Their first meeting Mona woke up with a high temperature, she walked to Brandley's side of the bed and tapped him. "Brandley?" Mona called, shaking him."What is it?" He answered from sleep.Cruel at sleep, Mona thought."I'm running temperature" Mona said, her voice hoarse and a dry throat.Brandley turned to look at her, fully awake at the mention of "temperature""Do enjoy falling sick huh" Brandley asked sitting up.Mona's eyes were closed, unable to answer his question. Whose fault was it that she slept in her party dress?Brandley turned on the bed lamp, he looked at Mona's pale face, touched her neck to feel her temperature.He helped her out of her dress, leaving her with her inner wear. He went to the restroom to run her warm water so she could bathe in it. Mona did as she was told without arguing.The water felt too cold against her body, so she washed her body thoroughly. Spending more time than she should. Brandley called her name on intervals just to be sure that she's
Silent treatment It's been over two days after Mona's meeting with Via, she knew she's not supposed to let whatever Via had said get to her but hell it did. Why should she bear the brunt of another woman's doing.Her routine had been taking his brother to school refusing Ben's help as he normally dropped him at his new school. She's just a contracted wife with no entitlement whatsoever. Spending her time at the restaurant working with Ariel for her money.No one recognizes her as the young madam of the Stark so it wouldn't hurt their reputation. Today wouldn't be any different. Stella had called to spend a few days with her son before returning to the state, to see how well her son had been managing the company.Brandley sat down in his office staring into space, he had noticed the slightest but obvious change in Mona's character after her meeting with Via. Only God knows what that vicious woman told her, Mona had turned cold towards him.She didn't spare him a glance not to talk or
Their first initiated kiss Brandley's gaze lingered on Mona, his eyes searching for a glimmer of understanding. "Mona, what's going on? You've been distant since we got back from the party and your meeting with Via. Is everything okay?"Mona's expression remained guarded, her voice measured. "I just need some space, Brandley."Brandley's face fell, his eyes clouding with concern. He knew their marriage was a contract, a business arrangement, but he had grown accustomed to Mona's presence in his life. He didn't want to lose her, not even if it was just a facade."Space from what, Mona? From me?" he pressed, his voice low and urgent.Mona's eyes flashed with a hint of anger, her voice rising. "Brandley! From the secrets you've been keeping, from the way you have been treating me because you don't have a great relationship with your ex. I'm Mona not Via, why should I bear the brunt of another woman's mistake Hun?!"Brandley's face paled, his eyes widening in understanding. He knew he ha
His antidoteVia slumped on the brown leather couch, drunk with a reddened cheek. Her whole face looked flushed and contorted into a tight smile. She slurred her speech. She spent the whole day with her friends, Isabel, Tonia and Lucy. Informing them of Brandley's new identity as the consortium heir.The shock on their face was as noticeable as the dolphins in the sea. The ladies argue with her, that she was only hallucinating because she missed her poor boyfriend.Instead of Via arguing with them, she showed them the evidence through her phone, searching through Google. She didn't blame her friends for not believing her at first.Who would believe such a miracle could still happen in the twenty-first century? Via told them about her intention of going back to Brandley. She doesn't care what it makes her look like.All she wants is her Brandley. He's hers and hers alone. Tonia thought Via was crazy to think of such a ridiculous idea. She knew Via to always get what she wants but thi
Dealing with his forces.Jacob Morgan walked into the Murphy branch of Stark company at Luz. He had booked a flight earlier in the day to make it a quick visit. Jacob did his research on the Stark family and found out that Brandley's Uncles were on a bad term with him. Jacob wishes to pay Murphy a visit since he was the bigger catch in the picture.He brought all the needed documents along, ready to pitch his business idea on the marketing strategy to him.Jacob knocked on the door once before letting himself into the spacious and conducive working environment. He noticed that every building of the Stark speaks of power and wealth. Each building has its own unique style but no company can be compared to it.Jacob studied the man before him, his gray hair which has taken a larger portion on his head speaks of years of experience and competence.No wonder both Uncles were devising a way to be in charge of the company. Jacob would have done something more brutal if that would make him t
RevengeBrandley met with his lawyer to file a case against Jacob for assault. That's just the beginning of his revenge. Even though the family lawyer, Aaron, told him that it would be difficult to file a case without concrete evidence.Brandley told him that he was the evidence and his mom as witness. It's true that no lawyer would dare go against the wish of the Stark heir, except if he/she wants his firm to be closed down.It's just the close of dawn when he finished discussing with Aaron. He wouldn't appear in court but would want Jacob to pay his fine. He would fine him for every scar Jacob inflicted on his body, before moving on to that of his mom.He could remember that they had a CCTV camera in the house then, all he needed to do was to plant someone in the house so he could have it. All the money Jacob had refused to help him with, he would pay them as fine and have it donated to the orphanage homes within Westend.Brandley tailored suits were out of shape due to working sch
son more than her The rumor Jacob's face turned red with rage as he slammed his fist on the desk. "He has no right!" he bellowed. "No right to drag up the past like this!"His lawyer, a calm and collected woman, placed a hand on his shoulder trying to calm him down.Jacob's eyes narrowed as he leaned in, his voice taking on a menacing tone. "I want you to dig up everything you can on Brandley. I want to know his secrets, his weaknesses. I want to know everything that can be used against him."His lawyer hesitated, a look of concern crossing her face. "Jacob, I understand your desire to win, but we need to be careful. We can't engage in any illegal or unethical activities."Jacob's smile was cold and calculating. "Don't worry about that. Just get me the information. I'll take care of the rest."The lawyer nodded, her eyes dropping to her notes. "I'll get started right away."Jacob's eyes never left hers, his gaze piercing and intense. "I want daily updates. I want to know everything
Her wishMona sat across Brandley in his office, beaming with her puffy eyes. She finds what she did very funny even to herself. She was too surprised for a reaction when she saw the headline this morning. Afraid of Brandley who would think she did it. She had made her way to the office without thinking twice. Called the family stylist to model her up so she wouldn't appear too ordinary before the board.She thought hard on what to do, on her way to the office. She thought of what to do so much that she almost passed out in the car.When she got to the office and was told that Brandley was about to have a conference meeting. She quickly made her way to the conference room, she ignored the stupid look the workers were throwing her way.Mona then did the first thing that comes to mind, crying before the board to help her save her marriage. She would even go as far as kneeling down before them if she has to but luckily enough it didn't get to that.She believes there to be a camera that