I paused and thought about what he said for a moment.There was a possibility that what he was saying was true but it was a risk I was willing to take.After all I have been through in the hands of these selfish people I can't just just let them off easily. It won't sit well with me."It doesn't matter if the evidence is true or not but I am sure and I trust the source. Besides, I want to be business partners with him as well." I replied.I don't understand why Oliver was this bothered.My guards were the ones that carried out the investigation. I just asked him to give me a number to call.I just think he doesn't want me to get involved with this man, how bad is this man that Oliver wants to stay away from him?"Suit yourself, you are going on Monday right?" Oliver asked."Of course I want to strike at a steady pace and not give them any room." I replied."Fine bye." He hung up and sent me what I asked him for.The weekend passed by quickly and it came to the D'Day.CEO Nelson had al
I paused for a moment to consider my next words carefully.I wonder if I should just let this go and not mess with him, I don't want such enemies now that I am climbing up the ladder.I don't want him pushing me off because I knew he might attempt to do that even though it won't be easy to bring me down.CEO Nelson is an intimidating man even though he was old so I gave him my respect.Even though he just threatened me I smiled at him in response to his threat.If there is anything that I learnt while dealing with Oliver is that no matter how much he threatens me I should be level headed and not give in to fearI should not show fear in front of him or he will take me as a weakling.I have struggled and been at my lowest point so I can't run away from struggles or problems now. It's just a daily occurrence in life."I am not trying to turn you against your son as I can see that you care for him a lot, but love blinds many people to see what is really in front of them." I reminded him
Who would even want to be called an illegitimate child even though it was not Barke's fault that he was conceived.He still wanted to be acknowledged and respected , he won't get that but being in the position he is in now.He was already in a bad position but he was so stupid to get himself into Natalia's mess and make fun of me.I probably won't be here telling his Father this if he wasn't Natalia's affair partner that mocked me after messing around with Natalia while we were still married.Some people still knew that he was an illegitimate child so there was no way for him to actually be the CEO if his father stepped down from the position.He has other brothers. No matter how good Barke is ,he will always be the black sheep of the family that just came and tinted the picture of the perfect family of CEO Nelson."I guess I understand to a point." CEO Nelson nodded his head in understanding as he sighed and rested his back on the couch.Maybe he was blaming himself for this."I wil
Thomas POVBarke looked like someone who had seen a ghost.He didn't move an inch from where he stood.Then he started glaring daggers at me but I was unfazed, he couldn't do anything since he was in a powerless state. I mean If he decided to act violently and attack me it would be his loss and more punishment to him since he was in jail already.My smile didn't leave my face and it seemed to be annoying the heck out of Barke as he frowned deeply.Who gave him the right to be annoyed when he couldn't stay away from a married woman?He should blame himself for his downfall.He should have thought about this with his head other than what's in his pants.I still don't understand why someone would literally see dozens of beautiful and respectful women out there and still get involved with a married woman.It was just so disgusting to me, if I was abusing Natalia in any way it would have been different. It could be said that I pushed her away with my abuse but heck when I think about all
Thomas povI cleared my throat and adjusted my tie."I am just saying the uniform suits you well." I smiled."A man who betrays his own father deserves to be punished." I said and I could see him breathing heavily.I mean not all men would bring their mistress's child into their company because they know it will be bad for them if the truth was ever revealed but his Father took such a risk.He must clearly care for all his children with no exceptions."Your father was gracious to you, but how dare you stab him back?" I asked."You are nothing but trash." I mutter.Honestly I don't like men that leave their wife or cheat on them and have children outside but because of what Barke did to me, I honestly do not care.How dare he sleep with my wife and laugh at my face.He was no better than scum."Was this your doing?" He asked suddenly as he had this unknown look on his face.Guess he has put the pieces into place.Even though I wanted to burst out laughing and admit to it being my doing
Thomas pov: If Grace doesn't want to work for me that's fine but I don't think she should continue to stay at Mr. Gabriel's house where she isn't valued. I know very well how badly Natalia's family treats their maids. "Well,yes that's why I called,I want to hire you as a cook or maid, anyone that you prefer, I want to stop eating outside for the time being." I told her. I don't know why any time I go out to eat I must run into someone that will make me annoyed and besides I like Grace's food better. " I hope there isn't a problem?" I asked Grace when she still kept quiet after I confirmed what I said. Grace sighed heavily and I raised an eyebrow at that. "Mr Thomas, how can you ask me to do something like that?" Grace asked and with the way she spoke I was sure she was offended. I didn't mean to offend her with what I said. "I know you are loyal to Mr Gabriel's family but they don't see your value as much as I do, you need to work for someone that won't take your services for
Natalia's POVI was wrapped in my duvet laying sadly on my bed,my eyes were bloodshot and I could not believe that I was in this helpless position.I have stayed holed up in my room for close to two weeks because I was crying each day and wondering why Thomas made me do something so humiliating.Even though Thomas kept to his word and Dad hasn't spoken about kicking me out of the house again I feel so humiliated.How could Thomas say that he loved me if he was willing to make people below insult and ridicule my actions.My highschool classmates always envied my life and were at my beck and call so I could give handouts to them but now I was being made fun of and called all sorts of degrading names.I thought Thomas said that he will forgive me if I did what he asked ,but when I asked him he again he said told he might or might not forgive me even after I told our highschool classmates the truth and I was stupid to think that he said he will forgive me.Thomas called me an evil woman b
Natalia's POV: Dad paused for a moment before proceeding to reply. "Your business partner Mr Felix, he said he only wants to work with you and requested to meet up with you." Dad revealed. My face crawled up in disgust at the mention of the name. Oh no, not that disgusting creep. What does that man want "I am not going anywhere." I said firmly. Last thing I want to do now is meet up with someone when I am an emotional wreck. Especially Mr Felix. "Then prepare to starve, what I and Thomas agreed was to let you stay at home, I didn't agree to feed you." Dad jeered at me. I couldn't believe my ears as I had tears in the corner of my eyes at this point. I took shaky breaths. "What is wrong with you Dad ?can't you give me a break?" I cried out in frustration. My Dad just scoffed at my question and even though it was evident that I might start crying at the slightest provocation he didn't care. "Shut up that your stupid mouth!" Dad yelled at me and Mom just glared daggers at me
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