The deep masculine voice echoed in the entire complex. The atmosphere became condensed and chilly. No one could say anything and there was a quietness that no one had experienced before in the Hudson's holding. Without being told, everyone tiptoed back to their seats and offices and bent their heads on their desk and computer. Afraid that the CEO would fire them. Lily Ambrose wanted to leave as well but CEO Jace Hudson declared "Not a step further" Lily Ambrose froze, why does it have to be the moment she raised her hand to smack Arianna that he appeared? Only Arianna, Daisy and Lily remained standing. CEO Jace Hudson glared at the women one after the other with a cold stare,his hands in his pants pocket. "What the hell is going on here, why is it causing a fuss in my company?" Jace Hudson inquired. None of the women talk until Lily Ambrose said "Arianna Jason is a mistress to this woman's husband. She came to plead with her to stay away from her husband, espe
For the rest of the day, none said a word to the other. But they wondered why Arianna was not charged with a punishment like the rest of them. If she hadn't slept with the woman's husband, she probably wouldn't have come to cause a fuss. But now, the CEO let her go unscratched. They saw how the woman went on her knees to plead with the CEO to change the punishment or lighten it, but he simply strode away as if he didn't know someone was on her knees pleading with him. When the closing time approached, Arianna sent a text "I'm having dinner with the Senator's family". Thank goodness, she told Jace where she was heading otherwise he would have wondered if Daisy and Lily were saying the same thing about having gone to be with Ethan during the lunch time. "Go home, change and I'll go with you" Jace texted back. He knew a lot of people would want to spy on Arianna when she leaves the office. Rosalinda's health seemed to depreciate. She went to the hospital and
The chauffeur parked the car and Jace Hudson alighted. He came over and helped Arianna out. He wasn't with the bodyguards but drove in the bullet proof car. He pulled her to his side and whispered "Always wear your hair this way for me, whenever we are alone" he kissed her temple. "You like it this way?" Arianna asked, turning briefly to glance at Jace. Her hair swirls and Jace lets out a soft giggle. He loves it. "I love it," he chimed. They arrived at the door, the security guards bowed slightly before them and the Steward held the door for them to get in. But they met Richard just at the door. He looked tense and his gaze fixed on Arianna. For some seconds, he didn't say anything, just stared at Arianna. "Hey Richard, why do you stare at me as if you've seen a ghost" Arianna teased, going over to him in tiptoes and cupping his face in her arms. "I wish it's a ghost, Arianna. I would have known that it can never be real. Please we need to talk
He stood transfixed at a point. Gently, Jane pulled away from the hug and kissed Arianna's temple. She sniffled and glared at her husband. "Just look at her Adrian, she's so beautiful like Susan, so perfect and sweet. But more than that, I see your face in her face" Jane said, sniffling and covering her mouth with her palm to hide her loud sob. Arianna blinked her eyes and squinted. Jane knows her Mom. But what did she say last, the last line of her words drew her attention the most. She took two steps backwards and glared at Jane, now with a mixed feeling. She blinked her eyes and asked "You know my mom, Mrs Jane, do you also know my dad?" Arianna asked, not smiling now but looking very serious. Jane Delmark couldn't answer Arianna's question, just turned gently and went down slowly into the sofa. Her eyes now gone red. "Yes, I am your dad," Senator Adrian Delmark answered. There was a long silence that followed. The Earth seemed to stand still in i
"Dad, see what you've caused. You've always been my role model all these years and I always look up to you for advice and counselling. But today, I don't know what to say to you. I am two years older than Arianna. I was born within the bonds of wedlock. It only means that being Arianna's father, you cheated on Mom. You are a cheat, dad. Yes a cheat" Richard reprimanded his dad. "It is not your place to say that to your father, Richard. I knew about it from the day everything happened. But none of us knew Susan was pregnant with Arianna. So just go to your room and rest" Jane Delmark ordered. "Are you trying to cover up for him because you love him? A man cheated on you and has an illegitimate daughter and now you try to defend him?" Richard declared. "You should ask your mother why she wouldn't go after another man but took away Susan's man" Derick snapped at him as soon as he stepped in. Richard turned and glared at his uncle. Why is he saying the same th
Chase squinted. He glanced after Arianna as she took the spiral stairs and went upstairs. He glanced back at Jace and the latter shrugged. Jace ensured Arianna changed from her dress, took a bath and wore her night dress. Still Arianna didn't say a word. She was mute and climbed into the bed. They hadn't eaten dinner. Jace went downstairs and got them dinner from the kitchen but Arianna just hugged her knees and stayed under the quilt. Despite tucking, Arianna wouldn't respond until the dinner got cold. "Even if I'm asleep, don't hesitate to wake me if you want to eat, okay?" Jace Hudson said and took the dinner back to the kitchen. "What happened to Aria?" Chase asked. Eli's nanny had taken him to his room for the night. Chase wouldn't go but remained in the sitting room, worried about Arianna. "She discovered that Senator Adrian Delmark is her father," Jace replied, sinking into the sofa and sighed. "What?" Chase Hudson exclaimed. Arianna is the S
In that depressed mood, Genesis called Richard. Seeing the caller ID, Richard sighed for relief. He answered the phone "Glad that you called" Richard said and sniffled. Genesis perceived unhappiness in his tone and asked "Are you alright, baby?" This is not the usual vibrant Richard that she used to know. Something is amiss. "I'm not. There isn't any way I can be alright tonight. After how irrational I talked to Arianna, I'm far from being alright" Richard replied. Genesis sighed. "Okay now, tell me what is wrong exactly. What happened?" She inquired. The three of them are best friends. Whatever caused a fuss between them that made Richard talk irrationally to Arianna, she wants to know. "Something happened at home. Mom invited Arianna and Jace for dinner. But then, we all found out that Arianna is my sister. She's dad's daughter. She's the daughter my father was trying to find. It brought a feeling of shock, pain and hurt to her and she called my paren
Arianna buried her face on the nook of Jace's neck and sobbed the more. It seemed his words just ignited the sob and she was sniffing. Jace Hudson left her for a while and when he talked he said "That should be enough, Arianna. I let you sob because you couldn't do it properly last night. But it's alright now. This is the reality, Arianna. You are Senator Adrian's daughter. You have to accept that reality and live with it. There isn't anything you can do about it,my love" Arianna raised herself to a sitting position. "There is something I can do. I won't let him have the privilege of calling me his daughter. After what he did to my mom, gw can never be my father!" She snapped and cleaned her tears. "What will you do, Arianna?" Jace asked. His stubborn girl is at it again. She's exhibiting the same trait she did something ago. He raised himself to a sitting position and supported his back with a pillow. He pulled Arianna to himself and glared into h