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ALWAYS BY YOURSIDE

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
last updateLast Updated : 2023-04-04
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SHADOW FROM THE PAST

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,
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SEARCHING FOR CLUE

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 ”.
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A FEELING OF GUILT

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
last updateLast Updated : 2023-04-06
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SHOPPING MATE

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
last updateLast Updated : 2023-04-06
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SECRETS KNOWN TO HIM

Mr. Cornell retired upstairs to his room on the third floor as Davis followed behind carrying a box. The sound of a door opening and then shutting could be heard as Davis dropped the box he was carrying on the desk in the mini office in Mr. Cornell's room. “ Sir! Carter and his wife are here, your mother invited them over for the weekend ”.“ I see… The fake wife is here, looks like it is time I have a little chit-chat with her. You are dismissed ”.“ Yes, Sir ”. Davis exits the room while Cornell goes to his dresser and takes off the thick suit he has been wearing the entire day. Audrey let the maid dish out the entire dish on the dining table, Grandma Nana, who had been in the living room all this while, couldn't hide her excitement as she surged over to the large dining room. “ Hm… Audrey, this smells so nice, I can't wait to have a taste of it, it must be delicious”.“Grandma, we cannot know for certain yet, I will go and inform Carter that the table is set ”.“ Alright dear.
last updateLast Updated : 2023-04-07
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A LADY WITH DIGNITY

Emma is excited about the fact that she gets to see for herself tomorrow the man who commands so much power, just like Carter Colton, she places a kiss on his entire body until it starts to tickle him. “ Emma! You better stop, or the outcome will be difficult for you to take in ”.“ Go ahead and tell me what you are capable of doing ”. Emma teases while trickling him around his armpit. Liam laughs so hard falling off the couch, and when he gets an opportunity, he grabs her from behind, carrying her to the bedroom. **** Audrey woke up early the next day, it was a usual routine for her even while she lived at her parent's house because she always wanted to help Auntie Gianna and Emma with the house chores. That way, she gets to hear more stories from Auntie Gianna. It became a part of her and as she woke up at the Colton estate, she went ahead to the garden to trim the flowers. When the butler Ernest came to the garden and found Audrey trimming the flowers, he was stunned at how a
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AN HEIR WORTHY OF THE EMPIRE

The female staff who neatly wore her uniform of a black mini skirt and a white shirt with the company's logo boldly written on the front and back of the shirt slowly comes back to them carrying a tray. It was a rare handmade tray with two glasses in it and a bottle of red wine. She carefully places it on the table right there and infields the wine, pouring an average quality into both glasses. She bows her head and exits the office after serving them. “ So as I was saying, Carter's mother established much, but it was my son Cornell who established the famous V. Tech that is making most of the money ”. Grandma Nana stops, sipping her glass of wine while she slowly savors the taste. “ I am not telling all this to you because I want to brag about my children's achievement, but because I need you to understand it all ”. “ Carter was supposed to inherit all these but suddenly all he was interested in was fashion, Audrey, I demand an heir ”. Hearing the word, Audrey almost spit
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BECOMING TOO ATTACHED

Carter went around to extend the door for her, and she steps in, tagging behind Carter, who regardless wouldn't say a word to her. The bouncer at the door bows on seeing Carter stepping forward as he opens the door for us. It was buzzing with girls dancing on the stage, men playing cards while some were just having a nice time as a couple. The air around there was intense coupled with the loud music, various kinds of lights were visible there making it tricky to recognize a figure. “ The VIP section is quiet and modest ”. He explained, seeing the judgy look on her face. She nods in reply, not sure if she should say anything. As the door to the first room upstairs opened, a lady who had her back visible was the only one that could be seen. “ Hello young lady, I am sorry, but this room has been booked ”. He exclaimed, she turned around to explain herself to him and was stunned by Emma looking stylish and pretty in a short floral dress that exposed most of her knee. She wore thick
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SECRET UNVEILED

The words her grandson just said to her felt strange to her ears, after the death of his mother, she lost hope of Carter's ever-bearing great-grandchildren for her. But he was here talking about a baby. She wasn't sure if she should be happy or sad for Audrey. But he was her family and she had to protect what was his. “ Why allow her to come here, she should stay outside the country, and after the baby is born, we come to a settlement, and she goes her way, that way Audrey will be left with no choice but to accept ”.“ But Chloe is insisting on staying at the family house, besides I think it is a good idea, that way you can monitor all her activities ”.“ What if Audrey comes here unexpectedly? ”.“ She won't, she is always busy with work ”.“ You are certain? ”.“ I will try my best on that end, you just have to help look after her until she delivers ”.“ That won't be a problem, I just hope that Audrey can accept the news when she finds out, she's a nice girl, and have grown fond
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