Thomas POV; Two days later I was sitting at a restaurant waiting for Grace to arrive.She called me earlier to tell me she would be running late because she overslept.I guess she was tired from work, don't blame her. I can't count the number of times I slept in my office in the past month.I ordered wine and was taking small sips from my glass of wine till she arrived."Isn't that Thomas the gold digger?" Someone asked and I was snapped out of my thoughts.I know that it was me she was referring to. I turned to the lady and her friends."You should shove those words into your mouth if you don't want your life to be ruined." I warned her and she was taken aback by my words.Seriously, people should learn how to mind their own damn business.I mean I was just sitting here literally minding my own business doing nothing but drinking wine and she had to go and open a blabbermouth.So unladylike and a complete turn off.How does a man even date a sly woman like her?"You have no right
Thomas POV; I nearly chuckled when I saw how Grace was staring nervously at me. What could be possibly going through her mind. If there was anything I liked about her it was how she was extremely cautious and patient. That was why she stayed for more than 5 years in Natalia's house, because I knew many maids that have left that damn house because of how poorly they were treated. "I want you to…" The waiter arriving with our food cut my words short. I knew she was still listening but I waited till our food was served and the waiter left before speaking again. I didn't want to get interrupted again. "You can help me by cooking me a delicious meal. Sometimes it helps me regain most of my lost strength." I said and Grace glared at me. That wasn't what I wanted to say but I guess I missed her cooking as well. The words I wanted to say were , would you tell me what the heck got Natalia so stressed that she was lashing out at her beloved maid. Natalia liked Grace more than the othe
Thomas POV;I told my driver to take me to Oliver's company.Seeing as I frequent there a lot because of business mainly he knows the place.Oliver was at his office today so he told me to stop by.I needed to discuss what Grace told me with him.I have no reason to doubt Grace but I still wonder why she would tell me this when she knew she might be betraying her boss.I still don't know why she treats me this well.I just take it as her being nice because I was helpless at Mr. Gabriel's house.The driver came to a stop in front of Oliver's company and I got out and proceeded to go inas he went to pack the car. I took the elevator up to the floor of Oliver's office. Upon seeing me Oliver's secretary smiled."Good afternoon Mr. Thomas." She greeted me gleefully and I offered a smile in response.She ushered me in immediately after her greeting so I guess he must have informed her that was coming.Oliver was sitting on his desk signing some documents when I walked in."You came earlie
Thomas's pov;What are the odds that I will meet Natalia's younger brother in a bar,zero right but here he was standing in front of me with a big grin on his face.I don't think I have the strength to deal with him now but if I wanted to walk away I knew well enough that he might cause a scene given how childish he was. So I think it's best I play along because I was exhausted and just needed a drink.Ignoring Jasper for a moment ,I took out my phone and texted my driver the address of the bar and told him to come get me as fast as he could.I can explain to kelvin later why I left.Jasper was with two of his lady friends, one was clinging onto his hand and the other was just posing and showing off her body which was exposed because of her choice of dressing.He sure knows how to pick his women.He goes for the lowest that just boasts his ego.Jasper smirked as he walked up to me with his head held up high ignoring the forced smile I put on.It's either he was dense or he just doesn'
Natalia's POV;Sitting on the couch in our living room, I crossed my legs as I nibbled on my lower lips,a finger tapping in my lips as I was in deep thoughts.I was already having a headache as it is so I didn't know why he would do this.He knows that I was already stressed from the pregnancy so adding more stress to it was not something he should do but I don't understand why he was acting this way.Ever since I gave Barke that money that made my Father hit me and I haven't heard from him.I informed him that my Father was furious and hit me because of the money I sent him and all he said is that he would make it up to me, but with the way Barke was acting I was doubting if I did the right thing.I was worried but he did send me a text explaining that he was attending a business meeting and couldn't call.But what type of business meeting would he be in that he can't answer a call nor even call me back later,he hasn't even asked about how I and my child were fairing.I didn't want t
Natalia's POVJasper chuckled and waved his hand frantically."What? No mom, I didn't get myself into any trouble." He replied."I think I had too much to drink and don't recall what exactly happened..hehe.." Jasper chuckled trying to cover the topic but I just wanted to know if he actually saw Thomas. I don't care about what he did or if he wants to get himself into trouble.Jasper is a trouble magnet and I won't be surprised if he had borrowed money from loan sharks because Dad refused to give him money,he has done it before and Dad had to pay for the loan he took.Jasper was grounded for a month then but Mom later intervened and Dad let him.off the hook.I wonder why he was the only one that got away with things easily."Are you sure you didn't see Thomas?" I asked Jasper."You can smell the alcohol reeking all over my clothes ,I am sure I don't remember what happened, I think my brain is just trying to cover up the memories I couldn't recall after I got drunk." Jasper replied."P
Natalia's POVThe guard must have noticed I lost my balance as he drew me backwards to stand on my feet as my back hit the wall behind me, stabilizing my balance but I had already gotten scared because I thought I would fall down.I took deep breaths to calm myself down as I glared at the guard.I pushed myself off the wall as I raised my hand to smack the guard across the face but he caught my hand midair."You should not act this way ma'am,it's ungraceful." He said and his time sounded as if he was mocking me.What exactly is going on here?Why were mere guards treating me without respect?"Have you lost your mind? Let go of me this instant!" I shouted at him." You are fired !Get lost! You are fired!"I yelled at the guard as I tried getting my hand out of his grip, that was when I heard Dad's voice from downstairs."What are you still doing upstairs? I told you to get her downstairs if she refuses to come down by herself,drag her downstairs!" I heard Dad's angry voice coming from d
Natalia's POV I couldn't bear to look Dad in the eyes because it felt as if he would strangle me. I was afraid and hurt. Why did this have to happen? All I wanted was to grow the company nothing more,why did my good will turn into something bad for me? "Do you even know what the money that you spent was going to be used for?" Dad asked and I kept quiet. Talking would only infuriate him,I knew the best thing to do was be quiet and listen to him even though his shouting was scaring me. All I could do was act like a mouse caught in a trap. This was all Thomas' fault. Why exactly did he leave? Couldn't he just have accepted this child. I bit my lower lip in frustration. "That money was the money that was supposed to be used to launch the new kitchen gadgets that your brother Logan was producing." Dad revealed and I opened my mouth in shock. So that was why the money was readily available. I wasn't aware of this. He shouldn't blame me. "But instead you spent it on a scam co
A YEAR LATER Thomas's POV I was in my office looking over some files when I stopped to suddenly stare at the picture frame of Grace and I on my desk. She told me to keep it in my office so she could brighten my day anytime I felt weak. Remembering her words made a smile form on my lips. I was glad I met Grace and I was even more glad to have her as my girlfriend. She did more for me than I asked of her and she never expected me to do anything in return, that was how she showed me she loved me. Even if meeting Natalia made me go through hardships at least I met Grace and I would never want to change the past if it meant not meeting Grace again, that was how much she meant to me. Life takes drastic turns now and then all we need to do is brace up for the impact. That's what I did and I was glad I have gotten to this point where I feel confident and loved. I finally got the company back to its former glory and I told Mr Gabriel and Logan that this was what they couldn't do. Mr
Grace's POVI was off work today so I decided to pay Thomas a visit.Thomas has asked me to come and work for him in his company and I refused because I don't think I will concentrate on work if I see him everyday, but I guess I will change my mind in the future.Mr Gabriel's company that Thomas now owns, I refer to it as his second company , Thomas's second company has few workers now because Thomas was firing most of them and rehiring.He was doing such a fine job handling two companies with small branches.I came here very early and I brought breakfast for Thomas because I know he is a workaholic and might forget to eat breakfast at times.I was free to love around now since I haven't heard from Timothy, my crazy ex boyfriend but I was careful and mindful of my surroundings.I walked into the company building. I greeted the security guards and I saw one person that made me smirk.I don't know when I started turning evil. I think Thomas has influenced me.I saw Natalia mopping the
Thomas POVI wanted to go out on a date with Grace and as we were making plans an unknown number called me.It was Natalia again,she has been calling me and crying to give her a job.Grace told me to give Natalia the job and after that we can continue going on planning our date.She said she wanted it as a gift.I could only give her what she wanted.The only reason why I came along with her was so I could see my old room in Mr Gabriel's mansion.I just wanted to tell my past self that I made it, it felt nice.Natalia finished cleaning the mansion and she did a good job.I paid her and she wasn't staring at me anymore but had her head bowed in defeat. I don't understand why she was dressed so tattered and her hair was messy but I didn't bother asking.I told her to come to the company tomorrow.The company that I bought from Mr Gabriel, workers were lacking. At least she can keep the place clean before I get it back to a better position, if she does a bad job I will fire her.After e
Natalia's POVI was just standing and staring at Thomas and Grace as If I had seen a ghost.What's going on here?Why were they giggling as Grace wrapped her hand more tightly around Thomas's waist.There were two bodyguards behind them and I was just rooted to the spot not understanding what I was seeing.Grace suddenly turned to me with a smile."Natalia, shouldn't you start working you know you don't have all day, I think you know where the mop is, if you do a good job here he might offer you a better job." Grace said with a sweet smile and for the first time her smile sent shivers down my spine.Grace never fakes a smile but this time I don't understand why this smile made me uncomfortable."Grace, what are you doing here?" I asked in confusion.I was only planning on seeing Thomas here and I wanted to talk to him,there was no way he would see me in this bad state and not help me."I thought you were going to do your job immediately when you came here, I didn't think you would be
Natalia's POVThere was no sign on Dad's face to show he was joking.Was he actually going to disown me now I had nowhere to go?"Daddy no! Please no ! I didn't mean to bring Thomas here, I was just trying to gain your recognition. You have to believe me, mom please say something to Dad, don't let him kick me out!" I pleaded as I got on my knees, Mom said nothing as she just watched me.Logan, who was behind me, let go of my luggage to drag me out. He held me by my hand and dragged me to the floor when I refused to stand up.Logan was pulling me with all his might, mom was pulling my luggage out of the mansion and Dad was accusing me of ruining his life.I was pleading, crying and admitting that I was wrong but they didn't listen.I was dragged outside the gates ,my luggage was tossed on the ground."You should just leave Natalia,you have caused enough harm already and you are already an adult." Mom said as the door gate locked."Mom please beg Dad to let me stay!" I pleaded."No matt
Natalia's POVI was laying down on my bed, thinking about what to do next.Everyone in the house was acting so strange, and since Grace left I have been the one doing the house chores because the other maid left as well.Dad said he didn't have enough money to pay her or hire a new maid for now so I was stuck with doing house chores.Who would have imagined that I would be doing house chores now, how low I have fallen but who was I to complain since Mom that didn't work started cooking as well, I didn't know that my mother knew how to cook because I can't remember the last time she cooked anything for us to eat.Mom and Dad, I think they have reconciled.The drivers have stopped coming to work, so when Dad and Logan want to go to work Logan drives the car.It has gotten to such a bad point.I sighed in exhaustion, I didn't know that just doing house chores can be this exhausting.I really miss having someone to do these things for me.But it was only a matter of time and everything wo
Thomas POVI was curiously waiting to see who just walked in."I am home." The female voice announced as she walked into the living room and I turned to look at her.He was carrying a backpack so I would only assume that this was Grace's last sibling."Good afternoon mom, " she greeted her mom with a smile."Good afternoon… who are you?" She asked when her eyes landed on me."Jane, behave yourself,it's Grace's boyfriend." Her mother scolded her.I don't actually see anything wrong with what she asked, since she saw a strange man in their living room.Her eyes immediately lit up as she smiled and ran up to."Brother Thomas?" She asked curiously as she sat beside me on the couch."Yes." I smiled and she giggled."What took you so long to come to our house? I have wanted to meet you for a long time." She pouted."You wanted to see him for a long time, did you get to know him first?" Grace's Mom asked Jane who giggled."It's a secret." Jane said as she winked at her mother."Brother Thoma
Thomas's POVMike took steps closer to me ,to stop Mr Gabriel if he wanted to attack me."How could you do something so evil?" He asked."I did nothing wrong besides many of them wanted to buy your company and not help you,you know that right?" I asked him and he seemed to calm down."Besides, I was repaying you back for what you did." I said."What did I do?" He asked innocently."I knew you were the one bad-mouthing me to my business partners." I said and his eyes widened."Well it doesn't matter anymore since I have paid back your family half of the rage I feel." I said."Half? what more are you going to do to my family,we have nothing now?" He asked me with disbelief written all over his face."Haven't you taken your revenge already, I knew someone was asking people not to help me, it was you all along." Mr Gabriel said as he fell backwards and his body slammed on the couch."You are smarter than I think." I smirked at him.He sighed and looked away."Just leave, I can't fight wit
Thomas's POVMr Gabriel sighed."Did you ever think you would be kneeling down before someone you called a waste of space?" I asked him sarcastically and his shoulders dropped in defeat."You should stand up and sit down,my lawyer is coming in to finalize the deal of buying your company and mansion. If you need your lawyer present, call him." I told him."Mr Gabriel, did you hear me?" I asked as he was silent."Why are you doing this to me?" He asked with a small voice."You can blame your daughter for bringing me into your family by sabotaging my scholarship to a good university." I told him and he looked at me with teary eyes.Was I supposed to pity him?"Call your lawyer I don't have all day." I told him as he looked down to his laps as he slowly stood up and slumped on the couch."I don't have a personal lawyer anymore." He mumbled as he rested his head on the couch."Well that's fine all you need to do is sign the documents after reading it, my lawyer will read it out to you or y