##Chapter 43Visiting His Office Michelle's POV“I might get angry next time. You should tell me these things first, and not Mr Houston, do you understand?” I ordered, thinking of having a secretary of my own, because I didn't like how he kept interrupting my affairs, but I didn't have a choice. He was the only one that looked out for me better.“A-lright” he responded. “Good” I said slowly, and wanted to dismiss him but then I remembered something.“Huh… can I ask you something?” “Of course, ma'am,” he nodded. “Do you have any idea of what he likes?” I asked. “Like what, ma'am?” He knitted his brows, wondering why I was asking such a question.I didn't get to thank him enough for helping to get the position so I thought I should make something nice for him to express my gratitude.“Food, or gift?” I asked. “Oh ….. I am not sure about his taste. I think you should ask him” he suggested, and I shot him a glare. Asking Lucian such a question will only bring unnecessary events. ‘I know
##Chapter 44Clubbing With An Unknown GuyMichelle's POV The air inside the room became rough for me to breathe. “Lucian” I moaned, as he was giving my b**bs the treatment they deserved.He was unzipping my trousers, but then his phone rang. He stopped, and he picked up his phone.The call took almost fifteen minutes, and that wasn't a business call because I could hear a lady's voice from the other end.“Michelle” he said, as he turned around, reaching out to my face.He kissed my nose, pinching my waist, but I was too angry to react. How could he leave me for that long because of a woman?“I want to…. go home” I said angrily, and he knitted his brows at my sudden change of mood.“Why? We are not done here” he smiled naughtily, but I scoffed at him. ‘Why don't you get a room with her?’ I mulled in my head angrily, referring to the lady he was speaking with.“What's wrong with you?” He asked, raising my chin up, but I slapped his hand away.I was waiting for that moment to come, but h
##Chapter 45Testing Him Lucian's POV I was still clueless about the reason for her mood swing. I shrugged it off and concentrated on the paperwork in front of me.My phone vibrated distracting me from my work, and that made me a little bit angry.But when I saw the caller’s identity I narrowed my gaze as I picked up the call.He was supposed to take my wife home, seeing him call me curious and worried.“Hello” I said slowly, waiting to hear the sound of the environment trying to be sure about my wife's safety.“Hello Boss” James sounded nervous from the other end.“What's wrong?” I asked, hearing footsteps and I could say he was in a crowded place.‘They should be home by now, what happened?’ I mulled in my head.“Ma'am__” James paused like something bad happened and he was holding himself back to talk. My heart was filled with impatience and I wanted to rush towards them at that moment.“Speak James!” I exclaimed, my voice was holding a lot of worry, but was still stiff and cold.H
##Chapter 46I Won't Be Able To StopMichelle's POV “I will be happy if it works” I said, meaning every word that came out of my mouth. I was tired of the torture and I wanted to get it over.We are at the mansion already and I was still tipsy. I walked drunkenly towards the mansion, the world spins a little slower, thoughts become a haze. I staggered and almost fell, but Lucian was swift and held my waist preventing me from falling.Swirling like a tempest in the soul. My heart beats to the rhythm of a tipsy waltz, and inhibitions dissolve like sugar in warm tea. I stared at him as if the barriers holding back feelings crumble, and every sentiment, be it joy or sorrow, finds its way to the surface.The room seems to sway in tune with the tipsy heart, and words, usually guarded, slip out like secrets whispered to the night. I am loving him, but I don't want to it can't be help. I had to fight for my way and accept my heart. The betrayal in my heart softened like I saw something more
##Chapter 47He Got Angry!Michelle's POV “Sorry, does it hurt so much?” He asked, leaning closer to help me up, but I couldn't help even get up.“No” I shook my head shyly. He sat on the bed with me and placed my head on his chest. Wrapped his arms around me, the moment we shared last night made my cheeks flushed.“I will help you bathe, do you still want to go to work?” He asked, with a naughty smile on his lips. He offered to help me bath, and I felt shy I knew he was being caring, but that was the first time and it made me feel like a baby.“No, I have to, I can't miss work, I have a lot of things to take care of” I mumbled in his arms. It felt so warm like the other night. “Okay then, let's make it quick” he winked at me, and the only thing on my mind was sex.And that made me blush. “What are you thinking?” He asked, and I blinked innocently at him. “Come on. You need to rest, and I am tired as well” I slapped his hands cutely, but his expression was so confusing that I though
##Chapter 48You Still Love HimMichelle's POV.He threw a document at me, which got me curious and scared. He was cool and cheerful when he was talking to me earlier, but seeing him in that kind of state made me want to run away.I opened the document in a hurry , curious what was inside. “The project proposal? Isn't this the one your company has been working on for months?” I asked because I saw it on his desk before.He then replied, his voice evident disbelief like I was caught doing something wrong, “So you recognize it.”I mumbled out the word. “Of course, why is it here? You are supposed to submit it tomorrow, you can't handle it like this.” “Yes, but too bad someone else submitted it already… what to do?” His voice was carrying a lot of anger but was still firm. “What? You shouldn't be that that fast… you like to keep to your promise I guess.” I replied carelessly, trying to caress the paper, but it was snatched away from me angrily.“You still want to act ignorant.. huh?” H
##Chapter 49Please GoLucian's POVI left the mansion angrily and my mind wasn't at rest. The more I remember the picture, the more my heart burned with rage. The joy on her face. ‘She smiled so brightly, she looked so excited. Her smile was unique in’ I couldn't stop mumbling in my head.“Drive fast!” I breathed out angrily, and Harry swallowed hard. Not too long after we left the mansion we got to the company and I went to my office with fury. My heart pounded with a furious rhythm, a tempest of emotions swirling within me. My eyes, usually blazing green eyes, now glinted with a fiery intensity. Jealousy and anger waged a relentless battle in my soul, each emotion fueling the other in a dangerous dance. Every glance, every word exchanged, stoked the flames of my envy and wrath. My jaw clenched, muscles taut with the strain of conflicting feelings. In that moment, I stood at the crossroads of rage and envy, a turbulent storm of emotions raging within me, blurring the line between
##Chapter 50Cooking For Hubby Michelle's POV I couldn't stop thinking about how I should face him at home. Not too long after I got to the office Sharon came into my office looking around like she will soon own the position and that made me scoff.‘What a joke’ I chuckled softly, seeing her foolish behavior.“Good morning, big sis” she said rather with a mocking smirk.“I am not your sister b*tch!” “What's wrong with you sis? You were not like this yesterday. We ate together and got along so well” she said, passing on great information to me, which I understood.“Of course we got along so well, but what to do? I want to stab you right now” I raised my brows angrily.“Oh…. Calm down sis, you seem to be having a bad day…. Is everything fine at home?” She smirked cunningly.“Why won't it be? You might think some useless pictures can make you have him? Haha…you must are being delusional. Lucian can't leave me regardless of what you do.”“That is just the power of his love for me. Huh?
##Chapter 81His Baby, His Wife Michelle's POV ‘I don't want to be here!’ I screamed embarrassingly in my head.“What a mood spoiler” I pinched Lucian's thigh, trying to give him a sign, but he was still as clueless as ever. “What did I say wrong?” He looked at me cluelessly, and at that moment I gave up. “Forget it, just shut up for now” I scolded him, before facing the couple with the unrequited romance. I had no idea when, and how it got to the level of them calling each other pet names .“I think you guys might want to have some privacy…. Do you think so?” I stylishly asked, wanting them to leave the room, before Lucian would make the situation worse.“Of course” Bella nodded as she shot my husband a deadly glare. But who am I to blame her? He ruined her moment and made the situation worse.She must've been waiting for the situation for so long ,but clueless husband ruined it. “We can just talk he__” Darren was saying, but Bella cut him off. “Don't worry I won't bite you” but B
##Chapter 80;Are They Dating?!Michelle's POV “She already has a gun!” My husband's voice took over the conversation, dominating the entire room.“And who is Alex?” Darren's voice asked with the hint of jealousy even though he tried to hide it.I cleared my throat and looked at Bella who became muted all of sudden. ‘She will be the end of me!’ I screamed inwardly. ‘I should have shut her up early’ I blamed myself as I bit my lips awkwardly.“Why do you need a gun?” Lucian as he walked closer. “Hmmm—the____” I stammered as I was trying to explain, but he cut in. “Alex must've had a special place in your heart to need that?” Lucian said with his teeth gritted.And I became confused. He didn't sound jealous earlier or was I mistaken? “Huh? Not me! He was Bella's first love, first boyfriend!” I said hurriedly, I sold Bella out to save myself from him.“Sorry__ did I misunderstand you, my love?” My husband hugged me tightly, but the expression on Bella's face got me curious. ‘why is she
##Chapter 79All OverMichelle's POV The evening atmosphere envelops the city in a shroud of mystery and melancholy. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the urban landscape, a sense of quiet descends. The distant hum of traffic fades into the background, replaced by the soft rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze. Lights flicker on, painting the buildings in warm, inviting hues, contrasting with the growing darkness. It's a time when the city's secrets seem to whisper in the wind, and emotions swirl like the mist that rises from the damp streets.“The ex-president of Whitney's corporation has been arrested. He is suspected to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping case that happened recently to the new president, Michelle Harrison, Lucian Houston's wife. Evidence that proves the embezzling of the company funds, and bribery was found in her office, which is a perfect reason that can trigger such an act.”“The case will be followed up after the prosecutor rep
##Chapter 78Making A PlanLucian's POV I left Michelle's room, and it has been cleared that she didn't care about them anymore so I had no reason to hold back.‘I should show that family how powerful I am’ I mulled in my head. I took my phone out of my pocket and dialed James number. “Hello boss” James said from the other end.“It's time to deal with the people in the corporate world.” I uttered, and he understood what I meant right away.“Okay Boss, what do I need to do?” He asked with a determined voice from other end.“James, I need you to go to Michelle's office now,” I ordered as I walked towards the car.“Okay boss” he replied, and hung up the call.Harry already opened the car door for me. “To the prosecution office” I said, and the car zoomed out of the parking lot.After some time, we got to the prosecution office. The prosecution office, in all its grandeur, stood as a fortress of justice, its walls echoing with the solemnity of the law. Within its chambers, the prosecutor
##Chapter 77Asked For His GunMichelle's POV “Shut up!” “Huh?” I was scared, but the voice I heard sounded familiar. I turned on the lamp on the bed stand hurriedly. “Lucian?” I asked, seeing how unstable he was. “Hmmm?” He smiled drunkenly. “What are you doing here? I thought you won't be coming back today” I held his hand. “I thought so too, but I couldn't leave you here all by yourself” he mumbled. “Hmm…. So romantic, you are not as bad as I thought” I giggled. “But why are you so drunk? You rarely get drunk, who are you with?” I asked suspiciously.“An old friend,” he replied slowly. “Old friend? I don't like him or her, right?” I asked, trying to figure out the gender, but he wasn't that smart to catch up.“Yes.” His reply was short, making me more curious. “Is the person a girl?” I asked, knowing he wouldn't even if I gave him signs.“Huh? It's a guy” he replied with a smile. “That's good, I will let this behavior pass… how can you come here in this state?” I teased his nose
##Chapter 76I Am Still The President Of Whitney's Corporation Michelle's POVI was alone inside the VIP room, and it was getting boring with James and Harry. “He really left because I told him to?” I scoffed angrily talking about Lucian.“This is a sign for divorce I guess I picked up my phone and decided to call him, but I stopped when I felt another person's presence in the room.“What are you doing here?” I asked angrily as I looked around the figure at the door. “I figured that your husband is not around, so I decided to take a look myself. You should be dead by now, but you managed to survive. Don't worry, I will soon send you to your mother” Claudia {stepmother} said with an evil smirk playing on her lips. I could see the arrogant smile on her lips. She knew I had nothing against her again because she deleted the video of her having sex with a young guy on the staircase.‘She must think I'm a fool to leave something that crucial?’ I scoffed inwardly, as I remembered how I tol
##Chapter 75I Did Nothing WrongLucian's POV.I wore my trousers with great speed. ‘How could I forget to lock the door?’ I thought embarrassingly as I reached out for my shirt beside Michelle, but then the door slid open.‘What the heck!’ I screamed in my head not knowing how to face the embarrassment I felt Michelle definitely complicating the situation.“Bos__” Harry and James widened their eyes as they entered the room looking at the sight in front of them. “What's going on here?!” Harry screamed innocently, which he wasn't, and James shook his head at me disappointedly.“Oh…” Michelle hummed with a sad look, and someone could think she was being maltreated at the moment. “I am disappointed in you, Boss,” Harry hissed.“You are definitely disturbing her being around and this? You zip is still undone” James sighed, and I zipped up my trousers immediately.The two of them are like my little brother so we are always casual towards each other outside of our working space. “I didn't do
##Chapter 74Husband StripMichelle's POV “C’mon boy!” I tickled him because he refused to let go of his shirt. “I am not going to harm you” I mumbled with a naughty smile. “What are you trying to do? You are not healed, Michelle” he cautioned me, and I winked at him cunningly. “What are you expecting?” I grinned.“What do you want me to expect, you are fuvking trying to unzip my trousers here. Are you a pervert” he looked at me like some horny crazy woman.“You are thinking too much, Mr Houston. That's not what I am trying to do” I laughed at him, and he looked confused at the moment. “What are you trying to do then?” He asked. “I am just trying to see you naked, that's all. Come here” I mumbled, trying to unzip his trousers, but he slapped my hand away.“You want to see me naked? Here” He asked with an unbelievable look. “Yes” I giggled. “Did you perhaps hit your head in that room? You can tell me anything” he said looking at me trying to figure out what was going on in my head.
##Chapter 73Murder Not Suicide Lucian's POV “Shouldn't have said those things in there” I said coldly looking at the old man. “Why?”“My wife is still in shock and pregnant. You don't want to irritate her with these things” I said. “Okay… it seems you are more crazy about her than I expected” he scoffed at me. “Mind your business.” “So, who did it?” He asked, with the hint of hope in his gaze. I was sure he knew his kids would be involved. “I am not sure about that yet” I lied. For some reason I don't want to hurt his feelings at that moment. “If you are going to make me a chief mourner, tell me now!” He fired. “Don't waste your energy old man” I said nonchalantly, wanting to leave the hallway. “No matter what happens, don't think of killing those people. They are your siblings!” He yelled, and the last words irked me.“Siblings? You are trying to persuade me not to kill them? I was never part of you guys! I almost get killed years ago! I got kidnapped and nobody! I mean not eve