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
The joy in Clara’s heart knew no bounds. However, she never mentioned to them that she was homeless.She discovered that the manager had assumed that she had come here early and slept just to get the job.Clara began to mingle with other colleagues and even tell them secrets to make them sell out fast. She kept declaring that she knew that this was her destiny. This was what she was made for. This was her dream job. This was what she liked and not some sort of contract marriage. Where she would sit idle and do nothing.All her colleagues began to like her as if she was some sort of celebrity. Everyone tried to make friends with her. Clara could only hope for better days ahead.Elizabeth was able to come up with mini apartments. It was never her intention to surrender Annie to the authorities, just that Annie dared her to.Watching how everyone around them had ended up, Elizabeth only hoped for a better life.She would save part of the money and open a thrift shop or a provision store.
Mandy could not believe all that she had just heard from Clara.But still, she offered Clara her shoulders to cry on and comforted her while thinking everything through.Since Clara joined them, she had been the manager's favorite, a lot of people looked for one reason or the other to get close to her. And even she tried all possible to be this close to her.How would everyone react if they found out that she had a secret like this?However, Mandy discarded the thoughts. “I’m sorry you have to go through all these.”Clara nodded while wiping the tears in her eyes. “Thank you. I shouldn’t have gotten that passionate. It’s still a win for me, I am happy and grateful for each one of us here.” Clara consoled herself.Mandy smiled as she listened to her. She had the urge to tell Clara to come to stay with her for the main time till she found a place, but she ended up holding that.As if their minds were synced, Clara then turned to her, “Mandy, where do you stay? Do you stay alone?”Mandy
“Mandy, you should consider yourself lucky Clara is helping you out.” The manager finally teased before leaving. Clara had declined to rest and that would even only make him admire her more.Because of her thoughts, Mandy didn't even hear what the manager said. Who knows how much her anger would have multiplied if she did?She only noticed the manager smiling at her and smiled back not knowing the last thing he had said.Clara and Mandy were the only people serving while others were resting, they were busy for like three hours, and gradually, the crowd vanished.“Hey,”“Hey.” “You good?” Clara asked and Mandy nodded. She only remembered that they were having an emotional conversation before now.When they were done, they went back to their normal position to rest. Mandy continued to tell Clara false stories from where she stopped.It was finally closing time and everyone was heading back to the house. As usual, they kept hailing Clara again about how she leaves last, yet comes first
Jane decided to go tell Alex’s parents all that she had in mind. She planned to know all they knew and also give some information that she had.Since she and Mrs. Peters share the same motive, it wasn’t going to be hard at all to meet up with each other.While Mrs. Peters wants to get to her, she also wants to reach the Peters family.Alex’s condition had gotten worse, aside from meeting him at work, there was no other way anyone could see him.Even Andrew doesn't reach him on calls too, he has to wait till the following day to meet him at the office.The household workers were gradually becoming tired of Alex’s behavior. But they can’t complain as they are mere staffers.Alex hardly eats at home anymore, the chef kept making fresh foods only for it to be a waste. But she can’t skip it either because who knows if the day she would skip would be the day that Alex would decide to eat.“Sir.” The chef, after gathering courage, walked up to Alex that night, after he had just returned so la
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
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
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