CEO OF MY HEART
Ceo Of My Heart – Episode 15&16
( Love and Lust….)
GENRE : Billionaire/Musical Romance.
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NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT*
The moment Tate’s custom-designed heels kissed the tarmac, a collective gasp rippled through the airport’s VIP section. She moved like liquid gold, her sequined jumpsuit shimmering under the harsh airport lights, each step a practiced sway that spoke of a thousand stages and countless red carpets.
She is Tate McDonald , a rebellious and popular musician, she is an ex member of PinkPop , Why she was dismissed by the other teammates still remained a mystery, now she’s a solo singe.
Beside her, Liam Braun, a renowned Actor and her Fiancee.They walked but no too fast.
A symphony of shouts and clicking of cameras erupted like a Volcano.
“Tate!Liam! Are the rumors true ? Are you officially engaged?”.
” New album Tate! What’s the Inspiration?”.
” Tate you’re my favorite! I love you muah , your dress is too gorgeous,”.
” Gawd am so jealous of her , she has Liam all to herself.”
Tate held Liam’s arm possessively then she whispered” I missed this attention, fame and recognition ,” She muttered.
” Can we just live a normal life and forget about your revenge against your friends ?” Liam shrugged.
” Not friends but enemies most especially that Aimee,” Tate muttered her anger fueling.
Their security detail, a wall of muscle began to cleave a path, but the media scrum was a beast with too many heads.Hands reached out , desperate for a photo , a touch and a moment.
Something which should have never occurred, happened .A girl from the crowd touched Liam’s sleeve.
Tate’s eyes reddened with angry without thinking twice about her image or the camera’s that were clicking she slapped the girl on the cheek thrice .
The noise died down.
Liam smirked, that’s his girl , he muttered.
Liam and Tate acted like nothing happened , they resumed their slow pace walk till they got outside.
Noah was already there leaning on the SUV.
Tate frowned deeply , she didn’t even try to hide it , it’s obvious she hates Noah .
” Why didn’t Leo come instead an his bestie ,” Tate narrowed her eyes.
” He is busy so he sent me ,” Noah replied casually.
” doesn’t he have time for me ,his bestie, what was I even expecting from that cold grumpy man ,” Tate scoffed loudly.
” That’s enough let’s just get in ,” Liam said calmly but she shot him a glare indicating he should keep quiet.
” We’re famous celebs we don’t need my besties car to drive us home , Just call one of your driver’s to come pick us up ,” Tate snapped harshly.
Liam eyes widened, wasn’t she the same girl who specifically asked Leonard to pick them up from the airport now she doesn’t want to go in his car anymore.
He obeyed anyways he dialed his driver’s line .
Noah didn’t wait to be told that he was no longer needed , he slid into the car and drove away.
” Did he just drive away without us ?” Tate barked aggressively.
” But you just said—”.
“Shut up ,” Tate cut him off rudely.
Liam swallowed nothing down his throat, he should really buckle up cos this is what he is gonna tolerate till he dies.
Love is indeed blind.
After some moments their car arrived and they left .
CLIFFORD’S MANSION*
Leonard stepped into the mansion , his eyes widened at what he saw not of shock but amazement.
A little smirk tugged on his cold lips .
Lionel and Eva are with their suitcases and luggages.
” We’re leaving Leo, you don’t love us anymore we left mom and dad in United States just to be with you but you don’t even spend time with us.We live in the same mansion but we only see each other once in a week , most times we see you on TV ,” Eva protested calmly.
Leonard kept a straight face then his gaze fell on Lionel.
” What ? don’t stare at me she’s right ,” Lionel narrowed his eyes.
” You two aren’t going anywhere, there’s no clothes in your bags and Eva wouldn’t dare leave her crush and you Lionel wouldn’t leave cos he prefers New York girls to the U.S.” Leonard said , voice steady and cool.
” Are you spying on us ?” Eva asked , bewildered.
” He was right though ,” Lionel ruffled his hair .
” Am sorry , I’ll squeeze you too in my schedule ,” Leonard promised with a smile which he obviously forced .
” Your smile it’s weird but thanks though,” Eva smiled and climbed the stairs .
” Am going out ,” Lionel said making his way to the door.
” To where?” Leonard asked.
” You’ll probably know since you’re spying on us ,” Lionel winked and waltzed out.
Just when Leonard made to climb the stairs , he heard his name and he stopped , a devilish smirk mysteriously plastered on his face .
He turned and he faced her , as expected she was fuming with rage.
” Leo! What the hell ? am no longer your woman it was only a day thingy , stop threatening me I don’t like it ,” Giselle raged with crossed arms.
” Should I blackmail you instead ?” He asked still smirking.
” You’re mad Leo! I hate your face!” Giselle screamed , he was really getting on her nerves .
” Liar! your blink whenever you lie so that means you like my face ,” Leonard stated moving closer.
He knows her too well.
” From now on stop talking to me , don’t see me or even call me , Am I clear?” She said , voice sounded so firm and commanding.
” No short witch , Never .” Leonard faced her , his eyes brewed with hungry dark desires .
She flinched and she lost her balance bit luckily he was fast enough to catch her .
His hands wrapped around her waist so possessively and firm .
Then his gaze lingered to her lips then he smirked before letting her go.
“Don’t ever look at me like that again, you have a girlfriend, look at her that way,” Giselle snapped, her voice still trembling slightly despite her attempt at defiance. She took a quick, shaky breath, trying to regain her composure.
Leonard’s smirk didn’t falter, if anything, it deepened, a predatory glint in his dark eyes.
He took a slow, deliberate step closer, closing the small distance she had tried to create.
Giselle instinctively recoiled, but her feet felt glued to the spot.
“My girlfriend?” he finally drawled, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down her spine. “Funny,but you can’t call Aimee my girlfriend I am only her Friend I didn’t even agree to the agreement she proposed she accepted it on my behalf. It wouldn’t change the way I look at you, _short witch_.” The nickname, once an insult, now felt like a possessive endearment, a brand just for her.
He reached out, his fingers brushing a stray strand of hair from her face, his touch surprisingly gentle, yet it felt like a jolt of electricity.
Giselle slapped his hand away, her eyes blazing. “Stop it, Leonard! What do you want?”
He chuckled, a dark, rich sound that echoed .
“What do I want, Giselle? I think you know exactly what I want. And what I want, I usually get.” His gaze dropped to her lips again, lingering, before meeting her furious eyes.
“You can pretend all you want, but you felt it too, didn’t you? That spark. That pull.” He leaned in, his voice a whisper that sent a tremor through her. “You can run, but you can’t hide from what’s between us.” he added.
Giselle’s heart hammered against her ribs. She wanted to deny it, to scream at him, but a part of her, a tiny, rebellious part, knew he wasn’t entirely wrong.
Gawd she has never felt so weak in her entire life .
She flashed him a glare and she walked away before things escalated even more if not he was going to corrupt her slowly .
Leonard smirked .
The game has begun a long time ago but now it just got more interesting.
WILSON’S MANSION*
DINING AREA.
There’s a disappointed look on Bruce face , he already got a call from Giselle that she wouldn’t make it.
He’s warming up for the taunts he was gonna get from Pinky.
Talk of the devil and she arrived .
” Yo has Giselle left or didn’t she come?” Pinky said with a wicked smile.
” don’t you dare taunt me!” Bruce cut her off , Irritation flashed in his eyes.
” Why shouldn’t I , I think I know why she has been cancelling your plans ,” Pink leaned forward lowering her voice.
” What?”.
” I think she saw your small d1¢k.” Pinky laughed.
” You’re diabolical I hate you!,” Bruce glared , he stood.
” Why don’t you go to her aren’t you guys having a Collab gawd I can’t wait ,” Pinky grinned.
” Just heard Tate is back , She is Eva’s favorite musician …” Pinky muttered to herself an evil idea crawling on her mind.
She laughed like a devil as she climbed the stairs
She slid out her phone and she texted Sabrina.
Pinky: Get ready we’re gonna ruin Eva.
Sabrina replied too fast.
Sabrina: Sure babes, what do you have in mind.
Pinky: It’s not gonna be easy but am going to do it , We’re going to kill two birds with one stone .
Sabrina: Who’s the second bird.
Pinky: Tate!.
CELEBRITY TALK SHOW WITH —AIMEE—
Bright studio lights flooded the stage as the audience erupted into cheers.
The host beamed, clapping enthusiastically.
“Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the one and only—AIMEE!”
Aimee walked out gracefully, dressed in a sleek outfit that screamed confidence. She waved, flashing her signature smile as she took her seat, crossing her legs elegantly.
“So,” the host began, leaning forward,
“the world can’t stop talking about you. New album, sold-out shows, and—” he paused dramatically, “—your love life.”
The audience gasped and laughed.
Aimee chuckled, shaking her head. “I knew that was coming.”
“Fans are convinced there’s someone special,” the host pressed. “Care to confirm or deny?”
Aimee tilted her head, pretending to think. “Let’s just say… my heart is inspired lately.”
The crowd oohed.
” By who if I may ask ?” The host teased.
Aimee smiled” by Leonard Clifford , he is the love of my life , I love Leonard and he’s my boyfriend,”.
The crowd gasped Even the host , they were totally shocked and stunned .
PINK POP MANSION <Giselle’s room>
Giselle stepped into her room , a look of annoyance flashed in her eyes , she angrily thew her purse on the bed .
She isn’t angry at Leonard but at herself.
She was weak in front of him , he made her so helpless.
She kicked off her shoes and stripped, movements sharp and impatient, as if peeling his touch off her skin. But even naked, even alone, she could still feel him—his voice, his eyes, that maddening smirk.
With a frustrated huff, Giselle headed into the bathroom and turned on the shower. Steam filled the space as water poured down, hot and relentless. She stepped under it, bracing her hands against the tiled wall, letting the water wash over her.
The water was still running when Giselle heard it.
Her phone.
She froze.
At first she ignored it, hoping the sound would fade into the rush of the shower. But it rang again—persistent, deliberate, like the man himself.
Slowly, she reached out, water dripping from her fingers as she grabbed the phone from the counter.
LEONARD CALLING.
Her chest tightened.
“Of course,” she whispered bitterly.
The phone kept vibrating in her hand, his name lighting up the screen .
Her thumbs betrayed her, she answered the call.
” Why’re you calling me ,” Giselle snapped.
Leonard slowly chuckled.
” If you keep on thinking about me , you might get wet and I won’t be there to satisfy your needs.”
TO BE CONTINUED
