Royce Millers' POV It's been past one hour and I'm still trying to unlock the safe folder on my brother's cellphone, but nothing happens. Until it says, I have to wait for another 24 hours before trying again. I took a long deep sigh as I placed the cellphone above the drawer. Still, it remains a puzzle to me, what could be the password of Reid's safe folder. Suddenly my phone rang and it was again Vince. I don't know why he was calling me again after I lied to him that I am now in Beverly Hills. Maybe, he did not believe what I said and he wanted me to join him at Perch. I sat on the bed and leaned my back on the headboard as I accepted Vince's call. I could hear loud music and people laughing and talking with each other at the bar. Until I could only hear a little noise. "Bro, you're calling me again. I guess you are now at Perch. Who is with you?", I spoke a little loud. "Yes bro, I am now at Perch. Actually, I postponed the hangout when you said a while ago that you're now i
Vera Anderson's POVI'm here now at the Perch with Simon. But I don't know why I felt anxious. This is what I wanted earlier when he called on the phone, why did I suddenly feel strange? I'm so tense right now and my heart was pounding so hard in my chest. I'm sure it's different from how I felt when I was with Royce."Are you okay Vera?", Simon asked seriously.I just nodded and smiled slightly at him. As much as I could, I don't want him to notice that I'm feeling uncomfortable. He stared at me from my eyes to my lips, and neck until he looked at my body.Gladly, our order has arrived and at least I have something to focus on.I was really uncomfortable with the situation even when we're done eating. After a while, Simon offered his hand to me for a dance. I hesitantly extended my hands to him and joined him on the dance floor. He put his hands on my waist, while he told me to put my hands on his neck. I did as he said but only on his shoulder. He brought himself closer to me, whi
Vera Anderson's POV I'm at home and lying in my soft bed but sleep still doesn't want to visit me. The events in Perch keep coming back to my mind and until now I'm still trembling in fear. What if Royce did not come and save me? It was all my fault. I trusted Simon Morris too much and I never thought he could do such thing to me not until I felt something strange in him when we were at Perch. I was getting emotional again. What if my brother will know this? I don't want him to worry about me, so better not to tell him. Vince's life was even put in danger when he was stabbed behind. I did not know who was the culprit but I'm sure it was Simon's accomplice. I was just glad Vince was immediately brought to the hospital or else, I would forever be carrying a pang of guilt in my conscience if something bad happened to him. And that wine glass! Maybe Simon put something on it and if Vince did not throw it on the floor, I would probably have drunk the wine. That shameless Simon Morris!
Royce Miller's POV After I dropped Vera off at their house, I took a taxi and went straight home. No choice, my car's tire was flat so I was forced to commute. I think I'll just let Arthur fix it because I have office work tomorrow at META and I'll go back to being Reid. I looked at my watch and it was almost ten in the evening. As soon as I entered the sala, I saw dad and mom sitting on the sofa bed and I guessed they are waiting for me to come home. Maybe they have something very important to discuss with me. Dad sat on a four-leg clamp while mom was crossing her arms. I thought they were already asleep since they usually go to bed at eight. I approached them and kissed mom's cheek afterwards, I sat on the couch opposite them. The whole place was quiet so I'm sure the housemaids were already at their quarter and it's safe to talk about private matters. "Son, it's okay if you go out, but we were just worried because someone might find out the truth. So we need to be careful son.",
Royce Miller's POV As the old saying goes, "You cannot serve two masters at the same time". You know that aside from META, I have something else to worry about and that is the real estate company. This might not be the right time to tell you this, because my son Reid is still in the process of recovery after his comatose, but I know as well that my son is capable of doing the responsibilities. For this, I made up my mind to hand over the entire management of META to him ", dad paused for a while. He looked around and smiled as everyone waits for what he will be saying next. "I am handing over my Chairmanship to the CEO of META, Mr. Reid Miller", dad said with a sense of pride in his voice as he met my gaze and gestured me to join him in the front. All their eyes were set on me and Walter who was sitting beside me, showed a grinning smile as he tapped my shoulder and started to clap his hands. A loud round of applause echoed throughout the place as I stood up and walked to the front
Vera Anderson's POV After I told my brother about what happened at Perch, he gritted his teeth in anger like he wanted to crush down that Simon Morris. He did not also expect that Simon would do such thing to me because he had known him to be a sensible and trustworthy man, but those were only a pretense. And now that he was set free, Harold think of the possibility that Simon would get back to me and plan something even worse. "I'm just glad, you're okay sweetie or I'll become a criminal if something bad happened to you", Harold said and pulled me a hug. "I am forever thankful to Alexa, Vince, and Royce Miller for saving your life", my brother added. There were a lot more questions that my brother was asking from me and I don't have any other choice but to tell him what he ought to know. But of course, I did not mention to him about that kiss! Oh my gosh, that's too embarrassing! "So, what's going on between you and Royce? I mean is he courting you?", my brother asked while serio
Royce Miller's POV "Dude, Margaret is here and she wants to see you", Walter whispered in my ears. I told him to tell Margaret to wait for me in the reception area. Walter went back to his table and told the receptionist on the line about my instruction. Afterwards, he approached me again and I guess there's something he wanted to open up to me. He sat on the couch opposite to me and began to talk. Walter told me that even before he was hired as EA, Margaret wanted to work as Reid's assistant. In fact, she tried to convince Reid that having a female EA is more advisable and justifiable. But Reid did not listen to her and now that she heard about the promotion, she is again very eager to get the EA position. But the more shocking part which I heard from Walter is that Margaret has this "sexual appetite" towards my brother to the extent that she seduced Reid before to sleep with her. I could not believe it because Reid and I have treated her and Charles as our real cousins. "What if,
Vera Anderson's POV I was just lying in my bed while reading a pocketbook when I got a call from an unknown number. I hurriedly picked it up, thinking that it might be an important call. "Good afternoon ma'am. May I speak with Miss Vera Anderson?" said the woman on the line. "Yes ma'am, speaking." I softly answered. "This is Mrs. Thompson, of the HR Department. You are called for an interview tomorrow at ten in the morning at META. Please come in your formal attire and immediately proceed to the fifth floor before the time", the woman spoke again. "Uhm, yes ma'am. Thank you", I stuttered in great excitement. I couldn't believe what I heard but I know it wasn't a dream. I am called for an interview so it means, I passed the final review. It's really not easy to apply in META because of its high standards. In fact, many people wanted to work there but only those who truly deserved were being hired. "See you then Miss Vera. Good day!" "Good day ma'am. Thank you so much", I respon