Chapter Ten

Monique stood still staring at her image in the mirror. Honestly,she didn't know why she was crying. Maybe it was because she knew for a fact that,her new found happiness will surely be shortlived.

A smile broke through her tears as she remembered Edgar staking his claim on her. She shed tears of joy as she remembered Nonna's words.

Of course , her traitors of a heart and body had betrayed her firsthand.She was still staring blankly at the mirror when Izzy, her personal secretary walked in.

She didn't hear her come in seeing as Izzy had to tap her shoulder to gain her attention.

Monique let out a startled gasp as she was brought out of her trance. Wiping her face dry, she turned to Izzy flashing her a weak smile.

"What is it Izzy?" Monique asked with a strain in her voice.

"Are you okay Miss Montgomery?" Izzy replied. concern lacing her voice

"Yeah... Yeah... Am fine. Just feeling a little emotional right now. My sister is sick and all that... " She lied partly

"Sorry Miss Montgomery" She consoled

"Thank you Izzy" Monique said with a warm smile on her face

"You welcome... Uh... I came to remind you of the board meeting"

"Oh... yeah... I almost forgot.What time is it?"

"It's an early morning meeting so it starts in about 30 minutes"

"Oh okay, I'll clean myself up and get prepared"

"I'll be out front incase you need anything"

"Thanks Izzy"

"You welcome" Izzy said as she walked out of the en suite bathroom.

Monique let out a heavy sigh as she got to cleaning her mascara stained face. she wasn't going to cry or hide anymore and she was going to enjoy her hapiness whiles it still lasted.

But first things first, she was going to give Edgar a taste of his own medicine. She was going to make him pay for messing with her in the elevator.

Opening the vanity unit, she pulled out her spare kit. she took out a hairbrush running it through her hair before putting her hair up into a messy bun.

Leaving small strands to frame her face. re-applying her mascara on her lashes before picking a bright red lipstick for her lips.

She wasn't a fun of too much make-up. She was confident with her body and looks that she didn't need to cake her face with excessive make-up to make her feel like a real woman.

Taking off her clothes, she raided her mini closet and after contemplating on which outfit to pick she settled on a black body hugging dress that drew her curves.

It ended right on top of her knee making her look hot and conservative at the same time.

She gave a three-sixty in front of the mirror and smiled at her image. The back of the dress emphasised her cute backside and front flashed a teasing cleavage.

She really loved what she saw. Black always fitted her best but the shoes didn't do the trick for her.

She went in another raid and came out with a six inched strap gladiator heel which had straps all the way to her mid calf.

She had finished buckling up and was straightening herself when Izzy walked in only to stop in her tracks as she saw Monique. For a minute, she was speechless.

"Wow! Miss. Montgomery you look... you look amazing..." She complimented in a daze

"Oh" Monique said as a blush found a way onto her face."Thanks Izzy and just call me Monique"

"Oh you're welcome and thanks Miss. Mont... sorry Monique... I came to tell you that the meeting is starting"

"Okay. Take the lead I'll be there any moment from now"

"Okay. I'll go ahead then"

Izzy said and left with an amused smile on her face. She knew Monique had a lot more to her than her money and family name.

She was a woman of substance and class. Someone she admired and was proud to be her secretary even though she was a little too plain.

She had other things to do with her salary than to spend on clothes. She wished she could enjoy life for just a day... but life didn't grant wishes...

she cleared her head as soon as she reached the entrance of the boardroom. Inhaling and exhaling, she entered and walked meekly to her seat.

It has been a good ten minutes since the meeting and Monique was still no where in sight.

Izzy was trying to reach her when a mail showed up on her pc tablet. Her eyes grew wide seeing as it was a mail from Edgar Lancaster.

She looked up to find him staring with an extremely angry look on her face. Swallowing the large lump in her throat, she turned to her tablet to check the mail.

From:Edgar Lancaster

(C.E.O of Lancaster Holdings)

To: Izzy Johnson

(Personal Assistant)

Message:Where the hell is your boss?

From: Izzy Johnson

(Personal Assistant)

To: Edgar Lancaster

(C.E.O of Lancaster Holdings)

Message:I don't know sir.

From:Edgar Lancaster

(C.E.O of Lancaster Holdings)

To:Izzy Johnson

(Personal Assistant)

Message:What do you mean by you don't know?

From: Edgar Lancaster

(C.E.O of Lancaster Holdings)

To:Izzy Johnson

(Personal Assistant)

Message:I don't know sir. when I left her, she was fine . She didn't even look like she had been crying

From:Edgar Lancaster

(C.E.O of Lancaster)

To:Izzy Johnson

(Personal Assistant)

Message:Crying? What do you mean?

From:Izzy Johnson

(Personal Assistant)

To:Edgar Lancaster

(C.E.O of Lancaster Holdings)

Message:Nothing sir

Before Edgar could send back a reply, the door at the entrance opened to reveal a very hot looking Monique who walked in confidently. All eyes fell on her.

The men shifted uncomfortably in their seats and Monique was glad Edgar was no exception.

His eyes darkened with desire as he sized her up and down. Monique introduced herself and apologised for being late.

She was taken aback when all the men said in almost unison that it wasn't a problem. She blushed and flashed them a warm smile.

she peeked at Edgar and almost burst into laughter as he looked too shocked but raging mad too... Sizing all the men up one after the other.

Mr. Lancelot Lingard who was explaining a proposal before Monique interrupted, stood still eyeing her like a piece of meat making Edgar grow more furious than he already was.

After taking deep breaths to calm himself,he cleared his throat loudly catching everyones attention in the process.

Ignoring everyone else, I looked towards Monique and spoke loud and clear;

"Please come up front and take a seat so we could continue"

Nodding, she walked up front to occupy the only seat left. And lucky her. The seat was right across Edgar's. Eyes followed every movement she made.

Some of the few women in the room smiled with admiration... Izzy and Cassie included... whiles others frowned with jealousy. Mr. Lingard resumed his presentation but Edgar's gaze stayed glued on Monique.

He was still staring when his eyes met with that of Monique's. He frowned when he saw her smile with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

His eyes widened with shock and desire as he realised she was doing it on purpose.

He couldn't control the sudden tightness of his briefs and he had to swallow the groan that rush from his throat as his dick twitched in the now tight confines of his briefs.

He crossed his legs tightly as beads of sweat started forming on his forehead.

Cassie watched on in silence and couldn't help the smile that graced her face. She was amazed at how a small action like that could set Edgar off. She sure as hell going to make sure Edgar never lived this down.