"Brandon, I didn't know you were in my office. Perhaps you could inform my assistant before barging inside my office unannounced next time," Sebastian said with a scowling face. He didn't like it when someone entered his private space without permission. Also, he wanted to spend a few quality times with Kylie alone."My dear, cousin, if you had checked my messages then I wouldn't be here to spoil your exquisite lunchtime," Brandon said the last few words looking at Kylie."Okay, I will check your issue when I have free time. Now if you can leave us alone," Sebastian said showing Brandon the way to the door."Wow! Though you always disliked me since we were kids this is the first time you are shoving me out of your cabin. That's fascinating. You seemed to be too busy with this beauty here. Would you mind introducing me to her?" he asked blatantly."This is my cousin Brandon. And she is...." before Sebastian could finish his sentence, Brandon stopped him."This is Kylie, I know. We had
Kylie lost track of time as she was standing under the shower. She still couldn't forget what Sebastian said earlier. She knew very well that he hated her. He told her many times how much he despised her. She accepted the terms that he hated but this unexpected confession just blew her senses away."Kylie, how long are you going to take? Do you want me to join you?" Sebastian said as he stepped inside the bathroom. Kylie came back to her senses and turned off the water."I am done, I was just coming out," she replied with a smile. Sebastian took the towel that was hanging on the hanger and wrapped her with it."Your body became pale, how long have you been under the water? Are you feeling cold?" he said with concern. Kylie was shivering from cold but she denied and put on the bathrobe."The water was refreshing and I lost track of time," she replied and got out of the bath with Sebastian following behind her."Let me turn on the heater for you. I have called Paul he will bring new clot
"The fever's gone, and your complexion is much better now," Sebastian said putting aside the thermometer. Kylie watched his every movement silently. The whole weekend he was beside her, taking care of her like a nurse. His behavior towards her changed a lot in the past few days. Maybe it was because she was sick or he really loved her. Kylie didn't want to give her heart any false hope so she decided to let her thoughts go."I received a call from Cindy lately, she said we have to report to the headquarters tomorrow morning," Kylie said playing with her mobile."I will ask Paul to apply for sick leave for you," Sebastian said sitting beside her on the bed."But you just said I have no fever and I am perfectly fine now," Kylie frowned at him."Yes, but you still need to go for a test, so take a leave for a week," Sebastian pulled her closer and made her sit on his lap comfortably."I am bored here, moreover what will others say about me if I take so many leaves," she whined making a ci
By the time they reached office, it was nine in the morning. As they were inside the presidential elevator, Kylie couldn't help but blush because of Sebastian. His hands were roaming all over her body measuring every curve of her slender body."You are beautiful, wifey. And I am so in love with you," he said kissing on her temple. The elevator stopped on the top floor. Kylie straightened her clothes one last time before stepping out of the elevator. Though their full office has shifted to the seventieth floor her and Cindy's offices were here as they were the secretaries."Good morning, Mr. Smith and Miss Johnson," Paul greeted them both. Kylie nodded to him and stopped there. She had come to this floor twice but didn't know where her cabin was."Mr. Walker, can you please show my cabin to me?" she asked him. Sebastian nodded at Paul and went inside his cabin."Sure, please follow me," Paul said and took her to the area of the secretaries. He took her to the first cabin to the left an
After completing her hour-long session, Kylie got out of the psychiatrist's chamber. She felt much more composed and at ease after talking to Mark. He had been helping her with her panic attacks for the last two years. It was Cindy who introduced Mark to Kylie. Kylie checked the time on her watch, it was nearly five in the afternoon. She decided to do some grocery shopping before heading back home. She wanted to make something delicious for Sebastian. She started her car to go to the nearest department store.Kylie pulled her car in front of a departmental store. After parking it safely she was about to enter the store when someone patted her shoulder. Kylie turned around only to see a tall man wearing a cap and black mask. Though it was hard to recognize him in this getup Kylie was used to meeting celebrities with a mask and a cap. So it didn't take any effort for her to recognize Alan."Hey beautiful, what are you doing here?" he asked. Though his face was covered one could easily
"Sir, your father, the chairman is holding a charity event this Friday. I heard he was planning a deal with the Wiggins. Will you attend it?" Paul asked from the passenger seat. Sebastian, who was busy checking his emails on the iPad paused for a brief moment.Everyone knew he had a bad blood with his father. If it wasn't for his Grandmother, he wouldn't be able to take over the CEO position."No, I have other plans that day," he replied turning back his eyes on the iPad. "Actually it was your grandmother, Mrs. Smith, who asked you to attend this event with your wife. She wants to introduce Miss Johnson to everyone," Paul said again. He was stuck between the elders of the family and his boss. Sebastian thought for a long time before replying to him."Send a few designer evening gowns to my office tomorrow. And inform my grandmother that we will attend the event," he said then checked the time. He can't wait to reach home to his wife.It was nearly 8 in the evening, Kylie was done wit
Kylie's P. O. VIn my dream............."You are the girl that my son is dating? I wonder what he saw in you?" said Mr. Robinson Smith, Sebastian's father. I was escorted by two of his bodyguards from my class earlier."I don't know what are you talking about. Where's Sebastian?" I asked him being intimidated by him."How dare a poor girl like you talk about my only son in front of me? Do you know how rich Sebastian is? Huh! Who am I asking, of course, you knew. That's why you seduced him," he scoffed. Then he threw a blank check on his face."Put your price on the check and leave my son. I don't want him to be connected with a girl like you," he yelled making me jump in fright."I-I love Sebastian, I didn't know if he was rich or poor before falling in love with him, I don't want his money, I only want him," I stuttered to express my love for Sebastian to his father. But it didn't meld his stone heart."I knew girls like you are thick-skinned. You should have agreed when I asked you
Kylie couldn't hold back the tears and rushed to the back door since the front door was packed with reporters. She took in a sharp breath as soon as she came out to the backyard of the hotel. Why is this happening to her? She accepted the fact he would never love her but now after showing her a glimpse of heaven how could he throw her into the bottom of the pit? The chilly air brushed her skin sending a chill to her bone but she was unaffected by this world. All she could think about was Sebastian. She knew his father never liked her but she never thought that he could make a mockery of her in front of the world."I was right about your relationship with Sebastian. You are more than just a secretary, aren't you?" came a familiar voice. Kylie turned her head to meet the dark eyes of Brandon. He was offering her a handkerchief. "Thank you, but I don't need it," Kylie said turning around to leave. She wiped the tears from her face with the back of her hand. She didn't want anything to
"Mr. Smith, I just received a call from the secretarial office. Miss Lawrence's assistant asked for your appointment for a meeting. She wants our company to work on their promotional advertisement in New York," Paul informed Sebastian."Contact her and schedule a meeting for tomorrow," Sebastian said. After thinking momentarily, he added, "Also, ask Cindy to join the meeting with me.""Okay, sir," Paul nodded and left. Sebastian thought for a long moment about the similarities between Kate Lawrence and Kylie. Though their faces were somewhat similar, their personalities were far apart. That's why he asked Cindy to join the meeting. He wanted to see Kate's expression after meeting Cindy; since the latter was Kylie's long-time best friend.While waiting for her assistant Christine inside the car, Kate Lawrence checked the time on her limited edition wristwatch. She reached New York the day before yesterday. It had been hectic for her to go around between her new mansion and setting up h
Lying in the VIP ward of the hospital, Mae was playing with her mobile. Whereas Sebastian was sitting on the attached lounge working on his laptop. Mae was frustrated, she worked so hard to make Sebastian fall in love with her but he only thought of her as a friend. "Wasn't a Kylie enough in her life that a new threat Kate Lawrence appeared out of nowhere with the same face?" Mae muttered under her breath. She wanted to scratch the face of Kate so that nothing would remind Sebastian about Kylie. When she was plotting in her mind, she heard the sound of the door opening. Someone entered the front lounge. Because of the closed door of her room, she couldn't see the person but only heard muffled voices.
Mark Lawrence turned to his daughter with a questioning gaze. Kylie gave him an assured look with a smile. She didn't want her father to worry about her."Sure, and make sure you take good care of her. She is my only daughter," Mark said with a hint of authority making sure to let Sebastian know that Kate Lawrence wasn't someone he could play with. She was the precious daughter of Business tycoon Mark Lawrence."I would take good care of Miss Lawrence," Sebastian said before facing Kylie. Mark glanced at his daughter again before leaving them alone. "May I Miss Lawrence?" Seba
"Kate, I have guests who want to meet you," Alan said as he approached Kylie with Mae and Sebastian. Kylie's eyes changed several expressions sensing the presence behind her. First, her eyes became tensed and then cold before they turned lively. She turned around with a glass of red wine and a smile plastered on her glossy lips.Mae froze on her place seeing the familiar face before her eyes. She never thought she would see that face ever again. She was both shocked and scared of the face standing in front of her. Meanwhile, Sebastian was composed and calm compared to Mae. He had seen Kate's face before, he was just observing her expression and body language to confirm his suspicion."Kate, this is my best friend from school, Sebastian Smith; I have told you about him before remember? And she is Miss Mae Wiggins, the only daughter of Mr. Wiggins from the Wiggins Group," Alan introduced the guests to his cousin."Hello, I am Kate Lawrence. It's a pleasure meeting a great businessman li
"Hey, Mark, is it true that you found your long-lost daughter?" asked Senator Jackson to Mark Lawrence. The were very old friends."It's true. We almost lost all hope of finding her. You know how hard we tried searching for her after her kidnapping. Finally, Alan found her recently in New York. She managed to escape from the kidnapper and a kind couple rescued her and adopted her. They raised her as their own daughter," Mark Lawrence replied with a heavy heart."It must have been tough for poor Kate. However, I am impressed that she managed to become a successful designer. My daughter loves the dresses Kate designs," Senator Jackson praised Kylie with admiration. Mark Lawrence felt proud of his daughter."Well both me and Lily are proud of her. We are also looking for a potential life partner for Kate. Do you have someone in mind that is suitable for her?" Mark asked. He was aware of Kylie's tough life with Sebastian, thus he took the matter of finding a life partner for his daughter
"Did he recognize me?" Kylie was standing at the entrance of the garden. Seeing Alan returning she asked him."As expected, he suspected you. everything is going according to your plan. I told him you would need his help establishing your new branch there," Alan responded. The usual playfulness of his face was replaced with seriousness."Of course, I would take his help to destroy him," Kylie smirked with a scoff. "Do you think you could suppress your feelings for him when you would meet him? You loved him for four long years," Alan asked placing his hands inside his pockets."All the feelings I had him before were washed away in that river when I fell. I only have one feeling for him now and that is hatred. Don't worry about me," she said sitting on the swing in the garden."Have you ever thought from a different prospect? What if it wasn't him? What if he was also being deceived by Mae and his father just like you?" Alan couldn't help but the question that had been bothering him fo
"Hey, Mom and Dad, did you miss me?" Kylie chimed as soon as she entered the Lawrence Mansion. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence were having their evening coffee in the living room. Their faces lit up when they heard the voice of their beloved daughter."Kate, you are back. I missed you a lot honey," Mrs. Lawrence said and went ahead to hug her. "You just saw her this morning, Aunt Lily," Alan said leaning against the door frame."How could I not miss my precious daughter? I haven't seen her for twenty years. When I found her after all these years, you are taking her away again," Mrs Lawrence complained to Alan. She wasn't happy that her daughter was going back to New York. She had searched for her dear daughter for two decades after her kidnapping, Now that she's back after going through the dark part of her life, she should stay with her parents and enjoy a blissful life instead of going back to get revenge. Mr. Lawrence knew well what was going through his wife's mind so he decided to join in
Kylie's P. O. V"How could he kill my father? He's a bloody monster," cried my heart out sitting on the passenger seat of Mae's car. She didn't utter a single word from the moment we got inside the car and I was grateful to her for giving me some time alone.I don't know how long I cried until there weren't any tears left in my eyes. Mae was still driving the car. I wiped the tears from my eyes being composed after crying all my emotions out. Then my eyes landed on the road ahead of us. I wasn't familiar with this road."Where are we going, Mae?" I asked turning back to her but her expression was cold. She wasn't the cheerful Mae I had met before. Her eyes were like a maniac. I was feeling afraid suddenly."Mae, stop the car, I am not feeling good," I said grabbing her hand but she shoved my hand off."Do I look like, I care what are you feeling?" she asked raising a brow. I wasn't expecting this reaction from her so it made me shocked for a few seconds before the reality struck me."
"Sir, you have a meeting in the afternoon with the foreign delegate, before that you have a lunch meeting with one of our clients," Paul informed Sebastian about his schedule. Sebastian didn't respond to him, he was engrossed in the report in his hand. Paul sighed, he felt sad for his boss. If it wasn't for that accident three years ago and the disappearance of Mrs. Kylie then his boss wouldn't be a workaholic like this. "Mr. Smith," Paul said clearing his throat a bit louder. Sebastian frowned before rising head from the report."Any news on Kylie?" he asked and that was the most dreaded question Paul was facing for the last three years."Sir, our people are constantly searching but still they couldn't find any trace of Mrs. Smith. Police already lost all hope and closed the case. According to them, Miss Kylie didn't survive the fall and her body may have been washed away by the water. Why don't you also stop waiting for her," as soon as those words left Paul's lips, he heard a loud