Martins raised an eyebrow and looked at her. "Do you know him?" he questioned.She gazed at him for a while and shook her head. "I only know him on tv." She lowered her head and said nothing else.Why would he follow her to her office? Is he stalking her? Why would a wealthy man like Isaiah stalk her? First her house, now her workplace? She was getting pissed off already. The handsome devil is definitely after her life.Isaiah stood up after getting the paper works and so did Martins. "Thank you sir for giving us this opportunity. We promise to use it wisely." Martins said and shook his hand and Isaiah made for the door.Getting close to the door, he stopped right in front of Zoey whose head was still lowered. Knowing he was standing before her, she couldn't bring herself to look at him. She was suddenly feeling uncomfortable and wouldn't look up.Was she getting intimidated too?Isaiah cleared his throat and that was when she realized she was standing by the door, blocking his way ou
CHAPTER EIGHTZoey picked up a small trash can and threw it in their direction, distracting them. She ran out and didn't look back. The two men began to run after her. She was confused on where to go and just followed any path she saw. Even though she had stayed in that area all her life before she went on a journey, there were some places she hadn't been to and that was the place she ran into.She wished she had known that lane, it would have been easy to do away with the men behind her. Zoey came to a dead end and halted breathing heavily. There was no way to run and escape again. She heard their footsteps behind her and swallowed hard."Shit!" she cursed under her breath and turned to face the men."Do you have to run that way? What was the point when we were still going to get you?" one of them asked."What do you want from me? Who sent you?" she asked boldly, trying to hide her fears even though deep down, her heart was throbbing fast, threatening to burst her chest open. "You
Carissa smiled at the man before her. "Hello, can I help you?"He looked behind her. "Is Zoey in? How is she doing?''Carissa knitted her brows and looked at him from head to toe. He was surely a dazzling young man but who was he?"She is in, but not in the right state to meet you. Is your reason for meeting her important?"He sighed and put his hands in his pocket. "I am an old friend and I just got the news that she came back to Shutter-way. Don't worry, I will come back later. Tell her that Steve came by." he smiled at her and left.Carissa slowly closed the door and turned, coming face to face with Zoey. She jerked in fright."What is wrong? Who was that at the door?""Jeez.. You should let people know when you walk in or they might get a heart attack." Carissa complained and went to sit. "A man came to see you." she smiled. "He said his name is Steve. He is so good looking. How did you know him?" "Steve? Steve Niro was here?" Zoey rushed to the door and opened it, but he was lon
David adjusted his tie and stood up with a smile plastered on his face. He faced her and clicked his tongue."I guess you don't know. Since you are the only surviving member of the Hall family, you are most wanted now."Zoey's eyes were widened but she couldn't say anything. She just allowed him to continue his revelation to her."Many wealthy men want you. You are their source to living a long life and that's why they are after you." he sucked his teeth and crossed his arm beneath his chest. "I am being kind enough to bring this offer to you where you will earn a lot. But I tell you, they wouldn't give you this chance and take you with them forcefully."Zoey's throat went dry and her heartbeat increased. She was frightened to the bone. Goosebumps were all over her.Does that mean there were many people after her life? Was that the reason she was attacked by those men earlier? Those thoughts kept running through her head and that gave her the chills.David brought out his complementar
Everyone was taken aback when she said that. Zoey smirked at their reactions and knew it was time for her second plan.She dragged herself away from the bouncer's grip and rushed to Isaiah. She stared at him for a while and without a second thought, she hugged him."Oh my love. I'm so sorry I'm late. I wanted you to have more time with your mistress."Everyone gasped hearing that. Mistress? Isaiah was left shocked by what was happening but he tried his best not to show how shocked he was. Whatever Zoey was planning, he planned on seeing it till the end.He placed a hand on her waist and drew her closer. "Why should I meet a mistress when I have you sweetheart? You are the woman I love." he licked his lower lips and smirked. "Sweetheart, I see you are dressed to hide your cleavage again. Well, that's a good thing. I don't want anyone to see the beautiful body that's meant for my eyes only." he said it out loud.Zoey was taken aback by the sudden turn. She raised her brows. "What are yo
"Please don't kill me!" she cried out loud with her eyes shut. She waited for pain in the spot she was shot but felt nothing. Or was she in the land of the dead so quickly?She slowly opened her eyes and her gaze fell on Isaiah who was seated at the same spot he sat when they walked in. He had a look of amusement on his face and that was when Zoey realized what was going on.She quickly put down her leg and sat down properly. She cleared her throat and looked away.It was all her imagination. Isaiah crossed his arms and relaxed on the chair. "Are you done showing your talent? I was enjoying it."Zoey couldn't say anything. She was too embarrassed to look at him. "What drink do you want? You can order anything expensive, I am willing to buy you whatever you want." he said and pressed a button on a small remote.The door opened and the staff standing outside walked in. He bowed his head a little. "What should I bring for you sir?""Get me more whiskey and get my guest whatever she wa
Steve smiled and broadened as he walked closer. He stood some steps before Zoey and brought his hand forward for a handshake."It's been a while, hasn't it?"Zoey took his handshake, still maintaining a shocked look on her face. Never did she think she would get to see Steve after so many years."I heard you call Isaiah Alcatraz. Are you acquainted with him?"Seeing Zoey was still lost in thought, Carissa stepped up to reply. "Haven't you seen the internet? It is buzzing with Isaiah and Zoey's story.""Really?" He brought out his phone from his pocket and logged in. Just as Carissa said, the first news he saw was that of Isaiah and Zoey.He smirked. "Wow, this is crazy. You are dating Isaiah?""That's not it," Carissa said. "Something happened and it amounted to that." "So what are you going to do?""Whatever solution is on ground." Zoey replied this time. She sighed and looked down. "But this is going to cause a big loop in my job. I work with celebrities and many well known personn
The both of them stared at each other, each having different thoughts running through their minds. A fake relationship for ninety nine days? Zoey wondered if it would be right thing accepting his deal. Well, that would be for the benefit of the both of them. Besides, she was the one who brought up the idea. She blinked her eyes and looked down, avoiding his hard stare. She cleared her throat and responded, "If that would help the situation, I would do it. But you are been confident about me falling in love with you during these ninety nine days then it's absurd."Isaiah smirked and stood straight. He adjusted his suit and went back to his seat. "You realize we would have to be together all the time right? That way, the media would believe our fake relationship easily.""I knew what was in store for me before I brought up this idea. Definitely, we would have to convince them. That means, I have to be by your side almost all the time." she bit her lips and looked down."What do you ha