CHAPTER NINETEENALEXANDER I signed the third document out of six documents I was supposed to sign that morning. I placed the signed ones in my drawer and moved the rest to a corner. I was tired and wanted to have a nap. My door opened slightly, and Damien walked into my office. "Dami!" I hailed as I stood up to my feet. "I've warned you severally to stop calling me that," he nagged.I placed both hands in front of me in a pleading manner. "I apologise.""For real, dude. I do not like that name. It sounds so princessish. "I chuckled. I knew that Damien didn't like the name. I just called him to infuriate him whenever I wanted to. He shook hands with me before grabbing a chair to sit. "What have you been up to, man?" He asked me. "That Beverly witch," I whispered. "She just wants to rip me off."Damien began to laugh loudly. "This is not even a funny matter."I leaned back in my chair. "She's placing a sword on my neck so that I would marry her. She's already ripping me rig
CHAPTER TWENTYSALLYI paced my office with my finger in my mouth. I couldn't believe any of these things happened. I personally supervised chemicals used for those new products, and I made sure my production manager and the cosmestic manager did their jobs there, too. This had never happened. The first time it did, dad was able to control it before it got to the press, and it was only a minor issue. My head was spinning terribly, and I thought of what to do. The news made my whole system grow weak the very moment I heard it. My phone began to ring, and I quickly took my gaze to the screen. My heart sank deep into my stomach, and my knees grew even weaker. I began to tear up, but I quickly gathered myself and picked up the call. "Hello, dad," I called out in a panicking tone. "Dad?" He fired at me. "Dad?"He sounded very disappointed, and I just shut my eyes tightly and listened with a heavy heart as he began to lash me. "Do you know what you are doing, Sally?" He asked me.I s
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE SALLYI was exhausted already. I decided to go home and get some rest. I was glad that the day finally came to an end. I thought that it would never end. I marked the date on the calendar in my office before I began to pack up. It was one of the worst days of my life. I would never forget. I packed my bag and walked out of the office. My assistant was with my secretary, giving out instructions to her. When she turned around and saw me, she stopped talking and began to stare at me for a while. She turned and began to walk towards me. "Ma'am," Alicia called me. I stopped walking and stared at her without responding. "I'm not sure you can leave through the main gate. The commotion outside is getting worse, and...""I don't think I can stay here any longer," I told her. My shoulder was stretched. I felt completely exhausted. I didn't want to waste any more time at the office. Plus, what was the guarantee that they would leave any time soon. "I ordered a cab alre
CHAPTER TWENTY TWOALEXANDER After a very stressful day at work, I decided to go home. I was about to walk out of my office when I received a text from Beverly. "You are starving us, Alex. My baby, and I. Until we are dead? Look, it seems like I would move into your house where I would get to eat every single day without waiting for you."I sighed deeply. Beverly was so stupid and unreasonable. I gave her some money the previous day and here she was again. She always texted to ask for money and more money. How does she eat like a horse?I knew that I couldn't continue to spend on her the way I was doing. If I continued that way, I may end up broke. I dialled her number, and when she picked the first question that she asked if I had sent the money. I exhaled deeply. "I would send you food instead," I told her. "Seems like I would keep people in charge of that food to monitor you and how you eat. "I hung up without even letting her say another word. She began to call me again, an
CHAPTER TWENTY THREEALEXANDER I walked out of my room. I was still having a hangover from the stress of the previous night. I didn't blink an eye the previous night. I ended up rolling on my bed until around four a.m. I woke up about an hour plus later and dressed up for work. I met a few cleaners in the sitting room doing their job. "Morning, sir," they bowed in front of me. I smiled at them and nodded my head. "Did my woman leave for work already?" I asked them. They exchanged glances before one of them responded. "Not yet," she replied. "She hasn't stepped out from her room today."I nodded. I walked into the kitchen and met everyone busy trying to make breakfast. "Helen," I called on the head maid. She walked towards me and greeted me. Others also greeted me. I waved at them and turned to her. "Do not serve my breakfast," I told her. "I don't feel hungry. "Her mood changed immediately. There was this sadness in her eyes. I understood perfectly. "Make sure my woman
CHAPTER TWENTY FOURSALLYI peeped through my window and was shocked to discover that the reporters were still there. I walked back to my bed and copped myself there. I had to cover myself with sheets and pretend like I had nothing to do at the office. I knew that I had so much to do there. Especially with this issue going on, but I knew I couldn't leave the house with the number of people gathered outside my house. I shut my eyes and rolled myself in my bed. After about an hour, my alarm began to ring again. I stood up from the bed, groaning and rubbing my eyes. I peeped through the window, and the press was gone. I quickly had my bath, rinsed my mouth, and got dressed for work. I let the chief chef outside my room. "Morning ma'am," she greeted me. I smiled at her and tried to continue walking. "Mr Grande said I should ensure that you have breakfast, Mrs Grande."I sighed deeply."I am not hungry," I told her. "Neither of you ate dinner. Why are you starving yourselves like th
CHAPTER TWENTY FIVESALLYI couldn't pick up the call. My finger began to shake, and my palms were sweaty. What would I tell him? He invested in the cream and now see what has happened. I didn't even realise that I hadn't spoken to him in a while. I muted the call and went back to my office. The day continued without any more stress. I was finally relieved of the days stress, and it was finally time to go home. I walked out of my office and met the guards standing in front of my door. I was startled at first, then I remembered quickly. We walked to my car together, and on my way home, I pleaded for them to drop me at a restaurant. They made my favour macaroons. I decided to stop by and have a bite. I was craving it. My mouth began to water. I haven't had much to eat since yesterday, and it made my stomach grumble. I was dropped off at the restaurant. One of my gaurds went with me. I was about to step in when I saw James, and my heart skipped. "Sally," he called before I was abl
CHAPTER TWENTY SIXSALLYI was stunned at the ridiculous suggestion. How can? I stared from one person to another, and they all looked away from me. It seemed like they have all made up their minds. Well, that was none of my business, though. "I can't step down for someone else to take my place, I'm sorry," I said without blinking an eye. Two oldest shareholders began to laugh, while the rest murmured among themselves. "This is my father's company, and I am still the highest shareholder here."They all exchanged glances, and the murmuring increased. It seemed like something was going on underground that I didn't know about. "Here," Mrs Amelia passed a document to me. "You are no longer the highest shareholder. This person's share supercedes yours with three per cent."I banged the table, and she lifted her hands, indicating that she wasn't done talking, yet. I stayed mute, allowing her to finish. "We have all invested in this company, and we have a say here, too. We do not want