“How did you get in, Alexander?” she gasped with shock as he got up from the rug. Eva’s eyes widened realizing his intentions and she rushed to close the bedroom door. In her towel-clad state, she couldn’t allow him inside at all! “I have my ways, Eva!” he stated in a low whisper, already at the door before she could reach it. “Please wait while I change into something,” she said, her face flushing with color at seeing his hot gaze roam all over her body. “What’s the need? I’ve seen you before?” His husky voice, his dark dilated eyes, and his erratic breathing made the butterflies flutter inside her stomach. “That was long ago. Please step out for a moment, will you?” she tried once more, but he just entered her room, slowly approaching her, one step at a time. With his gaze fixed upon her, Eva was rooted to the spot as if hypnotized by his blazing eyes. As he neared, realization struck her and she stepped backward with every forward step he took till her back touched the wall beh
With Alexander gone back to his apartment to attend to Ashton’s call, Eva kept herself engaged in the kitchen. Quickly making a one-pot Beef Stroganoff to be served over a bed of hot flat spaghetti, she waited for Alexander’s return. Her phone buzzed with an incoming call, and she picked it up, expecting a call from Alyssa. However, her eyes widened when Maxwell’s number flashed on the screen instead. Now, what did he want? She accepted the call and walked over to her balcony to talk. It would be better if she spoke to him now or he might drop in anytime. She didn’t want to disrupt her peace of mind now! “Hi, Maxwell!” she chirped.“Hey! What are you doing tonight?” Eva pondered over his question, wondering what to tell him. “Nothing much. I’m tired so I’ll just have dinner and sleep. How about you?” “I’m outside my office. It’s a beautiful night and I don’t want to go home yet. Do you want to go to a late-night movie? I’ve got two tickets.” Eva’s mind immediately was on high alert
Eva’s heartbeats escalated at his implication, and she nodded shyly. She knew what he wanted! It was the same as she did. Alexander’s lips turned upwards as a smile of relief washed over him. He would have died of blue balls tonight if she hadn’t agreed. After being interrupted by Beatrix, he had been dying to resume where they had left off. His principles and good sense all turned to mush when around Eva. He didn’t control his urges anymore. The need to plunge deep into her was so intense that it seemed he would die if he didn’t make love to her. He reached out and switched off the useless movie, placing the laptop away on the nightstand. “This time I’ve switched off my mobile phone. I’m yours, completely, wholeheartedly!” he whispered, gently laying her down on the bed. Eva smiled, ready for him. “I’m yours too.” He needed no more invitations and eased himself on top of her, taking his sweet time. She cupped his cheeks and claimed his lips in a desperately hungry kiss while his ha
Mr. Black looked all around him before stopping in front of Alexander. With Stephen close behind him, he looked a little apprehensive about being caught. Alexander nodded at him and they went up to the office, unlocking the main gate levers and going inside. “What exactly is going on, Mr. Black? What financial fraud were you talking about?” asked Alexander as they proceeded towards the financial department. “Sir, yesterday, after Ms. Rotterdam's visit, Mr. Cromwell made some changes to our company’s financial statements. When I checked tonight, I was surprised to find that he has manipulated this year’s company accounts,” explained Stephen, while Alexander frowned with concern. Greg Cromwell was their Director - Finance and Beatrix’s best friend’s older brother. Although Alexander didn’t fancy the man, he never voiced his dislike, since Greg was close to the Rotterdam family. Sometimes he had the feeling that Greg Cromwell had hoped to get his position after Desmond Rotterdam's deat
“Good morning gentlemen! Morning Ms. Rotterdam! Sorry for the delay. So what is the agenda today?” he asked courteously, feigning innocence, his glance sweeping across the table to include the auditors and Cromwell across the table. He wanted them to disclose their urgency for this meeting first before defending himself. The fiercely angry glare he was receiving from Beatrix was enough to warn him that she knew about his involvement with Eva. Maybe that was what it was all about! She found out about his involvement with Eva and wanted to teach him a lesson for life!“Were you not aware of the internal audit that had been scheduled for today?” asked Mr. Strasbourg, giving Alexander a questioning look. “I’m afraid, no. I just returned from the London tour and reported today. There has been no update from the finance team regarding this audit. So what was the urgency to conduct an audit today without my knowledge?” he asked, turning to look at an uncomfortable Mr. Cromwell. “The audit
“Mr. Van Every, that is absolutely uncalled for. We’re sorry on behalf of the company that you had to go through this sort of humiliation. Please do not make a hasty decision. The board wants you to continue to lead the company as its CEO,” said Mr. Strasbourg, while the others agreed with him, all except Beatrix and Mr. Cromwell, of course. “Thank you for your faith in me, but I have lost the will to continue in Rotterdams. I will stick to my decision of stepping down as CEO of Rotterdams.” “Is that your final decision?” asked Mr. Strasbourg, massaging his temples and looking helplessly at the other board members. “Yes, Mr. Strasbourg.” Alexander didn’t consider it necessary to even glance in her direction. She wanted him to step down, and he just complied, having lost all interest in working with the likes of Gregory Cromwell. With her comrade’s help, Beatrix could figure out how to handle her dad’s business empire. “It is really our misfortune, but we cannot force you to stay.
Alexander went to his penthouse to spend the night to get a grip on his mind. He had nurtured dreams about Rotterdams after promising his mentor on his deathbed. He would never have broken his promise and deserted Rotterdams unless pushed to the edge. Now, he needed some space to get a grip on himself after Beatrix's careless plans shattered his dreams forever. However, after an hour, the doorbell rang and a fiercely angry Beatrix appeared at his doorstep. “What are you doing here, Beatrix? In your condition, you should rest at home.” She barged her way inside, refusing to be discouraged that easily. “I won’t accept your decision to break off the wedding, Alexander. My baby needs a name and you have to marry me.” “I can’t marry you after the way you backstabbed me. I have resigned from Rotterdams. Now I have no wish to associate with you anymore.” Alexander stood with a grim expression on his face, unmoved by her pleas. “Then what do I do with this baby? The wedding preparations a
“What the f*ck was that?” growled Alexander angrily the moment she disconnected the call and smirked at him. “Who were you talking to?”“Why are you so surprised? I told you I’ll have men stalking you and your bitch. Did you think I was kidding? Stay away from Eva or she will unnecessarily lose her life.” Alexander gaped at the evil woman with intense fury. If she wasn’t pregnant, he would have throttled her. “Where is my phone? Hand it over to me before the cops raid your place.” Beatrix chuckled and pulled his phone out of her pocket. “Or you could have just asked nicely. Here,” she handed it over to him, but Alexander could see the evil glint in her eyes. He snatched it from her hands and checked it. “What were you doing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn?” he demanded, and Beatrix looked ill at ease. “How do you know I went there? Were you following me?” she stammered. “That’s inconsequential. What were you doing there?” he yelled at her, losing his patience. It was impossible t