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“I know what you’re doing,” Kiana mumbled as sleep started consuming her. It had gotten late and Juliana had to leave because she couldn’t let her young sister sleep on her own. Arthur had walked in and found Kiana in a state of shock and wide awake making him extremely worried. “What am I doing?” Arthur asked as he brushed Kiana’s hair smoothly making her lean in closer. Arthur was highly affected by Kiana and it took great control for him to keep his hands down when all he wanted to do was to pin her and kiss her senseless claiming her in every way known to mankind but he couldn’t... Yet! “Trying to distract me. You know, I don’t know why you’re here this time. But I’m okay.” Kiana said as she turned her head to look up at him and found Arthur staring down at her with a warm gaze in gorgeous hazel eyes. Kiana was lying down on the bed while Arthur’s tall frame was seated with Kiana’s head on his lap as he brushed her hair back. This was what helped calm her down when they were in
“Thank you, Arthur.” Kiana smiled up at the man who was sitting across from her. Arthur looked handsome as usual in a beige sweater and khaki pants with his man bun tied neatly. Kiana was feeling so good despite what she had watched the previous night, so she decided to go for a short black skirt that held her curves in the right places with a white body suit and a jacket. Her short curls were loose and she wore minimal makeup as she met Arthur to plan their next move. Arthur stared at Kiana with a hot gaze that felt like he could see her soul making a blush creep up her cheeks as she sipped her coffee. Kiana’s big brown eyes stared at Arthur and they held each other's gaze for a few minutes without saying anything. Everything felt like it had vanished and now, it was only the two of them. For a moment, it felt like they were back to the moments from ten years ago when they were so deeply in love and couldn’t stay away from each other. The same thoughts went through their minds as
Arthur was in deep thought as he drove Kiana back to her apartment. Their lunch date ended abruptly when she received a text from Juliana about the Clear cosmetic new product formula and it wasn’t rocket science to know who leaked it when only a handful of people had access to it. “I have to check on something. Stay home in the meantime and don’t let anyone in especially Daniel, Joane will stand guard while I take care of something.”Arthur’s deep voice spoke as he packed the car outside Kiana’s apartment.“What do you mean stand guard? And who is Joane?” Kiana asked as she looked at Arthur but he didn’t respond to her. Instead, he reached over to open the door, his huge frame brushing against her. Kiana’s breath hitched and her heart pounded heavily as his tantalising scent seeped into her nose. He was too close to her…“The door is open Angel, you can open your eyes.” Arthur teased making a blush creep up her cheeks as she released a breath she didn’t know she was holding. “Arthur
“What problem?” Kiana asked with a heavy breath. “Open the door so you can see it,” Arthur responded calmly. ‘How did he get back here so fast?’ Kiana wondered as she fidgeted with her hands wondering if what she did was a good idea but the ache between her legs reminded her what her intention was. Kiana breathed out as she walked to the door and twisted the knob slowly. Hazel eyes met her brown ones as they stared at each other while Kiana was still holding onto the door knob blocking Arthur from walking in. As if she would even stand a chance if he stepped closer to her or attempted to walk in. “I received your text,” Arthur spoke in a husky voice as he stared at her with lust-filled eyes. Kiana’s center throbbed as Arthur stepped even closer to her. ‘What was I thinking? I don’t even know if the man still hates my guts and wants to have his revenge by making me fall for him and then he leaves me bleeding. How else can I explain his roller coaster moves?’ “Well?” Arthur teased
Kiana sat in her office and stared into space zoning everyone out as she debated if it was time for her to come clean because she felt like the secret was weighing heavily on her. “Miss Frost?” Juliana called. “Mmm?” Kiana moved her eyes from the wall to face her assistant who was looking at her worriedly. Juliana hesitated momentarily before speaking, “Is it the leak?” “No, I have a solution for that don’t worry. But I’ll need you to look into who has been stealing from the company and a full report on Daniel before the meeting which is in a week. The launch is in three weeks so we have so much on our hands.” Kiana said. “I’ll get started on it right away.” Juliana nodded and walked to the door before pausing at the entrance and turning to face Kiana. “If you need me to kick ass, just let me know.” Juliana winked and walked out. Now alone, Kiana’s mind went back to the previous night as she stared at her phone. 'Should I call him and apologize?' She thought as a load of guilt
“Annabel, do you think she knows about our affair? I also don’t like how you spoke to me like I’m your follower. Why did you do that?” Daniel asked angrily but his anger didn’t even move Annabel because she knew he was already too in love with her. They started secretly dating months back thanks to her manipulation skills, Annabel convinced Daniel that Kiana was only using him for his political stance especially since her company was still struggling. Kiana was always too trusting and weak and Annabel used that against her to turn Daniel, "Running a company needs a ruthless couple like you and me D, don’t you see that?” She would whisper to him every time the board wrung them and dismissed any proposal. “I’m sorry, would you like me to be weak and fragile?” Annabel pouted before adding, “I’ll be anything you want because I love you so much!” She whispered as she pulled off her top and straddled his lap. “You know I like my women tough and bad,” Daniel responded huskily as his cock
“What made you change your mind?” Arthur asked. Kiana’s reason for her visit shocked Arthur because he didn’t expect her to speak about it so soon. “You don’t want to hear it?” Kiana asked in a soft voice as she played with her purse in her hand. Her heart was racing rapidly as she waited for Arthur to respond. Arthur stood up, walked over to his office couch, and gestured with his hand for Kiana to sit. “I didn’t say that.” Kiana’s features relaxed a little when she saw that he wasn’t as angry as he was the previous day. She looked up at him and was about to speak up when the door opened and revealed Tim. “Sir, you have a call from the CEO.” Kiana’s brows met when she heard that because what she knew was that Arthur was the CEO. So, what did Tim mean by that?Meanwhile, Arthur debated if he should pick up the call because he didn’t want his grandfather to know about Kiana especially after the two agreed he wouldn’t date anyone until the revenge mission against their enemy was c
“It was when we just got off high school and mum started getting sick, You always used to stay by my side helping me throughout when I had no one. I was so immersed in my problems that I didn’t even realize how I was ruining your life, so I guess he was right.” Kiana began. “Who was right and what was he right about?” Arthur asked with no emotion in his voice. Arthur wondered what could have happened back then because he went out to handle some things, he only received a terrible breakup message. He didn’t think such words could be spoken by Kiana. So, he rushed back to the hospital to hear from her and ask why all this was happening when he was told that, Kiana had left and her mother had also been taken to a new hospital. After two years of endless searching, Arthur’s love turned into sadness and then anger which then became resentment but somehow through it all, he never stopped loving her. With a pounding heart and sweaty palms, Kiana looked up at him and responded, “You see,
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Five years later:“I think you just have a problem!” Julina said angrily.“How can I not when you keep finishing the food before it goes where it’s supposed to go?” Caspian shot back.“That's not true!” Juliana defended herself as she looked at Kiana who looked down, she looked at Joane who suddenly wanted to grab her phone.Juliana scoffed in disbelief as she watched her best friends look anywhere but her as if siding with her husband. “I think it’s true but Uncle Caspian doesn’t seem to mind, he loves you!” Natalia said as she grabbed the cookie jar that Juliana was holding onto.They were at Juliana and Caspian’s house where they were celebrating their daughter’s second birthday. Everyone had gotten so busy after Joane and Nikolai’s wedding that they rarely saw each other.When Juliana sent out invitations to reunite everyone after five years, they gladly showed up at their vacation home.Juliana had quit her job at Clear Cosmetics and decided to be a full-time house wife and help
Joane sat at the kitchen table, cradling a steaming mug of coffee in her hands. The aroma filled the room, but she hardly noticed it as her mind wandered. The weight of her sister's illness had been pressing down on her for weeks, making every moment feel like an eternity. She took a sip, as she searched for any donor on the website that Angela had told her about.Her phone buzzed on the table, jolting her out of her thoughts. She picked it up, seeing the name "Agness" flash on the screen. Her heart skipped a beat as she answered the call."Hello?" Joane's voice was shaky.For the past two weeks, that was the case with Natalie, she was getting worse and they were running out of time. Every time her phone rang and it showed “Agness” Joane would hold her breath in the hope that it wasn’t news of her sister’s death."Joane, it's Agness. You need to come to the hospital immediately. Natalia's condition has worsened, this might be her last few moments. You can come and say your goodbye.” S
Two weeks had passed and Nikolai had been taking Joane to see a psychologist to help her ease her trauma and that helped her get better.The guilt over John's death was still there but she felt better when his mother visited her and told her it wasn't her fault. She hugged her and they cried together that day. After Isabella’s arrest, Joane had visited her discreetly and injected her with slow poison, seeing Isabella in tears and begging for her life made her feel better about her child and John, someone she loved like family who were unjustly taken away from her. It somehow made her feel like they were avenged. Even though it would never feel the void, knowing justice was served made it easier to live with. *******Nikolai had decided to take Joane out for some air and they were on a yacht. It was just them and the captain and seeing her smile again put a smile on Nikolai's face too.It had taken some time for him to move on from the betrayal but he had eventually forgiven Micheal
The moment that Nikolai packed his car, he saw Isabella from his rearview mirror and informed Arthur to be on stand-by. When he stepped out and she asked him to throw the phone in the water, he pressed the SOS button to inform Arthur of how serious the situation had turned out to be.Arthur took the signal and with the help of Kayden’s great hacking ability, he was able to find Isabella’s car through every street camera. When they drove to their destination, Cade tagged along to help Arthur because he too had been searching for Isabella over the crimes she had done with Annabel.Nikolai’s pulse raced as the sound of sirens grew louder, the distant wail piercing through the tense atmosphere. Isabella's eyes darted around in a mix of panic and fury. Her henchmen exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of their next move.“Damn it,” Isabella hissed again, her grip on the gun tightening. “We need to move. Now!”But when she noticed they were surrounded, she got Confused and was unsure of where
Nikolai’s head throbbed as he slowly regained consciousness. The dull ache intensified with each heartbeat, and he groaned, attempting to move but finding himself restrained. As his vision cleared, he realized he was tied to a chair in a dimly lit warehouse. The air was thick with the smell of dust and oil, and a single, flickering overhead light cast long shadows on the concrete floor.Panic surged through him as he remembered the last thing he heard—Joane’s scream. He struggled against his bindings, feeling the rough ropes cutting into his wrists. Every fiber of his being ached to find her, to ensure she was safe.A soft whimper caught his attention, and his eyes darted around the room. He saw her in the corner, barely illuminated by the weak light. Joane was lying on the cold floor, her hands and feet bound, her face pale and streaked with tears. Anger and fear surged through him, giving him a boost of energy to fight against his restraints.“Joane!” he called out, his voice hoars
“It’s good to see you,” Leo said as Nikolai walked in.He found his mother sitting silently and wondered what made her extra low. Even after what had happened, Marjory wasn't the type not to jump when she saw her son so something felt off and he was going to speak to her,After talking to Leo.“I don’t have much time, so let’s get to the point,” Nikolai said.Leo cleared his throat as he eyed his son. Isabella had not told him what she had done with Joane but only told him to force Nikolai to marry her and because he wanted to be with Katherine, he gladly accepted to do so.“I’ve set the date for you and Isabella. You didn’t break off the engagement publicly as planned so they still think you’re together. This is your chance to make things right.” Leo said but didn’t get a chance to say the next words as Nikolai’s fist met with his cheek and made him stumble backward while grabbing his side of the face in pain.“What the hell!” He shouted.“Nik!” Marjory stood but didn’t even bother t
Nikolai paced the length of his office, his phone pressed to his ear. He had been trying to reach Joane for hours, but all his calls had gone unanswered. Worry gnawed at him, each unanswered ring heightening his anxiety.“Does she hate me that much?” He mumbled under his breath.Nikolai didn’t want to call Arthur because he felt like he was already putting his friend in an awkward situation by making him the middleman. He tried to deal with their problem on his own.After trying again, he decided to first reach out to Micheal in case he knew something. Who picked up on the second ring.“Hi.” He answered, “Do you need me for anything?”Nikolai froze for a few seconds. He had been thinking about what he had said to him and a part of him felt guilty because Micheal may not have told him he was his father, but he stood by him through it all, including in moments that he was too ashamed of talking about. Nikolai had a great relationship with Leo but it got stained after the day he caught h
Joane's brow furrowed in confusion. "What plan?"Isabella rolled her eyes, her expression turning cold and irritation evident on her face "Oh, you don’t know anything do you?” But she didn’t wait for a response when she continued while she paced around, "You see, my dear, this all started long before you came into the picture. My father was supposed to take over the Cooper Group. It was his birthright, and my birthright was to Marry Nikolai so we could be reunited as a family. Then you came along and ruined everything!"Joane struggled against her bindings, trying to understand what she had just heard but it wasn’t making any sense to her, having slept in a chair didn't help her body ache either but she remained focused on getting the confession out of Isabella, "Your father? What does he have to do with this? And how is marriage a birthright?" She half laughed at how ridiculous Isabella sounded. "Leo Cooper is my father. You dumb ass, and Nikolai is my soulmate. His purpose is t