Liam’s POVMy eyes slowly opened as I felt rays of light fall on them. I groaned and shut them for few seconds before opening them once more. A sharp pain radiated from the back of my head to pretty much everywhere else and it was excruciating.I lay still on the bed and didn’t move for a minute or two in order to lessen the pain, after I felt a bit relieved I managed to sit up. My entire body ached and it was like a hellish job for me to sit.I rubbed my temple with my hand in order to alleviate the still throbbing pain but there was none on the table that was at the bedside. I shut my eyes and tried to remember what had happened.The place didn’t look familiar and I would be in trouble if someone had kidnapped me. I paused for a minute and waited to see if anyone would barge in but no one did, I heaved a sigh of relief.My head still spun and my eyelids were heavy, my memory was blurry and it hurts as I tried to remember what had happened.I vaguely remembered fainting but nothing b
Stacy’s POVThe moment I left Jace’s place I went straight to where Liam was, he never replied my texts so I did a little finding and got his location, apparently; he just woke up and was about to leave when I informed him that we were in trouble.At first he thought I was the betrayer but after realizing that we were both in trouble he became unsettled as well. I heard him mutter something about Adam Brooke.“Adam Brooke? Are you suspecting him of being involved in all of this?” I asked curiously.“Yes.” Liam confirmed.I snorted.“Him? What’s the worse he can do? He’s done his own job and gotten his pay, why should he drag us into a mess?” I asked sarcastically.I actually crossed the thought of Adam being the snitch because he was already paid for his job and he probably knows nothing about Jace and all, unless he’s being nosy and doesn’t value his life.People like him do not care about the aftermath of their actions as long as they get the job done and get their full payment then
Scarlett’s POVMy eyelashes fluttered open as I opened my eyes, I inhaled deeply to allow the sweet fragrance of the morning to properly serenade my nostrils, I yawned slightly and turned to the other side.This gave me a proper view of the handsome man lying beside me, he was still fast asleep and I gently traced his perfectly chiseled jaw and attractive fast with my fingers. My movements were gentle so as to not wake him up.I gently patted his silky and smooth hair and he moaned sweetly like a baby would. I couldn’t help but blush at this action of his as it made butterflies flutter in my belly. I leaned further in and planted a swift yet wet kiss on his lips which he evidently enjoyed before rising up from the bed.I tiptoed out of the room to the one beside it and took a bath. Jace was sensitive to even the slightest sound so I was careful not to wake him up. After I was done, I slipped into a comfy dress and headed straight for the kitchen in order to prepare him a delicious mea
Scarlett’s POVI wasn’t expecting a visitor or anyone so it was weird that someone came looking for me. I was confused and thought of texting Jace and telling him about it, after the last incidence he had warned me to never speak with strangers or if I sensed something was off I should call him and inform him about it.The urge to call him was strong but I resisted it since it could be a false alarm and it would be selfish of me to distract him over nothing in particular.The maid went out and led the guest into my room. I heaved a sigh of relief seeing that it was just Stacy.“Stacy.” I greeted in a tone that suggested that I was shocked to see her.“Scarlett.” She greeted.I could sense that she wasn’t interested in my pleasantries so I thought to offer her a seat.“Please, take a seat.” I offered politely.She rolled her eyes and sat down comfortably on the couch and tapped her fingers impatiently on the mini table that was in front of her, I signified for the maid to leave seeing
Stacy’s POVTaking a deep breath, I managed to step into the house and waited for the maid to announce my presence to which Scarlett had to give her permission before I could gain access to the rooms. This irked and annoyed me because I should have being the one being treated like a queen and not her instead.Few minutes later, I walked into her room and she was shocked to see me and offered me a seat. Her response to me was sassy and I could tell that she had gained more confidence and now sees me as a potential threat. I had the urge to kill her right there but the evidence would be glaring and I’d be done for.I put on an act and tried to intimidate her with my aura and announced that Jace instructed me to retrieve a file from his room. I chose this route because I knew it would be easier to get through her and I would get the file I want from Jace’s room. If he finds out that it is missing I would simply deny ever coming here and would pin the blame on Scarlett.The bitch intends
Jace’s POVThough Scarlett on I were on good terms and having the best moments of our lives I was still interested in knowing the person behind the set-up. Whomever it was had wronged the wrong guy.If I wasn’t patient enough I would have blindly ruined my own marriage and end whatever chances of a happy life I could have had with my wife. I treated her unfairly and even call her names, my actions deeply hurt her and I swore to make anyone who was behind it pay for their sins.Scarlett deserved to be avenged and this was not just aimed at her as a person but me as well. I had a hunch that it was someone close who did such thing to her and she’d be in constant danger if I let the perpetrator go scot free.A part of me suspected Liam but there was no evidence to prove the connection between him and the incidence yet but luckily; I have a lead. All I had to do was find a certain ‘Adam Brooke’ and all my doubts will be cleared.Of course I had plans if the man refused to cooperate and I w
Liam’s POVI made moves to personally search for Adam Brooke as he’s the only piece that will complete the puzzle and if jace lays a hold on him then it’s game over for me and I’ve gone too far to let such happen.The moment my boys gave me information on Adam’s whereabouts, I sprang to action. I ordered them to kidnap him but later decided against it and went to the bar myself. The moment I stepped in; I saw him at a far corner talking a man who had his back turned at me.The man looked back and it turned out to be Jace! I quickly dunked so as to avoid him seeing me and found a way to blend into the crowd. I sat at the other end and watched their every move.Few minutes later, Jace stood up and walked right past me and didn’t know as I covered my face with a newspaper. I clenched my fists in anger and angrily banged them on the table. My suspicions were right, the bastard had really ratted out on us to Jace.I felt like killing him at the spot but it would only complicate matters so
Stacy’s POVFeeling high and elated, I decided to stop at the mall and buy a good and exotic wine so Liam and I would celebrate our little victory. It was mainly for me to celebrate finally being able to get rid of Scarlett.I took my time looking for a suitable wine and when I found one, I got one more extra so I would celebrate when Jace is finally mine and mine alone.I paid for it at the counter and eyed some beautiful gifts, I was tempted to buy a golden wristwatch for Jace but remembered that now wasn’t a good time, I should be consoling him instead.I blushed at the thought of having to be with him when he discovers that Scarlett has left him in the cruelest manner ever. It would be more interesting when he reads the letter she left him.After I had left Jace’s house my instincts told me to go back to Scarlett’s room and see if she left anything that might insinuate that I caused her disappearance. I turned back and went to search her room but found nothing.Then I went to Jace
Jace’s POVScarlett and I reconciled and I managed to convince her into coming back home with me which was almost an impossible task. Her Mom and Lucy made it hard as they insisted that they had recently reconciled with her and didn’t want to let go of her.Lucy also talked to me in private and confessed all her wrongdoings as well, she even volunteered to go the police and confess everything as well but I stopped her. She had changed her ways and accepted that she was wrong so I forgave her, it would break Scarlett to know that her sister was in jail.Though we’re together yet our contract marriage had ended and I knew that there was no other person that I would rather spend the rest of my life with. I made plans along with Lucy to ask Scarlett to marry me.I asked her out on a date as usual and had everything planned out already. We got dressed and I took her to a five star restaurant. We got served her favorite meal and she ate happily.“Are you enjoying the meal?” I asked.“Of co
Scarlett (Anastasia’s) POVIt’s been a week after the incidence and my life has been paradise save for the absence of Jace. Lucy and I became inseparable and began to catch up on the things we’ve missed in each other’s life.She would buy me flowers, clothes and we’d go out together and have fun, I was beginning to get accustomed to calling stepmom my mom and she’s being trying hard to make up for her mistakes. Everything was perfect yet I missed Jace.Lucy was busy baking my favorite strawberry pies in the kitchen and I stepped out to the balcony to receive fresh air after teasing her and making a mess with the flour in the kitchen.The breeze reminded me of the moments I spent with Jace, how we were lovey-dovey and I felt I was riding on a winged stallion on the clouds but all of that was now in the past. Our marriage had legally ended a week ago.I looked up and saw a familiar figure approach the house and saw that it was Jace, I smiled and kept enjoying the atmosphere and immediat
Scarlett’s PovAfter I left Jace’s mansion I realized there was nowhere else for me to go than to go back home. I hesitated for the first two days as I lodged in an hotel and reviewed my entire life. I had fallen in love with a man who saw me as a plaything and didn’t feel the least same.I suffered in the hands of Stacy who constantly reminded me that I was a nobody yet I persisted thinking Jace loved me but in the end she was right. Our marriage was nothing but a contract after all.Being set up with another man was even more disgusting but Jace made me feel like a woman and told me that it was all a lie since I was drugged and couldn’t remember anything. I packed my things and decided to go back to my stepmother and stepsister.I was determined to bear whatever they throw my way and also live a peaceful life until I can get a good job and just leave the city forever. As I stepped foot at the house all trhe bad m,emories came flooding back in my head.I had left thinking I’d never c
Jace’s POVI didn’t want to believe that Stacy had anything to do with Scarlett’s disappearance but it was too much of a coincidence for her to appear and then Scarlett disappears. I then realized that following any of those bad events is Stacy’s presence.She insisted that I find her in one of the hotel rooms in which I found Scarlett and hers happens to coincidentally be the one opposite it. I had just been blinded by our friendship and refused to acknowledge that she was a suspect.Tara’s words confirmed that Scarlett really loves me and I’ve be with her too long to be able to distinguish if she was after my monet or not. There were instances where I was helpless and she could have carthered away all of my monety but she still stood by me.I decided to chose love over friendship and went to confront Stacy. At the face of confrontation I got to know that she betrayed me because she allegedly loved me but it was all lies, she didn’t love me, Scarlett did. Scarlett taught me what love
Stacy’s POVLiam and I didn’t find a solution even after hours of thinking and he left to attend to an important business so I headed home. Throughout the drive back home I couldn’t stop thinking of the consequences of my actions. Everything was perfectly ruined.I began to regret my actions and wished I could turn back the hands of time and change my actions but there was nothing like such so I had to find a way to get myself out of this mess. I contemplated Liam’s advice of running away but Jace was influential and would find me even if it meant going to the ends of the world and tearing countries up.I lingered in my car for few more minutes, trying to figure out a way even if it meant shifting all the blame on Liam. Liam would certainly feel betrayed but I couldn’t afford falling out with him. The evidences were too glaring and incriminating for me to deny connections with him.The llok on Jace’s face whne he discovers that I am the cause of his recent pain would be excruciatingl
Jace’s POVI woke up with a banging headache and lay still for few minutes. I shut my eyes and fell asleep once more with the aim of getting rid of the headache before waking up. The hangover from the alcohol I took made me weak. I would have opted for painkillers but I felt too lazy to get up.I wake up half an hour later and yawned widely, satisfied that the headache had subsided though I could still faintly feel some pain. I leaned back against the bed frame and the incidence of the previous day flooded my memory.With a sigh, I gently rubbed my temples and shook my head as I remembered getting wasted to the point where I poured out my heart contents and grievances to Stacy and she consoled me.Stacy has been with me as a friend for as long as I remember and I completely trust her more than anyone else but I’ve been having my doubts about her and reasons to doubt her as well but I didn’t want them to be through as she’s been the only one who stayed with me come rain come sunshine.
Stacy’s POVStill grumbling and regretting the opportunity that I just passed by, I arrived at where Liam asked to meet looking swollen. If it weren’t for him I would be rolling under the sheets with Jace and hopefully have his seeds inside of me by now.It was something I’ve always dreamt of and whatever Liam called me for should better be worth it else I’ll make him regret it. Though Jace was now mine and there’s no longer any obstruction between us but I wanted the process to be fast and also to find something that would hold him down.If I got pregnant, he would surely take responsibility and I couldn’t wait for that to happen. Liam looked impatient and worried the moment I stepped in the room and scowled at me.“Where have you been?” He snapped.I got irritated.“Slow down your horses Liam, why are you been so irritable?” I threw back.He ran his fingers through his hair, something he does whenever he was in some sort of trouble or frustrated.“We’re in big trouble.” He divulged.
Stacy’s POVImmediately we were done with our looting I thanked the girls for their cooperation and took everything to my house where I safely stacked them somewhere hidden and proceeded to go Jace’s house and see how far my plan has worked. When I arrived there the guards and maids wore a swollen expression.“Good afternoon ma’am.” The maids greeted.I acknowledge their greetings with a wave.“Where’s Jace?” I asked.“He’s at the mini bar.” A maid replied.I nodded and walked there, the loud clanging of my heels sounded sonorous to my ears and I saw Jace from afar, drinking like his life depended on it. It meant that he had found the letter and my plan had worked just as I expected it to.“Jace.” I called out.He turned to look at me for a split second before turning his attention back to his glass of alcohol. I stood before him and tried to touch him but he flinched and acted as if my touch repulsed him.“Jace, what happened to you?” I asked worriedly.He ignored me and downed anoth
Jace’s POVThough I wasn’t satisfied with what I had found since it was half information from Adam Brooke I still didn’t give up hope because he gave me a lead which I was sure to follow. Seeing that the blackmailer was a male made me realize that the shoe fits Liam, only he could dare such.I needed to know why he did it but I wasn’t going to show him all of my cards at once as it would only ruin the game. I decided to gather all evidences first before attacking him. I decided to go back home to that one person who makes my life worth living and couldn’t wait to have her in my arms.As I parked the car I couldn’t stop reminiscing about the sweet intimate moments I shared with her. I would go a million miles to protect her smile and ensure that she keeps smiling forever. I walked into the house and the maids greeted me warmly but I was eager to hear one voice.I rushed up the stairs and didn’t bother going to my room to change my dress before going straight to Scarlett’s room. I knock