Colin POV It's been months now and I feel much better, and I can work now. I've tried contacting Olivia for months now and it hasn't been reachable. I know her parents are the masterminds behind this. "How do you feel now?" Andrew asked and I smiled." I feel really better" " Better enough to go find the girl who took care of you? huh!" Andrew teased. " How did you know about that?" " you wrote it in your journal" he points at my journal on the cabinet. " What about drilling manager? Did you tell him?" " He knows about it already and he saw it, he agreed to allow you go, but you will need to come back to pay back what you owe?"Of course I'll come back, I have a lot to make up for. But first, I need to find her. Do you still have her social media handle?, i lost everything since i lost my phone, I recall you took it then”“Yes I did, and I checked it, a week ago but she hasn’t posted for months at all, not even once. And I think to find her it's worth checking her family's bus
Colin POV"I came here for one reason mom, to get the girl i really want"There was a long, tense silence as mom took in my words confused. "You came back...for a girl? After everything you said? After everything you put us through when you left all of a sudden? You didn’t even come back because of me but instead because of a girl?"I stood my ground, determined to make her understand. "Mom, it's not just any girl, It's Olivia. She came to me when i thought the world was over, when i thought i would never be happy, when i concluded i was born to be miserable mom, she came into my life and made me see the bright light again, and I can't stop thinking about her. I know I was wrong before, but I've changed.”"Changed?, well I hope that's true," Mom snapped.I really don’t have the strength to quarrel with her right now after the long journey. "I'll go inside now," I said to her and walked past her. “ Colin, come back here we aren’t done yet!” Mom yelled. I threw my bag into my room and
Selena POVOn our way to the hotel i got a text from Ben "Make sure you both check in at the seven star hotel Burj al Arab" "The seven star hotel Burj al Arab? Why?" I replied."That's where Mateo is right now with his new client, we were able to track him down, make sure it's Burj al Arab! And also you both should dress in a way he won't catch on" he sent. "We will" I replied. " Take us first to the nearest boutique," I said to the driver who nodded. We stepped out of the taxi and I took a moment to adjust my sunglasses before heading towards the boutique with Bianca in tow. We got everything we needed and head out."I hope this disguise works," Bianca muttered, adjusting the headscarf she had just bought to cover her hair. "I feel like a spy or something."I laughed, trying to lighten the mood. "Well, we kind of are spies, in a way. And let's be honest, Mateo deserves a little bit of subterfuge.”“He deserves more than death.”We made our way back to the taxi and directed the dri
Selena POVBianca tiptoed to the wall and placed her ear on it for minutes before facing me. " I can't hear anything" "It's soundproof," I replied. " Let's just enjoy the day like everyone else would," I smiled.Bianca nodded, though her expression remained uncertain. "I guess you're right. We don't want to raise any suspicions."With that, we unpacked the things we need. The opulence of the suite was hard to ignore, but my mind kept wandering back to Mateo. "Mateo never showed he was someone like this, he pretended so well.”"And it’s sickening." " let's order a meal, i'm famished"."Me too. Let's order room service. " Bianca suggested. With our stomachs rumbling, we decided to order room service from the hotel's restaurant. We perused the menu in our suite. our mouths watering as we contemplated the lavish dishes."Ooh, that seafood platter sounds amazing," I said, pointing to the picture of a decadent spread of lobster, shrimp, and oysters.Bianca's eyes widened. "Yes, and that
Selena POVAfter an hour, my phone rang and I picked it up. " Mateo has been caught, come meet us at the location!" Ben said and ended the call. I turned to Bianca and smiled, "Mateo has been caught!"Bianca's eyes widened in surprise, and she jumped to her feet, knocking over her coffee cup in the process. “When…?" she stammered, grabbed her jacket and rushed towards the door."I just got a call from Ben, he said we should come over to the location, " "Nice, Then we need to get down there." She walked out the door and I followed.We flagged down a taxi. And told the address to the driver, The ride was tense, Bianca and i kept quiet looking out the window. Finally, we arrived at the location and Ben was waiting for us by the entrance, his phone clutched in his hand. "Miss Selena, he greeted, his eyes darting around the area. "Mateo and his mistress are inside tied up." he gestured and we followed him in.We got into the house to hear Mateo shouting, " Let me go!, Let me go! If you
Jasper POV For the past few days I didn't see Selena in business school. I made sure I looked around and had to stay for classes I didn't register just to see Selena but I didn't see her. I won't lie, I still love Selena. I tried my best to forget her after seeing her with Mateo but still I couldn't, the kiss we had at the class dinner party made me realize I still love her so much. I sighed and looked around the class again and couldn't find Selena. I sat there in the business class, my mind kept wandering to Selena. I tried to focus on the lecture, but her absence only made me more restless. Every minute that passed without seeing her made me so uneasy.Finally, the lecture ended and I gathered my things to leave, my thoughts still racing. Maybe she is sick. Maybe she had dropped out of the program. Or maybe she just didn't want to see me." Jasper" Ari called and walked closer. " I recall you only registered for Mrs Gonzalez course, why did you attend this class?" he asked and I
Selena POV "Keep Mateo locked up somewhere until I get back at Paige, I don't want her to see what's coming" I said to Ben while Bianca held my arm. We walked out of the location with Mica and head back to the hotel where I forcefully took a nap, still so hurt hearing Paige was responsible for my baby's death. I lay in bed, my eyes open but unseeing. All I could see was the image of my baby. my perfect, tiny child. The tears came silently, slipping down my cheeks.My chest felt like it was being crushed by a weight I couldn't bear, and all I wanted was to scream, to cry, to rage against the unfairness of it all. But I knew I couldn't. I had to be strong. I had to focus on getting justice for my child. For my Theo recalling how I held him in my arms that day before he died. The memory of Theo's soft, warm weight in my arms was a vivid, searing pain in my chest. Every detail, from the curl of his tiny fingers to the sweet, milky scent of his skin, was burned into my mind.I closed my
Selena POV Project is done and we'll be graduating soon. Gemma asked me why I looked so sad all throughout and during Project and I told her nothing, " you sure?" she always asked. " Yeah a hundred percent" I always reply, trying to conceal my sadness. " Let's go out!" Gemma pulled me from my bed. “Project is over girl, let's have some fun before graduation." I pulled myself from her grip and sat down."Come on, Selena, when was the last time we went out? you need a day to let loose, to forget about your worries and just have fun."I sighed, reluctant to admit that Gemma was right. "Fine," I said, forcing a smile. "But if you want me to do something stupid, I'm going home." " i won't do anything stupid, trust me, just get your clothes on" With a resigned chuckle, I changed into a pair of jeans and a crop top, then let Gemma drag me out the door and into the bustling streets.We walked into a newly opened restaurant and Gemma ordered their special meal. "See?" Gemma giggled, her c
Aviva POV “Please, Aviva,” Levi pleaded, “There has to be another way. You don’t have to do this.”I stared at him, “I’m sorry, Levi, But this is the path I’ve chosen. I won’t betray Elara.”, deep down I know fully well I can't place my mom's life in danger. I turned away from Levi, my heart in pain I couldn’t quite place it. I knew I’d hurt him, but I couldn’t back down. I owed Elara too much for that.Elara had promised me so much, a new life, a fresh start. But at what cost? Was it worth sacrificing my relationship with Levi? Was it worth the risk of losing everything I’ve worked for?For days I threw myself into my work at Global Reach, trying to bury my doubts and misgivings beneath paperwork and meetings. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t escape the nagging feeling that I’d made a terrible mistake. But at least, I got to give mom the better life she had given me. my phone rang and i glanced at it to see the caller Id Levi but i avoided the call. for days Levi had been
Levi POVI left the cafe, my mind was racing. I knew that Armstrong was right. I didn't have much time. Global Reach Enterprises was circling like vultures, waiting for ByteForge Technology to fall.But there had to be another way, a way to save my company without giving in to Thier demands.I pulled out my phone and dialed Dad's contact, i had promised myself i would never asked Dad for help but i guess i need to break my promise. “Hello Dad,” I said when he answered. “I need your help." “Levi?” Dad asked in surprise, “What is it, son? What’s going on?”I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I was about to say. “Dad, I’m in trouble. ByteForge is in trouble. I’m about to lose everything.”There was a long pause, and then Dad spoke. “I see. And what can I do to help?”" I want to know the real owner behind Global reach Enterprise, they want ByteForge , like there are desperate and any silly move from me might ruin everything, i want to know who i'm fighting not shadows" “T
Levi POVI sat in my office, replaying all that Aviva had said to me a while ago. For the past months my company ByteForge Technology has been going through a severe rough patch, is the breach thing Aviva talked about the cause? I sat down wondering.I paced around my office. Aviva’s words echoed in my mind, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. The security breach she mentioned could be the work of a disgruntled former employee? Or could it be something more sinister? As the CEO of ByteForge Technology I have to take this seriously. If someone was targeting our company, we needed to be prepared. But was Aviva telling the truth? Or was she part of something more nefarious?My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.“Come in,” I called, returning to my desk and trying to appear composed.My assistant, James, entered,“Sir, we’ve been contacted by Global Reach Enterprises. They want to speak with you about a…potential collaboration.”“Potential collaboration?
Aviva POVElara’s laughter faded away as she walked out, I could practically feel the tension in the room. We all knew what was at stake, what would happen if we failed.“Okay,” Parker said, breaking the silence. “So we get in, find the backup server, and get the info. Sounds simple enough.”I knew it wouldn’t be that simple, not with the high stakes and the security precautions in place. But I also knew that Parker was trying to lighten the mood, trying to keep us focused.The three of us left the conference room, each of us lost in our own thoughts. I could feel my legs getting heavy, making every step feel heavy and slow.“Don’t worry, Aviva,” Armstrong said, putting a hand on my shoulder. “We’ve got this. We’re going to get the information and get out, no problem.” I nodded, trying to smile. But I couldn’t help but feel creeped out. Something about this mission felt…off.Soon it got dark and we made our way towards Byteford Technology headquarters, disguising ourselves as janitors
Aviva POV“A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Rutherford,” I replied, trying to keep my voice from shaking. “I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you.”“Indeed,” Elara said, her gaze assessing me “I’m sure you’re wondering why we’ve reconsidered your application after all this time.”I took a deep breath, gathering my courage. “I am curious, Ms. Rutherford.”“Have a seat,” she gestured for me to sit. I sat down in the chair across from her, feeling as if I were being measured and weighed, Elara leaned back in her chair, her eyes fixed on me. “I’m not going to lie to you, Miss Rogers. We’re desperate. Our recent ventures haven’t been as successful as we’d hoped, and we’re in need of new blood.”A chill ran down my spine at her words. “And you believe I’m the right person for the job?”Elara smiled, a cold, calculating smile. “I believe you have potential, Miss Rogers. You impressed us during the initial interview, and your determination to find employment even after we
Aviva POVThe disciplinary committee was a panel of three stern faced executives, each with a folder of documents in front of them. Bianca took her seat at the head of the table.“Aviva Rogers,” she said, her voice clear and authoritative. “You stand accused of falsifying company records and conspiring with other employees to undermine the authority of your superiors. How do you plead?”I opened my mouth to protest, but the words died on my lips. I knew it was useless. Bianca had made up her mind.“We have compiled a significant amount of evidence,” one of the disciplinary committee interjected, “But we’re willing to offer you a deal. If you confess, we’ll let you leave with a slightly more favorable recommendation.”I glared at him, my hands balled into fists under the table. “I didn’t do anything wrong,” I replied instead of pleading, “I refuse to confess to crimes I didn’t commit. I was set up!”The committee members exchanged glances, “Very well,” Bianca smirked,“We will proceed
Aviva POV" She would not if we all work together, we can cover for you. Divide up the work so it looks like you’re doing it all yourself, but we’re helping behind the scenes. i promise we would do it just like you and no one will notice" Jeff advised.I hesitated. It was a risky plan, and part of me worried about the consequences if we got caught. But the alternative of failing to meet Bianca’s impossible deadline was even worse. I nod at least I'll be able to get a good night's rest. Feeling renewed with hope, I returned to my desk and began sorting through the files, dividing them up among Jeff, Clara, Dana and Sarah who suggested she would help. We’d have to work quickly and discreetly, and we can do it.The hours passed, we passed the files around, each of us working on different sections. We didn’t talk, didn’t even look at each other. Finally, the clock, near midnight, the last file was finished.“Are you sure no one will notice?” I whispered to Jeff as I placed the files ba
Aviva POVSwallowing hard, I got up from my desk and made my way to Bianca’s office, each step feeling heavier than the last.I entered her office, and Bianca was standing by the window, her back to me. She didn’t turn as I approached.“Close the door,” she barked. I obeyed. What have I done wrong now?“You will never humiliate me like that again,” Bianca hissed, finally turning to face me.“I…I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I stammered, Bianca’s eyes flashed with rage. “You spoke to James,” she spat. “You thought you could go over my head and complain about your little cleaning assignment, didn’t you?”I blinked, my mind reeling. How did she know? “I…I didn’t…”“Liar!” she shouted.It's obvious she knew about it yesterday. Why bring it up now? Is she trying to drive to something? I wondered, staring at her. I stood there, paralyzed, as Bianca paced back and forth in front of me, her heels hitting the floor hard.“You think you can outsmart me? You think you’re special just
Aviva POVI felt so relieved and I felt like I could breathe again. “Thank you, James, I appreciate your help.”“It’s no problem, Miss, Bianca can be a handful, and I know Levi wouldn’t want you to be treated like that. But if she continues to give you trouble, you need to tell me. Don’t keep it to yourself. Now, why don’t you head back in there and start proving your worth?”. I nodded smiling, I turned and head into the department office when i suddenly heard my name from Bianca's office, "Aviva come over" she said loud and i sighed before heading there, i got into her office and she leaned back into her chair." I saw the strings you pulled, but take this, " she threw a file to work, " work on it and submit it tomorrow." I caught the file mid air, feeling the contents,“What is it?” I asked, curious piqued despite my wariness.“It’s a project for one of our biggest clients,” Bianca said, leaning forward. “I expect you to review the numbers, make sure everything is in order, and hav