122. BEFORE HELL BREAKS LOOSEDiana was going semi-off the grid. First, she switched off her phone. Then she burst into tears. She had worked so hard to build an identity for herself and Matteo just took that away.She had seen Nicholas approach her with questions on his face but she was in no mood to talk nor did she have any answers for him. She just wanted to be alone.She was sure as hell not going to get any work done today. She felt numb from her meeting with her husband.She heard a loud knocking on her door but made no move to get it.Diana knew it was Nicholas but she did not want him to see her like this. The knocking on her door became a little consistent. She heard a few rattling on the door and it swung open.Nicholas walked in looking upset. A janitor was hooking the spare key back into his work pouch."Why did you not answer me? I was worried, tell me what is happening," Nicholas, ignoring her plight demanded.Diana did something she never thought she would ever do. She

124. MRS ARMANIThe clerk at the receptionist was rude and arrogant to Diana up until she identified herself."I'd like a Villa suite please," Diana said politely.The receptionist leaned over the counter to look at her from head to toe and scoffed in disgust. She faced the laptop in her front and continued typing."I'd like a room, preferably a Villa suite and if you ignore me again I will reach over the counter and smack you in the face. Wanna call my bluff?" Diana said it loudly so the whole lobby would hear."Please do not make a scene..." The receptionist trailed."Then don't be a bitch, and give me a god-damned room!" Diana cut her off angrily."I could call security," The female receptionist threatened as her eyes hardened. She believed she had the upper hand."Yeah, that will be good for a public sensation, Armani resorts refuses to lodge in its employee," Diana replied sarcastically."You work for this company?" The female clerk asked in disbelief.Diana said nothing and glar

126. NEW TRUSTDiana followed the lady, her right hand aching from the slap she unconsciously delivered to the side of Nick's face. She had caused a scene immediately after she resumed work.She felt so humiliated that Nicholas would put his hands on her but in the end, she could not blame him. She had been dishonest about herself from the start."Are you okay? Do I have to call security just in case?" Vivian asked in concern.Diana shook her head and massaged her right hand. The lift opened and the two women stepped out.Diana has been to Matteo's office a few times but the changes he made to her accommodation surprised her. Even his secretary was nowhere to be found.Vivian opened the door for her and both women entered. Matteo was busy with his computer."Morning boss, Mrs. Armani is here," Vivian announced.Matteo looked up from his work and stood up. His tie was loosened and his sleeves rolled up."Thank you, Vivian, that will be all," Matteo said as he walked towards the women.

128. ENEMIES FOR LIFEMatteo stretched his limbs to loosen his muscles and balance his core. He took a deep breath, filling his lungs with fresh air. As he exhaled, a sense of tranquility washed over himHe wore his fighting trunk and wrap-around black knuckle band. He left the locker room and walked to the octagon. He saw Nicholas already waiting inside, his muscles tense and jaw clenched.It seemed like the underling wanted to prove himself so badly.Nicholas tried to get the doubt of his mind as he saw Matteo's fit-form approach. He saw a vacant look in his rival's eye. He realized that all his underhanded tactics were not working.Nicholas saw Matteo's lapdog sit in front of a small bell that he must ring after every three minutes. There was going to be a three-round bout. There was no need for an instructor or referee.The rule was simple. Only one person had to be conscious by the end of the fight. Both men watched each other intensely, their eyes locked in a fierce battle of de

130. UNSTABLE DIANADiana was beginning to get worried. Her husband had left the office hours ago, so she could no longer concentrate on the task before her. The uneasy feeling in her gut continued to grow stronger by the minute.She paced up and down her office wondering what Matteo and Nicholas were talking about. She hoped her husband would convince her fling that it was over.She felt ashamed and somewhat humiliated by the situation she had found herself in. But she knew it was necessary to end things before they went any further.She could not deny the overwhelming emotions that had consumed her, making it difficult to think clearly. She replayed back the incident in her mind. Even her husband, as bad as he was never put his hands on her.Diana held on to her chest and took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. Her anxiety was getting the better of her. She closed her eyes and reminded herself to focus on the present moment."Get your shit together Diana, you caused it