MarkEveryone turned to look at her. My father’s face twisted with confusion and irritation."Who is this?" Zach asked, staring at Anna in confusion. “What are you doing here?” I asked, equally shocked. Brenda, who was sitting next to me laughed lightly and commented, "That'll be Anna, Mark's new plaything and I believe the reason he's decided not to marry Mia anymore."I shot her a glare. I never intended to marry Mia, she was just something to get my parents off my back about marriage."What is she talking about?" My father asked in a somewhat uninterested way.Anna scanned the room, looking very uncomfortable, then shifted her gaze back to me, "I'm sorry Mr. Grayson, I didn't know you were with guests," she spoke hurriedly, bowed, and turned to leave the room."Hold on dear," my mother called just before she walked out. Anna froze in her steps.I could see she was anxious and for a reason. Though, she had not met my family before, anyone would be easily intimidated by them."You'
Mark"Yes, I remember now. I saw you sneak into my room right after I left yesterday. I assumed you were there to clean it, but that's not why you went in there, was it? You were waiting for me to leave so you could steal the necklace""I didn't do it" Anna, her voice breaking."If you're so sure of yourself, then you'd let us search you. What's the fuss about darling?",Anna wiped her face and looked at Brenda intently, "Ms. Grayson, I promise, I know nothing about Ms. Ryan's necklace."Brenda held her stomach with a gasp and laughed, "It's always funny how they act so innocent when they know they're caught,"Soon, my family began to whisper amongst themselves. Although I didn't know Anna too well, I doubted she could have stolen the necklace.Brenda clapped her hands and started approaching her, her words sharp and accusatory.Seeing this, I immediately stood up and rushed towards her, stopping her in her tracks just before she reached Anna. I couldn't stand it any longer, I hated t
Mark"Sorry, would you all excuse me," I said, looking serene on the outside, but on the inside, I was seething. I knew my family was crazy, but I didn't think they'd push this so far. And then there was Jonathan. I mean why the hell did he even make me CEO if, at any given opportunity, he tried to remove me from office?"Where are you going?" My mother, Margaret asked curiously."I have some urgent business to attend to," I said, standing up and heading towards Anna."We need to talk. Come with me," I said, grabbing her hand."Don't forget, The Browns have invited us to their formal dinner tonight. We expect you to be there," Margaret added."Of course, Mom," I replied with a warm smile.Outside the dining hall, Anna shook her hand free, staring daggers at me,"Mr. Grayson, I didn't do it. I didn't steal her necklace," she said in desperation."I know Anna, that's not what I want to talk about," I replied briskly, walking down the hall."I need to show you something."I noticed she w
AnnaI felt a bit closer to Mark when he told me about Laura. I knew what it felt like to lose someone you loved. Even though our conditions were different, I felt he somehow had it easier. It was more painful knowing Luke, my boyfriend of nine years was somewhere out there, living his best life with my conniving adoptive sister, Sarah. Did he even try to find me?"Who are these people, Anna, and why have you been looking for them?", Mark asked curiously.I hesitated for a while, contemplating telling him. I found it unlikely that Mark could be one of The Circle, but the hooded man had instructed me not to trust anyone.I heaved a tired sigh and turned towards him, "I don't know much about them, but they have something I'm looking for. It is why I came to this city, and that man at the park is my only way of finding out who they are or what they want with me."Mark arched his brows curiously and adjusted his tie, "What are you looking for Anna?",I sensed there was an ulterior motive
+Anna’s POV6:45a.mThe sound of heavy traffic in the street woke me up a little earlier than I wanted. I blinked slowly and opened my eyes, the sun’s scorching rays settling directly on my face. My head was still aching from last night. I know I shouldn’t have been drinking, alcohol never mixed well with me, but it was a party and it was only right that I did.What happened last night? I remember drinking, but not that much, and then suddenly nothing. I must have blacked out. Nursing the throbbing pain in my head, I searched around the bed for my phone but unexpectedly, my hand hit a solid wall of muscle next to me. ‘Oh my God!’ I recoiled in shock but covered my mouth just before the words spilled out. He tossed and turned slightly, but then went back to sleep.I shakily laid back down and covered myself with the duvet. My eyes dilated fully from the shock and I realized then that I wasn’t in my bedroom, and not only that - I was also completely naked.‘What the hell? What happ
Anna’s POV8 years laterIt has been eight years since that tragic incident and my life has been on a constant downhill. I was now a twenty-eight-year-old woman, living in a crappy apartment, working a job I hated but couldn’t quit either. Every day, I’d throw on this embarrassing miniskirt at the car company, where I worked as a car model just to make a few bucks. But even though I hated my job, it was all worth it just to be able to afford the basic things for my children.I couldn’t give up now, I had to fight and give it my all “A few more hours Anna,” I muttered, pulling my mini skirt, hoping it was just a bit longer.“Anna, get on stage now!” Our manager, Remi called, clapping his hands in urgency.“God! I hate this job,” I groaned.Today was the highly anticipated car launch of the Grayson Enterprise Family, and unfortunately for me, our manager Remi, had organized a show for the event, reserving the center stage just for me.I heaved a deep sigh and turned towards the stage,
Anna’s POVAs I walked down the alley, I was deep in thought, wondering where I would find a new job and how I would take care of my children.I was already late on this month’s rent and with all the money I had saved up, I was still two hundred dollars short. I needed to find a job quickly, so I pulled out my phone and searched through my contacts for anyone I could call for help or a job opening, but there was no one. However, just as I was about to put my phone back into my purse, an ad popped up on my screen,[Become a Maid for the Greyson Family - $1,000,000 Salary! The Greyson family is looking for experienced and dedicated maids. Enjoy a high reward of $1,000,000. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Apply today!]As soon as I saw the ad, a lightbulb lit up in my head. If I could get this job, I’d be able to take better care of my children, guaranteeing more than the basics for them, and also handle all my financial problems. Finally, I could give my kids the kind of life they
Anna’s POVI almost did not hear my name being called, as I waited with my head in my hands.My daughter’s question had completely unsettled me. I knew it wasn’t possible that Mark was their father. Besides the deep blue eyes they shared, they had no other similarities. The truth is, I wasn’t entirely sure who their father was either.After that tragic incident that happened eight years ago, I packed my bags and left Brigdon and everything behind. There was nothing left for me in that town anymore.I didn’t find out I was pregnant until I got to Delroy and didn’t know who to call. I had been with Luke earlier that week before I woke up in bed with that stranger. Either of them could have been their father.Still, I couldn’t dismiss the fact that Julia was right. My first son Derek looked a lot like Mark, which left me very confused.“Ms Brookes…Ms Brookes…” the secretary called, and I quickly jerked up.“We’re ready for you,” she said with a smile.I quickly stood up and followed her