Harrison’s heart soared as he slipped the ring onto her finger, his hands, a bit shaky, as he excitedly kissed the back of her palm. He stood up, pulling her into a tight embrace as the room that was silent turned into applause. For a moment, it felt like they were the only two people in the world, wrapped up in their love and happiness, as they locked their gazes.Just as they were about to kiss, the door to the room opened, and someone walked in. Harrison and Quinn turned, thinking it was Yvonne or probably his mother.However, the sight of the person caused them to freeze in shock at the sight of the person standing there.It was Jacob.The room fell silent like a graveyard as Jacob stepped forward, no one could tell his expression. He glanced at Harrison, then at Quinn, his eyes shifting from them to the ring.“Jacob?” Quinn breathed, her voice filled with surprise and confusion. “Wh... what are you doing here?”Jacob looked at her, his expression, calm. “I came to see you, Quin
The echo of Jacob’s words still rang in her ears. Everyone was on edge, their minds were clouded with dreaded thoughts. What did Jacob mean? As much as it bothered everyone who was present in the room, it bothered Quinn more. She kept thinking of the remaining words that he left unsaid.Ivan, though he was taken aback by the scene, refused to let the matter rest. After everyone had gone, heading to their different destinations, he called Harrison aside. “I need to know, Harrison,” Ivan began, his voice sounding low. “What the hell was Jacob talking about? Do you have any idea what he meant? I could see the way you both looked at each other.”Harrison avoided Ivan’s gaze. “I swear, I don’t know,” he replied. Ivan was not convinced. There was something about the way he spoke that was not convincing enough.He stepped closer, squinting his eyes. “Listen, Harrison, if there is something you are hiding, now is the time to come clean. We’re all in danger here, and if we’re going to fix
The decision to visit him in prison had been a difficult one, but the need to confront him, to understand his motives, had been too strong to ignore. She wanted to know what he was up to. She wanted to be clear because the expression he wore on Quinn's birthday seemed like he was backing out of their initial agreement, but now, it seemed like he had something up his sleeves.The prison was cold and unwelcoming like it was not a place she needed to be. Yvonne walked through the corridors, her heart racing as she thought of how best to face Jacob. She had rehearsed what she would say to him, and how confident she would act, but as she sat in the visitor's room, all she had planned to say seemed to have slipped into oblivion, leaving her bare.Jacob was brought out of his cell, led by a police officer to the room, his hands clasped together, and a smile played on his lips as he looked up at her. He did not look like how a normal prisoner would look. He was calm like this was his home
The couple of weeks after the trending news were hectic for Quinn, as she worked tirelessly to keep the company moving forward. Although she had garnered a lot of respect from the board members, not everyone was supportive of her leadership. Some were determined to see her fail, and they were willing to go to any lengths to ensure that she did.Two board members in particular had been openly against her from the beginning. Mr. Charles and Mrs. Jack, are two long-serving members of the board.They had made it clear that they didn’t believe Quinn had what it took to lead the company. Not only because she was not on their side, but because she had taken away the power they had to control a part of the company.Quinn had sensed that something was off, but she couldn’t put her finger on it. There were whispers in the hallways and suspicious glances from some of the employees, as she walked into the building."What's going on? Why does everyone seem like they were talking about me? Is t
"Quinn, where are we going?" Veronica asked, feeling frustrated that Quinn was ignoring her."I want to sell you off," she replied, getting off the cab."What do you mean by selling me off?" She frowned, trailing behind her.Quinn suddenly stopped, "Close your eyes." She said, her voice, demanding."What? Why? What sort of games are you playing?" Quinn did not waste any time to blindfold her."Listen to my instructions, and obey all of them."Knowing that she could not beat Quinn, she sighed in obedience."Take three steps forward, and stop."She obliged and came to a halt. She felt a hand grab her waist, and with reflex, she removed the blindfold and found Richard dressed up in a black suit."Richard? What's going on? I could have punched you, you know?" He chuckled, and went down on one knee, taking out a box.He opened it, and voiced out, "Veronica, will you marry me?"She was taken aback, not expecting this sudden gesture. She had told him that she was not ready to get married y
The day of Quinn and Harrison's wedding was drawing near. The atmosphere seemed to have changed as the weight that hung over Harrison became unbearable.The news of Jacob’s escape from prison had hit him like a thunderbolt. The thought of Jacob bothered him so much, that he kept zoning out of space, threatening to destroy everything he had worked so hard to build. Although Jacob was dangerous and manipulative, he was not going to give him a chance. He could not risk it. Not today. Not with Quinn. He was not sure what Jacob was planning, but he needed to act fast. His wedding was in five days, and he had to move it to the next day.He had planned, earlier on, to have a grand wedding, but now he had changed his mind. He wanted something private."Why the sudden change of mind, sir?" Hardy asked as he drove down the road."He escaped."That was all Harrison said, and it did not take Hardy any longer to realize the situation.The car stopped in front of Quinn's company, and Harrison ste
The room was silent, each anxiously waiting to hear what she had to say. She had unexpectedly left the state, and now, she suddenly showed up. It was not hidden that she had a motive; maybe to destroy the union between the two. She glanced at everyone, and back at the soon-to-be couple. "Hello, everyone. Harrison is someone I love, and I always hoped to be his wife, one day," she paused, studying everyone's expression. Quinn's grip tightened on Harrison, as she almost forgot how to breathe, staring at Yvonne with a trembling expression. "However, every time I tried to get closer to him, it seemed like something—someone was pulling him away, and I realized that there was no way I would get him for myself. What am I saying? I am happy for Quinn and Harrison. I wish you two well." With that, she stepped out of the altar, joining the others. It was unexpected. They were all expecting her to say the opposite, but her words shocked them. Her words brought a strange sense of relief.
Eva stood before the mirror, her fingers adjusting the neckline of her dress. The burgundy gown clung to her curves. They had barely had time to themselves these past few weeks, and the idea of a quiet evening with Ivan filled her with joy. Tonight was just for them. When Ivan finally arrived to pick her up, the sight of him took her breath away. He was dressed in a tailored black suit, his hair neatly styled, and he looked every bit of the man she had fallen in love with. They drove in silence, their hands intertwined, as they sat behind. When the car pulled up in front of Gerald's Suites, Eva’s eyes widened in surprise. “Ivan, what is this?” she asked, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “Just wait,” he replied, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Ivan led her through the lobby, taking the elevator up, the doors opening to reveal a luxurious suite that took Eva’s breath away. The room was adorned with a king-sized bed covered in satin. Candles flickered on every sur