Jacob sat on his swivel chair with a simple while Charlotte stood behind him, they were currently on a video call with their spy in Isabella's company.He reported that Isabella had not been to work for the past weeks, Jacob concluded she was out getting him so he decided to spread the rumor."The company is upside down boss," the guy said while Jacob smiled proudly."This should bring Isabella out of her hiding," Charlotte said."Yes, ma'am. But it is surprising how the stocks are not affected," the guy furrowed his brows."The news is yet to go around, it will affect her stock before the day ends," Jacob said confidently."If they do not get rid of it before then," Charlotte said."You think she still has an upper hand? Have you learned nothing?" Jacob shook his head pityingly at Charlotte."I just don't want us to get play, Isabella is smart," Charlotte reminded going to sit on his desk."Yes, but I am here to prevent that I will do my best to make sure it spreads like fire. She ha
Chapter ThirtyTHE DATEIsabella rushed to the door to find David waiting with a bouquet, he was wearing a blue shirt too, 'Is that necessary?' She thought with a blush, she undeniably loved his long gesture."Hey," David waved cutely at her as she opened the door."You are here," she grinned sheepishly her gaze on the bouquet."Yeah, did I come too early?" He asked stepping in."No, you arrived just in time," she replied."You look beautiful by the way," he compliments."Thank you, you look equally handsome," she replied."This is for you," he handed over the bouquet.Isabella had a smile as she accepted it. "Thank you, they are beautiful.""I am happy you like it, I was worried for a second you would throw it at my face," he said making her laugh."Throw it at your face? Why will I do that?" She wondered dropping the bouquet on the table."I was not sure they were your taste," he replied and she chuckled, he was so nervous when they have not even started dating.Does he like her tha
HIS SECRETThe employees bowed as Isabella walked to the company, most of them were happy to see them. Only those who had been lagging because Kim was in charge were scared for their lives and jobs.You have nothing to worry about in Reas Glob as long as you work diligently, and faithfully.The employees waiting in front of the elevator bowed respectfully at her. "Morning," she responded, she was given the honor of stepping into the elevator first while the rest followed, Isabella rested her back on the elevator wall as her head became blank.She wanted her mind occupied hoping that would ease her tension, she always hated having impromptu meetings with those old men.It always leads to disaster, but this time she is innocent so there is nothing much to worry about."Thank you," The employees parted ways for her to step out, the board room is on the third floor."Isabella," Kim rushed to her with a smile, though she would be around for a few minutes if things go according to plan whic
CULPRITIsabella sat quietly with a smile while half of the board members bore holes in her body."You can stare all you want," Isabella smiled while they rolled their eyes."You seem calm while the company is at its peak of crumbling all because of you," one of the men said."Evidence?" She requested."What?" A lady furrowed her brows.Isabella sat properly. "Is the article all you have? You point fingers at me all because of an article, does your brain age with your face?" She shook her head in pity."What?" They gasped unbelievably."I will prove that I am innocent though that is not necessary, but the least you guys want to do is see the truth.""Kim!" Isabella called and the door was opened, Kim stepped in with a guy who was secretly shivering."Introduce yourself and your crime," she ordered and the shivering guy bit his lip, his head was bowed so they could not get a perfect view of his face."Speak!" Kim snapped raising his head, he was the same guy who was on a video call wit
PAYMENT"What is so funny?!" Charlotte slammed her hand furiously on the desk, how dare he smile when things are going down?"You Charlotte, you are funny, so funny," Greg continued smiling infuriating Charlotte more."I am funny? You think I am funny?!" She went round the table and grabbed him by the collar. Maybe all he needs is someone snapping some sense into him."What made you think we had a plan? Huh? What am I? Your puppet?" He smirked pushing her away, she staggered holding the desk for support."Hey, get this into your head we are not accomplices. I only used you to get information from Jacob and I got to fuck you along the way, it is a win-win my dear," he smiled devilishly.What? He has been using her? It... It is all a lie? He never loved or cared about her, she didn't love him either but at least they were partners. How dare he use her to his advantage?"I took the money because I will turn in my resignation letter, there is no use pretending anymore. Jacob must be so de
Chris walked into the sitting room to see David and Isabella seated on the couch. "Hello David. Hello Isabella," Chris said as he approached them. David and Isabella stood and responded to his greetings. "Please sit, you both. No need for formalities. We have passed that stage a long time ago," Chris said, as he sat down. David stared at him sarcastically and sat down. Isabella nodded as she sat down. "What would you both like to have? By the way, I was expecting to see only David. I'm glad you came along, Isabella," Chris said with a smile, which made David shift uncomfortably. Isabella smiled back at him. "Well, I really wanted to come along this time around. It's been long.""Good, because I've missed you," Chris said. David cleared his voice loudly. "I'm so hungry and thirsty," David said, trying to change the topic. Isabella looked at him suspecting he was jealous. She could see the look in his eyes. She would have bursted out laughing if not for one thing. She knew the
David nodded, grateful for her offer of support. "Thanks, Isabella. I appreciate it." David hugged her and kissed her forehead. As they parted ways, David couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered within him. As David arrived home, he found Yvonne sitting in the living room, flipping through a magazine. He approached her cautiously, knowing that their conversation would likely be tense."Yvonne, can we talk?" David asked, his voice tinged with concern.Yvonne glanced up, her expression guarded. "I don't know, David. What do we have to talk about?"David sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I know things have been awkward between us lately, and I want to address it. I want to understand why you've been acting distant."Yvonne scoffed, her eyes narrowing. "Do you really want to know, David? Or are you just pretending like everything's fine?"David shook his head, his frustration mounting. "I do want to know, Yvonne. I care about you, and I want to work through whate
Isabella just finished having lunch with Kim. She decided to go to David's house from there. She arrived at his house and rang the door's bell. "Who's there?" Yvonne's voice said from inside. "It's me, Isabella," she said, making Yvonne frown. "What are you doing here?" Yvonne asked as she opened the door. "Hello," Isabella said with a smile. "You haven't answered my question," Yvonne said. "Well, David invited me over," Isabella said cheerfully. "Please step aside."Yvonne frowned. Why did David invite her over? "David is not around. He is in his workplace painting. I can't let you come in. Sorry."David could hear voices from his room. He left his room and walked to the sitting room. He saw Yvonne standing at the door. It was obvious she was talking to someone. "Yvonne," he called out. Yvonne became tense. She turned to look at him slowly. "Who's there?" David asked. Isabella walked in. "It's me, David." She turned to look at Yvonne. "I thought you said he wasn't around."