Alana's eyes flew open, reaching for her head. She pushed herself up, until she was sitting“Oh gosh,” she had never felt so tired before. Her head was aching so much that even kept her eyes open. Why was she so tired, glancing around, she found herself in her room? Alana was startled when she found herself in her nightgown, “What exactly happened?” She asked lazily as she dragged herself out of bed. It was early in the morning, the sun was shining brightly. She decided to do her morning routine hence went to the bathroom Whatever made her feel tired, she didn't know. But she hoped to ask Mrs. Marks how she got to her room. Because the only thing she recalled was being at the rest with Ricardo and falling asleepAfter a while, Alana was done and decided to go downstairs, to her surprise she heard Ricardo in the living room talking to someone. The voice of the woman sounded very familiar; therefore she decided to see who it was“Don't worry sir, he's in safe hands… I'll make sure he'
The board meeting was set. Alana sat on her usual chair. Close to Ricardo while Dennis was standing beside Ricardo. There weren't countless men, but just a few. She guessed the five men were the most important. Alana wondered why they were all male and no female came. “So gentlemen…what do you think…all opinions are welcome,” Ricardo said after handing them some files, so they could see what Alana had come up with. The entire time, Alana's hands were coated in a cold sweat. The men fixed their eyes on the files, flipping each page as Alana got even more agitated. Secretly glancing at Ricardo. The man was busy on his phone waiting for me to finish“This is ridiculous,” one of the men said, slamming the files shut. Alana was startled upon hearing a stern voice“Mr. Romero, I'm sure you know the reputation of the company… your company,” another one chimed in as he slammed the file shut and fixed his eyes on Ricardo. By now, Alana's inner lip was chewed to nothing.“We have a reputation
Alana was given a tour of the building as soon as per Ricardo's instructions. He gave her full rights to get access to everything she needed to get to workShe had to meet the company's top jewelers, then a few people. Things were moving so fast for her. It looked like their cube boss's husband of hers was giving her a chance to show her potential, Or maybe he was doing it, so he could embarrass her. One thing was certain, she wasn't going to allow him to embarrass her“I'm Felix, this is Cole,” two men introduced themselves as soon as she was guided to enter the vault. “Nice to meet you,” Alana said with a bow. The two men chuckled and guided her inside, and she proceeded. Felix was this tall man with short black hair. Probably a brush cut, his brown eyes glimmer each time he smiledAlana had to say Felix wasn't bad looking, although he didn't have that alpha male aura. He'd still stand out in the crowd and get a fair share of cheers from women. He was quite welcoming and more che
Alana frowned as she watched the nurse talking to Santiago. She wasn't going to leave them alone, in fact, she brought all her work to the private lounge. It was to the east wing of the mansion. This part she didn't know. Alana guessed she had to tour the entire mansion to know all the rooms. “Finish up, I'll be right back,” the nurse said after she gave Santiago some watercolors and other drawing stuff. Alana frowned and watched as the woman left the room when she rose to her feet and followed her out“Are you watching me?” The nurse stopped and she sensed someone following her. Alana rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest. Her eyes shrewd as she stared at the nurse“What if huh… do you think I'm going to let you out of my sight…think again,” Alana said cheekily earning a sarcastic scoff from the nurse“I didn't know you are, the boss's wife…it's a shame it wasn't what I was expecting,” the nurse remarked sarcastically and scanned Alana from head to toe as if she were n
A whole weekend, Alana spent it with Santiago and left no room for the nurse to do anything bad. It was obvious she was a mean witch and to children, she was a devil. Despite the many times, Ricardo asked her to stay away from his son. Alana went against him“Sir, you didn't have to… I could have taken a taxi,” Alana said awkwardly once the car stopped at the traffic lights. Ricardo was busy scrolling through his iPad to bother with her. He only did it because Marcela was watching him“If you can't handle my generosity, then pay Dennis the same taxi fare you would have paid,” Ricardo replied sarcastically and threw her a side glance, Alana frowned and sat comfortably. She wasn't bothered about his generosity or whatever, “I'm only concerned sir…we don't want your employees thinking something is going on between us,” she clearly said and averted her eyes from him. The last time, she went to the office with him and got out of his car. Alana heard some gossip among employees. Hence, she
It turned out the opening of a new jewelry store was downtown. Alana was happy to be part of it, and Ricardo was the guest of honor. Stood to the sides while Eva and Felix accompanied Ricardo to give a little speech about R-exquisite jewelryShe didn't have much to do, but when Camilo joined her. She was more than productive, “Why do you two act as if you are strangers?” Camilo asked with interest, he always admired Ricardo, especially because the man was dedicated. Despite the mistakes he made in the past, he bounced back and was living for his son“Well, it's inappropriate… I work there, it would be awkward for other employees to know,” Alana replied without hesitation, it was awkward how she was managing to ignore the fact that she and Ricardo were husband and wife. But at the same time, she was glad“Really?”“Well, Brigitte is your wife right…can you tell me why she works for your friend,” Alana tilted her head to look at him? There was a frown. His eyes narrowed and shifted his
Ricardo was agitated, he didn't stop shouting at his men for being so careless. They had one job, and they failed “Relax, my men are working on this,” Marcus said assuredly, hoping Ricardo could calm down. He was driving the car like a lunatic, and he didn't stop at the traffic lights he was supposed to“Did you track down who did this… I want his head,” Ricardo said angrily, he thought everything remained in Italy. He came to Paris to start a new life far away from the past. Unfortunately, that wasn't likely to happen“The text he sent was via private number… it's hard to trace it, but I'm trying, and my men are trying okay,” Marcus said as he fixed his eyes on his laptop. He wasn't going to work with Ricardo asking him questions “I don't need fucking trying, damn do it…if I find him, he'll regret messing with me,” Ricardo growled with rage that Marcus felt his deep tone ringing in his ears. Of course, he had such a hot temper. Occasionally Marcus wondered who was more deadlyHis f
Alana found out the man was Rocco. A weird name for a man like him. He had a devil-may-care outlook and a stellar smile. An earthy scent swirled around him. His dark silver eyes were a-dazzle with wonder over a friendly smile. He moved with a leopard-like grace. A little frightening, but she hated it. Especially the way he looked at her“Who are you, what do you want from me?” Alana asked, she wanted to know who he was. Why did he have her locked up? The man let out a lazy yawn and glanced at her with a nonchalant look“Your only crime is being married to him,” he muttered coldly and averted his eyes away. Alana was irritated, Especially the way he didn't make things clear. He gave her food and she refused. She tried to escape and he caught her. The most strange thing was that he didn't even tie her up like beforeHis eyes were alert and fixed on the door as if he were waiting for someone, Alana was startled when someone kicked the door open and to her shock, it was Ricardo who stood