Chapter One.
Allysa's POV.
It was an ordinary day, my work revolved around meetings and creative planning. My eyes roamed around the ridiculous amount of paperwork on my desk. Grimacing slightly, I spared a glance at the grandfather clock standing still like a guard on duty at the corner of the office.
I thought my day would end just like the same, but instead, I was suddenly summoned to my father’s office. I could not even say goodbye to some of my workmates as I was told to make haste.
Walking towards the office, I saw some of the executive officers getting out one by one. I smiled at them happily but to my surprise, they looked away and walked directly past me. I was quite dumbfounded but didn't mind, perhaps their meeting didn’t turn out quite alright.
It did not take a while until I reached my father’s office, twisting the silver door knob, and the tinted glass double door opened silently.
Click.
I saw my father sitting on his swivel chair, his back facing me.
“I’m here Dad, what is it that you made me come here in haste?” I announced myself and asked directly.
I know my father is not a fan of idle chit-chats or beating around the bush. And taking that trait from him, I grew up frank and some people seem to see it as offending. Some people find me too brazen.
A few seconds passed before I heard him take a deep breath and sigh. I was stunned and quite worried, for my father to sigh like that only means something wasn’t right.
"I will take back your rights as the heir of this company." A cold tone echoed in the four corners of the room. The room illuminated a dark atmosphere that seemed to witness this unjust judgment, silhouettes dancing around the office.
I thought I was struck by lightning by how sharp his words came out.
I look at my father, sitting on his swivel chair with his back on me. I look at him with shock and disbelief. It feels unreal and scripted, I do not understand. My head could not comprehend the words he had said.
"But Dad!" I scream in disbelief. “How could you say that! What the hell did I do wrong!?” I shouted in anger.
My father, who once loved me the most, gave me the cold shoulder. It was so cold that I was frozen in my spot, so cold that I felt my blood freeze.
"Allysa, you are being such a brat and spoiled! You are disgracing our family! How many times has your sister cleaned up your mess!?" He shouted with anger and disappointment, partly shaking his head as he refused to turn toward me.
I stared at him dumbfounded, my expression was wrapped in disbelief. My eyebrows were closed on kissing each other as I glared at him.
What!? Me!? A disgrace in our family!? Are you fucking kidding me!?
Never in my life did I do something like that! Not even once I acted like a brat when you decided to remarry out of nowhere even though my mother just died a few months ago. I have never demanded too much of your attention when you suddenly turned cold and dotted that step-sister of mine!
I never interfere with your life because I want to see you be happy. I never tried to stop you nor did I say something against your choice! I never did something that made you upset because I was afraid I would lose all of your remaining love!
I could not understand the words spurting into my father’s mouth, it was all nonsense!
"Hah! Me!? What do you mean? I never did something like that!" I felt my blood boiling as I shouted in anger. I worked hard for this company to grow and worked overtime to finish many
presentations and projects.
My shoulders are rising up and down as I breathe heavily, my anger is rising and my patience is starting to get thin.
“Stop lying, Alyssa! Your sister saw you walking out outside a bar drunk and with some men holding you inappropriately! Did you not know that many of our competitors are now using that against us?! Thankfully your sister was there to handle the situation before it got messier!” He shouted as he turned around to finally look at me.
“Hah!” I gasped loudly with ridicule.
I took a step forward and looked straight into my father’s eyes. “I never went into a fucking bar! I have never stepped on fucking club in my whole life! And now you are accusing me of things like this!? Do you think I have time for that!? I was buried in school work before and now in this office just to make this company grow!? And now you are stripping my right! My right to this company just because of some lies your stupid step-daughter told you!?” I shouted in anger and mockery. My breathing was uneven as I let my heart shout all the years of bottled-up resentment and feelings.
I was out of breath after saying that.
Father’s eyes went ablaze when he heard me finish, his face was now painted red because of extreme anger. He stood up from his seat and pointed his finger toward me.
“You have gone too far, young lady! How could you accuse your sister of something like that! You know that your sister never lied! And I did not raise a daughter adept at lying! I know you were brazen but I have never thought you would be this shameless! Blaming your sister who was just concerned for you and lying straight to my face!” he accused and said with displease.
I strongly clenched my hands to the point that my nails were now digging into my palms. I felt my heart was being gripped tightly and my breathing became uneven. With a glare, I stepped forward until his table was the only one that set us apart.
So you also see me as brazen and I have become too shameless? I am now a liar?! Then fine! I’ll let you see how shameless I can become.
“Hah! So that’s how you see me now? Never raised a lying daughter? Then fine!” I shouted as I grabbed my office ID from my neck.
“Where are your manners!? How dare you raise your voice towards your father!” he inhales a sharp breath.
I look at him mockingly, I’m already shameless then why should I retain my manners?
“I have no manners? How could I respect and call you father when you have already said that you don’t have a daughter who is shameless beyond doubt and a fucking liar that constantly blames her sister!” I shouted with hatred and threw my ID to his table.
I look him straight in the eyes. “If I can’t inherit this company, the company that I work hard for then fine! Suit yourself! I’m resigning! Why the hell would I waste my time here!” As soon as I said that, I stormed out of his office. I saw his eyes widen in shock and his mouth agape.
“Allysa! We are not yet done with our talk!” I heard my father scream. I didn’t bother to look back and move forward with heavy feet. I walked in haste and I could still hear him shouting.
Chapter Two. Allysa's POV. As I walked past the long hallway, I saw the board of directors coming out from another room, and with them my stepmother. Everyone stopped and looked at me, I didn’t give them a chance to look at me with pity as I stopped and glared at them. My stepmother was alarmed and tried to smile lovingly. “Dear, what happened to you? Are you crying? Having a bad day?” My anger almost burst out from the pent-up hatred, I suddenly had the urge to grab her black hair and pulled it. But instead, I smirk at her and everyone. “Nice try joking mother, very funny to the point I have almost forgotten to myself from slapping your stupid face. And I doubt you will ever see me cry, maybe at your funeral I will.” I answered sharply and didn’t bother to analyze their surprised faces. I went straight to the elevator and pressed the button. Thankfully, it opened very quickly and no one was inside. I went in and turned around to see their faces painted with disbelief, confusion
Chapter Three.Allysa's POV. “Ouch,” I whined and the impact made me take a step back. Raising my right hand, I rubbed the gap between my forehead. It didn’t hurt too much but it was pretty hard. And wait? How did a wall freaking get in my back? “Sorry, are you hurt?” a deep voice asked in concern. My body halted as I was processing what happened. I immediately took my hand and looked up, there I saw a tall handsome young man with bright blond hair, he was wearing a black retro wayfarer sunglasses. I immediately took a step back and shook my head. “No, I’m fine. It was my fault for stopping mid-way.” I apologized and offered a smile. He looks down and his sunglasses slip down revealing a pair of bright alluring blue eyes behind the lens. He offered a kind smile and sigh in relief. “That’s great! I really thought you were hurt.” I stared at him, he looked so easygoing and carefree. "By the way, why are you just standing there?" He asked in a curious tone. Suddenly, I got embar
Chapter Four. Allysa's POV It was a sight to behold. Wearing a plain white shirt and black pants, he dominated my eyes. I am not one for an eye candy but that man just screams for attention. I have never dated guys before nor did I entertain one, it was all due to my busy schedule or because of my brazen personality. I was too bold for them to handle, arrogant and shameless as they put it. My word appears arrogant to them, I find it difficult to sugar-coat my words. I don't them to misunderstand and wait like a fool, I don't want them to waste their time, and mine. In the business world, time is gold, essential if you want to climb higher. But I have never said that I was not interested in dating, so how come I would let an opportunity like this down the drain? This opportunity is hard to come by. I won't waste it, rather than sulking here and just witnessing others enjoy themselves, I would rather entertain myself. "Heh." I chuckled as I swirled my drink. Now that I think abou
A gasp escaped from my lips when I heard his voice. I was relieved and I feel much safer than before. But contrary to feelings, the pervert was driven mad. "Who the fuck are you to meddle with our problem! You want a piece of me huh!?" he said with madness as his attention slip away from me and walk towards the raven hair guy. I was suddenly nervous about what might happen. I am afraid that a fight might break out! We can't let that happen! Fighting inside a bar is dangerous, and I don't want this good man to be dragged into my affair. My conscience would not let me sleep if something bad happens to him because of me. "Wait—" I shouted as I tried to stop the man but I was completely cut off when the madman raised his right arm and made his hand curled into a fist. I gasped when the pervert man made a punching action. Leaning backward and raising his hand to ear level, push it forward and swing it. "Oh my gosh no!" I screamed in horror. Smash! Plop. A soft sound echoed, I was v
They say that if you want to catch your prey, you must not only put the bait. You also need to catch them off guard but must be also wary of the other lurking predators.In the wild, never assume you’re the only one hunting. There’s more a lot of hunters than prey.“Hi, there! Can you grant this miserable woman who’s never been in a relationship, a favor?” Allysa asked pretty boldly, cheeks flushed red due to alcohol.The girls around him paused and straight look up at the new woman. Their eyes scanned her whole frame as if they were some re-tribunal judges, here to pass down judgment.Women.One of the most amazing and sympathetic living beings lives in society.Ah yes, besides that title they are also the nastiest creature on earth.They will not back down on a challenge, especially on a delicious prey sitting right next to them. If it comes to the things they want, they would tear the limbs and cut them out. Leaving no other hunter alive to pry on her prey.They will do anything, e
Randall’s eye were wide open as he tried to process everything. His gaze landed on the beautiful woman long think lashes, as her eyes were closed. Her hair was dark yet against the light that was shining from a small disco bar, it looked like there were stars twinkling within the strands.She was indeed pretty, and bold. Randall just stood there like a statue for moment before the woman’s eye slowly opened. Her light eyes were looking straight into Randall’s jet-black eyes and for some reason, it sent small thunders down his spine; and when he trailed up and down her body subtly, not that she was doing that too, he tried his best not to stare at where her fitted jean was hugging her thighs.There lips were still connected, both were not pulling apart and staring to each others eyes. Randall was having a headache and Allysa’s heart was pounding loudly.Allysa move pulled back and give the man a sly grin. She sniffed at the lapel of Randall’s dress shirt as she let out a small giggle, “
Randall lean forward before picking a kiss on the intoxicated Allysa. Which, she returns as a giggle and steals a longer kiss, tongue twisting and fighting for dominance. When both of them pulled away, a string of saliva was shared.The raven-haired man scooped her by the waist. The light-headed Allysa instinctively hooked her legs and tightened her hug to prevent falling as Randall stood up. With a little giggle, she buried her face toward the man’s neck, inhaling his scent.Randall carried her effortlessly from the place they were sited and walked past through the dance floor. There were shared whispers of jealousy and curiosity as they passed by the dance floor which made Randall kind of irritated. He doesn’t want their privacy to be pried on, which is why he looks around to look for the nearest exit.Nero, who was chatting fairly with his customer felt saw a familiar figure in the background. On the dance floor, a raven-hair man was twisting his head, wanting to get away from the
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