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
Drake's POV.I stood inside my office, looking downstairs through the transparent glass window, Both my hands were resting inside my pocket and I clenched my fist. I was pained and angry by the scene I saw downstairs. Ron has dropped Valerie off work, even after I warned him and threatened him not to get close to Valerie, he still had to do it, I was only going easy on him because he hasn't done anything to hurt Valerie. The anger growing inside me was getting too much, I know I have no right to get angry after making Valerie go through heartbreaking pain alone, but she is still my mistress. I own her and should be angry when I see her with another person, especially my stepbrother.I turned back and sat down on the swivel. I placed my hands on my face and tried to calm myself down. I need to focus on my work. Once I fall, it would be very hard for me to stand up. But why can't I just focus, “Mr. Drake, is there any problem? You look uncomfortable and restless, is there anything you
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