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
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
Aviva POV My stomach fluttered as I stood there, still lost in the intensity of Levi's gaze. His words had hit me and had made my heart flutter, and I could feel blood rushing to my cheeks."I want you to know…." I trailed off and swallowed hard. "that I've never stopped thinking about you. I've missed you every day since we stopped talking, but I was too stubborn to admit it."We suddenly heard a door crack open and Levi quickly turned back and then faced me, " That might be my mom. She's on her way here to wish me good night. Can we meet tomorrow?""Sure," I stepped back, giving Levi some space, and tried to regain my composure. "Just tell me where and when."Levi glanced over his shoulder, listening for the sound of footsteps. "Meet me at the cafe downtown tomorrow at noon, We can talk more then."I nodded, and before I could say anything else, Levi leaned forward and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek. "Goodnight, Aviva," he whispered, his breath tickling my skin. Levi turned to le
Aviva POVI gasped, shutting my mouth with my hands and pulled myself back into my room. I watched Levi step out of the car and glance over at our house. I can't let him see me. Dad had already issued his ultimatum and made it clear that I was on probation but still I refuse being on one. If Levi saw me trying to escape, he might try to help, and that would only make things worse. I held my breath and pressed myself against the wall, praying Levi wouldn't catch a glimpse of me through the window. After a few tense moments, I breathed a sigh of relief as Levi walked into their house ,probably not expecting me to be standing at the side of my window. The thought of Levi in town, just across the street, made me so excited. If only I could see him, talk to him, tell him what had happened. But that would be foolish, and I knew better. I stood in the darkened corner of my room, keeping a watchful eye on the street. It was getting really dark, and I found myself wishing for it to get very d
Aviva POVDad finally turned to look at me, his expression unreadable. For a long moment, he said nothing, simply staring at me as if he were trying to see into my very soul.At last, he spoke, his voice as hard and cold as steel. "Aviva, I hope you understand the seriousness of your actions today. Not only did you endanger yourself, but you also brought dishonor to our family name. Do you have anything to say for yourself?"I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly feeling dry. "I'm sorry, Dad," I whispered, maybe this will defuse his anger, i bent my head, unable to meet his gaze so everything could die down. Dad's face remained expressionless, his gaze still fixed on me. "Sorry is not enough," he said flatly. "You need to understand that your actions have consequences. You were warned about associating with the Santos family, yet you deliberately disobeyed me. This will not be tolerated."I felt my heart sinking as I listened to his words, knowing that whatever punishment he had in sto
Aviva POVMom, clearly noticing my disheveled appearance, stepped forward and placed a hand on my arm. "Aviva, are you okay? What happened?" she asked.The Vice-Chancellor cleared his throat, clearly uncomfortable with the situation. "I'm afraid there has been an altercation on campus," he began. "Both Aviva and Jeff Benson have been involved, they got into a fight, and there are consequences for their actions."Dad frowned, "What kind of consequences?" he demanded, But then turned to me, "Before that, Aviva, what happened? Why did you and Jeff…Ben get into a fight?"I swallowed hard, trying to find the right words. "He...he was being aggressive, and I tried to defend myself.""And why was he being aggressive?" my mother pressed, glancing at Jeff."Because..." I hesitated, knowing that the truth would only make the situation worse.Dad stepped closer, his eyes narrowing. "Because why, Aviva? Don't make me ask again."I bit my lip, feeling my heart pounding in my chest. "Because he was
Aviva POV"Yes, your parents. This incident must be reported to them, and to the school authorities."My heart pounded, "Follow me," the guard ordered, motioning for Jeff and I to follow him towards the administrative building. As we walked, I caught Jeff shooting me a glare.The security guard led us towards the administrative building,while my heart raced. I knew that once my parents found out about this incident, it wouldn't just be a matter of school gossip. They would be furious.I could picture my father's expression, his disappointment and anger. And my mom.. she would be heartbroken. They had always been so protective of me, and now this.Jeff walked a few steps ahead of me, silent and sullen. I could feel his eyes glancing back at me, but I kept my gaze fixed on the ground.With each step towards the administrative building, my pounds. It wasn't just the thought of getting in trouble with the school authorities that terrified me, it was the thought of my parents finding out a
Aviva POV For a month I heard nothing about Levi, I tried his contact but it wasn't reachable, I got Sam's contact and asked him about Levi but he said nothing and told me he has nothing to say to me. " what do you mean you have nothing to say to me, i really want to know about Levi i haven't heard from him for a month" " That's none of my concern Aviva or whatever you are called" Sam snapped, " You messed with Levi and now you want to know about him, what audacity!" I stared at the screen of my phone, stunned by Sam’s words. How could he just brush me off like that? I know I made a mistake. Despite Sam’s hostility, I decided to keep trying to find out what's up with Levi. I strolled out the house and waited at our gate staring at the Santos house waiting to see if I would catch sight of Levi but I didn't for a week. One evening i waited, staring at the Santos house when I saw the house help walk out with a trash bag. Immediately I came out and followed her from behind, when she
Levi POV"Are you serious?" I asked, glancing around, "Just because Jeff Benson wants something, doesn't mean he will get it. Aviva is a person, not some prize to be won."Sam shrugged, clearly unconvinced. "Look, I'm just telling you how it is. Jeff is the king of this place right now. If he wants Aviva, he'll get her. And once he does, she'll forget all about you." "You don't know Aviva like I do, Sam. She's not some shallow girl who can be bought with money or status and besides her Dad is rich."“ Oh come on, who doesn’t want to have fun with the big guys?” “ She isn’t like that!”Sam shook his head, “I get that you're all in on this, but you need to open your eyes, man. Aviva might be special to you, but she's just another conquest to Jeff. He'll get bored of her in a week and move on to the next girl, and you'll be left picking up the pieces."I scoffed, ignoring Sam's words. "You don't know what you're talking about. Aviva is different. She won’t allow that, I trust her with
Levi POV"I thought you'd be excited about this opportunity, Levi. The program is for gifted students in Tech, and it's a chance for you to further your education in the States. It's a prestigious program, and not everyone gets in."I swallowed hard. "But I...I don't want to go."Mom's brow furrowed in confusion. "Why not? This is a great opportunity, Levi. It could open up so many doors for you and like you always say, you want to work on things yourself without your dad’s help, this is it."I shook my head. "I just…"I just don't want to leave," I said firmly, my eyes meeting Mom's. "I have my life here, my friends, my studies. And while I appreciate the opportunity, it's not what I want right now.""Levi, are you sure about this? This could be a life changing opportunity for you.""I know, Mom," I replied, "But I'm happy with the life I have here. I don't want to uproot everything for this program."Mom's expression hardened as she realized I wasn't budging. "Levi, you're being inc
Levi POVQuickly I turned, taking a step to the restroom so I could inform Aviva my mom is here, "Levi!" I heard my name and slowly turned, forcing a smile. " Mom!" "Hey, Mom," I said, the smile still frozen on my face. "What are you doing here?" "Oh, I was just in the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by for a visit. It's so nice to see you, honey."I glanced nervously toward the restroom, wondering what Aviva would say if she saw Mom here. "That's great, Mom. But I should probably get back to class..."Mom shook her head, putting a hand on my arm. "Don't be silly, Levi. I was hoping we could spend some time together," Mom said, her smile turning into a gentle pout. "I haven't seen you in weeks! You've been so busy with school and everything else."I sighed, knowing I couldn't say no to Mom. "Okay, okay. Maybe just for a little while."Mom beamed, wrapping an arm around my shoulders and leading me away from the restroom and toward a table. I beat her to it and sat on the chair faci