Subsequently, after she arrived at the hotel, she took off straight to her room and was enthusiastic to see that Ashley was fast asleep, that way she wouldn't have to put up with her attitude. The night was long for Carter, as he held a cigarette and a glass of whiskey in his hand while his eyes darted into the sky, it was snowing right there in Hong Kong and all his thought could occupy was how cold Audrey might be feeling at the moment. The competition began the next day with ten contestants, and by the final round of the competition, it was just three designers left. “ Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to this cold evening, I trust the entire day has been incredible. ” The presenter of the show held the microphone up to the stage with all the light directed towards him. “ It has been very competitive and tough, and I must commend each contestant, but as we know, the survival of the fittest with just three contestants left ”.He stopped talking and swirled around to stare at the
“ Miss… Audrey!! ”. He screamed out her name with all his might and there was a roar among the crowd, yet Audrey wasn't sure that it was her name she just heard. “ And in second position, miss Loa Hai, please give it up for the three of them, they did an impeccable job and should always be valued in the fashion industry. ”.The organizers of the show stepped up to the stage, two men in their early sixties and a woman in her late forties, a warm smile filled their faces as the woman, Mrs. Clara kesh collected the microphone. “ Five years ago… ”. She began with a smile still sparkling on that red lips of hers. “ A young man by the name of Carter Colton won the ECO-FASHION, he was just starting up his company at that time, and I stood right here on this stage while presenting his award to him, I told him… ”.“ Sir, you will go places and will do extraordinary things with fabrics, and today he is regarded as a fashion Lord who has trained outstanding designers including our winner righ
Audrey could tell that Kelvin was exhausted, she embraced him tightly until he groans. “ How are you doing, dear ”.“ I am fine, uncle, what are you doing around here? ”. Audrey asks, releasing him from her grip. “ Searching for you, and believe me, it was not an easy job finding me ”.“ You flew all the way here for me, you could have called me ”.“ That I did, but it was unreachable, we have a little problem on our hands, is there somewhere we can sit and talk? ”.“ Sure. ” Audrey noticed that Carter still had his eyes pinned on them and turned around for an introduction. “ Uncle this is Carter, Carter this is Uncle Kelvin, my mother's best friend and family lawyer ”. She introduced before stepping backward, Carter and Kelvin both shook hands firmly while Kelvin had a dark expression pinned to Carter. “ So this is the husband you married without our consent? ”.“ You must be exhausted from your long trip, let's go inside first ”. Audrey went ahead towards the elevator, trying to
Audrey felt her feet trembling like they were going to betray her, while her heart smashed to pieces at the thought of losing her mother at the hands of her father. Hot tears dripping down to her collarbone, she felt her hands and feet numb and all she could think of was sending a stake through his heart, a man she has called father all her life. Carter, who couldn't continue watching her for a moment dazed, gently carried her to the couch. “ Audrey, I am deeply sorry, you shouldn't have heard about this, not like this ”. Kelvin apologized, sitting by her left while Carter cuddled her around his chest. “ I want to know what happened, I know she was in an accident and the police ruled it as hit-and-run ”. Audrey slowly said the word while withholding her breath. “ I am sorry Audrey, but I can't talk about it, not like this ”.“ Please, uncle, tell me what happened? ”.“ She came to me that faithful night drenched in water due to the rain that had been falling that day, you were ju
Audrey woke up the next day still feeling so much pain in her heart. She thought that the pain would go away after the night, but they were still there, piercing her heart so hard that she could barely breathe. While she went ahead making breakfast for the two men, Carter assisted her, trying to convince her to skip work today, but Audrey was reluctant. “ I can't just sit at home and sulk over what has happened ”.“ Then don't sulk, just rest. Your leg went through a lot these few days, please… ”.“ I am so sorry Carter, but if I do stay at home alone in the disguise of resting, then I won't be here when you get back home ”.“ Because after all the thinking, I will drive over to Florida and put a bullet on that woman who killed my mother and is relishing every fortune my mom made ”. Audrey bare her teeth as she spoke about Summer. “ Alright! You can go to work, but please try to minimize the work you do there ”.“ I will try, after all, I am the team leader ”.She chuckles lightly,
Chloe knew that if there was anything Carter valued most was his reputation, she knew he was a hard nut to crack, but to her, her final card was the ultimate. She watched the frown on his face with a smile as she stepped in. “ It does seem like Liam did not convey my message properly to you ”. His eyes were bloodshot as he spoke. “ You can't threaten me with death, I have been too close to it for a long ”. “ What do you need? ”.“ I thought you were a man of honor, you defiled me and then made me unemployed ”.“ I did not touch you, do not taste my patience ”.“ I am sorry about that, but I am not going to carry this burden alone when you are also involved”.He twitches his brow, and Chloe felt like she was going to melt under his burning gaze. “ Nothing happened between us that night, don't flatter yourself ”.“ That is what you think, but that is not what happened. The result is out ”. Chloe blurted out, placing an envelope on his desk. “ What result? ”.“ See for yourself ”.
Audrey let her eyes slowly trail down to the both of them, she could feel the hot air in the room and wondered if her presence had interrupted an important discussion. “ Am I interrupting? ”. She finally asked, letting her eyes stop at Carter, who had his head lowered. “ No… Not at all, I was just about leaving ”. Liam exclaimed, slowly stepping away from the office. “ What is going on? ”. Audrey asked after Liam shut the door behind him. “ Nothing much, just some work issue, come here ”. Carter beckoned to her, and she slowly let her hips rest on his lap, and yet, he still managed to avoid her gaze. “ Is everything alright, Carter, you seem like you are avoiding me ”?“ Why would I ”?“ Do you think things are moving too fast between us because if it works for you, we could tell it is slow ”? Her eyes darting at his trying to search for an answer, seeing how curious she was, he kissed her. Audrey smiles at him as the fragrance of his collagen filled her nose. “ How are you fe
Audrey modeled quietly at the back of the Roy Royce while James was discreetly sticking up glances at her from the front mirror, he could tell that something was bothering her. “ Ma'am! Is everything alright? ”.“ Come on James, don't address me like that, it makes me feel awkward ”.“ Sorry about that, you seem disturbed ”. “ Am fine, I just think your boss seems off today, do you know what might be the problem? ”.“ No ma. He left alone after work without a bodyguard, if you'd like, I could help you find out the issue ”.“ No. Not to worry, it's wrong for me to ask you to spy on your boss ”.“ Okay, ma. ” James had his head face forward while driving through the gaudy road, there wasn't much traffic today, so their ride was going smoothly. Audrey got to the supermarket and James followed her inside. “ You do not have to come with me inside ”. Audrey exclaimed, seeing him walking right behind her as she picks up a cart. “ I think it is more fun to shop when you are two than bei
Audrey glammed up for work in a sleek jumpsuit, she had an early meeting with the board and felt a bit anxious. She grabbed a cup of coffee from the countertop in her kitchen and hurried outside to her car without noticing the figure who was watching her. Abram had to spend the entire night there since he noticed that her movement wasn't consistent. Without much thought on her mind today, besides being anxious, she stepped into her car and sped away. Abram pursues her behind in his red jeep while trying not to cause attention to himself. But just when he thought he found the right spot, another car intercepted him as he tightened his jaw, trying to stay focused Audrey, who was ignorant of what, was happening behind her, kept on memorizing her new proposal for the company. Abram slowly brought out his pistol, while trying to aim properly, he was able to finally get a good picture of her, he heaved a sigh of relief, trying not to smile. He attempts to pull the trigger, bu
Audrey was striding into a supermarket on a Sunday so that she could buy a few items to prepare a meal for Oliver when she had her first bumped into a lady at the front of the store. “ Oh my God, I am sorry, I wasn't looking directly”.“It's alright, you do not have to apologize”. The pregnant lady spoke as she swirled around to Audrey. “ Emma! ”. Audrey called with her eyes popped open while her eyes landed on her tummy. “ Audrey! My mom told me you came around, I was wondering how long it was going to take before our path crossed ”. Emma spoke in a light tone while her face was fueled with disgust for her dear friend, and although she did not say it. Audrey could feel the rage that filled her eyes. “ I am sorry Emma, but I am in a haste right now, we will have to do this some other time”.Audrey spoke, about to leave, but Emma stopped her at her pace. “Audrey! Are you going to do this even with me? ”.“ What are you talking about? ”.“ I am talking about you avoiding everyone
Audrey felt like she was at the top of the world, she was smiling so brightly that her cheeks started to hurt. “ She looks just like you”. James commented as he stood close to Audrey, she immediately dabbed her tears. “ And she seems smart”.“ Brilliant, just like you. Audrey, I don't know what is going on, but I know that it must be tough on you to look at your daughter and not be able to tell her who you are”. James exclaimed carefully, his tender gaze fixed on Audrey, who let the tears out. “ It was not easy for me all these years, Mr. Cornell bears so many grudges at me, and he will make that I never come close to his son”.“ I am so sorry about that, Mr. Cornell is a dangerous man, I do not know what he has on you, but I believe that if you speak to Carter, he can help you ”.“ No… No… Please, do not tell him that I met with his daughter, … ”.“ Alright, if you like, I could always bring her to visit you on weekends”.“ Thank you so much, James, you don't know what this means
After dinner, Carter retired back to his room, while Chloe followed behind. He had his laptop on while he sat at the desk in his room. “ Carter, I think that Mona might end up growing fond of me”.“ Yes, I think so too, I hear you are responsible for the designs that we're just concluded”.“ Yes, what do you think of them? ”.“ They are lovely, but I doubt that it should be merely a color, don't you think you should add a few spices to it? ”.“ That is not a bad idea, I will amend it tomorrow, but for now, you should come to bed”. Chloe lifts her breast as she creases his bare chest from behind while shutting his laptop with the other hand. “ Chloe, I am sorry, but I have to wrap up a few things”.“ You can wrap them up tomorrow, you know after your therapy with Doctor Elliot finally worked, and you could touch any woman without. I was extremely excited that you could finally be with me without any restrictions, but now, you won't even look at me”. She placed a kiss on his neck so
Audrey inhaled and exhaled deeply before sitting down again, she could tell that she was feeling off since Carter stormed into her office. After staying away for a while, she only came back because she thought that he didn't affect her again. But just the sound of his name, mentioned at her office, sent her over the edge. “ I am sorry Oliver, I have been through so much and so difficult getting used to it”.“ I understand, and if it pleases you, we could leave, start a life together, and you can have all the kids you desire”.He exclaimed as he squeezes her hand gently, but she pulled her hand away, suddenly itching the back of her hair. “It's alright, I know you still haven't warmed up to me, but Audrey, I am here for you, I have been here for you for the past six years, why it can't grow even a little feeling for me”.“ Oliver, it is not as easy as you think, Carter and I shared so much together, I might have gotten over my feelings for him. But I haven't forgotten the memories
Staring at the room Auntie Gianna just finished cleaning, Audrey couldn't help but fall to the ground as she wailed. The time she spent with Carter in that room flooded her memories as she sat there staring at the bed she had shared a happy night with. Auntie Gianna steps in and quickly tucks her into her arms. “ My poor Audrey, you have been through so much, I can't begin to imagine what you have been through, but it's alright, soon things will work out well for you”.She gently taps her back and all Audrey could do was sob loudly until she finally felt exhausted. Audrey decided to take a nap, and Auntie Gianna was excited that she was getting some sleep. *** Carter got dressed for work and was about to leave when a little girl with fair skin had her hair braided into two parts used to him. “ Daddy! You are leaving so early again without breakfast! ”.She exclaimed while her nanny Marianne stood beside her. Carter could live with the memories of Audrey at the condo after she
It was lunch hour when Carter heard a slight knock at the door as Chloe walked through. “ Hi dear, still busy as usual, let's go have lunch”.“ You can go ahead, I will meet you there”.“ You are doing that again, you have to eat well to be able to work well, besides I have something I need to discuss with you”.“ What is it about? ”.“ Our trendy collection has been getting squashed by a recent nameless company that is trying to trend”.“That's odd, it is not every day I see a designer who gets to squash yours, do you need any help? ”.“ Yes, please, help me find a way to get rid of that company or better still, buy it off! ”.“ Chloe, You can't keep trying to get rid of every competition, you need to be able to deal with it by creating a design better than theirs, you need to prove yourself in the fashion world”.“Haven't I done that?”.“ You don't get to do that just once, you need to do it at all times, keep proving yourself until everyone is satisfied. What is the name of this c
Liam and Emma stood in the living room that belonged to Audrey and Carter, while Carter locked himself up in her room. “ What are we going to do? ”. Emma asks as she bites her lower lip. “ I do not know, your friend, she hurt him so badly”.“ I still do not believe that Audrey left just like that, something must be wrong somewhere”.“ You are still trying to defend her, she left her husband and child, that is so cruel of her, who would do something like that? ”.“ Audrey would never leave just like that, I do not care what others say, but Audrey is not a cruel person who would abandon her child”.“ Keep lying to yourself, right now, I do not know how Carter is ever going to be able to come out of this again”.Liam heaved a sigh, falling on the couch. “ Baby Mona needs him now, we have to find a way to help him out”.“ If you want to help out, find your friend and find out why she did such a thing”. Liam exclaims before going back to the door, banging at it loudly even though he kne
Emma kept calling Audrey, but after each rang, it went to voicemail, she had to keep tracing the phone down to Audrey's car which was locked with her phone in it. Emma guessed that Audrey might have found a way to the hospital, but there was no trace of Audrey at KELTINE hospital, so she had to call Carter, who picked up at first. “ Emma! I was just about to call you, I missed my wife's call today, but have been trying to call her, and she is not picking up”.“ She called me earlier today saying she labors and was in traffic, I told her that I was coming to her location, but on getting here, her car and phone were all I found”.“ Oh my God! I doubted that her labor would start this early, you should check her at the hospital”.“ That is what I also thought, but she is not there, there is no trace of her coming anywhere close to the hospital”.“ Where could she be right now, I have to find a way and get home as soon as possible, I will call my security personnel and ask them to find