Chapter 40As Lydia and Jared grappled with the revelation of the clandestine recorder, an unexpected twist unfolded. The room's atmosphere thickened as the secret observer, hidden behind the shadows, made their presence known.A voice, disguised and electronically altered, echoed through the room, "I must say, this has been quite the dramatic performance. Bravo, Lydia and Jared, bravo."Lydia and Jared, their faces a mix of confusion and disbelief, scanned the room, trying to pinpoint the source of the voice.The mysterious observer continued, "You thought your little drama was confined to the two of you, but I've been enjoying the show from behind the scenes."Jared, his anger now redirected, demanded, "Who the hell are you? What do you want?"The voice chuckled, "Oh, Jared, always so quick to anger. I'm just a spectator, someone who appreciates the intricacies of human emotion."Lydia, her patience wearing thin, snapped, "Enough with the games. Show yourself!"As if obeying her com
Chapter 41Lydia's manager invited her to the coffee shop. Lydia sat across from Kelly Shane, her manager, a mix of worry and determination etched on her face.Kelly, sipping her coffee, cut to the chase. "Lydia, we need to talk. Your career is on shaky ground, and we can't afford any more missteps."Lydia, her gaze fixed on the table, acknowledged the severity of the situation. "I know, Kelly. It's just been a tough time. Personal issues are bleeding into my professional life."Kelly, always direct, responded, "I get it. We all have personal problems. But the industry won't cut you any slack. You need to make a choice: salvage your career or watch it crumble."Lydia, running a hand through her hair, sighed. "I want to salvage it, Kelly. I do. But it feels like everything is falling apart.""Lydia, if I say you are happy after leaving Lucas, I am lying""Please, don't mention that good-for-nothing useless poor lad here, I'm done with him and nothing can ever happen between us in this
Chapter 42.Lydia's mind became unsettled as she thought forth and back about what her manager said, she did not know what to do. Her life was falling apart and Sheila who had been nothing but her errand girl had hit the spotlight. Could it be the lady did something to her? She had the automatic ticket for the upcoming blockbuster and Lydia would have to bid for it or go for an audition before she could be selected getting a role was not certain through the audition because many actors that would play lead roles might have been selected through the back door. "Jasper is disturbing my life, the hardened criminal is monitoring every one of my movements""He has a recording of my argument with Jared. Who could send him to torment me?""Jessica is the only one who can afford Jasper. This idiot has made a hell out of my life. Who knows if he has recorded us when we were making out?""That record must not get to the public."Rebecca heard all Lydia had been saying because she could not
Chapter 43."I did, how are you feeling?""Better, how was the rehearsal today?""Hectic as usual"She started offloading everything she brought for him: a pair of slippers, a new shirt and a pair of trousers, a brush, body lotion, an airbrush and so on.Lucas was surprised at the sight of these materials, he thanked her and steered a conversation "Wow, all these for me? You should have bothered yourself, you have spent money that is enough to make one rich, and you lost your car because of this poor boy. How do I pay you?""Get well, I'm about to hit a jackpot in my career, and I want you to benefit from it. You made us."He didn't want them to meet, he texted a message carrying instructions and sent it to Fabian. The world was strange to him, you made us, was he god? Or a sculptor that could make an image. Lydia noticed a change in his expression and started to explain how he made them"You have forgotten how you encouraged us to go for our passion, then when you were working wit
Chapter 44Fabian handed him an envelope which consisted of legal documents "All you need is to sign them all,"Lucas opened the envelope immediately and started scanning it. "So, Brandon is under Maxwell, thank God I bought the highest shares from Maxwell. RIP to Lydia's family business.""I was surprised when I saw it too, they could not finance their business and hide under the Maxwell group of companies."Lucas folded the envelope and put it on his bed. He changed their discussion. "I will be leaving here soon, Sheila is stressed, I don't know what changed her mood after receiving a call that she needed to do something. I had never seen her like that before, I commended her effort for staying till this time.""Are you saying you are ready to propose to her?""No, there's more to find out. Once bitten, twice shy. I need to be sure of my feelings and also heal. If I should have a relationship with her now, she will be burned by anger and vengeance in me""I understand you don't w
Chapter 45.The hospital was located far too the town because of the serene environment. Going to the hospital and coming back is 3hours 30minutes journey. It would have been easy if she had not sold her car. She did it all for him. Lucas knew he had not been treating Sheila well and that was why her mood changed. He didn't want to make life hard for her because she was his helper. He knew he owed her nothing despite he was helping her behind her back. "Sheila is someone I respect if there are no feelings for her, but I like her, " he said as he was trying to call her. Sheila saw her phone buzzing and she ignored the call. She was angry at Lucas, not for anything but saying she kept a man at the hospital. "Is he suspecting me? Why would he think I have met someone before meeting him" she asked herself Her phone rang for a second time and she picked up without saying a word. "Hello Sheila, I noticed you were angry when you left here, how was the biometric you went for?""Good, I
Chapter 46A mix of joy and perplexity lingered on Lucas's face after ending the call with Sheila, leaving him happy and confused at the same time about the emotion swirling within him. He was not sure whether it was love or lust. He believed their closeness sprung the emotion. He called the doctor to prepare his document for discharge because his guidance was coming to take her home. Doctor Ken, told him to meet him in his office immediately. Lucas jumped down from the bed and wore his flip flop and headed to the doctor's office. He was welcomed by the secretary, the secretary was familiar with Lucas and allowed him in without questioning or calling her boss. Lucas knocked when he got to the entrance"Come in Lucas""So, you are going home today, I'm going to miss you" he smiled as he looked into Lucas's eyes Lucas returned the gesture and said "Yes" he always feels comfortable around Doctor Ken and sees him as a father figure. "You have to be very careful and cautious as you
Chapter 47Kendrick could no longer hold it, he dared Lucas by hiring a hacker who could work for him to hack his account, he wanted to dare Lucas but was always a step above them. He put a call through Tyrell and told him to start working on their plans. Tyrell Blackwell was an expert at deciphering secret codes and encrypted information. His unique skill set allowed him to navigate through intricate security measures, making him a sought-after specialist for those seeking access to confidential data illegally. Tristian was scared when he heard this, he thought he was lucky that Lucas spared him, if not he would have been sent to six feet by Blade. "Let's still wait for Lucas to pick up our call or show up at the company, don't dare him," he suggested "Who is he? That I can't dare, is it because of the video he sent, that is how the weak behave to protect themselves? So don't worry I have everything under my control" Kendrick explained"We can't die of hunger, if he wants to kil
“You and scene are 5 and 6, you don't want to be humiliated alone, you drag damsel Sheila into it; what is all these fragrance all about?” Jared berrated.Lydia could not help but snorted when Jared called Sheila a damsel; he knew Jared still had interest in her but was glad that Sheila didn't give him a chance.“Mr. Jared, please do not talk to him in that manner,” Sheila pleaded.“How do you want me to address this address, damsel? He is just nothing but garbage, I regretted ever having anything to do with your ex because he has affected her life with his ill luck, Look at her over there waiting to seduce the CEO; if not, she would have lashed on you.” he Explained “Sheila, do not stop him, let me see how much he is willing to take, I'm sure he will regret every action,” facing Jared, “Do you remember what I told you the first time we met?”He blinked his eyes continuously and asked, “How could I remember what pauper like you told me? You are nothing but trash, so get the hell out
Lucas and Sheila walked in like a newlywed couple.All eyes were on them; some couldn't believe what they saw; the clothes they were wearing were screaming wealth.Lydia rolled her eyes toone side as she saw them and muttered, “Lucas and Drama, who did he want to impress? He wore a fake designer to feel among them.” Two ladies who had attacked Sheila came before them and stopped them from moving forward.“Where do you think you are going? You have heard that the CEO won't make it here today, and you invited your pauper boyfriend to show up with fake designers,” one of the ladies told them.“Stay out of our way,” Sheila warned them, but they refused. “You and your stinky boyfriend should leave this venue now before we disrespect you.”A sly grin escaped from the corner of Lucas' mouth as she watched them rant.“It is obvious that you ladies are tired of working here; you will soon be served your relief of appointments,” Lucas said.“Who is he that will serve us relief from duty?” “Y
Chapter 193Sheila smiled and threatened, "We never had a quarrel, but you chose to fight when I'm peaceful. I will pretend I didn't hear everything you have said. You ladies should walk away because you won't escape if I take it up with you.”“Splendid! Are you threatening us? What can you do?” one of them said, rolling her eyes.“Absolute nothing when you lied that you are the CEO’s wife and you are a snitch who is dating your friend's ex, the useless and pauper man your friend rejected, and you picked it up. Good for you because you like trash. Today will be your last day in this company because we heard the CEO and his wife are coming. We will make sure we tell them how you want to steal this place and claim it as your own,” she smiled sinisterly as she rested her hands on her waist. Sheila wasn't surprised when she mentioned her friend; she knew they might be instigated by Lydia to fight her. Despite their bullying, she smiled and maintained a calm demeanor. She had been warned
“Ma’am, your husband is rich, you wearing the most expensive diamond ring 20 million dollars,”Sheila was not happy with the way these couple were valuing her ring, they spoke in sarcasm that she could not understand, and this got sheila angry she thought they were devaluing her ring and snapped at them, “No matter how much it is, please spare me, allow me to do my hair thank you,”“Ma’am, being our role model, we will like to have picture with you,” the lady asked Sheila sighed heavily, she regretted meeting these people early in the morning. She accepted to take picture with them and the man said she should show her ring in the picture because they could not afford it.Sheila scoffed and sneered,“You can't afford $20 ring and you claim to be rich, what a joke!” The man responded politely,“Not a joke ma, twenty million dollars is not small money, only rich people like you can afford it,”Sheila released her anger and asked in disbelieving tone,“You mean my ring worth twenty million
“Not burning,”“You want to tell me the smoke coming out is heat?” she asked jokingly. “Yeah, it is; I'm a better cook,” he smirked.Yeah, you are.”“Why did you admit so fast?”“No, energy to drag,”“Oh, I see,”Thank you for everything; you paid for the clothes.”Yeah, with the money you gave me.”The money she gave him was one million, and the clothes and jewellery cost fifteen million. “I didn't know how much Kayle paid for the clothes, but I'm sure you can buy your own.”“I will take you to hairstyle tomorrow; I would have brought them home for home service, but I like taking precautions; don't bring strangers to your house.”“You are right, it is quite dangerous, and more so, the house owner would come soon; he might not like many people into his house except people he brought himself,” she admitted. ***Lucas departed for his room after eating dinner with Sheila. He was thinking of what would happen the next day when his phone beeped. John sent him a text about the latest s
Chapter 190The manager who had moved to the reception to arrange chairs for them to sit on before she arrived saw her going back and asking, "I called you for a customer, and you spun, what has come over you?”The lady sneered, “Look at the people you called me for. Do they look like someone who can afford a scarf here? They might probably miss their way,” Pointing out as if she was giving them direction, “Please go to either Harrisos Coutour Extensions, not Executive here, you will be able to pick one or two things there, an ordinary scarf here costs a fortune.”The manager walked to the fashion expert and slapped her. The sound of the slap echoed in the store, the store representative kept her head down. She swirled and tears began to fall from her eyes uncontrollably. She was shocked that the manager could slap her for the low-life customers. She reluctantly took them to the showroom with her hand covering her face where she was slapped. The manager knew she would take reveng
Chapter 189.Sheila felt bad after receiving the news that she had no money in her bank account and that Lucas had not yet gotten new clothes for the celebration tomorrow. She didn't want to feel bad because it would hurt Lucas; instead, she continued her play and fell on the bed. The play was too much for Lucas; he had a lot to do in preparation for tomorrow's premiere. He was waiting for Sheila to announce that she had gotten the money, but she didn't say anything. "Did she keep the news of getting 5 million dollars from him, or had Steve not sent it?" he mumbled under a breathHe wanted to take his phone and ask, but Sheila didn't let him be; she kept laughing and giggling. He didn't want to stop her either because she had been moody for a while on the CEO's wife's matterHer phone beeped but still played. "Stop it!" Lucas exclaimed in a playful tone. “You have a message on your phone.”“I'm not interested in the message; let me off it.” She stood up and took her phone. She op
Chapter 187He thought she was worried about the humiliation she would face that day. He saw her walking to the kite and followed her. He went "Kayle,""I don't have provisions; please go to a nearby store and get me some.""Okay, ma, but I am cooking."Who owns the food? "You, ma, master, said I should prepare it for you.""Don't worry, I will continue it. Tell the driver to take you to the nearest store.""Okay ma,""Kayle met Lucas and told him that Sheila sent her errand."Lucas eyes widened as he saw Sheila card with Kayle and asked,Hope you are not going to the market.""I am going to the mall to get provisions, sir.""Shit, there is no money in that card."Let me inform her.""No, do not. Go and get your card, and I will transfer money to you right away. Are you using the same bank details I have?""Yes, sir,""Okay, go,"Transfer $5,000 to Sheila and tell her from the CEO to prepare for the coming Premiere. Do it exactly after 2 hours. "Okay sir,"Lucas went to the kitchen
Chapter 187She felt another surge of anger as she read the part where it said all the artists would be given awards. She talked loudly and said, "Including the riff raffs, ptf... Elite should hold its stinky award for its dirty people; I don't do with the crowd; anytime it has a standard award, I should be invited." She talked so loudly that her mother could hear where she was, but she was unfazed; she thought Lydia was just talking to get her attention. She wondered where she was. Lydia wanted to drop her phone on the couch again. Her eyes swiftly caught the CEO on the text message, but she could not fathom what the CEO was doing in the message immediately. She instantly took the phone back and read the text message again. Her eyes lit up instantly; her eyes were brimming with joy as she read the CEO part. She thought another chance had come for her, and she had to be smart to take it. She walked to her room to check her poster and her skin. She saw that she had not been taking