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How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-two
Dai's POVAfter staying away from Mr. Trump's room for a while, I decide to go back. I open the door slightly to step in when I hear Lia say "For your sake I'll sign the marriage contract" whatttt?!!!! I was really going to give her the benefit of doubt that she wasn't like Juni and the rest of the women out there.I was so wrong about her, how would she sleep at night knowing she's taking advantage of a dying man just to acquire his wealth. It's true that she's a hard worker but I'm beginning to think it was all a ploy to lure her target and unfortunately for my partner who seemed smitten by her.I don't think there's anything I can do to stop this cuz I've tried persuading my partner not to go through with this. I know he doesn't have any family left but there are other ways to give out his wealth. There are orphanages, care homes or even free will donation centres."When would you like to sign the contract, cuz you need to do it as soon as possible seeing as my partner doesn't have
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-three
Dahlia's POVThe look in Dai's eyes was that of disgust and disappointment, I am aware that he's hurt over Mr. Trump's demise but he clearly sees me as a gold-digger. He doesn't need to say it cuz I see it all over his face, even his eye contact is brutal to my soul.I lied about my friend picking me up cuz I didn't want to make matters worst. I decide to stay a little with Mr. Trump, he's so drained and it pains my heart that a kind hearted person like him has to go through all this pain."Your friend isn't picking you up right?" Mr. Trump questions knowingly, even in sickness you can't out smart a legend."I didn't mean to lie, I just...." I feel bad I had to lie to Mr. Trump"It's fine, I understand why you did that and I want to plead with you to be patient with him. Please don't give up on him." he inhales "You have feelings for him and I know he feels the same and even more for you. That's the reason why he feels betrayed and hurt, he thinks you're the same as Juni" I don't know
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-four
Dai's POVMy brothers weren't pleased when I told them I didn't want anyone sniffing in my business, I don't want them to make me feel like I don't have control over my life. I was out of line even though they mean well but I need to figure everything out before my partner loses everything to Lia.Like I had assured Lia and my partner about the contract which I had drafted in two days, it was a chilly night at around 8pm, my partner laid in bed while Lia sat in a chair beside his bed. I just want the contract signing to be done and over with.I had finally come to terms with the fact that nothing could be done to safe my partner, after I spoke with his doctor and sent his results to a cancer specialist who is an acquaintance of my father. The specialist had thesame bad news as my partner's doctor.He didn't have much time and instead of making things hard for him in his last days by going against the marriage contract and transfer of properties, I decided to go with it as my partner's
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-five
Dahlia's POVI knew Dai was upset about the whole issue but his words really cut deep in my heart. I couldn't defend myself, to tell him I love him and that I'm only doing this to fulfill the last wishes of Mr. Trump and his dear late wife's dreams of taking care of homeless children back in America through their orphanage and foundation.I don't care about the money, I'm just grateful to Mr. Trump for helping me pay my student debts at the University and this is something I was going to be indebted to him for the rest of my life. I don't have the courage to return back to Mr. Trump's room, so I just go home.I ignore dinner and head straight to bed, cried alil before falling asleep. The next days pass in a blur. One week has gone by since I signed the contract and everyone at the office isn't really aware of it. I don't plan to tell anyone.Working with Dai is a pain in the arse, he always finds faults in everything I do and even few of the other employees are beginning to notice it,
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-six
Dai's POVToday might just be the worst day of my life, My partner has been laying in his bed all day as usual while Lia and her friends were playing some games at one corner of the room. To distract myself from thinking about my partner's health and Lia, I got my Laptop out of the bag I brought to do some work.It's hard to focus when the woman who makes me feel strange things is around me. We don't need to be closer to each other or make small talk for me to be affected cuz only her presence was enough to affect me. I am staring intently at my Laptop screen, when I notice Lia push a button making a sound which got me up on my feets as fast as possible.Rushing to my partner's bed "What's going on" I asked her in a panicked voice "he's having a seizure again" she replies with teary eyes. My heart sinks seeing her in this state and my partner wasn't doing well either. The medical staffs were quick in action with taking my partner to the ER. I'm confused at Lia's show of sadness, her
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-seven
Dai's POVI am getting ready to drive off to my partner's home when I recall my time at the cemetery, everyone had gone to where the reception was held but Lia stayed back. She was crouched down between my partner and his wife's graves, talking and crying which was odd to me cuz I believe she's just pretending but there was no one at the cemetery for her to pretend with.This is all so confusing, Mr. Ramsey said she'll be at the Will reading. I really have this confusing feeling about her. Not wasting precious time, I pick up my keys and hit the road. I am 30minutes early cuz I had a few things to discuss with Mr. Ramsey before Lia arrives."Good morning Everyone" Lia walks into the room wearing a black simple flowing gown, no makeup and a small black bag. She looks more like a bereaved daughter than a bereaved wife. "Good morning Dahlia, how are you?" Mr Ramsey ask"I am fine, Thank you" she replies with a polite smile, this woman was really blessed by the heavens to charm men on ea
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-eight
Dahlia's POVI've had it with Dai and his arrogance, if he thinks he can walk me out of the company then he's in for a surprise. There's no way I'm giving up on a job I got because of my credentials and qualifications.I gave up easily on the company shares because I didn't want them from the beginning. If I had a choice, I'll give him all the wealth and let him handle Mr. Trump's donations and investments. Sitting with my girls after telling them about the awful day I had because of Dai and how difficult he's making life for me. "I can't believe I had a childish crush on that arrogant jerk, but to think he wasn't this up tight and self absorbed when I was younger." Hana seems surprised at Dai's behaviour."you should quit and relocate back to the US and maybe establish your own company, plus you'll be closer to managing Mr. Trump's orphanage and foundation" Sarah says while typing on her laptop. "Girl, you deserve a fresh start away from your Boss and his arrogance. I'm thinking of r
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-nine
Dahlia's POVHe just needed to show the hotel staff how much he didn't want to spend his time with the likes of me, even though I don't want to share a room with him either but I'm not acting all desperate. The receptionist not being able to handle the situation well, calls the manager who apologizes for the mix up but offers to bring in a sofa bed for us to better put privacy between us in the suite. He even offered to have our meals for our entire stay, put under the hotel's tab as compensation for their mistake. I like how the manager is trying to amend the issue but Dai being Mr. arrogance wasn't having it. He refused the offer and requests that I call the driver whom he dismissed after he dropped us, to come get us to another hotel close by this hotel.This hotel is the reception venue for Mr. Laurel's wedding, reasons why almost all the guest are lodged here. "some arrogant jerk sent the driver off without getting his contact details, it's best you stop acting rude and accept t
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