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Lucas POVI.....I was lost thinking about work", I stammered trying to explain to Isabella the reason why I was staring at Audrey.Isabella raised her eyebrows with her eyes narrowing all over me. "Work? Really Lucas? Because it looks like you are lost in thought staring helplessness at her.I felt cold breeze grip me as a flush rised to my cheek and I then realized I have just been caught. "I....I don't know what you are talking about, I was thinking about work and that is it", I said trying to brush it off.But Isabella wasn't having it, "Don't lie to me Lucas. I know you very well, you only look at a lady like that when you start getting attracted to her. So tell me the truth, you are attracted to her right?"I hesitated as I wasn't sure of what to respond. "No Isabella, I'm not. I can't do that to you, I'm only just distracted."Isabella looked unconvinced but she dropped it as she didn't want to prolong the talk any longer. "It's fine, I know you love me but please be very carefu
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Isabella's POVI walked out of the office with my heels clicking hard on the marble floor. I couldn't just believe what I just saw in there, I mean Lucas already promised me earlier that he's not going to do that again and now he just did it. What exactly about her makes him stair helplessly. Oh God Lucas! I feel like strangling you for putting my emotions to test.I stepped into a bright light as I walked out of the company's building. I felt a wave of anger wash all over me, I mean I have been manipulating this young man for months now and he has been dancing to it but now this new girl Audrey just wants to come into the picture and spoil everything for me.I thought back to the way Lucas was helplessly lost staring at Audrey not even minding if any one was watching him and the way he helped her pick up her things. It was just like he was under a strong spell and I think I know who exactly casted it on him.AudreyThat little, spoilt witch have managed to somehow wrap Lucas around
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Isabella‘s POV I need to someone to take care of Audrey. I paused as I walked into the company's entrance with my eyes scanning all over the place looking for the befitting person to use and just then, my eyes landed on Kendall, Lucas assistant. She was busy typing some documents on her computer and she started acting more busy when she noticed my presence and that my eyes were glued to her. I smiled to myself as I was happy, cause I knew Kendall is going to be the right and perfect person to help me. I walked over to her desk with my heels clicking on the floor. As I approached her, she stopped typing as she looked up with a formal smile plastered all over her face. "Good morning Miss Isabella", she said as her voice was crisp. "How can I help you ma?" I smiled as I pulled the chair opposite her and sat down facing her. "Good morning Kendall", I said "I just want to have a little chat with you about a few things. Can I ask you something?" Kendall nodded still looking forma
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Audrey's POV I walked through the front door into my house feeling exhausted from the long day I spent at the hospital. Aiden's health condition weighted heavily in my heart and the piles of unpaid hospital bills in my center table seem to mock me. Just as I was about to sit down on my couch to relax my nerves, I heard a loud knock at my door and as I walked to the door to unlock it, I saw Claire standing with blue bag. "Hey, girl, I guessed that since today is Sunday and you won't be at work that you would be with Aiden. But when I went to the hospital I did not see you there", Claire paused as she walked into my parlor. "So, I figured out that you would be here, so I came here straight and on my way, I stopped at the eatery to get you rice, your favorite food. Here dear, you can have it". Claire said holding up the blue bag containing steaming hot food. My eyes welled up as tears gathered at the corner of my eyelid. "Thank you so much Claire, you are a lifesaver ". I said as I g
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Lucas PovThe next morning I arrived at the office earlier than usual. My whole head was a chaotic storm of emotion I couldn't seem to shake off. Audrey had taken up some permanent residence in my thoughts, and no matter how hard I tried to focus more on the memory of her smile, look, appearance, and the way her eyes lit up, it kept pulling me back aside.I wasn't even sure when it had started, but it's clearer now. I was drawn in a way that I couldn't explain, and I didn't want to, yet I knew I could not try to afford distractions, not with so much at stake; I mean, my whole life, my company, and my reputation are on the line. I can't afford to be distracted.I intentionally buried myself in work, hoping that the piles of reports and some kind of endless emails would drown out the chaos in my head. But calm was short-lived; it kept replaying what happened yesterday at the meeting. The investors actually noticed my lack of focus, and I pray they don't change their mind and withdraw fr
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Lucas POVOhh god!What is going on? Why do I feel like I am dragging myself into big trouble, a trouble that the stakes are higher than I can ever have imagined? I said to myself as I glanced through the text on my phone for the second time, the glow of the screen burning into my eyes. My fingers hovered over the keypad, unsure of what to respond. Was this some kind of sick joke or something? A warning? Or worse, a threat?For a moment, I considered ignoring it, brushing it off as a prank. But the deliberate mention of Audrey made my pulse quicken. Who is this? And how did this person know about Audrey?I quickly dialed the number. The number rang twice before disconnecting, and when I tried again, the number was out of service. My frustration shimmered just beneath the surface as I slammed the phone onto my desk.Who would send such a message? Isabella immediately crossed my mind. She had the motive and the temper. But this didn’t feel like her style. She was bold, confrontational.
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Isabella's POV As Kendal stood before me, the satisfaction that surged through me was almost intoxicating. She was more than an accomplice—she was my sharpest weapon. Her performance had been impeccable. I leaned back, letting a faint smile play across my lips, my tone deliberate and razor-edged. “You’ve truly outdone yourself, Kendal. The lies you told Lucas are just too seamless. He’s already starting to question Audrey. Exactly as planned.”Kendal’s smile widened, a flicker of pride glinting in her eyes. “Thank you, Isabella. It’s an honor to have the privilege to assist you. I take pride in my work.”I leaned forward, my voice soft but dripping with venomous intent, as though sharing a secret meant to stain the air. “Good. But now, we escalate, that is we are going to the next stage of our plans which is to make her life unbearable, subtle, precise, and devastating for her in this office .Push her into making small, fatal mistakes. Make her doubt herself and loose focus in her e
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Lucas POV The chair scraped gently against the polished floor as I pulled it out for Isabella to sit with my eyes momentarily locking with hers. The dim lighting bathed her face in a warm glow, softening her sharp edges and momentarily clouding the doubt swirling in my chest. “Thank you, Lucas,” she said, her voice as smooth as the wine we’d yet to order. Her smile held a kind of radiance that could disarm anyone—but not me. I pulled a chair and sat down across her as the weight of guilt pressed down on me like a physical force. I knew that I didn't just want Isabella to be here, she's not the woman that I have interest in and that I want to have anything to do with but right now I don't have a choice. I just knew it deep down, but I couldn’t bring myself to admit it aloud. After my outburst earlier in the office, this dinner felt like a necessity. An apology I owed her, that's the least I can do, it won't take me anything. “Isabella,” I began, my voice steady as I reached for
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Audrey’s POVAs I left Lucas office, I couldn’t just shake off the feeling of unease that settled at a spot in my stomach. The news about the business trip with Lucas has really caught me off guard and I am not sure of what to do about it and the worse part is that I just sat down staring at Lucas without saying anything.I walked into my office trying to compose myself as I took a deep breath and sat on the chair in my office with the determination to focus on my work. But my mind kept replaying the conversation I had with Lucas. What am I going to do? Does it mean I will leave Aiden all by himself because of this job? The thought of being away from him was unbearable and the worse part is that I don’t even know when I am returning.Gosh! I would have asked him about that. I shook my head trying to clear the thought from my mind. I have to focus on the present for now which is my job, I don’t want to get things complicated for myself especially now that i have just been promoted.
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Lucas POVAs I looked through the window of my office, as I staired at the beauty of the city as it came alive beneath my feet. I couldn’t just shake off the feeling that my life is about to take a drastic turn I mean this turn is going to lead me to a path of no return as i now have Audrey by my side. I can’t just hide it anymore, I have been thinking about Audrey since I told my HR team to offer her a promotion. Well, it is not my fault that I feel so attracted to her, like who will see such a brillant, and capable young lady and will not find her attractive. I am really eager to see how she will perform in her new role of being my executive assistant and I can’t wait to see how working with her will turn out. Just then, I heard a knock on my door and I quickly composed myself before the person will come in.“Come in, the door is open” I said and the door was pushed open. It was Audrey and I smiled to myself as I felt a sense of satisfaction all over me. Today is going to be a ver
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Audrey’s POVJob offer: Executive Assistant."OMG, what am I seeing?”, I screamed as I stared at the email that just popped up on my laptop screen. My heart began to race fast as I read the content of the email. I felt a mix of happiness , fear, and doubt swirled inside me as I felt like I was standing on a cross road unsure of which path to take. I mean, it is suppose to take four or five years of service before promotion and now it just came in a platter of gold. I am suppose to be happy about it but the thought of Lucas, the way he makes me feel, his kindness towards me and the sudden promotion just replaced my excitement with confusion. I will now be working with Lucas closely and going on business trip with Lucas as that’s what my job description is all about and that me sick. I thought about the risk involved I mean I could probably get hurt or loss myself or even fall in love with him again In the process and I don’t want any of that to happen. I quickly picked up my phone
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Lucas POV The city sky glemered like silver against the morning sun as I stood at the floor to the ceiling window of my office with my eyes narrowing and scanning ever corner of my office and my mind racing with the goals of the day. But in all the goals I had planned out for the day, one thing stood out among the rest: Audrey.I turned away from the widow and staired at the sweeping across the sleek of the modern lines of my office. Rachel one of my staff stood at the door with her head bow and I could see curiosity hint all over her."Mr Lucas, the HR team is waiting for you in the conference room for the meeting". She said with her voice sounding with crisp.I nodded as I felt a sense of anticipation build up in my chest immediately. Today is the day that I am going to make Audrey mine."Good day guys let's get this meeting started immediately, there is no time". I said as I walked into the conference room. The HD team staired at me as I could feel their eyes movement all over m
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Audrey's POV Aiden!I screamed as I walked to his bedside in his ward, ignoring the sound of the beeping machine and antiseptic that filled my senses. I have been waiting for what felt like enternity to get a call from the nurses that my son is awake and Is recovering. My eye's immediately filled with tears the moment he opened his eyes and beamed with a weak smile. I grabbed him trying to hold back my emotions.Just then, the doctor walked in with a kind smile plastered all over her face. "Good Morning Miss Audrey. I can see that Aiden is awake and I have a good news for you. There is great progress in Aiden's health." She said as she turned to check the beeping machine connected to Aiden."What does this mean doctor? " I asked as I felt the hope in me rise up in my chest."It means that Aiden is responding to the treatment and dialysis and I assure you that if we continue with the treatment and dialysis, he will make a full recovery." She explained. "We will have to monitor him. cl
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Lucas POVAs I sat in my office, I couldn't just stared at the wall. I couldn't help but think about what I said to Audrey earlier. I regret being too hasty; I mean, what if my confession makes her scare away from me? I should have just kept my mouth shut and waited for the right time.I thought about the way I will approach Audrey again and apologize to her so that we can fix things with her, but the conversation I had with Isabella and Kendall kept playing in my mind. What would have happened if I didn't walk into the conference room at that time? Oh, poor Audrey, don't worry. I will make sure I always protect you in this office.Just as I was about to think about the way to protect Audrey, my phone buzzed with a notification. It was a text from Kendall, reminding me of a meeting I have with my potential investors. I sighed as I felt overwhelmed. I had so much to do on my plate; I have to deal with Isabella and Kendall, I have to protect Audrey, and still ensure the smooth running o
