Jasper POV I searched high and low for crude oil to purchase, but to no avail. Every industry I contacted either turned me down flat or ignored my calls. I had promised my companies and hotels that I would provide them with the crude oil they needed, and now I was at a dead end. My phone rang and I picked it up. " Where are you, were you able to get Crude oil? My company is in deep shit, the power switched off during the processing of a massive food production, I really don't know how to get crude oil at this points" Selena lamented. " Me too, the company and hotel are at my neck as we speak" " We should both visit some of the crude oil industry to ask, calling alone will make them lie," Selena suggested. Selena's words resonated with me. If we couldn't get the crude oil over the phone, perhaps a face to face meeting would convince the industry heads to sell to us. But how to go about it? That was the question.I paced the length of my office, thinking hard. Then, an idea struck
Selena POVColin's face twisted in anger, and I could see the realization dawning on him that he had been outplayed."You won't get away with this, Santos," he growled. "I'll make sure you pay for what you've done to me. You and your pathetic little allies won't be able to save you when I'm through with you."Jasper turned away from him, dismissing him with a wave of his hand."Go ahead, Colin," Jasper said over his shoulder. "Make my day."With that, he turned to me and grabbed my hand.We strode out of Colin's office, leaving him fuming behind us. We made our way out of the building, Stepping outside, I turned to him. "So what's next, Jasper?" I asked. "How are we going to get those barrels of crude oil from Boston Hills Depot to our companies?"He grinned, "Simple, First, we need to call my uncle and tell him to stay put at the Boston Hills Crude Oil Depot. Then, we need to round up as many trucks as we can find and head to the depot ourselves."I nod in agreement, "And once we ge
Selena POV“You can't, can you? And that's why you're going to rot in prison, You made me lose my Tech license and got it revoked "" That isn't enough for what you did to me, you bastard!" I yelled. "You're right Selena, I really did you dirty" he growled. "Taking away your tech license isn't enough. You deserve so much worse."He turned to the police officers standing nearby. "Make sure she stays locked up until her court date," he barked. "And no visitors. I don't want any of her little friends or relatives trying to bail her out.""Wait, you can't do that!" I shouted in anger. "You can't just lock me up like this! I have rights!""Well eat your rights, your boyfriend will be locked with you soon" "What?!" I gasped, my blood running cold. "You can't be serious! You can't just arrest Jasper for no reason!"Colin smirks, "Oh, but I can," he replied. "In fact, I think I'll have the police conduct a search of his house. Who knows what they'll find?"I stared at him in anger. "You wo
Selena POV The crude oil Kings Group needed for months got sent to us, Uncle Santos gave us a huge discount. using the opportunity, I purchased more. After the day's work, I walked into the living room to see the lights off, " Mom! Dad!" I called out but got no reply. " where did they all go?" I asked myself, switched the lights on, turned and was about to take a step when I saw Mom, Dad, Lisa, Zack, Uncle Santos, Vera and others sitting in the living room in silence. " Ahh!" I screamed startled, " what the...what were you all doing sitting in the dark?" I asked in shock but got no reply, just then the maids walked in bringing in candles and everyone stood up taking each. I looked at them in surprise and was about to ask if they were all possessed when I saw Jasper behind the maids with a ring box in his hand. My heart thumped in my chest realizing What’s in front of me. Everyone I cared about is here, gathered in the living room, holding candles. And there, at the center of i
Selena POV FOUR YEARS LATER "Levi!" I yelled, chasing after my energetic four year old son as he ran circles around the house. "You can't catch me, Mummy!" he laughed, darting around corners and through doorways. We chased each other for several minutes, both of us growing breathless and sweaty in the process. Just when I thought I had him cornered, Levi slipped past the slightly opened front gate and out into the street. "Levi!" I screamed and ran after him. I ran out to see Levi hand in hand with a little girl. I sighed, realizing he was unharmed. "Levi," I said, stooping down to meet him at his level. "You can't just run off like that. It's dangerous." Levi grinned sheepishly, still holding the girl's hand tightly. "Sorry, Mummy," I turned to the girl, smiling gently. "Hello, sweetheart," I said, ruffling her hair. "Where's your mommy?" The girl looked up at me, her blue eyes bright and clear. "She's over there," she said, pointing to a woman standing a few feet away. "
Selena POV FOURTEEN YEARS LATER "Mom" Levi walked into the diner with only pants on and no shirt at 7 am. and took his seat yawning while scratching his hair. " Aren't you going to school? You'll be late anytime soon" " Oh mom,spare me today I'm tired and besides the school system sucks" he placed his hands on the fried chips and ate a piece. I frowned. "Levi, this is ridiculous," I snapped, placing my hand on my hip. "You're almost an adult now, and you need to start taking your education seriously. This isn't a holiday." Levi rolled his eyes, his attention still fixed on the fried chips. "Whatever," he mumbled. "It's not like my grades are gonna make a difference anyway. The world's gonna end soon with the way things are going." I sighed, shocked by his lack of motivation. I leaned against the dining table, the lines on my forehead deepening. "Levi, you're a smart kid," I said, trying to be soft with him "You have so much potential, and I know you're capable of great thing
Selena POV Olivia recoiled as though I had struck her, her face turning pale. "Mrs. Santos," she gasped, "How dare you talk to me like that? I'm not your maid, you know!" I shrugged, my smirk widening. "You're right, you're not my maid, You're just a pathetic housewife, clinging to your husband's success like a parasite." Olivia's mouth dropped open in shock, but before she could respond, Mrs. Macauley stepped between us, "That's enough!" she snapped, "Both of you, stop this at once. Your behavior is completely inappropriate, and I will not tolerate it on school grounds." Olivia's jaw clenched, and I could see the anger in her eyes. But Mrs. Macauley's stern glare was enough to silence even her. "Now, Mrs. Santos, And Mrs Rogers" the teacher continued, Levi and Aviva will have to undergo punishment for being late, just like other students she gestured to the other section of the school where students are going through punishment. " If you both like, you can wait and watch them go
Selena POV I walked into Levi's room and heard the sound of running water. I turned and was about to leave when I saw his computer on, and a notification sound popped up. I stepped in back and walked to his computer to see a chat messages with a girl, with a hidden contact. I took a seat to check it out, I scrolled through the chats and so many words were written in abbreviations, I pulled my phone out of my pocket to check the abbreviations meaning online but couldn't find any, " what's Levi up to?" I read some of the messages but I couldn't comprehend them because of the constant use of weird abbreviations. "Mom, That's my privacy!!" I heard Levi's voice as the bathroom door sound locked, he rushed over and switched the computer off. " Mom what's that for? you shouldn't be here, i need privacy" " Who's that? your girlfriend?" I snapped, " with your low grades you have a girlfriend?" i yelled. I could feel my anger at its peak as I glared at Levi, my hands balled into fists. "
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