"So, with all the conflicting thoughts, I arrived at our apartment much earlier than she had asked me to, and I witnessed the most horrifying scene of my life. Lucy was having sex with my Boss, the one who had refused to lend me money despite my three months' salary or more. I was angry, felt betrayed, and disappointed in Lucy. I was even more furious that she chose to do it with my Boss, who had previously humiliated me in front of a crowd."Elena was furious."How can that woman be so heartless and shameless? Her own son? How could she treat her own son like that? And she even dared to cheat on you after everything you've done for her? She is a disgrace to womanhood, such trash. What do you even see in her?" She fussed, and Ivan just shook his head.He also did not know what he saw in such a cheap woman like Lucy, who would do anything and everything just to get her hands on money. She had no concept of pride or integrity as a woman, and Ivan couldn't help but laugh at himself for o
And that was what he did; he made a name for himself.He decided that he would not allow what happened in his past to define his life and future.It was discouraging at first, but he thought about all the things he had been through, all the pains he had to go through because of his ex-wife.After all that, finding out that his parents were rich was something he did not expect.One of the reasons he suffered so much was because of money.Because they felt like he did not have money, but he was the heir to one of the richest families, and he had no idea.What he decided to do was to make a name for himself, and he did that.He took a lot of time, faced insults, but he achieved what he wanted a year later. This year has been a tough one. He thought to himself.Over the short time he used to build himself, he realized that he had powers that were strange to him.His hearing became more prominent, and his sight too. He used all those to his advantage, which was why he could build himself u
It was finally the day — the day when people would discover the owner of Sohi tech, Sohi systems, and Sohi solutions.Elijah was excited, fully aware of the hard work Ivan had put into everything from the beginning. He felt proud of him.His former boss and ex-wife were in for a surprise. They were unprepared for everything Ivan had in store for them.Elijah watched Ivan smile at him through the mirror.“What?” Elijah asked.“I can see the excitement on your face,” Ivan replied.“Of course, I'm excited. Do you think I'm not? Well, I am. It's finally the day you'll be showing those individuals what you're capable of. You're supposed to be excited, and it's fine because I'll mirror that expression for you,” Elijah said, and they both laughed it off.“I just wish my son could be here by now. It's all because of him, and I want him to know where I am,” Ivan said.“I understand. He will be proud of his father. He might even have bragging rights in heaven, saying something like, ‘Hey God, y
Immediately, he got out of the car, flashes of cameras were everywhere in his face. Elijah walked in front of him. They tried to ask different questions, but Elijah ignored them politely.“Who's with you, Mr. Jones?”“Is that the anonymous CEO?”Questions like that flew around them, but their bodyguards cleared the way for them until they were inside the hall. Not the main hall, there was still the main hall inside. Ivan sighed, he did not expect all that, but he was prepared for it. Everything felt surreal to him.“You good?” Elijah asked him, and he nodded.“Yeah, I am,” he answered, still in shock.“Well, that's just a little of what these people can do, so brace yourself for more of it in there. You'll be asked questions when you're introduced as the CEO. And do not forget that you've been nominated for the award, that's when you'll be going out and letting people know. Did you get all of that?” Elijah asked him.“Yeah, of course, I do. Let's get this over with,” Ivan said, moving
“Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure we have all had our share of meeting new people today. Please let's return to our seats as I'll call the chairman of the association to start giving out awards to those who deserve them,” the MC said, and everybody went to sit down immediately. Ivan and Elijah felt so relieved at the announcement; they could not wait to leave this place.When everybody was settled down, the MC took the microphone again and began to speak.“On this note, ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming to the podium Mr. Jack Sanders, the present chairman of the association of successful business owners in the city,” the MC said, and everybody except Elijah and Ivan started clapping.Ivan knew what he looked like; he knew that his company was also going bankrupt because of the things he had done. He could not wait to expose all the places he had laundered money since he started his business. Ivan looked at Jack as he came to the stage, a smile on his face, and he bowed.
Ivan could not describe how satisfied he felt at the look on their faces. They were shocked and appalled. He liked it, and he wanted more of that.If they dared to do that to him, he was going to show them the things he was capable of doing from now onwards.When they finished, different businessmen and women, who wanted to familiarize themselves with Ivan and Elijah, approached and made conversations.The both of them did not like anyone out of all of them, but they tried to be nice and listened to everything they said without frowning or doing anything.They just listened. When they were done, they decided that it was time to leave. They were the last to arrive and the first to leave.Elijah would say that's the life of a fashionista. Ivan smiled at the thought in his head. Their guards paved the way for them as they left the main hall.“That was awesome,” Elijah said, punching the air.“I know, right? Call it fabulous. I liked the look on their faces, like they wanted to faint anyt
Ivan and Elijah exited the car. Ivan had intentionally kept everything low-key, including the inconspicuous car they had brought.Elijah, however, was not pleased. If it were up to him, he would have shut the club down tonight, but his boss had forbidden it.Elijah insisted that they bypass the line and approached the bouncer, much to Ivan's surprise."I agreed to keeping a low profile, but that doesn't mean I'll wait in line like everyone else. I have connections to get us in immediately," Elijah declared. Ivan considered the point and agreed.They made their way inside without even needing to show identification. The bouncer recognized Elijah and promptly allowed them entry.Elijah seemed familiar with the venue, suggesting that he frequented it often. He believed that parties were a way to distract himself from his troubles, but Ivan held a different perspective.They were escorted to the VIP section, which Elijah had reserved to avoid sitting at the bar. He signaled for the hostes
"SOULMATES"Ivan heard it again, but he felt that it was his mind that was disturbing him.He just could not take his eyes away from the beautiful woman who finally looked away from him.Immediately she did that, Ivan suddenly felt a loss that he did not understand. There were a lot of things going on in his mind that he did not understand.Her two-piece was red, and he suddenly fell in love with the color. He did not understand the sudden urge to have her to himself alone.He did not like that everybody in the club could see places like these on her body. He was confused by the sudden possession. He took another shot.That was his fifth. He still could not take his eyes away from her, and he was disturbed. His insides were not settled.He understood the sudden urge to have her because she was his type. He was not going to deny it, but he did not get the little voice that kept whispering "soulmates" in his mind.He took another shot of tequila."You're sure that you're okay? Normally