"Excuse me," Clayton walked past them, emanating a cold aura that would send chills down their spine. "Isn't that Mr. Strong?" One of them recognized Clayton's back. "Oh, no!" The employee who ran her mouth exclaimed. "Why did I run my mouth without looking at my back? He must have heard what I said." "So what?" Another employee reacted. "He is just a business partner and had no say on Miss Emerald's personal life." "You're clueless are you? The whole Kingston Ltd knew that Mr. Strong likes Ms. Emerald." "Really?" "I'm envious of her." "It's unfair, she's beautiful and rich. While me, I'm not only ugly. I'm as poor as a mouse, too." One of them complained. "Come on. Be thankful and content with what you have. Greedy people can't find happiness because they want more. And greed can never be satisfied." *** Olivia saw Clayton strode out of the elevator. Instantly she bolted to Emerald's office and stood in front of the door, blocking Clayton from coming in. "M - mr
They were all happy that Clayton will be married to Emerald. It only meant that the old Kingston had thought of the future of Kingston Ltd. Clayton will be the man behind Kingston Ltd when he and Emerald get married. Because of that, their attitude towards Emerald took a one hundred eighty degree turn and they became amicable with her. All through her presentation they did not interrupt her unlike before. "That's all. Please feel free to ask any questions? Or perhaps you want to give suggestions?" Emerald said. Assuming that her presentation came from Clayton, the executives didn't make a fuss and started praising her. "That was a great plan." The truth was Clayton had not contributed to the plan and even he marveled at the clever presentation. Clayton adoringly stared at Emerald. And mulled over as how did she manage to be unassertive and dull all those years? Everyone left with a satisfied grin on their faces. "Let's go," Clayton reached to hold her hand but only grasped t
Emerald pursed her lips. Truly, Clayton is as stubborn as a mule just as Leonardo said. She can't persuade him to leave her and there's no way for her to stop him from going with her to the art gallery opening."Suit yourself," Emerald went to her lounge room and took a shower. On the other hand, Clayton called Constantine. "I'm going to an event, I need to change. I'm at Emerald's office." Constantine whistled. "Sure, lover boy." "Shut up!" Clayton snapped at him. "What's wrong with you? You should be in a good mood that she asked you to be her date." What he said only worsened Clayton's mood instead of making it better. Is he insulting him? Emerald didn't ask him to be her date. He insisted and Emerald acquiesced. Clayton hung up the phone as he didn't want to hear anything from him. Half an hour later, Constantine came with a new set of suits and the other things he needed. "Why do you look like the world owes you?" Constantine asked as he laid the thing he brought on th
The following day, the death of Charlotte has become the talk of the entire upper society in Westfield. "Who would have guessed that she's such a despicable woman." Freya's mom, Francine, said while having a coffee with her friends. "No you're wrong, there are a few people who knew about her illicit affairs while her husband was still alive." Helen replied, shaking her head. "Her involvement with a gang leader had proven the speculation that her husband has shady business." Cynthia chimed in. "It's a shame, they have tarnished the name of the Jacksons." Francine said. "Do you know that Henry Jackson is alive?" Gloria asked the group. Gloria learned it from her uncle, the lawyer of the Jacksons. "Really?!" Francine exclaimed. Her eyes grew wide in surprise. Henry is her husband's friend. Why didn't they know it? "Yes, my uncle told me." Gloria said, nodding her head. "And you know what, his step - mother had plotted against him and hired someone to kill him. Fortunate
"Pregnant?" Harrison's voice boomed out of nowhere.Francine quickly stood before Harrison and stroked his back.“Thanks for that great news, doctor," she smiled at the doctor. "If you could please, excuse us doctor. Our family would want to celebrate the news alone ""Of course, madam!" The doctor recognized Harrison and Francine West."You are pregnant?" Harrison asked with an unreadable expression at the doctor's departure."That's what the doctor said," Freya shrugged her shoulders. "Maybe, there was a mistake.""It's not," Francine was convinced that F
Clayton could not say, he came to visit a family as Red will know that he was lying."I came to visit a friend," Clayton answered in the end. Then he looked at Red. "Grandpa is waiting for you to visit him."Clayton took precaution and diverted the subject.Harrison's eyes went from Clayton to Red. "Are you related to each other?""We're cousins," Red answered."Oh, really?" Harrison's eyes flickered with excitement. "So, we will be related to you by marriage."Clayton looked at Red askance."I'm g
Emerald observed Clayton's reaction but couldn't read him as he was expressionless.There was not even a hint of surprise as though he had anticipated it."I won't deny it. I went to see her because of my brother. But I am sending her abroad," Clayton answered.Emerald looked away and peered outside the car.Emerald wondered how long he was going to repay for what his brother had done for him? Did he really have to do that despite the damage Lizzy did to their relationship?If it wasn't for her, her relationship with Clayton wouldn't have crumbled.Emerald knew t
The next day Clayton and Emerald boarded the helicopter and flew for about thirty minutes. Mr. Johnson was there waiting for them as they landed. There were people with him and they took Emerald and Clayton's suitcases. "This way, Mr. Strong and Ms Emerald," Mr Johnson said and led the way to the car waiting to transport them up the mountain. Emerald was in awe of the development they made in the island as they traveled the winding road. She saw the picture of the island prior to the development. It was already beautiful but it became more beautiful. The project is now in its final pace, so she imagined an excellent outcome after the development is completed. "What do you think?" Clayton's warm breath fanned against Emerald's cheek resulting in a flushed face. She trained her eyes on the road and replied, "They did a great job." She refused to look at him, as she knew how red her face was at the moment. Even so, her beet red ears and neck betrayed her. As they we