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Isabella's POVI had been in my room, refusing to see anyone. I kept to myself, lying on my bed staring at the ceiling blankly. My hair was messy, and I did not care.My phone rang briefly taking me out of my sorrow. I ignored it, rolling to the other side of the bed not wanting to talk to anyone.It kept ringing, getting ob my nerves. It finally stopped only to ring some seconds later.I picked up my phone, angrily when Courtney's name came flashing on my screen with a message box.I flung the phone back onto the bed, choosing to ignore the message, but Cortney was never one to give up easily. My phone kept on buzzing, and I slowly reached for it."Courtney, can you calm the hell down," I murmured and opened the message."I am sick and tired of your whining," the message read. "I am coming to your house right now!"Another buzz followed with a message. "That's it. Since you aren't picking up, I am coming to you!"I rolled my eyes and lay back in bed. Just then, the sound of a car div
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OLIVIA’S POVI smooth down my simple cream dress, bought with my intern pay, and try to calm my nerves. Tonight was supposed to be special. I barely recognize the hopeful woman in the shiny walls of Kingston Tower's executive floor. My journey from intern to falling in love with Alexander Kingston has felt like a dream.Amanda interrupts. “Miss Chen, Mr. Kingston wants to see you now.”“Is everything okay?” I ask, noticing her tension.She averts her eyes. “Mr. Kingston will explain.”I take a breath, lift my chin, and step into Lex's office. He stands by the window, his back to me.“Lex?” I whisper. “Is everything okay? The guests are arriving for the engagement party...”He turns, his gray eyes cold. I flinch. “Tell me, Olivia,” he says sharply. “How long did you think you could fool me?”“What?” I gasp, clutching my purse. “Lex, I don’t understand—”“Don’t.” He steps closer, anger simmering. “I have proof.”He presses a button, and a screen lights up. Blurry security footage shows
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OLIVIA’S POVLex was on the bed with Victoria, my colleague and his secretary. Their clothes and pants were undone, and had bedsheets over them.Their eyes met mine. We just stared at each other, and I felt like I'd been hit in the gut."Olivia." Lex whispered, almost taunting. "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you not to come back?Victoria smiled wryly and pulled the cover up tighter around her. "Well, well, well. Look who's here. The poor, abandoned fiancée.""You're something, Victoria," I spat, my voice low and even. "I never would have pegged you as the type to screw over your friend’s fiancé." "Oh, Olivia. Don't play dumb. Do you really believe you're the first girl Lex has ever dated? He's been a player all his life."Lex just stood there watching. I turned to him. "Lex, say something. Tell her to stop." He shrugged, not caring. "What’s there to say? You’re overreacting." "Overreacting?" My voice shook. "You're sleeping with my friend, and it's nothing?" "This is all drama, Oli
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LEX’S POVThree months after Olivia left, guilt gnawed at me. Victoria’s disloyalty and coldness only made me see how badly I’d treated Olivia.I was sitting at my desk, going through some papers. There was a knock. Amanda, my assistant, looked in. "Mr. Kingston, Isabelle's assistant is here to see you."I straightened. "Send her in."A timid-looking woman came in, glanced around nervously. "Mr. Kingston, I have to talk to you. about Olivia Chen. I think she was set up."I looked up quickly. "What do you mean?"She took a breath. "I saw Isabelle and Victoria acting strange back then—whispering and arguing. Isabelle even asked me to look at the security footage from the night of the supposed incident, saying it was for some sort of project. Later, that footage was deleted.I leaned forward. "Are there any backups?" "I guess so. IT likes to keep logs."As soon as she went out, I called IT, and after what felt like a long time, they brought up the video. I gazed at the grainy video, my h
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AUDREY’S POV“This is a bad idea.”“Bad ideas always turn out to be good, Rey. It'll be fun!.”“Can I just stay at home?” I groaned, my voice filled with reluctance as I thought of possible ways to skip out on another of her numerous wild adventures.Claire was unaffected by my tone, her eyes fixed on the mirror as she applied her smoky make-up and damn, she always looked fantastic in that.I loved Claire, but whenever she said the word ‘fun’, I tried to run for my dear life. Her fun times were mostly suicidal for me, and while I was over-exaggerating it, ever since I had known Claire, we have always gotten into trouble.“Yes and if I remember correctly, Lucas Kent, your sweet boyfriend, is the host of the party,” Claire said, rolling her eyes at me through the mirror.I ground my teeth in frustration because she was right. It was almost the end of summer and Lucas had suggested we had one last bonfire party before college resumed. I was gonna be as dramatic as hell when I had him in
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AUDREY’S POVLucas had become almost like a legend, a myth told to children, just like waiting for Santa. He was nowhere to be found. Almost like he never existed in this world.“Have you tried going to his house to check on him?” Claire asked, her voice dripping with concern and I let out a frustrated sigh.My hand shook slightly as I subconsciously rubbed my already protruding belly, a loud and painful reminder of the truth I wouldn’t be able to hide any further.“You know his mother isn’t exactly my biggest fan, I doubt she'd let me see him,” I muttered and I just knew that Claire was rolling her eyes at my words.“But Rey, you know this silence isn’t normal. It's been three months! March over to his house and demand his attention,” Claire growled and I sighed for the billionth time.“Uhm, Rey? I gotta go, the lecturer is in class now. I will call you immediately after I'm done, okay? Please don't cry anymore.” She whispered before hanging up and I released a silent sigh, taking th
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AUDREY’S POVIt's been five years… Five years since I found out I was pregnant and that the father of my child was nowhere to be found. Five years since my parents disowned me and threw me out to the streets.What would I have done if Claire hadn't taken me in? Maybe I would have been dead by now-Stop thinking about the past, Rey. The past is in the past. Right now, I was worried about my present and future.“Claire, help me,” I whispered into the phone as I looked around to make sure no one saw me.“What's going on? Who's bullying you? Is Aiden alright?” She whispered and I let out a sigh as I sat on the restroom floor in the company I worked at.“What do we always say happens before nine in the morning at work?” I asked and I heard her yawn before she spoke up“Well, nothing but trouble comes before nine,” She replied and I almost burst into tears.“This definitely wouldn't be good. I have just been summoned by the scary boss.”“You exaggerate everything, Rey. What if he's calling
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LUCAS' POVThe airplane ride was very uncomfortable and I was so happy I finally got out of the damn airplane. I glanced around with my sunshades on when I felt soft hands wrap around my arms and I glanced down to see Isabella smiling at me.“Welcome to Nashville, Sir.” I heard my driver say as a car came to a stop in front of us and I held the door open for Isabella to go in first before I got in beside her.“You're quiet, babe,” Isabella said and I turned to look at her as she took the glasses off and I let out a sigh as I took my hands in hers.“I just feel tired, that's all.” And burdened. But of course, I wouldn't tell her that.“You want a hug?” She quipped in her childlike voice and I immediately shook my head as I laid my head back and closed my eyes. I could feel her pouting but I didn't care. I hated physical contact, she just wouldn't understand that.After what felt like hours, the car came to a stop and I opened my eyes to see the driver already pulling the door open for
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LEX’S POVThree months after Olivia left, guilt gnawed at me. Victoria’s disloyalty and coldness only made me see how badly I’d treated Olivia.I was sitting at my desk, going through some papers. There was a knock. Amanda, my assistant, looked in. "Mr. Kingston, Isabelle's assistant is here to see you."I straightened. "Send her in."A timid-looking woman came in, glanced around nervously. "Mr. Kingston, I have to talk to you. about Olivia Chen. I think she was set up."I looked up quickly. "What do you mean?"She took a breath. "I saw Isabelle and Victoria acting strange back then—whispering and arguing. Isabelle even asked me to look at the security footage from the night of the supposed incident, saying it was for some sort of project. Later, that footage was deleted.I leaned forward. "Are there any backups?" "I guess so. IT likes to keep logs."As soon as she went out, I called IT, and after what felt like a long time, they brought up the video. I gazed at the grainy video, my h
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OLIVIA’S POVLex was on the bed with Victoria, my colleague and his secretary. Their clothes and pants were undone, and had bedsheets over them.Their eyes met mine. We just stared at each other, and I felt like I'd been hit in the gut."Olivia." Lex whispered, almost taunting. "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you not to come back?Victoria smiled wryly and pulled the cover up tighter around her. "Well, well, well. Look who's here. The poor, abandoned fiancée.""You're something, Victoria," I spat, my voice low and even. "I never would have pegged you as the type to screw over your friend’s fiancé." "Oh, Olivia. Don't play dumb. Do you really believe you're the first girl Lex has ever dated? He's been a player all his life."Lex just stood there watching. I turned to him. "Lex, say something. Tell her to stop." He shrugged, not caring. "What’s there to say? You’re overreacting." "Overreacting?" My voice shook. "You're sleeping with my friend, and it's nothing?" "This is all drama, Oli
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OLIVIA’S POVI smooth down my simple cream dress, bought with my intern pay, and try to calm my nerves. Tonight was supposed to be special. I barely recognize the hopeful woman in the shiny walls of Kingston Tower's executive floor. My journey from intern to falling in love with Alexander Kingston has felt like a dream.Amanda interrupts. “Miss Chen, Mr. Kingston wants to see you now.”“Is everything okay?” I ask, noticing her tension.She averts her eyes. “Mr. Kingston will explain.”I take a breath, lift my chin, and step into Lex's office. He stands by the window, his back to me.“Lex?” I whisper. “Is everything okay? The guests are arriving for the engagement party...”He turns, his gray eyes cold. I flinch. “Tell me, Olivia,” he says sharply. “How long did you think you could fool me?”“What?” I gasp, clutching my purse. “Lex, I don’t understand—”“Don’t.” He steps closer, anger simmering. “I have proof.”He presses a button, and a screen lights up. Blurry security footage shows
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Isabella's POVI had been in my room, refusing to see anyone. I kept to myself, lying on my bed staring at the ceiling blankly. My hair was messy, and I did not care.My phone rang briefly taking me out of my sorrow. I ignored it, rolling to the other side of the bed not wanting to talk to anyone.It kept ringing, getting ob my nerves. It finally stopped only to ring some seconds later.I picked up my phone, angrily when Courtney's name came flashing on my screen with a message box.I flung the phone back onto the bed, choosing to ignore the message, but Cortney was never one to give up easily. My phone kept on buzzing, and I slowly reached for it."Courtney, can you calm the hell down," I murmured and opened the message."I am sick and tired of your whining," the message read. "I am coming to your house right now!"Another buzz followed with a message. "That's it. Since you aren't picking up, I am coming to you!"I rolled my eyes and lay back in bed. Just then, the sound of a car div
The CEO’s Unexpected Ties CHAPTER 71
Isabella's POVI had been in my room, refusing to see anyone. I kept to myself, lying on my bed staring at the ceiling blankly. My hair was messy, and I did not care.My phone rang briefly taking me out of my sorrow. I ignored it, rolling to the other side of the bed not wanting to talk to anyone.It kept ringing, getting ob my nerves. It finally stopped only to ring some seconds later.I picked up my phone, angrily when Courtney's name came flashing on my screen with a message box.I flung the phone back onto the bed, choosing to ignore the message, but Cortney was never one to give up easily. My phone kept on buzzing, and I slowly reached for it."Courtney, can you calm the hell down," I murmured and opened the message."I am sick and tired of your whining," the message read. "I am coming to your house right now!"Another buzz followed with a message. "That's it. Since you aren't picking up, I am coming to you!"I rolled my eyes and lay back in bed. Just then, the sound of a car div
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DAMON'S POV“What? You can't fire everyone! Marcus, what's going on!” Someone exclaimed.“Oh, yes, I can,” I thought, watching the commotion grow. I didn't care. I had expected this.Marcus stepped forward, looking confused. “Mr. Damon, I understand that you want to make changes but firing them is not the solution. These people have dedicated their lives to serving the company,” he explained.I raised an eyebrow, my expression unchanging. “That's the reason they have to go,” I replied.“They contributed to the failure of this company, and I have no intention of wasting money and dragging this company further down,” I added.The room was silent, with all eyes fixed on me in shock. Mr. Marcus looked like he was about to argue, but I cut him off.“I don't trust your methods and I intend to fix it,” I said calmly, making him stare in shock.He tried to explain. “Damon, I can assure you that we’ve done everything we can to…”I cut him off. “I believe I was clear on my terms. Maybe, I'll be
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DAMON'S POVI sat at the head of the conference table, listening to the presenter share his ideas. It didn't seem promising to me, and I started to get angry.“The estate would produce a good profit with the supposed budget because…” the man said, but I interrupted him.“You're implying this company feeds your idea of wasting money on some dead establishment,” I said, shocking everyone.“But, sir,” the man said defensively. “The estate will…” he continued, but I had just enough.“Bring nothing!” I retorted and he gulped.“How much do you earn every month?” I asked, looking at him.He swallowed and stammered. “T…ten thousand, sir.”I smiled and continued calmly. “Ten thousand. How would you like to be demoted?”“Um, I…I,” the man stammered.“I don't pay ten thousand to get a lousy work like this. This organization doesn't work on charity. Am I clear?” I asked, and he nodded.“Yes, sir,” he answered.“Good, I expect a better idea next time, or you all will be fired!” I said, looking at
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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
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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
