Betrayed
Alexandra’s pov :
“Get out of here !” He yelled ,tears trickled down my face as I saw them in bed together ,my husband and my best friend ,sleeping together .
“Stella” my voice broke .
Adam got up from the bed ,his d**k dangling in the air with no care in the world .
“What are you doing here ,how did you find us ,huh ?”
“What re you doing in bed with Stella ?” I asked .
“How’s that any of your business “
“Adam ,she’s my best friend…Stella how could you ?”
“Don’t question her ,she’s better in bed ,than you’ll ever be ,don’t compare yourself with Stella ,she gives good head ,she knows how to ride ,she doesn’t swallow my face when we kiss like you ,you’re nothing but a pathetic loser Alexandra ,now get out !”
I ran out the room ,down the stair case but none of them chased after me ,none of them .
I saw my chauffeur waiting for me when I got in .
“Is it true mam ?”
“Yes Ben ,it’s true ,Adam and Stella have been having an affair “ words I never thought I’d say ,ever ,my lips began trembling as I turned my phone to look at the anonymous message.
Someone had told me that they were having an affair ,I didn’t believe it ,I didn’t want to .
My fingers trembled around the screen still lit with message that destroyed everything .
Unknown number .
“Room 407 .If you don’t go there now ,you’ll never know “.
“Ben ,how did you know I’d be here ?”
“A man called ma’am ,he said you would need a ride when you find out “
“Did he say his name ?”
“No ma’am “
The bathroom was too quiet ,too untouched for a woman whose world had just shattered .
Alexandra stood In front of the mirror,her reflection staring back at her like a stranger .
Her makeup was still perfect ,everything looked perfect except her eyes .
Red .A shaky breath left her lips as her fingers curled around the edge of the sink .
“Get it together “ she whispered to herself .
A bitter laugh escaped through her lips .
Alexandra’s pov :
Of course he would forget who made him ,I’m not doing this,he doesn’t get to do this to me ,I made him the man that he is ,I made him who is and this is how he choose to repay me ,by sleeping with another woman.
I straightened, fixing my posture piece by piece .
Alexandra Marshall was back .
Not the woman he loved. The woman who built him ,since he wants to play like that. Let’s see how he survives without me .
Alexandra stepped into the boardroom and everyone went silent ,not a whisper nor a breath of out of place.
Because everyone knew Alexandra Marshall didn’t rush. She never did .Her heels clicked once …twice …slowly and in control .She made her way to the head of the table and eyes followed her .but no one dared speak .Her assistant placed a file of her ,one she didn’t open immediately,her mind quickly drifted to Adam ,the empty chair on left next to her ,he wasn’t at work ,he didn’t come home last night either .
“All funding to Adam Hale’s company is suspended”.
“Ms.Marsshall that’s a multi mill—“ Henry was caught short .
“I’m aware “ she cut in.Not once did she turn to look at him .
“I built that company which means I can dismantle it just as easily “
Everyone stared at her shockingly .
“Pull every contact tied to my name .freeze the accounts .i want him to feel it before the market even notices “
“Yes ma’am her assistant responded “
“And one more thing …” she finally opened the file .
“Photos ,transactions ,hidden accounts …“ her lips curved to a smile .
“Leak it “
“Ma’am that would destroy “
Her eyes lifted slowly
“That’s the point “.
Across the city Alexandra didn’t know she was being watched .A man watched the news before it had even broke .Screens lit up the dark room ,numbers shifting ,markets reacting,names rising and falling .And right there Adam hale .Dropping .
Adrian volkov leaned back in his chair ,one hand resting on his lips,his eyes were sharp with quiet interest .
“She moves faster than expected “ someone said behind him .
A faint smile touched his face .
“Of course she does ,she’s Alexandra Marshall “
He stood up ,adjusting his cuffs with slow precision
“Prepare the car “
“Where to sir ?”
“Her “ he said amused .
Alexandra’s phone buzzed in the office,drifting her attention from the projector .
It was an unknown number .she ignored ,going back to what she was doing and it rang again .
“Excuse me “ she paused to answer the call.
A voice ,low ,controlled and unfamiliar.
“I was wondering how long it will take you “
Her grip on the phone tightened slightly .
“Who is this ?”
“You already know “
“No” ,she said coldly .”I don’t “
“Adrian Volkov “
“I’m sorry, wrong number “ Alexandra was about to put the phone down when he spoke .
“I was the one who sent you the address and picture “
“You ?“
“I’ve been waiting for you to become this version of Yourself “.
“What ?”
“I was hoping we could meet just outside your office “
“Excuse me ?”
“So we could talk “.
Alexandra turned around to see everyone staring at her ,her hands held the phone tightly before she exhaled .
“Meeting is adjourned everyone “
She said as she took her bags and went out .
Stepping out of the company she owns .Aurelin group .Alexandra Marshall, founder and CEO of Aurelin Group, had built a name for herself far beyond her father’s empire—turning luxury fashion and elite event management into a global force.She was her own boss.
Alexandra walked to the other side of the road before she called him again .
“I’m outside where are you?”
“Walk a bit forward I can see you ,black shirt “
She moved forward before receiving a tap on her shoulder ,Alexandra turned around and was met with the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes staring right back at her .
“Hello Alexandra Marshall “
The two took a seat at the nearby store ,and Alexandra couldn't stop looking at Adrian ,his perfectly toned lips ,his sharp jawline and the biceps that popped out of his black button up shirt ,his dark shiny hair and his tanned skin .
“You’re staring “ he said .
“Who are you ?”
“Adrian volkov “
“Is that name supposed to be important ?”
Adrian chuckled before he looked at her brown eyes .
“I sent you the pictures ,I sent you the room address ,because I knew you were being played ,your husband doesn’t love you “
“I appreciate that ,so what do I owe you ?”
“Marry me “
“Excuse me !”
“You are too good for him anyways “
“This can’t be happening “
“I’m just saying Alexandra ,you’re a woman of will and power but what you don’t know is that you’re surrounded by enemies all around ,closer than you think “
“If you mean Stella then I think I already know “
“Not just Stella ,they’re all around ,you can’t do this alone “
“Who are my enemies ?”
“Will you take my offer ?”
“You’ve lost your mind “
“You can’t do it alone Alexandra “
“Watch me “
Alexandra said as she stood up and left ,entered her car and puffed a smoke as flashes of Adam and Stella on bed together resurfaced in her head.
She needed to cool off .She looked at the rearview mirror before driving to her house .
Alexandra had arranged for a male stripper , she sat in her black lingerie ,smoking and watching as her fingers opened the message again .
Who could possibly want to destroy her that she didn’t know about ,who is betraying her ?.
“Leave “ she ordered him .
And just then Adam stepped into the penthouse,loosening his tie like it was just another night ,he didn’t expect her to be home .He froze .
“You didn’t come him last night “ she said ,her voice calm .
“Alexandra I …” his voice calm .
“Shhhhh….” She cut him off
“You didn’t seem this gentle with me yesterday when you were telling me all the things I couldn’t do “
“Alex …”
“Don’t start with excuses ,you’re not good at them “
“Room 407 “
“You didn’t even have the decency to be honest with me Adam “
“What did I not give you ?,I gave you everything ,all of me ,everything I owned belonged to you “
“I built you ,you think people respect you because of who you are ?” She stood up and stepped closer to him .
“Because they believed in you?”
She laughed .
“I made them believe in you “
Adam shook his head .
“That’s not fair “
“And was it fair that you were sleeping with my best friend ?!”
“I funded your first deal. I introduced you to people who wouldn’t even look in your direction. I cleaned up every mistake you made before it could ruin you.”
Step by step, she closed the distance between them.
“You didn’t rise, Adam.”
“I placed you.”
His breathing grew uneven now. “I never asked for…”
“No,” she interrupted again, quieter this time. “You didn’t. And that’s exactly why you don’t get to act like you built anything on your own.”
And now,” she continued, stepping back slightly, regaining that terrifying calm, “I’m going to do something very simple.”
His voice cracked. “Alexandra… don’t do this.”
She ignored him.
“I have taken everything back.”
“Every deal. Every connection. Every ounce of power you think you have…”
His eyes widened. “You can’t just…”
“I can,” she said simply.
And she meant it.
“You didn’t just cheat on me, Adam.”
“You embarrassed me.”
“And I don’t forgive humiliation.”
She turned away from him, walking toward the window like he was already irrelevant.
“One more thing,” she added without looking back.
“If you were smart…”
“You’d pack up your things and leave.”