“Hi, Lulu.” A familiar, yet unfamiliar voice sounded in Lulu’s ears, causing her to turn around abruptly, dropping the cup in her hands with a clutter. She was so shocked to hear that voice, and was right to feel that way. After all, it’s not everyday that one’s boss visited the shared cafeteria for staff. “H… Hello Sir.” She responded in a meek voice, her gaze fixed on the ground. Seeing the man before her, Lulu couldn’t understand why he was there at the moment. “Do you need anything, Sir?” Lulu asked in a an unsure voice. She was uncomfortable about being in the same space with the man, and even if anyone walked in on them right now, they could get the wrong idea about the two of them. It was the last thing Lulu wanted right now. “Eeerrrm, Sir?” The man’s gaze remained fixed on Lulu, a small smile tugging at his lips. “It’s been a while since I last saw you. I only came around to say hi.” He said smilingly, his tender gaze still fixed on her, making her skin crawl with an
“You took long enough, Lulu.” Boss Vicker acknowledged her as soon as she stepped into his office. On the day she was interviewed for the job, he happened to chance upon the application in the Human Resource Director’s office. Captivated by her pure smile, he requested the man to employ the young lady because she had a beautiful and contagious smile. However, the person standing before him didn’t have as much as a figment of the smile that drew him to her. After suffering a mild stroke, the forty-five-year-old man had to travel outside the country, away from the prying eyes of his children and other stressful factors that could hinder his full recovery. Boss Vicker was able to sail through the sickness in an unknown land because his mind was filled with the beautiful smile of a young lady. Now, he returned and rushed over to Hidden Gem Entertainment, only for the reason for his smile to be completely downcast and sad. Gone were the beautiful smiles that made his days. “Lulu?...
“Why would you make such a decision, Selene? What changed? I thought you came all the way to inform me you had accepted my offer.” Celeste couldn’t fathom what could have made Selene change her mind. When the young lady called her earlier, she concluded that she had finally made up her mind to join Glitz Entertainment. However, she got the shock of her life when she dropped the bomb just now. She looked toward Chloe, then at Selene, and back to Chloe. She had a hunch that the young lady changing her mind had something to do with Chloe’s persuasion. After all, Selene’s exit from Golden Age Entertainment wouldn’t make her happy either. “Aunt Celeste, don’t look at me like that. I didn’t do anything. Ask her if you want.” Chloe pointed toward Selene and the two followed her direction with their gazes. If anyone was so shocked at Selene’s sudden declaration, it was Chloe. She was ready to hear her friend throw herself at the feet of Celeste, but what she didn’t expect was her utt
“Isn’t it so convenient?Celeste, your shamelessness is truly unprecedented.” Christopher’s words made no sense to Celeste, as she was convinced that she was the victim in this case, and not him. She believed she might have committed her own sins in the past, but she didn’t deserve to be treated the way Christopher did to her.“Why am I suddenly shameless?Chris, don’t tell me I’m just supposed to suck it up because you say so.You took my daughter away from me.And, for twenty straight years, I was mourning my loss, while you and your freaking wife enjoyed your life as if Celeste didn’t exist. Must you punish me in this way?Doesn’t bearing you a child earn me forgiveness after everything that happened?Would you be this way if I had aborted the baby?”Celeste kept throwing question after question, but Christopher didn’t respond to a single one of them.“Shut the fu*k up, you bit*h!How dare you use that tone on me. Or, Are you still delusional enough to think that the fourteen-ye
“What do you mean, Dad? What can you not speak about?” Declan wasn’t convinced about his father’s response but became more restless at his hesitation. Paddy Grayson never kept him in the dark about anything he asked about. The man treated Declan like a treasure, giving him everything he needed and more. He noticed that whatever his father was hiding could only be forced out of him when he was brought to speed with everything that had been happening to him lately. “Someone tried to kill me, Dad. Again!” Declan spoke in a neutral tone, his gaze fixed on his father’s tense face. “Yesterday, my friend, Dr. Leonardo was attacked while driving my car. We both knew I was the target. It was perfectly staged as an accident, just like the first time. What happened twenty years ago has repeated itself, but this time, I won’t be silent. So, if you have something to say to me, now should be the time, Dad.” Declan declared once more, his words ringing in his father’s ears. “Someo
“Dad…?” Declan called in a careful voice. He wanted to hear what he just said a second time. He wanted to be sure that he wasn’t dreaming. He needed to be certain that he wasn’t a dreamer who could finally wake up to the harsh realities of life. He finally wanted to confirm that he wasn’t a sinner who didn’t just sleep with his niece, but he also couldn’t get her out of his mind, no matter how much he tried to. A huge blow had just been dealt to Declan, but unlike other people, he was rather happy that he wasn’t a true Grayson. It only meant that he was free to do anything he wanted. To be with whoever he wanted, even if it was Celeste’s daughter. “I’m free to date Selene. I can be with her without worrying about a thing. I just need him to confirm this. I need to be sure…” With a suppressed grin, Declan called out once more, “Dad? Can you repeat everything you just said?” He questioned with an expectant gaze, and Paddy could only release a huge sigh and remark, “I’m sor
“Chloe…” Declan called out to his daughter as soon as the line got connected. She was glad to receive her father's call but could also tell that something was amiss when she heard his suppressed voice over the phone. After exchanging brief pleasantries, he quickly cut to the chase, “I cannot reach Selene on the phone. Do you have any idea why?” He sounded calm and collected, but Chloe knew it was just the calm before the storm. She knew the two had already broken up, so, she couldn’t understand why he would complain of being unable to reach her. “Dad, I thought you two already broke up. Why do you want to reach out to Selene?” Chloe wasn’t happy that her father kept the issue of their complicated relationship away from her. Still, she realized it would have been a challenging topic to breach, so, she didn’t hold it against any of them. However, that didn’t prevent her from pulling her father’s legs a little. Besides, he was hard on her when she messed up some time ago. Lo
“So, what do you think we should do now? My manager didn't say anything about the artist pulling out in the long run. I'd like to know, was it because of the money?” As Nathan asked this, he had a shocked expression on his face, unable to understand why a newbie would have issues with the pay. Most established artists in the industry would even rush to be his backup singer. However, the unpalatable experience with them compelled him to pull away, making everything strictly business between them. “Tsk!Let's just say, he got too greedy for his own good.” Selene responded disinterestedly, her nonchalant attitude not escaping Nathan's eyes. “So, who do you have in mind?I'm sure you have more than one candidate in your agency, right?After all, you are not the hottest artist at the moment for no reason.” Nathan said with a wink. He wanted Selene to complete the process and help him get someone she could trust. The project was going to be a long one, and he had plans of going on
“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