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Sophia**I'm sitting in my Dad's office, anxiously waiting for him. He's refused to see me for the past few days, and it's painful that Mom isn't even aware of the situation.The door handle jiggles, and it swings open. Dad enters, his expression a mix of curiosity and concern as he locks eyes with me. He walks over to his desk and takes a seat. “What's going on here?”I muster a tight smile. “Dad.” He gazes at me, sits across from me, and places some files on the table. I reach out to hold his hand, but he withdraws it abruptly. “I'm sorry.”“You're sorry?” Dad questions, studying me closely. “Tell me, Sophia, what compelled you to do what you did?”I lower my head and clasp my hands together, feeling the weight of my actions bearing down on me. “I'm sorry. I admit that what I did was wrong. I wasn't thinking, and I just acted.”“You weren't thinking, Sophia?” Dad interlaces his fingers and leans forward. “Explain this to me. You left home after we spoke and confronted the board membe
Savannah**It's been three months since I started working at the Marshall's, and so far, everything has been good.They still haven't found out who hit my car, and honestly, it bothers me. But I don't let it show, not wanting to stress Dominic, who, by the way, still pays his regular visits to my office.We've gotten a lot closer, and each time that happens, I fall a little deeper. I know it's dangerous, but I can't seem to help myself.It's the little things he does - making breakfast for me, opening doors, taking me out for dinner, and holding my hand. Not to mention how close he and Mom have gotten since our last visit. She loves him.Although Evan and Mom haven't had the time to discuss what happened thoroughly, they are still working on the little conversations between them. His mom hasn't shown herself yet, making me even more suspicious of her.I'm flipping through the files when I hear noise outside my door. I tilt my head in confusion as to what the noise is about. I'm about t
**Savannah**It's been hectic because I decided to involve myself with the preparation of the Ball fully. Nobody told me these things are wild because the department wants everything to be perfect, which is undoubtedly what will happen.I'm flipping through my files when there's a gentle knock before Marie walks in, holding papers in her hands. “These are the receipts for everything bought, ma'am.” She places them on the table. “The things have started to arrive, and we are yet to find a venue.”“Did you check the Royal Hotel?” I ask as I pick up the receipts and go through them. Each total leaves a sharp pain in my chest.Marie nods. “Yes, ma'am. We've checked at the Royal Hotel, but unfortunately, they have already booked on the date of the Ball.”I sigh, feeling the weight of the preparations on my shoulders. “Alright, let's broaden our search. Check with other upscale hotels, event venues, and even historical estates if needed. We need to find a suitable venue soon.” I tap my chin.
DOMINICI haven't had the time to see Savannah and have alone time since she's been extremely busy with this whole ball thing, and I'm regretting why I agreed to the board selecting her department.Good thing the ball is tomorrow. I'm sitting in my office, going through some files, when there's a gentle knock, and I look up to see Savannah walking in.My eyes widen in surprise, and she smiles coyly as she sways her hips toward me. “Surprise to see me?” she asks as she perches on the edge of my desk.I nod. “I am. You've never come to my office -not that you aren't welcome or anything – but I'm just surprised.”She laughs. “I know you are.” I beckon her with my hands, and she walks around the desk. I spread my thighs, and she stands between them. “I thought I'd come and see you since I've been crazy busy.”I wrap my hands around her waist and pull her closer. I rest my head on her stomach, and she places her hands around my neck. I miss her. I look up to find her watching me. “I underst
**Savannah**The ball is in eight hours, and I'm sweating and extremely nervous, as I understand how important this event is for the company.We've invited all the investors, both international and national. Knowing that Mom and Evans—yes, she agreed to come this time—will be here tonight adds even more stress. I nervously rub my hands on the back of my jeans as I walk back into the room, my phone in my hand.“You're going to dig a hole in the ground if you keep on doing that,” I turned to see Janelle looking at me with an annoyed expression. “Come and have a seat,” she motions next to her. “Bill will be here soon.”I sigh heavily. “But what if things don't go as planned—”“Ah ah ah,” she cuts me off. “None of that. Trust that the department will take care of this. It's important to them, just as it is to you.” I go to speak, but she shakes her head. “No.”I sigh and slump on the bed. “Okay, fine, I should just make one call, and then I'll be done.”“Still no.” I scowl at her and try t
SAVANNAHWe looked in the mirror, smiling at each other, and I ran my hands down my dress. I couldn't help but admire myself. Who would've thought that the day would come when I'd be standing here, especially with someone as kind and pure as Janelle?My dress was a sleeveless, floor-length gown in a cream color made of flowing fabric. It was silky with a soft and shimmering quality, gracefully flowing over my body. A zigzag pattern adorned the waist, and it had a train that connected from the core, flowing effortlessly to the ground, giving it an elegant and graceful look.Bill chose earrings that were almost like cuffs, featuring a floral design that covered the entire ear length. The handpiece was a glove-like accessory that reached up to the whole hand, also with a floral design. My shoes were gold-colored stilettos with zip-up bands.I looked at my face, lightly made up with light cream eyeshadow and cream-colored glossy lips. My hair was pulled into a French twist, and I couldn't
SAVANNAHDominic and I stood still as several pictures were taken before he placed his hands on the small of my back and guided me inside.I turned around to see that Chris and Janelle hadn't arrived yet. I turned back, and Dominic led us.The open door to the ballroom revealed a warm glow from the chandeliers. It was a breathtaking sight, with elegantly dressed guests mingling with their masks on; my eyes widened as I entered the room. Marie had truly outdone herself.Soft music played in the background, and fresh flowers filled the air. I looked around in awe at the flowers lining the path leading to the main ballroom. I was in awe as Dominic's arm tightened around me.We strolled down the zigzag road with lights hanging over us, some in the shape of circles. “You guys did an amazing job,” I said, looking at Dominic, who wore an impressed expression.“I didn't do any of this; Marie did all the work,” I said, shaking my head. He nodded and pulled me close, his lips meeting mine. We ki
SAVANNAHI am about to stand up and walk over to them when Dominic grabs my hand, redirecting my attention to him. He shakes his head silently, his expression urging me to hold back. "Let them handle it," he whispers.I glance over his shoulder at my mom and Becca, feeling the tension in the room rise. "But they could—""Let them handle it," Dominic says firmly. "You are a part of the company, and the board is here. Whatever they are about to do, don't intervene." I am about to protest, but he cut me off. "I'm doing this for your good."Frustration wells up within me, and I ball my hands into fists. I look around as all eyes in the room remained fixed on the two women, who were glaring at each other with palpable hostility. The silence was so heavy that you could hear a pin drop."Long time no see, Elizabeth," Becca thunders, eyes scanning the ballroom. She smirked when she spotted me. "Who would've thought I'd see you here?"Mom raises an eyebrow, maintaining her composure. "I'd say t