My dream was simple: Build a quiet life with the person I adored after college. However, destiny had a different course in mind when my father revealed that I had to rescue my late mother's struggling business by marrying the merciless CEO, Alexander Blake. At first, life with Alexander appeared promising, but as the saying goes, nothing good lasts forever. That was until his childhood sweetheart barged in, shattering everything I held dear and leaving me with a whirlwind of shame, bitterness, and fury. I fled Texas for London, where I spent the next six years rebuilding my life. Now, I’m back in Texas with my son, Franklin, driven by a burning desire for revenge against everyone who has wronged me.
View MoreKATHERINE'S POV The hushed sounds around the room as I walked in were exactly what I expected. Of course, they wouldn't be all too happy to see me, not after they know what I'm about to do.Hazel walked in behind me and grabbed a chair for me at the center of the table before sitting next to me.The men cleared their throats and I watched as their representative stood up and looked around the room.It was time to start."Welcome, ladies and gentlemen of the board. I'm sure some of you are aware why we are gathered together today especially with a stranger in our midst. Well, for those of you who aren't aware, especially the ones who have no idea who's in our midst, I'll repeat myself."He kept silent for two seconds and took one glance at me before he continued. "This is Miss Katherine Bethany Luthers. Daughter of Mrs Agatha Katherine Luthers, the founder of this company. And we're here to discuss the ownership of this company."I watched as some of the men and women took in the new
ALEXANDER'S POV"She signed a contract with your company??" Mom asked, her voice raised with surprise.I had to force my face from Susan's ever-knowing glance and turned to stare at Mom."Yes, she did," for some weird reason, my tone was laced with pride and I felt my heart swell with pride as they both looked surprised that she was capable of signing a contract with a company as huge as mine."A contract? For what?""Mom, seriously?" Sue interrupted and rolled her eyes."What?""You're acting like you didn't know that she had that much potential in her. She's an artist mom. You just heard us talk about her exhibition.""And? What does an artist have to do with a tech company? Are you sure she's not just reaching out to you, Alexander? She's showing you that she's still interested."As much as I wanted to believe Mom's optimistic Statement, I knew more than anyone that it was impossible.If anything she was definitely showing off what she could do to me, that's if she was actually awa
ALEXANDER'S POV I don't know what hurt the most, having evidence that Franklin was my son but still not being able to hold him or the fact that Katherine didn't believe that Astra was the one behind the Scandal that nearly destroyed her life.It was weird and while I understand her point, I could not also believe that she would think that low of me.What did I do to make her think that way?The DNA results stared back at me, mocking me for the failed attempt to get my son back even with concrete evidence and I turned my face away back to the door.It's been almost 48 hours and there was still no trace of Astra yet, Henry came back with nothing, Not even a link to where she might have gone.A part of me was worried because her disappearance might mean further mischief on her part but at the same time, it felt relieving to finally have an apartment free from tantrums, giggling over new bags, and the usual social media chatter she does every night at dinner.I smiled as my gaze fell on
KATHERINE'S POV "What??" Hazel asked and I could tell that the news stunned the daylights out of her.I nodded."Yes. Astra was the one who made me go out of the industry six years ago, she was the one who caused that scandal."Her brows furrowed and she frowned."But how? She doesn't have any connection to the media or anything. She also couldn't have been able to edit a photo of yours without your actual picture, right?"That got me thinking and I stared at her, the wheels in my head spinning as I realized what she was trying to point out.She was right—it was strange how she got access to my photos. But then again, she was with Alexander. Maybe she took his phone… or something.Still, how would my pictures even be on Alex’s phone? Of course, he could have them, but… I don’t know.“I don’t think so,” I said, “but according to Alexander, Astra was in contact with a gossip monger—a paparazzo known for spreading rumors. She gave him my photos to leak online.”Hazel's brow raised."Ac
KATHERINE'S POV Alexander stood up, his once proud shoulder bent as he walked towards the door. I stared at him feeling everything and nothing at the same time.It could all be a pretense. He was fond of that—trying to play me until he got what he wanted, which was none other than my son, Franklin.If he thinks he could just waltz into our life like he didn't ruin mine some years ago, then he has no idea who he was messing with."Katherine," he called, his hands still on the door. I stared at him, my breath paused for some reason."What is it?""Can you just think about what I said? I seriously just want what's best for Franklin."I laughed, a short snort that was meant to provoke him and as I saw his jaw clenched, I knew immediately that he was pissed."Alex, you seriously shouldn't say something like that. One would think that you're actually his father," I said, mocking him.He stared at me, a shadow falling on his already unreadable expression and he frowned."You saw the DNA tes
ALEXANDER'S POV I wasn't thinking, ever since the meeting with Hazel, I couldn't think straight. Since the day I saw Katherine again at my office, I had always assumed that she was back to get revenge on me for leaving her back then but after what Hazel said, it got me thinking twice.Maybe Katherine really didn't know that I was the CEO of RodaTech, maybe she actually met me by chance.While I can't get over the fact that Hazel threatened me to stay away from Katherine, I still feel like she was right in doing that.After all I broke Katherine's heart and left her all alone for six years.But it was all based on a misunderstanding, the least Katherine could do for me was to grant me access to our son and that was something she swore to never do.But she'll change her mind, she has to. The DNA results were out already, it was already confirmed no matter how long she denies it, Franklin is my son.I stared at the report again for the twentieth time since I got it and smiled.My son.I
KATHERINE'S POVIt's been two days...two days since the blatant embarrassment Alexander caused me when he walked into the exhibition, asking for Franklin.He should be grateful that I didn't have him arrested for his behavior but of course, he wouldn't. He's Alexander Blake after all.I should have sensed that something like that would have happened, I had a gnawing feeling about it that day but like Hazel said, I shook it away.Why? Because it was literally unexpected.I sighed and leaned further on the swing chair I sat on, overlooking the pool. my hands ran through my hair and I closed my eyes, allowing myself to enjoy the moment, rather than focus on what happened in the past.But deep down, I knew why I was focusing on the past, what happened two days ago. It was because I didn't want to face what was right in front of me.I opened my eyes and stared at, the brown envelope I got this morning, the only significant thing that made all of these look like child's play.Six years...si
ALEXANDER’S POVThe cold night air hit me like a slap as I stepped out of the gallery, my chest heaving and my mind racing. The weight of the stares inside still clung to me, burning hotter than the anger coursing through my veins.Those security guards had hovered like they were debating whether to intervene, but even they knew better. No one would dare put their hands on me. Not even the slightest brush against my suit.Katherine had stood there, watching. Unmoved. Unbothered. As if I were nothing more than an unwelcome disturbance she was waiting to pass.I don’t know if it was the fact that she had let me humiliate myself in front of all those people—or the fact that she didn’t care—that pissed me off more.Jaw clenched, I exhaled sharply, my fists tightening at my sides.This wasn’t over.But beneath all my anger, one thing was clear—her denial of Franklin being my son.That was the spark that fed the fire burning inside me.How could she? How could she look me in the eye and lie
KATHERINE'S POV I stood at the stairway dressed in my blue gown as I watched the activity that took place below me.My chest swelled with pride as I watched the gallery. The gallery was alive with energy, the kind that buzzed through the air and settled in your chest like a second heartbeat. The room was a symphony of soft murmurs, clinking glasses, and the occasional burst of laughter. The walls, adorned with my latest collection, seemed to glow under the carefully curated lighting.This was it! The day I have been waiting for! The day I prove to the world who I am. Katherine, no longer the dirt drop, no longer just someone seen as merely Alexander's ex-wife.My name will be known after today—not as someone who had a scandal, but as a successful business owner—an artist.I smiled as three people gathered my favorite artwork on the wall and stared at it with admiration.The looks on their faces were exactly what I had expected when I planned this exhibition. I wanted the world to see
KATHERINE'S POVThe thunder boomed outside, rattling the windows. A shiver ran down my spine—not from the storm, but from the heavy uncertainty as I sat glued to the TV, struggling to comprehend what I was seeing. This had to be some kind of nightmare. My words tumbled out, barely coherent, as the news headline hit me like a freight train. My heart felt utterly crushed as I watched Alex with his arm around her waist, both of them grinning, while I clutched the document in my hands.The doctor's voice echoed in my mind: “Congratulations, Mrs. Blake. You are pregnant.” All I wanted was to come home tonight and share the news with my husband, celebrating our first anniversary, only to be blindsided by this headline on the screen.“Is this really the return of the billionaire CEO's ex-girlfriend? A pregnancy for the CEO himself?” I muttered the headline to myself. Just then, I heard footsteps on the stairs. I looked up to see Alex and Astra laughing together, Astra wrapped in a towel and ...
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