Conrad's POVFear consumed me when Atasha stepped out of the dark and looked at my father bravely."I will handle the transactions of weapons," she uttered so I immediately walked towards her and made her face me."You have no idea what you are getting yourself into Atasha. That is a dangerous job," I said while looking her directly in the eyes."Veronica can do it I am sure I can do it as well Conrad," she responded with her eyes filled with determination."Veronica had been doing that job for almost half of her life but you...you are new to this business Atasha. You are still in the middle of learning how the organization works," I said and I can hear frustration in my voice."Then what do you want me to do? Become useless and be killed?" she asked with eyebrows furrowed."No one can kill you, I won't let them," I firmly uttered while looking at her intently."I won't depend my safety on you. I should gain power so I can protect myself...so I can protect you and if it means exposing
Atasha's POVI woke up without Conrad on my side. I looked for him inside his unit but all I saw is breakfast on the table and a note saying he left early to start the investigation.My body felt heavy as I started to get ready for work. In the meantime, I am distracting myself so I won't think of a dangerous transaction that I will handle later.When I arrived at the hospital Grace welcomed me. She looked at me intently and I saw the worry in her eyes so I smiled at her."Did you tell Conrad?" she asked so I shook my head."I am looking for a perfect time," I responded as we walked towards my office.Grace looked at me intently then after a while she let out a deep breath."Did you tell your father about your pregnancy?" she asked and when she mentioned my father sadness surged in my system again.When I last saw Dad I can no longer recognize the father that raised me, he was completely different.I miss my father so much but I can't bare to look at him knowing that he made me live i
Atasha's POVI stared at the picture intently completely confused if what I am seeing is right."Atasha," I heard Sebastian calling me but I remained standing in front of the huge portrait."Atasha what are you doing here?" Sebastian asked so I turned around and faced him."Are you okay?" he asked with worry laced in his voice."How do you know my mother?" I asked and when he heard my question confusion was written all over his face.His gaze shifted from me then to my mother's portrait."You are talking about Aunt Selene?" he asked bringing his gaze back to me."Selene?" I asked because that is not the name my father told me."Selene Hudson, she is my adoptive father's youngest sister," I was shocked when I heard that Sebastian is adopted but that is beyond my concern."Her name is Leonor Quinn, Sebastian," I corrected him because that is what my father told me...or maybe he also lied in that part.Before Sebastian could even respond Rafael stepped inside the room.I looked him direc
Conrad's POVI looked at Atasha intently and she did the same. We remain standing close to each other not until Mr Lim arrived and interrupt us."I didn't expect that you would be here as well Conrad?" he spoke. When I heard his voice I immediately put Atasha behind me and then faced him.I flashed a fake smile and then extended my hand to greet him."It is nice to see you again Mr Lim," I greeted. Mr Lim took my hand then smiled back after a while he took a peek at Atasha who is standing behind me."I heard that your wife will be handling the transactions of guns and explosives, tough job but I am confident that she will do well since she is a Quinn," he said then looked at Atasha once again."It's nice to see you again Atasha," he said. Atasha took a step forward and then took Mr Lim's hand."You look exactly like your mother," he said while looking at Atasha's face intently."I am glad you didn't forget her," Atasha said, without breaking off their gazes.Mr Lim's smiled then nod h
Atasha's POVWhile looking at Andrew Lim my mind is busy thinking of ways how to kill him in the cruellest way possible."Your Mom is a great person Atasha, I can't easily forget her," he said then smiled at me. If I didn't know what he have done to my mother I would've believed him but I know better. After that, he looked away and turned his head to the cargo."I will check the cargo then we can proceed on the payment," he said but I didn't respond so Conrad nod his head and let Mr Lim's men check the cargo."Are you okay?" Conrad whispered in my ear. I looked at him and then smiled."Just tired from work," I responded to ease his worry."Just stay in your car, I'll follow once we are done here," he said but I shook my head and stay on his side.After a few minutes, Mr Lim came back with a huge smile plastered on his face."Give them the money Alex," he commanded and one of his men holding a briefcase took a step forward and handed the briefcase to Conrad. Conrad took it and then fa
Atasha's POVWhile looking at Andrew Lim my mind is busy thinking of ways how to kill him in the cruellest way possible."Your Mom is a great person Atasha, I can't easily forget her," he said then smiled at me. If I didn't know what he have done to my mother I would've believed him but I know better. After that, he looked away and turned his head to the cargo."I will check the cargo then we can proceed on the payment," he said but I didn't respond so Conrad nod his head and let Mr Lim's men check the cargo."Are you okay?" Conrad whispered in my ear. I looked at him and then smiled."Just tired from work," I responded to ease his worry."Just stay in your car, I'll follow once we are done here," he said but I shook my head and stay on his side.After a few minutes, Mr Lim came back with a huge smile plastered on his face."Give them the money Alex," he commanded and one of his men holding a briefcase took a step forward and handed the briefcase to Conrad. Conrad took it and then fa
Atasha's POVWhen Mr Lim was gone we decided to head home.Conrad is the one driving while I am sitting in the passenger seat, eyes focus in front.I didn't bother to open any topic because I am still in the middle of absorbing everything the Hudson's told me.Hours had passed but I can't still get it off my head.In my peripheral vision, I can see Conrad stealing glances at my side."Is something wrong?" he asked after a while.I looked at him then shook my head and flashed a small smile."I'm just tired," I repeated the same excuse I used earlier.Conrad let out a deep breath then reached for my hand and gently squeezed it.He didn't say anything, he just held my hand until we reach his condo and that is what I needed.Feeling the warmth of his hands is better than hearing comforting words from him because I might doubt his words...I might think he is lying.Conrad open the door for me and after that, we headed inside.We walked in the dark hallway and the only sound that I can hear
Conrad's POVI stared at Atasha's face intently. She is peacefully sleeping in my arms. After a while, her eyes opened and she stared at me intently probably wondering who I am but when she finally figured out a smile appeared on her lips."Good morning," I greeted then planted a soft kiss on her lips. Atasha's smile grew wider."Good morning," she greeted back.We stared at each other faces for a few seconds but after a while, she pushed me away and run towards the bathroom.My forehead creased, confused about what just had happened.I followed Atasha towards the bathroom but the door is locked after a while I heard her vomiting.Fear consumed me so I knocked harder and a sigh of relief escaped from my mouth when Atasha open the door and faced me.I cupped her face and examined her. Atasha looks pale, her face became paper white and cold sweat are forming on her forehead."Are you okay?" I asked with my voice filled with worry.Atasha smiled at me weakly then nod her head."I feel na