Stella got to her office and was extremely pissed. She flung herself into the sofa that was at the rear of the office and then pulled her wig off her head. Her head banged and she needed some rest.She shut her eyes tight and exhaled. You could see her exhaustion ogling at her and was threatening to suck every bit of life in her. She reminisced on the words of Stefan and a weird feeling of anger aroused in her. Her lips pursed together with her eyes flickering incessantly. That was all she could do anyway. "So Zen's first mission was to kill me? What if he didn't fall in love with me along the line? He would have ended my life?"The reality of it hit her hard in the chest and took her off guard. She tried to swallow but it proved hard. A sudden feeling of hotness aroused in her and she didn't realize when she jumped to her feet.Her eyes scanned the room and then landed on the air conditioner that was on and working at its full capacity. "Why is it so hot in here?" She ran her han
Stefan slammed his hand against the table as he stood in front of all his workers. He was fuming with rage and had a spark in his eyes. Even hell's fury wouldn't have been able to match with his."Tell me why that food hor nothing girl Stella is still alive?" He yelled at the top of his voice with his eyes almost popping out if their socket. The entire room was as quiet as a graveyard and the only thing that could be heard was the sound of his voice.He calmed a bit with Gus eyes darting all over the place like he was searching for something. It fell on Ariel who was in a corner and had been praying that he doesn't notice her. He walked up to her with the same look ye had on him."You are next in command after me over here and yet, you keep flaunting the rules. What instructions did I give you and why haven't you carried it out yet?" He snapped. Ariel shuddered, and made to speak but words failed her. She began to stutter like she was silence babe trying to learn how to speak."Are yo
Tom returned to his desk after leaving Stefan's office. He held his head high with a grin adorning his lips. He hadn't been as happy as he was in a very long time.The idea of becoming the right-hand man to Stefan appealed so much to him. He would be in power and would gain the respect of everyone. The thought alone sent a surge of adrenaline through his veins, fueling his ambition like never before..Ariel would stand before him and call him, "Sir Tom," and then his supervisor would also address him that way. He could only imagine. Sitting back in his chair, Tom felt a mix of excitement and apprehension swirling within him. His hot was contagious as his colleagues couldn't stop staring at him. They must be wondering what was making him smile so hard.This promotion, this opportunity to rise in the ranks, it was everything he had worked for. Yet, as he gazed out of the window, his mind couldn't shake off the weight of the task that lay ahead.His phone beeped, interrupting his thou
As Stella got the call that someone wanted to see her, she rose to her feet and walked to the reception office to check out who it was. She was disappointed when she saw it was a Man. An unknown man.She stared at Tom, flashing her brightest smile at him after which he introduced himself to her. "My name is Tom ma and I am a sales person. I deal with office equipments. If you don't mind, can I get a few minutes of your time?"Stella shrugged her shoulders and smiled, "Of course!" Follow me." Despite the weight of her responsibilities, she always made time to entertain visitors, especially those in the business world. She led him into her office, gesturing for him to take a seat while she settled behind her desk."Show me what you've got," she said as she sat her ass into her swiveling chair, her tone friendly yet businesslike. Tom nodded, a sense of unease gnawing at him beneath his practiced facade. He launched into his sales pitch that he had managed to come up with in less than t
Stefan wore a pleased expression as Tom relayed the news of Stella's interest. He patted him on his shoulders with the same weak smile on him. From the look of it, satisfaction didn't linger in his eyes for long. Tom had done so well for a start, he was going to admit that but that wasn't all he wanted. He desired more than mere interest from Stella; he wanted assurance from him that she would be eliminated from the picture entirely and in the shortest while positive. Clearing his throat, Stefan commended Tom for his efforts but made his expectations crystal clear. He wanted Stella gone, and he wanted it done swiftly. The air grew tense as Stefan dangled the promise of a hefty reward: half a million for Stella's demise."If you achieve success with what I asked of you,then I wouldn't hesitate to bless you with half a million dollars," Stefan said as he rubbed his palms together.Tom's eyes widened at the mention of the substantial sum, his face lighting up with a mixture of greed
Morning arrived faster than expected, its arrival signaled by the gentle glow of dawn. The ray of sunlight seeped into their eyes through the hole that was in between the curtains.Stella reluctantly opened her eyes and stretched her tired limbs. The exhaustion weighed on her, tempting her to linger in the warmth of her bed, but duty called, and she couldn't afford the luxury of more sleep.With a resigned sigh, Stella got up, gently nudging Zen awake. He yawned at her with the same exhaustion that was in her eyes."Good morning my love," he greeted, a bright smile adorning his lips. She smiled at him and responded, "Good morning. It's almost seven and you need to get ready for work," aye muttered with a glint in her eyes. Stella cat walked to the bathroom that was a few meters away from her and proceeded to have her bath, hoping the water cascading down her body would wash away the lingering stress and worry.Under the soothing spray of the shower, Stella's mind drifted to the o
Stella ignored the pain and shoved it to the back of her mind. She thought it was a normal feeling that was going to leave as quickly as it came but she was completely wrong.The pain within her intensified, a relentless force gnawing at her from the inside. It threatened to turn her world upside down and was quickly attaining success with it.It didn't take long before the agony became too much to bear, and she collapsed in her office with a loud thud.Her secretary who had come to ask her some important questions walked into the room and was met with a shocking sight – Stella sprawled across the floor, her face contorted in pain. It was unbelievable and her jaws fell in dismayed."Are you alright ma'am?" She asked. That must have been the most gullible question Stella ever heard."Do I look… look okay to you?" Stella managed to say, wincing in the pain that that threatened to consume her.A surge of panic overcame the secretary, who immediately called for help. The urgency in her vo
The joy on Tom's face was evident as he drove to the office where Stefan awaited him. The weight of his actions hung heavy on his conscience, but the promise of recognition and reward filled his spirits.The thought of half of million caused excitement within him. He could already imagine himself as the second in command in the firm and the mere thought of it thrilled him. A wide grin etched on his face as he straightened himself and walked through the building.As he entered Stefan's office, the air crackled with anticipation. Stefan's long gaze that was fixed on him spoke volumes, his silent acknowledgment of Tom's success echoing through the room.Stefan smiled at him, baring each and every one of his tooth in his mouth.Without the need for words, Tom confirmed what Stefan already knew. Stella's fate had been sealed, her life hanging in the balance as a result of Tom's actions. The words hung in the air like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over the room."You have done wonderful w