Alexander unlocked his door and opened it wide for Eva to enter. The amused grin on his face was enough to warn her that his intentions weren’t very pure. Was there a button even to be stitched? “Where’s the button?” she asked, looking around the place. He might have moved in last night, night, but the place was spotlessly clean and perfect, as if he had been cleaning it all day! “It’s on my shirt. Here,” he said, pointing at the dangling button on his shirt. Eva looked confused. She had been there with him for so long, yet she hadn’t noticed that button before! Did he just pop it? “Do you have a thread and needle?” she asked, and he looked blankly at her. “I’ll get them.” She was about to go back, but he stood blocking the closed main door, his eyes twinkling as they gazed back at her. “Move, Alexander!” “No. Come here and open the door if you have to go out.”“How? Should I walk through you and get to the door?” He shrugged, waiting for her to do just that. Eva groaned and walk
The next morning, Eva watched her friend load her luggage into her car. “Don’t just disappear. Keep in touch!” she said, giving Alyssa a bear hug. “Sure! You too update me whatever happens!” she reminded Eva. “I will! The same goes for you.” Alyssa waved her off and walked away towards her car. “Nothing can happen between me and Nicholas!” she said with an eye roll before climbing into her car. Eva chuckled and went upstairs to her apartment, her heart racing with anticipation. Would Alexander now remind her of her promises to him? Strangely, they hadn’t heard Alexander since last night. Didn’t he know his sister was leaving? Only Eva knew the real reason. He might have been lonely last night and sought refuge in a bottle. Should she check up on him before leaving for work? Taking baby steps, Eva walked up to his door and stood before it. Was he still sleeping? Should she disturb him? How could she just leave for work without meeting him even once? Taking a deep breath, she press
“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.