100.Two days later…Roland sat in his father's office, going through the files the man had called him to come take a look at. He couldn't understand why his father didn't just handle it by himself and had to call him to look at it.It was a business proposal sent to the main company by Mr. Sinclair, Carson's father. He was working on a project and wanted to collaborate with the D. Ville's.Roland wasn't quite pleased, but he kept it hidden and looked up at his father, who was waiting for what he had to say about the proposal.“I've checked the files, dad, and I still don't know why you have called me to check them.” He ran his hands through his hair.“I called you to check them because I'm not going to be the president of this company forever. You're going to take over soon, and I need your opinion on that because it will be a long-term project.” Mr. D. Ville stood from where he sat and went to the wine stand in his office. He took a wine glass and pured himself a glass before return
101.BACK AT THE COMPANYAnnabel was busy with the committee. They had supervised some employees and saw that they were doing an impressive job.Lucinda wasn't happy that Annabel got to give orders and tell them what to do, but she couldn't do anything to stop it, and she decided to give herself a rest. And by doing that, she realized that Annabel was really a nice person and she started to enjoy working with her... at least for now.They had finished the day's work and went to the cafeteria to have a drink. “Anna, you have to look away from those papers for a while. You aren't a robot, you know?” Brian collected the papers from her and gave her a drink.“Just let me finish checking the last person's—”“Hey!” Lucinda snapped at her, and she turned to look at the girl. “I'll pour you a glass, so bury the thought of checking those papers today.” She took a bottle, much to the surprise of everyone, and poured Annabel a glass.“Huh?” Annabel was stunned.When Lucinda was done and looked
102.It was already two days to the outdoor activities and with Sasha and the committee's help, Annabel was able to put everything in place. Roland just made the big announcement and Carson was not happy with it. He felt Roland was going too far and that was annoying to him.“I have no idea why Roland keeps getting on my nerves. What the heck is wrong with that dude?” Carson facepalmed.“That's why I told you that we should destroy things already, but you asked me to wait.” Liam scoffed.“I think I have given him enough time. If I let this outdoor event happen, he's going to grow wings for sure. We have to stop him, Liam. We've got to.” He balled his fists.Liam sighed. “I'll go place a call to the man I gave the pictures and videos.” Liam stood up and left the place while dialing the man's number.Carson walked to his wine stand and took a bottle of wine. He didn't bother to take a cup and drank from the bottle. He had no idea why Roland wouldn't give him a breathing space. First it
103.Two days later…The day everyone had been anticipating finally came. Everything was set outside the D. Ville Company's residence. Everywhere was decorated to taste, and news reporters gathered all around to take live coverage of what was going to take place.It was a fashion show/advertisement for their newest brands and fabrics, made by the employees themselves. Some fabrics were kept for display, while others were sown for the models to wow the audience with.Just fifteen minutes into the event, the place was filled to the brim with people. Influential businessmen and fashion companies came to grace the occasion. Those that weren't invited still came because it soon became the talk of the whole city.Carson walked into the place and his mouth dropped open. He didn't realize he was gawking at everything until Liam tapped him. They found a seat at the back and sat down.There were projectors everywhere so that everyone present would be able to see what's going on the stage. It wa
*******WARNING: This chapter contains a sex scene. *******104.That same night, after everything had ended, Roland took the members of the committee out to celebrate the success of the event.They sat round the tank stacked with assorted drinks and juices. Annabel wanted to go for alcohol, but Roland stopped her.“Come on, just for tonight.” She groaned.“Let the girl drink and have fun, dude. It's just alcohol, what's the worst that can happen?” Lucinda asked as she threw a glare at Roland, who couldn't believe she could talk to him so informally. Well, he was going to let her off the hook for the day, and he'll look for another day to punish her.Brian shuddered. “You do not want to know the worst that could happen. She turns into a blabbermouth whenever she's drunk. I remember the first day we both got drunk, she almost slapped Mr. Roland.” They burst into laughter. “Hey!” Roland snapped, but they laughed more.“I almost lost my job because of that, scratch that! I actually lo
105.Roland looked at Annabel, and she shook her head, signifying she had no idea what was going on or what the news was saying.Roland sighed and facepalmed. He knew this was all Carson's doing. That dude just wanted to throw things in the mud for him. Annabel already told him that Carson wasn't Olivia's father and that they weren't engaged, so what the heck was he doing right now?Why would he post the pictures of him, Annabel and Olivia when he was taking care of them and then call him out?Tears rolled down Annabel's cheeks. Roland sighed and pulled her into a hug. “I believe you, Anna. You already told me Carson isn't Olivia's father —”“But those dropping bad remarks about me don't see it the same way. They're calling me a cheat and you a jerk.” She replied.Roland grinned. Too bad how people that loved him yesterday suddenly turned against him because of news that hasn't been proven to be correct. A random freak just uploaded a photo, and now everyone believes he's right.“I'll
106.As Annabel and Roland arrived at the company, they came in contact with bees of reporters in front of the company. Some of the male employees were trying to stop them from entering into the company.When Roland stepped out with Annabel, the reporters crowded then, throwing different questions at them.“Mr. Roland, is it true that you stole Mr. Carson's fiancee from him?”“You and Carson are business rivals. Did he do something to you and you decided to take his faincee to get back at him?”Roland didn't answer them. He held Annabel's hand and started leading her but the news reporters kept stopping them and throwing different questions at them.“Mr. Roland, you just finished your company's outdoor event yesterday. What do you think as this news has affected your sales greatly?”“What do you have to say about your ratings that have dropped?”“Who do you think is responsible for this? Do you have any one in mind? Is it Carson and do you think it's because of that he went higher in
107.“How did it go?” Roland asked Ashton the moment Ashton walked into the office.“The reporters have dispersed, but some are still lurking around, waiting for when you or Annabel will step outside the company so they could ask more questions.” Ashton answered as he sat down.“That's not what I meant. I mean, how did it go with taking down the post?” He asked.Ashton looked around. Annabel was not in the office. “Where is Annabel?” “She said she wanted to use the employees' restroom for a while.” Roland answered.Ashton shook his head. There was no doubt she was probably crying herself to stupor in there. He sighed and looked at Roland. “The post was taken down, and so were the news, but I don't think the people are going to stop talking or posting about it anytime soon. When something of this sought happens, what we need to do is show them proof. Only the proof can quench the fire.” Roland ran his hands through his hair. “I understand, but how do we find proof?”“How about you ta