“I don't like Miss Bernard!” Rissa said, pouting.Adrian just smiled knowingly “Is that jealousy I am sensing?” he questioned playfully.“Didn't you see how she was literally drooling all over you earlier today?” Rissa said, rolling her eyes.“She already said her word was a slip of the tongue, she didn't mean it”, Adrian said defensively.“And you believe that?” Rissa said in a disbelieving tone.Adrian didn't respond, he loved her jealous tone.He was enjoying himself at the moment.“By the way, how did you know his school?” Rissa asked curiously.“Mandy told me, I called her when you weren't picking up my call”Adrian responded as an unsaid pain laced his mesmerizing eyes.“I am sorry, Adrian; I shouldn't have shut you off from your parental rights”, Rissa said apologetically.“It is fine; I wasn't upset, just disappointed; I am glad we sorted it out”, Adrian simply responded.Rissa hugged Adrian lovingly, she busted into tears as she reminisced over the memory of it all.If Adrian
“Mr Grey, were the pictures real or photoshopped?” The interviewer questioned swiftly.Rissa bit her finger nervously as she watched Adrian's countenance shift from the screen of her laptop.Adrian adjusted on his seat, doubling up his domineering aura.“They were real," he responded.Breathes were drawn from millions of viewers, Rissa included.“You mean you have an illegitimate child?”The interviewer questioned again taunting him.“I do not approve of my son to be called that, although I wasn't aware of his existence for six years now, he is my son”Adrian responded sternly, stressing out his last sentence.“My apologies, Mr Grey, but are you aware that said mother of your child turned out to be an ex-wife of Liam Hickson of Golden Fingers, your business competitor?”.“I am aware”, Adrian responded dismissively.The interviewer was taken aback by it so were millions of viewers.“She cheated on him”, the interviewer said coyly.Liam stared intently at the screen of his phone desper
Abraham rushed out and turned the car around.He was sweating profusely despite the winter night it was.Stella screamed out loudly accentuating his uneasiness.Abraham rushed back to her side and held her waist.Stella's phone rang loudly but Abraham yanked it out of her grasp.He gently carried her into the car and zoomed off hastily.Rissa felt the air at the nape of her head rise.“I thought it wasn't time?” She questioned feeling unease.“It isn't; the doctor said it was preterm labour”, Abraham said hastily.“How is she?” Rissa asked, pacing nervously.“She has been wheeled into the theatre”, Abraham responded.Rissa's heart thumped loudly in her chest; carrying a twin pregnancy at fifty-eight was a great risk.Rissa's phone chimed and Adrian's message came through.“How is my queen doing tonight?” he asked seductively.“I am tensed; my mum is in preterm labour”, she typed back hastily.Her phone rang immediately and she picked up.“Is she okay?” Adrian questioned worriedly.“I
“That's my father”, Adrian responded bewildered.He turned to the excited old man and raised a questioning brow.“Oh my! You look just like him”, the farmer responded hastily “Where is he now?”.Adrian felt confused, but obviously, the old man seemed acquainted with his father in the past.“He is late, he died ten years ago”, Adrian responded.The farmer’s countenance dwindled.“I am sorry, he was such a good man”, the farmer affirmed.“How are you acquainted with him?”, Adrian questioned curiously.“I had a contract with his father, your grandfather’s company back then, I supplied raw fruit for processing until the company grew bigger and grew their own farms”, he responded sincerely.“Oh! It is great to meet you; I actually took over the company now; my grandfather is late too”, Adrian said regretfully.“My condolence to you young man”, he responded.“Thank you. I am Adrian”, he hastily responded.Rissa joined in their little discussion before the old farmer left.Luke and Anabelle
“Rissa was just a victim”, Liam responded.“Wow! This is huge, Mr Hickson”, the interviewer said, adjusting to her seat.“It is, she trusted the wrong people, and we hurt her”, he added with pent-up emotion.“So you mean Mr Grey's lack of disclosure in his interview was to save himself?” the interviewer questioned suspiciously.“Yes, admitting to raping my woman wouldn't have worked well with his image”, Liam responded confidently.“This is a lot to take in, so your wife orchestrated the whole ruckus?” the interviewer further questioned.“True, my ex-wife Diane Donaldson hired Adrian Grey to ruin my marriage to Rissa”, Liam said, acting remorseful.“I feel terrible for getting played and succumbing to their game”, Liam added hastily.Adrian threw his phone to the wall as he watched the interview with Rissa who was shivering.“That scumbag! He is trying to amass public sympathy, I will sue him for defamation of character”, Adrian fumed angrily.Rissa found it all difficult to take in;
Adrian's phone kept blaring endlessly but he kept ignoring it.Rissa felt uncomfortable but kept quiet pretending to be focused on dressing Caleb up.“He is all ready”, she said, patting Caleb's shoulder who was excited to visit an amusement park with his father.Returning to Los Angeles earlier than planned was important the moment Liam Hickson revealed their backstory to the media.“Mum, aren't you coming with us?” Caleb questioned pleadingly.“Sweetheart, Mum has to take care of some things”, she responded with a smile on her face.“Okay, I will enjoy it with Dad”, he said, pecking Rissa's cheek and rushing towards Adrian, who watched them with pure love.“We will be back soon”, Adrian said and smiled warmly at Rissa who responded with an affirmative nod.She watched them leave and heaved a sigh of relief.She sank into the sofa and rested her troubled head.“What am I supposed to do?” She soliloquized.Adrian had been acting unaffected despite the negative backlash he was getting
Rissa opened her eyes gently and was met by a pair of red worrisome ones.“Babe, are you awake?” Adrian called continuously.Rissa nodded slightly in affirmation and watched him heave a sigh of relief.“I shouldn't have left you at home alone, I am sorry”, Adrian said regretfully.Rissa noticed two other people and they were in a moving truck.“Relax, I called the ambulance van when you fainted, they are paramedics”, Adrian said reassuringly as if reading her thoughts.She tried to open her mouth but the words wouldn't come out.“Don't worry, Caleb is fine; he is home with Mandy; I left some competent bodyguards with them”, Adrian said reassuringly.Rissa sank back into the soft slab with her mind in shambles.What the hell was going to happen?They got into the hospital and Rissa was admitted to the VIP section as per Adrian's instruction.She winced slightly when the pin was inserted into her vein.God knows she hated hospitals totally.“I am fine, Adrian; I just got a little lighth
Rissa felt an occasional glance at her, but she ignored them totally.She had gotten accustomed to being treated carefully.Most of her colleagues walk on eggshells around her.Her head shot up the moment a leg in green heels walked towards her.“Miss Stonebridge, are you done with the proofreading?” the lady questioned rudely.Rissa stared intently at her caramel skin and excessive makeup.“You submitted it to me a few hours ago; of course, I need more time to go through it”, Rissa responded calmly but sternly.“I guess we need to bow to you now that you are the boss’s woman”, she said and walked away.Rissa stared at her departing back.She has gotten used to people turning their backs on her and walking aware.“Ignore her; she is only being envious because she couldn't win the CEO’s heart”, a nerd-looking colleague of hers said.Rissa felt surprised as the nerd barely interacted with others.“Don't look at me like that; I lack social skills, but that doesn't mean I do not talk”, s
“It turns out it belongs to a ghost”, Adrian said with a bewildered look on his face.Mandy almost dropped the package in fear but she managed to gather it and set it down on the table.“What do you mean a ghost?” Rissa questioned calmly, trying not to get Caleb upset.Adrian looked over at Caleb who was nonchalantly unwrapping his dinner.“The registered owner of the phone line was murdered a few months ago”, Adrian explained in a low tone.Mandy swallowed hard; she felt her appetite dwindle, replaced with fear.Who could have sent her such a threatening message?“Whosoever had sent the message is definitely dangerous; we need to be careful”, Adrian said, ruffling his hair.Rissa sank into her chair in dismay; what the hell is going on?She looked over at Mandy who was chewing on her fingers.“Do you have anyone you suspect?” Rissa questioned rationally.“None that I think of Rissa”, she responded hastily as if she had been expecting the question.“It is fine, ladies, do not panic, I
“You are moving to my house, all of you!” Adrian said, pacing nervously.Rissa and Mandy exchanged surprised looks.“Are you kidding me!” Rissa shouted bewildered.“Yes! Yes! Yes!” Caleb shouted excitedly.“Wow! Your house?” Mandy questioned with a slightly raised brow.“Give me your phone, Mandy; I have reached out to my contacts earlier; we will trace the IP address of the sender, but in the meantime, I cannot risk it; you all have to move out for security”, Adrian rambled on impatiently.Liam's words rang loudly in his ears, infuriating him further.“I…I do not think that is necessary; we can put security in place, but moving..to your house will raise too many speculations we both do not need right now”, Rissa responded, baffled.Adrian understood her concerns perfectly well.“It is fine; I am not talking about the mansion if it would erase your concerns; I have an apartment in close proximity to Caleb's school and the company; since Mandy works remotely, It wouldn't be hard just t
The door flung open, and Rissa walked in wide-eyedShe hastily rushed up to Adrian who was still holding Liam down.“Adrian, please! Let go”, she said pleadingly looking into his raging eyes.Adrian's stance softened, and he got away from Liam, who was yet to get over the shock.“What that hell man!” Liam shouted angrily holding his bleeding nose.“Leave now Liam”, Rissa said calmly, throwing him a warning signal.Liam turned his back to leave despite every fibre in his body not wanting to.He wanted to get back at Adrian Grey for the surprise attack.“That was for sprouting a nonsense back story!” Adrian called behind him.Liam didn't turn back, he stopped in his stride for a few seconds but walked out eventually.He was in no mood to have a brawl with Adrian Grey.How did he end up in a love triangle with such an ill-tempered jerk?Adrian felt ashamed the moment his rage disappeared.Rissa's silent treatment since he left his office has been unsettling.She had saved Liam Hickson f
Adrian entangled himself in Rissa's body and kissed her hungrily.She giggled like a teenager, the moment Adrian had requested her presence after the meeting.She had been suspicious of his motive.“You got me glued over there! Babe! You are amazing!” he said enthusiastically.Rissa blushed furiously, his compliment had gotten her good.She had always gotten compliments on her divergent intelligence but hearing it from her lover.It was so superb!“I always got A+ in college”, Rissa responded playfully.“I don't doubt it, babe, you have been making me proud all the way”, Adrian said.He rested his hands on her lustrous hair and ruffled it gently.He brought her face close to his and kissed her again.Rissa didn't waste much time as she wrapped herself around him.She disentangled herself the moment she heard a knock on the door.She felt a pang of embarrassment, they had both forgotten it was working hours.Adrian adjusted his suit and hair so did Rissa.He made it in time to his seat
He felt sweat trickling down his back as he thought about her words.“Liam! You can never win against me”Diane's words had left a chill in him; he tried to call it a bluff, but unfortunately, Diane Donaldson doesn't bluff.“Are you okay son?” Rowen questioned suspiciously.“I am fine; sorry I got distracted for some time; where were we?” Liam said hastily.Rowen didn't question him further despite knowing something was bothering him.“He is a grown man, he should be able to deal with his shit”, Rowen thought inwardly.“Discard those copied products, I don't ever want to be at that impudent Adrian Grey's mercy”, Rowan said authoritatively.Liam scoffed silently “I believe that should be my call to make father; I am the CEO, aren't I?” He questioned with a raised brow.Rowen was taken aback by Liam's newfound confidence.He had only used the said confidence in taking a firm stand on marital aspects against him in the past but never in business.His passive nature had always baffled Row
“How do you feel today Mr Hickson?” She questioned adjusting her eyeglasses.Liam's face scanned the whole room, and he felt an unusual sense of serenity within himself.“This place is homely”, he responded nodding approvingly.“That is the theme, to make it homely and welcoming to everyone”, she responded enthusiastically.“You mean everyone with problems”, Liam said teasingly but the woman didn't seem to mind.She smiled along with him, “I want you to be comfortable with me, Mr Hickson”.“Obviously I am, I don't waste my precious time aimlessly”, he said, maintaining eye contact with her.The woman stood up and moved to the far corner of the left wing of the spacious office.“Coffee or tea?” she questioned.Liam raised a suspicious brow, he was about to refuse when the woman interjected.“Most of my clients come visiting for my coffee even after the end of our sessions”, she said playfully.Liam laughed wholeheartedly “I see you have a sense of humour. l will try the supposed tan
Adrian felt a chill in his spine as he watched Rissa stiffen beside him.He wanted to console her but he was yet to get over the shock of what happened earlier that evening.Caleb watched their blank expression and busted into tears.Mandy hastily consoled him and put him to bed leaving the two adults to their thoughts.“Could this be a mere traffic accident?” Adrian said defensively, breaking the awkward silence in the room.Rissa couldn't respond, her troubled mind couldn't figure out her exact thoughts.It was brief but she tried flashing back at seeing a glint of excitement in the uncovered eyes of the biker.This does seem more intentional, but is there any way to prove that?“I need to get some sleep, so do you”, Rissa said calmly, avoiding eye contact with Adrian.Adrian, taking the cue, jumped up on his feet, kissed her goodbye and left.Wasn't he supposed to console her more? He wondered.He made it home and undressed hastily in his room.In the course of saving Rissa, he sus
Liam watched Rissa release the left strap of her tightly fitted gown.He watched her soft lap move in sync with her sexy hip and huge backside.He felt himself harden from the impact of it.She swayed her hips seductively to the rhythm of the slow music.Her whole body looked so yummy.Liam felt his vision blur out a little bit and he struggled to regain control of himself.“Do you like what you see?” She said seductively and dropped the right strap of her skimpy red dress.Liam nodded his head excitedly urging her on.She unhooked the button on the dress and it fell swiftly.Liam's eyes widened at her perky breasts and the red net panties that she had on.She walked up to him in her six-inch heels and placed her left nipple in his mouth.Liam sucked on hungrily, her soft moans turned him on the more.He felt his hardness directly pointing towards her sweet pot.“I want you so much Rissa”, he said in between kisses and sucking.“I want you too boy”, she responded enthusiastically.She
Rissa felt an occasional glance at her, but she ignored them totally.She had gotten accustomed to being treated carefully.Most of her colleagues walk on eggshells around her.Her head shot up the moment a leg in green heels walked towards her.“Miss Stonebridge, are you done with the proofreading?” the lady questioned rudely.Rissa stared intently at her caramel skin and excessive makeup.“You submitted it to me a few hours ago; of course, I need more time to go through it”, Rissa responded calmly but sternly.“I guess we need to bow to you now that you are the boss’s woman”, she said and walked away.Rissa stared at her departing back.She has gotten used to people turning their backs on her and walking aware.“Ignore her; she is only being envious because she couldn't win the CEO’s heart”, a nerd-looking colleague of hers said.Rissa felt surprised as the nerd barely interacted with others.“Don't look at me like that; I lack social skills, but that doesn't mean I do not talk”, s