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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
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 53. WE MEET AGAIN.
The nurse at the counter, when she saw Selena, smiled happily and giggled at herself. She could hardly maintain her posture but seeing that she was in the hospital, she had no choice but to maintain it. "Hello there." Selena waved. "Yes, please. I believe that you are related to the person that was rushed in earlier." The nurse responded.Selena shook her head in disagreement and pointed at Hera whose appearance looked filthy though due to blood and dirt. "She is the one related. I happened to have helped her." Selena answered. "Oh, I see. Who is the person and what's your relationship with him?" Hera blinked. She tangled her fingers with one another nervously as she stared at the paper that the nurse had brought out. "Ma'am?" "Uhm...his name is Zach Young and I am his assistant."The nurse wrote down Zach's name and paused. Zach Young? Why did that sound familiar to her? She glanced at Hera suspiciously and then at the corner where Zach's unconscious body had passe
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 54. THANK YOU.
The next morning, Zach opened his eyes suddenly as if something had clicked into his brain thereby waking him up in a rush. The moment he turned his head to his right-hand side, he was greeted with Ben's huge head. "Boss? Boss, you are awake." "Hmm..." "Don't say anything yet. Let me get you a glass of water." Ben rushed to the desk and picked up a clean glass cup that he used immediately. He brought the water back to Zach and helped him to sit up.Zach grimaced in pain due to the injury. He collected the glass of water and drank it. His eyes were searching for one particular person but when there was no sign of her in the room, he glanced at Ben. "Where is Hera?" "She went home to change her clothes and also reschedule all the meetings for today." Zach nodded. That must be too much for her to handle alone.Last night, he had received the bullet meant to hit her and he really wanted to know how she did it. How she survived in the wide when he was unconscious. He then looked at
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 55. DISAPPOINTED.
Zach was finally discharged after a few days and was currently at home, speaking with the cop. The man was there to have some words with him regarding the incident and also about the attack on Zack. "This only proves that it was well planned. But how do you want things to slide, Mr. Zach? How do you want it to go? Because it already involves your father in it all. Thankfully, nobody in the company was hurt if not...it could have been another thing." The cop said.Zach sighed. This was far broader than he thought. If he were to go after these people, it would only be that he was seeking trouble and that wasn't his way of life. Violence was not something that he treasured or valued. "I believe that I have to speak with my dad about this. The case should be on hold for now. We don't need you to investigate until further notice." Zach answered. "Alright then, Mr. Zach. As you wish. I will silence the media about it since there is no information to give yet. If that will be all,
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 56. THE PAST.
Hera slowly placed the soaked towel on his back as she cleaned the wound. Zach would flinch once in a while and then glare at her playfully. "Didn't you say that the water was warm? This is hot!" He retorted.Hera smiled wickedly and pressed it firmly on his back, causing him to wince. "Hera!" She giggled in response, "I am sorry."Zach then smiled to himself while allowing her to take care of his back. Hera stared at the wound for a while. It was deeper than she thought, the feeling suddenly caused her to shiver because she never believed that such a thing would happen. "Hera, why aren't you cleaning it again? Are you okay?" Zach asked her worriedly while turning his head a bit but couldn't grasp her view. She blinked and sighed. "Yes, I am fine. I was just staring at the wound and how deep it is. I was thinking that if this was to be me, I don't think I would survive it." She answered.Zach's lips parted slightly as if wanting to say something but he stopped himself an
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 57. REASSURANCE.
"Mom?" Hera called with a quivering voice. She was shocked to see her here. She was looking so beautiful before she died and now, even more appealing. How?The woman was still smiling as she opened her arms wide. "Don't you miss me?" She asked.Her voice.Her voice was something that Hera had missed a lot and hearing it again felt heavenly to her. She instantly ran to hug her and cried out. "This is real. I am not dreaming. You are here with me, Mum. I miss you so much. Many things have happened ever since you left and... and Dad has changed a lot, Mum. I am being punished for what I did not do..." "Hera, can you at least calm down?" Her mum asked after chuckling. She looked into her daughter's eyes and cupped her cheeks as she used to when she was alive. "Why don't we forget about your dad and let's talk about you, hmm?" She suggested. "Mum, I really miss you." Hera sobbed and hugged her again. Her mum [ Eugenia ] smiled bitterly. "I miss you too, girl. I do miss you." She a
The CEOs Rejected Bride. 58. I WILL GIVE YOU A CHANCE.
Hera groaned as she tried turning her body around. The pain she felt, even though it wasn't much, was still bothering her. "Hey, are you alright, Miss?" Someone called as she attended to her. Hera finally opened her eyes and looked at who it was then at her surroundings. "Where am I? Who are you? What happened to me?" She inquired. "You are still at the house of Mr. Zach, I am the nurse in charge of taking care of you and you fainted about two days ago because something happened to you but I think Mr. Zach will be able to explain better it if he comes back." The nurse replied politely. "Where is Mr. Zach?" "He isn't around. He went to a meeting this morning. He will be back anytime soon. It's almost dusk." "Hmm." "How is your condition? How are you feeling?" The nurse asked as she checked on the necessary parts that she was supposed to and Hera gave her responses. Hera remembered that she was with her mother in what seemed to have been her imaginary dream but t
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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
