“You look so beautiful, Mrs. Stephanie Jeffrey,” Brad, one of the business tycoons in Connecticut, eulogized Stephanie.Clad in a white suit with white hair and a beard, Brad’s appearance perfectly complemented him. His words carried a genuine warmth, resonating with emotional depth.“Thank you, Brad,” Stephanie extended her hand with a broad smile on her face. Jeffrey, standing beside her, also greeted them warmly.As Brad’s gaze fell upon John, there was a subtle tension in the air. Brad and John had been business partners in the past. John stood nearby, holding Stephanie’s purse, his expression marked by a frown.Stephanie sensed the tension and broke the ice. “How is your wife, Brad?” She snapped her gaze onto Brad.“She’s very well. I wish she could be just half as good as you are,” Brad replied, his smile broadening.John’s eyes flickered with disbelief. “What a liar,” he muttered to himself. He observed Brad, who smiled as though speaking the truth. John knew Brad's views on wo
John pressed his ears against the door, his heart racing with anticipation of what would be said next. He could hear Jeffrey's voice, filled with apology, and wondered who could make him speak with such humility. It had to be someone stronger than Jeffrey, perhaps GB? John pondered various questions.“How dare you?” Another voice thundered, followed by a thud against the wall, heightening the tension. John glanced around, but there was no way to see what was happening inside.“I’m sorry, but being here is not safe. That’s why I tried to tell you not to come. It's too risky,” Jeffrey explained.John furrowed his brow in perplexity, pressing his ears harder against the door, trying to catch every word. “Risky? What could be risky?” he asked himself, feeling a sense of unease creeping in.“I don't care about risks. I am a risk taker, and you know that I take any kind of risk,” the unknown man declared, his tone exuding confidence and dominance.“I understand, but Gabriel, you have to und
"What are you asking?" John inquired, his brows lifted as he gazed at Stephanie.There was silence, only murmurs echoing faintly in the audience. All eyes were fixed on John and Stephanie. John's heart raced with various thoughts, pondering what Stephanie was driving at and what answer he would give her. If there was one thing he knew about Stephanie, it was that she was cunning, and she seemed determined to humiliate him at the event."Why did you lose your money, your business, and your birthright?" Stephanie's words landed like a bomb, a sly smile glowing on her lips. Her eyes sparkled as they met John's.John couldn't tear his eyes away from her. He stared coldly, his mind racing. His eyes flickered towards Miss B, who stood beside Stephanie, but she didn't give any signal. He was left to face the humiliation on his own. He licked his lips nervously, unsure of how to respond to Stephanie and what challenges she had already planned. John's heart sank as he realized the gravity of
“Yes, it has helped me,” John smiled coldly and bitterly while looking at Stephanie. He really wished he could have smashed her face with his hand just as he had imagined in his head, but then there was no way he could do that to her, at least not yet.He gritted his teeth while he watched her grin manically at him, a sense of triumph emanating from her smile. John’s eyes were blazing with anger. As much as he wanted to exert his revenge, he couldn’t at the moment; he needed more time. But each time he spent listening to and undergoing Stephanie’s tantrums, insults, and humiliations was killing.“You see, all this is a process to greatness,” Stephanie added as she turned to the audience and spread her hand wide with a smile plastered on her face.John felt a surge of frustration and helplessness as he listened to Stephanie’s words. He struggled to contain his emotions, feeling a mix of rage and resentment boiling inside him. Every fiber of his being longed to retaliate, to show her t
John was at a loss for words. He didn’t know how to respond to Jeffery. His mind was racing, and tension filled the air as they sat in silence, the minutes stretching between them.Clearing his throat, John put on a firm expression. "What do you mean? What are you talking about?" he asked, feigning ignorance to Jeffery’s question."Why are you pretending like you don’t know what I'm talking about? Stop the act already," Jeffery's voice was stern.It dawned on John that this was Jeffery’s and Gabriel’s plan all along. They must have noticed him eavesdropping and lured him out. He struggled to think of a way out of the situation. Gabriel was still in the car, and John hadn’t yet seen his face."I don’t understand what you’re talking about," John stood his ground, wanting to continue pretending he was clueless. As John spoke, he could feel his heart pounding in his chest, his palms sweating with nerves. He glanced around, taking in the dimly lit alley, the sound of distant traffic echoin
Imagine borrowing money from your best friend and selling your car to buy a diamond ring for your wife on your wedding anniversary.John Beckham, once the big shot in Connecticut, now grappling with bankruptcy. In a twist of fate, his wife took the lead as a company president, turning their world upside down. Despite the financial storm, John, a thirty eight year old hottie, left a jewelry store with a nine-million-dollar diamond ring – a pricey symbol of love and a shot at keeping their upcoming anniversary special.Dressed in a sharp suit, John stopped a cab headed to BV Hotels and Suites. Alongside the struggle, Stephanie, his wife, stood by him. All he wanted to do was prove his love for her and appreciate her so he needed to book a room for their fifth anniversary. Clutching the ring, memories of their lavish wedding flooded back. This wasn't just about wealth; it was about preserving their connection in the face of life's twists and turns.“Good day. I’d like to make a suite re
John stood like a mannequin, unmoving, as he watched his wife rain insults on us without remorse. He couldn't move; tears streamed down his cheeks.“John, my friend,” Jeff came close, placing his hand on John's shoulder.Their eyes locked.“I’ve always known you to be a loving person, putting others' happiness before your own. What's changed? You should prioritize Steph's happiness. “You'll agree she's no longer in your league. Look at yourself; you resemble my clerk. You're a failure, my friend. Do you want to rub your failure and bad aura on Stephanie? Don’t you want her happy?” Jeff tapped John's shoulder sarcastically.John couldn't speak; his heart spoke a million words, but none escaped his mouth.“Jeff, you do this to me? After all we've been through,” John looked at Jeffery with bitterness.“I'm just trying to help you, my man. Taking care of the woman who was in your league, but not anymore. Stephanie is mine now. Imagine her at an event, called out as your husband; it would
"What are you talking about? How can James not be my son?" John questioned, narrowing his eyes.Suddenly, Stephanie smiled, but then she sighed. "You heard me correctly, John. I'm sorry to break this to you, but James is not your son," Stephanie explained.John's face went pale instantly. How could Courtney handle this? How could he handle the fact that the child he believed to be his son was not his at all? It was as though his world was spinning, grappling with the betrayal from the woman he trusted with his life."You must be joking. I'm sure you're saying this just so I won't take my son. But, Stephanie, I might have taken everything from you, but there's no way you'll make me leave here without my son. That's one thing I won't allow," John thundered, pointing a finger at Stephanie."Give me the document, Lucy," Stephanie turned to Lucy, who quickly pulled out a paper from her briefcase. "Take a look." Stephanie handed the paper to John.John hesitated before accepting it. "What i