The news of their engagement spread across the intimate circle of friends and family. However, no one was really surprised…no one except Kian.
He had tried his best to win her heart and keep her by his side. But try as he might she slipped out of his hands like the sand, and all that was left was bitterness and frustration.
"I was willing to give her the world, yet she chooses a monkey." he was resentful.
The cold war which had begun a couple of months back continued. They were in the midst of finalizing the second round of investments, the discussions had heated up, they were negotiating harder and smarter.
Alysé tried to seek his advice on many occasions but he shun her.
"No direct contacts." – he had given explicit instructions to his assistant. "All communication must come through you. I do not want to be bothered with small things."