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Audrey’s POV Time took off like a thief as It stole away the moments, hours and the day. Like I mean, one minute I was stepping out from the plane in New York airport and now a week has varnished into thin air. The days has ended as I attended several meetings, did many presentations and drank endless cups of coffee. I stood in front of my room mirror as I smoothed my gown ensuring that it is put together and also checked my make up. I couldn’t just help but feel a sense of excitement and relief was all over me. We are going to seal up the deal with the investors today and it is actually the last actually we have to do here in New York.I smiled to myself and took a deep breath as I felt a sense of calmness all over me. I was really ready for this as I have worked tirelessly to ensure I put everything in place like I mean I can’t count how many times I went through the numbers and cross checked the presentation to ensure that it is okay.Just as I was open to open the door of my ro
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Audrey’s POV The champagne bottle popped open as the sound echoed loud in the luxurious dining table. Lucas smiled as his eyes gleaned with triumph as he poured the wine content into our glasses. “To more success and contract!” He said as we all made a toast and the air filled immediately with excitement.I forced a smile as I tried so hard to hide my disappointment. We have finally closed the deal but at what cost exactly? I mean, I have already promised my son that I will be home this week and he is really happy and counting down to it but now, Lucas has just ruined everything for me by announcing that we will stay back an extra week for sightseeing and fun. What exactly do i need this sightseeing for? When I’m not having it with Aiden and Claire, the most important people in my life. Gosh! I’m just stocked here.As we clicked our glasses together, I couldn’t just help but feel a sense of resentment all over me. Why did Lucas get to dictate my plans? Why do I have to sacrifice my o
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Lucas POVI couldn’t just shake off the feeling that I have seen Audrey’s scare before as it stirred something deep within my memory.As I laid down on my bed, I found it very difficult to catch some sleep as the thought about Audrey overwhelmed me. I mean her smile, the way she laughs and the taste of her lips the day I kissed in in the plane just looks too familiar.The next morning, I woke up refreshed and I quickly got out of the bed and walked to the bathroom to have a warm bath. After the warm bath, I felt energized and ready to start my day.I came downstairs and sat down on a couch, as I took the moment to collect my thoughts. I looked around the room as I stared at the beauty of the place. And just then, Kendal burst into the room with a look of worry all over her face.“Mr Lucas, there is a big problem “, she said as her voice trembled with fear.“Talk to me Kendall, what is the the problem”, I said with a concern look.“It’s the investors that we just signed the deal with.
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Lucas POV I stood in front of the hotel building, staring at the sky as I couldn't just shake off the blend of feelings that I felt. I, Kendall and Lucas were just about to go on our final adventure together in New York and I am really excited about it. I mean, the city had been full of a storm of feelings for me, and I have to confess that I would really miss it.Lucas gazed at me and then he smiled. "Are you prepared to create some memories?" he inquired, as his eyes glint with enthusiasm.I nodded, as I felt a flutter fill up in my heart. "I'm prepared," I finally said, attempting to look relaxed even though my stomach was churning.As we walked down the lively street of New York, Lucas tried but bring up a conversation to make our walk but I could feel his anxiety. Kendall, on the other hand appeared to be unaware of the tension that I and Lucas felt, as she brought up topics ranging from fashion to music.Eventually, Lucas stepped away to take a call, leaving Kendall and me by o
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Lucas POVThe atmosphere in the room felt denser and uncomfortable as I kept mute and watched Isabella as her eyes were fixed on Audrey's, and her gaze radiated like a poisonous fervor. A chill immediately ran down my spine as she stepped nearer, with her heels echoing uneasily on the ground.I turned to look at Isabella, a careful look marked on my face. "Isabella, what’s happening?" I asked, with my tone a bit soft and deliberate.Isabella just kept mute as her focus stayed locked on Audrey, her gaze burning with intense fury. "You think you are smart, right?" she sneered, as her tone laced with bitterness. "So you think you can just simply stroll in here and take Lucas from me, right?"Audrey looked shocked by Isabella's eruption, but she still stayed composed, as her gaze was fixed on Isabella's. I could feel the tension between them, and I realized I needed to step in before the situation got worse."Isabella, please calm down," I said, my tone steady yet soft. "Let's discuss thi
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Isabella’s POVAs I walked out of the company, I headed to my car and the cool evening breeze hit me hard on the face as my heels echoed as I walked down the pavement, matching the frustration that I felt.“Why is Lucas treating like this?”, I thought as my mind raced fast and flashed back to the incident that happened few hours ago. First, he had the nerves to promote her to a higher position, an executive assistant. And now, he he went on a business trip without informing me, his girlfriend and the worse part is that he even went with that bitch of a girl called Audrey. This is a big slap on my face and I can see clearly that he is trying to ditch me for her but I won’t let that happen, not now. I committed so much to make this work, I mean my energy, time and everything but still, it looks like I'm wasting my time.I walked down to my car and my heart pounded really hard in my chest. I think I am the cause of all this, I would have reacted the first time I noticed her moves and m
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Isabella’s POVI stood in my kitchen, sipping a hot coffee as I stared at the message in my phone and my uncle’s voice echoed in my mind as i went through the text.“The first step is to meet with Kendall in a private lounge and then you ask her about how their trip was and how Lucas related with Audrey and then, we will then take it from there.”I spent the rest of the day planning and preparing for my meeting with Kendall and my mind raced was with possibilities. I just had to go through all the process as I knew that my meeting with Kendall would be very crucial.The next day, I arrived at the private lounge, where I already planned with Kendall for the meeting. I walked over there and my heart pondering hard with anticipation. I looked around and then I saw Kendall from an end, sipping a cup of coffee and looking really nervous. I took a deep breath and tried to compose myself before walking towards her. “Hey Kendall, thank you for agreeing to see me”. I said as I sat down opposi
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Isabella's POV I sat in the same lounge that I met Kendall the previous day, sipping a cup of coffee as I waited for her arrival. I have thought of a perfect plan through out the night and I am ready to put action into it.Kendall walked in a few minutes later and this time around she looked more relaxed than she was the previous day. We exchanged hug and settled down and then I got straight to the point."Kendall, I have a plan but I will need you help your help to be able to carry it out." I said with a low and serious tone."What is the plan this time around?", Kendall asked.I took a deep breath before spilling out the plan. "I want us to frame Audrey up for stealing the company's money."Kendall's eyes widened in shock as she wasn't expecting that from me. "What? Why? Is that all you could think of?I smiled as that was the reaction I was expecting to get from her. "I want to do this because she is standing in my way to getting married to Lucas and I want to bring her down."Ken
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Audrey's POVThe sun was up in the sky, but its light was miles away from me. My heartpounding as I remained there in the quiet of our bedroom, still warm from last night on my body. Lucas slept beside me, his even breathing a reminder of how much I longed for peace. But as I looked at him, doubt consumed me. I stood up quietly, not to disturb him, and moved towards the window. The ocean sparkled below me, endless and merciless. I looked around warily—someone was there. Within seconds, my world was turned right-side up. Lucas stood before me to take another step, his eyes taut with urgency. "Audrey, we must leave—now!" he commanded, his voice firm and gentle simultaneously.Guards let out low commands of warning as security cameras tracked our every step. I could sense a tempest building—a tempest that would tear all we'd built apart.In the car outside, Lucas's grip on my hand was tight, knuckles white. "Something has happened," he breathed rapidly. "The board… they're having an eme
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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
