Kylie POV I was in the office, it's been a very busy week for myself and lady oh. There was an exclusive deal madam Wilson specifically called my attention to and since then it has been work upon work. A slight knock came through from the door, making me raise my head, glancing at the direction. I rolled my eyes “Come in” I responded, knowing fully well it was Lady oh at the door. Nobody gets access to the CEO office aside from the family person assistant, Lady oh. All company complaints are directed to her while she delivers directly to myself or Madam Wilson if necessary. “Ms Kylie” Lady oh voice interrupted the atmosphere as she walked through the door.I took a deep breath. It meant two things seeing Lady oh, work and work. “What is it this time around?” I groaned, my voice sounding so tired. “It's good news this time,” she responded, smiling. “Ehn?” I raised my eyes up, waiting for her response. My heart was beating faster anticipating the information. “Uhm” she murmured
Austin POV I know I'm not a weakling. That wasn't how Austin Natalie grew up, but recently, I found myself acting like one. Kylie is gone but I couldn't accept it. The divorce has been finalized, but I still found myself leaning around the papers every day. I still go through our album pictures, holding onto memories that were gone.“Austin! Austin!” Emily's voice pierced into my thoughts, making me glance behind. The door flipped open as she walked in. Her steps struck determination. I could sense there was a problem but I was too occupied to worry about her. At that point, I felt disturbed. “Why are you screaming my name? Are you trying to bring down the house?” I groaned as I glanced back at the art picture in front of me. In it was a picture hand of myself and Kylie, our hands cupped together in it. The first gift I received from Kylie on our first anniversary. “What?” She murmured as she closed the gap between us. “Well, this isn't why I'm here,” she asked and continued, her
Kylie POV As we approached the entrance of the hall, as usual, cars were trolling in one after the other after a proper check-in at the gate. It wasn't just an ordinary party, so proper checking needed to be done. Few of the cars were still before us so we had parked and waited till it was our turn. I glanced at everyone who seemed pretty focused on their phones before my eyes met with Jackson's. “Are you- I was going to say something when he glanced away. Words got stuck in my mouth as I wondered what just happened.Not only did he avoid me through the whole drive, but he also acted like a kid because I see no reason why he should be mad at me. I might have done something, but at least he is grown enough to understand what communication means. “Are you two fighting?” Just when I thought nobody was watching, I heard Mia's voice, whispering in my ear.“Nothing. Maybe he is that time of the month” I responded, trying to be funny. That way I wouldn't act like I was angry. “Don't be
Kylie POV “Hello everyone, this is the ball party!” the voice echoed in the hall, saving me from the tension with Henry J. Immediately I used that as an excuse to relieve myself from any more conversation.“Henry,let's catch up after the party” I said to him as I was able to end our conversation. The atmosphere became calm. We were all seated, waiting to begin and the only person who could open the ground floor was Madam Wilson. As the greatest woman in the whole of New York, she was the only one who had the power bestowed on her by the late Jade Wilson, the one who created the ball club. Practically we could say the ball club began ages ago. Just when I was settled, trying to fix myself, Madam Wilson walked into the hall. Everybody got up on a standing ovation out of respect for the most powerful woman of the club.“I welcome you all to this month's ball party” madam Wilson's feisty voice filled the room, holding with authority and power.Everybody slightly bowed their heads and
Austin's POV I wondered how I ended up in such messy and weakling situations. Things were taking a different turn, the one I couldn't even comprehend. I was beginning to lose myself, I mean how could an ordinary woman give order and everyone followed like a Zombie.I got up from the ground, using my hand to properly arrange my shirt. I couldn't believe I was thrown out of the party. I have never been humiliated this way all my life. I could feel the surge of anger passing through my veins as I stood outside, staring at everyone acting like nothing just happened.“How dare you Kylie!” I groaned. I wasn't going to give up, never! I was trained to be a fighter and I have just been trying so hard to avoid going down dirty with Kylie but with what she had just done, I was going to go dirtier, lower than she thought. I would show her two can also play the game.I got into my car and in the highest speedometer of the car engine, I drove out of the premises not giving any chance to the offic
Jackson’s POV I have never seen something more sanctifying than what Kylie did at that ball party. She handled the whole thing better than I expected. She deserves the position handed to her, nobody could handle such a position better. In a way I felt worried about the pressure that would be on her, nevertheless I was certain she would pull through. I was scared she would flutter when Austin arrived. I knew how much she has been trying not to make things out of proportion. I never thought Austin could be so clueless showing himself at the ball party after everything he put Kylie through.Well, I was glad Kylie had finally put him where he deserves. He had better learn his lesson or else he would be fighting with me next. I figured I have been so quiet all this while and I wasn't ready to keep that way anymore. I thought interfering in Kylie’s personal issues might jeopardize things but I realized I might end up regretting it if I continued that way.As we approached the giant build
Kylie’s POV “What is this? How did this get out there?” I flipped my phone on the table asking the obvious. “I am sorry ma'am. We are fixing it!” Lady oh voice shaking as she responded. “For how long will it take to fix a common leaked news on the Internet!” I snapped out. At this point I was beginning to act out character. “It not that easy but- “Not easy?!” I interrupted and continued. “No.. lady Oh, this shouldn't be coming from you. You of all people should know how this is going to affect the company” I placed my hand on my forehead. Nothing actually made sense. Only a few people knew I was once married to Austin and I have always been grateful our marriage was never in the spotlight else the divorce would cause a lot of havoc but now, my fear was about to come haunting me.“I am sorry Mrs Kylie” Lady Oh pleaded and in a way it felt annoying and unpleasant in my ear, not even in the middle of such a storm.“Can you just stop apologizing?!” I sneered, anger boiling through m
Emily's POV. I just couldn't express the joy my heart felt with the recent development. Things were going exactly the way I wanted. Austin does not have to worry about anything that way, we could have enough time to spend together. I knew he loved me. He did not have to tell me, I could tell how much he felt about me. “ You and your family treated him badly! Divorce him and then force him out of the ball party! Humiliating the man! What a drainage family! Austin Natalie needs to be protected at all costs!” The recent headline news slipped off my lips as I opened my phone. I leaned back the chair, a satisfactory smile occupied all over my face. My phone vibrated with the table. “This is great!” I said, still staring at the blogger gist headline. “I am glad you like this,” he responded. “Keep it coming, I am enjoying it” I smiled and ended the call. I have always known myself to be a problem solver. No matter how hard the situation might be, I would turn the table arou
Kylie POV As I got into the car, I took a deep sharp breath, flipped my bag on the seat and then rested my head on the headrest. “You should step down from the CEO position! It has been one problem with Bhutan since your appointment!” I had thought none of their comments would get to me or ever disturb my mind, not until Rachel added with her bitterness and now everything had decided to take a turn in my head, flashing through my brain again. Maybe they are all right. Rachel, the people, those comments, everybody might be right. I might not actually fit into the position. Maybe I'm just forcing myself to do things beyond my capacity. Because of that, things are not fixed even after working tirelessly. It seems to be getting bad each day. I should probably let the position go before I crumble the whole thing. “Shi*” I screamed as I continuously slammed my hand on the car steering wheel. A whirlwind of emotions was what I felt at this point- Anger, rot, fear and list continue
Kylie POV I stared at both Jackson and Austin. How they got to know my location is what I couldn't comprehend, especially Austin. I can't remember the last time I had spoken with Austin and out of the blues, he is here and Jackson? Nothing at all was coming in my head. “We should leave now” James suddenly said, ignoring the presence of both Jackson and Austin. “And who are you?” Austin questioned and went quite into thinking for a few seconds before he continued. “Oh, You! The guy from the party” he added, referring to James. “Yes, the guy from the party. And who are you?” James responded. “You don't need to know me. I am only here for Kylie!” Austin fired back. “I am sorry to break your heart but she is going with me” James replied.Tension filled in the atmosphere as I listened to them taking on themselves, their eyes bugging into another, only if stares could kill, then they would probably both be dead by now.“That's enough!” Jackson caught in, his voice holding with Author
Kylie POV “You are beginning to sound like a protective boyfriend?” “Can't I?” Everything that went down in the house came flashing through my head again. The look in his eyes when those words slipped out of his mouth, the way his eyes bugged into mine, I have never seen Jackson looked at me that way before. What does he even mean by “Can he not sound like my protective boyfriend?!” He has always been protective of me even before now, I mean it is something friends do for themselves right? But why does this feel so different? There was something about the way it makes me feel that I just couldn't wrap my head around. Or maybe I am just overthinking things. “Oh shit*t” I cursed under my breath as I rested my head on the headrest. “Are you okay?” James' voice suddenly pierced the thought in my head. I gently glanced at him. “Uhmm, yeah” I nodded my head in response to his question. “You don't look okay” he interjected and continued. “You have been like this since the beginn
Kylie POV I felt a sense of relief after the success of the live conference. It wasn't in any way easy but I was sure to pull through. I fell into the couch in my office, feeling unsure if things would actually be fine. My response to each question, the way I acted In Front of those angry reporters. Will that even convince the people that I'm not the weak Kylie they thought I was. “You should have this,” Fred interrupted my thoughts. I glanced at him, in his hand was a glass of cold water. “Thank you” a little smile appeared on my face as I collected the glass of water and gulped it down my throat.“You really did well today. I must say, I am proud of the way you handle all of the questions thrown at you” he said. “Ummm- I murmured, not sure if I should really be glad at his compliment.“Lady Oh want to have a word with me” He announced and got up from the chair he was seated in. “See you at home” I responded without glancing at him.I rested on the headrest, gently closed my
Austin POV I finished with Francis on the phone and finally settled to watch the live conference..What does she mean by addressing the scandalous news? she is not trying to Emulate my ways, is she?Would she try to tell the whole world about our marriage? My head was about to blow off with so many unanswered questions. I couldn't find myself concentrating.My eyes glued to the television screen. For some reason, I couldn't take my eyes off her one bit.I grabbed a glass of water, to subdued my dry throat. “I am sorry but you can't just barge into his office like that” “Young woman, it seems you don't know who I am. You must be tired of your job” I could hear voices coming from outside of my office. No doubt I knew it was my secretary but the other feminine voice was what I couldn't get properly. The door swing opened. “Emily,” I called out. Behind her was my secretary Regina, who seemed worked up. I can imagine what Emily might have put her through to finally get up to my
Kylie POV Talking to James was really comforting. From Emily and his crew down to Madam Wilson lashing on me. I get it, Madam Wilson's action was justified but It breaks my heart that I wasn't able to meet up to her expectations.Over all, James was down to make out a good day out of the bad day. After we spoke last night, I realized he was the Intelligent type, more reasons I would be taking his advice to consideration. He seemed to know more about the corporate world than I do. I woke up, feeling energetic. Yesterday has passed and all that happened in it is gone to me. What next is how to tackle things, how to prevent any more casualties. Now that it isn't just only me anymore, I don't want those angry birds behind the keypad taking it on Fred. I won't take it likely on any one of them if they try to come for my brother.“I want an Emergency board meeting with the press and media” I sent a message across to Lady Oh. It wasn't even up to minutes, until she called through.
Austin POV My head was filled with the thought of Kylie, the look on her face, she looked disappointed. I'm not the one to steal from others, especially in that corporate world. I hate playing dirty, but Emily left me with no choice with her dirty tricks and now I felt bad, shitty for taking away from her. Maybe I should have interfered, maybe I should have stopped Emily from jealousy. I just couldn't help but feel bad within myself. I rested my head on the headrest with my eyes closed.“Are you okay?” Emily asked.I glanced at her, Ignored and gently glimpsed at the other side of the car, staring at the view of each building. “Zoom” she suddenly pulled the car over. I didn't bother to glance at her as I know her to be the crazy person she was. “Austin” she called out, still didn't give her a glance. “Why are you so uptight? I just help you- “Emily, I never asked you to! Why are you so bent on destroying Ky?” I finally glimpsed at her.“What!” Her face hardened, harbouring d
Kylie POV.My heart sank as I listened to Lady Oh talk from the other side of the phone. I could sense panic in her voice. “Madam Wilson, seek your attention right now! I think you should brace yourself, it doesn't look good at all” The message was properly relayed. More troubles have happened. I gently glanced at my phone, my heart beating faster than I could ever imagine. “Is everything alright?” James questioned, his face harbouring concern. “I.. think I have to go” I dragged my word, not staring at him. I could have imagined myself walking out of the door already. “Okay, can I at least drop you off?” James' voice came again in my head. I quickly snapped myself into reality. I tried as much as possible to put on a smile, a weak one. “No,you don't have to worry” I grabbed my bag on the table. Without taking a glimpse at him, I walked out of the party. I tossed my bag in the back seat. I was going to open the front door when I suddenly saw a strange hand doing the honour.I g
Kylie POVMy body suddenly went numb at the sight that befell me. Maybe it was a wrong choice, I shouldn't be here, watching Austin take away what I have been working hard to lay my hand on.I felt broken and disappointed in myself. I'm the exact word people saw me as. A failure. Someone who couldn't keep her marriage. I always lose at the end. My mind was clouded with so many thoughts, my eyes burning red, I was like a ticking bomb that would explode in no time. “Ms Kylie Wilson?!” Senator Thompson glanced at me, his eyes holding with surprise but his voice said the opposite. It felt like a mockery tone. “Who would have thought I would see you here?” He added. Sh**t.I promised never to give room for humiliation but right now, I was faced with it, heavily slapped on my face that I wished the ground could open up and have me drown inside. “Oh- yeah-” I smiled awkwardly. The tension increases every second in the air. Not today, not in front of Austin and Emily. I'm not letting m