“As you all know, Meghan’s group has over 200 stores on Mallory Avenue and over 500 across the nation. Our reputation has always been outstanding until certain individuals started spreading malicious rumors to tarnish our public image.”Jason looked at the phone and sneered.“Ms. Meghan is something else how can she stand proud to praise her company after its terrible reputation”Abel said nothing. He furrowed tightly.“The Clinton group was the first to expose your company’s counterfeit product. They have a great reputation and never have conflicts with anyone. Can you explain this? Riana’s face paled. “Meghan’s group has been around for over ten years. It was heartbreaking to witness something like this happening for the first time.”“So you admit Meghan’s group sells fake chemicals that could harm humans,” the reporter pressed onThe reporter’s statement caused a lot of murmuring in the hall.Riana’s face got gloomier as she clenched her fist.In the underground parking lot, Aver
“I still maintain that Meghan’s group doesn’t deal with fake products. The recent issue was not done on purpose. As you know, we have our company all over the nation, so I can’t be at the whole place all the time. Hence, the management was not aware that such a low-quality product was supplied to the Clinton Group. To tell you how sincere the Meghan company is, we don’t tolerate any evil and will punish whoever is involved, regardless of who they are. So we have punished the culprit, and right now I have taken over, and I promise you that such a thing will never happen again. But then we discovered that someone from the Clinton group aided this terrible behavior and corrupted the formal CEO of our company, Lucas Meghan, my brother, who is currently receiving his deserving punishment. But I still wonder why the Clinton group won’t let go. They pushed all the blame on us, painting us black and refusing to forgive the past mistakes even when their men were the caused of the entire proble
The press conference ended unexpectedly in complete disorder and confusion.The reporters gathered at the hotel entrance, while the security men tried their best to get the disgraced Riana inside her car.It was the most humiliating moment for Riana. She had underestimated Avery. How could she know that most of the reporters in the conference hall were sent by Avery? She must be stupid to think that she can fight the Clinton family. What hurt Riana most was that Abel was nowhere to be found, and that made her heart break into pieces. However, one thing was sure: Abel must be somewhere watching what was going on. Wouldn’t he at least come to her rescue? Just as the thought was going on in Riana’s mind, Jessica opened the car door and she hurriedly ran into her car in shame. She refused to stay back in her hotel room because of the intensity of the situation. Immediately Jessica slapped the car door shut. Riana rested her head on the seat and closed her eyes in pain. She allowed the
Jason was startled at Abel’s sudden response and refused to give up.When Jason saw Avery flirting with the handsome man, and how Abel’s face changed color, he lifted his lips in a smile.Is my boss angry or jealous? He thought.“Ms Clinton looks so beautiful, and who is that handsome man with her?” Jason asked casually. He stared at Abel through the rearview mirror and saw him clenching his fist.Abel narrowed his eyes. It was as if a great storm was brewing in his head. His throat squeezed so tight that he found it difficult to breathe.“Avery Clinton, you are such a shameless woman! How could you jump into relationships immediately after you signed the divorce papers and now you are already pregnant with this worthless stranger,” Abel thought to himself.Avery slapped the man joky on his shoulder and curled her red lips. She looked so cute in that manner.Abel gnashed his teeth, and his hands trembled at the sight. He felt chills all over his body."Why did Avery look so happy?" He
“I have an appointment. I will see you later tonight,” Elvis said.“Are you spending the night with us?” Avery asked.“Yes. See you later”Elvis kissed Avery’s hand and left with his car.Abel had parked his car at a close distance and was observing them.As soon as Elvis’ lips touched Avery’s skin, Abel’s heart throbbed.He clenched his chest for support. Afraid he would die if he let it go.“Such a despicable woman.” Abel’s hand trembled. His eyes glued on the man that drove past him.“You won’t blame Ms Clinton. You abandoned her first and if someone else finds her appealing, then why not? She deserves some happiness too” Jason said nonchalantly.With a deadly glare, Abel contemplated choking Jason at that very moment.Jason quickly shut up his mouth and focused on the road. Jason was right; he was the one who abandoned his wife, but why did he feel like Avery abandoned him? Why did he feel so empty within?Instantly, Avery’s car sped off. Abel knitted his brow as curiosity filled
Abel heard her sweet voice and trembled. He vaguely gazed at Avery's massive black hair, his frosty eyes warm, and his gaze became softer. The more he looked at her, the more his stare became lustful. He thought, how could she be so happy and free-spirited? While he feels sad and empty.Abel stared at Avery so intensively that his soul burned with an unquenchable desire. He folded his long sleeves shrit and picked the oil tray. He pulled the massive hair that covered her back aside, exposing her tanned skin to his lustful eyes. Swallowing the lump in his throat, Abel put the tray on a side stool. The tray held various types of oil bottles. He found the one labeled lavender oil. He took it, open it and poured out a little on his plam and then applied it on Avery's back. He moved his hands carefully, rubbing the oil around her shoulder.As soon as his rough hands touched her soft skin, Avery felt goosebumps all over her body and a gentle moan escaped from her lips. Abel’s membran
Tobias had assured Avery that Abel had lost them before she stepped into the VIP room.Looking at Abel holding the lavender oil in his left hand made her heart clench. No wonder his touch felt so familiar.She recalled their first night together at the business meeting. Abel’s hand was so gentle on her skin that she thought he was afraid of hurting her.His kiss touched every special spot on her body with tenderness and left a trace of their lovemaking afterward. No wonder she was moaning endlessly.“Mr Copper, you have been following me the entire afternoon since after the press conference. Does that mean that you are less busy and have nothing else to do? Are you so much in need of a woman that you came here to do my massage?” Avery flared up as those words left her lips.“Avery” Abel called her name with a stony face as anger welled up in his eyes.Avery frowned.&
“Let me go,” Avery was in pain, but she dared not struggle for the fear of being choked to death. She still feels pain around her neck where he once hurt her.“Avery, you do know who you are talking to” Abel’s voice was raspy and harsh. His gaze was intense.It was like they were on the battlefield, each of them fighting to win the other, none wishing to lose in the fight.Avery smirked.“You are nothing but my ex -husband. A good for nothing man at that”“Avery!” Abel’s eyes instantly turned beet red.“Mr Copper, let her go"Instantly, Tobias stood in front of Avery, protecting her as he furiously shoved Abel away.“Tobias, it’s alright Mr Copper, and I were trying to understand each other. He is having a chat with me,” Avery said.“A chat and his hand was on your neck? He wanted to strangle you to death t
"Please don't be irrational, Axel. Please sit down. Let's talk about this,” Abel pleaded.“Sign the document first,” Axel said, pointing to the table where a copy of the document lay.“Sign it, or I will blow her off.”Abel hesitated but finally took the pen on the table and signed his name on the document.“The document is signed. Hand my girl over,” Abel demanded.Axel shoved Aerial toward her parents and grabbed the document. His gun still pointed at them, he quickly scanned the paper, confirming Abel’s signature. A sinister smile spread across his face. He could hardly believe it—he finally owned the Coppers Group.Facing them again, Axel picked up a small canister from his side and began pouring out its contents. Then, he pulled a lighter from his pocket.“What do you plan to do?” Avery asked, her voice trembling.“Isn't it obvious?” Axel smirked. “I'm going to burn this place down. No one will ever find out what happened.”“Why would you do that? I’ve signed the document!” Abel
Avery went into her room and brought back the laptop.After Abel logged in, he noticed an email among a pool of other messages. It was a contract agreement concerning the shares of his company.“Sign the contract, and you will see your daughter,” the message read.“What’s in the document? Open it, let’s see,” Currie said, noticing her brother’s troubled expression. Abel opened the document and stared at the contents in shock.Avery pulled the laptop toward herself and read the agreement on the screen.“He wants seventy-five percent of your company’s shares?” she exclaimed.“I will do anything to bring Aerial back. That’s my promise,” Abel said firmly. Only Douglas could stoop to such devious means. He was the only one who knew Abel had children with Avery. Was this his revenge for destroying his incriminating videos and letting Jason deal with him?“You can’t do that!” Currie protested. “Let’s involve the police. There’s no way you should give up your company. You worked too hard to g
"I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that he was your son at the time. After he came to my office a few days ago demanding to see me and calling me his Daddy, I had no choice but to investigate the truth," Abel explained."You went to his office? When was that? How did you even know about him?" Avery asked, her face filled with shock. Turning to Abel, she added, "Were you influencing my kids and turning them against me?""You’ve misunderstood," Abel replied calmly. "I didn’t get to see him that day. He was gone before I could come out of my office. A few days later, I ran into him at his school and tried to learn more about his family, but the boy was so smart—he refused to give me any information. That made me think of the strange woman I had been with at the business meeting years ago. Determined to uncover the truth, I discreetly took a sample of his hair for a DNA test."It was only later, when I saw you pick him up, that I realized you are his mother," he continued, stepping closer to Aver
“I can't leave, I need to look around. She might be somewhere nearby, afraid and waiting for me to come,” Avery said, her voice trembling with tears.“It’s already night, and there’s nothing more we can do right now. Let’s trust the authorities to handle this. Come on, let’s get out of here,” Abel said gently.Just then, Abel’s phone rang. He stepped aside to answer it, returning moments later with a small smile. Without a word, he led Avery back home.---At home, Avery’s son, Aaron, approached hesitantly.“Daddy, will you find Aerial?” Aaron asked softly.“Stop calling him that! He’s not your daddy!” Avery snapped, her voice sharper than she intended.Abel’s lips curved into a faint smile. “I’m sorry, Avery, but don’t you think you’re being too harsh on the boy?” He pulled Aaron into his arms and said, “I promise you with my life, I’ll find Aerial.”“Will you stay with us tonight?” Aaron asked, his small voice filled with hope.“Of course, yes,” Abel replied.“No, you won’t!” Avery
Meanwhile, Currie knelt before Avery, her body shaking as she wept bitterly. The shock of the events had hollowed her out, leaving her an empty shell.“Forgive me, sister Nuu,” Currie sobbed. “I never meant for this to happen. It’s my fault. I should never have brought them here.”“What happened to my daughter, Currie? You’re scaring me!” Avery cried, her voice rising in desperation.Through her tears, Currie tried to explain. “She was playing with the other kids a few feet away while Aaron and I were working on a puzzle. Then suddenly, smoke filled the air. Everything turned chaotic."I grabbed Aaron and ran to look for Aerial, but I couldn’t see anything. The smoke was so thick and black. I pushed forward, calling her name, but the fire broke out before I could reach her."I held onto Aaron tightly, afraid he’d get hurt if I let go. But I was determined to get to Aerial. The crowd shoved me back, everyone panicking and running in different directions."When the fire intensified, I t
Chapter 158“I hope they are mine,” Abel thought to himself. The possibility lifted his mood. For so many years, he had wished to have children of his own, and after what happened between him and Riana, Abel vowed never to marry anyone except Avery—the woman who loved him unconditionally.His mind drifted back to the children. Having a son like Aaron would mean so much to him. And the girl? He smiled.He hadn’t spent much time with the little girl, but her cheerful allure drew him in. She looked so beautiful and adorable, so much like Avery, with leaf-brown hair that resembled his own.Thinking of this, Abel felt a little bubble of hope swelling within him. He prayed earnestly that they would be his.“Are they mine, Avery? Please tell me. I really want to know,” he asked, his eyes searching hers for an answer. Before Avery could utter a word, his phone rang.Abel ignored it, but when the ringing persisted, he quickly switched it off and turned his attention back to Avery. At that same
Chapter 157“Who is the boy’s father, and how did you know the little boy?” Abel asked.“Take a look at this,” Douglas said, shoving his phone into Abel’s hands.Abel stared at the video playing before his eyes, his heart pounding. His legs wobbled, and his hands became clammy.Before the video could end, Abel clenched the phone tightly and strode toward the exit.“Wait! What about the collaboration? And where are you going with my phone?” Douglas shouted, but Abel was already gone.Outside the VIP room, Abel turned to Jason, who was waiting in the corridor.“Keep that old fool in check and make sure he deletes all the videos,” Abel ordered.“Which video?” Jason asked in confusion.“The old fool has a video of Avery and me... making out.”Jason knitted his brows together, his expression shocked.“Don’t spare him. Crush him into pieces and ensure every copy of the video is erased.”“You can count on me,”---At the hospital, Avery had just stepped out of the operating theater and was h
Twenty minutes later, Abel arrived at the Greenville Hotel. As he walked into the restaurant, he spotted Mr. Douglas seated at the far end of the room, near the window. Without hesitation, Abel strode toward the older man and grabbed him by the neck."Mr. Copper, what are you doing?" Douglas gasped, his voice trembling.Abel ignored him and dragged him toward the VIP room upstairs. As soon as they entered, Abel shoved Douglas onto the couch."What was that nonsense you sent me earlier?" Abel demanded.Douglas was speechless. The last time he had tried his luck with Abel, things hadn't ended well. Now, he had another opportunity to make a deal, but he knew he had to resort to devious means to achieve his goal.After Abel caught him with Riana, Douglas had been certain approaching Abel again would be a death sentence. However, when his contact called a few months ago and informed him about Avery's return to Mallory Avenue, Douglas began plotting how to use her to get close to Abel. Then
Chapter 155Currie's heart skipped a beat. How could these children think she was hiding something from them? Last night, when she had asked Avery about the kids’ father, Avery had been hesitant to answer.And now, Aaron and Aerial thought she knew who their father was. Currie thought for a moment, lowered her voice, and said softly,"Do you want my brother to be your daddy?"Her eyes stayed fixed on the kids, searching their expressions.Aerial's eyes lit up, excitement shining in her face."Of course, I want him to be our daddy!" Aerial exclaimed. "He would protect us, right?"Aaron, calmer than his sister, nodded and asked, "Will you help us?"Sometimes, Aerial wondered how her brother managed to stay so composed no matter what.Currie hesitated briefly before offering a compromise."Why don't we go to the park first? We'll talk about this later.""Are you going to buy us ice cream?" Aerial asked eagerly."Of course, I will.""But Mom says it's not good to eat too much sugar.""I h