LOGINAUGUST “Is there any way I can talk you out of this?” Ian asked, his voice loud over the phone.I stared at the duffel bag in the passenger's seat of the car I was driving.“I have to do this, Ian,” I responded. “And I can clearly see you following me,” I stated, looking at the rear-view mirror and looking at his car.“The guy is dangerous. What if he tries to kill you?”I sighed. He was right.“Just don’t call the cops until I have gotten what I needed from him,” I warned.“Don’t worry. It’s just a few of the guards and me.” He responded and I nodded.“Okay. Make sure to stay hidden.”“You think this is my first rodeo?” He asked.I raised a brow.“So you’ve been in a situation where you exchanged money with a criminal for information?” “Well, when you say it like that, then no.” I rolled my eyes at that.“Just…focus on driving. We all know how bad you are at that.” I reminded him.“You said you would never bring it up!”I laughed, recalling what happened.“You almost killed my sist
AUGUST“Tell Mr. Robert the numbers aren’t good enough. I want a revised proposal on my desk by tomorrow.” I told Ian, handing him the document. He nodded.“Will that be all?” He asked, typing on his tablet.“Have you been able to contact Louis?” I asked.He froze, looking up at me.“Yes.”“What did he say?” I asked.“Andy called him in my presence. He told him we knew he was the one who tampered with the brakes and that he should come clean.” Ian explained.“He admitted to it and said we won’t be able to track him down” He sighed. “The police are currently—”“So you haven’t gotten his location?” I asked, my voice slightly rising.Ian looked down and shook his head no.•Flashback•“I have something to tell you, Mr Wolfe.” Cole stuttered, looking down.My brows pulled together.“What is it?” I asked.“The day of the accident.” He started, and my shoulders stiffened. “After we crashed, I saw someone before passing out.”My jaw clenched tightly.“Who did you see?” I asked.“There was th
DREA“28 isn’t old.” He defended.“Yes sir.” I mocked and he glared at me playfully. “Where’s your phone?” I asked.He dug his hand into his pocket and pulled it out.He handed me the phone and I opened it.“Wow. No wallpaper? You really do not have a personality.” I stated, staring at the black wallpaper.Who has just a black wallpaper?I entered the App Store and downloaded TikTok.“What are you doing?” He asked and I shushed him.“I’m going to be sending you funny videos to watch over here. You must watch them and tell me if you find them funny or not okay?” I explained, creating a TikTok account for him and following myself.“Okay.” No objections? Okay.“What else?” I said, thinking to myself.“What about books?”“Nah. I hate novels.” I gasped, my eyes widening. “But I’ve read one.”“Only one?” I asked and he nodded.“What’s the title?”“Deep in the valley.” I was definitely going to check that out.“If you hate novels so much, then why do you have such a big ass library in your h
DREAI screamed, clutching the sheets tighter to my body just as my bedside lamp was flicked on.“It’s me.” I froze when I heard his voice.I breathed out, trying to calm my racing heart.“What are you doing here?!!!” I whisper-yelled, moving to the other side of my bed and turning on the other lamp.“I—”“And why were you standing in the shadows like a creep?!” August sighed, running a hand through his hair.“I check every corner of this house before going to bed. I was passing by your wing when I heard something shatter on the floor. I knocked a couple of times but you didn’t answer so I just—”“So you just walk in here?!” I hissed.“I thought someone was in here!” He yelled.My voice went quiet.“I thought someone was in here so I came in to check and saw that you had broken a glass cup next to your bed.” I looked down to see the broken glass cup on the floor.Ohh.“I wanted to clean it up and then you just jolted awake.” He explained, bending down to pick up the glass shards that
DREAHe was this huge bulky guy who stood stiffly by the door.“Who are you?” I asked, clutching my heart.“My name is Vance, Mrs Wolfe.” His deep voice boomed out.“What are you doing here?” I asked with my brow raised.“I’m your new personal bodyguard as of today.” He stated, staring ahead and not looking at me.Personal bodyguard?I walked towards the stairwell and saw that there were now security guards placed inside the house.No!Not inside the house.I can’t breathe with guards around me like this.I made my way towards August’s office and knocked on it.“Come—” I was already in before he could complete his statement.“Drea. Aren’t you supposed to be resting?” He asked, scanning through a pile of documents on his table.“Why are they security guards inside the house?” I asked, crossing my arms over my chest.“At least sit down.” He said, taking off his glasses.“I could barely deal with the guards outside, now they’ve doubled and are placed inside the house??!” I questioned, my
DREA“For the millionth time, I can walk on my own,” I told August who had his arm around me as we exited the car.I got discharged today and I was back at the Wolfe mansion.My eyes scanned the building as I gasped.If I thought the guards before were too much, I don’t know what I’d use to describe their numbers now.August had doubled the number of security guards that were placed outside.No inch of this house didn’t have someone standing next to it.“What is this?” I asked, gesturing to the guards.“Security guards.” He replied simply, brushing it off.“I know what they are.” I shot him a look. “Why have their numbers doubled?”“The last batch didn’t do their jobs properly so they got replaced.” He answered. My eyes widened.This was a completely new set of guards?The others got fired?I opened my mouth to speak but was cut off by Mrs Carrington.“It’s so nice to see you again, Mrs Wolfe. I’m glad you’re okay.” Mrs Carrington exclaimed, reaching out and collecting my hospital ba
DREA I took a deep breath, balancing in these ridiculously expensive heels and trying to smooth down the dress I was wearing. Not because it had any creases. But because I was too busy with my hands to distract myself from what was coming. My heart pounded rapidly against my chest as I stared at
DREA I groaned at the sound my phone kept making. I could hear notifications coming in every millisecond with no breaks. What was going on?! My eyes widened at the realization as I sat up abruptly. Today was the day! I can’t believe I forgot. Our engagement has been publicised worldwide. I s
DREA First, I need you to know something I should’ve said more often. I loved you. Not because you were my daughter. Not because you carried my name. I loved you simply because you were you. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. Every laugh, every smile, every question or stubborn
CHAPTER 11 DREA “So what are you going to do?” Camille asked, flipping her platinum blonde hair behind her shoulders and leaning against her seat. “I have no idea.”I sighed. “I’ll focus on my finals right now and decide later.” I responded. She suddenly sat up, leaning closer. “Is he hot?” She







