What could Declan be hiding?
“Woow! Mr. Brent, this is a true gem. Where have you been hiding her all along?” “I can’t believe you lot still refer to her as a newbie. What’s new about how she catwalks?” “Even her poses are top-notch! I want her for my next release, Mr. Brent. My upcoming clothing line was designed with her in mind.” A designer praised wantonly, deciding in his heart that Selene must be his model. He could already envisage how his designs would look on her, and could only mouth, “Spectacular! Simply splendid!” Manager Brent was about to respond to the designer when he was suddenly attacked by another equally famous name in the fashion industry. “It would hurt me greatly if you throw her talent to some random people who haven’t come up with any new designs in ages.” The retort was sharp, clearly aimed at the giddy designer who had just spoken earlier. However, Ortega could only shake his head in frustration, moving out of the way for the two. He was suddenly sandwiched between the
“Oh my God! Did I just see Cassandra?” In the dressing room, Chloe was watching Selene’s performance on the huge television screen that was hanging on the wall. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing, and strangely enough, she wasn’t alone either. Outside the room, at the event venue, various people had their mouths hanging in an "Oh…”They also couldn’t believe what they were seeing, and they even had the same sentiments as Chloe.“Did I just see Cassandra?” The question rang out among the attendees, everyone furiously snapping away with their phones. Due to Cassandra’s demise, the event had become more open than it was supposed to have been. Selene could be seen walking the red carpet in a body-hugging, v-neck straight dress that had a trail as long as that of an extravagant bride. Her hair was fixed in deep curls, the favorite look of Cassandra Hayle, and she pulled it off excellently. Even the stylist did a good job, but Selene took all the praise, as she suddenly turned
“Maya and Declan met when they were both at the young age of fourteen. I remember Dad saying fondly that he saved her from being violated by a trio of rowdy teenagers who would have destroyed her if he hadn’t decided to butt in. You can imagine what he would have looked like when they tried to vent their anger on him.” Chloe gave a low smile and continued, “Mom quickly ran to get help, and when the police arrived, it turned out that the teenagers were well connected. They even came from pretty powerful families. Meanwhile, Maya was just an orphaned waitress who got in their way because she wanted to earn some extra cash Declan became the nosy passerby who got what was coming. Well, the police made light of the issue, and Mom had to beg him to drop the case. After that, one thing led to the other, and Maya became pregnant after three months of dating Declan. You know, Dad was in the city to shoot his first movie, and he was supposed to leave after everything was done. So, Gra
“Dad, Selene’s body is so hot… She… She said I should lock the doors and only call you...” She could tell that the person on the other side was hearing her, after all, she heard the call getting connected just a while ago. However, he didn’t utter a single word in either an affirmation or otherwise. Her father’s silence caused her to wonder if the two were fighting, or even where he could be that he was not able to speak. Before she could shout into the phone out of frustration, she heard a low grunt, and Declan only responded in a few words, “I’ll be there.” Chloe heard a long beeping sound that indicated that the line had been disconnected. She started pacing around in the room, asking if Seleen needed anything. “Would you like some water? Selene, are you sure you don’t want me to call Doctor Leonardo? Can I get you anything?...” So many questions left her lips at the same time, and even she could tell that she wasn’t making any sense right now. “Selene…” Chloe cont
“What just happened?” Selene lay sprawled on the sofa, exhausted from whatever it was that just transpired between her and Declan. Every time she engaged in intimacy with Declan, she would spend the next few minutes relishing in the aftertaste of their sweet lovemaking. However, this time around, the only question that filled her mind was, “What just happened?” Selene was okay after the quickie she just had with Declan, but she was somehow pissed for some reason. She could see him sitting on a chair far away from her, avoiding any skinship or touching her in any way. After they both found their release, she noticed how he quickly pulled away, making it seem as though she was just a fu*king call girl who was there to satiate his need and go away. She wouldn't have thought otherwise if she had not been the one to request Chloe to place the call to Declan earlier. She put on her pants and quickly grabbed her belongings to exit the room. It was obvious that the man didn't
[Ring!][Ring!!][Ring!!!]Selene’s phone continued to ring for the ninth time, yet, she didn’t bother to pick it up. She had been downcast since the day Declan broke up with her. It’s been six days, and she still didn’t know why things turned out this way. When Manager Brent noticed how downcast she was, he tried everything possible to get her to say something, but she wouldn’t.After requesting a three-day leave to see to some personal issues, she ended up taking seven, further pissing off the manager. [Knock!][Knock!!][Knock!!!]An urgent knock on the door compelled her to finally get out of bed and check who it was that came to interrupt her sleep at nine-thirty in the morning. “Chloe…”Selene called out in surprise. She didn’t expect her friend would be able to find her this early.She has moved into the house her father gifted her at Peak Grooves, but she told no one about it.“Wipe that look offf your face.I’m your assistant after all.”She invited herself in after making
“Selene, we both know his intentions are no good. So why are you entertaining him? Besides…” Chloe clammed up when she noticed how disinterested her friend was about everything she was saying. It was as if Selene didn’t care about her observations, and it was getting her worried. “You want to remind me that I already have a man in my life, right?” Selene’s gaze was fixed on her phone when she made the statement. “Well then… Spoiler alert, my dear friend… I’m as single as it gets.” Selene winked at her friend before offering, “You might want to follow me for the rehearsal. I wouldn’t stay here all alone if I were you.” … “Now that the event is over, I believe you won’t be leaving anytime soon, right?” Louis gently tucked a strand of loose hair behind Selene’s ear, being overly suggestive with his actions as usual. Selene also felt his hand brazenly brushing her elbow, before he went ahead to close the gap between them. She remained silent, as though oblivious to what h
“Dad, if you want to get Selene back, I think you need to act now.” Doctor Leonardo read out Chloe’s tet message to Declan, who lay on the sofa as if he wasn’t bothered. His eyes were tightly drawn together, his jaw looking tense, and that was all he needed to know his friend was only pretending not to care. Doctor Leonardo then continued reading without knowing the bomb he was about to drop. After all, it was Declan himself that threw his phone at his friend to take a look at the message Chloe sent him earlier. “I think she wouldn’t be single by the time she returned to Bloomsbay. I’m not joking, Dad. Whatever differences you have need to be sorted out as soon as possible. Are you there?” Leo quickly dropped Declan’s phone and stepped away, doing everything possible to remain invincible. His friend had been in a terrible mood for a while now, and he knew it was time for him to stop reading whatever it was that Chloe sent to him. He suddenly turned into a babysitter, thorou
“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