Shannon never intended to meet with Samantha, the lady was something else that Shannon hadn't imagined. "You would obey my order, Samantha! I'm the new Heiress of this company, you've sworn to serve me, so why the disagreement?" Shannon casted her glance. Samantha hatred for Shannon wasn't just a little, she hated her passionately for trying to steal the spotlight away from her just because she was some heiress. Shannon was interrupted from working when Samantha knocked on her door and told her about her incapability of doing the Job as a coord of the Panda project. She'd had politely told her to continue with the post, but Samantha had bluffed her off, claiming she'd could never be a part of a failure of a project. Shannon was stunned to the core, the nerve of her! She'd had loosed it and there she was spurting out her command over her, " Ma'am the managing post is still there for me, there is a lot on my shoulder, I Wish to really be a part of the project, but there are m
Ryan was in a conference meeting when he sighted Ben, he knew something was up and Ben had something to say to him. He paused his speech as he walked outside, " What's the matter Ben?" He asked , his voice was plain and strict. "Boss, I know you're very smart to had noticed , but can you end the conference first, whatever I have to say can wait" Ben advised softly. The cold glare he received from his boss made him wanted to spill, but he was used to his coldness; he'd had known that behind that coldness was a warm heart and he was just using his cold attitude as a strategy. All thanks to Shannon for making him discovered. Ben bowed instead refusing to say a word and then he walked his boss back to the meeting. Heartbeats later, Ryan was in his office with Ben. "What was it you have to say?" "It's about Lincoln industry!" Ryan raised his brow up as he heard him spoke. "Yes, what about them?" He tried to speak as though it was none of his business, even though h
Shannon reluctantly entered the car , she was burning with anger as she watched her father stood up then bow to Ryan. "What game was he playing now, how dare he involve her father in this!" She was burning red and was impatiently waiting for him to enter the car before she blast out at him. When she heard the car door opened, she folded her arm together and faced him, he was sitting just few inches away from her, his gaze directed forward. He was looking as innoc as ever as though he hadn't done anything wrong, no sign of a single remorse in his face. "What do you think you're doing?" She fumed. Silence! Met with her, he didn't even bother to turn and look at her way neither did he bother replying her. "Why did you call my father knowing quite well that he wasn't involved in this mess all along!" Shannon wasn't going to stop, she was ready to trail on him till she gets a feedback. "You Know the rules Ms Sawyer, or should I say Ms Lincoln? " His voice came out cold
"Hello Mr.Lincoln! I heard your..." Shannon snatched the phone before he could say a word "What the hell do you think you're doing?" Shannon dragged the phone from him, before she could think twice, she had already done the formidable. Her hands connected to his jaw as she slapped the Demon out of him! Cold eyes, petrified gaze, his dazzling sky blue eyes shooting red fire, a tighten jaw and a clenched fist was enough to tell Shannon that she'd was in a big trouble. Her face froze as she stared right into his eyes, his reaction was priceless, he was looking as though he was going to eat her up. Sorry, she knew was not a word that was going to quench the anger that was emitting from him. When he made to grab her by her jaw, she did the unthinkable. One minute, he was about to come for her, the next, she boldly claimed his lips with hers as she kissed him. She wrapped her hand around his neck , snuggling close to him. She'd was suprised as he remained stilled
After the lash out with her father, Shannon had wanted to walk out of her father, but she hadn't taken a step when she halted. " We would have it your way then! " She heard her father spoke, then she turned her back. "I know you went through a lot, and giving you the company and the entire things I own, is my way of apologizing, I don't want a Lancaster to ruin the relationship between us" "Thank you so much, Father!" Shannon eyes was teary as she hugged on him. " I'm very sorry for whatever troubles you went through, I knew you were an ex Secretary there, perhaps you might have a worst experience there" "Not just a Secretary, father, I'm Ryan's girlfriend!" Shannon father: ?? ** "Hi Mr. Matteo, I suppose" Shannon stretched out her hand as she greeted, she'd had just gone out on a business date with him. "Hello Ms Lincoln!" He adjusted his glass as he glanced at her. Matteo stood up to his feet as he adjusted the chair for her to sit
Ryan frowned , his jaw clenching as he tossed his laptop to floor, Roy had just texted him a video, and he'd was burning with fury as he watched Shannon Whyning and grinding on Matteo. He'd had known better to have warned her, but she proved stubborn instead. He might have spared Matteo severally in the past, but this time, he doubts he was going to let him go. He had called Ben and together they had marched to the restaurants, luckily, she still had the bracelet in her arm. ** Shannon eyes propped open, her body hurts as though she had just run a marathon race, her head was hurting badly. Wasn't she supposed to go to work? What was she still doing right there? She struggled to stand up, but the migraine she was feeling made her like back. She sighed, "What had happened to her?" She rhoj as the scent of soup hits her nose, was she sick? Then she recalled going out with Matteo and how absurdly she was dancing. Damn! She suddenly recalled the wine he h
As Shannon entered the room, she'd was expecting Ryan to be inside. Her eyes darted to his study room, but he was no where to be found. And also to the bed, he'd was not there also, rather, the tantalizing smell of breakfast wafted through the room as it hits her nose. Her stomach gave a rumbling noise reminding her that she had not eaten anything last night. Was the breakfast for her? She thought, then waved the possibility aside as she went ahead to cream herself and then wore her clothes. She'd was feeling a bit relieved than before that she was feeling like a log of wood. The food aroma hits her nose tempting her to wants to take a bite, just a bite she said to herself as she carried the tray of food, opened the plate then took a bite. The tantalizing taste alone had her licking her lips, she had wanted to take just a bite, but rather she found herself taking more than just a bite. Licking her lips, she sang to the deliciousness of the food. She was already
Shannon suddenly felt this cold shivers running down her body, her body was rigid as her heart fell. "Dead?" She shot him a scared look, damn! She was obviously scared of him. She shifted away from her as her body trembled. "You killed him didn't you?" Her body vibrated, as her eyes blinked meticulously, her hands were shaking badly. The silence response she received from him made her body shook in tremor, of course he'd would kill Matteo , he was that dangerous how could she forget that so easily? "Yes!" The response she was anticipating for dropped like a bombshell to her ear. Her foot was vibrating, he killed him! He killed a human, he.." Her head was trying to forget what he'd had just said. At that moment what she could think of was to run away from him. "Not by my hands though, he chooses to kill himself, I had it in mind to kill him though. He had always been at the tip of my finger , but I had always let it slipped. Not until yesterday. He would ha
"Do you take Ryan Lancaster to be your Lawful wedded husband?" The priest voice boomed through the room. Ryan hadn't been this nervous in his life, his eyes couldn't leave his soon to be wife for a second, dressed in an elegant wedding dress, the dress clung to her body revealing her hour glass curves. He couldn't wait for the wedding to be over and remind her that those curves are finally his, and his alone and he can have them in one spot right where he want it, in his bed."I do!" He heard her melodious voice spoke, his chest gave a leap as he heard his long awaited answer. Then the priest turned to him."Cupcake, from the moment we met, I knew my life would change forever. You are my guiding light, my constant source of joy, and the love of my life. Today, in front of our friends and family, I promise to stand by your side through all of life's ups and downs. I promise to be your partner, your confidant, and your biggest supporter. I love you more than words can express, and I ca
Days pass, Weeks did also... Shannon didn't get to hear from Ryan, she knew he needed time to process all that had just happened, she couldn't blame him for what had happened. His past made him what he was, but then again, she hope he forgives her and let go.She felt awful for hiding his son away from him, hiding several stage of Dennis life away from him. She missed him so much even though he was always calling her and getting to talk to her almost everyday. Still, that awkwardness was there, because he wasn't there with her. "Momma, someone is at the door!" Dennis walked in to her room jolting her from her thoughts.Dennis had been a happy kid ever since he got to knew Ryan was his father, she had thought he would have a problem absorbing it in, but then again, he seems to be cool with it. "Okay!" Shannon reluctantly stood up from her comfort zone as she dragged her feet to the door, scooping Dennis from the floor, then to the sitting room.Opening the door, her eyes took sight o
The room was suddenly filled with a heavy silence, as the weight of Shannon's words hung in the air between them. She had been right to be afraid, to worry about what he might do if he found out the truth. And yet, her deception had caused its own kind of damage, a wound that would be difficult to heal.Ryan had never made any secret of his feelings on the matter. He had said, time and time again, that he did not want children. He recalled when he had told her, threatening to destroy his child with his bare hands if he ever finds out he had one, And not to mention the fact that he had asked several ladies in his past who had gotten pregnant for him to get rid of it. He had never imagined a day like this would come, a day when he would be confronted with the reality of his past words. He had said things in anger, things he had never truly meant. And yet, those words had come back to haunt him, in the form of a beautiful child. A child who had done nothing wrong, who was blameless in a
As Ryan opened the door, she caught a glimpse of his eyes. He looked so saddened. It was as if the whole world had just crashed down at his feet.He just looked at her, devastated, and without a word, he walked straight inside the mansion, with Dennis walking alongside him. Shannon ran after them, she scooped Dennis from the floor staring at his body to see if he was hurt, and then she breathed out a sigh of relief when she didn't see any signs of injury in his body. She felt tears threatening to spill down her eyes as she blinked her eyes rapidly, she couldn't believe she was holding Dennis finally In her hands. If only she had told Ryan the truth back then, perhaps all this wouldn't have been happening. She stared from her son to Ryan, she couldn't even hold his gaze for hours, he looked broken, shattered beyond repair, and she was the main reason behind those looks. She owes him apologies, several explanations, and above all she needs him to forgive her.Her thought wandered
Ryan, without thinking, scribbled his signature on the contract."Is there anything else?" Ryan inquired."Yes!" With a gun aimed at his head, Ryan raised his hands in surrender."Do you think I'm going to be so stupid to let you go after signing the contract? I thought you were smart, but then again, you're nothing but a dummy," Reuben cocked his gun and pointed it at Ryan.Ryan gulped. He was more concerned about Dennis. He wouldn't want him to experience such a scene. It was too scary for a child of his age, and he was more concerned about the scene haunting him."You know what? I'll give you whatever you want. Let's get in and talk business!" Ryan tried to keep his voice steady."There is nothing to discuss, Ryan. The contract is already signed, and that's it!" Reuben smirked. His eyes sparkled with a glint of triumph, the smugness in his gaze unmistakable. He had finally won the game; he had always wished for a day like this to come when Ryan would be at his complete mercy."So,
As Ben's car pulled up to where they stood, Shannon found herself at a loss for words. She had so much to say, but all the words seemed to have evaporated, knowing he wasn't going to be the answer to her numerous questions. She felt like a deer in headlights, frozen and unsure of what to do next. Her heart was pounding in her chest, her palms sweating. The only thing she knew for sure was that everything had just gotten a lot more complicated.Different thought was running through her head as she thought of why Ryan had run in hasteHer mind was a whirl of thoughts as she tried to make sense of what had just happened. Why had Ryan come running in such a hurry? Was there something she was missing? Something she didn't know? Or maybe does it have anything related to Dennis? Her mind was racing, but she couldn't focus on any one thought for long. She was like a leaf in a storm, tossed about by the winds of confusion and suspense.Shannon's face was pulled into a frown as Ben took a tur
Seated inside the car, Shannon's heart raced, its rhythmic thump echoing in her ears. The leather seats cradled her, embracing her with a soft, supple warmth, while the dashboard lights illuminated her anxious expression. She was very restless, tossing from one side to another, and she was being much careful as she kept her gaze locked on the road avoiding to meet with Ryan hot scrutiny. Even with his undivided attention focused on the road, She could feel his eyes burning into her, his gaze intense and probing. She kept her eyes focused on the road ahead, unable to bear the weight of his scrutiny. Without being told, she could feel his anger radiating from the seat beside her, filling the car with an electric tension. The silence was suffocating, making it hard to breathe.The car's wheels bumped along the road, the landscape outside blurring past them. Somehow, her gaze directed to where he sat, his hands holding the steering , she needed no one to tell her that he was battlin
Shannon knew from there that it wasn't a joke, it was real, her son was missing. She had to find him, where did he entered, who was behind it? Did he get kidnapped? How? Many questions were running through her mind right there, but she couldn't seems to have an answer to any one. "Is everything alright? " Lifting up her face, Shannon met with Ryan gaze. "Our son is missing!" Shannon spilled out the words without thinking twice. "Our son?" She expected that reaction, as he creased his brow in confusion, his gaze looking lost. Ryan wasn't just stupefied, he was looking lost. Was she hallucinating? Did something goes wrong somewhere or was it just a slip of tongue? Too many questions were running through his mind right there, and he needed an accurate answers to his question. "Yes, our son, " Shannon repeated this time, her voice clear and sure, she had nothing too loose. She had intended to tell him after the whole incident, but now, it was better later than never.Ryan stood ther
Fluttering her eyes open, Shannon felt her heart freeze as her gaze met with the unexpected Shadow that stood at the doorway, hands crossed across the shoulder. "You startled me!" Shannon creased her brow as she drew in a rasp breath. She could finally breathe properly now. Once Shannon realized that the shadow was Ryan, her body seemed to release a breath it had been holding. Her shoulders sagged with relief, the tension leaving her body in a wave. Her heartbeat slowed, and her breathing became more even. His presence seemed to fill the room with warmth, dispelling the fear and confusion that had seized her just moments before. She felt herself relax, a sense of safety and comfort settling over her. "Look what we have here!" his husky tone send cold shivers down her spine, his eyes gaze hungrily as they roam through her naked body.Her skin felt tight, as if every nerve was standing on end, as his voice rumbled through the air. The goosebumps that had broken out across her skin ma