MARIAH POVI'd lot of plans already on my mind and so, I also took programming and ethical hacking courses to help me develop my skills.After concluding my online courses some months interval, I decided to start up my own business.And since I've always dreamed to own one of the largest collection of fashion and clothing store here in Philadelphia I knew this was the right time to pursue this goal.Not entertaining any more delay, I start up the business with part of The funds I'd left.Ariana had suggested I meet with some journalists to advertise my business and also consult marketers to help promote my business; having this on my mind from the beginning, I did so without hesitating.My business grew faster than I expected and I know I was right on my way to achieving my aim.So far, I'd managed to set up two stores and I'd plans to take my business to a greater height, with this goal, I worked tirelessly.While getting some stuffs done in my store, I thought about my father and ho
MARIAH POVTwo years later Things has ever since played out positively for me here in Philadelphia.I invested into divers businesses and in a matter of time, it boomed.My businesses kept growing rapidly and I opened more stores across the city.After spending these two years here in Philadelphia and accomplishing part of my life goals, I'd this urge to return back to California.I thought about my father and how he died. I think he deserve what he got.But the thought of Cassian and how he led me to death in my previous life still play center stage in my life.I just can't afford to keep hiding from Cassian I think it's high time I face him and pay him back for all the hells he had put me through.Having revenge in my minds, I hired lot of spies with the intention to help me gather information about Cassian business and whereabout.I had been doing many underground work and making necessary contacts, waiting for the perfect time to return back to California.Luckily for me, the opp
MARIAH POVI sat down reluctantly on the seat he offered me, pretending nothing's going on and composing myself with confidence.Just as we are about getting srarted, a man walks in and called out, "boss,""Yes" he said turning to face him."You've got a visitor" the man said."Ok."He got up and left the interview room.Pretending not knowing Cassian is the boss I asked the man who informed Cassian he had a visitor."Is he the boss?" Referring to Cassian."Yes he is" he replied.Cassian came in almost immediately.He sat back on his chair and without hesitating I asked still pretending."Are you the boss?""Why asking?" He asked looking suspicious "Just asking""Yes I am""Then why are you conducting the interview instead of a staff?" I demanded.He huffed "my previous secretary overstepped her boundaries" he paused for a while and continued "I choosed to conduct the interview myself to ensure the best applicant is hired"I felt tensed.It all looks as if I'd walked into a trap.Wha
CASSIAN POVI gave up the search and stayed this two years without a wife since I couldn't track down Mariah's whereabout.Despite hiring the best people for the job yet, nothing was done.Then, my mind took a walk down memory lane.I recalled two years back, Moving from one point to the other restlessly in my balcony, when my phone ringed.I picked it up from the table hastily, pressed the answer bottle when a man's voice speak out "I'd like you come to the club right now""For what particularly and eh, who are you?" I asked looking suspicious."I guess you don't wonna meet your wife-to-be ever again" the man said.I felt I was brought back to reality and without sparing a second, I asked."Which club?""I'll text it to you immediately""Please make it fast I beg of you,""Alright" he said and hanged up.Soon, a beep message got into my phone.I took a close look at it and it was the address to the club.I got myself prepared and headed to the club the man had texted to me, followed
MARIAH POVI waited for some days, yet, Cassian didn't got back to me as expected. Working as his secretary would be the best means to carry out my revenge.Seeing the delay, I felt really apprehensive.Fortunately for me after nearly a week, I decided to go through my email.I got the message I've be waiting for; I've been given the job to work as Cassian's secretary.I was asked to begin immediately which I did without hesitating as I wouldn't afford to loose this opportunity.Cassian at least needs to pay for all the evil he did to me in my previous life.On arriving at the company, I met with Cassian. He told me everything I needed to know about being his personal assistant; my do's and don't and then, he offered me an appointment letter.I assumed the post of his secretary and I just hope things work out as planned.*******It's been four days since I started the job; I'm still hoping for the perfect time to begin my revenge.Getting some stuff done in my office, while going thro
CASSIAN POVI just couldn't get Universe off my head.Everything about this girl seem to impress me. The way she talks, Her smile, her beauty infact, everything about her.This minute, I'm thinking about my business, the next minute, I'm thinking about Universe. This actually, is the first time in a very long time I'm feeling this way for a woman following the disappearance of my to-be wife and Elvira.Her charms is much! Why I'm I falling for her this way? Why can't I be myself whenever she's around me.From the very first day she stepped into my company, came to the interview desks I'd this crush on her with that, I concluded within myself; I'll fucking give her this job! I fucking wonna see her anywhere I am.Can I possibly have her one night on my bed? Can I force my lips to her's? Oh my fucking God! This girl is very sexy, Can her hold her curving waist for once?How can I make her rub my body or even see her naked?Come on Cassian! What have this girl even done to you?Days pas
MARIAH POVCassian shouldn't take me as an harlot; one he can have whenever he wants on his bed.Ivy was right when she addressed Cassian to me as a womaniser and a one night stand man. If I fall for his lies now, Cassian might have me fired since he'd succeeded to have me on his bed.Even if he wouldn't, I need to maintain my stand until the perfect time.Cassian asking me to have lunch with him is his usual way to lure woman to calm his sexual urge; nothing more.I can't be Elvira! I wouldn't make any mistake that would jeopardise my chances of revenge.After all, I'm here for a different mission rather than being a mare secretary.On a second thought, I expected Cassian to be strict with me after turning down his demand to have lunch together but he wasn't strict at all to me.He was still as gentle as a dove but why's being this nice made me uncomfortable.This isn't the Cassian I use to know in my previous life. He was an animal and very difficult to work with. Maybe he'd chosen
CASSIAN POV My emotions are making me kinda distracted from work this past weeks.Honestly, I'm losing my focus and I can't really understand what's happening to me.But I guess everything's under control.With Massimo's presence, I'd little to worry about.This past years had been very tremendous. Lot of things had been achieve because of Massimo's support.It's quite unbelievable how we've got many business partners just in this short while. The deal that would bring about lot of many soon for me due to the deal I reached two days ago was a result of Massimo's relentless efforts.I must confess, Massimo is a Solomon when it comes to handling stuffs as his strategic planning and suggestions always heeded Good results.But there's this one person I can't stop thinking about; Miss Universe. The lady I can't wrap my head around with.She's the reason why I feel distracted.I'm losing focus just because of this woman!This isn't me at all. I have never felt this way for a woman before,
MARIAH POVShit!I felt shocked by his remarks.How did Cassian discovered I'd gone through his information on his computer?What did he discovered?I just couldn't figure out how he discovered my actions.I need to change the topic seeing Cassian's looking angry. I can't stand this; I'm not done with Cassian yet.Without hesitating, I quickly fabricated a cover-up story."Who's Dahlia?" I asked. I didn't know when this came out from my mouth. Why I'm I even asking about Dahlia?If I don't ask about him, how would I changed this topic? I've got to be smart."He's a long-time business partner" Cassian replied."hope he's a good man" I asked. I know I have to engage Cassian in any possible conversation to divert his attention, and finally, everything worked out. We engaged in another discussion, different from the one that would not have ended well.After the dinner, we decided to return back to our various apartments since it's late already.Just as we came out of the hotel, we saw a
CASSIAN POVSeated quietly in my office, I had flashback on how I'd save Rafael who's now tryna pay me evil for my good.Flashback _After rescuing Rafael from some gangsters that nearly killed him, he became close friends.He runs errands for me but one annoying thing about him was, he often gets into trouble thereby endlessly pestering me to come to his aid.Hey, Cassian, I've got into another bigger trouble. Rafael text me.I've got no time for this shit... I texted him.Please man help me. He texted me again.Hmmm...I inhaled deeply when my phone rings."What the fuck is wrong with you?!" I quarreled."Please help me!" Rafael pleaded on the phone."What happened this time?" I demanded."I misplaced another package" he told me."Seriously?!" I asked.For the second time, Rafael had misplaced the package given to him by his boss to deliver. Now's pleading I render him some help.This guy is fucking with his life. Maybe he's taken this business for granted."How did it happened?" I
CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT MARIAH POVMy heart's beating twice its normal state.Who could this be? Why's he putting on a mask? Gosh! I'm dead!No doubts, this is nothing but a trap. I regret being this careless and wished I didn't come in here from the beginning.Lot of thought came into my head as this strange person dragged me out following a small exist door.Of course no one followed me in here; to the best of my knowledge, I was very careful and observant.Would he kill me?Who could he be, Cassians' men?Just then, I remembered the letter from the written note 'we know who you are'. Goddemmit! Truly my ins and outs had been watched by those assholes. They're fucking indulging in my private life. I no longer have any privacy.Shit!It's them, they've found me.I continuously struggled to get free from the grip of this strange person, but I couldn't. His hand's so strong, a million times stronger than mine.I wish a miracle would happen right now. I wish my guard would just show up.
CASSIAN POVI slept so soundly like a baby yesterday night with the assurance, I've got everything under control.The room felt chilly which made me rub my hands together for warmth.Then, the thought of Maxwell came into my mind.It's unbelievable to see Maxwell isn't under my custody anymore. I could not keep track of the multiple number of times I woke up at night asking myself if I was literally dreaming.I never believed something of this nature could ever happen.I huffed and hissed at the thought of Maxwell.Anyway, it's won't be long till I get him. I got up from my bed and hastily walk to my bathroom when my phone rings out.I deliberately ignored the call; I don't think I need anymore bad news this morning that would spoil my entire day and plans.I took a quick shower and came out from the bathroom and check through my phone to see a message that reads _ 'all the details needed to know the whereabouts of Maxwell I've been sent to your email'.I tried checking to know the pe
MARIAH POVI felt dumbstruck and confused and I couldn't help standing in front of Cassian.I looked so stranded. This is the strangest thing that'd happen to me, but I must not let him know I am.Come on, Mariah, put yourself in order. Cassian must not know I went through his personal information about the Mafia else I'll be dead. What am I gonna tell this devil to make him believe I'm not spying out on him?Would any excuse possibly clear his doubt?I felt terrified, I wasn't expecting him now. Of course he told me he wouldn't come around any time soon; why then, did he changed his mind?I stood uprightly, pretending I'm trying to put the reports inside his drawer then I said "I'm...""What are you doing here?" He cut in sharply."I came to summit some reports" I replied almost choking."Why summit them when I'm not around?" He demanded in rage.Fuck me! Hope he's not gonna terminate my job right away?He's looking so determined to know what I came into his office to do. I wish I l
CASSIAN POVThe dinner with Universe was going perfectly if not for Massimo's presence.He arrived at the most unexpected moment, just when I'm about convincing Universe to follow her to her apartment.Not that I intend to escort her, I wanted to spend the night with her.Standing at the corner, I asked, "so what's so important that you'd wanted to tell me?""Firstly, I can't tell how it happened" Massimo started.I rolled my eyes _ looking at Massimo staring _"I-I" he stammered.I noticed his way so I scuffed _ looking into Massimos' eyes. "What happened?""Maxwell's nowhere to be found!" He said trembling."What?!" I asked in rage."But we are still searching for him" he assured him.Searching for him? Again?I can't believe this is happening. Mariah disappeared without trace now Maxwell is missing too."Where did he escaped to?""For now, we do not know" he said.I need to act fast as I just can't afford to lose him, of course he's needed.After telling me all he'd to say, I heade
MARIAH POV>I arrived a bit late at the company.On entering my office, I was told Cassian had not arrive yet.Just then, I remembered Cassian gave me a task to work on two days ago which I hadn't complicated. I brought out my laptop and begin the work still standing.I feared Cassian might just walk in on me surprisingly. Not wanting to get him provoked I hurriedly continued the work.Few minutes interval Cassian entered. Pretending not to see him, he suddenly came close to me and wrapped his hands around my waist. I felt really nervous though. From the first day, I started working as Cassian secretary, he had never showed interest in me.I felt surprise he's holding me on my waist and soon, he started strolling wet kisses on my neck. After a short time, he asked, "you need it, don't you?"My entire body was beginning to betray me but I needed not to make any mistake. Cassian as I know is often a betrayer.I can't afford to make the same mistake I made in my first life_giving Cassi
CASSIAN POV My emotions are making me kinda distracted from work this past weeks.Honestly, I'm losing my focus and I can't really understand what's happening to me.But I guess everything's under control.With Massimo's presence, I'd little to worry about.This past years had been very tremendous. Lot of things had been achieve because of Massimo's support.It's quite unbelievable how we've got many business partners just in this short while. The deal that would bring about lot of many soon for me due to the deal I reached two days ago was a result of Massimo's relentless efforts.I must confess, Massimo is a Solomon when it comes to handling stuffs as his strategic planning and suggestions always heeded Good results.But there's this one person I can't stop thinking about; Miss Universe. The lady I can't wrap my head around with.She's the reason why I feel distracted.I'm losing focus just because of this woman!This isn't me at all. I have never felt this way for a woman before,
MARIAH POVCassian shouldn't take me as an harlot; one he can have whenever he wants on his bed.Ivy was right when she addressed Cassian to me as a womaniser and a one night stand man. If I fall for his lies now, Cassian might have me fired since he'd succeeded to have me on his bed.Even if he wouldn't, I need to maintain my stand until the perfect time.Cassian asking me to have lunch with him is his usual way to lure woman to calm his sexual urge; nothing more.I can't be Elvira! I wouldn't make any mistake that would jeopardise my chances of revenge.After all, I'm here for a different mission rather than being a mare secretary.On a second thought, I expected Cassian to be strict with me after turning down his demand to have lunch together but he wasn't strict at all to me.He was still as gentle as a dove but why's being this nice made me uncomfortable.This isn't the Cassian I use to know in my previous life. He was an animal and very difficult to work with. Maybe he'd chosen