CEO OF MY HEART
Ceo Of My Heart – Episode 17&18
( Love and Lust….)
GENRE : Billionaire/Musical Romance.
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Giselle’s face twisted in rage , her knuckles clenched.
She hates the damn fact that her body reacted to his words.
“How dare you. Leonard! You think you’re funny ? You think it’s okay to call me and say stuffs like that ?” Giselle yelled.
Leonard chuckled smoothly and calmly” What’s wrong did I say ? I wasn’t lying , you were thinking about me , weren’t you?” .
Giselle’s grip on her phone tightened and she hissed.
She ended the call abruptly.
The line went dead. Giselle stood there phone still on her hand , her chest heaved with ragged breath .
Giselle sauntered towards her closet .
Giselle’s eyes narrowed as she pulled out a pair of worn jeans and a black tank top. She changed quickly, the soft fabric a small comfort against her still-racing thoughts
She towel-dried her hair, letting it fall in damp waves down her back. No makeup, no fuss.
The door creaked open and Rumi stepped in .
Rumi paused just inside the doorway, taking in Giselle’s stiff posture and the storm still crackling in her eyes.
“Okay…” she said slowly, closing the door behind her. “Something definitely happened.”
Giselle didn’t turn right away. She shoved her phone onto the dresser like it had personally offended her, then dragged a hand through her damp hair.
“Leonard,” she spat. The name alone sounded like an insult.
Rumi groaned. “Of course it’s Leonard. I swear, that man survives purely on chaos.”
“He called me,” Giselle said, finally facing her. Her jaw was tight, her voice sharp. “Just to say nonsense. To get under my skin. And the worst part?” She laughed bitterly. “It worked.”
” Wait Leonard! Aimee’s boyfriend , what did he say? did he offend you ?,” Rumi asked backing the wall.
” Nothing,” Giselle forced a smile ” I wanna sleep ,” She yawned and Rumi smirked.
Rumi raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced, but she let it slide. “Yeah, right. That yawn was very dramatic, by the way.”
Giselle kicked off her slippers and crawled onto the bed, pulling the covers up to her waist. “Goodnight, detective,” she muttered, turning her back.
Rumi chuckled and pushed herself off the wall. “Fine. Sleep. But just so you know, if you suddenly start mumbling Leonard’s name in your dreams, I will never let you hear the end of it.”
“Rumi,” Giselle warned, her voice muffled by the pillow.
“I’m joking, I’m joking,” Rumi laughed, heading for the door. She paused, softer now. “Get some rest, okay? Tomorrow will feel lighter.”
Giselle didn’t reply, but her breathing slowly evened out as the room settled into silence.
Rumi switched off the light and stepped out, closing the door gently behind her.
Alone in the dark, Giselle stared at the wall, Leonard’s voice echoing faintly in her mind—uninvited, unwelcome… and far too familiar.
” Fuck you Leo!” She cussed.
CLIFFORD’S MANSION*
<BAR>
Leonard smirked when Giselle disconnected the line .He took a bottle of wine and poured it in a glass then he slowly sipped it.
Leonard tried to imagine her expression when he spewed those shameless words out of his mouth.
The thought of it drove him crazy .
A notification popped in his phone , he decided to ignore it but he checked anyways.
when he did his eyes raged with fury , the internet was on fire after Aimee’s Interview.
• I still can’t believe my favorite Aimee and Leo are dating.
• They’re the perfect duo.
• Oh! am really envious.
• Am wondering how she made that cold prince fall for her.
• Aimee and Leonard forever.
• They don’t make a perfect couple.
…Leonard threw the glass against the wall.
It shattered on impact, red wine splashing like blood across the cream-colored surface. His jaw tightened, veins bulging as he stared at the screen, the comments still flashing in his mind like an insult.
“Forever?” he scoffed darkly.
His fingers curled around the phone, knuckles whitening. The interview was everywhere—Aimee smiling, glowing, playing the perfect role. His name tied to hers like a brand, like a lie the world was eager to believe.
Leonard dragged a hand through his hair and let out a sharp breath. They didn’t know anything. Not the truth. Not the game behind the cameras.
He poured himself another drink, slower this time, eyes dark and calculating.
“Enjoy it while it lasts,” he muttered to no one in particular.
Because if the world thought they knew Leonard Clifford—
they were about to learn how wrong they were.
Noah came in and he bowed respectfully.
” The internet is on fire , Aimee just confirmed that both of you’re in love ,” Noah started ” So she says ,” he smirked.
” Forget about her , I hope everything is set for tomorrow ,” Leonard faced him.
” Yes Boss!” Noah replied.
” don’t call me boss , you can call me Leo ,” Leonard sighed .
” Yes boss … I meant Leo sir ,” Noah chuckled smoothly then he walked out.
Leonard texted Aimee.
Leonard: Meet me at my Office tomorrow morning.
She replied too fast.
Aimee : Sure baby , Good night sweetheart.
Leonard didn’t reply , he pocketed his phone and continued to drink from the bottle of wine.
NEXT MORNING<JEREMY’S ROOM>
Jeremy woke up with a groan, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. The sunlight streaming through the windows was way too bright, and the sound of his phone buzzing on the bedside table wasn’t helping .
He swung his leg to the ground and jammed on his slippers.
Today is one of his favorite day cos it’s Saturday.
He went directly to the kitchen and he smiled when he saw his mother — Evelyn cooking.
He considers her the best cook in New York .
” Good morning mom,” Jeremy smiled as he discreetly took a bacon.
Evelyn playfully swatted at Jeremy with a spatula as he snatched a piece of bacon. “Get out of here, you’re gonna spoil your appetite!” she laughed
Jeremy dodged her, grinning. “Can’t help it, Mom. You make the best food in the city,” he said, snatching another piece of bacon before making his escape
Evelyn smiled .
After some few minutes Jeremy was back again , this time he was fully dressed.
” Off to where?” Evelyn raised an eyebrow.
” To find a job ,” Jeremy replied taking another bacon.
” You don’t have to am already making enough money working as—”.
” Working as a waitress ,” Jeremy cut her off.
Jeremy badly wanted to tell her about the goons that threatened him but he shrugged it off he didn’t want to stress her because of her health , she was just recovering.
Actually the main reason why even borrowed money from those goons was to pay for the treatment of his mother.
” Mom I’ll be fine , have a wonderful day ,” Jeremy kissed her forehead then he walked out.
The early morning scorching sun was no joke.
GYM*
Daniel adjusted the weights on the bench press while Lionel jogged on the treadmill, sweat glistening on his forehead.
Lionel’s pace slowed.
His gaze drifted—locked shamelessly on a girl ahead of him, her headphones on, completely unaware. He smirked, eyes glued where they shouldn’t be.
“Damn,” he muttered under his breath.
“Lionel, focus,” Daniel warned without looking up.
Too late.
Lionel missed a step.
His foot slipped, the treadmill jerked, and in the next second he lost his balance. He flailed awkwardly before crashing onto the moving belt, rolling off with a loud thud.
The gym froze.
Then—
Laughter.
Some people gasped, others laughed openly. The girl turned, startled, confusion flickering across her face as she took in Lionel sprawled on the floor, groaning in embarrassment.
” Are you okay ?” Daniel rushed to Lionel’s side but Lionel jerked his hands away.
” Why didn’t you warn me ?” Lionel scoffed.
” I did”.
” I didn’t hear you ,” Lionel shrugged his gaze still on the girl backside.
He stood and made to go to his backpack , his eyes were still glued to her back side.
He unfortunately hit his head in the wall.
Daniel laughed out loud.
CLIFFORD’S ENTERPRISE*
Leonard stood beside the window , he gazes out at the skyline , his mind thoughtful.
His phone buzzed with a message from one of his spies interrupting him.
Spy : Eva and Pinky are fighting over a dress at the mall, Should I interfere?.
Leonard: No.
Immediately he sent the reply Aimee stepped in , she looks different than usual.
She smiled and hugged him from behind ” Where you missing me?”.
Leonard stiffened. He didn’t move. He turned slowly, eyes dark, and his voice was cold. “Is that what you think this is about?”
Aimee blinked, confused. “What do you mean?”
“You—” Leonard’s jaw tightened, every word clipped. “You went on and told the world I’m your love. Did you really forget I don’t… display myself for everyone’s entertainment?”
Aimee’s smile faltered, replaced with a frown. “I just thought—”
“No,” he snapped, cutting her off. “You thought wrong. I don’t want my life broadcast like some story for everyone to judge. Do you understand?”
She stepped back, guilt flashing in her eyes. “I… I didn’t mean to—”
Leonard ran a hand through his hair, anger simmering under the surface. “Intentions don’t matter, Aimee. The moment you make my name public like that… you crossed a line.” ” It’s not like this is a real relationship, you forced me into it ,” he ruffled his hair frustratedly.
” Aimee Just leave before I say something I’ll regret later” He said more calmer.
Tears brimmed out of her eyes immediately.
Leonard turned away.
Giselle walked in , actually she and Aimee came together.
When she saw Aimee crying her chest tightened.
Aimee hugged her needily.
” Let’s go Giselle,” Aimee whispered.
Leonard turned to face them , his gaze locked with Giselle but she looked away instantly.
Giselle and Aimee made their way to the door but…….
” Aimee you can leave but Giselle’s staying,” Leonard said his voice firm but manipulative.
Aimee’s eyes widened.
What..did..he …just..say ?
TO BE CONTINUED
