120.“What do we do?” Sasha asked.Annabel pressed her lips into a thin line and sighed. “We can still use Roland. We can beg him to help us.” “How are we going to do that when he and my father are at loggerheads? They don't get along at all, Anna. Once they see each other, it's from one argument to another. It's funny at times but…” Sasha trailed off.“Roland will agree to come with us if I'm the one who asks him. I'm sure he won't turn me down.” Annabel was confident.“Please do talk to him. Since he loves you, he might make an exception.” Annabel smiled. “Don't worry, he wouldn't even have the guts to say no.” She beat her chest proudly, confident that he wasn't going to say no to her.***D. VILLE COMPANY “No.” Roland answered after Annabel told him everything and asked him to help them.“No?” Her eyes widened. She couldn't believe he said no to her. “Why?” She asked.Roland sighed and closed his laptop. “Because he's annoying, and I can't put up with him.” He answered.“Come on
121.Annabel sighed as she finished what she was working on and stood up, so she could take it to the technical department. It was lunchtime as well, and she wanted to use that opportunity to see Brian.“Hey, I'll ask them to help you take it. Don't stress yourself.” He smirked.Annabel knew what he meant and rolled her eyes. “No, thanks. I can take the files there by myself.” “Are you sure you'd be able to walk there? Your legs might get tired because it just did an activity a few minutes ago.” Annabel's face reddened as she remembered what happened between them. “You pervert!” She exclaimed and threw a paper at him.Roland chuckled. “What? I'm not lying. I'm actually saying the truth.” He cleared his throat.“This is one of the reasons why I'm not staying here for now. I'll drop the files, have lunch and will be back after that.” She huffed.“Wait! Aren't you going to the private cafeteria with me?” He asked.Annabel shook her head. “No, sir. I do not want something more private t
122.The air became too thick for Roland, and he cleared his throat numerous times. He glanced at Nadia to see if she was joking, but she had a serious expression on her face. In fact, she looked too serious.Nadia just watched his reaction. She wished it would happen immediately, but since Annabel was now in the picture, she had to take things slowly.She suddenly burst into a fit of laughter, and Roland stared at her, confused.“I got you!” She laughed. “I can't believe I got you!” She laughed again.“Huh?” Roland stared at her.“Come on, dude, do you think I'd hit on you when you have a girlfriend? I was only joking.” She revealed and Roland didn't know when he released a breath he had no idea he had been holding.He had thought she was serious and couldn't think of any answers to give her. “Oh my! You got me really good.” He laughed too.“Just take that as a reunion prank.” She smiled.“Sure.” He smiled back as they continued to eat and talk about other matters.****“How has your
123.At school, it was lunch break and the kids were busy eating their food. Olivia walked into the cafeteria with Winter and was about to take a seat when she saw Sebastian sitting all alone.“Sebastian is all alone. Let's go and keep him company.” She smiled at Winter, but Winter frowned.“Why? Isn't he the kid everyone is calling dull?” Winter asked.“He's not dull, Winter. He's just shy.” She answered.“How are you sure he is just shy? Look at him.” She pointed at him. He was busy scribbling in a book instead of touching his food.Olivia shook her head. “My mummy told me that no child is dull, and I shouldn't look down on anyone.”“My mummy asked me to stay away from people I feel are not in the same class with me and that Sebastian is not in the same level with me. I can't make friends with him.” Winter scoffed.“But that's not right. Everyone is equal and should be treated equally. Because you're smart doesn't make him dull,” Olivia was disappointed at Winter. She had no idea Win
124.Mr. Davis blinked as he watched Roland. He wanted to say no to any form of deal, but his greedy nature will not let him.“What deal?” He asked.“I'm glad you asked,” Roland smiled and rested his hand on the desk, staring straight into Mr. Davis' eyes. He knew how scared of him the man was, even though he loved to hide behind the toughness and all that. And he was going to use that fear against him. “You and I know that you're still owing me a lot of million dollars, am I right?” He asked, referring to what Mr. Davis did to him in the past.Mr. Davis cleared his throat and went mute.“Am I right?” Roland asked again.“Y… Y… Yes.” He stuttered.“Good. If you let Sasha go, and she comes to work for me instead, I'll forget about your debts and won't call the police on you. You'll be a freeman.” He led down the conditions, knowing that the older man won't be able to resist it.Mr. Davis couldn't believe Roland was about to give up such a huge amount of money because of Sasha. He wante
125.When they were done setting Sasha's office, she followed Annabel to Roland's office and met Ashton there.Roland had already told Ashton that Sasha would be his assistant manager and immediately his eyes met with hers, he smiled and stood up to wake her.“Welcome to D. Ville's company, Sasha. I'm excited to work with you.” He said.Sasha smirked. “You'll be more excited when we start working together, Ashton.” She smiled at him, meaning something that was totally different but Ashton didn't seem to understand her.Annabel knew what she meant and chuckled.“Please, show her around the company.” Roland urged Ashton.“Sure. Please, come with me.” He led her out of the office and Annabel smiled as she watched them.She was more than happy that Sasha was finally free from her father's grip. She turned to face Roland, who was busy staring at her.“Roland,” She called and he blinked. “Yes?” “Were you staring at me?” She laughed.Roland knew he wouldn't be able to deny this one. He was
126.The day seemed to go by faster than Annabel expected, and Nadia made sure to spend most of the time with them. Annabel wondered if the lady had nothing to do and just wanted to be a pain in the ass. Her joy was evident when Nadia finally left.She sighed and tucked a strand of her hair behind her eyes. She was getting off work early that day and wanted to pick Olivia up from school by herself today.“I'll be leaving now,” She said to Roland after arranging her desk.Roland pouted. “Why? What are you going home to do anyway? It's not that Sasha is leaving yet.”“Sasha is coming with me. I want to be the one to pick Olivia from school. It's been a while.” She smiled at him.Roland nodded, since it had to do with Olivia. “Tell her I'll see her soon, okay?” He said and she nodded.She walked to where he sat and pecked his lips. “Bye. Don't miss me too much.” She chuckled.Roland smiled. “Oh, before you go, I forgot to tell you that Nadia would be following us to the karaoke tomorrow n
127.What Nadia told Annabel instilled fear in her, and her mood spoiled instantly. Roland walked into the room and dropped the drinks on the table before sitting beside Annabel. He noticed that Annabel wasn't looking too cheerful and held her hand.“Are you okay?” He smiled at her.She forced a smile and nodded. “Can you sing for me?” She asked.“I don't think you need to ask him to sing for you. He'd have to do it by himself,” Nadia smiled warmly at her, and Annabel commended her acting skills. The lady was a real demon. “You see, back when we were together in school, Roland used to have the best voice in class. Girls literally trip just by hearing his voice, but not me, though. I'm not a softie.” Roland chuckled. “Come on, Nady, you literally told me you were moved by my songs.”“I wasn't in my right senses then,” She denied immediately and looked away. Roland just shook his head. “Anyway, go and sing, let's hear you. I need to know if your voice is still intact or if you have a fr