“Really? A cashier in this substandard mall?” Isabella scoffed.She was surprised that her rival was nothing but a cashier in the mall, spotting her as soon as she entered.She had thought Emily would hold a high position there, probably a manager.“I can't just stop getting amazed by every finding." Isabella scoffed as she approached the counter, where Emily looked radiant despite the drab uniform she wore.With each step closer, resentment surged through her.She felt the urge to embarrass her at that moment, but she controlled herself not to. What she had in stock for her, especially, was way beyond the embarrassment that would happen if she decided to create a scene there.“Excuse me," Isabella drawled, her voice dripping with honeyed sweetness to her own surprise to get Emily's attention as she seemed busy, her face concentrated on the cash register.The high school plays she participated in were beginning to pay off.Emily didn't know how it happened, but her record wasn't corr
Isabella got home fulfilled about everything that happened, but she could not help but wonder why Emily didn't recognise her.“At least, Alex's proposal for me went viral on the internet. Why couldn't she recognise me?” She wondered.Aside from that, she had paid blogs to rave about their relationship, which they have been doing.Ideally, Emily would have preferred if Emily had recognised her. She went there with two goals in mind. One was to create a scene if she acknowledged her, a way to publicly embarrass her. The second option was the one she ended up pursuing, which was also on the table.“Or did she recognise me but pretend not to?” She wondered, considering the possibility, particularly because some fans still gushed over him."Perhaps she's one of those who just wants to have a romantic relationship with him, not caring whether he will be getting married soon.” She considered.As Alex entered an upscale restaurant, he scanned the room immediately, and his gaze finally lande
“Darling, you're back!" Emily's arms shot up, wrapping around Alex's neck in a tight hug. Her gaze was locked on his face.“Did you miss me?” She asked him immediately.Even though he had a lot going on in his mind, he masked it by forcing a smile out of his mouth.He then chuckled. “You don't need to go through corners. Just say you missed me because I also missed you.”She nudged her head. “Hmm…maybe.”As they sat on her bed, chattering about each other's days, he still hid his emotions—worries.He had resolved to divert his utmost attention to Santiago, to prove to him that he can never lace his shoes by turning things around, but he didn't know how he could do that as soon as possible, not just for his career but mainly because of Emily.He couldn't let her get dragged down by his fall.Emily, oblivious to his turmoil, bubbled with excitement. "Guess what happened today? A stranger at the mall gifted me a hundred bucks!"Then she explained how everything happened—Isabella complim
The next morning, the insistent ringing of Alex's phone tore him from sleep. He took the phone from the side table, his gut clenching with anger. His anger heightened when the screen displayed that it was his secretary."What does she want? Why is she calling me early?" He growled silently because why would she be calling him some minutes past six a.m.?“Her reason should be worth calling and waking me up from my sleep.” He said.Then he picked up the call with the intention of lashing at her after she had spoken, if her reason was of no significance."Sir. Good morning, sir." Her voice came through, laced with a nervous tremor that surprised him.He barked at her in impatience. "What is it? Speak if you have anything damn good to say." He commanded her, still waiting to hear her reason for calling."I think you should be heading to the office now, sir." She replied, her voice barely a whisper.He threw the covers back, his muscles tight with annoyance because she dared talk to hi
Honking horns filled the air of the rush hour traffic as Alex drove through it, his frustration gnawing at him. He gripped the steering wheel in frustration, his knuckles turning white as he glanced at the dashboard clock.It had only been barely thirty minutes since he dashed out of the house to the office, yet it felt like an eternity. "Unbelievable," he muttered."These people drive like they're auditioning for bumper cars.” He couldn't believe how clumsy his fellow commuters drove.His phone buzzed twice with incoming calls.He ignored them, muttering curses under his breath on seeing that they were from some shareholders of the company. "What good would conversing with them be if they can't contribute to what has happened?" He muttered.“All they want to hear is my assurance, like I've always done. Nothing else! Not even a piece of advice or suggestion.”He slammed his fist on the steering wheel, navigating the congested lanes with a growing sense of urgency. Suddenly, a bea
As Alex stared at the screen, his mind struggled to comprehend the words displayed before him. GLE had released another update on the internet stating the company that they would be sponsoring was Santiago's company of all companies.The news sent shockwaves rippling through his entire being, leaving him feeling as though the ground had been yanked from beneath his feet.Disbelief coursed through his veins like ice water, numbing his senses and clouding his thoughts with a fog of confusion.The initial wave of disbelief quickly gave way to a surge of anger that burned hot and fierce in the pit of his stomach. How could he have let such a thing happen?It felt like a personal affront, a slap in the face that left him boiling in anger. It bubbled up inside him, boiling over like a raging inferno, threatening to consume him from within.It then dawned on him that he had lost the deal completely because it was way past negotiation since both parties had signed the deal before publishing
The secretary entered Alex's office."The shareholders are now seated, sir." She announced.His lips curled into a confident grin as he rose from his chair, his posture radiating assurance. He adjusted his suit jacket with a flick of his wrist before striding out of his office.As he entered the meeting room, the murmurs that had filled the air ceased abruptly, all eyes turning to him as if he were a commanding general entering the fray. It was as if he were entering a battlefield, but it didn't faze him. None of them did.Undeterred by the intensity of the gaze upon him, he walked to the centre of the room, flanked by the shareholders on either side.Like a skilled poker player assessing his opponents, he took in the room with a keen eye, deciphering the unspoken intentions and motivations of each shareholder.But he came fully prepared for them.As he cleared his throat, the room fell into a hushed silence, every individual hanging on to his next words. "I was told you all wanted
“Have a look at this.” Alex dropped the files on the lawyer’s table after they had exchanged greetings.The lawyer momentarily looked at him in confusion and finally picked up the files in reluctance, glancing through them.“This is the list and details of the atrocities Santiago committed while he was working for your company. So what do you intend to do with this?” He asked Alex.“I want to nail him with this.” He smiled in confidence.“Okay. If I'm correct, you want to charge him in court, right?”“Drop the professional terms. You already know what I mean, so let's get into business. I have a lot on my plate.” Alex retorted.The lawyer smiled. “Okay. I'm sorry about that.”“This should do it.” He added.But Alex was not satisfied by the response; that is not what he expected.“It should do it?” He furrowed his brows.“Yes.” He shot Alex a quizzical gaze.“What do you mean by that? Isn't this enough?!” Alex was now fuming.“Yes…” he said, smiling briefly.“I’m sure you're aware how