Stacey's POV"What do you mean, Stacey? Do you know Miss Solana stone?""Yes," I answered and nodded confidently. I looked at my work mates' faces and they're still confused."She was classmate in college," I started. "She plagiarized my design back then. She even flirted with one of the judges when we had a competition for a scholarship. She won, so she got the scholarship even when my design was better than hers."The confusion on their faces were now replaced by shock. I kept the sad expression in my eyes to get their sympathy. There's no way I'll let her get into the Muller Group."Is that true, Stacey? Aren't you just angry because of what happened in the past? Clearly, she's skillful. She can be an asset to the company."I balled my fists in annoyance. "Yes! She's skillful. She can be an asset but she will stain the company's name. If you want to keep this company in good state, you must not hire her. She will flirt with every men in this company to get on top…"I swallowed hard
Jordan's POVI was strumming the guitar when I saw Solana approaching me. She gently sat on the couch across from me. Her eyes are sad. She's still obviously bothered about her problems and it's pissing me off big time.Last night, she refused to tell me her problems. She slept the pain away and it's making me so f-cking angry. I want to know what happened, but I don't wanna force her.I clenched my jaw as I stared at her face. She was biting her lip while keeping her eyes on the floor. A few seconds later, she lifted her face and met my eyes."Have you eaten?" She asked in a low tone.I smiled. "I had a coffee and bread. You go to the dining now and eat your breakfast."She shook her head. "I'm not hungry."I shook my head too and pulled myself up. "No. I'll get you a coffee."She looked at me with her lips parted. I just smiled and went to the kitchen. I make a coffee for her and grabbed the bread that Zach bought this morning.I went back to her and gave her the coffee and bread. "
Jordan's POVI scratched my head after I accidentally sideswipe the bottle of beers under the kitchen counter. I heaved a sigh and was about to clean my mess when I heard loud footsteps rushing to my direction. On bended left knee, I glanced at Solana who came running with a shock face.My lips parted. Is she worried? The corner of my lips unknowingly rose as I saw worry in her eyes. I pulled myself up and faced her. She looked at the broken bottle of beers.I scratched the back of my head. "Sorry. It was an accident."She looked at me. Her expression screams her emotions. It seems like she doesn't know if she's gonna laugh or what. Eventually, she frowned and looked into my eyes. "Did you drink last night?"I chewed my bottom lip and brushed my fingers against my hair. I shrugged my shoulder and picked the broom and dustpan. "Just a little. I just needed to drink a bit so I can sleep early."She nodded. "Okay. Don't touch the broken glass, you might get hurt."I smirked at her, enjoy
Solana's POV"Do I look okay?" I nervously asked Jordan, who's sitting comfortably on the couch. I'm standing in front of him, wearing a simple buttoned blouse and white pants. My heel wasn't that tall and my hair was in a ponytail.Jordan smiled at me. "You look exquisite, Solana."My cheeks heated because of his compliment. I squinted my eyes at him. "Don't flatter me."He chuckled and crossed his arms against his chest. "I'm serious, Solana. You look extremely beautiful. Are you sure you're going to an interview? It looks like you're asking me for a date."My eyes widened at his remark. "Jordan!"His laughter broke like thunder, echoing in the whole house. I frowned at him. He's at it again. He really loves teasing me.He rose from his seat and walked towards me. I swallowed hard as my heart started reacting in a weird way when he tucked some left strands of my hair behind my ear. He smiled at me again. "Goodluck, Solana. You can do it! This time, I know you'd get the job."I blink
Stacey's POVI can't believe what I just heard. Clearly, Mr. Merlin didn't call me here for the unjust treatment, he called me here to embarrass me in front of everyone and defend Solana. He's on her side when I'm his employee. I can't believe this. Solana has always been a pain in my ass and even up until now, she's stealing everything that's meant for me.I sucked my breath. This is insane! Mr. Merlin must've something for Solana. That bitch!"Speak, Miss Smith," Mr. Merlin's voice was still cold.I looked at Mr. Merlin with teary eyes. Why is he siding with Solana? He's protecting a mere applicant over his employee when he's rejecting tons of applicants every single day. This is just unreasonable. Defending her is unreasonable. He can just simply stress my mistakes without defending that woman but he's obviously on her side.I sucked my breath, trying to stop my tears as I glanced at Solana. She was looking at me and I know, deep inside her, she's enjoying this freaking show. Did s
Jordan's POVI wet my lips and messed up my waxed hair after changing my suit into a shabby and old t-shirt and jacket. I glanced at Zach, who's watching me. He's on the driver's seat while I'm behind him.He actually keeps on glancing at me and it's irritating me. I shot one eyebrow up. "What?""You have a house, sir. A big and beautiful house, so why did you choose to live in that small house?"Pressing my lips together, I looked at the small house in front and heaved a sigh. "Are you insulting my house, Zach?"His eyes widened. "No. Of course not, sir."I pursed my lips and glared at him. "Don't stick your nose in my business, Zach. You can't tell anyone about this, not even to my wife."He quickly nodded at me. "Yes, sir. I understand."I cocked my eyebrow and grinned. "Good. I'll go now, you go home too."He nodded. "Yes, sir."I pursed my lips again and got out of the car. I swayed my hands in the air. "Go go!"I watched him drive the car away and I walked towards the house. I g
Solana's POVI giggled after putting lipstick on in front of the vanity mirror. I pressed my lips together and squeezed them. I smiled, showing my teeth and grabbed my sling bag. I turned around, looking at myself in front of the mirror for the last time before leaving the bedroom.I jumped in shock when I saw Jordan leaning against the door of his room. His arms were crossed and he chuckled after I jumped.Frowning, I faced him. "What are you doing there?"He smiled and stood straight. "Waiting for you. I'm gonna walk you to the bus stop again."I smiled and giggled. "Thanks!"He chuckled again. "Excited?""Yes!" I answered, nodding. I heaved a sigh while still smiling. "Though I'm really nervous."He grinned and shook his head. He took a single step forward and tucked my hair behind my ear. "That's normal, but you're amazing, so don't think too much."I felt my cheeks heated. He's so supportive. Yesterday, after the HR called me, Jordan celebrated with me and he was so happy about t
Solana's POVMr. Merlin looked at me again with a serious face. I chewed my bottom lip as I recalled how I bumped into him. Is he angry? Gosh! First day sucks!"You're in design team, right?" Mr. Merlin asked and I nodded. He wet his lips and swiftly glanced at Pierce again before fixing his gaze to me. "Are you okay with your team?""Yes, sir," I answered, confused. Why does he sound so concerned?Pierce cleared his throat, so I looked at him. He smiled at Mr. Merlin. "Don't worry, sir. I will assist and help Miss Stone if ever she has a problem. It would be a pleasure to help an excellent designer like her."I chewed my bottom lip and glanced at Pierce because of what he said. He chuckled when he saw my reaction. He's overreacting! I'm just starting and he already has a nickname for me."What? You're a great designer, Sol. I'm telling the truth," Pierce said, defending his claim.I was unable to answer him because Mr. Merlin cleared his throat, drawing our attention. I pressed my li
Jordan's POV"Mr. President is here!"I looked at the woman who spoke and giggled. Her face was so red and she looked like she's about to pass out. I just shook my head and continued walking while carrying a box of pancakes. Solana texted me saying she wants pancakes, so here I am, being a good husband.I smiled but my smile faded when I noticed the people around watching me.This is crazy! I don't know when the truth about me spread all over the company but it's making me so annoyed. My employees are almost worshiping me.I stopped in front of the Design Team's office. I saw my wife working on her table. I told her not to work anymore but she's so stubborn"Hi, Mr. Evans!" Helena, Solana's friend in the team greeted me.I just nodded at her and entered the department. Alexandra grinned at me but I just ignored her. I went straight to my wife's place and kissed her cheek.She smiled at me. "Hey! Where's my pancake?"I put the paper bag on the table. "Here's your delivery, miss beautif
Jordan's POVI gently put Solana on the bed while kissing her lips passionately. I can stop looking at her beautiful face. I can't keep my distance from her. I can't live a day without her anymore. When she ran away from me that night in the hotel, I was broken. My world crashed. It was so painful seeing her running away from me. It was so painful to see her cry. It almost wrecked me. It was a nightmare and I don't wanna experience that kind of feeling again."You are so handsome," she whispered and caressed my cheek after our lips parted.I smiled at her and swiftly pressed my lips against hers again. "You're beautiful. We're even."She chuckled and wrapped her arms around my neck. I lay on the bed beside her. She's still wearing her wedding dress. Her flush face was so close to me and I can't resist her charms, I'm kissing her again."You're mine, Jordan. You're really mine. I'm so happy."I smiled and nodded. I am so happy too, my wife. You're like an impossible dream came true. Yo
Solana's POVThe night before our wedding, we reached the private island that Jordan rented for us. We rode a private chopper. We came here late, our friends came here first this afternoon using a yacht and now, I came here with my handsome husband. It's already 6PM. The night breeze was cold yet relaxing. I can feel the wind hugging my body as I was only wearing a sleeveless white long dress."OMG! They're so beautiful to watch!" It was Hershey who's watching us with our friends.Jordan is carrying me towards them. I was hugging my husband's nape while staring at his handsome face. My heart has been beating so loud and fast. I can't take my eyes off of him.Jordan kissed my temple before he put me down. I smiled at Hershey, Shun, Helena, Warren, Zach, Scott and Miss Wong. I didn't know Miss Wong was friends with Scott. It's really shocking as Miss Wong was cold towards everyone."How's everything?" Jordan asked Zach, who immediately took a step forward. He's so formal."Everything's
Solana's POV"So, partly, I pretended to be poor so my fiancèe would refuse to marry me," Jordan continued telling me his story.We're on the bed. He's leaning his back on the headboard, while I'm leaning my back on his chest. I was sitting between his parted legs, his arms wrapped around my waist while his hands were resting against my belly."My father's biological family can't accept me and my father can't do anything. In Fact, he's just like Robert Stone. He's like a puppet," he added.I heaved a sigh and started playing with the hair on his arms."Why won't you tell the world that you're the President of the Muller Group? Why are you hiding the fact that you're the son of a respectable businesswoman?" I asked in curiosity."My mom was hated by many for being a mistress, Solana," he answered and paused. "She doesn't want the people to treat me badly. She doesn't want them to look down on me just because she's a mistress. But my father's biological family found out. The only thing
Solana's POV"What took you so long? I'm so excited to dance!" Helena said after I arrived at our meeting place. I smiled at Shun and Hershey."Warren's in the bar already," Shun said, making me crease my forehead."Warren?"Hershey wrapped her arm around my arm. "Warren was the one who suggested a place. He said he's going there with his cousin. OMG, Sol! He said he's gonna introduce us to his guy friends."I just nodded. We rode two taxis to reach our destination. I stared at the newly opened bar while Helena was the one who's paying the taxi fares. I chewed my bottom lip and looked at the man who just entered the bar. He has the same hairstyle as Jordan so I got nervous for a second. Crazy!"Come on! Let's party!" Hershey screamed excitedly.I smiled as she dragged me inside the bar. Shun and Helena followed us.The loud music, disco lights and cigarette's smoke welcomed me. I'm not a party girl, but this place somehow made me smile. I never had the chance to enjoy my teenage life
Jordan's POVI begged Martha Dawson. She's watching me with pity in her eyes but I don't care. I've been searching for my wife for two days and I'm dying of pain and regrets for two consecutive days. I thought I could find her using my power and money, but I was wrong. Money will never work on something priceless.It's so painful. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't stop thinking about her. I can see her in every corner of our house and it's breaking me. It sounds so gay but I'd always end up shedding tears while staring at her spot in our bed.Martha Dawson heaved a sigh. She stared into my eyes. "Jordan, right?"I nodded and sniffed. Damn! I want to cry again. This is insane!She gently caressed my hair. "Jordan, Solana told me everything. She's hurt."I looked down. "I'm sorry.""Solana is a kind woman, Jordan. She must've lied to you but she did that to save me. I was the reason behind everything, so I'm sorry."I shook my head and smiled at her. Damn! She's just as kind as my wife. "You
Solana's POVI chewed my bottom lip. I want to deny the suspicions in my head. I don't wanna entertain Pierce's words. Hell, I don't even wanna think about it but I'm too scared and confused. I wanna believe Jordan but I haven't heard his side. I don't even know much about him and it scares me more."Sol?"I lifted my face and met Hershey's curious eyes. She immediately went to me. "Are you okay? Why are you still here?"It's already 7 PM and I stayed here in the company to write my resignation letter. I know it's impulsive but if I confirmed the suspicions in my mind and Pierce's words, I will leave. I will need time for myself.Hershey caressed my back. "Are you okay? Your eyes are swollen."I smiled at her and hugged her. "I need to go somewhere, Hershey."She nodded. "Do you want me to accompany you?"I shook my head. Hershey seemed worried but I don't wanna disturb her. I hailed a can to reach the luxurious hotel where Jordan wants to meet me. I kept on swallowing hard. I kept on
Solana's POVI was standing in front of Robert Stone who's kneeling before me. We're here in the police station to file a case against Lolita Stone and the two guys he paid to harm me. I was expecting Robert Stone to wake up from his senses but I just failed my own hopes. He will never change at all."Please, Sol. Please, please! Forgive your mom. She's still your mom."I looked away as tears pooled at the corner of my eyes. I saw Jordan watching me from afar. He's talking to the Captain but his eyes are on me."Sol…" Robert Stone squeezed my hands, still begging.I looked at him. I was used to hiding my emotions from them, but today, I couldn't hide it. I stared at him with nothing but pain and disappointment."D-Dad…" After so many years, I addressed him like that again and I felt him freeze as his lips parted.Oh, God! Why is it painful to call him that?I laughed without humor and shook my head. "I missed that."He caressed my hands again and kissed them. "I'm sorry… I'm sorry, So
Solana's POVI was watching Jordan as he prepared the bed. He's been taking care of me ever since I woke up last night in the hospital. He's not saying anything but I know something is going on inside his head. I know him very well. I know he's angry about what happened. Who wouldn't? Even I felt so angry and disgusted. I can still feel those dirty bastard's hands on my body. It's so traumatizing but I'm keeping my courage since I know that Jordan is affected. He must be so worried. Silly me! Of course, he's worried. He loves me. I know. He told me."Come here, Solana. You have to sleep early. Don't think of anything." Jordan's voice was sweet and soothing.I stared at him while I sat on the bed. He pulled the blanket and put it over my body. He sat beside me and looked at me. "Lay on the bed."I shook my head. "I'm not sleepy yet."He nodded and held my hand instead. He caressed them and kissed the back of it. "I'm sorry…""For what?""For coming late."Late. He wasn't late. He came