The ringing of the phone woke Archer up from what he would call the best sleep of his life. Cocooned in his arms was Madison who slept with no worries.He reached for the phone and received the call.The automated voice came on at once, “If you would like to receive this call, please press one,” Archer furrowed his brows and clicked one, Barrington’s voice filled his ear.“Archer,”“Barrington,”They paused with nothing to say to each other. Archer was still confused as to why he was called but he refused to speak first.“I am in jail,” Barrington said.“I am aware. The voice thing told me,”“I need to get out of here,”Archer chuckled, “I don’t see why calling me would do that for you,”“Drop the charges,”“Is that an order?”“No, I am begging you to please drop the charge. I am heavily affected by this, my wife, my business and my reputation is at stake here,”“Barrington, all those sound like a you problem. You are telling me what you stand to lose because of what you did? I could

Archer headed back home to meet up with Madison and the surprise that was waiting for him at home. He was surprised when he got there, he didn't see Madison.Brows furrowed and body tenseed, he took out his phone which he noticed has been on silent for a long time. He saw the text message she sent him,'Off to get something from my place,'That was sent thirty minutes ago and he cursed himself for not responding on time but he was sure that she would be on her way back. He entered the kitchen just to percieve the wonderful thing she had been up to. The dining table was filled with nice dishes and they all scented great.Archer calmed down and went straight to his room, well aware that Gabriel traveled and Lydia was out doing God knows what. He opened his door and stopped short when he saw the clothes on the floor and the sound of the shower being used in the bathroom.He smiled and shook his head, he imagined what the surprise was if Madison was in there. Not thinking, he took off his

A week later and no response from Madison, Archer was more than ready to move on. It didn’t help that his anger was the much needed catalyst he needed for it.He was in his office when a call came in from Allen, he sighed before picking it up.“How many times have I told you not to call me if it’s not important?” Archer snapped.Allen chuckled, “yeah, I am aware. Self righteous Archer, who can never do anything wrong. I think you may want to rethink that title,”“What the hell are you talking about?”“I am sending you a link, I am sure you would want to see what is inside and if I were you, I will.”“What in the world are you talking about?” Archer was confused but he frowned when Allen ended the call and a minute later, a text came in on his phone.He clicked on the link and his eyes widened when he saw an article about him.THE CEO’S HIDDEN SECRET.It was in capital letters for everyone to see and there pasted on the front page was him, dressed in a suit with a red banner placed ove

Careful not to attract any kind of misconception. Alicia agreed to meet Archer in a cafe. It would save him the unnecessary drama and tricks she is up to. He walked in and met her sitting in a booth with coffee in hand. “Archer, thank you for meeting with me,” “You do realize I organized this meeting, right?” He asked. Alicia ignored him, “I know but I didn’t think you were allowed to meet me.” “That’s ridiculous, I am not a criminal no matter what you and your friend are up to,” Alicia eyed him evenly, “I don’t understand what you mean,” “I am sure you don’t. This is not why I am here. I am here to see your bargaining chip. They said you have evidence and in order not to release it, I should sign over my land to them. I want to see the evidence,” “You want to see it?” She asked. Archer nodded but she shook her head, “I am afraid that’s not happening,”“Why is that?”“They warned me that this would happen, you want to take away the only thing I have to defend myself against y

Lydia gave Madison her full attention, “what I mean is that Alexa probably told you what’s going on and now, you feel like an idiot for breaking up with him,” Madison sighed, she had hit the truth. “That’s not fair, I reacted like every normal person,” “No you didn’t. You reacted like an idiot. “ Lydia said. “Don’t speak to me like that,” “I rather not speak with you at all. Now, please go and let me focus on my work.” “I need to see him,” “That’s weird, when you came in you said you wanted to see me, what changed?” Madison didn’t bother with an answer and just made herself comfortable on the sofa. Lydia shrugged and left the office to hers. Madison waited for thirty minutes before Archer came walking in, his eyes were glued to the phone that he didn’t notice her. She waited till he sat down before she spoke, “Archer,” Archer looked up briefly and went back to typing on his phone. He took his precious time before he looked back up. “Madison, to what do I owe this pleasure?