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