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
Stop actingBrandley was alone in his office, Mona had left a while ago after he had his PA, Chris, to get him colored glasses.He still found her action childish after the kiss, she refused to look at him, hitting his chest each time he teased her for it.He enjoys the kiss more than anything else, that would be the second time he has his lips on her and wishes it never leaves hers. So soft and succulent.Just maybe he would continue if he returned home, he wished to go home to her but knew that would be like an impossible mission. She wouldn't let him touch her, that he knows. His thoughts were cut short with the ringing of the telephone, he picked it and his secretary's voice came through."Sir, one Miss Via sought to see you and she said it's urgent," the secretary said.A frown appears on his face, Via? What's she doing here?"Let her come through," Brandley said instead.The door opened widely, Via stood by the doorway, waiting for Brandley to invite her in, when she saw that t
Chapter 31Start living your life.Mona sat down on the stand before the counter, her head supported by her hand. She couldn't stop smiling after what had happened in Brandley's office. She was too shy to look him in the eye after the kiss, Brandley teased endlessly for being a shy fish.She wondered why he nicknamed her "fish" when she doesn't act like one. Everything that comes out of his mouth is always cute except for the time he was angry."Would you stop smiling like a fool and give me a helping hand?" Ariel said, looking at her friend as if she had lost it."Join you, with this kind of dress I'm wearing, besides I'm a customer today and not a worker. It's not like you are paying me for all the work I'm doing" Mona said with a straight face.Ariel acted like she wanted to hit her with the tray in her hand."Well you were the one who doesn't want to be paid, guess your man has so much money that the one you earn is just like a drop of water in the ocean" Ariel said winking at her
Beware of her!Brandley got home exhausted and drained, it was as if his enemies had chosen today to attack him when he's fully unprepared. Today was a crazy day to be remembered in his history. He chuckled at the thought.Just when he thought he was done with the bullshit, Murphy entered his office. It seems the man has been waiting for a perfect opportunity to bring that damn business idea to him.He never knew Jacob would be so cunning in his dealing with him, using his Uncle against him. Murphy brought the same project he rejected two weeks back to him, for signature saying it would boost the business. It was Jacob's doing. He doesn't understand the reason the man was hellbent on getting a contract with his company. He was surprised though, the man was too greedy for his own good. The bonus attached to the contract his company offers to their partners wasn't small enough to make a greedy man jump over the fence.He knew what to do in this case though, he would rewrite the contra
Damnit!Monday 9:00 AMJacob was seated behind his desk, working on his computer when an email popped up. He clicked on it to see what it was. His face scrunched up in disgust and anger."Damnit!" He bangs the table real hard. What game does Brandley think he is playing with him huh? He removed all the bigger bonuses and left the smaller ones, is he trying his patience or what.He took his tab and dialed his number, it rang twice before Brandley answered the call."Good day sir, how may I help you" Brandley said even though he knew all this was about the contract."How may you help me? What's the meaning of that contract you sent to me? I understand that you probably might have made a mistake" Jacob tried to hide the anger in his voice but failed miserably."I'm sure this wasn't the first time you received a contract, whatever is written there is what it means. Do have a great day ahead, thanks for contacting our company" Brandley ended the call with a smirk on his face."Ugh this gu
Their first meeting."Are you sure she will love this? I mean I can get another gift for her" Mona asked, checking the gift in her hand once again with doubt."Mama you worry too much, even if she doesn't like it she won't reject it" Brandley said, ensuring her.They both sat down in the living room with Bobby sitting by the side, eyes glued to the TV. Mona sat down waiting for the arrival of her in-law, Brandley didn't give anything away concerning loving or caring about her, he just treated her civilly.Oops, damn this week for putting her on edge. Same with the job hunt and now her mother-in-law is coming and she has to meet with Dean again.A reminder of how she got started with all the marriage contracts. She sighed heavily holding on to the small gift in her hand.The sound of a car engine in the compound made Mona sprang to her feet, she went to the window to confirm if it was them and she was right. She walked back to her former seat."Mona, can please calm down and stop send
Don't you ever listen?12 AMMona walked out of the room to the kitchen, everywhere was silent, the only sound that could be heard was from the big Italian clock. She lost her sleep after Brandley told her she can't work at HN company. At least he could have given her a solid reason why she can't work there.He just gave his command and went to sleep. What kind of a person is he? Now she has lost her sleep and he's busy snoring in bed. Mona opened the fridge, poured cold water into a glass of water and gulped it down her throat. It was relieving.She moved to the cabinet and started bringing out the things she would need for baking. She learnt how to bake cakes when Bobby was fifteen. Two years ago. She had wanted to do something else for him apart from the regular gift she normally gave him.Baking is like a way of escape for her, to put her mind off and at ease.She had set the gas, when she heard a light footsteps behind her. She looked back slowly, it was Stella, feeling a little