LUKE'S POV
"I asked you a question, Bart," I say, wondering what it could be. Was he taking drugs?
He gives a wide smile, "Nothing serious, sir." He replies, but I don't believe him. Naturally, Bart gave off an awkward vibe and his personality was negative. He always tried to play the good guy but any wise person could see through it. I don't believe him.
"I don't want you doing drugs or anything illegal in my home for that matter so get rid of whatever the hell it is you're on." I continue, "I need you to arrange a bouquet, a very huge bouquet of all the freshest flowers available and send them to my wife before noon, okay?" He nods.
He looks agitated and sweaty but I ignore it and leave. I had a long and interesting day ahead.
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"Good morning, Mr. Carrington" A female staff says to me as I walk the grounds of Carrington Enterprises. I do not acknowledge her greeting, instead I keep on walking with my entourage behind me.
"Good morning, Mr. Carrington" a few other voices echo as I walk around past. I ignore and continue to walk sharply to my personal elevator.
A voice shouts and I know who it is almost immediately. "Your coffee" the voice says
I take a sip of my coffee as I enter the elevator. Alex, my ever faithful and always efficient secretary and personal assistant. She was an orphan, just like me, so we had a mutual understanding and a
says. I acknowledge her with a nod. Apart from Alex, Jordan was the only female staff I acknowledged. She had no interest in me and I admired her for
the coat rack. Taking my seat, I access the files on my desk. Associates with Caplan Limited, Merger with Devan Textiles, Copper Industries Board Shares and most
different causes to keep her name high up in the ranks of the elite. All I had to do was replace a supposed bidding agreement with transfer
it was a minute after twelve. I call home. Emmanuelle picks, "Hello, Luke."She responds. I can
She doesn't
asking you a question."
isn't in
and she'd escaped again. This girl wasn't going to give up so easily. I
the manor and my first instinct was to check Natalie's room- see if there was any clue. My blood boiled knowing that the only
bed was scattered, meaning that she had stayed on it before leaving. I walk to her dressing table and I see her ring. She didn't take the ring. Simultaneously, a wave of calmness and anger hit me. I was angered because she had blatantly refused my
Something wasn't right- I had the hunch. I pick my cell from my jacket and place
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