JESSICA ANNA YUKA'S POV,Anger and pain coursed through my veins, the intensity of which made my veins pop out, my grip on the paper that contained the plan tightened, causing it to rumble and wear out, My eyes burned, fixed in a particular point in space as I brooded silently with my teeth gritted.The refreshing air from the trees and stream that surrounded me, enveloped me, yet it lacked the efficacy to sooth my burning wrath, Immediately, I turned to Marcus my loyal attendant who had delivered the news to me, and was standing beside me, not oblivious to the ranging fire burning inside of me,His head was slouched as he shivered uncontrollably under my intense gaze, rendering him incapable of meeting my eyes,"How long has it been?" My voice rang with anger, echoing through the air as I slammed the question at him, my fury boiling over,"It's be...en th..." He began in a stutter which further fueled my fury,"Speak!" I barked with my fists clenched, ready to pounce on him. My voi
LEONARD KISH'S POV,With the victory from last night still new in my mind, my spine straightened as I stood before the dressing mirror that Friday morning, I gazed at my reflection and my eyes sparkled with determination,Since I had overcome the obstacle that posed a threat to my path, I felt a renewed surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins, energizing me to crush another day,As soon as I sat at the dining table, the delicious aroma from the elaborate spread filled the air, but almost immediately, my brows furrowed, and a sense of anger dampened my mood as my eyes landed on the elaborate spread at the other end of the dinning table,Instinctively, my hands shot out, and I signaled Butler Joe who was standing behind me at his serving spot,With his head bowed and shoulders slouched, he hastened to my side, "You called for me, Young Master," He answered cautiously, his voice tender and laden with difference as he spoke,"What is the meaning of this?" I questioned, my tone bear
MR YUKA LEE'S POV,Ever since the failure of Leonard's wedding, everything seemed to work for my favour. The members of Five Stars had been agitated, gradually moving towards Leonard's resignation as the league leader. A motion that had made my heart swell from satisfaction.Although I had remained neutral, refusing to take part in their active opposition, since I knew the leadership position would eventually fall to me if Leonard was removed.Right in my living room were seated Mr. Zeus of Zeus Corporations and Mr. Edwin of Edwin's multinational, both members of the League of Five Stars, who had taken it upon themselves to sought for a redress in the league."We can't continue like this. Never had it been heard that we had suffered such humiliation." Mr. Zeus expressed his discontentment. His tone rising with dissatisfaction as he spoke, while I listened without uttering a word, glad that it was working for my favour."Indeed!" Mr. Edwin chipped in, "It's an insult upon the League,
LEONARD KISH'S POV,"What an important meeting you're having right in your villa, Mr. Yuka!" I announced. My voice boomed with confidence as I took long strides to the empty couch on the other side of his plush living room,Elsa tugged closely beside me, her arm brushing against mine as she sat beside me just as I had instructed.The tension in the living room was palpable, their gaze fixed on us as if they had just seen a ghost. They clearly weren't expecting my visit, and the shock on their faces was undeniable.A blanket of shame had clothed Mr. Zeus, while Mr Edwin still had his straight face with an unreadable expression on his face.Sitting comfortably on his couch, I turned towards Mr. Yuka and inquired, "Were you talking about me?" His face had a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, and I knew he was struggling to keep his cool.Just then, my eyes began to travel from one person to the other, with a smile on my face, although my question was directed to Mr. Yuka, who I was
LEONARD KISH'S POV,"Have you contacted Macpherson." I asked Sam whose attention was focused on the road, as he drove to the company that day.My gaze was fixed intently on the contract with Macpherson, which he had given to me earlier, meticulously tracing every little details. I had taken it upon myself to ensure that every term and clause was error-free, since I knew, signing a contract with Macpherson was going to earn me more ground and increase my chances of becoming the next Chairman of 'KishLee Corporation.'"Yes boss!" He beamed in response, without taking his eyes off the road.With the election for the ceo position scheduled, I knew I had to be meticulous and avoid any mistakes that Richard Yuka could exploit. The stakes were high, and I couldn't afford to leave any openings for him to capitalize on."Their secretary has confirmed that the meeting will proceed as agreed, and the contract will be finalized by two o'clock pm." His words came again, dripping with satisfaction
LEONARD KISH'S POV,"Richard! Macpherson!" He uttered, gasping for air, as he struggled to catch his breath.My eyes flew open immediately when I heard Sam's words, as a great sense of urgency washed over me, making me spring to my feet.Seeing how hard he was trying to catch his breath, I knew instantly that whatever it was he was going to say, was no good. Although, at the mention of Macpherson and Richard together, my mind began to race towards one possibility, and I secretly hoped it wasn't what I was thinking.As I wrestled with my thoughts, I felt a knot of anxiety tightening in my chest, but I pushed my fears aside. I needed to hear the truth from Sam himself before I could accept my fears."What is it about Macpherson? What did Richard Yuka do?" I questioned as calmly as I could, my eyes fixed intently on him, as I urged him on for an answer, even though deep within me I feared my gut."He's... He's... finalizing... the cont... Contract... with Macpherson." His response came
LEONARD KISH'S POV,"Boss!" Sam called out as he drove us back to the company that day. His voice bearing the weight of his remorse, his gloom palpable, hanging over the atmosphere. He couldn't stop blaming himself for what had happened.I gazed into the rearview mirror, my mind racing with ideas on how to handle Richard Yuka, I was too engrossed in my thoughts to utter a word, or respond to Sam's call,Although I had left Richard Yuka with a cold smile on my face, intentionally to unsettle him, deep down I was seething with anger and hurt, but I was determined not to let him see the extent of the blow he had dealt me."About Richard..." Sam hesitated, unsure if he should continue, while I remained silent, not saying a word to him either, and we continued in silence.After a while, his words came again, breaking the silence that had fallen upon us,"How about we report this matter to the board of directors, and let them handle it?" He suggested, his voice heavy with pain as he spoke.
JESSICA ANNA YUKA'S POV,My heart was banging really hard against my ribcage, when I brought up the topic regarding his wedding. Even though I knew Leonard had never picked any interest in any lady, the news of his sudden wedding had rattled my understanding and had filled me with fear.I had rushed down to the state from Chocó with just one goal in mind - I wanted to know if Leonard had really fallen in love with a lady during my years of being away. Just the thought of it made me grit my teeth, as my jaw clenched in anger.Although, my greatest fear was him confirming the news, even though I was never going to sit still and watch another lady have my man. However, his words alleviated my fears, setting my mind at peace and gradually dispelling my initial anxiety.My brows unfurrowed, and I drew in a silent breath, trying to calm my racing heart as I sought to unravel the truth hidden behind his words. I wanted to be certain that there was no emotional connection between the both of