Today was going to be a busy day. After checking his schedules, he knew he might never get the chance to go out with Jennifer as he had promised her. Also, he was planning to visit his grandfather after the board meeting scheduled to commence in the morning. As the vice chairman his presence was imperiously needed, many things had to be done at the company which was why he was leaving early.“Do you need me to drive you to the company today, sir?” Mr. Robert enquired on their way out.“I don't think that'll be necessary,” Lucien replied, not looking at him. On their way to the living room, he encountered Margaret, without sparing her a glance he walked past her, feigning ignorance of her presence. “All right, Sir.”Mr. Robert pivoted his head to look behind, he saw how she walked with reluctance with her gaze fixed on him instead of where she was heading. How many months had been since they were back to living like strangers? Perhaps two months now. Also, he could see how cold he had
“Maybe instead of waiting for Lilith to catch up with us, Mr. Robert can drive you to the industry.” Lucien implied, ignoring the awkwardness that had evolved in the car. Ever since she hopped in the car with him, she hadn't spared him a glance. Her gaze was once lowered to her entwined hands on her lap before staving off her gaze to the window, scrutinizing in a calm steady manner. She parted her lips, moistening her lower lip before speaking up. “Don’t you have somewhere to be, Mr. Redgrave? You appeared to be heading somewhere important earlier. I appreciate your offer but I beg to decline.” Her voice was softer and calmer than before, however, her reaction hadn't changed because she was still clenching one of her fists.Not like he couldn't read the room, he vaguely could guess that she was comfortless being around him. Still, he couldn't understand why she was on her guard around him. “It’s nowhere important. And if I may ask, is everything all right?”“I believe my location was
“Remind me again. What are we doing here, Gwen? Didn't you say you want to spend your day hopping all around the house and then go shopping as a break after being swamped with tons of work for months? So tell me, why are we here again?” Lilith sniveled dramatically, emphasizing her words while following her inside.Gwendolyn chuckled softly. Understanding Lilith’s reluctance; she already knew what she was thinking because anyone could guess that the only time she showed up at the mansion was either to get scolded by her father or to amend her mistake. However, the case was a bit different today. Today, however, They had a special role to play.“Kathryn invites me over. That's why we're here.” She explained with a warm smile across her face, hoping that she would buy it.Her expression became sour, knowing what awaited them, Lilith wished she could just turn around and run. “So we're here to babysit a pregnant woman.”She nodded. “Dad went on a business trip and she's alone. You know s
“Have you forgotten about our plan tonight?” His eyes narrowed down at her and his shapely cut eyebrows furrowed.“I don't remember ever telling you I'll be going out with you tonight. Also, I distinctly remember turning you down.”He let out a soft scoff. “I don't take no for an answer, Gwen. Moreover, you're already dressed and you look ravishing tonight, the dress looks good on you.” He complimented her, maintaining his natural demeanor.She gasped. Not like he gave a certain expression she was hoping to see but hearing him compliment her surprised her and she was nearly speechless. “Wh-what…thank you.” She stuttered.Eventually, a short smile snakes across his warm face. “Then shall we?”Gwendolyn was left speechless for a brief moment, how she was supposed to handle the situation perplexed her. She was aware Jeffery would be at her place at any moment and also Lucien was the last person she wanted to be with tonight, especially when she wasn't clear-headed. She moistened her low
“I'm not supposed to tell you this.”Perplexed, his brow ceased. “Tell me what? Did my grandfather threaten you?”She groaned with frustration and dampened her lower lip to hide her anxiety but her lips were still trembling. She attained her erect posture, staring deeply into his mariner blue eyes, she breathed out slowly and then turned to the chair. She sat down and gestured to him to do the same. However, he remained on his feet, stuffed his hands in his pockets, impatiently waiting for her to divulge every secret she was holding in.“I was invited to Redgrave mansion, and at first, I thought it was you who sent the invite. It turned out to be your grandfather, Mr. Robert, who approached me. I realize that what I did to you was terrible. However, I want to remind you that I asked for your consent, and you agreed to marry me. I didn't understand why people thought I had forced you into this. If you had refused that day, I would have accepted it, although I might have still tried to
“I surmise I was worried for nothing.” Immediately after the teleconference ended Margaret puffed out a sigh of relief, shuffling away from him to get seated on the couch in his home office. “It’s late,” He glanced over the wall clock. It was already past midnight and he was tired after a long day. If the project wasn't important to Margaret he wouldn’t have assisted her. His resting time was important to him more than anything else.“Thank you so much. I'm so lucky you're my husband, Lucien.” She muttered, pausing for air before continuing. “There's something I'd like to discuss with you but it seems that you're drained tonight. Maybe tomorrow.” She struggled with words, hoping that wouldn't provoke him.“Yes, I'm tired and I can't listen to anything right now. Also don't get your hopes up,” He shut his laptop, rose from his swirling office chair, then took his phone on his desk and headed toward the door. She watched him until he exited the office. She puffed out a despairing sigh
“Did you also threaten Mr. Robert the same way you threatened Gwendolyn?” Mr. Redgrave grinned cunningly. He spun around, walked up to a couch in his bedroom, and sat down carefully, holding his walk-stick close. He cupped his chin, staring at his grandson in a calm steady manner. “Did he say I threatened him?” His lips cropped into an indignation frown.“Isn’t that what you always do? Using people's weakness against them.”“Is that what you think of me, Lucien? Would you say that to the man who raised you and your siblings? That aside, Mr. Carey called me. Why are you bringing up a divorce now after two years of your marriage to his daughter?” “It has nothing to do with you.” He retorted.“It has everything to do with your grandfather. Have you forgotten we have a bargain?” He reminded him. If perhaps he had forgotten, he was more willing to remind him about it all.His body pulsed up with anger. Every word his grandfather said kept hitting his nerves. He was at the peak of losing
“Hi, Gwen.” He grinned winsomely, however, she leveled him a killer look as she contracted her lips into a frown.“You haven't answered my damn question. Are you stalking me now?” She seethed.“I’m not. Why are you avoiding me again? I thought we already talked about this yesterday. You won't answer my call or reply to my text, why are you doing this?” He enquired calmly, with one of his hands stuffed in his pocket.She hissed quietly as she rolled her eyes. “I told you, I don't want trouble. I just hope you'll understand this and leave me alone…because you're making everything hard for me by showing up before me. I can't deal with all of this.” She wagged her hands in the air, whimpering with frustration while trying not to look at him.Hearing that, he skipped a few strides close to her. He extended his hand to touch her so she could look at him but he hesitated. “Making everything hard for you? That's not what I'm trying to do. Do you have some minutes? Let's talk somewhere else, i