Bella"Mark is such a genius," I said, my voice reducing to an excited whisper. "This is exactly what we need. Why didn't I think of this?"I moved into my office, made a phone call and in a few minutes, Danny was in my office in his usual masculine... let's leave that. Even I didn't see it coming but I ran to him, wrapping him in an embrace that left him wide-eyed.It took him a while to realize and his hands moved slowly to my hair and he rubbed over it, his fingers weaving through each strand. It lasted for a few seconds but it felt like ages.It was fun while it lasted but I pulled myself away when I thought about how wrong this was. He felt a little uncomfortable and my cheeks flushed when I looked away from him. "You look like you're in a really good mood today," he said, breaking the deafening silence. I was in the best mood I had been in like forever. Now that I had found a solution to the company's problems, leaving Xander was the best decision ever. Good thing I didn't cave
BellaI called for the production team. They looked through all the records, searching for the loophole but they found nothing. Daniel frowned, as confused as I was. "Could it be a sabotage?" I said, grabbing a chair to support my weak knees. "I thought— I—""You need to calm down," Daniel said, holding my arm. At this rate, I was probably going to live only half my destined years on earth. Just then, Mika rushed in like I hadn't had enough already. "Our social media is blowing up with complaints about the product quality. It's a nightmare. They're threatening to shut us down."What else? The company is going to catch on fire? Whatever bad news was coming next had better come now while I was in tears so I can take everything in once and for all.My chest area began to hurt as I read the endless flood of negative comments. Daniel grabbed the tablet away from me and flung it to the wall where its screen shattered. "Please leave, Mika." He crouched beside me, trying to look into my ey
BellaHis name is Daniel! I shouted in my mind but that was the least of the current problems."Unless of course there's a reason why you can't?" He continued, leaning towards me. What was he trying to get out of me?"He's one of the best people on our team." I really hoped that was going to cut it. "He's hardworking and intelligent and—""I have a head of operations myself and as you know, I don't employ lazy or unintelligent people. Mine will serve excellently."Damn it! "Unless there's another reason why—""I can't, Xander. He has been loyal to the company. He stuck with us through the good and bad. I can't just kick him out. That will be utterly unfair." My palms were already sticky from the sweat I produced in the well ventilated room. This man drove me crazy. How do I tell Daniel that he's fired from the company? I hope Xander changes his mind and there's some humanity in that broad chest.He stood up and buttoned his suit. "I have a meeting soon so I'll make this quick. I did
Bella"You're late!" He roared when I got to the company three minutes after eight. "This is why your company's struggling. Work starts by eight. What are you teaching your employees?"What the..."It's only a few minutes after—""It doesn't matter. I see you grew lazy when you stopped working for Versa Link. I'll have to teach you discipline, again because I won't have you acting however you want in my company." His company? Isn't it our company? I ignored curious glances from everyone as I walked to the board room for the introductory meeting. I took my seat at the designated area and took a deep breath.I was about to open my laptop when the doors opened and he walked in. He was late by a minute. I squinted my eyes at him but I couldn't afford to let my emotions show so I fixed my face."Good morning everyone. You are all aware that Versa Link now has control over Rivera group. I look forward to working closely with you all."I noticed exaggerated giggles and smiles from some of th
Bella I looked into her eyes— they were desperate and filled with lust. Hardin's blue eyes glowed in the dark from the little bit of light that peeped into the completely dark room through the window blinds. It was obvious that she knew her way around his body from the way she moved her hands around his muscular chest and arms. He seemed more happy with her than he ever was with me. My mind went completely blank and my eyes were filled with tears but I couldn't cry out. Mostly because I was hiding in a closet and watching my husband to be cheat with my own sister, on our wedding day. I was already getting ready for the ceremony when I came into the guest room to get some air and reflect. I was getting married to the man of my dreams— now the worst thing that has ever happened to me. It was something I had always wanted but I found myself feeling a little nervous that day. While I sat on the couch in my wedding dress, I heard Hardin— my husband to be, and my elder sister, Beth, ap
Bella“Hey, the guests are waiting,” she said to me innocently and in the sweetest voice possible. I couldn't believe her nerve. How she could walk in here, all pretty, and act like she didn't just stab me in the back several times. Not a speck of guilt. “I'll be there in a minute,” I answered, trying to avoid her gaze so she wouldn't see my bloodshot red eyes from all the crying. I was unsuccessful. “Are you alright?” She tried to look at me from the side, stretching her neck. “Yeah, I'm okay. Just a little something in my eyes. Where's Dad? I thought he was supposed to come walk me down the aisle.” “Oh, right. I'll get him,” she said, walking out of the room and slowly closing the door. I noticed her legs couldn't close as she walked. When you take in something that big, I guess that's what happens. Dad walked in, looking very smart in his brand new black suit. I had never seen him in any of those, and even though they weren't as fitted as they should be, he looked great in t
BellaA cold demeanor had engulfed him, and his eyes grew red in anger. “The wedding must be held!” He shouted. “Calm down, honey. I'll talk to her, okay?” I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My mouth just wouldn't close as I looked at both of them one after the other. “Baby, we need this marriage. We are going bankrupt, and this is the only way,” mom explained in a gentle manner. “What? That's all it was for you? A business venture? This is my life for fuck's sake!” I said it sharply. My chest fell and rose as my sadness quickly turned into anger. "Look, young lady,” Dad blurted. “You better not ruin this for me. Don't be so selfish! This is not all about you.” “Selfish? Dad, if there's anyone who's being selfish, it's you!” My dad seethed, and he opened his mouth to say something, but my mother interrupted him. “Darling, what about the company? We will be destroyed, and you don't even have a job yet because you're still in college. Your sister isn't making a lot. How will
BellaHe took the wine from me and hurriedly gulped down the rest, with me still glued to his body. I couldn't wait anymore, so I covered his mouth with mine, and he received my tongue happily. I slid my hands into the opening of his shirt and massaged his shoulders and chest gently. I could taste the wine in his saliva, and I swallowed it without thinking, enjoying every moment of this. He slowly unzipped my dress, and it fell freely to the floor. I was thankful for the kind of dress I had gotten because it made the session fast-paced and enjoyable. My breasts were free, and he gasped at the sight. “Oh, Bella. How could someone be careless with you?” I moaned as he grabbed one of them and squeezed it lightly. He circled my nipples with one of his fingers while kissing me. “How did he know my name?” In a minute, his lips left mine and traced their way from my neck to my chest to my nipples. “Mmm,” I moaned in fulfillment as he sucked and licked. My nipples grew pink and hard