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CHAPTER TWELVE
Lara sat there still unaware of what to say to him, Ansel slowly raised his gaze as he met with the same woman who had betrayed him in the past. His expression remained the same, he didn't look surprised either, "Did he know I was coming ?" She asked herself but got no answer. Her heart slammed across her chest as she fumbled with her fingernails in nervousness He paused for a moment, then looked away as he told the rest." Let's begin?" He said coldly.The board room instantly went silent like a gentle breeze hand blown passed itEveryone immediately took a seat. Lara's chest slammed against her ribs so hard that it was impossible for anyone not to hear it. "Hey, get a grip on yourself..." The manager had whispered to her. She immediately sent down to pick up the papers from the floor, hurriedly.Her gaze low and avoidant of Ansel's what was the use?"I would still face him anyways..." Her mind drummedEverything still felt like it was straight out of a movie, too difficult to b
CHAPTER ELEVEN
It was eight in the morning. As the revolving glass doors of the King Corporation swung open the man that the city had been gossiping about for weeks now strolled leisurely, purposefully into the lobby. Ansel King, with his slicked-back dark hair, his black charcoal-gray suit, moulded to the accuracy of the finest tailoring, and his cool expression brooding over his features.The place was hardly noisy, and the clicking of his shiny footwear was all you heard as they stroked their path through the cold, smooth marble floor. The phones have stopped ringing, the secretaries are frozen in their office and panic is prevailing in the lobby. "He's here," someone whispered. "The chairman is back." Managers one after another flew out of their offices. Scuttling of secretaries went on to put their files in order again. Departmental heads shook their neck ties like they were almost losing their lives.No effort to creep had been undertaken by Ansel; he had paraded up and down the halls as th
CHAPTER TEN
By the time Ansel got back home, his wife was already home. Thankfully, her parents weren't around. "How was it?" He asked her, even knowing he knew she would be accepted. She smiled and affirmed his thoughts. "I was accepted." She said meekly. He didn't understand the reason she sounded so dull even though she was accepted. But he decided it was probably stress, and she was overwhelmed by relief. "Let me treat you to something good, like I promised." She suddenly grabbed his hand to stop him. "Let's just..." She seemed hesitant. "Let's go to the bedroom." Her words took him by surprise. His eyes widened. He allowed himself to be pulled along as they went up the stairs and into their shared bedroom. She sat him down on the bed and smiled. "I have something to give you." He didn't ask what it was, he just waited for her to give it to him. But what happened next was something he couldn't believe. She undressed herself and stood nakedly in front of him. Ansel was tongue-tied.
CHAPTER NINE
Ansel could not bring himself to fall asleep all through the night. He kept thinking about his wife's words and the fact that he had the power in his hand. He listened to the rhythmic breathing of his wife as she slept, and it only made him think more about the step to take. The sun brushed against his face, caressing his skin softly and he opened his eyes. He had dozed off only a moment ago and now his wife was nowhere to be found. He quickly freshened up and went to check for her in the living room. He saw his mother-in-law and father-in-law in the living room. Tim and Ella were busy watching their favorite early morning show. Ella sliced up some apples for them as snacks. "Good morning mum, good morning dad." Ansel greeted both of them, knowing well that they would not respond. Just as he had expected, he was met with their silence. Ella chewed on a slice of apple and let out a soft laugh at the show she was watching. He didn't press further about the issue and just w
CHAPTER EIGHT
He knew his in-laws were all after money, and they would suck up the richest amongst her suitors– which was why they were all so desperate to have his wife marry Paul Bryant. He took a deep sigh and made up his mind that he would still keep quiet about his true identity for now. Who knew what kind of plans his family had for him? If he went ahead and spilled everything out, then it happened to fall through, it would be too much of a disgrace for him. Plus, he was still thinking about his grandfather's gifts for him, and he was not sure if he would accept it just yet. Ella scoffed and planted her hand on her hips. "Am I not talking to a human being here?!" She barked angrily. "What is this?" She pushed his chest, making him stagger backwards. "A brick wall??!" He bowed his head deeply. “Mother, Father, I want to apologize to you for what I did today. It was out of desperation. Normally, I would never react like that. Please, I hope you can understand.” Ella let out a scornfu
CHAPTER SEVEN
Ansel got home lost in thought. He still found it very hard to believe that he was now the richest man in the entire city. He couldn't help but to wonder if life was as easy as that for some people out there. He didn't know if he should be grateful for the sudden abundant blessing. The house was more unsettled than his mind. Lara Jane and her family lived away from the Cree family mansion because of Ansel. Since her grandfather had died, she and her family got kicked out of the mansion because they didn't want to see Ansel. Lara Jane didn't have a problem with him, but it was more reason for her parents to hate her husband. They hated the fact that they lived apart in a small apartment like they were not millionaires but just a normal family. Lara Jane was caught up in a heated argument with her parents and, as every other time, it was Ansel's matter. “Tell me what exactly it is that you are trying to pull here! Huh! Can't you read in between the lines? We might lose it all
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