CHAPTER 8

MIA'S POV

"What?" I blurted in awe I wasn't expecting to hear that from him.

Denver looked unbothered by the shock in my voice as he continued stabbing aggressively on the keyboard of the BrailleNote Apex Machine in front of him.

"Denver! The Chief Operations Officer? That's insane man. She doesn't even know much about the company" Tyler bellowed, clearly irritated by Denver's decision. This made Denver stop abruptly.

“Are you forgetting your marriage is simply based on a contract that will come to an end in a few years? What are you saying, man?”

So he knew it was a contract marriage to his cousin.

"It is my company and my rule. If you have a problem with it, I don't give a fuck" He yelled back. "I can give my woman whatever I desire. If you are gonna have a problem working directly under her, you can fucking quit the job" He thundered furiously. 

The way he called me his woman made my heart swell for unknown reasons.

"You are clearly pussy whipped. Choosing a bitch over your own brother, mate? I'm disappointed man" Tyler yelled at Denver who was clearly uninterested and irritated. 

" Don't you dare call me a bitch " I snapped at Tyler. He doesn't have the right to call me names. “You don't do that” I glared at him.

I instantly regretted my actions. I still have feelings for Tyler, he was my first love and I broke his heart first. He doesn't deserve that.

Tyler was taken aback by my sudden outburst.

"Oh! I can see clearly now" he let out a dry laugh "It has clearly been all about money, isn't it MIA" He drawled.

“I’m sorry” I apologized. 

“Sorry, for what exactly?” Denver asked with irritation in his voice. “Do you enjoy being weak?

How he called me weak stung me. He doesn't know my history with Tyler.

“Why don't you tell him, Mia? Tell him and kiss his money goodbye” my subconscious said mockingly.  

“Get…” Denver started coughing uncontrollably while painfully clutching his chest.

“Denver…” I cried out while rushing to where he was seated. Trying to touch him, he pushed my hand away. I looked up to see the hurt in Tyler’s eyes. He glared at me making me move an inch from Denver who was now getting better.

“Should I get you water?” I asked with concern. He looked pale. 

“Water? He doesn't need water wifey. Mr Denver here needs his medicine.” Tyler blurted mockingly. “Didn't you tell her bro? Your beloved husband here is……..”

Denver cut in “Get the fuck out of my house” he hissed. His voice was so low that it sent shivers down my spine. 

Tyler shot him a withering glare before storming out in anger.

I let out the breath I didn’t realize I was holding. Tyler’s words left me in complete disarray. I didn't know Denver was on medication. What happened a few minutes ago, doesn't look pleasant. It was very serious.

“Den…. I started but was cut in by Denver “Get out” he fumed. I trotted to the door, not wanting to trigger him off again. I looked over my shoulder and saw him typing furiously on the braille machine. Something was terribly wrong.

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I couldn't help but have this ominous feeling as we drove to  Denver’s company. The uneasiness didn't go unnoticed by Denver.

“You need to be bold Mia. Any form of misconduct or mistake won't be tolerated. I do not tolerate any form of unprofessionalism from my employees” Denver stated, slightly irritated. 

I shot him a withering glare “Well…  I didn't beg for it” I mumbled my comeback under my breath.

“What did you say, Baby Doll?” He asked with a mischievous smirk on his face. “I… I was cut by Denver hands fiddling with that hem of my pencil skirt “come closer” he grasped, his voice huskily sexy making me blush. I shifted closer to him.

He trailed his finger to my thigh, very close to my panties. I swallowed a moan threatening to come out. 

“I want to hear you moan” he whispered huskily in my ear.

I looked over to the driver whose gaze was fixated on the road. “The car is soundproof. I want you to moan as loud as you can while my fingers play with your clit” he said, making my body shiver in delight.

My panties was already soaked. The way my body responds to his touch was amusing. He rubbed my clit with his thumb making me moan shamelessly. “Good” he smirked.

The car came to a halt, the driver walked out and knocked on the window. “I’ll be back for that” he smirked at me, making me blush furiously.

“He just touched you and you didn't have a panic attack, Mia. You are becoming too comfortable with him” my subconscious blurted. 

I rolled my eyes in annoyance. She was right though. I never let Tyler nor any man touch like that. Not ever since that horrible night. 

As we walked into the building, I noticed the heated eyes on us. The ladies were practically drooling over Denver. Who wouldn't? The man is a walking Greek god. Their eyes traveled from Denver to me. Most of them glared at me while others gave me a judging look.

“Glad to have you back Sir” a lady beamed at him. She turned and smiled at me  “I'm Melissa. Melissa Smith” She introduced, shooting me a toothy smile. She looked pretty with her long tanned legs. 

“Mia Langston,” I said, returning her smile.

“Get the meeting room ready Mel. I want everyone in the meeting room by 9 a.m.” Denver spoke out. His voice went back to being cold as usual. 

“Okay sir” she answered, giving him a flirtatious smile before working away.

Oh ohh! Maybe I was too quick to judge.

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“I’m going to make this meeting as brief as possible. Denver announced. We were currently seated in the boardroom with over 23 people. I was trying to appear as confident as I could be.

“And where What the fuck is Tyler and Dylan? He asked, apparently irritated. 

The name made the hair on my body stand up in fright. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. It sent fear down my spine, a name that left a scar in my life. I only hope it wasn't the same person.

“Mr Tyler informed me he would be coming in late today” Melisa responded. 

This made Denver hissed in annoyance. We both know why Tyler was trying to provoke him.

“Petty as fuck” he grumbled under his breath.

He huffed in annoyance. “Lysander Booker, kindly stand up” he called out. 

The man who I assume is Lysander stood up looking frightened. “Yes sir” 

“You are to take over Tyler as the new Managing Director” Denver announced making the room go silent with shock written on our faces.

WHAT? He can't do that to Tyler. I've known Tyler for years, I knew how diligent he worked. I never knew he worked for Denver, I never knew they were related. 

“What”? Tyler’s angry voice thundered across the room making our heads snap in the direction of his voice.

The shadow of my nightmares. There he was staring coldly at me. My eyes widened in shock as I stared at the boy who bullied me my whole life. 

Dylan Amani Angus.