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
Gwen's POV“Thank you Ricky,” I said, smiling warmly at him. “ You really shouldn't have”“Come on Princess, what are you saying? This is the least I can do for you”"Look after Granny and the boys for me, okay?" I said."Sure, come here," he said, pulling me into his arms.I was not looking at Andrew or Elena, but I could feel their venomous stares. What the hell was Ricky doing? He was aware of why my marriage with Andrew ended, and now this?“Stay safe Gwen” He said, releasing me from his grip, and then pressed a kiss on my forehead.“Ricky, what the hell?” I murmured to him in rage. I did not want to embarrass him in front of everyone there.“I am sorry Gwen” He apologized.I didn't know how to react to that, so I walked out on him with a scowl on my face and sat behind Andrew and Elena.Ricky waved at me, but I turned my face away and completely ignored him. I was furious at what he did, and whatever his reasons were, he would undoubtedly have to explain."Some people choose to b
Gwen's POVI awoke with the sun shining on my face."Dammit," I cursed as I realized I had left the curtains open last night.I got out of bed and went to the window to lock it. It infuriated me even more knowing that I could not possibly go back to bed.I was still exhausted from yesterday's flight, but I needed to prepare for the meeting. Andrew would get upset if I don't make it out of my room in time for the meeting.Not that I cared about his personal feelings, but he was my boss, and I could not afford to upset him because it could cost me my job and the life I had worked so hard to create for my children and I.I got dressed as quickly as possible and rushed downstairs. I was surprised to see Andrew in joggers and a shirt, sipping coffee and scrolling through his phone.“Good morning Sir” Without saying anything, he just gave me a quick glance before returning gaze to his phone."Sir, the meeting is in one hour," I grudgingly said."Tell me something I do not know," he scoffed
Gwen's POV My eyes widened in shock seeing Andrew standing there and looking at me with so much intensity in his eyes. “What the fuck are you doing here?” I yelled, grabbing a towel to cover my bare body. The water from the shower was still dripping onto me. "Get out," I yelled, but he remained motionless and stared at me. I got out of the shower and tried to push him away while gripping my towel tightly, but he was simply too strong. How did he get here? Was I that distracted that I didn't hear the sound of his car when he arrived? I attempted to flee the bathroom, but he grabbed my arm firmly. He then dragged me toward him and turned me around. My back was against his chest, and his arms were firmly around my waist. His arms then slid upwards my waist and I closed my eyes in pleasure. It was not until he started kissing me on the neck that I realized he was intoxicated. He was not in the right frame of mind at that time. "Let me go, Andrew," I yelled, attempting to