Drake’s POVI sat in my office, staring out of the window, but didn't see much of the city skyline beyond the glass. The office, my haven, felt suffocating today. My desk was a mess of papers I should be studying, I should go over reports, but all I could think about was Valerie and her pregnancy.I had tried investigating, asking around people who may have known something, but every lead came up empty. Valerie was a master at keeping things under wraps when she wanted to. No matter how hard I pushed, I couldn't figure out whether the pregnancy was real or, more importantly, whether it had anything to do with me.My mind spun again to the fight with Charlotte, who accused me of still being obsessed with Valerie, and there might be that he was loathed to admit a grain of truth in the words. I did not want Valerie back, no, that ship had sailed long, long ago. But that uncertainty and chaos she brought into my life had ways of dragging me down into a whirlpool of doubt.A knock on th
Drake’s POVI stood before the high glass windows in the conference room, my reflection staring back. Behind me lay the city skyline, which I barely acknowledged. My hands were deep in my pockets. The press interview that was to take place later felt like an oncoming storm-one that I wasn't quite sure I would be able to handle. My mind kept on returning to the chaos Valerie had stirred up, her accusations, the venom that I released at our last meeting. It was boiling over with all of this now in just a few moments when I was about to be in front of cameras.My train of thought was cut off by the clicking heels on the polished floor. I didn't need to turn around, knowing full well it was Charlotte. Her presence hung in the air, sharp as a knife to slice through the thick atmosphere between them."Drake," she called softly, insistence underlining her voice. "We need to talk."I finally turned to her, and there she was, impeccable as always, her hair pulled back, her expression poised y
Valerie’s POVThe air in the room was electric as I took a steady breath, my eyes surging through reporters. For a moment, the only sound was that soft hum of cameras capturing every second of the confrontation. My eyes settled on Charlotte, who sat composed beside Drake, something darker flickering in her eyes, maybe fear. It was faint, but it was there, hidden just under the veneer of her polished facade.My lips arced into a bitter smile, and I spoke with the precision of one who had rehearsed every word. "Since we're all here talking about truths, let's not ignore the one that's been hidden for far too long. Charlotte, why don't you tell everyone about your little secret?"There was a collective intake of breath in the room. Even reporters, who were more supposed to get used to scandals, couldn't hide their surprise. The murmurs in the room grew much more audible, and tension mounted. Every camera now framed Charlotte's reaction,But Charlotte's eyes widened only for a moment,
Valerie's POV.I wasn't going to go this far if Charlotte had stayed calm and convinced her father and Drake not to humiliate me in public. Yes, This was my reason when I approached her ex-lover, I would do anything to get back my image and not ruin it the more, Drake must have felt on top of the world, while telling everyone I was just one of his fans, His fans! He should have used something else. I looked at Charlotte, who still had a shocked expression. I knew she wasn't expecting this. A Mischievous smile appeared on my face as I looked at both her and Drake, and then her Father. Look at him, trying to claim he has the best child and making her look like the only girl on earth. Never would it come to his mind that a day like this would come, A day when he would be humiliated by his daughter, and it all happened because of me. This was like a movie scene, Where the hero finally approached his happy ending, But this wasn't mine, I have to make Drake regret ever doing what he did t
Drake's POV.Why would Valerie stoop so low to do this to both Charlotte and I? I definitely know that her aim is to pull us down, and I understand her plight. I have done so many wrongs to her and all she wants is revenge for all she has been through, But going to this extent is really what I never expected from her. Her expression was clean, it looked like she was telling the truth, she really had something against Charlotte, but the man said Valerie blackmailed him, I really don't know whom to believe anymore.I was really stunned when Charlotte slapped Valerie. I wanted to go there and defend Valerie. Charlotte went to an extent by slapping her. They are girls, it would have been better if they talked it out, But I don't remember them being friends. What can I do? Charlotte's father had his eyes on me the whole time all this was happening. I already told everyone that Valerie was nothing to me, my actions would say otherwise if I stand up for her, It's better I stand still and jus
Valerie's POV.While Ron was trying to comfort me, I acted strong, people were passing by, and they had their eyes on us, even though many thinks that we are dating, I would really not want that type of relationship to happen between us, Ron has asked me to use him as a comfort zone and that was what I was doing. I shifted back a little from him and sniffed in. He had promised me that he would find out everything that happened and why it all happened, But I declined. It wasn't necessary, I had already embarrassed myself and finding the reason Charlotte's ex-lover betrayed me would not turn back the hands of time, I should just accept my face.Suddenly, Charlotte walked up to us, “I have been looking for you and I suddenly found you. How does it feel to be humiliated, Nice right? I don't have the time to exchange words with you, I came here to tell you to forget about the job J's interview, I won't give it to you, You don't deserve It” She said, with a Mischievous smile on her face.“W
Valerie's POV.Jasmine and I rode home silently, She had suggested she drive me back home and without hesitation, I accepted. I had so many questions in mind for her, I wanted to ask her what she was doing in the company? At that particular time and how she was wrongly humiliated, But I kept my mouth shut, Why? Because I didn't want her to think that I don't trust her. We have been friends for years now, even before I met Drake. She has been the one helping me and cleaning some of my mess. Why do I think she would betray me? I had no other choice, I wanted to know how Charlotte came to know about the meeting her ex and I had, I wasn't the one who told her, Why would I try to get the culprit? If I wasn't the one, then Jasmine… I sighed. We got home and we both got down from the car, I walked ahead of her, I was about walking fully into the sitting room when Jasmine called my name,“Valerie! This is unlike you. You didn't bother talking to me while we were driving home, and now you are
Valerie’s POVI leaned against the arm of the couch, crossing my arms as I looked across the room at Jasmine."I wasn't expecting you to get involved," I said finally, my tone firm but a crisp tone of irritation bleeding in. "I could have handled Charlotte on my own."Jasmine blew out a heavy breath as her eyes locked on mine, an apologetic smile spreading across her face. "I know you could have, Val. But I didn't exactly plan it. I just… ran into her. It wasn't like I went looking for trouble."I lifted an eyebrow. "So, you just bumped into her? At that restaurant? Sounds a little too convenient.Jasmine shook her head. "I swear, it wasn't planned. I had a client around, and seeing her there, I just couldn't walk away. I had to say something with all that's been going on between you two. I could not just let her keep playing these games without giving at least a warning.My expression softened. "So, what exactly did you say to her? Because from what I heard, she wasn't exactly thril