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“What did you just say?” Lola asked Lydia.“You heard me,”Lola dropped the files she was holding and advanced on Lydia, “You live with Archer? Are you dating him? Is that how you got this job?” she scoffed.The last bit got Lydia angry, “You think he offered me the job because I slept with him?”Lola glared at her, “isn't that the case?”Lydia chuckled, “He gave me a place to live because I had no money but I had already gotten the job before then. It's nice to know what you are thinking,”“I didn't mean it…”“No, you meant it how you said it. You of all people assumed I got a job just by spreading my legs? Is that what you did? Is that what you want people to assume?”“I want to apologize,”Lydia raised her hand, “Don’t bother. I will tell Archer that I would find someone else to work with.”She walked out after that leaving Lola to pout. That's how Charlie found her.“I am guessing from the look on your face, the meeting didn't go well?” he asked.Lola shook her head, “ Can you bel
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Lydia looked around and smiled when she saw Madison’s car pulling in. She hurriedly got in and smiled.“Hi,”Madison smiled, “Hi, do you have a minute?”“Sure, what is it?”For a second, Madison looked uncomfortable but she managed to say the words,“I need to shop for a dress and I need an extra set of eyes,”Lydia furrowed her brows, “Don’t you have friends who go to these with you?”She shook her head, “No, between running a company and fighting off misogynistic men, I haven't had the time to socialize.”“Oh okay, I would be happy to help.”Madison grinned and started driving. They got to a nice shopping plaza.“This is so pretty,” Lydia said.“The company owns this. In other words, Archer is the owner of the plaza.”“Oh wow!”“What are you waiting for? Come on, let's shop.”Madison led the way to the shop where a shop assistant was waiting for them with a smile,“Good afternoon,” she greeted them.Lydia smiled at her while Madison nodded. “I need something flawless for a date,”Ly
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Lydia went up to the office and was surprised to see Archer in the office,“Did you enjoy yourself?” he asked.She nodded, “Yes I did. Madison was so kind to get me this bag,”He frowned when she showed him the bag, “That’s it?” he shook his head.Lydia furrowed her brows at him, “I don't understand.”“You did not buy anything for yourself?” he asked.She shook her head, “Madison got me a bag,”“That’s not why I am asking, did you get yourself anything?”She shook her head and he sighed, “That’s okay, I am sure you would do that next time.”Something in his voice told Lydia that wasn't a request but an order. Archer slid a file on his table.“I need you to photocopy this for me, bring it to the conference room b when you are done.”She nodded and left.Lydia stood in the copy room as she waited for them to use it, three girls were standing there and they were hunched over the machine talking.She didn't take any interest in their gossip till she heard her name.“Lydia is her name I th
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Lydia sat quietly as the group talked loudly over one another.She felt confident, she had gone ahead to change her hair and get her nails done. She looked deserving of the job she had.And the looks on others’ faces, when she walked in were satisfying and worth the stressful day she had.“So, I didn't see you again at work,” one of them said as a conversation starter.“Oh yes, the boss gave me the day off.”They eyed her but nobody said anything, earlier she had learned their names.CordeliaMonicaPeytonLydia heard they terrorized almost all the newbies and some of them quit after a while.“How are you enjoying your job? I heard Archer picked you up from the streets,” Cordelia said.Lydia smirked at their lame attempt to make her feel small, nobody could make her feel like that.“Yes, I had to beg him to give me a job best decision of my life,” They narrowed her eyes at her, Lola chose that moment to come in and take a seat.“Lydia, I didn't know you were coming,” she said with su
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The next day, Lydia gathered herself and went to work. She knew Archer had left and she wanted to be there before work started.She hails a cab that takes her to work, she stops in front of the building and pays him off.Lydia sighed when she saw Lola standing there with a somber explanation.“Save it,” she told her.“You didn't even hear what I have to say,” Lola argued.“Because I don't want to hear the excuses you want to come up with. I am tired and I would like to go through today without being ambushed,”“Lydia, you don't know how sorry I am and I am trying to tell you. I fucked up and I admit that, but it won't happen again. You don't have to talk to me, just know I am deeply sorry about what happened.”Lydia frowned, she wanted to believe Lola but yesterday was a clear example of not giving second chances.Lola had betrayed her trust and it would be hard before she could find it again.“Thank you for telling me. Can I go now?”Lola sighed and nodded. She gave way for Lydia to
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“Yeah, and?” Lydia asked.Almost like she was bored. She was beginning to rethink her decision to come here to read.She couldn't catch a break.Lola sighed and occupied the seat the trios just vacated.“You didn't tell Archer what happened?”“Am I supposed to? Look, if you came here to apologize again then save it, I am busy.”“I didn't come to apologize. It won't be enough to erase what I did but I am hoping we can at least be civil,” Lola pleaded.Lydia nodded, “Contrary to what you believe, I am not going to spit on you each time you pass.”“That’s good to know and if you do, I know I deserve it.’They kept quiet and Lydia went back to reading.“I stood up for you because it's something I should have done a long time ago,”“It's a little too late for that, I can handle them.”“I don't doubt that but let me. The fact that you didn't rat me out to Archer shows that you are a bigger person than I am,”“He hates bullies. What happens when I tell him that his friend did the exact thing
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Lydia looked at herself in the big-sized mirror. Archer had left for work after saying he trusted her to take care of herself.They had ironed out the details last night and had given her the magnetic recorder.Gabriel asked her so many times if she wanted to do this and she nodded. She steeled her heart because it kept racing in her chest, she was about to face her father after years of neglect.Gabriel offered to drive her so he could talk her through it. He gave her advice and dropped her off in front of Ferguson’s house.Lydia held her heart in her hand as she approached the porch, she lifted her hand and knocked before she could chicken out.Ferguson opened the door with a frown, he looked past her and then back at her,“What are you doing here?” he barked, he narrowed his eyes like he wanted to place her face somewhere.“Mr Ferguson, can I come in?”“Aren't you Archer’s assistant? What the hell are you doing in my house? Have you come to spy on me?”Lydia shook her head furious
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It's been a week since Lydia went to Ferguson’s house. She knew he would call because when the DNA test came out,It would be positive.Archer hadn't bothered to ask her about it, he only asked her if she was okay when she got back.And she was, Lydia imagined it wouldn't be easy to confront her father but she was surprised that it was.He proved to be the same selfish guy her mother protected her from in the first place.She was working on something with Archer when she sighed,“Why do you think he is yet to call?” she asked.Archer shrugged, “He is still processing it, and if I know him so well, he would want to gloat.”“So you think he would come here?”“Yes, but enough of that. How far have you gone for the fundraiser?”“Oh, the caterers and decorators have been given advance payment to proceed. I talked to Lola about the hall and she told me of the one the company has been using for events, so there is that.”Archer nodded, “Good, let me know if there is anything.”She nodded.Th
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Archer didn’t think he would ever see someone surprise him but he had to fight right now to pick his jaw off the floor.“Your father?” He mused and turned to Madison, “I thought you didn’t have parents,”“You sound surprised, boy. Looks like you have seen a ghost,” Royal teased him.Madison looked at the both of them suspiciously, “I don’t know him but my mother showed me a picture of him before she left me. I can’t ever forget his face,” her eyes narrowed, “do you know each other?”“Something like that,” Archer said as he rubbed his temple.He didn’t think in his wildest dreams that Royal would look for him too soon much less on his engagement. He gritted his teeth at that.“Perfect, now that you didn’t seek to get my blessings, what are we going to do about that?” Royal asked.Madison’s hand slipped away from Archer’s as she advanced on her father with that fury in her eyes, “blessings? You want him to ask for your blessings when you have never been a father to me? What crack are yo
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Authors note
Dear readers, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has taken the time to read my book. Your support means the world to me, and I am thrilled that you have joined me on this journey. To my family, friends, and loved ones, thank you for your unwavering encouragement and patience. Your belief in me has been a constant source of inspiration, and I am forever grateful. To my editor, and Ae, thank you for your expertise and guidance. Your dedication to bringing this story to life has been invaluable. And to the characters and stories that have taken up residence in my mind, thank you for choosing me as your vessel. I am honored to have been able to share your tales with the world. Thank you again for reading, and I look forward to sharing more stories with you in the future but we are not done with this for now. I am about to start season two of Archer’s journey and I would like to prepare all of you ahead of it. There would be more aggressive
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It wasn’t surprising to hear the words come out of his mouth. He knew he wanted to marry her a long time ago but now that he said it, he was so sure. The tightening in his chests disappeared and his arch nemesis became the least of his problems as he processed the best way to make Madison agree to marry him. Archer remembered standing up and walking away, leaving Damien sitting there. He remembered entering the car and driving back to his hotel. The rest was so blur and before he knew it, he was back in his house. Under the shower to gather his thoughts, he had Royal after him and now, he wanted to make Madison fully his. Despite their ups and downs, he had never stopped loving her. She was meant for him and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Archer dried himself off and dressed in his most casual clothes, he decided the best person to help him look for a ring was Lydia. She had taste and being close to Madison must be a plus. He took out his phone and called her, she pick
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Damien hummed in response, “I see. I have heard of him but we haven’t crossed paths,” “Yeah, he is always careful not to be seen all the time. He is like a ghost.” “It looks like your old buddy is looking for you, I don’t know why though.” Kei said. Archer shook his head, “I know why, I stole from him years ago.” “You did what?” Damien almost yelled. Archer shrugged, “it’s not much but to him it’s a sign of disrespect. I had to survive and the best way to do it was with a little help,” “What happened to you?” Kei asked, “I was under the impression that you magically blew into a rich heir overnight,” “I wish that was true,” Archer scoffed, “I did things I wasn’t proud of but I don’t regret anything. I was a child with no parents and no money, I had no problems stealing even if it meant I don’t starve to death.” “We are not judging you, Archer. I didn’t get to where I am right now without a little sin or two. I am just curious as to why you didn’t stay with him,” Damien
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Nine year old Archer walked along the streets, hungry and tired. His eyes were drooping close like he might drop down on the dirty floor. For days, he had walked this alleyway. Searching for something to eat, anything at all. The only money he had was left for emergency in case he fell sick which he wasn’t far from right now. He stopped beside a dumpster and leaned his head against it, just five minutes and he would be alright. His eyes closed but not before he begged for a savior, the saying be careful what you wish for was right in that sense. A boot kicked him after an hour and his eyes flew open, there in front of him were three men with snarls on their faces. It didn’t register at first till Archer sat up quickly, bumping his head against the dumpster and wincing. The men looked at me before they burst into laughter, “look what we found, did a cat get lost?” “No, I just wanted to sleep,” Archer had said. They frowned before one reached out and slapped him, the force o
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Archer and Damien gaped at the Korean heir like he was out of his mind. Kei just continued to sip his tea like he didn’t just drop a bomb on them.“I am sorry, what?” Archer asked just to be sure.“I said, he was acting on my orders. You don’t think there would be an imposter running around without my knowledge, that would be a bad look on me,”“So, you sent him to me?” Archer questioned.Damien was still looking between them, “Kei, what is this?”“I couldn’t help myself. I was curious to know about the friend you sang praises for, and since I had to test him, that’s why I sent him?”Archer chuckled, “this is crazy. This is fucking crazy, I cannot believe you are testing me. What do you have to test me for? If you were tired of hearing about me from Damien , then you should have asked him to stop talking about me.”Kei shook his head, “way before that, I have always heard about you. I knew we would do business together but I needed to be sure that I could trust you and finding a way t
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Settled in a nice hotel, Archer took a shower and tried to relax. The brunch was tomorrow and he needed his wits to get through it.His phone rang and he picked it up, smiling already.“Why the hell have you been ignoring me?” Madison barked.She was pacing in her office and mad out of her mind at the sort of prank her boyfriend was pulling. She was tempted to fly out there and give him a piece of her mind but she had work to do.She had a reason for staying back here like she said.“Madison, I have been on a flight for hours and only just got to the hotel, I am exhausted,”“You are, aren’t you? What made you so tired? The girl giving you a blow job?”“Was it? I don’t remember,”“Archer, that isn’t funny. Please tell me you are joking,”“Come to New York and find out then,” he taunted.Madison chuckled, “all this because I said I wasn’t coming? You are acting like a baby,”“Okay, if you say so. I am sure the hostess that followed me to my room disagrees with me. But sure, anything you
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It didn’t take long for Damien to contact Archer for the brunch. Archer was on his way to New York to meet with them. All his meetings have been canceled and his schedule cleared, he wanted to meet the man before he could begin his investigations. Archer frowned when he noticed new hostesses on his private plane, he didn’t notice that Lydia had hired new people. He made himself comfortable and frowned when one sauntered up to him with a sultry smile, “Can I get you anything, sir?” Archer nodded, “a bottle of water, please.” She nodded and walked away, returning with a bottle of water and ice. She leaned a little too closely to pour it for him. Archer leaned back when the scent of her perfume wafted into his nose. He scrunched his face and waited, “Would that be all?” She asked with that same smile. “Yes,” She walked away. He took out his laptop and started working. He had a conference call scheduled with an investor. Just a minute more to go. The laptop screen came alive an
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Archer made good on his word.The next morning, he went straight to Madison’s company and into Benedict’s office. The man was bent over his desk reading something and mumbling to himself.Archer was glad there was no receptionist to announce his visits so he snuck in to the office and leaned against the wall.He wondered what got the man’s attention that he didn’t notice that someone was with him.“Nice view,” he said.Benedict shot up so fast with wide eyes when he saw Archer standing there, his face shuttered with anger as he glared at his visitor.“What the hell are you doing here and how did you bypass security?” He demanded. Archer rolled his eyes, “you are kidding me, right? You have forgotten who owned the company first, I am no stranger here which is why I know you were not part of the executives I had before,”He walked to the desk and sat down , Benedict slowly lowered himself back to his chair.“What do you want?”“I want to know how well you know your son to think I kille
