Mordechai I ran a hand through my hair before releasing a deep breath. This was not happening. I was so angry at my father ; he had no right to decide my life for me. I have no intentions of getting married right now. I knew that this would happen and the men helped along with it. If I wasn't married by then end of the year I will be removed from the heir position to the empire.My dad had been talking about it for over a year now and I had my sights on it to manage and be the CEO of it. But I didn't things would go down like this. Married or not I'm still capable of taking care of it and besides a wife will only get in the way. Especially one that is either a gold digger or likes to challenge me.I didn't even have a clue as to what my mom would say. She hasn't been around much for the past months either. It was suspicious but I never asked her anything about it ; that was dad's job. Matteo had been doing nothing than drinking and partying. He was going to be the owner of a small ca
Vanessa "DEVIN!"I called but didn't get any answer. I pulled my suitcase up the stairs and then went to my room. I guess he wasn't home. I was dropped off a few minutes ago by one of Mordechai's guards. Something was off because he didn't drive in the same car as me. Not even when we left the penthouse and was going to the airport.I'm not saying it's a bad thing because I couldn't stand him sometimes but...it was just weird. Maybe it was because of what happened the night before. I was upset yet because I was just trying to help. But being himself he was just too cocky to accept it especially from someone like me.I didn't want to go back out for the night but I was craving something sweet. I pulled on the first clothes I could find which was just a shorts and a two strapped blouse. When I entered the kitchen he was there and so was Margaret but I just passed him as if he was invisible.I took the jam from the cupboard and took a spoon and started eating some. His eyes didn't leave
"Welcome, Mr. Simmons have been expecting you".I stepped inside the house as the maid closed the door behind me. It was a wonderful place ; so spacious and the decor had perfect shades of grey and white. Denver sure has good taste."I'm Ruth by the way. I've been working here for some time now and I can tell that Mr. Simmons has a keen interest in you", the maid said as I followed after her."What do you mean by 'a keen interest in me? All I will be doing is some paper work", I say as we made it to the stairs. She stopped and looked at me with a small smile."Trust me, if you weren't well admired, you wouldn't be here".I kept silent after that as I followed her upstairs and into an elevator. She pressed a button and then we started to go up. I placed my hands in my coat pocket as I closed my eyes and went into my thoughts. I had a break down yesterday all because of what Devin said. I admitted to myself that I may have feelings for Mordechai but thats all they were. Or maybe it was
He looked at me for the longest before stepping out and making his way over towards me."Hello", he said as he looked me up and down. Not in a bad way but more of trying to figure out what business I had here. Up closer he was quite good looking and he had a deep voice which suprised me the most."Hi", I replied as we both started a staring game. I was only looking at his face while his eyes roamed all over me. I started to wonder who exactly he was and if he's related to Denver anyhow? Perhaps. I wanted to ask but I came here to work, not to be a questionnaire."So...are we gonna just stare at each other all day or...?", was his next words before breaking out into a laugh. Somehow I found myself following along after him."Nope, I have more important things to do than staring at a stranger", was my reply which he surprisingly seemed taken aback by."Yes I am a stranger but so are you. I'm Carl, Denver is my grandfather" he said holding his hand out for me to shake. So I was right, he
MordechaiI smirked to myself as I dropped another stack of files on Vanessa's desk. She will be back at work Monday and I hope she knows that it's gonna be one hell of a week for her. After leaving her office I went back to mine and was suprised to see my father waiting for me. We barely spoke after the meeting back in Paris. I really wasn't in the mood to talk about marriage right now."Dad, what are you doing here?", I asked but he didn't even glance at me. He kept staring out of space before he got up and gave me his attention. Seeing hoe serious he was, whatever he had to say can't be good. I sighed in my mind as I waited for him to speak."This assistant of yours...Vanessa was it, what's going on between you two?", was his next words which had me in an unresponsive state. What was he talking about?."What do you mean?""Don't play dumb with me Mordechai, now tell me whats going on? Is it because of her you don't want to get married. I have some very dear friends who have beautif
VanessaI wasn't dressed to impress.I was dressed to look above average as the restaurant was a bit fancy. It was only a black dress that hugged my body perfectly and a pair of strapped up slippers that I bought two days ago. My hair was in a bun and I had in a pair of silver earrings. I just wanted to get this date over with. I wasn't interested in Keith but I didn't want to not show up.I went downstairs and saw Devin staring at his phone. I didn't try to look instead I stood infront him as he looked up slowly. His face broke out in a huge grin as he eyed me up and down."Well Keith will certainly be drooling over you", he said as I gave him a half smile."It's bound to happen. I don't even know if this date will turn out good or not"."Don't worry about it, if he tries anything just give me a call and I'll have his teeth on the floor in no time", he said in the most serious voice ever."I can handle myself Devin. But if I do need your help I'll call you"."Do you want me to drive
For a few seconds I stood at my office door wondering if I was in the right building. I had to blink a few times to register what I was seeing. Stacks and stacks of paperwork on my desk. This was unbelievable and seriously unfair.After closing the door I went to my desk and took a deep breathe as my anger started to rise. I shouldn't be suprised because with a boss like Mordechai this was bound to happen. He liked taking control and watching the people below him suffer. These files won't be completed until next month.Knock! Knock!I didn't even bother to say anything because I knew it was him. I sat around my desk and turned on the computer. I heard the door opened before closing after a few seconds. I didn't even glance at him. Probably thinking that this isn't enough paper work for me."Vanessa, finally your back. I see you have alot of work cut out for you".I could hear the mockery in his voice. I sat there staring at my computer screen hoping he would get my message that I did
"Look who's finally here guys!", Akilah shouted over the loud music. She was sitting with some people I've never seen before but they seemed alright enough. I needed a drink so I called her and she told me about a new club opening and so I said why not? I needed a break from all that work and the thoughts that have been clouding my mind all day."Hey girl", I say as I took a seat on one of the leather couches. I was only wearing a black skirt and a fringe top with my favorite shoes but most of the men couldn't keep their eyes off me."So guys this is Vanessa and she'll be partying with us tonight. This is Josh, Kimberly, Tyrese, Tamoya and lady of the night, Malina", Akilah said as she pointed to everyone who was around us. They all waved to me but I couldn't help but notice how Tyrese was looking at me.It was past friendly.He had a very dark and smooth complexion with low cut hair and a sharp jawline. He was dressed casually like the rest of the guys and only looked up from his pho