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CHAPTER FORTY-TWO
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STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
Anika's P.O.V Five entire months had elapsed since my discharge from the hospital, and Kelvin had only been out for the past two weeks. He was now at home, recuperating. He had attempted to persuade me to return to work, but I declined. I wanted to spare him any unnecessary stress, especially considering he had saved my life. I felt I owed him in some way. The company had been thriving, and I could confidently say that a significant sale the year was attributed to both Mr. Hart's contributions and my own. Life had been running seamlessly since Richard's exit from my life. I had the support of two wonderful best friends, a circle of friends, a caring woman who felt like a mother, and employees who seemed loyal and trustworthy (at least I hoped so). What more could I possibly ask for? My life was genuinely content, and I hoped that nothing would disrupt this sense of peace. "Hey," I greeted as Kelvin swung the door open. "Why are you here?" he asked with a look of surprise on his
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
Anika's P.O.V I stormed out of his house and slammed the door shut behind me. The tears that I had struggled to keep at bay now streamed down my face. I rushed to my car and drove away, finding myself at a park where I hunched over the steering wheel. How could he? How could he confess his love for me? I never wanted to be the object of affection for any guy, especially not him. Maybe I should have seen this coming, but all I ever wanted was a strong friendship. Why did he have to fall for me? Guys can be heartless and cruel, and I swore I would never let myself be vulnerable to them again, no matter the circumstances. I gave Richard another chance when he pleaded for it, and what did I receive in return? Double the pain. Double the betrayal. Double the devastation. That was the pattern with guys. They pretend to be kind, but eventually, they betray you. I believed Kelvin genuinely wanted my friendship, and I was content with that so why did he have to complicate things by fa
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
Anika's P.O.V "You should attend the meeting we have with the KNYs," Kathy's voice came through the phone. "But I'm exhausted and not in the mood for another meeting. I was up all night dealing with emails," I explained, feeling drained. "But it's important that you're there," she insisted. "I'm tempted to just have you stand in for me. Tell them I'm either busy, unwell, or invent something believable. You're good with words, that's why you're my assistant. Please find a way, I'm sure you can do it because I can't handle sitting through hours of boring discussions," I complained. "No, you need to be there in person. Mr. Jordan himself requested your presence," Her words made me sigh as I reluctantly got out of bed. Kathy didn't stop there. "And if you don't show up, it might upset him enough to consider canceling the deal. From what I've heard about him, he's not the easiest person to deal with. I strongly suggest you start heading here unless—" "He'll terminate the deal, get i
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-SIX
Anika's P.O.V "Anika, I'm sorry," Kathy entered my office, still following me. "They should've informed us about the rescheduled meeting," I exhaled. "Yes, but-" "I woke up early solely for this pointless meeting," I interrupted. "I understand-" "I nearly choked on my food while rushing here." "Well-" "I came close to having an accident, thinking I was running late." "Thank goodness you didn't-" "You know what? It's called off!" I shouted. "What- What's called off?" "Our deal with them. It's off, and regardless of what you attempt to convey, my decision won't change," I said as I took a seat and let out a sigh. "But-" "Cancel the agreement immediately!" I exclaimed. "Alright, fine. But before I do so, remember that this company is in a precarious state and could suffer significant losses without proper care. Also, your dad put in a lot of effort to elevate this company before he passed away..." She paused and then continued. "He entrusted this company to you because he
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN
Kelvin's P.O.V The instant her eyes locked onto mine, a shiver shot down my spine, and I stood rooted to the spot in the middle of the road. It felt as if time itself had frozen. My heart, I swear, seemed to halt, and a wave of goosebumps washed over my skin with an intensity that felt almost painful. A lump lodged in my throat, leaving me speechless, incapable of uttering a single word to the person standing before me. Bright, striking green eyes stared back at me—eyes I hadn't gazed into for an entire five years. Eyes that I had both passionately loved and vehemently resented. Her face, her lips, they were the same, virtually unchanged except for her once strawberry blonde hair, which had turned jet black for some enigmatic reason. Even all that transformation couldn't erode the indelible memory I carried of her, a memory that had haunted me relentlessly over the past five years. I recognized her immediately. No matter how vigorously I attempted to blot it out, I could neve
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT
Anika's P.O.V Time came to a standstill. I didn't budge, not even as raindrops began to plummet and then intensified, assaulting my bare skin with stinging force. Cold enveloped me, seeping into my bones, and prompting shivers. There I stood, drenched in the middle of the road. Though I knew I should hurry home before catching a cold, a part of me seemed to welcome the discomfort, as if I were punishing myself. He had walked away, instructing me to keep my distance. Did he loathe me that intensely? I was well aware of the mistakes I'd made in the past, but my remorse remained unceasing, a burden I bear to this day. I felt the warmth of tears trickling down my cheeks, a stark reminder that I was crying. At the very least, he could acknowledge my greetings. Perhaps I earned this treatment; I inflicted deep hurt upon him, and now he held an overwhelming disdain for me, despite the passage of five years. I couldn't fathom why, but the pain was agonizing. My heart quivered, more tears
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FORTY-NINE
Kelvin's P.O.V I was roused from sleep by a gentle tap on my back. My weak and tired eyes opened gradually as I sat upright, an action that I promptly regretted due to the merciless pounding in my head. "Fuck," I muttered, wincing as I instinctively cradled my throbbing temples. "That's the price you pay for indulging in excessive drinking. You'd better hurry and get ready. We can't afford to delay ADOWNS Limited any further. We've already given them our word this time," a voice chimed in, familiar yet distant through the haze of my discomfort. I raised my gaze to find my best friend and secretary, Owen, sipping his tea while already dressed. 'How did I end up like this?' I pondered, my thoughts struggling to piece together the previous night's events before the memories rushed back. Five long years had elapsed before our paths crossed again. Why had I agreed to that fateful walk? In all honesty, I had anticipated our encounter due to my involvement in brokering the partnershi
STONE HEARTED CHAPTER FIFTY
Anika's P.O.V With a groan, I surveyed the cup, realizing just one scoop of ice cream remained. I devoured that final spoonful and placed the cup on the floor, along with the remnants of the other junk I'd consumed. My comfort food had run out, and I had nothing left to stave off my tears. "I can't stand you, Jordan," I muttered to myself. "Why won't you ever listen? Have I hurt you so deeply? I was planning to apologize, even though I knew it wouldn't be enough. Why won't you just give me a chance to explain?" I spoke to myself, my voice laced with emotion as my eyes welled up in tears. The pain was immense. He wasn't the sole sufferer; he needed to grasp that. I had been willing to kneel and plead for his forgiveness. I needed that apology more than he could comprehend, but he drove me away. He ordered me to leave, not even entertaining my words. How evil has he turned out to be? He wasn't the Kelvin I knew. "I despise you, Kelvin, I hate you so much and I never want to see
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