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Lucas POV "Isabella what are you doing here?" I asked with my voice firm as I turned to face her.Isabella just beamed with smile and her eyes gleaming with innocence. "Lucas my love, please don't be mad me, I didn't mean to interrupt. I came to see you and on my way to your office, I heard voices so I decided to stop by and see what's happening, that is all".I raised an eyebrow, "You didn't mean to interrupt then, why are you here in the first place? What if it was a meeting with my investors, don't you know that you just walking in here without being invited could ruin the meeting?""I'm so sorry, I won't barge in like that next time and besides, the main reason I walked in here was because I heard Audrey's name so I decided to walk in here to see if she's putting on one of those her bad attitude."My eyes narrowed as I was a bit confused . "Bad attitude? Where did you get such information about her from?"Isabella's smile grew wider as she looked excited to take about Audrey . "O
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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
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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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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 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 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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Audrey’s POVSea salt surrounded me as I walked along the beach of the private island, my feet sunk in the warm golden sand. Blue waves caressed softly, like the kiss of a lover. Everything was so calm, so like a dream—a false guarantee of the next storm. Lucas? Not even close to being calm. He was a couple of feet off, looking at me with that infuriatingly smug grin, his top half-shirt open, the golden sheen of the setting sun on his chiseled chest. He had something concealed behind his back."What are you hiding?”"So impatient. Aren't surprises supposed to be fun?I folded my arms. "Not if you're the one who does the surprising." Lucas flashed a smile and moved in on me, gradual and deliberate, the type of pace that got my heart skipping a beat faster. "You hurt me, Audrey. Suppose I told you it was a gift? Something that I specifically picked out just for you?"My gaze flew down to his hands, but he quickly moved to fold them behind his back again. "Lucas," I cautioned."Oh, you c
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Audrey's POVLucas didn't move. Because he knew. I stepped forward carefully. "Yes, I do." I took another step forward. "What do you want, Isabella?" She laughed. I breathed in. She was furious, out-of-rhythm. One misstep, and this would end in blood.Lucas stepped forward with me. "Isabella, listen— She shoved the gun into Lucas. Her face twisted in rage. "Say it." He looked at her. "I never loved you." A scream was torn from her body. "You liar." And she turned on me. I had no chance to defend myself before she fired. Bang. Lucas caught me before I hit the ground. "Audrey!" His voice frantic, his hands on my wound.Isabella smiled. "See? Now we're even." And then, before anyone could stand up and take her— She put the gun to her head. Lucas strained. "No—" Bang. Her body crumpled to the ground. Silence. The world ended. I felt the thudding of my own heartbeat, racing. Lucas was trembling, with me in his arms. Then there were voices. Guards rushing in. Somebody called for an ambula
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Audrey's POVIt was to be a calm night.But calm was something we still needed to learn.Lucas had me wrapped around him, hugging me, as we lay on the bed, his arm wrapped around my waist to stop me from squirming. His body heat was not intended to soothe me, but the grip in my chest would not ease up. Something was amiss.I was in bed, staring up at the ceiling with my mind elsewhere. I couldn't sleep with her face in front of me, her own face contorted in anger. We might have been physically out of the room or not, but we weren't finished with her section yet.And desperate people, if there was one thing that I had learned so far, weren't to be underestimated. Lucas rolled onto his side next to me, his gentle kiss following the line of my shoulder."I cannot sleep. My mind will not rest."His eyes grew softer. "Tell me." I hesitated. "What if she comes back? What if she has something much worse planned?"Lucas drew in a breath, pushing back my hair with his fingers. "She won't hurt
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Audrey's POV I trembled in fear as Lucas's words hit me. "Isabella." I knew she would never let us be. That woman was never bad, but now? Now, she had crossed a line that I wasn't sure she could ever turn back from. I grasped the sheets, struggling for breath. "She was scheming with him? The hoodie guy?" Lucas brushed his hand through his hair, his teeth clenched. "Security cameras filmed her entering the hotel with me. They were careful, but not careful enough." Anger and fear fought for dominance within me. Isabella had already done as much as she was capable of ruining me—to accuse me, shame me, try to destroy me. Now she's involved with my son. That was unacceptable. Lucas's eyes grew darker as if he could see directly into my mind. Not you, not Aiden.” His fists tensed in my arms. "You won't have to.". Lucas Kent was done playing games. I shut the TV down quietly. Aiden had padded into the doorway, in pajamas, and scrubbed at his eyes. "Mommy?" I scooped him up and hel
