Jess POVI was feeling restless. The last time I felt this way was when I was supposed to get married to Maximus for the first time. I felt nervous and restless and when I knew that I was going to be tied down at such a young age, I ran. Even though that wasn't the only reason why I ran away from my supposed marriage, I didn't even want to dwell on that.I knew there was a reason why Maximus has been acting so strange and now that I've found out that little b**** is back, it seems as if all my worries are back.I know that I have been feeling off for some weeks now but I have been brushing it aside. I just never knew that Selena was back in the city.I can't believe that even after all these years, Maximus was still pining over that girl, staring at her pictures.I didn't even know he had one hidden somewhere and he lied to me telling me that he was working in his study while he was staring at the picture of that gold digger.I can't stop asking myself what Maximus sees in Selena tha
Maximus POVThis has got to be the worst family dinner I have ever had in my entire life. The tension in the dining room was so thick that it could be cut with a knife.Mother was trying so hard to keep the conversation flowing but I could tell that my father was extremely angry with me, not that I cared.There was nothing I ever did that he approved. He always had something bad to say about my decisions. He wanted me to run everything through him as if I was some two-year-old. He didn't treat me as a grown up nor did he see me as a CEO, despite the fact that I was his child.I have done everything in my life to please my father but nothing was ever enough for him. He always saw his children as a failure. No one was greater than him in the business world.The first time he appointed me as a CEO, I saw hell. He monitored my every move I made. I never had freedom of my own.I've never experienced what a happy childhood was especially when it comes to my father.All through my life, all
Selena's POV"Let us have a girl's night out at the bar. Maybe you can find a nice, interesting, charming young man who you would spend the night with. Come on Andrea, I am really worried about your sexual life."I facepalmed. If I didn't know Avery, I would have found it hard to believe that she was a doctor.The only thing that ever came out of her mouth was only her patients and sex. Sometimes I even wondered why we were even friends in the first place. She was so different from me.I wonder what her reaction would be if she found out that I had two children and was once married to Maximus Hemsworth. I'm definitely sure she would scream my ears off."You don't have to be worried about my sexual life. I have told you about this countless times, I am not interested in spending my Friday in a run-down bar. I have other priorities in life Avery, and clubbing is not even among them.""I just want to go home right now, take a nice w
Raymond's POVI leaned over her desk, talking with her. I have been making a move on Maximus' secretary for months now but haven't made any progress.It's either she wasn't interested or she was too oblivious to my feelings.If Maximus were to see me right now, I'm sure he wouldn't be happy. He often said that I was distracting her from her work but a harmless flirting wouldn't do anything wrong. Besides, I was bored.He wasn't even around. I have no idea where he went to, all I know that is he ordered a bouquet of flowers and left in a hurry but something tells me that it was for his ex-wife.I don't think I have seen Maximus buy flowers for Jess, at least not recently. The last time he did that was years ago.I don't understand why he was still in that marriage. He should just divorce her.Most times I pity Maximus. He was so keen on pleasing his father that he didn't even know what happiness was anymore.The old man was the one who suggested an arranged marriage to the Norman famil
Mr Ben's POV"I am sorry for visiting you on such short notice but it has been long time since we sat down and had a glass of wine together. Don't tell me that our friendship is now diminishing just because you are no longer the chairman of your company."Maximus' father grunted. He adjusted the collar of his shirt, looking a little bit uncomfortable.I know he was feeling awkward from the ongoing feud I have with his son. That arrogant brat who was hellbent on humiliating me."I must say that it is a surprise seeing you in my house. Shouldn't you be more concerned about the lawsuit my son is fighting against you? He is determined to make you pay.""Tell me Benjamin, what made you even think of stealing money from his company? What kind of demon possessed you to exhibit such a stupid act? This doesn't sound like you."He adjusted himself on the chair, and leaned closer. “Money isn't a problem for you, so why are you choosing to steal instead of investing or buying stocks like how you
Maximus POVI was seriously going to punch Raymond in the face when next I saw him. Why would he even tell Jess that I was at the office when I wasn't? He couldn't come up with another excuse than that? Now she was following me around the house as if I was some sort of criminal, nagging my ears off.Honestly, this was all my fault. If I didn't divorce Selena in the first place, I wouldn't be stuck with Jess and her paranoia.She was more unbearable than my father. I am just glad that I no longer live with that old man anymore. I would have been tempted to push him off the stairs if he kept on annoying me but now I am stuck with her.I knew that I could not divorce her, I couldn't do that to my daughter. I don't want her to have a divided home.She was already missing me too much. Her mother was driving me insane that was the reason why I no longer came back home on time and by the time I got home, my daughter was already fast asleep.
Selena's POV"Doctor Johnson, prepare to stitch up the patient. Great work everyone! The surgery was a success."I made way for my assistant surgeon as I watched him stitch up the patient skillfully, not once did his hands shake, nor was he nervous. I smiled in satisfaction as I watched his work.I knew that picking him as my assistant surgeon was not a mistake.Walking out of the OR, I disposed of the bloodied gloves together with the gown and head covering.I caught sight of Avery who was making her way towards me with a wide smile on her face. On reaching me, she gave me a bottle of water which I was grateful for.I was dehydrated from the surgery and drained physically."Thanks, Avery, I really needed that. But how did you know that I was done with surgery? Aren't you supposed to be with your patients right now? What are you doing here?"She continued smiling and kept on walking backward.I gave her a stern look but she let out another goofy smile, revealing her dimpled cheek."I
Maximus POVI watched her as she talked animatedly with Raymond, her hands gesturing wildly. Who would have thought that Jess could give birth to such a sweet little girl?Honestly, Kylie was nothing like her mother. I think she took after me mostly. She was patient, only spoke when spoken to, didn't interrupt someone when talking, and was a very quiet and shy little girl.I don't understand why Jess doesn't make time as a mother to take care of her instead she spends all the day at the beauty salon or the spa or hanging out with those so-called friends of hers.I can't even remember the last time I spent time with my daughter. She has been missing me so badly.Kylie doesn't have a strong connection with her mother. Even though she gave birth to her, Jess always treated Kylie with a hint of hostility.I don't understand the reason why but even Jess's mother treats her granddaughter differently which makes my daughter love my mother more than Jess's mother.I decided not to dwell much