“Let’s start with a thousand dollars,” Elizabeth replied and Annie kept smirking.“What a cheap thing!” Annie muttered to herself before agreeing to give her the money.In Elizabeth’s thinking, she needed to start with little amounts, then over time, she would proceed to call large sums for her.To Annie, Elizabeth was not even smart enough to ask for a reasonable sum, before she would be able to ask for the second payment, it would be very late by then.“Just send me your details,” Annie sounded off and that was how the call ended.Only a fool uses her daughter’s misfortune to threaten others. Annie, without wasting time, sent the money to Elizabeth.She needed something for a start so she decided to take care of little things, if every other thing kept her sad. At least, this would keep her happy. After Clara was chased out of the Peters family, she was so devastated and broken.She could recall Alex telling her that he didn’t trust all these charades that his parents were displayin
When Clara was walking away from Alex, she hoped that he would stop her. She wished that he would run over and tell her, Sweet, it’s all a joke.She was walking fast and slow at the same thing. Fast enough to leave his sight, slow enough to hear when he called.But nothing of that nature happened, Clara began to feel her heart was shattering.Since her birthday, she hadn’t communicated with Sophia. Her work contract was not over and she barely had time to speak on the phone.She doesn’t have anybody to run to? Not her family, not friends.Then she remembered someone, and as she packed, she thought of where to go.There was no need for packing all that Alex got for her after all, she wouldn’t be needing them anymore.So she only took a few basic things that she would need, she had made up her mind to forget Alex and stop daydreaming he would forgive her, at least because she was pregnant.He even referred to the baby as a thing. The maids gathered at the window looking at her.Some were
While she was all agitated about all that had happened, Clara could see Joe stepping forward with all smiles on his face.“I got you chocolate to put you in a lighter mood.” He said with a warm smile.“Thanks again,” Clara reacted.As she bit the chocolate, it wasn’t making her mood lighter, it only reminded her of the past and she felt like she was going crazy.She didn’t even know when tears began to drop from her eyes.“Clara, are you crying?”“No, not at all. I think the wind blew some dust into my eyes.” She lied, offering him a fake smile.Even though Joe did not believe her, he didn’t say anything anymore. Soon they arrived at his house. He stayed in a two-bedroom leased apartment which wasn’t bad at all.It was well-furnished and had lots of interior decoration in it. He used lots of wall paintings and art designs and his house was almost made of only two colors.Black and white.Clara couldn’t help but admire the interior. Joe wasn’t as rich as Alex and Henry, but he was okay
Elizabeth had exhausted the money that she had extorted from Annie.It was time to call her again and collect more money from her.On the other hand, Annie had ordered people to always follow Elizabeth. Whenever they get any chance, she should be kidnapped and locked up.“Hello, Miss.” One of the men greeted. “The woman is always vigilant and at this point, there is nothing we can do.”“What do you mean by always being vigilant? Why can’t you deliver this job effectively?”Annie roared.She had been acting like a mentally deranged person all of a sudden. And she knows is one because nothing has been working well for her.“Ms, this is to prevent mistakes. Remember that once a mistake is made, it can’t be reversed.”“Whatever.” Annie roared again. While they were still talking, she disconnected the call.Mr. Roberts had presented the divorce papers to Elizabeth and just as agreed, she didn’t have any option but to sign it.After all, what was there to lose? She had already lost everything
Jane looked at Alex's eyes as he continued to hide his expression.“Can you deny it? Can you say it’s a lie? Alex, the wife you love so much has cheated on you. You see, When I always told you, you defended her.”“She was not aware that you have an illness and you are infertile.”“Alex, you see. I am the only person who can stay with you. I know you Mr darkest Secret, I know you can’t get a woman pregnant, but I still want to stay with you.” Jane lied.Alex wasn’t holding it anymore. He loved Clara so much, maybe, if he had told her the truth, she would not have gone to cheat knowing he would find out.It was because she was not aware of his condition, and that’s why she still lied to his face. He loves her, but he still loves himself. And he can’t be with someone who betrayed him that much and is carrying another man’s child.“It’s enough.” Alex hit the table for Jane to stop talking. “ I would appreciate it if you leave me alone, Jane.” He said.“No Alex, I wouldn’t leave you. I know
In Joe’s mansion, Clara had been trying to leave her best life.Joe practically does everything for her. She doesn’t even know how to appreciate him. He does most of the cooking, and the cleaning, and even does laundry for her at times.Ever since she opened up and shared what happened with her to him, he had been a very good shoulder to rely on.In His words, he would always say “Clara, don’t worry, I’m here for you.” And he was truly always there. In fact, because of him, Clara was beginning to forget memories of Alex a little.It was hard, and she does think about him from time to time, she wouldn’t lie Joe had been a comforter to her.One hot afternoon, Joe left the house as usual. He said he was coming back in the evening.Always alone, Clara decided to have her bathe. but she will barely do that this day.Joe on the other end had been running out of patience for all those things that Clara denied him back then, he would get it from her soonest.So he needed to lie. He knew that s
Joe didn’t leave the door, he kept banging on it. Meanwhile, Clara had been packing her items. She would not even spend a single night here again, it doesn’t matter if she was homeless, she was leaving straight up.While packing, she continued panting in fear, assuring her baby that it was going to be okay.But there was only one problem, how would she leave the house? Like Joe said, it was his house.She could see the force with which the door was shaking. It was glaring that he would devour her if he caught her in this room.This is a typical example of people changing. Clara was going to take an oath that she trusted Joe, but he had just proven to her that no one needs to be trusted.If he didn't leave the door, there was no way she could go, so she began to look around.Since it was the ground floor, she checked to know if she could escape from the windows, but that would be very risky especially because of her unborn baby.Also, there was no way she would escape through the windo
Just like the DPO promised Mr. Roberts, they started to investigate the case thoroughly.They tried to contact CEO Alex, but he told them that he wasn’t interested, since he wasn’t with his wife any longer, it wasn't his business.It was quite understandable, yet disappointing because, in the past, he was the one who pursued the case.Even when the evidence presented was much, because of the person involved, the police department needed to make sure that they were not offending anybody.After everything was said and done, Annie pleaded guilty. When she threatened Elizabeth, she never knew that she would take it seriously, but now she could see her name as a suspect for murder.So Annie decided to visit Mr and Mrs. Peters for help. She knew they would be able to help her if they wished.Mr. and Mrs. Peters have not been able to communicate with their son. However, it bothered them less, this was because the greatest obstacle they had was no longer there, which is no other person but Cla
Alex put a call to Andrew. He told him a wedding was happening today and he should start sending out cards to people. If possible, to all the guests invited yesterday.“Are you sure this would work out, let's do proper planning,” Clara said, afraid it might turn out a flop.“Today is the day and we don't have a dress yet, even Sophie as the maid of honor doesn't.” Clara expressed more worry.“Have you forgotten who your husband is? You don't have to worry. Everything will be ready in minutes. Let’s go home.”Alex managed to convince Clara that it was possible and the three left for Alex’s mansion to get prepared.“There is an important person I would love to invite,” Clara declared in the car.“And who's that?”“My Dad.”Without much questioning, Alex instructed Andrew to send an invite to Mr. Roberts too. The wedding was strictly on invitation.The wedding was already flying around the whole city. How CEO Alex canceled a wedding yesterday and is having another day.Elizabeth also ma
As Alex stepped out, he began to call Clara’s line but she wasn't picking up.He had called more than twenty times now and there was no answer. He knows this was too sudden and the only thing he can do is to send a message.Maybe if she received a text from him, it would give a clue of what the call was about.Alex composed a few messages, deeply apologizing and telling Clara how he loves and cares about her.“Clara, your phone has been ringing for a while.” Sophia, who was bothered tried to wake Clara, but this time, she was truly asleep.Sophia made a turn to head back to the living room, but when Clara’s phone rang again. She decided to see who it was.“Alex?” Sophia mumbled to herself.Curious to know more, Sophia picked up the phone and read all that Alex said, she was so touched. She tried to wake Clara one more time but she was deep asleep.So the next time the phone rang, Sophia picked it up.“Sweet, you need to forgive me. I will explain in person. Where are you?” Alex asked,
Alex was speeding on the highway. He only needed to get to the location as fast as possible to stop whatever was going on there.His mind was occupied with thoughts of Clara. He was fine, he had been okay. Could it be that Clara never cheated?It was his baby! He got Clara pregnant. It was his Child. Clara never betrayed him. Why didn't it occur to him to run a test all along?He couldn't concentrate and drive well. Where would he start from? How was he going to apologize? Where would he even find Clara?But he knows the first step to take, which was to stop whatever marriage between him and Jane.While driving, Alex got out his result and stared at it one more time, this time he increased his acceleration.Jane’s parents were worried, yet they tried to be there for their daughter.After hearing that Jane was getting married to Alex, a relationship that failed years back for some unknown reason, which also contributed to their relocation, they took the nearest flight to New York.“Cal
It’s been three days since Clara started staying with Sophia. Life has been a bit fair.Sophia treated her so well that she was beginning to forget all she had been through. She paid zero attention to Alex and Jane’s wedding also.For someone who had just lost her baby, it was safe to say that Sophia was a wonderful friend.Mr. Roberts has been trying to contact his daughter too. When he heard about the wedding ceremony between Alex and Jane, he was shocked.No wonder Alex refused to further the case of his wife, what must have happened between him and Clara?So at that moment, he got out his phone and called Clara again. Surprisingly, it rang.“Clara, where have you been? Are you well? What happened” Mr. Roberts asked at the same time.“Dad?” Clara questioned.Clara and her father are seated at a restaurant nearby. Mr. Jackson Roberts could not stop apologizing, telling her how he got Annie arrested and how he had divorced Elizabeth, how he believes his wife must have forgiven him al
Alex finally opened up to his mother in front of Jane after much confrontation. She was his mum and there was nothing more to hide.“Why did you hide this from me? I am your mother, Alex. Imagine we did not have someone like Jane. What would have happened to our family’s image?” Mrs. Peters calmly questioned her son.Jane hadn't said a word, she was just so happy that everything was working in her favor. So she continued to act naive.“Mrs. Peters, you don't have to blame Alex, I guess he didn't want you to be hurt.” Jane feigned and Mrs. Peters replied to her.“And what about now? Do you know how hurt I am now?”“I’m sorry, mum. It's okay.” Jane embraced Mrs. Peters and that calmed her down a bit.“Son, your father must not know of this. This should be between the three of us. Annie is out of the way and you have seen how slutty that girl you choose was. You have to marry Jane as soon as possible.”Immediately Mrs. Peters said the last word, Alex looked at his mum and she nodded at h
Mandy had thought about everything she wanted to carry out. Watching Clara take all the glory makes her sick.At first, she genuinely wanted to get close to Clara and learn some secrets, but now that she has the power to destroy her, she would!“I will be right back,” Mandy sounded off to Clara. It was a less busy day so Mandy just left for the manager's office without Clara knowing why.Having everything planned out, she spent more than thirty minutes explaining things which got the manager hooked.“Are you sure about this?” The manager asked, failing to believe all that was just said about Clara.“Sir, you can find out for yourself if you wish to.” Mandy guaranteed.“You may leave now.”After Mandy left his office, she came back to Clara like nothing had happened.“What took you so long? Did something happen?” Clara questioned genuinely but Mandy cunningly changed the discussion without Clara figuring it out.“Today is a bit boring.”“Yeah, I guess because the evening just started.”
Mrs. Peters didn't need any driver or escort to follow them around. She did the driving while Jane stayed beside her in the passenger's seat.Jane truly wondered what they were going to do and how Alex was going to react to this. “I'm sorry, Alex. I had to do this for us.” Jane prayed silently in her heart.They arrived at Alex’s mansion and learned that he wasn't at home but at work. Mrs. Peters was prepared for wherever he might be, so they started heading to his office.In the office, the only person Alex practically spoke to was Andrew. He would listen to anyone speak, and acknowledge any information, but would never say a word unless it was Andrew.When Mrs. Peters and Jane arrived at the office, Jane wanted to stay behind, but Alex’s mum insisted she follow.Unfortunately, Alex’s secretary recognized Jane as the lady Alex warned her never to let in. But seeing her with Mrs. Peters, there was nothing she could do to stop her.She was not even able to notify Alex. Before she coul
Jane slightly nodded in affirmation. However, when Mrs. Peters asked her what sickness Alex had, she couldn't say a word.There was no way she would tell them that Alex was impotent, what if Alex ended up hating her the more?But Mrs. Peters rather surprised her. Alex was her son and her emotions were justified.“I order you to begin to speak now! What is wrong with my son? Tell me all you know right now!” she roared and that truly scared Jane.Her desperation has put her in a tight corner. But No matter how long they hid it, Mrs. Peters is Alex’s mum and eventually, she would find out one day.“Speak Jane!” The order came again.Now, Since Jane was shooting her shot also. She would come off as emotional and also behave in all those traits they thought she never had.“Mum, I and Alex had gone our separate ways then, but the truth was that I couldn’t move on. We were so tender to make the right choice and proffer solutions.” Jane began off.Mrs. Peters was losing patience, this wasn’t
After Mrs Peters recognized it was Jane. She was elated, though she didn’t let that reflect in her voice.Soon, they already planned to meet up. Mrs. Peters invited Jane to come over to the house. It wasn’t her first time, it used to be a typical thing then.“Ok, Mrs. Peters. I will just get prepared right away.” Jane replied.“Expecting you soon,” Mrs. Peters replied before ending the call. It was kind of off the way Jane was at her beck and call, but it was a good thing anyway.Back in those days, Mrs. Peters didn’t hate Jane, but she didn’t love her so much either. If she was to choose between Jane and Annie, she would go for Annie.Maybe because she can be able to control Annie and not Jane. Jane always stood out and tried not to impress them or seek their validation of her relationship with Alex.Although both Jane and Annie ticked the boxes and came from prestigious homes, Annie still displayed a little low self-esteem which made Mrs. Peters like her a lot.The call had disconnec