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Lovers & Liars

Chapter 4 Damage control and responsibilities

Word Count: 2313    |    Released on: 18/06/2024

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he morning sun. I stepped out, feeling the warm California air envelop me, and gazed up at the imposing struct

ding 15 stories tall, the building commands attention with its sleek, modern design and impressive scale. The exterior

and walked towards the entrance, my fo

able secretary, greeted with a bright smile.

orning," I murmured as I pushed through the massive, rev

ng my job," s

the schedule like this morning?" I asked her as I walked past the security de

s at 8:30 am, a conference call with a potential donor at 10 am, a

rd mee

rmed. "It's an e

e an inkling as to what this e

"The board meeting is starting

ers are already se

r. "Contact Ryder and tell him to meet me i

an urgent meeting concerning the scandal," Lexi

to have my ass for not responding quickly but I've got import

lway lined with framed photos of our foundation's achievements. "Have my herbal tea ready by t

rustling of papers as the board members awaited my arrival. I p

ou waiting," I said, my voice sincere as

o me. I took a deep breath, my eyes scanning the table. "Th

ht, a prominent member of the board, began. "This is an

ry much aware of that, Mr. Wright. Though I'm

her top member, chipped in. "Rumors have been flying that too much of it is true, a

dle-aged man added. "And considering the precarious situation that the foundation is in ever since

. "Forgive me but I am totally flabberga

that doesn't seem to be looking good for your position as the Executive director of this foundation

ember enemy who has been practically finding op

on him. "Was that a threat, Mr. West?

the rest of the board members awkwardly cle

ure to look taller. "I was merely giving

und like an advice to me," I said, m

f wills at play but when he realized I wasn'

way my advice was portray

West," I told him, the softness of my voic

he false image that the media is trying to paint of me, my acting career and of course the foundation." my smile

nt positive change in the foundation but I have always held the foundation's best interests at heart. Al

iss?" Henr

l has his own needs but acting recklessly in public is not my thing. I've got my reputation and public image to protect..." I paused

shareholders worry. I take full responsibility for what

y jacket back into place. "I think that will be

as met at the door by Lexi. "Is

ed. "But Ms. Emily got

steps. "Emily i

d. "And she is not loo

b

ce in case you need anything." Lexi did a mid bow

orner office, my name and title boldy engraved

Ryan

ive Di

mitting from the electronic lock on th

and sure enough, seated on the sofa in the seat

"Hey, there, Em," I said, well aware of

Em," she mimicked, her distaste a

esk and settled into my ergonomic lea

tood up and stomped her way to my desk before slamming her hands down on the said desk. "You

d send you a me

broke the internet and your fans are in my DM, craving for blood and a god-damned explanation." she pinched the bridge of her nose. "The PR te

ng if I opened them to talk, I

ia and fastly becoming the top hot trending topic across all social media platforms. The hashtags are closing

at much? Sometimes, I do

p cool her down. She snatched it from my hand with

ggest we do as dama

we need to confirm the status

er choice of w

you fucking her or it's just

"What if I said I was fucking

ked bored. "I wouldn't be surprised i

t be enough to de

women in LA but she was a whole lot curvier, with breasts, hips and...God! I bit

t speared through my body. I can't even remember

g wavy dark brown hair, her high cheekbones, her pink lush rosebud lips and her straight nose. When combined with

as a mystery. One I

to me?" Emily's sharp shrill voice yank

on him," Ryder Pryce; my cousin and ma

even bother thinking you can escape this. We are in th

ly. Liam is not a child. To even think this is the first time he's appearin

owed to slits. "S

eady getting tired of this banter. I nodded

be in your email

. "I will email something to you, use its context and draft an official statement. Release th

strategy." Emily nodded. "Okay, I like that but wha

care of her. She's my respon

ll be on my way. I've got work

t you?" Ryder asked moments later and I pau

said. "For her sake and for mine. I can't

d me. "What happene

. I should have paid more att

fortable. "That's why I have to keep the att

ust pray someone doesn't e

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1 Chapter 1 The Club2 Chapter 2 Her Hollywood lover3 Chapter 3 It was an orchestration4 Chapter 4 Damage control and responsibilities5 Chapter 5 He is back6 Chapter 6 A text from the past7 Chapter 7 The darkness that lurks8 Chapter 8 The call that changed everything9 Chapter 9 Tension and hidden truths10 Chapter 10 Intrigue and power play11 Chapter 11 Dead roses and deception12 Chapter 12 The foreboding13 Chapter 13 A clue in-between 14 Chapter 14 What I had caused15 Chapter 15 Breaking down16 Chapter 16 What could possibly go wrong 17 Chapter 17 What have I done 18 Chapter 18 Battling demons19 Chapter 19 Can't I worry about you 20 Chapter 20 Does he know 21 Chapter 21 I kissed her22 Chapter 22 Hiding from him23 Chapter 23 Is it worth it 24 Chapter 24 Unexpected gift25 Chapter 25 The clue26 Chapter 26 Confronting her27 Chapter 27 Curious about him28 Chapter 28 What went wrong29 Chapter 29 It's complicated30 Chapter 30 Trust issues31 Chapter 31 Baring myself32 Chapter 32 Friends 33 Chapter 33 She is missing34 Chapter 34 Her safety comes first35 Chapter 35 The man she loved36 Chapter 36 At the last moment37 Chapter 37 He looks familiar38 Chapter 38 Just maybe39 Chapter 39 Crossing the line40 Chapter 40 An incoming gift41 Chapter 41 Unable to save anyone42 Chapter 42 I killed her43 Chapter 43 Grappling with guilt44 Chapter 44 Numbness45 Chapter 45 Not his woman46 Chapter 46 Confessions47 Chapter 47 The weight of the truth48 Chapter 48 Masks and mirrors49 Chapter 49 When smiles conceal50 Chapter 50 Getting her back51 Chapter 51 Do you really want me to 52 Chapter 52 Between fear, hope and heartbreak