Third person POVElisa felt her heart stop as the footsteps faded away. She pulled at her hair in hysteria. Alfonso came back after shutting the door with a pant. "She ran off before I could even get close. These legs don't work as fast as they used to anymore""We're doomed. We're doomed Alfonso! Oh goodness! This can't be happening. This..This is all your fault! Elisa hit him profusely on the elbow and he winched with a frown. "How? "I told you not to talk so loud! That wretched woman must have heard everything we said including Ronald being our son! If Lance finds out about that then it'll…."Relax. He won't find out" Alfonso snorted. "How? "I said relax love. You don't have anything to worry about. I'll take care of that bitch. You know I always take care of these things. Just don't ruin your pretty face with wrinkles" He caressed her cheek with his finger with a carefree look and it seemed to aggravate Elisa the more. "Always?! If you hadn't messed up with Lance at Californ
I woke up to a new week feeling rather unenthusiastic. I had a nightmare the previous night. Elisa's face couldn't help but be in it. I sat up on the couch with a stretch and looked to the empty bed. Lance must have woken up already. Since I arrived the magnificent Clawson mansion, I've had to sleep on the couch or on the balcony when Mr pretty man was in a bad mood. I didn't tell Lance about Elisa's secret. How she wanted to have him killed or how she still desired to have him killed and also about how Ronald was an illegitimate child she had with the strange man she was speaking with. I ran my hand over my hair. Why would a sophisticated woman like Elisa cheat on her husband and deceive him to believe Ronald was his son? Why would she want to kill her other son to protect the illegitimate one's inheritance? Or were they both illegitimate possibly?I heard scruffling of feet behind me and I turned to see Lance fully draped in a black tuxedo. I didn't notice him earlier. He was kn
Esther approached me along with a friend of hers. Her flawless gold blonde hair fell down her open shoulders. She was dressed real sexy. Even as a woman, it was hard not to oogle at her. Her full bossom was barely even in the dress she was wearing and her tiny waist was well accentuated. It wasn't a surprise why she was such a wanted item in all the modeling industries and also highly desired by men. She was a goddess. I couldn't help but feel super inferior. It wasn't a surprise why Lance would be crazy over her. "Hi Lauren. I'm really surprised meeting you here""Same" I muttered. She giggled half-heartedly and flung her hair over her shoulders. "Oh, well seeing as I own this boutique, I can always afford to be around most of the time. You know I'm a rather very busy lady. I don't have the luxury to sit at home doing nothing" She said and I couldn't help but catch the venom in her voice. Oh goodness. That damn Travis brought me to the wrong place. "By the way, shouldn't you be o
Lance's POV I sat behind the conference table like the rest of the board as Christian the junior strategist gave a detailed explanation concerning a project the company desired to embark on. It was a joint funded project with a Chinese company. One which would roll out millions in profits. The building project would be carried out in Salt Lake City. They hadn't gotten the contract though and this was a deliberation meeting to decide on who would travel to China to meet with them. Grandfather, Greg, Elisa, Steve, Aunt Kathy, Fred, Abigail, Pearl and Ronald were at the table along with some other non-family board members. I could already see Mr Fred's eyes glim with greed as Christian talked about profits. Of course being a building contract, he would be more interested. Fred Clawson, unlike what the media thought was not a family friend but the adopted son of Elder Clawson. He handled one of the company's largest departments, construction and building. Outwardly he managed it eff
Sapphire's POVI slept off in the hospital reception while waiting. Janet and Travis had remained by my side watching over me. After what happened, they were probably too scared to leave me alone or so I thought. I felt a hand tap on my shoulder and I jerked up from sleep gently. I gasped when I saw Lance leaning towards me. What was he doing here?"Why are you here? Where's…."I couldn't see Travis or Janet in sight. They had left me all alone?"Are you okay? He asked gently and I stared at him. Huh? Was I okay? Was I okay!I was almost killed! His freaking mother had tried to kill me and here he was asking if I was okay?I scoffed and turned away viciously. "What are you doing here? Did you come over to check if I was dead? Sorry to disappoint you and your family but I'm pretty much alive. You can go now"I saw him crease his brow and narrow his eyes at me. "What do you mean my family? "It's not something new Lance. I'm sure you and your family all want me dead or something. Y
Sapphire's POVI walked into the mansion. Everyone would be back from the office by now except Brenda who was a stay at home wife. They said she was so talentless in business and had been a model but for some reason her career ended when she married Ronald. "Mrs Lauren, if you walk too fast on these floors you might slip" Janet said as she hurried behind me. "Do I look like a toddler to you Janet? I snapped and shot her a cold look. "Oh no, ma'am I.…."You're back. Welcome" That was Brenda's voice. She smiled softly. She seemed like such a gentle soul. I hoped that was what she really was. "Ah….yes. Thanks""Didn't you go shopping? Where's your stuff?"Hmm?Right, my shopping bags. Travis had driven away with them probably. I smiled. "It's with the driver. He'll bring it up himself""Alright. Dinner will be ready soon, you mind helping me in the kitchen?She cooked? But there were like a hundred servants in the mansion""Oh, em….sure"She moved away and I followed hurriedly leavi
The next day, I woke up earlier than usual. Lance wasn't in the room at the time. I didn't care the least anyway as I had better things to think about.Like the paper from last night. I heard a knock from the door. "It's me Mrs Lauren, are you awake?I snorted. Wouldn't that wake me up if I wasn't? "I'm awake"Janet pushed the door and walked in with a tray in her hands. I raised a brow. "Mrs Brenda sent this to you. It's coconut milk tea. She says it helps the skin when you take it in the early hours of the day"Hm. She was really making such an attempt to bond, wasn't she? She must be lonely in the mansion. Unfortunately, I wouldn't always be around like she expected. I had some plans up my sleeve. "Alright. Drop it there. Thank you. Hey, do you know whose handwriting this is?I flashed the paper in Janet's face and she shook her head. "Not in the slightest ma'am ""Are you serious? Doesn't it belong to anyone here in the mansion?"Ma'am, I was only hired just recently upon you
Third person POVRonald was dressing up in preparation for his trip when Brenda walked into the room."Oh, you're almost ready? The flight doesn't leave for the next three hours though" She said sadly. "So what? I should stay home with you? I'll pass. I have better places to be""Like with your multiple girlfriends? She muttered under breathe and he glared at her. "What did you say?"I said it's not because of me but Junior. He was expecting you'd go watch his game for 20 minutes at least. You can go to the airport after that. You never go to any of his games""What does he have you for? Do your job Brenda and make yourself useful " He spat and she sighed. He carried his briefcase but she held it. "Wait. Ronald…Junior…Junior needs a father in his life. You're not always around. He isn't happy about it""Pfft. Then make him happy. I was raised by nannies all my life. You don't see whining. Get out of my way woman" He pushed her away violently and she almost fell. She gasped and tear