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Jordan's POV I furrowed my brows in confusion as the GPS says "Dan Mario." Dan Mario is a club and I looked again at the billboard. How the hell will my client ask me to meet him at a club? I sigh in frustration. This is a huge contract or else, I will never step my feet into a club. I make sure to lock my car door and keep the keys in my pocket. I clench and unclench my muscles as I walk towards the door. I walked inside the rowdy hall and searched for the "corner" my client said he was. A young lady in an exposed body hug walked toward me with a seductive smile. "Want some boobs?" She asked staring at her exposed cleavage and rubbing her nipples from the outside. She nauseated me. Everything about this club does. I wanted to shove her off my face, but ended up making a faint attempt on politeness by waving my head, before walking towards a secured area. The screams from the club are heightened when an artist goes on stage singing God knows what. The party lights blinded me as I
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ISABELLA'S POVAudrey was a huge thorn against my flesh and I knew that I had to get rid of her as fast as possible if I wanted to get what I wanted. She had tried to turn the tables against me with the case of the investors, and I couldn't be more grateful that Lucas wasn't as smart as I thought. He had believed me instead of her.I had underestimated her and I realized that she was right. If I wanted to get rid of her, I had to work smarter and not harder. I had to find a way to beat her at her own game.“What are we going to do about Audrey, Bella?” Kendall asked and I let out a frustrated sigh for the millionth time today.“If you ask me that question one more time, Kendall, I won't hesitate to send you out of my house. If I knew what to do, would I be pacing around like an idiot right now?” I replied in frustration and she looked hurt by my harsh words.“I'm sorry, I was just trying to help.” She replied and I ran my head through my hair in frustration.“If you really wanna help,
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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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AUDREY'S POVMy heart was clenched tight inside my chest as I tried so desperately to breathe just like Claire told me to but it was almost impossible. My vision was getting blurry and even Claire's voice was fading away. There was a banging on the door but I couldn't reach for the lock to push it open.“AUDREY! Are you gonna leave Aiden here alone because of a dumb man!?” Claire's voice suddenly cut through my brain and I realized she was right. Was I just gonna let myself wallow away because of Lucas?“Breathe, darling. You can do this!” She said reassuringly and I clutched the phone tightly as I forced myself to breathe, thinking of nothing but Aiden.My son needs me. I can't give up now.“I'm okay… I'm okay Claire.” I said after multiple attempts of breathing in and out and I heard her let out a sigh of relief.“What are you going to do now? You know what, I'm coming over there. I'll give him a damn piece of my mind!” She said in anger and I let out a soft chuckle as I sat up.“Yo
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AUDREY’S POV The rest of the day at work passed in a blur. I attended to meetings, worked on the files on my desk and responded to my emails, but my mind was else where. All i could think of is Lucas and his fiancee Isabella. As the day drew to a close, I rounded up with my work, cleared my table, packed up my things and was ready to head home. I couldn't just wait to see Claire and tell her about everything that happened at work, I need to talk to someone badly to get the feelings off my mind. As soon as I walked in the door, Claire pounced on me, “My dear, how was your day?, how was Lucas expression when he saw you?”. I shook my head feeling a bit hurt, “I don't think he recognized me, cause he behaved like today was the first time he's seeing me when we met at the office. But that's not even the case, can you believe his engaged?”. Claire couldn't believe it as her eye's widened in shock, “Engaged! to who?, I didn't expect Lucas to move on so quickly”. I sat onto the co
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ISABELLA'S POVAudrey was a huge thorn against my flesh and I knew that I had to get rid of her as fast as possible if I wanted to get what I wanted. She had tried to turn the tables against me with the case of the investors, and I couldn't be more grateful that Lucas wasn't as smart as I thought. He had believed me instead of her.I had underestimated her and I realized that she was right. If I wanted to get rid of her, I had to work smarter and not harder. I had to find a way to beat her at her own game.“What are we going to do about Audrey, Bella?” Kendall asked and I let out a frustrated sigh for the millionth time today.“If you ask me that question one more time, Kendall, I won't hesitate to send you out of my house. If I knew what to do, would I be pacing around like an idiot right now?” I replied in frustration and she looked hurt by my harsh words.“I'm sorry, I was just trying to help.” She replied and I ran my head through my hair in frustration.“If you really wanna help,
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Jordan's POV I furrowed my brows in confusion as the GPS says "Dan Mario." Dan Mario is a club and I looked again at the billboard. How the hell will my client ask me to meet him at a club? I sigh in frustration. This is a huge contract or else, I will never step my feet into a club. I make sure to lock my car door and keep the keys in my pocket. I clench and unclench my muscles as I walk towards the door. I walked inside the rowdy hall and searched for the "corner" my client said he was. A young lady in an exposed body hug walked toward me with a seductive smile. "Want some boobs?" She asked staring at her exposed cleavage and rubbing her nipples from the outside. She nauseated me. Everything about this club does. I wanted to shove her off my face, but ended up making a faint attempt on politeness by waving my head, before walking towards a secured area. The screams from the club are heightened when an artist goes on stage singing God knows what. The party lights blinded me as I
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Ria's POVI sighed as I closed the door behind me.It was my wedding day or night as the day was over and the deal was sealed.As I stood in my new room, still in my wedding dress staring at myself in the mirror, a knock came from the door and my mum opened it up before I could answer. She stood there for awhile before walking into the room,"Ria darling, you look breathtaking " she said as she joined me in front of the mirror. Yes, I looked beautiful like an angel but I didn't feel like one on the inside."Thank you mom" I smiled at her as I gave her a hug"If you feel the need to back out of this whole setup then I'm here for you my princess" she told meMy mom was never in support of almost, if not all, of my father's decisions.. He had no clue when he had to draw the line between family and Business and selling off his daughter to his business partner's son was insanity."I'll be alright mom" I reassure her and myself in the process tooShe gave me a kiss on the cheek and she left
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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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AUDREY'S POVMy heart was pounding loudly in my ears as I headed for Lucas' office. What was he going to berate me for? Was he going to call me mean names? Or was he gonna fire me out of anger?I waited for the elevator to open and the moment it did, I stepped in but suddenly bumped into someone who was stepping out as well. My eyes widened when I realized it was Scott, the man who had helped me earlier when I almost fell.“Mr Scott, I'm so sorry, I didn't see you coming out,” I said and stepped back while he stepped out of the elevator and it closed up.“I thought we were over the pleasantries? Do you take delight in hurting my already fallen ego, Audrey?” He asked in a sad expression and my mouth formed into an ‘oh’ as I rubbed my neck nervously.“I'm sorry, I'm just used to addressing people with pleasantries. I'll work on myself for you.” I replied with an apologetic smile and his face lit up immediately.“Now that has made my day ten times better. Did you make it in time for you
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“I don’t understand why we have to be in the same room with those vile creatures.” My father spat, his fingers pulling roughly at the tie around his neck.“Breathe Aros,” my mother’s soft voice filled the carriage, her hand rubbing soothing circles on his back.My heart pounded loudly in my chest, I hated moments like this, any wrong move I would be criticized by my parents. I watched quietly as my mother tried to comfort my aggravated father.My parents had gotten lost in their bubble, with my mother whispering soft soothing words to my father, my heart clenched, and the sight filled me with yearning, “I want a love like this.” I muttered softly to myself.“Almost there sir,” the driver said, bringing back the tense atmosphere in the carriage.“Blackwood pack” my father hissed, his face scrunched up in disgust like the name left a bitter taste on his tongue.“Aros, we will only make the needed appearance and leave.” My mother tried to bargain.“These creatures shouldn’t be allowed
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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
