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
At this moment, Daniella knew she was in trouble. She had to do anything possible to make Desmond stand by her."Are you believing this actress?" Daniella asked Desmond. "Anabel must have hired her to pretend to be Zacklid's group assistant manager. You don't have to panic. They are not real.""Are you saying that she's an imposter?" Desmond asked."Yes. She must be an imposter.""How dare you call me an imposter?" Miss Margaret asked."Don't deny it. You are not what you pose you are." Daniella said and turned to Anabel. "You better leave there and apologize to me before Zacklid arrives.""If he comes, you will be the one to apologize." Anabel replied and just then, the entrance door opened wide. Everyone looked; it was Mr. Zacklid. A powerful-looking man in a white suit. He looked great in his outfit. It was as if the president of the country was coming. He have more than ten body guards following him. Daniella panicked. How will she defend herself?As he approached Miss Margaret, th
"Ohhhhh! I understand." Anabel shook her head. "You are really going through a lot.""It's my responsibility. I can't let her die. I will do everything possible to make sure she survives." Sylvester said. As they were talking, Dr. Richard walked in and greeted Anabel."Is he the doctor?" Anabel asked Sylvester."Yeah, he is the one in charge of her." Sylvester replied, and Anabel turned to the doctor and asked. "What is really happening to her?" “Vanessa’s liver is failing, and she needs a transplant as soon as possible. We will replace Vanessa’s failing liver with a healthy donor liver. The procedure is complex and costly, but it’s her only chance. I've told Sylvester what it will cost. If he continues to waste more time, he may lose her.” The doctor said, and she looked at Vanessa. She felt pity for her, then turned to the doctor.“I will cover the cost, whatever it takes. I don't want anything to happen to her.” Anabel said and Sylvester smiled, seeing that everything was going sm
The next day, Sylvester and Vanessa got prepared and headed to the hospital. The doctor had arranged their room for them. They got to the hospital, and the doctor took them to the room. Each day costs five hundred dollars, and Sylvester paid for four days. Vanessa changed into a gown and lay on the bed. The doctor connected the ICU systems, making it look like she was battling between life and death. "I will call Anabel now." Sylvester said and took a deep breath, then dialed Anabel's number. "Hello, babe." Sylvester greeted just as Anabel picked up the call. "Hi, babe. Good morning." She answered. "How are you doing?" "I....…I'm fine, but." He paused. "But what? Is there any problem?" Anabel asked, concerned. "I don't want to talk about it. I can find a way and handle it." Sylvester said. "Find a way and handle what?" Anabel asked. "Don't worry yourself. I said I will handle it." "You can still tell me. Maybe I can be of help." Anabel insists. "I don't want to be a burden
"Please, hear us out." Vanessa interjected. "Our future depends on it. It means everything to us." Dr. Richard shook his head. "I can’t condone any form of medical fraud. I don't know who you guys want to exploit money from, but I can't. It goes against everything I stand for, and the hospital management would never support it." Sylvester leaned forward. "We are not asking you to do this for free. We are prepared to compensate you generously for your cooperation." "No amount of money is worth compromising my ethics and risking my career," Dr. Richard replied. "Please leave my office." "It's not what you are thinking. It won't put you into trouble." Vanessa said. "You don't come here and teach me my job. I can't falsify a medical condition." Dr. Richard insists. Vanessa looked at Sylvester, and he nodded, then reached into his pocket and pulled out an envelope. He placed it on the desk in front of Dr. Richard. "Five thousand dollars." He said quietly. "Think about what this kind
But as Sylvester's hand moved from her neck down to caress her breasts, she gently pulled away."Not now, baby," Anabel whispered, and Sylvester was disappointed. "I just thought...""I know." Anabel replied, placing her right hand on his cheek. "But I want us to take it slow. I enjoy spending time with you like this, talking and laughing. We will have our moments, but just not tonight."Sylvester nodded, trying to mask his disappointed look. "You are right, baby. I just got carried away."Anabel smiled and gave him a reassuring kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for understanding me. Let's just enjoy each other's company."They continued talking, and the initial tension began to dissipate slowly. After a few minutes, Anabel glanced at the time and realized it was getting late. "I should be going home.""I'm hoping you'd stay over today." Sylvester said."Maybe next time." Anabel replied and stood up."Alright," he said, standing up and walking her to the door.Anabel paused for a moment a
The next time Anabel visited, she brought food for him. She knew how much he would appreciate her cooking and wanted to brighten his day. She knocked on his door, and when he opened it, she was happy to see his smiling face."My baby is here!" He exclaimed and pulled her into a warm embrace. She smiled and held up the bag of food."I brought this for you," she said, walking into the living room and setting the bag on the table."It's like you knew I would be hungry. Thank you very much." "You are welcome." She replied and began to unpack the food."This smells nice. It must be delicious.""Yeah. Anyway, you are about to find out now." She finished and gave him the spoon. "Only one spoon? There is no way I'm going to eat this alone. You are eating with me." He got up from the couch and headed to the kitchen. Before Anabel could adjust on the seat, he showed up with another spoon and a bottle of water."What are you doing? The food is for you." Anabel said."Well, I won't be eating wh
"Hey, what are you still doing there?" She called her driver, who was still hiding, and they helped Sylvester into the car. Anabel got in, and her driver drove them quickly to the nearest hospital. Once they arrived, Sylvester was taken to the emergency room, where a doctor examined his injuries. The cuts and bruises were minor, but the doctor insisted on cleaning and dressing them to prevent infection. Anabel was sitting beside Sylvester, holding his hands, while he was receiving treatment. She couldn't believe the bravery and selflessness he had shown in rescuing her. It went a long way in reinforcing her belief that Sylvester was someone she could trust and rely on. When the doctor was done, Sylvester was given some painkillers for his aches. "You are my hero, Sylvester. I love you so much." She said in the car as they drove to Sylvester's apartment. When they got to his apartment, Anabel helped him inside and made sure he was comfortable. "Do you have any food, or should I co
"Let her go!" Anabel looked back and to her greatest shock, it was Sylvester. She was surprised on how he just appeared from nowhere."And who are you to tell me what to do?" The leader asked."The one who can make you regret ever touching her." Sylvester replied."I will give you a chance to leave. This is non of your business man. Unless you want to join her." The leader said."That's my girlfriend and she's coming with me." Sylvester declared. "I won't let you take her.""You called for this young man. I'm not to be blamed." The leader said and turned to his boys. "Waste him." With their weapons on their hands, they began to walk towards Sylvester. Anabel was scared and yelled at Sylvester. "Run! You can't fight them! They will kill you!" She tried to break free from the leader's hand but she couldn't.One of the boys sneered at Sylvester's challenge and launched forward. Sylvester sprang into action and delivered a powerful uppercut as he tried to hit him with an iron rod. The pu
The drive to the hospital was short, but to Daniella, it felt like eternity. She was eager to get the medical tests over with and move on to the final preparations for the wedding. Desmond, as usual, remained calm and focused on getting everything done efficiently. They arrived at the hospital and parked the car in the parking lot. Desmond opened the door for Daniella, and they walked together towards the entrance. It was a private hospital and the best in the city. Only the rich families could afford the hospital. They got to the reception desk, where a nurse attended to them. "Good afternoon. How can I help you two today?" She had a warm smile across her face. "Our wedding is coming soon. We are here for a premarital medical test," Desmond answered. "Alright, sir, Please have a seat in the waiting area. The doctor will call you shortly." They went and took a seat at the waiting area. Only a very few people were sitting there. After a few minutes, a door opened, and a doctor ste
It was on a bright Monday morning. Daniella was standing in front of her large mirror, checking herself out. She could barely contain her excitement as she kept turning from side to side.She and Desmond were preparing to visit the civil affairs bureau to process their marriage certificate. Daniella was exceptionally happy. She would finally marry Desmond. She had been dreaming of this moment for months, not because of love, but because of a better life she saw beyond the wedding. A life where she would divorce him and walk away with half of his properties for her and her boyfriend. The wedding was set for next week, but today was the first step toward securing her future.Desmond, on the other hand, seemed calm as he waited for Daniella in the living room. "Ready?" he asked when she finally showed up.She nodded, and they both headed out to the car. They got to the driveway, and Daniella slipped into the passenger seat.Desmond drove to the civil affairs bureau in silence. Each of th