Mariella Holmes had never expected to hear this news at this time, out of the all possible probabilities of events she had calculated.She might have accepted the existence of this child as well, just like she had accepted Cassie in her household… if only it would have been revealed, before everything had descended into the mess they were all standing in.Then, maybe, she might even have been able to spin this pregnancy to her own benefit. But the news was so shocking for her, that for a moment, she almost forgot that she was supposed to respond and started cursing the planning of time and her own destiny in her mind. And why shouldn't she? As a result of this, she might be required to put some extra effort to separate the two of them. And now, she had started to understand the one eighty degree flip in Cassie's behavior, and also from where all this confidence was coming to her.Despite her reservations, she found her gaze shifting towards Cassie as the news of her pregnancy wash
In the dimly lit confines of Robert's office, where shadows whispered conspiracies and ambitions held under- the- table meetings, Sylvia leaned in with an air of calculated curiosity. The scent of betrayal for their own colleague lingered in the air, as they debated and refined the intricate details of their plan.They knew very clearly that if they wanted to save their neck, they would have to drag somebody else's neck under the guillotine and they had the good look of finding two at once! Now, there was just one complication- Sylvia was not sure how Robert was going to achieve success in this plan.After her heart had been submerged through and through in the flood of uncertainty of the plan, she finally asked. "I understand that we have found someone to put the blame on, but Robert… don't you think we don't have much time for it?"Robert mused, his voice a low murmur that resonated within deceit and trickery. "Executing this plan demands precision and subtlety. So don't worry a
After Mark made sure that Cynthia would be dropped safely to her house, he handed her a perfect amount of money that would be enough to support her for at least the next one year.He then asked the driver to finally drive towards the office once again, and ordered his assistant to call the meeting right the moment they reached the office.He knew that everyone was already prepared for the audit that he had informed them about, which was going to happen in the evening.Hence, everyone was already prepared from their side in advance.Meanwhile, Robert and Sylvia's plan had reached its peak, as Cynthia was nowhere to be found, and everyone had started to believe that the rumors were telling the truth.Also the funny thing about the rumors is that they don't have legs, but they hold the potential to spread faster than a forest fire; and the same was happening today.By the time Mark reached the office, almost half of the staff had already believed that Cynthia and Andrew were involved in
After Mariella paused, brewing in her impatience, Margaret turned around to make a call to Mark in order to confirm her departure and attend to her duties.However, Mariella seized the opportunity to step outside, her heart pounding with the thrill of a narrowly averted exposure.Once beyond the confines of the mansion, Mariella found herself relaxing in the tranquility of the garden. The lawns stretched out before her, adorned with vibrant flowers that seemed to whisper secrets of their own. She strolled along the cobblestone paths, her mind a whirlwind of contemplation.The voice recorder nestled in her purse as she had paused the recording the moment Maragret turned around. This recording was the proof that would make her case strong in front of Cassie; hence, it needed to be preserved as the evidence that might one day serve as her insurance as well. The thought of having tangible proof of the conversations within the Rover mansion, fueled her determination to see her plan reac
Mark's POV : I was determined to keep my eyes on the steering wheel and on the road, so that I wouldn't get distracted by Cassie's beauty.I don't know what is going on with me these days. The more I see her, the deeper I fall for her; is she becoming more and more beautiful every day?Or is it just me who is feeling that way?But I remember when I used to work as a delivery boy, my boss had told me once, that there is no one more beautiful than the woman you love, and especially when she is going to be the mother of your children.And as the thought crossed my mind, I remembered that I haven't yet asked her whether she wants a boy or a girl.Because I was quite sure that I wanted a girl, and I don't know why I had the weird feeling that we were going to get a precious daughter as our bundle of joy! But I wanted to confirm it with Cassie as well, and I just hadn't got enough time with her in the past week, to engage in a debate about it or even have a light talk on this topic. But
The moment Mark completed his sentence and passed a wink in Cassie's direction, she delivered a swift punch on his left bicep, as it was the target closest to her. She knew he was teasing her, the way she had been teasing him just a few minutes ago.But the fact about having a son this time was something she was really not saying just to tease him, but it was something she was really feeling from inside.So, she just could not lose this battle this easily; and the chances of her surrendering without fighting and exhausting her potential, were next to none. With her steely resolve glinting in her eyes, she opened her mouth and spoke. "Whatever you are saying might be good to hear, but everyone in this world knows that a mother is the closest person to her children, and this is why I think I am the right one."But don't worry about having a daughter, as you said before, we might have the chance to have a daughter in the future -""We are going to have a daughter." "No, a son!"Mark
Both Mark and Cassie looked at each other as they were not sure how they could get another good news when they had already gotten the best news of their lives.This is when the doctor spoke up, "Congratulations to both of you, because you are going to be parents of not one, but two children."Mark felt a tear running down his left cheek, while Cassie was too stunned to say anything.This was when the doctor spoke again. "Is there any problem, Mr and Mrs Rover? You guys are scaring me, because as far as I checked, everything seems normal. The only adjustment is just that Mrs. Rover needs more rest and good diet, nothing-""No doctor! Everything is alright, it's just we are a little overwhelmed by this news, I don't know how to express my happiness…"Mark finally found his voice, seeing that the doctor was looking at them with an expression of concern. "Oh, that's a relief, then!"The doctor spoke, letting out a sigh of relief as she couldn't dare to offend the most powerful and weal
Mark and Cassie definitely left the doctor's office in high spirits, as they had never imagined that their happiness would be exponentially amplified like this.Within a few minutes after leaving the parking lot of the clinic, Cassie heard the sound of brakes screeching. But when she looked up, she didn't find the familiar facade of their new home, rather, Mark had manoeuvred a car to a spot on the road, a little distance away from an intersection.She turned towards him in confusion,"Mark, where are we? And what are we doing here, we need to go home quickly. Grandma must be-""Ahem! Mrs. Rover, just relax. I know we have to go home, as you need to have dinner and then take your medicine as well. But we're here for a little treat."Mark explained with a smile as he unhooked his seat belt and then proceeded to do the same for Cassie."A treat? I don't understand…""Then you might want to turn a little to your left."No sooner had Cassie heard this, that she whipped her head to the si