Meanwhile, Ellen confessed to James that she had noticed someone trailing her lately. She had kept it to herself because she didn't want James to put himself in danger for her sake.James was furious. "You should have told me," he scolded. "We're in this together, Ellen. I need to know if you're in trouble." "I'm sorry, James. I just didn't want you to worry.”That weekend, they had reported the issue of the attack to the MD of Sky Suites, Mr. Thompson. Unknown to Mr. Thompson, James was the young Master of the Wane family. Mr. Thompson is a middle-aged man with a kind face and a warm smile. He has neatly trimmed hair and wears glasses perched on the bridge of his nose.He sat behind his desk, going through his computer while James and Ellen sat at the opposite end.After waiting for half an hour, it was finally there turn to see the MD and were ushered to Mr. Thompson's office by his assistant, Lauren.The general assistant had urged them that the matter would be resolved but James
Lana stepped out of her car on a Monday morning in front of Emerald Multisource Corporation. She was here to see Eric Wood concerning a certain partnership with her company and there were few things that needed to be put in place and some papers to be signed.She stepped into the building looking in her bag, trying to make sure she got everything she’d be needing and so she didn’t see someone walking towards her.In the last seconds, before the unavoidable she lifted her head and eyes out of her bag and she was walking into a person, a guy.She bumped hard into him but he didn’t even move or stagger. She took about two and a half steps back and straightened up and looked at the man in front of her, with his mustache just a shadow, she took in every angle of his face, trim and leaned muscled, strong biceps threatening to burst out his short sleeved shirt, she took in all of him and his height and glory-talk about Greek gods, Jesus!He was saying something, “I am really sorry I didn’t s
Lana was aware that she had promised Ellen to sit still and not run around to Emerald Multisource Corporation looking for the guy she had bumped into. But when she had caught herself thinking back and replaying the moment thrice and some person having to tap her back to reality twice she decided that it was time for her to discover who Mr. Greek god was and so off she went to Emerald Multisource Corporation, and besides she still had things to go through with Eric, she told herself.She drove to EMC and remained in her car for the next five minutes trying to weigh her actions and decisions and to know if what she was doing was the best for her or it was just some in the moment crazy action induced by seeing a really beautifully made figure of the opposite sex.She sat thinking for a while more and then decided she was going to leave, she started to reverse and looked through the rear view mirror and there was Mr. Greek god making his way back to the company from wherever and immediate
“What do you think you are doing? Getting all chummy with Lana, I saw you both together. Do you even know who she is?” Mr. Sterling said through his teeth.“Chill man, it’s nothing special. I already did my research and I know she is Lana Wane, affiliated in some way to the CEO and the mystery young master.” William said, a wide smile plastered on his face.“So you do know who she is. Do you realize what you are doing? Your boyishness could cost us both.” Mr. Sterling complained.“Fine fine, I hear you. I’ll keep my distance from now on. Nothing to worry about there, see?” Williams said and lifted his hands placating Mr. Sterling. He knew what he was doing and he made it appear to Mr. Sterling that it was just a boyish attraction.He planned to use Lana in some way that he had not figured out how yet.When they bumped into each other the first time, he didn’t know exactly who she was but he had asked questions after and everyone had only been so glad to give him answers to all his que
Eric Wood, James, Lana and Ellen were meeting for dinner in the restaurant James and Ellen frequented.“You wouldn’t believe what happened today.” Eric started while everyone was seated.“Oh what was it?” Lana spoke first.“Well somehow, we had discovered a virus in one of the systems and no one in the IT department seemed to be able to get rid of it until the new guy came along and in just a matter of minutes, it was all back to normal and it was as like nothing had even happened in the first place. I was honestly impressed.“Williams?” Lana asked, trying to hide a smile but she couldn’t get past Ellen’s keen eyes.“You know him?” James asked with mild surprise.“Oh yes we have met at Emerald Multisource Corporation.” she answered and drank from her glass of wine and caught Ellen’s eyes on her, she set the glass down and brought her index finger to her lip and asked Ellen to be quiet. She put down her finger and her lips were intact. She wore lip gloss that never went tacky, ever. E
Three hours later James was still worried his mind was completely occupied with the thought of Claire. What if something bad happened to her? Eric would be doomed but he wouldn't let that happen.They tried contacting the school but Claire's school said that someone had come to pick her up with Eric's stamp.“What could possibly be their ransom?” Lana voiced out.” After the silence on the table grew unbearable.“I know what they want. It's my identity.” James said, and was tapping his foot uncontrollably.“How are you sure about that?”“They did the same to Mr. Price’s assistant. Whoever this kidnapper is, is not after our money. Let's turn me in. I believe that's the only option we have got now.” James said, believing that is the best option to save the girl whom he had already saved before.“Yes! I think it's worth more than keeping your identity hidden. Rescuing the child is far more important.” Ellen said.“I know but what if we do and they end up not releasing Claire? We have to
It was Mary, calling him. He answered the phone. "Honey! Where are you? I've been trying to call you for hours."Eric's heart sank. He knew he hadn't been answering her calls, but he hadn't realized just how many she'd been making. "I've been busy," he said, his voice was cracking."What do you mean busy?"“Office work…”“You've not gone to pick Claire up? It's late, Eric.” Eric paused, his mind racing. He couldn't tell her the truth. He didn't want to put her in any worry. “Well, she's here with me.” Eric lied.“Oh my dear Claire. I hope you got her something to eat. Can I speak with her?”“She… She is not… right here with me.”“What do you mean not right here with you?” Mary's voice was now full of fear. "What's happening?”“I mean she is out with James and Gregor. They went to get her something to eat.”“Okay, then. That's fine.” Mary said, and then asked, “Are you alright? Your voice sounds tense.”"I'm fine," he said, trying to sound brave. "Just a little stressed out, that's al
Mary on the other hand received a message from an unknown number telling her that he found her daughter in the middle of nowhere around the outskirts of the city, and is bringing her home.She was confused because Eric told her that Claire was with James and Gregor, and the way he had said it she didn't believe him now.Mary picked up her phone and called Eric immediately.“Where exactly is Claire, Eric? Tell me what's going on?”Eric didn’t know how he was going to answer Mary, his wife and so he just rubbed his face and fought back tears for a while.“Are you there?” Mary’s voice pulled him out of his reverie.“Yes, yes I am. I’m thinking about what could have happened, who could possibly have come to pick her. Hold on a while, I’ll call James and ask if he had gone to see Claire at school.” He lied. James was standing next to him and with everything he had he wished it had actually been James who went to pick her.“Wait there is someone at the door, I think she is back.” Mary said