Chapter 11.Veronica's POV Even though a part of me had thought that taking care of the four year old would be easy, I was to be proved very wrong.I arranged the room to my liking, my minimal clothes going in the drawers as I changed into a pair of comfortable sweat pants and a big T-shirt.I noticed that he was still not out of his room yet, almost as though he was avoiding me.I gave a small cautious knock first, listening for any sound of invitation but when none came, I let myself in.He was lying on his bed, an iPad on his lap as he watched a kids movie." I don't like you entering my room. Please leave" he said, his voice and his gait surprising me.In many ways, he was just like his father, that same regal demeanor surrounded him, his clear cut voice and bluntness. I swallowed, stuffing my nervousness deep down as I looked at him." Well I know we met a few hours ago and your dad told you my name but I would just like to formally reintroduce myself to you. I'm Veronica" I sa
Chapter 13Cutting him off Veronica's POV I was livid with anger, my heart heaving as I tried to throw on a few clothes. He couldn't do this. He wouldn't do this, not after taking away everything I had. He wouldn't take away the money I had too.The whole house was silent as I went down stairs in an attempt to not wake anyone up. I wondered if perhaps I would get in trouble with alpha Lloyd for leaving the house so late.My hands shook as I waited for the taxi I had called earlier. He knew this would get to me, he knew this would make me want to see him. That is why he had texted me the address of a cheap restaurant to meet him immediately I felt the urge to throw up again but I resisted, managing to sit through the car ride until I eventually arrived at the spot he asked to meet." You look good. I see the alpha is taking care of his new slut very well" a voice said from behind me as I sat there, impatiently drumming my hands on the table.I turned quickly to face his scowling fac
Chapter 14Veronica's POV At that instant, he turned on the lights and I was faced with a very angry alpha.My legs quivered where I stood and I tried to make up words. Perhaps I should have told him before the leaving the house." I went to..." I was starting to say but my voice faltered and the anger in his eyes only seemed to deepen." Answer me!" He growled out at me." My husband he..." I started saying again, the tears beginning to spring up in my eyes." I hired you without knowing who you were. Are you a spy?" He asked and I felt my heart sink." What no, I would never do that!" I said in order to defend myself." Then why are you sneaking out at night? To feed my enemies information about me?" He asked again.I could not understand why he was so paranoid, why he looked as though he was ready to bury me into the ground in that instant.." No, I got a call from my bank saying my husband froze it. I went to meet up with him to ask why." I said.His gaze seemed to soften as he t
Chapter 15Veronica's POV It seemed as though the only thing we needed for the bond between cade and I to finally click was just the meeting at his school.I took him to the park the next day and there, I began to discover new traits about him that I did not know existed in the first place.He was a jovial and lively child that enjoyed playing in the sand. His tough facade was just a way to keep out the people he felt insecure about and for the first few weeks, I was sure that things were perfect,just how they were.Alpha Lloyd stayed away from me and would not talk to me if it did not involve cade and I was grateful. The last thing I wanted was another man in my life who would make me fall in love with him and then leave at the slightest whim.When I arrived with Cade from school that evening to be met by a foreign woman, I had contemplated my next line of action.In those two seconds that I spent staring at her, a billion thoughts had raced through my mind. Perhaps she was one of a
Chapter 16 Veronica's POV The shock kept me from saying anything, even as she opened her mouth to talk. " Did you see that Monica dear? She is trying to poison me! I don't know what it is about her that she finds so special. I would make sure Lloyd fires her. She is so rude!" She said, going on and on in a bid to justify her actions. I was angry, my fingertips already cracking from the amount of pressure I placed on them as I dug into my palm. " That is not fair! Stop that!" Cade yelled at her. " You rotten child! Shut your stupid mouth or I would shut it for you" she yelled back. " You won't dare!" Cade said. I just stood there, watching both of them banter until she got up, heading towards where cade stood firmly and raised her hands. " And what is going on here?" The voice of alpha Lloyd boomed, causing everyone to jump, startled. Cade ran to meet him, his eyes tearing up. " Your new girlfriend was about to hit me" he said. Alpha Lloyd's eyes formed into sti
Chapter 17Veronica's POV The words died in my throat as I looked at his shirtless chest, wondering just how he was able to take his shirt off so fast.Those abs, perfectly sculpted like they were owned by Adonis. I could almost feel how rock hard they would be, the temptation of running my hands along the lines of his veins proving too strong to resist.I traced his veins, looking from his sculpted abs, up to his beautiful neck and then his chiseled jaw, and finally his face, that face that was now set in a scowl as he looked at me." Looking for something or you just wanted to stare?" He asked.My mouth suddenly felt dry again as I cleared my throat. I hated this feeling. This feeling that made me feel like I was a little teenage girl, giggling at her boy crush." No I'm sorry...I um...I wanted to...I wanted to ask if you were being serious?" I said, finally managing to get the words out after what felt like an internal struggle.He raised his brows at me." Did I say anything that
Chapter 18Veronica's POV He pulled into his company first, the whole ambience and setting it the company the exact same thing as the kind of personality he had.Cold and ruthless.A man with hair styled nearly to perfection showed up, a cheeky grin on his face as he looked at me in the car." And who is this beauty?" He asked, winking at me, making my cheeks go a shade brighter.I saw alpha Lloyd give him a side glance, one that could almost be mistaken for a glare if I did not know the kind of person he was." She is cade's nanny and my date to the gala" he answered before I could talk, almost as though he did not want me communicating with him.He got into the car, his eyes glinting." Well my lady you look ravishing and there is no one more fit to accompany such a dreadful alpha to the meeting" he said.I stared at him in surprise. The surprise of just how playful he seemed to address alpha Lloyd, as though he was some sort of kid." I am azriel, alpha Lloyd's beta and probably t
Chapter 19Veronica's POV I felt my throat go numb as I looked at him, wondering if this was perhaps a joke or if he was trying to test me, perhaps to see my reaction." I take it that it is not that serious?" He said again and that was when I knew he was being serious." I don't want anything to do with them again "I muttered, my voice small.He probably thought I was weak, perhaps wondering why I did not want to take back something that was rightfully mine, but I knew I could not do it again.I could not face her and pretend like I was fine, I could not stand anywhere near all of them.I was better off this way..The next store we walked into was more reserved than the first.The excitement of going on a shopping spree was now reserved and even though I tried to look enthusiastic, all I really wanted to do was go into my room and curl up into a ball and cry." We have new arrivals for the miss. what are you looking for in particular?" The woman asked when we arrived." Dinner gown
Chapter 62Veronica's POV At first, I wanted to laugh it off, thinking it was some sort of joke. There was no how she was into women when she looked that beautiful.But her face was set in a firm line, whatever trace of joke I thought she would have on her face nowhere to be found." But you are in a date with alpha llyod..." I said, as though to remind her the main reason why she was here.She scratched the back of her neck tiredly." Well I know. The thing is, my parents seem to think being gay is something that can be solved by a man. So they are trying to make us spend more time together.But I don't even see him as a person not to talk more of a potential husband material. I'm telling you this so you can be more comfortable around me and stop thinking he is cheating on you" she said.I sighed." I don't feel that way about him" I said again but she just waved me off." If that is what you want to force yourself to believe then do be it. I just want you to know that I have been a
Chapter 61Veronica's POV Of all the things that happened in that plane ride and since the time we got to China, this was the worst.Just like my first business trip to France with alpha llyod, I also had to share a room with alpha callum. And even though I wanted to believe that things like this were mere coincidence, I could not bring myself to." What do you mean by there is a mix up in the rooms?" Alpha llyod asked even though his own room was already checked and he held a key in his hands." It's none of your business. You can be on your way and we will settle this between ourselves" alpha callum said, his own voice holding a promise of war should alpha llyod do otherwise.But as always, alpha llyod did not notice this slight change in tone or maybe he was not just bothered and pressed further." It's my business as long as she works for me. I will not let you take advantage of her like that" he said." It was a simple booking mistake." He said, trying to defend himself.Again,
Chapter 60Callum's POVI did not know what it was about her but I knew I liked her. Not enough to foil my plan of ruin my chances of getting back at her but it was enough to try to make sure she was not too hurt in the process.I had donned on black shades and a hat as I sat at that bar,waiting for her to show up.Every minute that ticked made me feel like this was fruitless, this was not going to work out. But with every doubt I held, I renewed my vigour with the anger of what alpha llyod did to me.How he took what was mine away from me." I never thought you would ask to see me" her voice finally came, making me to sit straight and look at her.Of course. There she was.Alpha llyod's little bitch." I heard you are trying to get back at him for picking his maid over you" I said smugly as she sat down." You heard wrong. After you threatened me to stay away from him and not mess up with your plan, I did a quick background search on you and I must say, I'm impressed.A multi billion
Chapter 59Veronica's POV Things got pretty weird after that. From the glares that both alphas exchanged down to the awkward smile that Morgan, alpha llyod's date exchanged with me." Sure. Since we have both our dates here, maybe we can each take a compartment of the jet" alpha callum said.This was some sort of ruse, or a very bad plan of getting me alone so we could have some space.But aloha llyod was quicker." Why would we do that? We all know each other don't we? We can all share the same compartment" he said." This is my private jet and I will not allow myself to be uncomfortable in it." Alpha callum said, his glare stronger now, a heated glare off going on between the both of them" Well don't flatter yourself. I have two private jets and you don't hear me bragging about it like a kid" alpha llyod said." Oh well look who has two private jets and is coming to beg to be on mine?" Alpha callum walked." Please! Both of you! There should not be arguments about this. Since we a
Chapter 58Veronica's POV I had finally come to the conclusion that all alphas loved staying in extremely spacious houses even though they were the only ones living in it.Alpha callum's house was nothing short of impressive. From the blue and white home decor, drown to the velvety royal blue colours of the cushion and tables." Why stay in somewhere so big alone?" I asked as I looked around in awe, my eyes catching sight of a pool just outside the glass windows.He shrugged."I like having the option of sleeping wherever I like" he said.I could imagine just how scary it would be if I tried to consider such a living." Are you hungry? I can make something quickly for the both of us" he suggested.I shook my head." No I'm fine. I had dinner before leaving the house" I said.He nodded, standing awkwardly for a while before finally grabbing the bag and heading up the stairs.." Your room is directly next to mine so if you ever need anything you can always holler out" he said.I nodded
Chapter 57Veronica's POV The excitement in the voice of alpha callum when I finally agreed to go with him was unmatched.I could almost imagine him at the other end of the phone, grinning from ear to ear as though he had just won a lottery.Maybe this was not such a bad idea after all. I did need to do this for my own mental stability. Alpha Lloyd was not the kind of man that would give me the peace I knew I needed." Please let's meet tomorrow at my place. You can sleep over and then we can leave first thing the next morning" he said.It sounded like a solid plan to me. Like someone who was effectively making plans with me." Sure we can do that. I will call you when I'm ready" I said to him, ending the call and turning around to look at the shocked face of alpha llyod." We should get going. Cade must be so bored sitting in the car alone and let's not forget that he will be running late" I said, turning to leave but his voice stopped me.So cold, so angry." What kind of games do
Chapter 56Veronica's POV What followed that date was embarrassment. Intense embarrassment.I had somehow managed to reach my house, my keys jingling in my hands as I let myself in. I should have not gone on the stupid date with him in the first place.He was such a fine man with his whole life put together. Of course women like that would be into him.Who knows if he loved her too? Different thoughts rampaged through my head as I switched on the lights, my back killing me. With each passing day that the baby grew larger in my stomach, I could not wait for the coveted months to come so I could get it out of me. Nearly four months now and my baby bump was still taking its precious time in becoming obvious.Not like I wanted it to be obvious.The apartment was just as I had left it. The lights switched off, coat in the hanger, callum..Wait. Callum?I whipped my head back quickly to face the couch, dread in my eyes as I stared at the nervous man sitting on my couch, just watching me.
Chapter 55Emily's POV We sat there, watching both of them go about dinner like it was the most pleasant thing in the world..I tried hard not to gag at the thought. The thought that he abandoned me for someone as cheap looking as her.Greg did not seem to be very into it like me but he said nothing. I smiled. Knowing that I had him on a leash was the one thing that made this mission easier.I planned to torment llyod until he begs for mercy. And I knew that if I took her out, he would be vulnerable and it would be the best time to strike." I planted the little gift next to his car, what now?" Greg asked, his voice having the same boring coat that it always did." We wait" I said sneakily, my eyes lighting up with mischief.He on the other hand did not seem too thrilled." Can't we just grab the girl now and get this over with? We are not a bunch of horny teenagers trying to prank someone" he said.I suppressed an eye roll as I turned to look at him finally, his brown eyes once agai
Chapter 54Alpha Lloyd's POV I could almost not explain to her just how much it infuriated me to see her with someone else's especially if that someone else was callum.It did not matter how many times I flashed her the warning signal, like a stubborn child, shs always managed to find her way back to him.Maybe she wanted someone to date. Maybe the break up she has with her husband was beginning to take a toll on her. So I could help her. Become her little dating toy while she stayed away from callum.This was all a ruse to help her stay Away from the people to wanted to hurt her. I did not spend hours planning this date just because I liked her. It was to protect her from callum.I kept repeating this to myself even as I waited for her to get done and come down stairs. I had hired a babysitter for the night to stay with Cade and he was more than happy to stay with her while the both of us went on a date.Finally, just when I could feel my palms beginning to sweat with uncertainty, s