Oliver pulled up to the driveway of his dad’s house, unsure of what to expect. He had come a long way in repairing the damaged relationship he had with his father’s family, but there was still a long way to go. The last time he had seen his stepmother Aleisha, she had made it very clear that she did not want him there. But he had promised his father he would make an effort, and he wasn’t one to break promises.As he stepped out of his car, he could already see Carter, his stepbrother, sitting on the front porch. Oliver took a deep breath and made his way up to the house, trying his best to appear calm.“Hey, Carter,” Oliver said, trying to keep the nervousness out of his voice.Carter didn’t respond, simply staring straight ahead. Oliver could feel the tension in the air, and he knew that this wasn’t going to be easy.They had been stepbrothers for years, but they had never really connected. Oliver’s father had cheated on Aleisha with his mother, and as a result, he was seen as a const
Oliver sat at his desk, staring at the never-ending pile of papers that still needed to be sorted through. The company's technology system was a mess and as the head of IT, he had been working tirelessly to help fix it. It seemed like every day there was a new obstacle to overcome.One of the biggest obstacles was his step-brother Carter, the CEO of the company. Carter didn't seem to understand the importance of the technology system and often brushed off Oliver's suggestions for improvement.Oliver knew that he had to confront Carter about this issue. He needed the CEO to take an active role in managing the company and working with IT to improve the technology systems."Hey Carter," Oliver said as he approached his step-brother's office.Carter looked up from the papers he had been reading and grunted in response.Oliver took a deep breath and tried to remain calm as he began to speak. "Listen, I really need your help here. We have a lot of work to do and I need you to take an active
Oliver sat nervously on the plush leather sofa, his eyes darting nervously towards the door every few seconds. He had been summoned to his father's mansion for a meeting with his step-brother Carter, and he was feeling anxious about the whole situation. The two of them had never been close, and he had a feeling that this meeting wasn't going to end well.As he fidgeted with his hands, the door suddenly opened, and in walked Carter, looking every bit the arrogant and entitled man that he was. He took one look at Oliver and sneered."So, you finally decided to show up," he said, his voice dripping with disdain.Oliver bit his lip, trying to stay calm. "Yes, I'm here. What is this about?"Carter rolled his eyes. "Don't play dumb, Oliver. You know why we're here."Oliver felt a sinking feeling in his stomach. He had a feeling he knew what this was about, and he wasn't looking forward to it.Their father entered the room, looking stern. "Boys, please take a seat," he said, gesturing toward
Oliver stayed with his step-brother Carter in the mansion, but things were not easy for them. They had been bickering for days, and it seemed like they were not going to find a way to resolve their issues soon. Their father was also worried about their relationship because he knew that it could negatively affect their technology building company.Carter believed that Oliver had stolen his wife away from him, but Oliver protested his innocence. He explained that he had never had any feelings for Merideth and had no intention of stealing her away from Carter.Carter was adamant that Oliver was trying to ruin his marriage, but Oliver was just as insistent that he had no such intention. “You’re being unfair, Carter,” he said. “I have never wanted your wife. You’re making unfounded assumptions.”"Oliver, I don't understand why you had to steal Merideth from me. She was my wife, and you knew how much she meant to me," Carter said angrily."I didn't steal Merideth from you. She cried on my s
Oliver had promised Adamson that he would drop by his bakery shop that afternoon. They had not met for a week, and he was looking forward to hearing all about his friend's new recipes and baked goods. As he hurriedly stepped into the bakery shop, he looked around and could not find Adamson. He inquired from one of the shop attendants, and she informed him that Adamson had gone to attend to some urgent matters.Feeling disappointed, Oliver headed outside to see if he could find anyone he knew. That was when he remembered that one of his acquaintances, Julie, had recently moved into the area. He had not visited her yet, and so he set off to her house, hoping to catch her at home.He walked along the street, and soon he reached Julie's house. It was a small but well-kept establishment, with a beautiful little garden in the front yard. As he reached the gate, he saw Julie tending to her plants. She turned around and noticed him, and immediately her face lit up with a smile."Oliver! It's
Oliver sat in his office poring over paperwork, trying his hardest to focus on the task at hand. His step-brother's accusation was still weighing heavily on his mind, and he found it increasingly difficult to shake the thought that he had done something wrong. Oliver's step-brother, Carter, accused him of stealing his wife, Merideth. While Oliver knew the accusation was unfounded, he couldn't help but feel guilty.Oliver rubbed his temples, fighting off a headache that had been growing all day. He couldn't believe the mess he had found himself in. To add insult to injury, Carter had decided to challenge him to marry another woman, to prove that he did not have any interest in Meredith. It was an outrageous request, and Oliver couldn't believe that he had to resort to such extremes to prove his innocence.As he sat at his desk, lost in thought, he heard a knock on the door. He looked up and saw Carter, the CEO of their company, standing in the doorway. Oliver and Carter had never gott
Oliver was in deep trouble. He had been told by his step-brother, Carter, that he was to marry a woman he had never met. The thought of an arranged marriage made Oliver feel nauseous, but he knew he had no choice in the matter.As he dressed for the evening gathering, Carter barged into the dressing room.“Oliver, you look like a vagrant. You cannot go to the investor’s gathering dressed like that,” Rafe scolded.Oliver sighed, knowing that Carter was right. He quickly changed into his best suit and followed Carter to the private restaurant where the gathering was taking place.As they entered the room, Oliver felt out of place. Everyone was dressed in expensive suits and dresses, and he felt like a fish out of water.“Ah, there you are, Oliver,”Carter exclaimed, grabbing his arm and leading him over to a group of investors. “This is my step-brother, Oliver. He’ll be joining us in the deal.”The investors all turned to look at Oliver, sizing him up as if he was a piece of meat. Oliver
Oliver could feel the eyes of those around him burning into his skin as he made his way back to the gathering with Samantha, the woman he'd been set to marry. It was an arranged marriage, made for the sake of the company and their investors. Oliver wasn't happy about it, but he was going to make the best of it. Samantha, thankfully seemed nice and didn't mock him like the others had."Please, let's just get this over with," he whispered to Samantha as they took their seats at the table.She nodded in understanding, a small smile on her lips. "I understand how uncomfortable this must be for you," she said softly.Oliver didn't respond, not wanting to draw any more attention to himself than necessary. Unfortunately, that didn't stop others from noticing his discomfort."So, Oliver, it seems that you've gone from being a vagabond to marrying a woman who was handpicked for you. How does that feel?" one man asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Oliver took a deep breath, trying to mainta