Drake's POV.She left me in a confused state, as I wondered what she was talking about. What does she have that I value? I brushed the thought off, because I didn't want to think about it, She might be saying this just to get to my good side. She stood still in front of me, and I really wanted to ask her to sit, But what if someone walks in? Or Charlotte walks in? I don't want to create any misunderstanding, because I really have a long path to take. “Thanks for bringing that to my attention, but I don't care. I'm done speaking with you, leave" I ordered. She turned to walk away, but I stopped her, “Valerie” I called her name softly, and she turned, “I need you to inform all the workers that there would be a dinner party for all the shareholders of the company, and they are invited, send them an invitation letter, and they are you come with their partner” I ordered. Her gaze at me showed how confused she was. I shouldn't be giving her this job because I don't think she would do it we
Valerie's POV.I packed my car in the packing lodge in front of my house, bring my wrist up to my face, my eyeballs went straight to my watch, and it was already half past ten at night, I really worked late, But I am glad I was able to finish my work and also send out every invitation. I rested in the car for some minutes before walking out, All I need now is to take a bath, and sleep, I have no strength to prepare dinner for myself, and it's already late to order food online, even if the shops aren't closed yet, I don't think I would be able to wait for it to arrive. I removed my heels after coming down from the car and walked barefooted to the door, and in front of me stood Ron, with a wrapped flower on his hands, “Ron, What are you doing here? It's late, and you should be at home” I asked softly and also worried about his health. It's really late and cold outside. What if he catches a cold, He wasn't even wearing something comfy.“Can you please let me in? I might freeze to death
Drake POV.Today will be a special day for me and also a hectic one. It's the day of my company's dinner party, and also a party to thank everyone for their hard work. I sprayed my perfume on my body, dressed my hair a little and smile, I don't know if Valerie would be coming, but at least I need to leave a good impression on myself, I would be greeting and meeting different people around the world and those I would convince investing more in my new company. I brought out my phone and texted Alexander to get my car prepared immediately.I sat on the bed while waiting for Charlotte who was still in the bathroom. She has been there for about ten minutes now, and I wondered what she was doing there. As though she read my mind, the bathroom door opened and she walked in. She was putting on something sexy, as if she was going to a club rather than a dinner party, “What are you putting on?” I asked.“I'm wearing my cloth, babe, or do you want me to take it off?” She seductively walked close
Valerie's POV.The fact the Drake was standing in front of me and trying to make a scene made me embarrassed, I have been trying to hide myself well from the paparazzi and trying not to be the topic of tomorrow's headline news and all was futile just because of Drake. I don't know if he derives joy in seeing me get bullied, or if it was just his act of getting back at me. He made things worse for me when he called me his mistress in front of everyone, That's definitely not a nice word to use. As if that weren't enough, Charlotte also came with her trouble. I wish the ground could just open up and swallow me. This is so embarrassing.But why does she want to see me in private? I have nothing to talk to her about and I also do not have the time to patiently stand and watch her rant nonsense from her mouth, I absolutely know there is nothing she would want to tell me except for me to stay away from her husband, This isn't the first time I'm hearing that from her, But I will not give in
Valerie's POV.I stood surprised in front of Charlotte, I don't remember telling her I was pregnant, and I'm sure Ron wouldn't do that, Jasmine doesn't even have any connection with Charlotte, so how did Charlotte find out that I was pregnant? And here I was, thinking it was something else, Something that Charlotte doesn't want Drake to know that might destroy her image. I had no idea that she was trying to prevent me from telling Drake about my baby, But why? Why should I ask that? Of course, she doesn't want Drake for find out that I'm pregnant for him because she doesn't want to be left in the dark, She is afraid that once I tell Drake about my pregnancy, He would come back to me, But I don't think it would be possible, Drake doesn't love me, he never loved me, I was only used when he needs me.“How do you know about my pregnancy?” I asked, curiously. My mind won't rest, if I don't ask her this question, if I don't know how she got to know that in pregnant. If no one told her about
Drake's POV. I had to go answer the call from some shareholders who wanted to talk business with me. I had no time to think about Charlotte who had dragged Valerie off to heaven knows where. They were both grown up women, and I'm sure they wouldn't do anything stupid since this was a public party. When I was done with the shareholders, I went back to the party receptionist, only for me to see a particular place crowded. I wondered what was happening there. I was about walking to the crowded scene when Alexander appeared in front of me, “What's happening there?” I asked him. “Mrs Chase fell from the stairs, and she has been rushed to the hospital, I have been looking for you for a while now, it's been about ten minutes this happened” He explained, I looked at him confused, Charlotte was with Valerie a while ago, How come she fell from the stairs? I looked ahead of me and sighted Ron running out as if someone were after his life. “Charlotte was with Valerie a while ago. If Charl
Ron’s POVValerie's eyelids flickered open, and the room began to come into focus. The familiar smell of antiseptic and the whiteness of the hospital greeted her senses, but it was me, seated beside her bed, that held her attention.“Ron… “ she whispered.I kept my eyes on her, wide, and I held her hand gently in my own. Once her eyes opened, the relief that crossed my face seemed to soften the hard lines of worry etched there. Leaning closer, with my voice soft and low, I said.“Valerie… thank God you're awake." I mumbled, glad she is okay because she’s my leverage against Drake.Valerie tried to smile but it came out as weak, almost just like a twitch of her lips."I…it's so difficult. What…where do I even start?" murmured Valerie in a hoarse voice. The words lay heavy upon her, it was as if each one drained her considerable effort. For a moment, she fixed her eyes on the ceiling.I held her hand softly and told her to go on. "Take your time, okay, Valarie? I'm right here with you.
Drake’s POVCharlotte shifted uncomfortably and grimaced at the dull ache in her side. The doctors had insisted she stay for observation in the hospital."How are you feeling?" I asked softly, my voice distant, as I came to the side of her bed, my eyes flicking over her once, twice, almost as if checking on her condition.Charlotte managed to force a smile even if it did feel a bit hollow. "I'm fine, just a bit sore.“ have to speak to Valerie," I said. “I will go with you,” Charlotte replied.I frowned. "Charlotte, this is not a good idea. You both should be getting rest. Seeing her now would just make matters worse.""Please, Drake," Charlotte pressed on, pleading in her voice. "I need to see her. I need to know she's okay.”I stumbled, obviously torn. I didn't want to deny Charlotte what she was asking for, yet at the same time, I was just skeptical about letting her go see Valeria. The little feeling of discomfort I couldn't shake continued in the back of my mind, somewhere in hi