LUCAS POV At least I didn't struggle with my mom today before leaving the house. She was so understanding that she didn't say a word, not even answer my greetings.Yeah, I can tell she's angry, but I really got what to do, and I have less time for that. "Dad, how do we go about the conference meeting?" I snapped my fingers to get my dad's attention."You got your company to defend. I'm busy with mine now and I don't think I'd be at the conference meeting." He said to me,"What? It would be better if you came with me." I frowned. "Are you small enough to handle whatever you are given without my help?" He asked dropping the newspaper he had."Or do you think that my presence could give you a promotion?" He scoffed."No...no, dada, that's not what I mean." I cut in sharply, I don't want him to see it as I am living under his grace.I worked to earn this shit, so...if he doesn't think he should come for the meeting, then I'd just go alone and I hope things get right."I'll catch up wit
CLAIRE'S POVToday was a day off for me and I had time to rest. Luckily for me, my son also had a sit–at–home–day. So it would be a day of fun for real.The day had already started and I was still thinking of how to get off my bed. "Oh, that's a sign of laziness; I have to get up." I yawned.When I was able to struggle my way out. I heard a knock at my door; I knew very well that it was going to be my son."What's the problem this early morning?" I asked, still having those sleepy eyes."Good morning, Mom." He barged into the room and gave me a warm hug."Good morning my love. You look so cheerful today, what's the secret?" I winked."I am not going to get laughed at by my friends and I gave all the day to think and play." He jumped.I held him together."You have all day to play and not to think. Understood?" I warned him."Yes.." He nodded."But I got to think before I set up my toys so they could form a good story." He said to me,I sighed and rolled my eyes. I got lower to his he
LUCAS POVI ran to the site immediately after I got the call; I was so worried that I drove recklessly to get to the place. "Get out of the way!" I screamed at the vehicle that was coming in front of me.After a few minutes of driving, I finally got to the location."Sir." Priscilla came to meet me immediately."What's going on?" I asked her.I got out of the car and slammed the car door. I rushed to the scene. It was a disaster, the car was turned upside down and Charles got to be lying down unconscious."Where's the ambulance?" I asked Priscilla, she was trying to hide the tears from me but I could actually see that."They will be here soon." She replied.I walked around the area to check if I'd find something suspicious. There was nothing around, everything was so normal.Where would this come from?Soon the place was filled with the media and police, and it became crowded."Do you have anything to say about this, Mr. Lucas?" The journalists were all over me...I left the mic seve
CHLOE'S POVNow I could finally smile when I got to watch the news on the screen. It was the best news I had heard today. I took in more sips while listening to the presenter. I noticed Lucas' face when it was shown on screen. I saw how disturbed he was. The face gave me the smile that had been missing from my face."Yeah, that's my baby. You are going to get more of what you are searching for." I smiled.The house chores have been suspended as I got interested in the news that was playing."...... Mr. Lucas lost a total of one million dollars."The presenter said."Ouuu. Are we going to cry because he lost such an amount?" I mocked and drank my coffee.It was actually Nice to stay all alone and get plugged in with the news of what you have been planning all along.After giving a satisfactory smile. I got out of the sitting room smiling just broadly. ""I have to take care of these things." I snapped.I packed in the clothes and got dressed immediately, I stared at myself in the mirro
LUCAS POVI was still mentally drained of what happened the other day. I could barely drag myself out of the bed. I just laid down there and refused to go anywhere.The maids had knocked on the door several times to tell me that my breakfast was ready, but I ignored it. There was no need to eat at this moment when I knew how much I needed to cover back up in the company."No. This can't be happening." I hit the pillow so hard out of frustration. My head was filled with different thoughts and suggestions. I don't know what to do right now.It was less than 24 hours when the news was everywhere. Everyone got to hear the news, I couldn't even step outside without getting to answer unnecessary questions."Sirrr.." The maid came again.There was an aggression in me and she will probably be the one to get it now.."Mr. Lucas, your dad seeks for you." She passed the information and left.I don't know what he wants to talk about other than educating me on things that don't matter right now.
PRISCILLA'S POVThe day was hectic. I got to every office to make sure that they were working so hard to put things back in order.I was still feeling down from the whole incident that happened. I don't really know what to think about but I just hope that Charles will be back to normal.I guess the poor boy didn't know what was going on."Are you done with the other papers?" I asked the workers that were in this other office."Nope," They nodded."Please, I'd need you to be fast. Mr. Lucas isn't at work and he should be expecting us to do something better with our time here." I said to them,I was trying not to sound authoritative so that they wouldn't leave angrily, thinking I was trying to control them."What about the signature needed?" A girl tapped me from behind."Umm...I think we would leave that until he resumes work, but for now, we have to make it easier for him to work on it." I snapped."Alright noted. We have to continue with the work...." She went ahead to pass the infor
CLAIRE'S POVIt was another rest day, but this time, Brain didn't get to stay at home with me. It was just me, myself and I. I stayed away from the unnecessary phone calls from the company."I hope that Mirabel responds to all these people that I'm putting away." I scoffed.I was getting mentally drained and I needed to rest. I had to switch off my phone and work with only my laptop.The laptop was the main source that was draining my energy and time but who was I to stop working? When I don't want my company to crash to third place.There was a knock at the door."Come in." I immediately answered.There was no one else in this house apart from me and the maid. So I could easily tell who it was."Your coffee ma'am." She stretched the tray towards me."Thank you." I got the tray from her.She left the room and got to drop the tray on the table. I sipped my coffee slowly while I kept watching the growth of my company. It turns out that they were about to crash to the third position in t
CLAIRE'S POVI was still trying to get out of the stupid thing I got to see. Why would I even have to get annoyed when I was trying to get away from him?“I think this is the perfect time for me to withdraw.” I sighed and got away from the mirror. Brain was taken to school and I still got to stay at home today. I wasn't really comfortable with the sit-at-home thing. I had lots of things I wanted to do. “Get me warm water, I'll need to bathe,” I ordered the maid who came to serve me coffee.“Alright, ma'am”, she nodded.She left the room, and I got to lay back on my bed, thinking about lots of things that I shouldn't even be thinking of.“Ma'am, I think we have an emergency.” The maid bangs on the door like she was being pursued by someone.I opened the door quickly and she fell on her knees. “What's happening?” confusion filled my face.“Your son…” she paused to take a deep breath.“What happened to my son?” I grabbed her hands and made her stand properly.“What did you say is wrong
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