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.
who it is almost immediately. "Your coffee" the voice says and I turn to look. "Extra milk
My entourage 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 like me, so we had a
Alex, Jordan was the only female staff I acknowledged. She had
my desk. Associates with Caplan Limited, Merger with Devan Textiles, Copper Industries Board
a poker game- something they had no idea of. Judith and her husband had attended the annual Bidding Gala hosted by the Graysons. Judith had been donating millions to different causes to keep her name high up in the ranks of the elite. All I had to do was replace a supposed bidding
her to do. I look at my wristwatch; it was a minute after twelve. I call home. Emmanuelle picks, "Hello,
ask. She doesn't reply
you
breathes heavily, "Well, the lady isn't in the manor.
escaped again. This girl wasn't going to give up so easily. I had
gotten to 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 place she would've gone to was wherever her lover
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
I leave for my room. Something wasn't right- I had the
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