Scarlett raised an eyebrow and broke the silence, asking, "Is there something or someone I don’t know about?"
Elena smirked and replied, "No, there is no one. You are such a nosy friend."Despite her suspicions, Scarlett chose not to push the matter any further.Scarlett changed the topic with an excited declaration, saying, "You won't believe what I found out today! Have you ever wondered about the true identity of Gianna Jones or if she has any notable relatives?"Elena was at a loss for words as she stared blankly at her friend. As far as she knew, Gianna Jones was an only child whose parents had tragically died in a fire accident. Gianna had worked hard to put herself through technology school by taking on a part-time job as a student. She had always dreamed of becoming a software developer and landing a job at a top-tier tech company was a dream come true for her.Elena looked at her friend with a perplexed expression and said, "I only know a little about her.""Actually, she is the niece of Mr. Taylor, and she was placed under your supervision to learn from you and acquire the necessary skills to lead the team. It's no surprise that her name was announced.""Not only has she taken up her new position, but she also seems to be fully prepared for it, giving out directives as if she were the company's CEO. It seems that you have been inadvertently training her for this role for the past three years," Scarlett explained. Elena shot Scarlett a cold look and asked, "Where did you get this information from?""David told me earlier today that he overheard Gianna talking to Mr. Taylor about some personal matters. He even heard her speaking to a woman on the phone whom she referred to as 'mum' and Mr. Taylor referred to as 'Amita.' I did some investigating and was able to confirm the story," Scarlett explained, feeling proud of her discovery. Elena was left speechless.Elena paced around the room lost in thought, exclaiming, "No way! Are you serious? So she's been lying to me this whole time, making up stories to earn my trust." She took a deep breath and continued, "I've been contributing my creative ideas to help grow their company, and they never had any intention of rewarding my hard work and sacrifices." A fierce look came over her as she declared, "Well, I'll show them. I'll show all of them," with a dark, sinister glare in her eyes.****As Ava walked into the lounge, she swiftly surveyed her surroundings, attired in an elegant black skirt suit and a pair of high-heeled black shoes. To her slight surprise, Mr. Liam Hamilton was already seated, leisurely sipping a glass of wine and perusing some documents."Here we go again," she sighed to herself, inaudibly. "I'm supposed to meet him at 01:00 AM and it's only 12:30 AM," she thought as she glanced down at her silver wristwatch."I was absolutely sure that I would make it here on time, even before him today," she thought to herself with a frown.Approaching Liam's table, she greeted him politely. Liam responded casually, returning her greeting and motioning to a seat across from him. "I trust everything is going smoothly at the office?" he asked."Yes, Sir," she replied, taking her seat. As she provided a verbal summary of the morning's activities, Liam interrupted her. "Can you give me the documents?" he requested."Certainly, Sir," she replied, handing over the folder she had been holding.As Liam perused the documents, he instructed her, "Schedule a meeting with the board of directors for 10:00 AM, and prepare the agenda as directed."As Benjamin entered the lounge, he walked over to where Liam and Ava were in conversation."Hey there, charmer," he greeted Liam with a smile, extending his hand for their unique handshake."Hello, Ben," Liam responded with a smirk, shaking his hand. "It's nice of you to join us.""Good morning, Mr. Ben," Ava greeted him, blushing slightly."Beautiful morning," Ben responded with a knowing smile, sensing the uneasiness in Ava's voice. "You look as dashing as ever," he complimented her as he took a seat beside Liam."Thank you, Sir," she replied with a smile, feeling a bit tense due to her feelings for Ben."Oh God, please help me control my emotions," she silently prayed, feeling flustered. "I can't afford to appear unfocused in front of my boss, or I'll be doomed.""Ava, please reschedule all of my appointments for today," Liam instructed her."Okay, Sir," she responded, nodding in relief as she realized that Liam's meeting with her was coming to a close."Alright then, thank you, Ava," Liam said before Ava stood up and left."You're welcome, Sir," she responded with a polite smile.As Ava left the lounge, Ben spoke up, taking a sip of his wine. "So, who's caught your attention this time? Someone I know?"Benjamin had been Liam's loyal childhood friend, and despite coming from an affluent family, their bond was considered stronger than that of blood relatives. Ben was always by Liam's side, through good times, bad times, and everything in between.Liam smiled mischievously and said, "You know me." He appeared to be lost in thought for a moment before continuing, "This one is different, Ben. I need you to do me a favor. Find out everything you can about her - who she is, where she works, who her friends are, everything. I want to know everything about her, And especially. She was distraught about something. Find out the reason behind it.""That won't be a problem. Do you have any information about her?" Ben asked, grinning furtively."Yes," Liam half-smiled at the thought of her beautiful name. "Her name is Elena, and I think you should start your search at Nixon Tech. I have a hunch she has something to do with them. Call me as soon as you have any information about her.""Hmm...are you going somewhere special?" Ben quizzed."I have to be at the Mansion today. My dad requested to see me. I don't know what he has in mind this time," Liam said with a puzzled expression on his face."Alright, bruh. Just take it easy with the old man. You know he cares a lot about you even when he doesn't show it," Ben advised.After discussing other matters for a while, they both stood up. Liam settled the bills before they departed the lounge, heading in opposite directions.Growing up, Liam had always looked up to his father, Donald Hamilton. Donald possessed a charming and charismatic personality that endeared him to the public. He remained optimistic in every situation and was a visionary leader. He never tolerated incompetence, which kept all his employees on their toes. Donald Hamilton was known to have fired entire departments when they didn't meet the given targets.Liam had always worked hard to maintain the family's businesses, proving his responsibility and capability. However, no matter what Liam did, it never seemed to be enough for his father. Donald Hamilton continued to assign him more demanding tasks whenever Liam exceeded his expectations.With a determined expression on his face, Liam drove into the Mansion, ready for whatever Donald had in store for him.As Liam arrived at the Mansion, one of the mansion chauffeurs was already positioned and waiting to park his car. "Good day, Sir. You're welcome," the chauffeur greeted him."Thanks," Liam replied simply, handing over the keys before walking elegantly and briskly towards the entrance."Good day, Mr. Liam. It's nice to have you here," John the butler greeted with a nod and a smile as Liam entered the mansion."Morning, John. You...""Big brother!" Emma came running down the stairs, screaming at the top of her voice."Hey, sweetie," Liam opened his arms to embrace her as she jumped into
Liam's father's serious tone made Liam's heart race. "Now, there is one more thing I need you to achieve as my true heir," he said, holding Liam's gaze. "Before the end of spring, you must get married."Liam's eyes widened in disbelief. "Married? Dad, I'm not ready for that kind of commitment," he protested.His father's expression remained stern. "As the heir to our family's legacy, it's your duty to continue our lineage," he replied. "I know you are skilled with the ladies, so I have no doubt that this will be an easy task for you to accomplish."Liam's anger boiled within him, but he knew better than to argue with his father. "I understand, Dad," he said, trying to keep his tone level. "I'll do my best to fulfill your wishes."Just as Liam was about to leave, the butler walked into the relaxing area. "Dinner is served, sir," he announced."Excellent timing," Liam's father said, rising from his seat. "Join us for dinner, Liam. We have much to discuss."Liam reluctantly followed his
Liam was furious at her behavior but managed to keep his cool, gently prying her off him and reassuring her that they were safe in the cafe.Isabella smiled knowingly, playing with her hair in a seductive manner that captured the attention of the cafe Employee. "Thank you," she said, feigning fear. Liam couldn't help but roll his eyes at Isabella's theatrics. He wondered if she always acted this way to get what she wanted, or if it was just a ploy to manipulate him. Regardless, Liam knew he needed to keep his guard up around her.Liam's attention snapped back to the cafe employee, and he shot an angry glare at him when he failed to respond promptly. "Have you found your lost soul in her?" Liam asked sarcastically.The cafe employee looked confused for a moment before realizing what Liam meant. "Oh, I'm sorry sir," he apologized. "May I suggest our best coffee for the beautiful couple?" he suggested, trying to recover from his mistake.Isabella beamed at the word "couple," thrilled at
As she stood in the room, Isabella's mind wandered to her kiss with Liam. "Wow!" she breathed in a hushed voice, caressing her lips with her right finger and biting her lower lip gently as she pictured Liam kissing her. The thought sent shivers down her spine, and she was lost in her daydreams until an inner voice interrupted her reverie. Isabella walked over to the large chair in the cafe's spare room and sank into it, imagining Liam calling her "mine." She couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the thought of possessing Liam entirely. Rising from the chair, she walked over to the glass window and gazed out at the debris flying around in the strong winds. "Liam, you will stick to me like gum, just like this debris sticks to the wind. You will always be mine," Isabella murmured to herself.Feeling giddy with excitement, Isabella reached for her phone and dialed her mother's number. Her mother picked up immediately, and Isabella couldn't contain her enthusiasm. "Mum, Liam k
As Elena entered the creative department section, she was met with a sea of eyes all focused on her. Despite the attention and the background whispering, Elena remained unshaken. She greeted everyone in her usual jovial manner and walked straight to her desk.Scarlett, Elena's best friend, couldn't help but smile excitedly as she watched Elena handle the attention with ease. She walked up to Elena and gave her a warm hug."You're finally back, ma'am," Scarlett whispered teasingly in Elena's ear."Thanks, dear. Although I'm a Miss, not yet a Ma'am," Elena winked at her."We all missed your beautiful face and your funny jokes," Mrs. Smith, the data scientist, said as she walked up to Elena and also hugged her."I'm so sorry about yesterday," Elena said, feeling guilty about her previous outburst. "It was never my intention to walk out on you.""Don't bother yourself about that, sweetie," Mrs. Smith smiled. "It's all in the past now."Elena felt a wave of relief wash over her at Mrs. Smi
But Elena kept her cool, knowing that her plans and determination to start her own tech company outweighed her fury. She even apologized, even though it wasn't entirely her fault. Her actions and reactions confused Mr. Ford so much that he was practically tripping over himself to please her gently."I'm sorry, sir," Elena said calmly, her voice barely above a whisper. "It won't happen again."Mr. Ford looked at Elena, his eyes narrowing as he tried to read her expression. But Elena's face was a mask of composure, and he couldn't tell what she was thinking. He cleared his throat and shifted in his seat, clearly uncomfortable."Well, then," he said, his voice betraying a hint of nervousness. "I suppose that's settled. Is there anything else we need to discuss?"Elena shook her head, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. "No, sir. That will be all.""Okay, Elena," Mr. Ford said, his voice softening slightly. "I know you may feel disappointed about not getting the promotion, b
During their lunch break, Scarlett couldn't contain her curiosity and asked Elena to spill the details of what had happened earlier. Elena approached her friend with a smile but quickly cautioned Scarlett to lower her voice. "Calm down Scarlett, not everything at the moment, remember they are hidden listeners everywhere," she said in a hushed tone.Scarlett's enthusiasm was dampened, but she persisted. "Okay, just tell me anything relating to what happened at least, I want to hear it."Elena considered for a moment before finally relenting. "Well, I have some exciting news. I'll be attending the C.E.S. this Saturday," she said with a glint in her eye.Scarlett's eyes widened in surprise. "You are?"Elena nodded, unable to contain her excitement. "Yes, I am!"Scarlett squealed with delight. "Oh my goodness, Elena! I'm so happy for you!"Elena chuckled at her friend's excitement. "Thank you, Scarlett. I knew I could count on your support."Scarlett couldn't help but express her envy tow
As the Lady made her way through the room, Elena couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at her presence. It was as though the entire atmosphere of the room had shifted with her arrival, and all eyes were fixed upon her as she moved gracefully toward her destination. Elena couldn't help but feel a little envious of the woman's effortless beauty and poise and wondered who she might be and what brought her to their office.As the woman passed by Elena's desk, she couldn't help but catch a whiff of her subtle, floral perfume. Gianna spotted Isabella walking down the hallway and waved her over to her office. "Hey Isabella," she called out with a smile.Isabella walked elegantly towards her friend's office, her captivating beauty turning heads along the way. When she arrived, the two friends exchanged a brief hug and pleasantries before shutting the door behind them.As they settled in, the office seemed to come alive once again, but this time the chatter was all about Isabella.