Harriet’s POV When Zion and I arrived at the company, I tour him around the building to help him organize his work. We walked inside the advertising team. As soon as the employees saw Zion, they all stood up to greet him. All of their face brightened as soon as they saw the handsome Zion, who is the grandchild of the chairman.The director of the team came to us with a huge smile on his lips.“Ohhh, so glad to have you here, Director Zion,” he greeted.I stood between them and about to introduce the advertising director’s name. But before I could, Zion already offered his hand for a handshake and greeted him back.“Nice to meet you, director Jules. It feel so good to meet you here too. As well as our pretty and hardworking employees,” Zion said before he tended to the curious employees. Then he smiled at them.“It’s a pleasure,” Jules chuckled. He looked behind his team and asked them, “What are you doing? Greet the director too.”One by one, the employees walked towards Zion side.
Third Person’s POV Inside the room, Reese is sitting in front of the mirror table. For a long time, she stared at the pouch that Sherly gave to her. It is a pouch that contains poison. Reese wondered if it is really alright to accept the quest. She’s sweating nervously. This is the first time she’ll do something like this. What if she gets caught in the end? ‘No. As long as I got madam Sherly behind my back, I won’t get caught,’ she told to herself. Then, she thinks about what will happen to Harriet once she was framed poisoning the madam. ‘Will she be put behind bars?’ she wondered. Then, an idea popped in. If Harriet will be in jail, then she does not need to worry pretending to be Astell’s missing daughter. A plan came to her in flash. ‘If she will be gone, then I need to get her picture and a strand of her hair of anything that she owns.’ The door opened. Quickly, Reese pulled the cabinet. She placed the pouch inside, close the door and locked it. The other maid, Cri
I came back inside my room after a long and tiring work. ‘Yes. Being with Zion all day tired me out.’ This is the wish that I had before. I wonder what made me wish something like this? “It is because I like him.” Sighing, I laid down on my bed and stared at the ceiling for a long time. Each day felt so long. However, I was only preparing for things that will about to happen in the future. I can’t get tired easily. “The party is near.” I closed my eyes, resting them for a bit. For Finn and Sherly, that day will be the start of Cassius’ regret for coming back. But for me, it will be the day I will move out of this mansion. “You can’t fall asleep, Harriet,” I told to myself. “Go and wash your face.” Even though my mind says that I should go up and remove my make up, my body isn’t moving. This is the main reason why I hated putting make up before. Because removing it at the end of the day is really tiring. As I was about to enter the abyss, I remembered something that woke me u
Afternoon before the party, Zion brought Cassius and Harriet in the salon. “This is my cousin, and this is my secretary,” Zion said while he’s leaning his arms at Cassius and Harriet’s shoulders. Right side is Cassius. Left side is Harriet. Cassius told Zion that he does not need to help him dressing up but the stubborn Zion insisted. He even threatened that if Cassius won’t agree, then he will tell his parents about the secret. Of course, Cassius knew that Zion won’t do that. Anyway, he was dragged in this place out of his will. Meanwhile, Harriet did not decline Zion’s offer to bring her in this place. She will be Cassius’ partner during the party so she had to be appear decent and elegant. ‘And also, this is the event I am waiting for,’ Harriet told to herself. Under the hands of the professional, hairstylists, designer and make-up artist, the three took their time preparing. Hours passed by. The early dawn had set the towers of the city glittering; already the low wharf-shed
Third Person’s POV The sun dies, spreading crimson color in the sky, which isn’t a tea that burns on lips but a vodka scorching down the throat despite its sugary mixture. The elegant party holds at the spacious hall of the Fabroa mansion with high ceilings, chandeliers and dim lights. Around, there are scented candle, corks, decorated flowers, pretty platters on the long tables, cork frames, unlimited dished prepared by exclusive chefs presented on the long tables, and expensive wines served by the servants of the house. Around in the dimly lit romantically building, there are well-dressed people who are shuffling and chuckling quietly about and murmured to themselves greetings and introductions. Some has genuine smiles on their lips, while others have business-like beams, as they take this chance not to only meet the first grandson of the Fantell Firm chairman but to broaden their connection. Voices are thick in the sweet air, combining the smooth sound of the jazz and classical
"Who is that girl?""Isn’t that the chairman’s secretary?”“But why would the first grandson take the chairman’s secretary as his partner for tonight?”“Maybe, she’s his girlfriend.”“What?”Sighs after sighs.Many single women came here in hope to woo the first grandson of the Fantell firm group, thinking that he would be a best business partner. Therefore, when they saw the woman beside him, disappointments and curiosities aroused.Eyes stared at the woman who is wearing a modest turquoise dress which made expressing accents at her slim waits. It has skirt flap and voluminous sleeves which emphasized her bust and drew attention to her hips and shoulders. It is no less than perfect for her who has an hourglass figure. She’s also wearing a white pearl around her neckline, which fell halter style.All men in that event who saw her were out of breath for long seconds.They stared at her face that is demanding for attention. A white skin calling their eyes to observe. She has been graced
Third Person’s POV Two days before the party… The three held a meeting inside Cassius Condo.Sitting on the center couch, Zion is smiling widely while looking alternately at Cassius and Harriet. He felt happy that he now belongs to group because he reconciled with Cassius and he found out his secret.Meanwhile, Cassius was crossing his arms when he tilted his head and opened his mouth.“I can see the need to talk. But why it had to be in my house?”Zion hurried and gave his reply. “Well, if you are not comfortable, we can come in my house instead and have a meeting there.”At Zion’s suggestion, Cassius shut his eyes and bit his lower lip. His expression obviously showed how much he despised the idea of staying inside other people’s house. He would rather let Zion sit on the couch and clean that spot, instead of going in Zion’s place. He felt like all dirt will stick in his body once he entered Zion’s condo. Although Zion is also a clean freak, Cassius still can’t bear sharing things
In every event, Finn and Sherly always come in a pair. But during the party, Finn does not want to stand by Sherly’s side. Ignore her beauty and elegance. For Finn, she will always be the unwanted wife; the woman who fooled him, who snatched him from the one he truly loved, and who forcefully gave her body when he was drunk. Finn despises his wife. Yet he had no choice but to accept the truth and played his role as the husband. He cannot love her, or the child who made him married Sherly, though. “You too, madam, is so pretty tonight.” “Really? Am I?” “Yes. Especially if madam has sir Finn with your side.” When Harriet said that, the menacing beam on Sherly’s lips has disappeared. Anger rose in Sherly like a huge tide from the ocean. The words that Harriet said to her came like destructive waves which were created in storm conditions. It tended to erode the coast, backwashing and swashing the rage in her chest. She went cold with fury and breathless with rage. Her eyes sparked