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Adele’s pov Dad was standing in the living room staring out the window when I came to get the last bag. “That bitch needs to mind her own business.” He said angrily. I knew he was talking about Rachel. “She is. I am her business. She cares about me, unlike some people I know.” I said bitterly. He ignored the remark. “We need to talk.” He said. “If you are going to talk about my son then don’t! He isn’t going anywhere.” “Calm down. Okay fine. You and Dan can sort it out.” He lowered his voice. “ All I need from you right now is to make Dan really fall for you. I hope you made a good impression last night?” He smirked.. Last nights horror suddenly flashed before me and I felt sick and angry. I turned away from him. “I can’t do this with you right now Dad.” I said struggling to control my emotions. “You are right. Walls have ear. Just keep making him happy. We will talk soon.” He saw himself out. I tried to calm myself, then took the bag and headed upstairs. As I cl
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Adele’s Pov I sank into an armchair and buried my face in my hands. How the hell had I ended up with this cold, cruel, son of a bitch? Well at least he hadn’t tried to force himself on me, yet. I sighed and went to the kitchen to see if they was any food. The fridge was stocked, thanks to Rachel. I made lunch and went to wake Jay. We ate lunch then explored the house. It had six bedrooms, a large living room, kitchen, library and study, a gym, and swimming pool. Jay loved the swimming pool, but I made him promise not to go near it till he had gotten swimming lessons. I also made a note to install a mini playground for him. Dinner was just the two of us. Dan was locked away in his room, I guessed he was drinking again. It scared me but I told myself he was just responding to the stress of the whole wedding. It wasn’t a habit, I tried to convince myself. “Why isn’t daddy eating with is?” Jay asked at dinner. “He is asleep. He’s so tired.” I said evasively. “Can I go se
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“But why?” Jay asked. Dan decided it was time to serve him a cup of cold truth. “Like I said, I am not your dad.” He repeated. “and you are not my son.” Adele stared at him horrified, pleading with her eyes for him to be quiet. He ignored her and took an apple from the fruit bowl then walked out of the room. As he drove to work he went over his behavior and felt bad. He is only a kid, he thought, even if I don’t want him here I don’t have to be an asshole. He sighed. This whole thing won’t work. He couldn’t be father, it frightened him. He drove into the company carpark and took an elevator to his office. “Mr. Richards asked to see you sir.” His secretary told him as he walked to his office. His heart skipped. If his dad wanted to see him this early it couldn’t be good. First he went to his office to put down the files and laptop he was carrying, then went to see his father. His head throbbed from a hangover and he felt irritably as he entered his father’s hug
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Adele's PovI glared at Dan, resisting the urge to rush over and choke him to death. After he had left, Jay had hung his head and cried softly. “Sweetheart please don’t cry.” I said hugging him. “My daddy hates me.” He said sadly. “No he doesn’t honey. I’m sorry for what he said. But he loves you.” “So why won’t he let me call him Dad?” “Well he isn’t your Dad.” I said awkwardly “But I want him to be. I like him.” I bit my lower lip. In my head I viciously cursed Dan, wishing I had the power of Elastic Girl so I could stretch my arm to his office and punch him in the face for causing my son such pain. “You know what honey? Call him Mr. Dan for now okay?” “Not Dad?” He asked sadly. “Not yet sweetheart. Soon you will call him Dad.” He frowned a little and opened his mouth to ask more questions but I changed the subject. “Finish your breakfast sweetie, we are going to find you a new school.” I said. “I am not hungry anymore.” He mumbled. “Okay drink your mil
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Adele's Pov I put my hand to my mouth to stifle the small scream of fear that tried to escape my lips. My eyes were round with fear as I looked at him. He was just as shocked and scared as I was. We stood staring at each other trying to understand what had just happened. Had he really thrown a glass cup at me? What if it had hit me instead of missing? “I didn’t mean that.” He said finally. “Yes you did.” I said hoarsely. “Stay away from me and you won’t get hurt.” He said woodenly. He glanced at the shattered glass. “The help will take care of that.” He pushed past me and headed upstairs. I sank to the ground shaking with fear. First throwing things, next would come the abuse. I had married a dangerous, violent, alcoholic, would I be able to handle the horror to come? And what about Jay? Was a violent household the type I wanted to raise my son in? It took me a long time before I was calm enough to go upstairs. I entered my room, and grabbed my laptop without both
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Adele’s Pov I blushed with shame. Even though I was the one being abused, I was feeling the shame my abuser should had felt. Crazy right? “Nothing.” I lied. “It’s just that when he is drunk he becomes a different person.” I said wishing I could go into detail but I was too embarrassed to tell her everything. “He calls me names, especially since that incident at the pool party.” “I saw the pictures. I am so sorry. It’s my fault for allowing ever idiot in. The guy wasn’t even on the guest list and nobody I spoke to admitted to inviting him. Heaven knows how he snuck in and I haven’t seen him since. If I do catch him he will regret it. Dad told me you had been set up, and I believe that. I hope Dan does too.” “He dosen’t.” I said sadly. “He thinks I tried cheating on him and was caught.” “He shouldn’t think that. It is clear someone set you up. Any idea who?” I hesitated for a minute. The only people who would have loved to see me in trouble, Karen and Tina, didn’t even know
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Tina was eating popcorn in the living room and watching her favorite reality TV show when Karen came in. She quickly turned down the volume. “Well? How did it go?” She asked eagerly. “Where is Dad?” Karen asked. “In bed. Forget him tell me how it went.” “As planned. We spent the evening together. First we went to a restaurant to have dinner, then to a bar to have a few drinks.” “And?” “And then he had to go home to that bitch.” Karen frowned “You should have convinced him to go with you to a hotel as planned.” “I really tried mom. I even tried to seduce him in his office, but it didn’t work. He is afraid of his old man. Chris has threatened to disown him if he gets involved in any scandal.” “What about Adele? The shameless tramp had her pictures of her in a bikini kissing some guy all over the net. What does he say about that?” “Nothing. The whore isn’t a co-CEO I guess.” “You need to act fast. The earlier you get pregnant for him the quicker your chan
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Adele’s Pov I lay awake for a good part of the night crying softly. How could Dan say all those mean things? That I had been sleeping around since I was thirteen? I had lost my virginity at twenty to Harry, my first and only boyfriend. I had given it to him because I loved him and hoped we would get married. So who was feeding Dan all these lies, or was he making them up to justify being an asshole towards me? Maybe, since he had boldly admitted he was having an affair, maybe slandering me was a way to justify it and ease his conscience. I wondered who the woman could be. An ex? Or someone he had met recently? Was she pretty? I shook my head, determine not to fall into that destructive self blame pattern. If he was cheating then there was something wrong with him not me. I sighed. This wasn’t the way I pictured my marriage would be. I really needed to talk to someone. I thought of Jack but it was late, I didn’t want to disturb him. I could talk to Rachel, she had asked me
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“I told you to leave it to me!” Chris said angrily. “I warned you not to go to see Karen. Why the fuck didn’t you listen? Now look at the mess you have caused. How the hell did you think it was a good idea to be sleeping with her when married to her sister!” “I am not sleeping with her. We aren’t even dating. I am just using her to get information on Adele’s plans.” He stammered. “Really? Where you getting information the night of the accident?” Chris asked mockingly. “I am sorry about that. I don’t know what came over me, but I swear I am not sleeping with Karen.” “Tell that to Adele.” Dan winced remembering the argument last night. Zoey came in. “What?” Chris asked her angrily. “I saw Adele hurrying out of here looking like the world was ending? What happened?” She asked. “Nothing. Everything is okay.” Her dad snapped. “You haven’t seen the news have you?” Dan asked. “What news?” He showed her. She read it and gasped. “What the fuck! Adele really leaked it! S
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Adele's Pov "Do you still say Karen is lying?” Dan continued, glaring at me. “Enough Dan.” Chris frowned, and turned to me. “Go on Adele, I am listening.” I couldn’t speak. I read the headline again. Owens Group were announcing the launch of their new design. It was the same design I had created. “I don’t know how they got this.” I said, still shocked. “Well we do. Karen already told us. You gave it to them just like you planned all along.” Dan said. “She is lying! But you are sleeping with her you jerk so you will believe anything.” I snapped. “What?” Chris frowned. “I caught them together. He was coming from a date with her when he had the accident. And to think I covered for him.” I said angrily. “Dan! Is that true?” Chris asked sharply. Dan looked embarrassed. “We are not sleeping together. I just wanted information, which we have. Now we know what Adele has been planning.” “I wasn’t planning anything I didn’t leak this.” I insisted. “Calm down Adele. Do
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Knock! Knock! “Come in.” Chris said. He looked up as Dan walked in, then frowned. “What is up with you? Why the long face?” He asked. “Don’t tell me you and Adele are arguing again?” “Dad it’s worse than that.” Dan said sitting on the couch. He had decided to tell his Dad before seeing Karen instead of after. He still didn’t want to believe Adele was really working against them, the thought was killing him. He loved her and he couldn’t hide it anymore. “What now?” Chris asked sitting beside him. “I thought you guys were happy together?” “We were. I even bought her a car, but Dad she is planning to ruin the company. Karen was here yesterday-“ “Karen?” Chris asked rolling his eyes. “This is real Dad! She is going to sell our design to the competition.” He told Chris everything he’d been told. “She is the one planning it, not her dad. He is the one trying to stop her.” Chris snorted. “Yeah right!” “Karen has evidence Dad.” “Karen had evidence the last time and
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Adele’s Pov I noticed Dan was quiet throughout dinner. I could tell something was on his mind. I didn’t ask him till I put Jay to bed. When I came down he was sitting on the couch. “What is up with you?” I asked sitting beside him. “You were quiet throughout dinner.” “Nothing. I am okay.” I smelt alcohol on his breath and tensed. “You are drinking? I thought you are trying to quit?” I said anxiously. “I just took a glass of wine.” He snapped. “If you are trying to quit them you shouldn’t be drinking any alcohol.” I said gently. “I am not a kid Adele, okay?” “Fine. How about we go and have am early night?” I said gently rubbing his neck. He got up. “I have work to do.” He said. “Leave it for tonight.” “I can’t. I have to protect the company from the people trying to ruin it.” He glared at me and walked out. I heard the study door slam shut. What was that about? I thought confused. One minute he was hot the next he was cold, would I ever understand Dan Ri
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Dan tried to hide his surprise. “What the hell are you talking about?” He asked. “I am talking about the new design for the children’s clothing line you are launching soon. Adele came to see dad a couple of days ago and told him about it. She said she and some other designers were supposed to create a unique design. She plans to give it to Owens Group so their fashion division can launch it first.” “That is impossible. She doesn’t know which one will be chosen, even I don’t know.” “That is why she’s giving them all the designs.” “How would she get them?” “She plans to steal them.” Dad didn’t know what to say or believe. Everything Karen was telling him was information only Adele had. “I tried calling you to tell you but you blocked me. Coming here was the only option left.” “What did your dad say? Is he part of it?” He asked. “No. Dad didn’t think it a good idea and told her so, but she insisted she would do it. He thinks she is joking but I know she isn’t.” “But
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Adele was smiling to herself when she got back to her office. Lunch with Chris had been great. She had enjoyed it so much, she hadn’t remembered to talk to him about her dad’s company. Another time, she decided. And she knew there would be another time, she meant what she said about taking lunch to him often. But lunch with Chris had also given her a feeling of déjà vu and she tried to remember why. She gave up and decided to have a final look at her design. She had finished it this morning and it was now ready for tomorrow. She opened her desk drawer where she kept her USB but couldn’t find it. Panicking, she looked again and relaxed. It was there, far inside. She couldn’t remember putting it that far back but she must have. Who else could it be? Leaving it here in the unlocked drawer was a reckless thing to do though, she thought, But she hadn’t expected she’d stay away as long as she had. Well no harm was done, by tomorrow it will be out of her hands. Zoey came in. “You a
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“What are you doing here dad?” She asked surprised. “Looking for you, what else?” “Why?” “Why do you think? You have refused to answer my calls, or get in touch with me. I know you have information and I am her for it! You can’t avoid me any longer.” “Keep your voice down.” She said closing the door. “I don’t know what you are talking about. I don’t have anything yet.” “Do you think I am stupid? You expect me to believe all this time you don’t have anything?” “I don’t. If I did I would tell you. I am working in the designing department. What information could I have?” “What designs are they working on right now?” “Nothing yet.” She lied. “ So far everything is pretty slow. If I have something I will tell you.” He frowned at her. “You are coming from a meeting right now aren’t you? You must have heard something, no matter how little. Think.” He said. “Dad, it is a general meeting, where we mostly talk about how to be good workers, not about company secrets.” Ade
