"Julian, you know I've no plans of working here." Shawn scowled. Julian sighed loudly as he rounded his desk and sat on his leather chair. "I don't understand, it's always been in our family's history that Fernandez men are going to be holding the 3 highest positions in the Empire. Look, I don't mind holding the position for you but the position of presidency cannot be vacant for few more years. As of now, Isaac and I are covering the Presidency job. Isaac wouldn't accept the position and father's not letting me to put someone else even that isn't you." Julian clenched. "It's not like you're doing something in your life anyway!" Shawn leaned back on his sit. "I really have no intentions of working or continuing the Fernandez Legacy, the family has you to do that. I mean that's why you exist... to continue the family's legacy!" To Julian's glower, Shawn chuckled and stared to him sheepishly. "I'm sorry, I'm putting so much work into your hands but I'm seriously not ready yet." His
Hannah blinked to Faye as she combs her niece's hair. "So you mean, you were crying while calling your daddy?" Faye pouted while nodding; Mr. Parker had made her mommy sick once again. He was so mean and scary. Her mommy though told her not to tell anyone, especially her daddy. Faye was left confused. Why can't her daddy know but Uncle Shawn can? Exactly why Faye aks her mommy just that but her mommy just pinched her cheeks and told her Uncle Shawn was different. Faye wonders how different her Uncle Shawn and daddy are? "Rosie, don't put your fist inside Jolie's mouth...!" Her Uncle Isaac reprimanded. Faye blinked down to her cousin who playing with Jolie. Her cousin Rosie was sitting on the grass playing with Jolie. Her daddy was somewhere inside the house with her grandpa Fernandez. While Faye was in the playground, sitting on her Auntie Hannah's lap and getting her hair done. She likes her Auntie Hannah so much but not very much like how she likes her own mommy. Isaac turn
"The purpose of the MD&A is to provide a narrative explanation, through the eyes of the management of how an entity has performed in the past. It's financial condition, and its future prospects. In so doing, the MD&A attempt to provide investors with complete, fair, and balanced information to help them decide whether to invest or continue to invest in an entity." Julian threw the thick file in the conference table. "That's why we conduct it." "My deepest apologise, sir. We'll thoroughly review this case and will come back to you before this day ends." Julian loosen his necktie and gave out a brusque nod. "You may leave." The man bowed and left hurriedly leaving Isaac and Julian. Isaac turned to him. "Julian... did you happen to see the headline today?" "I don't read newspaper." Isaac looked entertained. "Well, you should because... yesterday, your girlfriend was spotted hanging out with James' fiance and..." Isaac chuckled as if it was so amusing. "...And?" Taylor
Panting, Sandra was turned to her stomach, her shaky hands gripped the corner ends of the table. She bit her lip, fringe of her hair falling on her face, her dress was hiked up her waist and her underwear was long torn away. Her legs opened wide and she can feel her feet numb inside the high heels. Christ. Dribbles of sweat formed into her forehead, on her neck down her chest. Warm hands that sent shivers down her spine began to caress her body, tracing her figure and teasingly avoiding the most sensitive areas making her frustrated. She began to move with the strokes. Then there was that husky chuckle, she felt him lean down to her. Kissing her ear softly, he whispered. “Easy...” Then she felt his kisses on her back as he traced the curve of her neck with his lips, the feeling of his hand tingling. His hand rested under her breasts and Sandra had hated her dress as much she hated it now... she needed to feel his hands against her flesh. She moved, trying to get a finger or two
“Deeper, please, harder..." She pleaded helplessly, and Julian did so, only slower. It both drove them crazy, the tension building. She moved her hips, matching his pace and it only made Julian want to fuck her harder, shit. She was his perfect match. “Oh God... Julian, yes...” She hoarsely called out, spreading her thighs wider. “Just like that, fuck me.” “Holy shit... Yes. Squeeze my cock like that, fuck!" He kissed and sucked on her neck, intending to leave a mark. Her pussy held and released him, trying to get him to release his seed. The pair moved in unison, silent except for their breathing and their moans. Julian rested his forehead on her neck, kissing it, tasting the sweetness mixed with the saltiness of her skin. She was scratching his arm with her nails. “Yes! Just like that!" She panted. He could tell she was close. “Faster..." She demanded weakly. “Fuck me faster...” Sandra groaned in protest when he suddenly pulled out of her but she was too dazed and de
2 Days Later... - EXCLUSIVE: SOPHIE TORRES IS OFFICIALLY BLACKLISTED IN JAPANESE AND CHINESE ENTERTAINMENT SCENES! SHE HASN'T EVEN STARTED PROMOTING TO JAPAN AND CHINA MARKETS BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SHE ALREADY HAVE NO CHANCE! SHE IS CURRENTLY IN GREAT DANGER OF BEING BLACKLISTED IN THE USA ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AS WELL! PHASE 14 CEO SANDRA PARKER EXPRESSES GREAT DISTATE TOWARDS THE RISING STAR IS SAID TO BE THE MAIN REASON ACCORDING TO THE INSIDE REPORTS. PRESIDENT ROBERT OF PHASE 14 STATED: The Blatant disrespect, smug attitude and great ignorance of Sophie Torres towards Phase 14's artist Taylor Henderson, Catherine Hart and Shawn Darby had made the CEO Sandra Parker weary of the woman and wishes her to stop using the Phase 14's clients' names to her advantage. CF offers, acting roles and modelling schedules and movie role offers to Sophie Torres had been cancelled. Sophie Torres' company immediately dropped her as their artist to save the company from further damages. At t
“Jeez, I thought Sandra is already here." Shawn sighed as he was led by the manager of Sandra's favorite restaurant on her favorite spot, but only John was there. No signs of his Sandra yet. Shawn sat across John and waiter immediately went to him and serves him wine. John smiled at him. “I called her earlier and she said was on her way already.” Shawn straightened, seriously he said. “John, I'm worried about Sandra." John blinked. “But why?" “What she did to Sophie, it's all over the news now." Shawn sighed. “I'm worried of how Julian is going to react." John smiled to the younger man. “Between you and me, you're the one who should be confident. Everything Sandra does is always well planned and calculated. Besides, you know she only do things like this with a very good reason. Miss Sophie Torres must have done something that Sandra didn't like, and you know how she is in handling things like this.” He shrugged, still smiling. “If we stop her from doing something now, it
Julian frowned at her. “Sandra, we didn't use protection, remember?" She raised a brow. “And?" Julian gaped at her. “What if you get pregnant, again?" Sandra smiled, teasingly. “Then you have no one to blame but yourself once again. Because as usual, I'm going to be the Innocent victim." When Julian glowered, she laughed softly. She really is having a good time which only made his temper rise. Sandra good naturedly stated. “You look defeated. Why? Faye turned out pretty, I'm sure if she has a baby sister or brother, they will look good as well. I mean, you and I both look good." Julian looked mad which amuses her to no end. “Will you stop teasing me, goddamnit! I'm being serious here! If you get pregnant again, it will make things more complicated. I don't regret what happened, I enjoyed it as much as you did but pregnancy is something we can't afford this time." When Sandra only continued to walked watch him in amusement, Julian snapped. “I'm thinking about Faye, she need
“If you want me to be yours, you got to let me have you too..." He murmured softly against her ear. Julian moved closer to her removing his coat as he did. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her with all of the passion then he had. Her hands ran through his soft hair, her breasts were crushed against his hard chest and their mouth began to devour each other. Heart thudding Julian pulled back, looking into the dark eyes of a woman who knew what she wanted. His heart ached for her beauty. Sandra's hands pulled his polo shirt up, releasing it while she pushed it up and then over his head. Julian groaned. He had to feel her skin now. He put his arms around her again, had the zipper of her dress down and had the top pat pool over her tiny waist; he fumbled with the clasp of her bra until it finally undid. Sandra's breathing came faster as he lowered the first one strap and then another. Perfect, pale globes with nipples the same rose color as her lips greeted him. She shivered
Sophie stared down at her plate, her friend had reserved a dinner for the two of them tonight but her friend was stuck in traffic and he arrived first. Everyone was eyeing her the moment she entered. There was unpleasant and not so subtle whispers about her. “It's that bitch who slept with Shawn." Someone snipped. “I don't even want to be anywhere near here." Another one harshly commented. “That's Sophie Torres, right?" Someone snorted. “Look at her, she looks pathetic. Serves her right for crossing Catherine Hart and Sandra." Her tears fell as she looked down into her empty plate. She doesn't even know what she's crying for... her heart? Or her future? Or the hates she's getting? Nothing ever goes right and sometimes it just bundles up so much... it sinks deeper into her skin. God, it hurts so much. “Excuse me? Miss Sophie Torres?" She looked up to the General Manager. “Yes?" “It seems like your friend couldn't make it. We advise you to leave." She blinked. “Wha–
“Selflessness is selfish." When Shawn just started to her, Catherine explained. “The reason you should do things for other people alone is selfish. Whatever your reason is, it's a choice... There's no difference between selfish and selfless if you understand how the world works. We're all tied together. We live in an interdependent world, Shawn...” Shawn smiled. “You sounded like Sandra for a moment there.... it sounds like something she'd say.” Catherine shrugged. “It is how it is." Shawn watched her for a moment and when he spoke, his voice was controlled and held finality and firm on his voice. “I realized that... there seemed to be three choices, to give you trying to love, to stop being selfish, or to learn to love a person while continuing to be selfish." Catherine smirked. “Where is this coming from? That sounded very... complicated.” He smiled. “As mind boggling as the words itself, isn't it?" He shrugged then stared into her with a smile. “Catherine, I hope you
“YOU ARE SUCH A SHAME IN THIS FAMILY!" Julian stilled and his head snapped towards the direction of the screaming voice, his brows furrowed. “IS THIS ALL YOU CAN DO?! YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER ARE JUST THE SAME! FAILURES!" Julian's eyes widen and walked towards that angry voice Julian so well know and despised. That Old man Parker. Julian turned into the corner and paused. Sandra and Mr. Parker stood face to face with the old man screaming profanities to her while Sandra wore an empty expression almost making her beautiful face look of a doll's. He couldn't take the verbal abuse she was getting from her very own father. The first time he is witnessing this and he was already raging in anger. He glared to Sandra though. Why wasn't she fighting back? She should claw her father's eyes out. Jesus, how long had this been going on? “What's going on here?" Both Mr. Parker and Sandra turned to him, Sandra smiled but Mr. Parker fumed in anger. Julian quietly walked towards them. “Wha
FLASHBACK... - Her imposing father stared down into her, his eyes dropping into her bandaged hand for a moment. ‘How's your hand?’ Sandra looked down into her hand too and smiled at him. ‘It's nothing to worry about.’ His eyes narrowed to her response. When he took a step forward to her she didn't cower, she just met his eyes unwaveringly. ‘Do you understand now how this people you call your friends can hurt you? It is always the closest ones who have the power of leaving the deepest scars in your heart.' ‘I know, daddy.' The corners of her lips curled up in a wry smiled. ‘I learned the hard way, as they say it all starts at home, considering I have no home in the first place. But you and mother had never been interested in me... the rest didn't hurt me at all. I'm used to it...’ She smiled blandly. ‘It's what happens when you keep on hurting... you get used to it.’ Mr. Parker's hand rose to touch her but had stopped himself, he dropped his hand on his side. ‘I am not
“What is that thing?" Julian chuckled. “It's Godzilla." “No wonder Faye can't watch this movie.. that thing is hideous." He grinned, he caressed her hair and stared into her face. “That is your first time watching this? I grew up loving all the franchise of the movie..." “I just hated seeing ugly things." Julian picked a slice of apple and took a bite. Sandra pecked on his lips, tasting the apple juice. “Yum.” Julian frowned into the plate. “Sandra, why don't you ever eat any other fruits?" He picked the strawberry. “Eat this." She widen her eyes. “No." “But why?" Julian dipped the strawberry to the cream and took a bite, he tried to feed it to her. “It's tasty. I promise." She made a face while shaking her head. Julian sighed as he put a hand on the back of her head. “Taste it." The gently he pulled her face to him and kissed her mouth. She pulled away first, she grimaced. “Oh God, you do that again and I'm slapping you." He grinned. “Come on, let's watch this s
Julian Fernandez. A man that breathes money, with commanding good looks, with such a smart brain, mixed with integrity and principle plus a very good heart. He screams perfection and for the majority a man like that is total package and a must have. Permanently. Julian is a sucker for goodness despite and in spite of everything. He believes even the men with no hearts a.k.a serial killers has a little goodness in them, somewhere in their darkest soul. See, a little smile, a little goodness and Julian is guaranteed to fall straight. He isn't gullible and not stupid, it's just that despite all his roughness lays a good and loving heart. Something Sandra hated the most. A good heart. A good soul. She terribly wanted to believe that good people don't exist but there goes the father of her child. A living proof that God did not forget to create good people. A walking and talking heart. Fuck him. Oh, yeah. She'll definitely will. She mused. “In a world built on struggles y
“You should eat, even a little Sophie..." Her friend told her gently. When Sophie didn't respond and merely stared in her window, her friend sighed. “Looks, it's not the end of the world yet. I know its hard, I know it hurts but you have to move on, girl.” “If I tell you I dated Julian Fernandez... will you believe me?" Her friend blinked in surprise. “Sophie..." She held her hand and gave it a comforting squeeze. A bitter smile crept on Sophie's face. “We dated for almost 2 years in secrecy, I met him in Hannah's party... he was a true gentleman and had that sweet smile... but you know what he did? He hurt me and now he's all over the place with that bitch Sandra and his abnormal kid clinging on his arm." Her friend sighed deeply. “Sophie... please eat a little more, you're losing a lot of weight. Get some sun too, come on let's stroll out together." Sophie chuckled amusedly. “You don't believe me, don't you? I thought so too. I was a kept woman." “Sophie, you life is n
“You're the president of the parents committee in Faye's school?" He glared to her. “The ladies thought it would be cool to have me as the president." Sandra laughed. After his called to her, she had been amused hearing that cute confession and decide to agree to attend in behalf of him. “That is the cutest thing I heard. Julian Fernandez, CEO of Fernandez Empire and the President of the parents committee in a Kindergarten level. I don't know which one is more tiring." He cringed, massaging his nape. “I knew I shouldn't have attended that invitation myself. When I arrived there, I discovered I was the only male specie around and the women. Jesus, you'd think they weren't married." Sandra laughed heartily, making him smile. “Hey, Sandra?" She stared at him, he stared at her in wonder. “I told earlier that I missed you... did you..." He cleared his throat. “Did you... miss me today?" The two of them was sitting on his couch, some movie was playing in the flat screen but Fa