Liam’s POV Walking into the sitting room the aroma from the kitchen was mind-blowing my stomach started rumbling immediately. I've been working all day I literally forgot to eat lunch, Jason wasn't at the office he would have been the best person to bail me out.Suddenly, the kitchen door opened and Avery walked out beaming with smiles with a tray in her hands, it appeared she was helping Maria set up the table for dinner. Clearing my throat, “When did you start working in the kitchen Avery? I thought I ordered you not to continue with the punishment so what is this about? Maria, are you trying to defile my orders again?” I inquired sternly. Maria immediately bowed her head before saying, “Sir Liam, she chose to make dinner specially for you, I could not say no to my lady.” I moved my gaze from Maria to Avery who carefully placed the tray on the dining table before moving towards me. “Welcome home Liam, don't be so hard on Maria. I insisted on making you dinner since it has been
Avery’s POV“My lady, don't feel sad about it. I'm certain Sir Liam did not mean it that way, he would come around. Let's prepare the dining table.” Maria said to cheer me up, but it was of no use.Liam has a way of reminding me that I was a nobody to him, it hurts. Every time he does that I feel like a part of me is stolen away, now I sense that my life is coming back together to the original form he tossed it back into the garbage can.“It's fine Maria, Liam won’t eat from the food I prepared. But you can share it among the domestic staff if there are any leftovers, let’s eat.” I stated calmly. Maria declined immediately, “No, my Lady, it is wrong for me to eat with my employers on the dining table. Pardon me, but I'm certain Sir Liam would change his mind if I convinced him.” Sighing, I slowly massaged my forehead, “Yes you can go, I would just sit here and wait for you to convince Liam.” Maria turned around abruptly, walking away from the dining room.My gaze rested on a maid w
Chapter 39Avery’s POV Days passed I still could not shake off the bad feeling I experienced after waking up from that dream two nights ago. It left me feeling anxious and weary, I've tried to calm my nerves by saying it was just a dream, but nothing has been helping.Stepping out of the car with Liam by my side, we both walked into Miss Emma’s company, Shelia welcomed us gracefully and led us to the elevator. We rode the lift to the fifth floor but Miss Emma seemed to have a conversation with someone else while we waited outside. Shelia knocked on her door twice and instantly the office became silent, a few minutes later she came out of her office. “Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Liam, you can come inside.” she said smiling.We took our seats respectively and immediately, our meeting commenced.I brushed off the anxiety and placed my full attention on Emma. “Avery, how have you been? You know last time you came I failed to get your mobile number, I searched for you on social media, but there
Liam’s POVStorming out of Emma Addam’s office I tried to control my anger because the first thing that crossed my mind was to smack Avery across her face. What material was she talking about that could not be imported, and why should Avery go with her on this trip? These questions played through my mind and I concluded perhaps Avery told her so much about our marriage, and she was trying to look for a means to help Avery get to the authorities. My heart kept beating frantically in my chest, What if word gets out and I lose my career over that filth? Never!!! I screamed in my mind.Not after everything I've been through to build this empire I would not lose it because I decided to discipline my wife. And I would make sure she never leaves the house again, this is the last time Avery would step foot outside the mansion.Stepping on the accelerator I tried to block out the thoughts that were trying to ravage my mind, but then Avery had the guts to address me in the presence of Jason. I
Liam’s POV“Avery, Please open the door, I have something to say.” I requested after knocking for five minutes without any response. I stood there yet there was no response coming from Avery. I pushed the door open, and surprisingly, it gave way easily, my heartbeat increased when I checked around the room and there was no sign of anyone around. I called out, “Avery!” still no response that’s when I became afraid. What if she left? What would happen to my contract? No! No! Not when I have gotten my dream contract with Hollywood and all the benefits that would come with it. My head suddenly became overloaded with different thoughts and emotions running through it. Walking briskly out of her room into the hallway I collided with Maria, everything on her tray spilled on the ground. She carefully crouched and started placing everything back on the tray while I stood there and without helping her out I asked, “Have you seen Avery? I've been searching all over for her, but she is not in
Avery’s POVSitting on the floor, I propped my back against the wall as tears freely flowed down my cheeks, the rage flowing through my heart was intense. I hated my life so much, I regretted having a father who lost everything before he died, and my mother fell sick, leaving me all alone to fend for myself in this cruel world.I ended up falling prey in the wrong hands out of desperation to get my mother's medical bills, “Avery this is too much for you to handle!” I screamed in my head while I stood up, pacing around the room frantically. It's time to leave, you must leave, Liam!! He is not worth it, he doesn't even love you because if he felt an iota of love for you, he would never raise his hand against you, talk less of hitting you consistently. I have lived in perpetual fear in the last year, not knowing what my next punishment would be from the so-called man I gave up everything for. Looking around I decided not to take anything with me it would raise suspicion faster. I woul
Avery’s POVI took one last glance at myself in the mirror readjusting the shawl around my neck I felt sensitive to the temporary scar around my neck. It was quite visible, so I decided to wear a vintage shawl around my neck to avoid getting those weird stares and to hide this side of my marriage away from Miss Emma Addams.There was a gentle knock on the door before Liam walked into my room, smiling at me. I giggled as he slowly hugged me, “You look gorgeous my love, I feel like staying all day with you, but then you have to go which is quite painful.” Pulling away from him slowly, I replied, “I would be back in five days so you don't have to miss me so much. I promise to call you every day and give you updates on how my day went.” Holding my hands gently he said, “I'm sorry, baby you have to wear this shawl. I regret ever putting my hands around your neck if only I could turn back the hands of time. I promise never to lay my hands on you.” Placing a soft kiss on my forehead, Lia
Avery’s POVMy eyelids flickered uncontrollably as I looked down at my purse. How is it that Jamal just has a way of showing up every time? “Avery, this is Mr. Jamal, my co-partner in Emma Fashion House.” turning towards Jamal she said, “Mr. Jamal this is Mrs. Liam Galloway representing her husband on this trip.” Jamal stretched forth his palm, I gently placed my right hand on it then he placed a soft kiss on my hand. Quickly I jerked my hands from his palm, his lips did things to my mind I could not brush away. “Nice to meet you, Mrs. Liam.” “It's my pleasure.” I replied courteously. Emma cleared her throat, “It's time the Pilot is ready to fly, Shelia get my bag.” she instructed.Suddenly, a stunning woman walked into the room holding a folder in her hands, “Khloe oh you found it!” Jamal exclaimed while she handed the files over to him. Instantly I felt a sense of jealousy seeing how beautiful his girlfriend looked, what could be in that folder? It seemed pretty important to hi