“He told you to leave?”Charlene nodded, barely keeping tears at bay. Madison just stared, clueless as to what happened but she was sure that something wasn’t adding up.“So, let me get this straight, you went to his office to apologize and he ordered you to get out?”Charlene shook her head, “it didn’t happen like that, I said some shitty things after he got the call, twice.”Madison sighed, “I am going to need more context than that, girl.”“Okay, I went there to apologize and we made up. We were in the middle of kissing when the man called, he invited Archer over to their party. But he said something about his daughter being enamored with Archer and I got pissed,”“Oh no,” Madison mumbled.“I started getting on him even though he tried to assure me that it didn’t mean anything. I was so irritated by that silly girl. But we made up again and he said he would take me to the party, even made a joke about it.”“Then I don’t see what the problem it,”Charlene winced, “You haven’t heard

Charlene reluctantly knocked on Archer’s door, she waited till she opened it.When he saw it was her, he tried to close the door but she was quick and slipped in.“What is it?” He asked impatiently.She raised a brow, but he shook his head.“Whatever you think you have to say? It’s not important so if you want to yell or anything please leave,”“No, I didn’t come to yell. I came to apologize,” Charlene told him.Archer still didn’t look impressed, after their fight and the one he heard today, he was sure that there was something bothering her.“Apologize? Your apologies mean little these days. What the hell is going on with you?”Charlene scoffed, “Nothing,”“Really? First you pick a fight with me then you go ahead to antagonize Alexa in a social gathering? You ignore your friends and lash out? Tell me.”“They snitched,”“That’s all you are focusing on? I figured it out after they came back early. Why are you doing this?”Charlene lifted a shoulder in a silent shrug, “I don’t know, ok

Madison was so nervous as she waited in front of Archer’s room. The day to her departure was drawing close and she felt like she couldn’t put it off anymore.She knew he was still hurt over Charlene and it didn’t help that the damned woman wouldn’t leave her alone.She took a deep breath and knocked, Archer opened a door a moment later and smiled.“I was beginning to think you won’t ever knock,”“You knew I was here?” She asked in a surprise tone.“The shadow under the door. Come in,”Madison entered and her never intensified by tenfold, she looked at Archer who was smiling. “I came to check up on you,” she started,“I know, you have been doing that the past week,”Madison flushed, “I was just worried that she did a number on you. I needed you to be alright,”“Thank you, I think it’s all in the past. I can’t stop living because some woman broke my heart and stumped on it.”Madison smiled, “There is another reason why I came here, we need to talk.”Archer froze momentarily before he n

“Archer, my husband tells me that you are looking to invest in the oil business. How does your company feel about that?” Alicia asked. They were all seated in the dining made for close people only to share the food. Archer looked up from his plate, “My company has nothing to do with it, I am looking to branch out on my own,” “Why?” Alicia asked. “Personal reasons,” “Well, what are they?” She pressed. Archer paused, “I just said they are personal,” “I know but I was…” “Alicia, let it go,” Alexa snapped. “Protecting your little boyfriend, are we?” She cocked her head to the side. “No, protecting your dignity,” Alexa retorted. Alicia dropped her cutlery and glared at Alexa who carried on eating like she didn’t mind. Madison leaned to Archer who was left confused. “They are enemies most of all the time,” Madison whispered. It dawned on Archer, they had a love hate relationship. “Archer is a guest here and we would treat him as such,” he turned to Archer, “Please dis

“Archer, come with me. I want to introduce you to my business partners,” Mr Barrington said. He offered Archer the extra glass of champagne he had and steered him away. Archer looked back and frowned when Alexa mouthed, ‘Be careful,’ to him. He found it strange that she wanted him to be careful from her father. Barrington led him to the three men standing side by side engaged in a conversation. “Gentlemen, meet Archer. A promising partner, Archer meet my partners, Greenfidge, Allen and Powell.” “It’s nice to meet you all,” Archer said as he stuck out his hand in a polite gesture. Greenfidge shook it followed by the others but their faces said a lot. They didn’t like Archer. “So what makes you want to go into the oil business,” Powell asked. Archer shrugged, “I have always admired it and I am curious,” “What would your company say about this? It’s not exactly in their jurisdiction.” “My company is run by me but this is merely a personal investment.” “I see, just another