LORRAINE'S POVA tiny red dress lays on the floor beside them, making it seem like she took off her clothes to offer herself to my boss in the most innate way. People clamour to take videos and pictures of the scene. The former Hollywood actress doesn't seem to mind as she pulls Stephen Vale's head down and rubs her bare chest against his face.For some weird reason my young boss seems to be just playing along, giving the media and paparazzi the most dramatic scene of a lifetime."Isn't that billionaire Lucas Ravenwood's wife?" Jessica asks while taking her own video of the spectacular scene. "Yes. I guess the infamous actress became a stripper," one of the fashion influencers standing by our side answers. I do not believe she is here just to party. She must have an agenda, and Stephen Vale is probably falling for some kind of trap. The erotic scene goes on for several more minutes before the vigorous music ends. The music band switches to a tranquil tune and more guests join the
LORRAINE'S POV"I can't believe that you slept with Aubrey Sinclair," I frown at my boss who called me to his office to insist that I take the position of chief designer since he already spoke about the decision publicly. He also decided to completely get rid of Jessica since she has not made a single ideal design for the last nine months."My dance with that foolish woman was intended to damage her husband's reputation as well as his brand's. My father taught me to take advantage of every opportunity to destroy my competitors," Mr Vale responds. "So you want rivalry with billionaire Lucas Ravenwood?" I ask."There won't be a rivalry as long as he doesn't love that woman either," my boss argues. "She attended the party to beg me to fire you," he adds. I am not so shocked as I am sure that my ex-husband sent her. He is trying to ruin my job using his slut wife."She claimed that her husband likes you, thus the need to destroy you," Mr Vale says. I scoff. Hope she didn't tell him the
I close my eyes briefly and open them again to ensure that I am not hallucinating. He is still there, a stupid grin creeping into his face as he peruses through my sketchbook."Hi, Lorraine," he mutters. "Before you get upset I would like you to know that I came to apologise for my stupid wife's vile behaviour at your boss's party."I do not listen to a word he says. He broke into my apartment, uninvited. Only someone with awful intentions does that. I tighten my grip on the knife further, ready to hurl it at him if he takes a slight step forward."I was hoping that you would love the gifts," he says, taking yet another step forward. I throw the knife, fast and with all the might I can master.LUCAS RAVENWOOD'S POVThere is so much range in her eyes that I am sure this isn't going to end well. Maybe I shouldn't have broken into her apartment. But smelling her enchanting scent again and familiarizing myself with her new life was worth any amount of trouble I have earned.Her beauty s
LORRAINE'S POVPictures and videos of actor Ryder Sterling walking the movie premiere red carpet have flooded every fashion and entery platform with millions of views on each post. The actor did an impressive job of modelling the outfit. He even posed several times for the fans who requested it and spoke to the media present about how proud he was to be wearing the stylish outfit. So many are already obsessed with getting the glamourous coat. He called me earlier today to let me know that his directors are highly grateful for the profound attention that the iconic attire has afforded their new movie. They are willing to pay for the creation of more jaw-dropping outfits for the actor to wear during the rest of the movie promotion tours. As far as they are concerned, the elegant designs are more effective in promoting the movie than the trailers themselves.I will have to think harder to be able to make more awesome designs for the actor and probably the rest of the cast as well. I wi
"I remembered how much I love your parents and decided to get tattoos of their names as well," she stupidly explains. "You do like it, right?"I wonder what my parents would say if they had a chance to see her right now. She is the perfect woman they pressured me to marry. Now all I can see is utter foolishness and pure evil.I walk forward and toss the divorce papers on the bed beside her."What are documents for at this time of night, dear? Did you buy me something?" she smiles excitedly before reaching out to pick up the papers."You want to divorce me when I have lost all the fame and respect because of loving you?" My awful wife screams after taking a look at the papers. "Lucas, I have been your loving toy for two whole years!" "You have disgraced my reputation and that of my brand. My parents regret having accepted you as soon their daughter-in-law," I retort back. "Sign the paper and I may let you stay until dawn."Her naked body trembles. "Is this because of my behavior at
LORRAINE'S POV"You got your own office, congratulations," the actor says. "Your friend must be green with envy.""I wouldn't know. She would have been fired if I didn't take her position," I reply. "You deserve much more than being a head designer," he points. "You're still thinking of being my business partner, right?"I may be the head designer now but having Stephan Vale as my boss for the rest of my career makes me frown with disgust. Honestly being a partial owner of a new brand whose popularity will be skyrocket because of the actor's fame feels like the more attractive option."I am seriously considering it," I answer and the actor smiles."That cannot be the thing that brought you all the way here. You could have asked the question through the phone," I point. "Of course. But I couldn't give you this through the phone," he answers while picking up the gift box and handing it to me. "This is my proper gratitude for making me a fashion icon in a week," he says. "You must be
LORRAINE'S POVGuess my friend is going to learn my deepest secret the most shocking way possible. I pour myself a glass of the expensive wine as the excited host leans forward in her seat, seeming as enamoured by my ex-husband as she was the first time she hosted him two years ago. On the night he confessed his love for Aubrey Sinclair.Rosalie Collins : Lucas, you're known for your monumental wealth and great sense of fashion. But today, you're here to share a different side of you. Tell us about your ex-wife, the woman you say was formerly unknown to the public eye.Lucas: Yes, two years ago I was secretly married to my beautiful ex-wife, Lorraine Mayers. She was a gentle soul with a heart of gold. That however wasn't enough for me at the time. My parents didn't approve of us. I was forced to push her away and pursue the successful woman they approved of.He manages to lie in an emotional tone. He was so infatuated with Aubrey Sinclair when they kicked me out. I doubt his parents
LORRAINE'S POVI walk into the guest room to find Jessica missing from both the bed and the bathroom. She stayed over too long last night and asked if she could use the guest room rather than take a taxi back to her own place. Now she is missing from the bed I let her sleep in. Why would she leave without my knowledge? Because I declined to demand all the prestigious things she desires from my ex-husband despite him offering it all on tv? I doubt she would have left quietly in the night because of that.It would be wrong to go to work without looking for her and ensuring that she is okay. I would carry the blame if she were to go missing. I get my phone and dial her number. She doesn't pick the call so I decide that it's justified to track her cellphone using my tracking app. My eyebrows rise as I notice that it's at Luxe Oasis, a luxurious hotel located downtown. It is owned by none other than my ex-husband. What on earth could she be doing there? It's not like she earns enough t
LUCAS RAVENWOOD'S POV"We found him with the Italian mob. They gave him to us as soon as they heard he was disloyal to you," Greg informs after opening my car door for me and shutting it. He leads the way into the old warehouse that we used as a temporary home for the trafficked humans I bought before they were later freed to either work for me or return to their families.Doors open and the sounds of desperate screams meet out ears. I had no doubt that my gang will have tortured him. They were mad that he betrayed us for little cash, knowing well that the video he filmed would be used to damage my reputation and would as well put the lives of those I care about at risk. The man's face is bloodied when we reach the scene. He stumbles forward and falls to his knees in front of me."Sir! Mr Ravenwood . . . I am extremely sorry. I will never betray you again! Please . . . let me live!" he begs.I scoff. "You betrayed me for a few bucks and you think I would take you back? I should cut o
LORRAINE'S POVMy laptop is on as I draw more designs for our brand's opening party. Luca Romanov stands by my side, staring at the sketches with interest. Actor Ryder Sterling is getting his man of the year award tonight, but I couldn't attend the event as there is so much that needs my attention. The big building now has our brand's name and trademark. In a few days we will be holding the launch party. Ryder Sterling said we would have invitation cards sent out by then to every one of the country's elite. Some will attend, some will not. Because right now everyone's attention is on the world's newest hero, billionaire Lucas Ravenwood. The sales of his brand have skyrocketed, with the coat he personally modeled leading in the number of purchases. I am sure he is dying to release the designs that Jessica stole from me. He promised I would have a hundred percent royalties. But I would rather have my new brand sell the outfits, regardless of how little the sales will be.We would have
LUCAS RAVENWOOD'S POVMy office phone hasn't stopped ringing for ten minutes since the actual truth about my underworld dealings aired. Every television channel is fighting to be the first to have an interview with me.I already got what I wanted, but people will find it strange if I do not address the things they are curious about. Especially considering the fact that I shot a man in that video. "Your plan worked perfectly. Ryder Sterling helped strengthen your repute and boost the sales of your businesses. But you will have more enemies now more than ever before," Greg says. "Did you find that traitor?" I ask, referring to the stupid man that betrayed us by filming a video for actor Ryder Sterling. "He had fled out of the country even before the news aired. Your best men are on him though. A week won't pass before we find him," Greg answers. "What should be done when he is found?" he asks. "Kill the idiot," I order and my assistant nods in approval.I paid the man well. He was i
LORRAINE'S POVI hand Ryder Sterling a glass of wine as soon as we walk into my apartment. My apartment is not as luxurious as the hotels he prefers to sleep in. But it's his choice to be here."I ordered food for us," he informs after taking the drink. "We can relax and talk about our future," he suggests with a seductive smile. "I do not mind talking about business," I state. "What do you think of the name Gracewear as our brand's name?" I ask, taking my seat on the couch."Fantastic," he happily approves while taking a seat beside me. "Your creativity never fails to amaze me." He leans in and pecks the side of my neck. "I would give up anything to be more than friends with you.""We are business partners," I remind. "Would you consider letting us be romantic partners some day? If . . . I turn out worthy of your love, of course," he asks.He is rich and almost as good-looking as my ex-husband. There is a chance he could make a perfect boyfriend. But love is something I swore neve
LORRAINE'S POVI watch Ryder Sterling's eyes fill with fury as he glares at my ringing phone."Do not answer that devil, Sarah. He may be seeking to threaten you," he urges. "I have to answer the call. He has got my designs," I tell him."You gave him?" "No. Jessica stole from me and tried selling to him. There is also the jacket that his brand released at the time I started designing for you. I forgot it in his house the day he asked me to leave," I answer. The actor watches me with astounded eyes. "And you didn't think of telling me this all this time we have been friends?" he asks in disappointment. "I am an independent woman, Ryder. It was my burden to carry," I answer before picking my ex-husband's call.I do not move away to avoid raising the actor's suspicion that I am hiding something from him. "Hello dear. How are you doing?" his voice sounds so calm and quite enchanting. Is he not worried about the disgraceful news of his illegal business as well as the calls for his ar
LORRAINE'S POVWho on earth throws a party to celebrate the fall of another person? Ryder Sterling must have been obsessed with destroying my ex-husband to have seen it fit to invite me and his rich, famous friends to this little celebration. It's the first time I have set foot in his stunning house. It's not exactly a huge mansion, but the interior has quite the exquisite decor. For some reason he has got a sculpture of Julius Caesar as the centerpiece of his spacious ballroom. There is pretty of expensive wine and good music. Some guests even brought gifts to congratulate the actor for successfully defaming mighty billionaire Lucas Ravenwood. I have spotted several of my ex-husband's old enemies looking quite exhilarated. I am sure some of them sponsored the protests that are now calling for Lucas Ravenwood's arrest and prosecution.The actor smiles proudly as the guests shower him with praise. I personally think that it's too soon to be celebrating. It's highly doubtful that Luca
LORRAINE'S POVMy eyes go wide as soon as I open the gift box. The same heels that I sold this morning are inside. What on earth?!A message from Lucas Ravenwood pops up on my phone as if he was waiting for the exact moment that I would have the box open. "Hello dear. You should have asked me for finances instead of selling my gifts. You can keep both the money and the shoes." The message reads. So the lady that bought the heels wasn't really an interested customer? Was she one of his insanely loyal employees? How did he even know that I was selling the heels?Does he have his criminal spies following me? I do not exactly feel safe. Hopefully he will have more worrying issues to focus on when the news of his human trafficking business airs on every popular tv channel. He will no longer have so much finances to waste. I walk to the safe drawer where I kept the heels before and put them back. For the first time I notice the murder mystery book that Ryder Sterling gifted me after I de
LORRAINE'S POV"I would beg you to keep the shoes if they weren't from that demon. Did he really think he can buy back your love?" Ryder Sterling asks as the team of auctioneers lead us to a secluded room where our rich buyer is supposed to make the payment for the shoes. I had no idea that there were such elite auction events until the actor told me about this one. The heels sold for a staggering amount of fourteen million dollars, which is nearly double the price that they are actually worth. I do not need to sell anything else to increase my contribution. "Is there something else that he gave you that I am not aware of?" Ryder Sterling asks. "No of course," I reply even though it shouldn't be his business. "Will you sell the mansion as well?" he asks. "No. I will figure out what to do with it," I answer. "Let me know when you are ready to get rid of it and need my assistance," he offers.I nod. The auctioneers direct the rich woman who made the last bidding to deposit the fin
LORRAINE'S POV"You didn't knock," I say. "I could have been naked.""Sorry. But I would not mind your nakedness. You would make a pretty model, you know that, right?" he answers, striding farther into the room.Of course I don't want him here when Luca is cooking in my kitchen. Why do they all have a habit of showing up unannounced? He places a bottle of wine on the table in front of me. "We should celebrate. The great fall of billionaire Lucas Ravenwood and his brand," he says with the happiest of smiles. "So the media is willing to air your evidence?" I ask."They are extremely excited. Once the video is verified to be authentic the story will air tomorrow. The entire world will know who their true enemy is," he answers.So my ex-husband is really going to lose his precious crown of great fame and probably get sued by families of victims of his human trafficking business. I doubt he would still keep sketches of my designs after his reputation gets terribly damaged."We must take