The next morning, sunlight poured through the living room windows, casting warm streaks of light across the furniture. Lilian stepped in, her steps light yet purposeful. Noah was seated on the couch, one leg propped up as he scrolled through his phone.“Good morning, Brother,” Lilian greeted, her voice soft but cheerful. She glanced around the room, her brows furrowing slightly. “Where’s Brother Moses?”Noah looked up lazily from his phone and stretched before replying, “He’s already left for the company.”Lilian’s lips parted in surprise as she instinctively glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. It was barely past 7:30 a.m. “He already left?” she echoed.“Yup. Early start, I guess,” Noah said with a shrug, clearly unbothered.Lilian frowned. “He could have waited for me to wake up. We could’ve gone together,” she muttered, mostly to herself.Noah let out a soft chuckle and set his phone down on the coffee table. “You know Moses. The man’s a machine. No delays, no waiting around.
Lilian glanced at Emily, her lips twitching into a small, unimpressed smile. “I always come early,” she said calmly, brushing past the implied dig in Emily’s tone.Emily smirked and tilted her head slightly, clearly enjoying the conversation. “Well, the boss isn’t here right now. He went out earlier. Oh, and did you hear? The party where they’ll announce his sister is happening next week,” she said, her voice dripping with false sweetness.Lilian blinked, her mind catching up with Emily’s words. The party. She had completely forgotten about it. If Emily hadn’t mentioned it, it would have slipped her mind entirely.“Oh, right. That’s good to know,” Lilian replied evenly, forcing a polite smile.Emily leaned in slightly, her smirk growing. “You should try to get on her good side,” she said, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “I heard she’s… sassy. Apparently, she doesn’t take kindly to people stepping out of line.”Lilian’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. Sassy? Her? She almo
Lilian nodded at Moses, a slight smirk playing on her lips. “Yes, should I not be here?” she teased, raising an eyebrow at him.Moses shrugged, his usual calm demeanor intact. “It’s fine,” he replied nonchalantly.Before she could say anything further, Moses leaned slightly closer. “Dad will be here in six days,” he informed her, his tone casual but hinting at the significance of the visit.“Oh,” Lilian muttered, caught off guard by the news. “Because of the introduction?” she asked, her voice soft.Moses nodded, his expression serious. “Yes. It’s happening in a week,” he reminded her, as if ensuring she understood the importance of the event.Lilian sighed, the weight of the impending gathering settling on her shoulders. “Alright then,” she said quietly, glancing down for a moment.Moses stepped closer and gently patted her hair, his touch familiar and comforting. “Have you eaten?” he asked, his voice warm.Lilian looked up and nodded. “Yes. Pasta,” she replied simply, her lips curvi
Here’s a revised and expanded version of your chapter to approximately 1300 words, with errors corrected and a human-like tone:Lilian sat at her desk, her mind distracted by thoughts of Emily. After a few moments of deliberation, she stood up, smoothed her skirt, and walked toward Moses’s office. Once at the door, she knocked gently.“Come in,” Moses’s deep voice called from the other side.Turning the doorknob, Lilian stepped inside, closing the door behind her. Moses looked up from his desk, his sharp eyes studying her face.“Don’t tell me you’re here to talk about rethinking her termination,” he said, cutting to the chase before Lilian even had a chance to speak.She smiled, amused by how well he could read her. “But did you fire her because of what I said?” she asked, her tone more curious than accusatory.Moses shook his head firmly. “No, it wasn’t just because of your words. The way she looked at you earlier—it was malicious. That kind of attitude doesn’t belong in this company
Lilian stepped out of the company building, the cool evening breeze brushing against her face. Just as she took a few steps forward, a sleek black car pulled up in front of her, blocking her path. She frowned, halting in place. While she wasn’t scared—after all, no one would dare harm her in front of the company—she couldn’t help but feel suspicious.The car door swung open, and a tall man dressed in a sharp suit stepped out. He approached her briskly, stopping a few steps away, and bowed slightly.“Good evening, ma’am. Our boss sent us to drive you home,” he said politely, his tone calm and measured.Lilian’s frown deepened. “Your boss?” she asked, crossing her arms. “Who is your boss?”The man remained bowed slightly, and the gesture immediately put her on edge. “Please stop bowing,” she added with a touch of irritation. She hated drawing unnecessary attention to herself, and already, a few staff members leaving the building were glancing in her direction, curious.The man straighte
The next morning, the living room was already buzzing with quiet energy when Lilian walked in. Noah and Moses were seated on the couch, engrossed in their own morning routines. Noah was scrolling through his phone with a cup of coffee in hand, while Moses tapped away at his laptop, his brows furrowed in concentration.Lilian had no idea when Moses had come back home the night before. She’d fallen asleep early and hadn’t heard the front door or any sign of him returning.“Good morning, brothers,” she greeted, her voice light but laced with curiosity.Noah and Moses looked up simultaneously.“How was your night?” Noah asked.“Did you sleep well?” Moses added right after, their words overlapping.Lilian smiled faintly and nodded. “Yes, I slept fine. Thank you.”She took a seat on the couch opposite them, her eyes immediately darting to Moses. He avoided her gaze, keeping his focus locked on his laptop. Lilian could tell he was trying to dodge the conversation he knew was coming.“Brother
Lily sat on the couch, her phone gripped tightly in her hand. Her gaze was fixed on the blank screen, her mind awash with uncertainty. She had been thinking about calling Marcus all day, but the same nagging doubt held her back. Would he answer? And even if he did, would he make time for her?The distance between them had grown lately. Marcus, always busy with his work as the CEO of his company, had been barely present in her life. Their wedding was a week away, but it felt like they were two strangers planning an event rather than two people preparing to spend the rest of their lives together.Lily sighed and ran a hand through her hair. She couldn’t take it anymore. She missed him, craved his attention, and she was tired of being pushed aside. If he wasn’t going to make time for her, she would have to find a way to make time for them.With a determined breath, she unlocked her phone and dialed his number. Her heart thudded as the phone rang once, twice, three times. Just as she bega
“Are you okay?” Lily asked as she stood up and reached for Marcus, her voice filled with feigned concern.Marcus took a step back, instinctively putting distance between them. “What did you do?” he demanded, his eyes narrowing as they darted around the room.Lily frowned, her brows knitting together. “What do you mean?” she asked, feigning confusion, though her heart raced at the accusation.Marcus didn’t answer. Instead, he moved swiftly toward the door, his unease growing with each passing second. Lily’s eyes widened. She couldn’t let him leave—not yet. Acting on impulse, she darted after him and grabbed his arm. Before he could react, she pressed her lips to his in a desperate kiss.Marcus froze. He didn’t reciprocate, his body stiff as if caught off guard. Lily, undeterred, tried to deepen the kiss, hoping it would erase his suspicion. But the moment was fleeting.As clarity returned to him, Marcus abruptly pushed her away. His movements were firm but restrained, as though he was
Lilian walked into the private room, her heels clicking softly against the polished marble floor. The air carried a subtle hum of conversation as several CEOs were already present, chatting amongst themselves in low voices. Heads turned briefly when she entered, though most of them quickly returned to their discussions, only sparing her a glance.“CEO Lilian, you’re here!” the host exclaimed warmly, his voice breaking through the quiet hum of the room. His welcoming smile was broad as he stepped forward to greet her.Lilian nodded politely, her expression composed yet approachable. “Yes, I am,” she replied, her voice steady and professional. Her gaze swept the room subtly, taking in her surroundings. It wasn’t overly crowded—just enough people to make the gathering feel important but not overwhelming.The host gestured toward a seat in a more secluded section of the room. “Please, let me show you where you can sit.”Lilian followed his lead, her movements measured and graceful, reflec
Moses walked into the living room with a deep frown etched across his face. He sank onto the couch, the weight of his thoughts dragging him down. Franklin, seated beside him, turned to look at him with concern. “Are you okay, brother?” he asked, his voice low but steady.Moses turned his head slowly to meet Franklin’s gaze. “I got an email from Lily,” he began, his tone laced with confusion and frustration. “She said we’ve made a mistake—that she’s actually our younger sister.”Franklin’s brow furrowed in response, but before he could say anything, Noah let out a loud chuckle from across the room. “What kind of nonsense is that?” he said, shaking his head in disbelief. “She must be dreaming. Someone needs to wake her up.”Franklin nodded in agreement, a scowl spreading across his face. “Ridiculous. She’s just being stupid,” he added dismissively.Moses didn’t respond immediately. His silence filled the room like a heavy fog, thick and suffocating. He leaned back against the couch, his
Lily stormed into the house, her expression a storm cloud of frustration and anger. She slammed the door shut behind her with a little more force than necessary, causing her mother to glance up from the table where she was sorting through some documents.“You’re back already?” her mother asked, a mix of surprise and curiosity on her face. “Was Marcus not at the company?”Without replying immediately, Lily tossed her bag onto the couch and sat down heavily, crossing her arms. Her face remained tight with irritation.“The gateman didn’t let me in,” she said sharply, her voice carrying the sting of humiliation.Her mother straightened, clearly startled. “What? Why not? Did he give you a reason?”Lily huffed in frustration, the memory of the encounter replaying vividly in her mind. “He said Marcus wasn’t in the office,” she explained, her tone dripping with annoyance. “I told him I’d wait inside, but he refused. Can you believe that? He wouldn’t even let me near the gate!”Her mother’s ex
Lilian walked into the company the next day, her heels clicking against the polished floor with an air of authority. The receptionist immediately stood up when she saw her, her professionalism sharp and unmistakable.“Good morning, ma’am,” the receptionist said politely, a warm smile on her face.Lilian acknowledged her with a small nod. “Hello, good morning to you too,” she replied, her tone calm yet direct. Without breaking stride, she headed straight for the elevator.Inside the elevator, Lilian pressed the button for her floor and leaned slightly against the wall. It had been a whirlwind few days, and she was determined to tackle everything head-on. As the elevator arrived with a soft chime, she straightened her posture and stepped out, ready to start her day.What greeted her, however, made her pause. A young woman sat at the desk outside her office, engrossed in her phone. Lilian’s brows furrowed slightly. This was unexpected.The woman, oblivious to Lilian’s presence, continued
Lilian arrived home later than usual, the weight of her day evident in her slightly tired expression. She had stayed back at the office, determined to finish the stack of files that had been sitting on her desk for too long.As she stepped into the living room, the soft glow of the lights made the space feel warm and welcoming. Noah looked up from where he was sitting, immediately smiling when he saw her. “You’re back,” he said, his tone cheerful at first, though his smile soon faded into a concerned frown. “How was work? And why are you so late?”He was the only one in the living room, and the absence of the usual chatter made the house feel quieter than normal.Lilian offered him a tired but genuine smile. “It’s been a while since I was at the office, so I took the opportunity to finish up some pending work,” she explained, setting her bag down on the nearest chair.Noah nodded in understanding. “Where’s everyone?” she asked, glancing around as if expecting someone to suddenly appea
Lilian walked into the company lobby, her heels echoing on the polished tiles. She carried herself with the calm confidence of someone who knew the space inside and out. The familiar environment of her workplace brought a small sense of comfort, yet something was off. Her eyes immediately landed on the receptionist’s desk.Where Linda, the usual friendly face, should have been, sat a stranger. A young woman, neatly dressed in a crisp blouse, was typing away on the computer. Her sharp focus broke the moment she spotted Lilian approaching.The receptionist quickly stood up, smoothing her skirt nervously. “Good morning, ma’am. Do you have an appointment?” she asked, her tone professional but polite.The question threw Lilian off. She raised an eyebrow, her expression morphing into confusion. “Uh… no,” she replied distractedly, her gaze fixed on the woman as if trying to place her.The receptionist gave her a tight, apologetic smile. “Oh, I see. I’m sorry, but you’ll need to make an appoi
Lilian hadn’t gone to the company in days. She stayed home, consumed by emotions she couldn’t quite understand or control. The smallest things made her anxious. Every time Matt left her sight, her heart would start to race, and her mind would conjure the worst scenarios. She tried to hide it, but her panic was always evident.Her brothers, Noah, Franklin, and Moses, stayed close, trying to comfort her whenever they could. But it was clear to everyone in the house that Lilian’s silence weighed heavily on them. Gabriel, her father, was especially worried. He had seen Lilian strong and confident in the past, so this sudden vulnerability scared him. He felt powerless watching his daughter struggle, and he didn’t know how to help her.That morning, Gabriel and his sons gathered in the living room. The air was heavy with unspoken concerns. The usually lively house was eerily quiet, the only sounds coming from the occasional creak of a chair or the ticking of the clock on the wall. No one sa
Marcus clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles whitening under the pressure.“That means you’re a father!” Benson, one of his closest friends, exclaimed, his face lighting up with a wide grin. His tone was filled with excitement, almost as if it were his own discovery.Marcus’ lips twitched into a small smile, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. The weight of Benson’s words settled heavily on his chest. The realization was overwhelming, and his emotions were all over the place. Was he happy? Nervous? Angry? He couldn’t tell.His mother’s face flashed in his mind. She would be thrilled to hear this—ecstatic, even. For years, she had begged him to settle down and give her grandchildren. And now, the dream she’d been holding onto for so long was real. But his excitement was dampened by a darker thought: Lilian’s family.He already knew how they felt about him. Every interaction with Moses or any of Lilian’s brothers had been marked by tension. Their disdain for him was obvious. They
Moses walked into the company building with an urgency that made the receptionist sit up straight. She blinked in surprise—she hadn’t seen him here in ages. Ever since Moses had stopped coming to the office regularly, his appearances had become rare, almost nonexistent. To see him now, walking in with such a determined expression, left her momentarily speechless.Quickly regaining her composure, she stood up from her desk. “Good afternoon, sir,” she greeted, her tone cautious yet polite.But Moses didn’t respond. He brushed past her as if he hadn’t even heard her voice. His intense expression and hurried steps suggested something serious was going on. The receptionist watched, puzzled, as he headed straight for the elevators and stepped inside.“What could’ve happened?” she murmured, watching the elevator doors close. He looked so worried. But whatever it was, it clearly wasn’t her business, so she sat back down and returned to her tasks.Upstairs, the elevator dinged softly as Moses