With excitement coursing through her veins, Annette wasted no time in picking up the phone and calling Samuel's number. Each ring felt like an eternity until, finally, he answered."Samuel, it's Annette," she said eagerly, barely able to contain her excitement."Annette, is everything okay?" Samuel's voice was filled with concern."Better than okay! I have some incredible news," Annette exclaimed, her heart pounding with anticipation. "I've just received confirmation that the partners are willing to discuss canceling their agreement with us."There was a brief moment of silence on the other end of the line before Samuel's voice came through, filled with a mixture of relief and joy. "That's fantastic, Annette! You've done it!"Annette couldn't help but grin from ear to ear at Samuel's reaction. His words of encouragement meant the world to her, validating all the hard work and dedication she had poured into this endeavor."Thank you, Samuel," she said, her voice filled with gratitude.
Annette was the first to arrive at their location, followed by Samuel, and then Hudson was the last to reach the venue. They all met in front of the office building, and Annette turned to face them, her expression serious."Please, you all should please behave. I don't want us to ruin this deal because of our issues with each other," Annette said.Samuel nodded. "You're right, Annette. We need to put aside our differences and focus on the task at hand," he replied. "We apologize for acting out earlier, right Hudson?""Yes, I apologize. Let's work together to ensure everything goes smoothly," Hudson added."Okay then, let's do this," Annette said as she adjusted her blazer nervously. Then she, Samuel, and Hudson stepped into the sleek lobby of the partner's firm and approached the receptionist.The receptionist greeted them with a warm smile as they reached her table. "Good morning. How can I assist you?""We're here for the meeting with the head of the firm. We have a meeting. I'm Sam
Annette's footsteps echoed through the dimly lit parking lot, the tension from her argument with Hudson still lingering in the air. Her mind raced with the events of the day, the discussion with the partners, and the argument with Hudson. She couldn't believe how stupid she was to fall for his bullshit again, once an asshole, always an asshole. As she approached Samuel's car, she took a deep breath, hoping to calm her nerves before going to meet Samuel, who always saw through her.As she got to where he was, Samuel was leaning against his car, his expression a mix of concern and understanding as he watched her approach. "Hey, Annette, is everything alright?" he asked softly.Annette nodded, forcing a small smile. "Yeah, today has been a lot. Can we head back to the office? I need to finish up so I can take a well-deserved nap, " she requested, her voice betraying the fatigue she felt."Of course," Samuel replied, opening the door for her and waiting until she settled in before closin
Friday had finally arrived and Hudson was on his way to pick up Annette hoping she was ready to leave for Scotland, he had informed her yesterday and she said she would be prepared to leave by today As Hudson got to her door he knocked on it and Annette opened the door for him, she was with a small bag in her hand as she gave him a polite smile "Good morning" Annette greeted as she walked out of her room and closed the door behind her"Good morning, let me help you with your bag," Hudson said as Annette gave him a strange look "You don't need to act nice, I already agreed to go with you" Annette said, her suspicion evident in her tone "I'm not acting nice, I just want to apologize for the day before, I was an ass and deserve what you do to me but I'm thankful you chose to go with me today" Hudson said and Annette didn't know if she would believe him or not"Just forget it, what should I expect from your family?" Annette asked "They are very nosy and my mother is sick so she might
As Hudson stared at his father and his mistress, the only emotion he felt was rage. How dare he come here like everything was okay, like he hadn't broken his mother's heart or almost made the company go bankrupt."Hudson, that's no way to talk to your grandfather. Apologize this instant," Hudson's mother scolded, giving him a disappointed look. Hudson hated it when his mother was mad at him, but what did she expect him to do? Accept them with open arms? Because that was never going to happen, Hudson thought to himself as he glared at them."I apologize, grandfather. I lost my temper. Mother, I'm also sorry for raising my voice, but he has no right to be here. None of them do," Hudson said as his fist tightened in anger on his lap."Why are you here, Jack?" Hudson's grandfather asked, his face devoid of emotions. It had been a while since Hudson's grandfather actually showed what he felt. That was only when Hudson's grandmother was alive. But after she died, he became apathetic. Howeve
After their confrontation on the first day of their visit to Scotland, Hudson and Annette avoided each other but maintained their facade in front of his family. Finally, on the day of the birthday party, Annette was busy getting dressed when she heard a knock on her room door. She opened it to find Hudson standing there with a box in his hands."What do you want?" Annette asked."I brought this for you to wear," Hudson said, opening the box to reveal a pair of diamond necklaces and earrings."I'm not interested in your bribe. You can shove that gift up your ass," Annette replied, shutting the door in his face.Annette expected him to cause a scene, but instead, she heard him walk away. After she was satisfied with her appearance, she left her room to join everyone in the reception and spotted Hudson by the buffet table."I see you've decided to grace us with your presence. You left me standing here like a fool," Hudson complained, glaring at Annette."And? I'm here, aren't I?" Annette
The next morning, Hudson woke up to knocking on his door. As he sat on the bed, the events of last night came rushing back, and a loud groan escaped his lips as the knocking continued.Hudson got to his feet to open the door, and standing on the other side was Annette, dressed in the gown she had arrived in."Get dressed. It's time to leave," Annette said before walking away. Talking to her now was out of the question because it seemed like she was still mad at him, Hudson thought to himself as he closed the door and went to get ready.After he finished taking a shower, he changed into a fresh pair of clothes and packed up his bags before going to join Annette, who was already downstream with her packed bags."It's so sad to see you go," Hudson's mother said as he walked into the kitchen and placed a kiss on her cheek."Good morning, mother," Hudson greeted."Can't you stay longer?" Hudson's mother asked."You know we can’t. We both have to get back to work." Hudson sighed softly, fee
He just kept on walking until he reached a bar that was a few blocks away from the hospital. Even though he had changed into the new clothes the hospital had given him from the lost and found box and washed his hands, he could still feel Annette's blood on his body. He could still see her blood covered face as he held her body in his arms causing him to let out a soft sigh. Forgetting the picture of her laying on the floor is going to be harder than he thought — Hudson thought to himself as he stood in front of the bar. "I need to get drunk, at least that would help me forget," Hudson said to himself as he pushed through the swinging doors of the bar, the scent of alcohol and sweat enveloped him. The noise from the bar filled his ears as soon as he entered, the sound of laughter, music, and clinking glasses echoed in the room. He made his way to the bar, weaving through the crowd, his mind already buzzing with different emotions. "Whiskey," he called out to the bartender, his voi
A few weeks later…3:00 pm, Hudson's Empire. Snowflakes gently fell outside, casting a magical glow. Inside, the conference room buzzed with staff from various departments, including George, all gathered for the final meeting before the Christmas break. Hudson, looking dashing in his navy blue suit, sat at the head, summarizing key points.Hudson, dashing in navy blue, summarized key points. "Marketing, lead the holiday campaign. Sales, focus on quarterly targets. HR, ensure seamless communication.""Excellent work, everyone. Enjoy your holidays." Hudson said, flashing a smile as the meeting came to a close.The room gradually emptied, with festive greetings.Mr Terence’s secretary, Mariah approached Hudson with quarterly reports. "Sir, the reports.""Take them to my office," Hudson replied.Entering the CEO's office, she was surprised to see Annette, elegant in black coat and red dress, sitting on a couch, her attention glued to her phone.“Annette?!” she whispered in shock, “Wha
Her eyes fluttered open, the morning light filtering through the curtains. She was lying in Hudson’s arms, her body still tingling from the previous night's passion. She could recall every damn detail of it. Hudson had fucked her with an animalistic ferocity that left her breathless and her body trembling with aftershocks. She had lost all control, screaming his name as he pounded into her, mercilessly. She’d begged him for more, and begged for him to stop ; all at the same time. Her fingers dug into his back as she rode the wave of pleasure. He’d driven her to the edge of sanity, her body writhing beneath him as he licked and sucked her swollen clit, his tongue flicking against her sensitive flesh. She had thrown back her head, crying out his name as her world exploded into a million shards of pleasure, over and over, each round more intense than the last. As memories of their passionate night lingered, Annette's body responded eagerly, longing for Hudson's touch again. But reality
As they walked into Hudson's seating room, he swept her into his arms, cradling her against his chest. She giggled, feeling the effects of the wine. "Are you sure, Annette?" Hudson asked, his voice low and husky. "We can stop anytime you want. Just say the word." Annette shook her head, her eyes locked on his. "I'm sure. I want this." He grinned as he dropped her purse and phone on the nearest couch. Then, continued with her in his arms, across the seating room, up the stairs, to his room.As he entered, he slammed the door shut behind them with a deliberate click. The sound echoed through the empty hallway, reminding them that they were alone. Once in his room, he flipped on the light, and she squinted her eyes, adjusting to the warm glow. At the sight of Hudson's king-sized bed, Annette's anticipation grew. She whimpered softly in his arms, her body pressing against his. Then, he gently dropped her onto the bed, and she bounced, her breasts jiggling enticingly. "Beautiful. Very
Four days had passed since Hudson's departure, each one feeling like a lifetime to Annette. She had grown attached to his daily calls and texts, but nothing replaced the warmth of his physical presence.As she immersed herself in her favorite novel, the words blurred together on the page. With a soft smile on her face, her mind wandered, replaying their last conversation. Hudson had promised to return soon, but soon couldn't come fast enough.Jane, having accepted Annette's relationship with Hudson, redirected her energy toward her own life. With Sam's assistance, she landed a lucrative new job, tripling her previous salary from Hudson's empire. The demanding role kept her busy, providing a welcome distraction from her lingering concerns about Hudson's true motives.Just as Annette was about to give up on her book, her phone buzzed. Hudson's name flashed on the screen."Hey, beautiful. Just landed. Can't wait to see you."Annette's heart skipped a beat. She had missed him terribly."I
"You're safe with me, Annette. Always.” Hudson's gaze held hers, his fingers intertwining with hers. The gentle touch and reassuring words melted Annette's defenses and she felt her trust growing.They finished dinner and Hudson's thoughts drifted to their complicated history. He longed to confess his past mistakes, but feared losing her again.Annette's gaze met his, her eyes searching. "You look bothered, is everything alright?”"Yeah I'm good. I'm right here with you.” Hudson replied.Annette's eyes lingered on his, with a look of concern.The server arrived with the check, causing a distraction. Hudson settled the bill, his movements efficient."Ready to head home?" “Yeah,” Annette nodded, gathering her purse.In the car, Hudson's thoughts drifted back to his past mistakes, he was really afraid that he would lose Annette if she ever regained her memory. The woman hated her because of the things he did to her.As he pulled up to her home, the evening shadows casting a warm glow,
Hudson's visits became a regular affair, and Annette found herself looking forward to his charming smile and effortless humor. He'd bring small gifts, like her favorite flowers or books, and listen intently as she shared stories about her day. Jane, however, remained unconvinced. Her eyes narrowed whenever Hudson drew near Annette, his laughter a little too loud, his gestures a tad too familiar. Annette sensed Jane's unease but couldn't quite put her finger on the reason. One afternoon, as Hudson lingered by the doorway, preparing to leave, he turned to Annette and asked, "Would you like to grab dinner with me this weekend? Maybe we could try that new Italian place?" Annette's heart skipped a beat. No one had asked her out in ages. "I'd love to," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. Jane's gaze sliced through the air, her expression a mixture of warning and concern. Annette avoided her friend's eyes, unsure how to explain the flutter in her chest. Hudson beamed, oblivi
Cassie, Miley, Judy, and Liam walked into Annette's hospital room, carrying bags filled with fruits, snacks, and get-well notes. Annette lay in bed, looking frail but peaceful.“Hi,” Annette said softly, not recognizing them."Hey, sis," Cassie answered, smiling down at her.Annette didn't flinch at the term she used, her expression calm. She was getting used to being called that since her recovery, although she couldn't recall anything.Cassie gestured to her friends, “Annette, these are my friends, Miley, Judy and Liam.”“We've heard so much about you.” Judy said with a warm smile.Miley stepped forward, holding out a bouquet of flowers. "We brought these to cheer you up."Annette's eyes lit up. "They're beautiful. Thank you.""We baked these ourselves.” Judy offered a plate of cookies and cakes. Annette took a cookie, her eyes locked on Judy's warm smile. "That's so sweet of you.""We're all rooting for you." Liam handed her a get-well card, signed by the four of them. Annette's
Monday morning dawned, casting a warm glow over the hospital. Jane arrived, her eyes red from lack of sleep. She had been absent from work, preoccupied with Annette's condition. Tomorrow, she planned to submit her resignation letter through George, eager to escape Hudson's toxic space. But her conversation with Sam over the weekend had brought new hope. He promised to help her find a better job, leveraging his connections. Jane felt empowered, grateful for Sam's kindness. Sam, still in the country, refused to leave until Annette recovered. He had spent the weekend bonding with Annette's loved ones – Cassie, Jane, and George. They mattered to her, and he treated them with warmth and respect. This morning, they gathered around Annette's bed, their faces engraved with concern. Cassie sat beside her sister, dressed in her school uniforms, holding her sister by the hand. "Hey, sis," Cassie whispered, her voice trembling. "I'll be back after school, okay?" George and Jane sat in silence
Sam turned, his eyes locking onto Hudson's, a smirk spreading across his face. "Well, well, well. Look what we have here," he said, his Greek accent dripping with sarcasm.Hudson's anger boiled over. "What are you doing here, Sam?" he spat.Sam's smile grew. "Annette, of course. I heard she's in the hospital."Hudson's fists clenched. "Who told you?"Sam shrugged. "Doesn't matter. What matters is she's hurt, and you're responsible."Hudson's face twisted in rage. "You have no right to interfere!"Sam stepped closer, his eyes flashing. "I have every right. I love her, Hudson. Truly love her. Not like you, who only loves himself."The two men stood nose to nose, their anger growing."You're just here to gloat, aren't you?" Hudson snarled.Sam's expression turned cold. "No, Hudson. I'm here to ensure Annette receives the care she deserves. Something you've never provided."Hudson's face reddened. "You know nothing about us!"Sam's voice dropped to a whisper. "I know enough. I know you ex