Ashley Bonifacio
Three years later
I stood outside my balcony, enjoying the fresh air of Paris. I close my eyes enjoying the evening peace of mind.
It's been three years since Lucus my lovely husband died. It's been three years…he made me the successful and powerful woman I am today. He mould me to be strong, fearless, and untouchable, but death was cruel enough to take him after six months of our wedding.
Lucus taught me to be brave, he made me unstoppable even in business and in society. My name screams power, authority, and wealth.
He was an angel sent into my life to bless me, his memory will forever be cherished in my heart. In three years I have expanded our business in all the countries, including California, Paris, Korea, China, the Philippines, Mexico and so many of them.
I have stayed in Paris for a long time and now, I think it's time for me to make a come back to California…
I opened my eyes as a smirk tucked at the corner of my lips,
It's time for some people to shiver, it's time for Ashley Bonifacio, the invisible business mogul to show herself to the world….
Lucus made me invisible, nobody knows who I am, nobody has seen my face but my name is what Lucus use for all his business, he said it's going to be useful for me in the future, he made me unknown only my assistant represents me during business meetings, but soon I will shake the whole world with my appearance
Lucus willed all his properties to me, remembering all he's done for me brings tears to my eyes each time. But I'm happy because he's up there watching me succeed, he's there blessing my every step
My presence will definitely shake a lot of people, many companies, chains and wires of business corporations but most of all it's going to shake one person
My worst enemy, the man that stole everything for me years ago, the man that took my love for granted, took my weakness for my foolishness, he should wait…. for me
I gritted my teeth in anger, remembering all I went through, I lost my baby in the process of saving that monster all for him to divorce me in a hospital bed,
I tightened my fist on the railings, leaning more tightly on it as tears threaten to fall from my eyes but I refused, I am no longer the naive girl that was used and dumped years ago
I smirk, and puff out some air,
That Ashley has died, and the new Ashley right now which is standing now is unstoppable, power
I command lots of power in and out of the society
Just wait for me Nicklaus Baldwin because I…. will…be your worst nightmare.
Recently one of Nicklaus's companies proposed a business deal to one of my companies in Los Angeles and I'm glad, he just dug his own grave, let's watch and see….. because I will be his downfall
I'm going back to Los Angeles off course he will get the deal but with a death warning
"Haha…." I laugh at my own plan,
"Ashley…" I heard my name and turned to see it's Marcus, my assistant and also like a friend to me
"Hello Marcus" I greeted with a smile
"How is my angel doing?" He smile caressed my cheeks, but I was smart enough to pull away from his touch. I know that Marcus has feelings for me, but I only see him as a friend and after the death of my husband I've bottled my heart and locked it away from love,
"Are you sure about that or is it because of a certain person?" My conscience taunted me
"No!" For now, I'm focussing on myself and all the good things my husband left me, I can't let his hard work be in vain
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.." He apologized
"Nhhhh it's fine" I smile avoiding the awkward situation
"So…" I drawled emphasizing on why he's here
"Ohhh…yeah... I came to inform you that our goods arrived safely
"Wow…. that's good"
"We should make a toast" He smiled
"To what…..?" I ask
"To more wealth to Ashley…. Bonifacio"
"Haaaa……" We laughed together and walked inside, he went to the wine bar and brought a bottle of Hennessy and raise it ready to pop it open
"To…more wealth," He said
"To more wins" I added
"To good life"
"Poooom…..!" He poped the wine,
"Yess…." I giggled happily as he brought poured the wine for the both of us and give me mine
"Cheers…to a good life" We toasted and started sipping our wine
"So when do you plan on going back to Los Angeles?"
"Tomorrow"
"What! So soon"
"I can't wait" I smile calculating my plans
"Are you only going there for the business?" He asks narrowing his eyes at me. I know why he's acting that way
"No! In fact, I'm making Los Angeles my new home"
"What!, but you didn't tell me that " He groan making my anger to boil
"Mind your words, Marcus, know your limits I'm not accountable to you, not even anybody!!!"
"But you know I love you, what if you fall in love with that man again"
I smirk and move five three paces ahead of him
"I have told you Marcus Madrid, my heart is locked away from loving someone else"
"But I love you, Ashley, I will wait no matter how long it takes I will make you love me"
"Happy waiting" I smirk and sip my wine before walking out
I walk into my room in anger, it's been so many years, so many years since that bastard took my happiness away from me, so many years why does it still hurt?
Tears roll down my eyes, but I wipe it off
"Just wait and see how I crush you, I will break each and every one of your wings, Nicklaus Baldwin, I will break you till you crumble on your knees and beg for mercy"
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