MasukShare
CHAPTER 65
Terakhir Diperbarui:
2025-01-29 20:54:45
Bab terkait
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 66
Isabella's POV I anxiously sat at my desk awaiting the call from Michael and John. I waited for hours without getting even a flash from them.I was about to give up when my phone buzzed. I responded quickly, my heart racing with excitement. "Hi?" I said. "Isabella, this is John," the voice from the other side stated. "The meeting is over." I experienced a wave of enthusiasm. "How did it turn out?" I inquired. "It went flawlessly," John remarked. "We managed to get Audrey to disclose some of the company's secrets, and we recorded it all in an audio." I grinned inwardly, experiencing a feeling of contentment. "And the document?" I inquired. "We managed to persuade her to sign it without looking at it." "And we captured some wonderful pictures of us together." John said.I chuckled quietly, experiencing a feeling of victory. "Great job," I remarked. "Concerning the outstanding payment..." "Yeah," John replied. "We'll need that before we can provide you with any of the evidence."
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-30Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 67
Lucas POV scheduled a meeting with my board members, along with my financial team. We assembled in the conference room, and I could feel the tension in the atmosphere. "Lucas, what’s happening?" inquired one of the board members. "We've received odd reports concerning the company's finances." I inhaled deeply and clarified the circumstances. "Audrey seems to have reached out to several investors, and she has been disclosing private information regarding the company." The room became quiet, and I noticed the anger and frustration displayed on my team members' faces. "We cautioned you regarding this, Lucas," one of them remarked. "We mentioned that Audrey was responsible for the earlier scandal, yet you chose not to heed." I experienced a wave of remorse and contrition. "I apologize," I said. "I ought to have heeded your advice." "However, what actions can we take at this moment?" The members of the team nodded in disapproval. "There's nothing we can accomplish," one of them rema
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-30Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 68
ISABELLA POV“I am getting married!” I cheered, adjusting my falling tiara.The music played loudly from the speaker while my friends and I danced.I sipped my glass of champagne, twirling as I enjoyed my bachelorette party.“Tomorrow, I am going to be a married woman!” I yelled with joy and my friends cheered me on.“Cheers to the bride!” Courtney, my best friend, praised me.“Cheers!” The others cheered.“Let's get drunk!” One of the ladies said, with the others cheering.“Minus you, Bell. We can't have a drunk bride on the altar tomorrow,” Courtney warned, and I smiled, nodding.We all clinked our glasses together, and I took a large sip, savoring the moment. “Aaah,” I groaned happily. “That felt good.”“Bell,” Courtney called, a warning in her tone.“Come on, Courtney. Let her relax a little,” Merida said, but Courtney wasn't having it.“If she relaxes any longer. We might have a huge problem,” Cortney replied, grabbing my wine glass.“That's why you're her maid of honor. You can
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 69
AUDREY'S POV I couldn't help the skip in my steps as I returned back to my office. Everything was finally working out and falling into place. It warmed my heart to know that I could finally help Lucas achieve his business goals. There was this uneasy feeling that settled in my chest but I pushed it off. I wondered how Lucas would react to the surprise I had made for him. Something in me still cared for him, just like I did five years ago, and even though he was already engaged to someone else, I knew I still couldn't move on. My phone buzzed on the table, and I picked it up to see it was from Lucas. My heart skipped in excitement as I took the call but when I heard his voice, my smile faded. He wasn't sounding as excited as I wanted him to be. “Meet me in my office, Audrey.” He said bluntly before hanging up and a frown creased my brows. Was he trying to test me? I got up and headed to his office, my heart pounding harshly in my chest as I knocked gently before pushing the door op
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 70
LUCAS' POV Something didn't feel right. The expression on Audrey's face showed me that she had no idea about what had happened. Was she really innocent? She had left the office after apologizing and I knew that I needed more details on what happened. If she really was innocent, then it meant someone else wanted to get rid of her. And there was only one person in my mind… I got up and left the office to find Isabella but just as I walked past Audrey's office, my ears caught the sound of her crying as she spoke to someone. I stood by the door and listened as she explained to the person that she had walked into a trap. There was a harsh tug in my heart as she cried and I realized that finding out the truth was what both of us needed. To vindicate her and to free myself from the pain of hurting her. I returned to my office and called for Kendall to come to my office. I started to pack up the documents and evidence against Audrey before stuffing them inside my briefcase. Just then, the
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 71
AUDREY'S POV Everything had gone wrong, but I had to find a way to make it right. Claire was right, I couldn't just sit here and cry while I get accused of something I never intended to do. I walked out of my office just in time to see my colleagues heading towards the meeting room. Did they organize a meeting without me? Was this what Lucas meant when he said my staying or leaving depended on the board members? If that were the case, then I'd definitely get fired. Kendall would stop at nothing to see me get fired and Isabella has never liked me. Together, they could change the minds of the rest of the workers, and I'll be left at a loss. “Damn it… what do I do now?” I mumbled to myself in despair as I paced around uncomfortably. Then it hit me. I would defend myself no matter what, and the only way I could do that was to be present in that meeting room. I took a deep breath and walked towards the meeting room, my heart pounding wildly in my chest while bracing myself for their h
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 72
AUDREY'S POV “My phone's emails are all backed up to my recovery account. How about I see if I can recover the deleted emails? What does everyone say?” I suggested with a smile as my eyes met Lucas' and a smile tugged on his lips. “Let me do it myself. Connect her phone to the projector so that everyone can see it.” Lucas ordered as he took my phone from me and it was connected to the projector where everyone could see my screen clearly. My heart was beating fast and I prayed that it all worked out. If the emails were recovered, it would be proven that I was innocent and I might get a chance to retain my job. Aiden would be safe… I suddenly heard my colleagues whispering to themselves in shock, causing me to look at the projector. My heartbeat slowly calmed down, and a sigh of relief escaped my lips as I read through the emails. The emails on the screen were totally different from what Kendall had presented as evidence previously. The emails showed the investor's promises to help
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 73
LUCAS' POV I was brimming with pride when I walked out of the meeting room. Something in me knew Audrey was going to find a way to prove herself innocent if she really was, and she exceeded my expectations. Pushing the door to my office open, a soft hum escaped my lips as I walked in and took a seat behind my desk. It was obvious that Kendall and Isabella had planned this together to get rid of Audrey. But I couldn't let them know that… not yet. The door swung open and Isabella came running in with a sad pout on her face as she came up to me. Kendall followed behind her like a puppet and I couldn't help but shake my head in disappointment. “Lucas, you know how deceptive Audrey is. Are you going to believe her made-up words?? She's obviously trying to slander Kendall and me!” She complained as she held my hand in hers and I let out a sigh. “But the accusations all point back to you and Kendall. There's no way I could fire her when she had proven herself innocent.” I replied in a so
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31
Bab terbaru
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 163
(Audrey's POV)We had narrowly escaped the fortified compound, and now every step was a leap through a tube of fire and uncertainty."Audrey, stop!" Lucas's roar was one of warning and defense as we sped into a narrow service tunnel. My mind was a jumble of fear and crazy love. I couldn't get the message delivered in advance out of my head—"The final reckoning is near." Each phrase was a death anvil, telling me that Michael's threat loomed over us. We emerged into the chilly morning air. The city was shrouded in fog, the skyline faintly visible behind rolling fog. I could sense my heart pounding as we reached the waiting security vehicle. In the small interior, Lucas's eyes never left my eyes. His eyes were firm, with determination and worry.“I trust you, Lucas. But I’m scared.” My voice wavered with raw emotion. “I’m scared of losing you, of losing Aiden… of what Michael might do next.”Lucas pulled me towards him, his mouth inches from my ear. "We're together now, Audrey. I promise
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 162
(Audrey's POV) We had narrowly escaped the fortified compound, and now every step was a leap through a tube of fire and uncertainty. "Audrey, stop!" Lucas's roar was one of warning and defense as we sped into a narrow service tunnel. My mind was a jumble of fear and crazy love. I couldn't get the message delivered in advance out of my head—"The final reckoning is near." Each phrase was a death anvil, telling me that Michael's threat loomed over us. We emerged into the chilly morning air. The city was shrouded in fog, the skyline faintly visible behind rolling fog. I could sense my heart pounding as we reached the waiting security vehicle. In the small interior, Lucas's eyes never left my eyes. His eyes were firm, with determination and worry. “I trust you, Lucas. But I’m scared.” My voice wavered with raw emotion. “I’m scared of losing you, of losing Aiden… of what Michael might do next.” Lucas pulled me towards him, his mouth inches from my ear. "We're together now, Audrey. I
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 161
Meanwhile, doors swing outward into a corridor of burning neon lights that seethe with maddened intensity.Lucas's bodyguard had captured a group of men attempting to break into the boardroom. They had masks over their faces, but there was one man with a red tie in his hand—a detail which I'd seen in Michael's reports the last two years.I felt sick. "Lucas, is that you?" I stuttered into the receiver, speaking the words out loud.I received only mumbling answers over the phone. My tears began recalling Lucas's vow to stay with me, and I vowed to myself only that I would fulfill the vow to the very core of my soul. Soft knocking on the door of the safe room persisted. My throat had been grabbed and I pushed my ear into the door, pushed the door. "Who is that?" I shrieked, trembling.Low murmuring, soft breathing, "Audrey, I'm here. Open it."I was shocked and didn't want to open it for her. The voice was soothing, yet it wasn't anyone special—I didn't know who it was. My phone beeped
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 160
Audrey's POVI sat on the railing of our penthouse balcony as the city awakened askew under the wan, uncertain dawn. The sharp morning air did little to placate the storm raging within. Lucas had been so firm last night, so firm that he would shield us. Even now, I could not shake the disquieting fear that Michael's promises were far from over with us. I gripped my phone hard, reliving that anonymous text:"The truth is still hidden. Prepare for what comes next."It resonated within my mind like a curse. I could not help but wonder if it signaled another turn, another betrayal lurking just around the bend.Inside, Lucas walked into the room. His footsteps were measured, every sound sharp in the quiet stillness."They inform us that someone was seen outside the hotel last night—someone with a black hoodie. And now we receive new warnings from the estate."I shivered down my spine. "Do you think Michael's men have come back?"Lucas shifted his head slowly. "I don't know, but we must pre
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 159
Audrey's POVI sat quietly in our penthouse as the aftershocks of the boardroom battle slowly faded from my mind. The adrenaline high was gone, but my heart thudded angrily against the walls of my chest. The phrases Lucas uttered during the meeting still lingered in my mind, every sentence a mix of pain and protest. I could not shake the threat of Michael as well as the uncertain future that lay in wait for me.I gazed out the window at city lights burning below like false promises. The silence was heavy with my own hope and fear. I didn't know if our love, hard-won, could even shield us from the forces of darkness on the horizon.Lucas entered the room quietly. He sat with me on the old creaky sofa, his hand extended for mine. I felt his heat, comfortable and strong, and all was right in the world for that moment. But that moment was like glass.Audrey, he started, his voice barely above a whisper, "I couldn't help but wonder what Michael had said. I think he's got other ideas for us
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 158
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
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 157
Audrey's POVThe soft roll of the ocean was ringing in my head as I sat with Lucas on scorched sand. Blazing kisses and blazing vows had set the night ablaze, but now there was some unhappiness within me that churned a storm within, thudding my heart with an arrhythmic beat.Lucas had his arm across my shoulders and looked up at the moon that hovered above a sea that withdrew from it."Sometimes I think we can really leave it all behind," I told myself more than anything else. A tug in the heart—a mixture of hope and fear—warned me the peace was only temporary.I barely got the next word out before my cell phone rang in my hand. I answered it in hope. On the screen, a new message from an unknown number:"You can hide in love, but secrets always come to the surface."My gut roiled over, and I looked up as Lucas's eyes began filling with fear. "What did it say?" he snarled, his voice harsh but uncertain.I wrapped my hand around the paper into a fist, breathing nearly silently. "It says
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 156
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
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 155
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
