To pacify the situation, Levinia casually made Lexie sit beside Lucien while Samantha took her seat beside Lexie. They made sure Lexie will not be seated close to any man, especially Arvin who is so obvious of his affection towards her.
Lucien has been very quiet, sporting a dark expression and Lexie could not do anything about it. She was relieved, she was made to sit next to him. The dark aura, filling the air seems to have lessened but does not completely vanish. Somehow, Lexie beside him pacified his possessiveness.The meal has been comfortable for everyone while maintaining a relaxed conversation. And Lexie had the chance to discreetly touch her legs to Lucien's knee when she turn towards his direction to reply to Sandra Corsino."I hope you don't mind me asking and you may not answer it if you are uncomfortable. Are you in a relationship right now, Miss Montes?" the woman casually asks."Yes, Madame, I am" with a smile, she immediately replies.""How's the show? He is here and I'm so happy for you, honey" Dom asks after they settled at one of the tables. The venue is in a festive mood with all the guests having the greatest time of their lives. Everyone is in a celebration mood for the success of Silhouettes Designs."It was great, Dom. And yes, I wasn't expecting him to come but I'm happy he made time. It's just awkward to act like we don't know each other, even with Sam and mom" she whispers as she leans close to him."He is so sweet, a darling. I bet you're tempted to devour him" he teased."Indeed he is. How I've been dying to squeeze his adorable face since earlier when we were introduced. Can you believe it, we shook hands like real strangers. And he is such a gentleman though he looks scary intimidating" she giggles though in a hush."Yes, he is a lot scary, Lex. He could kill with just a stare" he retorted."I don't wish to be killed by his gaze, but he could make you cum by just
Leaving the two men in their privacy and wanting to come back to the party, Lexie leisurely walks back to the venue. She felt exhausted but the night is still young. A lot of guests are still enjoying the after-party and it would be improper to leave.She is almost by the Olympic size pool, she was blocked by several figures."Congratulations on the success of your modeling career, Miss Montes. Surely you will have a considerable chance to steal from now on" Mariz spoke of her insults.Staying quiet, she looks at the woman in front of her. She doesn't want to engage but she might indulge."Haven't we clear on that issue, Miss Segovia? I didn't steal your ring and I don't have any plans of stealing anything" she seriously retorted."If you think you had convinced me with your innocent act, think again. I'm not as gullible as the others" the model snickers, countering her. Staring at the tipsy model, she understood the situation better."This is not
Waves of murmurs erupted as everyone squinted towards Eve who looks stunned while staring at the sparkling thing on her palm."See! She is a thief! She stole my earrings!" Mariz raves to everyone, desperate to prove her point."It can't be! Lexie will never steal anything. You put that inside her purse on purpose" Dom angrily exclaims."Can't you still not believe me? It's clear, it's inside her purse. What evidence do you still need?" the model crazily raves at everyone, while Eve and Arvin were nailed on their feet."Have you realized what you are accusing me of?" Lexie mutters under her heavy breath."Yes I know...you are a thief! You stole my jewelry for the second time!" boldly facing her, Mariz throw her outburst.Starting at the seeming to be insane woman, Lexie grot her teeth. She was enraged by the plot they put her in. Aggressively stepping forward, waves of murmur erupted. If looks could kill, Mariz will be lifeless by
"There is a more expensive earring than this one, Miss Montes. You could have stolen them instead" Sam snickers amid the confusion and surprise of everyone."Madame Carusso, I know you are familiar with the most expensive pieces of jewelry. Let's enlighten, Miss Montes on the pieces she should be stealing" Samantha turns to one of the guests at the corner who smiles at her in response."Of course, Madame Wright" the elegant woman replies before averting her eyes to Alexzia. Her eyes squinted slightly before a mysterious smile carves her lips."Then, enlighten everyone, Madame Carusso" Samantha smiles at her. Whatever her eyes were saying only the older woman knew."Apollo diamond earrings are known as the most expensive piece of jewelry in the world. The only pair of earrings of the rarest blue diamond was sold for a little over forty million dollars three years ago" the older woman carefully explains while everyone was attentively listening des
As eerie silence rules, confusion and disbelief reflect everyone's faces. The only people who are not surprised by the CEO's sudden claim of Lexie are those who already knew, including Arvin and Dom.Jason and Eve were gaping in pure surprise upon dawning on them the whole situation. The sweet but mysterious girl they knew is connected to the Wrights. And CEO Lucien Wright's woman."Now, tell me. Does Miss Montes need this cheap earring here?" Lucien continues while taking a step toward Eve. And with his earnest gaze, he stare at the earring he picked from her trembling hand."You want this earring?" turning to Lexie, he asks while holding a piece to her."No! Of course not!" she was incredulous that she glares at him."Then, why is this in your purse?" he casually asks, returning it to Eve who stood frozen with the closeness of the CEO."I don't know! I just left my purse on my dresser and I haven't even noticed it's in there" she casually
Entering the massive walk-in closet of the master's bedroom, her gaze was fixed on the center. The wide closet island was filled with a wide array of jewelry and watches. Hers and Lucien's."Why didn't you tell me, it cost that much?" she softly asks, staring at the island full of precious items."I don't care about the price. I want you to have every woman's dream. You deserve every precious jewel in the world and I won't stop showering you with lavishness" Lucien mutters softly against her ear."I don't know what to say... " she whispers while enjoying his lips."And soon...this finger will be adorned by the most expensive stone no woman is capable to own but my lovely doll, Zia" he mumbles while raising her right hand in front of them. Caressing her empty ring finger."It's unnecessary, Lucien. I don't mind having none. I have so much a woman could have in a lifetime" she counters."No, Zia. This has been empty for four years and it's a mistake I do
Just as Lucien warned, no news about the stealing incident and Lexie's connection with the Wrights. Only those who have witnessed the event knew about it but no one was talking.Lexie had her usual day, waking up to attend to her son and Lucien before getting ready to report to SD. The limousine she would usually let drop her a few meters away from the SD building is now parked in front of it."Hello, Lex, good morning. Your married neighbor who has a son dropped you again?" Emily teased, fully knowing what she said before was not true.Smiling at Emily, she linked her arms to her. Though half of what she said was true she didn't correct Emily. It was not her neighbor who has been dropping her but the owner of the limousine indeed had a son and a wife. She and Lucy."Good morning, Emily" she greeted instead."If I have CEO Lucien Wright for a boyfriend, I won't work. I will stay by his side all the time. He is so handsome to just let
Gaping at him in confusion, she waited for him to continue."We will go outside, smile as we have come into terms. And I had invited you for snacks as a welcome treat as a family" he continues while she listens though confused."You have asked for a vacation leave for your travel to Europe which I approved. You and Lucien will be having a long vacation" with furrowed brows she narrowed her eyes to him."That would be the scene once we are out there with the others. I will explain later. Just put a smile on your beautiful face, Lexie" he added before standing up."Come on, we have to leave as soon as possible. Maintain your act until we could leave" Arvin pulled her up despite her confusion."Smile Lexie" he seriously mutters before opening the door.Though confused about what Arvin was trying to make her do, she obeyed him. They casually walk to the workstation where Eve and the rest were all occupied with their work. But several pairs of te
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