The atmosphere was tense and all eyes were on the two most successful bachelors and billionaires on the planet.Asher Braxton and Cole Howards.Heads of rival companies, impressive and gorgeous looking men who would stop at nothing to get what they wanted. Asher had a genius mind and a lone wolf approach to life while Cole was the funny and cunning one who preferred to move in pack.For the first time ever, the people witnessed a live presentation of their infamous rivalry in the business world as Asher held Cole's neck in a firm grip while he smirked daringly.The smirk only grew Asher's anger, which Cole got a kick out of doing. Of course with the added bonus of helping him ruin his already disgusting reputation of being a mad dog, it was an all too tantalizing opportunity to Miss.Cole didn't need to do much before triggering Asher. The very day he figured out that part of the puzzle was the very day he made it his goal to always take a swipe at him which he could proudly affirm ha
Asher walked inside his room with a calm countenance. His mother was long gone and leaving in her wake was a huge responsibility left on his shoulders. Not only was he supposed to get married to her but to also have a child? Remembering the words of his mother, he couldn't help but wonder what was so special about the damned Steele's.Why was he so clearly mandated to be family with the Steeles? Knowing his father, there had to have been something he was after. He didn't quite buy the idea of debt. He'd have to be a fool to believe that the sole reason for this clown show was to pay a debt.Asher was suddenly very curious about the lady sprawled on his bed. As he drew nearer to her sleeping form, he caught a closer look at her face. She was bare faced and that came as a huge surprise.He'd thought she'd be dolled up and placed for his satisfaction but with what he was seeing it was clear she was actually just…sleeping. Sleeping on his bed that is.For some reason, he watched her like
“ I should be asking you that. Since I met you on my bed. So tell me? What are you doing on my bed? “ Asher asked with a stoic look on his face which left Emma speechless and unable to speak.Emma was dumbfounded. The audacity of this man to actually ask her such questions with the current situation. She opened her mouth to speak but was reminded of the fact that she was the intruder.She'd been so occupied with the idea of having her innocence ripped away from her hands to even consider the fact that maybe, just maybe, she was the defaulter after all.Here she was, in the middle of an exquisite looking room with an odd, unknown but good looking man. Of course she managed to single out herself in the group but that was a story for another day." I-I- I was about t-to…" Emma spluttered out, suddenly losing every shred of confidence she'd managed to build during the dramatic confrontation.Right now, she wanted to cry. She was probably the unluckiest woman on earth. She just turned twe
" You sure took your precious time coming, princess." Asher said from the dining, almost done with his plate. One could clearly hear the bouts of sarcasm from his tone. Sarcasm and poorly hidden distaste." I had to do a few things. " Emma managed to say, trying her best not to run for the heels. This man managed to be intimidating even while doing the most basic things!" If you say so. Come over, I don't have much time." Asher dropped his plate, already tired of the meal and ready to finally begin with the business of the day. He originally planned to have breakfast with her to find out where her headspace was at but due to her unnecessarily late appearance, that script was out the window.He didn't have time to play house with her or even try making her comfortable. He was going to rip the band-aid off and see where their exchange led.Asher wasn't stupid. He had long realized the fact that she was persuaded by Mrs Adams. From her unsure posture and steps, it was certain the fact
Emma found herself in a long hallway, trying to decipher her way around and out the house. As shocking as it sounded, she was beginning to feel lost in the maze that was the mansion.With everywhere almost quiet and little to no sense of direction, she wondered if it was originally the plan- to get her locked up and confused until she gave in to the ridiculous request or demand. Emma couldn't tell the particular room she came out from with the similar doors on the hallway and decided it was best she checked it all out. She needed to get her belongings and be on her merry way out.Her phone was inside the room and she was determined to get it and head out of the bizarre mansion. While checking the doors, Emma found herself praying to meet Mrs Adams again and have her direct her out but she wasn't holding her breath.If there was something she'd learned over the years, it was the reality of the need to work hard. Even as a dismissed heiress and closeted designer, she had managed to wor
Emma beheld the stunning masterpiece that was the Steele Shoes company building. For a moment, she watched people troop in and out without moving an inch. She almost felt overwhelmed at the amount of people trooping in and out. Each and everyone of them seemed to know exactly where they were headed to.Emma wondered if she had made a mistake coming and contemplated leaving the premises until she had a sense of direction on exactly where she was headed. Maybe she should head home and wait for the arrival of her step mother instead. Engage in proper dialogue and possibly understand the recent and confusing string of events that has played out in her life.What was there to be scared about anyway? It was her father's company and she was a huge part of its growth. It was about time she got a feel of the place again. It's been a long time coming after all.Straightening up, Emma crossed the main doors with her, sporting an emboldened look that was the opposite of how she felt within." G
ONWMB CHAPTER 13" I think we'll reschedule the meeting. You've once again managed to Surprise us Mrs Steele. You'll hear from us soon." One of the men said and got up on his feet. The others followed, obviously reading the room." Thank you so much Mr Rafael. I look forward to good news." She replied with a blinding smile, ending the six hour meeting and walking them out of the conference hall.In a matter of minutes, she returned. This time around with rage clouding her face while she took purposeful steps towards Emma and forcibly turned her around.Slap! " How dare you?" She bellowed at a stunned Emma. " What possessed you into walking into my office and disrupting my meeting, you harlot! " Emma couldn't believe her ears. She actually hit her. She hit her after what she just caught her doing? It was about time she defended herself. She refused to let herself be humiliated every single time!" How dare I? Are you sick or something? Do you know I could sue you for this? How dare yo
" Not me, idiot. My fiance."Emma couldn't get those words out of her mind frame no matter how hard she tried. She was no doubt an idiot. Colton made a total fool of her. How did she not know he was two timing? It was becoming clear that she was apparently the only one who believed they had something. She remembered all the excuses, apologies and multiple scandals which somehow managed to be a misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the events.There was even one which linked him and Talia together but she was thrown off by his words at the time." How could you even think I'd do that to you. Talia? Really? " He had said with a voice that portrayed both hurt and anger for her even thinking so low of him and abruptly hung up.Emma recalled the events that followed and how he broke all contact with her until she had to sneak to his place at night, spend the entire night alone and meet him in the early hours of the morning, drunk and smelling of cheap perfume.She could tell he'd been