Valerie's POV.The sound of the doorbell was so loud that it woke me up, I had no idea if it has been ringing for so long, but I know it woke me up just now, I sluggishly stretched out my hand for my phone which was on the side table, I clicked on the power button, my eyes widened as I saw the time on my phone, it was already 9am. I hurriedly got down from the bed, slipped my foot into my slippers and headed for the bathroom. Wait! What was I going to do? “You are fucking unemployed, Valerie!” I reminded myself with a yell, What was I expecting? I sighed and walked out of my bedroom to the sitting room, My eyes went to the kitchen as I walked out, Jasmine was here last night and because of her, I had so much fun, I would be delighted if she was here with me now, She is the only reason why I smile most of the time.Getting to the door, I looked through the CCTV phone gadget inside, Standing outside was a delivery guy, I don't remember ordering anything and I don't think anymore would
Valerie's POV.I kept looking at the nurse who was looking at me like an idiot, Is she dumb? I yelled because I needed an explanation from her, I have no sister and I don't remember sending anyone to come visit Derrick on my behalf, so why am I hearing something like this? What sister?“Aren't you going to explain to me?” I inquired. “Like I said before, your sister already visited this patient, it was recorded here that his sister visited, I don't understand why you are suddenly fuming up” She answered. Fuming up, she said. Does she expect me to calm down after hearing that someone I don't know visited my brother? What system is this hospital providing?“Can you please shut your mouth? I have been the one visiting that patient for years now, even his doctor knows me and you would be a fucking lair if you say you don't know who I am, why did you allow a total stranger visit him?” I yelled. I was going to bring down this hospital, if she didn't explain to me what's happening and who c
Valerie POV.With Ron by my side, I felt a little safe, we discussed so many things including the names we would give my baby when it is born, I had nothing to do, I would be bored if I go back home, Ron understood my situation, and we decided to stay in the restaurant for lunch, I'm sure the waitress would be wondering why we haven't left yet, but I'm just grateful that he was with me. While we were still talking, I got a call, and excusing myself from him, I picked up the call,“Hello… Yes, I'm Valerie Waters… Now? Okay, thank you” I answered. I walked back to the table where Ron was still waiting for me, “I'm sorry Ron, but I have to go somewhere now, I got a call from the appointment, and I need to go fill in” “Okay, I can drop you off, if you don't mind” He said, standing up. “You don't have to worry about that, I drove here” I picked up my bag and left. I arrived at the company and I could tell that it was a massive one. I can't wait to be a worker fully here, so I walked int
Drake POV.Sitting down on the swivel in my office that was meant for me, I felt uneasy, I was worried, so worried about Valerie and Ron, only I knew the pain I was going through inside of me, The fact that Ron tries everything possible to get close to Valerie and also the fact that Valerie is too easy to fool made me worried, I am jealous I know because I want Valerie for only myself, I don't want her to be seen with anyone else except me.I picked up my phone and switched it on. I have been waiting for Valerie's call to text since morning, and I haven't gotten any. The Valerie I know would definitely call to thank whoever sent her a gift, but I have gotten none from her, I was worried. I tried to calm myself down and ignore the fact that she isn't someone I should be worried about, but I just can't take her out of my mind, she is someone I would never stop thinking about. I heard from a source that Charlotte had laid off Valerie from her workplace and blamed her of theft, I know ve
Valerie POV.This wasn't how I expected my day to be like, I thought I would be jumping happily knowing that I got a job, and I am now independent, little did I know that I would be working with the devil and what? His secretary! What was Ron thinking? Getting me a job in Drake’s office? On a second thought, it wasn't his fault, he only wanted to get me a job, and he didn't know that Drake would own the company. I should be grateful and not blame him for what's happening in my life, I was just unlucky. If I had known that those girls outside were referring to me, I would have kept my thoughts to myself. Now I understand why their expressions changed immediately they saw me.I had no other option than to nod in agreement to his conditions. If I don't work, how would I take care of myself? I can't depend on his money forever, I also need to make money to support my brother and one day own a standard I want to. “I would work as your secretary like you said, and I also hope you keep to
Valerie's POV.I have been living off my personality after I got married to the richest man in the city, I have been pretending to be innocent, less talkative and always putting on a smile on my face, I have been pretending to live the life I didn't grow up with, just because I would rather not taint Drake's personality. But I doubt that’s necessary anymore.My life is already tainted, people already know me as a gold digger when I should not be the one to be called that, they call me all sort of names, accusing me of what I don't know about, Why should I keep pretending I know nothing about it? Why do I have to keep pretending to be innocent? I don't think I can do it anymore, and so I gave it back to them.“Did you just call us a bitch?” One asked, standing up from her seat and I nodded, I would never back out. I wasn't thought to step back when the fight was going on.“Do you know who you are talking to and the rank I have in this company? You are just a mistress, and you think you
Drake's POV.I came to halt in front of the penthouse, Valerie's home. I had forced her to allow me to drive her home just because I don't want to see her with Ron. I didn't want him close to her, and I would do anything within my powers not to make them together. I switched off the air conditioner as I saw Valerie cuddle her body, I looked at her, and she was still looking gorgeous after the hectic day at work and even in dim light,“You don't have to come to work early tomorrow, take your time, you are my secretary, and you should only be at work when I'm there, I'll give you a call tomorrow” I broke the silence, I didn't know what to talk about, so I decided to start off with work. “Okay. Thanks for driving me home, but it would have been better if I drove home with my car. I don't like it when you do this for me, you have a wife at home” She answered. I sincerely hope she will stop reminding me that I have a wife at home, I know I do. “I'll be heading inside, drive carefully” S
Valerie's POV.I laid on the bed with my back and my head facing up, I have been lonely at home for three days now, Drake had called me that he would be out of town for a business trip and I don't have to go to work until he comes back, I haven't heard from Ron since then and Jasmine has been the only one calling, she has been busy with work so she couldn't visit me, But I'm happy she would be coming today, I need to prepare something. I jumped down from the bed and headed to the kitchen, I played music on my phone, hummed the music and I prepared the only dish I was good at, Spaghetti with egg sauce. I placed them gently on the dining table, I sat down on the dining table and was about to call Jasmine, when the door opened and she walked in. I ran from the dining table and hugged her, I really missed her, it was only three days, and it felt like a year passed.“I apologize for making you miss me this much, I know you would have died of boredom if I didn't visit you today” She droppe
Valerie's POV Two weeks later.The doctor attended to me while the nurse administered a pill for me to take. It's been two days since I was rescued. A lot has happened over the past two weeks. Now I am here for the test results which were conducted two days ago.Charlotte had kept me captive for a week and two days before I was rescued. How Drake and the police found me was absurd but I was glad Charlotte was behind bars.I was glad to be free even though I stayed a week and two days in captivity.*Flashback*“Here's your food, pig. Make sure to eat up and be done in five minutes. I'll be back to collect the plate.” Charlotte hissed and spat into the food before placing it on the ground in front of me.She pulled at my hair and confirmed the tightness of the chains around my body, hissed again before scurrying out of the dirty dark room where I had been kept captive for only God knows when.For four days,I hadn't had anything except water. Charlotte had made it a point of duty to spi
Drake's POV My chest region wanted to explode. It was exploding already,my heart racing as I listened to Valerie's voicemail.Ron had forcefully taken the company from her? How? I thought they were working together in pulling me into mud? Is she making a mockery of me or is she damn serious?She sounded serious. Her voice dripped with fear and uncertainty like she didn't know the next step to take. I dialed her number but I didn't go through. Something was off so I decided to go home. I wasn't expecting her to be home but at least I could corner her while she's packing out of the house.I quickly entered my car and the driver sped off at full speed. We pulled up in front of my lawn for ten minutes. I quickly alighted, sprinting into the house.I quickly made it to her room, knocking frantically on her wooden door but there came no reply. I knocked thrice and still no response.What if she's in the shower?I tried to be considerate but then she had identified herself as an enemy. Fr
Valerie’s POV I didn't know if Drake had received my voicemail or not but I hoped he did. This was all my fault. I should have listened to Jasmine. I tried calling Jasmine but the network connectivity of my surroundings was poor and I couldn't reach her.Luckily,I got lifted by a cab driver riding along my path and he brought me down to Drake's house. I got down from the cab, thanked the driver, and offered him a few bills which he kindly turned down before revving out of the lawn. I felt grateful for his kind lift after I had spent close to an hour trying to find my way home.I sluggishly carried myself to the porch, approached the door with a soft knock.My legs began to tremble beneath me. Here I was standing in front of Drake's house,a man I had just taken his company and a few valuable assets from him and handed it to his stepbrother.No response.I knocked again, this time louder and more pronounced.Shortly after,the door creaked slightly, opening to reveal Mia's face.“Welcom
Valerie's POV My legs vibrated beneath me as Drake walked up to me,his gaze devouring. He took the mic from me forcefully, his gaze shifting to the crowd.“I am so sorry for this misunderstanding fellas but think this lady is probably drunk and needs to be taken care of. Guards please lead her away.”Drake commanded his voice dripping with authority and power.Two men leapt forward and snatched my arms, grabbing and holding onto me tightly. They began to lead me away but Ron was quick to intercept. He landed both guard's a kick to their groin letting them retreat away and unrest erupted from the onlookers.This definitely wasn't what they planned to be their soulful entertainment but surprisingly they had no choice but to sit and watch it play out.Drake rage boiled over the surface ,his anger simmering onto his oceanic blue eyes.“ Why the hell did you do that to my guards Ron? What right do you have to waltz in here and disrupt a party that lots of money was spent on to organize? Wh
Drake's POV My car pulled up infront of a the magnificent hotel, an exact replica of a castle in fairy-tale. My driver quickly alighted, turned around opening the door for me. I stepped out of the car,the cool evening breeze caressing my skin. Charlotte stepped out as well,her arm quickly slipped around mine. She flashed me a sheepish smile, holding unto her purse tightly. I straightened out my suits, applying a fresh layer of deodorant, adjusted my glasses before making my way into the Hall which was bustling with loud music and bangers. Alot of guests had started arriving, staffs especially. Junior staffs to be precise.I looked around, my eyes dancing across the hall untill I spotted Sheila whispering into the MC ear.She seemed to be telling him to begin immediate actions since I was already in the room.The MC nodded understanding whatever she had to say. My gaze left thier faces and got focused on Charlotte who kept tugging at my suit.“ I don't want a single wrinkle in sight
Drake's POV It's been two days since i had the most terrifying nightmare of my life. Why would Valerie appear as an old woman seeking revenge? Why did she constantly accuse me of killing our baby when I indirectly and directly didn't have a hand in it.Till date, I had no answer to my question. I literally just couldn't comprehend why she had to disguise herself as an old hag. I didn't take it so literal but I knew Valerie wasn't happy with all that had been happening to her. I was going to find out sooner than later.The foreign investors and I had lost contact. Sara had stopped receiving and returning Sheila's texts, emails and calls. She must have cautioned herself to avoid being snuffed out or caught by her Boss who would probably be livid at her. I had told Sheila to keep on sending texts untill Sara eventually replies.Surprisingly,the ball solstice was to hold tomorrow. It was such a great day anticipated by a lot of people. Me ,my stakeholders and my employees,the junior staf
Drake's POV “ Wait Valerie, listen to me." I yelled repeatedly but Valerie wouldn't listen,age kept on moving, her pace gradually increasing.“ Please wait for Val. I have something important to talk to you about. The road ahead of us is quite dangerous. You need my help in navigating these dark paths. Let me help you." I urged, calling into the night air but Valerie wouldn't listen.“ Leave me alone." She managed to say, her back h at me,her pace a little.“ It's late and dark, lonely and scary. You need to come back to me. The driver is waiting. If we keep on going through this path,we might lose the driver entirely.”Valeria chuckled scornfully “ I don't mind losing the driver. I don't want to go with you. Leave me alone.”Valerie's steps increased as she surged deeper out of the light and into the darkness, navigating through the wood and thick bushes like she was quite familiar with her environment.“ You are threading into the bushes Val. Am sorry I called you out tonight. We
Drake's POV “ Out of my fucking room before I lose it. You are a fucking chameleon. You always change your skin to fit a favorable condition. You don't care about others. You only use them to satisfy and pleasure yourself. You only use them when you have something to gain. When they have something meaningful to offer." Charlotte's expression turned pitiful,tears pricked at the corners of Charlotte's eyes.“Drake, I care about you. I am not exploiting you. I care. I want to care.” she tried to touch me,my devouring gaze stopped her hand halfway.“ I want my personal space but if you're willing to give me the space I need,get out of my way, I am late for an appointment." I sneered and shot her a glare.“ Drake, listen to me." Charlotte pleaded.I frowned,my annoyance flaring.“Get out of my way,I need to use the exit door." I ordered.Charlotte's feet didn't budge,it rooted firmly to the floor.“ pl–.” I shoved Charlotte away, stepping out of the room immediately." Sleep in the room
Drake's POV 3:45 Pm. I kept staring at time,my mind divulged of any means of keeping itself occupied until I was ready to leave.Sheila had dropped the audio tape from her interrogation from twelve junior staffs. There wasn't much attached to their conversation but I was able to pick out something. They didn't have contact with the foreign investors considering there were based in the ground and second floor of the building.Sheila had promised to continue tomorrow even though I saw how exhausted she was. Interrogating a total number of twelve staff members alone was no easy feat. I had stopped her from carrying on with the interrogation considering the company had seventy staff and ten contract workers.She couldn't bear the burden of twelve,how would she bear the burden of sixty eight more staff. There were other ways to snuff out a culprit and I would find it out sooner or later.The door to my office opened and Sheila walked in with a glass of water. I asked if it's almond time