LUCAS POVThe whole thing was unclear but I didn't give in to my thoughts."Bring the deals now," I ordered.My assistant, Priscilla came in with the things that needed to be signed. "Here there are." She dropped them on my table."Yeah, leave them there and come back to get it in the next thirty minutes." I was so busy with the drawer down that I didn't even look up."All right, sir." She turned to leave.I came up with an idea and had to stop her."Wait!" I took my heads up "I need you to organize a search party now. They are going to go through everything to make sure they find who walked in and out of the company." I paused thinking of what else to add there."And get to Charles. Make sure he checks all the footage of what happened in the company the past five days." I gestured for her to leave."Anything cringe, you report." "Yes sir." She departed.Now I am back to work. I didn't attempt to keep the diamond in any other office. I kept it with me.I needed to get it out as soo
CHLOE'S POVI had several plans for Claire. Eddie must have given up and refused to do any other thing. I wasn't going to let that girl take my place like I don't exist.For the next move, I was going for Lucas. I dressed up properly out of the house."I hope you won't stay long?" Mom asked."Oh, Mother, maybe I would. Depends." I shrugged.She patted my back and went back upstairs. I took my bags inside the car and headed for Lucas' house, I don't know what might become of him this evening. I needed to get there before him.When I got to Lucas' house, I noticed he wasn't back. I packed my car inside, I didn't want any trace of my movement.I got to his room and waited for him. Lucas took long to appear but I wasn't going to back down anyway. I got tired and decided to lie on the bed until he returned.I shut my eyes for a second and almost drifted into sleep, and then I heard the door open. He was here.Lucas was too stunned to speak. He just stood in front of the door; he wasn't e
CLAIRE'S POVI was locked up in this place. I felt as uncomfortable as ever, for every second I looked around and found out that they were watching me. I feel like I'm in prison already."I need to get out of here," I spoke to the cops who had just come in."You will have to admit the truth before they think of releasing you." He said and dropped a cup of coffee on the table."Accept a lie?" I scoffed and rolled my eyes."Here is your coffee. You might need that in the next interrogation." He nodded.What the fuck?"How many times am I going to get investigated?" "As many times as we could." He shut the door."Oh my God," I threw the cup away. The coffee spilt on the floor.I wish I could make more of a mess to get out of here. I'm in the middle of something that I don't know about and all they can do is to bring me a cup of coffee?"Lucas." I sighed.I don't know why I always have to get in trouble because of Lucas. My assistant must be calling me right now because we had a lot of
LUCAS POVMy eyes were open all through the night, and I couldn't sleep; what was she up to? It was morning already, I felt reluctant to get out of my reading room because I thought that she was still in the room.I lay down for some minutes, waiting for her to leave. "Argh, if I should wait I would not meet up with the things I have to do." I sighed and up.When I got to my bedroom, it was empty. I looked around to make sure that she wasn't around somewhere playing one of her tricks.When I had examined everywhere and found out that she had gone, I sighed In relief and threw the duvet on the bed..."What made her go so early?" I scoffed.I thought of what her face looked like when I threw her off me. It's funny how Chloe still thinks I would forgive her for the betrayal; I see nothing but selfishness. In everything that she does.I had limited time and had to be quick so that I could get to work early. I packed my suitcase and walked into the bathroom.I heard noises and had to look
CHLOE'S POVThe look on Claire's face when I got into the station. She just sat there like someone who had no one to look out for her.Of course, she doesn't have anyone. Lucas is just trying to be the hero and he might get killed if he doesn't try to stop."Miss, what do you have to show?" The Interpol asked.I gladly brought out my phone and showed her the video on the phone. Claire's face widened, she rolled her eyes several times just to get to see what was on the phone."What are you doing?" She mouthed the words.I bluntly ignored her and acted like I didn't get what she just said. The cops had checked the video and played it over and over..."What is going on?" Claire, out of curiosity, asked.No one said a word to her, they were all focused on the video I gave to them."I'll kill you.." She mouthed another word, and this time, I chose to respond to her."Is that a threat?" I asked aloud."Huh?" The Interpol looked away from the phone."She is threatening to kill me," I said to
LUCAS POVI got to the office, and the cops directed me to the room. They said all kinds of things that I had no idea about, I just wanted to know if the accusations were true and what I'd have you do next."We have looked into the situation for a long while, sir, and I think she is guilty of it." The lady explained.Now this was getting interesting because this is not what I was expecting. I do not see Claire as someone who would do this and until the footage in the company was well looked into, the case would not be addressed."This is the witness with the proof." She pointed at a girl.I turned to see Chloe standing there with a blank expression. I don't know what exactly to say but I just wanted to slap the hell out of her.I knew she didn't come over to my place because she missed me or for some stupid reason; she had something in mind."Chloe, what are you doing here?" I questioned looking all furious.The cops were confused and tried to calm me down. "What evidence are we talk
CLAIRE'S POVFinally, I was released from that place that looked like hell. When I got home, the maids were already busy with the chores and something to serve my son."Good morning ma'am." The nanny greeted me and passed me."Yeah, morning....where is my son?" I asked her immediately.The house sounded so quiet and awkward and I just wanted to be sure that my baby was doing great."He should be in his room. That was where I left him." she pointed in the direction towards the room.I got to Brain's rook immediately and saw him playing with his toys.He didn't notice my presence, he was so into the things he was doing.I crossed my arms and watched him play happily for a few minutes. This is not the life I needed for my son, I was too busy for him, and I kept falling into Lucas's traps. "Mom," He ran towards me when he had finally noticed my presence.By this time I was drowned in thoughts and didn't realize he saw me."My baby boy." I cupped his cheeks and fondled his hair."How are
CHLOE'S POVThe plan was to make Claire beg and be found guilty. Not to be in the same situation as her.I was left in the room alone...That girl was a sneak, she was the one that stopped me from getting out of the room."Was she thinking, I'd beg?" I scoffed.The cops were busy with things that I had no idea about. I just wanted to be released from here. It sucks.Lucas was furious and wanted to have me down so bad. I could see it in his face, he just wanted to crumble me."Hey .." The cops called me through the window interrupting me from my thoughts.I raised my head slowly and looked at him."Stop squeezing that." He pointed at the can in my hands."Ohh," I raised my eyebrows.That was something I didn't notice, my thoughts got me really annoyed that I had to squeeze the can. It was already destroyed."I want to get out of here," I shouted.The cops looked away and continued the conversation he was having. "Now I am disturbing to him," I smirked.I got up from the chair to show
CHLOE'S POVIt has been a busy day trying to figure out where and when to begin the whole plan with Kelvin "I can't wait for him to get more frustrated." I smiled as I shook my glass slowly before pouring the content into my mouth.There was this joy leaping in my heart, I felt less stress when I realized that I was actually getting everything under control.My sleepless nights weren't a bad night after all. I will use them to fight against those that said I was weak...One of them is dead already."Ma'am, your coffee." One of the men handed over the cup of coffee to me."This is warm.." I took the cup from him and took a sip and continued with what I had to admire."Just like she died like a puppet, just looking, she begged for Mercy, and she found none. I will make every one of them be that way." I clenched my teeth.My phone vibrated, I felt reluctant to pick it up but then I remembered that I had so many people around getting me informed about everything that was happening."Who
LUCAS POVI had to fight so many pains during the day and night. I drank myself into a stupor and got help from the least expected person who happened to have another plan in mind. "I don't have to be this way anymore. I have a lot of things to do." I tried to convince myself to drink.My parents are very good at observing, so I think by now they must have known that I have been active these days.They will probably be thinking it is about my worker who died."It's about him anyway." I stared at my reflection in the mirror.I cleaned my eyes and tried to get out of my mess. There is no time to be crying over anything. The paper in my hand was evidence that Brian was my child.For a second, I was lost in thoughts again; the bang on my door brought me back to reality. I fluttered my lashes a thousand times trying to get out of what I was thinking."Who is there?" I folded the paper in two halves and put it in my safe."Lucas!" Mom's sounded terrifying.I scoffed and reached for the doo
KELVIN'S POVIt's been years since I found peace in being alone and not letting anyone in.The great morning, just when I was about to start my daily routine I heard a knock on the door.I don't know who I was expecting apart from the man that picks up the trash. I dressed just like I had always dressed, I didn't put on too much.With the cup of coffee I opened the door, I found who I least expected. Someone I don't even know from anywhere.The elegant woman in front of me looked at me in shock and couldn't say a word. We bantered with our eyes for a few minutes before she could finally say a word.She introduced herself to me but I spent a lot of time trying to process what she was saying.The whole “our” in the sentence was getting me confused.“Lucas!!” She called his name and the atmosphere suddenly changed.There was an awkward silence between us, I wasn't the only one whose mood was changed because of the name that she just mentioned.She is affected too, her mood, her eyes, eve
CLAIRE'S POVThe words Lucas said to me kept replaying in my head. I couldn't get it off my head, my day went bad, I could barely think like a normal human talkmore of responding to questions that were asked.Right from when I drove off until when I got home, I have been distracted with the things that replayed in my head."I need a quiet time, I do not want anyone or anything?" I instructed the maid and the security there before I entered my room."Yes ma." They nodded and proceeded with what they were doing.I fell on my bed and sobbed. All the years I hid this from Lucas, it finally came to light."How he found out is the worst way someone would find out something. I mean I will literally act the same way"Lucas.." I slowly called out the name as I bit my pillow hard so I would not be heard. "Ma?" I heard a knock on the door I immediately cease to cry, I really want to hit the bastard head off. I gave an instruction and now someone is knocking?"What the fuck is going on there?"
CHLOE'S POVMy eyes needed to get off that but here I was talking and looking down to admire.“Umm…it would help me if you tie a towel or better still put on a Short.” I smiled nervously.He scoffed and licked his lips. “I don't even know who you are, why are you giving me instructions?” He shrugged.“If you need to know who I am…then I need to concentrate.” My eyes went down there again.That isn't helping matters at all.He left the door wide open, I guess that was a sign to come in.I slowly walked into the house and inspected the whole place with just a glance.“So, what or who do you say you are?” He asked, putting on his trousers.I cleared my throat now that I had come back to my right senses.“You must be Kelvin?” I smiled.“Are any of your children missing?” He opened his arms.He sounded sarcastic and annoying at the same time. I faked a smile just so that I could get what I wanted.“What?” He cleaned my eyes with his palms.“Are you still lost? Do I have to wear a garment t
CHLOE'S POVAll my life I have never had a great opportunity to like this. I stalked Lucas' house because I knew she was going to come around, I wasn't wrong.Claire came to meet Lucas, and after some minutes, she left the house; her face when she drove past me showed there was a little problem between them."Well, she would stay longer if she had no problem with him. So...." I smiled as everything was like a book open at me.I snapped and turned off my engine to get into the house. I don't know what I was going to say, but with the way he was hurt, he would definitely want someone around, it might not be me, but I'm the only available person right now.Chloe.." he called out slowly.He was soaked with the wine that he drank. I've not seen him in this state before...I couldn't say a word, I took the drink and helped him with the wounds until it was morning.It was easier to make him have me that night but I chose to let him heal from what he was going through that night.He stood up
LUCAS POVThis is surely a day of pain and heartbreak, I don't know how to escape it. Playing strong was the best idea until Charles died; how was I going to fix it?I have put him in many risks, and now he is finally gone; I can't even explain what happened."More drink, please; I don't want to ask for these things again. They should be here." I ordered the maid that walked to and fro.I couldn't go back to my father's house. That was a big load for me, I don't know how I was going to explain anything to them.Especially my dad. He would want to beat the shit out of me, he can't do it but his actions would change."Here Sir." I felt tipsy and began to imagine things that would properly never happen in this life."Someone is here to see you, sir..." One of the securities came to inform Me.Before I could think of a response to give to him, Claire came in.My eyes widened and it looked like I just saw my problem standing right in front of me.She acted as she has always been acting, i
CLAIRE'S POVThe news left me in great shock, I couldn't get over it. My head was stuck with going to check on him and know how he was doing.I don't know how he was going to react seeing me, that is something else that kept me away from going there.It's a new day, and all through the night, I have been thinking about Lucas and the things he just lost.“Get my bathtub ready. I will need to go out soon.” I instructed the maid immediately after I got out of my room.“Mom? Where are you going?” So bad of me not to know that he was there.Now I have to find a perfect lie to say to him.“That's not the greetings I expected from you, Brian.” I squat to his level.“Sorry about that mom, good morning. But I still want to know where you ought to leave me?” He looked sorry for a second, and the next minute, he was so concerned about something else.“I am an adult and I can go anywhere I wish. Just don't get worried, I'll be back home before you know it.” I faked a smile.“Mom…you promise to ta
CLAIRE'S POVI couldn't stop panicking until I got to the office. Even when I got there I still had this fear hovering around me.Chloe was my nightmare, she would literally torture me anytime she got the chance. I am so mindful of the way I do things, Lucas is mad at me and there's no hope that he would want to go through any stress for me again.“Good morning ma'am.” A worker greeted me.I was supposed to answer that but I suddenly remembered what Chloe said about the workers in my Company. I don't know who to trust and who not to. My head was scattered and so fucking noisy that I thought of running away and nothing else.*"Come on, why are you acting so surprised? No one around you is to be trusted.”*The words came lurking in my head. It felt like I was trapped in that sentence.“I need to fucking breathe.” I rushed to the office.Mirabel was trying to comply with the documents and other papers I had no idea about.“Good morning ma'am.” She greeted me without lifting her head up.