"Dad, you requested my presence," Richard spoke up as he stood at the entrance of the office door. His father looked up at him and they locked eye gaze. He noticed the worried lines in his father's forehead.What happened? "Come in." His voice was gruff and hoarse that Richard could not help but dip his hands into his pockets and step into the office."Is anything the problem?" He asked, his eyes fixed on his father's face. Mr. Woods let out a sigh. "We will be making some changes soon." He started out and Richard braced himself up to hear that he was being sent away. He gulped hard and bit his lower lips."Okay?" "We will be cutting the workers' income by half and splitting the total revenue by two." He said and to say Richard was shocked was an understatement as he stared at his father like he was an alien or a stranger. What was he saying? He wants to make the company go bankrupt?"Dad, what are you saying? Our company has managed to remain in the top ten of the best companies
"What?" The words left her lips like she did not just hear Richard tell her that he does not want her living with him. Her brows creased together and she moved towards swiftly."Why? What have I done? Tell me and I will apologize." She said and he let out a harsh breath."You did nothing. Just that I feel suffocated and it is not helping our relationship. As you can see, my father's business is still going through some hard times and I will not be able to focus on you. On us. So... It is better if I am alone and dealing with this instead of dragging your dignity into it." He said and she curled her lips into a sad pout. She knew he was right. That was exactly what her father had told her. Her father must have been a foreteller in his previous life to be able to warn that once things have gone downhill for the Woods Family, she should make her way back to his house. She let out a sigh.What if this was a test from Richard to see if she will leave when things are no longer the same?She
"We are going on a dinner date." Richard said to his father, noticing the lady that he had met here was no longer around.His father arched his brows at him. "Really? A dinner date?" He asked like he had not heard it.Richard nodded his head and held his hands out to Daisy who took it with a smile gracing her red painted lips. "Yes.""I see, Take your time then." His father said, not feeling enthusiastic. Richard pulled Daisy closer and they exited the mansion and entered the car that was waiting for them. Daisy smiled at Richard who looked away and turned to his phone."At least be a little romantic. If this is the last night we will be seeing each other this close." She said and Richard ignored her."Whether you live with me or your father, it still does not change the fact that... You know what? Let us just have this dinner like that. I was dreading eating with my father and you are the last person I will want to share that space with so be happy that I even agreed to this." He sai
He walked up the stairs, his eyes lacking any emotion with his jaw hardened. The guards that stood at the entrance of the door both looking haggard. One of them reached out for his chest and halted him to a stop. They searched his body and when they saw nothing, they gave him a curt nod that he could proceed. He pushed the door to the dim lighted office and stepped in. His eyes zeroed in on the figure that stood before the huge translucent glass."You came quite early." His deep hoarse voice echoed through the office and the man that had entered bit back a nasty remark as he made his way towards the desk."I brought it." Was all he said in reply. The man standing clicked his tongue and dropped the cigarette in his hand into a small plate that was on his desk.His lips curved into a feline smirk as he saw the way the muscle in his jaw ticked."I am happy you adhere to rules and regulations. Who would have thought that I won't to torture you to bring what I asked." He intoned, his eyes
1607Aspen stared at herself in the mirror. It was weekend already and Macaulay had not failed to remind her of the fact that the promised to hang out. When she had told Anna about it, Anna said that she should go for it but Aspen knew that she was not ready for anything called love or relationship. She was not in for it at all."Mommy, where are you going to?" Cathy asked as she steppes into her mother's room. Aspen averted her gaze from the mirror and turned to her daughter."Mommy is going out to see someone." She replied. Her lips curving into a tight smile and Cathy stared at her mother from head to toe."Are you going to see daddy?" She whispered and Aspen froze. What did she just say? Cathy was asking of their father? Now? It was Cora before. Now it is Cathy. No, Cathy is quick witted just like Chase and they can pick any hint and relate. She managed to school her face into her motherly smile."No, and I am going to see a colleague." She said and Cathy shrugged. She was quite r
How she got home that night after the date she did not know. All she knew was that she did not give it another thought and she made a note to tell him to fuck off when she sees him on Monday. Like she really did not expect what he said and it was unnerving for her. He was her colleague, if she had known that he was a prick like that, she would not have agreed. Maybe because she wanted to see if she could get over Floyd or rather let herself date a man. Maybe that is why she agreed. She shook her head to get rid of the thoughts as she laid on her side as the sleep slowly crept in.***It was morning already. The sun rose and she prepared her kids for school while Sheba prepared their meals. She didn't want to be late so she dropped her kids off school while she told the cab to take her to work.She stepped out and paid the fare before scurrying in. She was resuming as Floyd's personal secretary and she did not know what to do with it. She met Mrs Liza on her way and she gave a small sm
She gulped hard. Her eyes trained on his clenched jaw and icy stare."I... Hmm, you see..." She suddenly stopped and thought of what next to say. She was just going to her ex husband that she was not interested in a man. She let out a deep breath."It is not what you are thinking it to be." She said."Apparently, Macaulay is not thinking like you." He cut in and she almost rolled her eyes."Why are you so worried to know about my relationship with another man?" The question threw him off guard that his mask faltered a bit but he knew he had to stay on the track."Aspen, don't drive this in another way. You clearly stated that this was a boss to secretary relationship. I am your boss and I need to know who to fire or maybe the both of you will do." He said for an heart beat and she faced him with dread visible in her orbs. When he saw it, a smile tugged at his lips and he relaxed further into his seat."I... I am not dating him. He only asked me to hang out and that was all." she explai
"What? Don't you believe me?" She asked him, her brows knitting in the process and he did not look at her as he spoke up."I have to hear his side of the story. That will give me a better judgment on what to do." Even though he knew that she was right, he still had to say the words. She gazed at him briefly. He was right. He was the boss. The owner of the company and he had to remain impartial. She turned on her heels to leave."Aspen," He called and she stopped without looking back. "Get me a cup of coffee."She gave no reaction and exited the office, hoping she would bump into Macaulay and give him the words of his life. Meanwhile, Macaulay was summoned.*** He was furious. His eyes was hard at the report that was brought before him. His fist clenched that his knuckles turned white at the what he has been trying to fix but all was in vain. All he worked for night and day was now in vain and was being presented to him in bloody sheet. His father's business has officially gone bank
So guys!Thank you for giving my book a chance. I hope you enjoyed it!Anyway, who was your favorite character and why?Who was your most hated character and why?Anyway, I was planning on writing a series for the triplets. You guys must have seen the hints in the book already.So I will be dropping their tentative title.CHASING WOLFE: Twins For The Coldhearted CEOSAVING WOLFE: BODYGUARD ROMANCERUINING WOLFE: Contract Marriage With A Fake BillionaireGuess which one of the triplets owns each title?Anyway, thank you for this sweet journey.I love you all so much.Don't forget to check out my other works.DEMOTED TO AN OMEGA (Completed)Alpha’s Slut Mate (Completed)MATED TO THE ALPHA CALLED LEGEND (ongoing, to be completed soon)I MARRIED MY BILLIONAIRE EX BY MISTAKE (Ongoing)ZEBULUN: THE CURSED ALPHA PRINCE.Love you and see you on the next ride.❤️🥹
.A Week Later.Aspen and Floyd with the kids stood before her mother’s grave as tears ran down her face. That was what she has been doing for the past week. Crying, thinking, and inability to sleep.She hardly ate even though Floyd tried his best. Benny has been buried just in the place he wanted., beside his parents.Floyd rubbed her shoulders as she laid her head on his chest. She pulled away and laid the flowers she had gotten down before her mother’s grave.Glory Lockhart.She rose back and was about to turn to leave when she came face-to-face with Cole. More tears rolled down her eyes as she lost control and ran towards him.“Dad!” She cried.He blinked back the tears and held her tight. He has also been searching for her ever since Anita claimed that she sent her to the orphanage. When he met her, he had a connection with her and he resumed searching for her again. That was when he was told that she was his daughter.“Becca.” He called her actual name.“Dad!” She sniffled and pu
Floyd went towards her and read the note with her. Anita? Nicole’s mother. What has she got to do with all of these?Aspen squeezed the note in her hand as anger surged through her veins. Anita has gone too far.How dare she lay her filthy hands on her kids? She was definitely going to regret it.It was also written in the letter that she should come alone with Floyd without the cops. The address was dropped.“Anita! That bitch.” She gritted out.She turned around and handed the paper over to Floyd who collected it from her. “The kids are with Anita. We need to meet her. Might as well settle an old score with her.” She said, her eyes looking ahead.“How did they get to her?” He asked, completely confused.Aspen looked him in the eye. “It is a long story. I will tell you after everything is over.” She said.He nodded and they both stepped out and got into the car. He picked up his phone and made a call to his friend who was a cop. As he drove on the road, they discussed the plan on how
Nicole has been trying to get to her father but it seemed like he had blocked her. And she could not go back into that house because her mother was starting to suspect her.She hid here at her father’s villa and tried to reach him but she knew her mother would catch up with her soon. It could be her mother’s hand works too.She was beyond frustrated and helpless. She wanted to stop her mother and could not.Her father - she should stop calling him her father. Not like he was anywhere.Just as she was about to try it again, the door creaked open and she could hear the clicking of heels against the tiles floor.Her mother was here.Sweats dropped down her forehead as she rose up to check for her. “Mother?” She called out.Anita appeared right before her. Nicole trailed her gaze from her feet to her face, slightly glancing at her right hand where she held a gun.“M-Mom, w-what are you d-doing with a gun?” She stuttered, stepping back slightly.Anita’s lips which were painted with a deep
Anna was busy playing with the kids when her phone rang. She had picked it and Daisy’s voice came through. “Did you see the message I sent to you?” her voice had an edge of mischief to it.“What message is that?” Anna asked, not wanting to entertain her.Daisy pulled up a smirk. “Oh! You have not checked it. No wonder you seem so calm. A piece of advice... Check it.” With that, she disconnected the call.Anna hurriedly looked through her messages box and there, she found what Daisy had sent her. Her eyes went wide as she saw the image. It was her mother. She was taped from her mouth to her legs.What the hell was Daisy doing?She rushed out of the apartment, not even caring to look at the kids. She got into the nearest stop and signaled at a cab that stopped right in front of her. She showed him the address and sat back, different thoughts circulating her entire mind. She was so restless that she would sometimes get lost in her thoughts.If that fucker does anything to her mother, sh
Two weeks later, Aspen has been recovering as hard as she could. She was still yet to tell anyone about getting back her memory.She was never Floyd’s sister. All of these have been Nicole’s mother's plot from the very beginning.She did not want to tell Floyd because he knew how he would be crazy. She wanted to confront the lady by herself. No wonder everything in that house felt so familiar. No wonder she felt a strong connection to Glory the day she had seen the picture.Anna and Richard had told her about Sheba working for Ace and she was quite shocked. She was in total shock because she trusted her with her kids’ life but what could she do?She was even told that Ace no longer lived there. It was good for him. “How do you feel?” Floyd asked, rubbing her palms. She smiled softly.“Better.” She replied.He smiled at her. She stared at his face, his stubble was not visible. He looked like he has not had a good night's sleep in a long time.“How about you go home to take some rest a
Her mother and the driver were having sex before her. The way he slammed into her made her shake her head to see if she was imagining things. There was no way her mother would cheat on him. They soon finished and she made sure to hide properly.“How was it?” That was her mother’s voice.“I did it. It was a success. She flew out of the car like a piece of paper in the wind.” He laughed.Who were they talking about?“So what is the next stage to plan?” He asked her.“Kill Cole. I will pressurize him to put everything in our daughter, Nicole’s name and I will poison him with an incense I had gotten.” She informed him.Nicole did not know if she was hearing correctly. She was not Cole’s daughter? She was the driver’s daughter. No wonder he stayed away from her and sometimes stared at her with an emotion she could not understand but now everything was clearer.She hurriedly tiptoed her way out of the house, making sure no one noticed she came. She ran towards her father’s villa. Her mother
Floyd was busy playing with the kid even though his mind was on Aspen.She was yet to be back.Floyd’s phone rang and he jerked up. He was expecting it to be Aspen but he picked it, and a different person’s voice came on. “Hi, am I speaking to Floyd Wolfe?” “Yes.” He replied.“I found your contact as one of the emergency contacts on this person’s phone.” He said again.“Who am I speaking with?” He asked.“Your wife has been admitted into the hospital. I will send you the address now. Your presence is needed.” The person said and hung up.Aspen was in the hospital? How did she get there? How?His phone beeped with a message and it was the address as the person said. He turned to the kids and then to Sheba who seemed scared. “Take care of the kids. I need to get to someplace.” He told her.He did not even peck the kids as he stomped out of the house. He did not care that it was raining. He ran towards the street stop to get a cab. He finally got one and he passed the address to him. Hi
Å for ACE!Aspen sniffed in and turned to Floyd. “Please can you give me your car key?” She asked.Floyd nodded and handed the key over to her. She stomped out of the house with Floyd yelling after her.“Aspen, you can’t drive in this state. Let me take you there.” He told her but she turned to him.“No, stay with the kids. They would be back soon and as for me, I will be back.” She said and entered the car before driving off. She checked the address on Benny’s letter, he had written it there. She located it and soon reached there.As she stepped out, what came into view was not something she had ever expected Ace to own. It was totally different from what he looked like. She remembered vividly when he had said that he wished his company looked like Benny’s clothing line but this... This was definitely more than Benny’s own.She slammed the door shut and clutched the papers in her hands. She began to March towards the entrance. As soon as she entered, the receptionist’s signature voi