MISTAKE“They're both”, Jordan laughed. “Great. So that was a huge waste of time”.Jeffery and Liam rolled their eyes at Jordan, and only Brian could see that behind all his nonsensical stories, there was actually some truth in what he had said.He did miss someone.The loneliness in his eyes couldn't lie.Some buried their problems deep down, out of reach, while others kept themselves in denial to hold on to memories of the good times.Frustrated, Brian clenched his fists and shouted. “Jordan, tell me what to do.What?”Jordan looked at him wide eyed, as did the others.He had no idea why, out of all the people in the room, he had asked a philanderer like him for advice.And the sudden shift in tone had caught him completely off guard. “Close your eye.Just say whatever comes to mind”,“ I'll know what to look for”.Jordan said uncertainly.First taking a deep breath to calm his nerves. “Here's what I think.That phone call was just Samantha venting her anger.I mean, put yourself in her shoes.
RESCUEHe was sputtered.The elevator had been stopped on the 12th floor.Meaning that the man had to run the remaining way and he still had the strength to kick down a reinforced door.He was about to say more when Brian strode toward him and threw him onto the floor.Two scrambled onto his back and moved away in fright, as though a God of death were approaching him.“Mr. Maxwell, let's just talk about this. Samantha isn't here, I swear.It”always feared dying and losing everything he had built.But it had only been a fear at the back of his mind.At that moment, it felt like he was face to face with it and the thought of fighting back didn't even occur. “I wanted to get back at you because of Brandy and because of my son, but I hadn't actually planned anything. I swear on my life”. Duke looked up and saw Brian towering over him.Raising his hand like he was about to tear his heart out.Duke squealed and fainted in terror on the spot, twitching and sobbing. “I guess you really didn't do it t
I’M SORRY“Now it's your turn.What makes Brian worth $500 million to you?” Brandy folded her arms with a wry sneer.Perhaps such a ludicrous offer for divorce had been too obvious.Considering that the money had been a gift from Brian in the 1st place, she hadn't won a spend all of it.She had planned to give most of it back to Brian, but things had changed so quickly that she couldn't keep up.She looked at Samantha coldly and said.“Would you rather stay trapped in here?“I'd rather prefer you told me what the deal is between you two”.As angry as she was, she wanted to ensure she wasn't mistaken.If everything had been a misunderstanding, if Brian hadn't been in an affair, then no amount of money in the world would get her to separate from him. “Fine, said Brandy, seeing that Samantha was digging her heels in.This treasured woman of Brians really was irksome. “I'll tell you what happen.I was always bullied in school because I was so sure.One day I couldn't take it anymore and I ran hea
JEALOUSYand the fact that she had only said yes to a divorce because she thought it would make him happier and there was nothing to be angry about.When the bodyguard returned to his senses, Brian got him to take Brandy to the hospital to ensure she was OK.Only once they were both gone was he able to face Samantha again.For a moment, neither of them knew what to say.“Have you really known Brandy that long?” Asked Samantha. “Yes”, it was all Brian could say for a while.He busied himself untying the ropes that bound her hands and feet. “Our families were always close.So she often followed me around”.There was more to the story, clearly, but it wasn't the time to go into detail. “Was she bullied because she was so short?”“You could say that”.“And what about your family?” How many siblings do you have? Brian looked at her when she asked this.Brandy had obviously revealed a lot about their past.“A lot, you admitted.But we don't get along.How is that possible?How bad could it be afte
SETTLEDShe barely remembered the names of those closest to him. Brandy stared at Samantha intently and said.“Can I ask a favor?”“OK”.“Please promise that you'll be good to him. He obviously cares so much about you”.Samantha's heart seemed to surge like ocean waves. The affection and care in Brandy's voice made her feel almost sad.It wasn't like she wanted her relationship with Brian to be as icy as it was. It wasn't her fault that he was so often neglectful of his duties and commitments.All the recent drama had started because he'd been so reckless.“What did he think would happen when he met Brandy in secret after so long”, she thought.It felt like she only gained reasons to get angrier with.Yet even with seemingly countless things being wrong between them, when offered the opportunity to divorce him, her first instinct had been to reject it.She wondered if that was just her sense of responsibility, or if deep down, she cared for him.He had, after all, recieved plenty of humi
THE RIDEThings are going better”, she said. “The market seems to be opening up a bit in San Clemente, so things shouldn't be a problem moving forward. I'm beginning to think about approaching more companies”.Samantha looked out of the window, not knowing why she was talking about this.Brian was listening intently, so she decided to go on. “The largest companies in San Clemente are Robster Corporation and Princess Elizabeth's Cosmetics.They may appear bright and beautiful, but they are bound by the laws and regulations of their industries and the city.Take Princess Elizabeth's for example. The quality of the cosmetics they produce is very good. However, they are limited to the local sales and tax zoning of the city.They want to expand, but the regional market has closed its doors to them”.“If you have any ideas on this regard, you'll have to think carefully about how to approach them”, Brian offered.Ultimately, the final decision was up to Samantha.However, he knew he couldn't stay
MARTIAL MASTERThe man had not been particularly interested in Duke's offer of more money.But the picture that Duke had sent him of the beautiful Miss Madison and the suggested offer the photo indicated were what had really gotten him on a plane.Duke certainly knew his tastes.From his perspective, Master Falcon's willingness to take the matter seriously encouraged him.The man was an expert and would be able to put Brian in his place.“Please call me Keith”, Falcon said . It's easier in drawing his attention. “We assume that you are Duke.Duke nodded, and Keith went on. “You are a persistent man.If you hadn't sent me the photo of the woman, I may not have gone”. Duke smiled in embarrassment while silently cursing. “Why did you offer so much money?” But all he wanted was to see a pretty face, he thought. Instead, Duke simply inclined his head respectfully and said. “You are indeed a man of character, it is rumored”.He made a motion toward his car. “I've had a meal prepared in your h
KEITHKeith, who would only just arrive and didn't know who Brian was, stared at the newcomer with mild surprise.“I'm married to him”. His expression was much more interesting.she'd hoped that Brian would receive his message and come, but he'd arrived too early.It was supposed to arrive after Samantha had had a few drinks. Drinks laced with something special to make her more receptive.hoping that Brian would show up to find his wife in a compromising position with Keith.He would have tried to fight and Keith would have fought back, making Brian down permanently.Now that Brian had arrived early, his plan had gone out the window.As for Samantha, after the initial shock of seeing her husband passed, she quickly became angry. “What are you doing here?” She cried.“I'm in the middle of a business meeting, yet here you are breaking down the door. Don't you know who these men are?”As she talked, Brian reached out and pulled her behind him.He turned his gaze to the strange man in the room.