Daniella's eyes sparkled with excitement as she waited for Leonard. The visitor's room door creaked open, and Leonard came out with a sly grin spreading across his face."Well, well, well," he said, sauntering over to Daniella. "Who was that? What did I miss?"Daniella handed him the invitation. "This was delivered for Anabel. It's an invitation to the Zacklid Group ceremony. It's not just a ceremony; Desmond will be given a billion-dollar contract."Leonard's eyes widened as he scanned the invitation. "This is it, Daniella. This is our ticket to riches."Daniella's laughter echoed through the room. "I know, right? And the best part is, Desmond has no idea what's coming.""What do you mean?" Leonard asked, confused. How can Desmond be unaware that he bagged a billion-dollar contract?"The contract was not gotten by him. I think Anabel bagged the contract for him. The man who brought it said I should give it to Anabel.""What?" Leonard asked in shock. "Does it mean she is a high-profile
Desmond wanted to confront Anabel about the night event but realized he doesn't have the right to. Since they were divorced, he had no business with how she lived her life.During the second meeting, he couldn't concentrate. His mind would drift back to the voice, the moans, the screams. It was as if her wife cheated on him. He wasn't supposed to feel the pains, but he was damn hurt, really hurt. Throughout the meeting, he didn't say anything. This was his worst business trip, and it was all because of Anabel. For Anabel, she was freely socializing and smiling with everyone.After the meeting, he tried to approach Anabel and confirm his doubt, but he couldn't. He was scared his assumption might be true. He tried several times but he couldn't. He went back to his room.The next day, he managed to interact and exchange contact with big investors. At least he won't be leaving empty-handed. Anabel had messed everything up for him.*Two Days Later*Daniella and Leonard were lounging in the
Desmond took the coffee from her and asked. "I think I heard the door make some noise. Are you with anyone in this house?""No, not at all. I'm all alone as you left me." Daniella replied."Are you sure?" Desmond asked again. He was sure he heard something."Yeah, I'm all alone." She replied. Leonard had made a successful escape and was already far from the mansion. It was as if he escaped a lion's den."Actually, I have some good news for you.I have been waiting for you to come back. I will leave you to rest. I will inform you later, okay?"Desmond raised an eyebrow. "What is that? You can tell me now."Daniella smiled and shook her head. "No, I will tell you later. Trust me, you will be happy."Desmond's curiosity was piqued, but he decided to let it go for now. He was too tired to press the issue further. After he was done with the coffee, they headed to his room.As he entered the room, he was immediately hit with a strange scent. It was a musky, masculine smell that didn't belong
"Few Days Later*(Anabel and his brother, Jethro had returned from the business Trip)"Sister." Jethro called as Anabel was about to leave for an appointment. "I hope you are preparing for Zacklid group ceremony. As their biggest shareholder, I'm sure you won't miss it.""The last time I checked, they haven't fixed a date for it. I heard the advanced driver's assistant system of the latest electric car they wanted to launch was having a glitch. Did you hear from them?" Anabel asked."Yeah, I think it has been resolved. I was invited for the launching ceremony. The event will be held on the 18th, which is next tomorrow. They didn't give you an invitation letter?" Jethro asked. He was surprised. He had received an invitation letter, and she had not. Though he will not be going. He would be attending a more important event."No, I haven't even heard from them." She replied, and just then, her phone rang. She checked her phone, and it was the senior manager of Zacklid group. She picked up
(Zacklid group events day)..Anabel was walking towards the entrance with confidence, knowing fully well she could enter without an invitation card. She was wearing a golden-colored dress that costs more than a hundred thousand dollars. The custom-made designer dress shimmered and shined under the bright lights. Its intricate details and delicate patterns were sparkling like diamonds. The fitted bodice hugged Anabel's curves perfectly, showcasing her toned physique and accentuating her slender waist."Excuse me, miss, can we see your invitation card?" One of the security guys asked when she got close."I don't have one, and I don't think I needed it. Just let me in." Anabel responded."Who do you think you are to think we can let you in without an invitation card?" One of the security guys asked. "This is a high-profile event, and any person without an invitation card is not allowed to get in. I will advise you to go back to wherever you are coming from. This event is not for people
"You think so?" Anabel asked with a smile."You have been standing here before we came, and you will still be standing till you get tired. Without an invitation card, you won't be allowed into the hall. I'm sure you came here to make trouble, but unfortunately, you won't be making the trouble inside." Daniella said and presented the invitation card to the security. "For both of us."The security checked the card and let them in. They went in with smiles on their faces. At least Anabel won't be around to cause trouble."What are you still waiting for?" One of the security personnel asked. "Leave this place this moment!""If two of you don't let me in now, your jobs will be at risk." Anabel said, and both of them looked at themselves, then burst into laughter."You have no power to make us lose our job." The first security man said."Are you not ashamed of yourself? Attending an event you are not invited to. You are probably here to make trouble. I will advise you to leave before we make
"Hey, stop right there." Daniella said as she approached her along with Desmond."What can I do for you?" Anabel asked, folding her hands."How did you manage to get inside? You want to cause more trouble?" Desmond asked."She's still jealous of us. She couldn't take it. I'm sure she bribed those guys to get inside.""I don't need to bribe anyone to get inside. Without me, this ceremony will be useless. And for both of you, you guys will regret ever coming here.""Don't push me to the wall to call security guys for you." Desmond threatened."You better not because if they come, both of you will be the ones to get kicked out." Anabel fired back."Who do you think you are?" Daniella asked. "Just because you are sleeping with high-profile people, you think you can rub shoulders with us. Better know your place.""You said you got the one billion dollar contract for him, right?""What business do you have with it? Don't even think you can stop him from signing." Daniella stated."Instead of
"What did you just do? Do you know the implication of what you have done? I can see you have gone insane." Daniella was angry and furious."Don't worry, Honey. Tearing the contract paper doesn't mean the end of the deal. It's just a paper." Desmond said to Daniella before turning his attention on Anabel. "Anabel, I wonder how you think that tearing the contract will end the deal. With your status and how dumb you are, you don't understand how corporate alliances work. My partnership with Zacklid group is not something a few torn papers can change.""Yeah, tearing the contract won't change anything. But you will be punished for it." Daniella added. "Tearing the contract is disrespectful to Zacklid group, and you will pay for it.""I wonder who is going to do that when I'm in charge here." Anabel smiled."The assistant is here!" A voice was heard far at the back."You see? I told you to leave on time, and you refused. You are in trouble now. The assistant is here, and nobody is going to
The room went silent. Everyone was surprised. At this point, they knew they were all in trouble if she eventually became the CEO. Kane stared at the broken remains of his phone. He never dreamt of having such a bad day. The employees around him remained silent. They looked scared and surprised. Mr. Barnard, meanwhile, stood smugly to the side. He had his arms crossed as though he had already won. He knew that what she did was bad, but since he wasn't affected, he was satisfied. "First, I don't care who you are. You are going to buy a brand new phone for me. Secondly, I’m not leaving, not until the CEO comes and explains himself. He’s the one who hired me, and only he has the right to kick me out." Kane said but Daniella only smiled. "It won’t change anything, Kane. Don’t you understand? By tomorrow, I will be taking over this company. I will be the new boss, and my decisions will stand. Your days here are already over. You can pick up the pieces of your phone and leave." "That ma
"That’s not true, and you know it! I was the one who stayed up all night working on the system. You left, leaving me here all alone." Kane said, but unfortunately for him, no one could stand up for him. Mr. Barnard and Kane were the last persons to remain in the office. No one knew the person who slept and the one who stayed behind. This morning , they came to work and met both of them in the office and also learned that everything has been fixed. "Kane, let’s not make this more embarrassing for yourself. The truth is, I’m the one who restored the system functionality. I’ve been monitoring the situation closely, and it was my intervention that resolved the issue. You are new here, and clearly, you know you are not even qualified to handle something like that. You are just here because the CEO employed you." "That’s a lie!" Kane shot back in frustration. "I was employed here because you couldn't handle all the tasks. I've saved your ass a few times, and you know it. Yesterday, you
Kane stood up slowly to defend himself. "I think there has been a misunderstanding here." He began. "I didn't know when I slept off. Besides, I wasn’t sleeping because I’m lazy. I’ve been working all night to restore the system after it was attacked by hackers. I finished fixing it very early this morning and must have dozed off." He finished, but Daniella crossed her arms to show she was unimpressed or even buying his stories."Do you really expect me to believe that excuse? Sleeping while work is going on is unacceptable, no matter how you try to spin it. Your incompetence is very clear, and you are done here.""I don't think so. This company needs me here to function properly. Mr. Desmond needs me. You can't just fire me like this. I stressed myself to restore things to order, and you want to pay me back by kicking me out? That's ruthless.""Do you want to tell me you are better than everyone here? Just pack your personal belongings and leave. I won't repeat myself. Leave when you
Daniella seemed entirely unfazed by the attention. That was what she was expecting. She love the way people stared at her. In her mind, she was already the CEO, and these employees were her subjects.The whispers grew louder as she continued down the hallway. "Isn’t that Mrs. Daniella?" one worker murmured to a colleague, trying to hide his voice behind his hand. "Why is she here?" "I thought she was just the CEO’s lover." Another worker replied quietly. "Why is she walking around like she owns the place?" Daniella overheard some of their conversations as she passed by and smirked to herself. She was enjoying the subtle power of being at the center of attention. It was clear that Daniella’s unexpected arrival had sent ripples through the company. Even at that, she remained entirely focused on her mission. To assert herself and make her presence felt. For her, every gaze was a silent acknowledgment of the authority she believed was already hers. Tomorrow, once Desmond signed t
As he was walking closer, his eyes were darting between Daniella and the security man.When he got to the entrance door, Daniella spun around to face him. Her demeanor shifted slightly as she realized someone in authority had showed up. Someone who may know who she is. "Finally," she said with exaggerated exasperation. "Someone who I know will have some common sense."The deputy manager frowned slightly as he looked at Daniella. He has not seen her physically before. Desmond has once shown them his woman on the phone."You must be Mrs. Daniella." He said cautiously. "The CEO’s wife.""Exactly! I know you will know who I am." Daniella snapped and pointed her finger at the security guard. "This man has been keeping me from entering the building, treating me like some kind of intruder!""Are you serious?" The deputy manager asked."Why will I be standing here if not that he's blocking my way? I went on to explain myself to him, and he went on to threaten that he will kick me out." Danie
She stared at him from head to his shoes before saying, "Who are you to ask me who I am?" "I'm the security officer here. I need to know who you are, or rather, an identification, before you can enter the building."Daniella stopped abruptly. She couldn’t believe the words she had just heard. "Identification?" she repeated. "Do you even know who I am?" She asked, and the guard shook his head. "I’m sorry, ma’am, but I don’t. That’s why I need to see some ID or confirmation of an appointment before I can let you in. It’s standard protocol for security purposes.""Standard protocol? Do you have any idea who you are talking to?" Daniella asked. "Anyway, let me tell you who I am because it's obvious you don't know who is standing before you. My name is Daniella, Desmond's wife and soon-to-be ex-wife. But more importantly, I am the new potential CEO of this company. This building, this business, it will all be mine by tomorrow." Daniella finished, but the security guard’s expression didn'
Vanessa smiled faintly but didn’t respond immediately. She took another slow bite of fruit before speaking. "It’s been... hard. But I’m trying to stay positive. I just want to get better." "You will," Anabel assured her. "You are strong, Vanessa. And you have me and Sylvester here to take care of you. Just make sure you adhere to the doctor’s instructions and don’t push yourself too hard." Vanessa nodded again. "I will." For the next several minutes, Vanessa continued to eat the fruit salad slowly, pausing every so often to adjust her posture or to make it seem as though she was in discomfort. Once it was ten minutes, Vanessa slowly dropped the food and laid back on the bed. "Sorry, you will be fine." Sha said and gave Vanessa’s hand a gentle squeeze before turning to Sylvester. "I will be going now. Take good care of her," she said and turned to Vanessa. "Remember—no overdoing it. Rest as much as you can." "I will." Thank you for everything, Anabel." Vanessa replied.
Few minutes later, Anabel got to the hospital and made her way down the bright hospital hallway. She was carrying the fruit salad she had bought for Vanessa. She believed it was what she needed and that it would help her recover faster. It was a way of showing how concerned and how caring she was. The few staff members that saw her the other day were confused. Some were assuming she was the billionaire lady look-alike, while others were believing it was the same person. When she reached Vanessa's hospital room, she hesitated only briefly before pushing the door open. She had grown comfortable enough during her visits to skip knocking. Besides, she was her cousin's girlfriend. When she stepped into the room, the sight that greeted her made her pause in her tracks, her brow furrowing in confusion. Vanessa was sitting on the edge of the bed. Her legs were dangling loosely, and she looked more comfortable than she had expected from someone who had surgery the previous day. She wasn't
Anabel couldn't help but laugh at Daniella's words. "This is so funny. I didn't know you were a comedian.""What's funny about what I said now? You should be thanking me for informing you on time. You should be grateful to me for letting you know." Daniella said."I’m not sure where you are getting your ideas, Daniella, but let me make one thing clear. I don’t need Desmond in my life anymore. I've found a man who will be a better father to my unborn child. I'm even wondering why you left the man you snatched from someone. He's no longer taking good care of you?"Well, let me give you the full picture, since you are clearly out of the loop." Daniella began. "I never wanted to marry Desmond and live with him forever after. My intention was to marry and divorce him, then take half of his wealth, and it worked. I never loved him, and he's not even the father of my baby.""You must be joking.""I'm serious. I have a boyfriend, and he's the father. We just used Desmond, and soon, we will be