A NIGHT WITH MY BEST FRIEND'S TWIN BROTHER

TRACY'S POV:

I stood at the edge of the rooftop, my gaze fixed on the glittering city lights that stretched endlessly before me. Folks City – the place I now call home. It is beautiful, powerful, and relentless. Just like me.

Five years ago, I was a naive girl who believed in love, friendship, and loyalty. But life has a way of teaching cruel lessons, and I learned mine the hard way. I was Tracy Brooks, the girl who had a secret crush on her best friend's twin brother. I thought playing hard to get would make Dante notice me. And it worked. It worked too well.

I chuckled bitterly, recalling those years, when my heart raced at the mere thought of him. I was young and foolish. I fell for his charm, his sweet words, and those mesmerizing eyes that always seemed to see right through me. But he never really saw me, did he? To him, I was just a game. A bet.

If only I had known then what I know now. If only I had known that my best friend, Anna, would become my nightmare. She forgot all the childhood promises we made to each other, so easily . She didn't think twice before using her brother to ruin my life.

I still remember the look on her face when she walked in on Dante and me having sex. Her eyes were cold. She didn't scream or shout. No, Anna was smarter than that. She simply walked out without a word.

I know that I didn't keep my own promise of seeing Dante as my brother. I fought with my heart not to fall for him but the more I fought that feeling, the more I fell deeper in love with him.

I didn't know she was the reason behind the whispers, the laughter, the bullying that followed me everywhere at school. Anna was the puppeteer, and I was her favorite toy to break.

And Dante... He was just a pawn in her game. But that didn't make his betrayal any less painful. I gave him everything. I gave him my heart, my trust, my innocence. I gave him a child.

My fingers instinctively touched my stomach, remembering the life that once grew within me. I wanted to tell him. I wanted him to know he was going to be a father. But he never gave me the chance. Instead, he chose to humiliate me in the worst way possible – by proposing to Ava, right in front of me.

I still remember how the room spun, how my heart shattered into a million pieces. I stood there, frozen, watching the man I loved put a ring on another woman's finger while everyone cheered. My world collapsed that night. And when my mother found the pregnancy test, she didn't say a word. She just looked at me with disgust and threw me out of the house.

I was alone. Abandoned. Betrayed. Broken.

But life had one more surprise for me. In that darkest moment, I met him – my biological father. The man who was supposed to be dead. The man who turned out to be a billionaire. He took me in, sheltered me, trained me, and molded me into the woman I am today. Ruthless. Heartless. Unbreakable.

Love was my weakness. So I buried it. Along with every trace of the girl who once believed in fairy tales. Tracy Brooks died the night she was betrayed. Now, Tracy Whitmore – the stone-hearted CEO who crushes men's egos for fun is reborn.

I turned away from the city lights, my heels clicking against the marble floor as I walked back to my office. My assistant was waiting for me, her eyes wide with fear. "M-Miss Whitmore, the board members are ready for you."

"Good," I said coldly, adjusting my suit. "Let them wait a little longer. I want them to remember who holds the power here."

Five years had passed, but the scars were still fresh. Dante, Anna, Ava... They took everything from me. But they didn't break me.

I was back. And this time, I was going to make them pay.

"Get my laptop, and follow me". I said to my assistant, Emilia who didn't hesitate a second before carrying out my order.

I entered the board room, my presence commanding attention from the board members. I took my seat at the head of the table. I saw fear, admiration from my board members.

"The market is doing well, and it's now the number one in the city and beyond. But we have not achieved our aims yet. My aim is to be the number one fashion designer in at least six different countries.

We have conquered about four countries with our designs, let's put in more effort to conquer the remaining countries".

"Miss... Whitmore there is a company that wants to collaborate with us and after my background check on them, I found out that they will add value to this firm". Mr Luis, my business development manager said amidst fear.

"Several companies want a collaboration with my company but none has met the standard that I set for them, so what makes you think that this very company would profit us?" I asked Mr Luis who started sweating profusely even with the AC on.

"You have no answer to my question?". I asked with irritation evident in my tone.

"Well... Miss Whitmore, I suggest that you do more investigation yourself. I have no issues with that".

"I don't want to collaborate with any company anymore. The level my business is in now, is the level that no collaboration is needed. So for now, stop accepting any business collaboration offer". I said firmly.

"Alright, Miss Whitmore".

We discussed other matters arising before I adjourned the meeting because I had an important date I wanted to attend. Thinking about the plan I have installed for Lucas, brings immense joy to me. I can't wait to shatter his heart into pieces.

TRACY'S POV:

I left the office with my assistant Emily. She handled the files that needed to be signed.

"Place those files on top of my table. I will work on them tomorrow". I took my hand bag to leave the office without saying anything else to her.

"Sorry to interrupt you Miss Whitmore, you have an important meeting by 6pm this evening and......"

"Postpone the meeting. I am very busy". I cut her off before she could finish her sentence.

"But the chairman said the meeting was very important". She said with sweat on her forehead. My assistant doesn't dare interrupt me when I give her an order unless it's coming from my father and my father told me about this meeting before, I was so occupied with my plans with Lucas tonight that I forgot about the meeting.

My phone rang and before I brought out the phone to answer the call, I already knew the caller ID.

"Hello, my love". Lucas tried his best to entice me with his voice.

The most fun part of this game is I always act like a harmless lamb until I get my victim to be at the exact spot I wanted him to be.

"Hello Lucas, where are you?" I smiled slyly as I answered his call.

"You are so unromantic Tracy. You couldn't even call me sweet names just like I did". His tone was like that of a child throwing tantrums.

"You know that I am not good at that, Lucas". I tried to sound as innocent as possible.

"My driver is at the front of your office. He would take you to the spa for you to get ready for tonight". His voice was filled with excitement. Only if he knew what's coming for him.

"Something just came up right now. I forgot that I have an important meeting by 6:00 pm today. My father was supposed to attend the meeting but he isn't that strong. He went to the hospital for a check up". My tone sounded as if I was sad.

"Then in that case, call me when you are done with the meeting, I will come and get you myself". I was expecting him to get disappointed but surprisingly he didn't make a fuss about it.

"Alright Lucas, I will try as much as possible to make the meeting brief". I replied in a cheerful tone and the call ended.

"Can I come with you Miss Whitmore?". My assistant Emily asked as I picked up my bag to leave.

"No need, you can go home and rest". She widened her eyes in shock, maybe because I spoke to her nicely. I don't usually use a soft tone when I'm talking to her but today I am very happy because very soon I will conquer and shatter someone's heart. I just have this feeling that Lucas will propose tonight.

"Are you sure Miss Whitmore, that you don't want me to follow you?". She asked to make sure that I was not joking with her.

"I am in a good mood today, don't ruin it with your unnecessary questions". She flinched at the tone that I used. This is the tone she recognizes, harsh, full of command and emotionless.

"Alright, I will tidy up the office and leave when I'm done". I didn't say a word to her again, I walked out with my bag.

When I got down from my personal elevator, the noise downstairs died down as my employees spotted me. Everyone got busy immediately.

"Good evening Miss Whitmore". They greeted me but I didn't even spare them a glance.

I got to the parking lot and met Lucas's driver. Lucas is from a rich and noble home, but his wealth can't be compared to mine.

"Good evening Miss Whitmore". He greeted me with a grin.

"Take me to the office mini branch, I have an important meeting there. But first of all, I want to get to the spa for makeup". I said with a stoic facial expression and then entered the car and he closed it.

I felt something huge would happen today. What if Lucas wants to really propose?

After the spa I went to the company's branch for the meeting. The manager, Mr Williams was already waiting for me at the entrance of the building with his subordinate holding a bouquet.

"Welcome Miss Whitmore. I am honored to see you today". Mr Williams said with a smile and handed me the bouquet.

"Hmm". I said to him then walked inside without taking the flower from him.

He followed me immediately to where I was going.

"Have the clients arrived already?". I asked him.

"Yes,they are here. They arrived by....."

"Did I ask you the time they arrived?". I asked him with a cold tone and I saw a bead of sweat already appearing on his forehead.

"I...am sorry for overstepping my boundaries Miss Whitmore". He stuttered.

"Next time you repeat this again I will replace you and make sure that no company in this city and beyond takes you as their staff again". Mr Williams knelt down immediately and started pleading for me to forgive him.

"This is just a warning that I am giving you and I don't forgive twice and stand up from there and get your ass inside the conference hall". I said with a harsh tone and Mr Williams did as I instructed immediately.

I entered the conference hall through the automatic door. I saw four men in suits but my eyes caught the man that was in a brown suit. His back was turned against me but I felt that I knew him from somewhere.

I walked to the middle chair which is specially for my father, the chairman of the company. My eyes met him. Dante the man that betrayed and shattered my heart five years ago. He was shocked to see me but I maintained my expressionless facial facade and ignored him.

"My father was supposed to be the one attending this meeting but he had something urgent to do and he pleaded that I represent him in this meeting. I will make this meeting as brief as possible so if any of you have a question don't irritate me by beating around the bush just go straight to the point. I hope I am well understood?". I asked them while still maintaining my stoic facial expression. And they affirmed in unison.

I opened the first man's file and went through his proposal.

"Mr Robert I have gone through your file and I understand everything here. I want to ask what value you will bring to this company because for your company to be at the verge of bankruptcy it means you didn't manage it well enough". He was already sweating profusely and couldn't even say a word to convince me that he would be of value to my company.

"Since you are keeping mute then leave this hall immediately I want to focus on serious people". He stood up and attempted to speak but I shunned him.

"Your time has expired, I gave you the opportunity to speak and convince me to let your company collaborate with mine but you kept quiet and now you want to speak? Security, you know exactly what to do". I threw his file on his face and wiped my hands with a clean handkerchief as if I touched something filthy.

"If any of you know that you have come to this meeting unprepared then I advise you to leave because if you are unable to convince me that your company would be of any value to mine I will not leave you to go simply I will make your company bankrupt with just a single phone call. I said initially that I am not here to waste time. I am giving you people just a minute if after a minute passes and none of you have left this hall I will assume that you have come prepared and you can convince me". I said sternly with a cold expression on my face.

"I will speak to the chairman myself. You are so rude to your elders. You were not trained very well. I am leaving". I gave the man a cold grin and at the same time I brought out my phone to make sure that I teach this man a lesson.

"I want to see and hear the news of shares dropping in Mr Morgan's company in just five minutes". I said to my shadow worker whose name is Drona.

Mr Morgan stood there staring at me in disbelief. Dante on the other hand still hard this shock expression on his face.

In just five minutes Mr Morgan's phone beeped and I smirked at him.

"Sir the company shares has reduced drastically and most of the shareholders are withdrawing all of a sudden". The phone was on loud speaker so I heard the panic of the man that called Mr Morgan.

"You will not get away with this I promise you". Mr Morgan said furiously and left in anger.

I opened the next file and that was Dante's file. I kept it aside and moved over to the next file.

"Mr Jims what do you have to say about your proposal?". I noticed that Mr Jims legs were shaking as he stood up to speak.

"I..... am.... her..e....".

"If your mind is not made up yet to speak like a man then leave because if you irritate me again with your stuttering I will not only drop your company's share I will blacklist it". Mr Jimsjj

"I am very sorry Miss Whitmore I will get prepared and see you in a few days time". He said with a voice that showed that he was really scared.

"Don't bother to set up a meeting with me in any day because if you do I will not spare you". I threatened him and he ran out immediately.

I was now alone with Dante. I picked up my bag to leave without opening his file.

"Tracy please listen to me I know....".

"Mr Williams you can leave now". I said to Mr Williams who stood up and left immediately without a word.

"Who are you addressing as Tracy Mr. Who are you again?" I asked him cold.

"Tracy...." He touched my left hand as he called my name and I gave him a tight slap on his face. He gave me a bitter smile.

"I deserve whatever you would like to do to me right now but please forgive me I fucked up". He pleaded with me.

I never thought a day would come that the almighty Dante Blake would kneel before me and beg.

"Just bear this in mind I will ruin you and make you regret what you did to me in the past". I said with a devilish smile and walked out on him.

TRACY'S POV:

When I stepped outside with Williams escorting me, I called Lucas to tell him that I was done with the meeting.

"Hello sweet baby". I kinda got irritated with the odd names he uses to entice me. I can't wait to discard him just like I did with the other rich men.

"I am done with the meeting". I said calmly.

"Wow... you were quite fast with it. I am at the parking lot already waiting for you". He said cheerfully.

"Please can you come to the entrance of the building?".

"Right away, my lady". He replied and I am sure he must be grinning from ear to ear right now.

"James, you can go back now since Lucas has come to pick me up". I said to James who has been waiting for me.

"Actually, Boss Lucas said I should hold on". He replied to me calmly.

Lucas arrived in the next few minutes with his limo. This limo is his favourite, when he came out, I observed he looked more handsome tonight but I must confess, not as handsome and muscular as Dante.

"You look so stunning babe". He pecked my cheeks and hugged me.

"You look quite handsome tonight, what's the occasion Lucas?" I asked with a smile.

"It's a surprise Babe, let's go to the venue first and every one of your questions will be answered". He replied and kissed my forehead.

"Alright, let's go because I can't wait to see what you have installed for me". I said with a sweet smile.

Actually, when he told me that he wanted us to go on a date today, I found out the venue and also informed the media about it in case he proposed to me.

"James, you can leave this car here, drive this limo instead to the venue". He instructed James, who didn't hesitate at all to follow his orders.

The limo door opened automatically and I went in with Lucas behind me.

When we got to the venue. It was decorated with red balloons that have a heart shape. The decoration was quite impressive.

I stood at the entrance of the hall. The media and other newspaper companies were present just as I arranged.

"You look so stunning my love". He complimented me again with a proud smile.

"I always look beautiful just for your sake". I replied with a blush.

"Let's go in. I have so many surprises installed for you". He said and led me inside the hall.

"Wait, Lucas I thought you said it's a date night,, why are so many people here including the Media?". I pretended to not know what's going on.

"Well, I wanted the whole world to know that you are so sweet and gentle. And you are not a stone hearted woman just as they perceive you to be. I don't know who invited the media but I think the person deserves a gift from me because the media will make everything go viral and that's exactly what I want". He replied with a smile.

"Lucas, you know that I don't care about other people's opinion about me. It's your opinion that matters to me and no one else's".He leaned closer, trying to close the distance between us and place a kiss on my lips, but I was quick enough to move my head to the side and avoid his lips. His face clouded with disappointment, but I stared at him through my lashes and gave him a shy smile.

"Shall we, my lady?". He bowed like a gentleman and I followed him.

Everyone gasped when they saw me. I already told the media that I, invited, that no matter what, they shouldn't come out to ask me any question.

They whispered about my beauty and how compatible I looked with Lucas.

Lucas settled me down on a red beautifully decorated chair, then he stepped out to get the microphone.

"I really don't know what to or how to say what I'm about to say to you Tracy. I know that you are quite surprised and curious about what is happening here today. It's time for me to answer all of your questions but before I answer yours, I would be the happiest man on earth if you answer mine in a positive way first". He paused and took a deep breath before he slowly knelt on one knee. He held a small velvet box in his hand.

"Tracy, we have been through so much together and I can't imagine my life without you. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?". Lucas' voice cracked as he opened the velvet box to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.

The cameras flashed and the crowd murmured amongst themselves while waiting for my response. But I just focused on my next move without being distracted by their whispering.

I stood up with a sly smile displayed boldly on my face.

"What quality do you have to have the guts to propose to me, Lucas?". I looked down at Lucas with a cold expression on my face.

I saw disbelief, doubt and fear in Lucas's eyes. He stood up slowly with his lips parted in shock.

"I don't understand my love. What's this question you are asking me?". He asked, surprise evident in his facial expression.

"What makes you think that you are so special Lucas, that I won't break your heart the way I did with other men?". I asked him coldly.

"I don't understand Tracy, please stop this drama and tell me what's going on with you". He got a bit irritated this time.

"I can't get married to you Lucas. In fact I was just playing with your heart all along. If you can remember, I've never told you that I loved you" Without a hint of emotion, I replied coldly.

"So what you are saying is that all these rumors about you are true?". He asked with tears threatening to fall from his eyes but that only increased my happiness, I just like my victim to be helpless and vulnerable before me.

"Yes, they are. And you won't be the last". I answered with a victorious smile displayed on my lips.

"You bitch, I thought that the guys you dated were scumbags and they don't know how valuable you are. But it seems I was fooled all along". His eyes turned cold as he spoke but I didn't even flinch.

"Breaking men's hearts is like leisure work to me. It gives me immense joy and happiness. Fall in love with me and you will get your heart broken in a million pieces. Because I will make sure to attack at your weakest point". I smirked as I spoke.

"You are crazy. I will make you pay for this pain you have caused me for no reason. Is it a crime to love you huh?". He got so furious at me. My shadow securities stood alert in case he tried to hurt me.

"I said before that this heart breaker was gonna do the same as always".

"Lucas was so foolish to have fallen inside her trap".

"Even when he knew the history of how she broke other men's hearts, he chose to still test the water and now look at the result".

Guests spoke one after another, cameras continued to flash nonstop.

"I won't let you get away with this, I will make sure to strike when you have finally found the man you truly love. I will show you how painful it is to be heartbroken. He spat every word with all the hatred in him.

"For me to be an expert on breaking men's hearts, it means I have passed through something much worse than this, so nothing can break me anymore". I gave him a disdainful look.

I walked out of the hall with a cold look that made the crowd shiver in fear. I have already informed my driver to wait for me outside. I needed to celebrate for breaking Lucas's heart successfully.