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My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 9 - Behind The Mask.
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,
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 10 - Being Leonard.
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
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 11 - Outsmarted.
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
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 12 - A Step Behind.
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
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 13 - Truth Behind The Scene.
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.
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 14 - Determined To Dominate.
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
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 15 - Mrs. Catherine's Visit.
ELSA ELKINS' POV,The hours ticked by, a long and sorrowful day was coming to an end. It was dark outside, but it was nothing compared to the abyss within the room.My day was filled with tears even as I dwelled on that agonizing realization. I was broken and dejected. I had lost every strength to move an inch, cuddled up in my room since I came back from my father's home.The cold air seeped through the window that evening, blowing cruel reality at me. My tears had stopped flowing, leaving me drained and shattered, even as I realized that it was all up to me to fight for my own freedom. Just then, I knew I had to do something, my mind began to ponder on a solution out of my cruel fate.The visit that day to my parents' home, was a stark realization that they had no intention to rescue me from Leonard's grasp, which had shattered my heart like a broken pearl, but I wasn't going to sit still and dwell in misery for the rest of my life.Inspired with the confidence, I felt a renewed ho
My Monstrous Husband. Chapter 16 - A Bargain For Freedom.
ELSA ELKINS' POV,My eyes flew open, even as I jerked up from sleep that morning to the brightness of the day. The ray streamed into my room, a reminder of my goal. Panic set in as I snapped off my grogginess, glancing at the clock in an alarm, which read 7:30am.I had been determined to wake up as early as I could, and strike a deal with Leonard before he left for work, but I had slept off Immediately my back had hit the bed.With a newfound determination, I threw off the covers, and scurried out of my bed, the sorrows of the previous day had gone with the night. I sprang up to my feet, even as my determination propelled me forward, my heart racing with the fear of missing Leonard.I descended the staircase in a fierce intensity. Pounding on them with the same determination that coursed through my veins. The sound from my steps echoed off the walls, but I cared not. I had just one goal - to get to Leonard before he left.I knew I had to start as soon as possible, so that I could pay
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