Philip felt pure joy at that instant. His father coming to the Charlton Company was the best outcome he could ask or think of currently.He turned back to meet Darius and Carla at the table where they waited for him to prove his claims."There's been a slight change of plans." Philip said while he licked his tongue excitedly."Are you trying to manipulate the deal?" Darius asked with a frown. He wondered what Philip was up to now."No no, nothing of the sort. It's just that my father will be here any minute."Philip said plainly."Your father? Owner of Ladrak company is coming here right now?" Darius asked to clarify."What? Are you scared that you're actually going to lose?" Philip said with a laugh. "And here I thought that you actually had the means to back up your claim. What a tragedy. Maybe you should go into your office and lack your stuff in preparation to leave." He mocked with another chuckle.Darius remained seated instead and went into deep thought. If what Philip was sayi
"Those damn bastards!" Darius cursed.His plan hadn't worked out this time. He had wanted to watch as Philip would embarrass himself in public again then Darius would use the opportunity to fire Carla and chase the both of them out of his company.What infuriated him the most was that they had already planned the wedding between Philip and Carla. Something that he didn't know about. And Carla hadn't even thought it necessary to mention it to him during the lunch time at work that they shared for those few days.It was really annoying. Darius got reminded of the anger that had subsided a bit. He wanted to actually take it slow before but now that his button was pushed, he wanted to deal with them properly this time around.He watched the awkward meeting between Mr Churchill and Maxwell. Philip hadn't even mentioned a word throughout.Maxwell had only taken Mr Churchill away from the cafeteria because he wanted them to stop talking about Darius. So siting down in his Maxwell's office wa
'Motherfucker!' Philip exclaimed inwardly.It felt like Darius was cheating. Or was he lying? Five Billion dollars was an insane amount of money.Philip instinctively knew that he had lost this round. He couldn't say a word as he saw the faces of his now former in-laws to be painted with greed.Their attitudes changed instantly once again and they looked at Darius like a god. At this point they didn't even care how he got to possess that amount of money. But the proof was there. His car and the expensive gifts he had just brought."You don't even know if its fake!" Philip managed to blurt out in desperation."I know a real cheque when I see one boy!" Madam Felicia shut him down immediately with a condescending look. Philip was shocked.He never for once thought that he would be on the receiving end of that look from Madam Felicia. It was a stark contrast to how she had been treating him before that very moment.She was always smiling and welcoming and even showed concern for him at ti
Carla had a very troubled day. She couldn't get herself together after hearing everything that Darius said. All the sweet fantasies that she had started harbouring towards him had disappeared.When Darius had actually first shown up in her house the previous day. She was enticed by the affection he showed. She had started to feel a certain attraction to that new side of Darius. It gave her butterflies in her stomach so to speak and so she readily followed him when he pulled her along.In that moment. She saw Darius as her saviour from Philip's grasp. She knew that Philip was going to be the worst husband ever but there was no way she could escape from him till Darius showed up and took her away.Best part was that he now had more power and money than Philip and even his father. She saw how Philip had reacted to that amount of money that Darius casually gave away and was convinced. So she followed Darius without offering any resistance.Being driven to the office, she thought she could
Darius was simply enjoying himself as he tormented Carla.But in fact she had surprised him when she finished the mighty workload under the one hour extra time that he had given her. He hadn't actually expected her to complete it. But she did.It showed how capable she was. But that wasn't what Darius was after. He wanted her to despair under the weight of pressure. So he gave her another task that he knew she would struggle to accomplish.When they were actually coming to the office in his car. He had intentionally told her that he had to issues with her, that all his grievances lied with her family and they were the only targets for his revenge along with Philip. It was so that he would be able to catch her off guard. And also so that she wouldn't suspect him when he eventually started to do what he wanted to do.When he gave her the second impossible task to do, he watched her through his computer and saw how she reacted to his words without suspecting him.What really amused him wa
Mr Churchill was having the best day of his life.He and Maxwell had just finished discussing how the project would go. Maxwell had told him to start the work immediately with his men.Mr Churchill complied immediately and did as Maxwell instructed. He sent out a memo to all of his company workers to tell them to start the work right away.He also took out the time to call Philip."Dad. What's going on?" Philip asked upon receiving his father's call. He didn't like to be disturbed at all."Stop responding that way!" His father cautioned."What is it? You were the one who disturbed my sleep." Philip grumbled."And so what?" His father replied angrily. "Future heir of the Ladrak company, do you even know what is going on in the company right now?" His father asked angrily."I don't care about it. Let me sleep!" Philip replied in a similar tone of anger. He had not yet gotten over the events that happened at the Morris house some days ago. He hadn't been able to show his head outside of
"Hehe... Nice to see you too Carla." Philip said with a smug grin. Carla frowned a bit and turned her head away from Philip's face. "I have to go." She said with a pretence of impatience and wanted to walk past Philip to get out of the company. "Whoa! Whoa! Hold on Carla." Philip stepped in the same direction she wanted to move to stop her from going. "Please let me pass Philip, I'm in a hurry." Carla said weakly with the feeling of a lump in her throat. "You do look like you've been to hell though." Philip finally said after taking a closer look at her face. Then he let out a cunning smirk. "Is this how your 'rich husband' treats you now?" He said teasingly with emphasis on the "rich husband'. Carla's eyes went dark with a look of bitterness. But she still looked at Philip squarely in the face. "Mind your business Philip." She said firmly. Though she 'knew' that Darius wasn't the one responsible for what was happening to her, she felt like it was Darius' karma that was punishi
"Stop doing this Philip. Impressing me wouldn't be of any good after what happened." Carla said in tired exasperation. She was very tired and weak at this moment. All she could think of was getting to her home and allow her maid to attend to her. Give her some body massages and help her to relax before she will proceed to sleep like there was no tomorrow. The seat of Philip's car was so comfortable that she was really tempted to sleep off. She even closed her eyes to relax them while she spoke to Philip. Philip's eyes shone with a strange light as he looked at Carla. The desire to get Carla for himself was still evident in his eyes. In fact, it was oh getting stronger by the day.The fact that Darius had taken her away from him with money infuriated him and made him extremely covetous and jealous. "We still have a chance, Carla." Philip said to break the silence. Carla's bountiful chest rose up and down as she breathed heavily, causing Philip to gulp greedily. Carla frowned agai
Jasmine was finally in college. She had been accepted to her dream school, and she was excited to start her new life.She moved into her dorm room with her roommate, a girl named Sarah. Sarah was outgoing and friendly, and she quickly helped Jasmine to make friends.Jasmine started classes, and she was immediately overwhelmed. The workload was much more than she had expected, and she was struggling to keep up.She also started to feel homesick. She missed her family and friends, and she started to wonder if she had made a mistake by coming to college.One day, Jasmine was walking to class when she saw a group of students gathered around a table. They were playing a game of cards, and they looked like they were having fun.Jasmine stopped to watch, and she was soon invited to join in. She had never played cards before, but she quickly learned the rules.She had a lot of fun playing with the group, and she started to feel more relaxed. She realized that she could make friends here, and
It had been a few weeks since Darius and his family had been reunited. They were still trying to adjust to their new normal, but they were all doing well.One night, Darius and Carla were sitting in the living room, talking. Darius decided to tell Carla about Alicia."I've been meaning to tell you about her," he said. "She was my last lover."Carla was surprised. She had never heard Darius talk about Alicia before."What happened?" she asked.Darius sighed. "It's a long story," he said. "But I'll try to make it short."He told Carla about how he and Alicia had met. They had been working together at a law firm, and they had quickly fallen in love. They had been together for two years, and they had even talked about getting married.But then, one day, Alicia had disappeared. She had left her job without saying goodbye, and she had never contacted Darius again.Darius had been devastated. He had tried to find her, but he had never been able to track her down."I never knew why she left,"
In the midst of their busy lives, Darius and Carla always made time for the simple pleasures that brought them joy. They relished in the everyday moments that kept their love vibrant and their bond strong.On weekends, they would take leisurely walks through the city's parks, hand in hand. The gentle breeze ruffling Carla's hair and the warmth of Darius's presence made every step feel like a cherished memory in the making. They would stop to admire blooming flowers, sit on park benches to people-watch, and share heartfelt conversations about their dreams and aspirations.One summer afternoon, Darius surprised Carla with a picnic by the riverside. They spread out a cozy blanket on the grass, their laughter harmonizing with the gentle sounds of the flowing water. They indulged in their favorite foods, stealing bites from each other's plates and playfully feeding each other."I used to think that my life was all about power and wealth," Darius confessed, his eyes locked on Carla's. "But
Darius and Carla stood on the platform, waving goodbye to Jasmine as she boarded the train. Darius was holding Jasmine's purse, which he had given her as a graduation gift. It was a beautiful leather purse, with a gold clasp and Jasmine's initials on it.Darius watched as Jasmine settled into her seat and the train pulled away. He felt a pang of sadness as he realized that she was leaving home for the first time."She'll be fine," Carla said, putting her arm around Darius and squeezing his hand. "She's a strong girl."Darius nodded. "I know," he said. "But it's still hard to see her go."They watched the train until it disappeared into the distance, and then they turned and walked back to their car.As they were walking, Darius noticed a group of men lurking nearby. They were all wearing dark clothes and sunglasses, and they looked out of place in the busy train station.Darius had a bad feeling about these men, but he didn't say anything to Carla. He didn't want to worry her.They go
Darius and Carla had been married for two years, and they were living the dream. They had traveled the world, and they were madly in love.One day, Carla came home from the doctor with a big smile on her face."Guess what?" she said. "I'm pregnant!"Darius was over the moon. He had always wanted to be a dad, and he knew that Carla would be an amazing mom.They spent the next few months getting ready for the baby. They painted the nursery, bought a crib, and read books about parenting.Finally, the day came when Carla went into labor. Darius was by her side the whole time, and he held her hand as she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.They named her Jasmine, and she was the light of their lives. Darius and Carla loved her more than anything in the world, and they would do anything for her.One day, when Jasmine was about a year old, Darius and Carla were taking her to the park. They were sitting on a bench, enjoying the sunshine, when they saw a group of kids playing nearby.One of t
Darius and Carla's love story had left an indelible mark on the city, inspiring others to believe in the transformative power of love and redemption. Their journey had become a beacon of hope for those who had lost their way, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there was a chance for renewal.As the years passed, Darius and Carla's commitment to each other deepened. They faced challenges and hardships with grace, drawing strength from their shared experiences. Together, they ventured into philanthropy, using their resources to support causes close to their hearts.Carla's passion for art evolved into a platform for social change. She used her art to raise awareness about important issues, shedding light on topics that were often overlooked. Her exhibitions became not only a celebration of creativity but also a call to action, inspiring others to make a difference.Darius, too, was committed to making a positive impact. He channeled his business acumen and resources into init
As Darius and Carla embarked on this new chapter of their lives, they did so with a sense of adventure and a willingness to embrace the unknown. They had learned that life was unpredictable, and their experiences had taught them the importance of living in the present.One of their shared dreams was to travel the world together. They began by exploring the beauty of their own city, visiting landmarks, museums, and cafes. Holding hands as they walked through the bustling streets, they discovered hidden gems and created memories that would last a lifetime.Their travels extended beyond their city, taking them to distant lands with unfamiliar cultures and languages. They navigated bustling markets, indulged in local cuisines, and marveled at the diversity of the world around them. Each destination brought its own set of challenges and delights, strengthening their bond even further.One particular trip led them to a small coastal village. The sound of crashing waves and the salty breeze
The city let out a collective sigh of relief as the shadows of the past finally faded away. The dark clouds that had hovered over its inhabitants seemed to disperse, making way for a renewed sense of hope and optimism. Lives were transformed, and the city began to mend its wounds, rebuilding what had been broken.Amidst this atmosphere of change, one particular story captured the hearts of the people—Darius and Carla's tale of rekindled love. Carla, who had once suffered under the oppressive grip of Philip, her misguided husband, found herself rescued by the unwavering determination of Darius, her true partner. Their love, tested by trials, had not only survived but flourished, proving that even the strongest storms couldn't extinguish its flame.The streets, once filled with hushed whispers and fearful glances, now witnessed something entirely different. Darius and Carla walked hand in hand, their smiles radiant enough to light up the darkest corners of the city. The past no longer h
Mr Churchill refused to show his face anywhere. He only involved himself with his lawyer and tried to get rid of all the evidence that Darius had dug out on him or try to disprove them.The only places he visited was his company and then he would secretly meet with his lawyer.Mr Churchill searched for his son Philip but thsre was no sign of him anywhere he searched. He only knew that Philip had gone to meet Darius on his own and that Darius had gotten him arrested.Mr Churchill wailed for his son in his heart. Didn't he know what Darius did to his family when they crossed him?As much as Mr Churchill was angry and pissed off, he didn't go looking for Darius to ask him about the whereabouts of his son. He stayed hidden and nursed his grudges. Waiting for the opportunity bti strike.But such a situation didn't play out. Darius only got stronger and more powerful in the city. His background was also not one to be trifled with.But Darius's influence was unrelenting, his knowledge of Mr