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Eddie stood amidst the clatter of the factory floor, his hands slightly greasy from handling the machinery. It was mid-morning, and the routine tasks of the day were in full swing when he heard a familiar voice that sent a jolt of surprise through him."Is he diligent, perhaps because he just moved here?"Eddie turned to find Mrs. Lorraine, his boss's wife, approaching with purpose, carrying two glasses of what appeared to be coffee. Her presence commanded attention, and Eddie could feel the curious gazes of his colleagues upon them."Ah, Ma'am! Good morning!" Eddie greeted, instinctively bowing respectfully. His mind raced to understand why Mrs. Lorraine had singled him out in such a public manner.The woman's sharp eyes swept over the factory floor, taking note of the employees who had paused their work to acknowledge her presence. Her expression turned slightly cynical as she addressed the gathering."I just want to talk to Eddie. For those whose names are not Eddie, please continue
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Eddie had always prided himself on maintaining a professional demeanor at work, but when Lorraine, his boss's wife, approached him with an unusual request, he couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Lorraine had asked Eddie to accompany her for some errands and had sweetened the deal with the promise of USD 200. Eddie, who could use the extra cash, agreed.The day started off innocently enough. Lorraine and Eddie visited a few high-end stores, with Lorraine purchasing various luxury items. Eddie carried the bags, staying silent and focused on the task at hand. However, as the afternoon turned into evening, Lorraine suggested they stop by a club for some drinks.Eddie hesitated but agreed, thinking it would be a brief visit. As they entered the dimly lit club, the loud music and vibrant atmosphere immediately set Eddie on edge. He followed Lorraine to a secluded booth where she ordered a round of drinks. "Relax, Eddie," Lorraine said, her tone light and carefree. "I
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Eddie woke up to the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains of the luxurious bedroom. He rubbed his eyes and glanced at the clock on the bedside table. Panic surged through him when he saw the time. He was already late for work. Jumping out of bed, he hurriedly dressed, trying to be as quiet as possible to avoid waking Lorraine.But it was too late. Lorraine stirred, her eyes fluttering open as she looked up at him with a sleepy smile. "Good morning, Eddie," she purred, stretching languidly on the bed."Good morning, Lorraine," Eddie replied, his voice tense. "I really need to go. I'm late for work, and I'm worried about what will happen if your husband finds out."Lorraine laughed softly and sat up, her silk nightgown slipping off one shoulder. "Relax, Eddie. I already told Will that I was going to my family's house for a few days. He's completely clueless."Eddie's heart pounded in his chest. Despite Lorraine's reassurances, the thought of her husband discovering their ill
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But while Eddie got in, Julia arrived at the company as well. As he stepped into the lobby, he saw the boys, the adorable twins he kept thinking about and falling asleep over. "Hi, uncle Julia is here!" Julia announced his arrival and the boys stood up and rushed over to him with their sturdy feet. He squatted and hugged the both of them at the same Frede. He planted a featherlight kiss on their chubby chin before holding their hands and leading them to his office. The secretary assigned to look after the boys smiled and said nothing when Clara took the boys to his office. ``Listen President Li, the boy's mother is my friend. I have been dribbling her and couldn't tell her where her Sons are. I have to leave with them, so that they can start going to school. It's getting late for school already" Josh pleaded. " I quite understand you doctor Josh. But w
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"Is Jennifer your friend that you've been talking about?"Clara asked and Josh said yes. Jennifer turned out to be Eddie's one night lover. His brother had never been the same after that night with her. He had worried himself sick, trying to locate and find her. He had to involve his parents who talked with him and persuade him to let go. If they were destined to meet again they would surely meet. But if otherwise, he shouldn't hurt himself because of a woman somewhere who might have nursed her wounds and go ahead with her life. "Jennifer went through hell after that night with you Eddie. When she realized she was pregnant, it was like the earth should suddenly have a crack so she can hide there forever.."Josh said. Eddie was quiet. He knew he hurt her especially when he forced himself into her and discovered she was a pure woman. He wanted to be responsible for her but never found her again.
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"Please Jennifer. Let's talk amicably. My brother is not that kind of a person. There's definitely a mix up somewhere that made the both of you fall vicFred"Clara was sermonizing her. "I will sue you and get restraining orders against you"Agatha threatened. Josh held her tight and started talking in a very low tone to her. Only she heard what Josh was saying. She was momentarily calm. And Josh let her go. Turning to Eddie "Now, where are my kids?" she asked. She stared at Eddie and the latter's face was like freezing her. His eyes were emanating a compressed aura and have really turned red. "I won't say anything to you here because I still have a bit of respect for you for the kids sake. Somethings are better kept as secret between two people But know that it wasn't only you who suffered loss that night. I expect to meet a proper woman but I don't know what to classify you as.
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Emily's eyes welled up. Has it gotten to an instance that he compares her presence with a pestering flea? She gently went over and sat down on the seat in front of Eddie's desk. She sniffled and took out a wet tissue to wipe her tears away. "Can't you spare Frede to be with me? Are you so busy that you no longer have Frede to eat? I want us to get to know each other better and our temperament.." But Eddie had longed to return to work on his computer. He's entire attention was on the computer and didn't seem to hear what Yolando said. But he heard. He only pretended not to hear. He took his phone and sent a message to his assistant. He would get a takeout and eat it right before Yolanda without as much as inviting her to join him. Yolanda sat down and watched him working. What kind of a man is Eddie? She'd seen other men pamper their girlfriends and fiancee so lovingly and romantically that sh
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Eddie stood up, he didn't mind that Emily was seated with teary eyes. He picked his car key and called the informant "keep an eye on her. I am on my way already and you should know which direction she's taking,"Eddie declared. He walked towards the door, before turning back to Emily and said "You may remain trapped here for hours if I step out of this office leaving you behind" He would lock the office and only his fingerprints can unlock it. He didn't know why she remained seated after he finished taking his lunch. Yolanda stood up and walked out of the door, taking the same elevator with Eddie, she passed him a side glance and the latter remained expressionless. As soon as the elevator opened, Eddie stepped out of the elevator he was walking towards his car. His bodyguards were following and got into the car as soon as he did. The informant called again and said Jennifer had driven off from he
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“Eddie, you need to think this through,” his secretary, Lisa, urged as she shuffled through papers on his desk. “Keeping your distance from Agatha might not be the best strategy right now.”Eddie leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. “You don’t understand. I can’t afford to get too close to her, not after everything that’s happened.”“Look, I get it. But you’ve already agreed to help her with her family’s company. If you cut ties now, it’ll look suspicious,” Lisa replied, raising an eyebrow.Eddie sighed heavily. “It was a mistake to agree to that in the first place. I should have never involved myself in her family’s business.”“Eddie, this is a complicated situation. You know Agatha needs your support,” Lisa pressed, her voice steady. “She’s promised to start fresh, to make this work. You can’t just back out.”“Her promises don’t mean anything if it jeopardizes my own company,” Eddie countered, his voice rising slightly. “I have to think about my future, my business. I can’
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“Eddie!” Jennifer called out as she stepped into the house, her heart racing.Eddie emerged from the kitchen, looking worn out and a little worried. “You’re back! How was your trip?”“It was beautiful, but… we need to talk,” Jennifer said, struggling to keep her voice steady.“Talk about what?” Eddie asked, leaning against the kitchen counter, sensing the tension in the air.“Andrew… he wants to marry me,” Jennifer blurted out, the words escaping before she could rein them in.Eddie’s brow furrowed. “What? You’ve got to be kidding me. You just got back from a vacation! Why would you even consider that?”“I know it sounds crazy, but he’s serious. He wants me to leave everything and be with him,” she replied, panic rising in her chest.“Leave everything? Jennifer, are you really thinking about this? What about us?” Eddie’s voice rose slightly, betraying his frustration.“I’m not saying I will! I just… I need time to figure things out,” she stammered, trying to make sense of her feelings.
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Eddie leaned back in his chair, staring out the window as he waited for Agatha to arrive. The morning sun filtered through the glass, casting shadows across his desk, but the warmth offered little comfort. His mind raced with possibilities, scenarios of how this confrontation would play out. He could almost hear the tension humming in the air, a warning that things were about to get messy.When Agatha finally entered, she was all business, her heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor. Her expression was calm, but Eddie noticed a flicker of something in her eyes—nervousness, perhaps, or anticipation.“Eddie,” she greeted, her tone cool. “You wanted to see me?”“Have a seat,” he replied, gesturing to the chair across from him. He needed to maintain control, to keep the upper hand in this conversation.Agatha sat down, her posture elegant, but there was a slight tension in her shoulders. “What’s this about?”“Let’s not pretend, Agatha. You know exactly why I wanted to talk to yo
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"Eddie, calm down. You're jumping to conclusions." Agatha’s voice was smooth, too smooth for Eddie’s liking. She sat across from him, legs crossed, sipping her tea as if the world wasn’t on fire.Eddie clenched his fists, barely able to control his rising anger. His office felt smaller, suffocating, as if the walls were closing in on him. “Calm down? Agatha, one of my subsidiaries just got shut down for a violation, and it happens to be the one your man, Charles, oversees. You expect me to believe that’s just a coincidence?”Agatha didn’t even flinch. She set her cup down delicately, her sharp eyes meeting his. “I understand your frustration, Eddie. But accusing me without evidence won’t solve your problem. Charles has been nothing but loyal, and whatever happened at that company was not my doing. You’re letting your emotions cloud your judgment.”Eddie’s jaw tightened. “You think this is about emotions? Agatha, I’ve been in this business long enough to know when something stinks. I j
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"Jennifer, you need a break. We've both been working nonstop, and honestly, I think a vacation would do us both some good." Andrew's voice was steady but held a hint of concern as they sat across from each other in the quiet corner of a café.Jennifer stirred her coffee absentmindedly, her mind elsewhere. "I don’t know if I’m ready to go anywhere, Andrew. There’s too much going on, and I can’t just leave. Especially with everything at the office." She sighed, the weight of Frank's death still lingering in her voice, even though she had started to heal.Andrew leaned forward, his eyes locking onto hers. "You can't keep burying yourself in work, Jen. It's not healthy. You’ve been carrying a lot on your shoulders, and I get it. But you need to take care of yourself too. Just a few days away. Let’s go somewhere quiet, where you don’t have to think about business or Frank for a while."Jennifer hesitated, chewing her lip. She knew Andrew was right, but the thought of leaving everything beh
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“Grace, I need to know exactly what’s going on,” Eddie demanded, pacing around his office. His voice was sharp, filled with frustration. “We can’t afford any more surprises, and this Wilford situation has already cost us enough.”Grace, sitting calmly across from him, nodded. “I understand, Mr. Cameron. I’ve already started pulling reports from the other subsidiaries. But, honestly, I think we need to have a bigger conversation about oversight. This isn’t just about Wilford anymore.”Eddie stopped pacing and turned to face her. “What do you mean?”She handed him a folder. “I’ve been digging, and there are minor discrepancies in a few other subsidiaries as well. It’s not at the level of Wilford, but it’s enough to raise concerns.”Eddie flipped through the documents, his brow furrowing deeper with each page. “How did this happen under my watch? I had systems in place, checks and balances—how did we miss all of this?”Grace gave him a sympathetic look. “Honestly, I think the company has
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Eddie sat at his desk, staring at the numbers on the financial report in front of him. His heart sank as he scanned the figures again, hoping he had somehow misread the data. But there was no mistaking it—his company had taken a sharp hit, and the numbers reflected a significant loss.“This doesn’t make sense,” he muttered to himself, furrowing his brow. He quickly picked up his phone and dialed his personal secretary, Grace.Moments later, Grace appeared at the door, clipboard in hand, her face calm as ever. She was always efficient, always on top of everything, and Eddie trusted her implicitly. But today, something felt off, and he needed answers.“Grace,” he said, his voice sharp with urgency. “What’s going on with the numbers? Our revenues have dropped drastically. I need you to dig into this and find out where the problem lies.”Grace nodded, her fingers already flying over her tablet as she pulled up the latest data. “I’ll get to it right away, Mr. Cameron. I’ll have a detailed
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Eddie paced back and forth in his office, his phone gripped tightly in his hand. He had just read Jennifer’s text: *"We’re heading to Aruba. I’ll be fine, Eddie. Don’t worry."* His gut told him something was off, but he didn’t want to overreact—at least not yet.He opened his contacts, his thumb hovering over a few trusted names. Maybe he could ask one of them to keep an eye on Jennifer while she was away. But before he could make a decision, Agatha appeared at the doorway, her presence calm and poised.“Eddie, what’s going on?” Agatha’s voice was smooth, almost soothing. She noticed the tension in his shoulders, the way he clenched his phone like it was the last tether holding him together. Eddie exhaled heavily, running a hand through his hair. “Jennifer just texted me. She’s heading to Aruba with Andrew. Something feels… wrong.”Agatha raised an eyebrow, stepping further into the room. “Aruba? With Andrew? That doesn’t sound too bad, does it?” Her voice had a lilt of casualness, a
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Andrew watched Jennifer run toward the car, her decision clear as she fumbled with her phone. His face twisted in frustration, his mind racing. He had spent weeks meticulously planning this, gaining her trust, making her think he was her escape. And now, Eddie had ruined everything. His phone buzzed in his pocket, but he ignored it, clenching his fists. Jennifer had already stepped away, halfway across the tarmac, but Andrew wasn’t ready to let this go so easily. With determined steps, he caught up to her, his voice low but urgent as he reached out to grab her arm. "Jennifer, wait."Jennifer stopped, startled, but didn’t turn around immediately. She seemed to wrestle with herself, not quite pulling away from him yet. Andrew took that as a sign to keep going."Just listen to me," Andrew urged, trying to soften his tone. "You don’t have to believe anything Eddie says. He’s trying to confuse you, make you doubt your own decisions."Jennifer shook her head, her voice barely above a whis
