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The CEOs Rejected Bride. 45. SHOPPING.
Hera slammed the door shut as soon as she was out of the car with Zach. Along the way, she had fixed her eyes on certain spots and she was glad to have been able to remember a few paths. They were standing in front of the damaged branch of the company. Hera gasped.It was burnt down brutally. Who could have done this? It had turned into a crime scene for the cops to investigate and because of that, no one was allowed in until their arrival.The place was a bit dusty and light smile due to the burnt could be seen coming out from various spots in the building. There were also some reporters trying to picture remnants or any other fresh information that they could.Zach had come in through the other side so it was hard for them to figure out that it was him.She glanced at Zach however the latter's expression was as solid as a rock. He walked ahead of her towards the scene. There were two men dressed in uniform, they were the cops in charge of the case.Immediately they saw Zach, they bec
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 46. UNEASINESS.
"Shopping? But why? Is there really any need for that?" She asked him confusingly. Zach sighed and coiled his tongue while still staring ahead of him from the car before looking at her fully to answer her questions. "You are in the capital of a country that tends to be very cold. What do you expect me to do? See you wear your thick-headed clothing and watch your soul freeze to death like Anna from Frozen?" He asked back in a form of an answer. Hera wanted to reply but she stopped herself from doing so.She was lost for words. "Alright." She agreed reluctantly. Zach smirked and got out of the car before her. Hera stared at his back from inside the car. She had a very much complicated expression on her face while doing so. She wasn't a kid anymore...she had read so many romantic novels...watched so many Cinderella love stories...heard so many prince charming arrivals in the depressed ladies' lives, was this the same thing that was happening to her? She sincerely hoped not. This would
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 47. YOU CAN MOVE IN.
Back in City A, it was already evening in the Young Mansion. Delilah was sitting on the couch with her legs crossed as she watched the television. Beside her were a few of her luggage and in front of her were snacks given to her to enjoy the waiting moment.She gently removed her sunglasses and unhooked her heels to free her legs before looking around. This was it. She was going to be here in the meantime.Just then Jennie came downstairs from her room eagerly after knowing that Delilah was in the sitting room. "Oh my goodness, dear. Hello." She squealed happily. Delilah laughed at her future mother-in-law's behavior. She stood up to hug the slightly aged woman who didn't fail to kiss her after all. Jennie was fond of Delilah a lot and that was why she considered the girl a suitable partner for her son. She was nice and had it all in. No dispute. "How are you doing? Have your seat, my dear." "Thank you, Aunt. I missed you so much." "I also did. I am sorry that this had to be on sh
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 48. CONFESSION: I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU.
"Mr. Zach?" "Hmm?" "Can I ask you a question?" "Go ahead." Hera cleared her throat and proceeded to speak while Zach stared at her curiously, wondering what she wanted to speak that made her look this pale. "Mr. Zach, I don't think I need to remind you that between the two of us, none of us is a kid anymore. You are twenty-six and I am twenty-seven. There is really no need for us to play hide and seek." She paused and drank a cup of water before she continued. "I...[sighed heavily] I...I think it will be right if we can have this discussion like a proper adult should and just get over it. I am a mother of one so it means I am not new to the game. I have read a lot of books, seen a lot of movies, and heard a lot of stories and this is how it eventually turns out to be."Zach shook his head confusingly, "Miss Hera, I still don't get what you mean."Hera nodded after swallowing. "I heard from your workers and those close with you to know a few of your behaviors that...that the
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 49. SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Zach decided to hold the meeting at another venue the next morning since the original company was seriously out of options. He was waiting for the rest of the members alongside Hera who chose to sit down at a far distance. He was unhappy about this but he knew that it had to do with the discussion that they had yesterday. However, he was able to let her in on his mind so he wouldn't have to be scared about making a move on her.A few minutes later, some of the expected guests started arriving and they greeted one another. Zach waited patiently for all of them to arrive before he started the meeting. "It's quite unfortunate that such a thing happened right under your noses and no one can give a report that will help out with the investigation. Anyway, less talking about that. More action on the important work to do." A man stood up with his head bowed low at first. "The fire incident damaged a lot of goods in the warehouse not far from the building. Most of these goods are expensiv
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 50. SHOOT.
Blake entered the company with a young girl clinging to his arm. She was fair in complexion rather than white and she had an hourglass figure even with her small stature. Her hair was packed up in a style that could remind one of the cartoon character BARBIE. Her giggling and talking could be heard as they were approaching the main company. "Good morning, sir." All the boss's fifteen stood up to greet them including Anna. Her eyes went from Blake to the young girl multiple times while trying to maintain her stand. "Good morning to you all. I got a call from Zach this morning. This is what he needs you all to do. There was a certain amount of money collected from this purse around a few months ago. Twenty billion dollars to be precise however they can't give an account for it and before he makes any conclusion, he needs to know if you guys could have the original detail." He explained to them. "Alright, sir. We will check and get back to you." Mira responded and Blake nodded before
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 51. GUNSHOTS.
Later in the evening, Hera and Zach were coming back from the last place they had gone to for business. She refused to speak with him and even if there was a need, she would prefer to be formal about it. Zach still didn't mind because he knew that he had a lot of things to do and there was going to be sufficient time enough.Even though she wasn't on a speaking term with him, she still found it okay to enjoy the ice cream that he bought randomly. "Is it delicious?" He asked, intending to start a conversation with her. Hera nodded, she indeed loved the flavor and promised to get one for Austin because she knew that he would love it. "How do you plan on dealing with the embezzlers?" She inquired.Zach sighed and rubbed the space between his brows. He was also confused because he was yet to plan on that particular issue. He didn't expect that the twenty million dollars would go to waste just like that. Maybe this fire incident was for a good cause after all. "I still don't know yet. I
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 52. A DEAL.
"What is it that you want?" Zach asked fearlessly but carefully because he knew that if it were to be him alone, he could have pulled some silly tricks since it wasn't his first time being in such a positive.The man chuckled and pulled out the chair opposite them to sit on. "I like your bravery, Zach. I have heard so much about you and I am happy to have met you this time around. Permit me to introduce myself. I am Scorpion. That's all. You asked me what I want but you can't provide what I want because that is only on your father's part." "My father?" He mumbled. "Yes, your father. He has what we need and to get him is a problem so we had to take you instead. Bummer!" "Were you people the ones who burnt down the company?" Zach asked him after the realization dawned. "Bummer." The man snapped his fingers. "How dare you?! Do you know how much my father had to work to build that? That is one of our important bases!" Zach retorted angrily and only got his brain re
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The CEOs Rejected Bride. AUTHOR'S NOTE.
Hello, everyone. This is Danielle IJE.If you are reading this, I want to thank you from the depth of my heart. I thank you for reading this book...for contributing your gems...for reviews...for comments...for votes and many more.I understand that there could be loopholes and plot diversion and many more, for example, the mixing of names. I am so sorry for that.I know that this isn't the best book out there but thank you for taking the time to read it. It means a lot to me. I love you and thanks for encouraging me.If you have any advice or contribution, feel free to put them down. I will go through it.I promise to improve myself in writing and then present to you what I have done.Please, I have two ongoing books right on this app;1. Meeting Mr. Ice [ Volume one ] I don't want to spoil this for you.2. The Beta's Female Alpha. That book is one hell of a strong and dominant Alpha female. I promise that you won't regret reading them. Thank you once again and I love you.Yours sin
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 100. HAPPY ENDING?
THREE MONTHS LATER.Hera was standing in front of Austin's picture. She was staring at it with mixed and complicated emotions in her eyes before rubbing her hand on it. She smiled at the picture and sighed.Zach came behind and kissed her neck. "Hey, Are you okay?" He asked her. "Yeah." She answered and turned around. Hera placed her hands around his neck. "I was just remembering what had happened in the last few months." She said and received a kiss on her forehead. "Hmm. It's probably for the best." Zach answered this time around.The best? A happy ending? "Come on, let's go. We don't want to be late, do we?" He held her hand and the two of them walked out of the room in matching outfits. Zach locked the door before opening the car for Hera. They both entered and wore their seatbelts at once, causing Hera to smile.Today was Thanksgiving and Ezekiel alongside his wife had invited her over to join the rest of the family. As he drove them, there was a song playing un
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 99. SAVED AT LAST.
Hera was crying while sitting inside the station. She really missed her son and prayed that nothing would go wrong with him. The more Zach watched this, he was going crazy but he couldn't do anything because the cops were still trying to figure it out. Also, the process seemed to be slow to him. He sat beside her and placed her head on his shoulder while she was crying. "I am sorry. He will be fine, I promise."Hera thought, how could he promise such when he didn't know what to do? She just wanted her son back no matter what. "We have been able to find the location." The cops informed them and Hera stopped crying immediately. She stood up. "Let's go." "Sure."Just then her phone rang and she answered it. "Have you done the video yet..."Someone started shouting from beneath and it seemed that a fight was going there. Hera and others could hear Austin scream. It was evident what they were fighting for because the swearing and shouts were just too much. But Hera could hear the s
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 98. KIDNAPPED!
"I love you, Uncle Ben," Austin said eagerly to Ben but the man was less concerned. He was frowning deeply. "You love me? I can't see how you love me. You exposed me in front of Mrs. Young. Do you know the problem that you have made me go through? Now I will end up in army school." He answered. "So what? You will become stronger and you will be serving the country as well." Austin saluted and Ben just covered his face with his palms. Why was he babysitting this boy? He was too old for his age. "Do you need ice cream?" Ben asked him after a while because it would be better if he pleased the young boy and he gives a good report about him at home then he wouldn't have to go to the military. "Yes," Austin answered and Ben nodded. "Wait here, let me get you one..." A van suddenly came from nowhere and Austin was grabbed into it fiercely...the kidnappers not bothering to check for any physical injuries or if Austin might have hit something with any parts of his body. Be
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 97. CUT OFF PROMISE.
"Hello there. Good evening. It's lovely to see you tonight." Elizabeth grabbed Jennie harshly to hug her. Ezekiel had invited them over for dinner with his family and even Hera alongside Zach was shocked to see them. He stared at his parents suspiciously as disappointment showed on his face. Why were they here in the first place if not because his parents were trying to make him go against his wish? He hissed and wanted to leave but Hera pulled him back. "You have to be patient. You can't just jump to a conclusion without knowing what is going on." She convinced him. "If this has to deal with me leaving you then they should forget about it because it's not going to work at all." He replied and Hera sighed. Sincerely, she hoped that it wouldn't come to that. "Where is Gabriel?" Ezekiel asked Cyril. "Oh, he went back to the country. He said that he had a concert or something like that. Delilah will check up on him anyway." he answered. "That's great," Ezekiel responded. Jennie could
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 96. TRUE LOVE, RIGHT?
By the time Jennie got back home, she just needed somewhere to rest and also someone to keep her company. A lot of things had been happening and she had been thinking a lot lately which was not good for her health. She held the side of her gown while holding to her fashion bag as she walked into the mansion, her expensive heels clicking against the surface of the hard tile.She looked around wondering where everybody could have gone but she didn't see anyone except a few maids working at a distance. Just as she was about to climb the staircase, she started hearing some noises that later seemed to be whispers and after a while, grew into a full-blown loud conversation.Ben came out of a corner talking affectionately to someone on the phone. "Yeah...I know and I love you too. Babe...babe, just listen to me, okay? I will get you whatever it is that you want and I will come and visit at school...a lot, darling. There are business engagements and stuff for me to run. Hera isn't working
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 95. A FEW DAYS AGO.
Delilah was so mad that she went to look for Jude and she did find him where he was the last time, doing his work. This time around the place was a bit too crowded but she didn't care about it or her image. She was only here because she wanted to bear her disappointment against him.Jude, after he saw her, closed the trunk of the car and approached her. "Hey." He waved at her. "Hey? So, you have the gut to tell me HEY after you failed in the mission I sent you on? How could you? You ruined every single bit of my own. Was it wrong on my side to have trusted you? What happened? Why did you change your mind?" She asked him furiously.Jude removed a stick of cigarettes and put it into his mouth. He lit the bottom and threw away the lighter before puffing out the smoke. He then looked at her. She was indeed mad because she and the angry bird were not that different from each other in appearance anymore. "I just couldn't do it after running my background check on them." He answere
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 94. I STILL DON'T ACCEPT.
"I am a bit nervous tonight," Hera whispered. This was going to be the first time that she would be meeting Ezekiel Young Albert. Zach licked his lips and nodded. "I am also nervous because I don't know what he might say, to be sincere." He answered her. "But you did well tonight. You did great. I just couldn't imagine that. Tomorrow, I am sure that your name is going to be in the headlines. I am sorry if that's going to bring pressure on you or anything..." "No, it's not going to bring any pressure on me. I am fine as long as I have you by my side, right?" She looked at him hopefully. Her eyes were like that of a panda and all Zach just wanted to do was to snuggle her closer to himself but he was driving. "Yes, we will always be together at each other's sides." He assured her.Finally, they arrived at the mansion and Hera was baffled by how good everywhere looked even though it was nighttime already. They were indeed very rich. No wonder Jennie was so concerned about
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 93. PLAN FLOPPED.
As Delilah was walking around with a silly face, her eyes were looking for one particular person. Why wasn't he here yet? He was supposed to come before they arrived. Maybe he was planning a grand entrance perhaps. That thought alone caused her to have goosebumps. She collided with someone and it happened to have been Hera. She frowned deeply but Hera wasn't moved. "My goodness, I am so sorry." She apologized and wanted to leave. "Sorry?" Delilah scoffed and folded her arms. "Yeah?" Hera answered. What else was she supposed to say? She had never had any confrontation with Delilah before so this was the first time that this was going to come up. "You are just too full of yourself nowadays just because you are already dating Zach." She spat out. Hera feigned confusion. "Excuse me?" "You are not getting excused. You collided with me and almost ruined my dress." She replied.Hera sighed and sincerely hoped that things wouldn't go wrong because tonight, she was going to be doing onl
