LUCAS' POV The whole thing wasn't over, I know Eddie had something up his sleeves. All I had to do was make sure I looked forward to keeping this company in a better place. I found myself beside Claire again. Yeah, it happened. I came out of bed slowly so I didn't wake her up. Her beauty while sleeping was more than when she was awake; staring at her for some seconds, I zoned out.When her lashes fluttered, I immediately got away. I don't want her to meet me if she doesn't start the day with some dramatic things.Clothes on.I have to get to the house before going to the company. I need to settle some things in my reading room before getting out.*******When I got into the house, I made sure I escaped every movement that was going to let Mom know that I was around. She was going to start with those ranting of a thing."Phew, " I sighed in relief as I got to my room.Just when I was about to enter the room, I heard something fall. Like some kind of an iron or somet
LUCAS POVI ran to stop her, but before I could get there, she was away. I saw her zooming off with the car. "You really think you could get away with this?" I snapped and immediately reached out for my car.I got in immediately and followed her."Give me a signal," I instructed one of my hackers.I got a signal soon enough and I was able to catch up with Chloe. I don't know what she was up to and why she would be in the company?"What the hell is she doing?" I noticed that she was driving to my house?"Shit!" I halted and reversed.She's trying to lure me back to my home so that my mom would have to start questioning me.I took another route.Let's see who's smarter, I think it was a risk that I was taking. I was going against the rules just to meet up with her."And...." I slide and there she goes."Gotcha." I held my breaks.She was quick enough to step on the brakes and she stopped.I turned off the engine and rushed to get to her car."What do you think you're doing?" I hit the
CLAIRE'S POVIt's a new day to struggle with the things I had to do. I didn't wait for the day to brighten up. Clearly; I was already up. There was a contract I had in hand, and due to the things that have been happening, I was unable to finish it on time.The owner was now after me and needed her interior design to be done immediately. My focus was on him to make the design ready in the next two days.I got engrossed with the work that I didn't notice when it was morning. It was Brain's voice that made me realize that I have been up for a long time."Mommy, I'm going to be late for school." He complained.For a second I forgot about him."Oh darling, I totally forgot about that but let's get you ready for school." I took him out of the room.The chief maid was busy with other things to help me out with him. I bathed him, and soon, he was ready to go to school."It's Time to have breakfast." I tied his bib and made him eat.I noticed Brain rushing over the food. "Take it slowly, you
CLAIRE'S POVGetting to meet Mirabel at the location. I found out there were lots of things left behind. I was trying to push the company to be in the first rank and not to struggle with the people behind it."Make sure all works are delivered today. Let all of them get their work done." I instructed my assistant.Mirabel was already getting confused, I didn't want to know about what was happening. I just want to make sure our customers are good."Al... alright ma." She stuttered while still going through the laptop.I got back into the car and drove away leaving her to figure out what to do.I drove through my son's school to see if I'd see anything fishy. Chloe came around and I don't trust her around my son's school.Using the word *beg* means she has something up her sleeve, and I have to be conscious of what is happening."I don't want Brain to see. I have to keep going." I whispered to myself and drove away.Back in the house, I continued with the work I had left behind. I will
LUCAS POVThe search was still ongoing while I tried to handle other things in the company. There were lots of things that needed to be done and the diamond was the main thing needed for some contracts to be gotten."May I come in?" Priscilla said from the door."Yeah, if that's important." I tried to pack up the files that were stocked up on my table."Sir, the company requested the contract, and this time, they are willing to pay a higher rate,", She explained, trying to bring out the files from the computer."What's the rate we are talking about here?" I stopped what I was doing."They are willing to pay at the rate of 1.5 instead of 1.2." She paused and clicked her tongue.It actually sounded interesting, but they'll need the diamond, too. There was no way they would accept the contract when we were not able to avoid something valuable and attractive. "Interesting. We are missing something, and until we find it, we are not to accept any contract." I snapped.Priscilla wasn't havi
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
CHLOE'S POV My mom was still around; I mean, this time, I was fed up and needed to be alone. She was never going to understand the language, Especially now that she thinks she is winning whatever battle with Lucas. Unknown to her that Lucas wouldn't give up easily, Lucas would never give up easily.I have seen and given more threats to him but he risks his life for Claire.This morning, I needed to walk out to find peace but the weather wasn't favourable in any way.I made warm tea and stood outside to drink it.“Chloe, how are you doing?” Mom came out of the room wrapped with her blanket.“Mom,” I answered without looking behind.“Good morning,” I greeted with a forced smile.“You know it's cold and you choose to take that outside,” she pointed at the cup in my hands.“Ohh, o just needed some air.” I waggled my eyebrows and entered the house.She followed me in and closed the door behind me.“This is warmer, and that's the air you should be seeking for.” Mom pulled out the blanket
Christabel PovIt was the second day of my job and I was happy working there already. I loved the fact that everyone concentrated on what they had to do. No one had the time to talk about people."There will always be people," I smirked when I passed some set of humans.They used their eyes to communicate. That is something I always do so I can detect it within a minute."Hey." I greeted them anyway even when I knew they wouldn't answer me.“why does she always want to show off where she isn't needed?” One of them whispered.“She's trying to get the attention of the boss, or probably her husband.” She grinned.“Shut the fuck up. No one says that's her husband.” Another warned.“What!”I heard all this conversation and acted like I heard nothing; my hearing was perfect and sharp. I mean, I've worked for a Mafia boss as a spy; I'm good at these things.“Hey, Miss.” I knocked at Mirabel's door twice.Until I got the permission, I didn't go in.“How are you doing today?” She smiled with
CLAIRE'S POVI was still in shock, trying to recover from Chloe's looks. Her eyes were worse than that of a killer.When she stared at me I almost fell to the ground. My heart raced for seconds before Lucas gave me a warm hug.I don't know what to do anymore. I was still confused about everything even when Lucas told me to go home.I found myself several times talking about the whole issue.“Wait…” I halted my car and leaned backwards with a sigh.“Am I falling for Lucas again? I mean, I fought this feeling for months, and now, here it is all burning like it's a new love.” I sighed.I started my car recklessly without looking behind.The trailer from behind horned like they were about to fall into the gutter “What is going…. Oh shit!” I was quick enough to put my car to the side.“You piece of shit, watch where you are going.” The passenger shouted through the window.I held my chest from the shock. I hope I don't die before I get back home.I checked my back before moving my vehicle
LUCAS POVThe whole scene wasn't clear to me enough.I needed an explanation for all the shit that was happening. I mean, Dad would just sit there and watch these people lie against me.It is a new day and I expect everyone in the house to forget about everything that happened. I don't see myself forgetting about it very soon but I wish my parents would forget about it immediately.“I have to get to work.” I sighed.My head is not in a good state to go to work. I had stayed away from work, trying to prove some stupid points to people.My father had been silent since the day that issue was addressed. I know very well that he would talk about that, he just needs time and something to remind him of it.I got up from the bed to the kitchen as tired as I was. I could barely think of something to say to anyone.“Good morning, mom.” I greeted her with a low tone.She snubbed and continued with what she had to do. My strength wasn't enough to greet her twice or ask what the matter was.I assu
CHLOE'S POVMy mom was my savior, but that didn't last for long.I had to defend myself at some point and I had to follow my mother's rules."Let the victim defend herself." When Lucas said that, my heart sank.I was shivering already, the man wasn't frightening but his looks and body movements says it all.I don't know how observant he was but I had to be careful so that he doesn't detect the lie.After the whole shouts and screams and argument. The father came to a conclusion that didn't favour Lucas. He was annoyed at this but his father...? He is the same to everyone including his sons.Lucas didn't give up, he shouted at us and did whatever he wanted but our decision stood firm."Before I leave, this is to remind you that if you don't accept my daughter after being a traitor to her...I will call the police into this case and her father..." My mom scoffed."You wouldn't love to see his madness here." With these words we walked out.I could tell that Lucas was mad. He kept stutte
LUCAS POVIt was a pleasure to see Claire. I mean, I didn't expect to see her, but here she was anyway.She looked like one who had been running a helter-skelter to look for me. Chloe's mother made a threatening Sentence that made her almost lose control. I don't see any reason why she should be Afraid."Go home," I instructed her and I made sure she drove away before I joined them in my house. "Who do we have here?" My mother came out to welcome her supposed daughter."Hold those greetings to yourself." Chloe's mother interrupted.My mom stood there shocked; She was probably trying to process why she would act that way."You might want to have a seat mom," I said to her,I fell on the sofa and took a deep breath. "Mom, where's dad?" I asked while looking around.I found him coming downstairs."What is going on here?" My dad stepped inNow I was certain the so-called meeting should start; at least I have someone who doesn't support them in any way."Chloe came over." Her Mol pulled
CLAIRE'S POVI don't know how things were going with Lucas and that fool. I lost concentration at work, especially when he came to me in the morning and asked where I found her.He was so impatient that before I could get out of my office to meet him he was gone."Ma'am, the files you requested are here." One of the new workers said to me, I just kept staring at the papers without having in mind what I wanted to do with it."Ma'am, we have to leave with this immediately, so please, I would need you to finish with it...." I interrupted her before she finished speaking."Just leave," I said to her,"Ma'am?""Am I stuttering? I said you should leave." I raised my voice at her.I wasn't comfortable with that after some minutes but I didn't have a choice."Shit! What is going on with me?" I hit the table in anger.There was no way I would have to leave the company papers unsigned. Even when I shouted at the lady, I knew that I couldn't deny my work. I still have to do itI began with the
CHLOE'S POVI woke up with a severe headache. My head began to spin, I could barely think. My eyes were heavy, and my visions were blurry. I tried to get up but my pounding headache kept me back on the floor."Argh." I groaned.The pain was unbearable.I was in chains, my hands were tied to my back."What's happening?" I struggled to get myself free and that's when I noticed I was knocked out."What the fuck is happening?" I shouted.It took minutes before I could see clearly, Lucas was standing right in front of me."You are awake scum?" He asked.What the hell was going on? I was pissed hearing that he had to call me that."What....what do you mean by scum?" I asked him, annoyed."Are you done playing with your little whores like you?" He resigned.I didn't even get a clue of why he reigned insults at me. "What are you talking about?" I struggle to sit upright."Can you recall the last place you were?" He asked.He squatted and faced me.I thought about it, so hard to remember wh
LUCAS POVThe message sent a shock to my whole body; I couldn't move for the next few seconds that passed."Chloe?" I found myself repeating the words. I put the phone back into my pocket and looked around. I found my mom staring at me through the window."Your daughter is back, and you have to start praying for her, or you might not see her the same," I muttered and got back into the car. I drove away in anger. At first, I planned to meet Claire, but after getting the massage, I had to change the plans."I hope not to find you anywhere." I gnashed my teeth.This message was sent to me by Claire. It's early morning, and she will probably be heading for work; I hope she arrives there safely.My doubts were too much for me to ignore; I had to call you to find out what was going on."Will she ever pick up?" I threw the phone on the passenger seat.I was close to the company when she finally picked up the call."Finally." I sighed."Hel..." She didn't let me complete the greetings befo