It’s Over

While Amy's girl friends are elated with her announcement, another friend of hers is not definitely happy. Ash went to his father's company where he works as vice president after meeting Amy.

Instead of going to his office, he went directly to his father's. He was such in a bad mood that the crease on his forehead never left his face. He did not even greet back all the people who paid their respect to him as he strides along the hallway.

His father, Lucas Brighton is the current Chairman and CEO of Brighton Industries, Inc. was unfortunately in a meeting when Ash arrived, so he decided to sit on the couch and wait for him.

He wants to take down Henry's company and make him suffer so he can finally snatch Amy away. However, Henry is too powerful. His business is larger than theirs and if he wants to take him down, he must first grow their company to that extent first and foremost.

Ash was in deep thought when his father arrived. "What brings you here son? From the look on your face, I can say that someone pissed you off big time," Lucas questioned him after seeing him glowering on his mobile phone.

"Dad, when will you give me the CEO position?" Ash asked impatiently.

"I told you to marry Amelia first and get her property, then I'll make you the CEO," Lucas reminded Ash of their prior deal.

"Change of plan Dad, I need it now. Amy is with Henry now and it's going to be hard for me to beat that man with my current position. I need more power. The others here do not approve of most of my plans. You knew that those projects would definitely bring money to the company right?" Ash angrily explained to his dad.

"Henry? Henry Welsh? How did that happen!?" Lucas was staggered to hear that news from his son. He badly wanted Amy to marry Ash.

He does believe that the project proposals of his son will bring a lot of money but also will cost a lot before gaining profits, reason for him to not persuade the executives and board members to support his son when there is another way to gain more money without the huge cost.

Amy inherited a large amount of land that is currently in collateral with the bank for her loan. Only Lucas knows the real value of those unfertile deserted land, even the bank is unaware of what's hidden in the deserted part of it.

Lucas tried everything to get his hands on that property but none of his plans succeeded. His only hope now is to have his son marry Amy and have his company take over it.

"Amy is not telling me everything. But Henry paid for Jayson's operation. You know the rumor about Henry Welsh having contracted girlfriends for pleasure without attachment and commitment right? I guess that's what's happening," Ash clenched his fist, thinking of Amy in bed with Henry makes him want to smash Henry's face.

"If you really want to be the CEO, offer something better than Amy's land. I heard Welsh Holdings is courting Lane Corporation and Cromwell Enterprise to partner with them. Try to get that or equivalent then the position is yours. I might let you handle the family's share too so you can proceed with your projects. Make me happy son and you'll get what you want," Lucas stated.

Ash just nodded and went back to his office.

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On the other side of the world, Rei can only shake his head hearing his boss talk sweetly on the phone. He has never seen him this happy and spending his precious time with a woman off the bed.

"Seems like Amy will stay. What are your plans now?" Rei asked Henry while sitting in front of the car.

"I am still not sure if she likes me. But one thing is for sure, I won't let her go," Henry gave out a half smile. He has a lot of plans on how to make Amy fall in love with him, but he has to be patient with her. He doesn't want to scare her away, but can he really control himself that long?

Every time he is with Amy is sweet torture. He wants to be one with her and be with her as long as he lives but he knows that it is not possible unless she wants to. He has to make her fall for him so he can marry her of her own will.

Henry together with Rei arrived at Cromwell Enterprise for an acquisition proposal. It was a bold move for Welsh Holdings owned by Henry since the current owner is the daughter of a business mogul, who can also acquire the company.

Cromwell Enterprise is not doing well at the moment. After the original owner died, it was transferred legally to the chairman's wife who knows nothing about the business. That's when the downfall of the company began.

Henry knows the potential of Cromwell Enterprise if only it will be handled by someone capable like him. The current owner is the widowed Vanessa Lane-Cromwell, Henry's childhood friend, and is madly in love with him.

Henry was welcomed by the senior executives at the main entrance. He was treated as a VVIP from the moment he arrived until he reached the chairman's office where the current Chairwoman Vanessa Lane-Cromwell was waiting for him.

"Nice seeing you here, despite your busy schedule. I miss your warmth babe," Vanessa raised both of her arms to hug Henry but he was quick to dodge her arms and immediately seated on the sofa as he unbuttoned his coat.

"You are correct; I am very busy so let's get to business. I want to go back as soon as possible," Henry hastily placed the files on the center table needed for his proposal.

Vanessa took a seat in front of Henry to get a better view of his handsome face which she misses a lot. She is in love with Henry for the longest time she can remember but he never returned her feelings.

Her husband died a few months ago who suffered from cancer. Their marriage did not last long because of that, it was very short. People speculate that Vanessa is aware of it and only married the late Mr. Cromwell to get his money after he died.

"So cold, is this how you treat your favorite lover?" Vanessa scoffed as she looked at Henry who didn't even bother to look back at her while arranging the files.

Henry just kept quiet and continued preparing his laptop. Vanessa is getting impatient; Henry and Vanessa will always do sexual activities first whenever he visits the country regardless of the purpose of his visit.

Even though Henry regularly has contracted women to pleasure him in the past, he will always take Vanessa to bed whenever they see each other. It's a regular thing for them, even after Vanessa got married, their deed continued.

Henry finally breaks the silence and asks Vanessa to sit beside him so he can show her the financial projection of his proposal on his laptop. Vanessa meekly obeyed right away.

Henry started with his proposal and was seriously discussing it when he felt Vanessa's hand crawling on his inner thigh. He quickly grabbed her hand to remove it and he moved aside to face her.

"Vanessa, I told you the last time we talked over the phone that it's over between us. I will not have sex with you anymore. I only came here because you ask for help for your company.

I even made it look like, I am the one who initiated the acquisition offer so you can attract other investors," Henry tried his best to stay calm even though he was getting really irritated, knowing that Vanessa had other motives for her to offer the company to him, instead of her father.

On the other hand, Vanessa did not take his words seriously. She believes that Henry cannot get rid of her that easily. She is the only woman whom Henry bedded for the longest time. Even though he had different women in the past, Henry always takes her whenever he wants.

She even tried to get pregnant to tie Henry down, but Henry always made sure that it would not happen to any woman that he had sex with.

Vanessa is confident that Henry will soon break his word and will crawl back to him. She moved closer to Henry and placed her hands on Henry's nape.

"Tsk, tsk… Don't you miss me? I'll make sure to make you feel good and take away all your stress. How about we talk about business later and let's go to my private room first. I miss you and your buddy down there. It's been a while since we saw each other."

Henry stood up, gently removing Vanessa's hands from him, "Vanessa, please stop this. I am pursuing someone now and I am serious about her. Please understand that this so-called 'friends with benefits' between us is over.

Perhaps you should find someone who is willing to be you, someone who will love you and you will love back," Henry was gentle in his explanation. Even though he doesn't want to be sexually involved with Vanessa anymore, they are still childhood friends after all.

He knows that Vanessa has been in love with him ever since they were young, but his sex addiction does not spare Vanessa when she voluntarily throws herself to him every time she gets the chance, taking advantage of Henry's situation just to be with him.

Vanessa couldn't believe what she heard. She never thought that there would come a time when Henry would reject her, especially her body when she knows his weakness.

Henry was the only man who touched Vanessa. Even her late husband was not able to bed her due to his sickness. She gave her whole self to Henry and now he is dumping her like an overused toy after he's done playing with her.

She was hurt to hear directly from Henry that after all these years, he finally found a woman that he liked. Vanessa's eyes started to well up, and soon enough tears flowed from her round eyes. It was the first time that she cried in front of Henry.

"What do you mean you're pursuing someone? I can help you make her sign your contract if you think she's pretty and want to bed her. I won't get in the way just like before.

You can have us both at the same time in the same bed. I won't mind sharing. Remember you like it when I and your exes do you at the same time. I know you still enjoy it.

Introduce me to this girl and I'll teach her where to kiss and touch you just the way you like it. Don't you miss having two women at the same time?" She pleaded while slowly walking towards Henry.

She wants to hug him and beg, but she is also scared at the same time that she will look cheap in Henry's eyes if she does that.

Upon seeing Vanessa walking closer to him again, Henry walks back to the center table and packs up his things. "Vanessa, I'm sorry I am not sorry to end things this way. You also wanted whatever happened between us before.

The woman that I am talking about is not like the others I had before. She's special and important to me, I want her to fall in love with me and be with me without any contract. I'll leave now, everything you need to know is in those files.

I will have Anton take over for me from now on. I don't think seeing each other, will do any good. It's up to you if you want to accept our proposal. But I would prefer that you take another investor's offer instead.

I hope this will be the last time that we see each other this close. I wish you happiness, my friend," Henry then went out of her office.

Vanessa slumped on the floor sobbing heavily as she watched Henry back going out of the door.