Selena POVMy excitement at the prospect of taking over the family business was suddenly dampened by my father's unexpected announcement. "A blind date?" I exclaimed, frowning my eyebrows. "Dad, I don't think that's necessary. I'm not interested in dating right now. I'm focused on business."Dad Shook his head. "That's where you're wrong, Selena," he said. "This isn't just any old blind date. This is a strategic move. The guy you'll be meeting is the son of one of our biggest investors." My initial resistance melted away as Dad explained the significance of the blind date. "A strategic move? You want me to charm him or flirt with him, don't you? To make him see how committed I am to the family business or what?"" Not at all Selena, you aren't growing any younger, me and your mom too. We need grandkids and also we want you to have a partner, someone who would be there with you even when your mom and I aren't no more. And besides he pleaded to have a blind date with you" "Dad, please
Selena POVI located the seat for me at the first roll and sat. the ceremony began. Dad stood on the stage holding a microphone. his gaze on the audience as he began his speech. "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us on this special day. It is with great pride that I introduce to you my heir and also the new CEO of Kings Group, my daughter, Selena Kings."The guests erupt in applause, as I stepped forward, Dad beamed at me. I stepped forward, the guest's applause rang in my ears, but it was Dad’s smile that stole my breath. His approval, his love, shone brighter than any spotlight."Thank you, Dad, It is an honor to follow in your footsteps and continue the work you started. With your guidance and the support of this team, I am confident that Kings Group will continue to thrive and innovate."The applause grew louder, accompanied by cheers and whistles. The applause died down, I turned to address the audience holding the microphone, my gaze scanning the sea of faces in front
Selena POV" Paige did it. Theo's death was caused by paige.” " What?" Jasper yelled and his eyes changed, he walked past me and head to the door, I quickly held him from behind. " Paige got into an accident recently and her car exploded." " That isn't enough!" " She was pregnant when it happened, I did it. even if you go, no one to teach a lesson, her car exploded". Jasper froze, his hands balled into fists as he processed the information. "Wait a car explosion...and she was pregnant," he muttered, "That's... that's still not enough. She deserved worse. She destroyed our lives. She destroyed Theo's life."I could feel his body trembling with rage and grief. Finally, he turned to face me,I looked up at him in tears." i'm so sorry, i couldn't keep you and Theo safe" " it's okay, no one expected that anyways" Jasper wrapped his arms around me, pulled me close as he whispered, " it's not your fault Paige car exploded, don't say that again. You were just trying to protect yourse
Selena POV My heart skipped a beat when the banging on the door grew louder. "Jasper, do you think that's Bella?" "I don't know. But we need to be careful. Stay here."I nod, grabbing a nearby umbrella as a makeshift weapon. Jasper checked from the peep hole on the door, “No one is there, maybe she’s at the corner”. he turned to me, " I think it's her,"" what should we do? call the police or what?" I asked. " We can't stay locked in here waiting for the police to come, I can take care of it myself." I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "Are you sure, Jasper? If Bella is as dangerous and obsessed with you like before, I'm not sure it's best you face her alone. We should call the police and wait for backup." " This isn't a movie," Jasper chuckled. “ But!” He shook his head. "No, Selena. The police will take too long. We need to face this once and for all."I hesitated," Jasper, I don't like...." “Bang! Bang!" We heard the bang again. " Go that way, " Jasper point
Selena POVI rushed to Jasper's side as he collapsed, his body going limp as he hit the ground. My hands trembled as I checked his pulse."Jasper! Jasper, wake up!" I cried, in panic. "Ben, help me! What's happening to him?"Ben rushed over, kneeling beside us. "I don't think he passed out just by bleeding" Ben glanced at me. " Help me raise him up, my car" I looked around, stood up, ran and drove my car forward. Ben assisted me in pulling Jasper into the car, joined us and I zoomed off. Soon we arrived at the hospital and the doctor rolled him into the emergency ward covering themselves with a curtain and the nurses told Ben and I to take steps backwards.We did and after minutes the doctor walked out. " The arm injury only made his illness worse, that's why he passed out" " illness?" I asked in shock.The doctor raised an eyebrow "Yes, illness. Aren't you aware? He have been living with a chronic health condition, one that's been weakening his body over time. The trauma he suffere
Colin POV For a week i fought to get Olivia back but her parents refused, i tried all i could do the best i could and they reminded me they can't give their daughter to someone who can't take care of her and i got the message. I stayed back in Boston hills for days then I heard about Paige Accident and Selena being the heir and the new CEO of Kings Group. After some days I flew back to texas. I got to Texas and everyone welcomed me. I continued to work in less than two weeks. I worked extra and paid off my debts. And had to work hard to makes ends meet. Finally done with the day's work, I lay on my bed scrolling through my phone after a long day when a notification popped up, i clicked on it and it took me to my stock page. i had brought this stock a year ago and forgot about it. i clicked to the amount option and what i saw shocked me. i sat up immediately and stared at the stock, the Capital gain has skyrocketed.I blinked, my brain struggling to process what I was seeing. The st
Colin POV "We were expecting offers from major corporations," the eldest brother said. "What makes you think you can compete with them?""I can make you an offer that's fair and competitive," I replied, my voice steady. "Just name your price, and I'll see if I can match it."The brothers looked at each other, uncertain."The price is fifty million dollars," the eldest brother announced and my heart skipped a beat. Fifty million dollars was a lot of money, but with my newfound wealth from the stock sale, it was within my grasp. Fifty million dollars. The figure echoed in my mind again as I considered the huge amount. Could I really afford to purchase a crude oil industry for that amount, even with my recent windfall from the stock sale? I stood before the brothers, my heart racing and palms sweating as I blink severely, It’s a make-or-break moment. I could back down and walk away, or I could take the risk and seize the opportunity that was before me."I'll buy it," I said.The eldest
Colin POV The news about crude oil scarcity were the talk of the day, i sold alot of crude oils the previous week without realizing it's the crude oil scarcity time. I tried massive production but it still wasn't enough.The news of crude oil scarcity spread like wildfire, and I found myself in a tricky situation. My business had been booming the previous week, but now I was struggling to keep up with the demand. No matter how hard I worked, it seemed that the supply of crude oil just couldn't match the demand.I paced back and forth in my office, racking my brain for a solution. I couldn't disappoint my customers, not when they were counting on me to provide them with the oil they needed.I decided to call an emergency meeting with my team to brainstorm potential solutions. My team gathered around the conference table."We've got to do something," I said, "We can't let this scarcity derail our business."My drilling manager spoke up. "We could look into new methods of extraction. Ma
Levi POV“I like the sound of that.”Aviva laughed, “It sounds pretty good to me too, Mr. Levi,” “I think we’re going to have a lot of fun together.”The reception began, Aviva and I were swept up in laughter, dancing, and celebration.Our friends and family surrounded us, toasting to our happiness and offering us their love and support.And as we dance our arms wrapped around each other, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the life I had been given.“I love you, Aviva,” I whispered to her ear.“And I love you, Levi.”******It's been three months already and we've been happy together. I walked into the bedroom to see Aviva seated wearing a red lingeries. " huh!" I pulled my suit off, and was about jumping on her when she stretched a kit to my face. I stared at the pregnancy test in shock,while Aviva smiled.“Well, It's like you’re going to be a Dad soon.”I laughed, placing my hand on my lips “You are one sneaky woman, Aviva,” I pulled her close for a hug. “I can’t be more happie
Levi POVIt's been two weeks already and I still need to get a lot done, and I missed my flight because of it all and it hurts knowing Aviva would be worried sick. " Sir you have a call" The receptionist directed the call to me. " Yes, who is..." " Levi!" I heard Aviva's voice. " I'm sorry Aviva i would need to stay another two weeks" " What do you mean you....But Levi, the wedding,” she stammered, “We can’t put it off any longer.”"I know, But the company needs me. I have to stay. I’m so sorry.”“But Levi,” she protested, “I don’t understand! How could you do this to me?”“I never wanted this to happen.”“Well, it did happen!” she snapped, “And now our wedding is ruined. “You don’t understand, I have to do this!”“And what about me?” she cried out, “Do I not matter anymore? Do our plans not matter anymore?” she yelled back. " I'm a laughing stock now, being told my soon to be husband ran off" she yelled again on the phone. I felt my heart sink as Aviva’s words. She’s right. I h
Aviva POVI Stared at the ring as Levi slid it into my fingers. This moment is everything I had ever dreamed of, everything I had ever wanted. I couldn’t believe all we had been through, after all the pain and heartache, Levi was still here. He had forgiven me, and he loved me a situation that has been both humbling and exhilarating.I couldn’t stop staring at the ring. As I looked up from the ring, Levi’s face was filled with happiness and relief. “I love you, Aviva,” he whispered.I smiled, my heart fluttering. “I love you too, Levi,” I said, pulling him closer for a kiss. “I promise to love and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” I pulled him up and we embraced, the waves crashed against the shore, the sound of the ocean mingling with the beating of my hearts."Congratulations!" i got startled by the loud shout from behind me, i looked back to see Mom, Levi's mom, dad and his friends with lots of other people. Levi laughed softly, wrapping his arms around me.“I figur
Levi POVFIVE MONTHS LATER. It's been five months now, Aviva is doing better and so am I. For the past months I've been searching for the right time to make it official but it hasn't been easy and I really want this to be a special day that can't be forgotten but how? I keep asking myself.The past five months had been filled with whirlwind of emotions, as Aviva and I worked together to heal the wounds left by Elara’s treachery. But through it all, our love had grown stronger. And it’s the best time to make it forever. I found myself staring out the window, I smiled, a sudden idea forming in my mind. Perhaps that was it….the perfect setting for what I had in mind. But how? i keep asking myself, i want to make it alright but it's..... I sighed. The idea of doing that was both exhilarating and terrifying.She’s the love of my life, the one person who had seen me at my weakest and still loved me unconditionally. But how to make it special? I paced the floor, my thoughts racing with idea
Levi POV I stared at Aviva, happy she came to terms with what happened and at the same time careful and hoping i'm making the right decision, i love her so much and the thought of her betraying me was so..... I looked into her eyes, I saw the love and devotion there, but also the regret and remorse for her past mistakes.She had betrayed me, there was no doubt about that. But I couldn’t help but feel that there was still something worth fighting for between us.I took her hand in mine, feeling the warmth and comfort of her touch. It felt so right, so familiar, as if our connection transcended the pain and mistrust of the past.We stood there, in silence, my mind raced with thoughts of the future. What would happen to us, now that we had decided to give things another try? Could we truly move past the pain and hurt of the past, or would the scars of Elara’s betrayal linger on. And yet, as I looked into Aviva’s eyes, I knew that this was a risk worth taking. I had loved her before, a
Aviva POV I stared at the camera in tears, Mom couldn't stand anymore and she almost fell down and was held. " What will you do to Elara Rutherford, I mean Paige?" the reporter asked, and immediately i cleared my tears, " All we want is justice, i want her to rot in hell where she belongs, finding out she ruined my dad's business to ruin our family and had to deceive me into walking for her is absurd and inhuman," I replied, shaking from tears. The cameras flashed and the reporter pushed for more. My heart ached, Mom’s sobs ringing in my ears as I struggled to find the words to convey the depth of my despair.“Elara Rutherford is a monster,” I exclaimed, recalling everything I've gone through since Dad’s passing. “She took everything from me. My father, my home, my future. And for what? For her own twisted satisfaction?” I closed my eyes, the image of Dad’s smiling face when I was younger “I wish I could see him one more time,” I whispered, the pain in my chest almost unbearable. “I
Levi POVThe guard’s eyes widened in surprise, a look of shock and anger on their faces. “You little bastard!” he snarled, lunging forward again.But this time, I was ready. I sidestepped his advance, my fist punching his jaw in a swift, powerful strike with all my strength.The guard stumbled back, his eyes rolling back in his head as he collapsed to the ground. I didn’t waste a moment. I dove towards the gun, grabbing it just as the first guard charged at me.I aimed the gun at the first guard, my finger trembling on the trigger. “Don’t move,” I shouted with a newfound confidence. “Don’t make me shoot.”The guard hesitated, his expression shifting from anger to fear. “What do you want?” he asked, his voice shaky with terror.I smirked, my eyes narrowing.“Sorry to disappoint you, But you’re going to wish I was dead by the time I’m through with you.”The guard took a step backwards, his eyes darting around the room. with my last strength I fought against him. The guard stumbled backwar
Levi POVMom’s face changed and her voice shaked in fury. “You monster,” she spat, her hands trembling at her sides. “You destroyed my life. You destroyed everything I loved.”Elara laughed out loud, “And now I’m going to destroy your son,” she said. “And there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”My heart pounds while my blood boiled as I listened to Elara’s taunts. I wanted nothing more than to burst out of my hiding spot and confront her, to make her pay for what she had done to my family. But I knew I couldn’t. Not yet. Not until we had the proof we needed to bring her down for good.I watched as mom screamed in pain,“You’re wrong,” she yelled. “You may have taken everything else from me,” Mom continued, “But you will never take my son. Never!.”Elara’s smile faded, “You think you can stop me? You’re pathetic. Weak. You’re no match for me.” “You underestimate me, Paige, And you underestimate my son.”“ Don't even go there!”" Killing Colin doesn't mean you are all that, you killed
Levi POVThe paramedics were swarming around us, pulling us from the wreckage, shouting instructions and checking for injuries. I could barely understand what they were saying, my mind still reeling from the shock of the crash.“James!” I called out, searching for him amidst the chaos. “James, where are you?”A moment later, one of the paramedics led him over to me, his face covered in blood and bruises.“Boss,” he said, his voice weak but alive. “We made it. We actually made it.”The paramedics loaded us into the ambulance, as they checked our vitals and monitored our injuries. I was in shock, my body shaking uncontrollably.“You’re going to be okay, Mr,” one of the paramedics assured me. “Just hold tight, we’re almost there.”I nodded, too exhausted to do anything else. And as the ambulance sped away, I found myself thinking of Aviva.realizing she did well by deciding to stay in Global reach, it's obvious who did this to me. Elara and I'm certain the authorities informed her about