Allison's POV.Rajesh and I arrived at TechFuture Innovations, his bodyguards trailing behind us. The building was sleek and modern, with large glass windows reflecting the morning sun. Fresh employees were around, keeping the place in immaculate order. The lobby was impressive, with a minimalist design that showed professionalism and ambition.I led Rajesh and his men through the building, my heels clicking confidently on the polished floor. "This way," I said, gesturing towards the elevator. "Mia and her partner are waiting for us."Rajesh nodded, looking around with an approving expression. "The place looks impressive," he remarked.I smiled, pressing the button for the top floor. "I knew you'd like it."When the elevator doors opened, we stepped into a spacious office with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the city. Mia and Viktoh, disguised under their aliases, were already waiting. Mia, now going by the name Elara, stood up with a welcoming smile, her dem
Williams POV.The day had started off rough, and it wasn’t getting any better. I had been trying to reach Rajesh for days now, anxious to finalize our $500 million deal. Today, I was determined to get answers. I dialed his number for what felt like the hundredth time. It rang a few times before a calm, professional voice answered. “Rajesh Patel’s office, how may I help you?”“This is Williams Luther,” I barked. “I need to speak with Rajesh. It’s urgent.”“I’m sorry, Mr. Luther, but Mr. Patel is currently unavailable,” the secretary replied, her tone maddeningly polite.“This is ridiculous! I’ve been trying to reach him for days. Put him on the phone now!”There was a slight pause, and then the secretary continued, “Mr. Luther, I regret to inform you that Mr. Patel is no longer interested in partnering with Montgomery Enterprise.”I felt my blood pressure spike. “What do you mean he’s not interested anymore? We were set to sign the deal!”The secretary remained unfazed. “Mr. Patel has
Allison's POV.Rajesh arrived alone at my apartment early in the evening, carrying several luxurious gift bags and looking genuinely remorseful. I opened the door, pretending to be surprised, and let out a small gasp. “Seraphina, please,” he began, his voice thick with regret. “I am so sorry for what happened. I had no idea my wives would come here, let alone humiliate you like that.”I stepped aside, allowing him to enter, but my expression remained cold. I made sure to keep my eyes slightly red and puffy, as if I had been crying.“Rajesh,” I said, my voice trembling slightly. “You lied to me. You never told me you were married. I had to find out in the worst possible way.”He placed the bags on the coffee table, opening one to reveal a stunning diamond necklace. “I know, and I’m deeply sorry. I brought these as a way to make it up to you. Please, Seraphina, believe me when I say that I care about you.”I glanced at the necklace and then back at him, crossing my arms. “You think gif
Williams POV.Jonathan ushered the woman into my office, her infant daughter cradled in her arms. For a moment, a pang of regret hit me hard in the chest. If it wasn’t for my carelessness, I might have had a baby with Allison by now. The thought was almost too much to bear, but I pushed it aside. This wasn’t the time for weakness. I had a plan, and it required absolute focus.The woman looked nervous, her eyes darting around the room. She was young, probably in her mid-twenties, with tired eyes and a thin frame. The baby girl in her arms was barely a few months old, her tiny fingers grasping at her mother’s shirt. I could see the desperation in her eyes, the willingness to do whatever it took to secure a future for her child.I leaned back in my chair, studying them both for a moment. Jonathan stood by the door, his usual stoic expression in place. He knew better than to question my decisions, but I could sense his curiosity. This plan was unconventional, even by my standards, but
Allison's POV.I was making my way down the busy street, lost in my thoughts, when I barely noticed the commotion around me until a woman’s frantic cry pierced through the noise.“Help! Someone, please help!”Before I could react, a woman with a distraught expression stumbled toward me, clutching an infant wrapped in a blanket. Her eyes were wild with fear and desperation. She thrust the baby into my arms, her tears streaking down her face. “Please, take care of her!” she shouted, her voice breaking. Without waiting for a response, she turned and ran, her footsteps echoing as she fled into the crowd.Confusion washed over me. I stood there, dumbfounded, the baby now squirming in my arms, her wails piercing through the sudden silence. My heart raced. What just happened? Why was this woman abandoning her child? “Hey!” I shouted after her, but the crowd swallowed her up, and she was gone.The baby’s cries grew louder, more insistent. I cursed under my breath, trying to calm the litt
Allison's POV.I woke up on the cold floor, groggy and aching all over. The room was bright now, with the lights on and the curtains open, letting in the afternoon sun. I heard a Chinese song playing softly in the background and the unmistakable smell of food wafting through the air.I slowly sat up, scanning the area. My attacker was in the kitchen, busy with something. I decided not to move, not wanting any more surprises. Instead, I stayed put and watched, waiting for the right moment.To get the person's attention, I knocked over a nearby chair with my foot. The clattering noise echoed through the room, and suddenly, she emerged from the kitchen.I was stunned. It was Mei Lin, a Chinese secret agent I recognized from eight years ago. She was dressed in tight black combat gear, her hair pulled back in a severe ponytail. She glared at me while eating a baozi, the traditional steamed bun."You finally woke up," she said, her voice cold and measured. "I've been waiting for this.""Mei
Allison's POV.“Shut up, Williams,” I said, my voice trembling with the effort to control the torrent of emotions inside me. “I don’t want to listen to anything you have to say.”Before he could respond, I pulled him towards me and kissed him. The kiss was hard, desperate. It was as if all the anger, the frustration, and the longing of the past years were poured into that one moment. His initial surprise melted away as he responded, cradling my head in his hands and deepening the kiss.My body betrayed me, responding to his touch with an intensity that shocked me. It had been so long since I had let myself feel this way, and the flood of sensations was overwhelming. I could feel the heat radiating from him, his breath mingling with mine as our kiss grew more fervent. His hands roamed my back, pulling me closer, until there was no space left between us. I could feel the pounding of his heart against my chest, matching the rhythm of my own.As we kissed, he gently pushed me back, his
Allison's POV.Williams lay beside me, his fingers lightly tracing patterns on my skin. The intimacy we had just shared left a warmth, but as he began to speak, the reality of our situation crashed back down."Allison," he started, his voice soft yet hopeful, "can we give us another chance? I still love you. I always have."I felt a jolt of reality surge through me, dispelling the haze of passion. The weight of what we'd just done pressed down on me, and I suddenly felt exposed, vulnerable. I disentangled myself from his embrace, sitting up and reaching for my clothes."We can't," I said, trying to keep my voice steady as I pulled on my underwear and trousers.Williams looked bewildered, sitting up and reaching for me. "But we just got intimate. You let me in, Allison."I shook my head, slipping my bra on and reaching for my shirt. "It was just sex, Williams. I can get it anywhere I want. It was nothing."His face fell, the pain in his eyes cutting deep. "Nothing? You can't be serious