no time. “I just got a call from Julian. What the hell do you think you’re doing?” A pause. Then, a slow, amused exhale. “I assume you’re calling about the partnership deal?” she said, her voice annoyingly calm. “You know damn well why I’m calling.” I gritted my
Julian's POV The taste of victory still lingered on my tongue as I leaned back on the couch, swirling the remnants of wine in my glass. The night had been perfect—a new car, a thriving business, and Lily in my arms, celebrating our success. Everything was falling into place. Lily had gone to bed an hour ago, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I stretched lazily, feeling the warmth of the alcohol settle into my veins. Life was finally looking up. Just as I was about to stand and head to bed, my phone vibrated against the glass coffee table. I frowned. It was an unknown number. At this hour? My instincts prickled with unease, but I picked up anyway. "Julian Windsor," I answered smoothly, bringing the phone to my ear. There was a pause. Then, a deep, composed voice spoke. "Julian, it’s Alex." I stiffened. Alex? Gina’s husband? What the hell was he calling me for? "Alex," I said coolly. "What a surprise. To what do I owe the pleasure?" "I figured I should be the o
Julian’s POVThe past week had been nothing short of *amazing*. For months, my company had been struggling to stay afloat, suffocating under debts and failed deals. But now? Everything had turned around, *all thanks to Elena’s blackmail.* I had signed the partnership deal with Gina’s company just in time, and since then, *doors had opened*. Funding poured in from multiple organizations, investors suddenly saw potential in my company, and the name "Windsor Enterprises" was beginning to be recognized by bigger firms. For the first time in *forever*, I felt like I was finally winning. I sat in my office, leaning back in my chair, staring at the document in front of me—a *new* contract, a *bigger* deal. "$15 million," I muttered under my breath, running my fingers over the thick paper. My company had just sealed an agreement with another major firm, an opportunity that would solidify our growth. A grin spread across my face as I picked up my pen and signed my name at the bot