Gale adjusted his sunglasses as he checked himself out for the uptenth time." Wow! I look sophisticated dude, Penelope will marvel if she sees me like this" he said enthusiastically beaming with smiles like a teenager.Spence smiled pleasantly at his joke " my mentor takes appearance as high priority" he said proudly." I must say you look like a demigod in that" Gale responded throwing an envious look at Spence's sophisticated appearance." The theme is to impress the CEO enough so that we don't get oppressed by her,isn't it?"Spence pointed out clearly and Gale nodded in affirmation." Hey dude! these clothes rental fee irks me,they are too affordable" Gale whispered bewildered.Spence laughed heartedly " relax! I am a regular at La clothier and they are legit" Gale felt quite uncomfortable but shrugged it off putting his trust in Spence's word.The attendant walked up to them at that moment smiling pleasantly " Mr Wellington, do the clothes please you?" she asked smiling pleasant
" Aren't you too old for this Mr Snape?" Selena asked sarcastically resting her back on the chair." Am I? when I am only interested in keeping Zillow Jade soaring higher " He responded coyly adjusting his glasses." I second to Mr Snape's suggestion,we need to hasten the process" a stern looking woman in her fifties interjected." Majority still carries the vote Mr Snape and I am against it" a grey haired man said in a tone that suggests his hatred was directed at Snape not his idea.Pandemonium broke loose as most of the directors started venting their personal grudges against each other.Selena sat smiling devishly at the ruckus before her.She threw Spence a mockery look, picked up her phone and texted him " can you see why you should equip yourself better than focusing on futile revenge on a pretty faced daisy"The moment his phone chimed,he threw a side glance at Gale who was distracted by the loud noises and curses flying around in the conference room.He responded instantly w
Spence walked into La clothier alongside Pamela.The attendant politely bowed as she saw him " Mr Wellington,a pleasure to have you here today" she said smiling " Are you crushing on him too?" Pamela questioned the attendant who looked up instantly with a shocked expression on her face." Excuse me Miss" she said hastily as her face heat up. Pamela smiled awkwardly " Relax,I was just joking" she said laughing and pushed Spence out of her way as she made into the department store checking out their wears.The attendant wore a confused expression at what just transpired " ignore her expensive joke Miss Diana,she doesn't mean her word" he said reassuringly The attendant nodded in understanding and followed Pamela sinking back into her professional approach."Wow! everything here is eye-catching,how did you discover this paradise Spence?" Pamela questioned excitedly." Robbin's philosophy " Spence said smoothly.Pamela raised a furrowed brow confused by his word." My mentor believes in
Shock registered on Alice's wrinkled face as she stared blankly at Peter who was wheeled into the study by Gabriella." Mr Stockholm,good gracious you stopped by" Peter said flatly ignoring Alice's presence." Oh thank you Mr Hale" Stockholm said smiling weirdly as if intimidated by Peter." So what made you disturb this bedridden old man on a Tuesday noon" Peter said teasingly and they all laughed." Your sense of humor remains unshaken Mr Hale,well this aquitance of mine wishes to meet you" Stockholm said gesturing towards Alice who quickly got over her initial shock." Hello....I...." Alice started stuttering.At that moment, Doctor Dylan walked in sluggishly.He sank on a chair opposite Alice,she swallowed hard at seeing him too.The odds seem to be against her today! What the hell! First she just found out her countryside boyfriend was the same bedridden Zillionaire Peter Hale of Zillow Jade now his best friend,her greatest hater still remained his friend till they were aged."
Selena tossed about endlessly sweating profusely on a winter night.The younger Selena came into her view holding up a flaming light“Should I drop it?” She questioned playfully with a dangerous glint in her youthful eyes.Older Selena wanted to stop her but the child ran away still laughing awkwardly.Young Ryan stood by the doorway watching them with keen interest.“Should I kill us all?” the younger Selena questioned Ryan.Ryan couldn't respond,he grabbed her by her legs and they both fell into an unknown pit screaming.The scenery changed to the amusement park.Young Selena was holding Ryan firmly and they walked on till a clown picked them up.It laughed wickedly with blood splatters over his face and mouth.Young Ryan screamed loudly as the clown was about to devour young Selena.She woke up screaming loudly.She hastily switched on her bedside lamp.“Stupid nightmare!” She muttered and was pissed.She got up as she wasn't in the mood to sleep anymore.She put on her airpod and
Alice sat watching Gabriella wheel Peter into the living room.She felt a pang of stabbing pain at the pitiful state her once vibrant lover had ended.The first day she found out he was Peter Hale the founder of Zillow Jade.Her heart had thumped loudly at the memory of her betraying him.“You look stunning even in old age,” Peter said, smiling.Alice couldn't help but blush furiously at his compliment.“And you still have the flattery ability” she responded smiling.“It is good to see you, Alice,” Peter said, focusing his attention on her.Alice stood up abruptly and walked up to him.Peter watched as she bent down slightly to his eye level.She held his assumed numb hands passionately.“You still keep your fingers clean,” Alice said.Peter laughed wholeheartedly,the sweet echo of his voice moving Alice's stoic heart.“I was always a neat freak back then and still now” he responded.Alice nodded her head in affirmation.Spending years in the countryside where people pay less attentio
Gale refrained himself from shivering as he stood behind Selena.She ignored his existence completely as she continued working on her pile of files.Selena's words had sounded so serious like she felt flattered by Gale's crush on her.Spence casually throws Gale a mockery glance and refrain himself from busting out into laughter.“Aren't you observing the general lunch break?” Selena said, glancing at her watch.“Oh! Yes Miss Hale” Gale said as he quickly walked out on them leaving Spence standing. The moment he got out of the door, he heaved a deep sigh.“That was intense” Gale soliloquized.It wasn't long before Spence walked out too.“She is scary,isn't she?” Gale questioned playfully.“Am I the one crushing on her?” Spence mocked him.They got to the cafeteria and ordered their plates of food.“I heard Ryan Hale wasn't found,it was all fake news” a blonde lady said munching on a fat plate of food.“How long will the deception go on?” another said.“I heard he studies overseas,” a
“You should have told me dad!” Spence cried out disappointed.Peter gave him a coy smile without uttering any word.Soon enough Gabriella’s departing heel was heard from the doorway.She had fed Peter disdainfully while staring intently at her watch.She ended up excusing herself to attend to her children,her usual excuse.Spence took the clue and shut the door totally closed.He peeped for some seconds to actually ascertain she had left for real.Peter stood up abruptly “The sneaky bitch overstays her welcome every time, pass me that wine bottle”He said with a greedy glint in his eyes.Spence brought him the wine and was about to open it when Peter stopped him.He collected the wine bottle from him and struggled for some minutes before opening it.Spence found it weird that Peter celebrated his excitement of opening a mere wine bottle.“Do you know why I had to celebrate opening the bottle?” Peter questioned pouring himself and Spence a bottle each.Spence nodded in bafflement,he t
Leonard walked into Zillow Jade mustering all the confidence he could gather.Staring intently at the waterfall,it juggled his memory of his visit to Africa.The Forty eight storey building of Zillow Jade stood in front of him in all its glory.He felt a pang of jealousy knowing unworthy people were taking charge of such wealth.Was it the faceless heir who had been hiding himself.Or the wench Selena that feels she was better than everyone else.They took the elevator to the thirty fifth floor where Bella’s office was located.Despite being a rich man, Leonard couldn't help but envy the Hale.Wait! Was he not taking a risk coming down there?Although Bella had assured him Selena was out of town and indisposed.The sight of her anger irks him every time.The moment he walked out of the elevator.His vision sensed two bodyguards at the front of the said office.His mind thumped loudly the moment he was faced with his worst nightmare.Spence Wellington!How could he have missed that! He
Selena's mind drifted off to her question.“What happened at the amusement park that day?”She resisted the urge to respond but her subconscious mind was too weak to fight back.She struggled internally and a tear dropped from her eyes.She wondered where the bodyguards stationed outside her room were.“I just gave you a pinch of a yum, another pinch will paralyze you completely” she threatened.Pamela picked up her phone and dialed Spence's number.“Did she talk?” He questioned in haste.“She is a tough one, holding out too strongly”“I envisaged a resistance,pull out” he ordered.Pamela cut off the call and gently rubbed Selena’s cheek.“Don't worry sweetheart,it is a nightmare,you will forget it ever happened”Selena kept staring intently at her.Pamela pinched her with another pin and she closed her eyes and slept off snoring.She left calmly after checking out with the bodyguards who had got a heads up from Spence of her visit.The moment Spence dropped the call,his heart skipped
“We are delighted to inform you that your company Golden Fingers passed the second phase of assessment of the contract with Zillow Jade, further informations will be communicated to you soon,best wishes HR Zillow Jade”Leonard rubbed his eyes twice as he read his message.He stood up abruptly and jumped up excitedly.“I did it! I did it” he shouted at the top of his lungs.Maya walked in yawning lazily,her eyelids heavy from sleep deprivation.“Babe,we passed the second stage!” Leonard shouted excitedly.“Oh! congratulations” Maya responded dryly and moved to walk out.Leonard's excitement died instantly “why the cold shoulder, aren't you happy for my success?” Maya gave him a weird look “Really! I guess sleeping with Miss Conner finally got usefulness”She responded nonchalantly.“Wait Maya! Are you accusing me again? I guess you can't help it,after we met the same way”Leonard spat the word spitefully at her.Maya felt like her world was ending,how dare the sneaky bastard mock her
Alice gently passed a spoonful of oat into Peter's mouth and watched him struggle to swallow it.She smiled at him as Gabriella hissed loudly.She picked up a white handkerchief and cleaned his mouth.“That you take some time before digestion” she said smiling pleasantly at him.“Thank you Alice”, Peter managed to whisper.Gabriella packed up the used plates and headed for the kitchen leaving them to their loving moments.She was still separating the dishes when she heard someone barged in angrily,she left the kitchen on the bid to eavesdrop as usual.“What is your plan now father!” Selena bursted out angrily.She looked over at Alice and eyed her with disdain.“What are you talking about?” Peter questioned pretentiously.“You know exactly what I am talking about!” She thundered.Alice watched their banter “Miss Hale I think……”“Oh! You got yourself a new bitch and she thinks she could interfere already” Selena said sarcastically.“Watch your language young lady!” Alice shot back.The
The empty can fell down and rolled thrice on the clean floor.Spence felt his frustration well up as he stared blankly at the unsolved puzzle he had marked up.He stood up abruptly and made for his refrigerator.He brought out a cup of noodles and defrosted it in his microwave.After he was done,he poured himself some portion and walked back to the drawn up board he had in the center of the room.All the names of people close to him were lined there with their pictures.To his utter bewilderment,they each held a secret that kept unveiling.Gale Hart turned out as an undercover investigator.His father wasn't bedridden now Selena Hale turned out to have an ex convict for a mother.The other night he had stumbled on Bella at the most unexpected place such a sophisticated lady like her could be seen.There was definitely something fishy right there.He munched on his food hungrily while staring at all the seemingly harmless faces.His eyes settled on Alice Brown,his ex mother-in-law.He
Bella flinched slightly as she stared into Spence's grimming face.She closed her eyes shamefaced but immediately comported herself.“Shouldn't you be less judgemental if you were here too?” She said disdainfully.Spence looked over at her bandaged cut and narrowed his eyes.“Did you get into a fight, Miss Connor?” He asked curiously.“Are we that close for me to respond to you”, she said looking down at him.It was true she had always been smitten by his good looks but being poor disqualified him from her ideal men’s list.Pamela walked up to them and locked fingers with Spence.“Is this your girlfriend?” Bella questioned scornfully.“I don't think you are that close for you to know either” Pamela retorted, giving her a dirty glare.“Oh! She's not just from the trenches but she's got a foul mouth too” Bella said rolling her eyes.Anita raised her head slightly as Pamela drew up a punch but Spence stopped her.“She is my boss Pam,” Spence said pleadingly.Pamela scoffed and uncurled h
Bella stood rooted to a spot in front of a wild looking man.He held a tequila bottle and kept shaking it staring intently at the wall behind Bella.A woman in her fifties sat beside him fidgeting.Without warning he threw the bottom to the blank wall and it shattered.Bella was unbothered unlike the woman who screamed in awe.“Are you trying to betray me girl!” Ben screamed in an icy cold voice.“I haven't done anything of such”, Bella responded swiftly.“Was that too hard for you Hun? to stand by that wench’s side”, Ben questioned again venting his anger.Bella didn't respond,she just stood rooted to the spot.“Ben please…she wouldn't betray you” the woman begged.“Mum, stop it! None of it is your fault,his problem is with me” Bella spat out angrily.Ben moved towards her and yanked her by the hair.“You think you are all grown now hun! because you look polished! I could return you and your mother back to that brothel”, he said disdainfully.The older women cried bitterly”we are sor
“Gosh! I suck at this! Silence is tiring” Gale said, pulling off his air pod.Spence couldn't help but smile at his attitude.“Are you mocking me right now?” Gale questioned, raising a questioning brow.“Too garrulous for a cop,” Spence said teasingly.“Are you looking down on me now Mr Hale?” he responded swiftly.“Gale! Oh! I almost forgot,that can't be your real name” Spence said.The waitress brought their order, shutting Gale up from his brewing response.Spence picked up a glassware and poured himself an exquisite wine.Gale just watched him in amazement without touching his food.The waitress left and they resumed their discussions.“Why did you come to Zillow Jade?” Spence threw the question on his face.“Why are you disguised as Spence Wellington?” Gale responded instantly.They both laughed hysterically.“I will go first,I have always been Spence Wellington till a little above a month ago when I was found” he said shrugging his shoulders.“Your turn” Spence said pointing tow
Leonard's gaze followed Bella's stride as she walked towards him.He lightened up his gloomy countenance and pretentiously smiled pleasantly showing off his dimples.He hates to admit it but wanted to straff her on the spot.“Mr Grey, you requested my presence” Bella said in a businesslike tone skipping pleasantries.“Bella,are you still angry with me?” Leonard asked pleadingly.“It is Miss Conner”, she said firmly standing up to leave.“If you will excuse me I…..” she started but Leonard cut her off.“It was never my fault the video got leaked, you said it was a blind spot” Leonard said grounded daring her to defend her own mistake.“It turned out I was mistaken,” she said flatly.“Isn't that enough reason to forgive me?” Leonard questioned with a raised brow.Bella considered her words for some minutes before speaking.“Come with me, I have something to show you” she said walking out.Leonard took the bait and followed her closely behind like a puppy.They got to the ladies restroom