Chapter 8~ Dante's POV==========As I made my way to the car, I felt bad in a way, but I understood it would take some time for my charms to work on her. I entered my car, as my driver drove off.While the car was still on the dim light street, suddenly I remembered Lidia Robinson, the lady I met at the restaurant earlier.A smile laced on my face, as I decided to call her, so I took my phone and dialed her number. Placing the phone on my left ear, the call instantly got connected."That was fast," I murmured silently to myself.Then I said, "Hey, Lidia, this is Dante, Dante Blaze,""Oh, Dante, how are you doing," she replied with her voice sounding like an old cabinet door."Were you sleeping initially?" I questioned to start a conversation."Yes, I was but it's cool we can talk," Lidia uttered, not even minding my distance."I must confess, you are one of those humans who doesn't take offense in sleep interference," I admitted.Chuckling she responded, "What can I say, I'm flatter
Chapter 9 ~ Dante's POV========Before the end of the day, I heard a knock on my office door, and without looking up, I heard Valerie's voice. "Good evening Sir, I have finished my findings on the project you gave me, I am here to report on it," she said.Feeling defeated, my eyes grew with anger, but at the same time I maintained a calm demeanor, "Valerie I gave you an instruction for tomorrow, so why are you here to make a report on it today?" I swell in annoyance." I felt like working on it today sir," She began as her voice was composed as ever."I do not have much time tomorrow, I'm sorry," she continued as she responded."I beg your pardon?" I shouted."You heard me, sir," she repeated herself.And without waiting for a reply from me, she quickly stormed out of my office.I wondered to myself, as I was caught in awe, "What's wrong with this woman?" "I won't stop all my efforts, you will pay one day, because I must actualize every detailed plan I have laid out for you, Valerie
Chapter 10 ~ Dante's POV============Waking up as early as I could the following day, I arrived early to work. And reaching my office, I saw my secretary, Ruth standing inside my office."Is everything okay Ruth?" I asked."Yes it is sir, I just came to give you your schedule for the day, since it would be a very busy one for you," She responded."Oh, it's fine, just say it, I don't have much time to go through it," I said to her."Very well sir, you have a conference meeting with the foreign investors by 10 pm and you requested I infuse, you and Valerie's outing with one of the stock exchange managers," she reminded me."I remember, not to take much of your time, whenever the time for the meetings is near, you can come to my office for a reminder once again about the meeting I and Valerie want to have with the stock exchange managers, just help me call her into my office, I will take that from here," I explained to her."No problem sir, I will be on my way now," She replied as she t
Chapter 11~ Valerie's POV=========On my way home from work, I was delighted at how free I was, to leave the office without experiencing any drama from Dante.Reaching home, I held on to my door handler to put in my home key, only for me to discover it was open. I wondered as I murmured silently, "Who is in my house, I know is not Anna," while I stood there still in my thoughts, I saw a hockey stick close to my door, so I went close to it and grabbed it.Having it in my hand and returning to my door, I placed my hands back on the handler and opened the door as gently as I could.Entering my house, I tiptoed my way in with the hockey stick with me in defense if it turned out to be a thief.Still on my tiptoeing, I went into the kitchen, and dining table, but I didn't see anyone there, I was in awe as I began questioning myself once, "Who could it be?"Amidst my thoughts, I suddenly heard a loud noise, coming from the guest room, so I rushed there, with my defense weapon still with me
Chapter 12~ Valerie's POV============Settling in my office the following day, as I left home while Mom was still sleeping. I thought to myself while sitting that I was going to enjoy every bit of my day, and then I suddenly heard a knock on my door.Without waiting for my response, the person opened the door, only for me to discover it was Ruth, I was fumed with anger as I shouted at her, "Ruth, when did you become so rude to barge into my office without waiting to hear my permission,"Standing firm she said, "I apologize, ma'am, the boss asked me to call you, and he said it was urgent,""What does he want now," I whispered silently to myself with a scoff."I will be there soon, thank you, you can leave now," I responded to her, as I dismissed her.And so she left my office, still seated, I wondered, "What does that rich brat want, he shouldn't grow any more annoyance in me," Then I stood up, and left for his office, arriving there, I was surprised to see some strange faces seated
Chapter 13~ Valerie's POV===========Reaching my apartment, I knocked lightly on the door. And no one answered, my worries grew, as I began panicking.Forcing the door open, I walked inside and didn't see my mother in the sitting room, this heightened my concern, so I called out, "Mom," hoping for a response but I got nothing.So I continued walking, then my search intensified, leading me to the guest room but I found no one there, I called out once again, and still no response.Then, the tension mounted as I approached my room, so I held onto the doorknob tightly and tried opening but it was shut from the inside.With that, I banged on the door so hard but still, I heard nothing. As fear took over, I tried breaching the barrier and with a forceful push, the door gave way as it opened. Then I entered and called out, "Mom," as my voice trembled with so much fear, hoping for a response this time.But it still resulted in echoes of silence my eyes darted around the room, scanning ever
Chapter 14~ Valerie's POV===========A few hours after the doctor addressed us on my mother's health, I felt unsettled as I began walking back and forth and Dante sat on the chair staring at me with concern in his eyes.To be frank, this side of him surprised me, as I have never expected him to be this supportive but still I will never show how much I am impressed by it.Not too long, as I thought to myself, the Doctor came out of the operating room once again. And this time I kept calm on my composure, allowing him to come close to where we were."Please doctor, how's my mother now?"I inquired as he got to where I stood."We tried everything we could but she is slow in her response which would make the recovery take some time, so she has to stay in the hospital for at least a month," the doctor explained."One month doctor!" I interjected."Is there any other way to enable her to receive her treatment at home, for a better rest because my mother hates hospitals?" I asked."There is
Chapter 15~ Dante's POV===============After leaving the hospital with a burning rage inside me, I headed for my car and I stormed in a composed manner.Entering the car, I sat on the driver's seat and held on to the wheel, I looked confused as I began pondering on what I just experienced with Valerie."Is she possessed or what," I muttered to myself."Not that, I called her or anything, but should act grateful even if she doesn't feel grateful for all my help," I continued."If not my intentions for her, I know how to seek my revenge this instant, but slow and steady does it, surely she would come crawling back to seek my help," I ranted.With all my vented words in the car, I took a deep breath and drove off leaving the hospital.After some hours in the drive, I arrived at my parents' mansion, driving into the garage, I got out of the car, then I was greeted by one of the employees, who came to help me carry my bag. "Welcome home Mr blaze,"But I ignored him, as my anger towards Va