Schuyler's P. O. V.Escaping from him was the most impossible thing I’ve ever done in my life, only if… I have not done the same to Ezekiel.I looked up at the human sized portrait in front of me. I could feel the people walking by behind me and probably some are wondering why I suddenly take an interest in the CEO’s portrait when we haven't even met him yet. Or to say, I unexpectedly met.A deep sigh escaped my lips before I turned my back to it and went straight to the office. The unit project that I submitted was approved. I should be celebrating right now, I worked my ass off just to submit that one.It took me a month to do my research after hearing that the higher ups would give a chance for us to present the finance security that the company has to develop even harder, but after going through all that stuff today and learning the fact that our boss could be someone who's doing an illegal job like my husband, hence the gunshot, I could tell that the security project they approve
Schuyler's P. O. V.“Shouldn't you kill me instead?” I gasped in shock with my own question that slipped in my mouth. He furrowed his brow at me before he tilted his head to the side, as if he's analyzing a difficult mystery to solve. “I-I mean… W-Why?”Damn! I’m really bound to be the reason for my own death! “You're something…” His eyes glistened with cruelty and I could almost sense him wanting to rip my neck off for having the guts to question his decisions. “You weren't fazed after seeing me bleeding in your car, you managed to hold your fear back. You ran off from me the moment I offered to pay you, not wanting anything in return but only to live your life. And now that once again, I am showing you my kindness to be reasonable, you’re asking me why I am not killing you when that's what I should do. And on top of that, you never asked me how I got shot.” He clenched his jaw and his eyes deepened. “You’re not an ordinary person. Who do you used to work for?”I could feel my hands
Schuyler's P. O. V.“You went home late last time, mommy.” As I was on my way to the bedroom, I stopped after hearing Stormi's voice in the living room which startled me. I glanced at the living room and found it hard for me to see her for how dark it is around us. Until I saw a figurine standing not far from the corner, but it was impossible that it's my daughter. Because that figurine is even taller than mine and my daughter's voice did not come from that direction.My eyes widened in fear before I hurried to run back near the door and opened the lights to the living room… There I saw my daughter, all alone and sitting at the couch near the TV while hugging a pillow that's taller than her.Her eyes snapped back at me after trying to adjust from the sudden brightness of the light.“Stormi…” I tried to roam my eyes around us, but I didn't see anything.“You came home late tonight too, mommy,” she said in a small and tired voice.I tried to act as calm as I could when I walked towards
Schuyler’s P. O. V.“Who's he?” Honey asked the moment she regained consciousness and had heard about everything that happened. “And how the hell did he know that it was gonna happen?”I glanced at my boss and realized one thing. I still don't know what his name is. I mean, I did look into his portrait and work for him, but everyone around us called him Mr. CEO. And on top of that, I don't even pay attention to his name.“H-He’s my boss.” I whispered to her so he wouldn't hear me, but Stormi glanced at me instead with a frown in her face. “Well, I’m not certain why he's here…”I don't even know how he got in here! Wait… is he spying on me? Or was he the one who sent that man over? I balled my fist at the thought of those words.But if it was him or someone he asked, he wouldn't come to rescue me, right? Ah, maybe… he’s playing the game to make it look fair.I should confront him later!Our gazes averted to the door when it suddenly pushed open and I saw Archie barging in while catchin
Schuyler's P. O. V.“Thought you won't be coming to work today,” I heard my boss saying after seeing me entering his office with his secretary behind me.I narrowed my eyes on him as he scanned through the papers in front of him before facing his computer desktop and handing something to his secretary. He’s like a normal busy man if not for the fact that I’ve seen much worse.Unknowingly, my eyes landed on the plaque just in front of him on the table. ‘Ambrose Clark.’ I thought of what Archie had said after reading his name. ‘He is the ruler of the Triad, a second leading mafia of the underground.’No wonder his name sounded familiar to me. Ezekiel has once shown me a lot of names that connect to his business and the underground.“Since you're both here,” Mr. Clark said before he stood up and faced us. “Ms. Savannah, now that you are my personal assistant and you run errands for me, you should know that if I leave the country, you’ll be coming with me too.”My forehead deepened at wh
Schuyler's P. O. V.“Did you agree to go?” I heard Archie asking from behind me as I packed my luggage. “Schuyler, you can say no if you're not ready to go back. Besides, my mother will find out, you might get in trouble.”I glanced at my daughter who's silently watching me as she sat on the bed. Unlike what I was expecting, Stormi was silent and never opposed my decision to go. I knew she was having a hard time, but we both know how important this job is to me. It's my only way to provide for her needs.“This is my job, Archie. I can't always live under your care—I don't want Stormi to grow up learning nothing from me but to depend on the people around her.” I turned to face him with a sullen face. “I am her mother and as much as this pains me, I have to go and for her to see that this is how things should be in this situation.”“More like you're preparing your daughter to leave her future husband and be independent, all on her own and not accepting anyone's help.” Archie said in a s
Schuyler's P. O. V.“Name?”I took out the invitation from my pocket before handing it to the guards. They checked something in their system and looked at each other before facing me again.“This is an invitation for Mr. Clark.” The one stated in a serious voice. “Who are you?”“I'm Schuyler Savannah, his assistant. Check the list of names tag along with him,” I genuinely said as I reached for my cellphone after feeling it vibrating in my pocket. “Shit.” I muttered as soon as I saw my boss’s call. “Can I come in now?”When the guards looked back to me, they nodded in agreement and smiled apologetically. “Yes, Ms. Savannah.”As I walked past them, I suddenly bumped into someone, but I didn't pay it any attention and just went straight inside while answering the call.“Mr. Clark?” “Where are you?” The hint of anger was evident in his voice. I gulped in nervousness as I looked for him around and finally spotted him in the corner. “And what the hell is taking you so long? Damn it, Schuyl
Schuyler's P. O. V.I was on the phone and trying to reach Archie as I felt my anger coming out of me, when suddenly, someone bumped into me and the next thing I knew, water poured all over me, soaking us both. A loud gasp escaped my lips as I looked at myself and realized that it wasn't just a simple water. It was wine and it stained my clothes!Instead of worrying for myself, I worried more for what my boss would say to me. He would definitely be embarrassed for having me with him in this way, but my attention was averted to the woman who squealed in front of me.I looked up to her the same time she did, and shock was written on her face upon realizing who I am, while I tried my best to restrain my emotions from coming out, although I am as shocked as she was.“Schuyler..” It's like she has seen a ghost as she looks into my eyes. “Y-You’re here… You’re back.”I clenched my jaw and narrowed my gazes on her, “Alana.”Years ago I once believed that she was dead, but for some reason, how