‘Learn to share?’ Those words resonated in Sophia's mind. She backed away slowly and made her way upstairs, her heart raced with anxiety.She needed to get out of there. She entered into the bedroom, her eyes scanned the room as she took a deep breath. She began to quickly pack her belongings, her hands were shaking slightly as she tried her possible best to calm herself down.‘I can't stay here. I can't be around her. She's toxic.’Sophia zipped up her suitcase and grabs her house keys, double-checking to make sure she has everything. She took a final glance around the room, her eyes lingered on everything. She took a deep breath, steeling herself, and heading for the children's room. Noah caught her by the shoulders. His eyes were filled with concern as he saw her with her packed bags."Sophia, what are you doing? You can't leave now.""I have to, Noah. I can't stay here with her. She's making me uncomfortable, and I don't feel safe.""Okay, I get it. But you cannot leave in the m
Sophia pulled up to Tammy's house, honking the horn to signal that she had arrived. Tammy got out from the front door, carrying a large bag. The smile on her face was definitely contagious. "Hey, Boss lady! Thank you for picking me up. I'm so ready to tackle this day!"Sophia laughed hard, "Me too! Let's get some coffee and brainstorm how we're going to rebuild the office."They drove to the coffee shop, chatting about their plans and ideas. Once they got there, they settled at their usual table and waited for a server to come. Sophia pulled out a notebook and pen. While Tammy got out her laptop. They were both tired of being stuck at home while the office was being reconstructed. "Okay, Tammy. Let's get down to business. We need to find a new location, while this one is being reconstructed. If we had another branch and managerial team, maybe we wouldn't have to be sitting ducks.“ Tammy nodded in agreement, “We also need rebuild our team. Where do we start?""Well, I've been thi
Harriet Milton's mansion had become a horror house. It seemed like her worse nightmare had materialized. George Milton was playing games with her even from the grave. “How could you? How dare you George.” She went through a box of old love letters he had written her, riping them bit by bit. She was angry and bitter. She gave all she had to the man and this was the way he thought to repay her?She had first met George in college and no matter how much he asked her out, she declined. It was only a matter of time before she agreed to court the young billionaire and was hoax into a contract marriage. Because of all the bills her family was drowning in, the contract got extended far more that she thought. Just like Noah, George's father requested he get married and provide him a legitimate heir. George loathe his father for what he did so when he gave his son the same condition and a year to fulfil it, she was quite surprised. Maybe he had finally understood his father’s reason for do
Sophia watched as Bryce approached, his charming smile and confident stride making her instincts go on high alert. She turns to Harriet, her mind racing.Harriet simply watched as they went back and forth. Sophia looked completely aggravated. She observed Sophia's tense posture and guarded expression. She returned to Harriet after Bryce had gone. Sophia forced a smile. “What was that about?” Her eyebrows furrowed. Sophia forced a casual tone, "Oh, Bryce? He's just a contractor I worked with on a project. He didn't meet my expectations, so I cut ties with him. That's all."Harriet's face wrinkled, "Okay. If you're sure that's all."Sophia's expression turned stiff, but her voice was firm and defensive, "Yes, Harriet, I'm positive. Let's just drop it, okay?" She asserted, reading Harriet's suspicions more. Harriet sensed her unease. She decides to leave it be and not press the issue further. Her curiosity piqued but they had just kissed and made up so there was no need to drag it.
“So you're just going from work, then you're to see a friend, then you'll be back here?” “That sounds about right. I'll be back before 5pm so I can help you supervise, my mum.”“Alright, I'll take your word for it.”Noah left a very important detail out. He wasn't going to work, he had other plans. Since the kids loved attempting to drive so much, he had decided to get them cars. Not just any kind, custom made from a car company itself. They were children of a conglomerate, they deserved the best. Noah kept it from Sophia because he wanted it to be a surprise, both to her and the kids. Sophia was bad at surprises and keeping secrets. The other reason he was out was to meet up with his college friend. She had said she had something important to discuss with him. He tried to push the meeting but she insisted that it was important, she even called it an emergency. Since she was so persistent, he squeezed her into his schedule. It was supposed to be in and out, or so he thought. The
Noah's eyes fluttered open, groggily taking in his surroundings. He tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over him, forcing him back onto the bed. Emily's face came into focus. "Emily, why am I being kept here? What's going on? What's the meaning of all this?" His voice was less than a whisper. He battled for breath. "You just need to rest, Noah. You'll be fine soon.""Who's paying you to do this? Tell me, Emily. I have a right to know."She was hesitant, "I... I can't reveal that, Noah. Please try to understand. I know that you're a curious one. I can't believe you were about to let me, a damsel in distress, sort out her own problems.""Listen, Emily. I'll triple whatever they're paying you. Just let me go, and we'll forget this ever happened.""Noah, I can't. I'm sorry. You just need to trust me."Noah's eyes narrowed at her. Was she insane? She had him drugged and handcuffed to the bed, now she was asking for trust? His mind racing with possibilities. He knew very well
Sophia stuck around just for while. She stayed in Noah's house because he still wasn't able to shake off the happenings of the last few days. Staying with his mother in the same house didn't quite her the case. How could Jeffery have so much control over the company. He sent out a huge payment using the company account. How was that even possible?Everyday, he was getting more and resourceful. Recruiting his old classmate was a whole different level. It was still morning. The warm sunshine danced across her face. She was sipping on a mock tail with an contented smile spread across her face.She watched the twins play in the kiddy pool splashing and playing, their giggles and squeals filled the air. The sound of water splashing gave her serenity. It was much-needed given the chaos and uncertainty of recent events. For a moment, all seemed right with the world.A gentle breeze rustled her hair, Sophia felt a sense of peace settle over her. She closed her eyes, letting the tranquilit
“Here, sign it and leave!” he demanded. Sophia stared down at the document tossed at her. ‘Divorce agreement’ she read in her mind. Sophia smacked her lips. ‘He didn’t even wait for a solid week before getting rid of me she thought to herself. She wanted to believe it was a dream, but that was her reality. Her husband wanted a divorce from her, after two years of marriage. Even if the marriage was based on a contract, it was still a marriage. Noah Milton paced the floor of what was supposed to be he and Sophia’s bedroom, a place she never dared to enter, except on special occasions. She recorded the look on Noah’s face before speaking, “Noah, your dad just—” Sophia swallowed the next words about to escape her lips as Noah’s icy grey eyes met hers. Sophia was married to the most influential man in the city. The CEO of Milton group Noah Milton. It would be an honor for any woman in the whole city to be engaged, talk more of married to the most sought out man in all the city, but for S