"I don't think it's necessary. If you are here to talk about love, then we have to call it a day." Anabel said."It's okay. But can we be friends? I will like to be a friend. We can get to work in the future. Like collaboration or something like that." Sylvester said, and Anabel stared at him. He looked rich and smart, qualified to have her personal number."I will give you my number, but don't disturb me. I'm a busy person." Anabel said and gave him her number. Sylvester smiled, he have taken a step to get Anabel. He knew he wouldn't fail.Days passed and he began to send love messages. Anabel would read and ignore. She didn't want to give him any chance...A week later, Anabel's father handed one of his companies to her. "You will become the acting CEO. If you survive, you will have the company." It was an automobile company. An electric car that was working with an advanced driver's assistant system, just like Zacklid group. She was happy and ready to move it to another level..
Anabel smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "Thank you, Sylvester. I really appreciate it."Twenty minutes later, a tall, lanky guy with a messy beard and a mop of curly hair walked into Anabel's office. He was dressed in a pair of ripped jeans and a faded t-shirt, and he looked like he had just rolled out of bed."Hey, sorry I'm late," he said, extending a hand to Anabel. "I'm Max."Anabel shook his hand, trying not to stare at his disheveled appearance. He doesn't look like a professional. He looked like an indoor hacker who couldn't bag a job. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Max. Thank you for coming."Max nodded and turned to Sylvester. "What is the problem?""Mr. Jenkins will tell you everything." Sylvester said, and Jenkins explained everything to him.When Jenkins finished, Max nodded. "I think I can resolve it. Can you show me the system?"Mr. Jenkins led Max to the server room, and Anabel followed, curious to see what Max would do.For the next thirty minutes, Max worked hi
"I think Sylvester is right. This company needs the best man, and I think it will be nice if we take Mr. Max." Anabel said."But what about Mr. Jenkins, the current head of the IT department?" The manager asked. "Will you fire him?""I understand your concerns, Mr. Mike," Anabel said with a gentle voice. "But I have to think about what's best for the company. And right now, I think Max is the best person for the job."Mr. Jenkins' face fell, and he looked like he was going to cry. "But what about me?" He asked with a voice which was barely above a whisper. "What am I supposed to do?"Anabel felt a pang of sympathy for the older man, but she knew that she couldn't let sentiment cloud her judgment. She turned to Jenkins with a thoughtful expression on her face. "I won't let you go. No, I won't fire you. I want to offer you a chance to stay with the company. You can work under Max, and I'm sure both of you can work together and lift the company to the next level."Jenkins' face lit up wit
After meeting Anabel, he left the company with a satisfied smile. He have achieved what he wanted. It was all planned, and it worked perfectly. Just yesterday, Sylvester was sitting at his desk, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the keyboard as he was reviewing the latest reports from Anabel's company. He had been meticulously gathering information, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A knock on the door interrupted him. He glanced at the clock and then got up to open the door. He opened the door and It was Max, his trusted friend and skilled hacker. "Evening, Sylvester," Max greeted and stepped inside. "You called." Sylvester nodded and closed the door behind him. "Yeah, I have a job for you. It's a big one, and if we pull it off, it will set everything in motion." Max raised an eyebrow with a smile. "I'm listening." Sylvester led Max to the living room, where he had set up a makeshift command center. He pointed to the screen displaying detailed schematics and data from
Sylvester was sitting in his living room, sipping on a glass of whiskey, when he heard a knock on the door. He glanced at the clock; it was just past eight in the evening. He wasn't expecting anyone, but he got up and opened the door to find his old friend, Marcus, standing there. "Marcus! What a surprise. You didn't tell me you are coming." Sylvester said, stepping aside to let him in. "You can come in." Marcus walked in. "I said let me drop by and catch up. It's been a while." Sylvester nodded, closing the door behind him. "Yeah, it has. Make yourself comfortable." They settled down on the living room, and Sylvester handed Marcus a cup of whiskey. "So, what's new with you? I Heard you have been busy with some big plans." Sylvester smirked and took a sip of his drink before replying him. "You could say that. I've been working on something... something interesting." Marcus raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What is that?" Sylvester leaned back, a confident glint in his eye. "You re
Sylvester arrived at Anabel's company and asked her to join him in his car. She hesitated for some moments before she got in. On their way to the restaurant, they chatted about work and the latest developments in the company. The restaurant was a cozy, upscale place with dim lighting and a romantic ambiance. Sylvester had reserved a private table by the window, offering a stunning view of the city skyline. When they settled into their seats, a waiter approached to take their orders. Once their meals were ordered, Sylvester leaned forward with his eyes fixed on Anabel. "I'm really happy you agreed to come out tonight. I know you've been under a lot of stress lately." Anabel smiled, but there was a hint of sadness in her eyes. "Thank you, Sylvester. I appreciate it. It's been a tough few days." Sylvester reached across the table, gently taking her hand in his. "It's normal, everything comes with challenges. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. You don't have to g
Sylvester poured himself a drink and settled into his favorite armchair, replaying the events of the night in his mind. Just as he was beginning to relax, he heard a familiar knock on the door.He knew who was knocking. It was Vanessa, his fiancée. He had invited her to come over. She knew all about Sylvester and Anabel.Sylvester got up and opened the door. He wasn't surprised when he saw Vanessa standing there with a mischievous smile on her face. She was wearing a sleek and form-fitting red dress that accentuated her curves."Hey, babe." She greeted and stepped inside, then gave him a quick kiss. "How did it go with Anabel?"Sylvester closed the door behind her and led her to the living room. "It went better than I even expected. We had a nice dinner, and she opened up to me about her pregnancy and divorce. I pretended to be surprised and told her it didn't change how I felt about her.""Oh, poor Anabel. She must be so desperate for someone to care about her." Vanessa laughed. "And
"Hello, Sylvester. I guess you are in your house now." Anabel asked."Yeah, just relaxing." Sylvester replied. "That's nice. I said let me know if you have gotten home, and also thank you for the dinner. I had a good time with you, despite everything that happened. I like your vibe." Sylvester smiled before responding back. "I'm happy to hear that, Miss Anabel. I enjoyed our time together as well." Vanessa rolled her eyes and stifled her potential laugh, before mouthing the words "poor Anabel" with a mocking expression. Sylvester shot her with a warning look, but she just grinned and snuggled closer to him, clearly amused by the situation. "I really appreciate your support, Sylvester." Anabel continued. "It means a lot to me, especially with everything that had been going on." "I'm here for you, no matter what. You can always count on me. What are we friends for?" Vanessa covered her mouth to suppress her laughter, causing her shoulders to shake with silent mirth. Sylvester ge
Daniella got home and settled into her plan for Desmond. Desmond would be returning from work soon, and she wanted to make sure she was ready to deliver the gift in the most impactful way possible. She has neatly tucked the divorce paper into an envelope, waiting for him to return. Desmond was about to face the greatest shock of his life. It was around 4pm. Daniella heard the familiar sound of Desmond's car pulling into the driveway. She took a deep breath and adjusted her clothes, trying to steady herself. This was it—the moment she had been waiting for. The moment she had been fantasizing Desmond walked through the door, wearing a tired but warm smile on his face. "Hey, baby. I'm back." He called out.Daniella greeted him with a smile of her own while hiding her true intentions. "Welcome back, Desmond. How was your day?""It was hectic, but everything's under control now." Desmond replied, loosening his tie as he headed to the bedroom to change out of his suit. Daniella followed h
Samantha nodded. "I see. But why did you want to divorce him?""I want half of his properties. Yeah, that's the reason." Daniella bluntly replied."It's like you never loved him?""Yeah, never. I wedded him to divorce him." Daniella replied."I can see you are pregnant. Is he the father?" Samantha asked "He's not. The father is waiting for me to divorce him." Daniella replied, and Samantha chuckled and shook her head. "Is this a kind of revenge plot or what?""I just needed his money. That's all." Daniella replied. "He didn't do anything to me.""Wow, what a move. But this is too sudden and somehow ruthless to a point, if I must say. It will be obvious to everyone that you divorced him because of what you will get from him and that you never loved him."I don't care what people say. It doesn't matter. What matters is the share I'm going to get." Daniella answered."Alright. It's important to move quickly in situations like this. I’ll make sure we handle everything meticulously. Let'
The next morning, as the sunlight streamed through the windows, Desmond's phone buzzed with an urgent message from his company. After reading the message, he got up from the bed and entered his bathroom to brush his teeth and take his bath. He didn't waste any time in the bathroom. He dried his body and wore his red tailored business suit. He was wearing his watch when Daniella woke up from her sleep. She sat up and stretched her body. "Where are you going this early morning?" She asked when she saw he was wearing a suit. "I received an urgent message from my company. I need to go and handle something important," Desmond answered. "I hope everything is fine." She asked. "Yeah, everything is under control." He replied. "Under control? That means something is wrong. What is that?" Daniella asked. "It's not something serious. We will talk about it when I come back." He leaned towards her and kissed her on the forehead. Daniella feigned concern, hiding the excitement bubbling insid
That night, after Desmond and Daniella were done taking their dinner, they retired back to the bedroom. Desmond was expecting Daniella to change into a sexy nightgown for the night, but she climbed onto the bed, wearing her silk trousers."I think it's better to wear your sexy gown tonight. It's our wedding night, baby." Desmond suggested, trying to sound romantic, but Daniella was uninterested."But this is what I want to wear tonight. I don't want to wear down." Daniella replied, and Desmond was surprised that she disagreed. She was supposed to know that a wedding night is a romantic night for a couple. Desmond had assumed that Daniella would be eager to celebrate their wedding night in a romantic way, but he was wrong."Remember that this is our wedding night. It's supposed to be the most romantic moment of our lives." He moved closer and tried to touch her, and she gently pushed his hand away. "What are you trying to do?""Stop acting like you don't know what I want. This is our w
About thirty minutes later, Anabel was preparing to take her bath when her phone rang. She checked, and it was Sylvester again. She took a deep breath and answered the call. Her suspicions were already weighing heavily on her mind."Hello, babe. So what is the update? What is your plan?" She asked."Babe, I have spoken to the doctor. He said that Vanessa cannot be transferred to another hospital." He replied."Why did he say so?" Anabel asked."He said she might not survive the transfer. Besides, this hospital is the best in the city." Sylvester replied, and Anabel smiled and shook her head. She had seen it coming. Nobody needs to tell her that Sylvester's insistence on keeping Vanessa in the same hospital despite her alternative suggestion was a sign that Desmond must be telling the truth. His response heightened her suspicions.She couldn't ignore the growing doubt, though she decided to press further. "But babe, the hospital I mentioned has a great reputation and can perform the tr
When she was done, the priest asked for the rings, and they exchanged them, sealing their promises to each other."With this ring, I thee wed," Desmond said and slid the ring onto Daniella's finger."With this ring, I take you as my husband." Daniella did as Desmond did, and the priest continued from where he stopped."By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife." The priest said. "You may kiss the bride."Desmond leaned in and kissed Daniella. The guests erupted in applause and cheers. Daniella broke the kiss, and they turned, facing the guest with smiles on their faces.As they walked down the aisle together, hand in hand, Daniella felt like she had finally done it. Desmond glanced at his mother and Bella, who, despite their initial reservations, were now clapping and smiling for him.Despite the underlying tension and the secrets Daniella harbored, she was dancing happily with Desmond. After the celebration, they entered their car to leave.Daniella was so happy
A few hours ago, Anabel was about to finalize the transaction when her phone buzzed with a new message notification. She paused and decided to check the message first. She read the first paragraph and realized It was from Desmond.She got curious and began to read the rest of the text. In the message, Desmond was warning her about Sylvester and Vanessa, claiming that the entire situation was a setup to get money from her."Why is he now concerned about my life? I thought he doesn't give a fuck about me. And...there's no way I'm going to believe this. Maybe he doesn't want me to help them. Sylvester can never deceive me this way. He loves me." She mumbled. She had always trusted Sylvester, and the thought of him betraying her seemed impossible."Desmond must be jealous of him." She feigned ignorance and returned to the transaction. But as she was about to send the money, she hesitated.Desmond's text echoed in her mind again. Could he be telling the truth? Anabel's hand trembled as she
Desmond's expression softened, and he nodded. "I see. But just remember that the wedding is for family and a few close friends." "Of course, baby. I have that in mind." Desmond smiled and wrapped his arms around her. "I'm so happy we are finally getting married. It's a new beginning for us." He said, and Daniella returned his embrace, but her thoughts were elsewhere. She was already planning the next steps in her scheme. As Desmond held her close, Daniella's mind raced with thoughts of her future with Leonard. She couldn't help but mock Desmond in her thoughts. "He has no idea what's coming," she mused. "So trusting and naive. This is almost too easy." Once Desmond left the room, Daniella called Leonard back to continue their conversation. The marriage certificate in her hands felt like a ticket to a new, better life. "I can’t wait for us to be together," Daniella said. "Soon, we will have everything we ever wanted." "We are almost there, honey. Just a little longer, and we’ll b
She entered her car and drove off. In less than ten minutes, she was already in front of the civil affairs building. She got out of her car and made her way into the building. Her steps were light and confident as she made her way to the civil affairs office. Every step brought her closer to the life of luxury and ease she had always dreamed of.She got inside and found Desmond waiting for her as he had said. Together, they got inside the office and handed the medical test result to the officer.The officer went through it and nodded. "The medical result is okay. It's time to sign the remaining paperwork." The officer said and slid out some papers. "Sign on the papers and we will be done."Daniella hesitantly took the paper and began to sign on it. She was happy and signing as if she was signing a multimillion-dollar deal. And yes, all of Desmond's properties are worth more than a billion dollars."Finally, I've won." She said within herself after signing the last paper. Desmond took