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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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Isabella's POV I beamed with smile as I remembered Audrey's message. She thinks she can just scare me off and make me back off like that, if that's what she thinks then she must be foolish than I imagined. I have come too far in my plans and I can't back out now.I started my car and drove out of the company's building as my mind wondered on the next step to take. I need to meet with Kendall to make the final plans.As I drove down, I couldn't just help but feel a sense of excitement and joy as the game was almost over and I can't wait to make my final move.I arrived at the private lounge where I have been having meeting with Kendall and I saw her sitted at a table."Hey", She said as I walked up to her. "I have gone through the documents and emails and I think it is time for us to strike."I nodded as I felt a sense of relief all over me"That's good and I think we should strike tomorrow."Kendall's eyes widened slightly as it locked into mine. "Tomorrow? Don't you think we should
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Audrey's POV I walked into my office sipping my morning coffee. Chatter filled the air as usual but today's own was a bit more intense as it was mixed with a sense of excitement.As I walked down the entrance to my office, I noticed some of my colleagues gather around a water cooler by my left. They were whispering to themselves and pointing at something on a phone. I approached them as my curious got the better part of me. "What is happening?" I asked as I moved closer to the lady holding the phone.I took the phone from her and as I looked at the screen, my heart sank. On the screen of the phone was an invoice with my signature on it. The invoice looked so real and I felt like I have been pouched in the gut."What is this? And where is it coming from?", I said with a worried look.The group just looked at me and began to murmur and their voice began to rise with excitement. "It is all over the company and everyone is talking about it."I felt a sense of panic wash all over me. Wha
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Lucas POV I sat in my office, sipping the hot coffee from a tea cup as I went through the day's schedule. I have multiple meetings and files to review. Today is going to be stressful but I am prepared for it.I picked up my file on my table and headed to the conference room to start my first meeting, and then, Rachel one of my staff walked into my office with a worried and concern look on her face without even knocking."Mr Lucas, I need to show you something." She said as she placed the folder in her hands on my desk. She picked up some documents and invoice and I quickly grabbed them from her as I felt a sense of trepidation all over me. "What could be so important", I thought.I began to read through the documents and invoice and my heart sank The documents and invoice has Audrey's signature on them and it is showing that she has been embezzling the company's finds.I felt like I have been punched in the gut as I swallowed hard. What? How could Audrey do this to me?I quickly dis
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AUDREY'S POVI had my heart in my throat as I rushed over to the ward. Scott was right behind me and I could tell that he was nervous as well. The nurse ushered us in and my heart soared when I saw Claire lying on the bed as she stared at the ceiling.“Claire?” I called out but she didn't reply. Almost like she didn't hear me.“Claire,” I called out again but there was still no response. I walked up to her and gently tapped her shoulder, causing her to turn to look at me as I smiled at her.“How do you feel, Claire? Does it hurt anywhere?” I asked as I sat beside her and placed my hand on her forehead only for her to slap it off in an instant.“Who are you?” She asked in confusion and my heart sank into the lowest depths. The doctor was right… she had lost her memory.“My name is Audrey and I'm your best friend. You got into an accident that's why you don't remember anything now.” I explained as I took her hands in mine and she looked at me with a skeptical expression.“Why should I b
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