MasukAnd the day went on with lots of gossips flying around the office. Mr. Vilmorre was nowhere to be found, he was busy settling the Elise case. And I realized…I was mostly bored without him around.Not like he told me jokes all the time or something…He just…never mind.By evening, the office had finally begun to empty. The whispers had stopped and the suspicious stares had stopped. People who questioned why Mr. Vilmorre took me back now apologized for being judgmental.But all I thought about was...Aleks.Just thinking his name made me smile without realizing it. I quickly shook my head. "What is happening to me?"He should be far from my thought. Last night should never…have happened.I packed my laptop into my bag and headed toward the executive elevator. The doors were just about to close when a familiar hand stopped them.Aleks stepped inside. I didn’t know he was back from the station. I would have…gone to say hello. Maybe. Maybe not. There was a jump in my chest when I saw him.
Executives whispered among themselves as they filed out, still trying to process everything they had just witnessed. Some glanced at me apologetically. Others couldn't even meet my eyes.The police dragged Elise away. I could not say a word to her, I just stared in plain disbelief. Everyone followed the drama and left the conference room.Within minutes...the room became quiet. Only Mr. Vilmorre and I remained. He stood at the head of the long conference table, both hands resting on it. His shoulders looked heavier than they had all morning.I slowly walked toward him and finally, I broke the silence. "...I still can't believe it."He looked up. "I don't think I can either."I lowered myself into one of the chairs. "Elise..." I laughed bitterly. "I kept wondering what I had done wrong. I thought maybe she was just stressed. Or maybe I had unknowingly offended her."I shook my head. "I defended her even when she ignored me.I kept believing we'd become friends again. It never crossed m
I didn't drive to the office. There was one person I needed to see first.Grabdmother was already awake when I entered the family mansion. I hadn’t been home a few times, but we spoke almost everyday. I would not imaging her reaction hearing that her grand son was almost molested by the flash wife she arranged.A cup of tea rested beside her while she quietly read the morning newspaper. The moment she saw me, she smiled.She studied my face carefully before setting the paper aside."You’re prepared for work and you’re home so early, something tells me you came here to tell me something."I nodded. "It would have been wrong if I made my decision without letting you know.” She gestured for me to sit, but I rather remained standing. "I've already contacted the police."Her expression slowly became serious."They're coming for Elise."A long silence followed."What happened? You said you would only divorce her and not bring up the leak case.”"I drew in a slow breath. "I have enough evide
At midnight, I slowly opened my eyes. My headache was almost gone, neither did I feel dizzy anymore. Then I realized why I felt so calm.Klaire.She was still asleep and cuddled up against my chest.One of my arms still rested around her waist while her hand lay over my chest. I stared at her, she looked so peaceful. A few loose strands of hair had fallen across her cheek, and her lips were slightly parted as she slept.A smile crossed my lips. I couldn’t believe this was real. Just yesterday…we had just been…employees, friends. And now…she was sleeping in my arms..The kiss crossed my mind and I was surprised at how I didn’t lose the memory of any details. My cheeks began to heat up. Our kiss was impulsive and … “I actually kissed her…”I whispered to myself.But somehow…maybe I had wanted it before yesterday. Maybe when she walked into a room, I had imagined something like that.There had even been one embarrassing dream weeks ago. I had woken up furious with myself for imagining hol
His arm remained around my waist, my head in his chest, his head in my hair. I held onto his fingers tightly…not possessively…Just enough to remind himself I was still there.I didn’t perceive any alcohol or smoke…so I wovseeed what exactly must have happened. Still my heart raced. What if I hadn’t shown up like my heart asked me to. After some minutes of exchanging heat…I whispered “l still need to call someone…”He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, his hand slowly moved across my back, absentmindedly tracing gentle circles through the fabric of my blouse.The touch was slow.My own hand mindlessly rested lightly against his chest, feeling the rise and fall of every breath.“Klaire…” he mentioned.I turned to meet his eyes. “I’m here.” I responded.He smiled faintly. “I know.” His voice was rough. “I don’t think…I’m fully aware of everything right now.” His gaze didn’t leave mine. “But…I know you’re here.” His eyes slightly closed, before it opened back. “And somehow…that’s enou
“I really wish you would stay.” Lance’s words followed me all the way to my apartment door. Too sad that he had planned the night out and I was ruining it. I turned around and forced a smile.“I have to be at work very early tomorrow.”He looked unconvinced. “You can leave from here.”“I know. But the residence is only a few minutes from the office. It’ll be easier. And it would be too early to bother you.”He nodded slowly. “I understand.”I hated lying to him but It wasn’t entirely a lie. Work really would be easier from the residence. But…it wasn’t the only reason. I didn’t have to be very early to work tomorrow. I just had to be…Lance stepped closer and gently put a loose strand of hair behind my ear. “Don’t work too hard.”“I won’t.”“And think about what I told you.”He didn’t have to remind me. That was all I thought about and I couldn't just wrap my head around it.Switzerland. The wedding. A new beginning.“I will.” I responded.He smiled, “I’ll call you tomorrow.”Lance was
“Klaire?” Immediately the elevator stopped, Elise’s voice resounded through the quiet hallway. My eyes widened. But before I could react, Mr. Vilmorre moved.Very fast.One second I was standing in the hallway, The next I was pulled into a corner beside the office wall. My back hit the surface soft
His smile immediately faded as Mr Hale said those words and he retracted his hand from mine.His expression was rather confusing. Was he angry? Did he not have a good relationship with his grandmother?"Grandmother?" He repeated flatly, stepping forward and completely blocking view.Before Mr Hale
“Mrs Claire Kingston, this way please,” the tall suited man called for me. I sucked in a deep breath, murmuring a quick prayer before walking in. After crying myself to sleep yesterday, Elise had offered to help me retrieve my important documents from my cloud. I don't know how she did it but th
“Let's get divorced.”The grocery bag dropped from my hand as my entire body froze. Oranges rolled across the apartment hallway while a carton of eggs burst open beside my feet, but I could only stare at the text glowing on my screen.My husband wanted a divorce.My husband.The man I had legally m




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