"Bro, tell me something very honestly; did Zuriel and you know each other?""Did anything happen between you both which made you both end up hating each other so badly?" I asked, looking into his eyes.He looked around, not wanting to make eye contact with me.I nodded, my eyes stinging.He quickly wiped away my tears and went towards the exit.I bit my lip. How it feels when you realise that you're no longer what you were since childhood, that last name, which was your identity since childhood, changes suddenly after your marriage with your husband's last name.Breathing heavily, I quickly went towards a chair, arranged for guests, and sat down there. My knees felt so weak, making me clutch the hem of my wedding gown.Wait, where is Zuriel? I need to thank him. If he didn't believe in me and backed me in front of Luke, then God knows what would have happened to me.I looked around to find him, but he was nowhere to be found.I quickly stood up when Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Juriel Rich
Zuriel's mansion was on the other side of the city.I couldn't help but notice how big the houses were, even in the dark. Nathan stopped the car in front of what was supposed to be Zuriel's mansion. I saw it on the gates there. Not only that, a team of security guards was standing there.Mr. Nathan quickly pulled out a card. I quickly realised what it was and neared the car toward the gate to swipe the card in a small attached box. The gates made a sound before opening.Swiping the card again, the door opened. As soon as I entered, I forgot to take a breath. I knew my husband was rich, but bloody hell, I wasn't expecting this much of a lavish lifestyle. Everything in this house was so elegant, classy, and screaming with money.The huge mansion was designed as a solid rectangular concrete structure that stood in the middle of the vast estate. In the back, I gasped when I found the river, and pools, gardens, and ponds, surrounding it, making it look like a second world.I've always see
Just as I entered the building of my office, I frowned, looking around.Everyone was looking so tense. I quickly made my way towards my office.I looked up and Zach was talking to a group of employees.Zach was fidgeting with his fingers, while Ivaan shrank back on the couch, his gaze darting around."What's going on, guys?" I inquired as I approached my large, comfortable chair.When they all noticed me, their faces went pale.I looked at Ivaan, who was lost in thought."Bro, what happened? Why was everyone in so much tension?" I asked while biting my lip.I can come out of his trance by listening to my voice."Bri, when you arrive here," he stood from the couch, coming towards me."Just now," I answered while opening my laptop.I glanced at everyone. They were all looking so tense."Actually, Brille, we also don't know what just happened this morning, but as soon as the share market got opened, the shares of our company fell drastically, not only that many other important investors
"Sir, as per your order, we talked to every important investor in Mrs. Ricardson's company. They're convinced to back off and take back their invested shares," a man in a black business suit informed Zuriel.I shook my head and gawked at Zuriel. What the hell was happening here?And we also managed to block all the roadways around this area from your company, so that heavy traffic jam," and this makes me gasp.So, Zuriel was the one who did this all. That's the reason for my company's tragic condition.Now, I officially hate you.I clutched my hand over my chest, keeping my hand over my mouth. Tears started falling over my eyes.How can someone stand up at this level just to hurt someone?I hate you. ZurielMy pulse quickened, as a hard sensation rose up in my chest. What the hell did he think of himself?I quickly slammed the door open and glared at him. I went towards him, invading his personal space. We were so close to each other, even our noses were yet to be touched together.Zu
Zuriel POVI chuckled, seeing the news in the tabloid. She thinks by getting new investors for her company, she can win from me.Flashback"Sir, Mr. Fleming's call is there for you," Elvin said, showing me the phone.I nodded and took it."Long time but no see, Mr. Richardson," he chuckled."Can I say the same about you," I said chucklingMr. Fleming, I mean Jason Fleming, was my high school friend, but we didn't talk much after he inherited his father's company, and I was also busy with mine."So, your wife comes today, the man. She's so beautiful. You're so lucky to have her. She's definitely the beauty with the brain," he said.And I rolled my eyes. What did she have that everyone just went crazy over? I didn't see anything special in her.I even saw more beautiful girls than she."So," I said, raising my brows."Actually, she wants me to invest in her company, but seeing that her previous investors backed off because you told them to, I wonder if I should sign with her company or
Well, in that case, I've got a perfect dress for you. It's formal yet sexy. "Less formal, sexier" She beamed in happiness."I don't know..." I have this bad feeling. Maybe I should cancel it. Tell him I've got a paper cut and somehow I got an infection from it. ""Why?" She asked me as if I was out of my mind."Because Analia, you don't know him." I know I've just met him, not even two weeks ago, and everything about him screams trouble. "You didn't even believe it, but I've been in so much trouble, only because of him," I sighed.I still remember goosebumps erupting over my skin when I remember how near that variable was about to hit me two days ago. What if that had hit me in real? Then I would have probably ended up with broken bones with brain damage, or would have died."You are just thinking too much." He might just want you to be there for him for moral support.I would kill someone to be in your place, so shut up and let's get ready. " She clapped her hands together.Soon, that
Zuriel POV Sipping on the champagne, I checked the time again. She should be here any minute and that's when I saw her approaching us. To say I was stunned would be an understatement, I was gob smacked.I never expected her to look so... different. If I say I wasn't turned on I would be lying. This Brielle was completely different than the one I married. She completely stunned me.The dress she was wearing wasn't the most extraordinary dress I've ever seen but it suited her perfectly, showing right amount of curves, especially her long leg. I wonder how would her legs feel wrapped around my waist. My thoughts made me feel uncomfortable and I took a generous amount of champagne.She just made this night a whole lot worse than I actually planned to. What surprised me that even with her bold appearance, she was colouring deep root red with everyone's eyes on her. My guess is that no idiot ever told her how beautiful she actually is.She was still standing uncomfortably as we all took in
"Why?" She stuttered."Because you won't be able to eat. Right sweetheart?" Julienne said as she leaned closer and placed a seductive kiss on my cheek, lingering for a bit longer."Well, I don't care." She said dryly, looking away.I was surprised by the tone she was using. She is normally soft-spoken or that's what I think."Okay, number four for this lady please," Julienne said with a sweet smile before I could stop her from ordering. The waiter flustered and then noted down."So Zuriel how's Brielle as a wife?" Emma asked me ridiculously batting her eyes.I heard Samuel groan and I don't blame him since all we were doing was talking about her."There's a room for improvement," I replied bluntly, it's true though she could improve.She glared at me and I smirked. I'm sure she is using all kinds of 'sweet' words for me. Before she could say anything the waiters arrived with our meals. They placed in front of us and Samuel told them to refill everyone's flutes. I took a look at her pl