Melissa's heart pounded in her chest as she swiftly ended the phone call with Anderson. Without wasting a moment, she grabbed her bag, slinging it over her shoulder in a hurried motion. Turning to Cynthia, she urgently instructed, "Cancel all my appointments for today. I'll be out of the office." Cynthia nodded in acknowledgment.The office seemed to blur as Melissa hurriedly made her way out, her heels clicking on the polished floors. She briskly walked to the elevator, her mind racing with a mix of fear and anticipation. The elevator dinged, and the doors slid open. She entered into the lift and the minute long journey seemed to stretch for all of eternity.As she exited the building, the cool breeze hit her face, and she quickened her pace towards the parking lot. Unlocking her car, she hopped in, the engine roaring to life as she keyed it. Her hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as she drove, her mind preoccupied with worries about Nicholas.Of course, it was him.Fidgeting
Nathan and his father, Mr. Richardson, sat in the elegant living room of their home. The aroma of aged wine lingered in the air as they each held crystal glasses, taking measured sips.Nathan, with a furrowed brow, finally broke the thoughtful silence. "Dad, how did you even find out about the Blue Diamond Society? I mean, it's like this secret society, right?"Mr. Richardson leaned back in his plush chair, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Well, the Blue Diamond Society has been around for a long, long time. It's like a clandestine network, always in the shadows, weaving its influence. After the unfortunate incident with Aiden's family, they went into exile, but now, they're back."Nathan's curiosity heightened. "Back? Why now?"His father took another sip of wine, his gaze distant for a moment. "Well, my son, timing is everything. And the return of the Blue Diamond Society coincides with a shift in power, in opportunities. It's an old alliance finding new footing in a changing wor
Nathan and his father, Mr. Richardson, sat in the elegant living room of their home. The aroma of aged wine lingered in the air as they each held crystal glasses, taking measured sips.Nathan, with a furrowed brow, finally broke the thoughtful silence. "Dad, how did you even find out about the Blue Diamond Society? I mean, it's like this secret society, right?"Mr. Richardson leaned back in his plush chair, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Well, the Blue Diamond Society has been around for a long, long time. It's like a clandestine network, always in the shadows, weaving its influence. After the unfortunate incident with Aiden's family, they went into exile, but now, they're back."Nathan's curiosity heightened. "Back? Why now?"His father took another sip of wine, his gaze distant for a moment. "Well, my son, timing is everything. And the return of the Blue Diamond Society coincides with a shift in power, in opportunities. It's an old alliance finding new footing in a changing wor
Aiden's eyes widened as Kierra and her twin sister stepped forward, their faces completely identical — their eyes, their hair, theit walking steps, everything was the same and he could hardly tell the difference. He couldn't help but feel a rush of surprise and it was hard for him to digest what was unfolding before him. "Aiden?" Kierra's asked — he knew it was her because he was sure her twin sister didn't know his name. She was the one in a pink, flowery patterned sun–dress and she had her hair in a ponytail. And then, it all clicked – the moments of inexplicable behavior, the occasional shifts in demeanor. Kierra's twin was the missing link, the reason behind the occasional confounding encounters.Aiden, still absorbing the revelation, muttered, "So, you have a twin... That explains everything." That was the reason why most times, it seemed as though she didn't remember him. It was because he met with her twin!Seeing the confusion on Aiden's face, Gabriel decided to speak up
"What is it, boss?" Gabriel asked, urging his Commander to speak. "Well, one of those girls — the twins," Aiden began and then sighed, 'Well, the one named Kierra, I figured that both of them must have the same first name initial." he said. "Well, the one named Kierra, we have a thing going on….well, I mean, we had a thing going on." he clarified, clearing his throat before he continued, "We had differences and we have been unable to sort them out." He said, a hint of regret in his tone.Gabriel heaved an inner sigh of relief upon hearing that. He was thsnkful that thatever it wasd that Aiden wanted to tell him was only a mundane matter and wasn’t anythif importance.It was just about his uncoutable and at this point, numerous women affairs. Which brings him back to his earlier worries on how Aiden was focusing on unimportant things instead of what actually mattered. Or was he not aware that once his enemies find out that he hadn't actually been focusing on what he was supposed to
A knock on his office's door knocked him out of his thoughts and he looked up to see Gabriel entering into his office. He came in and Aiden waited for the girls to follow behind him, or at least, Kierra, but nobody else came in. He arched his brows, "Where are they, Gabriel?" he asked. "Well, they refused to come back with me." Gabriel stated and Aiden's brows furrowed in annoyance, and angered scowl sterning his expression. "What?" He explained, shooting up from his chair and banging his fists on the table. "Why would they do that?' "Well, I don't really understand why. But one was rambling about how she felt all of this was a big old scam, and the other one explicitly explained how she was uninterested in seeing your face. She further said that if she had known it was you behind this all along, she wouldn't have bothered to involve herself." Gabriel narrated and that was enough to sober up Aiden's annoyance. The last one was definitely Kierra, she was still very mad at him. An
When they were done with their wine Nd , snacks — well, when Katherine was done with hers, because Victoria still wanted more, Katherine went on to try on th gowns. For the first one, Katherine stepped out in a stunning A-line gown with intricate lace detailing. The dress shimmered under the store's flattering lights, and a trail of delicate buttons adorned the back. She twirled to give Victoria a full view, the fabric flowing elegantly around her.Victoria observed the dress, her eyes scanning the design, and then nodded in approval. "Lovely, Katherine. But, go on, do another spin for the full effect."Katherine obliged, executing a graceful spin, the gown billowing out as she turned. However, when she stopped, Victoria's expression shifted. She frowned slightly, eyes assessing the dress under a more critical lens."Hmm, it's beautiful, but it might be a bit too bright for the wedding theme, don't you think?" Victoria suggested, offering a constructive opinion.Katherine, looking a
"Well, because the news was not supposed to go out in the first place. It was meant to be a private and family and friends only kind of thing." Katherine explained and Victoria scoffed, breaking into laughter. "Since when did you become a private person, Katie?" She asked amidst her daughter and Katherine rolled her eyes. "Well, I'm not a private person and left to me, I would've wanted that engagement party to be the talk of the town for a year straight!" Katherine stated. "What about the wedding? Victoria chimed in."Oh, that would have been the talk of the fucking century!" She replied and both of them laughed over it. "Anyways, my point is that my husband to be wanted the marriage and engagement ceremony to be a private one, so I obliged to his wishes." Katherine answered and Victoria wpre a teasing smile as she wiggled her eyebrows. "Aww look at you, being a submissive wife and shit." She giggled and Katherine rolled her eyes. "Well, this man of yours must be really special