They all alighted from their various rides and held onto one another. They might be from the middle class but not that rich to come to a place like this.Chloe was the only one who didn't feel awkward.“Let's go, they aren't going to act badly to you when they know you all came with me.Chloe boasted, and then Carrie pulled her back.“I get it that I call you rich kid always, but recall your..” Chloe glared at her, shutting her up.“Why do you derive pleasure in reminding me of my pain?” Chloe asked and they all laughed out loud. They got to the entrance of the restaurant, and the bouncer immediately recognized her. He bowed and they all walked inside.Though her father might be facing some kind of challenges, that didn’t affect his reputation that much, he still needs to show some respect to her if he doesn’t want to lose his job.He had heard a lot about the infamous Chloe Thomas.“Wow! I have always heard of this.. and it is so..”“Ethereal!” Kendrick breathed out, admiring and t
A slap resounded around the room, making everyone tight-lipped.“How could you mess this up? We are this close to reaching our goal!” Natalia's voice boomed in the room.It was quiet and they could tell how mad she was, rather than uttering the word that would increase her rage.“And you?” she directed at Clarrissa who just kept shuddering under Natalia's gaze.If she could slap Bros that way she wondered what Natalia could do to her.“Now he knows about Aiden getting hold of his deal before him, he would be able to create another design before then and…” “Ha!” she screamed again, irritated, and kicked Bros again.Carter rushed forward stopping Natalia.“Relax sis, instead of fuming now let's find another way, It's only if we can ruin his company that he wouldn't be able to take over…”“Stop!” She glared at Carter who finally understood the reason why he said those“It's all because of that bitch Chloe! She made him fire me,” Clarrissa explained.Aiden looked up from where he sat fee
Chloe sat in the living room for the first time since lives here browsing through her phone with a big smile on her face.Hannah can’t help but watch her with great enthusiasm, “Did you make new friends today?” Chloe looked up at Hannah and nodded her head with a smile.“They are very nice and playful,” She admitted, still excited.“Where is Zach by the way?” She finally asked, recalling she hadn’t seen him for a while, ever since the fight she hadn’t bothered to call or talk to him.“He didn't call to tell where he will be going,” Hannah answered and Chloe just nodded her head.“Fine, I will just chill here,” she said and Hannah bid her good night.She checked her phone for his message but didn't see any text, she felt sad not seeing his message.She had expected him to get mad at her when she got home but weirdly she didn’t meet at home so she planned to stay in the living room.Just on cue he walked in but doesn’t seem to be in the mood for her to bother him.Well, for her, she bar
“Chris!” Chloe shrieked astonished seeing who was in the car.She has always wished to see him again, but recalling their last encounter the smile on her face dropped.“You left! When I needed you that day,” she pointed, while he just snickered.“I had an urgent meeting to attend to,” he shrugged his shoulders and then gestured for her to come inside the car but she declined.The excited look on Zach's face dropped, he had changed his mind when she left and decided to show up as Chris since he knew she would happily hang out with him.“My friends are the ones taking me on a ride, you live around this place?” Chloe implored recalling the car driving out of Zach's estate.“No,” he answered. He knew she would bugg him to show her his apartment, so he lied.“I clearly saw you driving out of this estate with no guard stopping you, it means you live here or know someone here.” she pointed out, not ready to let the conversation go.Zach sighed at the thought of what to say, he isn't the typ
“Chloe!” Carrie and Sarah ran after Chloe while Ava hastily stopped Zach from leaving.“Who are you?” She asked, earning an irritated gaze from Zach.He hardly gets this question when he uses his mask. Since he isn't identified without his mask he would be interrogated about his identity.“That shouldn't be a business of yours since I didn't ask you that same question,” Zach responded and swatted her hands off.He hates being touched by others, only Chole gets to touch him and she is the only one he doesn't push away.“I am her mum, so seeing you with my daughter demands some questions,” Ava explained, not backing out.She knew Chloe for having a nice heart, even if Chloe hated her so much. She knew Chloe's reason for despising her, but wouldn't let others use her kindness unfairly.She lost her friends when needed them most, so seeing her with another one demands some questions, especially the guy.“That is the more reason I need to stay away from you,”Zach expressed and walked ou
Chloe was too terrified to hear him talk, “Le… let me go please,” she cried out.“I promise never to come here again,” her voice faltered, her eyes becoming dimmed.As if he got back his senses he let her go, not waiting for a second she scampered out of the room.Hannah's eyes shut in disappointment seeing how Chloe had fled down the stairs and into her room.She wanted to stop her from going to his room at first, but the other side of her thought Zach would understand since they were becoming close.But she was wrong when he had asked about her, and she told him.He was furious and that was when she knew she had done something wrong.She had wanted to go inside when Chloe fled out. She was so disappointed at the time and irritated with the way his behavior wasn't changing.She knocked on Chloe’s door but she was scared, no matter how many times Hannah called for her name she didn't answer.Inside the room a petite girl could be seen rolled up beside the bed, covering her ears in fea
“Bye,” Both girls bid Chloe farewell, as she returned it.Zach had sent his Chauffeur to come pick her up already.They got home and as planned she walked inside and greeted Hannah but glared at Zach, then she went into her room.Not too long after his message came in again, he had been texting her all night telling her he was sorry but she had refused to reply to his message.“Dress up dear, we are going to a party,” He sent her again.“What party?” she retorted, she had planned to find a way to send down the gift to Ashely, but now that Zach had told her they would be going to another party she felt a bit sad.“You can take your gift along, when you come back we will drop it for Ashley.” Chloe thought it was a good idea so she accepted.Her friends called to ask if she had gotten home and she replied happily, that she hoped they were going to have more girls' night together.The previous night was so bubbling and interesting, she loved it.She lay on her bed and just slept off, she
Natalia paced around the quiet road waiting for the person who had contacted her and having information about Zach.She dialed the contact continuously hoping he would be here soon.The road was so quiet and anything dangerous could arise but she needed to learn more of Zach's weaknesses.He might not take action on time but she is terrified of what he can do when he does.Just then she saw a car flashing its headlight at her, she rushed there in irritation knocking on the window.It slid down and she coughed, with the amount of smoke coming out from the car.She stares at him trying to recall if she knows him, but he doesn't seem familiar. He has a patch on one of his left eyes, and his face is filled with beards. He is putting on a blue leather jacket and face cap.“Why did you make me wait here for so long?” Natalia asked in annoyance, ignoring the man's way of life.“Miss I have the key to your success, you don't have to control me.” the man's deep, rough voice croaked out.“Whe
Chloe pouted her lips and threw her phone on the bed in annoyance.Today hasn't been going well for her like she had thought it would, she has been trying to call Zach but his call keeps going to voicemail.Still, in her state of anger, she heard her baby’s cackle. She had just finished dressing her up and wanted her to have a little sleep.She moved closer to her crib and sat beside it, swinging it gently so she would sleep.“This is not fair,” she mumbled, as her baby stared into her eyes.“Mama,” Little Freya let out a beautiful smile that immediately captured the mother’s heart.“My little princess, you are the one who loves me.” she asserted and picked up Freya from her crib.Freya crackled happily as her mum brought her closer so she could nurse her.“I can't wait for you to have a full conversation with me,” Chloe complained while her baby played with her hair.“I can't reach your dad, he promised never to be on a business trip during my birthday but now..” Chloe sighed and dro
FEW MONTHS LATERThe Three elegant and beautiful friends could be seen seated, while one is facing the dressing mirror in her wedding gown.The other two were on the bed taunting one another.“Just give up, you want to eat this,” Carrie taunted, shoving the doughnut she was eating in front of her face.Chloe's eyes followed every movement swallowing hard. “Hey! Stop it!” Sarah cautioned Carrie who felt it was interesting to play with her pregnant friend since she finds it amusing.“I am reporting you to my husband,” Chloe almost cried but Carrie teased her more, still finding her crying self amusing.“Carrie!” Sarah yelled in frustration while the ladies who were in charge of her makeup almost broke into wild laughter watching Sarah act like a mother to both girls.“What!”“That's not fair you know, I am going to be fat, if keep eating this! I need to fit into my chief bridesmaid's dress,” Chloe whined.“That's what you get being chief bridesmaid despite being pregnant,” Carrie let o
“Zach… how are you still? I can explain.” Julian tried explaining but Zach scoffed.“I trusted you so much and even gave you enough time to change. He was so disappointed in his grandfather. “I am doing all these for you." Julian tried defending himself.“Enough gramps! Enough please! I told you to do what I wanted, not what you wish!" The anger in his eyes is so familiar.“Zach, don't you like being powerful? Don't you want to be respected.."“Granddad! Enough give up already,"Julian shook his head continuously as he moved backward. “Never! I am not giving up… I built this with my blood! Do what I want or..” Miles kicked him right on his wrist making him groan in pain as he fell to the ground.Aiden and Zach shut their eyes, not able to watch their grandfather in pain."You can manipulate his heart because you took care of him, but not me, I long disregarded you as my father.” “Zach… listen to me if you don't want to regret your decision, your wife…” Zach scoffed bitterly as hi
MCHM 149“Boss, what is your next plan? Are you trying to tell the world?” Julian walked into his car not answering his assistant.“He caught on faster and that bastard, I don't trust him being my son,” he announced.His assistant stared at him, baffled at how he was still going with his plan.“Take me to that bitch! And send all the remaining girls to Italy till the matter dies down.” He bowed and was about to get into the car when he stopped him.“I have somewhere important to go,” not having any choice, his assistant bowed and just left for the other car and drove off.Just then someone slipped into his car, “Get them all killed, aside from Mike, they know too much.” “Consider it done,” the man answered and he smirked this has been a legacy he protected at the cost of his life.They can't just go down the drain that way, he has killed a lot of people and destroyed their lives to get to where he is currently.One thing he can't bear to hold is spoiling the title, Lucas, it's a name
“I need to see him please, don't stop me.” Chloe fell to the ground, her whole body trembling, as she recalled his last words.“No, I am sorry, you can't leave me.” Chloe cried, no matter how Sarah tried helping her up and reminding her of her condition she didn't listen.“Mr…. According to the rules you can't go in, he is a very close family of yours,” Mike was held down by some of the doctors.“Dr. Mike his life is in danger, we can't risk any more mistakes,” With this the doctor shut the door of the room preventing anyone else from going inside.Chloe sat on the floor looking dejected, fear gripped her as her thoughts ran through different events.“He asks me to trust him, he never, for once gets mad at her. Why couldn't I just let it go and trust him?” she cried out.Now she is on the verge of losing him because of the crazy painful words she had thrown at him.She couldn’t bear to lose him, he had been her support, and she depended mostly on him.He is always there when she need
FLASHBACKThe morning Zach received the news of his mansion getting burnt, he promised to take care of it all so his wife didn't get hurt.He drove straight to a mansion that hardly anyone could think about because of its location.But it is Zach, nothing is getting off his eyes.As long as he was ready to check about it he would know, he drove inside the premises breaching the security access.He has every single access to his grandfather's assets, so it wasn't hard for him to know this.The Alarm blaring sound filled the premises the moment his car drove inside.He alighted from the car before any of the guards could come close he gave a thorough warning.“Well… welcome young master,” his dad's secretary greeted but stood in front of the entrance stopping him from going inside.“Why are you here young master?” Zach smirked and pulled out his pistol.“You want me to tell you?” Zach retorted, now playing with the PIStol.“You.. young..” he shut his lips when Zach placed the barrel on
Zach stormed into the mansion looking like a mess. He was on his way back from Heritage when he heard his wife got hurt.He was infuriated, fear clouding him, he felt like destroying everyone present there."How the heck did she lose consciousness?" Zach yelled.The nurse ran up and down trying to find a way to stabilize the lady, she had lost too much blood before they found her.Zach paced around the hospital, if it was another doctor he was sure he could hurt him but he was his best friend.He knows how to handle him more than anyone, "Fuck!" Zach yelled again, still hoping she was doing fine.An hour later Mike walked outside, "How is she?" Mike nodded his head"She is strong, she didn't get hurt that much, just a few pounds of blood lost." "Don't tell her dad about this," Zach warned, Mike nodded his head, at his friend's request."You are the leader," Mike stated and Zach glanced at him in shock, "What are you talking about?""Uncle Carter is dead," Zach scoffed and sat on the
Zach smiled at his sleepy wife, admiring how beautiful and innocent she looked.One could hardly tell that the lady lying beside him is the same lady who would get pissed off at the sight of her.Now he can proudly say he can't live without her, she stretched her arms forward trying to check if he was still asleep and he smiled again.He caught her hand and watched her move closer to him trying to feel his warmth.Her smell, her smile, her gaze he is intoxicated with them all. Feeling her palm on his bare chest and her head on his arm makes him feel so fulfilled.He was still admiring his wife when he heard a heavy knock on the door.He didn't want to wake his sleepy wife up, so he placed her head on the cushion gently so as not to wake her up and also made her hold another cushion to make her comfortable while sleeping.“I will be back soon Love,” he let out and she smiled. He picked up his phone and walked out only to be met with his best friend.“What makes you bang my door that w
Chloe stayed with her dad the whole time not for once leaving him.He has been going through severe pain, despite how hard Mike tried to stabilize him.“Chloe dear, thanks for forgiving me, I am..”“Dad, it's fine. you shouldn't apologize, the one behind my brother's death would apologize.” “Chloe…”“Yeah, I know everything now, I will make sure to make him refer to it.” John held onto his daughter's arms and shook his head.“He is dangerous, you can't afford to get him furious.” This made Chloe smirked.“Really dad? He has caused us so much pain, I can't even go out because everyone thinks I am dead and I need to follow that procedure.” Chloe squinted her gaze seeing how terrified her dad was.“Dad, don't tell me you know the leader,” his eyes widened and he shook his head constantly.“No, I don't… I have never seen him before.” John cut her off, Chloe nodded her head and now caressed her dad's face.“You looked pale dad, you sure the pain has subsided?” John felt sad hearing this f