MARK POV;
"Let's get rid of this wench," Jennie said to me with a look of bitterness on her face, referring to Sarah, who had just left the room. I could sense the hatred in her tone and I knew she had some sort of grudge against Sarah.“Do you have any plans for it?”I asked her as I was curious to know what plans she had in mind. It was clear that Jennie had a personal vendetta against Sarah. However, to me, Sarah is someone who not only belonged to a lower class but also someone who couldn't fit my kind of personality. Therefore, I was willing to do whatever it took to get Sarah out of my life, and I could tell that Jennie was determined to see this through, and I was ready to help her in any way I could."I had come up with a plan with a doctor to modify Sarah's medication," Jennie mentioned to me. Sarah had just been discharged from the hospital and was prescribed some medication by the doctor, which she will be taking regularly. "However, we will get Sarah's drugs changed to something else that will worsen her condition," Jennie concluded.I couldn't help but express my concern about the possibility of someone finding out that Sarah's drugs were tampered with and changed. "What would happen to us if we were caught?" I asked Jennie, feeling worried."Don't worry, "We will ensure that no one finds out,” Jennie reassured me.“We'll be careful and make sure that everything is done in a way that won't raise any suspicion and take all necessary precautions. We’ll be very careful and discreet in our actions” And besides, do you want to tell someone about this?" She questioned.I hesitated for a moment, Jennie was right - we couldn't afford to get caught. But was it worth risking someone's health just to cover our tracks? I knew that I had to make a difficult decision. But I had to do it to get Sarah out of my life.“Of course not, I'm not telling anyone,” I responded. “If we keep this between ourselves, there is no reason for anyone to suspect us," Jennie responded reassuringly. "Don't tell me that you're not changing your mind about what our plans are, perhaps you have been wanting to get Sarah out of your way.” Jennie confronted me with the question that made me feel uneasy. I felt a knot form in my stomach as I tried to come up with a response. I finally spoke up and said, "I'm not telling anyone.” I reassured her that I was fully committed to the plan and had no intention of backing out. I was eager to see it through because I couldn't wait to get Sarah out of my life. But I must admit that I have been contemplating the idea of tampering with Sarah's drugs. Although She's been a thorn in my side for far too long, I can't help but feel like she's been blocking me for not marrying Jennie, the woman I wanted. “I just hope that our plan works out, because I'm tired of dealing with that dirty person," I explained.Overall, my plan with Jennie was focused on our shared goal of removing Sarah from our lives. While Jennie may have had some doubts about my commitment to the plan, I made it clear that I was fully invested in making it happen.As I still stood there, Jennie turned to me, her face lit up with a smile and she quickly came close to me. Before I could even say a word, she wrapped her arms around my neck and started kissing me passionately. After a moment, she pulled back and gazed into my eyes with a playful expression. "Babe, I've been thinking...we should spend more time together," she said. Her voice is soft and alluring.“It's been so long since we've spent some quality time together," she whispered in my ear. "What do you think? Let's plan something special and make some unforgettable memories ." Her words made my heart race with excitement and I couldn't resist the urge to pull her closer to me. With a smile, I replied, "I couldn't agree more, Jennie. Let's make some amazing plans and spend as much time together as we can." I could feel my heart skip a beat as I considered her proposal.I immediately grabbed her and started touching her and she started moaning by calling my name.As I was gently laying Jennie on the bed, my phone suddenly started ringing, interrupting our intimate moment. " Baby, don't answer the call, let's have more time together," Jennie pleaded with a coy smile.Her eyes were full of desire and her voice was soft and seductive, tempting me to ignore the call. However, I reluctantly pulled away from her, feeling guilty, but I knew I had to answer it because it might be something important. As I reluctantly left Jennie to go grab my phone, her face fell and she looked visibly upset. I could tell that she didn't want me to leave her side. I picked up my phone and saw that it was Dave, my deputy in the office, calling me. "Hello Dave, what could it be you calling me now?" I asked him as I picked up the phone, trying to keep the conversation brief and get back to Jennie." Boss, one of your clients is causing trouble here," Dave replied, his voice tense. I could hear a commotion in the background, which only added to my concern. I wondered who could be causing trouble in my office and what it could be about. "Can you give me more details, Dave?" I asked him, my mind racing. Dave proceeded to explain the situation in more detail, his voice growing increasingly urgent. I knew that I needed to act quickly to resolve this issue and ensure the safety of everyone."I will be right there in no time," I assured him, hoping to get to the bottom and handle this situation as soon as possible.Mark POV:As soon as I arrived at my office, I was taken aback by the large crowd that had gathered outside. It was quite chaotic and disruptive. Among them, I spotted Dave in the distance, who hurried over to me to explain the situation. It turned out that the source of the commotion was one of my clients, who had come to protest against the high fees I had charged her. This particular client was a woman whose son was involved in a legal case that I had been handling for her.Unfortunately, she was having trouble paying the amount of money that I had charged her for my services. It was not uncommon for us to charge high fees for complex cases, and it seemed that this was one of them. At our law firm, we often charge steep prices depending on the complexity and severity of the case at hand. Despite my client's discontent, I knew that I had provided her with the best legal representation possible and that the fees I had charged were fair and reasonable given the circumstances."I need
SARAH'S POV:My friend and I were still enjoying ourselves on the same beach. We were having such a great time that we decided to attend a party. As soon as we got there, the sound of music filled the air and Brenda immediately rushed to the dance floor, eagerly joining the dancing crowd. I stood there alone for a moment, taking in the scene, when suddenly I heard a familiar voice calling out my name and turning around. I was pleasantly surprised to see Paul, who happens to be Mark's cousin, approaching me with a warm smile."Hello, Sarah," he said, extending his hand for a handshake. I couldn't help but smile."Paul, what are you doing here?” I asked as I opened my arms to give him a warm hug. It had been a while since we last spoke, and I was worried about him."I just came here to let loose and have some fun." He replied. His answer put my mind at ease, and I was glad to know that he was here to enjoy himself. But I could sense that there was more to the story, so I asked him,
SARAH'S POV;As soon as we arrived at the dancing ground, Joe turned to me with a charming smile and said, "Shall we?" Without hesitation, he took my hand and pulled me onto the dance floor. As we began to move together, I felt an unexpected flutter in my stomach and realised that I was starting to develop feelings for him. The music was loud and vibrant, filling the air with its infectious beat and making it impossible not to dance. Our bodies moved in perfect harmony, and it felt as though we had been dancing together for years.After the dance, Joe led me to the bar where we ordered drinks. As we sat down, I couldn't help but feel grateful for his company. It had been a long time since I had felt this happy, and Joe was the reason for it. He had a way of making me forget all the troubles and heartbreaks I had experienced in the past. I was so caught up in the moment that I didn't want the night to end.Although it's Sunday night, I had to go to work on the next day, and my daughter
MARK’S POV:As I was about to be taken away by the police, I could hear Dave and several security guards in the office loudly protesting. They were demanding that justice be served, and I could sense the tension in the air. However, I managed to calm them down and assured them that I will be back in no time.Just as I thought the situation was under control, my client who had caused my arrest suddenly, without any warning, clapped her hands, and I felt the sharp sting of her palm against my face. The force of the blow sent me reeling, and I stumbled backwards, my head spinning. I couldn't believe what had just happened.The situation was tense, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I was being accused of taking away my client's money, and she had called the police on me. Before I knew it, my client who was visibly angry, slapped me hard across the face, pointed at me and her voice rang out shrilly. "I will make sure you pay me every dime you owe, you wicked person!" she sho
MARK'S POV:As Jennie and I were leaving the police station, I heard my phone ring. I reached into my pocket to answer it, but Jennie stopped me abruptly by saying, "Can we please enjoy some time together without interruptions?" She then took my phone from my hand before I could even respond. I couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed at the time, but I knew that spending quality time with her will be more important so that I won't make mistakes again. As soon as we arrived at the spot where she had parked her car, she turned to me and uttered just one word, "Drive." Without wasting any time, she flipped her car key in my direction and I quickly caught it. As I held the key, she stepped aside and waited for me to take the driver's seat. The urgency in her voice made it clear that there was no time to waste and we needed to hit the road as soon as possible. I noticed that there was a hint of worry on her face, as if something was bothering her. Despite her demeanour, I remained calm and
SARAH'S POV:"Mum” I turned around as I heard my daughter Mabel calling out for me, using the affectionate term that only she could get away with. I couldn't help but wonder how long she had been standing there and if she had been listening in on my conversation with Joe. "I have to go," I eventually told Joe, hoping to end the conversation before it became any more awkward."Allow me to drop you off," he suggested."No, don't worry," I told him with a smile. While I appreciated his offer, I didn't want him to know where I lived. "I can find my way home."As we said goodbye, I turned to my daughter. "Let's go honey," I said, and we headed back home.Upon my arrival, I realised that the house was eerily quiet. I called out for my husband, but there was no answer. I decided to check up on his room, but he wasn't there either. I couldn't help but wonder where he could have been with his mistress.As I walked out onto the veranda, I noticed the chief maid passing by. Curious about the wh
SARAH'S POV:"I want a refund.” A customer said with a stern look on his face as he walked up to the desk where I was seated, and placed the package he had bought some hours ago on the surface.“What” I said as I was taken aback by his sudden request, and quickly stood up from my chair to address him. As I looked at him with surprise, I couldn't help but wonder what had gone wrong with his purchase.The customer's voice was laced with anger and frustration as he spoke. "Are you deaf?" he barked at me. "I said I want a refund. I think it went bad," he repeated with a hateful tone. I could sense the tension building up in the air as he grew more agitated by the moment.Trying to remain calm, I picked up the package that he had dropped on the desk and examined it closely to assess its condition. “Well, it's not expired,” I informed him after a thorough inspection, but the man cut me off abruptly, his tone accusatory as if he was blaming me for the unpleasant taste. "If it hasn't expir
SARAH'S POV:"Oh, wait a minute." The sober man exclaimed as he continued talking, I was startled by his sudden outburst, but he rushed off to retrieve another item. When he returned, he placed it gently on the desk and I resumed packing. "We'll be out of here soon," he reassured me with a smile. "How much is it?” the man inquired as I was handing the package to him.“Sir your friend had paid.” I informed him as I quickly check my records. “And did you want a receipt?” I asked him in order to ensure accuracy. "No, thank you.” The man politely declined the offer. I acknowledged his response and handed him the package"Yeah, have a nice day." However, before he could finish his sentence, his drunk companion interrupted him by saying, "Hey, get two more bottles." I could see the sober man's expression change as he tried to control his friend's unruly behaviour.As the drunk man stumbled towards the store, cigarette in hand, I quickly intervened and told him; “Gosh, Sir you can't sm
MARK'S POVI could feel my pulse pounding in my ears, a low roar of rage building inside me. How could she? After everything, how could she do this now, knowing I still love her? Knowing what she meant to me? My fists clenched at my sides, my mind racing with a thousand questions, a thousand thoughts crashing in.Then I heard it — a low murmur from the crowd, a ripple of excitement spreading like wildfire. And then, as if on cue, voices began to chant, louder and louder, "Marry him! Marry him!"The words hit me like a punch to the gut. The room was closing in, the noise growing deafening, and I could feel the heat rising up my neck, my vision narrowing as the reality of what was happening sank in. Joe was down on one knee, a ring in his hand, and the crowd was cheering them on. “No… no, no, no,” I muttered, shaking my head as if trying to wake from a bad dream. My chest felt tight, and I could barely breathe. Paul reached out, grabbing my arm, trying to pull me back to my seat, but I
MARK'S POV:The restaurant was crowded, filled with the low hum of conversations and the clinking of cutlery against plates. Paul and I were seated by the window, where the sunlight poured in. I pushed my food around, barely tasting it, my thoughts elsewhere.Suddenly, Sarah walked in, her smile as radiant as ever, but my chest tightened when I saw who was with her — Joe. My jaw clenched instinctively. That man. I knew he had something planned, something dark. I’d seen enough of his schemes to know he was trouble, and now he was here with her. My Sarah. A burning anger rose inside me, spreading like wildfire. "They just sat down," I muttered, my eyes glued to them. I didn't even realize Paul was speaking until he snapped his fingers in front of my face."Hey! Earth to you," Paul called, his voice cutting through my thoughts.I blinked and turned to him. "What?"Paul’s gaze shifted towards Sarah and Joe, and then back to me. He sighed, exasperation etched on his face. "How long are yo
JENNIE'S POV:My father’s study, usually a place of calm, had turned into a storm of anger and tension. I stood near the doorway, my fists clenched, my heart pounding in my chest. I could hardly breathe. "Daddy, are you really going to sit there and let that bitch, Sarah, take everything we’ve worked for?" I spat out, my voice trembling with frustration. My words felt like acid on my tongue. The room seemed to shrink as I waited for his response, my breath quickening.My father, his face shadowed in the gloom, whipped his head towards me, his eyes narrowing into dangerous slits. "I’ve told you to shut your mouth! I’m doing something about it!" He shouted, his voice slicing through the air. His fury hung in the air, thick and suffocating.I felt my cheeks flush with heat, my anger flaring even hotter. I couldn’t stay still. I paced back and forth, my heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor, frustration boiling inside me like a storm ready to break. My mind raced, thoughts tu
SARAH'S POVI smiled, glad to hear a proactive suggestion. “Absolutely. Explore those options. Bring me a list of potential partners and what they bring to the table. We’re not just here to compete; we’re here to lead, and sometimes that means joining forces.”Angela grinned and nodded, already thinking of ideas."And you, Daniel? What do you think needs to change?" I asked.He hesitated, then said, "We need stability. People are worried. They don’t know what to expect from you."I leaned back, considering his words. "Then make it clear: change is coming. But it’s a change for the better. We’re not just surviving; we’re going to thrive. And anyone who can’t keep up with that pace has no place here."I could feel the tension in the room. The executives exchanged uneasy glances. Some of them were on board, others were resistant. But they all knew one thing: this was not my uncle’s company anymore.No one moved. It was clear they had no more questions—for now, at least. I could see the g
SARAH'S POV:I could see the mix of expressions—some were still processing, some were skeptical, and a few were cautiously optimistic. I wanted to make sure there were no doubts and no misunderstandings about what was coming next.James, the CFO, raised his hand slightly, his eyes narrowing behind his glasses, he cleared his throat, adjusted his glasses, and stood. “What happens if these new strategies don’t work? What if we lose money and our position in the market worsens?" he asked, his voice steady but carrying a hint of challenge. I nodded, expecting this kind of resistance from James. "We adapt and pivot. We don’t cling to what doesn’t work. This company has been too afraid to take risks. But if we’re afraid to fail, we’ll never succeed. We’ll monitor every move closely, but doing nothing isn’t an option anymore.""We’ve been running a tight ship, focusing on profitability. I think we should maintain our current trajectory.” James continued.I nodded, my face expressionless. "P
SARAH'S POV:As I stood in my father's company, looking out over the city that had been the backdrop to this epic battle—a battle for survival, for control, for legacy. I felt a profound sense of accomplishment. The skyscrapers rose high above the clouds, their glass windows reflecting the dying light of the sun. I could see it all now—every corner, every street, every building that had witnessed the storm I’d fought through. This city had been a battlefield, and I had emerged victorious, my resolve unbroken. But the war wasn’t over yet. The real work was just beginning.Now, standing in this high-rise office, it was time to reset everything. I turned away from the window and looked around the office. Now, my office. Everything in here screamed of the old regime: the heavy oak desk, the leather-bound books lining the walls, the dimly lit. The office smelled of leather and old wood, a heavy scent of authority. I could feel the weight of my uncle's legacy pressing down on my shoulders
SARAH'S POV:The rawness of it cut through the air, making everyone in the room freeze. Andrew's words, high-pitched and frantic, shattered the heavy silence that had settled over the courtroom like a thick fog. Every head turned to him, eyes wide with shock. Even the judge, who had maintained a stoic expression throughout the trial, looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly. The tension in the room grew unbearable, like the air had been sucked out, leaving only the charged atmosphere behind.The bailiffs, trained to handle situations like this, tightened their grip on Andrew. But he continued to thrash, his movements wild and erratic, like a trapped animal. His eyes, once sharp and calculating, now darted around the room in sheer desperation. “I had no choice!” he shouted again, louder this time, his voice thick with fear. He scanned the faces in the courtroom, searching for someone—anyone—who might offer him a lifeline, a way out of the fate that awaited him.Then, his eyes landed on
SARAH'S POVThe courtroom was a cold, unforgiving place, filled with an almost palpable tension. The ceiling-high windows let in a harsh, gray light that settled over everything like a shroud. I stood at the defendant's table, gripping the edge so tightly that my knuckles turned white. The wood felt rough under my fingers, grounding me in the moment. My heart hammered in my chest, each beat echoing in my ears like the ticking of a clock. Every breath I took seemed louder than the whispers that had filled the room moments before. Now, it was silent. Unbearably silent.Barr Lawn stood beside me, tall and steady, his presence a rock in the storm of my emotions. He wasn’t just my lawyer—he was my friend, my guide through this harrowing journey. His eyes, usually so stern and focused, were softer now as they flicked toward me, giving a small nod of reassurance. I tried to find strength in his calm, but the fear was too strong. It coiled in my stomach, tightening with each second that passe
SARAH'S POV: The day before had been a blur of calls, documents, and the ceaseless hum. I didn’t feel like the same person anymore. The timidness that once gripped me had been burned away by the fire of righteous fury.My uncle’s legal team, once arrogant and dismissive, had fired the first volley—a desperate plea for a settlement. I had read their letter once, twice, maybe a dozen times. Each word was a thinly veiled threat wrapped in a mask of concern for “family unity.” But I wasn’t the same person who had bowed to their will in the past. That morning, as I held the letter in my hands, something inside me snapped into place, a final, unyielding decision.“No,” I had whispered, my voice echoing in the silence. “No more.”The battle lines were drawn in earnest. My reply to the settlement offer was curt, clinical—a refusal that left no room for doubt. Barr Lawn understood the stakes. He moved with precision, crafting each counter-response like a scalpel, cutting through the bluster