In the Shadows of Deception: Love, Lies, and Redemption

a long time because I know I am a deep sleeper. I lay still in my bed, try

ince I could remember. She knows a lot of things about me which my mom doesn't even know. She was a middle-aged woman who, despite not being heavily paid by

open. I hurriedly shut my eyes; I didn't want her to know that

ness project," my eyes flew open instantly, an

ys ago from another business trip fro

ince your dad died, I've been trying so hard to keep his company going. You know what it took me to as

ith her after she reminded me

ompany started fighting over the company, paying no heed to us. I am the only child of my parent

d my dad put their sweat and efforts into was about to be handed o

in the company's affairs. Not a day passed that my mom wasn't doing work-related tasks. She has been advised by the doctors on several occasions to take rest,

gain as soon as she saw

e room now; I just looked at th

or came for you," my mom sai

visit me was Sophie, my friend, but she wasn't in

le I attend to the visitor," my mom said an

wouldn't say anything; she just looked away. Unlike her. If she

throom to have my bath. I still had makeup on my f

naugurate new members into their various positions. Presidents and directors of different companies were present. It was indeed an

at is why I have called one of the best stylists in town

d for any reason; I don't even want t

her hair done. She had a meeting with some people bef

me. My mom wasn't the typical mom figure; in fact, you wouldn't know she has a daughter my

oard members to start getting used to you. You're going to replace me as President when I step down

h to convince me, knowing how much I

breast to stand in a relaxed position. "But mom, I

no reason. She's coming with a custom-made dress f

"Come, give Mama a hug," she said and immediatel