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.

**

"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.

immediately. "Your coffee" the voice says and I turn to

stays behind. 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

Jordan was the only female staff I acknowledged. She had no interest in me and I

the coat rack. Taking my seat, I access the files on my desk. Associates with Caplan Limited, Merger with Devan Textiles,

in the ranks of the elite. All I had to do was replace a supposed bidding agreement with

what I needed her to do. I look at my wristwatch; it was a minute after twelve. I call

how's everyone? Did my wife eat something already?" I ask. She doesn't reply and I become alert. I get up, ready

I'm asking you a question."

"Well, the lady isn't in the manor.

she'd escaped again. This girl wasn't going to give up so easily. I had to

and my first instinct was to check Natalie's room- see if there was any

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 ring, and again, calm, because if she didn't take the ring it meant she was atleast not a greedy person like her entire family was. The ring was about £47 million. It was

Something wasn't right- I had the hunch. I pick my cell from

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