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One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 16: Emma wouldn't know what to do with them anyways!
" I don't even know why I bothered engaging in this stupidity. Give me the keys to my studio." Emma demanded, sporting a disgusted countenance." What studio?" Colton tried to understand what she was getting at but came up blank." Oh help me God, I'm about to kill some–" Emma grumbled underneath her breath before being cut off by him." You meet the apartment I funded so you could go about your little business? " He asked with a knowing smirk, happy that he could finally regain his stand. He had almost forgotten that little piece of information." Yes.. I believe you have a spare key belonging to me, so kindly hand it over while I'm being nice." " Now why would I do that? Last I checked you had a copy of the keys too. " Colton inserted his hands in his pockets. He was getting tired of their exchange." Because giving you those keys isn't safe anymore. Your, dare I say, adorable fiance is getting her hands on by designs and I need it to stop." She said with clenched teeth and wonderi
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 17: Tell me, are you that desperate to lose the empire?
" Find her and keep her till I tell you otherwise. I don't want mistakes." Mrs Steele said to the other end of the line, only hanging up after receiving an affirmation of her instruction. Without further Ado, she headed out of her connecting restroom and into her office. Talia was seated, tapping her feet on the floorboards, awaiting her arrival." Took you long enough. I've been thinking about the best way to get back at Emma but I can't seem to think about anything else, other than those darned designs of her harlot mother. What do you think? Do I have room for one more design for my latest collection?" Talia's smile could only be described as evil. Her mother's heart skipped a beat upon hearing her idea. She couldn't help but acknowledge her daughter as one of the greatest masterminds she was fortunate to come across in her lifetime other than herself." Brilliant! You never cease to amaze me, darling." She cooed with a crooked smile and dark glint. " I think that would be the pe
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 18: Was he even human?!
" Tell me? Are you that desperate to lose the empire?" Asher pondered over his mother's question on his way to the office. There was an emergency shareholders meeting scheduled of which he planned to grace the event with his much needed presence.Recently, there's been a surge of rumors gaining momentum in Braxton international which he believed gave head to the unplanned meeting scheduled for the day.Asher repeatedly tapped his fingers on his lap, desperately trying to reel in the anger he was feeling. After his mother's bold statement, he'd simply walked out of the house without a single word.Despite the many colorful words thrown at him for his apparent nonchalance and alleged unseriousness, he curtailed his anger and focused on the more important things.He needed to once again reinstate his power as the CEO of Braxton international and literally itched to get some basic things addressed before things went out of hand.Asher soon arrived at the office and with gallant strides,
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 19: Run!
" Excuse me, what's going on? Let me through." Emma said, pushing to the front of the crowd. " Oh my God, I think she's the owner, I saw her not too long ago entering that room." A woman said loudly, making the rest of the people look at her with pity.Emma was undeterred. She finally got to the front of her door with slight ease after the announcement and suddenly felt like collapsing on the floor. She couldn't believe her eyes.Without a word, she took shaky steps into the entrance of her broken studio and swept through the remains of what was supposed to be the home of her most prized and personal designs.The room was damaged beyond repair, starting from the dismantled doors to the torn couch, overthrown table and chairs, including the stands which held her designs. Rather, the stands which previously held her designs.Now, everything was dismantled and destroyed into a gigantic heap of nothing. Everything was destroyed. Emma rushed into the room, headed towards the closet at the
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 20: She was a rare gem and opportunity!
Run!Emma's mind screamed and immediately, she took off in a fast sprint. her heartbeat also sped up when she saw the car draw even closer to her. Why was she being followed? Emma pondered as she ran with all her might. Suddenly, it seemed like the street was getting too long. She couldn't seem to get to the end of the street fast enough.She cursed aloud when she hit her feet on a stone but couldn't stop to attend to the pain. She could tell her feet were going to bruise but her life was of more importance to her. With the string of unfortunate events which has been her life recently, she was convinced that the men behind her weren't good news.Emma looked behind and saw the car moving at a normal pace and was almost close to her with confident looking eyes. She looked ahead and there was no one. It seemed like it was a planned move because the roads felt too empty.Something told her it was just her luck that when she needed help and cover, there was no one. Everything seemed to be
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 21: He was the ying to his yang!
" How was your stay by the garbage? I never pinned you as one who was that dumb. You think you could escape us?" The man said looking into her scared eyes. Emma was dumbfounded. She couldn't believe her ears. If she were to properly dissect his words, it meant that all the while, when she was desperately trying to hide herself and escape from their claws, they were aware of her hideout.They knew where she was and decided to let her think she had gotten away. They let her delude herself into thinking she had an option, like she was in control of her options. Meanwhile, they were in control ever since. They had the original control she'd thought she held.Once again, Emma felt deceived. She had once again gone out of her way to prove how stupid she was. At that moment, she remembered the exact time she stopped hearing their footsteps just a few meters away from her. How they'd receded in their steps and she'd thanked God they didn't come any further.Meanwhile it wasn't like they didn
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 22: She was being toyed with!
" Are you sure you want to meet her? You know how formidable she is! Send her a message Instead." A young man in the midst of three men said. His fear, evident and visible to his colleagues around him." Shut up! This is a golden opportunity. That lady holds the power of the Steele family. We are at an advantage and trust me when I say she wouldn't try anything funny." Another said, aiming to convince his partners." Exactly. She is the true miss of the Steeles and even if it might not look like it, she is of great value. If she wasn't, I believe she'd be dead and gone. " A red haired member of the gang added while lighting a cigarette." The more reason we need to do this. A measly twelve thousand wouldn't go round, we need nothing less than 25 each and she can provide it. We just need to make her." Another said, staring at a scarred eyed man. The entire project depended on him. Every other person was on board but if he wasn't, it vetoed the mission in general.The gang leader remai
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 23: Where's that brilliant mind of yours when I need it?!
" You've got to be kidding me! She isn't even worth it! Why are we bothered again?" Talia said with her hands akimbo. She felt her mother was making a big deal out of nothing. She couldn't see the reason why it was important to do anything in regard to Emma. She wasn't of any use at the moment and it wasn't like anyone would miss her." Unless you're ready to forfeit your upcoming collection and everything else that you enjoy as Talia Steele, we have to do something." Came a clear answer from Mrs Steele. " Those bastards not only have Emma but serious information that could ruin us. We have to do something." Talia was caught unaware by those words. Knowing who her mother was, it was clear that she wasn't the littlest bit unserious. Everything was reality.Talia believed that anything that was powerful enough to put her mother in such a disoriented state had to be something tough. Another dangerous side of it was its effect on her. She wasn't about to lose everything like her mother
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One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 94: The beginning of a life.
For the first time ever, Emma was outside her room. Led through a dark staircase, she tried and failed to get a feel or look on anything but the floors. They got to the dining room and a long king sized table stood in front of her. " Finally! Come sit." Kaden said from the head of the table, " We can't have you missing breakfast."Emma jittered towards him. The doctor attended to the bruises that formed through her body earlier this morning but she still felt pain at every turn. Her biggest concern remained on the health of the child that grew within her- a topic that posed a taboo when she brought it up to the doctor." Oh don't be afraid, I'm in a good mood this morning! Sit, we have a whole day ahead of us." Kaden spoke like he didn't abuse her the day before, one would think his memories from the day before were washed and a demon possessed him to do the evils he did.Emma sat down with her head bowed, the maids immediately got to serving breakfast. In no time, their plates were
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 93: How the mighty has fallen!
Inside a dimly lit room, a sea of heads and computers depicting the various streets and spots of the city covered the entire room with little space for easy access. Jason noticed Asher come in and headed with information garnered since their last meeting. " Any news?" Asher spoke first, eyes fixated on the organized chaos before him.Jason stood beside him, " A lot. We have to talk, privately." He led the way to a little room by the corner.Asher entered and took a seat behind the motherboard. " What do you have for me?" " We narrowed our focus on Kaden," He started, but immediately felt Asher's disapproval, but continued anyways." After his reveal, we decided it was best to uncover things about this man, and we weren't wrong."" Get to the point."" Kaden somehow managed to have contact with Rebecca, Cole, Emma and her Step-Mother." Asher's eyes widened, " not just that, but he met these people at the same period of time. Coincidence?"By now, Jason had his full attention, " Do we
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 92: S-sir! The lady collapsed!
Jason followed the trail of the car that took Emma into the outskirts of the city. He slowed to a stop where he found the vehicle used to perpetuate the act seated on the highway- clean of everything that pointed at the situation at hand. It took a moment before he realized that he led a wild goose chase- one that seemed intentional on the part of the people who left a brand new vehicle opened and waiting for his arrival. “ Shit!” He kicked the tire, hard enough the car skipped a beat from its impact. Jason headed back to his car feeling played. Before starting up the car, he texted Asher, reported the situation and angrily informed of his immediate return. On the other hand, Asher sat in his home office, a place he hadn’t left for the longest time, corroded with thoughts that kept his eyes opened and in search of answers. Unknown to Jason, while he made his way back, his movements were monitored. The moment he went back to the city, Kaden received feedback of his unfruitful searc
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 91: K-kaden?
Emma gripped the steering wheel like her life depended on it. And it actually did. If there was one thing capable of killing her, it was the thought of her designs burning to ashes, months of hard work vanishing into thin air. She needed to save her work, and fast! Her phone rang non-stop, every single call received a text behind, all of which she knew came from her husband. Her very worried husband. A screeching sound filled the air and it took a moment before Emma realized that her tires were giving out. “ Oh shit!” She cussed, forcing the car to a halt and stepping out. Her tires were ruptured, all four of them. How she didn’t notice it from before was a mystery. Impatient, Emma looked around in search of something. Anything that would get her out of the situation. The hairs on her body stood and she felt a presence loom over her. A rising dread course through her veins but before she could turn around, the sting of a needle pierced her throat. The more she felt its liquid cont
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 90: Your building is on fire!
“ What do you mean?” Asher asked Jason over the phone.“ Her body was discovered in the early hours of the day. Investigations on the cause of death is ongoing.” He informed, “ You need to lay low for the meantime, both of you. At least until we uncover the details behind her death.” Asher felt distraught, “ What is the state of events? Any leads on her killer?” “ I’m afraid not, whoever did it, did a clean job. Dumped her into the river with a body cleaned of trails.” He answered, sighing afterwards. Emma walked into the room, and straightaway, noticed the atmosphere. “ What’s going on?” She mouthed.“ I’ll call you in a minute.” Asher ended the call with a huff, her eyes narrowed in concern.“ Who was that?” “ Jason.” “ And?”“ Rebecca is dead.” He declared without missing a beat.“ Oh my goodness! What happened?” She asked, face aghast. “ Murdered. I don’t have the details yet but I will soon. For the meantime, stay home. I don’t want you moving an inch out of this house, unt
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 89: Let's end this!
“ Surprise!” Chara and a couple others yelled when the door opened. “ What in the world?” Emma tried to stabilize her breathing.“ I’m sorry we startled you.” Chara said and a chorus of agreement followed, “ This is your party, Emma. Don’t be shy!” She urged her into the living room. Emma took in the lounge party in awe, slow music played in the background and there was a light chatter in the air. “ Excuse me everyone,” the public address system caught the attention of the people, “ Can we raise our glasses to toast our beloved Emma Braxton, the strongest woman I know.” She remarked and the intimate congregation clinked glasses and cheered.Asher, watching the event from his home office, joined the party, raising a glass to the one person he figured didn’t want to see him at the moment. After thorough checks of the footage, he discovered he didn’t sleep with Rebecca. He was out of it and even defenseless to her motives but something made her retrace her steps and take some pictures
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 88: Caught!
“ Hey! It's not what it looks like..” Asher caught her arm, but she struggled.“ Let me go! This is a fake marriage so you don’t have to explain, this isn’t real.” Her words cut deeper than expected and he let go, burned.“ Oh really? This is what it's about, huh?” His tone turned cold, “ You still aren’t allowed to parade yourself in a disgraceful manner, Emma.” He lashed with blazing eyes, “ Don’t think I don’t know of your shenanigans!”Emma recoiled, a sore taste in her mouth, “ I got blackmailed with those pictures from my past. I will clean up my mess.” Asher watched his wife leave the house, unable to speak. He threw her scandal in her face and felt like a dog about it. What sort of husband wouldn’t know their wife was getting threats? His anger fizzled and all that remained were regrets.Jason appeared in his line of sight, wearing a calm demeanor, no doubt he heard their little scuffle and ached to use the infamous line- ‘I told you so.’Meanwhile, Emma spoke into her phone w
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 87: I love you, Emma.
Asher returned to a house void of his wife. He marched into his room, dialing her number to no avail. He muttered some curses under his breath and immediately made way out of the house. On his way out, he bumped into Rebecca. “ Asher.. what’s going on?” Her tone doused with concern, “ Are you alright?” “ Goodnight.”He made to leave but her hand held him back, “ I’m sorry. Just..please don’t walk away.” His eyes narrowed on his arm and she immediately let go, “ I promise I mean no harm.”Asher didn’t speak, but his countenance didn’t seem like he wanted to kill her anymore.“ We can have some wine,” She suggested, “ Catch up on old times.” Without waiting for a reply, she immediately headed to the cellar, wining her waist as she went. A few minutes later, she returned holding a bottle of expensive wine and two glass cups. She handed over its filled content with a smile, “ Tell me, what is this I hear about your company expanding into Africa?”“ Just another business move.” He shrug
One night with Mr Braxton CHAPTER 86: Trouble in paradise?
Mrs. Steele stepped down the stairs with a smug look on her face. It was finally time to meet with her long, lost and awaited step-daughter. Their eyes connected and a triumphal smile ushered its way through her face. “ Trouble in paradise?” She corked an eyebrow and took a seat. Emma held a permanent scowl,“ I see you haven’t changed.” Emma remarked curtly, her tone took her by surprise.“ I see you’ve grown teeth.” Mrs Steele raised her hand and a glass of water was brought to her, “ What do we owe to this...unscheduled visit?”“ Don’t act dumb. Take responsibility for what you did.”“ I think you are mistaken." She circled the tip of her cup, “ This is my house and I will not be disrespected. If you are here to do so, I suggest you leave.”“ Take the pictures down!” Mrs. Steele let out a short laugh, “ Leave us.” It didn’t take a soothsayer for the employees around to scramble away, giving the women some much needed privacy. Mrs. Steele got up on her feet;“ I’ll forgive you be
