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Chapter 18 Courtesy Visit
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2023-07-11 11:10:00
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It's already midday the next day, but the phone she got last night remains at peace without a call or message from him. The contact list is empty and she doesn't know what to do with it. She brought it into the office and places it beside her laptop. From time to time, she would glance at it, expecting something to happen."You're wasting your time, Skye" Burying her face into her palms, she whispers. She cannot seem to concentrate and it's because of the phone lying on her table. She admits it or not, she has been waiting for him to call or even just a message. She misses him and it's not even a day they are away from each other. Until it was lunch time but she receives nothing. Like yesterday she just went to the cafeteria and choose the same spot. However, unlike yesterday, some men greet her when she enters until she orders her food. They are cordial to be dismissed. She keeps her manners and greets them back. Some even stayed for a while to introduce themselves and exchange a
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"Are we, Director?" Chuckling, Zachary playfully acquires the older woman's affirmation. "Don't amplify the already blazing fire with your chivalry, Mr. Simon" Without reticence, she casually mutters before the Director could respond and misunderstood the entire situation. "Hahaha. You're no fun, Miss Monticello" he smirks at the end. Being in the confines of the Director's office no one heard the reason for VP Simon's laughter. "This is purely a business dinner, Director. I don't plan to be roasted alive in this company before I could even fulfill my task" turning to the Director, she casually explains. "The night is not covered by the official office hours, Miss Monticello. Anyone could assume" A snickering smile carve the side of the Director's lips. "Well, let's extend my working hours today, Director. And you will be the approving superior for my overtime. This dinner will be an official function" undeterred by the implications thrown at her, she casually announces. "You'r
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She just finished her nightly routine and was about to get in bed when the new phone vibrates again. "You're back home?" Xander's deep voice brought excitement to her tired limbs. "Yes. I'm in bed now" Snuggling into his pillow, she heaves a contented sigh. It's his smell on the pillow that accompanies her nights without him. "I'm still in the office. I just have five minutes before meeting the engineers" he languidly says."What are you wearing? Turn on the Facetime" She could hear the rustling when he shifted on his seat. And as he ordered, she turns on the camera. "Let me see you" He instructed.Like an obedient girl, she removes the thick blanket covering her. Slowly, she moves the camera from her face down to her entire body. "Gorgeous as always" he huskily whispers while intently watching her wearing a flimsy attire on the screen. To show him more, she moves the camera farther, and with her one leg folded, she poses while on her back. Her entire figure is displayed for his
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Clad in tan color tailored shorts and a low neckline sleeveless cream color button top, she pairs it with signature heeled boots she found among the clothes delivered yesterday. "I love this outfit. Whoever is preparing these clothes, we have the same taste in wardrobe" Checking herself in the mirror, she smiles at her reflection. Her tiny dimples are showing at the sides of her pinkish lips, while her eyes disappear whenever she smiles, making her more charming. "I've never dreamt of wearing this collection every day. But I'm not complaining. It's simply superb" she giggles while turning around in front of the mirror. "Well, enjoy while it lasts" She gave herself another charming smile before grabbing the long sleeve coat that would complete her outfit. Today she wears an elegant three-piece business suit that gave her a model vibe. She just let her hair down, styled in huge curls at the ends. While a pearl earring adorns her ears, the only jewelry she wears. Her neck is bare of a
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Skye is in deep slumber and dreaming a good dream. She even smiles while snuggled in a warm embrace. The dream is too real she could hear the steady breathing and feel the warm breath fanning her forehead. With a contended smile, she moves closer to nuzzle the warmth but bumped her face. Waking her from her dream. But then she realized, someone is tightly hugging her for real.Her eyes snap open. Indeed someone is hugging her. But she could clearly remember, she went to bed alone last night. She is busy mentally panicking when her muddled sleepy senses caught the familiar scent. "You are back?" Despite seeing him still asleep, she excitedly asks while looking up at him. Xander is back. Her smile widens. She lost the sleepiness she just had earlier. She is fully awake. "You're back" She happily exclaims again while peppering his neck with kisses. She misses him so much and she can't help but shower him with kisses. "Hmmm... it's so early. Why are you so noisy?" Sleepily, he whin
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With hands covering her neck, her gaping eyes quickly averted to Xander. Failing her facade. And Zachary saw the distressed look she gave Xander. But before anyone could say a thing, the elevator door opens. They reached her floor. "It's your floor, Miss Monticello" His casualness is disconcerting.The two security with them step out and took their spot on both sides of the door. However, she hesitates to step outside. She can't go out without making certain she is decent. "It was meant as a joke, Miss Monticello. Nothing is on your neck" After seeing her distress, Zachary mutters. Though relieved, hearing his amendment horrified her. What is he trying to do? "I don't think your man will put you in an awkward predicament while wearing his marks" he added while staring at her gaping eyes. "What can you say, CEO Wright?" Zachary casually turns to him. If Skye is horrified by Zachary's boldness, Xander meets his gaze with an unamused one. With all the emotional turmoil Zachary i
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While she gaped at him, motionless, everyone scurried to leave except for Collins, Zachary, and his assistant. "I said, the meeting is adjourned" Turning to Zachary, Xander snickers."Well, I'm still not in the mood to leave. I still have something to discuss with Miss Monticello too" Shrugging, he announces while fully resting his back on his chair. He boldly shows his disinterest in leaving despite Xander's grim warning to his defiance. "Why? Will you discuss something confidential with this gorgeous lady here that I shouldn't know? Well, if it pertains to the company, I should know about it too" unaffected by Xander's silent warning, Zachary continues. "Just discuss whatever your concern is and don't mind me. I won't interrupt" Zachary added while swiveling his seat. However, he gestures for their security towards the door. He doesn't know what Xander intends to do, so he better ensure no one will interrupt while they are still inside. Collins and Oliver also stand up from the
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"Do you think I will approve of it, Kiera Azure? You and the Di Lauro heirs' place are here in Dharma""Grandpa" Skye tried to beg but her old man averted his gaze to the kneeling men on the ground. "Dismiss" One word and the governor together with his entire entourage scrambled on their feet to leave. Some of them run toward Darvid and his friends to help them to the vehicle. Shortly after, the yard is empty of visitors. Men, rounding the clearing earlier start to leave, giving the family privacy."Are you not tired of roaming the world, Kiera?" After a while of empty silence, Tonino turns to ask."I'm staying for good, Grandpa. I will stay wherever Xander brings me and our children. That is where my place is" She tenderly smiles while begging him with her eyes. "Dharma is for you and your children. Why should you want to be somewhere else other than here? This is your home" her grandfather mutters. "With due respect, sir. A wife's home is with her husband" Xander seriously poin
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"The man who could end your life anytime soon" The clicking of the pen randomly distracts the silence that fell upon the massive receiving room of the Di Lauro mansion. "What did you say?" With a deathly stare, Darvid turned and made a step toward where Xander was standing. "I hate repeating myself" Xander shrugs while he remains leaning on the wall. "End my life, you say?" Snickering, Darvid grimly mutters and is about to charge him. The other two did the same while drawing their pistols. But the clinking of metal distracts them from charging forward. Everything happened so fast that they only realized what ensued when bullets fell to the floor followed by the dismantled parts of guns. With stunned faces, Darvid's two bodyguards stare at their weapons on the floor while holding the remaining parts in their hands. Even Darvid froze on his feet. He forgot Kiera Azure has ways with weapons. She was so quick they didn't realize she was already at their side. "You dare draw a
