I couldn't believe my eyes when Sofia suddenly appeared in front of me. Meanwhile, I could hear whispers from my employees behind my back."Sofia?!" I exclaimed, taken aback."I'm willing to offer you two million for your coffee shop," she said to me."Is that woman his wife? Did she just offer him a billion?" I overheard one of my employees gossiping."No, I don't think they're married. His wife is actually a CEO," another employee chimed in."But that woman is also a CEO of the company," the other woman insisted.They were all astonished by the exorbitant amount of money someone was willing to offer for a struggling company on the brink of collapse.I flinched upon hearing her words, my ears tingling with surprise."What?!" I exclaimed, my eyebrows furrowing as I looked at her."You heard me right. I'm offering you 2 million as financial assistance," she replied, meeting my gaze."I know you've been struggling to keep your shop afloat, but I didn't realize it was this dire," she add

Samantha POVI was taken aback by the sudden tight embrace from Marcus. His strength rendered me immobile, and I struggled against his grip, weakened by my own vulnerability. Yet, in that moment, that hug provided a sense of solace that I had been missing. My heart weighed heavily, and I had no one else to lean on. I attempted to break free, but my emotions overpowered me, and I surrendered to the embrace. Until, unexpectedly, the door swung open.It felt like an eternity before Marcus released his hold on me. I was startled and felt a surge of nervousness as I laid eyes on Elijah accompanied by a guard."Sweetheart," I exclaimed, quickly rising to my feet, but suddenly darkness enveloped my vision, and I collapsed.Marcus swiftly caught me, but I pushed him away, determined to stand on my own. Elijah approached and embraced me tightly. Even though I couldn't see it, the tension between the two of them was palpable. I caught their menacing glares exchanged in silence."I was so worrie

I arrived at the grand mansion, feeling a heavy weight of sadness and on the verge of tears. Desperate to escape my troubles, even if just for a little while, I made the decision to seek solace in the nearby bar. Ordering a shot of whiskey, I joined the lively crowd of women, immersing myself in the music and dance."Come on, ladies! Let's make this night unforgettable!" I exclaimed, laughter bubbling from within."Absolutely!" the girls responded eagerly.The joy of dancing with this spirited group of women was truly invigorating."Yes! Let's keep the energy high!" I shouted, feeling the weight of my worries slowly fading away.My sole desire was to forget, to let go of the burdens that weighed heavily on my heart."Come on, let's embrace the night and all its wonders!" I exclaimed, jumping with pure delight.However, as the night progressed, the atmosphere in the bar began to change. The men around me grew increasingly disrespectful, and when one of them made a vulgar comment, I rea

"Hey, sweetheart, we can't waste any more time arguing with them," Elijah persuaded me, urging me to leave.As I stepped out of Mr. Alonzo's office, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. How did he find out about my ongoing divorce with Marcus? And more importantly, how could I fix this situation and salvage my reputation?Time was of the essence. I couldn't afford for this news to spread and tarnish not only my name but also the reputation of my company. I had worked tirelessly to build it up, and I wasn't about to let it crumble due to a mistake that wasn't even my own.Taking a deep breath, I reminded myself of Elijah's wise words. He had always been my pillar of strength and my voice of reason. He believed in me and my capabilities, always encouraging me to stand up for what was right. And right now, it was crucial for me to clear my name and set the record straight.Returning to my office, I dialed Marcus's number. He answered on the first ring, his voice filled with concern..."H

“Yes, ma’am” she replied.I smiled at Betty as we looked at each other. It had been a long time since the last time I saw her, but as soon as I laid eyes on her, all the memories came flooding back. Betty had been Marco’s nanny when he was a baby, taking care of him. Now, as a successful woman , I was grateful for everything Betty had done for me.“Betty, it's really so good to see you again. I just can’t believe” I said, giving her a warm hug.“It's good to see you too, ma’am. You look more beautiful and sexy. You are completely different from before,” Betty replied.I smiled and thanked her. As we sat down on the couch, I couldn't help but remember the conversation we had before I left the mansion all those years ago.“Do you remember when you encouraged me to leave the mansion, Betty?” I asked, looking at her with a grateful expression.Betty nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. “Of course I do. I remember telling you that you were strong and capable, and that you didn't need