The next day,Daphne woke up very early.To her surprise,she found a delicate square velvet box nestled beside her pillow.She felt confused as she opened the box.Inside laid a dazzling diamond ring in classic Tiffany fashion.The main diamond was the biggest Daphne had ever seen.She pursed her lips.It didn’t take long for her to guess who had sent it.She found it so upsetting.After Jacob had abandoned her in that warehouse so she would get raped and killed by thugs,he had the nerves to send her a ring?!Just as she was about to get a nurse to send it back to him,the door swung open,suddenly.Jacob strode in and found Daphne staring at the diamond ring.“You’re finally awake.Do you like it?”He asked,tenderly.Daphne shut the box and glared at him.“I would have loved it if it was from someone else but knowing that it’s from you,the sight of this ring is disgusting and I don’t want it.”She stared at him,indifferently.It was like she was talking to a stranger because now she felt she
Jacob drove to an antiquated apartment complex.He had once called this place home for a span of two years and the security guard still retained vivid recollections of him. As his vehicle rolled into the premises, the guard extended a warm welcome, exclaiming, "Sir Jacob,welcome.”Jacob acknowledged the greeting with a stoic nod.Ascending the stairs, he unlocked a door, revealing an apartment spanning approximately 80 square meters, brimming with cherished memories of his time with Daphne.During that period, his company teetered on the precipice of bankruptcy. The members of his family dwelled within this aging apartment, where Jacob’s mother would haggle at the market in pursuit of food that was about to go bad—because that was all they could afford.Times were arduous indeed.Considering his sense of self-worth, Daphne would frequently grace his presence, preparing meals for him and discreetly offering him financial assistance.What a naive woman she was!She believed Jacob loved
Daphne set the newspaper aside allowing its pages to settle quietly.She sighed choosing not to let the news affect her.Afterall she and Griffin were nothing and he was someone she could never be with.************Two days later,Daphne was busy working in the restaurant as usual.Griffin walked into the restaurant clad in a dashing dark blue shirt,complemented with a charcoal suit pants and sleek black trench coat.He exuded an air of maturity and undeniable handsomeness.He walked into the restaurant alone and occupied a seat.After ordering his meal,he leaned against his chair and leisurely absorbed the enchanting melodies produced by Daphne’s skillful fingers dancing across the piano keys.Her eyes found his and though she was surprised by his presence,she feigned indifference and carried on with her performance trying her best to ignore his presence.As the clock struck ten,signaling the end of the bustling evening at the restaurant,the doors closed and a sense of tranquility desc
Soon,Daphne fell asleep,basking in the warmth of his arms.Griffin shifted his head a bit so he could stare at the body on top of him.She was so lovely.Oh how he wish it wasn’t so complicated to be with her.Daphne woke up to something poking at her.Her eyes widened when she realized what it was.His manhood was erect and had made a huge tent in his trousers.Since she was lying against him,she couldn’t help but feel it pressed against her.She bit her lip,nervously,not knowing whether to move on not.In the confines of the car,Griffin knew she was feeling him and he just smiled watching her turn into a blushing mess.In a hoarse voice,Daphne asked.“What time is it?”Griffin’s warm breath caressed her skin as he whispered in her ear.“It’s past 2:am.I could take you home now if you want.”Daphne remained,motionless.As much as feeling his erection made her nervous,it also aroused her,greatly and she wanted to keep feeling it.Suddenly,a chuckle escape Griffin’s lips.He gently cupped h
Griffin had collected the document from Gary.He grimaced as he thought about what Gary had said to him when he collected the document.“Griffin.I thought you were too busy to handle this case.Why the sudden change of heart?Is it because of Miss Howard?She’s quite a remarkable woman,Asher talks about her all the time.”Griffin had brushed off what he said by saying that he still needed to reconsider the case and that he was just taking the document to simply go through it.Presently,Griffin got the document from the passenger’s seat and causally flipped through the pages while on the phone with Daphne.“I’ll be going on a business trip for a week.When I get back,I want us to meet up.There’s something we need to talk about.”Something they needed to talk about?What could it be?Daphne was curious as hell.“Alright.”She replied,calmly.After ending the call,Griffin immersed himself in the document,investing considerable time in its perusal.He could no longer hold back the urge to help
“Do you know how much Jacob complained about the fact that you were too prudish to sleep with him?Too bad now that you will never know what it feels to be in bed with him.”Daphne stared at Nadia,squarely.Did Nadia seriously believe that not ever having sex with Jacob will make her sad?If anything,it made her grateful and relieved.It was her only consolation that she never got in bed with that shameless pig.“I wish you and Jacob everlasting happiness.”Daphne said,sarcastically.She forcefully pushed Nadia aside and walked away.Nadia’s face contorted in anger.However, she felt a bit satisfied.Afterall,Daphne’s family was in turmoil and she had lost her career.She was nothing now.An absolute nobody.In a happy mood,Nadia sat down and sent a text to Jacob.“I just got a new dress.It’s very sexy and you’re going to like it.Can you come by my house tonight.”She waited and waited for a reply but his reply came almost three hours later.“I’m very busy tonight.And how many times do I h
When the call ended,Daphne placed the phone on the table and stared at her friend with a look of resignation and disappointment.“I’ve…I’ve been fired from the restaurant.”Layla’s fury surged like a huge wave,fueled by the unfairness of it all.“This is definitely Jacob’s doing!What the hell is his problem?Why can’t he just leave you alone?How can someone be so despicable?!Take me to him right now!He left you for someone else.You let him leave without creating any trouble for him yet he’s still making your life a living hell.Who does he think he is?!He needs to pay for this!”Also knowing this was Jacob’s doing as well,Daphne tried her best to get Layla to calm down.She pleaded with her friend not to confront Jacob.It was of no use.They already knew what he wanted.He was doing all these to get her to succumb to be his mistress.Overwhelmed with anger and pain for her friend,Layla’s angry voice anchored throughout the restaurant.“He is freaking engaged!Why can’t he just stay fait
Daphne was restless for the rest of the night and when she finally got up in the morning.She washed her face and brushed her teeth.She stared at herself in the mirror trying to put on a positive attitude for the day so that Nora would not suspect anything.As she swung the door open to go to the kitchen,she found Nora standing there with a pale face,her lips trembling as she said.“Daphne, your…your father attempted suicide.”Daphne’s blood ran cold in her vein,her heart sunk to the floor.“My…my…”She stuttered unable to speak.“I just got a call from the police.He had attempted to take his own life but they managed to save him.I was told that he’s in a very critical condition.”And then Nora burst into tears.”He’s probably gotten so frustrated from being locked up for something he didn’t do.This is so unfair.This is so so unfair.”She cried.Daphne’s mind was in turmoil as she stood still in front of the crying woman and she listened to the pained cries echoing through the room.She co