All Chapters of How Our Paths Crossed : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50
66 Chapters
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Dahlia's POVIt's been a week since we returned from Paris and all I've been doing is focus on the project we have with Mr. Laurel. We'll be required to travel frequently to France to set up the website and mobile application and other details for the stores.Dai has been in my hair with his sweet apologies but I can't stand down just because the man is being a romantic. I admit I was surprised he could be this romantic and could actually keep his big ego in his pants and apologize to me.I was really hurt by what he said about me being a gold-digger fishing after wealthy men. It really cut deep in my soul. As much as I really like the man, I can't give him another chance.The whole office now knows My Boss has an interest in me and most of the guys keep clear away from me. I mostly sit with Susan at the company's canteen when it's break time or go out with my girls for lunch.My University sent me an email reminder about my student debts which I had almost forgotten due to how well my
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Chapter Forty
Dai's POVI've been sitting in my car beside the office building since 5pm, waiting to see Lia leave the office when I spot Mr. Trump's car parked at the entrance of the building. It takes about 3minutes for Lia to step out of the office and she's being ushered by My partner's driver to the car.What the hell is going on? and why would Lia be riding in Mr. Trump's car and I remember she received a call earlier today with a possible dinner invitation. I don't want to doubt her anymore and I've been trying to get her forgiveness since we returned from Paris.I better give her some benefit of doubt and not investigate what this is. Igniting the engine of my car I speed away towards the direction of my pent house.The next day runs in a blur, Lia keeps ignoring me and I try my best to keep things between us professional. It won't set a good example if I'm pursuing Lia at the office. We both focus on work and later that day, I receive a call from a strange number."Hello?....." I answer lea
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Chapter Forty-one
Dahlia's POVMr. Japana left in a hurry and I wonder what the phone call he received earlier was about, I've been anticipating his return and it's been two hours since he left. I want to tell someone about my conversation with Mr. Trump yesterday but I can't cuz he asked me to keep it a secret.I can't even tell my girls cuz it's a dying man's last wish and I can't be insensitive to that. I contemplated telling Dai, since he and Mr. Trump are partners and also like father and son, but I can't. Maybe he's aware of everything and he's probably the one drafting the marriage contract as Mr. Trump's Legal representative.I am not interested in the money or shares Mr. Trump is offering me cuz to be honest I didn't earn them.The day runs by fast and I didn't notice it was past 5pm, Dai didn't return and I still haven't made a decision. Dai might just conclude that I am truly a gold digger if I accept, though Mr. Trump said this was the only way he could transfer his properties and shares to
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Chapter Forty-two
Dai's POVAfter staying away from Mr. Trump's room for a while, I decide to go back. I open the door slightly to step in when I hear Lia say "For your sake I'll sign the marriage contract" whatttt?!!!! I was really going to give her the benefit of doubt that she wasn't like Juni and the rest of the women out there.I was so wrong about her, how would she sleep at night knowing she's taking advantage of a dying man just to acquire his wealth. It's true that she's a hard worker but I'm beginning to think it was all a ploy to lure her target and unfortunately for my partner who seemed smitten by her.I don't think there's anything I can do to stop this cuz I've tried persuading my partner not to go through with this. I know he doesn't have any family left but there are other ways to give out his wealth. There are orphanages, care homes or even free will donation centres."When would you like to sign the contract, cuz you need to do it as soon as possible seeing as my partner doesn't have
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Chapter Forty-three
Dahlia's POVThe look in Dai's eyes was that of disgust and disappointment, I am aware that he's hurt over Mr. Trump's demise but he clearly sees me as a gold-digger. He doesn't need to say it cuz I see it all over his face, even his eye contact is brutal to my soul.I lied about my friend picking me up cuz I didn't want to make matters worst. I decide to stay a little with Mr. Trump, he's so drained and it pains my heart that a kind hearted person like him has to go through all this pain."Your friend isn't picking you up right?" Mr. Trump questions knowingly, even in sickness you can't out smart a legend."I didn't mean to lie, I just...." I feel bad I had to lie to Mr. Trump"It's fine, I understand why you did that and I want to plead with you to be patient with him. Please don't give up on him." he inhales "You have feelings for him and I know he feels the same and even more for you. That's the reason why he feels betrayed and hurt, he thinks you're the same as Juni" I don't know
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Chapter Forty-four
Dai's POVMy brothers weren't pleased when I told them I didn't want anyone sniffing in my business, I don't want them to make me feel like I don't have control over my life. I was out of line even though they mean well but I need to figure everything out before my partner loses everything to Lia.Like I had assured Lia and my partner about the contract which I had drafted in two days, it was a chilly night at around 8pm, my partner laid in bed while Lia sat in a chair beside his bed. I just want the contract signing to be done and over with.I had finally come to terms with the fact that nothing could be done to safe my partner, after I spoke with his doctor and sent his results to a cancer specialist who is an acquaintance of my father. The specialist had thesame bad news as my partner's doctor.He didn't have much time and instead of making things hard for him in his last days by going against the marriage contract and transfer of properties, I decided to go with it as my partner's
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Chapter Forty-five
Dahlia's POVI knew Dai was upset about the whole issue but his words really cut deep in my heart. I couldn't defend myself, to tell him I love him and that I'm only doing this to fulfill the last wishes of Mr. Trump and his dear late wife's dreams of taking care of homeless children back in America through their orphanage and foundation.I don't care about the money, I'm just grateful to Mr. Trump for helping me pay my student debts at the University and this is something I was going to be indebted to him for the rest of my life. I don't have the courage to return back to Mr. Trump's room, so I just go home.I ignore dinner and head straight to bed, cried alil before falling asleep. The next days pass in a blur. One week has gone by since I signed the contract and everyone at the office isn't really aware of it. I don't plan to tell anyone.Working with Dai is a pain in the arse, he always finds faults in everything I do and even few of the other employees are beginning to notice it,
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Chapter Forty-six
Dai's POVToday might just be the worst day of my life, My partner has been laying in his bed all day as usual while Lia and her friends were playing some games at one corner of the room. To distract myself from thinking about my partner's health and Lia, I got my Laptop out of the bag I brought to do some work.It's hard to focus when the woman who makes me feel strange things is around me. We don't need to be closer to each other or make small talk for me to be affected cuz only her presence was enough to affect me. I am staring intently at my Laptop screen, when I notice Lia push a button making a sound which got me up on my feets as fast as possible.Rushing to my partner's bed "What's going on" I asked her in a panicked voice "he's having a seizure again" she replies with teary eyes. My heart sinks seeing her in this state and my partner wasn't doing well either. The medical staffs were quick in action with taking my partner to the ER. I'm confused at Lia's show of sadness, her
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Chapter Forty-seven
Dai's POVI am getting ready to drive off to my partner's home when I recall my time at the cemetery, everyone had gone to where the reception was held but Lia stayed back. She was crouched down between my partner and his wife's graves, talking and crying which was odd to me cuz I believe she's just pretending but there was no one at the cemetery for her to pretend with.This is all so confusing, Mr. Ramsey said she'll be at the Will reading. I really have this confusing feeling about her. Not wasting precious time, I pick up my keys and hit the road. I am 30minutes early cuz I had a few things to discuss with Mr. Ramsey before Lia arrives."Good morning Everyone" Lia walks into the room wearing a black simple flowing gown, no makeup and a small black bag. She looks more like a bereaved daughter than a bereaved wife. "Good morning Dahlia, how are you?" Mr Ramsey ask"I am fine, Thank you" she replies with a polite smile, this woman was really blessed by the heavens to charm men on ea
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Chapter Forty-eight
Dahlia's POVI've had it with Dai and his arrogance, if he thinks he can walk me out of the company then he's in for a surprise. There's no way I'm giving up on a job I got because of my credentials and qualifications.I gave up easily on the company shares because I didn't want them from the beginning. If I had a choice, I'll give him all the wealth and let him handle Mr. Trump's donations and investments. Sitting with my girls after telling them about the awful day I had because of Dai and how difficult he's making life for me. "I can't believe I had a childish crush on that arrogant jerk, but to think he wasn't this up tight and self absorbed when I was younger." Hana seems surprised at Dai's behaviour."you should quit and relocate back to the US and maybe establish your own company, plus you'll be closer to managing Mr. Trump's orphanage and foundation" Sarah says while typing on her laptop. "Girl, you deserve a fresh start away from your Boss and his arrogance. I'm thinking of r
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