Unable to tear her gaze away from the man across, she stiffened at the uproar his presence caused her. She wanted to look away, she wanted to run but she was nailed on her seat while burning under his intense gaze."You alright, Lex?" noticing his anxiousness, Dom worriedly asks. He even turn to face her, but he got no response. She remains quiet while staring afar.Following her gaze, he tried to find what made her look ashen. He scan the entire hall for something peculiar until a certain man caught his attention. The same man Lexie was staring at. Watching as they continue to lock their gazes, his eyes narrow upon realizing something."Lexie is he..." he asks without turning to her but paused midsentence."Dom...later..." she whispers her plea as she struggled to look away. But not before she saw the sharp scowl from the woman beside him, Ellen Johnson, his wife.Needing to maintain her composure, she calmly turns to the stage. Although her mind is s
Startled by the spectacle, everyone was dumbfounded while staring at the serious-looking CEO. Even Gabriel Simon looks surprised by the last-minute bid."Ahm...wow. That caught us quite in surprise. Ten million dollars from CEO Lucien Wright" Samuel awkwardly announced.Dom contained his grimace at the digging nails on his skin as Lexie was unaware of her tight hold. She looks like ready to faint and to ease her anxiousness, he pried her hand from his arm and intertwined their fingers."Hey..." he leans closer to her ears."You will be fine...inhale...exhale, Lex" he whispers, which Lexie follows. It may be normal bidding to everyone but for Lexie, it means everything. What does the CEO plan to do with such an abrupt decision?At the CEO's table, all eyes turn to Lucien. His parents were looking at him with unremarkable expressions while Ellen was glaring at him, which he openly ignored. His eyes were fixed afar."What's this drama, brother?
Coming back at the event with Dom, she discreetly looks around. Seeing him casually conversing with other guests relieved her. She will no longer endure his intimidating gaze. She can't understand why, but his gaze looks confronting, making her feel she did something wrong. And the worst part was, she was guilty of something she doesn't know what.Seeing him from afar with Ellen Johnson beside him makes her heart hurt, which is a surprise. It's been four years and she should have moved on.He looks very imposing. The power he holds is immeasurable not only to the business world and society as a whole but also to her weary heart."He was never yours, Lexie" the voice in her head reminded her again. Yes, indeed he was never hers.Plastering a smile on her face she notices Gabriel Simon staring at her. A smile immediately grazes his face as their gazes meet. The man knows how to charm a person."You want to drink, tonight?" Dom interrupted her tho
Despite being unable to get a good night's sleep last night, she wakes up early to make a phone call. She was relieved everything was fine at Dom's household.Last night was a test of her sanity. But before Lucien Wright could have the chance to approach her again after sending the irritated Miss Johnson outside, she had dragged Dom to leave the party. She doesn't know what happened between the two but they saw Ellen Johnson with her dark expression while the CEO looks calm and unconcerned.Thankfully, they have left in time the CEO went back to the party. Like sneaky criminals, they went out unnoticed.Knowing she won't be able to go back to sleep again, she took an early shower and planned her attire for later's lunch with the Wright family. Remembering the ordeal she will be facing later made her jittery. If she will have the chance, she won't attend but she had already committed to the Wright couple."Calm yourself, Alexzia. As if he will attend f
After the tensed breakfast, Lucien left with a grim disposition, which doesn't bother her at all. She was even hoping, he won't show up later at lunch.It's still early in the morning but she had already enough of him. Meeting him at lunch later would be too much in addition to his sister and worst, Ellen Johnson.Why did she put herself in this predicament again, she could simply say no. Dom had given her the chance to decide last night but she was so dumb by choosing to stay.Donned on a white sleeveless jumpsuit and a white strappy three-inch high heel, she went out of the door where Dom was already waiting."Gorgeous as always" he exclaims, clapping his hands together in delight. Scrutinizing her look, he made her turn on her heels while holding her one hand up. She just tie her long brown hair in a ponytail."Are you trying to impress someone?" he playfully whispers, arching his brow." Shut up, Dom. This was your gift to me last Christ
Feeling exhausted from a mere lunch, Lexie went directly back to her room to take another shower.If not for Lucien's important meeting, he would surely continue pestering her. Thankfully he needs to go back to his office. He will also be having a site visit later in the evening, which immensely relieved her. She will have a peaceful night without the man.Despite the relief she feels, she cannot deny the heavy feeling nagging her. Knowing she won't be able to see him before leaving gives her that heaviness but she was trying to cast it aside. She doesn't want to entertain any thoughts aside from going home. She needs to go home.What pacified her was the thought of enjoying the night later with Dom.Dom and she planned to go out later and enjoy their last night in the capital. Tomorrow they will be leaving after breakfast to take their flight. She will leave the capital again and face her simple life in the village. She enjoys the g
Returning to the hotel, her mind was still filled with the conversation she had with Ellen Johnson. She can't believe the revelations from the woman and it confuses her more. Even Dom heard everything after he guarded the door and send people away who wanted to enter.It can't be true what Ellen Johnson told her. Lucien Wright was a very virile man when they were together. It can't be possible he has erectile dysfunction like Ellen claims him to be."Don't mind what that deranged woman said. She has motives for doing it" she was interrupted by Dom's voice and by then she realized they were in front of her room."I still can't believe she could be deceptive just to get what she wants. She was bent to ruin someone for her ambition" she whispers in disbelief."There are a lot of people like her, Lexie. Controlled by greed and ambition. Go inside, it's almost dawn. We need to rest" Dom softly explains while pressing a kiss on her forehead."Don't think too
Entering the building, she went directly to the reception."Good morning, could I please have an appointment with CEO Lucien Wright?" she calmly said, which earned her a raised brow from the two women behind the desk."Can I have your name, purpose of appointment, and contact number, Ma'am? I will get back to you once the CEO's secretary confirms your appointment" one of the women gave her a piece of paper, sporting a serious look."I'm sorry, but can I please see him now? It's just very important" she insisted, ignoring the scornful look on the women's faces."I'm sorry ma'am but everyone wanting to have an appointment with the CEO has urgent and important matters too" the woman casually retorted before going back to what she was doing."Please, Miss. It won't take long. I just want to talk to him then I'm off. Please tell him it's Alexzia Montes" she persisted. She can't leave without talking to Lucien Wright. She can't back down now."Miss Montes, the CEO
It's Alek's fifteenth birthday and the family celebrated it with the entire family. The Wright-Deutche-Petrov gathered in Soul Island."Happy birthday, Alek!" everyone greeted after their birthday song. "Thank you, thank you" Alek playfully bows to everyone before he faces the cake with the lighted candle. He closes his eyes for a moment before he opens them to blow out the candle. "Yey! Alek is fifteen" Lissie claps her hands together with the entire family. With the festive atmosphere surrounding the gazebo, one by one, the family hugs and kisses the birthday boy. After all the younger ones greeted him, Alek went to the sides of the oldies. Their grandparents.Seated in one corner were Daniel and Levinia Wright, Donovan and Diane, Sully and Andrea, Timmy and his wife, and Donny, the present Godfather of Petrov Mafia, with his wife, Samara. Four years after Levinia's reconciliation with her father and the entire Petrov family, Carlos Petrov peacefully left in his sleep. Carlisle
"Lucy, Alek...can you drop me at my classroom?" sweetly smiling, the six-year-old Lissie links her arms to her brothers.Two arched brows turn to her like she lost her mind. "I thought you doesn't want us near you at school?" Lucy suspiciously asks."What happened, Lissie? Is someone bothering you? Tell me who and I will deal with them" Alek who suddenly becomes serious, sharply mutters."Alek, there you are again. No one is bothering me and no one would dare" she incredulously glares at her brother."Then why do you want us to drop you at your classroom?" Lucy added. His suspicion intensified. For an eighteen-year-old, he could protect his sister from anyone at school. Not to mention Alek who is fourteen and quite hot-headed for any provocation. Xander, who is the softer version of Lucy, serves as their peacemaker. They would always visit Lissie in grade school without her knowledge. It's been in secret after she issued her ultimatum. She doesn't want to be overly doted upon, sin
Determining the gender of their fourth baby is an intimate event for Lexie and Lucien. Like her two previous pregnancies, they never did a gender reveal party. They both prefer it to be just between the family."Mama, I'm excited to know our baby" Xander whispers in his mother's ear while seated near her head. Lexie is already lying to undergo an ultrasound. "Yes, baby love. We will meet our new baby later" Lexie whispers and peck a kiss on her youngest's forehead. "I'm still a baby?" Xander softly asks. Insecurity reflects on his face. "Of course, my love. Lucy, Alek, and Xander will always be Mama and papa's babies. We will just have another baby love but we love you all equally" Lexie was surprised. Never did Xander show insecurity or jealousy towards their new baby since they announce her pregnancy. "Xander, buddy. Nothing will change despite having our new baby. We love the four of you so much, you three and the baby inside mama's tummy" Lucien leans toward his son to assure
After the conference at the principal's office, all parties departed with an amicable settlement. Alek was somehow pacified by the assurance from the parents of the three boys. But not before he made another warning."You three must tell everyone around here that I won't be tolerant of any provocation. You all heed my warning or I will deal with all of you myself" Alek's last words to the boys who fearfully nod at him. He even coldly glares at them before turning away to join their parents who are still in conversation with the other parents and the principal."Lucy and Alek beat those boys?" Lucien asks the head security of his sons after he stayed outside to give his instructions. The boys were already with their mother inside the vehicle."Yes, boss. The food tray did the trick. The school might reconsider using those food trays and might regard them as deadly for the children" Allen proudly and amusingly relayed to Lucien. Lucien stares at his man, trying to imagine what his s
"Good day, Madame Wright, CEO Wright" teachers, and even students greeted the serious-looking couple as they strode the hallway of Wright Star Academy.Lexie's heels were digging at the well-polished floor, echoing amid the silence."Good afternoon, CEO Wright, Madame Wright" the principal instantly stands from his seat the instant Lucien and Lexie enter the room."Good afternoon" with a grim and serious tone, they greeted back before their eyes looks around the room. Two groups of boys were quietly sitting two arms apart from each other.The group with three boys was way bulkier and obviously older than the two slender boys at one corner. He was told they were in grade six.Teachers were fidgeting beside the principal while the rest were looking tense at the arrival of the couple."Speak. What happened, Mr. Crain?" casually, Lucien commands, ignoring the chair being offered to them."CEO Wright, these seniors have already apologized to Lucas and Alek" Mr. Crain, though nervous around
The day after the successful fashion show, the Wright family went out in public. With Lucien carrying the four-month-old Alek and Lexie holding Lucy they leisurely walk around the Eiffel Tower. "Whoah... It's magnificent, Papa!" Lucy excitedly raves as he looks upward to the towering structure afar. "Yes, it is, buddy. And we will be going there" Lucien replies with a wide smile. His son's happiness is swelling his chest with inexplicable contentment. "I'm excited, mama" Lucy turns to his mother who smiles at her. They could arrange for a discreet entrance to the Eiffel tower but the couple has decided to make Lucy's first experience to be as normal as it could be. They wanted him to mingle with other tourists while he admires the scenery around. The couple's public appearance created an uproar among media companies as they camp near the whole entourage. Though Lucien has brought his children in public, security personnel were doubled to ensure their safety. Ben and his elite tea
Expectant eyes fixed on the model while she quietly stand beside the wealthy CEO."Hello, Miss Montes. You need something from me?" Arman Varce amicably asks after he came to his senses. The sudden appearance of SD's designer surprised him. He doted on her, that's undeniable, but not in the middle of an important discussion with the ruthless CEO. He doesn't want to miss the chance to talk to him. "Nothing, Mr. Varce" her smile adds to her charming feature. She has been standing next to Lucien but he has been giving her a cold shoulder. He hasn't even glanced at her. Mr. Varce waited for her to leave, which she didn't do. She is waiting for the man beside her to acknowledge her but after a while of standing, she still got none. Heaving a sigh, she looks around and saw Ben's sympathetic look on her. He also knows her predicament. But then it made her remember something. She made Lucien promise not to get involved with her in any circumstance. Which is obviously what he was doing. Wh
Prestige, glamour, elegance. Elements surrounding Lexie in her new world.Despite having given birth four months ago, she is now back in shape to model one of her designs in the biggest fashion show in Paris. The most awaited collaboration between Arman Varce and Silhouettes Designs. "Good evening Paris, please welcome the men and women behind this prestigious night, Arman Varce and Silhouettes Designs, President Arvin Deutche. Together with the magnificent designers behind these fabulous designs" Together with the cheers and applause is the festive upbeat music as the group marched along the catwalk previously grazed by hundreds of designers' masterpieces. Led by Arvin Deutche and Arman Varce the whole team waves and bows at the guests gracing the event. Lexie looks around, basking in the jovial atmosphere around. It was a success and she was part of it. Tonight, she shares the limelight with other famous fashion designers and models. And the world is watching as she claims her o
"That is Straw, papa, not Berry" Lucy corrects his father.Lucien stares at his son before glancing at the chickens. He still can't compromise how his son knows who's who. The chicken looks the same."This is Straw" the boy got another chicken who looks exactly the same as the first one."Oh, I didn't notice, buddy. So this is Straw" he grins while staring at the chicken."That's enough you two. Baby love, spare your father. He looks ready to call for a stockholders meeting to identify which chicken is which" Lexie amusingly interrupted the father and son. "The goats too, my doll. How would I know who's Bubbles and who's Snow? They look the same" Lucien hopelessly whispers to his wife."Neither do I, so don't feel bad. Only Lucy knows who's who" she chuckles while patting Lucien's sweaty face. They are at the animal shed after Lucy eagerly wanted to introduce his pets to his father. They arrive early in the morning on the island and they just took a short rest before their boy jumps