Amber kept silent waiting for him to continue because she wasn't getting what he was trying to say. Since when did billionaires start competing for power and wealth? Amber thought. Xavier knew immediately her silence was because she had no idea what he was saying so he elaborated it to her, "Each year the Billionaires Club Wealth hold an annual event where they calculate the total amount of money owned by different CEOs over the years, the one with the highest amount is the winner and he gets to be on Magazines, TV shows, he is going to be known worldwide as San Francisco #1 Billionaire CEO and this year I am the winner" Xavier said proudly. Amber finally understood what he meant, so that's how the richest Billionaire is being determined, must be nice. She put on her best smile as she looked at Xavier,"You are so lucky sir, I am so proud of you" she blurted out without thinking. Xavier almost got lost in her charming smile when her words registered in his head,"You are?" He asked her.
Charlotte stood in front of Xavier's desk, she took a short glance at the file on his table curious to see what made him smile like that, she saw nothing interesting except a piece of document laying flat in front of him, "What's amusing in this? I found you smiling at it" Charlotte picked up the document and skimmed through it. The first thing she saw was the headline which read 'Bank statement', it was Xavier's bank statement accrued throughout the year, the huge figures shook her, Xavier was very wealthy. A thought struck her mind, she remembered the annual event for the declaration of the country's #1 Billionaire was around the corner. She might be out of her country for too long but that doesn't mean she was unaware of what goes on here. She stared at it again wondering if Xavier already knows he will be the next winner this year. She dropped it carefully and looked at him,"You already know you will win, don't you?" She wasn't stupid, only the winner gets to bring the proof so if
Xavier finally decided he had heard enough from her, "I never expected this from you" he said, stopping her from making any further hateful comments about Amber. Charlotte was surprised by what he was saying. "You know what Charlotte, I actually never thought you could be at fault and still lie to my face, I have heard enough from you, I think you should leave". Xavier didn't want to argue with her about the issue so he politely asked her out of his office. Charlotte's words got stuck in her throat, did he seriously just ask her to leave his office? He didn't even believe her when she was trying to defend herself but he believed Amber instead and even readily defended her. "Xavier, did you literally just ask me to leave?" Charlotte asked Xavier to confirm she wasn't hearing things, when he didn't answer she almost flared up,"How could you not believe me when I tell you that your secretary is lying and is trying to make me look like a bad person, she is trying to cause a rift between u
Sophia just said it herself anyway, the guy is egocentric, a womanizer and a jerk, so why the h*** would she fall for that kind of person? She suddenly remembered how that description perfectly fits someone she has come across, That Jake guy. Just remembering him and what Breanna said about him almost made her blood boil. She turned to face Sophia who was currently in her second Ice cream,"You know what Sophie? You should really thank your stars you didn't encounter or rather you didn't fall for the guy I met today, that would have been way worse, he fits the description of this person so perfectly in fact he is way worse" Sophie's interest was piqued and she looked at Amber,"Really?" Amber decided to use this method to draw her attention to something else other than her feelings for her boss. "Of course, you won't believe what he did to one of my colleagues''. "What?" Sophia asked giving Amber her full attention. Amber cleared her throat and began her gossip,"Well that j*rk of a guy t
Amber was in deep thoughts, does that mean he had been referring to her all this while. "Don't you see? He was indirectly referring to you, that man likes you" Sophia answered her question, Amber was still in doubt though and Sophia noticed this through her facial reaction. Sophia put her hand on Amber's shoulder making Amber turn to look at her as she speaks,"Listen girl, if you are still feeling insecure that he might not like you or having doubts that he might not accept the children, why don't you give it a try this one time? Why don't you open up your heart and learn to like him or reciprocate his feelings first without including the children in the story, once you are finally sure that he likes you so much to let you go, then you can bring the kids into the picture, try that first okay?" "And what if it doesn't work out the way you planned it?" Amber asked Sophia who rolled her eyes at the question,"Just be positive Amber, there is definitely no har
And at that point, he was about leaving the office when he saw a familiar figure, Jenna was even the one who called out to him, he remembered Amber leaving the office in such a hurry to get somewhere so he understood why she didn't come early enough to pick up her kids, that was why he volunteered to carry them home. After Xavier finished explaining his own part, Amber calmed down a bit after hearing what Xavier had to say. She remained quiet as Xavier drove them back home. When he stopped at her house, She came down and opened the car door for her kids to come down,"Be careful with your steps' ' Amber told Elena as she came down. Once the kids were out, she told them to go inside and wait for her, which they all nodded to. But before Jenna went inside, she turned towards Xavier and waved him saying,"Goodbye Mr handsome, oops, Mr Xavier, you are a really kind person" Jenna said smiling at Xavier who smiled at her back. Xavier already came down from his car so he was leaning on his car
Sophia's screen displayed Jake's picture. It was a picture she took of him. She first met him 4 years ago. In the picture, Jake was smiling brightly unaware that someone in a corner admired him and took a picture of him. Sophia vividly remembered she saw Jake first in a club, she went to that club to party with her colleagues when she landed her eyes on the most handsome human she has ever come across. Sophia continued staring at the picture as events of that day poured back into her mind and how he helped her four years ago.Sophia had a few drinks that night while celebrating her colleagues victory on getting a stable job, she worked as a waitress that time just like Amber while also pursuing a degree. Her older colleagues got a stable job at a company so they invited her out to celebrate. Sophia excused herself and made her way towards the restroom, but while she was walking there, she felt something wasn't right as if someone was following her. Her assumptions were correct as just
Jake looked at her to see she was smitten by his looks, Sophia finally regained her demeanor and cleared her throat,"I'm extremely sorry sir, he's a toxic ex who won't let me go except I show him proof that I have moved on, that's why I kissed you but I had no idea he would pounce on you. Jake nodded his head understanding her situation,"It's okay, I hope he won't come back though, by the looks of it, he still likes you". Sophia scoffed,"He doesn't like me, probably just want to use me as a punching bag again" She instantly went silent when she realized she might have said too much. An uncomfortable silence enveloped them, Jake didn't need to hear that last part, Jake cleared his throat breaking the silence,"I am Jake Elrod and you are?" Sophia smiled,"I am Sophia Anderson, nice to meet you sir and thank you again". Jake nodded,"You are welcome, oh and for the record, you are a great kisser" he winked at her as he left that place. Sophia blushed at his words.Back to reality……..Recal