‘I can't believe he really didn't come back home after what he did to me. How cold of him,’ Olivia muttered to herself before climbing down the bed, feeling sore.Just as Alden promised last night, someone was sent to help her get dressed and drive her back home. The lady even got her drugs that helped reduce the pain, or else she wouldn't have been able to walk. She would still be crawling around the room by now.She went straight to the bathroom, took her bath, brushed her teeth, and returned to her room. She took her phone and ordered something to eat so as to be able to take her drugs.A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. She knew it was the delivery man. She walked down to the living room before opening the door. She received her order and walked to the dining room.After eating her food, she took her drugs. Having nothing else to do, she began walking around the house, staring everywhere, wondering where Alden could possibly get money to build this magnificent house.The hous
“I am glad you understand me,” he added, his usual smile on.He did not wait for her to say anything before he left for his room since he had something important he forgot.As Olivia watched him walk away, she felt her heart shatter into pieces. She hated the fact that she was feeling this way. She promised herself never to grow fond of any man, let alone fall in love, but she broke that promise before she could realize it.She hates to admit it, but she was already smitten by Alden.Her thoughts were short-lived by an incoming call. She unzipped her handbag and brought out her phone before checking the caller ID. It was her secretary, Jane.She hesitated before picking up the call, wondering why Jane was calling her. She knew Jane never calls unless there is an emergency. She prefers sending texts.“Jane, what is it?” Her anger was directed at Jane.“Boss, there is an emergency. You have to come to the company now. Right now,” Jane informed before she hung up on Olivia.Olivia, who al
“20% of the members present didn't vote. Left with 80% voters, 39 voted in support of CEO Olivia's dismissal, while 41 voted against her dismissal,” Dante announced. The result brighten Olivia's pale face with a soft smile. She didn't expect the huge support she gained today. She knew it wasn't her doing, but her father's. Her father's kindness to his employees made many of them not to vote in support of her dismissal. “Mrs. Kendrick, this voting is just a warning to you. Next time, you won't be given the chance to explain yourself. You will be dismiss from your position instantly,” the disapointed director's warning came off as a threat. “I would make sure not to dissapoint you all and get everything back to how it used to be within a week,” she said with a cute smile, unlike the lady who would always have a straight face until meetings are over. She had changed a lot, many probably thought. “I hope you don't get back at your words. The shares price is falling. You have to work
“I think you need to rest,” Alden said before leaving, his words angering her.She clenched her fist, finding it hard to believe Alden had ignored her question. She thought he would give her an answer as he usually did, but maybe her expectations were too high.“Damn it!” She cursed before entering her room.She took a bath before continuing with the documents she had been going through in her office earlier. Even though her eyes seemed teary and blurry, she couldn't let go of the documents.She had to finish them within a week. She had lost the company once, so she couldn't afford to lose it again. She had to make sure never to fail her father again.Feeling sleepy, she kept going through the documents until she finally dozed off.****“Eat this before going back to sleep,” a familiar masculine voice woke her up.She slowly opened her eyes to see who the person was. It took her a few minutes before she could believe the man in front of her with a meal was Alden.“How did…” her voice
“We made the terms. We can change it anytime,” Olivia reminded him. “Let's talk about this later. You know you have to be at the hospital; your brother needs you.”Lost in his own fantasy, Olivia's last statement brought him back to reality. He smiled before nodding his head.“Let's talk about it some other time,” Alden muttered before pulling her hands away from his neck slowly.“I should be on my way now. I might return in the next five days. Before I forget, I left the car keys and card on your bed,” he added softly.Olivia suddenly felt teary as she watched him say his goodbye. He isn't leaving her forever, but she felt like this might be the last time she was going to see him.Her gaze on him, she uttered, “Take care of yourself. Also, have a safe trip.”“Sure,” Alden said before leaving.Left alone in the room, Olivia's eyes scanned everywhere. Alden's room was much smaller than the way she pictured it in her head.She thought his room was twice larger than hers, but she was wro
“I can't believe I am already missing him,” she muttered frustratingly. She decided to go to work just to get him out of her head, but couldn't.Even though she was busy going through the piles of documents she was to finish before the weekend, she couldn't concentrate as Alden's absence clouded her mind.She suddenly wondered if he arrived safely and if the blood transfusion was successful. For an unknown reason, she kept being worried about Alden's safety.“You seem lost rather than focused on your work. I doubt if this is the boss that employed me,” Jane's voice made her snap out of her thoughts, reminding her she was still in the office. “Who are you? Are you a she-devil who possesses hardworking ladies' bodies?”“Haha, you really need to stop reading novels. It is affecting your reasoning,” Olivia joked. Since she would be saying goodbye to Jane soon, she decided to show her the good part of herself.After all, Jane took her as a friend rather than a boss. She always makes sure t
Olivia waited for a few seconds, imagining how the knife would pierce through her heart, but it didn't. Instead, her attention was captured by the sudden sound that sounded like a stumble.She opened her eyes slowly, only to see Layla on the floor, bleeding. Next to her was Alden.She smiled faintly before she stood up. She walked up to Alden, who was about to punch the already injured Layla.“Stop. Please don't harm her,” she begged.Even though Layla wanted her to harm her, she doesn't want to reciprocate. She wants Layla to rot in jail this time.Rather than a few patches and bandages on her skin, spending the remaining days of her life in prison would be much better.“Why shouldn't I? This bitch almost killed you! What if I wasn't here on time?” He turned to face Olivia before asking. His eyes were red, a reflection of rage in his eyes. “You should have reported to the police.”“I can't. It would ruin the company—”“Is this company more important than your life? If you did, what d
“Boss, you would end up behind bars if you try that,” Jane smiled faintly as she watched her boss lose control.Cut off a man's dick? That would be too much if she were asked.Olivia, who understood what Jane said, sat down before calming down. Harming Aziel is just like giving him an excuse for his actions. The best punishment someone like Aziel deserves is to rot in jail.If he spent the rest of his life in prison, he would end up losing everything and stop being a threat to her. Also, no lady would end up becoming his victim.“You are right,” Olivia's lips tilted as she smiled darkly. “Cutting off his dick and giving him freedom is too luxurious for him. I think spending the rest of his life in prison would be better.”“Don't be ridiculous. No one in the Crawford family has ever been imprisoned. The Crawford family would cover it for him. They own almost everything in this country. There is nothing the Crawfords can't do,” Jane replied with fear written on her face.This is exactly
“What the hell are you doing here?” Atlas's voice finally broke the silence in the hall.Alden chuckled before he walked up to Atlas. His usual smile on, he asked calmly. “Is that a question I should expect my brother to ask me after escaping death?”“Or are you not happy that I am here, Atlas?” His question made everyone gasp.“Haha, I was just surprised that you came back. Grandma and I had looked for you everywhere, but couldn't find you. We thought you were kidnapped and killed,” Atlas said, sounding worried even when his gaze stated otherwise.“I was actually kidnapped. Thanks to that, I was able to live—”“That doesn't matter. What matters is the fact that you are back. I believe everyone would be over the moon to hear this good news, especially your wife,” Atlas was quick to interrupt Alden.Hearing his words, his face turned pale. The thought of how he stressed and kept making Olivia worried made him hate himself.Not only does she pretend not to know his whereabouts after kid
Today is the day. The day I get what is rightfully mine,” Atlas said, his voice barely audible.Layla, who slept next to him, raised her gaze to meet his eyes, her hands firmly holding the blanket to cover her naked body.“Congratulations, Mr. Kendrick,” she muttered, a faint smile on her face.Atlas chuckled at her words before leaning closer to kiss her forehead. If it weren't for her help, he wouldn't have dreamed of this day.“Just Atlas,” he corrected her. “I can't continue to hear the woman I share the same bed with call me 'Mr. Kendrick'. Also, thank you. If it wasn't for you—”Layla placed her index finger on his lips, silencing him, followed by a soft whisper. “Shhh. Just focus on this day.”This is the reason he was always happy when he was with her. When others wanted to take from him, didn't believe in him, it was the opposite for her. Layla always helped him and believed in him. She was the only one who trusted him without him trying.“I should go take my bath,” Atlas mut
“Yes, I am,” Alden replied, his voice barely audible.Olivia hurried out to look for Davison. “Mr. Davison, please contact the doctor. My husband is awake.”“Okay, ma,” Mr. Davison replied.She left after giving her orders. The fact that Alden woke up felt like a dream to her. She returned to Alden's room.She walked up to him with a bright smile on her face and tears clustered in her eyes. “Alden, thank you for waking up. I am sorry you have to go through this because of me.”“I should be the one being sorry, Olivia,” Alden forced out those words.“No need—”“Ma, if you don't mind, I want to examine him,” the doctor's voice cut her off.She nodded without uttering a word. She walked to the corner of the room, giving him the chance to examine Alden.After a thorough examination, the doctor turned to face Olivia. “I think he needs rest. Don't stress him too much. Aside from that, he is fine.”“Thank you so much, doctor. I don't know how to reward you,” she said with tears streaming dow
‘Alden, I know you would be happy to find out that I finally have my revenge on the man who raped me. The sweetest revenge I ever had,’ she said inwardly with a bright smile after hearing the judge's verdict.Thanks to other victims who were at the court as witnesses, Aziel was sentenced to ten years in prison for rape, illegal activities, drug, and attempted murder.“Thank you, Ms. Clara,” her face brightened with a smile as she appreciated her lawyer who made this possible.“You are welcome,” Clara replied.Olivia smiled faintly before heading out of the court. She can't wait to share this news with Alden. Even though he is still in a coma, Olivia always reports to him whatever happens to her daily. She believes he could hear her, even though she knew that was just all her imagination.About to get into her car, Jane rushed up to her, making her pause. She turned to face Jane before speaking, “If you are here because of the guilt you are feeling, just go. I already forgave you. Afte
“I came to visit the doctor. I am sorry for disturbing you both,” Olivia replied without fear in her eyes.“Well, here he is,” Atlas said, his gaze fixated on the doctor who was equally wondering what was going on in his mind just like Olivia.Olivia chuckled at Atlas's words before entering the office. She walked up to the doctor before saying, “Thank you for saving my husband. I brought you pasta I bought from a nearby restaurant, but unfortunately, it slipped off my hand.”“Haha, no need to bother about that. I am glad I was able to save him,” the doctor muttered, still focused on Atlas.He knew if he makes any mistake, his reputation and family will be gone. Not only is he a bad son who was behind his mother's death, but because of him, his wife and sons would end up dying. He has to act perfectly without any mistakes.“Oh, doctor, I have a proposal to go through. I have to submit it before I go to bed,” Olivia, who couldn't find any reasonable excuse to give, lied.Even though it
It's been days since Alden was unconscious. Olivia kept blaming herself, while Jane kept coming to the hospital, hoping Olivia would forgive her.“Alden, it's been a week. If you don't wake up, I can't help but replace you with Atlas. I am sorry,” Grandma Katherine said, holding Alden's hand.The day she was informed Alden had an accident, she thought it was a nightmare. She found it hard to believe until this moment.“Good day, Madam Crawford,” the doctor greeted after he walked into the hospital to check up on Alden.“Doctor, are you sure he will wake up?” Grandma Katherine asked, sounding like all hope is lost.“Don't worry, Madam, we will make sure he wakes up. Though I can't assure. But the longest coma patient in this hospital was two years. So be rest assured,” the doctor reassured her before checking on Alden.Grandma Katherine heaved a sigh before she stood up. She walked up to Olivia, who acted like she didn't exist.“Thank you for being by his side, Olivia,” she said softly
Thank you for saving me. I owe you one,” Olivia said with a faint smile after drinking the tea that calmed her. The tea was prepared by Dario, his acclaimed special recipe.Dario chuckled before speaking, “There is no need to thank me. If I can't save my brother's wife, or rather, the woman my brother loves, why am I alive?”“No need to exaggerate. You sure know how to sweet-talk people,” Olivia teased.“Haha, I am not exaggerating. I know your marriage was a fake one. The marriage certificate was a bit different from the authentic one,” Dario replied calmly. “Also, when we were in Italy, Alden told me he loves and misses you a lot.”Before Olivia could laugh at Dario's words and tag it as a joke, her phone rang. She hesitated before picking up.“Are you Mrs. Kendrick?”“Yes, I am. Olivia Kendrick, Alden's wife,” she replied hastily, wondering what the call might be about.“Your husband had an accident and has been rushed to Alfred Hospital. The doctor needs your approval before he ca
Aziel's fingers trailed down her left nipple, right under her bra, his hand pinning her down.“Let me go, you monster! I know nothing about the shit you just said!” Knowing Jane couldn't betray her since there isn't any reason for that, Olivia yelled, trying her best to push him off her.Seeing how adamant Olivia was, he decided to reveal the truth to her. “Newsflash; I used Jane to get to you. I told her to do this, and the foolish lady did exactly so. It must be true, Love makes you foolish.”“She didn't even know the words I told her to tell you were true. Please do tell her to come visit me, there are clients asking for the video,” he added shamelessly.If there was anything Olivia wished right now, it should be the freedom to move her hands. She knew if she could, she could slap Aziel so hard that her fingers would create a red scar on his face.“You are a beast!” Olivia cried out.Aziel burst into laughter, actually enjoying the misery Olivia was in. “No one is saving you now!”
A Few Days Later…Alden, who had been away to avoid thinking about Olivia or confusing her, finally returned.He headed to her room. At the entrance, he knocked faintly on the door until a faint voice echoed, 'I am coming.'“Alden?” Olivia, who thought she wouldn't see his face until their deal ended, called out in a questioning tone.“I came for the document I forgot,” he informed her, avoiding eye contact.“You came here for a document or because you miss me? Also, aren't you going to tell me about your inauguration? Or do you think I won't be aware of that?” Olivia asked with a faint smile.Alden did not bother replying to her question before he left for his room. He got the document he needed and left the house without caring about Olivia, who was staring at him with sadness reflected in her eyes.‘Why am I acting like a fool? This sh!t is going to end today,’ Olivia said inwardly as she watched him leave.She walked into her room, took her bath, and dressed up. After she was done