Ceo Of My Heart – Episode 43&44
CEO OF MY HEART
Ceo Of My Heart – Episode 43&44
( Love and Lust….)
GENRE : Billionaire/Musical Romance.
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[ NEXT DAY , GISELLE’S MANSION ]
The morning after the President’s Ball, the world was a different place for Giselle .
News outlets, social media platforms, and even the most exclusive celebrity blogs were ablaze with headlines about Leonard’s arrival at the ball, Aimee dressed as a waitress and most notably, the shocking proposal by President Richard Mercer.
•Wait, did I just see Leonard and Giselle at the President’s Ball? He’s practically the king of the business world, and she’s, well… his queen? How did that happen?
•Am bewildered , I thought Aimee and Leonard were dating , what happened?
•Is Giselle actually being adopted by President Mercer?!!! I can’t breathe… What does that mean ?
•Whatever is happening to Aimee right now , she deserves it .
•I think Aimee is an halve that’s why the President wants to adopt Giselle .
•My baby Rumi wasn’t there , I’m missing her ten much.
•My hatred towards Aimee began to brew when she disbanded PinkPop.
•Tate is now among my hate list , why would she join Aimee again ?Bi+ch .
•I just wish Aimee should fall down dead!!!
•Aimee the waitress, hahaha.
•Did anyone notice Tate felt uncomfortable.
•Who cares about Tate , let her effing fall from a building , I don’t give a damn about her .
•So, Giselle is the new ‘princess,’ huh? Did anyone else see how Leonard was practically drooling over her last night? Something tells me that Aimee isn’t happy about this.
•Aimee got played and deserves to be humiliated. How embarrassing for her. She was never his equal. Leonard and Giselle are a match made in heaven.
•Aimee used to be the darling of the media, but now? She’s just the girl who got dumped for someone better. Giselle is the new queen, and Aimee can have the scraps.
The comments flooded Giselle’s phone, each one harsher than the last. She couldn’t help smirk devilishly.
The public are against Aimee cos she disbanded PinkPop what if they find out who Aimee really was ? The internet wouldn’t just be on fire but it would explode.
Last night was really shocking to her ,most especially President Richard’s offer , she accepted it anyway . She was going to be his adopted daughter and Aimee’s step sister.
Giselle swung her leg from the bed and jammed on her slippers and walked straight to the mirror , she smiled as she stared at her pretty reflection.
” Am … hot ” Giselle winked at her reflection , she bit her lips intentionally.
Her phone buzzed in her hand , it’s an E— mail notification , One subject line that caught her eye in the sea of notifications.
“Atlantic Records Wants to Meet, Next month “
She stared at the message, her fingers frozen over her phone. Atlantic Records? The name alone sent a ripple of excitement through her chest. It was one of the most powerful music labels in the world, home to some of the biggest names in music. They wanted to sign her?
” Yay!!!!!Whoo!!!Ah!!!Unbelievable!!!!!” Giselle screamed so loud causing Rumi to rush in .
” You okay ?” Rumi asked , worriedly.
Giselle faced her grinning from ears to ears ” Guess what ?” .
” You finally found out that you’re an alien .” Rumi playfully raised an eyebrow.
Giselle chuckled then teasingly raised her two middle fingers in the air.
“Oh, you think that’s funny?” Giselle grinned, already catching her breath as the words tumbled out. “Well, guess what? Atlantic Records wants to meet next month!!!”
She screamed so loud that Rumi had to immediately close her ears with her hands, grimacing playfully as she tried to shield herself from the noise.
“WHAT?!” Rumi nearly jumped out of her seat, eyes wide with shock and excitement. “Atlantic Records?! Are you serious?!”
Giselle bounced on her feet, her excitement overwhelming her. “I’m serious! They want to sign me! They’re meeting with me next month to talk about the contract!”
Rumi closed the distance between then and she hugged Giselle sisterly.
” Girl am so envious of you , your life’s perfect, you’re about to get adopted by none other than the president , you have the best man in your life,” Rumi whispered disengaging already.
” Aw , my baby .” Giselle purred pecking her cheeks ” Vincent, is he coming back .”
” Let’s Just wait and see then .” Rumi said sadly but she quickly masked it with a bright smile “Let’s celebrate , this calls for a celebration.” Rumi grinned then she walked out of the room.
Giselle made to leave but her phone rang.
Caller ID , LEONARD.
Her heart unexpectedly skipped a beat .
She hesitantly answered the call ,her hands visibly shaking.
” Good morning,short witch .” Leonard said ” I wasn’t able to sleep last night .”
” Why?” Giselle asked too suddenly.
There was a brief pause before Leonard responded, his voice softer this time, almost playful. “I missed you, Barbie doll.”
Giselle cheeks burned rosy red.
” I didn’t miss you .” Giselle replied , a smirk tugged at the corner of her lips
She could almost feel Leonard’s smoldering gaze through the phone, the tension thick between them.
She could almost hear the grin on Leonard’s face as he spoke next. “You’re such a bad liar. Last night, you stalked my Instagram account, liked all my pictures from high school.”
Is he really nuts ?he was the one that stalked her own Instagram , Giselle thought with an eye roll.
Giselle froze for a moment, her eyes widening. “Wait, what?” She couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief. “You’re the one who stalked me!”
“Me? Stalk you?” Leonard teased, his tone full of mock innocence. “Nah, babe, you were the one who couldn’t resist me. You liked every single one of my photos. I can see it.”
Giselle raised an eyebrow, the smirk never leaving her face. “You’re ridiculous.”
Leonard’s voice softened, and his next words made her heart skip another beat. “I wasn’t stalking, I was just… admiring what I already knew was mine.”
Giselle paused for a moment, taken aback by the raw intensity in his words. She wanted to laugh it off, but something in the way he said it left her feeling exposed, like he knew her in ways she hadn’t realized.
“Admiring, huh?” she said, her voice lighter now, but her heart wasn’t exactly at ease. “I don’t know, Leo. Maybe you’re the one who can’t stop thinking about me.”
Leonard laughed softly, the sound vibrating through the phone. “Giselle, you have no idea how much I think about you. But it’s not stalking when you’re already on my mind 24/7, is it?”
Her chest tightened slightly. There it was again — that obsession he’d always had with her. But this time, she couldn’t ignore it. It was more than just attraction. It was intensity, possession, something that made her feel like she couldn’t slip away if she wanted to.
For a moment Giselle felt guilty , she was toying with his emotions , what’s gonna happen if he ever finds out that he was just a tool for her revenge .
Would he ever forgive her ?
It would be better she ended things immediately cos it would kinda be hurtful if he did .
But first she just needs to use him one last time .
Her mind screamed yes.
But—
Her heart screamed no .
Dilemma indeed.
The line went dead .
[BRUCE’S NEW MANSION ]
Bruce’s Room *
Bruce stepped out of the bathroom ,The steam from his shower clung to the air, but it felt almost refreshing as it mingled with the cool breeze from the open balcony doors.
He’s still fueling with anger , it’s evident in him cos he even forgot to wrap his towel around his waist.
He knuckles clenched as he replayed last night scenario in his mind.
Giselle and Leonard were way too close for his liking.
He won’t just sit and watch like a coward as Leonard steals his lust away from him .
Yes, Bruce has fallen deeply in lust with Giselle .
He wants her around him every fuckin seconds that passes by .
Bruce’s thought were interrupted when the door creaked open, Pinky stepped in uninvited .
Bruce quickly used his hands to cover his middle area” Are you mad?”he yelled.
“Hey! Don’t you dare raise your voice at me!” Pinky shot back, her eyes blazing with fury. She stepped forward, her fists planted firmly on her hips, not backing down an inch. “I’m your younger sister, treat me like a princess!”
Bruce’s patience snapped, but before he could respond, Pinky smirked. “Now I see why Giselle could never ever like you,” she taunted, her fingers flicking her long, painted nails, as if the motion alone could send a message.
Bruce’s brow furrowed in confusion, though anger was building in his chest. “What do you mean?” he demanded, his voice edged with suspicion.
Pinky grinned wider, eyes gleaming with malice. “Are you blind?” She stepped closer, looking him up and down in exaggerated mockery. “Isn’t it obvious? Your middle area is so tiny, no girl would ever date you,” she snickered, her voice dripping with venom.
Bruce’s face turned crimson, his temper flaring like a wildfire. “Fool, bitch, get out of my room!” His voice thundered through the walls, and his glare could have burned a hole through her.
Pinky narrowed her eyes, unfazed by his outburst. Her lips curled into another smirk. “Whatever,” she muttered, her voice laced with venom.
Without another word, she spun on her heel, walking out with purpose, the door slamming behind her with finality.
Bruce stood in the middle of the room, his chest rising and falling with every breath, his mind racing with a mixture of rage and disbelief.
Was his middle area really tiny?
Ah!Pinky!
[MERCER’S ESTATE , ELEANOR’S ROOM ,12 NOON]
Eleanor curled on the bed as she snuggled a baby’s cloth, today’s her second child’s birthday , more like death day.
On this day 17 years ago she put to bed , but unfortunately her child died.
There was something inside her, an unexplainable feeling, like a whisper in her heart that told her her child was still alive. It wasn’t something she could prove—there were no signs, no concrete evidence—but it was there, deep inside, nagging at her with the quiet certainty of a mother’s instinct.
She had never been able to hold her baby. The tears came quickly now, blurring her vision as she remembered the sterile, cold room where the doctors had taken her child away. The face of the newborn was a mystery to her, and she hadn’t even been allowed to glimpse if it was a girl or a boy.
Her hand shook as she reached up to wipe her tears away, but they just kept coming. The loss, the emptiness… it was something she couldn’t shake. The sharp, aching void in her chest felt like it would swallow her whole.
Was it a girl? she wondered, her mind frantic for an answer. Or a boy?
She had never gotten the chance to know. She had never even gotten the chance to say goodbye.
That feeling, the one deep inside her, kept coming back—each time stronger than before. It was as though her child’s spirit was out there somewhere, waiting for the day when they would be reunited. Her heart couldn’t let go, no matter how much time had passed.
“Please,” she whispered through the tears, her voice barely audible. “Please let me know you’re okay.”
Eleanor finally wiped away her tears , she picked up her phone and texted Giselle.
Eleanor: Let’s do some step mother– step daughter bonding .
Giselle replied almost immediately.
Giselle: Sure ma’am, where should we meet .
Eleanor : I love Ice creams , let’s get some . No body guards are coming with us , I know the risk but it’s kinda suffocating having them around all the time.
Giselle : Yeah I understand.
Eleanor smiled warmly.
[ QUEENS LUXURIOUS SHOPPING MALL ]
Leonard’s eyes scanned the various stores, but today, his mind was set on one thing—finding the perfect gift for Giselle.
It should be perfect just like her — His short witch .
His barbie doll.
He stepped into a boutique, its shelves lined with delicate jewelry and fashion items. He had already picked out a few waist chains, the kind that shimmered with a subtle elegance, perfect for Giselle’s delicate frame. But as he made his way to the back of the store, something else caught his eye.
It was a dress—one that seemed to glow under the soft, warm lights. The fabric was a deep emerald green, flowing and lightweight, catching the light with every subtle movement. The dress had a halter neck, with a slight plunge in the front that spoke of understated sensuality. The material looked soft, almost like silk, and it draped gracefully, hugging the curves of the mannequin in a way that suggested effortless beauty.
Giselle’s favorite color is emerald green, legit.
Leonard couldn’t help but stop and stare. The dress was beautiful, but it wasn’t just the design that captured his attention. He could picture Giselle in it—his heart skipped a beat at the thought.
He imagined her stepping into the room, the dress flowing around her like it was made for her. The halter neck would highlight the graceful line of her shoulders, the emerald color bringing out the warmth in her skin. The fabric would sway around her as she walked, creating a mesmerizing effect with every step. The soft sheen of the dress would shimmer under the lights, just like the way her eyes did when she smiled at him.
Leonard’s lips curled into a slight but dark smirk as he closed his eyes for a moment, picturing her in that dress. He could almost hear her laughter, feel the way her presence would light up the room. In his mind, she looked breathtaking—too perfect to be real.
He shook himself out of the daydream, realizing he’d been standing there for far too long, lost in his imagination. But there was no doubt about it—this dress was meant for her.
He picked it up off the rack and headed straight for the counter, already imagining the look on her face when she saw it.
Before he reached the racket ,he was blocked by Aimee.
” Leo! don’t you love me anymore , why were you with that bitch last…”
” Call her bitch one more time and I’ll cut off your tongue , grind it and force your father to drink it .” Leonard cut her off venomously ” don’t ever call me Leo again , it’s Leonard .”
Aimee swallowed , her whole body went numb .
He spoke so rudely to her and it’s all because of Giselle , Ah!.
” I really love you! don’t you get it , I can’t live without you .” Aimee pleaded , she’s already on her kneels.
” Easy , die.” Leonard sharply said looking bored .
Some people are already gathering.
” Aimee the shameless bitch!”.
” No it’s Aimee that d1¢k starved bitch”
” Out of my way before I loose my cool” Leonard demanded coolly but deviantly.
Aimee instantly obeyed , she knows best not to disobey him .
Aimee walked out , defeated , ignored and unloved .
” I HATE YOU GISELLE , I PRAY YOU DIE !” Aimee yelled on top of her voice .
” Hello pretty lady .” Evelyn appeared putting on a poisonous smirk .
[HOSPITAL]
Tate abdomen pain became so severe , she and Liam came to hospital to run some tests.
Tate is inside the Doctor’s office while Liam is waiting outside.
” So doctor what’s with me ?” Tate asked nervously.
” Miss you’re pregnant , but your pregnancy is ectopic .” The doctor revealed and Tate’s air almost left her lung.
” Ectopic pregnancy?” Tate raised an eyebrow , her chest heaving rapidly.
“An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus, often in a fallopian tube. This can cause sharp pain, particularly on one side of the abdomen, and can be very dangerous if not treated promptly.” The doctor said ” I advice you go for abortion” the doctor suggested.
” Abortion? Never , am not aborting my baby , did you hear me?” Tate snapped hitting the desk violently.
The doctor flinched and Liam rushed in oblivious to the sound.
” What’s going on ? Why did you react that way ?” Liam asked rubbing Tate’s back.
” She has ectopic pregnancy , if she doesn’t abort the unborn baby , as well as the baby she might loose her life .” The doctor revealed.
Liam eyes widened ” Ectopic…”
” Am not aborting my unborn baby , no force or man on earth can change my mind ,” Tate cut him off , she stood making her way to the door.
Her vision went blurry , her legs wobbled , that sharp excruciating pain hit her on the abdomen again.
Before she could lose balance , Liam caught her .
★
Eleanor was dressed like an oldie, in a vintage blouse and skirt, while Giselle wore high school nerd attire—oversized glasses and a cardigan. They walked down the street, linking ice cream cones, trying their best to go unnoticed.
” If I may ask , Why the sudden adoption? Why do you want to adopt me when you already have a daughter?” Giselle asked .
Eleanor smiled ” it’s not like we don’t love Aimee , but most times her actions it’s kinda too much , you know what I mean . The only reason we’re adopting you is fir you to teach Aimee good manners , maybe she might just change .”
” Oh!” Giselle muttered with a blank expression.
” You and Leonard, What’s going on ?” Eleanor asked teasingly.
Giselle cheeks heated , almost to the point that Eleanor thought that Giselle’s face would burst.
” I don’t like him ,” Giselle denied, butterflies wapping in her stomach.
His name alone made her heart race , who was she to deny that fact ?
Eleanor noticed and she smiled sweetly, young love ,she said inwardly.
As they walked, laughing quietly to themselves, Eleanor and Giselle didn’t notice the figure trailing behind them. Suddenly, a sharp crack of a gunshot rang through the air, and Giselle stumbled forward, a searing pain ripping through her back. Blood spilled from her mouth as she gasped, her hand clutching her chest in shock.
Before she could collapse, Eleanor’s instincts kicked in. In one swift motion, she pulled a gun from her bag and aimed at the figure behind them. Without hesitation, she fired, the bullet finding its mark in the man’s head. He dropped dead on the floor.
Giselle fell on her knees , her back bled .
More blood spilled out of her mouth .
TO BE CONTINUED
