Jack's POVSusan nodded her head and said, "you are getting this all wrong. There's a reason why I said that the girl you bring into the picture should be the one to chase you and not the other way around. Just make sure Cindy knows that the girl wants you. You will be polite and nice to the girl but don't go further than that. You need to make Cindy fear that you are going to lose interest in her and face the other girl. Even if she insists that she doesn't feel anything for you, she will get jealous.It's only natural. Once she starts getting jealous, she would be nicer to you and let her guard down around you. Use that opportunity to show her that you are a changed man and that she can trust you.Just make sure the girl you pick for the job can act well and is as beautiful as Cindy.""There's no girl as beautiful as Cindy," I said proudly. She smiled and said, "Okay, get someone really beautiful, sexy, and hot. Someone Cindy can perceive as a threat. She should be able to act a li
Author's POVCindy got ready for work quite early but went to the hospital because she wanted to be there when little Tim will be taken away. She cried a lot as they said their goodbyes but Tim assured her that they were going to communicate every day and whenever she was free, she could come to visit him.It suddenly seemed like he was the older one as he kept consoling and assuring her that he would come back and take care of her when he was better. After Tim was taken away, she sat for a while and tried to collect herself together. When she felt a bit better, Cindy got up and went straight to work. She was a little bit late but was excused for it because Jack had given instructions. She went straight to her office but was extremely surprised when she saw a lady inside. Another table and chair had been placed almost beside hers, indicating that they were going to share an office. Why hadn't anyone bothered to tell her about this new arrangement?She observed the lady and noticed t
Cindy dropped the basket of fruits she had brought, walked over to the fridge, and took out a bottle of water for Jack. She opened the lid and handed it to him. He thanked her politely and began to drink the water while she stood watching him. Jack let some of the liquid drip down his body and it caught Cindy's attention. As she stared at Jack's sturdy abs, she involuntarily recalled how Jack had given her a head. It was an amazing first time for her and as her eyes lingered on Jack's pants, her body began to heat up.Cindy couldn't understand what was going on with her. She had always had a measure of self-control especially when it came to matters like this but everything changed ever since she met Jack. He was like a poisonous drug that she couldn't bring herself to resist. She knew that getting entangled with him would cause her pain but her body seemed to have developed a mind of its own.She sat on the couch, slowly stretched out her hand, and rubbed it along the fine contours
Morning came within a twinkling of an eye and Cindy got ready as usual and headed for work. She could still recall how happy she had been when she first got this job but now things were different. She wasn't happy at all and wished she could work somewhere else.It had been quite difficult for her to sleep last night. It was surprisingly Tim who had spoken with her over the phone for a long time before she had successfully fallen asleep.When she got to the entrance of her office, she looked at Jack's door and realized it was still locked. His injuries didn't look too serious yesterday and she knew how much he liked to work. Why hadn't he resumed?As she entered her office, she noticed Emily and the clothes she wore. Her gown was so short that her thighs were exposed and the neckline of her gown was something else. It was so low, meanwhile, her breasts were packed up in such a way that more than half of it was exposed and even her nipples were partly visible.This lady was nothing but
When they got back to their office, Cindy quietly went back to her seat while Emily was beaming with so much Joy. Emily suddenly had an idea. She knew that Jack would get upset if he heard about what she wanted to do but she was in a hurry to accomplish her mission.She wanted to become a star real soon and she felt that with the pace at which they were going, it was going to take forever before Cindy would admit her feelings for Jack before him. Even though Jack had warned her, she didn't really believe that Cindy would punch her over a man considering how highly she carried herself.Emily stood up from her table and locked the door. Cindy was about to ask her why but the look on Emily's face surprised her. She stared at Emily without saying anything.Emily walked straight to her table and said, "Cindy, or whatever you call yourself, I can see beneath your facade. You act all high and mighty and pretend that you have no interest in Jack but I'm a woman and I can read you like a book.
Jack jumped in excitement when Cindy left his office. He didn't know what Emily had said to goad Cindy to this level but he was very grateful to her.When Emily realized that Cindy had gone into Jack's office to report her, she began to panic. She had acted outside the script that Jack gave her. What if Jack found out and sent her away? She began to contemplate if she should apologize to Cindy but then, she noticed Cindy entering the office with a smug smile on her face.She wondered what Jack must have said to Cindy and saw her pack up her things. She immediately stood up and asked Cindy, "what happened? Did Jack fire you?"Cindy laughed so hard and answered, "you wish! Jack can't fire me for reasons best known to both of us. Guess who now has to share an office with Jack? Don't be too sad Emily. You can spend all your time here, daydreaming about Jack. Do take care of my office while I'm away."Emily feigned anger and said, "No way. This is not happening. What cheap tricks did you u
As they drove back to the office, Jack commended Emily and asked her, "how were you able to get the band leader to agree to my terms? What exactly did you say to him?"Emily smiled and replied, "I simply told him that, if they signed with our agency, they would get the opportunity to behold a beauty like me every day. I said that because I had earlier noticed that they were all staring at me. And I can't blame them, I mean look at me."Hearing Emily praise her beauty reminded Jack of how he used to be. He had said these same words to Cindy once and it didn't have any effect on her. He couldn't believe that the band boys agreed so quickly just because they wanted to see more of Emily.In the end, she helped him, so he said, "you did really well Emily. You have proven that I didn't make a mistake when I agreed to hire you. I owe you one."Emily turned and smiled smugly at Cindy who sat behind before saying to Jack, "well, you could take me to lunch tomorrow if you want to appreciate my
Cindy waited for Jack to approach her but he barely went close to her. She wanted to seduce him so she could convince him to cancel his lunch plans with Emily but she wasn't as good and as shameless as Emily.As the time got closer, Cindy was left with no other choice but to take the bull by the horn. She went to Jack's table and sat in front of him. Jack lifted his head and asked, "can I help you, Miss Banks?"Cindy smiled sweetly and said, "there are a few things I would like to discuss with you. Would you mind having lunch with me today?"Jack stared at her in surprise for a while before replying. "Of course, I don't mind having lunch with you. However, it can't be today as I already have plans with Emily. Let's make it tomorrow. Hope that's okay Miss Banks?"Cindy nodded her head before standing up and walking to her seat. She couldn't believe that Jack had just turned her down. This only meant one thing, he had lost interest in her. What was she supposed to do about the pain in h
Paige stared at the people in the audience, observing the different expressions on their faces. Some felt pity for her, some laughed at her, while others booed and gestured with their thumbs down. As tears streamed down her face, the other girls continued to sing, and no one waited for her. After Candy; the fourth person, finished singing, the first girl resumed. Paige's microphone had already been rolled away from where she stood. Unable to bear the shame any longer, she turned around and ran away from the stage. Candy smiled, feeling victorious, and said inwardly, "Now let me see how you will be among the top two."Paige did not stop running until she reached outside. Fearing that people might notice her and start pointing fingers at her, she searched for a quiet and hidden spot, finding solace leaning on a pillar. She covered her face with her hands and continued to cry, recalling how she had assured Mr. Zachary that she would not fail him. She felt even more disappointed in her
For Paige, everything seemed to be happening so fast. Just this morning, she was being called a thief and kicked out of her house. And now, she was going to be performing on a show tonight. She pinched herself to be sure she wasn't dreaming, and Jessica, who was staring at her, smiled, "Come on, let's go change your wardrobe.""Thank you very much, Sir," Paige said, wiping the joyous tears which had formed in her eyes."Don't worry about that. Just get ready to perform." Zach said.As Paige walked out, Zach stared at her, recalling his old days. His story seemed similar to hers as he had also been given a chance by someone he never expected. While they went shopping, Jessica asked Paige, "Are you related to Mr. Zach? I mean, he did say you're someone who belonged to him."Paige didn't know Jessica's relationship with Zach, so she didn't want to speak too much. She only said, "He's just helping me.""Come on, Mr. Zach doesn't help people just like that. I mean, everyone knows who he i
Paige sang for Zachary while he stood in awe, mesmerized by her performance. As she sang, she became so immersed that she closed her eyes and continued to pour her heart out. Zachary walked over to the bed, sat down, and kept his gaze fixed on her. When she finished singing, he exclaimed, "Wow! That was phenomenal.""Thank you, sir," Paige replied with a smile."I'm curious, how did you become such a talented singer? Don't worry, you can share it with me," he added, noticing her hesitation.Paige sighed and began her story, "Well, my mom was a gifted singer too. When she was young, her dream was to become a pop artist and her voice was perfect. However, her father, who was a billionaire, wanted her to take over the family business instead since she was his only child. She had to make a difficult choice between her passion and her responsibilities. Eventually, she took over my grandfather's company: Blanco Industries, but she never gave up singing. She recorded songs for herself but
"I'm sorry to trouble you, sir," Paige said. "Please, I want to ask for a favor.""What is it?" Zach asked."I will like to see you, please." She replied.Zach stared at all the men who were sitting in front of him and said, "Okay, I'll be right there."Getting up, he continued, "I think we've pretty much said everything that needed to be said at this meeting. I approve of your findings and now, I need implementation and results. Excuse me."After leaving the meeting room, Zach said to Luke, "Let's go back to the hospital."His assistant was surprised; Zach wasn't acting like himself. No one knew why he was being so kind and accommodating towards this girl. When they arrived at the hospital, he went in to see her. The moment Zach entered the room, Paige jumped off the bed in surprise and stared at him as her hands began to tremble. She instantly recognized him and who wouldn't? He was one of the wealthiest men in London and everyone said he was very ruthless. How could it be that thi
Zachary Fletcher stepped out of his palatial villa which was a stunning testament to his success and refined taste. Nestled in a picturesque location; Zach Estate, Mayfair was one of the most luxurious estates in London. His domestic staff lavished Zach with greetings but he merely nodded curtly and approached his Bugatti without noticing that his housekeeper and chef were staring at him longingly through the windows. His chauffeur, Tony, quickly ran and opened the back of his car, and after Zach sat down, Tony got into the front and began driving to Zachary Fletcher Conglomerate. On his way to the company, Zach made a phone call to his assistant, Luke, and asked, "Are you at the office?""Yes, sir," Luke replied."Good," Zach said and hung up.The moment he stepped out of his car, he began to make his way into the iconic skyscraper building. The CEO's personal office was on the highest floor. It was the only office on that floor and the most spacious in the building; offering panor
Paige Summers busied herself as she moved about, trying to ensure that all the guests were well cared for.She had been working since morning to make sure everything was perfect. It was the eighth-anniversary party of her father and stepmother. She wanted to be anywhere but there, but her father had warned that if she did not stay behind to take care of his guests, there would be dire consequences. As she moved around, serving the guests, they kept calling her here and there, and some even mistook her for the maid of the house. When she thought it was finally time for her to rest, her stepsister, Candy came out dressed in a beautiful, red, Valentino gown. One would think that it was her anniversary party judging by how much time she took to doll herself up.Once Candy was out, Paige began to hear different voices saying, "Wow! She looks like an angel!" "She's the daughter of Mr. Summers." "I heard she's a singer; one of the spark girls." "Have you seen her gown? it's from a top br
"How is it possible that each time I close my eyes, your face is the only thing I see? How do I tell you that when you are not with me, I get lovesick? How do I tell you that every second of my life is filled with thoughts of you? How do I tell you, Mr. Zach, that I have fallen head over heels in love with you?" - Paige ~~~~~~~ "From the moment I saw you, you became my reason for breathing. Even when darkness engulfs me, I only have to take one look at you and my world becomes bright again. I cannot live in a world without you in it. I love you, My Little Sunshine." - Zach. ~~~~~~~ They all said Zachary Fletcher was proud, ruthless, and callous but when eighteen years old Paige Summers was accused, disgraced, and left to die in the cold, Zach took her home and promised, "I will make you a star!" From that moment, she became his world. STORY TITLE ; MY LITTLE SUNSHINE
When Cindy picked up the call, Chris said, "I am so sorry Cindy, I didn't know that Jack was innocent. Please, I know Lily was wrong and I'm sure she has learned her lesson. Withdraw the case against her and let's settle this amicably. I know that Jack will listen to you.Going back to court over this same issue will only cause more harm to my reputation and career, please.""It's okay Chris" Cindy replied. "If you want Jack to withdraw the case, he will do so but there's a condition. Lily should make a video of herself apologizing to Jack for framing him up and she has to sound sincere. She should post it on I*******m and tag him. When Jack has seen the video, he will withdraw the case.""Okay, she will do that" Chris replied. "thank you, Cindy." The moment Chris ended the call, Lily said "no, how can you agree to such a thing? I will not humiliate myself publicly.""You have no choice" Chris replied angrily. "There's already a sex video of you and everyone knows you deliberately did
Both Lily and Chris stared at Cindy in shock while the judge said to the officers present, "take her into custody."Lily screamed and tried to struggle when the officers came to grab her while Chris said, "calm down Lily and stop struggling, I will get you out in no time."Lily covered her face in shame as she was being led out of the courtroom while the reporters frantically took pictures and videos of her.Within a twinkling of an eye, the news of how Lily willingly made a sex tape with a strange guy and uploaded it on social media just to force Jack into marrying her went viral. Many people were left in shock that a girl who appeared to be so polished and classy could stoop to such a level.All those who had called Jack vile names began to take back their words and ask for forgiveness from him and the artists in his Agency. Chris got Lily out on bail a few hours later and had to fetch her at the station with bodyguards to stop the citizens who were hell-bent on clamoring around th