Grace stood tall, addressing Zhang and Chang. She had to defend herself. She wouldn't allow them to trample on her and take the CEO position. It was hers and hers alone.“Crossed a line?” Zhang scoffed.“Yes, you have,” Grace responded sharply. “You're using my personal life to undermine my professional capabilities. But let me remind you and everyone in this room that I didn’t get to where I am because of favors or my name alone. I earned my position as CEO through hard work, smart investments, and bold decisions.”Chang smirked, crossing his arms over his chest.“He talks about me not being worthy of the title of CEO,” Grace said, turning to face the crowd as her voice rose with authority. “Let’s talk about results, shall we? Chang had his chance to run the business before. He knows exactly what happened during his leadership—loss after loss. One of the darkest and most embarrassing times for the Zhao company. We were on the brink of financial collapse when Grandfather appointed me.
He felt a part of him empty judging from the way Ethan smiles at grace. He has intended to take her over but had to respect her parents wish. This man had a feeling something was wrong. Grace swallows hard as she took a glimpse at Gerald. Shouldn't he be with her rather than standing back? Chang scruntized him, he tried not to think anything negative if perhaps he has done a wrong thing in accepting this young man. To be sincere, chang was having a conflicting feeling about Gerald, mostly the part that Ethan has told him everything he needed to know. Grace folded her lips in disappointment as Gerald paced back to their room. Shouldn't he at least say something when Ethan offers to take her to the company. Annoyingly and not wanting to waste much time, she hurried towards the garage with Ethan. She didn't even say her goodbye to her family as she was pained by Gerald's reluctant act. Sitting in the car, Ethan attempted to say a word. He knew grace was a tough lady to try and s
Those words strucks her heart as she was heartbroken by their words but never showed it. Does that mean men always has the upper hand?How does her gender have anything to do with this? Their words were taunting and the only person she wishes to see at that moment wasn't even there for her!It hurts she must say, putting her trust in someone that only cares about himself.To a point, she was beginning to accept Ethan's words. Maybe she was just scared of learning the truth. Maybe her heart wasn't ready to accept the truth of who he might truly be.That's why she rebuked Ethan hastily.At a corner stood Fiona enjoying every bit of the show. Of course, she wasn't settled for the fact that this woman dragged her out of the house.Furthermore, Gerald was hers and no one would take him away."Did you and your criminal boyfriend plot this?" Another threw a question and she returned a glare.The florescent lights from their cameras were blinding and she felt like suffocating. A quick memory
Before her very eyes, the cameras were rolled from her and they were suddenly pointing at someone behind them.To their shock, it was the victim of the fake drugs.She seems hale and healthy. Ethan widens his eyes as everything feels like a drama to them.Her secretary Jane was shivering as sweet bids her face. Her hands attempted to carry her phone from the pocket but it slip off her hand.Suddenly an unknown number began to call. However, no one has noticed her panic.Grace tried to roll out words but she was too perplexed to speak. What was happening? How did Gerald come up with this tricks. He was indeed strange but nonetheless, he has saved her."Can you tell us what exactly went wrong?"The woman took a glimpse at Gerald then dart her gaze at grace. Then those eyes of hers settled on Jane who froze.Grace moves further to meet this woman. Everything ends today and it would gladdens her more if the truth gets unveil and all these unnecessary drama ends."He saved me" she mutters
Gerald folded his lips as his intentions for the day wasn't met. He wished to taste her juicy lips but wasn't having a chance."It's chang, he wants to speak with you" she announces handing over Grace's phone to her. As her secretary, she always keep her boss's phone.Although, she still mourns her phone which broke because of the scene of today.Quickly, grace took the phone, jilted away from gerald to receive the call. Her cousin must be curious over what had happened.Annoyingly, Gerald gawp at the secretary. He narrows his eyes as though studying her and Jane melts. Once again, she was scared of perhaps, he knew something but was snarling away from it.He stood up and paces to Ethan with the two cups of Americano coffee in his hand.Since grace refuses the coffee, he gave it to Ethan who scoffs and rolled his eyes with an expression of contempt.They were rivals and what was Gerald trying to pull out."Thank
It was a starry night and the darkness had taken over. His eyes stared at the bustling streets, it's lights and amazing landscapes.It was enchanting and he had even made an attempt to cast her gaze at how the city never changes but she barely responded to him.While he drove her around purposely, to free her burden heart. He had even assured her the cops would handle everything and she shouldn't worry about a thing.However, those words didn't even register in her head."Are you still reminiscing over the scene of today?"She shut her eyes and lean on the window. Her mind was void of thoughts and everything was blurry to her."Talk to me grace, I hate your silence" he beckons stiffening his grip on the steering wheel."Maybe you talk to me" she suddenly responded spurring her eyes open.Gerald increased the gear as he wonders what her discussion with Chang was centered on.Sweat beads his face as anxie
He found himself in an old study room, the walls painted brown, the ceiling stained with smoke, certainly from the smoke inhaled in here.This place was quite different from the mansion as it was a distance away, having its different attachments.Gerald was cautious of his environment as he had a queer feeling things would get deadly especially if he were alone with chang.Striding slowly behind him, he had to make up his mind for the worse. Their sudden change of attitude towards him was berefting.It was a minor misunderstanding, but he'd find it as a means of falling apart.This study room was a serene sanctuary, bathed in the soft glow of a golden desk lamp. The walls, painted a calming shade of sage green, are lined with towering bookshelves that cradle an array of literature and knick-knacks.When Chang had sat, before he could offer Gerald a seat, he already himself. Chang gawp at him.Gerald crossed his legs and took a book. It had everything one needed to know about drugs.We
Chang's face tightens as he bites the cigarette in his lips harder. He kept calm intrigued to learn of what Gerald was saying.Gerald took a glimpse at his men who were ready to engage and he let out deadly smile."We'd be in-laws soon, we shouldn't be hostile to one another" he mutters patting chang on the shoulder."If you refuse my offer, then let's end it here!" Chang queries and immediately, the first bodyguard shot at him.Throwing a flip, on the table, he took the chop knife and quickly shredded the sleeve of their jackets while avoiding the punch of the second bodyguard.Blood bursting forth and running down his first victim's arm. He turned to regard his opponent with clenched fists and a smile like razorHe was quick and chang couldn't decipher how he does that.His movements, the swelling of his hands like a rhythmic act. The funky music suits the moment perfectly.He circled wearily around, grabbed the back of first man's head and flipped him off the couch onto the floor.
Brian walked gently towards his car which was parked outside waiting patiently for him to get in. He gave a fake smile at whom he found inside and she returned his gestures. The chauffeur drove them to the airport and they got there thirty minutes before the flight takes off. It was a business trip along with his secretary lucy and planned to be back within a month even before it was over. They got to their destination safely and Lucy handled everything properly while they got off the plane. He wasn't ready to address anyone that day and Lucy had to inform those who wishes to see him that he was unavailable for that moment. It was late at night and he intended to take a walk around this place where he was going to stay for a while. He had an earpod on listening to music that could soothe his mood. As he strolled, he took pictures of captivating features in this place. His eyes met a girl who seemed stranded by the bridge side, she was wincing and shivering in the cold. Perhap
He turned off the phone immediately and warned Brian to stay off his family as he got informed that his wife was involved in an accident."You made a wrong choice by messing with those that were dear to me" Brian said as Felix narrowed a brow at this man right in front of him who always does as he threaten.He couldn't say a word back at Brian as he hurriedly rushed out while his brother glared at the table with an evil intention written all over his face.It rained heavily as he could be found drained in the rain, every effort to get in touch with those whom he lost in the fire outbreak proved abortive as deep in his heart.He didn't want to believe that they were consumed in the fire, he had a lot of memories attached to those people mostly the woman who stole his heart.His life was a mess as he had lost the one whom he tried to protect. He suddenly felt a shield covering him from the rain and when he lifted his head. Brian found someone holding an umbrella over his head and he s
She studied her son, the brief smile that escaped his lips.When she mentioned Julie's name, which made her heart flutter. All she wants this time is to hear Brian call her mother again."How about we pay her a visit tomorrow?" She suggested, he grimaced at her and sighed, and she knew that was a yes. His father demanded to see him privately, and he yielded to his demand. The old man laid on the bed exhausted for the day as the party was getting dismissed gradually. He smiled immediately he saw Brian and got relieved that at least he was forgiven."No one is giving me the answers I need…why did you send me back?". His scoffed and rose from the bed while beckoning on Brian to pick a file which laid on the desk."Someone talked some sense into me" he confessed sad at heart and Brian smirked at him while picking up the file lazily."Transfer of property?" Brian read and his father nodded."I don't need anything that is yours…""I knew you would say that, but son you're the only one I
His eyes strictly monitoring her hair and shoes."You can't follow me with that" he stated and offered to follow her to her room.She smiled as she followed suit. To be honest, she did that on purpose. The hair thing actually."I won't wait all day!" he yelled from the room as he got there before her. She rolled her eyes and hastened her footsteps into the room.He pulled out her makeup seat and tapped it with his hands, beckoning on her to sit down.She sat down as he instructed and stared at the mirror. She wondered if he can really dress a person's hair because his own hair never looked properly kept.She gulped as he began combing her hair with his hands."Shouldn't he be using a comb for that?" she questioned.He began twirling part of her hair and held it up with a pin. He made a twirl with another part and made held it again.She placed her hand on her cheek and let him do his thing.He was done in a minute.She kept staring at her hair while her eyes admired it.She didn't
The thought of her former apartment popped up in his memory and he decided to drive off there. Josh who was hurrying up to met his mother's needs found him at the gates."You came for her?" He just said with a wry smile."Where's she?" Brian asked with the assertion that this naughty boy was referring to Julie."Mom's apartment, she's a psycho this time around, so be careful" he advised with no formal gestures as though the kid was having an indifference attitude towards him. Brian intended him to ask him a question which concerned a drawing of his but he had to see Julie first. Brian rang the doorbell and josh scoffed;"Why are you acting like a gentle man?" He asked opening the door for Brian. In here, everyone surrounded someone and he guessed it was Julie. Quickly, he excused himself through their midst to take a look at her and once their eyes met, she flinched and folded her legs on the bed frightened. This act of hers averted their gaze on him as they sensed he was danger.
The wailing of siren could be heard as it drove to the nearest hospital. Some doctors could be seen hurrying to take a woman to the ICU. Brian got worries written all over his face, as he hoped the victim wakes up. Lucy was less bothered besides this woman would be out of her way. She glanced at the doctor who got out of the room to address them. He was sad too. Brian had it in mind that this doctor was going to tell him that the patient lost her memory. Lucy ticked her tongue hoping that she hears this woman was dead."Can I see her?" Brian asked in whispers and the doctor nodded. They transferred her from the ICU to a ward where she could be visited. Brian wasn't allowed in as he could see nurses and a security agent rushing.After the doctor assign to administer medication to her sighed sharply and ushered Brian inside. The door glide open gently as he paced towards were she sat chained to the bed, he narrowed a brow at her surprised at the sudden scene. Her hair was wet an
"Do always cry like a child whenever she spoke to you this bad?". She scoffed and ditched the coffee in his hand again."Are you here to hurt me the more""No! I'm just learning new features, you know I despise people when they cry, but you look beautiful when you do such" he teased, and she smiled wiping her tears the more and then collected the coffee from him yet again. It seems she was going to keep to act this way with the pissed off mug of coffee."Really?" She beckoned, bringing out a mirror."Seriously? You always keep a mirror with you?""Yeah, to see if I look good when I'm done" she said laughing as he only smiled a little. It didn't take long when she began yawning by then, she was done with coffee and handed him back his mug."Goodnight Brian, I've got a lot to do tomorrow at my restaurant…stay happy! But don't cross that lioness part, she's scary when she's angry" she said in a faint voice as she walked away."Julie, are okay right where you are?" He thought, glancing a
"My biggest fan?" She echoed impressive though because she never knew she's got fans from just saving lives and her biggest fan was definitely jimmy disguised; however, the late line was awkward as he says she should be grateful he wrote it. There was no doubt that she needed to call him, although she still got my pride. She carried the box inside because she didn't want anyone to see the gift inside. Once she got in.She unfolded the wrap from the box and found a necklace. It was gorgeous and made of pure diamond."Not bad" She commented because it was expensive and wow he sure knew she wanted such. Julie was more like a materialistic person, although it would have been romantic if he wore it on her and then say: "I'm sorry love for suspecting you". It wasn't only a necklace she found but a pen and diary which wrote;"Pour it all out to me, I might be of great help". Weird right but this damn book got her laughing, just what she wanted, a diary. Well, the last two gifts she saw wa
The rain had started falling and Brian intended to leave the office. He was somewhat jealous when he mistakenly found jimmy and Julie kissing. It got him all riled up, he picked an umbrella from his office and dashed outside, however Julie's voice drew him back when she said;"Please wait, let's go together". He glanced at her as she ran through the rain to meet with him, Julie had no umbrella and once she reached out to him, she went under his umbrella while rubbing her palm together annoyed. Brian wished to ask a question but couldn't, he had snubbed her earlier because he didn't want to admit to himself that he was having feelings for this woman.Besides wading off any such feelings was for good because she was going to die someday.He kept staring at her and not taking a step forward neither was she, rather this woman was staring at the rain drop."Let's go Brian" she uttered, turning her gaze to him. He felt like telling it to her face that she should end any relationship she had