CHAPTER THIRTY JAMESI kept switching the channels, but every channel seemed to be talking about Sally's downfall. I was shocked. How could the company ask her to step down as CEO? It wasn't making any sense, yet I knew it needed to make sense to me.I knew a lot had happened lately, but that wasn't enough reason to bring her down like that without any warnings. It happened so quickly. I wondered if Sally was doing well at all. I knew she needed someone's shoulder to lean on. I wondered if Alex was ready to give her his shoulder since things were not going too well with her. Even though it was sad news, this was still my opportunity to get Sally. I would take advantage of her sadness and steal her from Alex. I would have to think of ways to get her in my bed. I decided to put a call through to Sally. Luckily, she picked up almost immediately. "Sally," I called her calmly. "I am sure that you have seen the news already," she said and sniffled in. I could hear the sadness in Sa
CHAPTER THIRTY ONEALEXI was surprised when I saw James together with his mom, and she was smiling at me. I haven't had so much encounter with her, but I knew I needed to act respectfully even though I didn't like her son. I walked up to her and greeted her. She called me nicely, and I sensed that she was different from her son.This was one more thing James had that I didn't. I knew I was popular, and that was probably the reason James's mom was familiar with me. We exchanged pleasantries, and James just stood beside watching us. I could see his fist folded and the way he stared at me with a scorn. I tried to smile more, just to get him even more pissed. "You look exactly like your father," she praised. I smiled. "He did very well in the business world, and you are taking over from him. I am impressed with what you're doing."I nodded. "Thank you so much.""I wish that you could work together with James," she said. I turned to look at James, but he looked away immediately.
CHAPTER THIRTY TWOSALLYMy eyes widened immediately when our lips locked. Alex's lips were cold and very soft. I shut my eyes tightly. I was breathing heavily as I Alex sucked on my lips for a while. I recovered from the shock and pushed him away from me me forcefully. I gasped out, taking in enough air before facing Alex fiercely. "You coward!" I cursed him. "I cam see you are fond of touching women without their consent. After raping me, you...""Can you shut up!" Alex shouted at me. I stared at him, and that was the first time I saw anger in his eyes. It didn't always happen. His brows were furrowed, and there was a little glimpse of pain and sadness there, too. "You shouldn't speak those words again because the more you say it, the more annoying it sounds."He paused for a while and moved closer to me. I tried to take a step backwards but collided with the wall. "How dare you drink if you can't remember after drinking?" He shouted into my face. "I never took advantage of you
CHAPTER THIRTY THREESALLY Staying the second day at home was not funny. But of course, why would I be at the office? I didn't want to be where I would be reminded of my predicament. I had given up on everything. I walked out of my room that morning and entered the kitchen to get a few drinks for my fridge. Alex was there for some reason. I had bumped into Alex more than fifty times since yesterday, and it hadn't been funny at all. "You will have to wait outside until I leave before you get in here," he told me. "I've given that instruction to you so many times, too," I replied. "How can you expect me to respect you when you lack respect for me?""This is my house!"I scoffed. "Our house."I walked into the kitchen and picked up a fee drinks. I placed them in a tray and began to arrange them properly. It was still very early in the morning, and the maids had not begun to make breakfast yet. Alex stared at me for a while, and then he walked away without saying anything else. I p
CHAPTER THIRTY FOURSALLY Immediately when we drove into the compound. Alicia alighted from the car while I waited for her at the front seat. She went straight to the door and rang the bell. It didn't take too long before the door opened. I saw the woman, and my heart sank into my stomach. The reason for my downfall was standing a few meters away from me. I watched as Alice tried to start a conversation with her, but she shoved her off and walked back into her house, banging the door at her face. Alicia walked back to me with a moody expression. "Do you think this is going to work?" She asked me. "This woman banged the door at my face immediately when she heard the Anderson fashion world. ""Do you have any ideas?" I asked her. She shook her head. "There are rumours around the company that the new CEO has plans to sell off the company. He would start by changing the name and selling off a huge amount t of shares with the excuse that the company needs money. ""That is crazy! N
CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE ALEXANDER I woke up the next morning with a migraine. I decided to dress up and get to work even though I still had a hangover from the excess alcohol I had taken the previous night. I remembered Sally holding me and leading me upstairs. I also remembered apologising to her, and I sighed when I realised that I didn't mention the reason I kept apologising. I quickly dressed up and walked downstairs. I was shocked to see Sally setting the dining table. "Let's have breakfast together," she urged me. I looked behind and around me. To my surprise, I was the only one in the sitting room. And, yes! She was talking to me because she was staring right at me. "Are you for real?" I asked her. She nodded and beckoned on me to come over. I walked over to the table, and the aroma of freshly made soup filled my nose. "It'd help clear your head. I'm sure you still have, and that's why I made a hangover soup for you."I smiled and nodded. "My head hurts so badly."I sat
CHAPTER THIRTY SIXSALLYI stood by the window watching Alex leave the house with a smile all over his lips. I was also excited, and it was all over my lips. I walked away from the house after Alex drove out. I had made up my mind to let go of the fight since I gave him permission to sleep with me. There was no point in being angry. If I am sincere with myself, I would have allowed Alex to have his way with me even in my sane state. I walked into my car and drove out of the compound. I headed straight to the stranger's house. When I got there, I packed outside the gate and pressed my horn. Just then, I noticed the woman walking towards my direction. I quickly alighted from the car and rushed towards her. She had a nylon bag in her hand as she approached me. Immediately when she saw me, she paused and took a step backwards. "Hello, ma'am," I greeted her as I closed up with her. "What do you want?" She asked me harshly. Her fingers were shaking, and she tried to avoid any eye co
CHAPTER THIRTY SEVENBEVERLY I lay on my couch, almost falling asleep when I heard a knock on my door. I jerked to a sitting position and looked around the sitting room. The knock came again, and I forced myself up. Yawning loudly and stretching myself, I began dragging my feet towards the door. My eyes widened when I opened the door, and I tried to shut it immediately, but Martin wouldn't let me. He grabbed the door and pushed it in. He placed one foot in my sitting room and held the door still. "What do you want?" I asked, blinking uncontrollably. Martin shook his head as he stared at me."Why haven't you been picking up my calls?" He demanded. I looked away from him immediately. "You haven't been taking my calls or replying to my text. What have I done to you?""Martin, I told you to sta away from me," I reminded him."How can I do that, Beverly?" He asked. Martin tried to touch me, but I quickly tilted my head backwards and tried to shut the door again, but he still held i