Wendy watched pitifully as the young lady cried her heart out while she glanced through the pictures that she had taken with her father over the years. Some were even taken from when she was very little. It was her whole life with her father staring her in the face.
Instead of the fond memories bringing her joy, as usual, it rather made her sad. She couldn’t believe that her boss would choose a scheming woman over his own daughter. In Wendy’s sight, he was too perfect to make such a costly mistake.
“I can’t even call him because this wouldn’t classify as being urgent.
What else can I do?”
She pondered in worry, Chloe’s choked tears causing her heart to ache even more. Wendy lo
“Erm, who’s Bella Grey?I don’t see my name on the list.” Selene spoke out in confusion, as Declan informed her about the venue change. He had mentioned that the meeting venue had changed from the original place she had received via email to a new venue, one of the conference rooms of the Grand Lumen Hotel. However, Selene couldn’t find her name on the circulated participant list when she checked. It was something she decided on a whim, which ended up proving fruitful, if not, she would have reached the venue and wouldn’t know how to respond to her new name.“Your name is right there, Bunny.” Declan responded from the wak-in-closet, to which Selene responded in confusion, “No Daddy, I just checked, and it’s still not here.” “I thought you just mentioned your name.” Declan was confused that she was asking about her name once more. “What’s my name? Bella Grey?”Selene was surprised by her question, but she was more shocked by his response. She remembered entering her name exactly a
“Yo, Declan Grayson. Now that you’re a business tycoon, have you forgotten about your big brother? How long has it been?” Garrett Grayson teased from the other end of the line. Declan was shocked to see his brother’s call. The last time they spoke was a few months ago when Declan traveled outside the country and met him at his school. Garrett said his dream was to complete his Master’s degree, hence, he compelled their father to keep running the family business, while he took a break to learn more about business. The decision was a difficult one for them, as their father wasn’t willing to go through the stress of managing his companies anymore. Their eldest sister didn’t have any interest in the family business, as she was busy pursuing her dream of something else, carving a name for herself in her field. Even though she supported in her own way, she still wasn’t interested in the day-to-day running of the company, and someone needed to be in the seat of authority and hold th
“Mom?”Selene called out gently when she realized Tara just wouldn’t get the words out of her lips. She wasn’t trying to be too pushy, but they needed to be fast with their discussion, so she could get on with her reason for being there.“I just wanted to hear you call me Mom, one more time.” She confessed, much to Selene’s shock. She could never tell that her simple form of address could have such an effect on her mother.“Mom.I’m sorry for everything I said to you.You deserve more than what I said in a fit of anger.I know I acted like a spoiled and unruly kid, but
“Why are you confused about the question, or perhaps, you were not even sick in the first place?”The Assistant Director was wondering if the young lady was just a bad liar or a terrible actress. Either of the two would still mean she was a bad choice for the current role. They needed a person who was talented, versatile, and able to fit different roles at the same time. Selene portrayed all that they wanted in the audition videos she sent. Even when they had a face-to-face via video call, she seemed to be a natural.He had vehemently argued with Director Pierce over the young lady for such a long time, as he wanted to overturn the decision of the judges to make her the lead actress. His only reason was that she was inexperienced and shouldn’t be trusted with anything so big on her first try. However, every other judge, including the Assistant Director made him understand that they would lose a great deal if they let her go. They also reminded him that everyone was once a newbie, an
“Lock down the place. No one leaves the conference room. Not even a fly.” Declan’s cold and menacing voice sounded through the receiver, and Bruno could only respond in the affirmative. He was seated in the back seat of the limited edition Bentley, Boris driving at full speed. Meanwhile, he left a few instructions for Bruno to carry out in the Grand Lumen Hotel. If any of the artists had toyed with Selene in any way, Declan was going to deal with them ruthlessly. All he needed was the doctor’s diagnosis before he’d know how to handle the situation. It was as if other road users and traffic signs were nowhere to be found. Boris needed not to be told to step on the gas, as the two had a tacit understanding by merely staring at the unconscious body of Selene, who lay limply in Declan’s embrace as if she already bid goodbye to the world. “Please, Bunny, stay with me. Bunny, please say something. Ask me whatever you want to know, Bunny. I’ll tell you anything. Please… Just sp
…Few hours earlier…Tasty Treats Restaurant“How long has it been, Chris?I don’t remember the last time you invited me to check anything at Peak Grooves.Am I just a terrible client, or you’re too good to worry about?” Declan smilingly took a seat across from his guest as he spoke out in jest, “Today must be really special. Tell me, what’s the occasion?” He asked after adjusting himself comfortably in the lush cushion, spying his friend expectantly. It wasn’t every day that a man like that called him out for a meal, and he was confused when he received his call in the morning. “Come off it, Declan.You are the only businessman who allows a contractor to make all the decisions. How the heck didn’t you end up with a crook?”Christopher retorted, earning a low chuckle from Declan. “Let’s just say, I have the best engineer in the whole of Bloomsbay.What do I have to worry about?Hahhahaahh!After all, considering all the magnificent structures you pulled up for me, I might as wel
“Chris, this isn’t good.I just saw Selene being driven out of the hotel.She seemed to have passed out.”Tara mumbled with shaky hands, fumbling with her car keys.“Yes. Yes. I’m tailing them at the moment.With the route they are taking, I believe they’re headed towards Elite Touch Medical Centre.Please, let’s meet up as soon as possible.”Tara responded to a few more questions from her husband and finally ended the call with the words,“I don’
~~~Violent Sexual Content Proceed with caution~~~…“Here you are!” Director Pierce declared giddily, masking his joy with a cold voice. As soon as his words fell, he tightly grabbed onto the young lady’s hair, safely securing her in his hold.Lulu had been hiding on the stairs that seemed a little too dark, yet, she enjoyed the solitude. However, her heart threatened to lunge out of her throat when she heard the familiar voice behind her. She sat quietly, her jaw resting in her palm, as her folded elbow rested on her knee. Her tired gaze was fixed on the dark path ahead, her thoughts running wild with a lot of unforeseen pressure weighing on her young shoulders.On impulse, Lulu quickly lunged to her feet, only to be restrained by a sharp grip on her hair. “Ouch! That hurts…” She exclaimed, instinctively holding onto his hand in a bid to stop the pain, and begged, “Please, let go…” However, the Director looked left and right, assured that no one else was around, then he mot
“This would look good on you, Selene. After all, you always look good in anything.” Lulu chimed in, waving Gilbert, who held her little one in his hand. “He’s playing the part of an uncle well enough.” Chloe commented, watching Gilbert from afar.“Yeah! We trust him. Even Vicker feels it’s okay to leave the little one with him. I’m so glad to have him around, you know. He makes everything so easy in the company. He’s even my number one spy. “All the girls entered the desiganted suite, and Selene suddenly mocked Lulu, “Oh, he’s no longer Boss Vicker, huh? I guess someone is truly in love…” The girls all burst out in a hearty laugh, but Chloe had a comeback for Selene. “Well, I guess you prefer to hear her call him daddy. I don’t blame you, after all, you’re daddy’s girl.”At those words, a pillow came flying toward Chloe, before Selene feigned an apologetic look. “Oh, your excellency, I’m so sorry the pillow found your chest. It should have met your head, silly!” Selene jumped onto
“I know the presidency of Bloomsbay is hereditary, you sucker. You need a wife to claim that seat. Was that why you wanted to marry me so badly? What? I am so naive that I fit the perfect role of first lady, huh?” Chloe plopped onto a seat in the garden, bawling her eyes out. She couldn’t believe she played into the hands of Nathan like a fool. “Aunt Celeste, please come and pick me. I want to go home.” Chloe cried into her phone, her finges shaking. On the other side, Celeste didn’t ask too many questions, but only required her to turn on her location. About thirty minutes later, she was in front of the president’s residence, wondering what Chloe was doing there.“Madam, welcome.” A guard welcomed Celeste as if she had been to the place several times. No one stopped her along the way, but rather bowed to her as she passed them by. “There you are, Chloe. Who bulllied you? Tell me.” Celeste hugged the young lady tightly, patting her back so many times. “I also wish to know, Ms Graha
“Selene, I’m exhausted. It’s not fun anymore.” Chloe cried into the receiver, as she spotted a mountain of files on her desk. She had the chance to live peacefully when her uncle was alive. However, upon the sudden demise of Garrett Graham, Paddy literally dragged Chloe to manage the Graham family’s chain of businesses. Chloe had to grow up so fast that she rarely had time to meest her best friend. It was so ironical that Declan’s daughter had to manage the Grayson group, and Celeste had absolutely nothing to complain about. If Magdalene heard the news, all the screws in her head would finally go loose. “Quit complaining, Chloe. At least you still have grandpa to assist you. You know my dad is still recovering from stroke, and mom is always with him. I have to manage two group of companies. Do you dare to combine that with being a mother of two naughty brats?”Selene’s words caused Chloe to burst out in a peal of laughter, and Selene could only follow suit. It became a norm for the t
“My dear mother, I hope you’re happy now. I present to you, the ashes of your eldest son, his wife, and his three children. I hope you feel better when you bathe yourself in their ashes.” Celeste’s blood was boiling in rage, as she placed the vases containing the ashes of all the people she mentioned in front of her mother. One after the other, ash after ash was presented to Magdalene, and she only sat there, looking listless. It was as if the words being spoken was to someone else, and not her.A few days ago, Paddy Grayson decided to make his will known to his children. Despite Declan being many billions richer than the Graysons, Paddy still left something for him. It was this singular act that caused Magdalene to force her eldest son and his family back home. Magdalene shouldn’t have know about the will, but she eavesdropped on the lawyer and Paddy while they were going through the will in Paddy’s study room. No one knew she was there, but Magdalene decided to stop the will from
[Knock! Knock!! Knock!!!] Miranda rushed to the door, thinking it was the delivery guy who was bringing in the beef stew, vegetable rice, and pizza that she ordered earlier. Well, the food was there as expected, but it wasn't the delivery guy she expected. “You…” Miranda knew she couldn't bang the door in his face, so she could only play along. “How much for the food?” She asked as if she didn't know the person before her. “How long before you tell me about my child?” Leonardo asked sharply, causing Miranda to take a step back. Her right hand was protectively on her flat belly. “Wh… What are you talking about? The baby is not yours.” “Oh, so you agree you're pregnant, huh? Everything matches the last time we fu*ked in this room. So, tell me, who else would be the father if not me?” Leonardo noticed the minute change in Miranda's demeanor as soon as he spoke about them fu*king not long ago. He had a feeling that she missed his touch as much as he missed hers. “Fine! I want my
“How's she?” Declan asked, as soon as they arrived in front of the ward. He needed to hear everything from the horse’s own mouth, and Leonardo was already waiting when they arrived. Celeste was equally scared of what report the doctor might give, but she held her tongue and allowed the young doctor to respond to her brother’s question. It was the same thing on her mind, anyway. “Call down, Dec. She's fine. As a matter of fact, the ecstasy kicked in at first, but we sorted everything out. No need to worry too much.” Leonardo beamed with a contagious smile, confusing the tense siblings standing in front of him. “Leonardo…” Declan called out in a threatening tone, alerting his friend that he was in no mood for jokes. “Yo, man, take a chill pill. I said your little wife is doing just fine. As a matter of fact, Selene is doing great.” Leonardo cleared his throat and continued. “I finally figured out the antidote for the ecstasy. You don't need to know what it is, but be rest assured t
“What the heck! Bella’s in trouble.” One intern screamed at the top of her lungs when she chanced upon the live video. She was so scared that she didn’t filter her words. “Everyone check the gossip monger’s tiktok page. Somebody call the police…” The intern who was live on tik tok had the account name, “Gossip Monger” Her colleagues always teased her for choosing such a tacky name, but they all enjoyed her content all the same. ***“Declan, I’ve been a terrible person to you. For the longest time, I thought you were my enemy, but I guess I was blind all along.” Celeste spoke calmly, letting out a deep sigh. She didn’t seem to be in any form of discomfort as she spoke, and Declan could tell that the person sitted before him was a changed person. Meanwhile, he remained silent, watching her as if he wasn’t interested in her words. In actual fact, he already forgave Celeste, when he listened to the discussion she had with her mother a while back. A woman who could do what Magdalene di
“So, boss Miranda, what you’re saying is that there is going to be a big scoop, right?” One intern from Phoenix Age Entertainment asked Miranda. She was so engrossed in everything Miranda was telling them that she didn’t even realize she was asking too many questions-even the ones she shouldn’t ask. Miranda was particularly chatty today, which was a first.“Mmhmm!” Miranda nodded in assent. The young lady’s colleague added enviously, “The boss has such a beautiful love story. I wonder what gave those three people the courage to challenge Bella Grey. Now, they’re paying for it in a cold cell somewhere. Tsk!” Miranda liked where the conversation was going, and how the interns were suddenly so relaxed around her. She always acted professionally around them, hence, the poor souls were always on edge. Now, she needed them as relaxed as possible. Now that the boss’ assistant invited them to have a chance of a lifetime meeting in a hotel, the two couldn’t say no. They didn’t even expect th
Selene woke up with a silly smile on her lips. Her naughtiness at play once again. The previous night, Declan didn't punish her enough, as he felt that she needed to rest. She had a packed schedule, and he had no plans of interfering with it by fucking her till she couldn't move anymore. On Selene's side, she needed him to claim her body as fiercely as he could, since she was suddenly too horny to be ignored. “Last night, you wanted me to sleep, so you starved me. If you don't feed me now, I might just go out in search of…” She thought Declan was sleeping, hence she chose to tease him till she woke up. However, as soon as her hand got to his hard dick, he flung his eyes open, startling her. “You were saying?” Declan asked in a gruff voice, catching Selene off-guard. “No. No. Nothing. I was just spewing nonsense. I didn't…” “Well, be careful what you wish for, young lady. You need to clear your schedule for the day, because I am going to punish you enough to keep you in this bed