It was the third day of the week. And Vanessa was still acting weird around him. Armand didn't know what to think.Vanessa didn't respond to his texts or emails unless they were work related.He had tried inviting her out for a drink after work, but she declined. She claimed she had plans.He decided that they grabbed lunch together at work, but she came up with another excuse.And she didn't initiate contact either. If it wasn't work related, Vanessa didn't try to contact him .Vanessa mostly seemed distant or disinterested when they were together, and they had nothing work related to talk about.Also, she didn't make eye contact and seemed uncomfortable around him."Have I done something wrong? Or could it be that Vanessa was actually jealous? But why? Could it be that she was having the same conflicting feelings as he was?" Armand asked himself."Armand, are you available to discuss the new project?" Vanessa asked.Armand, who was lost in his thoughts, slowly turned hi

It was the D-Day Armand stood in front of his mirror to access his outfit once more. He had on a well-tailored suit that fit him perfectly. It wasn't as expensive as the Armani he had worn the other day, but it would do.The suit was a navy colored one, and he had on a blazer and matching trousers. The Blazer had a structured silhouette and was buttoned up .Inside, he wore a crisp, long-sleeved dress shirt made of high-quality cotton. The colour of the shirt was a classic shade of light blue.The shirt was neatly tucked into his trousers, and his cuffs were fastened with cufflinks for an added touch of sophistication.Armand rearranged his tie. It was a silk-blend tie that complements the colours of his suit and shirt and was tied in a neat and professional knot, and was just the right length, reaching the top of his trousers' waistbandHe wore tailored trousers that matched his suit jacket and was a straight fit. It was worn at his natural waist and was neither too tight no

"Absolutely not!" Vanessa yelled."Why? She could be of assistance, " Armand replied."In what way? From what you've said, it's obvious she's head over heels in love with him. She wouldn't be able to reason properly, " Vanessa retorted."We can't be certain until we try. Miriam is probably going to end up being a victim of Jude's scheme if we don't notify her, " Armand said."We will tell her, but not just yet. We have no solid proof against Jude, " Vanessa said."We do. You're a living proof. Jude has been begging you to go out with him. Even if that doesn't change her mind completely, at least it will gain her attention, " Armand said."And then what? It's going to be my word against Jude's, and we both know who to place our money on.She won't believe us. Jude's just going to tell her I'm responsible for the downfall of his parents, and now, I'm trying to bring him down, too, and she'll believe him.And then, you're going to have to reveal yourself. And if Jude finds out wh

"The Armstrong empire?" Miriam asked."Yes," Armand simply replied."Yes, I do know where it's located, but what has that brand got to do with my question?" Miriam asked."It has a lot to do with it. We need to go there, but first, let me confirm if Vanessa is back in the office." Armand replied.He quickly sent a text to Vanessa, and she confirmed that she was in the office and was waiting for him. He assured her he would be there soon."Armand, what's going on?" Miriam asked."Just drive to The Armstrong empire. When we get there, I promise to explain everything," Armand said."How can you expect me to just drive off to a place I know no one? Besides, my fiance just called me and he sounded really scared, I'm supposed to be with him right now, I just need you to answer this simple question about how you know where he is" Miriam screamed."Calm down, I can assure you, your fiance does not need you running to him right now. He's safe," Armand said reassuringly."How can you b

"Number one," Armand started."Jude can bring up the name Vanessa Chapman." Armand said.Miriam scoffed loudly."That's not possible," Miriam said."Hold on, I'm not done yet. Jude could bring up Vanessa's name and tell you about her and about his past relationship with her. I believe he would also mention how badly he had treated her and how he deeply regrets it. He could say she had an involvement in what happened to his parents, and instead of resenting her, her actions awakened something he had been bottling in. Jude would then confess to you that he had rekindled his relationship with Vanessa, and he realizes he's in love with her. And then he'll claim it would be unfair to you for him to proceed with the marriage, knowing fully well his heart belongs to another." Armand explained and paused."I think I get it. This is a possibility. Jude knows you have a kind heart, he knows you would never force him to marry you, he's aware you love him deeply and rather than him being in