All Chapters of The Roman Walter Effect: Chapter 21
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Chapter 21
Roman’s POVIt was supposed to be a normal day. So I thought. The skies were clear, the streets buzzing with the usual energy. I had just finished a delivery run and decided to take a break. I managed to calm myself from yesterday's event. That was when I saw her—Mira, standing across the street, eyes locked on the glowing glass doors of Walter Stores.The Walter Store.The most luxurious store in town. You didn’t just walk in there with cash or a black card. No, this place required a special Walter Entry Card—granted only to an elite circle. She stood in front of it, arms crossed, pretending to be on her phone, but her eyes were glued to the mannequins in the window. Dresses that screamed power. Bags worth more than a year’s rent. She wanted in.I crossed the street slowly.“Why don’t you go inside?” I asked, hands in my pockets, casual.She turned sharply, eyes rolling the moment she saw it was me. “Shouldn’t you be somewhere delivering someone’s stale pizza?”I smiled. I was getting
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Chapter 22
Third POV Roman stormed out of Mira's office with clenched fists and a tight jaw. He didn’t look back. The glass door slammed behind him with a sharp thud, making heads turn in the hallway. His chest rose and fell fast, like he was trying to hold back the weight pressing down on his heart. Disappointment, hurt, and anger mixed in his chest like a storm.He had had enough.Maybe it was time to show Mira who is beneath who.He walked out of the building without stopping, past the security who greeted him out of habit, past the parking lot, past everything. His phone buzzed in his pocket, but he didn’t care to check it. He knew what he needed to do.He was done.By the time he got home, Roman already made his decision. He drafted a single message and sent it to the group chat filled with his investor partners:"Pull out. Full withdrawal. Effective immediately."Most of them responded with surprise."What happened, Roman?""Are you sure? We just renewed our deals.""We believed in this br
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Chapter 23
Roman’s POVI didn't even wait for the week to be over.I returned to my father's mansion.I sat in the quiet of my father’s garden, my elbows resting on my knees, head low. The sky above was overcast, just like the mess in my chest. I had been staring at the same patch of grass for over thirty minutes, and still, the ache wouldn't let go.My father stood nearby, silent. He had that usual calmness in his eyes, but today it held something else—pity."So you’re really done?" he finally asked.I looked up slowly. "Yes."He nodded once, as if he’d seen it coming all along. But his voice was soft when he said, "You poured a lot into her. You went as far as going out of your comfort zone just to find what didn't exist?”“I told you that love only comes after power. But you were determined to make a fool out of yourself. Tell me did you find anyone that has no interest in names?"I closed my eyes and sighed. "I failed, Dad. Not because I couldn’t find love. I did. But my heart… I can't forgiv
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Chapter 24
Third POV [THREE YEARS LATER] And that's how Roman gave her a second chance. A second chance that culminated in a marriage supported grandly by Mira’s granddad who wanted to make sure that his company was in the right hands. Still Roman didn't fully reveal himself. “I'm nothing. Just lucky.” However when her powerful granddad died, Mira’s uncle who's eldest in the family but with no child contended for the company. It wasn't time to reveal himself and Roman couldn't fight him off without revealing himself. He had to keep quiet, break on the promise he made to her grandpa. Even her parents could do nothing to save the company for their daughter. “But this oppression wouldn't last for long.” Roman swore to himself. The new CEO, not being knowledgeable enough hired a vibrant, acting CEO, Lena Henderson, the heiress of a wealthy family in Westwegia to man the company. She was his love interest but she didn't want him, he was too old for her and a widower. Her family, hunger to climb
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Chapter 25
Roman’s POVAfter I had handled Mira, I just sat for the meal because of my dad, not paying any attention to her. He wanted her to have a last meal of separation with me before going. She was looking, I could sense from my side eyes yet I made sure not to let my eyes lock with hers. I ate absentmindedly without looking up and after the meal I left with my father without saying a word to her. Two days later, an email reached her. “I’m coming over to rightfully take what belongs to me. I own the greatest share in Donaldson Group after saving it for Lena. Instead of rallying in the background, I was coming out directly, taking over from Lena. She accepted.“Stay clear.” I messaged Mira’s uncle. He replied with babbles but I’d already sent my league of lawyers to quote the law of business for him. As for me, I was waiting for the day I’ll resume as the Acting CEO of the company. As for my dad’s group of companies, they will need to wait first till I achieve my revenge. Of course, it ha
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Chapter 26
Third POVIt had been a few days until Roman was scheduled to be announced as the new CEO of the company. The one who was going to take over power. By his influence, he organized a transition gala. Mira couldn’t help. She was invited and had to be present. All the members of the company were in attendance. The flash of cameras was blinding. Mira Donaldson stood at the podium, a polite smile frozen on her face. A smile with no iota of joy. She wore her most expensive custom suit, one she had saved for an important event in the company. Wearing it on a day like this haunted her. Roman Walter stood beside Lena—tall, composed, immaculately dressed in charcoal grey. His presence swallowed the room. All eyes were on them. Reporters pushed each other, trying to get a fair capture of him with their cameras. They leaned forward when he spoke, hanging onto every word. They didn’t know much about him yet, only that he was the new majority shareholder and CEO. In their minds, he rose from no
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Chapter 27
Roman’s POVThe morning began with the staff meeting as usual. I’d arrived late from the massive work at hand. The meeting was going on as I arrived. One reason I’ll try to be early next time, the attention was too much. The moment I stepped into the room, conversations died instantly. All staff were on seats except Mira, who stood near the front, pretending to review the agenda. I took the microphone from the HR director without explanation.“There’s one more announcement before we begin,” I said. My voice carried just enough weight to silence the room completely. “As of today, I have appointed a new executive co-CEO.”Mira, who was pretending not to see me, turned around abruptly. Her gaze flicked, her brow furrowed. “Please welcome our very own, Lena Henderson,” I continued.From the rear, Lena stepped forward. Her posture was upright, her black blazer crisp. She wasn’t nervous, she didn’t need to be. We had already discussed this in private and she complied. Time seemed to slow
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Chapter 28
Third POVRoman afterwards called Mira to her office, for the third time since he began his taunts on her. He kept a face of remorse, Mira paused, wondering what was going on with him. This was unexpected of him. “Mira,” he gestured her to the seat in front of him while rising to talk to her. Her head cocked to the side in surprise. “I’m so sorry for speaking to you that way at the meeting, I was having a very bad day and was forced to push my aggression on someone, you happened to be the one it fell on.”“So sorry.” He sat back in a resigned mode, then raised his face to Mira. “I earnestly wish to make up for the mistreatment by having you accompany me to the next important business meeting I have.” Mira smiled. Roman curved his lips into a slight smirk. “Yeah, I'm getting her.” He said within himself, “This would just be the perfect moment.” Another idea came to mind. “Dress sexily, like my secretary.”She nodded and grinned before leaving the office. Her hormones rose and fell
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Chapter 29
Third POVThe suite was sprawling, white marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows framing the ocean, and a balcony big enough to host a gala. A massive king-sized bed dominated the master bedroom.But there was no one here. No sign like some meeting was going to be held here. “I’ll crash in here first before anything else,” Roman said casually, already setting his briefcase down on the bed.Her eyes narrowed. “And where am I supposed to stay?”“The sofa’s large enough,” he replied without turning. “I’ll have housekeeping send up extra blankets.”Mira’s ego collapsed, but she only gave a tight smile. “Fine.”Dinner that night was a private affair with the foreign investors they’d come for the meeting. The dining room of the luxury restaurant glowed golden under chandeliers, and the air smelled of aged wine and imported truffles. Mira had planned to be the center of attention before leaving the house, feeling confident after all, she had once been the face of Donaldson Group for years.
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Chapter 30
Roman’s POVI spent my next three days in the suite, working, not saying a word to Mira. I know she craved affection so denying her this hurt her really bad. Upon finishing my work, I returned to the company with her. She was returning to her ordinary position while Lena whom I'd planned all these with turned up to get my attention automatically. The morning meeting was the kind of thing Mira used to dominate. Sharp questions, quick answers, a touch of charm to make the staff bend in her favor. But now, her confidence has been broken. She has realized she has been nothing but unwise in her quest to hurt me. Perhaps she thought she was doing well before. Somehow I wanted to confirm and let her speak during the meeting. I noticed it immediately. The spark in her voice was dulled, her hands fidgeted under the table. A clear sign she was nervous. She spoke less, listened more—but not in a strategic way. It was as if she was weighing every word before saying it, afraid the wrong one w
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