Collective gasps filled the room and it seemed as if the world had come to a halt for Rachel, her embarrassment seeping through her skin to the bones.“How dare you Ashley?!” she yelled, hand raised to rain down and slap on Ashley but then a man came to stop her.“Miss, are you okay?” Mr.Fred, the assistant asked with concern still holding Rachel’s wrist.“Let go of her hand right this instant!” Another man’s voice echoed from the entrance and everyone turned to take a look.Rachel’s eyes brightened with joy as she sighted her Fiancé looking royal as ever and this man had taken her side in public for the first time and against Ashley at that.Immediately, Rachel pretended to be weak and cried out in pain “You’re hurting my wrist mister” Mr.Fred let go of her hand at once “Apologies Madam”Rhett McCall has just arrived at the party after his late-night meeting when he saw the unusual number of people gathered around. He had thought that other business gurus might have identified the e
The news of Kristian’s arrival has made Ashley lose her composure. She fears that he might cause trouble with the wrong people this time around and with the fact that Rachel was moving crazy tonight, she could not risk having her meet her son, her rare gem.“Are you sure that hotel is the best? Their security is wack! How did they lose track of a five-year-old boy??” Ashley questioned uneasily.“I’m sorry Miss, I specifically asked them to put a call through at the sight of the young master Kristian” The assistant explained convincingly.Still, in a haze, he bit his lips and scratched his forehead nervously then brought out his phone from the pocket to keep trying Kristian’s number again.“How did he even find his way to this party? Alone!” She sighed, with a hand on her waist and her eyes scanning the entire room. Her body moved slowly as she looked into the crowd but could not see a small structure that could give out her son but instead, her face met with that of Rachel who appeare
Still trapped with Rachel, Ashley heaved a frustrated sigh as she turned around fully to face Rachel. She had been holding herself back with every of her willpower but the witch known as her stepsister is one adamant individual.“What are you doing right now cause I’m confused. Are you here professionally or here to get back to me about that unintentional trip earlier?” Ashley asked with calculating eyes.Rachel’s lips turned with a smirk but the redness on her face was evident that it pained to be reminded of the drama that caused her change of clothes.“That was a mistake, so I’ll accept your apology but I don’t think we can work with the scene I saw earlier Miss Ashley… Gu?” Rachel said glaring.“Oh! Your Fiancé and I already sorted that out tho” Ashley said in provocation.Immediately, Rachel’s eyes grew bigger in utmost surprise and she clenched her fist in anger.“Who told you he’s my Fiancé? He’s my husband okay? we are getting married soon.” She groaned.“I’m sorry but there’s
Back at the Hotel ~As soon as they arrived at the hotel, Kristian rushed to the restroom clenching his stomach.Ashley watched in despair as her son made his way to the restroom with discomfort in his eyes.She dropped her purse and walked to the bathroom door, pacing up and down in her expensive flamboyant dress.“Are you okay in there baby? do you need Mommy?” she called out worriedly.“No Mommy. I’m okay” Kristian’s muffled voice sounded from the inside.Ashley didn’t stop pacing “What did he eat so late in the night like this?”Mr.Fred, after arranging all the necessary things in the room, came to announce his departure.“Oh right” Ashley exhaled tiredly and waved her hand dismissively “You’ve worked hard, Goodnight”“Please do not worry ma’am, he’s going to be fine,” he said convincingly.“Yes surely,” she replied.Meanwhile inside the restroom is Kristian standing in front of the mirror, talking to himself.“It’s strange that I look so much like the kind man. We have the same ey
Rachel tightened her grip on the cell phone pressing further against her ear as she hit her head lightly on the wheel.“This is getting frustrating!” she raged.“You need to calm down and talk to me Rachel, why are you sounding so angry? Is it because I spent beyond my daily limit today? Then you should have asked Rhett for a black card for me” Her mother, Mrs.Roland expressed calmly in contrast to her daughter’s dilemma.“Mom!” she yelled “I’m talking about a woman who’s buzzing around my man like a fly and you’re worried about money?”“A woman? Why are you scared then? No one in this city will dare snatch your Fiancé don’t you know that?” Her mother said.“Mom it’s Ashley! That street Orphaned rat is back to steal Rhett from me! They even danced together at the party.“What? The same Ashley who disappeared five years ago? how did she survive that? And even still, why would a nobody like her attend your kind of party?”“I don’t know who she had to kill to steal that disguise and I do
Mr.McCall arrived at the company with Rachel and as they proceeded to the elevator, Optimist, McCall’s assistant received a message on his phone and he smiled lightly before returning the phone to his pocket.“Seems we are still on track with Madame Gu. Her assistant just sent a confirmation email to accept our offer” he reported.“Really?” he questioned with a straight look as he waited for a few seconds for the elevator door to open. Rachel who seems to be curious decided to raise a question.“Are you talking about the deal?” she asked.The elevator door spread open and Rhett stepped in without hesitation and with no reply to Rachel. “Pardon my curiosity but if it’s about this investment project then I believe I should know every detail about it” she quipped.McCall raised his head slightly as a form of communication to his assistant who acknowledged his comprehension with a nod and a “Yes boss”With his left hand in his pocket, he maintained an elegant posture behind the two other
As the elevator jolted to a halt, Ashley lost her balance and stumbled into Rhett’s chest as she let out a gasp. The sudden darkness enveloped the confined space and without further explanation, they knew they were trapped. “Oh no… no” Ashley muttered with a tired voice as she pushed herself back from her ex-husband’s grip.Rhett who was quick to grab and hold her from falling suddenly realized what was coming next for them. He might be a cold and heartless husband but he remembered her fear of confined spaces. He knows she’s claustrophobic.“Are you okay?” He asked as he grabbed her firmly this time.Ashley’s soft breath echoed in the air as she tried to escape from Rhett again but her palms were already sweaty. Followed by beads of sweat and hot chills layered over her face and body.Her heart picked a wild race which couldn’t keep up with her breathing and she clutched her chest in pain.“So…. tight. I can’t … breathe well” She said with hitched breath.“F**k this!” he cussed sile
As Ashley stood in the middle of the large room, she recognized her foster parents, The Rolands in front of her. How peaceful it would be to ignore them but they were blocking the only way out of the building.She glanced over her shoulder at Rachel and breathed out a tired sigh.“I thought you only just visited them yesterday so why are they here?” Rhett questioned in a low penetrating voice.Rachel’s heart skipped a beat when she heard Rhett talk, she had thought her plan would go smoothly with no hitches or edges.“Uh? I’m not sure why. I’ll ask them” She stuttered and then hurried off to meet her parents.“Mom, Dad” she called out as she took hold of their hands each, “Why are you here in the middle of the day?”“Beats me. I wonder if the company is not doing well” Ashley muttered as she proceeded towards the exit but right when she was about to pass them by, the mother grabbed her wrist tightly forcing her to a stop.“Is this how we have raised you? That you can’t even respect yo