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
Trying to find Nicholas, managing her father’s businesses which were threatened to be taken by Nathan, and also managing Nathan’s threats and trying to keep him at bay and Aiden. That night, she had unprotected sex with him.She wasn’t proud of herself for taking such a reckless decision and having unprotected sex with a stranger at that time, but she was in grief and under a lot of pressure — and also, there was alcohol as well.When you combine those three things, what you would ultimately get are a series of bad mistakes. And that was exactl;y what she did. A bad mistake.She was on birth control — well, she thought it was, it turned out she might’ve missed up the dates, and that was another reason why she had carelessly allowed him to cum in her and also, why she wasn’t too focused on why she had missed her period. She had discontinued the birth control plan after that, but she knew it would take a while for one’s body to return back to normal after taking birth control, so she
THREE WEEKS LATER The wedding hall exuded an air of elegance and romance. Soft hues of blush pink and ivory adorned the walls, while delicate floral arrangements adorned the altar and lined the aisle. The guests were comfortably seated on white-padded chairs, their attention focused on the flower-laden altar.At the front, Aiden stood in a tailored black suit, his hands lightly clasped in front of him. The priest, dressed in traditional robes, shared a few words with him as they awaited Katherine's entrance.The subtle fragrance of fresh flowers wafted through the air, adding to the enchanting ambiance. Soft instrumental music played in the background, creating a serene atmosphere. The room was bathed in a warm, golden glow from the carefully placed ambient lighting.Occasional glances were exchanged between the guests, exchanging smiles and sharing in the joyous moment.The enchanting melody of the wedding music filled the air as the doors slowly swung open. Here comes the brid
Aiden, still taken aback by Katherine's unexpected appearance, managed to compose himself enough to ask the burning question."What are you doing here, Katherine?" he inquired, a mixture of surprise and skepticism etched on his face.Katherine, with a faint smile, responded, "I came to apologize, Aiden. I know things have been complicated, and I wanted to clear the air. Honestly, I'm not the one who leaked the video or images. It must be someone else. Honestly.” He furrowed his brows, absorbing the information. The gravity of the situation seemed to hang in the air, and he wasn't sure whether to trust Katherine's words.To emphasize her sincerity, Katherine extended a gift bag toward him. "I brought you a friendly 'I'm sorry' pie and some wine. Let's just sit down, have a slice, and talk things through."As Aiden hesitated, she playfully added, "And don't worry, I hope Hope is fast asleep because tonight might just get a bit more interesting. I'm planning on staying over."Aiden's ey
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 worl
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