Vivian POV Before I could even ask further questions, the door to the elevator opened and we stepped out. Raising my gaze to look up, I froze on the spot. A long table, containing at least twenty five men in suit sat around, each in their own prudence of power, some were tapping impatiently on the table while the rest had their feet stomping lightly on the stone- tiled floor, obviously displaying the delay in their patience. The vast screen- projector that was hung at the extreme of the wall added a more intense view of supremacy in the room and I realized that this wasn't just an ordinary conference. Perhaps, were they all shareholders in the company? They all stood up as soon as I and Mr Norman stepped in, he walked towards the other end of the table where there was two empty seats, one was the head seat and the other seemed like something a deputy would take. I followed closely behind him, titling my head down to avoid the gazes that already shot at me in a questionable mann
Vivian POVThe financial account department manager walked in with his system, I was surprised, I wasn't expecting it to be such an old man, he seemed upright and oblivious to everything; and yes, I could easily tell through people's mind." Please have a seat" I said, pulling out the seat from where I sat earlier towards him, Mr Norman was stunned as well as everyone, only if they knew I was yet to begin."Stanley, do we also have a computer analyst in this company, someone that could break through servers?" I inquired again but before Stanley could reply, one of the men cut in."It's not needed, since the financial account manager is here, there'll be no need for a computer analyst because it's too risky for a third party to go through the company's vendetta"I smiled at his response, knowing fully well they were trying to hinder me from uncovering something."It's not a third party, I need one from the company itself perhaps, such a big enterprise does not have one?" I queried with
Ruth POVHi dear readers, this is Ruth Conells point of view.I sat at one end of the long bench with my feet tapping on the floor anxiously, the cool air penetrates through the window of the hospital as I heard distinct voices, I tried to look through the tiny hole of the door to the doctor's office Just then, a young woman of about my age walks out wearing a cap and face mask with her hand wrapped protectively around her protruding belly, she was heavily pregnant and seemed to have come for an antenatal.She walked past me and waved which left me in surprise as my brow furrowed in confusion.Hearing another ring indicating I was the next consultee, I picked up my purse and walked into the doctor's office."You're welcome Mrs Ruth please have a sit" The doctor said, her cheeks extended into a wide smile that I wondered if the previous strange lady had given him money."So doctor, what's up," I asked with agitation, my voice thick with fear of her response this time around."It's good
Vivian~I walked towards where Chris stood and the laptop placed in front of the table as his hands worked magnificently on the keyboard."Let me have a look"I said and he instantly shifted the laptop towards me. I watched as the video displayed, everyone going on their usual business.Damn! I didn't find anything suspicious! Was my guts wrong this time? It has never been like this.I grabbed the laptop and zoomed in, this time around I blocked out anything that could serve as a distraction, only focusing intently on the video displaying and just then, I found out something; this was an edited video that was used as a replacement for the main video. It was either the CCTV was hacked or the edited video was wired to display for a particular day thereby replacing the real one from showing at the headquarters."Chris, hack into the hospital CCTV in France on 1st July" I ordered but just then, one of the men slammed his hands on the table."We will not accept this, as a shareholder in thi
Vivian~ I took out my phone and texted a number and after that, I dropped it back in my pocket then looked up at everyone. After Chris had revealed that one detail I had been looking for, I knew that was just the end of it all. I had spent close to an hour here and needed to go back to see my Mom. "Terminate all their contracts and unlike Mr Stanford, each of them will only return with nothing after everything has been deducted" "What!" They all screamed in unison and I narrowed my eyes. "What? Why? It's obvious you all involved in fraudulent activities to dupe the company by staking 50 million dollars shares but in turn, the total Money that had been duped from the company is 600 million dollars, all outlined under a ghost share," I added. " And if you still want to contend with it, perhaps file for a lawsuit but be well aware that I have the CCTV footage of the drug smuggling, the fake edited video disruption and the exact time 300 million dollars was moved out of the compa
Vivian POVMy ears twitched in shock at the revelation.Max's Mom was dead? How? When? That is not possible! Can it be the reason for the stiff relationship between him and Hannah? No! There's no way! Max had clearly introduced Hannah to me as his Mom the day we had gotten married so how come?"I_ I don't understand please. What do you mean by Max's mother is dead? What about Hannah?" I asked all at once, my voice etched with bewilderment." It's complicated dear, really really complicated. I can't start explaining it now, I won't be able to finish it" He replied as he stood up."You'll get to know everything one day, just be patient, there are somethings I can't tell you at the moment" He added. "Common, let's go. Max would probably be raging right now that is if he hasn't gone mad coming after you" He said with sarcasm as he took me by the hands and we strode out. My head whooshed, still unable to comprehend everything Mr Norman had revealed to me since today.First, it was a myster
3rd person POV"Vivian, can I talk to your Mom for few minutes please?" Mr Norman asked the shocked Vivian who stood rooted, her jaw wide and open in shock as she stared at him.Dumbfounded, she nodded at his words, turned and strode out without saying a word and slammed the door behind her, leaving them to the privacy they both obviously wanted but one was reluctant to show it. Vivian was utterly speechless and confirmed that her Mom might definitely have a history with Mr Norman.______"I missed you Catherine" Norman said as he walked towards where Catherine laid on the bed with her back turned against him in a reluctance not to look at him."Catherine, look at me" Norman urged as his hands reached for her, pulling her and turning her body to face him." Catherine, I__" Before Norman could finish his statements, Catherine crashed her lips on him as his hands roamed her back, all the walls he have managed to build over the years, dropped down and he found himself responding to her
3rd person POVWho would believe that a patient was having an intense romance in the hospital? That was Catherine's case at the moment.Norman thrust in and out of her entrance with his finger, her fluids wet his hands making it easy for easier penetration, she was still tight for him that he had torn off her panties which seemed to prevent him from going further yet, her core muscles clenched tightly around his finger, wondering if he would be able to take her at all without someone walking in on them, it was almost close to thirty minutes now.The more his finger moved deeper, the more her muscles clenched, he wanted to stretch her out, to feel the depth of her hole on his hands.He increased his pace with his thrusts which had become more ruthless, wicked and rough and Catherine loved it, not the slightest bit of opposition smeared from her, instead, she held his hands tightly in between her legs, not wanting him to pull out even for a second."Ahhhh Norman, it, it feels so~" Her v
Vivian POV"Do you want to share?" I asked but she shook her head in denial, flashing a warning smile at me."No, not now Vee" She replied, her gaze shifted to her fingers as she fiddled with them. I studied her for a moment, realizing that all these while I had wished to be like Sofia had been a terrible wish because it wasn't actually well with her.Truly, Don't judge a book by its cover. Even as an established woman, a renowned lawyer in the city, Sofia still seemed like someone who was a shadow of herself but always put on a facade that made it look like everything was perfect for her."You know, I would press further if you don't feel okay telling me, I'll wait. I know you also have your reasons" I said in a reassuring tone, not wanting to make her feel bad."And lest I forget Sofia" I called and she turned to look at me again " You said something about my Mom and Mr Norman, can you tell me what it is, the relationship they hold and also how do you even know all these despite the
Vivian POVHi dear readers, I made a correction in this chapter, it's actually revealed a few things and I've also made an edits on the previous chapters and it will be modified on Monday.Thanks for reading.Sofia's words drummed relentlessly! " Max's Mom died on the same day, in the same car and at the same time""That accident took place on a rainy day, they were good friends just like us Vivian. They were even four" She added and I flinched, my lips hung open with utter shock."Sofia, you aren't making up things right? This might just be a coincidence__""It's no damn coincidence Vivian!" The cut in sharply before I could finish. "It's no coincidence in the same car, and to talk of the fact they were friends!" She continued."Have you asked your Mom if she's ever been in contact with Max's Father?" Sofia asked and in that moment, I feared that everything she was saying might actually turn out to be the truth."And why do you ask that?""Because your Mom knows a lot Vivian, I think
Vivian POVI turned sharply to leave but before i could even take a step out, he pulled me back and I stumbled on my feet and fell on his chest.Fuck! I cursed inwardly as I immediately scrambled away from his body, not liking the feelings that coursed through me."I'm- I'm sorry, I didn't want to inconvenience you" He quickly apologized as I arranged my dress."It's fine Daniel, I would just step out" I answered, forcing a smile on my face."You don't have to. I can actually be the one to leave if you're uncomfortable, please pardon me" He added, turned around and left. I watched his back Ashe walked back to Sofia who seemed to be selecting another dress entirely.What is all these? I felt confused in my head. Things was getting complicated and I don't even understand my own thoughts and feelings any more.My mind instantly went back to Max.'He should be alright? He hadn't returned neither had he called. He's alright Vivian, just calm yourself' I assured myself in my head, silently
VIVIAN POV"Daniel Browns?" I called in shock as I stared at the woman beside him none other than my best friend Sofia." Vivian?" Sofia called, shock evident in her face. So Sofia's secret husband all these while had been Daniel Browns? Was that why he seemed casual with me at the hospital? This was a devastating surprise indeed! Countless times, I had asked Sofia to reveal her husband maybe a picture would do but she was keen and Stern on showing his identity, saying that it was better left unknown to me and I wondered why she had said that."Daniel Browns is your husband? The hide and seek all these while is him Sofia?" I couldn't help but ask. She shrugged, pressing her lips thinly to each other as if suddenly wanting to hide."Wow Sofia! Just wow!" I exclaimed, shaking my head in light wonder."Vivian, I can explain okay. We should go over there and I'll tell you the reason" She said, her expression riling with guilt as she looked down, unable to meet my own gaze."What is there
3rd person POV[Ruth~] This is a foreshadowing point of view. Ruth smiled and slid in her phone inside her pockets. "I have been too lenient on everyone, they won't know what hit them by the time I'm done" She muttered under her breath and sighed. A thought crossed her mind. 'She needed to see him' Ruth didn't hesitate another moment before she dashed inside the house and came back with her handbag. She should definitely go enjoy herself with him while she waited for Good News! She walked out of the mansion and headed straight to the main road before a cab pulled off in front of her and she got in, her mind fully enveloped with intense happiness. ' What had she been doing all these while when the easier way was there? ' Max would surely be hers finally! *** "Then, why are you calling me Mistress?" Ruth asked the one question that had been bothering her thoughts since she came into Ryan's house he had rented for their secret joint and meeting, confusion etched on her
Ruth POVI paced worriedly about the room, Max's words an unending surge of storm in me. He had blatantly refused me, the Max who wouldn't bear to see me get hurt was slowly slipping away from my hands and I watched it happen.The sound of the cracking opening of the door jolted me up from my fleet of thoughts. Hannah came in and walked towards me with a smile." What news?" I questioned closely."Don't worry my dear, you'll soon have Max in your hands." She replied as she sat down on the bed." I do not trust your words lightly Hannah, it's either you help me have Max or I'll tell. You know my lips are always open" I said with a hinge of threat in my tone."Are you threatening me now Ruth? I am helping you and you should be grateful for it!" She barked back."Then be sure that help would come out positively, if not, I'll tell the world the truth about you and Daniel" I replied and leaned closer to her face " How would it feel when the world learns of your deceit? How would it feel wh
Vivian POVMax drove into the left corner of a road that seemed not so crowded with people and pulled to a stop.He brought out cell phone and dialed number "Frank, where are you? Trace my location right now and come down this instant" He ordered and cut off the line and immediately pushed the door open and came down to my side." Vivian, I would need you to go in there and wait" He said, pointing towards a luxury store at the end of the opposite road as he pulled open the car for me and I stepped down, my eyes filled with horror."What's going on Max? Who are those people?" I couldn't help but ask yet in the next fleeting seconds, Max pulled me by the hands and we walked over the road into the luxury store."Here" He said, bringing out a black card from his pockets and handed it over to me. "Pick whatever you want and make sure to while away time here, for hours maybe until I come back, you know the passcode""But Max_""Listen Vivian" He cut me off " We're being attacked right now
Vivian POV"Sir_""I would love you to run a test on my wife, she's showing signs of pregnancy and I want to confirm" His words rang straight across the, Doctor's office, shutting the middle aged old man up completely, for a second, he was stunned by Max's shout out of order and if Max wasn't someone so powerful, I guess the man would have excused us instead, his eyes Shone fear and submission.Poor man. What could he possibly do against arrogant Max Norman. But right now, my priority problem was the fact that by crook or by book, somehow, after the tests, Max would definitely know the truth.Wasn't it high time I escaped? Wasn't it time I ran away from this hellhole before I'm exposed? But then, thinking about it alone gave me a feeling of doubt, doubt that etched heavily on my heart for no cause. A part of me was against the idea of leaving, escaping and running away, especially when the one month deal is yet to be expired. Somehow, how I conflicted with my feelings these days leave
Vivian POVFew hours later, I was discharged but Max's words was a ringing Bell in my ears, I couldn't get his voice, that Fierce and determined look on his eyes earlier from my head_ he had meant every word he said." Here Vivian, you're forgetting it already" He called behind me as he handed over the diamond Stoned necklace to me as we strode out of the hospital. From a side glance, I assured Doctor Tim that I was fine as he seemed to have become worked up about my discharge.We got out of the hospital as Max led me to sit at the back of the car while he got in front and drove off. Now, thinking about it, he hadn't used any of his guards recently."Where are we going to Max?" I asked as he accelerated faster, not sparing me a glance. "To AGC" His reply came shortly and my heart skipped."AGC? You're joking right" I bemused, disliking the whole idea of everything that has been happening."Why? You don't like it there?" He chuckled, as he instantly took a peek at my horrific face fro