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“Well, the thing is, my company is hosting several investors for our new project. It’s a skincare line and our models will need to wear jewelry. So, the good news is, we will sign a contract with you to be the main designer.”Rose opened and closed her mouth like a fish gasping for air. “You’re joking!” Her eyes widened.“I’m pretty serious!” Mason shrugged.Rose screamed as she jumped on him and hugged him.Mason was caught unaware but he quickly recovered and chuckled,“I guess I’ll bring good news often if I can get more of these hugs!” Mason teased.“You’re crazy!” Rose hit him playfully before she went back to her seat turning serious, “Is there any other company involved?”“Yes, it’s a small start-up like yours. So it shouldn’t be too complicated. Do you have some readily available designs?” Rose flipped through her design book and nodded, “Yes, I’ve been working on several pieces. But, where will the gala take place from?”“Suncity!” Mason said and all the blood was drained fr
“Hello, Natalie Blue Watson,” Zane said calmly. “What do you want?” Natalie snapped, shocked that her new boss was standing outside her door. Zane was about 6 feet tall with very handsome features. He had brown eyes and black hair which was cut shorter in the sides and left the middle longer. His smile was his weapon and every woman fell for it.Well, every woman except Natalie, who only saw a rich brat in him.“Won’t you ask me to come in?”“No! You’re a stranger and might harm my aunty!” Daisy said standing in front of Natalie and holding her knees as if shielding her from harm. “You heard the child. You’re scaring us! What do you want?” Zane looked down but Daisy had her back to him so he didn’t pay much attention to her face. He stepped forward and squatted to speak to Daisy, “Hi, princess. I promise I just want to have a word with your aunty.” He said softly.Daisy turned and Zane almost lost his balance. “She looks exactly like-”“Just say what you’re here for.” Natalie cut
“I’ve finally found you!” Ethan said with his hands tucked in his pockets.“What is he doing here?” Rose asked in shock.“I don’t know, Mr. Sinclair has never attended any of the events I’ve hosted before,” Mason responded with a hint of irritation in his voice.[FLASH BACK TO FIFTEEN MINUTES EARLIER]“Sir?” Tom called for Ethan as they were about to step into the elevator. Zoe glared at him for disturbing them but he ignored her and leaned in closer to Ethan, “Can I have a word?”“Can’t it wait?” Ethan asked in his usual grumpy tone.“No, Sir.” “Wait for me over there,” Ethan said to Zoe gesturing to the couch in the lobby.“But Ethan!” Zoe protested and was about to reach for his arm when he left her hanging and walked away with Tom following behind.Curling her hands into fits, she walked over to the couch but her heart was still boiling. She hated that even after trying to bribe Tom, he never used to give her the attention that she was craving. Zoe loved to be worshiped and seei
“What?” Everyone turned to face the door. “I don’t think the people sitting in this room are deaf,” Ethan said in a mocking tone. “Mr. Sinclair!” Mr. Gilbert asked in a shocked voice but quickly recovered and coughed to mask his surprise, “Please, come in and take a seat!”“This is a private meeting, Mr. Gilbert! Why would you invite him in?” Mason stepped forward and asked.“Didn’t you hear what I said? He’s the one you will be working for as of tomorrow!” Mr. Gilbert’s face was now red from anger.Unlike him, everyone else knew that Ethan wasn’t someone you’d mess with and walk away unscratched. What Rose didn’t know was that Ethan had spent the past five years searching for her high and low like a madman. When he learned of her disappearance, Zoe made him believe she had intentionally killed the child so she could be free and run off with Mason, the man he believed she was in love with. So it angered him and he decided to marry Zoe against his grandfather’s wish. Georgina was
Rose felt blood rush to her ears as she watched a smug smile stretch Ethan’s lips like he was enjoying the pain he was bringing her.“You’re truly a bastard! I’m not Mrs. Sinclair! But it seems your brain has been far from you lately, so let me jog your memory, we are divorced, and no matter what games you have up your sleeve, I won’t let you win!”Ethan was taken aback by the coldness in Rose’s tone. She sounded so cold with so much hatred that it made his blood boil. She was the one who caused him pain and ran away with her lover, so how dare she act like a victim?“Is that so? News flash to you, you’re still married to me because I burnt those fucking papers to the ground! So unless you want me to add charges against your precious lover, I suggest you sit down!” He said coldly.Rose felt her mouth open and close like a fish but no words came out. Why didn't he sign the papers if that would give him the freedom to marry his love, Zoe? Rose wondered but despite the confusion brewing
“That's so sad. What a poor girl!” Ethan heard someone say as they stepped out of the elevator. In the lobby, several people looked confused like something major had justhappenedSome people were being questioned by the police while others were hugging each other as the staff tried to calm the situation"Please remain calm as we get to the bottom of it. The police here will help us and we have asked security to increase the number of men." The manager said calmly even though his insides were twisting from fear when his gaze landed on Ethan. Someone had just been kidnapped right at the entrance. The hotel would take a great hit and he could lose his job.“What happened?” Ethan asked Tom who joined him as he held Zoe's arm to support her.“Someone has been kidnapped. “ Tom pushed his glasses forward. “How can someone get kidnapped in this area? Get all the information and make sure the entire security team is replaced!” Ethan commanded as he continued to walk.“Mr. Sinclair?” Detect
“Who are you and what do you want?” Rose cried as she tried to shake herself from the chair where she was still tied. A black sack was placed over her head and it made her cry even more. Rose was afraid of the dark. It was a trauma that she lived with since the day the building collapsed. The sack was pulled off her head as a dark chuckle sent a cold shiver down her spine. She felt a knife stabbing her collarbone but not deep enough to cut her. “That's not how this works darling! I ask the questions and you answer!” The man laughed, a sadistic sound reaching her ears. Hot tears ran down her cheeks as the faces of her little angels flashed before her. She had no family, who would they end up with if she died?“Please! Please, I'm begging you to let me go!” Rose cried.The man chuckled, his stinky breath fanning her face like he found her sorrow amusing.“Now why would I do that?” He ran the cold metal against her skin. A cruel reminder of what awaited her. “I have children and the
“Are you being serious?” Natalie asked in a shocked voice as she sat next to Rose.Two weeks had passed since she was abducted and she had recovered from the physical pain. She immediately returned to her home in the small town away from the city for fear of Ethan seeing Caleb and Daisy.“You can imagine, the audacity!” Rose sneered.“Girl, why didn't you call me and I would have kicked him out?” Natalie said while smacking her fist into her hand making Rose laugh.A soft knock on the door made both of them turn and a smile stretched Rose’s face when she saw Mason. He was looking handsome in black pants and a beige sweater. His Asian features served him like a superpower because he didn’t seem to age.“Am I disturbing a girls’s chat?” He asked with a smile making Natalie roll her eyes as she stood,“Girl’s chat? Really? I need to teach you better pick up line!” She teased as she walked out.“Natalie, go away!” Rose shouted, feeling embarrassed at her bluntness. Natalie left the living