After some hours, they got ready for the day. Their private chauffeur arrived in no time and they went to the gallery. It was an art exhibition and the opening ceremony of the new gallery. Christopher was given the privilege to do the opening so, they waited till he arrived. Immediately their car pulled over, the paparazzi rushed to take pictures of them. The door flung open and Christopher alighted, helping his wife out of the car. The second car also arrived but, no paparazzi rushed to them. Ginny exhaled deeply and folded her hands. She growled, seeing as her sister got more attention. She wished she was the popular one. Manuel took her hand and gazed at her. "Don't slouch. Just smile. Else, there'll be another meme. I'm sure you don't want that" he said. She smiled, hearing that Manuel cared about her. "Of course, I'll smile. Just for you, not them. I just want then to suffer" she said. The CEO of the new gallery walked towards them. Ginny gasped. "Oh my goodness... You've g
Manuel has done what he wanted already. He walked back to Ginny and sat close to her. He folded his hands, waiting for what to happen to unfold before him. "What did you do?" Ginny whispered."Just get ready to take the photos" he replied in the same whisper. .Just after some seconds, a waiter walked towards Michelle where she stood with Jackson. He winked at Manuel, giving him his signal. Manuel smirked. The waiter walked closer to Jackson. He pretended to fall so that the drinks would splash on both Michelle and Manuel. Ginny readied her phone to take the shots but... Their plan failed when Christopher came from no where. He held the tray as the man fell. The waiter swiftly got up and bowed. "I'm sorry sir" he said with a shaky breath. "How much did he pay you?" Chris asked. The waiter started shivering. He was wearing the 'how do you know' look. "I...I don't know what you're saying" he said. Christopher smirked and moved closer to him. "You have five seconds to tell me
Kelly heard everything her mother said to her on the TV. She already cried her eyes out. But, when she heard the door unlocking, she wiped the tears off her face and rushed to the kitchen, pretending to be washing the dishes. It was Francis. He finally arrived, after three days. The first thing he saw was Michelle on the TV. Christopher was close to her, holding her hand. They were busy staring at each other with so much love in their eyes.Francis smirked and folded his hands, seeing the duo on the TV. "Kelly, you see your mother. She doesn't care a bit about you. She just loves her new wealthy husband""I don't care about her too. She's not my mother" Kelly said from the kitchen. A smile blossom on Francis face. "That's my girl. I won't leave you like your mother. We'll stay here together" he said. Kelly just nodded, as her lips trembled. Francis turned off the TV and headed into the room to sleep. Kelly continued crying softly, sitting on the cold kitchen floor. She bit her fi
Manuel got out of the bathroom, with a towel wrapped around his waist. His hair was dripping wet. He stood in front of the mirror, glaring at his reflection. Ginny saw him and scoffed. She dropped her phone and folded her hands, watching her husband."You look happy" she said. He smirked and turned his face. "Of course, I am. Father has given me a chance. It's time for me to claim what was rightfully mine""Are you forgetting something? It's just 35%. Christopher has 50% of everything" Ginny reminded him. "I know. He won't have everything for too long. Just watch and see as I take everything from him" he said. Ginny blushed. She can't wait to take Michelle's place and treat her as trash....The next day, everyone was given their beforehand task. They were in charge of different companies and were asked to increase the profit. Mr Croydon wanted to see what they can do. Even his daughters were interested. "Michelle, you are coming with me today" he said, not assigning her to any
Michelle took Chloe to her room and left her with Alina and Pearl. They helped her with her homework and lunch. She hurriedly freshen up and changed her dress. She went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for herself and Chloe, with Christopher and her father in-law. The chef watched her cook as they prepared the family dinner. They even chatted, having fun. Ginny walked in, yawning. She held an empty jug. When she saw Michelle in the kitchen, she frowned. "You're preparing dinner, again! Why are you the first daughter in law of this family if you're going to act like a slave?""What are you insinuating? Are you indirectly calling the people who prepare the food you eat, slaves? You're the worse Ginny!"Ginny scoffed. She glared at one of the maids."Here! Fill this up and take it to my room" she said. The maid turned to stare at Michelle first. That made Ginny upset. It seemed like she was taking permission from Michelle before answering her. "You can go" Michelle said to her. She w
Michelle was done cleaning herself up in the bathroom. She walked out and stretched her hands like she was tired. She adjusted her gown and hair. Christopher saw her and bit the tip of his pen. "Do you want to go another round or you want to me call the meeting?" He asked. "We've spent too much time together. Let's just call for the meeting" she replied. "And probably eat lunch together. I'll make the reservation" he said. "Okay babe" she whispered. He smiled and called his secretary. After few minutes, he arrived with the architect. The man swiftly went to shake hands with Michelle."You're more beautiful in person, my lady" he said. "Thank you" Michelle said. "Let's talk please" the man led her to the sofa. Christopher let them talk since it was about the adoption home. They spend hours, planning and everything. The man already marked down what she wanted."I understand ma'am. We'll start work right away""How many months will it takes?" She asked. "Since it's from the Cr
Christopher heard what Frederick said. He grabbed the edge of the bed with his left hand, wearing a questioning look on his face."Where is she?" He asked. "She's somewhere where you don't know" Frederick replied, rubbing his nose. "You know that your dirty trick won't work on me Frederick. You do not know where Kelly is. No one knows. My men and the cops are out there, searching for her all day" Christopher said almost yelling. Even after the months has gone by, some people were still prank calling him that they knew where Kelly was. "Well, give me a chance to find her. If I do, will you forgive me?" He asked. "Yes! If you find Kelly, I'll forget about what you did to me in the past" Christopher said. Frederick rubbed his chin and bit his lower lips. He had a slight smile on his face. "What?" Chris asked, getting upset because of his annoying smile. "Minutes ago, you said you never knew what I was talking about" he said. Christopher shoved him aside and laid on the bed. Freder
Michelle brought out her phone and and pushed the play button. Earlier, before she went to meet her sister to confront her. She recorded their conversation, hiding the phone in her pocket. She knew the kind of person her sister was. No matter how naughty she was, she'll always reveal whatever she was doing. Using that as a weakness wasn't a bad idea for Michelle. Everyone gasped as they heard the recording. Even her mother in law, Martha was shocked. "Your planned worked, hurray! Where are you throwing the party to celebrate your victory?" Michelle asked. Ginny."Well, you wished me goodluck if I was going to take your place" Ginny replied. She slowly turned to face Manuel. Manuel wasn't expecting that. He didn't know that everything was recorded. For some reason, he was happy that he was too tired to say anything to Michelle then. Or else, he would have been in trouble."I thought the war was between you and I. What has my husband got to do with this?" Michelle asked. "Father, it'
Few weeks back...At the orphanage, before Evan's death. He left home, heading to the orphanage as usual. He always spend his Saturday there, with the children. The driver took him there and left. Evan didn't leave the orphanage home till it was late in the evening. He was by the gate, waiting for his driver when he heard the explosion. He rushed in and was lucky that no one was close to the kitchen. He helped everyone out. That was when Ben sneaked out of the orphanage home, together with the kids. He was hurt and his clothes were already burnt. He rushed to his car, coughing hard. He took off his jacket and his half burnt shirt.Evan went in, still looking for some kids. He checked the whole rooms, covering his mouth, careful not to inhale any smoke. He was running out of breath and he didn't find any more kids, so he rushed to the emergency door. He was trying to open it because it could only be open from the inside. The door finally open.Immediately, he stepped out, someone kick
It was noon already. Guests from different families, different backgrounds, different countries came to the manor. The hall was big enough to contain a hundred guests and that was the limit. Mr Croydon said he didn't want anything more than that. He wasn't interested in flaunting his money by throwing huge parties.Christopher entered his father's room to bring him out for his birthday. He saw his father getting ready in front of the mirror. He didn't wear a suit. He was shocked to see his father wearing a shirt with a designer knee length short. He added a chain and glasses, with a pair of sneakers.Christopher shot his mouth wide open from the moment he walked in. "Father! Why on earth would you wear that?""I'm getting old already. I'm tired of the suits and corporate wears" he replied. "I understand but this? Governors and some important people are down there""Great, I won't be noticed at all" Mr Croydon replied.Christopher groaned in frustration. "You know my birthday isn't
For several hours, Kelly has been with James. She has been laughing out her ass as he told her some jokes. James just watched her silently with a cute smile on his face. "You know, I really enjoy spending time with you. It's like I can stay here the entire night with you" he said. The look on her face vanished immediately. She was feeling guilty. "I should tell you something James" she started. "You don't have to say anything" he replied. "No, I can't hide it anymore. I don't want to fool you. I'm not Chloe. I'm her twin sister, Kelly" Kelly said and dragged down her wig. "I'm sorry for lying to you the entire time. My brother...""Kelly" James called out. She stopped ranting and kept mute. "I know you were Kelly even before I arrived here" "What?" Kelly was confused. If he knew she was Kelly, why has he been calling her Chloe and acting like he doesn't know? James poured some wine into the glasses. "Chloe is with my father right now, shooting a movie""Oh, busted" she folde
The next day, Kelly was dressed up as Chloe. Ethan even helped her pick the perfect outfit. Wilson already set up the fancy dinner at the penthouse. "The wig is itching" Kelly scratched her head. "You look like Chloe. You just have to add badass to your character" "I really can't do that part" Kelly replied. "Whatever, just act like you're really a model" he said. "Yes sir" Kelly rolled her eyes. Ethan checked his wrist watch. "Uh, I'll have to go pick him up in an hour. You should go wait in the penthouse""Okay" Kelly replied. Ethan ran out of the room and almost bumped into Hazel. Kelly saw Ethan's phone on the table and rushed out to give it to him. "Oh hey Ethan. I was looking for you" Hazel said, throwing her hair to the back. "Oh, hey! I saw some event planner with your mother. What's happening?""Oh, my grandpa's birthday. It's going to be splendid. If you don't want to attend, you can..." He stopped when the door opened and Kelly walked out, dressed like Chloe. Ha
Peter rushed into Ben's office and banged his hand on the table, while Ben laughed at the screen of his phone. "It's been two days and we haven't gotten James TD. We have to do something!" He yelled. Ben didn't even bulge. He just kept staring at the screen of his phone. "Ben!" Peter yelled. Ben turned and gaze at Peter. "It's your fucking duty Peter. If my father finds out that you haven't gotten the bloody ass James TD, he'll fire you. All he'll do to me is yell at me" Ben rolled his eyes. "What?" Peter looked surprised. The door flew wide open and Manuel walked in. "Mr Manuel!" Peter bowed. Ben saw his father and rushed to him. "Father!" He said. Before Ben could reach his father, he slapped him hard on the cheek. Manuel growled angrily. "F..father?" He called out. "You are a disgrace! How dare you! This is the last chance for you to prove yourself!""I'm trying my best father" Ben said. "I don't see your best. Ethan has gotten Hazel Morgan already...""Impossible!" He
Wilson barged into Ethan's office, holding some files. He dropped them on the table and stopped to catch his breath. Since morning, he has been working non stop. He also has to be careful since the recorder was still on, under the desk. "These are the files you requested for" "Thank you. You can take a break" he said. "But, how do you intend on contacting those models? It's so difficult" Wilson asked. "I'll handle it. I'll find a way" Ethan sighed."I'll be outside if you need anything" he said. "Sure" he replied. Ethan leaned back and started thinking. "How do I get those people to work for me?" He asked himself. He's aware that the team has sent them an email but, they chose to ignore it. They are indirectly ignoring the offer. "There must be a way" he clenched his fist. .."Since the idea was to steal Ethan's idea, you have to keep stealing it. Get those models to work for you. He hasn't gotten them yet" Peter said to Ben. He just sat on his chair, jerking it right to l
Everyone got to the house after dropping Gwen's grandmother at the hospital. It was a long ride. Michelle helped her move into her new room. "Again, I welcome you to the Croydon's manor" she said. Gwen smiled. "Thanks ma'am. I promise to leave after all is over""Oh, it's okay. You can stay here. I'm sure Ethan will be happy" Michelle said. Gwen just lowered her head and blushed secretly. "You have access to a balcony and also to the kitchen. You have access to everywhere just don't go to Christopher's office" "Of course ma'am"Michelle said and wanted to leave. She remembered something. "Don't say a word about the investigation to Ethan. I don't want him to get worried""I won't" Michelle placed a hand on her shoulder and finally left. He went to the lobby where Christopher and detective Jones were. "Ben or his father?" Detective Jones asked Christopher.She walked in, hearing that question. "Ginny didn't give me the details but, she told me that Ben came home badly hurt a
Ethan gently dragged Gwen to the kitchen and helped her with her burnt finger. Gwen didn't expect that type of help from her boss. She just kept smiling and looking at him. She gripped the tip of her gown, thinking of how to thank him for last night. She knew that if he hadn't come on time, Ben would have tried to hurt her or even do the unthinkable."Thank you for saving me from your cousin, Ethan" she finally spoke. "I did what I had to do, as your boss" he replied, without looking at her. Gwen felt awkward. "I know your mom didn't know you were my boss and she thought I was your girlfriend..." He let go of her hand. "Well, she's wrong. I apologize for that. You're not my girlfriend, you're just an employee of mine and it's my duty to save my employees. There's nothing between us Gwen. You don't need to feel comfortable around me" he said and walked away. Gwen gazed at her finger and left after him. She went back to the dinning table and ate silently. She watched as Mr and Mr
Gwen arrived at the club already. She stood in front, seeing the naked ladies and other men hooking up and smooching in front. She squeezed her face in disgust as it made her remember her former boss who gave her a job in exchange for her body. She bit her lower lips and clenched her fist. "It's not new to you Gwen. If he asks for it, give it to him" she said to herself and walked in. She walked pass the huge men by the door. One of the stopped her and check a picture on his phone. "She's the one" he said. "I'll take her to him!" The second one added and stretched his hand. "This way, miss" he said. "Huh?" Gwen asked. "He has been waiting for you" he said. It was then Gwen knew they were talking about Ben. She wore a fake smile and entered into the club. The loud music enveloped her. The sight of naked ladies dancing on poles, exposing their tits and bare ass to the men who were getting tempted to touch them. She took her gaze off their body and walked up the stairs till she