Gwen's POV“What was Andrew doing here?” My eyes grew wide with disbelief.Andrew and Elena were seated directly across from me at the board meeting table. Andrew protrayed as the company's new owner. I couldn't believe it.I hadn't been this close to him in almost two years. My heart rate increased to its highest level ever. When Mr Miller told me he sold the company to a young business tycoon from New York, I had no idea it would be Andrew, my ex-husband.Elena shot a vicious glare in my direction as I met her gaze. During the entire meeting, I was not paying attention. How can I start working as Andrew's personal assistant? I knew it was going to be tough for me.Also, knowing Elena would always be with him, she was not going to make things easy for me. Just seeing her sit beside him made me uncomfortable.“Gwen, Gwen!” The sales director called out to me.I turned to look at him, bewildered. "Were you listening to what we were saying?" He asked with a raised brow.“Excuse me,”
Andrew's POVI was standing on my bedroom balcony. From my vantage point, the view was breathtaking.I truly believed that relocating from New York to Oklahoma would be good for me. The whole idea was to change my location and the people around me, but this surprised me.My second day in Oklahoma and first time at my new company, I found Gwen seated across the board meeting table as an employee.It had returned in full force, that searing anger that had faded a while ago. Gwen had no right to have this effect on me. But the thought of her unfaithfulness bothered me. I had no doubt I would see more of her and her lover. The thought disgusted me."Andrew!" Elena yelled as she approached me on the balcony.“Did you see that?”“What are you mumbling about Elena?” I was irritated. I knew it had something to do with Gwen, but I feigned ignorance.“Gwen of course. Didn't you see her? Why are you acting like you did not see her at the board meeting earlier today?" She made a loud clenching s
Andrew's POVIt has been nearly two years since I last saw her up close.She looked more stunning.I snapped back into reality and chastised myself for thinking she looked beautiful. I was not supposed to think about her in that way."Look who decided to show up after rushing out of the meeting yesterday," I said in a dismissive tone.“I apologize for my behavior yesterday sir. I promise it will not happen again," Gwen said, her head lowered. “You can't look at me now, can you? I am sure your conscience will not allow you to." I paused for a moment."Ah, I see now, I should have remembered, cheaters like you have none," I purred."This is a working environment, Mr Andrew. Let us keep our relationship work-related," Gwen said, finally raising her head.Her response took me by surprise. How dare she speak to me like that?I stood up from my seat and got very close to her. I could feel her breath from where I was standing. This action of mine made her uncomfortable as she took a few ste
Gwen's POVI grasped the moment I saw Elena walk in.She let go of the food paper bag she was holding and just stared in shock.Andrew's hands remained tightly wrapped around my waist. It took him a few seconds to realize what was going on, and when he did, he let go of me right away, causing me to fall heavily to the floor and I groaned in pain.“You bitch!” I heard Elena yell. Although I was unable to see her face at the moment, I could tell she was burning in rage by her voice.She came charging at me, pulling me by the hair while I was still on the floor.“You slut! throwing yourself at my man huh?”"Elena, stop," Andrew yanked her away from me.I sprang to my feet and saw Elena snarling like a dog. Her face was etched with unfathomable rage. I have never seen anyone this angry before.I was pretty sure if Andrew let her go, she would scratch my face until I was unrecognizable.Andrew gripped her tightly around the waist, preventing her from attacking me any further.“Calm down El
Gwen's POVElena stared at me with a sly smile across her lips.“Oops Gwen, sorry I didn't see you there” She said sarcastically.“Are you blind? You ruined my phone!" I yelled angrily, showing her the screen of my phone.She dropped from her car elegantly. Elena always exudes a strong sense of self-worth, which is evident wherever she goes.“Oh, I am so sorry Gwen. Why don't I get you a new one? And maybe a few bucks as compensation," she said, her sly smile still visible.I clench my fist tightly. I was already fuming with rage.“Get lost Elena” I hissed, walking away from her.“Are you sure? I could pay you extra to stay away from Andrew” I suddenly come to a halt. Seeing that, Elena took a few steps and was standing right in front of me again.“I thought as much. I know how far you will go for money," she said, looking at me with irritation.“Don't you dare Elena!” I yelled. I could not bear being disrespected, particularly by her.“Unlike you, money is not everything to me” She
Gwen's POV“Ricky!” I screamed in disbelief. “How..? What are you doing here?” I stuttered, not believing my eyes "Is that the way you greet folks these days?" He said with a big grin on his face, widening his arms for a hug.I punched him lightly in the chest before throwing myself into his arms.He was the last person I expected to see, but he is still one of the people I need the most right now.He hugged me tightly, resting his chin on my head. I could not stop the tears forming in the corners of my eyes."Let go, Gwen; I know I am too attractive," he said, laughing hard.“Don't flatter yourself” I said sniffing. I used both of my hands to wipe away the tears on my cheek.“Won't you invite me in? Or will you just let the young man freeze to death outside?""Come to think of it, that would not be such a bad idea," I said, a sly smile forming on the corner of my lips.Ricky entered after I moved out of the way. He was carrying a small backpack on his back and a sweater draped over
Elena's POVThis was perfect. I turned around and stared at Andrew, expecting a reaction, but he maintained his stern expression.“You decided to bring one of your lovers to work, awwwwn, how adorable” I said to Gwen with a smirk on my face.“Watch what you say to her” The man she was with came to her defense.I expected Andrew to stand up for me as well, but he only tightened his grip on his briefcase and walked away.I had never felt so embarrassed before, and it enraged me. I still can not get over the fact that Gwen stood up to me yesterday, and Andrew chose to embarrass me in front of her and her lover."Oops, it appears that your man is not in the mood for all of your unnecessary drama today," the man said sarcastically.“Ricky, stop” Gwen said, pulling him by the arm.I walked away fuming hard, leaving both of them there. This was the height of it, Andrew had outdone himself today.I marched furiously into Andrew's office, slamming the door behind me.“What the fuck was that
Andrew's POV“It's been like what? Three weeks and you are going on a vacation with her?” Elena said, giving me a fierce look.“Business trips are now called Vacations?” “Oh, same thing. Spare me the bullshit, babe," she exclaimed, raising her voice above normal.I dropped the cutlery I was using to eat and grabbed a glass of wine to push down the steak I had just chewed.“We are eating Elena, can you not do this now?” I spoke to her calmly.“Can't you take someone else?”"She is my personal assistant, who else would be more suitable to accompany me on a business trip?" "Well, I am coming with you," she said, picking up her phone. "I am booking a flight right now.""Be my guest," I said as I got up.It was a good thing Elena was coming along. At the very least, she would be able to monitor me as much as she wanted, and she might even shut up about her insecurities.The flight to Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, was scheduled for 7 p.m.I was going there for a business meeting and Gwen wo