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Rise and shine Chapter 12
After two weeks. Max angrily shifts the food Ariana serves him aside. "You know, I can't poison you," she says, focused on her own meal. Max breathes heavily, the words lingering on the tip of his tongue before finally saying, "Let's get the pregnancy terminated." The words sound disgusting to Ariana, who stops eating and drops her jaw in shock. "What did you say? Terminate the pregnancy? Are you crazy? Why do you want to ruin my life? After all these years, I finally have a pregnancy, and now you are telling me to terminate it," Ariana blurts out, tears welling in her eyes. He shrugs it off without any pity, "We don't need it, you know that. You want a divorce. So what's the essence of giving birth?" he retorts. She gazes at him in disbelief and asks, "Are you doing this because of her? You want to be with her?" This shocks him, and he widens his eyes. She scoffs, "You think I don't know? You, this monster, dare to have a mistress, and now you are telling me to terminate
Rise and shine Chapter 13
"Today is my birthday," Riley announces, her expression tinged with a mix of surprise and disappointment that I didn't remember. my mind has been preoccupied with thoughts of revenge lately. "Oh, I nearly forgot," I exclaim, trying to make up for my oversight. "Tell me, what would you like today?" With a seductive look, she moves closer and plants a kiss on my lips. "I want to be with you all day," she whispers, a sentiment I adore. "Alright, but let me take you on a date as well, something we've never done before," I suggest, and she readily agrees. We decide to close the business for the day and make plans to meet at a unique taste restaurant. I'm the first to arrive, dressed in attire suitable for the occasion. As the door chimes open, she walks in, looking more beautiful than ever with her long dark hair and delightful dimples that appear when she laughs. It amazes me how lucky I am to have her in my life. "Sorry I'm late," she says as she takes her seat, but she isn't la
Rise and shine Chapter 14
Mr. Ray suppresses the media and prevents the prosecutor from proceeding, and the company is on the edge of going bankrupt.The shareholders are withdrawing their shares one after the other, there is no cash flow, and many of their partners are terminating their contracts. Aiden comess again to his father for help, saying, "Just this once, get me out of this mess. I promise I won't do something stupid again."Mr. Ray replies, "You think regardless of your kneel nowadays, but this is not going to work.""Dad, please reconsider. You know the three companies work together, and many of the shareholders are also in the remaining two. Even so, Technology and engineering are the main body of Brandon."Mr. Ray laughs out loud, then his expression changes back."So you are trying to say your mess is also my mess and refusing to help will drag me into the mud," he slowly says.Aiden, realizing the gravity of what he just said, slaps his two hands together. "No, Dad, that isn't what I mean. I
Rise and shine Chapter 15
Jeremy's solution has proven successful for him, as he's taken on the role of CEO. Meanwhile, Aiden finds himself in the position of COO, responsible for overseeing operations and reporting to Jeremy. Unfortunately, this situation has led to whispers and a sense of humiliation. Despite this, Aiden has no alternative but to proceed. He knocks on the door, waiting for a response. "Come in," Jeremy's voice emanates from within, prompting Aiden to gently push the door open.Jeremy stands up, holding a plaque, and greets Aiden with a smile. Aiden's frustration is evident as he quips, "If this is a display of your accomplishments, I'd rather go." Jeremy counters by addressing Aiden's feelings, "Are you feeling jealous or angry? I know the feeling well." Aiden makes a move to exit, but Jeremy reminds him of their father's words, asserting his authority, "Remember Dad's words – I'm now your superior. Ensure you report all developments in full detail." He adds. "Keep in mind, I'm still
Rise and shine Chapter 16
Max looks around the room to ensure that Ariana is not present before making the call. He doesn't even say hello as Jeremy picks up the call, "You, you asshole! You almost had me convicted. The police came to my house yesterday." "I have things in my hand, and you should handle it discreetly," he interrupts. Max fumes in anger, "That bastard is far from being a human being." Ariana enters, asking, "What were the police here for?" Max ignores her, stating, "None of your business," as he enters his room. ******* Jeremy arrives twenty minutes after being called by his father. He knows Ray is at work. He knocks on the door and doesn't wait for an answer before he enters. Ray gazes at him with a mocking face. He sits opposite him, returning his gaze. "Ray, tell me all. Why didn't you come and talk to me to find a way out?" Mr. Ray says with a spiteful voice. He bows down, pretending to be gentle. "Father, I don't want to disturb you over nothing. I don't want to add more stress to
Rise and shine Chapter 17
Chapter 17 - Tom's POVI dressed in crisp white shirt while Riley dressed in a body hugging short red gown and black heels. "We would like to see the owner," I said. The bartender stared at us. I moved closer, whispering, "We'd like a reservation," as I discreetly opened the souvenir in front of him. The sight of the bundle of cash widened his eyes. "Okay, okay..." he repeated, quickly dialing the owner. Within minutes, the owner arrived with a warm smile. "Your first time here? How can I assist you?". I explained, "I was recommended this place, and I've heard you excel in taking care of potential customers." As I spoke, I slid a bundle of money into his hand. "Yeah... yeah," he acknowledged, guiding us to a VIP room deep inside the bar. "Please introduce me to your most reliable Ladies" I requested. "Of course, sir!" he bowed.***Max swung the door open, storming into the office. Jeremy looked up from the documents he was reviewing. "You should learn to knock," he advised
Rise and shine Chapter 18
Tom's POV. Just as I anticipated, they always manage to get their way. Yesterday morning, the news and social media were abuzz with it, but by nightfall, they had successfully suppressed the information and pinned the blame on someone else. There was a knock on the door, and I gestured to Sean to open it. As he did, the person I had expected walked in – Allison. She entered slowly, wearing a fragile smile, and we all fixed our gaze on her."I'm sorry, I believe I was mistaken," she mumbled."You've only made them more cautious, and now they'll be after you," Riley snapped."I used precautions so they wouldn't trace it back to me," she defended herself."They'll figure it out, as there's no one else who could have done this but you," I intervened.She nervously bit her lip. "She understands her mistake now. Let's figure out what to do next," Sean said, easing the tension.Allison took a seat, and I leaned back in my chair, my mind momentarily empty of thoughts about the situation. "L
Rise and shine Chapter 19
Chapter 19 (Jeremy's Office): Sean came to an abrupt halt, slowly pivoting to face them. "Who's that? Your opposition? I'd rather not invest in a company with a host of enemies," he stated, sounding completely puzzled. "Alright, please leave. Your services aren't needed here. Go ahead and squander your money." Sean exited, his heart racing. As the door slammed shut, He let out a heavy sigh. "You realize that's one of the most foolish things you've ever done," Aiden snapped at Jeremy. "I'm not like you, and I won't make the same mistakes you have. His investment of that magnitude could lead to him becoming the director, stirring up chaos among the other shareholders." Aiden seethed with anger as he stormed out. *****(in the office).Tom's POV. From the expression on Sean's face, it's clear that things didn't go as planned, I noted. Allison chimed in, "I had a feeling it would turn out like this. Who would accept such a sudden investment?". Riley and I exchanged gla