* Chapter 22 * In the boardroom... Xander sat emotionlessly without saying a word. His AEs were confused about whether to go or stay so they just stood in the same position for an hour. The door creaked open as Jude came in holding a first aid kid. Sitting on the table he grabbed Xander's arm to treat his bloody knuckles. " Wow! You could not get a single scratch from beating Jeff to a pulp so you decided to punch the walls " Jeff scoffed with his gaze diverting to the stream of blood on the wall. Taking a glimpse of his friend,he scoffed " Did you come to treat my wounds or add more salt?" Jude smiled. " Both " taking his seat by his friend,he opened up a first aid kit. Xander sighed" Give that to me. I am not a baby, I can tend to my wounds . " he said while taking the first aid kit. Jude only stared at his friend. " .." He had a lot of things to say but did not know how to begin. Using hand gestures, Jude said, " All of you take a day off ".
* Chapter 23 * His conspicuous red Lamborghini quickly caught her eye. It shone as if it was just bought. " Are we taking that instead?" she asked pinning her hair behind her ears. She had the impression they would take the black Range rover. Xander nodded busily as he open the door for Val. Her face wiggled as she took a glance around. She wanted to avoid the rumors from growing. What will people think if they saw them driving around time add the Lamborghini was so eye-catching that it will make them the center of attraction anywhere they go. " What is wrong with this car? " She questioned pointing at the black Range rover. Rather than responding, he threw a question at her " I thought you were hungry? " he reacted as his face dimmed. She tossed her eyes draping her arms on her chest " I am fine. I will eat at the office canteen. You can go " " Really or conceivably you want to escape from treating me as you promised " Valeria's lips ma
* Chapter 24 * Her heart pounded as the policeman walked closer. She tapped on his shoulder in panic. " I don't have a license " A smile found its way on his cute pink lips. He wanted to tease her but gave up the idea when he saw her panic turning to anxiety. " Be cool. Just relax" his hand gently rubbed her shoulder. How can she relax when she was going to be caught? Valéry did not want to go to prison again, the first time was not pretty at all. " I have a plan " the latter interjected followed by silence. It felt like light finally penetrated her darkness ,she diverted her gaze to meet his green eyes " What's the plan ?" A wicked grin cropped on his lips causing her stomach to churn. This was not going to be good. The police officer arrived, and he tapped on the windshield with his baton. " Why did you stop suddenly? Let me see your credentials!" The car drove passed the policeman at speed. Valéria was on Xander's thighs while he wa
* Chapter 25 * He laughed running a hand into his fine thick ink-black jaw-length hair. " I won't " At this time, a tall straight figure in a waiter outfit rushed in sputtering apologies. When her eyes crashed with Xander's she shivered to bow instantly. Valeria took notice of this and just rolled her eyes. Being close to him at the moment, she could tell the aura he was emitting which will make anyone give him respect. " What will you have? " the waitress began in a super polite tone. Stealing a glance at Val,he proceeded " I will have a vegan salad and ... " Silently slumping on her seat, Val swallowed hard while the man ordered. ' On my god. Is he ordering all that food for both of us or what?' The waiter smiled as beads of sweat gathered on her forehead. She was afraid of missing any order from him. Heaving a sigh of relief,the waitress turned to Val " And you ma'am? " Val pupils dilated. She cleared her throat awkwardly.She began sweating e
* Chapter 26 * A boisterous bang echoed in the restaurant. Val sighted the waitress who served them on the floor and a pool of tears in her eyes. She sought, pity overtaking her, and opted to help the girl stand. She was pushed by another. Val fell,her hand subconsciously on her stomach. A surge of anger coarse through her veins. The others whooped with laughter. She ogled at the figure who strutted away. " Are you ok? " Val called into question. The waitress dried her tears while her lips quivered" I am fine and you? " Val creased her eyes brows as her she balled her fist" How are you fine with all those nail scratches on you? Who the hell is she? " Valeria could not take it anymore. She bossed to attack the woman who did this to the waitress but the waitress stopped her. " Please don't! She is an influential customer. She got angry because the coffee I was carrying tipped on her boots. She said they were more expensive than both of my kidneys "
* Chapter 27: Baby's Father * The car drove slowly and then came to a stop at the huge seige color gate. Utilizing the automatic remote, Xander opened up the gate and rode in. Once out of the car, he went ahead to open the door. Valeria sat lost in thoughts. A gentle nudge from him was not enough to jerk her back to reality. So, Xander waved his hand a couple of times yet she was still lost in her thoughts, her eyes sparkled with unshed tears. Then he snapped his finger which managed to bring her back. She looked at him, confusion apparent on her face before surveying her surrounding. " Oh! Are we home yet? "she blinked the tears in her eyes away, then darted them to her strapped seatbelt seeking to unbuckle her seatbelt. " It is stuck again!!" she grumbled, pinning her hair behind her ears then she concentrated on unstrapping the belt. The more she tried the more frustrated she got. Upon giving up, she raised her head and her lips brushed on Xander's lip. It
* Chapter 28 * That night, the streets were soaked with drops from the unseasonal rain without a cloud in the sky. The cold air blew into a particular window. The man standing by it, with wet hair and a simple t-shirt. He took a puff of his cigar the dabbed the ash of the stumb on an ashtray. He had a lot of conflicts hidden in those pretty green eyes of his. The misery which he had carefully hidden inside was on the surface once more while in fought his demons. ' Bang ' A stone came flying through the window landing on his bed. Flipping his switch he turned on security and the house was in total lockdown with the alarm system echoing through the halls. Xander picked up the rock draped with a white sheet of paper. It might have appeared blank but Xander was not born yesterday to be that gullible. He had a vendetta with one of the country's greatest Mafia. Yet he was not scared, his face expressionless as always. Stroking charcoal on it, alphabets and numbers st
* Chapter 29 * At the door, Val cursed loudly acquiring the attention of the father and son. Mortification cropped up and her cheeks became creamy red. The father and son duo's heads snapped in unison in her direction. Mr. Gates in particular eyes flamed in disdain for Val and she saw it. Feeling the duo's scrutinizing gaze on her, she bit her lip hard with only a few stammered words sputtering out rubbing the back of her neck continually " I-I a-amm here to.." His lips pursed before, he objected " No need to lie to me, you were busy watching the drama you created unfold. Huh! " In the face of outward condemnation, she shrugged, Valeria promptly strived to clarify, " You have misunderstood sir.." Mr. Gates interrupted taking off his lens to wipe them before putting them on again. His expression was extremely stern " If that is my son's baby, I will need a DNA test as soon as possible. A Gates will not prosper in the hands of scheming women" Now, with a