2025-02-05 01:08:19Roxanne wished there's a possible way she could actually drop the parcel and leave without having to start a conversation with the client. She was scared already and unable to get a grip on herself. Her client who noticed her uneasiness nodded his head in amaze and begged her to sit.
Roxanne slowly moved to one of the couch in his room and quietly perched on it. The client eyes still glued on Roxanne's funny body movement, he shook his head, smiles plastering on his face.
"Roxanne, it's a pleasure to meet you," he said, his voice low and smooth. "My name is Darius Kane, the heir to the Kane clan"
Roxanne's eyes met Darius, but she swiftly move it away, she was confused and doesn't have the balls to go on a conversation with Darious. Roxanne wished she said no as she was sure Liam won't take her life if she had. Something looked really off about Darius that no matter h
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Roxanne on the couch thinking out aloud, after stylishly making her way out of Darius hotel room, her phone still glued in her hand. She had just finished talking to Asher, and now she was left with a mix of emotions going on inside her. She felt happy that she had finally spoken to Asher after a long period of time, her heart feeling all fulfilled and satisfied.But at the same time she was wondering why she had to keep the news of being pregnant from Asher, her mood suddenly went sour. To her, it was just like the journey just began.Roxanne seemed to have a lot of things troubling her heart, so many questions going through her head. Why had she indulged Liam to an extent? Why had she let things go so far? Roxanne feeling Liam had made her almost start living the life she had never imagined. And this made Roxanne regret every bit of knowing Liam.As she sat there, lost in thought, Roxanne's eyes wandered around her apartment. It was a small, cozy space, but it felt empty and hollow
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Mrs. Odette's eyes never left Asher's body for a second, as she continued looking at him in confusion, and irritated at the same time. "Are you insane, Asher?" she asked, her voice trembling with rage. She looked him up and down, as if searching for a sign of sanity. "You know, I had thought the only problem you have is poverty" Odette said, her eyes never wavering. "Tell me Asher, are you mad as well?"Asher looked at her, a gentle smile plastered across his face. It was as if he was amused by everything she had just said. he took a step backward, changing his posture, his eyes locked on Mrs. Odette's face."Why am I doing this anyways?" Asher asked, his voice firm. "But that's okay, Roxanne can always have a new one, I will leave now but please don't make me set my foot in here with same complaint, ever again"Asher was about to turn around to leave when he noticed Meredith, who had been sitting beside her mother, suddenly stood up and moved to another couch. He stood and watched he
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Roxanne lay quietly on her bed, just like every other days, she had never had a happy day since she had the Darius encounter. Her mind wandering in some many thoughts of the future. She had taken her time to think it through, weighing her options carefully. And now, she knew it was time to share the news with Asher. She picked up her phone and dialed Asher's number, her heart pounding slightly faster with what is likely to come out of her decision.As the phone rang, Roxanne's thoughts drifted back to the day she found out she was pregnant. It was indeed a shocking revelation, but she was happy at the fact the she's going to be a mum soon. But her fear has always been her family and what they would say and how they would react to the news. But now, she has no reason to be keep the good news to just herself, as she thinks the phone continued to ring.Soon Asher picked up and his voice came on the line, warm and soothing, just like always. "Hey, Roxanne! How are you?" he asked, his tone
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Asher's hands continued trembling in a excitement as he dialed Ryder's number. He could not get over the feeling, The news was just all over him as he walked from one point to the next one in joy. He could not wait for Ryder to hear this part of him, if Ryder is there whenever he needed him, why can't he share In his good moments? Asher thought yo himself as he continued walking around, his eyes glued on his phone screen.Ryder finally answered on the third ring, and Asher blurted out his invitation, not minding if Ryder had a busy schedule or not. "Hey Ryder. I need you to come to the hotel. I have some incredible news to share with you" Asher said, his voice filled excitement.Ryder was surprised, he had never heard or seen Asher that way since he knew him. "What's going on, Asher? You sound like you just won the lottery" Ryder asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Lottery is nothing compared to the way I feel right now Ryder, please be here soon?"Ryder doesn't know how to feel
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Asher pushed their plates aside, while Ryder continued nodding his head in satisfaction with the delicious meal Old Tian had prepared for them. The warm aroma of cooking still lingered in the air, making the atmosphere feel cozy and soothing .Few minutes later. Asher was fully relaxed and felt it was time to pop the nuts, his eyes sparkling in excitement as he sat upright and turned his facing to Old Tian. "How have you been, Old Tian?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.Old Tian's face softened, as his mood suddenly went into sadness, hurt crept into his eyes. He looked down, his hands clasped together in his lap. "It's not been the same without you, Asher" he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Asher's heart swelled with emotion as he listened to Old Tian's words. He could feel the loneliness in the old man's voice, and it pained him to think that he could no longer stay back with him, but visit in his less schedule.Ryder noticed the emotional breakdown moment in
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Forty Nine.
Roxanne's hands moved swiftly as she checked her surrounding, ensuring she had everything she needed before departing. Her driver, patiently waiting by the car, she nodded in satisfaction as she checked and everything was just as she wanted it. Just as she was about to step out of the doorway, she bumped into a familiar figure, Liam.His eyes, filled with a mix of desperation and urgency, locked onto hers. Roxanne's instincts told her that he knew about her plans to leave. How did he find out? She pushed the thought aside, as she tried focusing on the present moment. But as she moved on, she noticed Liam following her a step ahead. What is this Liam? Why are you gumming your self on my body?" She asked, her voice firm. "Tell me, what is it this time? You have someone, you'd like me to kill for you?"Roxanne asked and immediately Liam's hands reached out, as if to grab her, but Roxanne swiftly sidestepped him. "What are you doing here, Liam?" she asked gruffly, her eyes darting toward
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Roxanne at the waiting lounge, her eyes fixed on the floor. She was a mess, her dress stained, her hair rough and looking so messy. Every eye in the lounge seemed to be directed on her, she tried to blend in with the crowd but it was no use, she was completely different from everyone of them.Roxanne's eyes began to droop, her head nodding forward as she tried to hide behind her hair. "Why do I feel so uncomfortable in here? Well, it's fine I already know" Roxanne muttered to herself as she stood and changed her position to another seat from from where she was.But that was like a waste of time , it didn't work. People still had their eyes on her, she felt like she was going to lose her mind. She wished the crowd could just allow her some breathing space, to wait for Asher in peace, that is all that ever mattered to her.As some point she was wondering how long she would have to wait for Asher, what if Asher didn't show up? What if something had happened to him, on his way? Roxanne be
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It was a struggle between Roxanne and the two young men who has been trying everything they could to make her have a change of mind, but she stood her ground. "You could have internal bruises but would never know unless the doctors run they check on you" the skinny tall one who had gone searching for her bag said said and turned to leave, he was tired of trying to convince an adult to see the danger that comes with what she's about to do.He walked a little distance and heard Roxanne shouted on top of her voice. "Thank you very much... but I’m fine" she said, her voice firm. "I just need to see my husband""Do you know danger ahead of what you are doing?" The one who had earlier asked for her bag said giving it a last shot. "Perfectly sir, but I will do all that once I get to Georgia, I just need to see Asher and tell him I am fine" Roxanne kept insisting.It was never his intention to allow her go like that, he was in to help her, he had earlier wanted to keep her bag so she won't st
