A PRISON OF PASSION

† CHAPTER 1 †

"Harper .....!!You will be late for work and I'm off to school....!!!!"Ryan screamed, knocking on her door.

He is staring angrily at the empty door as if he could see her through their,he was wearing a black and white uniform,a long tie on his neck ,he is perfect....!!.

She yarwn loudly, stretching her body , trying to digest what she just heard ,but when the realization hits her she jerked up, removing the durvet away from her body.

"No....no.....no....,I will be late for work.....!!!"She screamed , running to the bathroom to Take quick shower, but she changed her mind when the cold was too much to endure.

"Wait Ryan you haven't had breakfast....!!"She screamed running outside,but alas he was long gone .

"Ahhhhh....!!!"She groaned tiredly, resting her back to the wall.

"Now I have to skip my morning work to cook and give him in school,then I'll head to my afternoon duties and then I would.......!!!!,Ahhhggg"She screamed furstratly.

Notwithstanding she went inside to do the needful.

~ RIVE GAUCHE ~

RIVE GAUCHE's headquarters stood majestically on the banks of the Seine, its sleek, modern facade gleaming with a subtle blend of glass and steel. The building's curves echoed the winding river, while its angular lines reflected the city's avant-garde spirit. A gleaming silver logo, shaped like a stylized wave, adorned the entrance, symbolizing innovation and forward thinking. The exterior walls were covered in lush greenery, adding a touch of natural elegance to the urban landscape.

The spacious lobby featured polished marble floors, accented by intricate patterns of dark wood and metallic trim. A stunning chandelier, crafted from hundreds of delicate glass shards, hung from the ceiling, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across the room. The interior design seamlessly blended modern minimalism with classic French flair, creating an environment that was both sleek and inviting.

Logan Vaughn walks in , with his modest style, his hands in his pocket,his coldly aura walkring around him ,his personal assistant followed suite behind him , swiftly as they both head inside,the elegant building,he entered his office and sat down his gaze unveiling.

"What am I doing today....??"He asked, moldy ,going through the file on the table.

"Sir today is Monday..."He coughed.

"Of course Dan I know today is Monday..!!"He snapped, furstratly.

His name is Jordan,but his boss prefer calling him Dan.

"So sorry sir , just a little bit carried away,so you have about five blind date to attend and The rulling CEO meeting will also commerce , you also have an advocate with the president of Nermire Group, with......."He raised his hands in disgust.

"Can you try to shorten all that,and what's with the f*king blind date...!!"He resorted.

"Sir I didn't add it in your schedule but the Madam Sharon did....."He explained.

"Why did.....!!"He stops halfway beathing heavily,he was already frustrated.

"She said if you aren't ready to do it then she not going do what you wish....."He paused.

"Sh*t ....!!,why does she toils me the ways she wants"He groaned silently.

"She also request you visit her , today..!'He gluped down.

He heaved down,too many requests from a person.

"You know what cancel all my schedule for today,I'll get everything done today"He replied, getting off he left the office and went downstairs,but he was still following him.

"Stop trailing me ,it's isn't necessary...!!"He stops halfway.

"I'm sorry,sir I , wasn't trailing you"He muttered, turning around,he left.

"He seems like a stalker..."He wondered he entered his , resting his back,he took out a casual dress and wore it ,and jamed it up with a face cap.

"Can't attract attention today....!!"He wondered and started the engine heading to a store.

Madam Sharon, popularly know as the chairwoman of RIVE GAUCHE Groups,she is the leading merchant of the world largest Co-operation in the real estate market, ranging top 1 in France ,She came over when her husband died ,Sir Vaughn the late chairman of the RIVE GAUCHE.

And he being the third grandson from the prestigious family runs the co operation,in spit of the gritting teeth of his relatives, he still remains the acting president before one is choosen.

His mom whom died when he graduated from college due to one reason, while is dad a asmathic patient that lives in the hospital almost all his life .

His God mother Madam Sharon,he has always being her favorite right from when he was young, though abusive, resentful,a bully,a scandal,he had always being his grandmother favorite, and that alone is what he wants,he was pronounced as the acting president without any voting,by his grandmother , immediately the death of her husband.

He arrives at the stores and was about to head in but a beep from his phone stops him ,he it's a message from an unknown ID.

💬: "STEP DOWN FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL SEAT ,ITS NOT GONNA WORK OUT EXCEPT YOU WANT TO LOOSE YOUR LIVE..!!"

He hissed in disgust,shoving his phone back in his pocket,he was already used to stuff like that"empty threat...!!",or who knows they might be real ,but man isn't bothered bout that.

He went inside unnoticed,he had to get something for her Grandmother,he went for the Drinks and juice shelf.

Funnily She loves Straw berries drinks even at her old age ,he took pack and was about to move back ,his hand met with an expensive glass wine and boom it fell to the floor , spilling everything down.

"Sh*t ...."He scrolled.

Everyone fixed there attention to the sence,but someone was more angrier.

"You....did you just say sh*t...?!" Harper snapped, holding a mop at him.

He raised a brow , trying so hard to get what the hell she was splitting.

"Do you know I just finished mopping this whole place...huh.. you f*cking ruin it up....!!"She yelled.

"It's your f*cking job to clean it up,why screaming out your lungs...,over something unnecessary"He smirks.

"What... do y..ou mean..??"She Sutter.

" I said you should save your f*cking voice for a banging d!ck...!!"He resorted,facing her completely,his white teeth sparkling.

But he got something else ,a slap Landed across his face,the impact tilted his head to the left.

"Don't you dare , speak with me in the manner I"m not your F*cking bitch.....!!"She growled, she was about to say something else when she received a beep message,it was from her second cleaning job ,she cleans some ward in the hospital.

💬:"You have to come immediately ma'am,the chair.woman son is on his way , can't leave the ward untidy..."

"This person saved you...."She muttered, shoving her phone in her pocket.

"Make sure you pay for your damages ,and hire a cleaner to clean up your mess ,and mind you,I'm a VVIP cleaner, don't you dare look down on me ...!!"She snapped, walking angrily out of the convenience store .

Logan was left speechless for some moments,did a woman just slap him ,and not only that she also gave him a insult , something he has never......"Sh*it...!!"He groaned,he called his PA to come clear the mess , heading out he entered his car and head for for the hospital.

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"Hey Ryan.....!!"Kyle waved him from behind.

He just arrived at the school.

"Oh....Hi Kyle...."He replied, smiling back at her .

"How's your weekend, you didn't even give me a call ,were you ignoring me , have you done the continuous assessment....??"She asked in ushion , breathlessly.

"Which should I answer first Kyle,too many questions...!!"He lamented, facing her.

"Just answer everything,I want all the answers...!!"She giggled,but he hits her head playfully.

"You are teasing me again, weren't you the one that said you are gonna be busy during the weekend...!!"He asked, making a funny look.

"Wow.... you caught me easily...."she replied,as they both head inside with uncontrollably laughter .

"I'm I the only one that hates that b*cth..??!!"Molly asked , giving Kyle a hateful glare from behind,they were both sitting on the bench under a tree.

" I hate it really bad ,I also hate the fact that She keeps trying to glue herself to Ryan at all costs "Lula shrugged, taking a sip from her juice .

"Maybe you should hate Ryan for always snubbing you in class...,he got nerves.."Kyle replied, still glaring at both of them.

"Leave him to me , I haven't gotten the slightest time or moment for him ,I'm gonna arrived soon ,and his eyes would only be on me..!!"She smirks.

"Ryan...Ryan..!!"Harper screamed attracting some students attention,she was wearing a her cleaning uniform holding a lunch pack,he probably bought it for his brother.

But Ryan cares less about her appreance,he loves it whenever she brings his food to school for him ,it seems like he got a mother, it always brightened his mood throughout the day.

"Hey ..... Harper...!"He smiled walking towards her,but she hurriedly hands over the lunch pack to her.

"I have a very important job to do ,I have to hurry up ,the sauce is at the below flask..."She said hurriedly, leaving him behind.

But she stops halfway, looking back at him,"Wait are just coming to school....??"She asked, staring at him,he was still with his backpack.

"Nope....."He denied.

"I'll definitely deal with you when I'm back....!!"She snapped leaving him behind.

A happy smile curved his lips ,as he went back inside the school.

"Her sister..??they seem close enough....??"Kyle mumbled.

"Yeah...and she's a little bit beautiful.."Lula shrugged, having this cold gaze in her eyes.

"Yeah .. you are right,she is just a little beautiful,we are just too beautiful, for her"Kyle replied coldly, even though she knew they were bluffing.

Kyle and Lula a bloodly twin, they are the last born of Mr Sweden the Second son of Madam Sharon,they are a cousin to Logan , they seems to be the silent devil of the school ,they were know for being alone always seen in lonely spots , either taking a juice or licking a lolly pop,they always have this red lipstick on there lips , which made them look more devilish.

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Unfortunately Logan got to the hospital before her ,he watched her run into her mom's ward before her.

"Sorry ,I'm late I got struck up with a soggy man....!!"Harper said, rushing quickly into Madam Sharon ward ,she was already sitted waiting for her obviously.

"Soggy man....??,My grandson can be like sometimes "Madam Sharon chuckled as they hugged each other.

Actually she started working in the hospital for the past last week ,but she got really close to the woman , because of a song ,and straw berry Is also her favorite.

"Really I don't wish to meet him then ,I hate soggy men..."She mumbled, stretching her a bag to her.

"Oh .. . what are you going to do now ,well he is coming to visit me today...."The one woman giggled, patting her cheeks.

"Really ....??, then I would just pass...."She made a funny face as they both burst into laughter.

"Wow... you got me a strawberry drink, let's do a quick cheese then ,bring two cups from the shelf "She Signaled.

"Ma'am don't you let me clean up first...and then I might join you later so it won't attract unnecessary attention "She suggested, making a nervous sigh.

The old woman seems comfortable with her and she finds it weird, enough.

"Its has already being cleaned already, don't bother"She smiled, winking at her .

Her eyes widen "Someone else have done my job....,but why..,.!!"she lamented.

"I tricked you ,but don't worry I will pay times two your today payment if you can stay a little bit longer... what do you say...hmmm"She asked caressing her cheeks.

"You don't have to pay me to spend time with you,I will stay behind but just for some moments"She assured going for the shelf,to get the cups, but it was too high,so she took a stool for support, backing her.

The door opened and Logan came in looking angry.

"Yeh..,My dear son is here "Ma'am Sharon giggled happily as he hugged her.

"Hello mum...."He voiced out ,and it attracts Harper's attention.

"Its sounds so familiar....!!"He wondered, turning around she met an devilish eyes glaring at her .

"Him...??.does it mean this is his grandmother.!!???!"She screamed in her head,fear gripped her immediately,though they have net before but this time,it was scary,she lost count and went falling from the stool.

.....~TBC~....